Cece Jeffersons' father refuses to sign LOI

Jefferson's father was quoted as saying he wanted his son to leave Gainsville for school (maybe Florida altogether?).

Let's eat grandma.

Source?

I think was the OP wondering if JH would reach out.

that this is a disagreement between father and son. The son hasn't signed his LOI either.

 

https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1734086

i really think this is the norm. all coach's hold back and said "hold off until NSD is over" i think this stinks. these kids are 17-18 years old. you are playing with them and that is not right. come clean upfront.

Your signature is both obscure and awesome.

Which is why I didn't understand the people hating on Dan Enos for leaving shortly before signing day (what was it a week and a half). At least he made it known to the kids that commited to him that he was moving on.

This is so not the same thing. Yes people leave at jobs that affect you and your career but u have the choice at any time to switch jobs or fields with no PUNISHMENT! And your job can last 20 plus years but College Athletics is a once in a lifetime opportunity that lasts 4 years. Your comment is baseless and ignorant.

but that's not always the case. Some do, but a lot of these kids do commit for the coaches. At least, they're an important part of the total package. Don't we expect Harbaugh and his staff to attract players that might not come here otherwise? In this case they seem very aware of what the LOI says, thus their reluctance to sign it.

On the flip side, if you are a professional with an impeccable resume and your company is going through turmoil that might affect your job, would it not be in your best interest to look around? What if you knew that your new boss might clean house? Do you stick around and hope for the best or do you do what's right by you and your family? Football IS a business decision at the DI level, and don't be naive about committing to a University over a coaching staff. If that was the case, coaches wouldn't be sports recruiters, academic advisors would be. That's ludicrous. We applaud kids for sticking with commitments, but how can we fault them for weighing their options when the next four years of their lives will revolve around their football participation in order to keep their scholarships and get an education? Get off your horse, this is a teenager that is weighing multiple "job" offers and he will take the one that is the best fit for HIS future, not your moral high ground as a fan.

Dude if my manager sucks I'm absolutely going to quit and take my services elsewhere. What are you talking about?

Yes but there is a level of deception that is going on with these coaching changes, and I would be very uncomfortable with it too. I have a very hard time believing the timing of this announcement, being the day after NSD, is pure coincidence. Also most jobs do not come with four year contracts, so that comparison isn't exactly apples to apples.

did you play college ball?   if not, those of us who did can underscore the importance of position coaches.

i dont know anything about this kids situation other than the pasted excerpts but last minute position coach (PC) changes at ucla and uf absolutely impact these kids decisions (and their lives over next 3-5 years).  

typically you build greatest rapport with your recruiter / PC - youll speak to the HC and OC / DC maybe couple times but not much substance in case of most recruits.  of course it all starts with the HC (culture, attitude, scheme, etc) but over 4-5 years times limited with those guys.

and after enrolling youll meet or speak with your PC as often as allowed.  for every full team session or O / D meeting, you have numerous position sessions - those 9 groups or team units all function like mini families within framework of the whole squad.  you spend hours in team rooms with your PC, its 100% necessary to have great relationships there (and if you dont have great relationships, good luck not only seeing the field but surviving the daily grind).  

aside from S&C staff (who most would say are the most vital as theyre most hands-on coaches and alotted the most time),  you spend the most time with your PC (other than maybe some GAs or academic support peeps).  thats why assistants are so vital to programs success and culture.

so as much as you wanna believe its all about the school, its kind of crazy to sign with a school having never met your PC.  sorry just trying to explain the importance bc those coaches and those relationships are huge