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'14 CA RB Jomon Dotson (Signed to Washington)
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Hate to lose Dotson. He was definitely a PAC 12 talent.
One player in general will not make or break a class; but, this one hurts. It especially hurts because we have lost out on most every player that we have gone head to head with another PAC 12 school.
I like the direction MMac is taking this program; but, we need to start winning our share of recruiting battles or remain a doormat for most of the PAC 12. I really hope we tweak our staff a little (switch one maybe two coaches) to improve our recruiting. A hard working staff, strong at evaluating talent is good, but not good enough. We need a couple of go to salesmen that can reel the stars in and keep them.
One player in general will not make or break a class; but, this one hurts. It especially hurts because we have lost out on most every player that we have gone head to head with another PAC 12 school.
I like the direction MMac is taking this program; but, we need to start winning our share of recruiting battles or remain a doormat for most of the PAC 12. I really hope we tweak our staff a little (switch one maybe two coaches) to improve our recruiting. A hard working staff, strong at evaluating talent is good, but not good enough. We need a couple of go to salesmen that can reel the stars in and keep them.
seattlebuff
Well-Known Member
149-34. Combined score over the last 3 years vs UW.
Dotson's ship sailed the moment Peterson (or someone on his staff) picked up the phone.
Dotson's ship sailed the moment Peterson (or someone on his staff) picked up the phone.
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o_robbie
I don't think before I post
The issue I have with this one is losing a guy we have had committed for a month or more. We can't lose guys this close to Feb. when he is quite possibly the signature recruit of the class. Can HCMM find gems in the rough...yes he can. But do we consistently recruit kids that appear more like ones that should belong to the MWC....also yes we do.
'14 CA RB Jomon Dotson (Verbal to Washington)
No the ship left port when UW said they were recruiting him as a RB and not a DB. If UW doesn't offer him the chance at RB I doubt he flips.
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No the ship left port when UW said they were recruiting him as a RB and not a DB. If UW doesn't offer him the chance at RB I doubt he flips.
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'14 CA RB Jomon Dotson (Verbal to Washington)
I just got an invite to the recruiting luncheon. This should make that luncheon fairly interesting.
I don't get too caught up in the decisions of a bunch of 18-year olds, but this one definitely stings.
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I just got an invite to the recruiting luncheon. This should make that luncheon fairly interesting.
I don't get too caught up in the decisions of a bunch of 18-year olds, but this one definitely stings.
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I'm bummed because I was excited about Dotson and he looked like he could make a difference at RB.
But a little question that's been nagging at my mind with the talk about UW deciding to offer him as a RB, not a DB... if he's the running back we've all been counting on being, why has there been any question about BCS level schools even offering him as a RB? Have teams been sleeping on him, or have we been overrating him and trying to see something that isn't actually there?
But a little question that's been nagging at my mind with the talk about UW deciding to offer him as a RB, not a DB... if he's the running back we've all been counting on being, why has there been any question about BCS level schools even offering him as a RB? Have teams been sleeping on him, or have we been overrating him and trying to see something that isn't actually there?
it was mutual, now, /thread
'14 CA RB Jomon Dotson (Verbal to Washington)
We actually told him we aren't coming.
/thread
We actually told him we aren't coming.
/thread
if they had, it probably would have been...
Forget it, he's rolling...
o_robbie
I don't think before I post
Really good point made. For us Dotson was a HR recruit... for Washington he is probably not even one of their top 15 guys this cycle and will likely struggle for playing time early. I still can't believe that recruiting has developed this way.
A: Go to team with multiple high graded recruits at your position, attempt to get into rotation, after 2 years.... if not in rotation transfer on.
B: Go to team that desperately needs you and can practically guarantee playing time by your 2nd year. Actually be a difference maker on your teams wins and losses.
Recruits now days choose A.
Jilted passive aggressive fans now days choose CU.
Or C: Go to team with multiple high graded recruits at your position, go to training camp, and find out in two weeks that after all the stuff they told you in the recruiting cycle about being the next great RB (WR, QB, TE, etc.) that you are now a DB (LB, DE, etc.)
Dotson impresses me as more of a top athlete than a top RB. Some other schools looked at him up front for defense. I would not be surprised in any way for him to end up on defense for UW.
You sound like a jilted lover. :lol:
Dotson was a decent get, not a HR. But if you are using rivals ratings to determine his value as a recruit, he is #4 for Washington, not outside the top 15.
Dotson is a quality athlete that we could use at CU. He had another option and unlike many of our commits, he chose to take a trip and liked Washington better. It happens all the time. Sucks to be on the losing end, great to be on the winning end. (Shields)
2nd UW signee today according to twitter
You fool! oh well, enjoy the rain Dotson.