I liked Taivon's skillset. He would have done well here. Kind of stinks. He has to do what is best for him though.
Maryland is putting together a nice little receiver corp. Too bad their team is terrible and they are about to be destroyed by the Buckeyes on an annual basis.
This makes it somewhat understandable that he might want to stay close to home where he has a better family support network:
“I’ve discussed it over with my family,” Jacobs said. “I want to make the best choice for me. I have a child. I want to make sure I’m a great father and a great player.”
How intriguing that the reasons the staff stopped recruiting Derrick Green (Zeke and Jacobs) are now both reconsidering. This whole process is just fascinating.
There was more to the Green recruitment then just waivering. If I remember correctly it was due more to him being a reported primadona than wanting to look at other schools.
Didn't realize he had a daughter or that his brother plays for Maryland. Whatever he decides, I really wish him the best. Would be a tough decision considering his family situation.
This is a big loss if he does end up elsewhere. Wilson may be a stud, but Jacobs may turn out to be a stud too. You want as many prospects as possible to have a higher probability of finding a superstar. There are plenty of players like Wilson who never make a big impact at the college level. Curtis Grant is a perfect example of how these guys are all prospects. They haven't even been on a college field yet.
Can we trade him to Maryland and they give us Diggs? Seriously though I hope he stays with the good guys but I also understand the need to put family first. Hopefully he knows that Maryland will join the B1G in a year and OSU will be playing them soon so he can visit the family when we beat the turtles.
I just cant help but think about all the "unknown" (to the casual fan) activity that the staff goes through behind the scenes with regard to recruiting!
I applaud his weighing his family responsibilities, just wish that he had done it a bit sooner. That being said, I totally understand if he decides that, in the end, he needs to be closer to his daughter and family in MD. Kids need their dads to stay in the picture if it is possible.
No need to sugar coat anything with this "new development"...Wilson verbaled and Jacobs is now waivering, one day before NLOI?? Plus they were both recruited to play the slot. His brother and daughter were both in Maryland when he commited to the Bucks. My guess is he will not be signing with tOSU tomorrow.
**Sorry Southbymidwest. Did not mean to make this a reply to your statement.
Good luck to wherever he goes, and for him to make a decision based upon his family needs shows great maturity and his commitment to his daughter's well being. Wherever he ends up, I'm going to keep my eye on this kid.
That would suck...but Wilson is better IMHO. And we have plenty of skill players...if he leaves....
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This has to be one of the most stressful things I've participated in, and that's just an outsider looking in.. I can't imagine what these recruits feel like..
No offense to Jacobs because he is a really good talent, but I don't think him leaving this class would really hurt all that bad, and not at all if OSU were to land Clark. Zeke, Johnson, and Munger are more important to keep in the fold IMO. Wilson is an awesome snag and if Zeke stays, along with Marshall and other skill players we have, we are good to go there. Obviously having another player to compete can only be a good thing but in terms of how this class would look if he decided to pick Maryland, I dont think it changes all that much.
It means we have one less guy who could turn out to be the next Ted Ginn type play maker at OSU. None of these guys have proven anything yet, and Jacobs may end up seeing the field before Marshall and Wilson for all we know. One reason why recruiting can be so stressful and such a crap shoot is due to the possibility that you miss on some of your top rated prospects, and that is where you need players like Bradly Roby who was not considered a stud coming out of HS, and now he is an all american and potential first round draft pick in 2014. I still think he will end up being a better big play threat than any of the guys we got. If Clarke commits that would offset the loss to sme degree since he is a burner as well.
I REALLY want him to stay with us. kid is a stud, he is a straight burner. great speed, would be unreal in urbans offense. especially when you have to worry about him, zeke, dontre, and jalin.
i also really want this kid for kickoffs, reminds of a young jacoby jones
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Another thing to consider is that there were rumors that Maryland was going to eliminate track. Now that they joined the B1G (dolla, dolla bills yo) they have announced that they are not eliminating track. On a related note, Jacobs has indicated that he wants to run track.
Generally I don't read your posts because I can't get past your profile picture. It was awesome when posted on the front page and somewhat distracting in a good way when you post.
Anyway, upvote for using "dolla, dolla bills yo" in a post.
JMO, but 17-18 is just too young to have kids. However, since he has one now, I applaud any effort he makes to take responsibility. Living the college life 500 miles away from home is a choice you lose once that baby comes. Now it's time to really man up, and start changing diapers instead of chasing co-eds. Good luck to him and his young family.
