'16 GA ATH Demetris Robertson (Georgia Transfer)

[IrishSteelhead]

I fully expect to see: "Demetris Robertson (DeVry University: Signed LOI)"

Don't count on it. He wants nothing to do with that safety from Lincoln Technical Institute.

 

[PLACforever]

I fully expect to see: "Demetris Robertson (DeVry University: Signed LOI)"

But seriously, c'mon DR, pull the trigger, come to the Bend.

 

[stlnd01]

Pryor, Neal and others have done it in the past. Doesn't seem to have caught on like you are expecting.

I think the new thing will be what Gary did. Actually going to ESPN headquarters and making the announcement.


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I dunno. You have to live fairly close to Bristol for that to make any sense. And while New Jersey generates its share of studs, the local talent pool isn't all that.

 

[Legacy]

What’s the new timeline for UGA with Demetris Robertson? from a Georgia site

 

[Bogtrotter07]

What’s the new timeline for UGA with Demetris Robertson? from a Georgia site

Reps, sir! Thanks for that get.

I thought it was a really well written article, (except for the sentence that didn't make sense grammatically.)

There were a couple of interesting things in there. Is it really true that a recruit cannot take an official to Stanford until they have scores to qualify? Or is that something that has to do with Sanford making an exception after the admission process is complete for the year?

If it is a general rule, I cannot imagine how much Stanford must have to pay their footballer's to play. Because that is a massive pain in the ass! I know the Farm is beautiful, but still!

All that being said, it explains the situation nicely. Doesn't it?

It seems to make the point that he had a certain list of officials he wanted to make, before he made his decision, and he is intent on seeing it through. Which if true would be a good thing, wouldn't it?

It will be interesting to see how things work out, but I could see some truth to this if someone verified the fact that you cannot take an official to Stanford, unless you have the SAT score to merit admission. Anyone on it? I of course am too lazy!

 

[BeauBenken]

What’s the new timeline for UGA with Demetris Robertson? from a Georgia site

“We want to take our time to make sure we make a good informed decision,” Carlos Robertson said. “It could extend out another couple of weeks. We want to make sure we nail the academic side of things. We only get this one shot. I want to make sure this is right because I would be serving my brother a great injustice if I made him feel like we had to rush it.”

Waiting on arrival of SAT scores (supposed to come in around the 11th), then maybe an OV to Stanford the weekend after that.

So this should be over no later than the end of the month...I know, you're all gonna die if that happens.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Waiting on arrival of SAT scores (supposed to come in around the 11th), then maybe an OV to Stanford the weekend after that.

So this should be over no later than the end of the month...I know, you're all gonna die if that happens.

Dear Beau,

Only the ones holding their breath are going to die.

Sincerely,

Bogs

 

[dwshade]

Hope this doesn't take as long as Herschel Walker's signing. He signed with Georgia on April 6th. And he wasn't waiting on test results.

 

[ND NYC]

Hope this doesn't take as long as Herschel Walker's signing. He signed with Georgia on April 6th. And he wasn't waiting on test results.

dwshade, you've been adamant on here that Stanford is not an option here for Robertson...do you still feel this way? any new info from your end?

 

[JughedJones]

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Maybe so, Maybe not.

 

[irishff1014]

Wiltfong is on vacation but said he believes Robertson will be irish when he comes back next monday.

 

[koonja]

So no clarification that he did/didn't visit Georgia this weekend? Assume he didn't if nothing's been reported, but you never know, some visits can be kept under wraps like Hayes' to ND. Hopefully he did stay home, though.

 

[irishff1014]

So no clarification that he did/didn't visit Georgia this weekend? Assume he didn't if nothing's been reported, but you never know, some visits can be kept under wraps like Hayes' to ND. Hopefully he did stay home, though.

On the UGA some guy claims to have talked to his aunt and believes it is Stanford/ND battle. He also claims GR's mom was never going to visit anywheres with him.

 

[aubeirish]

Just to clarify, his mom does not want him to go to either Stanford or Notre Dame? If so, that's not good parenting smh.

 

[Domina Nostra]

So now that the dust has settled...

It turns out DR really wants to go to an excellent academic school, and has Stanford out front with ND. He put in a lot of time and effort during his senior year to try to get his grades high enough to make Stanford and option, and he is rewarding Stanford (who made a RARE exception to their application process)--and staying true to himself--by giving it one last go on the SATs. He's not going to spend his life wondering, what if...

If he gets the score he needs to get accepted by Stanford (and the NCAA doesn't question it, which they've been known to do), he'll visit and then decide between Stanford, ND, UGA, and UA. At that point, smart money would be on Stanford, just based on the sense of accomplishment, etc., though its not a done deal.

If he doesn't get into Stanford, he'll chose between ND, UGA, and Alabama. While ND is believed to be on top, UGA has the support of some family, and Alabama would give him that sense that he is committing to the best (kind of like he was looking for at Stanford). So while most indications are that we would win this battle, who knows...

Long story short. Sounds like a kid getting some GOOD advice. This is the one of the few "drag it out" recruiting stories that I can get behind.

