[cardcrimson]

Wow. Just Wow! Two top five players in the country! And Little may be as good. Fantastic. Congrats to the staff and welcome to the players!

[cardcrimson]

Wow. Just Wow! Two top five players in the country! And Little may be as good. Fantastic. Congrats to the staff and welcome to the players!

[norcard]

[quote author=ThePOC link=topic=11701.msg185458#msg185458 date=1483829392]
[quote author=Row80Critic link=topic=11701.msg185455#msg185455 date=1483828948]
[quote author=TreesAndBirds link=topic=11701.msg185438#msg185438 date=1483825510]
And after he announced, the commentators noted that Stanford would be having a much smaller class than other schools, because attrition is so much lower .

In other words, it's not just a 40 vs 4 year decision, for a lot of schools it might just be a 1 or 2 year decision.

One of the recruits today said he was happy to commit for the next "three or four years" to blah, blah "university."  It came across to me as both arrogant and sad... He's so full of himself, apparently he doesn't need to worry about getting a degree...
[/quote]

Everyone has goals. Someone might say a high school freshman who says he plans to go to Stanford is full of himself too.
[/quote]

Fair enough, but I believe Sarell said he plans to spend the next 4 years at Stanford, and that Stanford has been his "dream school since he was a little kid."  To me that has a much different feel than saying he plans to stay 3 or 4 years (with all that implies), but maybe I'm just an old grouch.
[/quote]

I'll go with the latter

[norcard]

[quote author=ThePOC link=topic=11701.msg185458#msg185458 date=1483829392]
[quote author=Row80Critic link=topic=11701.msg185455#msg185455 date=1483828948]
[quote author=TreesAndBirds link=topic=11701.msg185438#msg185438 date=1483825510]
And after he announced, the commentators noted that Stanford would be having a much smaller class than other schools, because attrition is so much lower .

In other words, it's not just a 40 vs 4 year decision, for a lot of schools it might just be a 1 or 2 year decision.

One of the recruits today said he was happy to commit for the next "three or four years" to blah, blah "university."  It came across to me as both arrogant and sad... He's so full of himself, apparently he doesn't need to worry about getting a degree...
[/quote]

Everyone has goals. Someone might say a high school freshman who says he plans to go to Stanford is full of himself too.
[/quote]

Fair enough, but I believe Sarell said he plans to spend the next 4 years at Stanford, and that Stanford has been his "dream school since he was a little kid."  To me that has a much different feel than saying he plans to stay 3 or 4 years (with all that implies), but maybe I'm just an old grouch.
[/quote]

I'll go with the latter

[CompSci87]

I will admit to being a little nervous that Stanford was the furthest one away from him.

I noticed that and thought it was a bit of theater. It just made me more optimistic.

[CompSci87]

I will admit to being a little nervous that Stanford was the furthest one away from him.

I noticed that and thought it was a bit of theater. It just made me more optimistic.

[socalstanfan1]

Your 17 years old, feeling immortal, a football God at your school, told by the top college coaches in the land that you are destined for stardom and an NFL future, part of a sporting culture that encourages arrogance, sometimes even argues it is necessary for success in your chosen field.  "Full of yourself" is the default position, I think, for this cohort, and true humility and perspective is the exception. Thank god for Stanford and some of the other true "scholar-athlete" institutions, that there are enough exceptions to gather excellent recruiting classes.

By the way, read some articles on Colby Parkinson, and you will find a good dose of football arrogance.  Which, really, is not such a bad thing.  When Brevin Knight brought that same kind of attitude to Stanford basketball, good things happened. 

[socalstanfan1]

Your 17 years old, feeling immortal, a football God at your school, told by the top college coaches in the land that you are destined for stardom and an NFL future, part of a sporting culture that encourages arrogance, sometimes even argues it is necessary for success in your chosen field.  "Full of yourself" is the default position, I think, for this cohort, and true humility and perspective is the exception. Thank god for Stanford and some of the other true "scholar-athlete" institutions, that there are enough exceptions to gather excellent recruiting classes.

By the way, read some articles on Colby Parkinson, and you will find a good dose of football arrogance.  Which, really, is not such a bad thing.  When Brevin Knight brought that same kind of attitude to Stanford basketball, good things happened. 

