National Recruiting Thread

[TheChosen1]

Texas Tech: Incoming Freshman Football Player Allegedly Punched Basketball Player Amber Battle in the Face, Breaking a Bone | The Big Lead

 

[ResLife Hero]

Somehow I don't think Cornell would be high on their board:

Duke's Derek Jones drops some truth

Also liked this at the end:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If we are ever on our way to see you congrats because you are fully qualified. We don't waste our time or jet fuel. <a href="http://t.co/bLE294MpO4">pic.twitter.com/bLE294MpO4</a></p>— Derek Jones (@dukecoachdj) <a href="https://twitter.com/dukecoachdj/statuses/483720589354360832">June 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Bogtrotter07]

Texas Tech: Incoming Freshman Football Player Allegedly Punched Basketball Player Amber Battle in the Face, Breaking a Bone | The Big Lead

Oooopppss!

Somehow I don't think Cornell would be high on their board:

Duke's Derek Jones drops some truth

Also liked this at the end:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If we are ever on our way to see you congrats because you are fully qualified. We don't waste our time or jet fuel. <a href="http://t.co/bLE294MpO4">pic.twitter.com/bLE294MpO4</a></p>— Derek Jones (@dukecoachdj) <a href="https://twitter.com/dukecoachdj/statuses/483720589354360832">June 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Bravo!

 

[WakeUpEchoes]

OSU jumps up to 6 in ESPN rankings with just 12 freaking commits.

Football Class Rankings - ESPN

 

[dublinirish]

Somehow I don't think Cornell would be high on their board:

Duke's Derek Jones drops some truth

Also liked this at the end:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>If we are ever on our way to see you congrats because you are fully qualified. We don't waste our time or jet fuel. <a href="http://t.co/bLE294MpO4">pic.twitter.com/bLE294MpO4</a></p>— Derek Jones (@dukecoachdj) <a href="https://twitter.com/dukecoachdj/statuses/483720589354360832">June 30, 2014</a></blockquote>
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From the comments worth a read,

Here's his full list of tweets

"@dukecoachdj: You can only choose one school just like you can only marry one woman. Make a decision and start helping to build your family. #DukeGang15"

"@dukecoachdj: Guys that drag out the recruiting process want attention and it's no coincidence that they very rarely become team captains. No I In TEAM"

"@dukecoachdj: A man that struggles to make decisions will generally struggle at being a leader. #Ap2w"

"@dukecoachdj: I can't promise you All-American All-ACC or NFL Draft pic status like this guy but I can promise you the opportunity http://t.co/5HvyhiVgl4"

"@dukecoachdj: Just because you didn't Tweet it doesn't make it ok to Retweet it. Profanity and Xrated content paint a bad image regardless of the source"

"@dukecoachdj: Never let material things define who you are because what you have or don't have has absolutely nothing to do with who you truly are. #Ap2w"

"@dukecoachdj: I've never looked at stats, stars, offers or high school rank when deciding my depth chart. Cheetahs have to earn it http://t.co/GgaD1s3Kxc"

"@dukecoachdj: One of the most common questions I get asked by recruits is what does your depth chart look like and my answer is always why does it matter?"

"@dukecoachdj: Real ballers always welcome competition."

"@dukecoachdj: If a man always wants or takes the easy route do you really want him battling beside you when times get hard? I don't !!!"

"@dukecoachdj: Do you ever ask yourself "Will I be happy with my college decision if by some chance football is taken away from me?" If not! You better!"

"@dukecoachdj: In recruiting it's easy to think it's all about you but please keep in mind that those who came before you were at one time flattered too."

"@dukecoachdj: I often get asked. "Is it hard to recruit to Duke?" Absolutely Not. It's a honor & privilege to recruit guys that see & get the big picture."

