You are almost certainly going to be an incredible success story and can't wait for the huge crowds to embrace you, the national awards to surround you and the National Championships to fall into your lap. In fact you have heard that the Heisman Trophy is desperately waiting to be yours!
Stop the media hype machine and ask yourself one simple question: "Why is it that so many five star players wind up as an epic fail?" Well let me give you just some of the reasons that these talented players fail:
Academics: A, B, C, D...Uh, what comes after D? Some players never get accepted and others flame out quickly when it comes to the main reason they are in college in the first place: getting an advanced education. It usually goes like this: "Coach when you said I would actually have to go to class and study and pass a test I thought you were just kidding dawg! You see in high school the teachers, well you know, they just looked the other way and gave me the grade. And that kid I had take the SAT for me well he was cool with the $250 I gave him so I could make the millions later on."
Drugs: Puff, puff, pass. Too often too many college athletes get caught up in the sordid underworld of drug use. While alcohol, steroids, amphetamines, cocaine, pain killers and other prescription and over the counter drugs are often abused by young adults nothing takes the place of the king: marijuana. When you fall asleep in the drive through of a McDonald's not once but twice while waiting for your food then you know you got the buzz working for you. Or is it against you, I forget? Who cares, just...puff, puff, pass.
Sense of Entitlement: You were a total stud in high school. You rated five stars, fast cars, loose standards and faster and looser women and all that. You wore #1, you got preferential treatment everywhere you went in your home town. So you walk into the college head football coach's office after seeing the depth chart that was just released today and you say: "Uh, Coach there must be some mistake here, you see I am a starter at (Name your position). I wear #1, I am a five star stud and just what the hell is going on here?" The Head Coach says: "Son, sit down here and let's talk about your attitude and lack of commitment to the...as Johnny five star walks out, transfers and heads to Memphis or Marshall or some other school like that.
Coaching Changes: Bobby five star was recruited by Head Coach A to play position X in a spread offense or position Y a 4-3 defense. That all sounds well and good until Coach A gets fired in your second season and then Coach K comes in and decides that you should play position G in a pro-set offense or position Z in a 3-4 defense. Bobby five star realizes he is totally screwed, figuratively and literally and goes into a major sulk or just transfers.
Lost sense of Ego: When you were in high school in Louisiana you were the big man on campus (BMOC). Everybody knew you from the name on your jersey since you were in Pop Warner football. The high school chicks dug you, the guys wanted to be you and the adults all respected you. Then, you go to college. Nobody knows you. The chicks are like: "Who is this freaky guy with the crawfish?" and the fans are all saying: "Show me what you got home boy from the Bayou!"
NOPE, go play golf instead. BTW, during his ESPN gig tomorrow Golden will announce that we are canceling the entire season too. LOL
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Even better idea, we should see if Arkansas is willing to trade us AC for Duke and a wr's from next year's class.
Posted by: Da U N Houston | February 05, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Terrell Brooks' wife is coming to UM on a volleyball ship, last I heard.
Prediction stands: CANE
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Trends. We are trending to a bear market. Maybe it trends up tomorrow to bull market, who knows, but right now, we are losing money.
Posted by: Schweaty Balls | February 05, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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0 for 1 is a trend? Come on, now.
That's like saying 1 guy who uses Axe body spray gets more a$$ than 1 guy who doesn't use it.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:07 PM
I am not saying we are losing alot of money right now, but if a piece of major bad news hits the market, it starts to trend down. And that was not just any RB mind you that is not coming here. Spin it any way you want but Alex Collins should have been a slam dunk to Miami.
Posted by: Schweaty Balls | February 05, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Steve Gorten@sgorten
#UM #Canes won program-best 9 ACC games (9-7) in 2011-12 under Larranaga. With win vs #BC tonight, would match that total w/ 9 ACC gms left.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Not trying to spin anything. Said the same last night, losing Collins hurts.
However, doesn't affect the rest of the class. Nor does affect this year. It also doesn't affect next year's recruits.
I see what you're saying, I'm just not going to flip out over losing one player. Especially on the side of the ball we're STACKED at.
We need defense, and lots of em. IMO, it starts with Brooks in 37 minutes. JUCO who can play and contribute NOW. We'll see. Hope I'm right.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Phil Steele is REALLY good at what he does:
http://www.philsteele.com/Blogs/2013/FEB13/DBFeb05.html
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Terrell Brooks' wife is coming to UM on a volleyball ship, last I heard.
Prediction stands: CANE
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:21 PM
Who gets married at 18 these days? What is he thinking?! He is missing out! All dudes should read this.
http://defaultuserblog.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/dating-graphs-ii/
Posted by: Schweaty Balls | February 05, 2013 at 12:26 PM
Schweaty, he's either 20 or 21, but ya still early.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:29 PM
If Brooks gf is coming to UM to play Volleyball then he is definitely a Cane since she plans on going to whatever college he goes to...did not know for sure she was.
