[Langdude]

Or is the dye not yet cast on his possible Stanford admission and his plan is to OV both places now?

Let's just hope that the dye that is cast is of a Cardinal color.

I'll bet this is nothing more than hedging his bets. He's a ways away from admission (or non-admission). If I were him, and I didn't know if I had the grades to get in or not, I would also work other institutions. It would just be a bummer if he does not get in to Stanford and we have to play him wearing a uniform with blue and gold dye.

-m.

[Langdude]

Or is the dye not yet cast on his possible Stanford admission and his plan is to OV both places now?

Let's just hope that the dye that is cast is of a Cardinal color.

I'll bet this is nothing more than hedging his bets. He's a ways away from admission (or non-admission). If I were him, and I didn't know if I had the grades to get in or not, I would also work other institutions. It would just be a bummer if he does not get in to Stanford and we have to play him wearing a uniform with blue and gold dye.

-m.

[Fuzzy Dunlop]

http://grammarist.com/usage/the-die-is-cast/

[Fuzzy Dunlop]

http://grammarist.com/usage/the-die-is-cast/

[washingtonismoney]

Anonymous comment watch:

“It’s time to stop doubting Stanford,” a Pac-12 recruiter said. “For the longest time, we always told ourselves that nobody wanted to go to Stanford because it was too hard academically and nobody cared about football up there. We’ve really seen more and more elite kids drawn to the academic advantages they have to offer, and it’s pretty clear they really care about their program now. If Stanford really wants a kid, it’s awfully tough to beat them.”

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=90413

[washingtonismoney]

Anonymous comment watch:

“It’s time to stop doubting Stanford,” a Pac-12 recruiter said. “For the longest time, we always told ourselves that nobody wanted to go to Stanford because it was too hard academically and nobody cared about football up there. We’ve really seen more and more elite kids drawn to the academic advantages they have to offer, and it’s pretty clear they really care about their program now. If Stanford really wants a kid, it’s awfully tough to beat them.”

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=90413

[Langdude]

http://grammarist.com/usage/the-die-is-cast/

Yes, Fuzzy, that was my point.  :)

-m.

[Langdude]

http://grammarist.com/usage/the-die-is-cast/

Yes, Fuzzy, that was my point.  :)

-m.

[zedcom]

Anonymous comment watch:

“It’s time to stop doubting Stanford,” a Pac-12 recruiter said. “For the longest time, we always told ourselves that nobody wanted to go to Stanford because it was too hard academically and nobody cared about football up there. We’ve really seen more and more elite kids drawn to the academic advantages they have to offer, and it’s pretty clear they really care about their program now. If Stanford really wants a kid, it’s awfully tough to beat them.”

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=90413

This needs to be added to all the material sent to our recruits! Or hand painted on Mike Eubanks' office wall. :-)

[zedcom]

Anonymous comment watch:

“It’s time to stop doubting Stanford,” a Pac-12 recruiter said. “For the longest time, we always told ourselves that nobody wanted to go to Stanford because it was too hard academically and nobody cared about football up there. We’ve really seen more and more elite kids drawn to the academic advantages they have to offer, and it’s pretty clear they really care about their program now. If Stanford really wants a kid, it’s awfully tough to beat them.”

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/pac12/in...t?id=90413

This needs to be added to all the material sent to our recruits! Or hand painted on Mike Eubanks' office wall. :-)

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/cuddie_bo/status/639262510462468096

[washingtonismoney]

https://twitter.com/cuddie_bo/status/639262510462468096

[FarmBoy]

Every time I see "Bo Peek" I misread it as "Bo Peep." I'd bet dollars to donuts he's only heard that one a thousand times from opponents.

[FarmBoy]

Every time I see "Bo Peek" I misread it as "Bo Peep." I'd bet dollars to donuts he's only heard that one a thousand times from opponents.

[rudruff]

I would imagine he hears it at the start of games, but I doubt it seems so clever to a high school player once they realized they have pissed off a D-1 caliber NT and the ball is about to be snapped.

[rudruff]

I would imagine he hears it at the start of games, but I doubt it seems so clever to a high school player once they realized they have pissed off a D-1 caliber NT and the ball is about to be snapped.

[TrumpCard]

Free spotlight video about Brandon Stephens on Scout.  http://www.scout.com/college/football/re...=HootSuite

Stephens says that his top factor in his selection is academics and that he wants to pursue a career after football in either sports medicine or engineering. 

All along, I have been on record saying that Stanford easily could get by with just 1 RB in this class, and now Stanford potentially could land 3 if Stephens and Speights both choose the good guys.  Interesting depth chart dynamic, but certainly reasonable when you compare it to the very successful decision to take 10 offensive skill position players (4 TEs, 3 RBs, and 3 WRs) in 2009. 

[TrumpCard]

Free spotlight video about Brandon Stephens on Scout.  http://www.scout.com/college/football/re...=HootSuite

Stephens says that his top factor in his selection is academics and that he wants to pursue a career after football in either sports medicine or engineering. 

