Nick Starkel Top 4!

[GreenTexan13]

46 minutes ago, All About UNT said:

doing all they know how to do

http://texags.com/forums/5/topics/2712609

Not as bad as UT fans, but they are probably mad that they are the punching bag of the SEC now.... Or the fact that CougarQueen can troll them about how UH stole their QB. It would be golden if UNT takes Starkel from under their nose. They would really hate the G5's after that.

[gangrene]

Talented 2016 QB down to four schools

Love how this reporter all but dismisses the idea of him going anywhere other but A & M or UCLA.

[ShiftyFive]

10 minutes ago, SilverEagle said:

Just curious. If they don't award academic scholarships (after all they are a prestigious institution of higher learning, which IS their primary reason to exist) then do they award any scholarships? And if so,what for?

I'm not an expert. My knowledge is based on the recent recruiting process I experienced with my nephew for hockey. Where other schools used the word "scholarship", ECAC schools used the word "grants". I don't know what the technical differences are between the two, but bottom line for my nephew... semantics.

 

[UNTexas]

2 hours ago, NTAlum09 said:

 

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Ivy League schools provide financial aid to students, including athletes, only on the basis of financial need as determined by each institution's Financial Aid Office. There are no academic or athletic scholarships in the Ivy League.

I get the scholarship angle, however, academics are more important than athletics in my opinion.  I love UNT but it just doesn't compete with Yale on a resume.

That being said, if my kids went to any of the schools he's choosing from I'd be thrilled.

[MEANGREENCOACH2]

I will tell you this Liberty students have flooded down to college station seems like every student wants to attend A&M

[Ben Gooding]

22 minutes ago, MEANGREENCOACH2 said:

I will tell you this Liberty students have flooded down to college station seems like every student wants to attend A&M

Typical. 

[Mike Jackson]

5 hours ago, Eagle-96 said:

Don't get me wrong. I think we are still an option. I would just have to think that UCLA and A&M are probably the front runners at this point based on previous word that he wanted to go to the west coast and with playing in the SEC at a school with a serious hole at QB. Making the list is a big deal and other kids will take notice. That snowball is starting to pick up steam downhill.

A&M is unstable right now a frustrated fan base and a coach on the hot seat who is probably looking to get new job before he is fired.  UCLA is more stable situation but it is so far away.   

[JesseMartin]

5 hours ago, SilverEagle said:

Just curious. If they don't award academic scholarships (after all they are a prestigious institution of higher learning, which IS their primary reason to exist) then do they award any scholarships? And if so,what for?

Because of the prestige and competitiveness of the Ivy Leagues, the way it works is...you get in, you're one of the top students around.  You and your family can afford it, you pay for it.  Don't like it?  Plenty of rich kids whose parents could afford the best prep schools to get them ready for a top-level education are ready to take your place.  Can't afford it?  No problem; that's when the schools step in and help out.

The key is that they want (and can get) the best and brightest most of the time anyway, and if you get in, you're likely a scholarship-level student anywhere else anyway.  So they don't NEED to give you a scholarship.  But if you can't afford it, and are awesome enough to deserve a chance there, they have plenty of rich donors who will make sure that they don't lose your brilliant mind to one of their rivals.

[p_phelps]

2 hours ago, Mike Jackson said:

A&M is unstable right now a frustrated fan base and a coach on the hot seat who is probably looking to get new job before he is fired.  UCLA is more stable situation but it is so far away.   

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/tamu-football/texas-am-offensive-coordinator-not-signed-yet/

So this is good for us!

[MeanGreenTexan]

16 hours ago, Cr1028 said:

I would expect him to lean Aggie after the UCLA OC moved over but if I'm Starkel, I have to seriously consider the ramifications of going to a school knowing the #1 dual-threat qb in the nation, Tate Martell, is coming in for four of my five years of eligibility.

He's a Spavital commit.   May not be coming.

[MeanGreenHoops]

This is a great sign, but if he does pick us, then things are different around here, and by a long shot. I know I and many of you really want that.

[UNTcrazy727]

13 hours ago, MEANGREENCOACH2 said:

I will tell you this Liberty students have flooded down to college station seems like every student wants to attend A&M

You could say the same thing about every suburban high school in DFW and Houston.

[p_phelps]

 

well crap

[Mean Green 93-98]

13 hours ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

He's a Spavital commit.   May not be coming.

Doubt it.  He tweeted this right after Spavital's firing:

 

Then yesterday, he tweeted this:

 

 

 

 

Edited January 9, 2016 by Mean Green 93-98

[gangrene]

Anyone know how long Nick has had his twitter background picture set to a shot of LA from behind the Hollywood sign?

https://twitter.com/nstarkel2

Edited January 9, 2016 by gangrene

[greenit]

Thankfully it apears Martell was able to trademark his name.  Seems like a lot of that going around with the aggy.  Nothing like flushing half a billion $'s down a shithole.  Good thing oil prices have remained at all time highs.

#priorities

[97and03]

On 1/6/2016 at 0:02 AM, Cr1028 said:

I would expect him to lean Aggie after the UCLA OC moved over but if I'm Starkel, I have to seriously consider the ramifications of going to a school knowing the #1 dual-threat qb in the nation, Tate Martell, is coming in for four of my five years of eligibility.

Dude he is only 5'10". Everyone knows you have to be 6'3" or from Iowa to be a D1 quarterback!

[97and03]

On 1/6/2016 at 0:30 AM, SilverEagle said:

Just curious. If they don't award academic scholarships (after all they are a prestigious institution of higher learning, which IS their primary reason to exist) then do they award any scholarships? And if so,what for?

They don't offer athletic scholarships. They do offer financial aid and academic scholarships.

[MeanGreenTexan]

13 hours ago, Mean Green 93-98 said:

Doubt it.  He tweeted this right after Spavital's firing:

 

Then yesterday, he tweeted this:

 

 

 

 

Well, there you go.  Looks like he's Aggie through & through.  A CA kid will likely be in for quite a shock in College Station.

[BillySee58]

Looks like Starkel set his second visit for at A&M on the 22nd. He made it sound like he'd only take two official visits. I wonder if he'll still visit us after.

[UNT07]

https://twitter.com/nstarkel2/status/685995847306194945?s=09

 

Then he liked all aggie related tweets. I wonder if he knows about Martell. 

Edited January 10, 2016 by UNT07

[BillySee58]

15 hours ago, UNT07 said:

ohttps://twitter.com/nstarkel2/status/685995847306194945?s=09

 

Then he liked all aggie related tweets. I wonder if he knows about Martell. 

I'm sure he does. But if he's scared by a QB prospect in the grade below him then he has no business playing P5 ball. 

[MeanGreen13]

18 hours ago, UNT07 said:

https://twitter.com/nstarkel2/status/685995847306194945?s=09

 

Then he liked all aggie related tweets. I wonder if he knows about Martell. 

His sister seems to be a student at TAMU already... i am guessing he is leaning heavy toward A&M. 

[p_phelps]

30 minutes ago, MeanGreen13 said:

His sister seems to be a student at TAMU already... i am guessing he is leaning heavy toward A&M. 

I would be surprised if he didn't choose TAM unfortunately. I have a buddy in the athletic department at TAM and he has a meh feeling about him as a player. He would be much more appreciated at unt! 

[HoustonEagle]

To be honest I think he has us in his top four as a favor to Littrell and co.  Truth is it helps us greatly just to get high level recruits to mention they are considering us. As you tear down perceptions that no one would play for UNT that has other options you can build from there.  I would be shocked if he chose us but he is helping our cause either way.