'13 TX RB Jamel James (Texas State Verbal)

[greyhammer90]

Still talking to A&M, Arizona st, Ole Miss, abd UCLA. May take more visits and seemed pretty upset that ND doesn't allow visits in a II update. Don't think this will end well.

maaaaaaaaaaan that sucks

 

[DomeLover3]

Too bad if it doesnt work out... i really like him

 

[tko]

not even popping popcorn for this one.

 

[Grahambo]

Opens the door for Folston?

Exactly my train of thought.

 

[Irishman77]

Does anyone think the staff is applying some heat and sniffing out who is really committed ? As I said about 40 times here....not losing my Elliott dream til nsd!

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Still talking to A&M, Arizona st, Ole Miss, abd UCLA. May take more visits and seemed pretty upset that ND doesn't allow visits in a II update. Don't think this will end well.

Wouldn't be surprised if academics are really the issue here. (Don't hit me, wooly.)

 

[NDPhilly]

Wonder if Corey Clement would still be interested. Really liked him.

 

[Rhode Irish]

Still talking to A&M, Arizona st, Ole Miss, abd UCLA. May take more visits and seemed pretty upset that ND doesn't allow visits in a II update. Don't think this will end well.

Oh well. There are five or six guys in this class that I'd be really bummed to lose. The rest are more or less replaceable. I'd love to have James, but he isn't one of those five or six. If he wants to go on other visits, I feel the exact same way as I do about Mattingly: good luck to them.

 

[Mavericknyc1980]

Recruits would love James to make a bonehead move like that so someone can take his spot.

 

[Domina Nostra]

You can't do this kind of thing. It may have cost Clement a spot. That stinks.

 

[TheChosen1]

11-0 and you want to take visits?

 

[jerboski]

Hope he sticks but this kind of ridiculous that he is upset about the staff not allowing visits, what does he expect them to say.

 

[pkt77242]

Oh well. There are five or six guys in this class that I'd be really bummed to lose. The rest are more or less replaceable. I'd love to have James, but he isn't one of those five or six. If he wants to go on other visits, I feel the exact same way as I do about Mattingly: good luck to them.

^This.

 

[irishff1014]

Would hate to lose the kid. But i have a feeling we will have others knocking at the door.

 

[PraetorianND]

Would hate to lose the kid. But i have a feeling we will have others knocking at the door.

11-0. We'll be fine.

It sucks that he isn't more understanding that we're not going to hold a spot if he wants to look elsewhere. At this point the cycle is winding down, we obviously don't want to be left holding the bag if he bounces. Not to mention we already passed on another back who I thought was better anyway.

 

[gkIrish]

If he wants to be here, great. If not, there will be kids lined up no matter what happens the rest of the season

 

[BobD]

Pssssh! Whatever, we have Coach Kelly, he can take one of our kickers and convert them to an All-American Running Back. Let him visit.

 

[Buster Bluth]

It's not like we couldn't use another scholarship for 2014's class. If he goes, he goes. Big deal.

 

[Irishman77]

Jeff Jones in 14 baby

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Weak Sauce... Good luck, Kid.

 

[Mavericknyc1980]

Plus we have Amir ready to play.

 

[IrishLax]

What a stupid situation I hope we kick him to the curb if he goes to visit somewhere. If you're not all in right now then GTFO. Frankly, he took a spot away from Corey Clement and that is ridiculous considering he wants to take visits and is "upset" at ND not wanting to allow visits.

 

[tadman95]

What a stupid situation I hope we kick him to the curb if he goes to visit somewhere. If you're not all in right now then GTFO. Frankly, he took a spot away from Corey Clement and that is ridiculous considering he wants to take visits and is "upset" at ND not wanting to allow visits.

This

 

[50milesSE ND]

Recruiting is crazy. Win or lose you just don' t know what's next.

 

[woolybug25]

What a stupid situation I hope we kick him to the curb if he goes to visit somewhere. If you're not all in right now then GTFO. Frankly, he took a spot away from Corey Clement and that is ridiculous considering he wants to take visits and is "upset" at ND not wanting to allow visits.

I know this might not be popular, but I can't blame him. No one was chiming in to "kick him to the curb" when Anzalone was taking multiple visits. I find it hypocritical for us to act like a kid that committed without even seeing the campus is stupid for wanting to make sure he is making the right decision for himself. Especially considering that other committed players were allowed to do so.

From my point of view, it seems like most of you want to bail on him simply because you have a twinkle in your eye for a different prospect and were in a number crunch.

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Lol, I think everyone needs to chill. Who wouldnt want to take visits? Its comical to see how some people say let him go, we dont need him.....We need Jamel James. He is a kid that could push us over the hump in games. I mean we are wearing teams down with Theo right now...now just imagine a fresh Jamel gettin carries in the 4th. Thats a player that is the diff in BCS and Title games.

 

[Bluto]

Lol, I think everyone needs to chill. Who wouldnt want to take visits? Its comical to see how some people say let him go, we dont need him.....We need Jamel James. He is a kid that could push us over the hump in games. I mean we are wearing teams down with Theo right now...now just imagine a fresh Jamel gettin carries in the 4th. Thats a player that is the diff in BCS and Title games.

Thank you. Jeez luise. Now I'm not sure about James' situation but another thing to consider is that some of these kids have probably never left their immediate city and or State. A couple free trips to big time football games would have sounded pretty cool when I was 17. Actually it still does.

 

[rtrn2glory]

personally...i'm enjoying this year way too much to worry about any of the recruits.

seriously...we're one win away from a chance at a national title....recruiting can wait. i've been waiting a long time to say that.

 

[Rizzophil]

I agree with all of this. We are ranked number one and we are fretting about a kids feelings. Just take deep breath.

 

[IrishLax]

Lol, I think everyone needs to chill. Who wouldnt want to take visits?

Someone who is committed to an 11-0 team? Who called up and wanted to "commit" before even visiting campus and we were nice enough to accept and turn away better prospects?

Its comical to see how some people say let him go, we dont need him.....We need Jamel James. He is a kid that could push us over the hump in games. I mean we are wearing teams down with Theo right now...now just imagine a fresh Jamel gettin carries in the 4th. Thats a player that is the diff in BCS and Title games.

Total BS. Clement is an objectively better prospect who we 100% could've taken.

You're way off on this one. This is a luxury player and we had other comparable recruits we could've taken instead of him.