First off, to let everyone know I realize there is a fundamental difference in a RB/Ath and a safety. What the title means is, have we all mostly put Von Bell in the back of our minds because of so many different sources pointing to Alabama being his favorite heading into NSD? And in the interest of that have we all started to put our eggs in the Dontre Wilson basket and hope that he can get locked up? And if we're letting go of Von Bell (as it appears Alabama tightens their hold on him) is there anyone on the horizon you're looking to as a good option to take his spot?
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what makes you think bama has tightened their hold on him?
According to just about every outlet, including most of the bloggers on 11w, Bama is in the lead and continues to do the right things to get him. Just basing it off that.
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Johann Adam Schall Von Bell? Or Vonn Bell? Just messing, I think we are still in excellent position to land both.
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Everyone has said its a longshot but I would not be shocked to see him end up at Tennessee. Stefon Diggs anyone? Here's to hoping he's with us in 11 days
I would MUCH rather see him in creamcicle orange than whatever shade of Maroon is in Bama. But Scarlet and Grey looks good on every 5*
Just a life long Buckeye fan wanting to talk to other lifelong Buckeye fans. Our honor defend, we will fight to the end for OOO HIIII OOOOOO!
Arghhhh, Stefon Diggs. Kind of weird that we'll actually likely be playing against him (and crushing his team) his Junior and Senior years at Maryland. If he doesn't go pro after his Jr year, which he has the talent to do imo.
The Stefon Diggs situation was the exact feeling I had leading up to James Quick's decision (hometown school), and even Dorian Johnson (also opted for the hometown school). For some reason I don't get that feeling about Bell, from his interviews I get the sense that he's absolutely starstruck by Nick Saban, gleeful about the possibility of being coached by him in the Secondary, and as such it's only a matter of time before he goes Tide. Hope I'm wrong though, of course.
talk about a stupid thread?
Talk about terrible punctuation.
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damn, i guess on messageboards and forums you need perfect puncuation, sorry? guys!?
Not perfect, just understandable. You put a damn question mark at the end of a sentence that wasn't a question.
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Ron Burgundy will read anything you put on the teleprompter...
I'm Ron Burgundy?
The world is full of kings & queens who'll blind your eyes & steal your dreams - it's heaven & hell - Ronnie James Dio.
I don't think Vonn Bell is a lock to Bama by any means... I could also see him choosing UT if they land North, Green, and possibly Gibson.
I think we have the strongest chance to land Bell because we have the last shot at him. Everett Withers is supposed to have an in-home visit shortly before NSD. As we have all read, Vonn's parents love Coach Withers and I'm sure they will be in his ear from the time Withers leaves until he picks up a hat on NSD.
also has an excellent relationship with Urban stated numerous times
No...on Wilson as new Bell target and we'll see if Bell's in this class. Feb 6th will be interesting but I have a feeling your inclination may be correct on where he'll end up.
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bye
Listen, you obviously have never read our discussions on grammar and punctuation. We let a lot of stuff slide, but we do want to present this website as intelligent discussions on OSU. You may be using a phone which is fine, but don't come on here with silly posts then get angry when someone calls you out. I'm not the only person on this site who feels this way. There is an edit button for a reason. Both of your posts are offensive to read.
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I will believe Satan, oops, Saban out recruited UFM only when I see the signature on the dotted line.
I believe Bell, Wilson, and Skipper will be in Columbus 2013.
He's going to Tennessee, they gave him a hooker to show him around for the weekend!
Do not speak of DOLLY PARTON in that manner!
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I just saw a tweet that said he's at the hoops game and the person who conducted the halftime performance gave him a shout out. They're really doing everything they can to get him.
^Saw that as well. Also very reminiscent of Diggs' recruitment haha. Lot of people chanting his name, signs saying "come home," etc.
Man, desperation is a disgusting odor.
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Maybe, but it did work out in the case of Stefon & Maryland...
The world is full of kings & queens who'll blind your eyes & steal your dreams - it's heaven & hell - Ronnie James Dio.
I think Timmons represents the Bell backup, not necessarily Wilson.
Ughhh
I don't know if everyone's given up on Vonn Bell... I know I'd love to have him be a Buckeye, but tOSU and Buckeye Nation (which really is an entire nation of Buckeyes because we tend to move, not like some of these pretender 'nation' schools) is way bigger than one recruit. I think if he wants to be 'one of us', then great. If someone like Dontre Wilson wants to be 'one of us', then great. But I'll tell you one thing: if Vonn Bell signs with 'Bama on NSD, then I'd rather have Jayme Thompson and Darron Lee, because they're Buckeyes!