Foster to Bama

By osu07asu10 -21 December 2012
30 Comments
- Football

Per ESPN, announced this morning at a ceremony at his HS. Don't see this anywhere in the Forums but is in Buckshots so my bad.

Anyhow, we didn't see this one going our way for a long time. I think Gibson is target 1 as far as WRs go, would have liked to see Foster a buckeye but I think there was a little coldness from both sides after that first visit, whatever happened.

Hayze on 21 Dec 2012 - 4:50pm #

Just did a quick peek around the net and found some interesting things about this:

-He texted some people telling him he was going to Pitt on Wednesday

-He changed his mind this morning on his decision

-He apologized for the decision

-He didn't put an Alabama hat on

This one is far from over. I think he'll go to Pitt by signing day especially if Satan bolts for the NFL.

GeneStarwind Mod on 21 Dec 2012 - 5:11pm #

Who?

bodast67 on 21 Dec 2012 - 6:08pm #

who indeed sir....who indeed

SweetBabyJames on 21 Dec 2012 - 6:44pm #

the b and the t arn't that close on the keyboard....

avail31678 on 21 Dec 2012 - 6:52pm #

It would start to make up for the other stud Foster they lost to their archrival...

bhardy22132 on 21 Dec 2012 - 11:36pm #

He decommited from Auburn. Sounds like he has some interest in Washington right now.

Remington2323 on 21 Dec 2012 - 6:53pm #

The wealthy get wealthier...

703Buckeye on 21 Dec 2012 - 11:19pm #

I wouldn't get to far ahead there. Foster is a great talent but already has a lot of baggage, baggage which could very possibly hold him back.

"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter

Remington2323 on 22 Dec 2012 - 1:58pm #

The #1 team in the nation receiving a 5 star recruit and probably the best receiver in the country is a great analogy for the rich getting richer.

703Buckeye on 22 Dec 2012 - 3:50pm #

No it isn't, considering who Alabama is getting.

"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter

Remington2323 on 23 Dec 2012 - 11:59am #

Huh? I am totally confused now. No matter who is already committed a five star blue chip is always valuable.

703Buckeye on 23 Dec 2012 - 12:16pm #

How is it confusing? I said that Foster wasn't a case of the rich getting richer because of all his baggage.

"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter

steensn on 23 Dec 2012 - 12:46pm #

Alabama can take him with his baggage, it is the rich getting richer...

Remington2323 on 23 Dec 2012 - 7:19pm #

I agree. Rich getting richer. If he does carry this so called baggage Im sure Mr. Saban will humble the fella. Go bucks!

703Buckeye on 24 Dec 2012 - 1:56am #

"So called baggage?" Have you read about Foster and why Meyer stopped recruiting him?

"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter

SPreston2001 on 24 Dec 2012 - 8:04am #

It doesnt matter what "baggage" he comes with. He's one of the best (if not the best) WR's in the nation! So the fact that Bama which is already loaded with talent gets another stud is the perfect example of the rich getting richer. Im sure Saban can keep a lid on this kid so his so called "baggage" is pretty much void at this point. Besides Bama can afford to take him. If he pans out great another Julio Jones, if not, then they have plenty other studs to replace him with... Dont be butt hurt.

703Buckeye on 24 Dec 2012 - 8:35am #

Who said I was "butt hurt?" I was just offering my opinion.

"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter

FormerBuck on 24 Dec 2012 - 11:58am #

I agree. You can't argue against his talent, and I don't know him as a person so I'm not gonna be quick to judge him or say he has "baggage". With everything I've read, I don't see him as a bad person or someone with baggage

buck-I.8 on 24 Dec 2012 - 12:05pm #

I've been one of Foster's biggest advocates as far as deflecting the idea that he's a prima donna, or that he has some deep-seated issue that will keep him from success, but all the signs point to him being the type of kid who will have to get some other parts of his life together before he can think about success on the football field.

Obviously we dont have a ton of evidence, but the evidence we do have supports my case: OSU stops recruiting him because of his alleged behavior during his visit, his grades are such that he likely won't qualify without some SEC "help". Just seems like a kid that has growing up to do. Nothing wrong with that, but if you're looking for baggage, there's a good chance you'll find it.

FormerBuck on 24 Dec 2012 - 12:15pm #

You might find it and you might not. But just because his grades are suspect doesn't mean he's a bad guy. And for his recruiting visit, again everything I've read he did nothing bad. So he tweeted that he didn't like listening to the academic side of the visit. Big deal. I was a 4.0 student and felt the exact same way on all my visits. That doesn't mean I had baggage. There's no denying that Urban stopped recruiting him, and I trust Urban completely when it comes to recruiting. But I don't think it's fair for anyone on here to bash the kid based on things we have read on this site. I'm guessing that Urban just got a feeling or saw something in Foster that he thought wouldn't fit in with what he's trying to accomplish here at OSU. But that doesn't automatically mean he would be a problem at any school he goes to.

b_pbucksfans on 24 Dec 2012 - 12:20pm #

But its real hard to put a lid on horrible grades. Duron Carter anyone? He ends up Juco IMO.

GoBucks713 on 24 Dec 2012 - 12:22pm #

I'm going to have to agree with 703 on this one. Think Duron Carter x10. This kid could be a huge cancer.

-The Aristocrats!

BuckeyeKrime on 21 Dec 2012 - 9:21pm #

Most people at 247 and other sites seem to think this kid is Juco bound. Wouldnt surprise me, it is said his grades aren't good and along with his immaturity, well its a good fit for Bama.

Buckeye_in_SEC_... on 22 Dec 2012 - 1:03am #

Bama lost McNeil earlier this week who most think will be JUCO or prep bound. I don't see Foster ending up at Bama. I think his mama will win out and he will be at Pitt if his grades are good enough.