How about that Dre' Bly hire, eh?
2021 recruiting and commitments
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How about that Dre' Bly hire, eh?
I'd let him hang around another month or two.
According to the ESPN article, if his HS season gets cancelled or pushed back to the Spring, Grimes is considering enrolling in August and reclassifying to join the 2020 class.
Oh Lord. I live in SC and have the unpleasant duty of listening to mostly a 24 hour Dabo praise-a- thon everyday. Now they were already a tad rattled that UNC had taken steps forward on the recruiting trail, but listening to them on sports talk was rich after Grimes committed earlier. Typically, all flood to say that no doubt Mack has opened the money bag like hasnt been seen since the heady days of John Blake being turned loose in Chapel Hill. All of that talk from a school that has never won anything in football until recently that wasn't tarnished by some level of penalty by the NCAA. But it is wonderful to hear them start to squirm as they worry if maybe Mack is about to challenge their dominance.
By the way, I wonder what ole Dave is thinking about over in Raleigh about now? Bet he is polishing that resume as best he can so he can get out before they run him out.
By the way, I wonder what ole Dave is thinking about over in Raleigh about now? Bet he is polishing that resume as best he can so he can get out before they run him out.
Heels up to 3rd in 247 rankings, just a fraction of a point behind Clemson.
GDTBATH!
GDTBATH!
I noticed that as well. Although its not going to happen but if the Heels had Shipley the class would be ranked second real close to OSU. Just shows how good this class is.
Teams like Georgia and Bama only have 9 commitments so they’re going to move up into the top five. I think we have four scholarships left to give. If we get a couple of more really good players, we’ll have a top 10 class at least.
I'm still in disbelief over the direction of the program. Its such an unusual position to be in. But I think I could get used to it.
I was sorta torn between hiring either Mack or Scott, but its obvious Mack was the right man for this job at this time. He's a godsend for Tar Heel football.
I was torn too @TarHeelMark. I had reservations about Mack’s enthusiasm level at his age. I should have known better. But he put together a good staff, I’m especially thrilled with Bateman, Thigpen, and Bly. And recruiting could not be going better.
Now we need to win on the field and maintain this momentum. Another couple of classes approaching this one and we’ll have the talent to play with anyone.
Now we need to win on the field and maintain this momentum. Another couple of classes approaching this one and we’ll have the talent to play with anyone.
Crystal balls are rolling in for George Wilson to UNC!!!!! Heels about to take over the #2 class in 11 days.
I'm still in disbelief over the direction of the program. Its such an unusual position to be in. But I think I could get used to it.
I was sorta torn between hiring either Mack or Scott, but its obvious Mack was the right man for this job at this time. He's a godsend for Tar Heel football.
I am like you, and many others were torn between Scott and Mack. Although I love Mack, one had to wonder if the hire wasn't a walk down memory lane for Mack and some big donors looking fondly back on better days. But I had no idea Mack hit recruiting as powerfully as he has. I think after the way Texas ended for him, he needed a place to show the world he wasnt washed up as so many painted him to be. And he is shocking the football world with the steps this program is taking. Lets enjoy Mack as long as he wants to coach, then go get Scott.
Let's just leave this past post right here for now..lol
We're in the mix as he's close with both our staff and current commits. The more big-time talent we continue to add, the better our chances. Paige is a hard Clemson lean and many believe Williams (DT from VA) is a Va Tech lean. We're putting our eggs in the TID basket right now.
Wilson committing in 11 days, you gotta know TID is like "hot damn, I wanna play with those boys!"
Did I read correctly, that Grimes was scheduled to be a December enrollee, but intended to take classes this summer and graduate then plans to enroll this fall?
If Virginia cancels HS Football for this fall Grimes will reclassify and enroll in August, if they ply HS Football he will enroll in January
I have heard that the staff isn't sold on Tyleik Williams and they are much more interested in the LB underclassman Shawn Murphy at the same school.
Staff is all in on TID from South Carolina. And yes, UNC is high on Murphy as well as the other 50 schools that have offered him.
Yeah, I’ve heard our staff would love to get TID. SC and Georgia have been on him a long time though. As you said, everybody wants Murphy, he’s one of the best in his class. Bama is supposedly the favorite to sign him right now.
One class. That's all he needs and he'll probably go ahead and knock it out with the uncertainty surrounding VAHSL.
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Yeah, James Gillespie is another one we took a flyer on earlier in the cycle that I think might be somewhat underrated. Not having camps has slowed things down for those guys.
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TID is kinda all over the place...set to commit to UT, delayed, hinted at a new top 6, now maybe a top 4. Historically, Gaffney has been a hotbed for the SEC. They have ties to SC and some former coaches now at UT. The dead period is hurting us because I know he wants to visit. But I do think we're gaining some momentum with our recent commitments and by making him more of a priority.
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Page commits on the 28th. There's been some scuttlebutt about TID waiting on a Clemson offer if they don't land him which seems unlikely at this point. But I guess we'll see.
I think four more, 3 after GW declares a week from today.
South Carolina would be way down on my list. A coach on a blazing hot seat and when was the last time the Gamecocks were in a SEC championship conversation.
I couldn't agree more. But they're the perceived favorites nonetheless. I wouldn't go there if you paid me, well....
