Now a bit worried...
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This is making me a little bit worried.
There might be local pressure to flip but I don't think there is as much pressure as there is to stay with the commitment he's had for 10 months.
I'd be very dissapointed if we didn't get Elliott or Wilson.
I'm not worried.......not the way he, apple, lisle, and townsend all played up the O-H-I-O stuff and have been constantly recruiting for the buckeyes to other commits and juniors throughout the camps and what not. He is going to be in the S&G come NSD
I think this is a ploy by the young man to keep everyone off him as much as possible concerning who he's going to play for...I think when signing day comes hes all S & G
Battles are sometimes won by generals; wars are nearly always won by sergeants and privates. Football is no different, the guys down in the trenches win the games, not the coach.
I totally agree. I think ultimately he just wants to make it known to Mizzu fans that maybe he is thinking about flipping, but using that to his advantage to just get some peace and quiet.
"...they're midgits!"-Coach Kerry Coombs
Don't worry. Trust us on this one.
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Not trying to be combative with you or anything but I think "E-Dubs" has a better ring to it, no? Or does it remind you too much of "B-Dubs" or "V-Dubs"? Not that either of those things are bad things to have a mental association with.
Heck, sometimes I drive my V-Dub to B-Dubs and check out E-Dubs on my iphone while I wait for my wings. That's actually true. Haha.
"I'm One Bad Buckeye, and I approve this message."
You seem to be forgetting Bdubstriviaguru
Does that mean there's some kind of alternate reason for staying quiet until NSD?
Jason -- what is your feeling on Dontre? Have a guess at the % you feel he will sign with us?
I have no idea with Wilson. Hope he chooses the good guys, though.
Does EZ leave if Dontre comes to the good guys?
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Jason we trust you but why do you think he's doing this?
I think bigbadbuck is on to it, really. I think he wants to have somewhat of a normal life the next few days without every paper and recruiting analyst from Ohio to Missouri blowing up his phone.
I can understand this point, but my only questoin is if I am him, and I am all buckeye, then why not come and say it publicly. Then I won't be bothered at all about it.
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I don't know. The only thing I'd say is that this isn't about us. It's about him. Maybe he doesn't feel the need to comment when nothing has changed.
EXACTLY!!! At the end of the day the kid is doing what he feels is best for him. And its probably Bucks but to have a million people asking him all day everyday where his head is at gets annoying. He doesnt need to tell us anything until NSD.
BHARDY....SPOT ON!
It's some of our fan base that's annoying him on twitter (not to mention his mother...just WTF comes to mind on that one)...just read above as some are "freaking" and I'm assuming these are the types that are tweeting him....just DUMB. He's all OSU and so are the rest that are committed. I'm not sure why we have so many threads on this topic...the flips happened with Neal and A-you know who bc they committed too early. These others are in and have been for a while...no need to worry.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
"I love football. I think it is most wonderful game in world and I despise to lose."
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He now has removed that picture from his twitter. I'm getting worried.
He changed his twitter wallpaper (but it still says "Football Commit to THE Ohio State":
Ezekiel Elliott #⃣2⃣
@EzekielElliott
Football Commit to THE Ohio State from STL, MO. Running Back 6'0 200lbs. Follow me on instagram @ezekielelliott. #TheOpening2012 Army All American
St. Louis, MO
that is a pretty sick wallpaper
What he said ^^^^
"Statistics always remind me of a fellow who drowned in a river where the average depth was only three feet." - Coach Woody Hayes
I think he is doing this as opposed to an unequivical comment about going to tOSU, because it will keep people from berating him on twitter for the next week and keep all the trolls and goons who act like you committed a crime if you don't choose them. If he gives everyone a reason to be hopeful then I think that's a good way for him to play it.
"...they're midgits!"-Coach Kerry Coombs
...as long as he still picks OSU. lol...
By far the easiest way to a normal life would've been to not visit Mizzou in the first place. Next easiest road to normality would've been to reaffirm his commitment to OSU after a few days thinking it over and explaining how he just wanted to give the home folks a fair shake before making his decision final.
Hardest path to a normal life is to do what he has done, unless he just wants more attention (on signing day).
I'm not saying that any of this makes him a bad person. Just that there's more reason (going from what is publicly known) to be worried than there is to be sanguine.
Having said that, it is what it is and I'm not going to sweat it one way or the other any more. If he decides that OSU is not for him then so be it. There are a lot of excellent young players who would give anything to play for Ohio State and perhaps that should play a greater role in future recruiting when all other things are roughly equal. I'm through with verbal "commitments" that don't mean anything.
