DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa

[WVhuskerXX]

Some of the people on Huskerpedia are having a meltdown because he's announcing on ESPN.

 

thats so dumb

[Redmusky]

Some of the people on Huskerpedia are having a meltdown because he's announcing on ESPN.

 

thats so dumb

ESPN wouldn't pay for that would they?

[schuhbdoo]

Some of the people on Huskerpedia are having a meltdown because he's announcing on ESPN.

 

thats so dumb

ESPN wouldn't pay for that would they?

 

Yes, they are going to have coffee and donuts and maybe catered lunch for all in attendance. Then they will make $$$ off the coverage. This is about $$$.

 

ESPNU does have much if everyone knows where everyone is going to go.

[HuskerBruin]

Some of the people on Huskerpedia are having a meltdown because he's announcing on ESPN.

 

thats so dumb

ESPN wouldn't pay for that would they?

 

Yes, they are going to have coffee and donuts and maybe catered lunch for all in attendance. Then they will make $$$ off the coverage. This is about $$$.

 

ESPNU does have much if everyone knows where everyone is going to go.

 

And we care why? Just because he's taking the opportunity to publicize his decision on national TV doesn't mean he's a prima donna. I have a sneaky suspicion Bo doesn't recruit prima donnas. Owa has had an amazing high school career and has earned this notoriety, so let the kid have his day in the sun that will put a nice bow on his high school career. Plus, there are two good things about this for NU fans. One, we get to watch his decision live on TV. Two, it will be great publicity for NU if he chooses the Huskers. It can't hurt getting more guys to grab the red hat on signing day.

[schuhbdoo]

Some of the people on Huskerpedia are having a meltdown because he's announcing on ESPN.

 

thats so dumb

ESPN wouldn't pay for that would they?

 

Yes, they are going to have coffee and donuts and maybe catered lunch for all in attendance. Then they will make $$$ off the coverage. This is about $$$.

 

ESPNU does have much if everyone knows where everyone is going to go.

 

And we care why? Just because he's taking the opportunity to publicize his decision on national TV doesn't mean he's a prima donna. I have a sneaky suspicion Bo doesn't recruit prima donnas. Owa has had an amazing high school career and has earned this notoriety, so let the kid have his day in the sun that will put a nice bow on his high school career. Plus, there are two good things about this for NU fans. One, we get to watch his decision live on TV. Two, it will be great publicity for NU if he chooses the Huskers. It can't hurt getting more guys to grab the red hat on signing day.

 

My point is this, he is now being forced to announce on signing day and at a certain time, 11:30 am PST. OWA Watch 2009-2010 was over 120 people on friday night because we all felt his decision was imminent and spontaneous. It is no longer imminent and spontaneous. It is being exploited by ESPN for $$$.

 

His thread on this board has taken on rock-star status. 41 pages and Cooper is at 9 and Carnes is at 7 pages.

 

I feel he was ready to announce earlier this week and has since been forced for TV to push this back.

 

I don't think he is a prima donna at all. Do I think he likes this attention? YES!!! Is he being exploited a little bit?!!! Yes

 

Will I be watching? Ummmmmmmmmm, hell yes!!!

 

I have more thoughts on why I can prove he likes this, but I need to get some work done.

[EZ-E]

Some of the people on Huskerpedia are having a meltdown because he's announcing on ESPN.

 

thats so dumb

ESPN wouldn't pay for that would they?

 

Yes, they are going to have coffee and donuts and maybe catered lunch for all in attendance. Then they will make $$$ off the coverage. This is about $$$.

 

ESPNU does have much if everyone knows where everyone is going to go.

 

And we care why? Just because he's taking the opportunity to publicize his decision on national TV doesn't mean he's a prima donna. I have a sneaky suspicion Bo doesn't recruit prima donnas. Owa has had an amazing high school career and has earned this notoriety, so let the kid have his day in the sun that will put a nice bow on his high school career. Plus, there are two good things about this for NU fans. One, we get to watch his decision live on TV. Two, it will be great publicity for NU if he chooses the Huskers. It can't hurt getting more guys to grab the red hat on signing day.

 

My point is this, he is now being forced to announce on signing day and at a certain time, 11:30 am PST. OWA Watch 2009-2010 was over 120 people on friday night because we all felt his decision was imminent and spontaneous. It is no longer imminent and spontaneous. It is being exploited by ESPN for $$$.

 

His thread on this board has taken on rock-star status. 41 pages and Cooper is at 9 and Carnes is at 7 pages.

 

I feel he was ready to announce earlier this week and has since been forced for TV to push this back.

