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Unique Opportunity...pics
Posted on 10/14/13 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 10/14/13 at 1:45 pm
I am hoping my posting these pics is within the rules...as I'm just posting some personal pics from pre-game Saturday.
Both at the game and now, I intend (ed) to be somewhat discreet and did not take nearly as many pictures as I may have liked to take.
After spending so much time on the recruiting board, it was very interesting to see these guys in person. I think many of us build these kids up so big in our minds...and the fact of the matter is that they are just kids. People, at that. People with feelings, fears, strengths and weaknesses. We assume that extraordinary physical ability makes them equally as strong in all other areas. That's not always the case.
You can see the wonder in their eyes, awe in some cases, a bit of insecurity, lack of knowing quite what to say at times, who to talk to, where to stand, trying relate to the stream of professionals shuttling them to and fro.
It's an extremely rare and uncommon set of expectations to have for a teenager, and the consequences of failure or disappointing themselves or others can be brutal I am sure.
Hopefully these pics kinda show some more of the human side of these kids who have humanoid ability. (No doubt I exaggerate my own photography prowess/impact)
Having a preteen of my own now, I will probably look at recruiting a little bit differently going forward. Apologies for the lack of focus in certain pics. Still learning some of that on my camera.
Both at the game and now, I intend (ed) to be somewhat discreet and did not take nearly as many pictures as I may have liked to take.
After spending so much time on the recruiting board, it was very interesting to see these guys in person. I think many of us build these kids up so big in our minds...and the fact of the matter is that they are just kids. People, at that. People with feelings, fears, strengths and weaknesses. We assume that extraordinary physical ability makes them equally as strong in all other areas. That's not always the case.
You can see the wonder in their eyes, awe in some cases, a bit of insecurity, lack of knowing quite what to say at times, who to talk to, where to stand, trying relate to the stream of professionals shuttling them to and fro.
It's an extremely rare and uncommon set of expectations to have for a teenager, and the consequences of failure or disappointing themselves or others can be brutal I am sure.
Hopefully these pics kinda show some more of the human side of these kids who have humanoid ability. (No doubt I exaggerate my own photography prowess/impact)
Having a preteen of my own now, I will probably look at recruiting a little bit differently going forward. Apologies for the lack of focus in certain pics. Still learning some of that on my camera.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 1:50 pm to Russianblue
Great post. Hope to see more from you in the future.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 1:52 pm to Brown Mountain
I like seeing that interaction between Dupre and Adoree. While Jimmy said that Adoree never left his side, you can also tell that Dupre is almost making sure he doesn't
Posted on 10/14/13 at 2:00 pm to Russianblue
WOW. THIS IS AWESOME!
Now, I'm gonna warn you, this will be your best post ever. Everything is downhill from here.
Now, I'm gonna warn you, this will be your best post ever. Everything is downhill from here.
This post was edited on 10/14/13 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 10/14/13 at 2:02 pm to Duckie
Is the white guy in cargos the next Welter?
Posted on 10/14/13 at 2:03 pm to redfieldk717
dupre and jackson were two of the first guys to enter the field. almost as if Malachi had been designated as his host or something. it wasn't perfectly clear. that's a busy-arse environment before the game. i have been watching the tigers for all of my 40 years and have never been on the field. you gotta be on your toes and know what you are looking for or you will miss it. i had a hard time trying to decide if i wanted to be the recruiting spy, get pics with Willie, cory webster etc or try to get my kid a pic with a player. and props to Colby D who was very cool and took a pic with my little girl. at some point i hope i have time to post pics of warmups. i got some sick pictures. i will just say that Rashard Robinson is one impressive specimen.
This post was edited on 10/14/13 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 10/14/13 at 2:05 pm to GeauxAggie972
Malachi might take Frank Wilson's job
Posted on 10/14/13 at 2:10 pm to Noon the Great
I really think Adoree is ours. I was saying before I hope Adoree has a Clifton Garrett-esque visit and it appears that he did
Posted on 10/14/13 at 2:26 pm to Russianblue
Awesome pics man..love seeing stuff like this
Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:03 pm to Relham10
Can someone point out a few of those recruits?? I only recognize Dupre, Adoree, Dylan, and McDowell..
Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:08 pm to Russianblue
I love how Dylan Moses is in on all of this. He's going to easily be a leader at LSU IMO. He's already grooming himself. There are so many guys that won't have a clue coming in the same class with DM, but he'll have already seen it all first hand for years.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:11 pm to Russianblue
I see Malachi and adoree. Who were the others?
Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:15 pm to Weaver
I got Brumfield confused with Mc Dowell ..Brumfield is the big dude in the purple..
Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:15 pm to Weaver
Damn Dillon is big!!! I can't believe he is only 15.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:37 pm to Handsome Harry
quote:
Damn Dillon is big!!! I can't believe he is only 15.
i thought the same thing.
Posted on 10/14/13 at 3:57 pm to Russianblue
Guy in the purple Polo looks huge
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