Just not understanding why this is all happening. All info points to him being a great character kid, but why the drama now?
He's not creating the drama...the media and crazed fans that live and die based on what 17 year old kids decide is creating it. If he says OSU is where he's going, he'll be hearing from Missouri fans and media for the next 8 days non-stop and vice versa. And probably not in a positive way. This is the best decision he could have made
Yes, thank you. The young man issued a verbal commitment. He has not rescinded it. There's really nothing more for him to say on that front.
The talk about "drama" reminds me that every year, there are always a few recruits who take a little longer to make their college choice, and the closer you get to signing day, the more frustrated recruitniks get with them--accusing the kids of being prima donnas or loving the attention, and bringing forth cries like "Well, if they're not sure they really want to be Buckeyes, maybe we don't really want them!" ... when all it typically means is that they're having a tough time deciding.
It doesn't seem that any of the angst here is coming from anything Elliott has said or done; it's coming from fans who are all reinforcing each other's paranoia.
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No drama the kid wants to be left alone. Seems like he doesnt want all the spotlight on him and he just wants to do his thing.
this kind of thing stirs up drama. maybe you're right and he doesn't want the spotlight, but he's gonna get it when theres this type of uncertainty.
where is the uncertainty?????
All along he has been a commit...he's never said he's opening his recruitment back up...he's even said he's been solid OSU to many people and news outlets the days leading up to the visit to Mizzou..
He was tweeting hashtag Buckeye Nation just yesterday!!! He still has a HUGE picture of himself on his twitter background of him in a Buckeye Jersey and gloves!!! His DAD is the one that put the coach Coombs video on youtube and it's still there... BOTH versions!!
There is no uncertainty at all!! He's just not Coddling Buckeye fans and stroking their hair telling them everything's ok guys...I bet most of the people worried were frequently dumped or that guy always asking his girl..."whats wrongg??? babe...tell meee!!" LOL insecure much???sheesh!!!
He opened his recruitment back up when he went to Mizzou. When I committed I was done, no flirting, trips etc. I told coaches I was already committed. Granted I wasn't recruited like EZE but when you tell them there is no shot they get the hint. When you give them a crack they will keep coming back.
I totally disagree with you guys about saying it was about him wanting time alone. Joey Bosa has time alone because there is no story.
I'm not saying the kid did anything wrong but for the people on this board and elsewhere to think he's a done deal seems naive to me.
There are certainly no "sure things" or "done deals" I agree with that...but just taking a step back and looking at all of the evidence it really seems to be a LONGGGGG shot that he does not end up a Buckeye..
I think what get's to me more is the people nitpicking EVERYTHING thinking there is some cryptic meaning behind every single thing a kid says and tweets...
like EZE had Spaghetti for dinner last night and Gary Pinkell's wife makes Great Spaghetti from what I've heard..I don't know guys ...just really have a bad feeling about this one!!
GTFO!!!!!!! with that stuff! Bring solid sources and facts please...not cryptic portions of someones friends brothers cousins twitter account.
I agree about the nitpicking and over-analyzing every tweet. If were to give odds I would say 60-40 or 70-30 Bucks. But his actions, most notably opening his recruitement by going to Mizzou, tell me there is a shot for Mizzou.
Agree with CC & BuckeyeFan.
You tell 2 people in a row that you are sticking with your commitment and the phone stops ringing.
Or if you never drop your commitment to the Buckeyes even AFTER your visit to Mizzo but everyone stays in panic. Kid still has picture up of him in Buckeye jersey and gloves, Mom's twitter still says future Buckeye mom and dad says nothing to worry about all the while getting into it with scUM fans on youtube about not being scared of that whack football team while on the mizzo visit. And they all show mass love to #Buckeyenation all the while giving zero love to Mizzo.... Now he could still flip but all the signs dont point to that at all. Why should he have to reaffirm what he has already committed to?
Sounds about right to me...
Edit; changing his picture of him in the Buckeye gear is interesting...
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Even the most trusted Mike Farrel thinks he is still buckeye lol. Chill fellas
As much as I would love to have the kid, if there is one position where we can afford a loss like this, it's RB.
unfortunately I would have to agree. We have a stable there. As much as I would love to have a back like Elliot in the class we can take a little hit at this position.
