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Interesting ESPN article on a pissed off recruit from FL
Posted on 11/25/09 at 6:37 am
Posted on 11/25/09 at 6:37 am
Miami commit LB Kevin Nelson already has a problem with the Florida Gators
It might be four years away, but Kevin Nelson already has September 7, 2013 circled on his calendar.
That's the next time the University of Miami is scheduled to play the University of Florida.
"I can't wait to play them suckers, for real," Nelson said. "I know it's a long time from now. I just can't wait 'till we play these suckers. They are just disrespectful."
U gotta check this out
For complete coverage of all things Miami, from recruiting to the Hurricane's football and basketball teams and much more, check out ESPN affiliate InsideTheU.com every day. InsideTheU.com
Nelson, a star linebacker at Gainesville High School who is having a monster season with 150 tackles, seven sacks, six forced fumbles, and two interceptions, is a verbal commitment to Miami and apparently that has bothered people at UF, which has offered him a scholarship.
Nelson, the third-ranked inside linebacker by ESPN, attended Saturday's game at Florida against FIU as an unofficial visitor, a common decision amongst recruits with offers from their hometown school, but was told he was not welcome in the locker room like the rest of the recruits.
"I can't get down to Miami all the time because I'm not financially able to, so I went to see a game at Florida because there's nothing else to do," Nelson explained. "After the game, Brandon Spikes was talking to me and told me to come in the locker room because he wanted to give me some gloves. But then a guy that works at UF told me I wasn't allowed to come in. I told them who I was, that I have a scholarship offer from them, and I live five miles from the school. He told me that I had to turn around and wait.
"Then I saw the guy from Fleming Island, a big dude (Ian Silberman) who is committed to them. He's walking into the locker room with his boys and I am outside waiting to talk to my friends. It was very disrespectful. I'm never showing my face around here again."
Nelson also noted that some of the Gator Girls, who work for UF and handle recruits on gamedays, gave him a hard time when he was there. But he did say he has a good relationship with Spikes and some of the other players.
"Spikes, that's my boy. Spikes is cool. My cousin played there and one of my old teammates Earl Okine. People told me to come in and holler at them. I think it's because I committed to the University of Miami. But throw all that out the window, you just don't treat people like that. They are two-faced."
This is the second incident with UF that has had Nelson fuming. Another incident was with an assistant coach.
"The coaches are just disrespectful," Nelson said.
Nelson verbally committed to Miami in the summer, which surprised people at Florida and within the community.
"People wonder why I didn't commit to the University of Florida. Exactly. They are disrespectful. They didn't really want me. They only wanted me because LSU offered me. They are grimy and two-faced."
The offer from Florida came in during the spring, a month after LSU offered, which is something he was not happy with.
"It takes you six months to a year to recognize a talent here," Nelson said. "You have talent right in front of your school, but you go across the nation to get guys."
Nelson and teammate Devont'a Davis, also a UM commit, helped lead the squad to a 17-0 win over Hudson last week in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs. Nelson had a 1-yard touchdown run and the duo helped the defense hold Lakewood to 77 yards rushing.
Gainesville travels to Tarpon Springs on Friday as 16 teams are still alive.
"I want to keep playing and get to Orlando to have Coach Barrow and Coach Shannon see me play live," Nelson said.
It might be four years away, but Kevin Nelson already has September 7, 2013 circled on his calendar.
That's the next time the University of Miami is scheduled to play the University of Florida.
"I can't wait to play them suckers, for real," Nelson said. "I know it's a long time from now. I just can't wait 'till we play these suckers. They are just disrespectful."
U gotta check this out
For complete coverage of all things Miami, from recruiting to the Hurricane's football and basketball teams and much more, check out ESPN affiliate InsideTheU.com every day. InsideTheU.com
Nelson, a star linebacker at Gainesville High School who is having a monster season with 150 tackles, seven sacks, six forced fumbles, and two interceptions, is a verbal commitment to Miami and apparently that has bothered people at UF, which has offered him a scholarship.
Nelson, the third-ranked inside linebacker by ESPN, attended Saturday's game at Florida against FIU as an unofficial visitor, a common decision amongst recruits with offers from their hometown school, but was told he was not welcome in the locker room like the rest of the recruits.
"I can't get down to Miami all the time because I'm not financially able to, so I went to see a game at Florida because there's nothing else to do," Nelson explained. "After the game, Brandon Spikes was talking to me and told me to come in the locker room because he wanted to give me some gloves. But then a guy that works at UF told me I wasn't allowed to come in. I told them who I was, that I have a scholarship offer from them, and I live five miles from the school. He told me that I had to turn around and wait.
"Then I saw the guy from Fleming Island, a big dude (Ian Silberman) who is committed to them. He's walking into the locker room with his boys and I am outside waiting to talk to my friends. It was very disrespectful. I'm never showing my face around here again."
