MSU's Oxford commit Tyler Williams speaks

[ShrubDog]

Father Figures...

"You want to be around the people you want to be coached by," said Williams. "Coach Tbuck and Coach Mullen are already like father figures to me. It was really about how Mississippi State is about hard work. Coach Mullen says his guys are going to work and out-work any other schools. So I kinda knew then that I wanted to be a Bulldog."

Welcome to the fam

 

[Palos verdes]

Awesome! Thanks.

 

[aTotal360]

This kid could be a steal. He's athletic and long. Not JBanks athletic but of the same ilk. He's also getting good coaching. I think he can be a solid 2-3 starter.

 

[ShrubDog]

He bypassed the congregation to join the family. He still has some growing to do physically but he is a player. He even plays WR.

 

[Shmuley]

Once the investigation is concluded, Beav can text him encouragement.

 

[Junction John]

I know I've complained and made fun of Mullen/Hev for their approach on this.

"It was really about how Mississippi State is about hard work. Coach Mullen says his guys are going to work and out-work any other schools. So I kinda knew then that I wanted to be a Bulldog."

In recruiting, there are times (and players) where you can't just tell the player or his momma how ****** and hard the work is going to be... As I've said, the army doesn't put their drill sergeant in the recruiting station... And I do think this approach has cost us more than a few highly rated players over the years...

HOWEVER, I have to admit that when you do find a guy who is maybe a little more mature, can see into the future and appreciates where hard work will get him (usually comes from his parents) -- you grab that guy. Those guys can form the basis of a great team mentality. They are usually the ones kicking other guys' asses in the weight room or locker room when they aren't putting out max effort. You love to have those guys on your team. It's why players and coaches universally praised Kendrick Market, Jay Hughes, etc. They were leaders off the field, even if not the most skilled on the field. If you happen to find a guy who thinks like this plus has a high talent ceiling... which are more rare... you end up with a guy like Dak.

 

[LandArchDawg]

He got a scholly offer from Harvard, too. So grades and academics shouldn't be an issue.

 

[RocketDawg]

He got a scholly offer from Harvard, too. So grades and academics shouldn't be an issue.

I'm happy that he's going to be a Bulldog, but if I had a scholarship offer from Harvard I'd take it. I know they don't play in a big FB conference, and the school most likely doesn't live up to its quality of education (how could it?), but just possession of a Harvard degree opens almost endless career doors.

Glad he's staying home though.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

I didn't think Harvard gave athletic scholarships

 

[RocketDawg]

I didn't think Harvard gave athletic scholarships

Now that you mention it, I think I've heard that before too. But the players must get some sort of assistance or they'd never field a team. Could be totally different in the Ivy League than anywhere else though. I wonder if they've vetted the player to the extent that they guarantee that he can get in school if they offer him a spot on the football team. If not, the person could wind up totally screwed ... not playing and not going to school either.

 

[icouldjustpuke]

Brave guy, Leo played it smart.

 

[ShrubDog]

This guy has his head on his shoulders and in the books. He must think he has a bright future with football and his decision is precision.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I can't remember what the exact details are, but a friend of mine went to Harvard to play football. I can't remember if he signed anything binding him to play for them. He didn't enjoy it very much. Injuries ended his career short, but he came away with two degrees.

 

[Del B Vista]

Lots of scholarship money at Harvard

I didn't think Harvard gave athletic scholarships

Harvard has a bazillion dollar endowment, so everybody who goes get scholarships above what their parents can afford, what they earn working and any outside scholarships.

 

[patdog]

Yep. Don't let the Ivy League fool you with their holier than thou "we don't give athletic scholarships" ********. You can count on the fact that most of their football players are on scholarship of some kind. Same thing, to a lesser degree, with Div III schools.

 

[Carbaryl]

This kid could be a steal. He's athletic and long. Not JBanks athletic but of the same ilk. He's also getting good coaching. I think he can be a solid 2-3 starter.

He looks a whole lot like Calhoun just going by his highlights,another solid add to the class!

 

[fishwater99]

He bypassed the congregation to join the family. He still has some growing to do physically but he is a player. He even plays WR.

Not enough **** for them to offer..

 

[LandArchDawg]

Ivies give academic scholarships that pose as athletic scholarships, basically. If they really want someone, they make it work without calling it an athletic scholarship.

 

[LandArchDawg]

The other drawback to the Ivy football season is they don't participate in postseason play. Winning the Ivy in the regular season is the only championship you can ever win, in other words. Of course that could be seen as a bonus from a injuries standpoint, too.

 

[patdog]

The other drawback to the Ivy football season is they don't participate in postseason play.

And that's just holier than thou ******** too. They sure as hell don't mind their basketball, baseball and other teams missing class to participate in postseason play. Only their football teams. I would say they're just scared of the competition, but I think they'd be reasonably competitive if they did go to the playoffs.