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Good point. I hope the kid stays OSU. REally do, and my gut says he's all OSU.
But if you were UFM and you could only take one, whom would you take? Vonn Bell or EzE?
"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."
I would take EzE. He committed when he first got the chance. I think it shows he really wants to be here, he's not cherry picking his choice. Seems like he went with his gut and jumped on board early when he got the offer, he didn't draw it out (D.Greene and V.Bell). Lets just hope some d-bag fans didn't put a bad taste in his mouth.
Wherever you are, there you be!
As Pete Scantlebury of PowerMizzou.com mentioned, his tweet talks about a signing ceremony, not an announcement. Maybe just splitters hairs here, but he made a valid observation.
My first thought when I saw the link was ESPN INSIDER. They are about making money and if that means posting something to get you to buy Insider so be it...I could be totally off base here but I'm sure it wouldn't be the first time they've done it...lol
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This reminds me of when TP delayed his official announcement to look at PSU at the request of his father. I can understand the pressure he must feel from his parents to attend their alma mater, but in the end he must make the decision that is best for his well being.
Best of luck, EZE. LETS GO BUCKS!
It was not his father's idea, it was the dickhead Charlie Batch
ESPN just loves to see Buckeye fans squirm, pay it no mind
“There’s one thing I have learned through all my adventures and conquests - it’s that some people are just wired for success. I had no choice when it came to being great - I just am great.” – Kenny Powers
Seems Darron Lee's mom and EZE's mom tweet each other quite a bit about the upcoming season..
Stay golden, Ponyboy.
If people would just leave the kid alone it wouldn't be an issue. People from Ohio State, Missouri, and anywhere Urban was trying to flip recruits from have been tweeting him and I'm sure blogs, recruiting sites, and anyone else with his phone number have been blowing up his phone about all this.
It's ridiculous how irrational people become about where a high school kid is going to go play football.
The kids just wants some peace and quiet until signing day. I wish everyone would leave him alone and let him live his life.
"if irony were made of strawberries, we' d all be drinking a lot of smoothies right now."
One thing that I know of teenagers is that if you ask them to act a certain way, their crazy brain wiring will rebel and direct them towards different behavior. Not saying EzE will decommit; I truly have no fears on this one. If you're looking for him to send out tweets or make statements saying that he's 10,000% Buckeye and has no interest in Mizzou, though, I think you'll be left wanting. This deep into the recruiting process, I think he just wants to finish things his own way, which seems pretty fair as it's his recruitment we're talking about.
I think Wilson stays with Oregon. OSU has 2 more spots...one for Bell and one for another WR..most likely Timmons/Clark
I would say Clark stays in FLA and OSU nabs Timmons on the 5th....so to me...if Timmons does commit to osu then we can reason we won't be getting clark of wilson on 6th.
IF EE has an issue with Wilson..this would be resolved...maybe he just wants an announcement party at his school and needed a second hat on the table...could see this whole iMzzou business just being window dressing for the announcement
Stay golden, Ponyboy.
I don't understand that though, because Timmons and Wilson would basically play the same position. So why is EE allegedly threatened by Wilson and not Timmons?
I think we finish with Clark... I think Bell is 50/50 OSU and UT. At one time he was a Bama lean, but when they signed another kid at the same position that they had ranked higher than Bell I think that pushed him away. The childhood favorite might win out on this one and I wish him the best of luck, but he won't sniff a SEC title or national title at UT. They're too far behind.
The only crack in the "He will be a Buckeye" theory is it would be very hard to have a signing day celebration in his hometown if he chooses the Bucks. I don't think it will be well received there. See Stephon Diggs and Dobson.
Where else is he going to have the ceremony??? Is he going to fly to tOSU and do it in the middle of a jam packed 'shoe?? Come on...He deserves the recognition for his accomplishments in HS, and that's why you do the signing and all that at your school. The fans at the school aren't going to make fun of him and attack him or anything. They are probably protective of him if anything not antagonistic towards him.
It's just recognition of his accomplishments in HS, and he has earned himself a ceremony with all he has done on the field at his HS.
ie: UFM's youngest daughter had a singing ceremony in Gainesville to go play volley ball at Florida Atlantic or one of those smaller Florida schools. I mean if a girl's volleyball player gets her ten minutes surely a star football player should get a little recognition too (no offense to women's volleyball players...many of you are hot and have great uniforms).
