Jordan Banks, 2020 4* Buck/LB, Harbor City (Narbonne), CA (NOT committed to Bama)

dirtysouwfdawg · September 2019

Neighbor2972 said:

sonics1993 said:

dnc said:

GrundleStiltzkin said:
Worth a read
https://www.bowdown2washington.com/forum/bowdown-board/q-for-sonics-is-smalls-the-one-that-took-banks-spot
Sad to see how far AIRWOLF has fallen.
I don't understand his view point so can someone help me out, what am I missing? Where did we do Banks wrong?
I think the implication is that since this visit has been set up for so long that we would atleast save a spot through this weekend. Obviously we don't know if the coaches pushed him to commit earlier, but we usually set guys up to commit on/right after the visit.

Good point.

longduckdong · September 2019

FirePete said:
God, I willing to give up my first born if fucking Kawasaki figures out how to recruit

#metoo

DoogCourics · September 2019

DoogCourics said:
I enjoy TBSing. Not to the depths that Coker/DDY/LMC enjoy it, but I like to follow who UW is after, who UW gets, and generally enjoy seeing who will be coming into the program that I love. I don't really break down film or pretend to know what to look for. I don't pretend to be able to say who is good and who isn't, but I do like to watch the HUDL of kids who have committed and be excited when they look good.

I just enjoy following what UW is going after and enjoy seeing talented kids ball out and hope they come to UW. I even enjoy poasting funny gifs and memes when kids choose not to come to UW because we can't have nice things, or doing the same when a freak like Murao or McMillen does come to UW because we are finally BACK!

I also understand the PurpleJ/Mike Damone/et al stance of who cares until they are playing for the university. Tons of kids that look like studs in high school end up doing fuck all for the university. Kids that look mediocre and you're not sure what the coaches see in them end up developing times infinity and are all conference players that go pro. So why invest in TBSing when it's a fucking crap shoot. I get it.

What I don't enjoy and don't get is the complete fucking meltdowns and Twatter tirades when a kid chooses not to come to UW, or rather, as in this case, the UW coaches decide to move on. I get it, you're upset. We wanted the kid too. We want all talented kids, but it's a fucking horrible look. And if you think everything matters and optics from the program and from fans matter, then you'd realize how bad your tirades and meltdowns make the fans look.

It continues to be completely glossed over that the reason Banks lost his spot is because someone else committed. I'm waiting to see who that player is before I proceed to meltdown. It's also glossed over that multiple sources have said Banks has struggled this year and all the heavy hitters are backing off. Maybe it's a huge fucking mistake, maybe it's not. Recruiting is a fucking crapshoot. I'm all for getting a player as talented as Banks and figuring it out once he's on campus. If he can't develop, then he'll ride the bench.

The coaches moved on from Banks. I think it sucks. I wanted him to be a Husky and I thought he would be after this weekend. But to meltdown and ban yourself and shit all over current UW recruits on twitter when you preach positivity is asinine. As much as I enjoy TBSing and staying up to date with the talent coming into UW, I'm willing to LIPO in most situations.

Because Amandre Williams was supposed to be amazing and Dick Newton was supposed to be complete garbage.

Bump for LIPO for just ONE FUCKING DAY.

longduckdong · September 2019

Passion said:

Dennis_DeYoung said:

NorwegianHusky said:

AtomicDawg said:
But we Dont have any ~~de’s~~ black players

This. We have no shot? Narbonne? Yeah right.
I attended the recruiting banquet tonight. Fun to geek out a little.

Anyway, Malloe was the funniest coach on stage (Adams is a dud). He told some humorous stories and his comments about the interior DL caused laughs. Definitely can see why he is a good recruiter.

However, his pitch is completely tailored for island kids. He basically said his entire reason for being at Washington is because he sees so many similarities between Polynesian culture and the culture established by Pete. It was heartfelt, but made me wonder what kids from other backgrounds would think.

Island kids?

Sounds kinda racist

chuck · September 2019

sonics1993 said:

dnc said:

GrundleStiltzkin said:
Worth a read
https://www.bowdown2washington.com/forum/bowdown-board/q-for-sonics-is-smalls-the-one-that-took-banks-spot
Sad to see how far AIRWOLF has fallen.
I don't understand his view point so can someone help me out, what am I missing? Where did we do Banks wrong?

It doesn't mean anything. That's an old quote from the Hardcore Husky bag of tricks , memes and inside jokes.

bananasnblondes · September 2019

So essentially Banks was the backup for Smalls. He was never really considered as a ILB. Once Smalls committed, his spot was gone.

Lots of twisting on this one

JustWinNow · September 2019

I say we should try and take Banks too. If LB recruiting would have been done right the past 6 years. We could have had Merlin Roberts and Evan Weaver on the roster. Now we have a year where we have to try and piece together a band aid at LB.