[BostonCard]

https://twitter.com/connorwedington/stat...2837432320

Looking good for Wedington.

BC

[BostonCard]

https://twitter.com/connorwedington/stat...2837432320

Looking good for Wedington.

BC

[CTcard]

... Thank god for Stanford and some of the other true "scholar-athlete" institutions, that there are enough exceptions to gather excellent recruiting classes.

By the way, read some articles on Colby Parkinson, and you will find a good dose of football arrogance.  Which, really, is not such a bad thing.  When Brevin Knight brought that same kind of attitude to Stanford basketball, good things happened.

I think the latter paragraph probably more accurately covers things than the first.

Stanford has no shortage of people full of themselves - often justifiably.

[CTcard]

... Thank god for Stanford and some of the other true "scholar-athlete" institutions, that there are enough exceptions to gather excellent recruiting classes.

By the way, read some articles on Colby Parkinson, and you will find a good dose of football arrogance.  Which, really, is not such a bad thing.  When Brevin Knight brought that same kind of attitude to Stanford basketball, good things happened.

I think the latter paragraph probably more accurately covers things than the first.

Stanford has no shortage of people full of themselves - often justifiably.

[Snorlax94]

Ok I see know people covered this commit in the class of 17 board above but still wow I thought this was such a big way to cap things off!

[Snorlax94]

Ok I see know people covered this commit in the class of 17 board above but still wow I thought this was such a big way to cap things off!

[BostonCard]

There were about three or so threads that started nearly simultaneously.  All but this one were folded into the main thread.

BC

[BostonCard]

There were about three or so threads that started nearly simultaneously.  All but this one were folded into the main thread.

BC

[stupac2]

Stanford has no shortage of people full of themselves - often justifiably.

I dunno about athletes, but when it comes to regular students I'd say the great ones I knew were universally more humble than you'd expect. I didn't see a ton of braggadocio but when I did it wasn't justified.

[stupac2]

Stanford has no shortage of people full of themselves - often justifiably.

I dunno about athletes, but when it comes to regular students I'd say the great ones I knew were universally more humble than you'd expect. I didn't see a ton of braggadocio but when I did it wasn't justified.

[larkinforever]

This is indeed a great get by Stanford. Additionally, there were numerous commentators and analysts this week who mentioned that Little was in their opinion the most impressive lineman at the Army Bowl practices and drills. Monster recruiting class indeed.

[larkinforever]

This is indeed a great get by Stanford. Additionally, there were numerous commentators and analysts this week who mentioned that Little was in their opinion the most impressive lineman at the Army Bowl practices and drills. Monster recruiting class indeed.

[BostonCard]

I wonder, how often does a school nab the top 2 prospects at one position in a given year?

BC

[BostonCard]

I wonder, how often does a school nab the top 2 prospects at one position in a given year?

BC

[CompSci87]

There were about three or so threads that started nearly simultaneously.  All but this one were folded into the main thread.

I folded three threads together, and then later Yvonne must have folded that thread into the Class of 2017 thread. Then still later someone started a fourth thread (this one).

Anyway, obviously we are all excited about the news!

[CompSci87]

There were about three or so threads that started nearly simultaneously.  All but this one were folded into the main thread.

I folded three threads together, and then later Yvonne must have folded that thread into the Class of 2017 thread. Then still later someone started a fourth thread (this one).

Anyway, obviously we are all excited about the news!

[JohnR34231]

[quote author=ThePOC link=topic=11701.msg185458#msg185458 date=1483829392]
[quote author=Row80Critic link=topic=11701.msg185455#msg185455 date=1483828948]
[quote author=TreesAndBirds link=topic=11701.msg185438#msg185438 date=1483825510]
And after he announced, the commentators noted that Stanford would be having a much smaller class than other schools, because attrition is so much lower .

In other words, it's not just a 40 vs 4 year decision, for a lot of schools it might just be a 1 or 2 year decision.

One of the recruits today said he was happy to commit for the next "three or four years" to blah, blah "university."  It came across to me as both arrogant and sad... He's so full of himself, apparently he doesn't need to worry about getting a degree...
[/quote]

Everyone has goals. Someone might say a high school freshman who says he plans to go to Stanford is full of himself too.
[/quote]

Fair enough, but I believe Sarell said he plans to spend the next 4 years at Stanford, and that Stanford has been his "dream school since he was a little kid."  To me that has a much different feel than saying he plans to stay 3 or 4 years (with all that implies), but maybe I'm just an old grouch.
[/quote]

If, after three years, the NFL is dangling seven figure (or more) contracts in front of Sarell, he will be gone. We won't hold it against him, just like we aren't holding it against Solly.