"...they're midgits!"-Coach Kerry Coombs
You know almost every athlete has a signing ceremony at their high school, right? It's different from a decision announcement. At my school, and most other schools, every year there would be a 2 hour assembly honoring all the athletes that accepted scholarships as they signed their LOIs
^^Yup. That is exactly what I remember in HS.
"...they're midgits!"-Coach Kerry Coombs
No, I didn't know that. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
The difference is Diggs was never an OSU commit to begin with, while EZ E has been committed since April. For Dobson, circumstances changed greatly after the hiring of UFM.
I'm not too worried on this one.
Recruiting has become a big inconvenience for high school kids these days. Coaches, media, and recruiting analysts calling all the time. Most parents should set a limit for their child to be talked to. Imagine having your phone blown up non-stop asking questions about every school and coach. I remember reading about one recruit (can't remember who it was), but his dad would set up interview times for the kid. That's not a helicopter parent, that's a responsible parent. With the new recruiting rules, kids are only going to get blown up even more. I understand his frustration with all of it, especially with people DM'ing his mom on Twitter. I hope he's a Buckeye, but if not best of luck to him.
Sorry to scrap with you SEC, but this is not valid.
If he truly does not want people on top of him, the easiest way to handle it is to confirm his commitment.
You're right... Confirming would've been the easiest way... Still wouldn't have stopped coaches, media, and recruiting analysts from calling. Then he would've caught flack from the Mizzou fan base. Recruiting is an inconvenience.
Or to drop twitter for a while
A lot of schools do signing day ceremonies for all the kids signing letters of intent. It's simply a chance to recognize the kids with their friends and families around.
"...they're midgits!"-Coach Kerry Coombs
It would suck to lose the kid (I know, I know, 11W staff says do not worry). I could totally understand a change of heart though, wanting to stay close to family and be at a school that your parents were star athletes at. But Urban hand picked this guy before he blew up on the recruiting scene, so it would be very shocking to see him go with Mizzou. I think he would look MUCH better in scarlet and gray though. No bias, of course ;)
Great point Posterchild. I forgot that EzE was not exactly a household name until after he got an offer from from OSU and UFM. I feel confident he's a Buckeye.
But on the possibility that he switches to Missou, I'd rather he do it now, than after his freshman or sophomore season and end up like Duron Carter.
"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."
Don't think you can really compare the two. Carter struggled to get his life in order from the start. EZE is a good kid and doesn't have the same issues that Carter had coming into his freshman year.
I just don't understand why this kid is upset. Dontre is being recruited for a completely different position. If anything this kid should be excited that he is being surrounded with playmakers that is going to give him an opportunity to make more plays due to the defense having to focus on multiple offensive guys. Selfish move IMO
Let's refrain from calling the kid "selfish". You have no idea other than from unnamed sources that he had any issue with Wilson visiting OSU.
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I didn't say the kid was totally selfish I said it was a selfish move. Everyone makes a selfish move in their life. We have stopped recruiting or pushed off a lot of RBs (Green, Williams, Timmons) that have wanted to play for Meyer. I was just shocked such a high character kid that has been pro OSU would take a last second visit (which is completely fine to show respect to your parents and hometown) but then not reaffirm his commitment and make it clear where he's going so the staff can move on and recruit another guy that wants in or welcome him with open arms. Something obviously went down because several trusted guys said that he was either mad or the Dontre situation created some tension with the family. I still think he's OSU I just thought something like this would not happen with such a good kid like Zeke.
You have no idea what happened. You're a poster on sports site.
agree
Maybe he told the OSU staff before, during, or after the visit. That is all he needed to do. He has no duty to tell the media or 11w staff
and agree
Otrain...your basing your comment off pure speculations...or do you have some proof he's mad about a guy who may...or may not commit to OSU. As I said to another who is already putting him in this class....did I or EzE miss something...last I heard Wilson is committed to Oregon.
Some of our fan base were tweeting his mother for crying out loud....and you call him selfish...WOW. So sad that our fan base just can't leave these kids alone. Personally...I hate twitter...this is why.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
"I love football. I think it is most wonderful game in world and I despise to lose."
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Why wouldnt these kids take a look at what else is out there? It happens ALL THE TIME. Wilson who is still committed to Oregon is taking a visit to Texas. Nothing selfish about that he just wants to see whats out there. Buckeye fans could give two hoots if Oregon gets duped for Ohio St. but sure do run around like the sky is falling if a kid decides he wants to go somewhere else. Its not selfish by any means to go take a look around somewhere else. Zeke has a big decision to make and in the end he will make the RIGHT decision no matter where he goes.
