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Cormani Visiting? Is It April fools again??

Discussion in 'Awesome Recruiting' started by swamp life, May 11, 2024.

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  1. tommyvee

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    That would be huge if he can humble himself to that.
     
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  2. scooterp

    scooterp GC Hall of Fame

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    He did us dirty… but it was CRay who absorbed most of it. He is talented. There will be a hill to climb if this staff takes him.
     
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  3. Ahab

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    Coach is the one who will have to deal with it if he turns out to be a knucklehead. If he thinks the talent is worth the risk then so be it.
     
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  4. eastowest

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  5. antny1

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    As others have stated, If the staff and the family come to terms I'm good with it. Not that I have the choice but I'm not bothered by it at all either. Maybe the kid and family were humbled and realize florida will provide the best resources for growth and money will follow success.
     
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  6. hawaiigator

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    Visited with mother and agent….
     
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  7. antny1

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    Yeah I get it. I admit my optimistic take isn't the most likely one but I also don't think mom and an agent in the picture is mutually exclusive with better intentions this time around. It's still a business.
     
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  8. Wanne15

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    Hmmm, paying tuition for walkons to skip the 85 rule, nice
     
  9. Crusher

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    I'm floored :rolleyes:
     
  10. cheatng8tr

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    I wonder if the players are given a vote? If they are on board with bringing Cormani onto the team because they know him, then I would be more comfortable with the decision to take him. If not, then why bring a potential distraction into the locker room?
     
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  11. vaxcardinal

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    does he qualify academically?
     
  12. BillyBall89

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    Listen maybe he had a big head. Maybe he didn't. But Im not trusting the dog and pony show in Colorado to be anything above a used car salesman in terms of evaluating and doing whats best for talent. My vote, which counts for nothing, is to let him come with a clean slate but let him know he needs us, not the other way around and he will be booted if his contribution is a net negative to the team.
     
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  13. gatordadx2

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    same crap different day.
     
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  14. gatordadx2

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    im thinking we will see more of this across CFB
     
  15. fox

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    Perhaps they wanted to let Napier know they effed up in person. Or perhaps they had 6 hands out.

    Or both.
     
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  16. Gatorhead

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    If the guy can earn PT as a preferred walk on, that shows me that person is reformed. The practice field will be unforgiving, forgiveness is earned, not given, especially in light of recent history.

    That's all that matters now, the fluff stuff is over, that is if the kid and his handlers know what's good for him, and them, having any chance at a professional future and associated income stream.
     
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  17. foot

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    McClain grew up a Gator, wanted to be a Gator, then got a big head and started listening to all the lies. He broke his word and went to the 2 programs that lie the most in order to get elite recruits. Then finds out it was all BS. Eats a big slice of humble pie and now comes home looking for forgiveness and redemption. That takes guts and now it is up to Billy.
     
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  18. ufmc84

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    His NIL value definitely took a hit in his time at Colorado. He was constantly called out by Deion for not working or having the right attitude. Where ever he ends up it will be interesting to see if he’s truly grown.
     
  19. 4everaGator

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    This situation resembles some elements in the parable of the prodigal son. I'm interested in how this plays out.
     
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  20. Gatorrick22

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    Yes, but in that time we landed some really good DBs and we have better talent in that room than Cormani ever was, IMHO. If the coach wants him that is on him, but we already have great players in our DB room.

    I think we're leverage... for some other team that he wants to go play for. Maybe his agent has some trick up his sleeve... either way I hope Napier doesn't fall for it.
     
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