James Wilder Jr. Discussion Thread
by Bud Elliott on Aug 18, 2010 2:01 PM EDT
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PrintJames Wilder Jr., one of the top two or three recruits in the country is announcing his college choice today at a ceremony that will begin shortly after 5pm at Plant High School in Tampa. His finalists include Florida State, Florida, and Georgia.
Wilder has strong connections to each school. He has the best relationship with FSU's coaching staff (particularly Lawrence Dawsey and Eddie Gran). He has been to Gainesville more times than he can count. And his high school has sent two superstar recruits to Georgia in as many years. Wilder also has reservations about each school. FSU is not in the SEC. UF runs a spread offense and wilder is set on playing running back and not linebacker. Georgia is far from Tampa. A report came out last night claiming that he had already selected Georgia. As of early this morning, our recruiting guys are not buying it.
Take this announcement as "this school is in the driver’s seat for my signature" and not "this is who I will be playing for in the fall, 100%". We’ve gone over the million outside factors pulling at JWJ and it’s been well-stated that he goes back and forth with things. We’ll find out tomorrow who is in great shape to get him but don’t be surprised if things change, maybe multiple times.
JWJ is a good kid with a good family and amazing talent and could do wonders at FSU. I just don’t want to see FSU fans unfairly vilify him if things change with his recruitment. Try to keep a level head and realize these are teenagers.
The TN prediction is an announcement for Florida State. Our recruiting writers are split on whether that potential verbal commitment would stick come February. Wilder is not an early-enrollee, so can bet that whoever he announces for tomorrow is going to have to fight incredibly hard to keep him- he’s going to take final records and stats into account in December/January. Florida State isn't likely to have a season like the other two finalists are projected to have, due to schedule and being in rebuilding mode.
Here's the scouting report from the recruiting board:
Wilder is one of the, if not the, most known about prospect in the country for this cycle. One of the 3 best players in the state, and potentially the best. Also, his size and frame are the prototype D1 football player. As a RB he is still able to use the elite level athleticism. He runs north to south and finds his cut very quickly., he has good hips. With very good competition he is able to run over, drag, and run by many defenders at the high school level. His power is unquestioned, however he isn’t particularly shifty, and isn't asked to show the type of vision that he is probably capable of (shows at second and third levels). Runs behind his pads well, and could be a huge advantage in blocking. Wilder is the type of player that around which a college builds its offense. With that said, he's an even better prospect at linebacker. But he wants to play RB and running back is what FSU is recruiting him as. Son of former NFL player James Wilder. Film. | Film 2 | Film 3 (sophomore highlights) | Film 4 | Film 5 | Film 6
What are your thoughts? Will Wilder select the 'Noles?
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He picks FSU... and then the discussion continues for another 6 months. Enjoy.
by coonhound on Aug 18, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Meyer might set fire to our beloved tower if JWJ picks FSU over Florida.
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
He'll have to find it first.
Jimbo taking it deep into the woods for a deer stand.
Football is played with an oblong ball. Take your roundball and GTFO...
by NaGaNole on Aug 18, 2010 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd for hopeful accuracy
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 18, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
If it eases anyones mind about this situation
3 sources of mine close to the Newberry situation say he is all Nole. ;)
Let me also point out that this wink face is not indicating a joke, I’m being entirely serious and I completely trust the people that told me this.
by Sem1nole on Aug 18, 2010 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
Thanks for the insight. Hope your sources are correct.
by FtLauderdaleNole on Aug 18, 2010 2:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
My inside source has told me the same thing.
Newberry would def be a big pickup for the DL.
Huge
in both a literal and figurative sense, yes. The kid is EXACTLY the kind of DE Fisher is looking for, he is a good kid, and he has a passion for the game.
At that size
do you think this would be someone who the coaches would move around the line like Evertett Brown did his Sr. year?
Bring back Korey Mangum — a true Nole!
Some are saying he's best position is OT.
Though conventional wisdom says we hope he stays at DE for us.