And his parents went to Mizzu...it's not like he said anything had changed after the visit. Diggs from last year comes to mind...and if it were the same situation, then I'd be more worried. The staff have been on these guys for a WHILE now. Don't doubt Urban and Co. just bc of what happened last year with Diggs. Trust me...I was reading ALOT of stuff when all this broke with Munger and EzE. It's all fine guys....just chill y'all...and enjoy the ride till Feb 6th;-)
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
"I love football. I think it is most wonderful game in world and I despise to lose."
Woody Hayes 1913 - 1987
buckeye76BHop-you did miss a lot apparently my whole comment. I said Wilson was being recruited not was in the class. I said it was a selfish move not he's a selfish kid. You guys are taking my comment way to seriously I think very highly of Zeke.
^^^^Well then...your point doesn't make sense. Wilson has nothing to do with EzE putting everything on silent mode as far as recruiting or him visiting Mizzu (his parents did go there and he's been ALL OSU since April). You sound very much like you're accusing him of being selfish. I'm just reading what you typed. Don't believe what you read at ESPIN...has 2011 taught you nothing...(they do anything to put a spin on news)??? That's the ONLY site saying EzE was pissed about Wilson...which he wasn't. See...that's a ploy by ESPIN to get you to pay for S#$t info. Just saying, also...don't take this as dick...I'm pointing out what you're defending...that has no merit.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
"I love football. I think it is most wonderful game in world and I despise to lose."
Woody Hayes 1913 - 1987
My original info came from one of the Ozone guys and others. TheOzone guy is normally pretty spot on but I'm sure he makes mistakes as do all recruiting analysts. I don't wasted my money ESPIN which you clearly do and aren't happy with their services when I have excellent info like 11W. Wilson being recruited has everything to do with the tension btw Zeke and the coaching staff because the staff told Zeke that he was the only RB in the class and what position did Wilson play in HS? RB! As far as the selfish comment if you notice my second post that I posted for clarification before your first post so ppl like you trolling for an arguement wouldn't jump the gun and call me a jerk for saying he is selfish I stated: I didn't say the kid was totally selfish I said it was a selfish move. Everyone makes a selfish move in their life. I also did acknowledge in that same post his parents went to Mizzou (visiting to show respect to his parents) which you kindly reposted and said I had no problem with him visiting to show respect to his parents and hometown, but was shocked when he did not reaffirm his committment to OSU publically. Trey Johnson did immediately after his UT visit. Two OSU coaches also immediately flew down Monday to see him which they did not do the same thing for Johnson. His parents also came out and said Mizzoi hit a homerun on the visit and did not know what Zeke was thinking. Don't you think all 3 of those things are odd at all? Something obviously happened that created some angry, tension, confusion what ever emotion you would like to use (sorry if I did not choose the perfect words). All I was doing was stating my thoughts on the issue which everyone is entitled to do on here. Now he obviously could have reaffirmed his committment to the coaches Monday (I'm guessing he did by his recent tweets) which were not going to know til NSD. I'll trust Alex on this one and say he's a buckeye
The Ozone guys got it from ESPIN too...not any REAL sources besides their own (Michael Chung...who used to work for Bleacher Report...I'm not into listening to anything he says). Again...I'm not trying to attack you bro or anything else. These are 17-18 year old kids....in the end...it's their decision(s). If they chose some where else closer to home where their parents went to college...hard to call any of that selfish...IMO of course.
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
"I love football. I think it is most wonderful game in world and I despise to lose."
Woody Hayes 1913 - 1987
It'll be fine
OMG people! Relax.
What was the last thing to happen before EZ went quiet? He was visited by the staff of OSU. My bet is they talked to him a bit and told him to just lay low and the talking heads (us) would leave him be for a bit. I'm sure he just went to Mizzou just to have some fun and that is it. He still has buckeye stuff all over his sites.
He just took the advice of the coaches and will just chill till he signs the letter!
Yea just chill guys, you've got EZE crackin jokes with friends on his twitter page like this:
And telling people to follow his future teammates:
All this AFTER the visit. He's just got love for his hometown and he SHOULD. He knows he's gonna break some hearts, but he could start a pipeline himself recruiting guys from STL.
Like the man said, #BuckeyeNation.
"Leave...Your...Mark..."
Yeah, recruiting guys in Missouri for the 2014 class like Roderick Johnson and Andy Bauer, both great O-line targets for the next class.
