2018 DT Michael Thompson

[The Franchise]

This is the kind of **** we should be used to.

Half *** interior DL recruiting by not doing our homework extremely early in the cycle...slow play or not recruit more then qualified locals for "reasons"...narrow the focus to a few recruits that by November start to show their cards, and we arent in the picture for all but 1...maybe 2 of them. By December, start scrambling for uncommitted players, JUCO kids, and "late blooming" *** kids. A bunch of free trips are had by non serious recruits.

End up with nothing or some low end *** consulation prize.

I’m here for you if you need to talk, brother. Don’t do anything rash.

 

[CANE1775]

That's right, we can't have it both ways. The 2016 class was basically done. Richt comes in December(2015) and has to put together a staff during a time when most kids already have their minds made up(hence speed ahead to the new rules, signing in Dec). And this on the heels of a miserable season led by Alfred Golden. We were fortunate to land the players that we did. The 2017 DT class should've been more than Ford. The only logical thought is the Johnson kid who bailed would've moved inside. The 2018 cycle is not complete. Nesta is in the fold and I expect Richt and Co to sign two more if in fact Mc and Nort take off for the NFL...

Let it play out.

A whole bunch of players not recruited by this staff. Real argument booster buddy.

Second verse, same as the first.

This staff has legitimately signed THREE defensive tackles in three signing periods (2016 - Bethel and Martin, 2017 - Ford, 2018 Early - no one)...and currently has ONE committed for 2018 (Feb. - Nesta)...FOUR defensive tackles in THREE full cycles is unacceptable and laughably bad. Its the same **** Golden was doing, he was just dumb enough to offer scholarships to FCS talents and dollar store JUCOs as he shopped the dented cans last minute. But its not like he didn't send out offers, try and revisit spring/summer offers, and aim for 5* and 4* players before he dabbled with whats left at the bottom of the crate.

After signing two 4* and two 3* in three classes (again, unacceptable quality and number)...just watch...Richt's going to start shopping the dented cans and clearance items, too.

Golden left a line that included McIntosh, Norton, Willis, C. Thomas, T. Harris, D. Jackson, Moten....

We are talking about DT, so not sure why you'd mention Chad Thomas, Harris, Jackson. McIntosh, Norton, and Moten - that is what was left after four years of recruiting, and reading the board, they are all late or undrafted players, so, not sure if you are using that as a good thing or a bad thing. The attrition was horrible under Golden at the position.

Not directed at you, but we can't have it both ways on the board. Can't be saying Norton isn't an NFL player but then holding him up as an example of something positive from Golden. Golden left us some players, sure. Didn't leave us with depth. Which is ultimately Miami's issue. We can get some good players, but we lack depth of talent and it seems to be continuing under Richt at defensive tackle. He's got Pat Bethel and Nesta Silvera...cool. But we all know defensive line, especially the interior, is about quality of depth and this discussion is about recruiting quality depth, especially at DT, and we haven't through three cycles. Its concerning, just like it was under previous regimes.

Shouldn't signing two more be expected regardless of Norton and McIntosh's decision?

 

[ShadowSpring]

This would be a great late pull, even tho they have been recruiting him for a while.

 

[Ethnicsands]

A whole bunch of players not recruited by this staff. Real argument booster buddy.

Second verse, same as the first.

This staff has legitimately signed THREE defensive tackles in three signing periods (2016 - Bethel and Martin, 2017 - Ford, 2018 Early - no one)...and currently has ONE committed for 2018 (Feb. - Nesta)...FOUR defensive tackles in THREE full cycles is unacceptable and laughably bad. Its the same **** Golden was doing, he was just dumb enough to offer scholarships to FCS talents and dollar store JUCOs as he shopped the dented cans last minute. But its not like he didn't send out offers, try and revisit spring/summer offers, and aim for 5* and 4* players before he dabbled with whats left at the bottom of the crate.

After signing two 4* and two 3* in three classes (again, unacceptable quality and number)...just watch...Richt's going to start shopping the dented cans and clearance items, too.

Golden left a line that included McIntosh, Norton, Willis, C. Thomas, T. Harris, D. Jackson, Moten....

We are talking about DT, so not sure why you'd mention Chad Thomas, Harris, Jackson. McIntosh, Norton, and Moten - that is what was left after four years of recruiting, and reading the board, they are all late or undrafted players, so, not sure if you are using that as a good thing or a bad thing. The attrition was horrible under Golden at the position.

