I have no problems with Arnett falling to CMU or EMU

Big thing if Tennessee will relent in the end and say DeAnthony ends up at say MSU?

How far is E. Lansing from Saginaw? Not far.

BTW, I believe Arnett is close to former Tenn asst coach, Charlie Baggett, who is a legend in the midwest. Baggett, I believe, just retired from Tenn.

If someone hires Baggett, is there a story there????

(12-30-2011 03:01 PM)theleftboot Wrote:  Fellas! This is standard practice throughout D-1! This is why you seldom, if EVER, hear of a player transferring from one school to their rival or school in the same conference. Geez...some of you are writing as if Tennessee is doing something unique. Such is not the case.

Maybe, but here is an article accusing Tenn of hypocrisy when they benefited from a roughly similar situation.

http://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/inde..._saga.html

Tenn does realize there is a chance to face UofM or MSU in a bowl game.

'Boot, I do realize there are usually strong prohibitions from transferring within the conference. This is true at all levels, from the biggest boys to the MAC, etc.

(12-31-2011 06:23 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(12-30-2011 03:01 PM)theleftboot Wrote:  Fellas! This is standard practice throughout D-1! This is why you seldom, if EVER, hear of a player transferring from one school to their rival or school in the same conference. Geez...some of you are writing as if Tennessee is doing something unique. Such is not the case.

Maybe, but here is an article accusing Tenn of hypocrisy when they benefited from a roughly similar situation.

http://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/inde..._saga.html

Tenn does realize there is a chance to face UofM or MSU in a bowl game.

'Boot, I do realize there are usually strong prohibitions from transferring within the conference. This is true at all levels, from the biggest boys to the MAC, etc.

"True, the road is tougher for a MAC receiver than a Big Ten receiver. Draft position and bonuses will suffer initially. And Brent Musberger will not call your games on national TV."

I disagree with this opinion. If Arnett goes to MSU or UM he'll have a deeper depth chart to contend with. His numbers may not be as impressive. If he's goes MAC then he comes in at the top of a depth chart and will likely be the #1 target.

I also disagree with Tenn strategy the he should not go to a school that they recruit against. If the kid goes to UM then UM may back off of another WR recruit thus giving UT a recruiting advantage!

The BCS schools are about money first. It's not pure college sports. Very hypocritical.

(12-31-2011 01:07 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(12-31-2011 06:23 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(12-30-2011 03:01 PM)theleftboot Wrote:  Fellas! This is standard practice throughout D-1! This is why you seldom, if EVER, hear of a player transferring from one school to their rival or school in the same conference. Geez...some of you are writing as if Tennessee is doing something unique. Such is not the case.

Maybe, but here is an article accusing Tenn of hypocrisy when they benefited from a roughly similar situation.

http://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/inde..._saga.html

Tenn does realize there is a chance to face UofM or MSU in a bowl game.

'Boot, I do realize there are usually strong prohibitions from transferring within the conference. This is true at all levels, from the biggest boys to the MAC, etc.

"True, the road is tougher for a MAC receiver than a Big Ten receiver. Draft position and bonuses will suffer initially. And Brent Musberger will not call your games on national TV."

I disagree with this opinion. If Arnett goes to MSU or UM he'll have a deeper depth chart to contend with. His numbers may not be as impressive. If he's goes MAC then he comes in at the top of a depth chart and will likely be the #1 target.

I also disagree with Tenn strategy the he should not go to a school that they recruit against. If the kid goes to UM then UM may back off of another WR recruit thus giving UT a recruiting advantage!

The BCS schools are about money first. It's not pure college sports. Very hypocritical.

Everything you stated here is totally 100% true. NCAA is all about the $$$$$$$

200 passes for 1500 yards, meanwhile one could say a TE was top receiver... Remind me why this former top prospect would consider EMU. Other than Eastern being one of three MAC schools in Michigan, it has almost zero relevance to Arnett.

(12-31-2011 01:30 PM)TimBuck2 Wrote:  200 passes for 1500 yards, meanwhile one could say a TE was top receiver... Remind me why this former top prospect would consider EMU. Other than Eastern being one of three MAC schools in Michigan, it has almost zero relevance to Arnett.

TimBuck - I don't think anyone in hear is saying he should go to EMU, just saying that it would not be so detrimental if he went to a MAC school. Personally I think CMU would be his best choice (and I have strong dislike for CMU/WMU). I think the general sentiment in here also is that UT should not have any control on the the kids choice of schools.

(12-31-2011 01:30 PM)TimBuck2 Wrote:  200 passes for 1500 yards, meanwhile one could say a TE was top receiver... Remind me why this former top prospect would consider EMU. Other than Eastern being one of three MAC schools in Michigan, it has almost zero relevance to Arnett.

You never know unless you try..