I wouldn't cheer for Michigan if they were playing the Taliban.
I think he just wants to do the hat thing at his school.
That's his right I guess. But if he chooses the Buckeyes after all this I'm gonna react like somebody who got douped in a Mentos commercial.
"I'm One Bad Buckeye, and I approve this message."
I feel good about this commitment and always have but I would feel much much better if we didnt have Buckeye Nation harassing him, his mom, his dad and his grandma!
Harassing his Mother and Grandmother? his mother and father have embraced Ohio State and the fans, His father has the youtube site, his mother has conversations and follows fans, its the reporters that are upsetting,
Dude is referring to twitter warriors tweeting at the family.
The most telling tweet to me.
Yep. That pretty much eliminates Mizzou.
Well Diggs did say he wanted to win a championship, then went on to pick Maryland.
"YOLO" = I'm about to do something extremely ignorant/stupid & I need an excuse to do it.
I know, my post was semi-sarcastic. :) Diggs said he wanted to win championships at Maryland and they didn't even get bowl-eligible, so your point is well-made. Mizzou is awful and won't even play in the SEC championship game any time in the near future, but if that's where EZ decides to go, then it is what it is unfortunately. But hopefully he'll stick with the good guys.
This story a lot bigger than it should be.
"YOLO" = I'm about to do something extremely ignorant/stupid & I need an excuse to do it.
JC Shurburtt, the National Recruiting Director for 247Sports, what he thought EzE would do:
Well...then he sticks..because I don't see Wilson in the OSU class
Stay golden, Ponyboy.
Interesting article on rivals mike Ferrell and 2 others are predicting bell to OSU EZE all 7 guys picked OSU
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http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1466495
First of all, I wish all articles were like this one. Secondly, signing day is going to be boring for me. Lastly, whoever Kynon Codrington is, I wouldn't believe a word he says. Apparently, he missed the memo that Michigan is done recruiting Olinemen (re: Cameron Hunt).
Those who stay will be CHAMPIONS!
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Let's just settle this.
Drewbuckeye, what do YOUR sources say about Elliott?
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HAHA. Well done
Ive been waiting all thread for his inside info, thanks for calling him out!
Announcing at the home town high school for an out of state kid is seldom a good sign. Just saying.
Almost every kid does his signing at his high school
Favorite Buckeye: Obviously BJ Mullens
Why wouldnt he do it at his highschool? Friends,family,coaches,teachers everyone who has been there during his time trying to make it to this point where he is going to play football for a big university. A step closer to his dream of possibly making it big to the NFL. He wants all the people who were close to him in some capacity to be there for this moment. what better place to do it than at his school. Doesnt mean anything.
Reminds me of the Stefon diggs situation.
Diggs wasn't a commit.
"YOLO" = I'm about to do something extremely ignorant/stupid & I need an excuse to do it.
This. Meyer didn't even recruit Diggs for ~9 months and Elliot has been a commit for at least that long.
Exactly. Why would a commit even need to set up an announcement when they are already committed?
Why gather all your friends, teachers, teammates and coaches around to only disappoint them by going out of state? Why no comment after his Missouri visit? Why is he listed on 247's flip watch?
Are all his friends and teammates going to Mizzo or are they going somewhere else? Did his coaches go to Mizzo? Teachers? He wants them there so they can celebrate him going to a fine university. The kid worked hard so he wants the people he was around with him to enjoy HIS day. I dont think they are going to dog him for choosing one or the other. I would think they would be happy that he is bettering his life by going to school and doing what he loves. Why do people feel the need to overlook stuff?
And im not saying that he is a lock to be a buckeye but the proof is there. He still has all his OSU stuff up as do his parents and he NEVER decommited after the Mizzo visit. He went on the visit, didnt want to talk because maybe there was nothing to say because he said it all before he went on the visit but the recruiting media want to blow it up bigger than it is becuase its a story to write.
I'm just trying to figure out if you're stating that if a recruit signs at his high school, that he is automatically going to his home school, even if he's committed somewhere else?
Remember a player named Terrelle Pryor, from Jeneatte, Pa.?
"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."
Or a guy from Akron with the last name of James?
Penn State wasn't in the running for Pryor.
Why do people feel the need to be an ass (bhardy) ? I'm just expressing an opinion. This is a forum about buckeye recruiting correct? I'm not saying that there is a direct relationship , I just expressing an opinion. both his parents went to Missouri and I just have my doubts now. I hope that everyone is correct and he becomes a buckeye.
