Legitimately! No sour grapes at all. We are very fortunate to have gotten out of this recruitment when we did.
His daddy has "D1 athlete dad" in his twitter bio lol he ain't even hiding itThe thing about "no NIL" is just laughable. Dad came into that last visit to ND -- where everyone expected Dante to publicly announce his commitment soon after, but he didn't -- and acted like Lavar Ball. NIL this, NIL that, "what can you do for us right now," just super uncomfortable and super pushy. That was the 'oh shit' moment for everyone.
We got lucky as hell here because if he had committed to ND then he would've pulled the same crap on us 48 hours before signing day.
What a cornball recruitment. For those of you advocating for all the 5 stars, here’s a case for the validity of nuance and fit.
Absolutely.The thing about "no NIL" is just laughable. Dad came into that last visit to ND -- where everyone expected Dante to publicly announce his commitment soon after, but he didn't -- and acted like Lavar Ball. NIL this, NIL that, "what can you do for us right now," just super uncomfortable and super pushy. That was the 'oh shit' moment for everyone.
We got lucky as hell here because if he had committed to ND then he would've pulled the same crap on us 48 hours before signing day.
Eh. You only have one QB in a class so losing him late is a much bigger deal than a safety or an RB.Absolutely.
Also, thank God we don't have any recruits bailing on us for a big NIL deal right before signing day. Can you imagine?
*Tugs collar*
And now that we have a legit QB in the 2023 class. Like having a great, reasonable new wife.... dont miss the crazy old one.So much more entertaining watching this unfold now that ND isn't involved.
That Twitter announcement should say "Committed, for now".
That Twitter announcement should say "Committed, for now".
Oregon now has a bag full money and looking.
You gotta think Coach Prime sees a tentative recruit and is going to give this fella a call.....