Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
because if I don't start laughing about this year I may just start crying...
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'10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Signed to Notre Dame)
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Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
"this year"....that's a laughing matter :lol: how about we try "these years"...
"this year"....that's a laughing matter :lol: how about we try "these years"...
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
I doubt Harbaugh will give Spond much of a chance at QB, whether or not he's willing to lie to him and promise it anyway is another story. I think Spond is worried, but he'll keep his commitment.
I doubt Harbaugh will give Spond much of a chance at QB, whether or not he's willing to lie to him and promise it anyway is another story. I think Spond is worried, but he'll keep his commitment.
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
Danny has de-committed.
http://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1021538
"I want to announce that I have de-committed from the University of Colorado," Spond told Rivals.com. "I am open now for every school to come back and start recruiting me again."
What led to this decision?
"Before the season, I had such high hopes for CU. I think everybody did. Just with the season they had, it has kind of changed a lot of my thinking," Spond explained. "CU is definitely still a school I have high interest in. I am not eliminating them from consideration, if anything they are still leading for me."
He goes on to say that being recruited at QB isn't mandatory and he'd be willing to go somewhere as a TE or LB.
Danny has de-committed.
http://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1021538
"I want to announce that I have de-committed from the University of Colorado," Spond told Rivals.com. "I am open now for every school to come back and start recruiting me again."
What led to this decision?
"Before the season, I had such high hopes for CU. I think everybody did. Just with the season they had, it has kind of changed a lot of my thinking," Spond explained. "CU is definitely still a school I have high interest in. I am not eliminating them from consideration, if anything they are still leading for me."
He goes on to say that being recruited at QB isn't mandatory and he'd be willing to go somewhere as a TE or LB.
AlferdJasper
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Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
He also wanted a shot at Quarterback, and although he says he will consider other positions, we are going to have a stable of young buffs competing at that position for the next few years.
Best of luck, Danny. As he said, we are still his leader, but he wants to look around. He's just dating a little more before the ceremony to be sure. If it ends up he is a buff, I'd rather he came to CU sure of his decision.
He also wanted a shot at Quarterback, and although he says he will consider other positions, we are going to have a stable of young buffs competing at that position for the next few years.
Best of luck, Danny. As he said, we are still his leader, but he wants to look around. He's just dating a little more before the ceremony to be sure. If it ends up he is a buff, I'd rather he came to CU sure of his decision.
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
One thing I do know with 100% certainty is that Dan Hawkins is a master at selling himself and his program. Thursday's announcement was all the proof of that I'll even need. And, for that reason, I will never count us out when he's the lead recruiter for us on a prospect.
One thing I do know with 100% certainty is that Dan Hawkins is a master at selling himself and his program. Thursday's announcement was all the proof of that I'll even need. And, for that reason, I will never count us out when he's the lead recruiter for us on a prospect.
2HellNback
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Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
Stanford...
Stanford...
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
And so it begins...
And so it begins...
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
So much for that. Hopefully we still get him in the end.
So much for that. Hopefully we still get him in the end.
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Another nail in Dannyboys coffin. Were gonna need a lot of them apparently cuase he keeps coming back from the dead. :lol:
Another nail in Dannyboys coffin. Were gonna need a lot of them apparently cuase he keeps coming back from the dead. :lol:
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
I really want Spond to re-commit. He's got a great opportunity here. As he already knew, most likely not as a QB but I think that works to our advantage. CU is still an elite program when it comes to turning out Tight Ends and Linebackers (his other positions). And the emphasis that Hawkins and our AD put on scholastics and citizenship/community service from our student-athletes is an excellent fit for Danny. Plus, we finally have a veteran team next year (all our playmakers were sophomores in 2009). Hawkins is still the same coach that had the nation's highest career winning % at the time he left Boise State (with more experience now). There is good reason to believe that Spond will get everything he wants at CU while his family and friends get to see all his home games live.
I really want Spond to re-commit. He's got a great opportunity here. As he already knew, most likely not as a QB but I think that works to our advantage. CU is still an elite program when it comes to turning out Tight Ends and Linebackers (his other positions). And the emphasis that Hawkins and our AD put on scholastics and citizenship/community service from our student-athletes is an excellent fit for Danny. Plus, we finally have a veteran team next year (all our playmakers were sophomores in 2009). Hawkins is still the same coach that had the nation's highest career winning % at the time he left Boise State (with more experience now). There is good reason to believe that Spond will get everything he wants at CU while his family and friends get to see all his home games live.