Would absolutely love to have him
But, I don’t think he picks FSU. Recruiting wise, I think we land Ray Drew (who is likely gonna be a 5 star by the end of the year) and Tony Steward along with Karlos Williams. We’ll have a great class even without JWJ. Also, I just found out that Devonta Freeman is now a 4 star.
I'd trade JWJ for Drew.
But I feel better about JWJ than Drew, unfortunately. Hopefully we get both.
I have no idea. Trusting evaluators 100% on him.
i will happily enjoy missing out on sour grapes, if true.
Can anyone else name successful RBs over 6'3"?
Just asking.
Seems a lot of buzz has Wilder to the Noles.
dude is ripped up like A.D.....
Haven’t seen him play or film, but he has the size to truck cats just like that……
All Day Peterson
He was 6’3" 209 as a high school senior
Or you can just call him
“PURPLE JESUS”
as they do in chicago……
its about perception
you dont want to be a 6’3 running back. people think you’re going to run too high and get hurt. He lists himself as 6’1 to make people think he’s average size.
Eddie George
6’3" -235
That’s who James reminds me of as well.
A Texan humbles himself before God; there the list ends. - Gen. S. Houston
I second that
How tall is Brandon Jacobs?
Think that H. Walker, Bo Jackson and Earl Cambell were all 6’2".
And that was 30-35 years ago.
Check out vid# 1
at the 5 minute mark Wilder is stiff arming a linebacker while going helmet-to-helmet with a safety.
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 18, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
William "Refridgerator" Perry
Scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl, didn’t he??
Is A P like 6-2
Thank God for the men and women who stand tall in the night to protect this great country we love so much
by NOLEcasterWX on Aug 18, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Rod Bernstine for San Diego, mid 90's, was 6'2+ 250 or so.
I remember him because he swallowed up too many of Marion Butts’ carries, when Butts’ was running at an All Pro level. But they both racked up like 800 yards, as I recall, after Butts single Pro Bowl season. That was the biggest backfield in the league, perhaps aside from Christian Okoye and Barry Word.
Interesting notion that there were two teams in about the same era that had about ~500 pounds apiece in their 2 deep RB depth charts. That was the first I had heard about bigger backs taking too much punishment and not being able to last. Seemingly proved to be true, as those guys all disappeared pretty quickly.
Keep in mind that one player does not make or break a class.
In Jimbo We Trust.
by FSUjab on Aug 18, 2010 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Want to repeat my question from the recruiting discussion..
Now that Freeman is 4* and hopefully Wilder a 5* on board, where does that leave Beverly? And, do we nedd 3RBs anyway?
Hate to hurt the First Coast pipeline by shunning Beverly
by BayNole9 on Aug 18, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree, but..
He is hurt this year and probably not quite as good as the other two to begin with.
Would NOT shun Beverly at all
He fits our 1C system well and would not want to ruin a chance at Black, Shaq Beverly. or the new kid Brooks either
by westcoastnolefan on Aug 18, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Great question...
Won’t have his senior year to show off his skills or improve his ratings. Gotta wonder…
Well, lately we’ve been using two or even three backs a game…so it may not matter a whole lot once Thomas and Jones leave. We’ll likely have Thompson and Pryor for another year, and then we’ll have those three (Freeman, JWJ, and Beverly).
by RoyalOaksNole on Aug 18, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Here it is
He’ll come in with them but for all intents and purposes he won’t be in the same class, we’ll shirt him somehow and they’ll be sophs while he’s a RS frosh.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
Beverly needs a couple years to recuperate as it is.
If he can hold on to as much eligibility as possible, be that through red/gray shirting or whatever other options available, he will begin contributing towards the end of the others careers
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 18, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Wha?
Wilder is the type of player that around which a college builds its offense.
I’ve never heard that about his offensive potential. Everything I read about him says he’s a blue chip, but not elite, RB prospect.
