Here's what I know on Mark Matthews...

[Canesq]

We are offering loads of money to Matthews. This isn’t a money thing. I still can’t believe we are gonna lose Matthews to them of all teams. Hopefully things change. I think last spring Cantwell to UGA was chatter. Nothing shocks me with recruiting. Wright is the perfect example

I think Matthews is being severely impacted by Cantwell starting at LT. Say what you want but if you put Matthews on a lie detector I think he would admit that he wants to play LT in college and he knows he will not play the position at UM. He may not play LT at TAMU either, but at least they can promise him that he will. UM can’t even effectively lie because it’s obvious with Cantwell where he will be playing for 3 years barring injury.

And for the crowd that thinks position on the Oline should not matter, well that’s easy for you to say. But it may matter a lot to Matthews. And if it does, I don’t think even Mario can close this deal.

Isn’t he an RT in high school?

Being an RT for two years then switching to LT your last year gives him the same or higher chance of being a top 7 pick than if he was an LT for three years.

I’m minimizing risk over whatever good vibes I’m getting at Ass2Mouth and choosing Miami.

You think part of the reason JSmith chose OSU is because of great vibes in Columbus? It was purely a business decision.

You those five stars chose Bama because of Tuscaloosa?

For whatever reason he likes those weirdos over the paradise of Coral Gables.

So to me the play is they develop too but why not go with the more sure thing and make a business decision?

 

[Chrisbrown-b7h]

I think Matthews is being severely impacted by Cantwell starting at LT. Say what you want but if you put Matthews on a lie detector I think he would admit that he wants to play LT in college and he knows he will not play the position at UM. He may not play LT at TAMU either, but at least they can promise him that he will. UM can’t even effectively lie because it’s obvious with Cantwell where he will be playing for 3 years barring injury.

And for the crowd that thinks position on the Oline should not matter, well that’s easy for you to say. But it may matter a lot to Matthews. And if it does, I don’t think even Mario can close this deal.

If that's the case why is he going to wait then Mr know it all! Commit to A&M already!

 

[MiamiVice7]

My pitch (other than the obvious Oline coaching/player pedigree and Francis Top 10 at RG) is be Matthews and Cantwell would bring so much attention to eachother. Like Bain and Mesidor. All the talk will be about those two bookend sure fire first rounders from day 1. And with Mario and Mirobal behind them? Stupid easy maximum trajectory in every way imaginable.

Would be unbelievable.

 

[YLCANE]

My pitch (other than the obvious Oline coaching/player pedigree and Francis Top 10 at RG) is be Matthews and Cantwell would bring so much attention to eachother. Like Bain and Mesidor. All the talk will be about those two bookend sure fire first rounders from day 1. And with Mario and Mirobal behind them? Stupid easy maximum trajectory in every way imaginable.

Would be unbelievable.

I like what you are selling!!!!
Lets get it done

 

[mosthated305]

A&M on their boards are already starting the "Miami has the highest NIL and will do what it takes monetary to get him" so if he comes to us, it was solely due to $$$ yet if he goes there, we had the highest offer and he just wanted to be an aggie

I love being the boogeyman

 

[E1k]

Just guessing but do we think we may have took some of his money and out it towards the cb we just flipped?

 

[3rd-43]

Since MM wants to play LT, who’s the LT at STA right now? We should go grab him since MM can’t over take him in high school

 

[gordonsolie]

Just guessing but do we think we may have took some of his money and out it towards the cb we just flipped?

 

[UnitedCanedom]

Where are you guys getting this wanting to play LT in college? He’s literally never played it in the varsity level and likely won’t play it this year.

I can’t recall which interview it was but it came off as pretty clear that he wants to play LT in college. I’m sure he’s been told it’s the big $$ position on the Oline. Whether true or not that is certainly the perception of many.

“Another question I’ve been asked is if Matthews views Miami landing Jackson Cantwell last cycle as a negative. Cantwell was, of course, the No. 1 offensive tackle a year ago. Matthews said no and added that he could see himself playing on the opposite side: “I play both right and left. I like to think I’m decent at both. My plan would just be to go there and play. I’ll play whatever. I want to play as a freshman.”

