I can deal with used car salesmen better...at least I know what they are trying to do.....I have the same feeling toward used car salesmen....
I'm done with bashing Hawkins. I don't care what he does or has to say. When I see him on the screen - I change the channels or website. I will always support the team, but for me Hawkins does not exist anymore.
The recruiting is what pisses me off the most......But recruiting is the lifeblood of the program. It would be nice to see us have some good talent in here if and when a new coaching staff comes in.
Last year's unrated players and lowest rated players have already shown they were gems (West, Jefferson, Olatoye...). This year's class will likely be better than advertised as well, but even if it's not, 1 year doesn't hurt that much. We'll either turn the corner or be hiring a new coach next year imo. This year's recruiting class won't mean much in the long run. t
You are a very patient person JimmyBuff.....right.
If you are not ready to give Mr. West some praise for being unrated, without a D1 offer, and played a lot at DE as a true freshmen, then I vote you "most even-keeled" on these boards.
West played because Hawkins failed to bring in any other decent DL during his first 3 years with the exception of Herrod. I will give you that West has potential, but I need to see a lot more before I label him a gem.