2020 Recruiting Board/Thread

[Sirhornsalot]

I looked up the UIL State Executive Committee minutes from today. Tomball ISD was appealing a decision of the District Executive Committee that rule a student had moved for “Athletic Purposes” the appeal was denied. 

That means the student can’t play at Tomball or the HS they transferred from. They are not allowed to participate in any UIL activity for one calendar year. 

That really stinks for the kid. 

I hear he's considering private school. Not sure how that works but thats what I hear.

 

[java]

He won’t lose his ability.  If he stays with his trainer, he will probably eat healthier, work out 24/7, and fill in any academic gaps that could have held him back. 

It might actually help him. Any timing issues can be worked out fairly quickly. 

If I were the kid, and it were possible, I would throw myself into working out and academics, graduate in December and enroll. Screw it!

 

[shotime73]

15 hours ago, TB14 said:

Holy shit. 

 

[shotime73]

I remember when GJ Kinne moved from Canton to Gilmer. I believe it had something to do with family reasons. But I do know that UIL was swarming all over that situation like glue. 

 

[MikeV73]

I remember when GJ Kinne moved from Canton to Gilmer. I believe it had something to do with family reasons. But I do know that UIL was swarming all over that situation like glue. 

His dad was a coach, did he transfer with him?  I remember his dad was shot in the chest by a former player I believe, but I don’t remember if that was at that time or after GJ was done playing HS ball?

 

[TB14]

I’m not sure. I’m with you on Eaton though. He’s all projection right now and needs a lot of time in the incubator. 

Is Eaton or Caldwell from last year’s class the better prospect?

 

[TB14]

His dad was a coach, did he transfer with him?  I remember his dad was shot in the chest by a former player I believe, but I don’t remember if that was at that time or after GJ was done playing HS ball?

Another kids dad shot Coach Kinne (GJs dad) over his son not playing enough. GJ still played at Gilmer His senior year. His mother had lived there already so that’s how he got his waiver. 

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Is Eaton or Caldwell from last year’s class the better prospect?

I’d say Caldwell.

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

Is Eaton or Caldwell from last year’s class the better prospect?

Eaton has all the physical tool. However he is very raw. He does not like contact. And does not play very physical. His high school coaches are hoping the light comes on this season.. 

 

[sporty]

Another kids dad shot Coach Kinne (GJs dad) over his son not playing enough. GJ still played at Gilmer His senior year. His mother had lived there already so that’s how he got his waiver. 

I played with GJ at Canton before he transferred to Gilmer. Our coach (his dad) was shot before our junior year, but he came back to coach us junior year. After that season, GJ transferred to Gilmer and his dad got a job at Baylor if I remember right. A receiver from Canton tried to transfer to Gilmer with him and got denied by the UIL. He played at a private school senior year and ended up winning a TAPPS state championship in 2006.

So, with the Demas situation, if he ends up going to a TAPPS school, he can still play even after losing UIL eligibility.

 

[CoachEmUp64]

Kids get denied eligibility all the time. We get at least one denied every year, and you almost never hear about it. The only reason Demas is a big deal is because he's a high profile recruit. If the behind the scenes details were made public you'd understand why it's a 6-0 vote in favor of him not playing. If the UIL becomes lax in this area the integrity and popularity of public school athletics will in the state of Texas will collapse and it'll become a Florida/Cali/Louisiana type where private schools and pay to play dominate the high school athletic landscape.  Also worth nothing about 90% of transfers are granted eligibility to play for the new teams and this is nothing new. It's been going on for years. 

 

[TexExSpur]

Is Eaton or Caldwell from last year’s class the better prospect?

Caldwell is a kid TCU usually lands and turns into a stud!  I like the kid.  Eaton has the offer list and they're similar in size.  But, I'd give the nod to Caldwell.

 

[TheContractor]

Is Eaton or Caldwell from last year’s class the better prospect?

That’s a really good question. I wasn’t a big fan of taking Caldwell last year either. Imo, in 2-3 years in the system both could play (especially as depth) vs KSt, Iowa St, Baylor, etc but I’m looking at playoffs and vs Bama, Clemson,Ou etc. if we lose a CB (to targeting or injury) I don’t think either are good enough. Especially to take them in back to back classes and to take one this early in a small class doesn’t make sense to me. I hope I’m wrong, it’s happened before :lol:

 

[Eastexhorn]

Easton is listed at 4.4 and Alford at 4.6 in DCTF mag.

 

[Eastexhorn]

Eaton

 

[oldhorn2]

I dont care that he is a aggie recruit. It is too bad that football is now such a big business that the kids get treated like pawns on a chess board to be played by fat old men with no ability themselves that only have power.

In the end, it is a good learning point for Demas

 

[okiehorn]

Kids get denied eligibility all the time. We get at least one denied every year, and you almost never hear about it. The only reason Demas is a big deal is because he's a high profile recruit. If the behind the scenes details were made public you'd understand why it's a 6-0 vote in favor of him not playing. If the UIL becomes lax in this area the integrity and popularity of public school athletics will in the state of Texas will collapse and it'll become a Florida/Cali/Louisiana type where private schools and pay to play dominate the high school athletic landscape.  Also worth nothing about 90% of transfers are granted eligibility to play for the new teams and this is nothing new. It's been going on for years. 

Thank me for this post. Enlightened me about the UIL. I also just read some of the reason it was a 6-0 vote and if half of them are true then I am see why the kid isn’t eligible to play. Sounds like it was about bettering his academics. Thanks again!

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Eaton has all the physical tool. However he is very raw. He does not like contact. And does not play very physical. His high school coaches are hoping the light comes on this season.. 

You just described Michael Huff's HS profile.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

That’s a really good question. I wasn’t a big fan of taking Caldwell last year either. Imo, in 2-3 years in the system both could play (especially as depth) vs KSt, Iowa St, Baylor, etc but I’m looking at playoffs and vs Bama, Clemson,Ou etc. if we lose a CB (to targeting or injury) I don’t think either are good enough. Especially to take them in back to back classes and to take one this early in a small class doesn’t make sense to me. I hope I’m wrong, it’s happened before :lol:

I actually heard Caldwell's name a couple of times over the past two weeks (when I ask who stands out).

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Kids get denied eligibility all the time. We get at least one denied every year, and you almost never hear about it. The only reason Demas is a big deal is because he's a high profile recruit. If the behind the scenes details were made public you'd understand why it's a 6-0 vote in favor of him not playing. If the UIL becomes lax in this area the integrity and popularity of public school athletics will in the state of Texas will collapse and it'll become a Florida/Cali/Louisiana type where private schools and pay to play dominate the high school athletic landscape.  Also worth nothing about 90% of transfers are granted eligibility to play for the new teams and this is nothing new. It's been going on for years. 

Good enough for me.