[JohnR34231]

[quote author=ThePOC link=topic=11701.msg185458#msg185458 date=1483829392]
[quote author=Row80Critic link=topic=11701.msg185455#msg185455 date=1483828948]
[quote author=TreesAndBirds link=topic=11701.msg185438#msg185438 date=1483825510]
And after he announced, the commentators noted that Stanford would be having a much smaller class than other schools, because attrition is so much lower .

In other words, it's not just a 40 vs 4 year decision, for a lot of schools it might just be a 1 or 2 year decision.

One of the recruits today said he was happy to commit for the next "three or four years" to blah, blah "university."  It came across to me as both arrogant and sad... He's so full of himself, apparently he doesn't need to worry about getting a degree...
[/quote]

Everyone has goals. Someone might say a high school freshman who says he plans to go to Stanford is full of himself too.
[/quote]

Fair enough, but I believe Sarell said he plans to spend the next 4 years at Stanford, and that Stanford has been his "dream school since he was a little kid."  To me that has a much different feel than saying he plans to stay 3 or 4 years (with all that implies), but maybe I'm just an old grouch.
[/quote]

If, after three years, the NFL is dangling seven figure (or more) contracts in front of Sarell, he will be gone. We won't hold it against him, just like we aren't holding it against Solly.

[2 for 2028]

[quote author=Boston Card link=topic=11701.msg185431#msg185431 date=1483824374]
I will admit to being a little nervous that Stanford was the furthest one away from him.

I noticed that and thought it was a bit of theater. It just made me more optimistic.
[/quote]

I just figured that it was the organizers that put the hats out randomly. 

[2 for 2028]

[quote author=Boston Card link=topic=11701.msg185431#msg185431 date=1483824374]
I will admit to being a little nervous that Stanford was the furthest one away from him.

I noticed that and thought it was a bit of theater. It just made me more optimistic.
[/quote]

I just figured that it was the organizers that put the hats out randomly. 

[ThePassionOfTheChryst]

[quote author=Row80Critic link=topic=11701.msg185465#msg185465 date=1483837627]
[quote author=ThePOC link=topic=11701.msg185458#msg185458 date=1483829392]
[quote author=Row80Critic link=topic=11701.msg185455#msg185455 date=1483828948]
[quote author=TreesAndBirds link=topic=11701.msg185438#msg185438 date=1483825510]
And after he announced, the commentators noted that Stanford would be having a much smaller class than other schools, because attrition is so much lower .

In other words, it's not just a 40 vs 4 year decision, for a lot of schools it might just be a 1 or 2 year decision.

One of the recruits today said he was happy to commit for the next "three or four years" to blah, blah "university."  It came across to me as both arrogant and sad... He's so full of himself, apparently he doesn't need to worry about getting a degree...
[/quote]

Everyone has goals. Someone might say a high school freshman who says he plans to go to Stanford is full of himself too.
[/quote]

Fair enough, but I believe Sarell said he plans to spend the next 4 years at Stanford, and that Stanford has been his "dream school since he was a little kid."  To me that has a much different feel than saying he plans to stay 3 or 4 years (with all that implies), but maybe I'm just an old grouch.
[/quote]

If, after three years, the NFL is dangling seven figure (or more) contracts in front of Sarell, he will be gone. We won't hold it against him, just like we aren't holding it against Solly.
[/quote]

Unless, of course, he leaves one game earlier than we feel he should. Then we will grab the pitchforks.

[ThePassionOfTheChryst]

[quote author=Row80Critic link=topic=11701.msg185465#msg185465 date=1483837627]
[quote author=ThePOC link=topic=11701.msg185458#msg185458 date=1483829392]
[quote author=Row80Critic link=topic=11701.msg185455#msg185455 date=1483828948]
[quote author=TreesAndBirds link=topic=11701.msg185438#msg185438 date=1483825510]
And after he announced, the commentators noted that Stanford would be having a much smaller class than other schools, because attrition is so much lower .

