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What happened to Alex Collins?

  • Are we out on him? Is he taking a visit? Or is he just keeping it very quiet?

    NoFlyZone

  • He already OVed. We seem to be a distant third to Miami and Arkansas.

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    SUGator51

  • SUGator51 said...

    He already OVed. We seem to be a distant third to Miami and Arkansas.

    I'll never understand the kids like him who want to go to places like that... PT I guess.

    NoFlyZone

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  • Arky is 63rd in recruiting and had a weak class last year and UM has the NCAA ready to crush their arse. These are not great final choices.

    Repartee

  • Seems like a good fit @ Arky. Also, suprised the rb from Arky that committed to Bama hasn't looked harder at the hometown team since the new staff has been assembled.

    lean_gator

  • Miami fans said hrs staying in state. So if the NCAA hits them hard you would have to think he's coming here.

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    Smitty901

  • Arky.

    Donnell

  • Gotta think he's all Miami. Just like Tracy Howard...

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  • I read all of the sites several times a day, and I have NEVER seen one word from Collins even giving a hint as to where he will go, with every word out of his mouth being explicitly neutral, except one time, which was when he labeled UF the leader right after his visit.

    What you will find is one "expert" after another saying Arkansas is one of his leaders, and that they stand ahead of us. Those "experts" were never told this by Collins, his family, or his coach, and each uses the opinions of the other "experts" to backup and justify the perpetuation of this proclamation.

    If I am wrong, then please show me the quotes of the player, his family, or his coach.

    His coach was quoted today in the Miami Herald saying that Collins really has no idea where he is going. He also said that Texas is trying to get Collins's last official visit next weekend, instead of Arkansas.

    Why would there be even a bit of discussion about choosing between visiting either Texas or Arkansas next weekend if Arkansas were a strong contender? Here is the link:

    http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2013/01/podcast-the-latest-on-canes-big-recruiting-weekend-with-insidetheus-david-lake.html#storylink=cpy

    So Bielema becoming the head coach at Arkansas, in and of itself, is reason enough that Collins would be tremendously interested in going to a backwater place like Arkansas, a place that up until a couple of weeks ago, he had little interest in, even when he has other choices that have superior football programs, are academically superior, and which are better geographic and cultural fits for Collins? I don't think so.

    Plus, while Wisconsin was being considered when Bielema was there, it was not mentioned among Collins' leaders. He's more likely to go to Arkansas due to Bielema, when he probably was not going to Wisconsin when Bielema was there? I don't see it.

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by luvtruthg8r on 1/15/2013 at 9:26 PM

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  • I HOPE THAT HE'S NOT SCARED TO COMPETE!

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  • I'm pretty sure bielema is bringing his style of offense to Arkansas and Wisconsin has been pretty successful at producing really good running backs lately. Not that terrible of a decision.

    NoleBrave03

  • NoleBrave03 said...

    I'm pretty sure bielema is bringing his style of offense to Arkansas and Wisconsin has been pretty successful at producing really good running backs lately. Not that terrible of a decision.

    Again, why would there be even a bit of discussion about choosing between visiting either Texas or Arkansas next weekend if Arkansas were a strong contender? Sounds to me like Arkansas is in last place among the leaders.

    luvtruthg8r

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  • luvtruthg8r said...

    I read all of the sites several times a day, and I have NEVER seen one word from Collins even giving a hint as to where he will go, with every word out of his mouth being explicitly neutral, except one time, which was when he labeled UF the leader right after his visit.

    What you will find is one "expert" after another saying Arkansas is one of his leaders, and that they stand ahead of us. Those "experts" were never told this by Collins, his family, or his coach, and each uses the opinions of the other "experts" to backup and justify the perpetuation of this proclamation.

    If I am wrong, then please show me the quotes of the player, his family, or his coach.

    His coach was quoted today in the Miami Herald saying that Collins really has no idea where he is going. He also said that Texas is trying to get Collins's last official visit next weekend, instead of Arkansas.

    Why would there be even a bit of discussion about choosing between visiting either Texas or Arkansas next weekend if Arkansas were a strong contender? Here is the link:

    http://miamiherald.typepad.com/umiami/2013/01/podcast-the-latest-on-canes-big-recruiting-weekend-with-insidetheus-david-lake.html#storylink=cpy

    So Bielema becoming the head coach at Arkansas, in and of itself, is reason enough that Collins would be tremendously interested in going to a backwater place like Arkansas, a place that up until a couple of weeks ago, he had little interest in, even when he has other choices that have superior football programs, are academically superior, and which are better geographic and cultural fits for Collins? I don't think so.

    Plus, while Wisconsin was being considered when Bielema was there, it was not mentioned among Collins' leaders. He's more likely to go to Arkansas due to Bielema, when he probably was not going to Wisconsin when Bielema was there? I don't see it.

    Calm the hell down. We only saying that Arky would be a got fit. Good grief.

    lean_gator

  • Actually, I was referring to recruiting reporters who are stating that Arkansas is one of his two leaders. I was not referring to posters on this or other Gator sites.

    luvtruthg8r

  • lean_gator said...

    Calm the hell down. We only saying that Arky would be a got fit. Good grief.

    And it's not so much Bielema as Charlie Partridge, a Plantation alum close to his HS coach who left with Bielema to coach at Arkansas.

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  • lean_gator said...

    Calm the hell down. We only saying that Arky would be a got fit. Good grief.

    Dont think he seemed like he needs to calm down... think he was giving his opinion that Arky isnt a close second to Miami. Maybe you should calm down. He brought some valuable insight to the thread, did you; or did you just try to ostricize another poster for sharing insight and information.

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  • USMC_Gator said...

    Dont think he seemed like he needs to calm down... think he was giving his opinion that Arky isnt a close second to Miami. Maybe you should calm down. He brought some valuable insight to the thread, did you; or did you just try to ostricize another poster for sharing insight and information.

    Thank you, USMC. Again, if he is discussing going to Texas instead of Arkansas on his last official visit, it does not sound like Arkansas is one of his most favorite options, does it? Plus again, if Wisconsin under Bielema was not seen as a favorite, why would Bielema's move to Arkansas indicate that Arkansas is a top candidate for Collins?

    luvtruthg8r

  • USMC_Gator said...

    Dont think he seemed like he needs to calm down... think he was giving his opinion that Arky isnt a close second to Miami. Maybe you should calm down. He brought some valuable insight to the thread, did you; or did you just try to ostricize another poster for sharing insight and information.

    Whatever man. ICGLOAF.

    lean_gator

  • He is a cane.

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  • lean_gator said...

    Whatever man. ICGLOAF.

    Ohhhh, word games...

    I couldn't give less of a f_ck?

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  • AlligatorDundee said...

    Ohhhh, word games...

    I couldn't give less of a f_ck?

    I Catch Gophers Like Old Alfred Francois...

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  • AlligatorDundee said...

    Ohhhh, word games...

    I couldn't give less of a f_ck?

    MAISFOWIL

    My ass is falling off while im laughing

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