'12 CA DT/DE Arik Armstead (Oregon Verbal)

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Whiskeyjack said:
Seriously? Cal fans should be mad at their athletic department for paying their most important staff member so little. Lupoi probably deserves more credit for what little Cal has been able to accomplish recently than Tedford.
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The craziest thing about it is that I have read that he was willing to stay in Berkley for less money as long as the added another title to his name with a raise. He was even willing to accept recruiting coordinator.

As others have mentioned, this isn't the first time someone has tried to snatch him up either. Cal really sh*t the bed here.
 
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Grahambo said:
UCLA?? Wow! Most had him flipping to USC. That's big.
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Whiskeyjack said:
YEEESSS! Everyone had him pegged as a Trogan. That's a pretty serious indictment of Kiffycake. #fUSC
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Not true guys. He has been considered to be a UCLA/Cal kid ever since the week of that last all-star game. His dad grew up a big UCLA fan, and has been pushing the Bruins. However, the USC mod said as of a month ago, he was actually a USC silent commit. But being around all those Cal kids had him switching allegiances to Cal, to the point where USC was officially out by the all-star game. USC mod called this flip to UCLA on their podcast last week. I thought I posted it here, but I posted it on ISD, that once Lupoi went to UW, MacArthy would be a Bruin no doubt. Happened quicker than I thought.

Unfortunately, this has nothing to do with Kiffyboy. USC recruiting will be fine. I hate them, but those boys can recruit. What they did last year in the face of sanctions and a ****** year on the field was pretty amazing. Gotta call it like I see it (now allow me to take a long-*** shower to wipe the filth off of me)...
 
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Ndaccountant said:
The craziest thing about it is that I have read that he was willing to stay in Berkley for less money as long as the added another title to his name with a raise. He was even willing to accept recruiting coordinator.

As others have mentioned, this isn't the first time someone has tried to snatch him up either. Cal really sh*t the bed here.
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That's "fire everybody" type of incompetence.
 
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Not true guys. He has been considered to be a UCLA/Cal kid ever since the week of that last all-star game. His dad grew up a big UCLA fan, and has been pushing the Bruins. However, the USC mod said as of a month ago, he was actually a USC silent commit. But being around all those Cal kids had him switching allegiances to Cal, to the point where USC was officially out by the all-star game. USC mod called this flip to UCLA on their podcast last week. I thought I posted it here, but I posted it on ISD, that once Lupoi went to UW, MacArthy would be a Bruin no doubt. Happened quicker than I thought.

Unfortunately, this has nothing to do with Kiffyboy. USC recruiting will be fine. I hate them, but those boys can recruit. What they did last year in the face of sanctions and a ****** year on the field was pretty amazing. Gotta call it like I see it (now allow me to take a long-*** shower to wipe the filth off of me)...
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Oh, Just from what I read, they were saying he was all USC. Either way, he still isn't a Trojan so not bad.
 
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Whiskeyjack said:
That's "fire everybody" type of incompetence.
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I really feel for Cal fans tonight. You go from the highest of recruiting highs, to this.

With this type of talent outflow, it might lead to a "fire everyone" after the next few years. I am really interested to see of this is a Tedford thing or an Athletic Department thing.
 
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It's only 10 PM here in California Arik and Armond. Let's do this boys!
 
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@sb_joedavidson:

Armstead update:Father Guss & Armond fly back to Sac tomorrow (still at NDame) & "we will all sit down & make a decision."No decision 2nite.
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kuehnja said:
Whiskers, when was that tweet? I ask because if it was recently and they're STILL at ND, well, then, **** yeah!
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I really shoud set up a twitter acct. I just don't care for it for some reason. I was hoping for another email from Joe tonight.
 
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It was tweeted tonight. Same guy thinks the Auburn transfer presents problems.

Sounds like Auburn may be trying to use the fact that Armond graduated in December as a way around the Masoli rule. If that is there angle, I don't think they'll win that argument.
 
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That guy says he thinks it's 50/50 but if he's still at ND I'd think Armond probably likes them more.
 
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NDPhilly said:
That guy says he thinks it's 50/50 but if he's still at ND I'd think Armond probably likes them more.
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Could be but look at it practically. The tweet was at midnight and they were still on campus. Would you expect them to drive to Chicago at that time to fly back to CA tonight?

They could have booked they return when the set up the trip or kept it open. Either way there are several flights Monday. They get a good night's sleep. Fly home in the morning, be home by 2 pm or dinnertime. Meet with the family and make the decision.
 
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NDPhilly said:
That guy says he thinks it's 50/50 but if he's still at ND I'd think Armond probably likes them more.
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No way it's 50/50.

ND bball >>> Auburn bball; Armond reportedly loves ND (didn't read anything along those lines for Auburn); Armond's ability to transfer into Auburn remains questionable; etc.

Neutral observers are calling both brothers strong ND leans at this point. Be confident.
 
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If Kelly managed to land Kiel, the Armsteads, Shaq, and Darby, it would be the recruiting coup of the century.
 
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If the Armstead brothers do commit what position would they play? I heard both can play DL or OL.

Also heard Jarron Jones could move to OT if need be. In fact I think most experts think he has a higher ceiling at OL.
 
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If the Armstead brothers do commit what position would they play? I heard both can play DL or OL.

Also heard Jarron Jones could move to OT if need be. In fact I think most experts think he has a higher ceiling at OL.
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Armond is a definite DL. Arik could play either.
 
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Whiskeyjack said:
No way it's 50/50.

ND bball >>> Auburn bball; Armond reportedly loves ND (didn't read anything along those lines for Auburn); Armond's ability to transfer into Auburn remains questionable; etc.

Neutral observers are calling both brothers strong ND leans at this point. Be confident.
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I feel like ND will get them but what kinda scares me is that we haven't herd anything about there Auburn visit. That could be good or bad.
 
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Axl Rose said:
If the Armstead brothers do commit what position would they play? I heard both can play DL or OL.
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Both will play DL.

Also heard Jarron Jones could move to OT if need be. In fact I think most experts think he has a higher ceiling at OL.
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If we get Armstead, Jones to OT is likely.
 
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If the Armstead brothers do commit what position would they play? I heard both can play DL or OL.

Also heard Jarron Jones could move to OT if need be. In fact I think most experts think he has a higher ceiling at OL.
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Armond to DT or DE. Armstead could be an all pro OT. But wants to play DE so we will see.
 
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