What if he goes 500 miles away and ends up making millions in the show in 3 years. His daughter would be 4 or 5 and he would be able to support her and the mom for the rest of their lives. That could happen at Maryland as well, but I am just saying. You could argue playing for OSU would give him a better chance at getting to the league. Urban would use him to maximize his skill set, and he has proven he can get small fast guys notices by NFL teams. Hopefully he still comes to OSU. I understand the reasoning of course with the kid, but I am just trying to play devils advocate.
I think he seems like a good kid, which is one of the many reasons why I really like him as an OSU player. He seems like he wouldn't go and get the school banned from bowl games.
He should definitely stay with his daughter. As much as I would love his talent here, nothing beats the first couple years of your first child's life, the smiles, walking, talking, growing... it's an experience I wouldn't it trade for the world (my daughter is 61/2). ^_^
If he does decide to stay home, I wish him the best! On a side note, that means one less spot for Mr. Clark to climb if he decided to attend here!
Can't fault a kid that wants to stay close to his daughter and family. He is a phenomenal athlete and I really want him in this class, but I can't be upset if he decommits because 1. our class will still be amazing and 2. he is taking responsibility for his family, which I have the utmost respect for
Good to see him step up and be responsible. No matter what decision he makes it is the RIGHT decision. The great thing about committing to a university is no matter the decision its still right. Good luck either way.
I see Jacobs a little like Timmons, in that he's blazing, and has a chance to be great, but played questionable high school competition, and never quite sold me on him. If he ends up a buckeye I'll be excited to see what he can do, but if the guys from Texas and Florida 'push' him out, I won't be distraught.
Hope he stays home to be a good father. Im sure he grew attached this past year since his committment in the summer. Got nothing but respect for the kid making the decision to stay at home.
I don't see this hurting Ohio State if he goes to Maryland. We have Jalin Marshall and Corey Smith already in this class. That's a decent WR class right there. If Clark comes, even more so.
I really hope he stays as he is a great talent, but does anyone else think the timing is curious, namely on the heels of Wilson commiting, given that they would both play the same position?
I would miss his speed. But he is very raw and most likely would have been a redshirt this year. So not a big loss. I agree with ya man. I see you're a Piston's & Red Wings fan. I grew up in Detroit area and went to Brother Rice and am a complete Buckeye fan. You from Mi?
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From MI no, but I went to high school in a westside suburb (northville/novi area). Was a Piston season ticket holder during the dynasty. God it is hard to watch them now after those days but I watch every other game or so online and love our young core's potential.
If he flips which I hope he doesn't does that mean the door opens for Corn Elder or do we just bank the Scholarship???? man tomorrow will be epic ...... I won't get any work done oh well
Crazy idea here: If we're going to have one scholarship left after we finish signing guys in this class, give the one open scholarship to Slam Thompson for a year, and have him block field goals/extra points, then use the scholarship in 2014.
I wouldn't cheer for Michigan if they were playing the Taliban.
If Jacobs leaves, that puts us back at 81 schollies which is good if we're still hoping to possibly sign Clark and/or Bell. If we sign both, someone else will have to leave the program before fall camp.
I'm with the guys who have said if he goes to Maryland that is totally cool. Best of luck to him, truly hope he has a great career.
I can't remember a year where someone didn't leave just about every program in the nation after spring practice, especially on one of Urban's teams. I don't think the staff is too worried about going over the limit.
Probably so, but you know how things go -- the one time you really need something to happen that you're expecting it to happen, it doesn't happen. :)
In all likelihood, yeah one or more will leave after spring football and we'd be fine, but it's always good to not go over the limit unless you absolutely must.
I was mostly being tongue in cheek, but I kind of laugh thinking of the heart attacks people would have if the bad scenario happened. Especially, with all the HELL YEAH BEST RECRUITING CLASS EVER talk I've seen.
Except that we are not losing EZE and Johnson... and we are in my estimation... highly likely to land Bell tomorrow.
Quesiton is if we were hoping to have Wilson and Bell and Clark ...we all thought Jacobs was coming... who might be the guy in addition to the 3 above that will also be considered....
I seriously think that there is something under the radar we aren't seeing now that we know there is a spot.... UFM has probably know about this for weeks!!
What is the missing piece to thi puzzle!
Alex.... whats the surprise?
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In this regard, it reminds me of Southward from last year's class; it just never clicked for him and he never seemed comfortable in Columbus. Everyone has had a college roommate or dormmate who was homesick; the pull of a child back home would to be hard to overcome and I think you're probably right that Jacobs might be gone after one year anyway.
