Fmr. UK OL Recruit George Brown Leaving LSU
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That was quick to point out. Usually any player that wants to transfer from powerhouse schools would be welcomed. Not sure what is the reason with this one. I guess he's just not a Kentucky fan?
He certainly has some traditional powers on his list. Chasing this story amounts to running down rabbit holes. We fixate on certain players acting as if they are the only solution.
In another thread there is a discussion about those recruits that decommitted. The discussion, in a way, undermines those kids who did commit and are turning out to be studs. Be with the one you are with. The one that got away got away for a reason.
In another thread there is a discussion about those recruits that decommitted. The discussion, in a way, undermines those kids who did commit and are turning out to be studs. Be with the one you are with. The one that got away got away for a reason.
after he goes through about 3 or 4 more commit/decommits, we will be right there ready!
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Other than the really top drawer high profile recruits, e.g., Young, Willis, Harris and Elam, I quit paying attention to all this recruiting BS years ago. Now I only start looking at it about first of December, if then. Saves me a lot of time . . .
Wait...hold the phone. I thought UK was the only school that has commits/decommits?
Call me crazy, but i think if we go bowling and improve each year, we still end up w eskridge if we want him.
As someone who is very familiar with the Winton Woods football program here in Cincinnati. George is not nearly good enough to play at the top level of college football. He is a great looking physical specimen, but not nearly tough or strong enough to play the offensive line. He really missed his opportunity when Marrow and staff recruited him as a TE. This would in no way lessen the loss of Wills. I find it amazing that four top football programs would offer George a opportunity to transfer, but I guess they are in love with his measureables.
As far as another Winton Woods product Mike Edwards, he is everything that George is not. Mike is a tough talented football player who will have a great career at UK.
As far as another Winton Woods product Mike Edwards, he is everything that George is not. Mike is a tough talented football player who will have a great career at UK.
He'd be better served to go to a JUCO for a year then on to a 4 year. Won't miss a year that way.
Georgia star DT Aubrey Solomon announced on Twitter that he is re-opening up his recruitment and is not longer committed to UM.
UGA is still UGA, even if you are Michigan.
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...gan-football-recruiting-jalil-irvin/89197944/
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...gan-football-recruiting-jalil-irvin/89197944/
There's an article over @ KSR which says UK isn't in the picture right now because Les Miles isn't likely to release Brown to any SEC team. There is a difference in playing for LSU and UK. Brown could very well develop at UK. He would certainly get more attention here in the development process.
If true, I wonder if Les will actually get called out for that. It would only seem fair since Kirby Smart got absolutely crucified for blocking a transfer to Miami, as did Saban for the Maurice Smith situation. The media never calls Les out on anything, so I'd say probably not. I guess you can get away with anything if you're goofy and eat grass.
I guess Les has forgotten about parking Elliot Porter at UK for a semester and Joker letting him transfer back to LSU...
If it was a homesickness issue then fine, but if it was because he was not good enough to get on the field at LSU what makes anyone think he can do it at UK? Both programs play in the SEC. Its not like he would be coming to UK to play against inferior teams. UK has to get the best they can get who can play at this level. Taking guys in who couldn't develop at other programs is not a recipe for success IMO. This kid in particular is a drama case that I do not think UK needs in its program. From the sound of it, he is not looking at UK anyway.
He was actually running third string at LSU and would likely never see the field there. He was a jerk to UK's coaches during the recruiting process. IMO, there's nothing to see here.
Remember the big TE a few years ago who was supposed to be the centerpiece of one of Phillips classes? Guy was like a 4* but got here was the classic "looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane." Didn't play at UK, transferred to Georgia State and didn't play there either. People become intrigued with the measurable but some of these guys just don't have the heart to play at a high level. The TE was that way and Brown may be too.
Section 14.5.5.1 addresses such circumstances:
"A transfer student from a member institution shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition at another member institution until the student has fulfilled a residence requirement of one full academic year (two full semesters) at the certifying institution. Further, a transfer student-athlete admitted after the 12th class day may not utilize that semester for the purpose of establishing residency. Student-athletes meeting the terms of NCAA Bylaws 14.5.5.2.1, 14.5.5.2.2, 14.5.5.2.3, 14.5.5.2.4, 14.5.5.2.5, 14.5.5.2.6, 14.5.5.2.7, 14.5.5.2.8, 14.5.5.2.9 may seek a waiver for the provisions of this bylaw."
So how is this any different than the NCAA's general rule re transfers from one division one school to another? Other than the graduate transfer exception, I don't see any difference. (didn't track down all those NCAA rules listed in the last sentence)
Link to article: http://247sports.com/Bolt/Kirby-Smart-is-enforcing-an-SEC-transfer-rule-that-doesnt-exist-44396383
Are you asking me? For the past 4 weeks the media has been commenting on the SEC's rule that does not allow any student athlete to transfer to another SEC school without a waiver in light of the departures from Bama. I don't care enough to research it. If ESPN ha that wrong, it should be revealed.
It seemed like there was a lot of drama in his recruitment. I remember people saying he wasn't as good as his ranking at the time.
The Alabama situation was different. He was a graduate transfer and Alabama itself was blocking him