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Resetting expectations

sonics1993
sonics1993 Member Posts: 1,460
edited July 2020 in The Fisching Hole (Recruiting)
When Pete stepped down and Jimmy took over I knew we were losing our best recruiter on the staff but thought Jimmy was good enough to maintain the standard of top 15 classes like we have done the last three years. But as we sit here today, six months away from signing day, with no official visits likely this upcoming year, I think it's clear that we are going to take a step or two back for the 2021 class. I originally thought in the winter that with the 2021 in state class being as loaded as it was, that we would finish in the 10-15 range. But then the spring came and it was clear that we were struggling on the recruiting trail and had no momentum and I stated it. That led a certain administrator on dawgman calling me negative and making baseless accusations about how I hate the coaches but I was fine with it because I knew it was the truth. I also expected the class to turn around in the fall when visits were allowed and expected us to close strong and thought a top 25 class was reachable. Well no official visits are likely this year, it's iffy on if football will be played and it's pretty clear that this class is going to be more similar to the 2014/2015 than the last three classes meaning we are going to have to depend on the coaches evaluation and coaching skills because other than Sam there is no can't miss guy in this recruiting class. Right now I expect this class to have one high end guy in Sam, a couple low end four star and the rest filled with three star recruits. I'm disappointed in our recruiting and wish we didn't throw away one the best in state classes Washington has ever had but we did.
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  • UDubHusky23
    UDubHusky23 Member Posts: 889
    sonics1993 said:

    When Pete stepped down and Jimmy took over I knew we were losing our best recruiter on the staff but thought Jimmy was good enough to maintain the standard of top 15 classes like we have done the last three years. But as we sit here today, six months away from signing day, with no official visits likely this upcoming year, I think it's clear that we are going to take a step or two back for the 2021 class. I originally thought in the winter that with the 2021 in state class being as loaded as it was, that we would finish in the 10-15 range. But then the spring came and it was clear that we were struggling on the recruiting trail and had no momentum and I stated it. That led a certain administrator on dawgman calling me negative and making baseless accusations about how I hate the coaches but I was fine with it because I knew it was the truth. I also expected the class to turn around in the fall when visits were allowed and expected us to close strong and thought a top 25 class was reachable. Well no official visits are likely this year, it's iffy on if football will be played and it's pretty clear that this class is going to be more similar to the 2014/2015 than the last three classes meaning we are going to have to depend on the coaches evaluation and coaching skills because other than Sam there is no can't miss guy in this recruiting class. Right now I expect this class to have one high end guy in Sam, a couple low end four star and the rest filled with three star recruits. I'm disappointed in our recruiting and wish we didn't throw away one the best in state classes Washington has ever had but we did.

    that fucking sucks...
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  • Mooser42
    Mooser42 Member Posts: 763
    So the coaches aren’t geniuses?
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  • bananasnblondes
    bananasnblondes Member Posts: 15,508
    So no go on Emeka and JTT?
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  • bananasnblondes
    bananasnblondes Member Posts: 15,508
    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?
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  • bananasnblondes
    bananasnblondes Member Posts: 15,508
    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Sunday
    Aha... that answers my question
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  • greenblood
    greenblood Member Posts: 14,559
    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
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  • bananasnblondes
    bananasnblondes Member Posts: 15,508
    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    Tinae is committing on Sunday. Probably him.

    @sonics1993 what are your thoughts on the Finau offer and commitment? Any insight into how that came about?
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  • UDubHusky23
    UDubHusky23 Member Posts: 889
    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    Tinae is committing on Sunday. Probably him.

    @sonics1993 what are your thoughts on the Finau offer and commitment? Any insight into how that came about?
    Coach K loved what he saw and brought in Malloe who loved it as well. Then they got into contact with him and loved his personality and thought he was a great fit. Had him send a couple workout video's which verified what they saw on tape and they offered. There was debate on whether it was going to be for OL or DL because Huff really liked him as well but they saw more potential at DL. If there's two guys I trust it's Malloe and Coach K and they see a big body that can move that just needs to be coached up.
    Does Finau take up velltray jefferson's spot or Jacob Schusters spot?
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  • sonics1993
    sonics1993 Member Posts: 1,460
    UDubHusky23 said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    Tinae is committing on Sunday. Probably him.

