Cyrus Kouandjio will announce on Monday betwen Bama and Awbarn

[RKel32]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

Back to Cyrus, has anyone confirmed the presser at 1100?

 

[RedStar]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

I honestly do BELIEVE that Brent wanted to come to Auburn and was forced back to Bama. I may be wrong, like I said it is JMO.

Can I ask you why?

How does someone who's a lifelong Alabama fan even consider AU? Or even vice verse. How does a lifelong AU fan consider Alabama?

There's no way my son would EVER attend AU, even if it were the only offer he had. I'm sure 99% of Alabama fans feel that way as I'm sure 99% of AU fans feel that way.

How do you get a lifelong fan to switch? It just doesn't make sense and it happens every year. I get a lifelong fan going to some other school. If Calloway had gone to LSU or Oklahoma or Miami it wouldn't have baffled me. But how does a lifelong Bama fan who was born and raised in this state have any desire to play for a team who he grew up hating? That point alone will always confuse me, yet we see it every year.

 

[Bleed Crimson]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

Back to Cyrus, has anyone confirmed the presser at 1100?

Thank you for getting this thread back on track, all I want to know is when will he make a real decision and what is that decision.

 

[kayakerjess]

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However, the recruiting situation I have a different opinion. I think Auburn had always been a little "lax" in their recruiting passion. I think Trooper and Luper bring an energy to the team that we had not had in a LONG time. I also think a kid's decision on where he wants to attend school should be his own, not his parents or guardians. I know many of you do not feel that way, it is just my opinion for what it is worth. I honestly do BELIEVE that Brent wanted to come to Auburn and was forced back to Bama. I may be wrong, like I said it is JMO.

Just curious if you've ever asked yourself why a player's parent would be so adamantly against a player attending AU as to force their kid to change their commitment. Or, to ask a different way, what do you think Bama is doing differently that impresses these parents so much?

 

[37bamagrl]

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Tide Warrior hit the NAIL ON THE HEAD in regards to Auburn recruiting ... comparing it to Saban bumping into a player to talk to him, or video conferencing (I'm not sure what else Saban has been accused of, I haven't heard anything) But they are basically harmless. What I hear from parents and athletes is that he does no negative recruiting, and they respect him.

It is obvious many parents have a problem with what is going on down there. Are most Auburn fans okay with this kimi?

Oh and if it was the kid's decision, Cam would have been ringing a cowbell. Not that i want to compare Cecil with Cyrus's father, who seems like an intelligent man.

Anyone know if ESPN is going to air it again?

 

[TideFan in AU]

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I live over here amonst "your kind" and you're delusional if you think Bama fans have the market cornered on arrogance. In fact, lots of Auburn are programmed from an early age to think they are better than the "redneck" Alabama fans. There is "propaganda machine", if you will, and the goal is to have a retort for and to deminish anything Alabama has accomplished, and to convince people that Auburn is superior. Our arrogance is based on our accomplishments, while AU's, for the most part, is manufactured. Your team just won the NC, and had arguably the best recruiting class in school history, and you're here on Bama board, worrying about WE are saying about our hated rival on OUR board. THAT'S what drive me nuts about Auburn fans. I don't hate you, and I hope you stick around. Maybe we can show your error of your ways. I mean, even you admitted - you were raised better than that!

 

[Capt. Jack]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

No decision before Friday, per his father.

 

[Tide Warrior]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

I actually do not like Walt Williams so you are preaching to the choir there. I also absolutely LOATHED Bobby Lowder and was sure he would be the ruination of Auburn University. Like I said, I am not stupid, nor gullible. When Colonial went down, I actually laughed. Believe it or not, there are many "good" Auburn folks who always hated him.

However, the recruiting situation I have a different opinion. I think Auburn had always been a little "lax" in their recruiting passion. I think Trooper and Luper bring an energy to the team that we had not had in a LONG time. I also think a kid's decision on where he wants to attend school should be his own, not his parents or guardians. I know many of you do not feel that way, it is just my opinion for what it is worth. I honestly do BELIEVE that Brent wanted to come to Auburn and was forced back to Bama. I may be wrong, like I said it is JMO.

I have no issue with a recruit picking the school they want but the difference is that Auburn seems to purposely avoid the parents in the process. What are they telling these kids they do not want the parents to hear. Sorry CNS involves the parents the whole way through the process. Even the players we do not get you do not hear a parent express concern over our staff. When you recruit a 16 and 17 year old you have to deal with the family but Auburn does not. Maybe you are not a parent but even with a 17 year old would you not be a little concerned about grown men coming around your child and taking them across states lines, we will not even talk about the laws being broke there regarding a minor being transported across statelines without permission, or talking them into a basic contract of a decision that will affect the rest of their lives. Sorry I guess my view of what I am suppose to do as a parent is different. I would want my children to decide but again my children and it is my job to help them understand their decision, help them see all the positives and negatives and then support that decision they make. The problem is Auburn is not allowing the parents in the process.

 

[TIDEnGA]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

No decision before Friday, per his father.

