84HuskerLaw Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 5/30/2020 at 7:55 PM, GBRFAN said: I think 80% of kids in the transfer portal are because they dont think they will see the field. So they are probably not going to choose a school that is a coin flip they want the sure thing. Therein lies the problem - they want a sure thing. Not gonna find it very many places anywhere in life nor should they. The key is whether the coaches are giving them a true, fair and honest chance to earn a spot. I think the difficulty for players and especially coaches is to be sure assurances are clearly expressed throughout recruiting and time in the program that the best player wins the job but the competition continues all along. Injuries of course happen and the competition should be open once health is no longer a factor. Again - the entire team needs to know and believe that the best man wins based on reasonable and fairly objective standards. Team unity and morale are critical to team success. Not an easy line to walk for coaches and players alike but the best teams are grounded in this principle imo. 1 Quote Link to comment
Ziebol Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Still no confirmation of Francois. Quote Link to comment
Caliborn72 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Trying to get a confirmation on 247 has had hilarious results. Quote Link to comment
BIG ERN Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Ziebol said: Still no confirmation of Francois. This would not be good. 2 Quote Link to comment
Ziebol Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 3 hours ago, BIG ERN said: This would not be good. Yup. That would be 4 4 star safeties under Fisher who have left before seeing a game. That Safety position next year and 2022 gets very thin now. 1 Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 32 minutes ago, Ziebol said: Yup. That would be 4 4 star safeties under Fisher who have left before seeing a game. That Safety position next year and 2022 gets very thin now. Is there talk about Francois not making it this summer, or is this just because he hasn't made it to campus yet? Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, ColoradoHusk said: Is there talk about Francois not making it this summer, or is this just because he hasn't made it to campus yet? He was an EE who returned home when COVID started, however, there is smoke that he's staying home. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Warrior10 said: He was an EE who returned home when COVID started, however, there is smoke that he's staying home. Yep. They aren't required to be back in Lincoln yet. So nothing seems definitive. But less-than-great. He and Speilman are the only two known to not be back yet (of those who were here in the spring). 1 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 6 hours ago, Warrior10 said: He was an EE who returned home when COVID started, however, there is smoke that he's staying home. Wasn’t he the one with all the drama on signing day? 1 Quote Link to comment
Toe Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 7 hours ago, Ziebol said: Yup. That would be 4 4 star safeties under Fisher who have left before seeing a game. If this keeps up, we're gonna have to start calling him Keith Williams... 1 Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Toe said: If this keeps up, we're gonna have to start calling him Keith Williams... Well, at least Fisher has been able to get guys to sign. Williams talked a big game in recruiting, but couldn’t deliver on signing day. Plus, Fisher is starting to re-stock the cupboards with the 2021 class. 2 Quote Link to comment
84HuskerLaw Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Are Miami area guys just virus spooked? No fans in stadium already announced. It would not be a big shock if a couple players out of 150 didnt show in this insane year. Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 7 hours ago, 84HuskerLaw said: Are Miami area guys just virus spooked? No fans in stadium already announced. It would not be a big shock if a couple players out of 150 didnt show in this insane year. During stressful times, it’s normal for people (especially kids) to seek comfort. These new recruits are coming in from all over the country, and the early enrollees didn’t have much time to gain that comfort within Lincoln and their new teammates. Missing that Spring practice was an opportunity lost for the new players to see how they stack up with their new teammates and form bonds. This occurrence isn’t necessarily a negative on anyone, it’s just a side effect from the current times. 1 Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 10 hours ago, BigRedBuster said: Wasn’t he the one with all the drama on signing day? Yes Quote Link to comment
84HuskerLaw Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 30 minutes ago, ColoradoHusk said: During stressful times, it’s normal for people (especially kids) to seek comfort. These new recruits are coming in from all over the country, and the early enrollees didn’t have much time to gain that comfort within Lincoln and their new teammates. Missing that Spring practice was an opportunity lost for the new players to see how they stack up with their new teammates and form bonds. This occurrence isn’t necessarily a negative on anyone, it’s just a side effect from the current times. No doubt that is true. Thats something the coaches and AD staff should be focused on with every newbie. The first year students have all sorts of extra challenges to deal with and hopefully the program has bunches of things to welcome and acclimate and counsel these young recruits (all players frankly). In these times it is crucial. 1 Quote Link to comment
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