(12-31-2011 02:09 PM)NUPudge Wrote:  

(12-31-2011 01:30 PM)TimBuck2 Wrote:  200 passes for 1500 yards, meanwhile one could say a TE was top receiver... Remind me why this former top prospect would consider EMU. Other than Eastern being one of three MAC schools in Michigan, it has almost zero relevance to Arnett.

You never know unless you try..

What are the probabilities of Arnett to EMU?

Say 5 or 10 chances in 100? (in English that is a 'longshot').

MSU say 50% ("favorite') CMU 20% ("fair chance")?

I give EMU a small chance simply once Tenn signs the release and includes EMU. English can give Arnett his best shot.

English can be a persuasive guy.

(12-30-2011 11:54 PM)theleftboot Wrote:   - No. The Big Ten and SEC never compete for recruits nor play each other in the occasional bowl game. (Sarcasm). Standard practice being utilized by Tennessee folks.

This is not standard practice brah. Tons of evidence out there suggesting this is personal. But you can do the research for yourself, if you feel like enhancing your own knowledge.

(12-31-2011 02:09 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  Personally I think CMU would be his best choice (and I have strong dislike for CMU/WMU).

Going with Enos would be the worst decision Arnett could make, other than signing with Tennessee of course.

(01-01-2012 01:13 PM)holybovine Wrote:  

(12-31-2011 02:09 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  Personally I think CMU would be his best choice (and I have strong dislike for CMU/WMU).

Going with Enos would be the worst decision Arnett could make, other than signing with Tennessee of course.

I hope it doesn't come to a 'package' deal where the school who gets Arnett also signs his chosen coach, Baggett, together.

Don't need this to get convoluted and messy.

Just hope that Arnett makes a good decision which is good for him and his family.

ESPN is reporting that Arnett is getting a full release from Tennessee.

I assume MSU is the big favorite for his services.

And I guess our DBs will face him in September up in E. Lansing.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/stor...volunteers

(01-03-2012 01:53 PM)emu steve Wrote:  ESPN is reporting that Arnett is getting a full release from Tennessee.

I assume MSU is the big favorite for his services.

And I guess our DBs will face him in September up in E. Lansing.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/stor...volunteers

I am glad this worked out for Arnett. Tennessee was starting to feel the pressure from outside people (alumni folks).

Arnett would be a huge pickup for MSU, considering they lose both Cunningham and Martin. Supposedly, he is friends with Andrew Maxwell, who's replacing Cousins next year. I'd be shocked if he ends up anywhere else.

I wouldn't assume MSU is the leader. He might actually want to play in meaningful games.

(01-03-2012 06:03 PM)holybovine Wrote:  I wouldn't assume MSU is the leader. He might actually want to play in meaningful games.

What?! MSU has owned U-M the last 4 years! They won 11 games this year, 10 last year, played in the Big 10 championship this year. It begs the question, what the hell are you talking about?

Are you seriously arguing that MSU has a better program because they were able to take advantage of the RR years? What, do you have the attention span of a ten year old? Michigan is an elite program, and is nationally relevant win or lose. No one gives a **** about MSU, even when they're good. If you want proof, check out this year's recruiting rankings sometime.

When is the last time MSU went to the Rose Bowl? When is the last time they went to a BCS game? Give me a ******* break.

(01-04-2012 08:46 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  He's headed to Michigan State.

http://www.freep.com/article/20120104/SP...ext|Sports

He's one dumb SOB, but good luck to him nonetheless.

(01-05-2012 01:01 AM)holybovine Wrote:  

(01-04-2012 08:46 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  He's headed to Michigan State.

http://www.freep.com/article/20120104/SP...ext|Sports

He's one dumb SOB, but good luck to him nonetheless.

He is just young and want to play for the team that is best for him. I support his choice on this. He has alot on his mind now with his dad situation. Besides we will get a chance to show him what he is missing by not coming here to play lbs. This could be something English uses to get the guys fired up.

(01-05-2012 01:00 AM)holybovine Wrote:  Are you seriously arguing that MSU has a better program because they were able to take advantage of the RR years? What, do you have the attention span of a ten year old? Michigan is an elite program, and is nationally relevant win or lose. No one gives a **** about MSU, even when they're good. If you want proof, check out this year's recruiting rankings sometime.

When is the last time MSU went to the Rose Bowl? When is the last time they went to a BCS game? Give me a ******* break.

Love U-M fans! They're just going to pretend the whole Rich Rod thing never happened and use it as their entire excuse for sucking. Newsflash: U-M did NOT beat that awful Va. Tech team tuesday, Va. Tech got robbed, even though they played like sh*t and turned the ball over to a very slow, unathletic Michigan team repeatedly. I cannot stand the constant excuses of the Wolverine fan. There's a reason I never shop at Walmart. I look forward to a 5th straight MSU victory in 2012! Hopefully Arnett will score a couple td's, haha.