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Originally Posted by ZJohnson
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Freshman running back Mike Blakely decided to leave the Florida program five months after he enrolled early out of Bradenton Manatee High School.
Incoming freshman running back Mike Blakely leaving Florida Gators | jacksonville.com
If it's true that he is looking to play right away, I don't know how much ISU should really want him. May be more trouble than he's worth. A guy coming in expecting to start can cause some problems when that doesn't happen. Is he really going to play ahead of Shontrelle? Honestly, I thought that DeVondrick Nealy looked better on film than Blakely.
That's what I was thinking. Haven't there been some cases before where the kid was allowed to play right away due to a coaching change and they hadn't started classes?Quote:
Originally Posted by ZJohnson
or maybe I am just mis-remembering things. :smile:
I would think the list gets populated by the player giving the school a list of schools he would consider, then the school saying if each one is OK or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by yaman3
I don't know, he may be able to get a waiver. He was never there during the season and didn't even participate in spring practice. Although this is totally one of those grey areas where the NCAA consistantly screws ISU.Quote:
Originally Posted by cyhiphopp
bo williams 2.0
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Originally Posted by CYVADER
Blakely actually fits our style of offense. If he wants to come here, I'm all for it. If he's good enough to start as soon as he's eligible, beit this year or next, awesome. He is very good and there is a good cahnce that he can be better than Shontrelle and Nealy, no matter how much we like them.
I saw this tweet earlier and I wonder if it has anything to do with this kid.
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Coach Rhoads cell rings nonstop on the tailgate tour bus on the way to Pella..his cellphone ringtone, you guessed it, "Smoke on the Water."
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So he enrolled early and didn't participate in spring drills? That seems odd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frak
My guess is that since he's already attended classes, he will have to sit out a year.
Too bad Danny Mac wasn't still at UF to put in a good word for us.
He applied for a waiver and expects it to be granted. He also did enroll early.
Frak-Are you sure he didn't participate. I was going to give him credit for at least giving it a try. Also, Nealy isn't nearly as big as Blakley. He's stout.
This is a player I think you take no matter what your RB depth consists of. I don't think he'll come here but I thought it was interesting we were on that list. I have to think he gave that name due to having two classmates coming here.
Only if they can get his father to sign off on the dealQuote:
Originally Posted by bpmcclain
Shoulder injury/surgery per multiple news stories about his transfer.Quote:
Originally Posted by yaman3
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Blakely, who did not participate in spring practice after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder in January, was expected to compete for playing time this season with Chris Rainey, Jeff Demps, Mike Gillislee and Mack Brown.
http://jacksonville.com/sports/colle...#ixzz1M57Aanqp
Fixed it for ya...Quote:
Originally Posted by heitclone
Thanks for the info.Quote:
Originally Posted by isuaggie
Since he did not participate in spring drills I think that will help him in getting his waiver.
Man I would love for this kid to pick the Cyclones. We would love to have him.
It also would have an impact on future recruiting in FL for ISU if a stud like him likes CPR that much. That kind of visibility is great.