In other words, it's not just a 40 vs 4 year decision, for a lot of schools it might just be a 1 or 2 year decision.

One of the recruits today said he was happy to commit for the next "three or four years" to blah, blah "university."  It came across to me as both arrogant and sad... He's so full of himself, apparently he doesn't need to worry about getting a degree...
[/quote]

Everyone has goals. Someone might say a high school freshman who says he plans to go to Stanford is full of himself too.
[/quote]

Fair enough, but I believe Sarell said he plans to spend the next 4 years at Stanford, and that Stanford has been his "dream school since he was a little kid."  To me that has a much different feel than saying he plans to stay 3 or 4 years (with all that implies), but maybe I'm just an old grouch.
[/quote]

If, after three years, the NFL is dangling seven figure (or more) contracts in front of Sarell, he will be gone. We won't hold it against him, just like we aren't holding it against Solly.
[/quote]

Unless, of course, he leaves one game earlier than we feel he should. Then we will grab the pitchforks.

[Mick]

Unless, of course, he leaves one game earlier than we feel he should. Then we will grab the pitchforks.

Well, sure.  It was just 1/13th of the season, but it was the most important 1/13th.  To put it in terms this board will understand, it's the Deltas giving up after Wormer's visit.  It's Animal House without the Deathmobile, the parade, Flounder's marbles, Stork's marching band leadership, Otter punching out Gregg Marmalard and Bluto riding off in the distance with Mandy. 

[Mick]

Unless, of course, he leaves one game earlier than we feel he should. Then we will grab the pitchforks.

Well, sure.  It was just 1/13th of the season, but it was the most important 1/13th.  To put it in terms this board will understand, it's the Deltas giving up after Wormer's visit.  It's Animal House without the Deathmobile, the parade, Flounder's marbles, Stork's marching band leadership, Otter punching out Gregg Marmalard and Bluto riding off in the distance with Mandy. 

[ThePassionOfTheChryst]

Little received big praise (pardon the pun) from at least one service for his all star performance: http://247sports.com/Article/Army-Bowl-B...s-50389539

Biggest statement: Stanford OT commit Walker Little

Little had what I felt was the best offensive line performance I've seen in an All-American setting. He validated his No. 2 ranking on 247Sports and stated a case to be considered as the No. 1 player in the country.

[ThePassionOfTheChryst]

Little received big praise (pardon the pun) from at least one service for his all star performance: http://247sports.com/Article/Army-Bowl-B...s-50389539

Biggest statement: Stanford OT commit Walker Little

Little had what I felt was the best offensive line performance I've seen in an All-American setting. He validated his No. 2 ranking on 247Sports and stated a case to be considered as the No. 1 player in the country.

[JohnR34231]

Little received big praise (pardon the pun) from at least one service for his all star performance: http://247sports.com/Article/Army-Bowl-B...s-50389539

Biggest statement: Stanford OT commit Walker Little

Little had what I felt was the best offensive line performance I've seen in an All-American setting. He validated his No. 2 ranking on 247Sports and stated a case to be considered as the No. 1 player in the country.

See a couple that "got away" in the article. Can you imagine what a monster class we would have if we had landed those?

[JohnR34231]

Little received big praise (pardon the pun) from at least one service for his all star performance: http://247sports.com/Article/Army-Bowl-B...s-50389539

Biggest statement: Stanford OT commit Walker Little

Little had what I felt was the best offensive line performance I've seen in an All-American setting. He validated his No. 2 ranking on 247Sports and stated a case to be considered as the No. 1 player in the country.

See a couple that "got away" in the article. Can you imagine what a monster class we would have if we had landed those?

[SUBuddha]

Paulson Adebo reported to have de-committed from the Domers.
https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/818493638338551809

[SUBuddha]

Paulson Adebo reported to have de-committed from the Domers.
https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/818493638338551809

[Spiny_Norman]

Paulson Adebo reported to have de-committed from the Domers.
https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/818493638338551809

Mansfield High? Isn't that Stepfan Taylor's alma mater?

[Spiny_Norman]

Paulson Adebo reported to have de-committed from the Domers.
https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/status/818493638338551809

Mansfield High? Isn't that Stepfan Taylor's alma mater?