Nichols commits to Tiger High

That one hurts, especially if we cooled on Williams and others to go all out on Nichols.

 

ouch

 

Will probably decommit within the next few weeks.

 

I'm shocked. I was told by everyone last week it was TN. Apparently his dad put together a 58 page synopsis of all the schools left on his list and they picked Memphis.

 

big ouch

 

Maybe in the future you won't slam a kid's character based on your own insecurities.

 

This makes no sense.

 

I never slammed the kid. Just said he was more interested in partying which came from ppl that know him. That doesn't change.

 

I agree.

 

Keep backtracking. You obviously came on here to slam the kid thinking UM was done.

 

It's going to be tough to find some quality post players at this stage in the game. Juco?

 

Whatever you think boss

 

This one isn't over - but who knows - we are screwed for the post.

 

Depends on what Stokes' status is at the end of the year. If he's back, there's no pressing need.

 

What do we do now? Make a massive push for Rimmer?

 

No. The worst thing you can ever do is start signing guys out of desperation.

 

Ah, didn't realize he was a desperation type. I'd thought he had been our second choice a couple months ago. Apologies. So JuCo then? At least if we expect Stokes to go pro?

 

Probably look to the JuCo ranks and sign in the spring

 

Yep...probably can't get Stokes if that was the case last year.

You think Stokes declares or hangs around after this season?

 

Multiple schools have looked at Rimmer, then decided to take their chances elsewhere. That's telling. I think UT watches the high school, prep, and JUCO ranks and sees if there is anyone who develops into an SEC caliber prospect.