'12 CA CB Marcus Rios (UCLA Verbal)

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What sucks is that not only did we miss a really good prospect with the "slow play" but we also lost a guy from Arik's hometown who could be doing some serious work right now...

All in all, this is why oversigning is such a huge advantage. Alabama doesn't have to "slow play" anyone... if they want them, they sign them... and then figure out the numbers/cut them loose later if there isn't a scholly available.

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I don't blame the kid for not showing anymore interest..

But, the reality is, if Mora had Shepherd/Darby verbally committed and guys like Poole and Wright heavily interested, Rios would have played second fiddle once again.

It's not like Mora's staff is more loyal or upfront than ours it's just that they have the opportunity to seem that way and pitch that sale.

It's kill or be killed out there.
 
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IrishLax said:
What sucks is that not only did we miss a really good prospect with the "slow play" but we also lost a guy from Arik's hometown who could be doing some serious work right now...

All in all, this is why oversigning is such a huge advantage. Alabama doesn't have to "slow play" anyone... if they want them, they sign them... and then figure out the numbers/cut them loose later if there isn't a scholly available.

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So true.
 
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NDinFL said:
I think Standifer has better ball hawking skills, but I want both of them!

PANDFAN, saddle up pardner
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Standifer has the size...great for red zone def..jump balls...feeling a lil bias but knowing the heart and determination of rios....that sometimes helps indvs overcome any deficientcies....so going rios on this
 
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IrishLax said:
What sucks is that not only did we miss a really good prospect with the "slow play" but we also lost a guy from Arik's hometown who could be doing some serious work right now...

All in all, this is why oversigning is such a huge advantage. Alabama doesn't have to "slow play" anyone... if they want them, they sign them... and then figure out the numbers/cut them loose later if there isn't a scholly available.

/endrant
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This is what I do in NCAA 12! :D

Except I wouldn't have to cut so many guys if I could have an 85 man roster as opposed to the 75 man roster EA forces on us...
 
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Hmm...maybe it is. EVEN WORSE!

Seriously though, you can't be three deep at any position on the O-line if you want depth at other positions. It's crap.
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your guys never get hurt anyway, all I need is to be 2 deep so when one guy is worn out, I send in the replacement for a couple downs and the starter is back out there ready to kick some arse.
 
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Who'saWildManNow said:
I don't blame the kid for not showing anymore interest..

But, the reality is, if Mora had Shepherd/Darby verbally committed and guys like Poole and Wright heavily interested, Rios would have played second fiddle once again.

It's not like Mora's staff is more loyal or upfront than ours it's just that they have the opportunity to seem that way and pitch that sale.

It's kill or be killed out there.
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This x 1000.. I was actually going to pose the same hypo. No way do they take Rios over Poole Wright with Darby and Tee.. No offense to Marcus, i'm sure this is sweet revenge, but at the time we had to do it. The only thing I would say is that they should've attended the workout and pursued a little more aggressively since Darby was still taking visits. But i'm not in the living rooms like the coaches are so I can only imagine what I think they may know
 
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well after signing day he is planning on sharing his recruiting info w/ me w/ what coaches said etc...shall be fun
 
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GoldenIsThyFame said:
Now watch Standifer's class won't get cleared and we will have 0 additions to this class.
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Yeah this was the first thought that went through my head along with "I sure hope the 4 fifth year guys we bring back in addition to Goodman are all worth not taking a chance on ekanem"
 
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BeauBenken said:
Hmm...maybe it is. EVEN WORSE!

Seriously though, you can't be three deep at any position on the O-line if you want depth at other positions. It's crap.
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It makes me feel like Nick Saban and the rest of the SEC, when i have to cut a 4 or 5 star recruit before he even runs through the tunnel and touch the Play like a Champion Today. I always wish him the best of luck.
 
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This is beyond absurd- best of luck to Marcus, hope he recovers 1000%. And on another note, time to make an appointment with my ENT...
 
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Hang in their Marcus, and God Bless, we will be pulling for you.
 
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So basically 12 people have had this infection and 10 eventually died. Not great odds but I am pulling for him. I hope everything pans out and he is able to excel on the field when he returns.

Prayers are most definitely sent his way.
 
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So... just to drop some medical knowledge:

It sounds like he has a mucor or rhizopus infection of the sinus. These are fungal infections that invade the sinuses and can make their way into the area behind the eyes and inside the skull. They tend to be very stubborn and hard to eradicate- typically requiring many surgeries for debridement and long courses on antifungal medication.

It's very odd that a young and otherwise healthy person would develop one of these infections, as we typically see it in patients who are immunocompromised (HIV, chemo, immunomodulatory therapy, etc.) or in people with diabetes. This is most likely just freakish bad luck. At the same time, the fact that he is young and healthy makes his prognosis more promising.

Typically, the prognosis is pretty bad- I saw a woman who lost an eye because of a similar infection. There is definitely a high mortality rate (cited at 30-70% for mucormycosis), but again, patients who develop these infections tend to be less healthy and more vulnerable- meaning I like his chances much better.

I'm assuming he is being treated at UCLA, which is a great place to be. Let's hope for a quick recovery and a return to normalcy. Godspeed, Marcus.
 
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Rambler09 said:
So... just to drop some medical knowledge:

It sounds like he has a mucor or rhizopus infection of the sinus. These are fungal infections that invade the sinuses and can make their way into the area behind the eyes and inside the skull. They tend to be very stubborn and hard to eradicate- typically requiring many surgeries for debridement and long courses on antifungal medication.

It's very odd that a young and otherwise healthy person would develop one of these infections, as we typically see it in patients who are immunocompromised (HIV, chemo, immunomodulatory therapy, etc.) or in people with diabetes. This is most likely just freakish bad luck. At the same time, the fact that he is young and healthy makes his prognosis more promising.

Typically, the prognosis is pretty bad- I saw a woman who lost an eye because of a similar infection. There is definitely a high mortality rate (cited at 30-70% for mucormycosis), but again, patients who develop these infections tend to be less healthy and more vulnerable- meaning I like his chances much better.

I'm assuming he is being treated at UCLA, which is a great place to be. Let's hope for a quick recovery and a return to normalcy. Godspeed, Marcus.
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Good stuff, Doc.
 
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Rambler09 said:
So... just to drop some medical knowledge:

It sounds like he has a mucor or rhizopus infection of the sinus. These are fungal infections that invade the sinuses and can make their way into the area behind the eyes and inside the skull. They tend to be very stubborn and hard to eradicate- typically requiring many surgeries for debridement and long courses on antifungal medication.

It's very odd that a young and otherwise healthy person would develop one of these infections, as we typically see it in patients who are immunocompromised (HIV, chemo, immunomodulatory therapy, etc.) or in people with diabetes. This is most likely just freakish bad luck. At the same time, the fact that he is young and healthy makes his prognosis more promising.

Typically, the prognosis is pretty bad- I saw a woman who lost an eye because of a similar infection. There is definitely a high mortality rate (cited at 30-70% for mucormycosis), but again, patients who develop these infections tend to be less healthy and more vulnerable- meaning I like his chances much better.

I'm assuming he is being treated at UCLA, which is a great place to be. Let's hope for a quick recovery and a return to normalcy. Godspeed, Marcus.
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My immediate thought was also mucormycosis, but I was confused by him saying that only 12 people had gotten the infection... any insight on that? Thanks
 
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