    @sonics1993 what are your thoughts on the Finau offer and commitment? Any insight into how that came about?
    Coach K loved what he saw and brought in Malloe who loved it as well. Then they got into contact with him and loved his personality and thought he was a great fit. Had him send a couple workout video's which verified what they saw on tape and they offered. There was debate on whether it was going to be for OL or DL because Huff really liked him as well but they saw more potential at DL. If there's two guys I trust it's Malloe and Coach K and they see a big body that can move that just needs to be coached up.
    Does Finau take up velltray jefferson's spot or Jacob Schusters spot?
    Jacob but I could see them still taking Jacob but it's not a guarantee right now.
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  • UDubHusky23
    UDubHusky23 Member Posts: 889
    sonics1993 said:

    UDubHusky23 said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    Tinae is committing on Sunday. Probably him.

    @sonics1993 what are your thoughts on the Finau offer and commitment? Any insight into how that came about?
    Coach K loved what he saw and brought in Malloe who loved it as well. Then they got into contact with him and loved his personality and thought he was a great fit. Had him send a couple workout video's which verified what they saw on tape and they offered. There was debate on whether it was going to be for OL or DL because Huff really liked him as well but they saw more potential at DL. If there's two guys I trust it's Malloe and Coach K and they see a big body that can move that just needs to be coached up.
    Does Finau take up velltray jefferson's spot or Jacob Schusters spot?
    Jacob but I could see them still taking Jacob but it's not a guarantee right now.
    Was schuster close to comitting this week?
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    RaceBannon Member, Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 113,870 Founders Club

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  • FireCohen
    FireCohen Member Posts: 21,823
    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    dude for quook u sure spend a lot of time on the doog crooting board
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  • dOgmaster
    dOgmaster Member Posts: 589
    FireCohen said:

    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    dude for quook u sure spend a lot of time on the doog crooting board
    Yeah!...... good times.
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  • sonics1993
    sonics1993 Member Posts: 1,460
    UDubHusky23 said:

    sonics1993 said:

    UDubHusky23 said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    Tinae is committing on Sunday. Probably him.

    @sonics1993 what are your thoughts on the Finau offer and commitment? Any insight into how that came about?
    Coach K loved what he saw and brought in Malloe who loved it as well. Then they got into contact with him and loved his personality and thought he was a great fit. Had him send a couple workout video's which verified what they saw on tape and they offered. There was debate on whether it was going to be for OL or DL because Huff really liked him as well but they saw more potential at DL. If there's two guys I trust it's Malloe and Coach K and they see a big body that can move that just needs to be coached up.
    Does Finau take up velltray jefferson's spot or Jacob Schusters spot?
    Jacob but I could see them still taking Jacob but it's not a guarantee right now.
    Was schuster close to comitting this week?
    No, he's waiting to see if he gets accepted to Stanford first.
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  • dnc
    dnc Member Posts: 56,839
    sonics1993 said:

    UDubHusky23 said:

    sonics1993 said:

    UDubHusky23 said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    Tinae is committing on Sunday. Probably him.

    @sonics1993 what are your thoughts on the Finau offer and commitment? Any insight into how that came about?
    Coach K loved what he saw and brought in Malloe who loved it as well. Then they got into contact with him and loved his personality and thought he was a great fit. Had him send a couple workout video's which verified what they saw on tape and they offered. There was debate on whether it was going to be for OL or DL because Huff really liked him as well but they saw more potential at DL. If there's two guys I trust it's Malloe and Coach K and they see a big body that can move that just needs to be coached up.
    Does Finau take up velltray jefferson's spot or Jacob Schusters spot?
    Jacob but I could see them still taking Jacob but it's not a guarantee right now.
    Was schuster close to comitting this week?
    No, he's waiting to see if he gets accepted to Stanford first.
    Going with Prentice
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  • KrunkJuice
    KrunkJuice Member Posts: 2,070
    sonics1993 said:

    UDubHusky23 said:

    sonics1993 said:

    UDubHusky23 said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    Tinae is committing on Sunday. Probably him.

