Fournette Visit Happening

Submitted by Marlin Jackson… on July 25th, 2013 at 3:47 PM

Don't shoot the messenger, by Rivals posted some quotes from Fournette's uncle stating in no uncertain terms that he will not be in AA this weekend. It's paywalled, so no link.

Edit: it's happening. Sorry brah.

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Brown Bear

July 25th, 2013 at 10:03 PM ^

WOTS is that there are no words.

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hart20

July 25th, 2013 at 10:36 PM ^

That in the morning, is knowing less than nothing, something, and since something is more than nothing, wouldn't we know more than we know now?

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jdon

July 25th, 2013 at 10:42 PM ^

What I find most disconcerting is in all these posts not a single person says a word of condolence or concern for the Grandma who may or may not be sick, injured, etc.

This is the state of recruiting. This is pathetic.

maybe I am overreacting. I have for a long time refused to pay for recruiting information on a psuedophilosophical stance of not supporting the exploitation of these kids (even though I know that the exposure can be very benefitial to some students). I allways speak out against following kids on twitter, I don't think any grown man or woman should follow a high school child on the twitterz.

I am coming to be disenfranchised, or maybe just discouraged, with the whole recruitnik environment (heck I think it is destroying the high school game at worst and exploiting teenagers at least...

I think I'm gonna stop reading the recruiting portion of this page for a while... but I would love to heare other people think about it...

Note: I am often cheeky, or downright assholeish, but I am being honest here... I wonder what others think.

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BiSB

July 25th, 2013 at 11:03 PM ^

I don't know how common the knowledge is that his grandmother's illness (I think?) was the reason for the possible cancellation. In fact, it seems like the only reason people know about his grandmother is because of his Twitter feed.

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denardogasm

July 26th, 2013 at 12:08 AM ^

First, no one even knows for sure if his grandmother is sick. Second, maybe it's just assumed that everyone is a normal human being and would feel bad for the family, but since this is a football/recruiting blog, they focus on the football aspect. We don't know the family, and chances are they aren't reading the blog (although I'm aware some recruits have in the past) so an anonymous statement of concern sent out into cyberspace from a guy whos avi says "prepare thy anus" is probably not that meaningful.

edit: somehow response got bumped down

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Maizenblueball

July 26th, 2013 at 12:28 AM ^

that you described yourself as "cheeky and assholeish"

Based on your avatar, it seems you have something on your mind.

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jdon

July 26th, 2013 at 8:55 AM ^

fair enough... but you gotta admit that ewok is funny...

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1464

July 26th, 2013 at 12:38 AM ^

Well, my post on the front page hopes that all is well for him, and that was prior to the details coming out. That has to count for partial credit...?

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jblaze

July 25th, 2013 at 10:10 PM ^

Somebody needs to goto DTW and see if he was on that flight. Just but a fully refundable ticket to anywhere, go through security and video all the passengers from all Louisiana flights.

:)

P.S. sadly, this will likely get you a job as an M sports writer somewhere.

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clarkiefromcanada

July 25th, 2013 at 10:14 PM ^

I do recall the sailboat Willie/Flight Tracker era

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SoCalWolverine

July 26th, 2013 at 1:05 AM ^

The plane I headed to Baton Rouge! It's Les Miles!

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jabberwock

July 25th, 2013 at 10:14 PM ^

that he's on a plane to Australia.

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OmarDontScare

July 25th, 2013 at 10:47 PM ^

Nice thread OP. Anonymous message board posters citing uncles are legit. Oh, and why should we believe you now? Link?

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jscbus

July 25th, 2013 at 11:01 PM ^

No, no, no. I will not fall for this again OP. Source it.

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Brown Bear

July 25th, 2013 at 11:17 PM ^

So we have an edit but no confirmation from anyone. Nice.

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Inuyesta

July 26th, 2013 at 12:23 AM ^

Whether the changed OP is correct or not, this the most effectively ive been trolled in a good while. WHERE IS THE INFO ihgfuiftcgrushtdhgvbhvhtcgr

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jscbus

July 26th, 2013 at 2:30 AM ^

This, too, is how I feel.

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CorkyCole

July 25th, 2013 at 11:58 PM ^

WHAT THE HACK IS GOING ON RIGHT NOW GASH

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denardogasm

July 26th, 2013 at 12:11 AM ^

This is a clown show. Delete the internet.

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team126

July 26th, 2013 at 12:16 AM ^

Seriously, Mods.

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The Captain

July 26th, 2013 at 12:39 AM ^

OP is putting daggers through my heart.

I got excited when I saw the changed title and checked 24/7 and twitter...Nothing.

EXPLAIN OP.

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Bloodoo

July 26th, 2013 at 12:59 AM ^

The OP is Leonard Fournette, and he is testing us.

We love you Leonard! Have a good visit and eat some BBQ!

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Maize and Blue 32

July 26th, 2013 at 1:07 AM ^

Any chance that Fournette commits this weekend? That would be a dream come true.

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Prince Lover

July 26th, 2013 at 1:15 AM ^

He already committed that's why he canceled the visit. I mean why he didn't not cancel the cancellation....

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BeileinBuddy

July 26th, 2013 at 1:16 AM ^

any more waiting and it'll be more like Fivenette...

....I'll go to bed now

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SoCalWolverine

July 26th, 2013 at 1:20 AM ^

Maybe just sit the next few plays out Brick.

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Danwillhor

July 26th, 2013 at 1:41 AM ^

when a recruit says "I don't think I can make it but will try" or word/rumor is flat out that they can't make it they usually tend to be right and don't show. Thst said, for whatever reason, it's their right and if his Grandma is sick than I not only have zero issue with it but wish her/him/them well and hope he eventually can come up sometime. If my Grandma were seriously ill I would 100% not have a recruiting visit on my mind. I'd love to get this kid in town but life is life and it's his personal life. So, I hope he comes yet understand beyond words if that holds him back.

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davelewis21

July 26th, 2013 at 8:58 AM ^

Did Fournette make it to AA?

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cincyflintstone

July 26th, 2013 at 9:22 AM ^

Yes.

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julesh

July 26th, 2013 at 9:55 AM ^

Any confirmation of this? I can't fnd anything on the Twitters.

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Brown Bear

July 26th, 2013 at 10:00 AM ^

Steve Lorenz said about a half hour ago that he has heard both, that he made it and that he didnt. He is waiting for confirmation either way. This is the most mysterious visit/non-visit by a player I can ever recall.

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reshp1

July 26th, 2013 at 10:13 AM ^

What is he, schrodinger's RB?

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cincyflintstone

July 26th, 2013 at 10:10 AM ^

I believe Ira from Wtka confirmed it.

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Frito Bandito

July 26th, 2013 at 10:47 AM ^

Gilligan!!!

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artds

July 26th, 2013 at 9:33 AM ^

Webb said on 1050 this morning that Michigan fans shouldn't get too emotionally invested in Fournette's recruitment, that's he VERY unlikely to leave the SEC, that getting him on campus is nice and gives us a "punter's chance", but that it's unlikely this kid will ever wear the winged helmet.

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