Not being an ass man just trying to give different angles to this than what other people look at. I never resorted to any name calling or trying to put people down because im fine with other people opinions. Yours is fine I was just stating that people (not you necessarily) overlook/over analize almost everything the see/read.
I enjoy the debate on this im just throwing my angle and trying to calm people down.
Seven down votes in one thread simply by stating an opinion. Why have a forum?
A very wise Jedi master once told me to never mention the down votes, make it much worse it will!
just let it ride. Not everyone will agree with your opinion every time, and that's one way they express it.
Alabama and FSU offered?
A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men
Yeah but Bama wants him as a DB. Not gonna happen. And from what I have read from GeneStar it sounds like he is not a fan of the late offers. Guess there will be an interview in the works tomorrow.
Have to think Bell is no longer in Bama plans if eze gets offered as a DB. Between Vols and Bucks for Bell. I feel he goes to childhood fav Vols...but who knows.
That is what I got out of the offer as well.
At this point, if Zeke wants to go to a school that isn't going to compete for conference title or national titles then so be it. I'm not going to worry about this kid. Bank his scholly if he flips and use it for another skill guy next year.
I have a bad feeling about EZE right now. As THEOBI mentioned earlier in the thread, Zeke took down his OSU twitter pic that has been up since he committed and these late offers rolling in. Why are teams offering him 6 days before NSD? Something doesn't feel right about the whole thing. I hope I'm wrong!
still says he is a commit at OSU on it though. Different viewing angles. We will know soon enough!!
He made a comment already about teams coming out of nowhere being crazy, and someone made a collage of him from High School & he changed his cover pic just saying it was dope & he missed Bomber Football already...no big deal, still says he's commited here.
"Leave...Your...Mark..."
I don't see anywhere in my post where i am freaking out. Ohio State is Ohio State. Top talent will flock to Columbus, with or without Zeke. Just have a feeling....
I never said it was you. When I tried to imbed the gif at the bottom of the thread, it wouldn't let me, so I hit reply on a post and was able to imbed. This whole thread is one big freakout. Just read these posts, people reading into his every tweet, EZE changing his photo, etc..... If it happens it happens. Ohio State has one helluva class and one player isn't gonna change it. I hope he stays committed, but if he doesn't, there is plenty of studs in the 2014 class who would jump at the chance. The kid hasn't announced his decommittment, so as far as I am concerned, he is still committed. Nothing to react to until there is action.
I've got to think he reaffirmed his commitment to at least Urban and the staff when Drayton and Herman visited. If he didn't, I feel like the staff would be making some moves to possibly fill his spot if he flips.
no doubt, we leave no stone unturned. Look at the wide receivers and lineman we've been offering. if Zeke said he was going to Mizzou then we would be out there trying to flip guys.
Seriously, if Zeke gave them concern, the first move would prob be to flip Derrick Green with a phone call and steal hoke's crown jewel.
Not going to lie, i'm somewhat enjoying this drama.
"YOLO" = I'm about to do something extremely ignorant/stupid & I need an excuse to do it.
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^I think more than a few people are tired of the recruiting thing.
I don't claim to know any more than the next guy but I think a lot of Buckeye fans (including myself at points) talked themselves to the ledge when they heard EzE was OV'ing Mizzou, then didn't want to talk after the OV, then wanted to stay quiet until NSD and then decided he wants to do an announcement at his high school.
I personally think Zeke stays firm to OSU but even if he goes to Mizzou, I'll root for this kid if for no other reason than he has been all class during his recruitment. This is supposed to be one of the most enjoyable moments of his life and choosing a college to spend the next 4 years is a stressful, important but fun process. And I think the "fun" was zapped out of the process for Zeke by some crazy fans, mostly Buckeye fans unfortunately. I think he just wants to be able to enjoy it all.
End of rant guys sorry...just my opinion
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Remember when Vonn was on campus, and Jayme tweeted about how, if Vonn was going to commit, he should stop dicking around and do it? 1) That was awesome, and 2) With that in mind, I'm not sure if that tweet has some hidden meaning, and 3) Regardless, I'm rooting for Zeke.
I wouldn't cheer for Michigan if they were playing the Taliban.
Jayme Thompson! Toledo Central Catholic kid on the scene for Ohio State.
No fear.
And CHROMEDEBUCK: did you just reply to your own post?