I don't even think it's the "pull of the child" that should be the issue. If you have a kid 3 states away, go take care of the kid. At this point, unless his whole situation relocates to Columbus so he can be a dad and an OSU student, I'm actually going to be upset if he leaves his child in Maryland and moves to Ohio. Had I known previously that he had a daughter at home, I would never have supported his college decision.
Wish him the best wherever he ends up. Also wish he would've came out with all this (perhaps he did to the staff) a month ago. Is it too late to throw the kitchen sink @ Timmons? Let him know that he's really the one we wanted to take to the dance. It doesn't matter if he has five kids, he's right across the river. In my Waycraken voice ........"GIMME TIMMONS"
"Family Comes First" sounds nice but everyone knows for a bigtime college football or basketball player/student athlete, it's "Family comes first, right after all the football related activities (practice, weight room, film study, etc), then school work, then hanging with the fellas, playing video games... very few can commit to play a big time sport and still have the time to be a truly good father and support the child. I'm sure they care and I'm sure they love their child but it's rare they really spend the time and can support financially while in college. I've seen a few rare exceptions as covered on Outside the Lines on ESPN but it's rarely a "Family Comes First situation.
I think 90%+ of these "Dads" aren't really around much, or can be considered much of a father and be committed to play big time college football. My best friend had a child when he was young and just trying to be a Dad and attend school full time made him feel like he wasn't a good father...now mix in all the football hours. Sure you may get a few more important hours with you child each week the closer you stay to home, but the whole lifestyle is far from being that of a "family first" guy.
Yeah, and that's a bad thing. There are enough kids out there with one or no parents. I would prefer that Taivon not play football at all, because in my opinion, he'd be doing his child a disservice. Maybe the kid wasn't expected (I won't call it a mistake), but now he has to own up to it.
There are plenty of young fathers in the military who manage despite far more intense and potentially grave consequences. The right choice is the one that allied for him to provide the best future for his child. Maybe that's Maryland or maybe it's Ohio State. His decision shouldn't be near sighted...
After hearing this I really think he should just sign with Maryland. He needs to be with his kid and be able to be a dad. Ohio State is too far away and the course work might even be too much, combined with playing football and being a dad that is. I know he will do what is best for him but that is what I would do.
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Its amazing how easily because he is only ranked as a 3* everyone is not that concerned with him leaving. This is one of the guys I was most excited about in this class easily one of the best athletes on both the offensive, and defensive sides of the football, not to mention on special teams. I think he would also be an amazing kick blocker as well. One more thing while everyone is so excited over D.Wilson his size isn't that better then T.Jacobs, I really hope this guy sticks w/us, and plays for THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.
yeah but dontre is shiftier, can play 2 positions and played against VERY tough competition in high school, not to diminish jacobs as an athlete but lets be honest, maryland does crabcakes but not football
Was he a dad when he made that comment? I believe the Dontre Wilson commitment has made him waver... Should he do what's best for his family? Yes! But I believe there were other factors influencing his decision.
No, because we're bringing in a few similar players at his position, and he has a daughter. It's completely understandable and he's handling it VERY gracefully.
I wouldn't cheer for Michigan if they were playing the Taliban.
Only reason the kid wasn't a 4* (he would never have been a 5*) is because he didn't camp a lot. So he is an under the radar guy. But he is very raw and he would have been a redshirt this year most likley. With what UFM & Co are doing this year and will do in '14 & '15 classes his speed and talent will easily be replaced.
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I think it's pretty great that virtually ever poster has said that family considerations trump college football. I appreciate that on this site people are knowledgeable and diehards but also keep a broader perspective. Thanks!
I do have to say that this is the fewest amount of personal attacks I've ever seen in a "so-and-so may flip his commitment from OSU" thread. I don't know if this means folks are growing up about this sort of thing (considering we're happy to welcome flippers from other schools), or if it's more explainable by Jacobs having just the three stars next to his name.
Hate to admit it but I think it has a lot to do with the 3 stars. If this was Marshall or Bosa would we all be as concerned about his family obligations?
If Jacobs were to leaving/flip to Maryland, its not a big loss at all. As much as I would have loved to see him and his speedy legs in this class, him leaving will not affect this class at all IMO. Id much rather lose Jacobs than guys like Eze, Trey, or Munger.
You have to think picking up Dontre Wilson really helped Jacobs make his decision.
As it seems Clark could be UF bound, I would most likely finish with Bell and make sure to keep the visiting 3 and call it a day. Bank the schollie from Jacobs. Dont even bother using on a guy like Elder. After getting a guy like Wilson getting another guy of the same mold for the same position seems pointless. Rather bank it for a loaded class for 2014.