Nelson also noted that some of the Gator Girls, who work for UF and handle recruits on gamedays, gave him a hard time when he was there. But he did say he has a good relationship with Spikes and some of the other players.
"Spikes, that's my boy. Spikes is cool. My cousin played there and one of my old teammates Earl Okine. People told me to come in and holler at them. I think it's because I committed to the University of Miami. But throw all that out the window, you just don't treat people like that. They are two-faced."
This is the second incident with UF that has had Nelson fuming. Another incident was with an assistant coach.
"The coaches are just disrespectful," Nelson said.
Nelson verbally committed to Miami in the summer, which surprised people at Florida and within the community.
"People wonder why I didn't commit to the University of Florida. Exactly. They are disrespectful. They didn't really want me. They only wanted me because LSU offered me. They are grimy and two-faced."
The offer from Florida came in during the spring, a month after LSU offered, which is something he was not happy with.
"It takes you six months to a year to recognize a talent here," Nelson said. "You have talent right in front of your school, but you go across the nation to get guys."
Nelson and teammate Devont'a Davis, also a UM commit, helped lead the squad to a 17-0 win over Hudson last week in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs. Nelson had a 1-yard touchdown run and the duo helped the defense hold Lakewood to 77 yards rushing.
Gainesville travels to Tarpon Springs on Friday as 16 teams are still alive.
"I want to keep playing and get to Orlando to have Coach Barrow and Coach Shannon see me play live," Nelson said.
Posted on 11/25/09 at 6:50 am to coldhotwings
I'd be pretty upset too, but he also did say that he simply had nothing better to do as opposed to a recruit showing genuine interest in the program.
Posted on 11/25/09 at 7:26 am to DaStain
He's a Miami commit what's allt he fuss for?
Posted on 11/25/09 at 8:04 am to Texaswill
He should commit to LSU and really piss them off!!
Posted on 11/25/09 at 8:49 am to coldhotwings
He could play Florida every year if he came to LSU. He wouldn't have to wait til 2013.
Posted on 11/25/09 at 9:27 am to LSUPERMAN
is it common to let recruits into the locker room if they're committed to another school? (serious question)
Posted on 11/25/09 at 9:33 am to Big Fat
yes, if you are trying to sway them to your school. I don't think floida is after this guy anymore so why did they even allow him to visit.
Posted on 11/25/09 at 9:45 am to coldhotwings
quote:
After the game, Brandon Spikes was talking to me and told me to come in the locker room because he wanted to give me some gloves.
Is it a recruiting violation for Brandon Spikes to offer to give him some gloves?
This post was edited on 11/25/09 at 9:47 am
Posted on 11/25/09 at 9:51 am to Kingpin
quote:
recruiting violation
quote:
Alabama Fan
This post was edited on 11/25/09 at 9:52 am
Posted on 11/25/09 at 9:59 am to Tiger at Law
I had that coming.
But seriously, is it a violation?
But seriously, is it a violation?
Posted on 11/25/09 at 10:00 am to Kingpin
quote:
Is it a recruiting violation for Brandon Spikes to offer to give him some gloves?
Maybe Bama fan...but it is definitely a recruiting violation to give a recruit's high school coach $100,000.00.
Now go back to your deerstand.
Posted on 11/25/09 at 10:03 am to Rantavious
Man, ya'll are hateful today.
Posted on 11/25/09 at 10:05 am to Rantavious
I agree. He can come here and get 4 shots at them instead of 1...
Posted on 11/25/09 at 10:32 am to Texaswill
If other recruits and their crews got in the locker room it's pretty weak to not let him inside.
Posted on 11/25/09 at 10:34 am to Kingpin
quote:good sport today
Man, ya'll are hateful today
Posted on 11/25/09 at 11:13 am to Kingpin
quote:
But seriously, is it a violation?
To answer your question, it's not a violation to lend them some gloves, but to give them away would be.
However there are a lot of scenarios that would make it not a violation.
1: The gloves were given to UF for free, meaning under armor is giving them to him
2: He was just borrowing them
3: gloves is street slang for eye gouges
Also even if it was a violation
1: a player did it, it's not like a booster or a coach did it
2: It's a ten dollar set of gloves. Is the SEC going to drop the hammer over 10 bucks?
3: I think something so small between friends wouldn't be considered a violation any way. It's like if your uncle is a coach and he gives you a normal present.
Posted on 11/26/09 at 5:36 am to Texaswill
quote:
He's a Miami commit what's allt he fuss for?
There's no fuss. I just found it interesting that he said UF offered only b/c LSU did.
Posted on 11/27/09 at 9:24 am to Kingpin
quote:
Is it a recruiting violation for Brandon Spikes to offer to give him some gloves?
It will only be a matter of time before Bama booster's put Bama back on the probation wagon where they historically return.
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