"@dukecoachdj: A guy told me last year that an opposing coach told him that Duke has us beat in education but you are going to watch us play for titles lol"

"@dukecoachdj: "Swag" is not wearing your pants off of your butt and having your character questioned. "Swag" is being NCAA qualified and in demand. #Ap2w"

"@dukecoachdj: Having lots of offers and no grades is like going on a shopping spree with a maxed credit card. Despite the fun eventually you get declined"

"@dukecoachdj: I like them because they told me that I'm #1 on the board at my position. Do you think they would ever tell you that you were #2, 3, or 4???"

"@dukecoachdj: Question: Coach how soon do you think I can get on the field? Answer: As soon as you show me that you are better than all the other guys."

"@dukecoachdj: If you like getting recruited and need your ego stroked follow them. If you want the best of both worlds and can handle the truth follow me."

"@dukecoachdj: The ave salary of a Duke Grad last year was over $106k. You will probably marry a girl that you meet in college. Very Nice household income"

"@dukecoachdj: If you have buddies that post bad or obscene content on your page or theirs get rid of them because often you can be guilty by association."

"@dukecoachdj: If you truly believe in yourself you should always look at rejection only 2 different ways. "Their loss and somebody's else's gain.""

"@dukecoachdj: The moment an individual realizes that it takes more than him to win the team instantly gets better, #Ap2w"

"@dukecoachdj: Being a top high school recruit feeds the ego but egos don't earn you playing time in college. Continue to do what it took to get you there."

"@dukecoachdj: While you are on the phone for 5 hours a day talking to and tweeting with recruiters somebody out there is doing something to get better."

"@dukecoachdj: I've never seen a guy get bigger stronger or faster on a cell phone. I recruit for a living being recruited is not meant to be a way of life"

"@dukecoachdj: Every year several guys end up not qualifying because they neglect their grades by devoting all of their time to the recruiting process."

"@dukecoachdj: If you are not currently NCAA qualified get off of Twitter and into a book."

"@dukecoachdj: Some people will tell you what you want to hear in order to get your services but always trust those who tell you what you need to hear."

"@dukecoachdj: I love coaching at Duke because it allows me to recruit with passion. I honestly believe everything I'm selling to a player and his family."

"@dukecoachdj: Our Team GPA at Duke has Been over a 3.0 for the last 10 semesters. That's 5 years of academic excellence in addition to developing a winner"

"@dukecoachdj: We are not concerned with how many offers you have. We are concerned with how many college credits you have."

"@dukecoachdj: You don't have to be a 3, 4, or 5 Star to be a Cheetah, but you do have to have the appropriate GPA and test score. http://t.co/THlReotB9n"

"@dukecoachdj: This guy was a 2 Star recruit with no national ranking. After his freshman year he's an All-American with over a 3.0 http://t.co/lqqIJ1eTKu"

"@dukecoachdj: Both of these guys maintained over a 3.2 their entire Duke career. One is going to Dentistry school one is in the NFL http://t.co/8T9vTe7NVo"

"@dukecoachdj: If you spent half the time studying that you do on social networking sites how much better of a student could you be?"

"@dukecoachdj: If we are ever on our way to see you congrats because you are fully qualified. We don't waste our time or jet fuel. http://t.co/bLE294MpO4"

"@dukecoachdj: A lot of people are asking if I'm a new Coach at Duke. The answer is no I've been here 6 years I just recently learned how to use Twitter 😉"

"@dukecoachdj: When and if we sign you my job is to go out and find someone just as good or better to compete against you. Expect me to do just that."

"@dukecoachdj: If you think a coach really cares about you because he writes you a lot of letters just ask him how often will he write after signing day."

"@dukecoachdj: Ross Cockrell 2x All-ACC All-American 4x Academic All-ACC NFL draft pic most importantly the definition of a Captain http://t.co/wq0XWfjcOc"

"@dukecoachdj: There is no such thing as a soft verbal. How would you react if you got engaged one day but she said she wanted to go on a few more dates?"

"@dukecoachdj: Be on time to class, no head phones, no hoodies, sit in the first 3 rows and use the rest room before or after class. That's the Duke way."

"@dukecoachdj: In 6 seasons at Duke I haven't had 1 guy that finished his eligibility as a player that didn't graduate. It's an expectation and standard."