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Tomorrow will be EPIC for Miami
- Ohio
I don't recall Ohio ever letting me down. In Ohio I trust
Posted by: The Wizard | February 05, 2013 at 12:31 PM
"Posted by: Schweaty Balls | February 05, 2013 at 11:46 AM"
A fun game of post game presser Al Golden bingo?
O_C, that's not a fair analogy, this is like saying the one guy gets @$$ when he uses Axe and gets kicked in the @%% when he uses gold seal generic brand instead. Thus it's a negative trend for the one guy.
solar, just for you, THIS IS THE DEFINITION OF IRONY RIGHT HERE;
"Yea Shannon recruited a ton of talent (said no one ever) We have more impact kids from Goldens first two years than we did under Shannon period. Luke, just like everyone else in the world, has his own "agenda"
Posted by: vfly13 | February 05, 2013 at 07:32 AM"
What you've got is an agenda driven post in the attempt to make somebody who's doing a poor job look better than they are complaining about 'agenda' in an attempt to remove the egg off the face of the subject of said agenda which led to the post. It is dripping LOL worthy irony from every key stroke almost literally.
Welcome to Canespace vfly13, I'd say post here and post often, but really, you're about four years late to the party if this is what you want to make the blog discussion about. You should take a shot at Haith while he steals recruits from Larranaga instead if you want to not make me LMAO.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 05, 2013 at 12:32 PM
UMike, that's the last I heard/read. I can't confirm it, so take it FWIW
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:33 PM
86, U see my last post on the previous page? Send me an orange golf ball! LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:42 PM
By the way, Collins seemed very torn making his decision yesterday. I would not be surprised in the least if he changes his mind before tomorrow.
Posted by: The Wizard | February 05, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Tito Benach - "Hearing that Miami contacted Columbus RB Daryl Chestnut this morning. Will find out more later"
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:47 PM
The Wizard, stranger things have happened these last few years with big time recruits, look no further than UM's own Seantrel and OSU's Pryor, after all. The completely unfounded rumor about an NCAA disposition on the infractions being expedited down would throw a big monkey wrench into the works but from what little I'm following this recruitment it sounds like he thinks Duke Johnson carried the ball more than Mike and Eduardo combined last year and thus is obsessed with being a feature back, just like Wisky leaned on with Montee or tay or T or whatever he thinks I should care how his name is pronounced.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 05, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Tito Benach - "Hearing that Miami contacted Columbus RB Daryl Chestnut this morning. Will find out more later"
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Wow lol
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 12:49 PM
The Wiz,
I hear ya but fukk Collins. He's not a cane. Next...
I'll be chillin early in the a.m. on the space & watching espnU as we get our good or bad news. it won't be bad as we fear & not as good as we hope.
Posted by: CoCane | February 05, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Tito Benach - "Hearing that Miami contacted Columbus RB Daryl Chestnut this morning. Will find out more later"
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Im thinking Chestnut tells them "Thanks..but no thanks" lol
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Im thinking Chestnut tells them "Thanks..but no thanks" lol
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Joey Chestnut? The hot dog eating guy? Since when does he play football.
Posted by: Schweaty Balls | February 05, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Im thinking Chestnut tells them "Thanks..but no thanks" lol
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 12:53 PM
What else would U possibly think?
My God man what has happened to you? Who pissed in your Cherrios? U were never this NEGATIVE before, something changed in U or in your life? Seriously, U need a prayer or somthing? No seriously?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:58 PM
/\/\/\
Aaaand with that comment we have officially entered the 'scramble to close respectfully' portion of the recruiting cycle of '13 for UM.
The Al Golden regime at UM ladies and gentlemen! Get your BCU tickets NOW! (for the same price as your UF tickets when you purchase a season ticket for three times of the price of both combined).
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 05, 2013 at 12:59 PM
What else would U possibly think?
My God man what has happened to you? Who pissed in your Cherrios? U were never this NEGATIVE before, something changed in U or in your life? Seriously, U need a prayer or somthing? No seriously?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Im not being negative at all lol...just reading between the lines of all the info out there. I', 100% Cane no matter what, and don't really care if we miss on a lot of these guys..I think we have a good group currently. With Chestnut, why would he be interested the day before signing day. I personally just wouldnt want to be sloppy second, especially when he was begging for an offer early on and Miami gave him no play.
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:00 PM
Terrell Brooks announcement any second now...
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:02 PM
Send me an orange golf ball! LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Gotta find one first? LOL
On a seperate not, what size shirt do U wear?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:03 PM
I agree Umike dude youve been too negative bro and it's like your trying really hard at it..... Relax my dude get off the crack!!!
Posted by: UpNorthCane27 | February 05, 2013 at 01:03 PM
I was talking about Matt(Schweaty)'s comment but 86 had to go and screw up my /\/\/\ slashes joke by posting.
