'12 CA S/RB Shaq Thompson (Washington Verbal)

[rtrn2glory]

i do hope that i am wrong, but this really seems like that in the words of others that we're just "a hat on the table"

 

[NYIrish14]

This kid loves playing games just like our very own Tee Shepard.

 

[SirStrutsAlot]

if that NDmussoliniND guy steered shaq away from usc...he is a legend in my book..

 

[GBdomer]

So Cal kids are trolling hard.
First Thompson to USC
Tee to USC
McCarthy to Cal.

i dont know whats in the water up there.

 

[t3hjc]

Sapp says Shaq is announcing between two schools at the AA bowl.

 

[irishfan]

Sapp says Shaq is announcing between two schools at the AA bowl.

Its Wash and Cal apparently even though he keeps mentioning ND. He'll probably toss an ND hat on the table regardless.

 

[irish4ever]

Its Wash and Cal apparently even though he keeps mentioning ND. He'll probably toss an ND hat on the table regardless.

Just to add some 'excitement', huh?

 

[ab2cmiller]

Interesting Article. If he's willing to eliminate USC because of tweets then it seems unlikely he was really interested. Even though we have been added to replace USC on the table, it seems just as unlikely that he is serious about ND, I just will make sure I don't tweet my opinion in fear that Shaq drops us as well. LOL

Twitter skepticism changes potential destination of top recruit - Prep Rally - High School Blog - Yahoo! Sports

Twitter skepticism changes potential destination of top recruit

By Cameron Smith

Shaq Thompson is one of the nation's top recruits. An uber-athlete who currently is ranked as the nation's top safety prospect, Thompson would be an absolute monster recruit for any major national collegiate football program to land, the kind of star who could come in and potentially start from day one on campus. On Sunday, Thompson (who is just one of a trio of prospects named Shaq in the current Rivals250) appeared to narrow down specifically which programs he would play for, listing California, Washington and USC as his final three considerations, first in an interview with Rivals.com and then to the masses on Twitter.

Grant safety Shaq Thompson at his U.S. Army All-American Game jersey ceremony

That's when the Twitterverse seemed to explode, and Thompson rapidly changed his mind. Really.

As first reported by Rivals recruiting analyst Adam Gorney as part of the network's terrific U.S. Army All-American Bowl coverage (if you aren't already, make sure to follow Rivals' U.S. Army All-American Bowl live blog), Thompson backed off including USC as one of his finalists just hours after including the Trojans purely because his Twitter followers reportedly didn't believe he was serious about playing in L.A.

Twitter is fabulous for plenty of things, and connecting current and future stars with the masses is definitely among those benefits. Still, questioning teenagers' sincerity about their potential futures isn't exactly a traditional Twitter function.

Still, that appears to be precisely as Thompson would chose to have it, with the star defensive back saying that he thinks Twitter helps him "keep it real."

"That's how it's going to be. I'm the type of person I'm going to keep it real," Thompson told Gorney. "I was feeling SC but I'm not liking SC any more. People aren't going to take me seriously so why go there? I'm just being real. I was serious. It's whatever."

After re-eliminating USC from consideration (is re-eliminating even a proper English phrase?), Thompson decided to lump Notre Dame in with Cal and Washington as his final potential collegiate destinations.

Thompson has always been considered a likely Cal recruit after he first committed to the Bears in March, only to back off that pledge a week later. Still, given his flippant -- and incredibly brief -- flirtation with USC and Notre Dame's recruitment of fellow California superstar defensive back Tee Shepard, who knows where Thompson will actually land.

Given how seriously he appears to take Twitter advice, even you might be able to influence his decision.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Nothing is better than recruits choosing between 3 teams who play SC every year. Shaq is going to hurt the scumbags for 3 or 4 years no matter what.

 

[IrishBlood81]

is the AA Game being televised?

 

[irishbird]

is the AA Game being televised?

espnu at 7:30 et

 

[Sherm Sticky]

is the AA Game being televised?

The army or the Under Armour game?

 

[rocket66]

espnu at 7:30 et

ESPN, not espnu

 

[AKRowdy]

It's the under armor AA game tonight on espn and then the Army AA game is Saturday on NBC I believe.

 

[IrishLax]

Irish Move Into Shaq's Top Three

Another example of why NOT to talk to recruits on social media (i.e. Facebook and Twitter).

 

[Grahambo]

Irish Move Into Shaq's Top Three

Another example of why NOT to talk to recruits on social media (i.e. Facebook and Twitter).

I like that his picture has him with some ND kids.

I know we have no shot since he was able to drop USC and add ND just like that.

 

[NDdomer2]

Still seems like Cal.

 

[IrishLax]

I would be shocked if he didn't go to Cal. I would have a heart attack if he went to ND after having them be an 11th hour add.

 

[Rack Em]

I would be shocked if he didn't go to Cal. I would have a heart attack if he went to ND after having them be an 11th hour add.

I would need to see a doctor about my erection lasting longer than 4 hours

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

I would need to see a doctor about my erection lasting longer than 4 hours

Damn you RACK EM.....you owe me a coffee....just spit it out when I read your post. LMAO

 

[irishpat183]

I would need to see a doctor about my erection lasting longer than 4 hours

Who the hell sees a doctor about that kind of "problem"???

 

[NDFANnSouthWest]

Who the hell sees a doctor about that kind of "problem"???

Most guys would make "phone calls."

 

[tadman95]

Most guys would make "phone calls."

Call everyone I know for sure!

 

[BeauBenken]

Lmao. If you land Shaq, there's gonna be some for certain position changes with some of the current safety commits.

 

[greyhammer90]

Chances of us getting him? Probably less than 5%. Chances of me day dreaming about the possibility before the announcement? 100%.

 

[Chamellion]

 

[CanadianIrishFan306]

"I’d love to play with Tee and Ronald Darby and them in the secondary.”

And we would love for you to play with them in our secondary

 

[bert2834]

I would like to see this kid in Blue and Gold.

Obviously.

 

[clashmore_mike]

"I’d love to play with Tee and Ronald Darby and them in the secondary.”

And we would love for you to play with them in our secondary

huh? did he say that somewhere?

 

[bert2834]

huh? did he say that somewhere?

I think it is in the link at the top of this page.