[Rally]

https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...5094778880

Despite the fact that even with the success of my brand many people continue to mispronounce my name and even more misspell it, just once I want us to sign someone with an unpronounceable name like this.

[Rally]

https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...5094778880

Despite the fact that even with the success of my brand many people continue to mispronounce my name and even more misspell it, just once I want us to sign someone with an unpronounceable name like this.

[Papa John]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=9617.msg118237#msg118237 date=1431563700]
https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...5094778880

Despite the fact that even with the success of my brand many people continue to mispronounce my name and even more misspell it, just once I want us to sign someone with an unpronounceable name like this.
[/quote]

Apparently, you have forgotten...

Babatunde Oluwasegun Temitope Oluwakorede Adisa "Baba" Oshinowo, Jr.

[Papa John]

[quote author=washingtonismoney link=topic=9617.msg118237#msg118237 date=1431563700]
https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...5094778880

Despite the fact that even with the success of my brand many people continue to mispronounce my name and even more misspell it, just once I want us to sign someone with an unpronounceable name like this.
[/quote]

Apparently, you have forgotten...

Babatunde Oluwasegun Temitope Oluwakorede Adisa "Baba" Oshinowo, Jr.

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...4978968577

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...4978968577

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/TDBynum/status/599010244405039104

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/TDBynum/status/599010244405039104

[socalstanfan1]

https://twitter.com/TDBynum/status/599010244405039104

Looks from his twitter account like this is a 2017 recruit.

[socalstanfan1]

https://twitter.com/TDBynum/status/599010244405039104

Looks from his twitter account like this is a 2017 recruit.

[TrumpCard]

The list of visitors this weekend is impressive.  I hope that there is a critical mass of guys with very high enthusiasm, like Fehoko and Heimuli-Lund.  Mike Williams hasn't declared a leader, but his positive comments on twitter create the possibility that he will be a cheerleader as well.  It will be key to have cheerleaders because a number of the visitors -- like Javon McKinley -- appear to be coming to the Bay Area primarily for the Nike camp and still need to be sold on Stanford. 

[TrumpCard]

The list of visitors this weekend is impressive.  I hope that there is a critical mass of guys with very high enthusiasm, like Fehoko and Heimuli-Lund.  Mike Williams hasn't declared a leader, but his positive comments on twitter create the possibility that he will be a cheerleader as well.  It will be key to have cheerleaders because a number of the visitors -- like Javon McKinley -- appear to be coming to the Bay Area primarily for the Nike camp and still need to be sold on Stanford. 

[BostonCard]

https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...6799876096

[BostonCard]

https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...6799876096

[JohnR34231]

According to his Twitter account, Chidi Okonya, SSDE from Georgia, is announcing his commitment on May 15. Anyone know if Stanford is still in the running? I know that we are in his top 5, but he seems to have taken a fancy to Tennessee lately, and I seem to recall that Hulk had mentioned that distance might be an issue for Chidi.

Unfortunately, those who thought Okonya was leaning toward Tennessee were correct.

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/F...s-37299042

Perhaps one more example of the fact that when recruits say academics is their #1 priority you should take it with a grain of salt.

[JohnR34231]

According to his Twitter account, Chidi Okonya, SSDE from Georgia, is announcing his commitment on May 15. Anyone know if Stanford is still in the running? I know that we are in his top 5, but he seems to have taken a fancy to Tennessee lately, and I seem to recall that Hulk had mentioned that distance might be an issue for Chidi.

Unfortunately, those who thought Okonya was leaning toward Tennessee were correct.

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/F...s-37299042

Perhaps one more example of the fact that when recruits say academics is their #1 priority you should take it with a grain of salt.

[OutsiderFan]

[quote author=Papa John link=topic=9617.msg117778#msg117778 date=1430937564]
According to his Twitter account, Chidi Okonya, SSDE from Georgia, is announcing his commitment on May 15. Anyone know if Stanford is still in the running? I know that we are in his top 5, but he seems to have taken a fancy to Tennessee lately, and I seem to recall that Hulk had mentioned that distance might be an issue for Chidi.

Unfortunately, those who thought Okoyna was leaning toward Tennessee were correct.

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/F...s-37299042

Perhaps one more example of the fact that when recruits say academics is their #1 priority you should take it with a grain of salt.[/quote]

Did the dude visit?  That seems like a bigger "tell" than just saying academics are important, the go-to move for every kid who doesn't want to be thought of as a dumb jock. 

