QB Gunner Kiel Updates

[burnbarnburn]

all rumors were disspelled today by him and his parents. he is not visiting mizzou and plans to spend the weekend with his family. he is not IU bound and the rumor that they lead was false. link is on front page of tidesports.com

 

[TiderJack]

all rumors were disspelled today by him and his parents. he is not visiting mizzou and plans to spend the weekend with his family. he is not IU bound and the rumor that they lead was false. link is on front page of tidesports.com

That's very good to hear so it appears it is down to us and OU. Hopefully the shorter travel distance, playing in the SEC and playing for AL/Coach Saban will win out.

 

[burnbarnburn]

dont forget mizzou they are not as much of a contender as we are tho

 

[TiderJack]

dont forget mizzou they are not as much of a contender as we are tho

I guess I thought since he was not visiting it eliminated them for some reason but you make a good point.

 

[TheTradition]

I think you should throw IU in there as well. I think they are very much in consideration, and for some reason, I can see him going there.

 

[Mongo4Bama]

I am feeling good about our chances.

 

[Crimson Surfer]

This is some good news even if it is rumor at this stage. Here are a couple of tweets today with some info which is based on rumors from Kiel's hometown by Indiana Rivals writer Mike Pegram.

https://mobile.twitter.com/peegs

peegs That's the vibe around town but don't count out the Sooners yet
@mfoles21 do you think it's either Alabama or Indiana for Kiel?
about 4 hours ago

peegs Most of the Gunner Kiel rumors in Columbus point to Alabama but a lot of pro-Indiana talk is floating around
about 9 hours ago

Gunner Kiel - Yahoo! Sports

 

[burnbarnburn]

sounding better by the minute keep up the good work CS

 

[MOAN]

If you want speculation on Gunners recruitment go read the OU boards and when you go take some meds for their readers because they are so up and down with his recruitment it is like reading clinical study for the psychotic.

In regards to the polls, the Big 12 probably has 3 top 25 teams but OU is the only one that is legit. I mean OSu and aTm have potential but there is only about 7 teams in the country that really have a legit shot of playing in the BCSCG. One being OU which to me would be a shock if they are not there this year. The SEC west has 3 and after that it maybe FSU, Oregon, and Neb only if the SEC west champion has more than 1 loss and 1 of those 3 go undefeated.

FSU will beat Oklahoma.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

FSU will beat Oklahoma.

I had my doubts early in the year if FSU could match the Sooners even in Tallahasee, but as the season slowly approaches my feeling is that if OU shows up unprepared, this game could be an upset.

Jimbo Fisher has elite talent on his roster to compete, but are they ready and develop to go against a loaded and experienced Sooner's team??

 

[PacadermaTideUs]

I had my doubts early in the year if FSU could match the Sooners even in Tallahasee, but as the season slowly approaches my feeling is that if OU shows up unprepared, this game could be an upset.

Jimbo Fisher has elite talent on his roster to compete, but are they ready and develop to go against a loaded and experienced Sooner's team??

I guess I'm still picking Oklahoma to win. But FSU will show up to play, and if Oklahoma doesn't take them seriously, the Noles have what it takes to pull off the upset. Same situation with Bama and LSU. Picking Bama to win, but they'd better bring their A-game. Either way, I expect to see the winners of those two games meet on January 9th.

 

[bamabryan]

I just can't see F$U beating Oklahoma even though the game is in Tallahassee. I'm just not one that is on the bandwagon about Fisher being the second coming as a head coach. I think he is going to end up as an average head coach and nothing more.


Oklahoma will win the game.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

I'm just not one that is on the bandwagon about Fisher being the second coming as a head coach. I think he is going to end up as an average head coach and nothing more.

I think there is alot of hype surrounding Jimbo and for good reasons, but we all know that it takes a good 3 years to really implement your system and have all your own men playing for you. FSU has been recruiting at an elite level in their last 2 recruiting classes under Jimbo. IF he can defeat OU, it will raise eyebrows across the nation for sure. until then he has to play and win the games in the field.

 

[ElephanTideis]

I just can't see F$U beating Oklahoma even though the game is in Tallahassee. I'm just not one that is on the bandwagon about Fisher being the second coming as a head coach. I think he is going to end up as an average head coach and nothing more.


Oklahoma will win the game.

It has a lot to do with recruiting. He is bringning in some monsters to play and it kind of gives you the feeling "How can he lose?".

 

[MOAN]

Did I hi-jack this thread?!

 

[PacadermaTideUs]

Did I hi-jack this thread?!

Ahem. Kiel...Alabama...Oklahoma...Missouri...Indiana...Handling recruiting well...Fine young man...Will announce quietly...Hopefully soon. Did I leave anything out?

 

[deliveryman35]

I agree w/BamaBryan. The Sooners pounded FSU 47-17 last year in Norman, and they have basically the same team back this year. In fact, FSU has not beaten OU since 1965, and they've played several times since then. I anticipate the game will be somewhat closer because it's being played in Tally, but it won't be enough to overcome the talent/coaching disparity between the two teams. The only way OU loses this game is if they beat themselves with mistakes/turnovers.

 

[MOAN]

I agree w/BamaBryan. The Sooners pounded FSU 47-17 last year in Norman, and they have basically the same team back this year. In fact, FSU has not beaten OU since 1965, and they've played several times since then. I anticipate the game will be somewhat closer because it's being played in Tally, but it won't be enough to overcome the talent/coaching disparity between the two teams. The only way OU loses this game is if they beat themselves with mistakes/turnovers.

There is a new excitement going on down in Tallahassee. Also I would have bet the farm Auburn wouldn't have won the national championship last year in Chizic's second season. Game played in Tallahassee. FSU the underdog. Oklahoma stomped them early in the season last year but looked mediocre at most times in the year. FSU did beat 2 SEC teams late in the year last season. I believe I will stick with my prediction....at least for now.

 

[capnfrog]

It has a lot to do with recruiting. He is bringning in some monsters to play and it kind of gives you the feeling "How can he lose?".

Close to the way I feel about Bama, but not happening without the coaching. They've still gotta be coached up.

 

[TDBama78]

I think there is alot of hype surrounding Jimbo and for good reasons, but we all know that it takes a good 3 years to really implement your system and have all your own men playing for you. FSU has been recruiting at an elite level in their last 2 recruiting classes under Jimbo. IF he can defeat OU, it will raise eyebrows across the nation for sure. until then he has to play and win the games in the field.

fisher will play the underdog for all its worth and they will come in highly motavated and could easily win vs the sooners.