The 2013 Graveyard Thread

[sgacock]

Originally Posted by elcid99

Brandon Golson?

And here we go into the Ninth Round.

[KaneisAble]

Originally Posted by gamecock88

Too slow? Lbs are so easy to fill? Why is it we only have 3 after this season?

he ran a 4.8 before he hurt his knee. It's a loss, but I think the jury is out on if Rolin ever lives up to his pre-injury potential. But it's not like he was Jarvis Jones before he got hurt.

[Cockyhard]

You gotta have faitha faitha faith.....

[wilbert G willigers]

As much as the de-committments of Langley and Rolin hurt, I trust our coaching staff to sign quality guys out of the JUCO ranks. We have had success in the past with guys like Josh Dickerson, Tony Straughter, the Brinkley twins, Chaz Sutton, Rok Watkins, Big Byron Jerideau, Ladi Aijiboye, the list goes on and on. The only thing I worry about is the fact that the it is getting relatively late in the recruiting period, hopefully we can salvage some quality guys going under the radar that don't have a lot of offers and would love to receive a Carolina offer. A lot of times, those are the kind of guys that truly appreciate the opportunity they are being given and are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed, both athletically and academically.

[wilbert G willigers]

Originally Posted by sgacock

And here we go into the Ninth Round.

Eric Payne is still out there right?

I kid I kid

[Roosterboy]

Anyone out of GMA?

[Roosterboy]

Yannick at LB...Shaq Wiggins at CB.

But, it doesn't sound like we will get a CB.
We apparently have two "silent" commits (my guess is Na'Ty Rogers and David Williams).
I think we will get Yannick at LB, and I think we could sign one more guy with Kendal Vickers a sure thing for prep school.

[Trocar]

To answer a prior question on this thread: Brendan Langley, DB, left us to go to Georgia.

[Lonnie]

It could be worse. At least we didn't lose the nations #1 commit who made our recruiting staff look like chumps in the process.

[KaneisAble]

Originally Posted by Lonnie

It could be worse. At least we didn't lose the nations #1 commit who made our recruiting staff look like chumps in the process.

Good point. Rolin did kind of make us look like chumps, but nowhere near the level of chumpiness that Dabo and crew were made to be.

[elcid99]

Originally Posted by sgacock

And here we go into the Ninth Round.

Just jokes! Can't think of a JuCo LB worth bringing in who isn't committed elsewhere.

[CockTail]

Of all of the attributes that Spurrier has, working hard on the recruiting trail is not one of them. He never has and never will, and I am ok with that provided your staff over-works to make up for that. With Jr being the recruiting coordinator, the apple may not fall far from the tree in terms of recruiting effort. Clearly, this staff is not over compensating for SOS. I am happy with our class and no, the sky is not falling, but we are being out-worked. Period.

[thekob]

Originally Posted by CockTail

Of all of the attributes that Spurrier has, working hard on the recruiting trail is not one of them. He never has and never will, and I am ok with that provided your staff over-works to make up for that. With Jr being the recruiting coordinator, the apple may not fall far from the tree in terms of recruiting effort. Clearly, this staff is not over compensating for SOS. I am happy with our class and no, the sky is not falling, but we are being out-worked. Period.

Not sure if it's a matter of not working hard or not. From what I've read it seems like he's more of a closer and maybe just shows up when he can make an impact. Someone who knows more about all this than me might know if he personally recruits anyone. Whatever happened it goes back to whoever was recruiting him. I know losing Rolin to a team that shellacked us during the regular season probably isn't a coincidence.

[Gamecock Stock]

How in the world does Vanderbilt have a recruiting class currently ranked 15th? I have never felt that there is a secret to recruiting success. It is simply hitting the road, working your tail off. I remember a few years ago, watching a high school game on TV. There was Urban Meyer near the sideline taking in the game. Of course, he burned out and had to take a year off. But he also won 2 national championships.

I hope that when Spurrier eventually retires, Ray will open the wallet and hire a YOUNG and proven (successful track record as a FBS Head Coach) Head Coach. A young coach is more likely to have the energy to work 24/7 on recruiting.

[CockTail]

We really have had 10+ years of that, Lou was not a recruiting trail warrior either. Spurrier does an adequate job of recruiting, but compared to the elite in the SEC, he is below average in that category. He makes no bones that he does not want to kill himself recruiting, and again I am ok with that as long as that does not become the culture for our assistants, not to make up for it. Sadly, I am suggesting that it may.

[Gamecock Stock]

Originally Posted by CockTail

We really have had 10+ years of that, Lou was not a recruiting trail warrior either. Spurrier does an adequate job of recruiting, but compared to the elite in the SEC, he is below average in that category. He makes no bones that he does not want to kill himself recruiting, and again I am ok with that as long as that does not become the culture for our assistants, not to make up for it. Sadly, I am suggesting that it may.

Florida fans constantly complained about Spurrier's recruiting. But in Florida, he had a huge state made up of blue chippers. He could get by over there by mailing it in. Whoever is Head Coach at Carolina, has to work his butt off. You are right though that Spurrier won't do that. I've long come to accept that. Unfortunately, I've also come to accept the fact that with that approach to recruiting, it will take a lot of luck for us to ever win the SEC championship with Spurrier.

[SirBigSpur]

Cam Newton came from the Juco ranks! I believe Mount Cody did as well. We might find a superstar in the rough

[USC3027]

Is Dexter Staley around?

[elcid99]

Originally Posted by SpecOps Cock

Hey the brinkley's came from Juco!!!!!

So did 20 others.who did little to nothing. Slay, JUCO *****, ended up at TE. So many examples. Let Cooper & Lewis start. Let all of the youngsters battle for PT. Not a fan of Juco LBs or Linemen....heck, Sean Smith was terrible here, but will get his NFL pension!

[elcid99]

Originally Posted by USC3027

Is Dexter Staley around?

I would.make an exception to.my rule for him, but he may still be in high school