Is it weird for me to say that I hope he picks Maryland. Not that I don't want him but because I'd rather him be close to family for his daughter and still get to play football.
With the talent we have at WR coming in, he'd probably have a hard time seeing the field. At least this way he can go to Maryland and hopefully stand out and make it to the next level and be able to support his child.
I think it has more to do with the addition of Wilson than his daughter. It's not like she was born recently & he's just now having to deal with change. Did he not have his daughter's best interest in mind when he originally committed or is it about OSU landing another slot guy?
Im glad to see someone of his age take responsibility for a kid. This just shows you how much of a man this 18 yr old is even with his lack of size. I really would like jacobs though
Any chance he already informed Bucks of his decision, which then in turn opened back up the door for Clark who we are now hearing is OSU bound??? After all, most had him going to Florida up untill the last few hours? It did always seem like Clark always leaned to us, pretty openly actually, but after Smith's and Wilson's decisions this week, there wouldn't be room, but then BOOM... now there is
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I think Jacobs is a good football player with great speed. The only problem is he is a bit small and will take a few years of putting some weight on before he would play a lot. Teams would crush him, that is if they could catch him!
Here is the link to the full story.
I liked Taivon's skillset. He would have done well here. Kind of stinks. He has to do what is best for him though.
Maryland is putting together a nice little receiver corp. Too bad their team is terrible and they are about to be destroyed by the Buckeyes on an annual basis.
Source/link?Nevermind, he posted it while I was writing mine. That story is not really surprising, considering he has a daughter. Family comes first, always.
This makes it somewhat understandable that he might want to stay close to home where he has a better family support network:
“I’ve discussed it over with my family,” Jacobs said. “I want to make the best choice for me. I have a child. I want to make sure I’m a great father and a great player.”
Looks to me like the writing might be on the wall for a James Clark commitment.
Why would he wait this long to re-consider?
Cold feet I guess. It kind of makes sense given that his decision will not only affect him, but his daughter and baby's mama.
Maybe because Wilson made him the 4th ranked WR in the class.
You would be pretty open on the other side of Diggs at MD while you may not see the field at the show.
Total speculation of course.
How intriguing that the reasons the staff stopped recruiting Derrick Green (Zeke and Jacobs) are now both reconsidering. This whole process is just fascinating.
There was more to the Green recruitment then just waivering. If I remember correctly it was due more to him being a reported primadona than wanting to look at other schools.
Didn't realize he had a daughter or that his brother plays for Maryland. Whatever he decides, I really wish him the best. Would be a tough decision considering his family situation.
Not a big deal. We got Wilson, if Taivon wants to come to columbus and return punts, bring him on, if not good luck elsewhere.
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This is a big loss if he does end up elsewhere. Wilson may be a stud, but Jacobs may turn out to be a stud too. You want as many prospects as possible to have a higher probability of finding a superstar. There are plenty of players like Wilson who never make a big impact at the college level. Curtis Grant is a perfect example of how these guys are all prospects. They haven't even been on a college field yet.
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Can we trade him to Maryland and they give us Diggs? Seriously though I hope he stays with the good guys but I also understand the need to put family first. Hopefully he knows that Maryland will join the B1G in a year and OSU will be playing them soon so he can visit the family when we beat the turtles.
The brother thing has always been an issue w/ Jacobs. The daughter in MD thing is an entirely new and possibly unbeatable angle.
The daughter is a year old. It isn't a new thing. Hope he makes the right decision for himself. Good luck to him whatever he decides.
I just cant help but think about all the "unknown" (to the casual fan) activity that the staff goes through behind the scenes with regard to recruiting!
Like Urban said at his presser today An early verbal commitment means you've made their final top 3
Isn't his presser tomorrow? Why would he have one a day before he can talk about the recruits?
The signing day presser is. He gave some random speech to some group today and mentioned that quote.
Good luck to him,whatever he decides,I'm sure will be best for him,and his family.
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Yep. I can totaly respect staying close to home if he has a family.
Could be creating a little signing day drama
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Highly unlikely considering his daughter is in MD.
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I applaud his weighing his family responsibilities, just wish that he had done it a bit sooner. That being said, I totally understand if he decides that, in the end, he needs to be closer to his daughter and family in MD. Kids need their dads to stay in the picture if it is possible.