    @sonics1993 what are your thoughts on the Finau offer and commitment? Any insight into how that came about?
    Coach K loved what he saw and brought in Malloe who loved it as well. Then they got into contact with him and loved his personality and thought he was a great fit. Had him send a couple workout video's which verified what they saw on tape and they offered. There was debate on whether it was going to be for OL or DL because Huff really liked him as well but they saw more potential at DL. If there's two guys I trust it's Malloe and Coach K and they see a big body that can move that just needs to be coached up.
    Does Finau take up velltray jefferson's spot or Jacob Schusters spot?
    Jacob but I could see them still taking Jacob but it's not a guarantee right now.
    Was schuster close to comitting this week?
    No, he's waiting to see if he gets accepted to Stanford first.
    What are the chances we keep Prentice home?
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  • insinceredawg
    insinceredawg Member Posts: 5,117
    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    So no go on Emeka and JTT?

    Logically speaking it looks good for UW. Both recruits have strong relationships with there position coaches and both families prefer UW but until I see Jimmy close someone, I won't get my hopes up for either guy.
    Is it true that JTT feels more comfortable with Big Joe in Oregon than Ikaika?
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  • dougthedawg
    dougthedawg Member Posts: 184
    sonics1993 said:

    insinceredawg said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    So no go on Emeka and JTT?

    Logically speaking it looks good for UW. Both recruits have strong relationships with there position coaches and both families prefer UW but until I see Jimmy close someone, I won't get my hopes up for either guy.
    Is it true that JTT feels more comfortable with Big Joe in Oregon than Ikaika?
    Hell no. Scott has literally no clue what he's talking about and flip flops all the time. His only source is Brandon Huffman who just hypes up anybody from FSP and anybody Gee Scott likes so he can get info from them. His recruiting blogs are worthless.
    It just goes to show how important marketing is.

    You could be a lazy, stupid, insecure midget; a lazy, insecure, morbidly obese autistic; and a lazy, blithering fucking idiot who was cut from a DII squad as a frosh and you can make more than every other husky fan site combined by marketing it right.

    If only Jimmy got that.
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  • CallMeBigErn
    CallMeBigErn Member Posts: 8,028
    edited July 2020
    CallMeBigErn said:

    Look, the optics aren't great and the timing is weird, but if there's one position to trust these coaches and LIPO, it's DL. You bridge jumpers need to take a step back ffs.

    CallMeBigErn said:

    Gladstone said:

    CallMeBigErn said:

    Look, the optics aren't great and the timing is weird, but if there's one position to trust these coaches and LIPO, it's DL. You bridge jumpers need to take a step back ffs.

    These kinds of comments are more effective if your posting precedent wasn't droolingly doogish.

    Has Coach K and Malloe not earned a little trust around here?
    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    greenblood said:

    sonics1993 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    Is the "woof" you woofed the other day actually happening and was it who people thought it was?

    Happening on Sunday. The woof wasn't for Berry who I knew was committing because I don't think it was a big pick up. I knew Finau was getting offered but didn't know he would commit on the spot.
    Is it pitch a tent worthy?
    Tinae is committing on Sunday. Probably him.

    @sonics1993 what are your thoughts on the Finau offer and commitment? Any insight into how that came about?
    If there's two guys I trust it's Malloe and Coach K and they see a big body that can move that just needs to be coached up.
    When Big Ern suggested such a thing, the townsfolk brought out pitchforks. When Sonics says it, you clap like schoolgirls. What a fickle bunch.




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