Not directed at you, but we can't have it both ways on the board. Can't be saying Norton isn't an NFL player but then holding him up as an example of something positive from Golden. Golden left us some players, sure. Didn't leave us with depth. Which is ultimately Miami's issue. We can get some good players, but we lack depth of talent and it seems to be continuing under Richt at defensive tackle. He's got Pat Bethel and Nesta Silvera...cool. But we all know defensive line, especially the interior, is about quality of depth and this discussion is about recruiting quality depth, especially at DT, and we haven't through three cycles. Its concerning, just like it was under previous regimes.

Just a wild guess, but I think Richt must have learned how to recruit okay. My wild guess is built on the fact that the team he previously recruited for is playing in the National Championship game with probably a whole bunch of his recruits playing significant roles. If my theory is right, I will keep relatively relaxed through signing day and beyond. GO CANES!!

So did Golden learn to recruit okay because the team he coached over the same time period played in the Orange bowl and was a win in the ACCCG away from playing in the CFB Playoffs?

 

[ShadowSpring]

Not coming.

Nobody is coming, we are doomed. Fire everybody.

 

[Tony Perps]

You rookies are hilarious. Exactly what [MENTION=8405]BoxingRobes[/MENTION] said.

 

[Ethnicsands]

That's right, we can't have it both ways. The 2016 class was basically done. Richt comes in December(2015) and has to put together a staff during a time when most kids already have their minds made up(hence speed ahead to the new rules, signing in Dec). And this on the heels of a miserable season led by Alfred Golden. We were fortunate to land the players that we did. The 2017 DT class should've been more than Ford. The only logical thought is the Johnson kid who bailed would've moved inside. The 2018 cycle is not complete. Nesta is in the fold and I expect Richt and Co to sign two more if in fact Mc and Nort take off for the NFL...

Let it play out.

Second verse, same as the first.

This staff has legitimately signed THREE defensive tackles in three signing periods (2016 - Bethel and Martin, 2017 - Ford, 2018 Early - no one)...and currently has ONE committed for 2018 (Feb. - Nesta)...FOUR defensive tackles in THREE full cycles is unacceptable and laughably bad. Its the same **** Golden was doing, he was just dumb enough to offer scholarships to FCS talents and dollar store JUCOs as he shopped the dented cans last minute. But its not like he didn't send out offers, try and revisit spring/summer offers, and aim for 5* and 4* players before he dabbled with whats left at the bottom of the crate.

After signing two 4* and two 3* in three classes (again, unacceptable quality and number)...just watch...Richt's going to start shopping the dented cans and clearance items, too.

Golden left a line that included McIntosh, Norton, Willis, C. Thomas, T. Harris, D. Jackson, Moten....

We are talking about DT, so not sure why you'd mention Chad Thomas, Harris, Jackson. McIntosh, Norton, and Moten - that is what was left after four years of recruiting, and reading the board, they are all late or undrafted players, so, not sure if you are using that as a good thing or a bad thing. The attrition was horrible under Golden at the position.

Not directed at you, but we can't have it both ways on the board. Can't be saying Norton isn't an NFL player but then holding him up as an example of something positive from Golden. Golden left us some players, sure. Didn't leave us with depth. Which is ultimately Miami's issue. We can get some good players, but we lack depth of talent and it seems to be continuing under Richt at defensive tackle. He's got Pat Bethel and Nesta Silvera...cool. But we all know defensive line, especially the interior, is about quality of depth and this discussion is about recruiting quality depth, especially at DT, and we haven't through three cycles. Its concerning, just like it was under previous regimes.

Shouldn't signing two more be expected regardless of Norton and McIntosh's decision?

You would think, considering linemen recruited in the class of ‘18 aren’t supposed to be counted on to be key players on the field in ‘18. If that happens, it’s considered good fortune.

 

[rok]

Have we offered him yet?

 

[Ethnicsands]

Have we offered him yet?

We offered him a grey shirt opportunity so we don’t go over our self-imposed 78 scholarship roster limit.

 

[AUcane]

Fwiw, richt has been criticized by Georgia fans over the years by inconsistently (and sometimes poorly) recruiting QBs and linemen.

 

[JgDaCane]

You rookies are hilarious. Exactly what [MENTION=8405]BoxingRobes[/MENTION] said.

Not one person on the board actually thinks he’s coming. We just aren’t acting like hard asses talking about 99.9% chances (him not coming) like were some kinda great prophets. Saying he’s not coming is like saying the browns weren’t going to win the superbowl. You’re correct but it doesn’t need to be said. Especially more then once.

