Solomon: "[Alabama] still leads big, but not by a huge margin."
January 18th, 2017 at 12:13 AM ^
I don't get it. There must be other things going on behind the scenes b/c the CBs are trending towards Michigan for a change late in the game.
Ryan Bartow is one of the more legit dudes at 247, so I wonder if this is just some classic crootin' by Soloman in public.
January 18th, 2017 at 6:40 AM ^
January 18th, 2017 at 7:27 AM ^
Exactly. If you've learned anything from the recruiting process, the leading lesson is SPELL THEIR DAMN NAME CORRECTLY, you moran.
January 18th, 2017 at 9:03 AM ^
Got to get the 'recipe' for success correct.
If you're going to spell his name wrong, at least make it look really wrong. That way he can say "Oh, that's not me they are writing about".
January 18th, 2017 at 12:38 PM ^
Audrey would beat your ass and make ballz blue, that you dont want to be blue
January 18th, 2017 at 7:06 AM ^
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January 18th, 2017 at 8:25 AM ^
I have wondered the same. Of course that probably makes me insane, but there it is.
January 18th, 2017 at 8:46 AM ^
Nick Saban has won four national championships. He has recruited the top class for the last 462 years straight. And he eats two Lil Debbie Cream Pies (TM) every morning with his coffee at 3:30 AM.
Nick Saban does not collude with recruits to embarass a coach in another conference, a coach he has never played and may never play a game against.
January 18th, 2017 at 10:40 AM ^
And ...
5-star kids like Aubrey get offers from EVERY school. Every school throws a letter at a kid like him, knowing they stand no chance. Highly touted kids gets stacks of letters, most of which they never even open
January 18th, 2017 at 9:44 AM ^
I could see Urban doing it. Not to embarrass JH but just to make him focus on a commit that's already set on OSU and waste his resources on that kid instead of being out there getting the next best dude.
January 18th, 2017 at 11:06 AM ^
Exactly. As a matter of fact I'd bet that Urban gives education on these tactics. All these successful recruiters know the ins and outs. Even if it doesn't benefit them it is still a mental win in their mind to make your rivals waste their time. How do you think these guys got to where they are? They had to slit a few throats on the way up.
January 18th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
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January 18th, 2017 at 11:59 AM ^
Way too much risk in doing something like that. Yes, you KNOW you are solid with a kid, but encouraging him to talk to other coaches is a terrible idea. There is always a small chance he actually gets persuaded to flip. It's basically Indecent Proposal, which I've never actually seen but I think I know the story... I digress. Too risky, would not do it if my goal is to get players and win championships.
January 18th, 2017 at 12:18 PM ^
January 18th, 2017 at 10:31 AM ^
I think I get it....seems clear as day to me.... he is just another who is using us at the moment, for creating drama and attention, to make the announcement more interesting.... its a one big "Look at me".....
January 18th, 2017 at 12:27 PM ^
January 18th, 2017 at 9:08 AM ^
I've often wondered about this. He seems to be very selective with the information that he passes along, to ensure the most negativity possible. Solomon also said the following, when discussing Coach Harbaugh's visit, but it wasn't included in his article:
“I was very surprised he brought his daughter,” Solomon told ESPN.com. “I didn’t think it was that serious, but it shows you how far Michigan is with me. It showed that I’m a big priority for Michigan and that they really care about family.”
“It was one of the best in-home visits ever. It was just a different setting to see a coach,” Solomon told ESPN.com of the U-M brigade. “My mom loved it, too, and was just shocked how engaging the coaches were, especially with my baby sister. His daughter and my sister got a long so well, it was just heartwarming and a great visit.”
January 17th, 2017 at 11:08 PM ^
Just wait until signing day. Seems like Solomon either knows exactly where he is going and is just doing this for fun, or he'll flip-flop a billion times before signing day. Either way, probably not worth reporting on it until NSD.
January 18th, 2017 at 4:50 AM ^
Everything points to Michigan except some of his comments. It looks like hes playing games and this is the reason Lorenz has him at cloudy. Wiltfong said he didnt think michigan had a chance after he decomitted and then named Bama his leader but he said Michigan has a legit shot yesterday. His mother is a huge influence in this recruitment and she, his family that hates Alabama and his pro-Michigan coaches is why the cbs are swinging Michigans way. I think hes Michigans to lose but crootin.
January 18th, 2017 at 9:05 AM ^
Totally agree. Think he wants to add some drama to signing day as you see a lot of kids do. Cb's are still coming in for Michigan. Want to see if Saban or Smart even get in homes. My guess is his Mother doesn't even want them in her house, but will see on that. Of course I bleed maize and blue and he is the biggest of gets, but really feel their is a lot trending for Michigan. I would take everything he says to the public with a grain of salt, period!. My feeling about kids who wait till NSD want to build excitement. To me this statement means nothing. Go Blue!!.
January 18th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
Except the video where he gives a list of reason why he isn't picking Michigan. In addition, he keeps telling everyone Bama is the leader. Oh by the way, Bama needs Dline guys probably worse than Michigan.
Solomon is telling people it's Bama. His mother, his coach, and recruiting insiders are saying they like Michigan. They aren't saying Michigan leads for Solomon.
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January 18th, 2017 at 8:55 AM ^
I dare you to drink 6 pints of a microbrew - any microbrew, as long as it's unpasteurized - then eat a dozen White Castles.
January 18th, 2017 at 12:03 PM ^
January 17th, 2017 at 11:12 PM ^
Oh yay, 4 more weeks of Najee Harris like speculation.
What shirt did his athletic trainer wear today?
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January 17th, 2017 at 11:35 PM ^
"So many times we've tried,
to keep the love aliiive..."
January 17th, 2017 at 11:45 PM ^
Plus one for best analysis of Solomon recruitment Brown Bear. Yogi was right. "It ain't over til its over". Personally a fan of the Yogi style and wit. At least it makes me laugh.
January 17th, 2017 at 11:46 PM ^
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January 18th, 2017 at 1:38 AM ^
and Ranger Smith are sure to have their say, too, before everything is over and done.
January 18th, 2017 at 3:43 AM ^
January 18th, 2017 at 10:24 AM ^
"So many tears we've cried,
so much pain insiiiiide..."
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