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
Can you get that message to Spond? I think he'll re-up on the spot.
Can you get that message to Spond? I think he'll re-up on the spot.
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
Would absolutely love to have Spond come to CU, but I'd be surprised if he doesn't end up at Stanford now
Would absolutely love to have Spond come to CU, but I'd be surprised if he doesn't end up at Stanford now
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
And don't overlook the fact that Geer and Devenney were both QBs in high school. That conversion wouldn't exactly be new territory for CU... :thumbsup:
And don't overlook the fact that Geer and Devenney were both QBs in high school. That conversion wouldn't exactly be new territory for CU... :thumbsup:
Idot Buff
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Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
Not at all. Do you think Hawk's a bad salesman? He successfully lobbied for his job when everything was stacked against him and he's pulled in some in-state prospects like Miller and Kasa when everyone expected they were leaving for big time programs. Dude can sell.
Not at all. Do you think Hawk's a bad salesman? He successfully lobbied for his job when everything was stacked against him and he's pulled in some in-state prospects like Miller and Kasa when everyone expected they were leaving for big time programs. Dude can sell.
Idot Buff
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Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
We will see if his magic continues....I don't know how he sells his record.....I guess if recruits buy his statement from last night that the program was burned to the ground when he arrived, then perhaps his luck will continue. My guess is that the gig is up.
GreeleyBuff
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Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
Stanford has like 25 commits already. He probably doesnt think he will get a fair shot at QB at CU.
Stanford has like 25 commits already. He probably doesnt think he will get a fair shot at QB at CU.
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
Kain coulter also commited to Stanford. Maybe that persuades him to stay at cu.
Kain coulter also commited to Stanford. Maybe that persuades him to stay at cu.
NuggNinja
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Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
Didn't Kasa changing his mind have more to do with Urban Meyer trying to convince him to be an Offensive Lineman than any sales job Hawkins did?
Didn't Kasa changing his mind have more to do with Urban Meyer trying to convince him to be an Offensive Lineman than any sales job Hawkins did?
AlferdJasper
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dyemeduke
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Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
Sure, he has excuses to pile up in defending his record. However, his selling point are the other reasons to go to CU. Academics are strong; the team seems to get along with each other; amazing campus; chance to play on the big stage; strong student support (better some years, but overall, ok); nobody's entrenched in a starting role; great and diverse weather; Denver's a quick drive away; good tradition (not ND level, but still solid tradition); and everything else. I still don't understand how we lose recruits to certain schools - CU sells itself in my opinion. I'm still expecting Hawk to pull in a decent class this year, but next year, if the losses pile up and it seems like we're getting a new HC, I have no idea how he is going to recruit...
Sure, he has excuses to pile up in defending his record. However, his selling point are the other reasons to go to CU. Academics are strong; the team seems to get along with each other; amazing campus; chance to play on the big stage; strong student support (better some years, but overall, ok); nobody's entrenched in a starting role; great and diverse weather; Denver's a quick drive away; good tradition (not ND level, but still solid tradition); and everything else. I still don't understand how we lose recruits to certain schools - CU sells itself in my opinion. I'm still expecting Hawk to pull in a decent class this year, but next year, if the losses pile up and it seems like we're getting a new HC, I have no idea how he is going to recruit...
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond
New Rivals Article
Spond plans to make official visits to Colorado, Arkansas, Stanford and TCU in January. The Wyoming report was false, he's not looking there. Greg Brown recently visited the Sponds at their home and the meeting sounded like it went well. As Danny said, "We had a real good conversation about their program. We talked about the fact that every program goes through its ups and downs. This past year has been more of a down year for them. They were hanging with teams but they are just a couple players away."
New Rivals Article
Spond plans to make official visits to Colorado, Arkansas, Stanford and TCU in January. The Wyoming report was false, he's not looking there. Greg Brown recently visited the Sponds at their home and the meeting sounded like it went well. As Danny said, "We had a real good conversation about their program. We talked about the fact that every program goes through its ups and downs. This past year has been more of a down year for them. They were hanging with teams but they are just a couple players away."