My National Signing Day Prediction

TheReal_jayD · January 31, 2020

My Prediction for National Signing Day

https://247sports.com/Player/Branard-Wright-46037340/

https://247sports.com/Player/Jonathan-Pickett-46047150/

Juco OT (We have one visiting this weekend) I will announce name when I get the go ahead. We are going head to head with Conference Mate.

If we sign those 3 we will move to first in 247 Conference rankings

I don't think we will sign one on NSD. But a JUCO or Transfer QB will be added as well.

I would think this would be a successful NSD

El Paso Eagle · January 31, 2020

@TheReal_jayD Thank you. I really, really hope your the great predictor we all know you to be

GBarksdale · January 31, 2020

Hope you're right! But looking at their offers on 247, it doesn't look like we're in the running. Am I missing something?

Wag Tag · January 31, 2020

Holy $$$hit!! Unbelievable. GMG

ttunt1970 · January 31, 2020

If you’re correct it’ll be great as to off to recruiting

MeanGreenTexan · January 31, 2020

1 hour ago, TheReal_jayD said:

My Prediction for National Signing Day

https://247sports.com/Player/Branard-Wright-46037340/

https://247sports.com/Player/Jonathan-Pickett-46047150/

Juco OT (We have one visiting this weekend) I will announce name when I get the go ahead. We are going head to head with Conference Mate.

If we sign those 3 we will move to first in 247 Conference rankings

I don't think we will sign one on NSD. But a JUCO or Transfer QB will be added as well.

I would think this would be a successful NSD

UNTLifer · January 31, 2020

19 minutes ago, ttunt1970 said:

If you’re correct it’ll be great as to off to recruiting

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GrayEagle · January 31, 2020

1 hour ago, GBarksdale said:

Hope you're right! But looking at their offers on 247, it doesn't look like we're in the running. Am I missing something?

Yes. If I understand correctly, both Wright and Pickett were late qualifiers and those terrific offers had dried up. We came in at the right time.

Marty · January 31, 2020

Fingers crossed!

MeanGreenTexan · January 31, 2020

As much as we've drooled over Wright's offer list and past 24/7 ratings (https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Branard-Wright-at-Carter-197440/RecruitRankHistory/)...
At one point, Pickett was rated even higher according to 24/7! (https://247sports.com/PlayerSport/Jonathan-Pickett-at-Desert-Pines-210558/RecruitRankHistory/)

H-towngreen · January 31, 2020

So we could end up with two guys who were 5* all of a year and a half ago

p_phelps · January 31, 2020

2 minutes ago, H-towngreen said:

So we could end up with two guys who were 5* all of a year and a half ago

With full eligibility! Can even red shirt, whens last time that's happened

NorthTexasSportsNetwork · February 1, 2020

3 hours ago, p_phelps said:

With full eligibility! Can even red shirt, whens last time that's happened

This hopefully won’t be another Nick Harvey episode

H-towngreen · February 1, 2020

19 minutes ago, NorthTexasSportsNetwork said:

This hopefully won’t be another Nick Harvey episode

Nick Harvey was a grad transfer as opposed to 2 kids hopefully signing right out of high school.

outoftown · February 1, 2020

These would be some stellar pickups. Now you evil bastard you! Look what you have done! You raised my expectations and only disappointment can follow from here.

Edited February 1, 2020 by outoftown

Cr1028 · February 1, 2020

5 hours ago, outoftown said:

These would be some stellar pickups. Now you evil bastard you! Look what you have done! You raised my expectations and only disappointment can follow from here.

@TheReal_jayD, leave @outoftown alone you You’re lucky he even has expectations for you bastards.

NorthTexasSportsNetwork · February 1, 2020

10 hours ago, H-towngreen said:

Nick Harvey was a grad transfer as opposed to 2 kids hopefully signing right out of high school.

Well totally read that wrong

Jonnyeagle · February 4, 2020

Thank you @TheReal_jayD

TheReal_jayD · February 4, 2020

10 minutes ago, Jonnyeagle said:

Thank you @TheReal_jayD

no thank you gus cruikshank GIF by NETFLIX

meaniegreenie · February 5, 2020

There's gotta' be some benefit to Wright in that he can play close to home, right?

Would be true for BU and mostly for Ark. too.

MrStrange18 · February 5, 2020

12 hours ago, meaniegreenie said:

There's gotta' be some benefit to Wright in that he can play close to home, right?

Would be true for BU and mostly for Ark. too.

Not trying to stir the pot here... promise... BUT...

Why is playing close to home something we think kids want? Yeah, I am sure it is something their parents want so they can see them play... but from what I remember and most kids I talk to now... going off to college away from home is a big draw.

Just curious if I am missing something.

GreenN'walinsVet · February 5, 2020

12 minutes ago, MrStrange18 said:

Not trying to stir the pot here... promise... BUT...

Why is playing close to home something we think kids want? Yeah, I am sure it is something their parents want so they can see them play... but from what I remember and most kids I talk to now... going off to college away from home is a big draw.

Just curious if I am missing something.

I generally think for most kids they want to “go off” to college, but not so far that their family and friends can’t come watch them play.
Denton - too close for most

Dallas - borderline

outside the metroplex - I’m far enough away from mom and dad but close enough to see them and them see me when the time arises

MeanGreenTexan · February 5, 2020

13 minutes ago, MrStrange18 said:

Not trying to stir the pot here... promise... BUT...

Why is playing close to home something we think kids want? Yeah, I am sure it is something their parents want so they can see them play... but from what I remember and most kids I talk to now... going off to college away from home is a big draw.

Just curious if I am missing something.

Some kids do, and some don't. Each one is different.
Some kids prioritize family and want to stay at least somewhat close (South Dallas to Denton is still ~45 min away). While some want to get out and see the world & be independent.
The former is why I chose North Texas over UT & Tech.

NorthTexasSportsNetwork · February 5, 2020

1 hour ago, GreenN'walinsVet said:

I generally think for most kids they want to “go off” to college, but not so far that their family and friends can’t come watch them play.
Denton - too close for most

Dallas - borderline

outside the metroplex - I’m far enough away from mom and dad but close enough to see them and them see me when the time arises

I always hear athletes in DFW wanting to get out. Seeing Cobbs go to UTSA was the least surprising

THOR · February 5, 2020

not an athlete, but my kid is staying around town and attending twu next year...really bummed...wanted her to go far away and experience life more than being 20 mins from home to where she can get anything she needs from us and not have to rely on herself.