You guys have been warn about Bender.

(02-05-2011 07:33 PM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  You guys have been warn about Bender.

Anybody that watches Futurama has been warned about Bender...

The reporter messed up and inserted the wrong QB's name. Nothing more. Godfrey also wasn't the starter all season - another instance of a lack of research. Calabrese was before he was benched in the NC State game. That is the QB moving to WR. No, the UCF coaches did not lie to Smith. Smith knows Godfrey is the starter and if he wants the job he will have to win it over Godfrey.

And Wilkie01, what fanbase doesn't have their share of over the top jerks?

Here is my two cents.

I understand why UofL fans are upset. UofL was one of the first schools to offer Smith and the coaches stood by him through his injury. The kid was always decked out in UofL gear and constantly talked about wanting to play for Strong and UofL (his family are all UofL fans). He fought to enroll early and was still fighting to get in as of the first week of classes. Louisville worked with him during the entire process and cleared him to play. Once the NCAA clearinghouse determined he wasn't eligible for early enrollment, he started to waiver and ended up signing with UCF less than a month later. Delaying his signing came off to many as a drama move (may it was or maybe it wasn't but it certainly put a big spotlight on him) and the presser itself came off as a slap in the face to many local fans. Plus, Smith put UofL in a bind as essentially it left the program with no time to find a replacement QB (UofL had been planning to sign 2 QBs in this class due to the limited depth at the position and Strong said he made that fact known to his recruits).

As for Smith, I understand why he did it. I think that if he could have enrolled early, there is no question he would have been a Card. But I think that when he found out he wouldn't be able to, he felt that Bridgewater would have a leg up on him (spring practice, more time learning the plays, etc) and that there was a very real possibility that he might end up primarily being a 3-4 year backup (depending on whether Bridgewater is good enough to leave early and if Smith was redshirted). He might have ended up with only one year to start had he signed with UofL and not been able to beat out Bridgewater. At UCF, if he redshirts, he puts a two year gap between himself and the other QBs on the roster meaning he'll have two, maybe three, years to potentially start.

Ultimately, it is crappy to lose a kid in the last month because of a situation that is out of your control (NCAA clearinghouse) and especially frustrating to lose a local one that is a fan and that you've stuck by through thick and thin for over a year. However, Smith had to do what he felt was in his best interest and the possibility of having the maximum amount of starting time is greater at UCF. It is what it is. However, I think the big thing that most UofL fans are overlooking is that it isn't like Smith was our sole QB recruit. Bridgewater is very highly rated and I think will prove to be an excellent QB.

Trying to get back on topic here. Do you think recruits like Smith hurt UCF chances of getting in? If you look at the offer lists of our recruits its full of Big East teams. Not sure how worried the current Big East members would be about ECU and Houston stealing recruits. On the positive side if the Big East is interested in improving the conference as a whole...

This is all on Smith and his advisors! All UCF did was recruit him. I can not speak for UofL fans, but I am just put out by the way Smith did this. I'm not mad at him for choosing UCF, Not every kid wants to stay home, but Smith sure did a lot of lying for over the last two years. Louisville honored its commitment and word, Smith did not! Again Smith showed a lack of character and honor. He left us short at quarterback. Smith is a good quarterback, but not so good that he could not be replaced, if we knew in time, we could have offered another quarterback an offer. So UCF, I still hope you get added to the Big East. You still lost because we got 14 to your 1.

(02-06-2011 02:59 PM)UCF-91 Wrote:  Trying to get back on topic here. Do you think recruits like Smith hurt UCF chances of getting in? If you look at the offer lists of our recruits its full of Big East teams. Not sure how worried the current Big East members would be about ECU and Houston stealing recruits. On the positive side if the Big East is interested in improving the conference as a whole...

Getting back on topic, No I dont think that what UCF did this year recruiting wise will affect whether they will get into the Big East or not. That decision will be driven solely on MONEY, the Big East got the ONE school that would strengthen their rankings in BCS and strengthen the league football wise and in the media eyes.
Any other addition other than Nova will be driven by what the TV revenue report that Tags is preparing shows. If it shows that adding UCF will increase the payouts for ALL the Big East members then they will be added, if not then the Big East will add someone that does or stand pat until that picture changes

Smith was going to see competition regardless of whether he chose Louisville or UCF. Louisville has a STUD dual-threat QB coming in for their 2011 class, but Godfrey has three years left at UCF and has proven to be a great collegiate QB. Likely the earliest he could start at UCF is during his redshirt junior year...at Louisville, he could start earlier, but could also be Bridgewater's back-up for almost his entire career...

Dont be surprised if he is transfering out a year from now.

I wouldn't be surprised either. Indecisive recruits like this often turn out to be transfer risks.

With that said, I wish him the best of luck at UCF. Hopefully he tears it up there.

(02-06-2011 10:50 PM)Cubanbull Wrote:  Dont be surprised if he is transfering out a year from now.

Why? I mean, at the very least he knew what he is getting into. Think about it. Do you think it is easier to go up against a freshman QB that will have 4 months on you (early enrollee Bridgewater), or going against a sophomore QB with a year and four months on Smith that led his team to their best season in history?

Isn't it possible that he just liked UCF more? Shocker I know... UCF isn't as terrible as a program as everyone thinks.

Who says UCF is a terrible program? They certainly could compete in the Big East IMO.

I'm just getting that impression from comments in this thread. Why is there such a high transfer risk if the kid knew exactly of the QB situation (or lack of one) at UCF?

Smith wanted to be guarantee that he would start. Louisville did not guarantee that? He is under the impression he will at UCF, well so the gossip says. He he was lead to elieve that was case at UCF, you will have an unhappy camper.

That's false. Reporter messed up.

It is pretty simple, you date a girl all the way thru high school and think you are in love, and you are. You go some where else and meet THE GIRL.... and you have to break up with your high school sweetheart. You still love her and care for her, but she is a girl and not THE GIRL. As for starting, GOL never promises anyone they can or will start.

You guys can come on here and defend him as long as you want. Louisville fans will never change their opinion of Smith! You are wasting your time . Why don't you just go back to your CUSA board and enjoy talking about your recruit with people that care!

(02-07-2011 07:27 AM)Wooglin157 Wrote:  That's false. Reporter messed up.

Considering Smith was discussing "the next level", the explanation that Calabrese was the QB being discussed is shaky.

(02-07-2011 08:56 AM)Wilkie01 Wrote:  You guys can come on here and defend him as long as you want. Louisville fans will never change their opinion of Smith! You are wasting your time . Why don't you just go back to your CUSA board and enjoy talking about your recruit with people that care!

Considering the incompetence of the reporter is causing an unfair perception on the part of the UCF coaches, I think it is just to correct the issue as it relates to this situation. This is a message board of discussion in which there will be differing opinions and facts. Get over it.

As for Smith specifically... well there was just an interview posted on Rivals that clears everything up for good. Like I said, the Louisville reporter messed up. Smith knows what he is getting into at UCF, he was not lied to, and he knows the only chance to be the starter at UCF is to beat out Jeff Godfrey barring any injuries. The kid otherwise comes off as extremely intelligent and has his head on straight not only athletically but also academically (this from the interview too). I can see why Louisville fans may be a little (or a lot) upset.

So yeah, Smith picked UCF because of the school's merits, not because he was given any "guarantees" about playing time or anything like that.

Quote:This is a message board of discussion in which there will be differing opinions and facts. Get over it.

You miss the point. This is a Big East board, not a UCF or CUSA board!