Hope he's Irish! Maybe fate is trying to make up for Randy Moss with this one...

 

[Classic Irish]

Just to clarify, his mom does not want him to go to either Stanford or Notre Dame? If so, that's not good parenting smh.

Uh oh, while I agree with you, prepare yourself for the criticism.

 

[NDdomer2]

 

[beryirish]

Just to clarify, his mom does not want him to go to either Stanford or Notre Dame? If so, that's not good parenting smh.

Uh oh, while I agree with you, prepare yourself for the criticism.

If Drob wants to go to either Stanford or Notre Dame and the mom is totally against it because of her own selfish reasons that she wants him to be close to home is completely bad parenting - given that is the reason why.

You're talking Stanford and Notre Dame, c'mon man.

 

[Classic Irish]

If Drob wants to go to either Stanford or Notre Dame and the mom is totally against it because of her own selfish reasons that she wants him to be close to home is completely bad parenting - given that is the reason why.

You're talking Stanford and Notre Dame, c'mon man.

Totally agree, but others will tell you otherwise. I got attacked for suggesting what you're suggesting.

 

[fightingirish26]

Totally agree, but others will tell you otherwise. I got attacked for suggesting what you're suggesting.

You suggested that any parent that sends a kid somewhere other than ND is a bad parent, regardless of circumstance. If a kid wanted to go somewhere other than ND and the parent didn't flat out force them to ND, you accused them of bad parenting. Which is completely ridiculous. Don't play victim.

Bery is saying that it is bad parenting because his mom was out of his life and now wants him to stay home for selfish reasons. That is a legitimate reason for accusing her of questionable parenting, especially considering it sounds like he may want to go to ND or Stanford. However, nobody really knows what is going on, so there is no judgement that should be passed.

 

[yankeeND]

I am not too worried about it. His brother seems to be handling things from a concerned aspect that mirrors what any responsible parent/guardian would or should do. He knows the importance of what a top notch education can do for his little brother, and they are doing their dilligence. I personally beleive that if he gets into Stanford he goes there, if not it's ND. Maybe even still ND regardless. Either way, I think he is going about this the right way, taking his time, and making a concerted effort to make the best decision for himself and his future.

 

[Irish#1]

Let's look at the positive if he chooses ND. When he announces it will be the only recruiting news and will be about the #1 receiver in the country. Every recruiting service will do a story and it will probably be on ESPN as well. All free publicity for future recruiting as ND won't be sharing the day with anyone else.

 

[drake29]

Totally agree, but others will tell you otherwise. I got attacked for suggesting what you're suggesting.

Attacked? That sounds like a pretty harsh description of what happened. Truth is you don't know what reasons he may have for staying home - perhaps being close to family is important? All things considered I agree 100% that Stanford and ND are much better academic choices, but that's not everything that goes into making a college decision for these kids. That's all I was saying. I don't fault kids or parents in making decisions that is best for THEIR family and future. I think we as ND fans should be above casting judgment on others because they make a decision that you fail to see the logic in. It's not that it's an illogical choice, it just doesn't line up with your way of thinking. So why dismiss the choice and call it bad parenting?

 

[dwshade]

dwshade, you've been adamant on here that Stanford is not an option here for Robertson...do you still feel this way? any new info from your end?

Still feel that way.

 

[IrishLion]

Still feel that way.

You got sources on this one?

 

[NDdomer2]

If Drob wants to go to either Stanford or Notre Dame and the mom is totally against it because of her own selfish reasons that she wants him to be close to home is completely bad parenting - given that is the reason why.

You're talking Stanford and Notre Dame, c'mon man.

Italics for memes?!?

 

[Luckylucci]

Just to clarify, his mom does not want him to go to either Stanford or Notre Dame? If so, that's not good parenting smh.

Early on she was fairly adamant that she wanted him close to home so she could watch him play or at least that's what they were telling the media. They have changed that tune recently. Per 247, mom is now on board with ND and they've even went as far to say that's her preferred school now. I'm not so sure I believe that to be true but that's what is out there.

 

[aubeirish]

Totally agree, but others will tell you otherwise. I got attacked for suggesting what you're suggesting.

So we're in agreement haha.

 

[Classic Irish]

So we're in agreement haha.

Yep, as I said in my reply to you above.

 

[Classic Irish]

You suggested that any parent that sends a kid somewhere other than ND is a bad parent, regardless of circumstance. If a kid wanted to go somewhere other than ND and the parent didn't flat out force them to ND, you accused them of bad parenting. Which is completely ridiculous. Don't play victim.

Bery is saying that it is bad parenting because his mom was out of his life and now wants him to stay home for selfish reasons. That is a legitimate reason for accusing her of questionable parenting, especially considering it sounds like he may want to go to ND or Stanford.

Nope, I never said that. I was addressing the situation with Robertson's mom wanting him to go to Georgia over Stanford or ND (apparently his preferred schools) and questioned her judgment. I was suggesting exactly what bery was suggesting. Don't play the person with bad reading comprehension skills.