Early Signing Day - USF Athletics (Conversation Thread)

[Jim Johnson]

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Jim actually started it out this morning and was hoping he'd keep it going but he apparently has a life ....

@Triple B - I would have, but had some meetings at work and when I saw you picking up the baton I figured I would let you run with it.

[puc86]

3 minutes ago, BullyPulpit said:

This was a great day for the Bulls and CJS. I think time will show that our transfers were significantly under-ranked and that their HS rankings were more indicative of their abilities. If they were assigned their HS rankings, we would be looking at the #2 class in the AAC. Congratulations to all of the new Bulls! Show out on the field and in the classroom! 

If they were performing at the HS rankings how many would be transferring?

[BullyPulpit]

Just now, puc86 said:

If they were performing at the HS rankings how many would be transferring?

Some of them couldn't quite crack the 2 deep because teams like Clemson and UNC have quite a bit of talent. Give your constant barrage of negativity a break for one day. 

[Triple B]

1 minute ago, Jim Johnson said:

@Triple B - I would have, but had some meetings at work and when I saw you picking up the baton I figured I would let you run with it.

Thanks for getting it going ... Should have checked to see if you were back around and handed it back off. I've accomplished even less today than usual.

[puc86]

1 minute ago, BullyPulpit said:

Some of them couldn't quite crack the 2 deep because teams like Clemson and UNC have quite a bit of talent. Give your constant barrage of negativity a break for one day. 

I don’t think that’s a negative take, I think it’s a valid reason for a change in ranking. Had they came in and flourished I’m sure their ranking would have went up for a transfer but if they didn’t that has to factor someway as well. 

[Jim Johnson]

1 minute ago, Triple B said:

Thanks for getting it going ... Should have checked to see if you were back around and handed it back off. I've accomplished even less today than usual.

Same for me... too busy watching Twitter and the USF boards.

 

[E.T.]

CJS saying that Canes were putting a hard push on for Gordon from MN. Said that as soon as he entered the portal, he flew up to MN and had dinner with him.

[BullyPulpit]

Just now, puc86 said:

I don’t think that’s a negative take, I think it’s a valid reason for a change in ranking. Had they came in and flourished I’m sure their ranking would have went up for a transfer but if they didn’t that has to factor someway as well. 

Some of them didn't get to play and were downgraded as a result with zero film. For instance, I don't think Michael Dukes should have received the ratings deduction that he got. It isn't like he failed to perform when given the chance. He had 42 carries for 212 yards and 2 TDs at Clemson. I could understand a reduction if he went out and fumbled a bunch or only averaged 3 ypc, but, when given the chance, he produced there. 

[E.T.]

gousfbulls.com updated with the 23 players.

[E.T.]

1 minute ago, E.T. said:

gousfbulls.com updated with the 23 players.

Newsome will make 24.