Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
stop making sense. I hate it when you do that. Thank god it's rare! :lol: :wink2:
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'10 CO DE Chris Martin (Signed to California)
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AlferdJasper
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Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Of course it is solid.
But it doesn't change the fact that he is keeping in touch with Hawkins and staff, that he chose to make a trip to Boulder and take in a game.
It's just remarkable. I would say that a kid watching both teams play in season next year will start to visualize where he could fit in best, and once he starts seeing himself on Folsom Field instead of in front of Touchdown Jesus, the commitment could slowly crumble.
Or not.
But I like the fantasy better than being hard-a$$ realistic.
Of course it is solid.
But it doesn't change the fact that he is keeping in touch with Hawkins and staff, that he chose to make a trip to Boulder and take in a game.
It's just remarkable. I would say that a kid watching both teams play in season next year will start to visualize where he could fit in best, and once he starts seeing himself on Folsom Field instead of in front of Touchdown Jesus, the commitment could slowly crumble.
Or not.
But I like the fantasy better than being hard-a$$ realistic.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
A situation to keep an eye on, just know that it will take something drastic (like Weis getting fired) for him to switch IMO.
Always a good thing to get the attention of top-flight Cali talent though.:thumbsup:
A situation to keep an eye on, just know that it will take something drastic (like Weis getting fired) for him to switch IMO.
Always a good thing to get the attention of top-flight Cali talent though.:thumbsup:
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
When he committed to Notre Dame he said he was going to visit CU to tell the coaches in person why he committed to ND. His family vacations in Colorado. Chris Martin is all Notre Dame right now.
When he committed to Notre Dame he said he was going to visit CU to tell the coaches in person why he committed to ND. His family vacations in Colorado. Chris Martin is all Notre Dame right now.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Do you really think Nick Kasa showed up to Boulder for his official with UF gear head to toe? I doubt that. Not many kids do that.
BehindEnemyLines
beware the habu
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Might turn out to be a positive. Other hs players might ask Martin about CU, facilities, coaches, etc. Might work in the Buffs favor.....
Might turn out to be a positive. Other hs players might ask Martin about CU, facilities, coaches, etc. Might work in the Buffs favor.....
AlferdJasper
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Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
No. I think Kasa wore UF gear while he was fully committed to UF in his head.
One day, maybe he selected something neutral, and then down the road, he felt like wearing black and gold.
Kasa wasn't committed anywhere when he took his officials, so I doubt he was sporting anyone's colors, except to be respectful of the school he was visiting. I know recruits are aware of what they wear --- like few would show up in pure red to a CU visit. Martin wore his ND sweatshirt to say to Weiss "nothing to worry about here, just taking in a game and the Flatirons" but I also think Martin showing up to CU at all, IN PUBLIC and at a very public event, offers more interpretations.
It will be interesting to watch this play out. Statistically, the two teams weren't that far apart.
CU results, 2008:
5 wins
7 losses
ND results, 2008:
6 wins + bowl win = 7 wins
6 losses
One big difference to a player like Martin might be the number of ND players that may go pro. Colorado did not have a great year.
Just think the way our season goes is going to be HUGE in recruitment this year. And I'm optimistic in that department.
Sorry to go a little OT on this thread, but here's a footnote (no pun intended):
While looking up ND's game stats, I noted that ND's FG kicker had a tough year in 2008.
WALKER, Brandon 14 fgs in 24 attempts
(But that was better than the previous year, when he made 6 of 12 in 2007 - 50%.)
So Walker missed 10 last season and Goodman missed "only" 9 - keeps it in perspective, especially since I'm convinced Aric is coming back strong in '09, whereas Walker is still struggling, possibly with injuries as well. ND has brought in a new kicker to the mix.
ND had a lot of ongoing kicking woes and I'm pretty sure this was one of the first teams that Grossnickle was invited to visit as a junior, and told friends that he hated the campus. Way before he was on CU's radar and vice versa. old Premium Rivals article.
No. I think Kasa wore UF gear while he was fully committed to UF in his head.
One day, maybe he selected something neutral, and then down the road, he felt like wearing black and gold.
Kasa wasn't committed anywhere when he took his officials, so I doubt he was sporting anyone's colors, except to be respectful of the school he was visiting. I know recruits are aware of what they wear --- like few would show up in pure red to a CU visit. Martin wore his ND sweatshirt to say to Weiss "nothing to worry about here, just taking in a game and the Flatirons" but I also think Martin showing up to CU at all, IN PUBLIC and at a very public event, offers more interpretations.
It will be interesting to watch this play out. Statistically, the two teams weren't that far apart.
CU results, 2008:
5 wins
7 losses
ND results, 2008:
6 wins + bowl win = 7 wins
6 losses
One big difference to a player like Martin might be the number of ND players that may go pro. Colorado did not have a great year.
Just think the way our season goes is going to be HUGE in recruitment this year. And I'm optimistic in that department.
Sorry to go a little OT on this thread, but here's a footnote (no pun intended):
While looking up ND's game stats, I noted that ND's FG kicker had a tough year in 2008.
WALKER, Brandon 14 fgs in 24 attempts
(But that was better than the previous year, when he made 6 of 12 in 2007 - 50%.)
So Walker missed 10 last season and Goodman missed "only" 9 - keeps it in perspective, especially since I'm convinced Aric is coming back strong in '09, whereas Walker is still struggling, possibly with injuries as well. ND has brought in a new kicker to the mix.
