'12 FL DB Brian Poole (Florida Signed LOI)

[SJIrish]

You have no idea what they are doing. Like I said, could be good for us or could be bad. Maybe Poole doesn't want to comment about us because he feels that he is slighting UF. So dad is the one that takes care of it. Maybe there is smoke to him wanting to flip but Brian wants to be sure before he let's the cat out of the bag. Maybe he really is sticking with UF. We don't know. But you assuming about his father's involvement in his recruiting as negative is out of line. Especially considering his father should have an immense amount of say in what is going on with his son's future destination. SMH.

If that's the case then they should just avoid talking to the media, because both of them are saying two different things.

 

[tussin]

You have no idea what they are doing. Like I said, could be good for us or could be bad. Maybe Poole doesn't want to comment about us because he feels that he is slighting UF. So dad is the one that takes care of it. Maybe there is smoke to him wanting to flip but Brian wants to be sure before he let's the cat out of the bag. Maybe he really is sticking with UF. We don't know. But you assuming about his father's involvement in his recruiting as negative is out of line. Especially considering his father should have an immense amount of say in what is going on with his son's future destination. SMH.

He didn't say that the fathers involvement was negative. He just said that the father should ultimately let him go where he wants. And he should, it's Brian's decision and he is the one that earned a full scholarship to the school of his choice. Even when I was choosing a school, my parents would give me their advice but it was still my choice ultimately.

I hate when people on this site just dismiss the opinions that might not favor ND. SMH.

 

[irishfanjho15]

As a ND fan I would want Poole at ND as much as anybody, but if the kid doesn't want to go there then his dad should just end it and let him go to Florida. Seems like another Landon Collins situation.

Seems negative to me. I.E. pressuring his son to keep his recruitment open versus his wishes. Also SJIrish sure didn't respond as saying I wasn't correct in my assumption. He just replied as saying then they shouldn't talk to the media. See reference to Landon Collins situation. Which has been portrayed as unsavory to say the least on this board.

He didn't say that the fathers involvement was negative. He just said that the father should ultimately let him go where he wants. And he should, it's Brian's decision and he is the one that earned a full scholarship to the school of his choice. Even when I was choosing a school, my parents would give me their advice but it was still my choice ultimately.

I hate when people on this site just dismiss the opinions that might not favor ND. SMH.

Read my post(s) again. I said from the outset that what Brian and his dad said could both be interpreted for a myriad of reasons as either good or bad for ND. Also said that his father should be greatly involved in the process (assuming you know all the pressures and BS spewed by coaches to these kids, having an adult, especially one that has your best interest in mind is more than a godsend in this process). While never saying his father should or was making his decision for him. So if you don't know what you're talking about and just want to nitpick so you can mock someone, do it to someone else's posts.

 

[tussin]

Seems negative to me. I.E. pressuring his son to keep his recruitment open versus his wishes. Also SJIrish sure didn't respond as saying I wasn't correct in my assumption. He just replied as saying then they shouldn't talk to the media. See reference to Landon Collins situation. Which has been portrayed as unsavory to say the least on this board.



Read my post(s) again. I said from the outset that what Brian and his dad said could both be interpreted for a myriad of reasons as either good or bad for ND. Also said that his father should be greatly involved in the process (assuming you know all the pressures and BS spewed by coaches to these kids, having an adult, especially one that has your best interest in mind is more than a godsend in this process). While never saying his father should or was making his decision for him. So if you don't know what you're talking about and just want to nitpick so you can mock someone, do it to someone else's posts.

The only person that is nitpicking posts here is you. I read these boards for real news, the opinions of other fans about recruiting, and informed analysis. I don't care if you think someone's opinion is "out of line".

Your overthought interpretation of the Poole family psyche and media strategy is interesting though.

 

[irishfanjho15]

The only person that is nitpicking posts here is you. I read these boards for real news, the opinions of other fans about recruiting, and informed analysis. I don't care if you think someone's opinion is "out of line".

Your overthought interpretation of the Poole family psyche and media strategy is interesting though.

Glad you didn't care enough to respond, whilst mocking me.

 

[Irish YJ]

cage match

 

[tussin]

Also, if you read his post again you'll probably realize that he was saying his father forcing him to ND is negative, not his involvement in the process as a whole.

 

[fitz_bu47]

After reading that rivals article, I don't have much hope.

 

[NDMontana]

Aricle on Rivals saying he's solid with Florida, said his meeting with ND coaches was just ok. Doesn't seem like he's going anywhere.

So is this one Rivals' "reputable" writers or one of their new found Bleacher Report-esque fans who gets to write wishful stories about his team?

 

[NDinL.A.]

After reading that rivals article, I don't have much hope.

Yeah, it's crazy how much difference a few hours makes. If his dad is allowing him to make his own decision, then by the sounds of it Poole will stay at FL. But there' still time I guess...

 

[Irish YJ]

He needs to go where his heart is. Perhaps next year he'll transfer where his head tells him to.

 

[BeauBenken]

Irishfanho15 wasn't off on his first comment in my opinion. Only a few people know what's really going on in this recruitment. I can see how someone may think it looks like only mom and dad want ND and Brian is all Florida, but you guys honestly have no idea. I doubt Brian's parents would force him to ND. They wouldn't have let him commit to Florida if they had no intention of letting him attend there.

