Is it better to take the local kids early and then let them walk away when it seems better players are coming or circle back on local kids after ignoring them until you’ve whiffed on your top targets? This is a new way of doing things.
I suspect that the local kids are going to continue to try to jump on offers early in the process to ensure that they have a seat at the table
I doubt we directly said "go take another offer" but the writing being on the wall that we're planning on continuing to recruit players that perhaps have higher ceilings or at minimum promote competition is going to be there
IF a local kid doesn't want to compete for their spot and choose to get on the field earlier at a place with a better path then so be it
The late Travis Claridge. Had an NFL career but died at 27.
I've told this story before but my dad was deeply offended when Claridge spurned UW and went to USC. Nov 1, 1997, USC was in Seattle. The Huskies were leading late in the 4th quarter 27-0. USC either got shut down on 3rd and long or got stopped on 4th down. As USC's offense trudged off the field, my late dad (usually a very quiet and reserved guy), jumped to his feet to cup his hands to his mouth and shout "HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT, CLARIDGE!!" I was beside myself with laughter.
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Is it better to take the local kids early and then let them walk away when it seems better players are coming or circle back on local kids after ignoring them until you’ve whiffed on your top targets? This is a new way of doing things.
I suspect that the local kids are going to continue to try to jump on offers early in the process to ensure that they have a seat at the table
I doubt we directly said "go take another offer" but the writing being on the wall that we're planning on continuing to recruit players that perhaps have higher ceilings or at minimum promote competition is going to be there
IF a local kid doesn't want to compete for their spot and choose to get on the field earlier at a place with a better path then so be it
Mormons got money. Doog says we’re? in on other guys and they told him to look else where…
i never liked the wr as someone we should take. GSHL is gross for skill positions.
We took 5 WR last year, and Raiden, Lawson, and Harris proved their worth this spring.
Better path to playing tim at BYU
this one’s a stretch.
kids tall.
This. Who was the last good player out of the Vancouver area? I honestly can’t remember.
They make good linemen sometimes. Skill position players are a different story. Never good.
Vancouver doesn’t count as Washington. HTH.
Best IOL prospect in the country.
He’s an edge. Wilder and DCB would be the best edge class we’ve had in a long time.
he’s coming here.
The late Travis Claridge. Had an NFL career but died at 27.
I've told this story before but my dad was deeply offended when Claridge spurned UW and went to USC. Nov 1, 1997, USC was in Seattle. The Huskies were leading late in the 4th quarter 27-0. USC either got shut down on 3rd and long or got stopped on 4th down. As USC's offense trudged off the field, my late dad (usually a very quiet and reserved guy), jumped to his feet to cup his hands to his mouth and shout "HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT, CLARIDGE!!" I was beside myself with laughter.
This seems encouraging.