"@dukecoachdj: #Ap2w stands for "Always Play To Win" It's how you act, decisions you make, who you hang with, how you work, & what you post, say or tweet."

"@dukecoachdj: Tattoos are ok if that's what you are into but get them in places that you will be able to cover up if need be. Perception is reality."

"@dukecoachdj: We check Facebook, Instagram, and twitter pages regularly to see the material you post on them. All it takes is one bad post and your done."

"@dukecoachdj: Take everything you do in life as an interview because you never know who's watching or what they are looking for. #Ap2w"

"@dukecoachdj: Duke was the only team to place 2 defensive backs on the first team All-ACC unit. Ross Cockrell and Jeremy Cash. #Rep the Coalition"

"@dukecoachdj: How you dress speaks volumes about you with out ever having to say a word. #Ap2w"

"@dukecoachdj: If you had a chance to go to school for free and you were just a regular student would Duke be in your top 1, 2 or 3? Football isn't forever"

"@dukecoachdj: At Duke we want guys that have a goal of playing in the NFL but we also want guys that have a vision for so much more. #Ap2w"

"@dukecoachdj: Every great player that waits to do the hat trick on signing day forfeits the chance to talk 1 or more players into playing along with him,"

 

[NCND]

I love this guy.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Duke is not a 4 or 5 year decision it's a 40 or 50 year decision.</p>— Derek Jones (@dukecoachdj) <a href="https://twitter.com/dukecoachdj/statuses/484340965390307329">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Huge commitment for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Duke?src=hash">#Duke</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ESPN300?src=hash">#ESPN300</a> No. 133 & Under Armour All-America Game TE <a href="https://twitter.com/TylerPetite">@TylerPetite</a>. <a href="http://t.co/mJc9eCb6m7">http://t.co/mJc9eCb6m7</a></p>— Gerry Hamilton (@HamiltonESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/HamiltonESPN/statuses/484383189180616704">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[STLDomer]

Impressive get for Duke. Kid from Cali that USC REALLY WANTED. 2 straight quality pulls from Cali in Petite and Rosene. Good for them.

 

[ShawneeIrish]

I have never liked Duke basketball, but after these tweets I have to respect the way their football program handles business.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Horns?src=hash">#Horns</a> land 1st commit in nearly two months as Many (La.) OL Garrett Thomas pledges over Ole Miss, OU, others. <a href="http://t.co/ufPWdEJ8DC">http://t.co/ufPWdEJ8DC</a></p>— Wescott Eberts (@SBN_Wescott) <a href="https://twitter.com/SBN_Wescott/statuses/486906578311073793">July 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Cool story MT <a href="https://twitter.com/ByCasagrande">@ByCasagrande</a> Bama's flight records reveal controlled chaos used to get nation's top recruiting class <a href="http://t.co/k5zrIRBx1E">http://t.co/k5zrIRBx1E</a></p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/statuses/487259753702506496">July 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Depression pushes Badgers' top 2014 recruit to sit out season <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/collegefootball?src=hash">#collegefootball</a> <a href="http://t.co/oTN6Wrk9lF">http://t.co/oTN6Wrk9lF</a></p>— CollegeFootballTalk (@CFTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFTalk/statuses/487604962256375810">July 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[WakeUpEchoes]

Damn. Good luck to this kid.

 

[dublinirish]

I have never liked Duke basketball, but after these tweets I have to respect the way their football program handles business.

ive been following their DB coach Derek Jones on twitter and he sounds like exactly the sort of position coach/recruiter ND requires. He gets it.

 

[GoldenDomer]

ive been following their DB coach Derek Jones on twitter and he sounds like exactly the sort of position coach/recruiter ND requires. He gets it.

As a guy living in NC, I can tell you Duke is taking over the east coast with their ability to recruit. Lets get him on our side!

 

[ResLife Hero]

As a guy living in NC, I can tell you Duke is taking over the east coast with their ability to recruit. Lets get him on our side!

