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

[koonja]

From Cal board:

"I think waiting to enroll is the smart thing to do, and that's only partly because I think it benefits Cal.

Think about what a rollercoaster this family's been on over the past week or so. Learning Armond and Arik wouldn't be able to play together in the P12, close to home, then dealing with that only to have someone you thought you could trust turn out to be a total snake oil salesman mere hours before Arik's announcement and days before Armond's. I wouldn't blame them if "we can't trust anyone but each other" was the theme at the Armstead household. I know that's how I'd feel.

In the end what this comes down to is a potentially multi-million dollar decision for them as a family. They have to do their due diligence to make sure they give both brothers the best chance to succeed. Not to mention that they actually care about each other as people, and want to see each other happy and fulfilled.

I'm obviously biased, but as long as Cal makes a solid DL coach hire I think all the factors that reportedly had Arik all set to be in class at Cal today will still win out in the end. Waiting gives him time see that hire, take a step back, reevaluate and make a completely informed decision. I'm sure it's frustrating to have the rug pulled out from under you like he did but slowing things down is what I'd do too."

 

[SirStrutsAlot]

arikarmstead Arik Armstead
i thought gunner was lsu?
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@ronnie_stanley
ronnie stanley @arikarmstead naw bro hes notre dame now

Looks like Arik just found out 3 hours ago....

 

[Buster Bluth]

I want know , who start prayer pictures , so i can send them a medal?

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[BeauBenken]

Eh screw it. I don't want to start some debate. Keep it on topic. lol

Those Armstead guys would be a great addition, huh?

 

[Irish YJ]

juanonjuan10J. Anderson
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@arikarmstead whats ya tops right now?

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arikarmsteadArik Armstead
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@juanonjuan10 cal oregon notre dame auburn

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@juanonjuan10J. Anderson
@arikarmstead good luck with your choice bruh. They all good schools. Go somewhere you can contribute right away

 

[Buster Bluth]

Might I ask what your reasoning would be or were you just overdue for a snide comment?

Because your comments, more times than not, reek of pessimism. Why would the only scenario you can think of be som psuedo-conspiracy benefiting Cal? I'm honestly floored because every time I read something of yours I wonder, slightly, if your on the other team.

Thanks for the reps though?

 

[koonja]

Because your comments, more times than not, reek of pessimism. Why would the only scenario you can think of be som psuedo-conspiracy benefiting Cal? I'm honestly floored because every time I read something of yours I wonder, slightly, if your on the other team.

Thanks for the reps though?

So you still haven't provided an alternate reason, only ripped my 'pessimistic' posts. You must not read all of mine, just the ones you don't like stand out. Can you elaborate or as to what YOUR guess would be as to why Arik would be considering waiting longer when he is all set to EE (and has apparently worked hard to get the opportunity to)? No? Well, thanks for playing... I guess.

 

[GBdomer]

Decision within the next 48 hours.

 

[koonja]

Decision within the next 48 hours.

Boom! That is great news, IMO. Longer this drags out, the worse it is for ND.

 

[BeauBenken]

Decision within the next 48 hours.

I say the next 12, but you know, potato-potata.

 

[Zbi]

Decision within the next 48 hours.

Lol, I sure do hope it happens within 48 hours.

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

Decision within the next 48 hours.

Not doubting you since you've been spot on a lot this year but link would be good
247 link would be even better

 

[GBdomer]

Its from the most in the loop guy in Notre Dame recruiting not me. Sorry should of added that.

 

[WhoDeyIrish]

Its from the most in the loop guy in Notre Dame recruiting not me. Sorry should of added that.

Thanks for the information GB, how do you see this unfolding?

 

[DomerInHappyValley]

Its from the most in the loop guy in Notre Dame recruiting not me. Sorry should of added that.

It's cool I believe you.

 

[NDdomer2]

not to dig at GB's source but 48 hours is a broad window.

 

[Buster Bluth]

So you still haven't provided an alternate reason, only ripped my 'pessimistic' posts. You must not read all of mine, just the ones you don't like stand out. Can you elaborate or as to what YOUR guess would be as to why Arik would be considering waiting longer when he is all set to EE (and has apparently worked hard to get the opportunity to)? No? Well, thanks for playing... I guess.

I can think of a dozen reasons, many of which Lax already spoke of and most simply because
MAYBE HE'S NOT SURE YET.

Thanks for playing? What are you, 15?

 

[GBdomer]

not to dig at GB's source but 48 hours is a broad window.

Its not my source is a guy on rivals.

 

[koonja]

not to dig at GB's source but 48 hours is a broad window.

Yeah but it's narrow enough to put to rest the report that Arik might wait until spring/summer to enroll. This means he's still an EE.

 

[GBdomer]

Thanks for the information GB, how do you see this unfolding?

I have to talk to someone. But Auburn fans dont feel to confident. I see them wearing Blue and Gold.

 

[koonja]

I can think of a dozen reasons, many of which Lax already spoke of and most simply because
MAYBE HE'S NOT SURE YET.

Thanks for playing? What are you, 15?

So you still don't have an argument to advance or to refute mine? Ok, well then I'm done. Pm me if you come up with anything, lol.

Back to Armsteads.

 

[aubeirish]

Not doubting you since you've been spot on a lot this year but link would be good
247 link would be even better

GB wouldn't post it if it didn't have a source...

 

[IrishJayhawk]

I have to talk to someone. But Auburn fans dont feel to confident. I see them wearing Blue and Gold.

Which shades of blue and gold?

 

[NDdomer2]

Yeah but it's narrow enough to put to rest the report that Arik might wait until spring/summer to enroll. This means he's still an EE.

Good point. Was just thinking I read somewhere on here already that they said Thursday at the latest. 48 is cool with me. Might need to go buy another case of beer but I'll make it work.

Wishing you a rainbow
For sunlight after showers—
Miles and miles of Irish smiles
For golden happy hours—
Shamrocks at your doorway
For luck and laughter too,
And a host of friends that never ends
Each day your whole life through!

If we can't do pictures.....

 

[gkIrish]

Despite the rumor that cal is out does anyone else fear cal more than auburn for arik. My gut tells me if we lose out it will be to cal even though I've been clamoring that they are a package deal.

 

[notredomer23]

I just want this recruiting season to be over.

 

[Rhode Irish]

So you still don't have an argument to advance or to refute mine? Ok, well then I'm done. Pm me if you come up with anything, lol.

Back to Armsteads.

FYI: you're getting killed in this one, bro. Buster is right, you are wrong, and its not even close.

 

[ab2cmiller]

I don't expect him to make the choice to wait and not EE, but isn't that still a possible decision? When a rivals guy says decision in the next 48 hours, I would have to assume that his "decision" could be to wait unitl signing day and not EE

 

[koonja]

FWIW,

ChiTribHamilton Brian Hamilton
Nose guard and future MBA Sean Cwynar tells the Tribune he won't return to #NotreDame in 2012. Story: trib.in/AybZGB


Perhaps this is has to do with Armsteads.

 

[notredomer23]

And sorry if this has already been posted, I do not know about Auburn, but I know for a fact that he has until the 24th to enroll at ND