I’d like to hear more from whoever among the TN recruitniks holds that opinion. (Not contesting personally, it just seems contrary to prevailing sentiment.)
does the depth chart at rb at uga not come into play here?
i mean they have more undersclassmen rbs over 200 lb than we have total rbs
Ha
He would literally be the foundation of their program at UNF
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Aug 18, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
to your comment about
he has visit fl more times than he can count but i remember him saying recently he’s visit fl 5 times and fsu 5 times. not that it matters just thought i would mention it but he is fsu bound imo. we will see
He's evidentally been to UF more like 10-12 times since NSD
I never believed those comments and thats (the number of visits to G’Ville) why most people believed this whole time (Including me) that he was all UF
by westcoastnolefan on Aug 18, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I think New Mexico sneaks in again.
I hear Calvin Smith was leaning on him.
"There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese." -- Coach Finstock
HAHA,
what a joke that was.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
No
I mean, your joke was good. Calvin Smith, not so good.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
FSU......
Pending on the production of our RB’s this season, he will not want to come to a team without a proven run game. With our OL getting all this national praise they better be able to run the ball.
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
by 1newplayer on Aug 18, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Even if we do not get Wilder
ee still have this to look forward too
by TCHOP561 on Aug 18, 2010 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I said it before and I'll say again
Arm tacklers need not apply with this kid.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
He is awesome when he hits the hole...... oh crap.....
Anyway, he really is an explosive playmaker. I can’t wait to see him moving the chains for the Noles.
Bring back Korey Mangum — a true Nole!
Thanks for the reminder.
I’m really excited about this guy. He exhibits really precise cuts with the hunger for contact. Don’t forget that breakaway speed either. I can definitely dig it.
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 18, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
What about nick waisome?
When is his announcement supposed to be today? We’re already deep at corner but landing him couldn’t hurt. Thoughts?
by fsu9310 on Aug 18, 2010 3:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
My thoughts
He’s all Gator. Haven’t chimed in yet on Wilder, but my thoughts are he’s a Nole today, but can we keep him? A lot riding on our running game this season.
Where's Dan Kendra when you need him?
I think he meant Waisome
I found this little nugget interesting
http://recruiting.blogs.gatorsports.com/10613/waisome-ready-to-commit/
But Waisome, who took the last few days to step away from the recruiting process, said his decision Wednesday could surprise some.
"People think they know (where he’s committing to), but we will see," he said.
I'm pretty sure they all say that just to keep attention on them
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
They ALWAYS say that.
if that happens it means guaranteed he is going where everyone thought he was going.
I completely agree
But I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t a small part of me that is entertaining the idea of Dionte’s departure being quite timely.
Bring back Jeff Bowden...as a pińata.
by TheNole9Yards on Aug 18, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
This has
more drama than my 20 year old niece. ( at FSU )
Too bad he's not going to be a gator.
Jort
Wearing
Jacka$$.
by arrdub on Aug 18, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Probably should have held onto that one
just in case he’s sitting in South Tampa reading TN right now.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
+1
So you can run and tell that, homeboy.
by Tubby Sweetbundle on Aug 18, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Jimbo Jr.
>-----:----:------>Spearing 'em and Scalping 'em like it's 1999
I'm not so sure this Jimbo fella is the right man for the job.
Sounds like Gene Wilder. Call him Willy Wonka and the O-Line will be his Chocolate Factory
Team Gold - Winner of the 1st TN FSU Spring Football Fantasy Draft
by basaltrock on Aug 18, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wait... that sounds very politically incorrect.
Team Gold - Winner of the 1st TN FSU Spring Football Fantasy Draft
TWSS (in arrears)?
I’m not even sure what that means, but references to “Wonka” and his “Chocolate Factory” earns a TWSS every time, ’round these parts.
On a scale of 1-10
How excited is everyone?
The comments aren’t rolling in fast enough for me to tell yet.
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
'I'm not a Role Model" - Charles Barkley
I'm expecting the worst
and hoping for the best. I’ve adapted a wait-and-see attitude to everything concerning this team. I’ll say I’m… excited at the possibility. :)
Where's Dan Kendra when you need him?
Probably about an 8 for anticipation
but only a 5 for positive excitement…
Mark me down as a 5.5
Will escalate towards a 10 nearer to signing day if he is still committed.
'Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football.' John Heisman
'I'm not a Role Model" - Charles Barkley
3. Even the last couple years the big recruits just keep breaking our hearts and running to Jortland.
Bring back Korey Mangum — a true Nole!
I'm more excited than Lisa Simpson was that Christmas morning when she got the Malibu Stacy doll.
I just hope I don’t wind up depressed like Lisa was when she found out Bart had cut off the heads off all her dolls.
>-----:----:------>Spearing 'em and Scalping 'em like it's 1999
I'm not so sure this Jimbo fella is the right man for the job.
Brighthouse has used cars to sell...
Push 998 on your remote right now to see the latest hot rides in your area. Brighthouse Cars… On Demand!
Some nonsense like that.
Apparently it's on BHSN
in Tampa. I tweeted to BHSN and asked what a BHSN was, and how do I watch it, but no reply. I’m guessing that yeah, they’re going to milk it for awhile.
Where's Dan Kendra when you need him?
dont know if anyone has said this but...
a local radio show in Tampa was talking about how Georgia came into Fla and took a major recruit. I’m pretty sure it was JP Peterson’s show on 1010am in Tampa. Also i think Fan-House was reporting the same thing. Sucks if its true.
yea
Fanhouse is reporting he’s going to choose GA….unless he has a last minute change of heart.
http://www.mmaforreal.com
Follow Me On Twitter@MMA4Real
of course they aren't going to name the source
not saying they are right….just saying they are citing sources and that he’s going to GA….hope they are wrong.
http://www.mmaforreal.com
Follow Me On Twitter@MMA4Real
I worked there
good guy but he isnt the most knowledgeable recruiting guy
FSU Football: United We Stand
by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
1010 cbs sport radio
FSU Football: United We Stand
by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Fortunately, not every recruit announces their leader in such a fashion. But perhaps it's coming.
I like to think of commitments as dating.
James Wilder will announce who he’s taking out to a tablecloth restaurant, but he ain’t sliding a ring on anytime soon.
i say, why wait?
post it now and beat the crowd…
Bud said as much in the above writeup.
I think they should post both articles after the fact, for fun…. so we can see how they would have spun either outcome..
Found a link to a live blog for Wilder's announcement
by TCHOP561 on Aug 18, 2010 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
there is a live stream there
FSU Football: United We Stand
by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd love to see him as a nole, but...
my prediction is Georgia.
I’d love to be wrong, because I think we’d be a great choice for him, and having him as an early recruit might really help draw other great players to the program too.
this stinks
I have to leave work 5 minutes before the announcement.
The leaving work part is ok, but that means I have to wait over an hour to get home to find out.
I say UF. If you ignore the fluctuations and misdirection, that is the school that makes sense.
to bet on.
FSU makes the most sense in terms of his wanting to play RB. I’m simply talking about from a betting angle.
I tend to agree.
he grew up all UF and they are promising him that they will play more Pro for him. He doesnt see UF as we do and can’t see that he will without a doubt be a LB in two years @ UF. But I wouldnt be surprised by the choice.
UF is the most familiar school, it does not make the most sense.
Bring back Korey Mangum — a true Nole!
How things change.....
Per Mod at the Ringer:
Wilder’s top 4 in no order are: FSU, Miami, GT and Bama
If Bama pulls Crowell you really have to like our chances. Just can’t see GT or Miami winning a knock down, drag out fight over FSU when it comes to a kid like this.
by osceolafan850 on May 29, 2010 7:51 PM PDT
How funny would it be if he announced for Georgia Tech
by Caveman Mafia on Aug 18, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what else is a good selling point for us?
EJ
not too many teams can point to a bowl game MVP that Wilder will be able to play with for probably 2 years.
Isaiah Crowell vs JWJ
Isaiah Crowell
According to Newberg’s twitter on ESPN – if today was NSD Crowell would be going to UGA. That has got to be factoring into JWJ plans. He’s not going to go to a school where the #1 RB this cycle is probably going to end up. It’s down to UF and FSU only. Gotta be if the kid is smart. He’ll end up at FSU if he’s REALLY smart.
by GermDaveNole on Aug 18, 2010 4:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That was painful. But I have to say, I thought I saw Brandon Spikes in there somewhere…
by RoyalOaksNole on Aug 18, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure if everyone has seen it yet
But if you go to http://hometeam.tampabay.com/blog/2010/aug/17/live-blog-join-us-james-wilder-jr-announcement/ they are going to post a link to a live stream before too long.
