Recruiting Forum Football Talk IX

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#20,253
Yesterday, I was talking to a college OL coach. He watched our game before his team played at night. He was really impressed with all the changes Heupel has made to our offense. He believes SEC defenses were catching up in 23 and 24, so Heupel adjusted and now our offense is going to be a big problem again for SEC defenses.
 
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Jimmy Football said:
Auburn?
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I’ve seen several people ranking Auburn high but I’m super confused because I didn’t really think they looked that good. Not to mention it was two unranked teams (I know pre-season doesn’t really matter) but it’s not like Baylor was expected to be a top team. They were 8-5 last year.
 
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Orange_Crush said:
I don't recall that being the claim.

But nonetheless, one could revisit the infamous Osinda thread where it was claimed that "Glen" had nothing to do with his commitment while Osinda himself gave HUGE credit to him for the recruitment and commitment. Followed by a "Maybe I've said more than I should..." comment. Well, yah. Spreading the Ellarby rumors is probably too much--a bridge too far.

I love having King here to give us facts from behind the scenes, as appropriate. But perhaps he was right in that last statement. Maybe it's a bit less appropriate to use whatever access he has to the program to share opinions that run down the staff and create potentially toxic rumors. Just because someone has access to the program doesn't mean that they are without agenda, and are always acting in the best interest of the program. Just see how boosters treated UT for decades, and consider the health of Auburn's program in reference to how their boosters run things. (Note that I'm not calling King out as a booster, having an agenda, or doing that, or whatever. I'm just making the point that just because someone may [or may not] have access, doesn't mean they're using that access in the best way, all the time.)

The answer per the OSinda critique was about drama behind the scenes. Even if that were true, is it appropriate for a loosely associated "insider" to pick up on that drama and somehow make it less "behind the scenes"? Is it proper? Is it beneficial to the program?

Here's how I view it, true or not, how would the staff view it if they knew that someone with relative/close access to the program was going online and using that access to run down the staff, cause or worsen division, produce a distrust among the fanbase, the team, and future recruits. If you think the staff wouldn't mind that, then OK. I disagree. If you think they'd eject that individual quickly and severely, then one has to wonder if they are abusing the access they've been allowed.
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It was a statement by me. Guess you could say my claim. It’s not always about some kind of gotcha. It’s just I think he’s a good coach and average at best recruiter.
 
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Jackcrevol said:
The media love of Jackson Arnold kills me. They literally cup him same way they did the kid from Oregon.
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I didn’t watch more than highlights but honestly his stats were not that great. I get it, he ran for over 100 yards but I want my QB to throw for more than 108 yards. That’s seems pretty horrible.
 
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JacketVol said:
It was a statement by me. Guess you could say my claim. It’s not always about some kind of gotcha. It’s just I think he’s a good coach and average at best recruiter.
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I'm not sure how that speaks to my post, that you quoted. Of course both could be true. My post wasn't indicating otherwise.

Someone claimed that Ellarby is a terrible recruiter, and that he got no credit for a recruit's commitment. That exact recruit gushed about the relationship with Ellarby being a huge reason for his commitment. When presented with that contradiction, the response was not an "I'll wear it when I'm wrong", it was "I know what I know. I'll double down and mention supposed behind the scenes drama so that it's no longer behind the scenes. You can either trust me or the actual recruit. Maybe I've said too much. I'll leave."

That was the context of the comment you quoted, and it in no way hinted the belief that two statements can't both be true.

I'd just as soon let this drop, as I'm not wanting to crucify the poster in question. He's a good poster with good info most of the time. Some here just disagree with how he posts at times, largely due to a differing idea from the norm as to what's best for the program in the big picture as opposed to a never-ending appetite for supposed insider info.
 
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AP has a good point, Agwheelarr doesnt have to win the game for us. Hoping he sees that and certainly his play Sat shows that. He sees that he has great pieces around him, let them feast.

I just think about Miami QB Beck literally making his Receiveds have to make stupid come back to, or insane circus catches. So glad we got this guy.
 
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September 1, 2025: As the season begins to change geographically, it will also begin to change spiritually. Leave the past behind and embrace this new season with expectations of making the best of every day. Rise up out of the doldrums with hope and faith that you can depend on the Lord. Christ will lead, guide, direct and protect you. Philippians 4:19 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
 
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