Cristobal leaving Bama?

[ChiefGator]

I agree with your point but it's easy to say that as an adult and not viewing things through the eyes of an 18 year old. I imagine it would be very difficult to stand up to Saban and the Alabama coaching staff as they gang up on you and play the guilt card.

My question is how these conversations are happening if we are currently in a dead period of recruiting. So players can call coaches but coaching staffs can't contact players? Is that how it works? Even if that's the case how dors the Alabama staff allegedly continue calling Leatherwood on his way to the Outback Bowl as was reported?

I realize this all may be speculative recruiting talk completely unfounded in reality.

The dead period does not apply to players who have signed some paper is my understanding.

 

[MertzJay26]

Throw. The. Bank. At. Him.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

I guess times have changed since I was 18, but back then nobody was telling me where to go to school. On the contrary I had people telling me where I couldn't go to school because I wasn't good enough, and I proved them all wrong. If these reports that bama is telling this kid what he's going to do have any truth to them, then that's pretty pathetic on his and his family's part IMO. You're a big strong kid, nut up.

 

[MertzJay26]

I guess times have changed since I was 18, but back then nobody was telling me where to go to school. On the contrary I had people telling me where I couldn't go to school because I wasn't good enough, and I proved them all wrong. If these reports that bama is telling this kid what he's going to do have any truth to them, then that's pretty pathetic on his and his family's part IMO. You're a big strong kid, nut up.

 

[alcoholica]

What's the Crystal Ball on Cristobal?

 

[MertzJay26]

This is happening guys. Think about it:

- Mac says we will be more physical up front
- Leatherwood is having second thoughts
- Summers is interviewing at USCe

Good times ahead boys!





I hope.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Just trying to highlight the differences between generations, no sympathy needed though I appreciate your concern for my well being :)

 

[MertzJay26]

Just trying to highlight the differences between generations, no sympathy needed though I appreciate your concern for my well being :)

I'm happy for you dude. Just couldn't pass up the opportunity to use that gif (doesn't get enough play)

 

[Kyng]

Are we still paying Muschamp? Can we afford to hire big time assistant/coaches now?

 

[MertzJay26]

Are we still paying Muschamp? Can we afford to hire big time assistant/coaches now?

I'd chip in. Not kidding.

$10 is a good start, right?

 

[Gatorraid81]

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Strickland is going to have to open up the wallet and make him say no. Alabama pays asst coaches better than anyone and if we TRULY want to get back on top we need to outbid these F*ckers. Jimbo negotiated "Bama like resources" into his latest contract and is fixing to get them so it's time to for the UF Administration to stop being cheap bastards and "Pony up"

Let me see his options are Oregon, stay at Bama , or come to us.
Oregon and Bama will write him a blank check and we will probably offer him a book of coupons. He ain't coming here. If you ain't willing to spend lots of money in today's college football, it's hard to be elite. Fsu has the " do and spend whatever it takes to win attitude " that lacks at Florida. I'm afraid that they will be dominating us for many, many years to come. But hey at least we got women's softball and gymnastics.

 

[gatormandan]

Maybe Nuss is leaving?

 

[GatorAuthor]

Let me see his options are Oregon, stay at Bama , or come to us.
Oregon and Bama will write him a blank check and we will probably offer him a book of coupons. He ain't coming here. If you ain't willing to spend lots of money in today's college football, it's hard to be elite. Fsu has the " do and spend whatever it takes to win attitude " that lacks at Florida. I'm afraid that they will be dominating us for many, many years to come. But hey at least we got women's softball and gymnastics.

Anyone have data for the amount of $ spent by UF and our competitors on football? Universities definitely do not all use the same sources and financial structures, so it may be hard to produce accurate information.

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

Let me see his options are Oregon, stay at Bama , or come to us.
Oregon and Bama will write him a blank check and we will probably offer him a book of coupons. He ain't coming here. If you ain't willing to spend lots of money in today's college football, it's hard to be elite. Fsu has the " do and spend whatever it takes to win attitude " that lacks at Florida. I'm afraid that they will be dominating us for many, many years to come. But hey at least we got women's softball and gymnastics.

If he doesn't we'll know that nothing has changed and that the UF Administration isn't willing to spend the money to get the top asst coaches in here to help us get back on top.

I'm fully expecting us to hire just one asst coach and retain the bums we currently have on staff now. Like you said...we just aren't willing to do what is takes to be on top anymore and that's the main reason i'm not renewing my season tickets or making my yearly donation. Until they prove they are trying to get us back on top they won't get another dollar out of me. Hopefully they'll prove everyone wrong this off-season...we'll see!

 

[Mr2Bits]

Let me see his options are Oregon, stay at Bama , or come to us.
Oregon and Bama will write him a blank check and we will probably offer him a book of coupons. He ain't coming here. If you ain't willing to spend lots of money in today's college football, it's hard to be elite.

You are also not considering the Saban discount, he will always be under his thumb and never able to do anything he wants to do, just look at Lane. Oregon, ehhh, might pay better but hes an SEC guy and has never been further west than Bama.

 

[Slug]

I got five on it .

 

[Marianna-FL_Gator]

Just ran across this: UF rushed for the least yards this year than it has in over a decade.

I don't know if we land Cristobal but I truly don't believe Summers will be back next year. Only way he does come back is if UF doesn't give Mac the money he needs to go out and hire someone better.

 

[GatorJ]

The dead period does not apply to players who have signed some paper is my understanding.

You're sort of right. You can still have telephone contact during a dead period. Just no face-to-face. Also you can have unlimited contact if you have signed the financial paperwork. Which he did since he is an early enrollee.

 

[ChiefGator]

You're sort of right. You can still have telephone contact during a dead period. Just no face-to-face. Also you can have unlimited contact if you have signed the financial paperwork. Which he did since he is an early enrollee.

My post was not that specific since I did not know the actual paper. But I was correct.

 

[Yankeetown]

Let me see his options are Oregon, stay at Bama , or come to us.
Oregon and Bama will write him a blank check and we will probably offer him a book of coupons. He ain't coming here. If you ain't willing to spend lots of money in today's college football, it's hard to be elite. Fsu has the " do and spend whatever it takes to win attitude " that lacks at Florida. I'm afraid that they will be dominating us for many, many years to come. But hey at least we got women's softball and gymnastics.

We have a new A.D. What he does, and/or what he allows/pushes Mac to do, is his first big test.

Step up to the Big Time. Or don't. His choice.