ND had a lot of ongoing kicking woes and I'm pretty sure this was one of the first teams that Grossnickle was invited to visit as a junior, and told friends that he hated the campus. Way before he was on CU's radar and vice versa. old Premium Rivals article.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
this wasn't his official visit so some of these comparisons are a bit off... but the fact is he is committed. However, Weis is on the hot seat for sure and another losing season may see HIM quit (hell, he thought about it last year!). So its good to be #2 in this situation. Hell, anything is possible.
this wasn't his official visit so some of these comparisons are a bit off... but the fact is he is committed. However, Weis is on the hot seat for sure and another losing season may see HIM quit (hell, he thought about it last year!). So its good to be #2 in this situation. Hell, anything is possible.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Weis getting fired doesn't seem drastic to me. I think it's more likely than not!
Weis getting fired doesn't seem drastic to me. I think it's more likely than not!
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
So I guess the 3 bills he dropped in the ND bookstore at the ND spring game was for show. right?:lol:
He's not coming to CU.
So I guess the 3 bills he dropped in the ND bookstore at the ND spring game was for show. right?:lol:
He's not coming to CU.
AlferdJasper
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Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
He fully believes he is going to Notre Dame and his commitment will not waver.
He believes the girl he is taking to prom will love him forever and vice versa.
He knows exactly what his major will be in college.
... and parents of teenagers, and recent teenagers, know that all that can change in a heartbeat.
3 bills is nothing when you have a change of heart.
Believe me, I'm not saying Chris is coming to CU. I'm just saying he's engaged to one girl and texting another. So you never know a year from now which one he'll hold close to his heart.
He fully believes he is going to Notre Dame and his commitment will not waver.
He believes the girl he is taking to prom will love him forever and vice versa.
He knows exactly what his major will be in college.
... and parents of teenagers, and recent teenagers, know that all that can change in a heartbeat.
3 bills is nothing when you have a change of heart.
Believe me, I'm not saying Chris is coming to CU. I'm just saying he's engaged to one girl and texting another. So you never know a year from now which one he'll hold close to his heart.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
:lol:
If you want to think CU has a chance go ahead. I think he's 100% sold on ND.
:lol:
If you want to think CU has a chance go ahead. I think he's 100% sold on ND.
OUBuff
American
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Afterall, that is what Ebay is all about... hope he has an account.:smile2:
Afterall, that is what Ebay is all about... hope he has an account.:smile2:
AlferdJasper
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Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
He can sell all his ND stuff there when he sees the buff light.
only $3500, buy it now!
He can sell all his ND stuff there when he sees the buff light.
only $3500, buy it now!
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Rivals reports Martin is solid with ND. Again. :lol:
Rivals reports Martin is solid with ND. Again. :lol:
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Never.
Never.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Wow. I will definitely be going to see this kid play.
Wow. I will definitely be going to see this kid play.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
I'm not giving up hope. I still don't like our odds, but they're better than they were yesterday.
Also, regarding Grandview, their WR Heath Davis is interesting. He's 6 feet tall, 180 lbs, runs around a 4.5, and won the Elite Hands award at a camp this summer. I'm not sure if he ended up making it to CUs camp this summer (injury), but he's very high on us. If you're watching Grandview play to check out Martin this year, definitely give a look to Davis. He could be a sleeper for us and if he has a big senior year I'd expect he'll at least be invited to walk on. So far no offers, but ASU, KSU, Cal, Nebraska & CSU are all keeping an eye on him too.
I'm not giving up hope. I still don't like our odds, but they're better than they were yesterday.
Also, regarding Grandview, their WR Heath Davis is interesting. He's 6 feet tall, 180 lbs, runs around a 4.5, and won the Elite Hands award at a camp this summer. I'm not sure if he ended up making it to CUs camp this summer (injury), but he's very high on us. If you're watching Grandview play to check out Martin this year, definitely give a look to Davis. He could be a sleeper for us and if he has a big senior year I'd expect he'll at least be invited to walk on. So far no offers, but ASU, KSU, Cal, Nebraska & CSU are all keeping an eye on him too.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Couldn't afford to attend the private school in New Jersey. He has family here in Colorado, I think his cousin might be a freshman at Grandview this year.
Couldn't afford to attend the private school in New Jersey. He has family here in Colorado, I think his cousin might be a freshman at Grandview this year.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
This kid needs to fall in love at Grandview. With Colorado, with some pretty girl, who cares!!!!!
This kid needs to fall in love at Grandview. With Colorado, with some pretty girl, who cares!!!!!
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
This is great news guys. Great news. If he likes it here (people,weather) he could definitely be swayed to CU. He has a tremendous relationship with our coaching staff. Think positive people!!:smile2:
This is great news guys. Great news. If he likes it here (people,weather) he could definitely be swayed to CU. He has a tremendous relationship with our coaching staff. Think positive people!!:smile2:
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
It beats a kick in the nuts.:smile2: Let's just win some games and everything should fall into place nicely.
Also, buffaholic is right. Get this kid a girlfriend that is planning on going to CU ASAP.
It beats a kick in the nuts.:smile2: Let's just win some games and everything should fall into place nicely.
Also, buffaholic is right. Get this kid a girlfriend that is planning on going to CU ASAP.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
If you haven't seen a highlight tape of this kid, you need to do it.
If you haven't seen a highlight tape of this kid, you need to do it.
Re: '10 CA LB Chris Martin (Committed to Notre Dame)
Very important to get him up to Boulder for a couple games. He has already been on campus before, just have to get him visiting a couple times during the season.
Time for Hawk and Bandison to work some magic.
Very important to get him up to Boulder for a couple games. He has already been on campus before, just have to get him visiting a couple times during the season.
Time for Hawk and Bandison to work some magic.