Claude George reacts to Barrow's departure

[Nash Williams]

2015 Hutchinson Community College OLB Claude George has been committed to Miami since late June. A big reason was for his relationship with former linebackers coach Michael Barrow.

When I spoke with George on Friday morning, he had yet to hear about Barrow stepping down. He was shocked to say the least.

"It could impact my decision. He was a great coach and one of the big reasons I committed was to play under his coaching. It's just a huge blow," George said via text.

 

[arizonacane]

You commit to the school not the coach. Barrow left on this own terms to take care of a more important family matter. If this decision makes George de-commit, then maybe George was not meant to play at the U.

 

[I'm james Jackson brother]

Anyone know why Mike left yet

 

[MDOcane]

Anyone know why Mike left yet

his mother is very ill

 

[weownfsu]

You commit to the school not the coach. Barrow left on this own terms to take care of a more important family matter. If this decision makes George de-commit, then maybe George was not meant to play at the U.

Kids commit to play for coaches all over the country. Thats why assistant coaches who can recruit get paid a ****load of money.

 

[nystateofmind]

I'd be concerned if not for the fact that we have Hurlie stepping in who kids seem to like as much, if not more, than Barrow.

 

[JHallCanes]

You commit to the school not the coach. Barrow left on this own terms to take care of a more important family matter. If this decision makes George de-commit, then maybe George was not meant to play at the U.

Kids commit to play for coaches all over the country. Thats why assistant coaches who can recruit get paid a ****load of money.

Exactly. See Joseph Yearby.

 

[2Focusd804]

we'll see how George feels after speaking with Hurlie. from everything we here Hurlie is one of the best recruiters we have on staff

 

[slider6]

Why hasn't this staff (or Barrow before he left) reached out to these kids to let them know what is going on?!

 

[DiegoCane]

You commit to the school not the coach. Barrow left on this own terms to take care of a more important family matter. If this decision makes George de-commit, then maybe George was not meant to play at the U.

Kids commit to play for coaches all over the country. Thats why assistant coaches who can recruit get paid a ****load of money.

This is an accurate statement.

Kids build relationships with the coaches that recruit them, those relationships are a big reason kids commit to certain schools.

 

[Fountain of Canes]

Well I guess he was bigger then what I thought. That 2.commits now saying it's a huge blow..

 

[2Focusd804]

Well I guess he was bigger then what I thought. That 2.commits now saying it's a huge blow..

who was the other?

 

[MDOcane]

Well I guess he was bigger then what I thought. That 2.commits now saying it's a huge blow..

who was the other?

Perry

 

[I'm james Jackson brother]

Anyone know why Mike left yet

his mother is very ill

I don't buy that because this kid would not be upset if he thought barrow left for that reason........... why be upset with the school if barrow mom is I'll we can't control that and more than likely unless barrow said otherwise as soon as his mom got better he would just come back

 

[AllAboutTheU]

Anyone know why Mike left yet

his mother is very ill

I don't buy that because this kid would not be upset if he thought barrow left for that reason........... why be upset with the school if barrow mom is I'll we can't control that and more than likely unless barrow said otherwise as soon as his mom got better he would just come back

The kid just found out. Reading is fundamental. He clearly hasn't spoken to Barrow yet.

 

[2Focusd804]

Well I guess he was bigger then what I thought. That 2.commits now saying it's a huge blow..

who was the other?

Perry

figuered it was. gotta think its going to have some impact on LB recruits. Hurlie has plenty of time to alleviate any concerns.

 

[niner]

Anyone know why Mike left yet

his mother is very ill

I don't buy that because this kid would not be upset if he thought barrow left for that reason........... why be upset with the school if barrow mom is I'll we can't control that and more than likely unless barrow said otherwise as soon as his mom got better he would just come back

He didn't sound upset to me. He said it was a huge blow which is understandable when you build a relationship. Not the same as being upset, imo.

 

[umhurricano]

Not worried about him or Perry given the circumstances of the departure and who is filling the role. I will say that it seems like an odd time to reach out to a kid for an interview. Give Barrow and Hurlie a chance to reach out and then see how the kid feels. Otherwise you are just stirring up things with the recruit and our dramatic fan base.

Either way, it will all blow over in a few days.

 

[Fountain of Canes]

Well I guess he was bigger then what I thought. That 2.commits now saying it's a huge blow..

who was the other?

Perry

I was actually talking about Shaq becase of what his dad said.but that's 3 LBs we now have to make sure they stay.

 

[da canes 305]

wait, what did shaq's dad say?