I swear this never happens to Ohio, must be his agent driving the hard bargain for favored poster status for his client.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 05, 2013 at 01:03 PM
Edwards will announce on NSD..althought I am not sure when...Ohio, you got that?
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:04 PM
UMike...OK, I was just checkin in on U because U seem a little "different" that's all. Be calm and carry on.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:04 PM
Gfood God, people. Calm down, drink beer, smoke what you got if you're in the State of Washington, hit the surf if you're in L.A., San Diego, or Hawaii, go to the beach if you're in Florida, go riding if you're living in Sacramento or North Carolina (looking at you, CGNC!), hit the snow if you're in the Northeast or Rockies, play golf if you're in the Southeast or Southwest, and find a great Sausage and Cheese if you're in the midwest. But above-all else, step away from recruiting! We may well strike out on every big target in the next two days, but there's not a damn thing any of us can do about it, and worrying over the nonsense of 17 and 18 year old kids isn't doing you any favors. Enjoy the day, there's enough time to worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.
Posted by: j.w. | February 05, 2013 at 01:05 PM
On a seperate not, what size shirt do U wear?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:03 PM
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Large, sir!
They shrink too much! LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:05 PM
Edwards will announce on NSD..althought I am not sure when...Ohio, you got that?
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:04 PM
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7 am
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:05 PM
UpNorth..crack? Really? Lets not go there man..I am not TRYING to be negative..just giving my opinions on what I have seen, heard and read. And if it comes across negative, oh well, thats my business lol..No need to relax...I am not worried AT ALL about this class, good and bad. I dont like the whole Kirkland situation, doesnt mean Im being negative. I will admit that althought I am a Golden fan, Im just not as much of a Golden homer as others lol
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:06 PM
I swear this never happens to Ohio, must be his agent driving the hard bargain for favored poster status for his client.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 05, 2013 at 01:03 PM
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LOL!
Most of the time I copy/paste the quote or part of it that I'm referencing. ;-)
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:06 PM
Thanks Ohio
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:06 PM
UpNorth..crack? Really? Lets not go there man..I am not TRYING to be negative..just giving my opinions on what I have seen, heard and read. And if it comes across negative, oh well, thats my business lol..No need to relax...I am not worried AT ALL about this class, good and bad. I dont like the whole Kirkland situation, doesnt mean Im being negative. I will admit that althought I am a Golden fan, Im just not as much of a Golden homer as others lol
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:06 PM
Crack?!? Thats some low quality s%$t. You need to upgrade a little UMike, don't sell yourself short.
Posted by: Schweaty Balls | February 05, 2013 at 01:09 PM
And cGNC: where can I get a western saddle pad with the U logo on it? :)
Posted by: j.w. | February 05, 2013 at 01:09 PM
UMike, all you need to do now is say something about how Larranaga worked legitimate miracles at George Mason while Golden never beat a MAC team with a winning conference record and you too can have Mcginns cheer-leading for the worst defense ever to take the field at UM while being coached by Al Golden at you too, then we can hang out at the pool and I'll bring the inflatable toys while we make snarky comments about orange and green glasses before cheering ourselves horse because the defense gives up 70% 3rd down conversions against offensive powers like Muschump coached turd teams.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 05, 2013 at 01:10 PM
hahaha OGV..classic
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:12 PM
Did Brooks announce?
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:15 PM
Jon Bastian@Jon_Bastian
Columbus RB Daryl Chestnut told me that #Miami coaches are in a meeting about him at the moment.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:16 PM
UMike, if you can't laugh at the gallows humor when the best back in your recruiting footprint hoofs it out of town, what's the point of letting Special K give payolla to his old good ole' boy master before letting him make revenue sport hires of questionable value, as the old saying goes, right?
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 05, 2013 at 01:18 PM
Did Brooks announce?
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:15 PM
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No word yet. Waiting...
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:18 PM
hahaha OGV..classic
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:12 PM
Tru dat!
But please do NOT encourage him.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:18 PM
Do you think Miami going after Chestnut means Edwards is out. JUST A QUESTION..NOT BEING NEGATIVE lol.....Also..I thought coaches couldnt have any contact today...must just be with coaches.
Posted by: UMike | February 05, 2013 at 01:19 PM
Umike, No, I think they want 2 in this class.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:21 PM
You guys need to just relax and let things play out. Guessing what may or may not happen will only leave you stressed out and losing hair in the process..... :-)
With that said, I think we will sign the best 2 and 3 star players in the country.
Posted by: raizecane | February 05, 2013 at 01:28 PM
TheStateofTheU - Maybe they meant 1pm Central....#Brooks
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 05, 2013 at 01:29 PM
LOL.
raize, stop pressing the post button on my browser from all the way over there!
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 05, 2013 at 01:32 PM
Also good to see Nigeria added as the 51st state of the union. Welcome Nigeria, Mississippi thanks you for giving them something to feel superior over in the US.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | February 05, 2013 at 01:34 PM