DE Harrison Phillips [Stanford - Signed LOI]

[True2tRA]

He made it pretty clear that the Stanford education was a huge factor in the decision. Unless Bo could have made UNL one of the most well respected universities on the planet he probably wasn't going to land Phillips.

I thought he said something about always wanting to be a Husker, but that Nebraska didn't really give him the time of day?

 

Hmm...I might have imagined that.

 

This one pissed me off a bit. Between Phillips and Ott, imagine the defensive line this year.

 

(Not a knock on Gangwish, the man is a beast, he'd be out there regardless)

[Omaha-Husker]

 

He made it pretty clear that the Stanford education was a huge factor in the decision. Unless Bo could have made UNL one of the most well respected universities on the planet he probably wasn't going to land Phillips.

I thought he said something about always wanting to be a Husker, but that Nebraska didn't really give him the time of day?

 

Hmm...I might have imagined that.

 

This one pissed me off a bit. Between Phillips and Ott, imagine the defensive line this year.

 

(Not a knock on Gangwish, the man is a beast, he'd be out there regardless)

 

 

He said something to the effect of which degree will give him more opportunities when football is over.

[PaulCrewe]

 

He made it pretty clear that the Stanford education was a huge factor in the decision. Unless Bo could have made UNL one of the most well respected universities on the planet he probably wasn't going to land Phillips.

 

I thought he said something about always wanting to be a Husker, but that Nebraska didn't really give him the time of day?

 

Hmm...I might have imagined that.

 

This one pissed me off a bit. Between Phillips and Ott, imagine the defensive line this year.

 

 

(Not a knock on Gangwish, the man is a beast, he'd be out there regardless)

Bubak said he had the same dream. Sometimes those dreams die I guess.

 

And yes, Phillips would have been a great get, always wanted him to be a member of that recruiting class. But he played the education card a bunch one he received that Stanford offer, so who knows how it would've, turned out even if NU had offered earlier

[StPaulHusker]

The point is the slow play by Bo. He was an idiot for doing it. There is no argument to the contrary

[zoogs]

Yeah, I think that's fair (*ahem* <-- not familiar with this player's recruitment at all). I mean, we heard what the Nebraska HS coaches had to say with the incoming staff. Of course that doesn't mean they'll pursue every Nebraska 3-stars or above with everything they've got. They'll have their own evaluations, and they'll still lose some.

 

Although, I don't know how any football player who gets a Stanford offer could possibly turn it down. I know many do, and that's up to them, really.

 

Not every recruiting outcome should be a referendum on the coaches, and that cuts both ways. It also doesn't negate discussions about general trends or approaches.

[NoLongerN]

I'm gonna be so bummed if we miss on Harrison.

 

Seeing him start for Stanford today ... :-( Fascinating to re-read everyone's thoughts. Still can't believe we waited so long to show our interest. What a FAIL!

[ScottyIce]

And he got hurt in 1st quarter and hasn't returned... Correct me if I'm wrong.

[BigRedBuster]

[huskerhill]

That really sucks..

[QMany]

That is unfortunate. Good luck with a speedy and full recovery!