Something that sets this recruiting class apart

bananasnblondes

I don't think we've had a kid commit to Petersen and then decommit during this recruiting cycle, and it doesn't look like anyone will.

That's a huge difference from the previous regime and a statement about the culture Pete is trying to establish with his players. In a way it's very Chip Kelly-like. Chip did not take flakes, he didn't show up on kid's doorsteps with his staff quacking like ducks (when they suck), he didnt make stupid light shows and powerpoint presentations for kids, and he made an Oregon offer something special.

The Arik Armstead story is a perfect example. Sark and Tosh put on some ridiculous over the top dog and pony show for him while Kelly just sat down with him and told him about what he was trying to build. We know who he picked.

From reading the interviews with Petersen's commits it sounds like they are all about the culture of what he is trying to build and I don't expect the decommitments and attrition that have really fucked this team's ability to take the next step.

Tequilla

This is the POTD IMO

AtomicDawg

Sounds great. Now win or gtfo.

GrundleStiltzkin

For the big picture of the program, I don't think the importance of this can be overlooked.

SonnyShackelford

Good chit boat

AtomicDawg

It's a nice change.

GrundleStiltzkin said:

For the big picture of the program, I don't think the importance of this can be overlooked.

If we had a coach where players flipped all the time though I wouldn't care if he won. This is something that teams that lose talk about as a bright spot. It's nice. But it really doesn't affect my mood on crisp fall afternoons.

H_D

So now that an adult is in charge, he treats recruits with respect, and when they commit - they actually mean it.

MisterEm

Conform or GTFO.

GrundleStiltzkin said:

For the big picture of the program, I don't think the importance of this can be overlooked.

Amen. Like running off a 1st round CB talent and the 3DB.

Sounds like when Pete says something -he means it.

LoneStarDawg

I still can't believe the podcast thought you were doog of the year

2001400ex

Part of the reason is cause Petersen tells recruits that a commit is important and tells them to cancel the rest of their visits. Sark just wanted to bark of twitter for buzz and didn't care if commits meant it.

But regardless, I just want to win.

kh83

Secondarily to this, I'd think there's some corrolation to players staying committed for the whole process and staying with the program for the duration of their scholly. Guys who make a serious commitment would be more likely to see things through.

RaceBannon

*irregardless

AtomicDawg

kh83 said:

Secondarily to this, I'd think there's some corrolation to players staying committed for the whole process and staying with the program for the duration of their scholly. Guys who make a serious commitment would be more likely to see things through.

I'm hearing Pete is doing it the right way.

sarktastic

2001400ex said:

Part of the reason is cause Petersen tells recruits that a commit is important and tells them to cancel the rest of their visits. Sark just wanted to bark of twitter for buzz and didn't care if commits meant it.

But regardless, I just want to win.

Just curious... how the fuck would you know what Peterman tells... anyone?

HuskiesADW

I think he had one in Jaleen Green or whomever the QB who decommitted from BSU and committed to Pete at UW before leaving to join Sark at USC was.

#PeteCan'tRecruit #SarkQBGuru

Dennis_DeYoung

We don't have decommits, we also close on kids when we get in their final 2-3 and we get the guys in state we want. Hmmm... 2012's class is calling...

#zachbanner #keivaraerussell #joshgarnett #walkerwilliams #calebsmith #cedricdozier #michaelrector

dnc

Dennis_DeYoung said:

We don't have decommits, we also close on kids when we get in their final 2-3 and we get the guys in state we want. Hmmm... 2012's class is calling...

#zachbanner #keivaraerussell #joshgarnett #benossai #walkerwilliams #calebsmith #cedricdozier #michaelrector

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