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Slightly disappointed in Foreman decomittment
Apr 21, 2020, 8:08 PM
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given that the original commitment was with the same stipulation about visits ?????
Maybe family is in his ear about staying close to home. The part about his offer being gone if another recruit commits at that position makes this interesting. The fact an offer went out pretty much as soon as Foreman made his decision means he is most likely not coming back. Another young man may want to be a Tiger and know Clemson is the school for him.
Either way the disappointment is only in the fact that nobody really wins in this situation. It’s a new day in recruiting and the high profile athletes can sometimes be high maintenance. This just shows that even when you are at the top of the mountain these young guys still have a huge decision. They will spend 3 years at least and need to make best decision for them. They may not even know what that even is at their ages but they will make decisions that will impact their futures. I respect his decision and while I’m not happy that he is no longer committed, it really didn’t matter until signing day. At least he did it now and there is plenty of time before 2021 cycle ends. Clemson and Foreman will both be fine no matter how this plays out, but these decisions are not easy. Go Tigers ????
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Re: Slightly disappointed in Foreman decomittment
Apr 21, 2020, 8:17 PM
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I agree with your assessment. Obviously Mr Foreman is going to find a greater university and football program to be help him become an all American player and young man. I can’t wait to find out where this utopia is located. I may join him. Hint: I’ve already been there. 1961- 1964.
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This utopia would be OFF the football field, because on the field
Apr 21, 2020, 9:36 PM
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there is no better place than Death Valley in Clemson, SC. That is the football utopia in all of collegiate athletics! however many of these young guys see places like Southern Cal and get caught up in non football related things. We will get another great player, IMO Foreman is gone. Maybe I’m wrong, will not be first and not the last lol. I will not lose a wink of sleep over it though. At this point I’m just hoping and praying that football is played this fall ????
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Re: This utopia would be OFF the football field, because on the field
Apr 23, 2020, 10:14 AM
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This kinda paints him in a corner...now he has to go to LSU or Missouri or have a doctor with a dremmel tool take off that tatoo! Good luck there...maybe he just has scared 'feet' like Warren Moon once had with the Houston Oilers...If he waits too long he may have to wash them in another river besides the Seneca cause we will fill his spot with someone who's 'all in'!
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Family is probably in his ear, but he definitely wants to
Apr 21, 2020, 11:25 PM
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take all of his visits, and I don't blame him... if visits are permitted in the fall, I won't be concerned until he does not take an OV to Death Valley, and if he comes to the AIC (if it still happens), all of this will just be about a young recruit wanting to see more without having to pay all of his own expenses...
By the way, the new offer is opposite of his position and does not affect Foreman's position. Clemson is in it with him until otherwise stated by Foreman or Dabo...
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these two players, Foreman and Koht,
Apr 21, 2020, 11:27 PM
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would be bookends, they won't play the same end position at Clemson...
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Re: Slightly disappointed in Foreman decomittment
Apr 21, 2020, 8:40 PM
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Bobby Kimdeechee 2.0. Fairly certain we’ll be just fine. I just hope that KF doesn’t end up crashing thru a window at the Buckhead Hyatt like his mentor.
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C'mon dude...
Apr 21, 2020, 11:32 PM
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everybody has a right to change their mind about what is going to be his biggest life decision to date for him... he's not even 18 yet, why the condescending comments? So what happens when he signs with Clemson anyway? Will he still be worth an insult or two to you?
C'mon... let's be better than that...
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Re: Slightly disappointed in Foreman decomittment
Apr 21, 2020, 11:28 PM
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The coaching staff seem really torn up about it, ??
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i don't know why ya'll think he's gone forever
Apr 22, 2020, 8:30 AM
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he didn't want to decommit its a Clemson policy. So in his mind this this just a formality out of respect to the policy. Id imagine he just started to think about all the cool free trips/games he could go see and had a detour. My guess is he ends up at the same destination. You don't get a Tiger Paw tattoo and just change your mind totally. I'd say he's still a strong Clemson lean but just wants to see the world of college football. And if they ever were going to oversign they'd do it with this kid.
The word decommit just sounds so final....its not.
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Re: i don't know why ya'll think he's gone forever
Apr 22, 2020, 9:35 AM
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That all sounds great if you believe it. I happen to not believe it. He has decommitted to take visits. With the present state of universities across the country, LSWho included, it could be months before he can travel to take his visits. You actually think Dabo is going to hold a slot for him while he does all that? Not. I hate it for him, he is making the biggest mistake of his life.
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Re: Picture of the Tiger Paw Tatoo?
Apr 22, 2020, 9:44 AM
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A bit more than a paw. But it is just as meaningful at LSU. No need to ink over it.
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No doubt, just change the head band & it's Auburn...
Apr 22, 2020, 9:50 AM
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Tigers are cool.
I hadn't seen if he got another tattoo as well?
I did see this from 247 though...
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I did say I feel he will not recommit but he could unless
Apr 22, 2020, 1:51 PM
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as he stated himself, that if another DE at his spot committed. His words not mine.
And he knew this policy at commitment, this is not something he just found out about. Sure he has every right to change his mind but it basically means he is no longer committed and there is reason for this change. Maybe it is just to take visits and see other places, but of course that means those places will put out the red carpet.
I hope you are right but I just wanted to put my opinion out there. That’s all any of us have here anyway, outside of Francis Marion or a few others lol. Go Tigers!!
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If Foreman is not 110% committed
Apr 22, 2020, 9:46 AM
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and he no longer seems to be, he is doing the right thing for himself and Clemson.
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Truly.***
Apr 22, 2020, 9:51 AM
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That's not nice, LSU Shrek has feelings too...***
Apr 22, 2020, 10:00 AM
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Re: Slightly disappointed in Foreman decomittment
Apr 22, 2020, 10:13 AM
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I agree, and think Clemson should be the favorite to land him in the end. He committed before all the quarantine directives started. I don't know about you, but I'm ready to take a trip somewhere as soon as allowed.
He just wants to get some free trips out of the deal. He's 18, and won't get a chance to do this again for a long time, if ever.
He will be treated like a rock star with every visit.
We'll know for sure if Clemson is still a contender, if he schedules an official visit back to the real Death Valley.
We have one DE still committed, Cade Denhoff, and offers out there with several others. BV has coached up everyone who comes to campus, and we will have a stockpile of talent either way. I hope that he decides to be part of that rotation.
One last thing. Does this impact the decision for Payton Page?
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Who?***
Apr 22, 2020, 10:59 AM
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Re: Who?***
Apr 23, 2020, 10:26 AM
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Many of these cats can play multiple positions...they don't just have to be defensive ends...put on a little weight and play tackle...if fast like 'Denhoff' then they can play linebacker...or something else.
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Re: Slightly disappointed in Foreman decomittment
Apr 22, 2020, 12:37 PM
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I can remember all of the decommited players , they either had so-so careers or they didn't become as successful as their ranking promoted. As a long time fan , prefer young men who stick with their word. Dabo explains the word commitment. He is straight forward with these kids. We also have to remember, these are YOUNG men , who can change or have their thoughts/minds influenced by others. Time will tell if he is a Clemson Tiger. If not dont worry. This is one of the BEST coaching staff ever assembled in college football. They will find another great player.
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