 

[Tony Perps]

You rookies are hilarious. Exactly what [MENTION=8405]BoxingRobes[/MENTION] said.

Not one person on the board actually thinks he’s coming. We just aren’t acting like hard asses talking about 99.9% chances (him not coming) like were some kinda great prophets. Saying he’s not coming is like saying the browns weren’t going to win the superbowl. You’re correct but it doesn’t need to be said. Especially more then once.

Plenty of people actually think we have a chance. You are probably one of them.

 

[JgDaCane]

You rookies are hilarious. Exactly what [MENTION=8405]BoxingRobes[/MENTION] said.

Not one person on the board actually thinks he’s coming. We just aren’t acting like hard asses talking about 99.9% chances (him not coming) like were some kinda great prophets. Saying he’s not coming is like saying the browns weren’t going to win the superbowl. You’re correct but it doesn’t need to be said. Especially more then once.

Plenty of people actually think we have a chance. You are probably one of them.

Nope, not one person thinks he’s coming. Not even one. You “vets” just like to puff your chest this time a year about being “vets”.

 

[ScubaCane]

Fwiw, richt has been criticized by Georgia fans over the years by inconsistently (and sometimes poorly) recruiting QBs and linemen.

QB’s? Really?

 

[JayCane20]

Fwiw, richt has been criticized by Georgia fans over the years by inconsistently (and sometimes poorly) recruiting QBs and linemen.

Looks like he’s fixed QB recruiting (I can’t complain) and we’ve pulled 2 borderline elite OL classes 2 years in a row. Then he gave a 20 year vet “best in the game” DL Coach complete autonomy to recruit DL and barely gets involved in that. Those criticisms are out the window on Richt imho

 

[Tony Perps]

You rookies are hilarious. Exactly what [MENTION=8405]BoxingRobes[/MENTION] said.

Not one person on the board actually thinks he’s coming. We just aren’t acting like hard asses talking about 99.9% chances (him not coming) like were some kinda great prophets. Saying he’s not coming is like saying the browns weren’t going to win the superbowl. You’re correct but it doesn’t need to be said. Especially more then once.

Plenty of people actually think we have a chance. You are probably one of them.

Nope, not one person thinks he’s coming. Not even one. You “vets” just like to puff your chest this time a year about being “vets”.

OK, you can’t read.

 

[Hurracanes]

You rookies are hilarious. Exactly what [MENTION=8405]BoxingRobes[/MENTION] said.

Not one person on the board actually thinks he’s coming. We just aren’t acting like hard asses talking about 99.9% chances (him not coming) like were some kinda great prophets. Saying he’s not coming is like saying the browns weren’t going to win the superbowl. You’re correct but it doesn’t need to be said. Especially more then once.

Plenty of people actually think we have a chance. You are probably one of them.

Quit your bull**** shtick. No one thinks he’s coming. Maybe some hope we can change his mind but no one truly believes now he’s a sure thing at this point. The veteran, tough guy, Brock act on a recruiting board is cornball ****.

 

[AUcane]

Fwiw, richt has been criticized by Georgia fans over the years by inconsistently (and sometimes poorly) recruiting QBs and linemen.

QB’s? Really?

Yep. We’ve had many discussions on this board about richt’s inconsistent qb recruiting over the last 10 years. Not a lot of success stories there over the past 10 years.

 

[Tony Perps]

Fwiw, richt has been criticized by Georgia fans over the years by inconsistently (and sometimes poorly) recruiting QBs and linemen.

QB’s? Really?

Yep. We’ve had many discussions on this board about richt’s inconsistent qb recruiting over the last 10 years. Not a lot of success stories there over the past 10 years.

After Murray, he struggled to find a QB. QB recruiting has been good so far, although we did get a bit lucky this year that we didn’t get stuck with Sitkowski

 

[Pentagon Cane]

Fwiw, richt has been criticized by Georgia fans over the years by inconsistently (and sometimes poorly) recruiting QBs and linemen.

QB’s? Really?

Yep. We’ve had many discussions on this board about richt’s inconsistent qb recruiting over the last 10 years. Not a lot of success stories there over the past 10 years.

Aaron Murray, Hutson Mason were terrific college players. Verdict out on Eason as he will transfer. The year he had a gap was 2015. Most of these kids don't want to sit andd Murray was a 4-year starter. Stafford 4-years before him. All the real criticism is directed at not signing Watson.