Blackshirt Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Player: Chris Brooks Hometown/School: Hazelwood East HS, St. Louis MO Position: WR Height: 6’3" Weight:190 40 time: 4.5 Visit Date:12/17/04 Scholarships offered: Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska - also getting notice from Florida Favorites:Missouri, Nebraska Rankings/Stars: Rivals: #16 /:star Insiders: #24 /:star Current Status: Verballed to NU Assessing the talent: Tall, long receiver who can go up and take it away from the DB. Not freakishly fast or quick, but can get the job done with his frame. Will need to step up his work ethic considerably (as do most HS kids) - has admitted he really hasn't worked out much in the past. Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 80% - Verbal to NU Right now it's neck and neck b/t MU & NU. Originally commited to MU, but has since wavered a bit. BUt now has committeed to NU via Lincoln Sports Radio station. Was very impressed with his visit to Lincoln a couple weeks ago. Said MU & NU are tied for the lead currently - but also getting attention from Florida - but I believe distance will eliminate them from the pic. Notes: Comparing NU to MU Says NU has far and away the better facilities - football and student. Family is very important to him - has baby son & girlfriend - so the family living area is a big factor, which NU has very good accomodations for. Also distance is a key here - likes the fact that St Louis is only a 2 hr drive from Columbia, and only a 1 hr flight from Lincoln. Also gave the edge to NU in the area of academics. Overall he was super impressed with the attention the NU staff has given him - said they took the extra steps to give him a "hands on" feel to everything, whereas MU just went through the motions or explained it to him. This is huge, and a very good sign that our guys have it figured out. Its very important for a recruit to be comfortable, especially one that already has a family. Quote Link to comment
junior4949 Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 Nothing against this recruit in particular, but since when did it become the norm. for a high school senior to already have a family before even entering college? I've read where at least I believe 5 of the recruits we are after either already have a child and/or wife and expecting a child. Is this something that is just popping up this year, or is this becoming the norm.? If the recruit is living up to his responsibilities as a father/husband, his first priority should be his family. I just don't know if you want a kid coming in here with this much pressure already and trying to juggle football and academics. I never even played college ball, and I had a difficult time adjusting with the academics without a wife or a child. I'm not saying we shouldn't take a chance on some of these players, but it seems like we have a lot of them that already have families. Maybe I'm just out of touch, but I never remember these kind of things in the past. Maybe I'm just pessimistic, but I believe it is very risky handing out scholarships to players coming in that have families. IMO, it is like a ticking time bomb. Problems at home lead to problems on the field and vice versa. It just seems like a big risk to me! Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted January 16, 2005 Share Posted January 16, 2005 Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 50% - Verbal to MU Right now it's neck and neck b/t MU & NU. Originally commited to MU, but has since wavered a bit. Was very impressed with his visit to Lincoln a couple weeks ago. Said MU & NU are tied for the lead currently - but also getting attention from Florida - but I believe distance will eliminate them from the pic. Quote Link to comment
nebr_bob Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 will have decision by wed looks like he is "N" Quote Link to comment
HANC Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 will have decision by wed looks like he is "N" What makes you believe he is NU bound....a hunch or some inside info... Whatever it is, I hope that it is right. With Boateng jumping to Florida, Brooks could be a HUGE get....ranked very high Thanks for the info Nebr. Bob Here is to the possibility to Brooks Quote Link to comment
HuskerBob Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 dont kno abou that bob, but this bob got the good word from a friend in the Lou. a buddy that knows a buddy thing, so take it for wat its worht. like bob sed Chris is expected to make his pick by Tue or wed of this wk. the itneresting thing is CB still doenst really feel he knows Pinkel from MU. feel real comfortable with the NU staff, but stil trying to get a bond with pinkel, and hasnt even heeard from him for sevearl days. plus his mom is even leaning towards NU. so from what ive heard most indicators say chris is N!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
HuskerBob Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Nothing against this recruit in particular, but since when did it become the norm. for a high school senior to already have a family before even entering college? I've read where at least I believe 5 of the recruits we are after either already have a child and/or wife and expecting a child. Is this something that is just popping up this year, or is this becoming the norm.? If the recruit is living up to his responsibilities as a father/husband, his first priority should be his family. I just don't know if you want a kid coming in here with this much pressure already and trying to juggle football and academics. I never even played college ball, and I had a difficult time adjusting with the academics without a wife or a child. I'm not saying we shouldn't take a chance on some of these players, but it seems like we have a lot of them that already have families. Maybe I'm just out of touch, but I never remember these kind of things in the past. Maybe I'm just pessimistic, but I believe it is very risky handing out scholarships to players coming in that have families. IMO, it is like a ticking time bomb. Problems at home lead to problems on the field and vice versa. It just seems like a big risk to me! you make good pts JR. god knows i couldnt handle me own self in college, hence the only thing i walked away with was a fistful of credit cards and a t-shirt with my fat mug on it that read "college". yah they used me melon for the "after" shot of belushi. anyway i digress. but actually that leads me to my point which I acutlaly have this time. IMO a single guy livin the high life of being a big time recruit on a big time colege campus the first time away from home with skanks throwing their koogles at you left and right, would be alot more risky than a kid who already is established and seems to have his ducks in a row and priorities straight. hell he would have to if he plans to bring his ol lady and curtain clmber wit him. his lady will keep him in check and in most cases people with kids are mor mature than kids that are still working on having some kids.. with multiple baby mommas. thats justmyHO, tho. did any of that make sense? Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I expect some a decision from Brooks today, Jan 19 2005. Quote Link to comment
IowaCityHusker Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I expect some a decision from Brooks today, Jan 19 2005. What makes you expect it today? Not that I would mind any, just wondering. Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 I expect some a decision from Brooks today, Jan 19 2005. What makes you expect it today? Not that I would mind any, just wondering. From what I have read on other recruiting sites. Namely bigredreport.com Quote Link to comment
BelieveN Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 what time is his desision then dave H?? Quote Link to comment
nebr_bob Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 just went to rivals RSS and reading between the lines Brooks set to announce on thur for the MU tigers ( cant confirm because of no membership but it doesnt take a rocket scientist either ) Quote Link to comment
BelieveN Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 do u have a link Nebr BOB?????? Quote Link to comment
HuskerBob Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 yeh lookz like CB wont be ready today. his Moms is pullin hard for NU and baby momma wants MU.. mostly b/c its closer. so he is torn. maybe tomoorrow or it may string out even longer. let the kid make a good decision and be at peace wit it. last thing we want is to sign a kid and then ahve him transfer bc hes not happy. Quote Link to comment
hoyamannn Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I am so happy this guy is gonna be a Husker! This is probably the biggest receiver recruit to ever come to campus, and I can't wait to see him, Beck and Lucky together for the next 4 years! Yeeahhh, baby!!!!! Quote Link to comment
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