(02-05-2015, 11:10 AM)FarmBoy link Wrote:It seems a coveted recruit in Georgia disappointed the hometown fans by choosing UCLA over UGA. But because the ceremony ran long and he met with so many fans and reporters, he delayed filing the paper work. UCLA started to call the school to find out what was the delay. Just as he was about to fax it in to UCLA, reports started to surface that UCLA's DC is going to the Falcons. Now he's put his decision on hold.
http://recruiting.blog.ajc.com/2015/02/0...la-vs-uga/
UCLA shenanigans.
Very interesting story. A few thoughts:
1) In contrast, both Reid and Meeks faxed in their LOIs hours before their official announcements. If Smith had done the same, he would be stuck now.
2) A recruit obviously needs to factor in relationships with the coaches when deciding between programs. But how much of a factor should it be when coaches -- especially assistant coaches -- can change at any time? It's interesting that his HS coach said that if Ulbrich turns down the Falcons job, Smith will go to UCLA -- when there's no guarantee Ulbrich won't take the very next NFL opportunity that comes along.
3) Very interesting that UCLA was pressing for the LOI. I imagine they knew about the Ulbrich news and were trying to lock in Smith before word got out. That in and of itself should make Smith wary of UCLA.
4) It would be quite the coincidence if Ulbrich taking a job in Georgia results in this Georgia kid staying in-state.