 

I don't think he is a prima donna at all. Do I think he likes this attention? YES!!! Is he being exploited a little bit?!!! Yes

 

Will I be watching? Ummmmmmmmmm, hell yes!!!

 

I have more thoughts on why I can prove he likes this, but I need to get some work done.

 

Agree in all areas.

 

I honestly believe that some of the crap that has been going on is for ESPN/Rivals to sell more subscriptions.

[HuskerBruin]

Some of the people on Huskerpedia are having a meltdown because he's announcing on ESPN.

 

thats so dumb

ESPN wouldn't pay for that would they?

 

Yes, they are going to have coffee and donuts and maybe catered lunch for all in attendance. Then they will make $$$ off the coverage. This is about $$$.

 

ESPNU does have much if everyone knows where everyone is going to go.

 

And we care why? Just because he's taking the opportunity to publicize his decision on national TV doesn't mean he's a prima donna. I have a sneaky suspicion Bo doesn't recruit prima donnas. Owa has had an amazing high school career and has earned this notoriety, so let the kid have his day in the sun that will put a nice bow on his high school career. Plus, there are two good things about this for NU fans. One, we get to watch his decision live on TV. Two, it will be great publicity for NU if he chooses the Huskers. It can't hurt getting more guys to grab the red hat on signing day.

 

My point is this, he is now being forced to announce on signing day and at a certain time, 11:30 am PST. OWA Watch 2009-2010 was over 120 people on friday night because we all felt his decision was imminent and spontaneous. It is no longer imminent and spontaneous. It is being exploited by ESPN for $$$.

 

His thread on this board has taken on rock-star status. 41 pages and Cooper is at 9 and Carnes is at 7 pages.

 

I feel he was ready to announce earlier this week and has since been forced for TV to push this back.

 

I don't think he is a prima donna at all. Do I think he likes this attention? YES!!! Is he being exploited a little bit?!!! Yes

 

Will I be watching? Ummmmmmmmmm, hell yes!!!

 

I have more thoughts on why I can prove he likes this, but I need to get some work done.

 

Then I must be missing something here. Who is forcing Owa to wait until signing day and announce on TV? ESPN? Rivals? Well what leverage do either of these entities have to force Owa or any recruit to do anything? If Owa wanted to announce his commitment right now with a simple text message, he could. ESPN is obviously trying to get him to announce on their network to make money. What's surprising or scandalous about that? They are part of a publicly traded company that answers to stock holders. Money is also the reason they are going to air one or two Nebraska football games next year as well. But they aren't forcing Owa to do anything. Unless I'm missing something in this story, this is Owa's decision.

[schuhbdoo]

Some of the people on Huskerpedia are having a meltdown because he's announcing on ESPN.

 

thats so dumb

ESPN wouldn't pay for that would they?

 

Yes, they are going to have coffee and donuts and maybe catered lunch for all in attendance. Then they will make $$$ off the coverage. This is about $$$.

 

ESPNU does have much if everyone knows where everyone is going to go.

 

And we care why? Just because he's taking the opportunity to publicize his decision on national TV doesn't mean he's a prima donna. I have a sneaky suspicion Bo doesn't recruit prima donnas. Owa has had an amazing high school career and has earned this notoriety, so let the kid have his day in the sun that will put a nice bow on his high school career. Plus, there are two good things about this for NU fans. One, we get to watch his decision live on TV. Two, it will be great publicity for NU if he chooses the Huskers. It can't hurt getting more guys to grab the red hat on signing day.

 

My point is this, he is now being forced to announce on signing day and at a certain time, 11:30 am PST. OWA Watch 2009-2010 was over 120 people on friday night because we all felt his decision was imminent and spontaneous. It is no longer imminent and spontaneous. It is being exploited by ESPN for $$$.

 

His thread on this board has taken on rock-star status. 41 pages and Cooper is at 9 and Carnes is at 7 pages.

 

I feel he was ready to announce earlier this week and has since been forced for TV to push this back.

 

I don't think he is a prima donna at all. Do I think he likes this attention? YES!!! Is he being exploited a little bit?!!! Yes

 

Will I be watching? Ummmmmmmmmm, hell yes!!!

 

I have more thoughts on why I can prove he likes this, but I need to get some work done.

 

Then I must be missing something here. Who is forcing Owa to wait until signing day and announce on TV? ESPN? Rivals? Well what leverage do either of these entities have to force Owa or any recruit to do anything? If Owa wanted to announce his commitment right now with a simple text message, he could. ESPN is obviously trying to get him to announce on their network to make money. What's surprising or scandalous about that? They are part of a publicly traded company that answers to stock holders. Money is also the reason they are going to air one or two Nebraska football games next year as well. But they aren't forcing Owa to do anything. Unless I'm missing something in this story, this is Owa's decision.

