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if the U pays 9.99 monthly they can be kept abrest of the latest updates with these guys

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Originally posted 07:37 AM ET  01.28 by EAZEBACK

if the U pays 9.99 monthly they can be kept abrest of the latest updates with these guys

LOL!

Seriously though, they arent going anywhere..

To paraphrase Yogi Berra, oral commitments aren't worth the paper they're written on.

Another top 10 recruting class at the "U"! Possibly TOP 5 when all is said and done!

Shorten the headline to "Miami Losing Grip" and by jove you've got it!

I don't think any of those other kids dishonor their commitments to the U, but it wouldn't surprise me if Bryce Brown does.

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Originally posted 09:06 AM ET  01.28 by J. HOVA: BROOKLYN

I don't think any of those other kids dishonor their commitments to the U, but it wouldn't surprise me if Bryce Brown does.

As you say they are 'kids'. Secondly universities sometimes withdraw their own oral commitments. So where is the dishonor? There is no rule that once you agree to accept a scholarship that you must follow through. These kids receive what is likely the greatest sales pitch of their young lives and to say that they dishonor themselves because of their vulnerability is unreasonable. I wonder if you have ever backed out on an oral commitment.

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Originally posted 09:06 AM ET  01.28 by J. HOVA: BROOKLYN

I don't think any of those other kids dishonor their commitments to the U, but it wouldn't surprise me if Bryce Brown does.

Dishonor is a harsh word, especially when universities occasionally withdraw their offers. Have you ever backed out of one of your own oral commitments? If so then to judge another for the same thing you have done would be dishonorable.

LOL!Seriously though, they arent going anywhere..

Haha, yeah and I'm sure you know everything. Kids decommitt all the time. And, why wouldnt they from the U? What does Miami have going for it? Randy Shannon is a ****. The U will lose some commitments. Most teams do. But, ask yourself this:

If you are a big time recruit and Florida offers you a scholly and Miami offers you a scholly.....which is more enticing? It's like deciding between Jessica Alba and Rhea Perlman.

QUOTE(#10):

Originally posted 10:00 AM ET  01.28 by CharMit

Dishonor is a harsh word, especially when universities occasionally withdraw their offers. Have you ever backed out of one of your own oral commitments? If so then to judge another for the same thing you have done would be dishonorable.

figure of speech

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Originally posted 10:18 AM ET  01.28 by jayhawkfan11

But, ask yourself this:If you are a big time recruit and Florida offers you a scholly and Miami offers you a scholly.....which is more enticing? It's like deciding between Jessica Alba and Rhea Perlman.

obviously the U is pretty enticing with the class they have this year, even if they lose a couple of guys

Randy Shannon will sink this ship.

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Originally posted 10:22 AM ET  01.28 by annarbortreecity

obviously the U is pretty enticing with the class they have this year, even if they lose a couple of guys

same could be said regarding the past 2 classes, what has that turned out a 5-7 season followed by a 7-6 season, great.

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Originally posted 10:44 AM ET  01.28 by jayhawkfan11

Randy Shannon will sink this ship.

u mean further than it already has? i think a vessel would have to be actually in working order first for it to be sunk

I hope the U loses more commits for being a very unethical school.

Wasn't trying to be harsh using the word dishonor. I was just using a word to use a word.

Don't read so much into it.

Maybe if Shannon and The U hadn't tried to screw over Marve when he wanted to transfer these commits wouldn't be reconsidering.

Shannon might not have Urban Meyer/Nick Saban powers to magically uplift a program, but he already is and will continue to be a good coach for the program. He's not perfect, as evidenced by his handling of the Marve situation(s), but he demands respect for the game and discipline, he's committed to making the "Thug U" label obsolete, he (with the exception of Marve) relates to his players well and recruits well (by locking down Southern Florida and the Miami area), and is defensive-minded. Let Nix take care of the offense, he will become a good one once Miami gets a few more offensive playmakers (Bryce Brown is a start, they haven't had an elite running back really since Frank Gore), Shannon can keep bringing in the Browns and Fortsons and Spences on defense and it will blossom... if he can find a QB who's either talented or can play in Nix's system (J. Harris maybe?), they'll be winning 10 games in 2 years, and from there they can keep attracting the top talent that will make them a BCS player year in and year out ala 10 years ago.