That might be a bit strong (Bama, PSU, Florida, FSU, UVA, UNC, etc do ok out there), but I agree they are on a huge upward swing. Their staff seems like an excellent collection of coaches and leaders so I have no doubt they can build something there. I expect they'll hit a ceiling though due to Duke's academics, the school's love of lacrosse and basketball, and regional competition, but there's no reason they couldn't continue to climb and be a factor. Just hope they stay the hell away from guys on our board.

 

[GBdomer]

As a guy living in NC, I can tell you Duke is taking over the east coast with their ability to recruit. Lets get him on our side!

In basketball right? You don't mean football do you?

 

[ResLife Hero]

Yeah Urban really needed the boost

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ohio St (hoops and football) excited about LeBron return for recruiting. Good for Univ of Akron too, where his HS coach Keith Dambrot works</p>— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanWetzel/statuses/487719166913155073">July 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[GoldenDomer]

In basketball right? You don't mean football do you?

Sorry, (East coast north of NC). They are putting together a program by getting under-the-radar prospects and developing them. Last season was a preview

 

[Kaneyoufeelit]

I will link when I get home but 8 of South Carolina's 2014 signees have yet to qualify. Egads!


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[Kaneyoufeelit]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>More than one-third of Gamecocks' 2014 recruiting class may not qualify <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/collegefootball?src=hash">#collegefootball</a> <a href="http://t.co/BVu4g6eKrp">http://t.co/BVu4g6eKrp</a></p>— Kevin McGuire (@KevinOnCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinOnCFB/statuses/487727239081910272">July 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Whiskeyjack]

SCar's GSR has ticked up a bit recently, but they're usually scraping the bottom of the barrel.

 

[GoldenDomer]

SEC gonna SEC.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>More than one-third of Gamecocks' 2014 recruiting class may not qualify <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/collegefootball?src=hash">#collegefootball</a> <a href="http://t.co/BVu4g6eKrp">http://t.co/BVu4g6eKrp</a></p>— Kevin McGuire (@KevinOnCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinOnCFB/statuses/487727239081910272">July 11, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Holy crap. Are they even involving their admissions department in the process at all? I know a lot of people got riled up over the Sykes situation, but I'm glad we haven't hit anything near this bad.

 

[GoldenDomer]

Holy crap. Are they even involving their admissions department in the process at all? I know a lot of people got riled up over the Sykes situation, but I'm glad we haven't hit anything near this bad.

We let our QB go for cheating, they would be estatic if that was their biggest problem.

 

[Johannes]

4-star 2015 HI OL Fred Ulu-Perry committed to UCLA earlier this week. He was pretty impressive at The Opening and had been a USC lean, so I'm actually glad he went to Mora and Co.

Ulu-Perry commits to UCLA

 

[ResLife Hero]

Hokies grab another big, under the radar DB:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BREAKING: Adonis Alexander commits to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VirginiaTech?src=hash">#VirginiaTech</a> <a href="http://t.co/ZjcaexNqW0">http://t.co/ZjcaexNqW0</a></p>— EvanGWatkins247 (@EvanGWatkins247) <a href="https://twitter.com/EvanGWatkins247/statuses/488021629247553536">July 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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So how long until BVG offers?

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>RT <a href="https://twitter.com/ChadSimmons_">@ChadSimmons_</a> A new No. 1on Scout for 2015. Other moves as well: New 5 stars, 5 stars down to 4 stars and more... <a href="http://t.co/wXWv4d5VrQ">http://t.co/wXWv4d5VrQ</a></p>— Anna Hickey (@AnnaHScout) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnnaHScout/statuses/488765062861955073">July 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Warning, one of those new 5 stars is a certain QB we lost.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>(Free) Underclassmen Challenge: What we learned <a href="http://t.co/Uy1xOwRq4c">http://t.co/Uy1xOwRq4c</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canes?src=hash">#Canes</a>, freak OT, elite LB and brother outdoing brother</p>— Mike Farrell (@rivalsmike) <a href="https://twitter.com/rivalsmike/statuses/489040815105118208">July 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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