[OutsiderFan]

[quote author=Papa John link=topic=9617.msg117778#msg117778 date=1430937564]
According to his Twitter account, Chidi Okonya, SSDE from Georgia, is announcing his commitment on May 15. Anyone know if Stanford is still in the running? I know that we are in his top 5, but he seems to have taken a fancy to Tennessee lately, and I seem to recall that Hulk had mentioned that distance might be an issue for Chidi.

Unfortunately, those who thought Okoyna was leaning toward Tennessee were correct.

http://tennessee.247sports.com/Article/F...s-37299042

Perhaps one more example of the fact that when recruits say academics is their #1 priority you should take it with a grain of salt.[/quote]

Did the dude visit?  That seems like a bigger "tell" than just saying academics are important, the go-to move for every kid who doesn't want to be thought of as a dumb jock. 

[JohnR34231]

Not sure whether Okonya ever visited or not, but I gotta believe that if he put us in his top five without doing so it was just for show.

[JohnR34231]

Not sure whether Okonya ever visited or not, but I gotta believe that if he put us in his top five without doing so it was just for show.

[kuz]

Okonya visited in February.

[kuz]

Okonya visited in February.

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/mike_williams52/stat...4779068416

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/mike_williams52/stat...4779068416

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/kj_costello/status/5...7466207232

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/kj_costello/status/5...7466207232

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/calebkkelly/status/5...1261068289

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/calebkkelly/status/5...1261068289

[OutsiderFan]

What, I thought Stanford was missing from Caleb Kelly's finalists?  Mama Kelly doesn't appear to agree...

[OutsiderFan]

What, I thought Stanford was missing from Caleb Kelly's finalists?  Mama Kelly doesn't appear to agree...

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/GregBiggins/status/6...3222662145

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/GregBiggins/status/6...3222662145

[TrumpCard]

David Long apparently earned an invitation to The Opening Finals at the camp today. Stanford already has two commits going to the Finals -- Robinson and Smith. Among the others listed as going, I don't see many Stanford targets. Obi Eboh is one of the few, but as we know, there is a bit of a logjam with offers for cornerbacks, so he doesn't yet hold an offer. Yarbrough, Hamilton, Rand, Williams, Edmonds, Butler, McKinley, Imatorbhebhe among the elite guys not listed. Crawford and Robertson we're listed. Gives an idea of how hard it is to make the cut and how highly regarded Eboh must have been.

[TrumpCard]

David Long apparently earned an invitation to The Opening Finals at the camp today. Stanford already has two commits going to the Finals -- Robinson and Smith. Among the others listed as going, I don't see many Stanford targets. Obi Eboh is one of the few, but as we know, there is a bit of a logjam with offers for cornerbacks, so he doesn't yet hold an offer. Yarbrough, Hamilton, Rand, Williams, Edmonds, Butler, McKinley, Imatorbhebhe among the elite guys not listed. Crawford and Robertson we're listed. Gives an idea of how hard it is to make the cut and how highly regarded Eboh must have been.

[OutsiderFan]

Rivals story on Caleb Kelly says Stanford now in his top list of schools, after not being mentioned in his Top 10 before this weekend visit apparently wowed him (and his mom).

Obviously would be great to get a 5 star, but Kelly seems like a really impressive kid off the field.

[OutsiderFan]

Rivals story on Caleb Kelly says Stanford now in his top list of schools, after not being mentioned in his Top 10 before this weekend visit apparently wowed him (and his mom).

Obviously would be great to get a 5 star, but Kelly seems like a really impressive kid off the field.

[Stanford_Cardinals]

Imatorbhebhe committed to USC this morning, too bad.

[Stanford_Cardinals]

Imatorbhebhe committed to USC this morning, too bad.

[TrumpCard]

Vavae Malepeai reported a visit to Stanford prior to attending The Opening in Oakland this weekend.  247Sports also shows Malepeai as having "warm" interest in Stanford and Michigan, but not UCLA, his putative leader.  Is there any reason to think that Malepeai is leaning away from UCLA these days (or that UCLA is pulling back)? 

[TrumpCard]

Vavae Malepeai reported a visit to Stanford prior to attending The Opening in Oakland this weekend.  247Sports also shows Malepeai as having "warm" interest in Stanford and Michigan, but not UCLA, his putative leader.  Is there any reason to think that Malepeai is leaning away from UCLA these days (or that UCLA is pulling back)?