Aight. Where did you hear this?

 

[RKel32]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

Does anyone have a legitimate source as to a time for a decision? I'm hearing speculation on this morning, tomorrow, but nothing legitimate yet. Just wondering if there's a source out there I don't know about yet.

 

[kimipela]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

Can I ask you why?

How does someone who's a lifelong Alabama fan even consider AU? Or even vice verse. How does a lifelong AU fan consider Alabama?

There's no way my son would EVER attend AU, even if it were the only offer he had. I'm sure 99% of Alabama fans feel that way as I'm sure 99% of AU fans feel that way.

How do you get a lifelong fan to switch? It just doesn't make sense and it happens every year. I get a lifelong fan going to some other school. If Calloway had gone to LSU or Oklahoma or Miami it wouldn't have baffled me. But how does a lifelong Bama fan who was born and raised in this state have any desire to play for a team who grew up hating? That point alone will always confuse me, yet we see it every year.

RedStar - it was mainly just the way he talked about Auburn and the coaches. He also became very close to several of the recruits. I know after that interview with the foster dad, he did call Auburn and from the tone of the conversations he was apparently pretty upset. I also think he wanted to play RB, but the dad thought LB was his ticket to the NFL. Of course, this is all JMO and I am not going to flame a kid for changing his mind. Family pressure is always immense to a kid that age.

 

[Tripping_Saylor]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

As the Mods on here will tell you, it isn't so much as what you say but how you say it. I have been on this site for a very long time and the reason I like this site is that it steers away from childish smack talk. With the growth of this site, especially recently with many new members, the tone has changed a little but I am confident that the mads here will reign that in. We do enjoy many posters that are fans of many differnet schools.
For new members or old members that do not post often, please familiarize yourself with the Tidefans policies.

The mods on this site are awesome and do a fantastic job of nipping bikering in the bud.

I hate how other sites allow profanity and derogatory statements.

You show class or you get out.

 

[magnanga_boy]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

The rumor that cyrus will be announcing today at 1100 is well, just a rumor. Although we want this to be over with ASAP because we don't want it to turn into a circus, we still don't wanna rush into making a decision. I think i lost weight these past 24 hours and i'm not cyrus... just imagine how he feels right now...

 

[TIDEnGA]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

Here's the timeline according to his father. Now Iowa is back in it. I really don't know what to make of it all.

Kouandjio update: Alabama, Auburn or Iowa | TideSports.com

 

[bamabelle1991]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

TideSports.com is reporting that no announcement will occur today. Bama, Iowa and Auburn are still in the mix. Here is to wishing Cyrus some peace as he makes this decision.

 

[irNate]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

"He's at school today," the father said. "I told him to go to school, quiet his mind, forget about it ... and we will talk about it after school. He's not ready yet."

Kouandjio update: No announcement before Friday | TuscaloosaNews.com

 

[brutetough]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

take your time man. Take visits if you need to. You have plenty of time to make the right decision.

The rumor that cyrus will be announcing today at 1100 is well, just a rumor. Although we want this to be over with ASAP because we don't want it to turn into a circus, we still don't wanna rush into making a decision. I think i lost weight these past 24 hours and i'm not cyrus... just imagine how he feels right now...

 

[kimipela]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

I have no issue with a recruit picking the school they want but the difference is that Auburn seems to purposely avoid the parents in the process. What are they telling these kids they do not want the parents to hear. Sorry CNS involves the parents the whole way through the process. Even the players we do not get you do not hear a parent express concern over our staff. When you recruit a 16 and 17 year old you have to deal with the family but Auburn does not. Maybe you are not a parent but even with a 17 year old would you not be a little concerned about grown men coming around your child and taking them across states lines, we will not even talk about the laws being broke there regarding a minor being transported across statelines without permission, or talking them into a basic contract of a decision that will affect the rest of their lives. Sorry I guess my view of what I am suppose to do as a parent is different. I would want my children to decide but again my children and it is my job to help them understand their decision, help them see all the positives and negatives and then support that decision they make. The problem is Auburn is not allowing the parents in the process.

TideWarrior: I am going to be HONEST (see I can do it) and admit that I do not know much about Brent or Cyrus's recruitment process. I knew about Cyrus from way back and actually wished we had pushed harder in the beginning, but it seems that we got added to the list VERY late. Perhaps it was a last minute visit, then he was super impressed. What I do know is that there are several of the other recruits parents who are very happy and already involved - one being Kiehl's dad. So I think the assumption that we "never involve" the parents is a little off base.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

Uh oh. Could Iowa be the recipient of CK not wanting to be involved in the potential aftermath of his hiccup at all so he chooses Iowa?

Here's the timeline according to his father. Now Iowa is back in it. I really don't know what to make of it all.

Kouandjio update: Alabama, Auburn or Iowa | TideSports.com

 

[Capt. Jack]

Re: Cyrus Kouandjio commits to the barn but he has not faxed his LOI in

Would anyone besides me like to see CK on The Bachelor?