Recruiting 2023 Recruiting Thread: 4* OT Caden Jones completes the class

[neteng]

he's got a point. next to none of these kids would be at uf if not for football standards relaxation

Yeah, I dont agree with that. It may be true and it may not be true, I dont know and neither do any of you guys. I think its pretty inconsiderate to make such generalized opinions about the intelligence of other people based solely on them being good at playing football (or not so good...I know). What I do know is college football makes a sh!t ton of money and they are the prime reason for it.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Yeah, I dont agree with that. It may be true and it may not be true, I dont know and neither do any of you guys. I think its pretty inconsiderate to make such generalized opinions about the intelligence of other people based solely on them being good at playing football (or not so good...I know). What I do know is college football makes a sh!t ton of money and they are the prime reason for it.

so you're saying the standard and well-publicized for decades practice of lower admission standards for football related admissions is incorrect or at worst only slightly a thing? C'mon...

 

[neteng]

so you're saying the standard and well-publicized for decades practice of lower admission standards for football related admissions is incorrect or at worst only slightly a thing? C'mon...

Im saying, what you are saying doesn't make them entitled thugs who don't deserve a dime like chferg is saying and you seem to think is a good point.

 

[neteng]

Eli Holstein comments about Florida and Alabama. Nice things said about us by him but it feels like he is Bama's to lose. Interesting mention about he is one of 3 we are looking at though.

I made it to Florida a couple weekends ago and that was real good. It was good to see all those guys and catch up with the coaches that recruited my brother to UL. There are a lot of familiar faces in that building, so it was nice to see those guys and reconnect. It's cool to see the facilities and what they have in store for the future. I feel like I'm one of the top guys on their board and they basically told me I'm one of three guys that they're looking at. They'd love my commitment, so that means a lot to me.

I feel really comfortable with Alabama. We have a great relationship and it's been great getting to continue building that bond with them. The spring game at Alabama was great. It was Easter weekend and a rainy day, so not a lot of people were there, and the weather didn't help the passing game either, but everybody there was great and I thought the offense looked great. A quarterback's best friend is a really good defense and obviously Bama doesn't allow the other team to score that much, so that's good to see.

I know that my decision will definitely be before the season, but right now I'm worried about spring practice the next two weeks. I'll worry about everything else after that.​

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Im saying, what you are saying doesn't make them entitled thugs who don't deserve a dime like chferg is saying and you seem to think is a good point.

what was a good point, was that these kids wouldn't make it in if not for special accommodation, and none are deserving of additional considering all they get after arrival. And that's the only topic I specifically commented on. Whether he feels someone is a thug or not is matter of opinion. The larger point of special accommodation is a matter of fact. Nice job of accusing someone of painting with a broad brush as you do so yourself.

 

[neteng]

what was a good point, was that these kids wouldn't make it in if not for special accommodation, and none are deserving of additional considering all they get after arrival. And that's the only topic I specifically commented on. Whether he feels someone is a thug or not is matter of opinion. The larger point of special accommodation is a matter of fact. Nice job of accusing someone of painting with a broad brush as you do so yourself.

I dunno, accusing someone of being an entitled thug will always be the larger point when compared to someone getting into a university with a special accommodation. Maybe that's just me though.

Im the one that accused someone of painting with a broad stroke? The remark I made that you replied to with the below is a pretty broad brush of paint.

so you're saying the standard and well-publicized for decades practice of lower admission standards for football related admissions is incorrect or at worst only slightly a thing? C'mon...

And your mom let me in last night based on special accommodations. :P

 

[Durty South Swamp]

I dunno, accusing someone of being an entitled thug will always be the larger point when compared to someone getting into a university with a special accommodation. Maybe that's just me though.

Im the one that accused someone of painting with a broad stroke? The remark I made that you replied to with the below is a pretty broad brush of paint.



And your mom let me in last night based on special accommodations. :p

well we will certainly agree on that. You need special accomodation to score.

To the other point, of which I was crystal clear from the start and none of it had to do with someone being a thug, you're grasping at straws about my above comment. My comment is known fact and the standard practice for the vast majority of scholly players. If it's a broad brush, it's a dead accurate one.

 

[lizardbreath]

Not to put too fine a point on things, but I don't see anyone here saying that every recruit standing around with a collection basket in his hand is necessarily a bad person. Sadly, that's now the norm in the brave new world of CFB - and I personally think it stinks to High Heaven. Also, only the most naive among us would deny that a significant portion of these kids have major issues that would totally preclude college life in any form if they weren't talented athletes and hence highly valued "entertainers." The tail is not only wagging the dog these days, it will eventually wag the dog to death if there isn't some drastic change to the current paradigm. JMHO.

 

[lizardbreath]

Eli Holstein comments about Florida and Alabama. Nice things said about us by him but it feels like he is Bama's to lose. Interesting mention about he is one of 3 we are looking at though.

I feel really comfortable with Alabama. We have a great relationship and it's been great getting to continue building that bond with them. The spring game at Alabama was great. ​

Bama.

 

[Gatormac2112]

I don’t like what it’s turning into, but just being honest I don’t give a shyt if we win

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

none are deserving

What the Fuchs does that have to do with anything?

What a travesty supply and demand is, right?

I often cry myself to sleep thinking of the terrible evils capitalism has wrought upon us.

 

[Homer J]

I dont want the money to go to a bunch of entitled thugs either...**** at this point just implode already

If it wins us titles, bring the thugs back to UF.

 

[oxrageous]

I can't speak for everyone, but if I felt that UF was a great team largely because we were just able to outbid other schools with huge pot of money, it takes a little bit of the joy away from me.

CFB is going to have to decide what they want to be. If they just want it to be a mini NFL, then maybe they should just remove the scholarship/academic side of it from the equation. Just pay free agents to come play football for a few years.

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

CFB is going to have to decide what they want to be

CFB didn't want this. They don't have a choice in the matter.

 

[oxrageous]

CFB didn't want this. They don't have a choice in the matter.

I suppose. But you can see why a lot of fans don't want to throw a bunch of their hard-earned into a ridiculous "collective". Let's just buy a title!

It doesn't sit well.

 

[alcoholica]

CFB didn't want this. They don't have a choice in the matter.

Sure they do. College Football could require a waiver for NIL, just like many employers do everyday. You want a scholarship, forfeit your NIL under it or some modification. Otherwise go to Canada

 

[Bernardo de la Paz]

Sure they do. College Football could require a waiver for NIL, just like many employers do everyday. You want a scholarship, forfeit your NIL under it or some modification. Otherwise go to Canada

That's essentially what the supreme court told them they cannot do.

If someone is going to regulate NIL, it's going to have to be the government.

 

[rogdochar]

Otherwise go to Canada

Boy.! You'd make a great recruiter, alky.

 

[LaylaGator]

I suppose. But you can see why a lot of fans don't want to throw a bunch of their hard-earned into a ridiculous "collective". Let's just buy a title!

It doesn't sit well.

$20 per month from just 80,000 fans, though??? That's not exactly a new mortgage. I joined the Collective the day it was announced here for the base $7 per month, just to see how it went. I'm still giving at that rate. I'd crank it to $20-$50 per month if I had any inclination whatsoever that it'd actually make a difference.

 

[oxrageous]

$20 per month from just 80,000 fans, though??? That's not exactly a new mortgage. I joined the Collective the day it was announced here for the base $7 per month, just to see how it went. I'm still giving at that rate. I'd crank it to $20-$50 per month if I had any inclination whatsoever that it'd actually make a difference.

It's not just about the dollars themselves.

Also, you are welcome to crank $20-$50 per month to Gatorchatter. I will accept it.