No need to sugar coat anything with this "new development"...Wilson verbaled and Jacobs is now waivering, one day before NLOI?? Plus they were both recruited to play the slot. His brother and daughter were both in Maryland when he commited to the Bucks. My guess is he will not be signing with tOSU tomorrow.
**Sorry Southbymidwest. Did not mean to make this a reply to your statement.
Good luck to wherever he goes, and for him to make a decision based upon his family needs shows great maturity and his commitment to his daughter's well being. Wherever he ends up, I'm going to keep my eye on this kid.
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That would suck...but Wilson is better IMHO. And we have plenty of skill players...if he leaves....
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This has to be one of the most stressful things I've participated in, and that's just an outsider looking in.. I can't imagine what these recruits feel like..
Your life has been pretty smooth sailing through this point.
No offense to Jacobs because he is a really good talent, but I don't think him leaving this class would really hurt all that bad, and not at all if OSU were to land Clark. Zeke, Johnson, and Munger are more important to keep in the fold IMO. Wilson is an awesome snag and if Zeke stays, along with Marshall and other skill players we have, we are good to go there. Obviously having another player to compete can only be a good thing but in terms of how this class would look if he decided to pick Maryland, I dont think it changes all that much.
It means we have one less guy who could turn out to be the next Ted Ginn type play maker at OSU. None of these guys have proven anything yet, and Jacobs may end up seeing the field before Marshall and Wilson for all we know. One reason why recruiting can be so stressful and such a crap shoot is due to the possibility that you miss on some of your top rated prospects, and that is where you need players like Bradly Roby who was not considered a stud coming out of HS, and now he is an all american and potential first round draft pick in 2014. I still think he will end up being a better big play threat than any of the guys we got. If Clarke commits that would offset the loss to sme degree since he is a burner as well.
"...they're midgits!"-Coach Kerry Coombs
This makes perfect sense. I would hve cold feet about leaving my daughter too. Best of luck to him, he should do whatever is best for his family
I REALLY want him to stay with us. kid is a stud, he is a straight burner. great speed, would be unreal in urbans offense. especially when you have to worry about him, zeke, dontre, and jalin.
i also really want this kid for kickoffs, reminds of a young jacoby jones
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Another thing to consider is that there were rumors that Maryland was going to eliminate track. Now that they joined the B1G (dolla, dolla bills yo) they have announced that they are not eliminating track. On a related note, Jacobs has indicated that he wants to run track.
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Anyway, upvote for using "dolla, dolla bills yo" in a post.
Don't ever change the picture.
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JMO, but 17-18 is just too young to have kids. However, since he has one now, I applaud any effort he makes to take responsibility. Living the college life 500 miles away from home is a choice you lose once that baby comes. Now it's time to really man up, and start changing diapers instead of chasing co-eds. Good luck to him and his young family.
Well said.
What if he goes 500 miles away and ends up making millions in the show in 3 years. His daughter would be 4 or 5 and he would be able to support her and the mom for the rest of their lives. That could happen at Maryland as well, but I am just saying. You could argue playing for OSU would give him a better chance at getting to the league. Urban would use him to maximize his skill set, and he has proven he can get small fast guys notices by NFL teams. Hopefully he still comes to OSU. I understand the reasoning of course with the kid, but I am just trying to play devils advocate.
I think he seems like a good kid, which is one of the many reasons why I really like him as an OSU player. He seems like he wouldn't go and get the school banned from bowl games.
"...they're midgits!"-Coach Kerry Coombs
17-18 too young for children? Hell, I think 25 is too young for kids to have kids these days. Most aren't mentally ready for the repsonibility.
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He should definitely stay with his daughter. As much as I would love his talent here, nothing beats the first couple years of your first child's life, the smiles, walking, talking, growing... it's an experience I wouldn't it trade for the world (my daughter is 61/2). ^_^
If he does decide to stay home, I wish him the best! On a side note, that means one less spot for Mr. Clark to climb if he decided to attend here!
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strongly agree!!!
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Your daughter is sqrt(6) years old?!
Why is that so shocking? Clearly she's two and some change
Gametime is obviously showing off by using the advanced math learned while at OSU. :D
Maryland seems like a better fit for him, IMHO. Imagine him opposite Diggs. I just don't see him ever seeing the field at OSU.
I don't know about that....he might be the best playmaker at 3* in this class, and you know how they have turned out for us in the past.
Can't fault a kid that wants to stay close to his daughter and family. He is a phenomenal athlete and I really want him in this class, but I can't be upset if he decommits because 1. our class will still be amazing and 2. he is taking responsibility for his family, which I have the utmost respect for
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Yeah, if he's here 4 years, his daughter will be 5 by the time he graduates. That's rough given the demands of the schedule of a CFB player.
