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Shaq Still 100% Committed After Visits to Auburn & Florida

Tad Footeball said:
I think Shaq's dad has an open invite to just about every tailgate at SLS now. ****, he's welcome to stay at my house!
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Thanks for the welcoming guys... I really appreciate it. I'm not seeking glory... just trying to share, but I really appreciate the feed back....
 
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If we had 85 kids raised by parents as good as Shaq's, we wouldn't lose a game ever.

Mr. Quarterman, you should write a book (a diary of sort) for Shaq's journey becoming a Hurricane.
 
cane305 said:
If we had 85 kids raised by parents as good as Shaq's, we wouldn't lose a game ever.

Mr. Quarterman, you should write a book (a diary of sort) for Shaq's journey becoming a Hurricane.
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Tbh, a weekly post on Shaq during the season and his improvements from game to game honestly wouldn't be a bad idea just so the fans can understand his journey to Coral Gables. **** I would read it every chance I get
 
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I will say this. I am a parent and I can say that this may be the most refreshing information I have had the pleasure reading from a recruits parent. Honesty goes a long way in my book. One item sticks out to me is that you as a family are handling recruiting the way it should be and I applaud you for that. Second you have every right to be proud of your son. Sounds like a heck of a young man with a bright future what ever he does.
 
UknowWhat said:
CaneSwag8 said:
Is Shaq coming to Uday? It would be a great opportunity for him to bond with many of the other 2016 kids that are attending like Jack Allison, Shavar Manuel etc...
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We are going to make every effort... but not a promise. The hold up is the 5 hours to and from on a Sunday. Can't make it a weekend because Shaq's sister will be getting married on Saturday the 9th.. We really want to be there ... but not certain.
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Our prayers for the new bride and groom.
 
UknowWhat said:
Shaq participated in Dawg Night at UGA on Jul 18th and Auburn Camp on Jul 19th. At UGA Shaq was under the Radar the visit was uneventful with the exeception of Shaq getting a chance to me a old friend of mine and former University of Miami Safety Darrell Fullington (whom was excited about Shaq's commitment to the U) The coaches at UGA may not have known that Shaq was in attendance or maybe they have lost interest in him. Then on to Auburn where Shaq was met with all the recruiting fanfare. It seemed that every coach of the staff at Auburn knew Shaq and loved up on him... they also knew that he had recently committed to Miami... some joked with him but, the overall sentiment was his commitment didn't mean that they were gonna stop recruiting him. As a matter of fact that was a quote from Gus Malzahn. Shaq performed well in the Showcase at Auburn and at the end of the camp Ellis Johnson Auburn's DC walked us from the stadium to our car giving advice on how Shaq could sharping his skill. I have to admit that Auburn has a knack for making you feel at home and wanted.

On Jul 25th Shaq participated in Florida's Friday Night Lights. Like at UGA we didn't announce our plans to attend (Auburn new we were coming), but unlike UGA Florida's staff quickly picked up Shaq's presents on campus then he immediately started getting the special recruit attention. Shaq and his teammate DeAndre Steelman had an excellent camp. I realize that I"m a bit bias (but extremely critical) but they looked to be among the best at the Camp. They both had at least 6 pass defends in what I feel is a very unfair RB vs LB pass skills and their footwork and bag skills put them both IMO in the top 5 LBs there. Shaq had one play that was perfect... even caught the attention of DJ Durkins UF's DC... who went up to Shaq after the play and jokingly said if Shaq wasn't a UM commit he would give him an atta boi... Muschamp gave the same speech as Malzhan... because you are committed doesn't mean UF will stop their recruiting efforts...He went on to say they still had 18 months.

While at the camp Shaq took several interviews and a common statement in all the interviews and One on Ones with the coaches was he was 100% committed to the University of Miami.. (almost to honest imo, but he told me its the truth... should I lie?... and I said no)


I met one of Mike Pinkney's coaches at Friday Night Lights and I told him I wanted to introduce Mike and Shaq to each other... His coach informed me that he wasn't at the camp, because he (Mike Pinkney) considered it dis-loyal to his commitment to the University of Miami...to visit with another school... I thought some of the fans here would like that....