Here’s an interview of him saying completely opposite of what you’re claiming he said in an interview u can’t find

 

[Dwinstitles]

We are offering loads of money to Matthews. This isn’t a money thing. I still can’t believe we are gonna lose Matthews to them of all teams. Hopefully things change. I think last spring Cantwell to UGA was chatter. Nothing shocks me with recruiting. Wright is the perfect example

I think Matthews is being severely impacted by Cantwell starting at LT. Say what you want but if you put Matthews on a lie detector I think he would admit that he wants to play LT in college and he knows he will not play the position at UM. He may not play LT at TAMU either, but at least they can promise him that he will. UM can’t even effectively lie because it’s obvious with Cantwell where he will be playing for 3 years barring injury.

And for the crowd that thinks position on the Oline should not matter, well that’s easy for you to say. But it may matter a lot to Matthews. And if it does, I don’t think even Mario can close this deal.

He would have his one year of film at LT and that one year will make him a top 5 pick imo. When JC leaves and is a top 5 pick MM will take over and be a top 5 pick. The staff will be truthful and tell him this cause this is the pitch, and they will guarantee him it imo. It’s the only logical pitch and you come off as honest and if he wants to stay RT after two years there is that as well. Regardless you become a first rounder.

 

[DeanCane]

He would have his one year of film at LT and that one year will make him a top 5 pick imo. When JC leaves and is a top 5 pick MM will take over and be a top 5 pick. The staff will be truthful and tell him this cause this is the pitch, and they will guarantee him it imo. It’s the only logical pitch and you come off as honest and if he wants to stay RT after two years there is that as well. Regardless you become a first rounder.

I agree w all of this except the guarantee. We all know Mario doesn't play like that!!!

 

[MumbleRap]

Just guessing but do we think we may have took some of his money and out it towards the cb we just flipped?

I’d say its a sign that Sears isn’t reclassifying.

If there’s one position group that Mario ain’t allocating elsewhere it’s OL

 

[aelmiami]

Just guessing but do we think we may have took some of his money and out it towards the cb we just flipped?

I don’t think so. We came 40 yards from a natty. If anything, I think Mario’s coffers are deeper than ever after last year’s run. And he’s an OL. If Mario could, I bet he’d pay more for OL than QB.

 

[TheOriginalCane]

I don’t think so. We came 40 yards from a natty. If anything, I think Mario’s coffers are deeper than ever after last year’s run. And he’s an OL. If Mario could, I bet he’d pay more for OL than QB.

We actually came within 5 yards of a natty, if Carson Beck just threw the ball farther...

 

[ssvir]

Facts Matthew's would have been committed by now. Olu can be a 3 and out first rd type talent dont want to lose him waiting around. There's only so many oh those high.level five star type talents each year

Olu wouldnt even be a day 1 starter for us

 

[Dwinstitles]

He would have his one year of film at LT and that one year will make him a top 5 pick imo. When JC leaves and is a top 5 pick MM will take over and be a top 5 pick. The staff will be truthful and tell him this cause this is the pitch, and they will guarantee him it imo. It’s the only logical pitch and you come off as honest and if he wants to stay RT after two years there is that as well. Regardless you become a first rounder.

I agree w all of this except the guarantee. We all know Mario doesn't play like that!!!

Well he can say the spot will be open that is one guarantee. He will probably say he will give him the opportunity to take it. The spot being open is a guarantee with JC going to the league. I get what you saying though, but that is the pitch

 

[Canesq]

Just guessing but do we think we may have took some of his money and out it towards the cb we just flipped?

I’d say its a sign that Sears isn’t reclassifying.

If there’s one position group that Mario ain’t allocating elsewhere it’s OL

Or maybe they will play him at WR starting out if he decides to reclassify.

 

[GOCANES05]

Maybe , I can seek reparations since I missed out an all this bag and NIL back in the mid 70’s recruiting when we got nothing .

 

[TpaBayFlyFisher]

Maybe , I can seek reparations since I missed out an all this bag and NIL back in the mid 70’s recruiting when we got nothing .

LOL. Everyone got $$ back in the 70s. Heck Fly was a solid hoops bench player and could expect ...err, well, never mind.

 

[TheATLCane]

How involved is Cantwell in pitching to MM?