Good luck to him. We should all understand someone wanting to take care of family. Commendable actually.
Good to see him step up and be responsible. No matter what decision he makes it is the RIGHT decision. The great thing about committing to a university is no matter the decision its still right. Good luck either way.
He's going to flip to Maryland which will solidify Wilson in the slot/hybrid role and ease Zeke's worries. Best of luck to him.
It's a win/win
I see Jacobs a little like Timmons, in that he's blazing, and has a chance to be great, but played questionable high school competition, and never quite sold me on him. If he ends up a buckeye I'll be excited to see what he can do, but if the guys from Texas and Florida 'push' him out, I won't be distraught.
Wonder if the staff's aggresive pursuit of Wilson was an indication that they knew this could happen? Couldnt have hurt, thats for sure
Hope he stays home to be a good father. Im sure he grew attached this past year since his committment in the summer. Got nothing but respect for the kid making the decision to stay at home.
I don't see this hurting Ohio State if he goes to Maryland. We have Jalin Marshall and Corey Smith already in this class. That's a decent WR class right there. If Clark comes, even more so.
Can't forget about Gareon Conley either. He is a very good WR as well.
Another example of why I just don't get excited about recruits until they are wearing the S & G at either the Spring Game or Opening day.
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I really hope he stays as he is a great talent, but does anyone else think the timing is curious, namely on the heels of Wilson commiting, given that they would both play the same position?
That said, family comes first, no matter what.
Corey Smith (I know, not same position) makes 2 other wideouts since his commitment.
I think Jacobs is gone personally, which is a bummer but is OK...would rather lose him than EzE, Munger, Trey
Him leaving this class does not bother me whatsoever #blatantlyhonest
I would miss his speed. But he is very raw and most likely would have been a redshirt this year. So not a big loss. I agree with ya man. I see you're a Piston's & Red Wings fan. I grew up in Detroit area and went to Brother Rice and am a complete Buckeye fan. You from Mi?
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From MI no, but I went to high school in a westside suburb (northville/novi area). Was a Piston season ticket holder during the dynasty. God it is hard to watch them now after those days but I watch every other game or so online and love our young core's potential.
If he flips which I hope he doesn't does that mean the door opens for Corn Elder or do we just bank the Scholarship???? man tomorrow will be epic ...... I won't get any work done oh well
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Well that sucks.
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I wish him well whereever he ends up. I hope he makes a decision that is best for him and his family.
Wish him well when he picks Maryland.
Like others said if I had to pick between him and Tre, its Tre all the way.
Also might indicate we get Clark tomorrow? If not then we can bank to scholly for 2014.
I'd rather bank the scholly vs getting Elder...just my opinion though
Agreed, for his sake even. Let him go to a school where he can play the sport he truly wants to play.
Crazy idea here: If we're going to have one scholarship left after we finish signing guys in this class, give the one open scholarship to Slam Thompson for a year, and have him block field goals/extra points, then use the scholarship in 2014.
I wouldn't cheer for Michigan if they were playing the Taliban.
Yeah, you're right. That is crazy.
If Jacobs leaves, that puts us back at 81 schollies which is good if we're still hoping to possibly sign Clark and/or Bell. If we sign both, someone else will have to leave the program before fall camp.
I'm with the guys who have said if he goes to Maryland that is totally cool. Best of luck to him, truly hope he has a great career.
I can't remember a year where someone didn't leave just about every program in the nation after spring practice, especially on one of Urban's teams. I don't think the staff is too worried about going over the limit.
Probably so, but you know how things go -- the one time you really need something to happen that you're expecting it to happen, it doesn't happen. :)
In all likelihood, yeah one or more will leave after spring football and we'd be fine, but it's always good to not go over the limit unless you absolutely must.
So tomorrow could be awesome, or we could miss out on Clark and Bell, as well as lose Elliot, Jacobs, and Johnson.
That is definately the "Glass is half empty" senario.
I was mostly being tongue in cheek, but I kind of laugh thinking of the heart attacks people would have if the bad scenario happened. Especially, with all the HELL YEAH BEST RECRUITING CLASS EVER talk I've seen.
more like completely empty. That would be pretty devastating to the class if we didn't get those kids.
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more like glass is completely empty in the middle of the sahara desert
Except that we are not losing EZE and Johnson... and we are in my estimation... highly likely to land Bell tomorrow.