"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."
I did...My post needed a reply. It wasn't feeling the love haha.
It was an honest mistake...I meant to add my thoughts underneath the tweet all in one post but then hit submit before I had typed anything out like an idiot. That being said I do talk to myself quite a lot...
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If EZE was going to Mizzou he would have publicly de-committed from tOSU. He is not going into a signing ceremony as an OSU committ to fax a letter to Mizzou. This recruitment has gotten out of control. We have seen late offers go out to WRs and OLs but no HBs so at this point in time I am not worried one bit.
In the end I believe Elliott signs with Ohio State and all will be forgotten. Having said that...
Completely agree with you RE: "this recruitment has gotten out of control". Also agree that it would be a classless (my word not yours) move by Elliott should he not de-commit prior to potentially flipping. I've said it before and it wasn't overly popular, but if prior to signing his NLOI Zeke Elliott is waiting to see what Dontre Wilson does then, IMO, he's too worried about competition, and if that's the case Urban Meyer's program and coaching style /philosophy might not be for him anyway. Word on this site has Wilson being recruited as a slot receiver / H back and NOT as a running back, but something has Elliott bent out of shape. He was an early and firm commit... until Urban started chasing Wilson. You don't have to be Bill Kurelic or Mike Farrell to connect those dots.
That's it for me. It would be a cruel thing to lead UFM and OSU fandom on with this pic, only to commit to Missouri. I ain't buyin' it.
EzE is Buckeye Bound. I'd be willing to bet on it.
"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."
That picture has since changed to a picture of Zeke at a Mizzou Bball game. Not trying to stir the pot at all, but that picture is not the avatar any longer.
The world is full of kings & queens who'll blind your eyes & steal your dreams - it's heaven & hell - Ronnie James Dio.
If Dontre commits to OSU Wednesday AM I think Zeke is gonna flip in the afternoon. He's waiting to see what happens with Dontre.
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I don't think thats the case. When the coaches visited Zeke last week they made it clear to him that no matter who we get, he's the only RB in this class, no matter if recruiting sites say otherwise. Wilson is a slot back in this offense not a running back.
I would hope it would not be the case regardless. You go to OSU to compete against the best (in practice and games) and to make yourself even better. Bailing on a school because of someone else in the recruiting class POSSIBLY being a threat to your position is not exactly a winner's mentality.
Remember when Zwick was the "best" buckeye QB recruit and troy smith decided to come along anyway? Gotta earn your PT regardless.
Tried to upvote this...good post and I fully agree with it....look fans and other schools can say what they want...but he has been the only RB recruit....its been very clear Wilson was not being recruited as a RB
Hayze, no disrespect intended, but how do you know what the coaches had to say on their visit? Was it reported somewhere? If so, is there a link? Only asking all this because I don't think there is anything these coaches can talk about in regards to a recruit, so they didn't tell any news outlets what they said...Maybe you know some people close to the situation, and if so, great! If not - I am wondering in all sincerity how anyone knows what was discussed...
The world is full of kings & queens who'll blind your eyes & steal your dreams - it's heaven & hell - Ronnie James Dio.
I think people are inferring that this was said. It really seems like the only logical thing to be discussed and I believe EZE told someone they reassured him of his role in the offense.
I get that but I think we should be careful not to act as though we know something to be true or fact when we do not. I would imagine that is what was said as well, but having not been there, I do not know for sure, that was my only point. Again, I was not trying to be harsh at all..
The world is full of kings & queens who'll blind your eyes & steal your dreams - it's heaven & hell - Ronnie James Dio.
Dontre is supposed to commit somewhere tomorrow I believe.
silently?
No. I don't remember the site but we all read the same ones. He is supposed to decide tomorrow if I remember correctly and let everyone know. Clark is supposed to decide tomorrow but not announce until NSD.
Someone else here has to have read that as well.
The story is on ESPN's Longhorns page behind the insider pay wall. It says this (here's a link to the relevant snippet) :
I think dad meant to say "decide" not "announce."
I don't think we have any more worries. Check out Ezekiel's dad's twitter
yeah he has been blowing it up with buckeye love
Of course I would get a down vote. Probably because I didn't provide a link. It was just a suggestion. It's 2013, if you have twitter check it out. Damn
EzE's dad's tweets from lat night are beyond positive for osu. Think we are good with him
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Great catch AJS! I'll embed what I can.
The 4%, as in 1 in 25, I assume?
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