I had no idea you guys were recruiting this kid when I posted. This is obviously a very recent turn of events. I had never seen him mention MSU (I did just go back and see where he said that he may make MSU his last visit, but I had to search both networks for one article where he mentioned MSU.
With that said, I wasn't "bashing" the guy because I think you are actually a contender for him. He has been a Bama/LSU/Clemson guy from the beginning. The point I was making is that he started the season as a highly rated 5*, yet he hasn't done jack **** to prove that he deserves the ranking. I contend that if he were seriously considering schools like MSU/OM, scout would have downgraded him by now considering the season he had. Players with the same offers and better performances on their senior seasons aren't ranked as high. As evidence to my claims, I offer:
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Sorry if I hurt some sensitive feelings with my post earlier. If anything, I considered it bashing a Bama guy.
I didn't realize that the possibility of getting a visit from this guy made him "your guy". In that case I need to start preparing a party because Reuben Randle "may" be visiting OM. We have about as much chance at signing him as you guys do Kelly. Party on, Garth.
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With that said, I wasn't "bashing" the guy because I think you are actually a contender for him. He has been a Bama/LSU/Clemson guy from the beginning. The point I was making is that he started the season as a highly rated 5*, yet he hasn't done jack **** to prove that he deserves the ranking. I contend that if he were seriously considering schools like MSU/OM, scout would have downgraded him by now considering the season he had. Players with the same offers and better performances on their senior seasons aren't ranked as high. As evidence to my claims, I offer:
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</div>I don't think it's too much of a stretch to say the guy is slightly overrated with the above stats and performance. Personally, I think you are in on better players than this guy.<div style="PADDING-RIGHT: 4px; PADDING-LEFT: 4px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase; PADDING-TOP: 4px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #e4e7eb"> Stock dropping: <font color="#990000">Kendall Kelly</font> </div> <div style="PADDING-RIGHT: 4px; PADDING-LEFT: 4px; FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 4px; LINE-HEIGHT: 150%; PADDING-TOP: 4px; BACKGROUND-COLOR: #f6f6f8">WR, 6-4/210, Gadsden (Ala.) Gadsden City
He has been bothered with a hamstring for a good chunk of the season, but really was not consistent catching the ball in practice. At least two other receivers on his team appeared to have better weeks.
Honorable Mention: RB <font color="#990000">LaDarius Perkins</font>, 5-9/180, Greenville (Miss.) St. Joseph
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Senior Stats (2008): Kelly rushed for 78 yards on 13 carries for a six yard average. He also caught nine passes for 130 yards for a 14.44 yard average. Kelly returned one kickoff for 38 yards. The senior scored five touchdowns in a season that saw limited playing time due to injury.
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Sorry if I hurt some sensitive feelings with my post earlier. If anything, I considered it bashing a Bama guy.
I didn't realize that the possibility of getting a visit from this guy made him "your guy". In that case I need to start preparing a party because Reuben Randle "may" be visiting OM. We have about as much chance at signing him as you guys do Kelly. Party on, Garth.