Quesiton is if we were hoping to have Wilson and Bell and Clark ...we all thought Jacobs was coming... who might be the guy in addition to the 3 above that will also be considered....
I seriously think that there is something under the radar we aren't seeing now that we know there is a spot.... UFM has probably know about this for weeks!!
What is the missing piece to thi puzzle!
Alex.... whats the surprise?
"Statistics always remind me of a fellow who drowned in a river where the average depth was only three feet." - Coach Woody Hayes
So if we lose Jacobs and only get one of Clark/Bell, that puts us at 82 schollies, correct?
Yes, assuming no post-NSD signees or transfers/exits from the program.
has a kid..i would stay home too....I really don't care if he flips....don't think he would be in the program a year from now anyway...
Save all the space for next season
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In this regard, it reminds me of Southward from last year's class; it just never clicked for him and he never seemed comfortable in Columbus. Everyone has had a college roommate or dormmate who was homesick; the pull of a child back home would to be hard to overcome and I think you're probably right that Jacobs might be gone after one year anyway.
I don't even think it's the "pull of the child" that should be the issue. If you have a kid 3 states away, go take care of the kid. At this point, unless his whole situation relocates to Columbus so he can be a dad and an OSU student, I'm actually going to be upset if he leaves his child in Maryland and moves to Ohio. Had I known previously that he had a daughter at home, I would never have supported his college decision.
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Wish him the best wherever he ends up. Also wish he would've came out with all this (perhaps he did to the staff) a month ago. Is it too late to throw the kitchen sink @ Timmons? Let him know that he's really the one we wanted to take to the dance. It doesn't matter if he has five kids, he's right across the river. In my Waycraken voice ........"GIMME TIMMONS"
LMAOOOOO Buckfutter!! Classic!
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Look here Jack, you wanna make babies @17, you better stay home & take care of them!
Sucks, but I'm still on that Dontre Wilson high which has kinda anesthetized me to any negative recruiting news.
it would be hilarious if he flipped to MD and then in turn Green flipped from scum to us.
"Family Comes First" sounds nice but everyone knows for a bigtime college football or basketball player/student athlete, it's "Family comes first, right after all the football related activities (practice, weight room, film study, etc), then school work, then hanging with the fellas, playing video games... very few can commit to play a big time sport and still have the time to be a truly good father and support the child. I'm sure they care and I'm sure they love their child but it's rare they really spend the time and can support financially while in college. I've seen a few rare exceptions as covered on Outside the Lines on ESPN but it's rarely a "Family Comes First situation.
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Don't you see that as a problem? This kid will basically grow up without a dad if he picks OSU.
I think 90%+ of these "Dads" aren't really around much, or can be considered much of a father and be committed to play big time college football. My best friend had a child when he was young and just trying to be a Dad and attend school full time made him feel like he wasn't a good father...now mix in all the football hours. Sure you may get a few more important hours with you child each week the closer you stay to home, but the whole lifestyle is far from being that of a "family first" guy.
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Yeah, and that's a bad thing. There are enough kids out there with one or no parents. I would prefer that Taivon not play football at all, because in my opinion, he'd be doing his child a disservice. Maybe the kid wasn't expected (I won't call it a mistake), but now he has to own up to it.
There are plenty of young fathers in the military who manage despite far more intense and potentially grave consequences. The right choice is the one that allied for him to provide the best future for his child. Maybe that's Maryland or maybe it's Ohio State. His decision shouldn't be near sighted...
After hearing this I really think he should just sign with Maryland. He needs to be with his kid and be able to be a dad. Ohio State is too far away and the course work might even be too much, combined with playing football and being a dad that is. I know he will do what is best for him but that is what I would do.
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Its amazing how easily because he is only ranked as a 3* everyone is not that concerned with him leaving. This is one of the guys I was most excited about in this class easily one of the best athletes on both the offensive, and defensive sides of the football, not to mention on special teams. I think he would also be an amazing kick blocker as well. One more thing while everyone is so excited over D.Wilson his size isn't that better then T.Jacobs, I really hope this guy sticks w/us, and plays for THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY.
yeah but dontre is shiftier, can play 2 positions and played against VERY tough competition in high school, not to diminish jacobs as an athlete but lets be honest, maryland does crabcakes but not football
The irony here is that the Ravens just won the Superbowl haha
The Ravens, especially Flacco, were extra motivated...
"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter
Very nice, 703! Hilarious!
he's in a stuff situation his coach said OSU is his Dream School ..I feel for the kid
Hardly home but always reppin
Was he a dad when he made that comment? I believe the Dontre Wilson commitment has made him waver... Should he do what's best for his family? Yes! But I believe there were other factors influencing his decision.
