The 2013 Graveyard Thread

[b381l]

Originally Posted by SpurProsecutor

Assuming our coaching situation remains constant with the HBC, Lawing, and others, we should be able to maintain 10 win seasons for the next several years. I would also throw in there that our success on the field over the past 3 to 4 years should theoretically pay better recruiting dividends than in 2009 - 2012 as the current crop of highschool talent has now grown up observing Carolina as a major player in the SEC.

C2, do you still see the instate talent fluctuations as the biggest factor in Carolina's recruiting success going forward?

Excellent point. The SC kids are now seeing us owning the state and winning 10 games every year in the highest profile conference in the US. Kids like to associate with winners.

[Sabu1]

Originally Posted by poppabeary3

So 247 came out with their updated 2014 rankings today...Highest ranked SC player is 59th. But yet everyone who is "anyone" says that next year is going to be a strong year for instate talent. Well, it might look that way compared to this year but fact of the matter is, that if we're going to take the next step, we must do better outside of SC.

In order to take the next step you speak of, we are going to have to have the stars align. Meaning an easier conference schedule and the elite programs in the league coming back to us.

[gotrice?]

Originally Posted by poppabeary3

So 247 came out with their updated 2014 rankings today...Highest ranked SC player is 59th. But yet everyone who is "anyone" says that next year is going to be a strong year for instate talent. Well, it might look that way compared to this year but fact of the matter is, that if we're going to take the next step, we must do better outside of SC.

One last thing Alshon was the #99 player in the country the year he committed to us. If the 2014 state of SC class had one 5 star player I think everyone would be looking at this as the strongest class since 2009.

[trapper82]

Originally Posted by Sabu1

In order to take the next step you speak of, we are going to have to have the stars align. Meaning an easier conference schedule and the elite programs in the league coming back to us.

Not that far away, we lost to LSU by 2 on the road. That would have put us in the sec championship.

[GamecockNeal]

Originally Posted by KaneisAble

Bump. Was Gardner recruiting him?

He could end up putting that auburn tattoo back to use.

Im sure Marlin Lane could discuss this a bit with him.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Originally Posted by LegalCock

The in state has been really crappy the last couple years. I hope this isn't a trend. Seems like a lot of no chance on earth to qualify guys we're missing out on having a shot at too.

2014 is a stong in-state class and we have positioned ourselves well early

[elcid99]

Good for him. I wish him the best. Feel kind of sorry for him...I understand recruiting, but the whole "they really wanted me" thing was a bit sad. Is Ga. State in the Sunbelt? I have no clue.

[elcid99]

Originally Posted by Garnet girl

This is a true soap opera and better than most movies. Are elcid99 and elcid14 related?

In no way.... Citadel class of 99' for me (grad degree from Carolina). Guess he will be out of there in a few years (2014).

[GDub2001]

Why hasn't this one been closed like all the other threads for guys who committed to other schools.

Just wonderin'.

[Gamecocks321]

Why Georgia St?

[GDub2001]

Originally Posted by Gamecocks321

Why Georgia St?

"Georgia State is close to home, too. They did a great job of recruiting me, and they really wanted me."

[ELCID14]

Originally Posted by elcid99

In no way.... Citadel class of 99' for me (grad degree from Carolina). Guess he will be out of there in a few years (2014).

No actually my son attends the citadel (2014) he created this log in and I took it over, I'm UNC class of 90' but born and raised a Carolina (South) Fan

[ELCID14]

Originally Posted by USCremedy

18 year old with a 3 year old kid.. Crazy

My Guess is you haven't watched MTV in the past year (16 and Pregnant)

[BCWriter]

CarolinaCoast,

Blake's a local guy in my coverage. His numbers were ridiculous in an Air Raid offense (4,000 yds passing, 53 TD passes, 12 TD rushes), but he's undersized at 5-foot-10. Great speed, strong arm, but small.

I think he'll be a WR or RB in college, probably a non-BCS school. He's still waiting on test scores to come back and see if he qualifies. This spring will be HUGE for him as far as getting his name out there and stuff.

[The Yancey]

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The NCAA released a package of proposals Friday that would change the recruiting calendar, lift restrictions on how and how often coaches can contact recruits, and allow athletes to accept more money for participating in non-scholastic events.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaa-co...0908--spt.html

[#7Clowney]

so what?

[lakemurraycock]

Looks good to me. Simplifying it some, and allowing some additional expense reimbursement is a step in the right direction.

[duff18]

I noticed the Clemson president quoted in the article and he is apparently on the rules committee. No wonder no one manages to snoop around that program.

No mention of an early signing periond for football. They ought to have one in September for say 10-12 signees.

[carolinacoast]

Yeah, the most prolific hs school players doesn't mean the best BCS players, much like the most prolific college players aren't necessarily the best pros. Too bad Greene is undersized. He sounds exciting.

[ReadR00ster]

Hyman has to be behind this.