All along, I have been on record saying that Stanford easily could get by with just 1 RB in this class, and now Stanford potentially could land 3 if Stephens and Speights both choose the good guys.  Interesting depth chart dynamic, but certainly reasonable when you compare it to the very successful decision to take 10 offensive skill position players (4 TEs, 3 RBs, and 3 WRs) in 2009. 

[CrazedZooChimp]

Free spotlight video about Brandon Stephens on Scout.  http://www.scout.com/college/football/re...=HootSuite

Stephens says that his top factor in his selection is academics and that he wants to pursue a career after football in either sports medicine or engineering. 

All along, I have been on record saying that Stanford easily could get by with just 1 RB in this class, and now Stanford potentially could land 3 if Stephens and Speights both choose the good guys.  Interesting depth chart dynamic, but certainly reasonable when you compare it to the very successful decision to take 10 offensive skill position players (4 TEs, 3 RBs, and 3 WRs) in 2009.

Bisharat was being recruited by some schools as an LB, so maybe if we somehow got all three one of them could change positions (not sure if Stephens or Speights have played other positions, but certainly possible).

[CrazedZooChimp]

Free spotlight video about Brandon Stephens on Scout.  http://www.scout.com/college/football/re...=HootSuite

Stephens says that his top factor in his selection is academics and that he wants to pursue a career after football in either sports medicine or engineering. 

All along, I have been on record saying that Stanford easily could get by with just 1 RB in this class, and now Stanford potentially could land 3 if Stephens and Speights both choose the good guys.  Interesting depth chart dynamic, but certainly reasonable when you compare it to the very successful decision to take 10 offensive skill position players (4 TEs, 3 RBs, and 3 WRs) in 2009.

Bisharat was being recruited by some schools as an LB, so maybe if we somehow got all three one of them could change positions (not sure if Stephens or Speights have played other positions, but certainly possible).

[TrumpCard]

I was not aware of the Blue Grey Football bowl until I saw that Bo Peek got an invitation.  Are there other bowls besides Army, Under Armour, Semper Fi, and Blue Grey Football?  Also, what is the current pecking order?  Thanks for your input.

[TrumpCard]

I was not aware of the Blue Grey Football bowl until I saw that Bo Peek got an invitation.  Are there other bowls besides Army, Under Armour, Semper Fi, and Blue Grey Football?  Also, what is the current pecking order?  Thanks for your input.

[Rally]

I was not aware of the Blue Grey Football bowl until I saw that Bo Peek got an invitation.  Are there other bowls besides Army, Under Armour, Semper Fi, and Blue Grey Football?  Also, what is the current pecking order?  Thanks for your input.

I think it's out of hand.  All these camps, all star games, unofficial visits, he'll, even a HS Voldemort.  Without breaking the rules, what do disadvantaged kids do?  Who pays to get them to these places?  "Uncles?"  If I remember correctly, players like H. Walker, Bo Jackson, even OJ, came from families with very few resources.  Would they just be SOL today?  I realize this is one reason some kids show up ready to play D1 ball, but seems decidedly unfair.

[Rally]

I was not aware of the Blue Grey Football bowl until I saw that Bo Peek got an invitation.  Are there other bowls besides Army, Under Armour, Semper Fi, and Blue Grey Football?  Also, what is the current pecking order?  Thanks for your input.

I think it's out of hand.  All these camps, all star games, unofficial visits, he'll, even a HS Voldemort.  Without breaking the rules, what do disadvantaged kids do?  Who pays to get them to these places?  "Uncles?"  If I remember correctly, players like H. Walker, Bo Jackson, even OJ, came from families with very few resources.  Would they just be SOL today?  I realize this is one reason some kids show up ready to play D1 ball, but seems decidedly unfair.

[Hank 91]

Going out on a limb here -- Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and O.J. Simpson would get scholarships today. In fact, I'm guessing that Walker could actually get a scholarship today if he had any eligibility remaining.

[Hank 91]

Going out on a limb here -- Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and O.J. Simpson would get scholarships today. In fact, I'm guessing that Walker could actually get a scholarship today if he had any eligibility remaining.

[Rally]

Going out on a limb here -- Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and O.J. Simpson would get scholarships today. In fact, I'm guessing that Walker could actually get a scholarship today if he had any eligibility remaining.

That wasn't my point.  I was wondering where the money would come from to send them all over the country to attend various camps, things like All American games, Elite 11s, etc.  not questioning their ability at all.

[Rally]

Going out on a limb here -- Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and O.J. Simpson would get scholarships today. In fact, I'm guessing that Walker could actually get a scholarship today if he had any eligibility remaining.

That wasn't my point.  I was wondering where the money would come from to send them all over the country to attend various camps, things like All American games, Elite 11s, etc.  not questioning their ability at all.

[washingtonismoney]

Stanford lands Brandon Stephens: https://stanford.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1798940

Stephens has solid ratings and (seemingly) a great offer list: Texas, Alabama, Ohio State, Wisconsin.

EDIT: Stanford also enters the top 10 on 247 composite rankings.