Agreed,
And furthermore... UFM knows that is likelihood to succeed here is diminished... hence the heavy recruiting for Wilson and Clark etc...
"Statistics always remind me of a fellow who drowned in a river where the average depth was only three feet." - Coach Woody Hayes
So because he's not a 4 or 5 star his possible decommitment is viewed as "meh"? :/
"YOLO" = I'm about to do something extremely ignorant/stupid & I need an excuse to do it.
No, because we're bringing in a few similar players at his position, and he has a daughter. It's completely understandable and he's handling it VERY gracefully.
I wouldn't cheer for Michigan if they were playing the Taliban.
Yep.
Only reason the kid wasn't a 4* (he would never have been a 5*) is because he didn't camp a lot. So he is an under the radar guy. But he is very raw and he would have been a redshirt this year most likley. With what UFM & Co are doing this year and will do in '14 & '15 classes his speed and talent will easily be replaced.
Because they wouldn't let me go for 3!
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I think it's pretty great that virtually ever poster has said that family considerations trump college football. I appreciate that on this site people are knowledgeable and diehards but also keep a broader perspective. Thanks!
According to this article he will announce at 10:00amET tomorrow: http://www.bucksinsider.com/football/taivon-jacobs-rides-fence-before-nsd/
This tweet/article as well:
Would love to keep him but losing one recruit doesn't break a recruiting class. With or without Jacobs this is still an incredible class.
I do have to say that this is the fewest amount of personal attacks I've ever seen in a "so-and-so may flip his commitment from OSU" thread. I don't know if this means folks are growing up about this sort of thing (considering we're happy to welcome flippers from other schools), or if it's more explainable by Jacobs having just the three stars next to his name.
The most "loud mouth, disrespect" poster on 11W.
Hate to admit it but I think it has a lot to do with the 3 stars. If this was Marshall or Bosa would we all be as concerned about his family obligations?
I would be. Family always comes first.
"Attack the Strong, Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead!"
-Former OSU S&C Coach Lichter
If Jacobs were to leaving/flip to Maryland, its not a big loss at all. As much as I would have loved to see him and his speedy legs in this class, him leaving will not affect this class at all IMO. Id much rather lose Jacobs than guys like Eze, Trey, or Munger.
You have to think picking up Dontre Wilson really helped Jacobs make his decision.
As it seems Clark could be UF bound, I would most likely finish with Bell and make sure to keep the visiting 3 and call it a day. Bank the schollie from Jacobs. Dont even bother using on a guy like Elder. After getting a guy like Wilson getting another guy of the same mold for the same position seems pointless. Rather bank it for a loaded class for 2014.
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Is it weird for me to say that I hope he picks Maryland. Not that I don't want him but because I'd rather him be close to family for his daughter and still get to play football.
With the talent we have at WR coming in, he'd probably have a hard time seeing the field. At least this way he can go to Maryland and hopefully stand out and make it to the next level and be able to support his child.
why does he have a daughter
P+V=B.....in a lot of cases.
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You might want to ask your parents to give you the talk
That's a clown question, bro
To put it simply: Birds and Bees.
I think it has more to do with the addition of Wilson than his daughter. It's not like she was born recently & he's just now having to deal with change. Did he not have his daughter's best interest in mind when he originally committed or is it about OSU landing another slot guy?
Im glad to see someone of his age take responsibility for a kid. This just shows you how much of a man this 18 yr old is even with his lack of size. I really would like jacobs though
I don't care if this isn't "politically correct", but no kid should have a daughter when he's in high school....
It happens.... and when it does happen, the kid should man up and be a father. Take responsibility.
Kudos to Jacobs if he stays in Maryland to be with his daughter.
I don't think it would be a big loss, Wilson and Clark are better and we will be ok.
While they appear to be better due to star rankings & video clips, you never really know who's truly great until they show up & go to work...
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Any chance he already informed Bucks of his decision, which then in turn opened back up the door for Clark who we are now hearing is OSU bound??? After all, most had him going to Florida up untill the last few hours? It did always seem like Clark always leaned to us, pretty openly actually, but after Smith's and Wilson's decisions this week, there wouldn't be room, but then BOOM... now there is
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I think Jacobs is a good football player with great speed. The only problem is he is a bit small and will take a few years of putting some weight on before he would play a lot. Teams would crush him, that is if they could catch him!
Best wishes to Taivon. Go Bucks!