Re: Congrats to SC for getting Darius Gray. Recruiting is no secret anymore. Darius

CU1966 · 2025-08-22T23:39:53.565Z

always said his recruitment included several “non negotiables.” He did not list all but two that he did mention were “family atmosphere and player development.” Maybe that is why we made his top five finalist. I said to many of my friends, including #####, DAWGS, etc. that I am convinced that one of his “non negotiables” and undoubtedly the number one was $$$$. Not trying to appear to be wearing orange colored glasses, but your final five are Ohio State, Clemson, Tennessee, LSU, and SC. Tell me which one of those five have the least chance of becoming a prominent football power. Again, congrats to the #####. They out bid the rest.

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Aug 23, 2025, 11:13 AM

$$$$$$$$ was exactly what Darius Gray was after the other was early playing time to secure NIL deals. Again that involves money $$$$$

When I coached Baseball every game some parent had the strong opinion their kid should play this position. We are talking about 10 year old kids.

If a put a kid at 3rd base and he gets hit in the face by a line drive because he cannot catch. The parent is going to blame me for not developing that kid.

I believe we should go back to cutting kids keeping your best players. Not everyone is cut out for sports but they excel in music. Some of those kids do not even want to be out there.

I don’t mean to step on any parents toes but to many parents create chaos during the games. My daughter and I coach a soccer team of 10 year old girls. We ask the girls what their number one goal was ?? Everyone of them said they wish their parents would not come to the games because they were constantly trying yell at them during them game. One mother came over and lit into her daughter maker her cry.

That was our last year coaching any sport. There are some good parents out there. As much as I loved my Dad I did like it when he came to my games. I could get 2 hits, steal a base and play good defense. But my Dad always had constructive criticism for me after the game. That affects a kids confidence. I can say he let the coaches do their job.

Back to Darius. I can see that his parents and maybe other relatives were always a coaches problem. I feel sure the he had a calculator during his recruiting. The coots and Beamer are willing to buy a recruit with no regrets. They want to be like Clemson so bad they are willing to do about anything. Now the new rules have opened those doors.

I will take a Dabo coached team over any other team or HC 🐅🐅🤗🤗.

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Congrats to SC for getting Darius Gray. Recruiting is no secret anymore. Darius