You guys may also want to check the other side of this. Anyone remember the Chris Brown situation? Where it seemed like Chris' dad was pushing him to stay in state? Then we all found out after Mr. Brown started posting here that he was saying certain things to help take the pressure off his son.

 

[Irish YJ]

good point

 

[NDMontana]

Irishfanho15 wasn't off on his first comment in my opinion. Only a few people know what's really going on in this recruitment. I can see how someone may think it looks like only mom and dad want ND and Brian is all Florida, but you guys honestly have no idea. I doubt Brian's parents would force him to ND. They wouldn't have let him commit to Florida if they had no intention of letting him attend there.

You guys may also want to check the other side of this. Anyone remember the Chris Brown situation? Where it seemed like Chris' dad was pushing him to stay in state? Then we all found out after Mr. Brown started posting here that he was saying certain things to help take the pressure off his son.

Not to say that 18 year-old kids do not listen to their parents and respect their opinions but....I don't think his parents can "let" him commit or not commit to any school.

 

[bigedefense]

I just went back and looked at Chris Browns thread. Maybe some of you should do the same. Go back and start at posts from mid September. Read until the end of October. It was a fun trip down memory lane. Let me sum it up. Folks were ripping Chris's dad (he was allegedly opposite of Pooles dad & wanted Chris to stay in state). All of a sudden a poster comes in and starts saying fans should look at the info & where it came from. Fans don't know ALL the details. Turns out it was Chris's father & he finally set the record straight.

Now, I know the situation is different. Dad wants ND, son want uf...ALEDGEDLY! We don't know anything concrete as fans. We only know what we read & Lord knows that is biased a lot of times. Will Brian come to ND? Will he stay committed to uf? We as fans will only know if A) his dad or he comes on Here & sets the record straight, or B) Feburary 1st gets here & he signs to his school of choice. I for one learned my lesson with Arron last year about trying to guess and bad mouthing when I only knew what I had read. This is the way recruiting goes and sometimes ND wins early in recruiting, sometimes ND wins late in recruiting, & sometimes ND loses in recruiting. No need to say dad should back off or dad should be more vocal. None of us are in that family, thus we don't really know what dad is or isn't doing. We only know what we read. I seem to recall a time or two that all of the info read on various recruits were misleading.

Side note: To say dad should back off & let son do what he wants. DO YOU HAVE KIDS??? There's an old saying here in "Tha Sip" aka Mississippi. When I was 18, my parents were idiots! The older I get, the smarter they were! It's about the fact that parents have been in this world & most can sift through BS better than an 18 year old. Just my opinion.

 

[magogian]

To clarify, in the article on TOS, Poole said the ND visit was "OK" while the Florida visit was "awesome." That by itself is likely indicative of his feelings.

 

[BleedBlueGold]

I'm starting to think that he sticks w/ UF. I know that parents can play a huge role when it comes to ND, but it's not always the case. It almost reminds me of Ego Ferguson. I didn't follow that entire recruitment so I'm not saying these two are identical. But I do remember how strong his dad felt about him going to ND. In the end, it's Ego' decision and he told his dad that while he liked ND a lot, it was just too cold.

You can agree or disagree with the reasons why kids choose schools, but my point is that in the end, Brian is going to go where Brian wants to go. People on here say it all the time..."we want the guys who want to be at ND." Well, if Brian comes to ND because his parents want him to and not because he wants to, then how does that benefit anyone?

I hope he picks ND, I really do. I just want him to end up wherever HE wants to. Less than a week left until NSD, thank goodness!

 

[ND NYC]

"When is was 17 i could hardly stand to have my old man around...but when i turned 27 i couldnt believe how much the man had learned in 10 years."
--Mark Twain

 

[NYMIKE6]

Anyone hearing chatter on the the UF boards? catching wind they're all flipping out with a possible Poole decommit.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

Anyone hearing chatter on the the UF boards? catching wind they're all flipping out with a possible Poole decommit.

I don't have a poole, plus, it's snowing here and I hate swimming when it's below freezing outside.

 

[irishfanjho15]

Anyone hearing chatter on the the UF boards? catching wind they're all flipping out with a possible Poole decommit.

 

[Pa Golden Tate Fan]

I have heard this rumor too.

 

[NYMIKE6]

I don't have a poole, plus, it's snowing here and I hate swimming when it's below freezing outside.

Polar Bear club my friend..... lol

 

[NYMIKE6]

I hope there is some truth to all the nervousness. Where theres smoke theres fire so let this mother burn.....

 

[irishfanjho15]

Anyone hearing chatter on the the UF boards? catching wind they're all flipping out with a possible Poole decommit.

Which UF boards do you guys look at?

 

[Grahambo]

Anyone hearing chatter on the the UF boards? catching wind they're all flipping out with a possible Poole decommit.

 

[JughedJones]

I hope there is some truth to all the nervousness. Where theres smoke theres fire so let this mother burn.....

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^^ That's my version of a prayer pic.

 

[NYMIKE6]

I haven't looked myself but was told "swamp gas" whatever that is plus comments on facebook...... TIFWIW....

 

[GoIrish2917]

Personally, I think this stays the way it is... but I am hearing from more than once source that the parents message about 42 months for the next 40 years is starting to sink in... but that distance will be biggest obstacle to overcome.

 

[TerryTate]

From the Blue Board (247):

FYI: The Gators are nervous that Poole has decommitted to ND. Gator board just posted a rumor in Gatorland that Poole has decommitted from Florida to ND. Just passing it along-don't know anything.