 

They aren't televising one of two games because of OWA. I think that Owa wanted to get this decision out before 11:30 am, but now TV is forcing his hand. We are all doing some mind reading here but if he said he will announce before signing day or on signing day, then ESPN wouldn't be able to make $$$ off his decision.

 

You can have your opinion that this is all 100% Owa and done by his direction but I can have mine that says this has taken on rock-star porportions and this is being exploited by the network at this point.

 

I don't think it is a forced situation but it is implied that he is on board with announcing at 11:30 am PST on the 3rd. wink wink you're on board aren't you?????

[Crazy Joey]

I hope that we dont have this type of drama in the future when recruiting players of this caliber... It gets old going to huskersillustrated/ huskerextra over and over again looking for some kind of new info. I just wish that he would pull his head out of his A55 and commit to Nebraska instead of waiting till the last day to commit

[redout22]

Really wish I didn't have school on Wednesday

It just might be worth it to skip.

[knapplc]

Anyone think it might have an impact on Owa's decision to have some kind of announcement Wednesday AM that we've sold 40,000 tickets to the Spring Game?

[Nexus]

Anyone think it might have an impact on Owa's decision to have some kind of announcement Wednesday AM that we've sold 40,000 tickets to the Spring Game?

 

It probably wouldn't surprise him. Afterall, he was quoted as telling a Rivals reporter at the Army All-American Bowl a few weeks ago that he thought Nebraska fans were the best fans in college football.

[Herd Husker]

Anyone think it might have an impact on Owa's decision to have some kind of announcement Wednesday AM that we've sold 40,000 tickets to the Spring Game?

at this point, i hope anything will bring him in!!!

[WVhuskerXX]

Anyone think it might have an impact on Owa's decision to have some kind of announcement Wednesday AM that we've sold 40,000 tickets to the Spring Game?

at this point, i hope anything will bring him in!!!

 

[Jason Sitoke]

Some of the people on Huskerpedia are having a meltdown because he's announcing on ESPN.

 

thats so dumb

ESPN wouldn't pay for that would they?

 

Yes, they are going to have coffee and donuts and maybe catered lunch for all in attendance. Then they will make $$$ off the coverage. This is about $$$.

 

ESPNU does have much if everyone knows where everyone is going to go.

 

And we care why? Just because he's taking the opportunity to publicize his decision on national TV doesn't mean he's a prima donna. I have a sneaky suspicion Bo doesn't recruit prima donnas. Owa has had an amazing high school career and has earned this notoriety, so let the kid have his day in the sun that will put a nice bow on his high school career. Plus, there are two good things about this for NU fans. One, we get to watch his decision live on TV. Two, it will be great publicity for NU if he chooses the Huskers. It can't hurt getting more guys to grab the red hat on signing day.

 

My point is this, he is now being forced to announce on signing day and at a certain time, 11:30 am PST. OWA Watch 2009-2010 was over 120 people on friday night because we all felt his decision was imminent and spontaneous. It is no longer imminent and spontaneous. It is being exploited by ESPN for $$$.

 

His thread on this board has taken on rock-star status. 41 pages and Cooper is at 9 and Carnes is at 7 pages.

 

I feel he was ready to announce earlier this week and has since been forced for TV to push this back.

 

I don't think he is a prima donna at all. Do I think he likes this attention? YES!!! Is he being exploited a little bit?!!! Yes

 

Will I be watching? Ummmmmmmmmm, hell yes!!!

 

I have more thoughts on why I can prove he likes this, but I need to get some work done.

 

Then I must be missing something here. Who is forcing Owa to wait until signing day and announce on TV? ESPN? Rivals? Well what leverage do either of these entities have to force Owa or any recruit to do anything? If Owa wanted to announce his commitment right now with a simple text message, he could. ESPN is obviously trying to get him to announce on their network to make money. What's surprising or scandalous about that? They are part of a publicly traded company that answers to stock holders. Money is also the reason they are going to air one or two Nebraska football games next year as well. But they aren't forcing Owa to do anything. Unless I'm missing something in this story, this is Owa's decision.

 

Well, once again, the question was asked, 'what leverage do these entities have on him?' You say in the same breath that he's not being forced, yet you also say 'TV is forcing his hand'. At some point we're going to have to admit that Owa plays a part in these theatrics, which is fine, but this whole 'poor Owa, these TV bastards are taking advantage of this kid' perspective is starting to sound ridiculous