Ooops.
I was posting as Animal2005 and asking if they had nachos in the lobby.
by The K-Man on Aug 18, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
In T-Minus 12 minutes, Wilder will either be a God at UF or one of the most overrated players in high school
by TCHOP561 on Aug 18, 2010 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
he's going to walk out wearing a Gator jersey with urban meyer.
then the music cuts out and a different music plays.
the commentator exclaims “Good god almighty, thats Nigel Bradhams music”
Nigel chokeslams UM through the podium. Wilder rips off the gators jersey to see a nole jersey underneath. Wilder jumps around doing the chop and taunting the crowd.
by B-rod24 on Aug 18, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
wwf style
then he chugs a beer and spits it all over the media
FSU Football: United We Stand
by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
thank god
i had the channel and ready to watch, and my TV just decided to stop working
by fsufrenzy911 on Aug 18, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
With the new ranking of both Karlos Williams and Devonta Freeman, I think we’re gonna go up to number 5. ESPN rankings that is. Right now, ESPN I think has us at number 6.
by RoyalOaksNole on Aug 18, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
i think its b/c the dude @ the auditorium instructed all of those in attendance to access the feed on their iPhones….
by Gulfport Nole on Aug 18, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Evan Williams in hand...
Will help either way!
by soliman on Aug 18, 2010 5:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Easy now...
Eva Williams is the oldest distillery in America. He was once fined for bringing his whiskey to a town hall meeting and further reprimanded for its poor quality, lol! Besides, I can’t afford Basil Hayden’s or Woodford Reserve all the time…
by soliman on Aug 18, 2010 5:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i think its on par with jack
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by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Black Label 86 proof...
I just wish I saved some of the Basil Hayden’s for this occasion. Guess I’ll get some more for after NSD, lol…
ANNNNNDDDD...
we just got a Miami prediction.
This guy needs to GTFO of here.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
Lucky me, I can have a beer or two at work.
I’ll have that second one on your behalf.
Bring back Jeff Bowden...as a pińata.
by TheNole9Yards on Aug 18, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
mikes hard lemonade
jkjkjkjk
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by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Stream can't handle all the viewers
unfortunate, but hardly unexpected
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vince Lombardi
"We'll win games with talent, we'll win championships with character." Jimbo Fisher
So he's gonna take his talents to South Beach
AND he’s gonna pick FSU!
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
ahhaa
its cool how they show the number of viewers, pretty astonishing how many people are tuning in
Ky Jarrett.....
signed with Pitt today.
anyone catch that?
Wilder has on
a black shirt and a red sweater vest
Well supposedly he was gonna call the losers of the James Wilder sweepstakes and let them know
so in reality they should already know by now.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
What am I doing with my life?
watching a lagged feed of a 1" screen with high school black and white highlights filmed from a second-person perspective and projected onto an old high school church projection screen.
by The K-Man on Aug 18, 2010 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for feigned obliviousness
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
by AMFKNole on Aug 18, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
There are certainly more productive things I could be doing
But at least I’m getting paid to do this.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
wont turn it off though
will you?
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Real Housewives of Orange County
must not be on today ……
At least your drinking though
Wait, you are drinking right?
i wonder
if our coaches know his decision, if he called his big three and told themhis decision already
Christ on a bicycle...
This is LeBronocalypse all over again.
Screw it. Just bring Favre out already.
by Drew J Jones on Aug 18, 2010 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Really glad I'm not watching.
This sounds whoretastic.
by Drew J Jones on Aug 18, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Totally unnecassary
Especially for a 5.8 4* RB
by westcoastnolefan on Aug 18, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
If the coaches know, and it was a good thing for FSU, I feel like i would’ve gotten my 5 Coley hype tweets.
Coley never slows down
you just start to perceive him more quickly.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
He wouldnt let the cat out of the bag.