I told Shaq... that he couldn't make the best decision if he doesn't know all his choices. Shaq's top three are 1.UM (Committed) 2.AU and 3. UF... and honestly the AU coaching staff has loved up on him the most, Auburn's facilities and dormitories are the nicest and our visit there was during the amazing Iron Bowl... but still Shaq chose the University of Miami... after all of that... there is nothing more a school could do to attract a recruit. There is only one school that can change Shaq's mind about playing for the University of Miami... and that is the University of Miami. (P.S he can't wait until he has a chance to play against FSU)


I'm a very proud parents... my wife and I (and the rest of our family) have done a good job raising Shaq, (BUT..it has been the Lords blessing that has brought him to this point)... Shaq has done a great job of responding to our raising... Shaq is very coach-able and responsible... When we were at Miami Shaq was 6'1 238lbs... Coach Golden told him that he could perform better at 230 or maybe 225. He has been on a diet ever since and stepped up his workouts. When we arrived for Friday Night Lights (3 weeks later) Shaq was 6'1 and 227 pounds... He looked at me and said I only have two more pounds to go.

You guys can't imagine my excitement and anticipation to see Shaq in a Hurricane Uniform.

May the Lord continue to bless us and allow Shaq to be apart of the U's rise back to Greatness.
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P.S:
Shaq received a arm band while at the Miami Camp, I guess that was the thing this year.... Well any ways not being disrespectful to the other institutions that loves and respect football as much as we do Shaq wore the equipment/apparel issued by the schools, but he also wanted to stay true to his commitment to Miami by not taking off the U band...

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For somebody who lives as far from south Florida as you can get, this is the stuff that I come here for. Thanks from a cane fan from Washington
 
Annnnnnnnd in one post, Shaq's dad has more rep than me. LOL!

Don't care tho, glad U and Shaq are part of the family!
 
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UknowWhat, you and your family represent everything that is good and right in our society! A huge thank you to you and your wife for raising such an outstanding individual! Can't wait to see him balling out at the U and crushing RB's, QB's and WR's! I think it's safe to say that you have the love, respect and admiration of the entire Canes fan base. May the good lord continue to bless you and yours now and always. It's all about the U!!!
 
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LuiiisMDO said:
919Cane2DaGrave said:
Might not be relevant, but pass on to shaq that once you're a cane, we miami fans root for you for life.

Random example: 4 hrs ago I found out my girl is pregnant. If it's a boy, the name is Sean. That's all there is to it.

Hope things work out and shaq sticks with the canes
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congratulations on the blessing! we got another member to the cane family on the way
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If it's a girl, maybe her name could be Taylor?????
 
Amazing post + rep.

Mr. Q, It's an honor to have you and your son and the rest of the Quartermans join the Hurricane family. Once you are in, you are in for life. Congratulations to Shaq for choosing to join the most prestigious and tight nit fraternity in all sports.
 
accomadus said:
LuiiisMDO said:
919Cane2DaGrave said:
Might not be relevant, but pass on to shaq that once you're a cane, we miami fans root for you for life.

Random example: 4 hrs ago I found out my girl is pregnant. If it's a boy, the name is Sean. That's all there is to it.

Hope things work out and shaq sticks with the canes
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congratulations on the blessing! we got another member to the cane family on the way
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If it's a girl, maybe her name could be Taylor?????
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Mia?
 
Laalon said:
accomadus said:
LuiiisMDO said:
919Cane2DaGrave said:
Might not be relevant, but pass on to shaq that once you're a cane, we miami fans root for you for life.

Random example: 4 hrs ago I found out my girl is pregnant. If it's a boy, the name is Sean. That's all there is to it.

Hope things work out and shaq sticks with the canes
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congratulations on the blessing! we got another member to the cane family on the way
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If it's a girl, maybe her name could be Taylor?????
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Mia?
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Not bad. Gotta run them by my lady
 
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