[washingtonismoney]

Stanford lands Brandon Stephens: https://stanford.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1798940

Stephens has solid ratings and (seemingly) a great offer list: Texas, Alabama, Ohio State, Wisconsin.

EDIT: Stanford also enters the top 10 on 247 composite rankings.

[PalmTree]

Stanford lands Brandon Stephens: https://stanford.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1798940

Stephens has solid ratings and (seemingly) a great offer list: Texas, Alabama, Ohio State, Wisconsin.

EDIT: Stanford also enters the top 10 on 247 composite rankings.

Love beating out UT for an in-state recruit... again - I could really get used to this.  Also from his video, his balance and vision are very impressive - OTOH, not so sure how much I like all those Wildcat plays  :P

[PalmTree]

Stanford lands Brandon Stephens: https://stanford.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1798940

Stephens has solid ratings and (seemingly) a great offer list: Texas, Alabama, Ohio State, Wisconsin.

EDIT: Stanford also enters the top 10 on 247 composite rankings.

Love beating out UT for an in-state recruit... again - I could really get used to this.  Also from his video, his balance and vision are very impressive - OTOH, not so sure how much I like all those Wildcat plays  :P

[JohnR34231]

[quote author=Hank 91 link=topic=9617.msg126522#msg126522 date=1441344813]
Going out on a limb here -- Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and O.J. Simpson would get scholarships today. In fact, I'm guessing that Walker could actually get a scholarship today if he had any eligibility remaining.

That wasn't my point.  I was wondering where the money would come from to send them all over the country to attend various camps, things like All American games, Elite 11s, etc.  not questioning their ability at all.
[/quote]

I think Hank's point was that some kids are so obviously talented that they don't have to do the camp circuits to get offers, and those three would fall in that category.

[JohnR34231]

[quote author=Hank 91 link=topic=9617.msg126522#msg126522 date=1441344813]
Going out on a limb here -- Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and O.J. Simpson would get scholarships today. In fact, I'm guessing that Walker could actually get a scholarship today if he had any eligibility remaining.

That wasn't my point.  I was wondering where the money would come from to send them all over the country to attend various camps, things like All American games, Elite 11s, etc.  not questioning their ability at all.
[/quote]

I think Hank's point was that some kids are so obviously talented that they don't have to do the camp circuits to get offers, and those three would fall in that category.

[Rally]

[quote author=ferrari link=topic=9617.msg126542#msg126542 date=1441372912]
[quote author=Hank 91 link=topic=9617.msg126522#msg126522 date=1441344813]
Going out on a limb here -- Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and O.J. Simpson would get scholarships today. In fact, I'm guessing that Walker could actually get a scholarship today if he had any eligibility remaining.

That wasn't my point.  I was wondering where the money would come from to send them all over the country to attend various camps, things like All American games, Elite 11s, etc.  not questioning their ability at all.
[/quote]

I think Hank's point was that some kids are so obviously talented that they don't have to do the camp circuits to get offers, and those three would fall in that category.
[/quote]

He's right, too.  But there are so many others a bit below that level.  I read all the time how much we and other schools want players to camp with them, as underclassmen.

[Rally]

[quote author=ferrari link=topic=9617.msg126542#msg126542 date=1441372912]
[quote author=Hank 91 link=topic=9617.msg126522#msg126522 date=1441344813]
Going out on a limb here -- Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and O.J. Simpson would get scholarships today. In fact, I'm guessing that Walker could actually get a scholarship today if he had any eligibility remaining.

That wasn't my point.  I was wondering where the money would come from to send them all over the country to attend various camps, things like All American games, Elite 11s, etc.  not questioning their ability at all.
[/quote]

I think Hank's point was that some kids are so obviously talented that they don't have to do the camp circuits to get offers, and those three would fall in that category.
[/quote]

He's right, too.  But there are so many others a bit below that level.  I read all the time how much we and other schools want players to camp with them, as underclassmen.

[CTcard]

EDIT: Stanford also enters the top 10 on 247 composite rankings.

http://247sports.com/Article/Running-bac...l-39150308

Strangely, the headline puts Stanford at #9 while the list within the article has Stanford at #10.

[CTcard]

EDIT: Stanford also enters the top 10 on 247 composite rankings.

http://247sports.com/Article/Running-bac...l-39150308

Strangely, the headline puts Stanford at #9 while the list within the article has Stanford at #10.

[pkpk]

Beating UT for a recruit has been a rare occurrence for anybody, including Stanford.  What a great class this is shaping up to be.  I would think our ranking will eventually drop as we fill out the class with less-heralded players, but if the current commits all get in and stick I would place this class in the same stratosphere as the 2012 class (partly because of balance and key positions).  There's a long way to go to signing day, but very encouraging so far.

[pkpk]

Beating UT for a recruit has been a rare occurrence for anybody, including Stanford.  What a great class this is shaping up to be.  I would think our ranking will eventually drop as we fill out the class with less-heralded players, but if the current commits all get in and stick I would place this class in the same stratosphere as the 2012 class (partly because of balance and key positions).  There's a long way to go to signing day, but very encouraging so far.