Especially if Wilder was doing such a big presentation. HOWEVER, later he would.
it's really interesting because
until yesterday, GA didn’t even seem in the picture
maybe he has a Nole shirt on underneath?
Just a comment I saw elsewhere
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it a bad sign Bianchi is doing his intro?
Oh wait, that’s Yule Brenner.
"There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese." -- Coach Finstock
some things you dont know about wilder
his favorite color is purple.
he once rented “Wild Wild West” from blockbuster
he fought a bear
damn this is dragging on
artimus clyde frog
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by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
He seems
fairly articulate and not overly “thug-like”
Good Kid.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
No thug at all
He has a very good family from the few times that I have met them
I bet he's clean, too.
Right, Mr Vice President?
(Sorry, couldn’t resist.)
by Drew J Jones on Aug 18, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't have a good feeling.
Hopefully I’m wrong though
by fsunole23 on Aug 18, 2010 5:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
he thanked his teammates
so he’s already better at this than lebron
He's got a good sense of humor
Won’t fit with Meyer at all.
Faith is also a good sign in a young man.
And Gainesville is Godless.
"There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese." -- Coach Finstock
by BigSpear on Aug 18, 2010 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Laggy
but working.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Good
I liked the kid, but I don’t want any bad apples on the team.
by RoyalOaksNole on Aug 18, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Almost makes you think the coaches got a thumbs up from Wilder. Not much reason to announce it now unless good news is in the pipe.
Do you mean IF JWJ commits?
Or either way the attention is away from FSU right now so get the bad news out while everyone is looking away?
just one of those deals
like the gov announcing bad news on a Friday, everyone’s attention is elsewhere and I assume they know he’s going to sign, that’s the story.
After all this production
It’s harder to see him decommitting and recommitting somewhere else.
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
I'd like to thank my dog, Sasha. She chased me a lot, and that's how I got fast.
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
this Kid loves attention
he will have 4 more “announcement” parties and a different school each time
2010 The beginning of the next great decade for FSU football
lol
he’s a bigger tease than this chick I met in Peru last weekend…. love the humor though :)
Been a long day for me.
Battling HR people at my old job.
Glad to have the comedic relief.
by Drew J Jones on Aug 18, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I was of that mindset too
But with that whole Lebronathon production, it makes it a little silly to go through all that then switch.
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
booooyah!
that was almost worth the ridiculously long wait – welcome James!
by DownByTheRiverWalkinOnWater on Aug 18, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
WOINUIRGB)*#WQYR)#!YHONC#+_WC#_+
"I got a PBS mind in an MTV world"...Jimmy Buffett
by The Ryno and I Know on Aug 18, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
Nole
put on the hat and did the chop and everything.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
haha,
he actually seemed a little nervous doing it, probably had to keep his eyes on some shifty looking Gator and UGA fans in the crowd.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
lets all take a moment to thank fanhouse
for being total douschebags…
by 000111 on Aug 18, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Just as the babysitter comes to the door...
he says FSU! After watching “Um, I want to thank them too” for the past half hour I missed the actual announcement!! Oh Well at least it went the right way! Go Noles!!!
Don't you know that any Southern Girl worth her salt is a football fan?
Somebody take a picture of him doing the chop in case he pulls a Elam!
by westcoastnolefan on Aug 18, 2010 5:28 PM EDT reply actions
They was mad soonnnnnn
reaaaaallllll madddd
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Best part about it was the
genuine (I hope) smile on his face in the Noles hat doing the tomahawk chop!
by TriNole83 on Aug 18, 2010 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wish List
Karlos Williams. Check
James Wilder II. Check
Tony Steward.
Nick Waisiome.
Nick O’Leary.
Ray Drew.
Is his committing to FSU a good thing?
>-----:----:------>Spearing 'em and Scalping 'em like it's 1999
I'm not so sure this Jimbo fella is the right man for the job.
by FrankDNole on Aug 18, 2010 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Other than
Demoralizing almost every Gator fan, including Urb, yes.
by RoyalOaksNole on Aug 18, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
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