...and The Fallout Begins...
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Many will say that he was on his way out anyway, but this did not help OU. The PR from this is going to be bad and another feather in the cap for negative recruiting.
Are you paying attention Plaino?
This guy was committed, but not really. He wanted to save a spot on the roster, while continuing with the process as though he was uncommitted.
I think a bigger factor probably the only real reason was because he looked at all the young tackles on the depth chart and didn't want to compete.
I think this was a lot more an excuse to decommit than a reason.
But it will be cited as you did as a factor. He was in Norman over the weekend, and I suspect heard Bob's analogy to being engaged, and decided he preferred playing the field.
I think a bigger factor probably the only real reason was because he looked at all the young tackles on the depth chart and didn't want to compete.
I think this was a lot more an excuse to decommit than a reason.
But it will be cited as you did as a factor. He was in Norman over the weekend, and I suspect heard Bob's analogy to being engaged, and decided he preferred playing the field.
Delance had one foot out the door for awhile. All his quotes showed a guy with a very soft verbal at the very least. He wanted to talk to other schools and take other visits. Wish him the best. He'll be a fine player somewhere. I appreciate him stepping off now, and not two days before signing day killing momentum.
Give me a break, if some knucklehead wants to leave OU because of a few racist people, then I say good riddance. Wherever he transfers, there will always be some racist students so this is downright stupid if this was truly the only reason.
Some are going to attempt to exploit the situation for their own personal gain (Sharpton) and paint the picture of a racist university that doesn't exist. Hopefully this will be dealt with swiftly and is seen for what it really is which is a small group of immature morons.
This is serious, and this can affect the reputation of the University of Oklahoma which is why Boren reacted so quickly and decisively. He has suggested that he would not be unhappy if they did not remain at OU. I would suggest that he has the authority to assure that they understand the seriousness of their actions. He could, and probably should, at least suspend them for a semester to give them time to reflect on the fact that there is an element of judgement associated with education, and they did not exhibit such.
I would not criticize any individual who might wish to de-commit from OU. He has just learned something that could be a problem. The responsible thing to do is to react by taking action to assure that he, and others, have no reason to fear OU. Act decisively and strongly to support Boren in his attempt to deal appropriately with the situation and refrain from any other commentary concerning the event. There is no justification or explanation that is acceptable. There is no defense of their actions that would be appropriate. Even the idea that they are young doesn't carry weight. How old do you have to be to understand that racism is unacceptable?
I would not criticize any individual who might wish to de-commit from OU. He has just learned something that could be a problem. The responsible thing to do is to react by taking action to assure that he, and others, have no reason to fear OU. Act decisively and strongly to support Boren in his attempt to deal appropriately with the situation and refrain from any other commentary concerning the event. There is no justification or explanation that is acceptable. There is no defense of their actions that would be appropriate. Even the idea that they are young doesn't carry weight. How old do you have to be to understand that racism is unacceptable?
Ideal End Story would be for us to be much better than expected, next year, and Delance decides he wants to jump on board, after all, and learns that there is no room at the inn...Karma...
http://newsok.com/football-players-and-coaches-wear-black-protest-sae-racist-video/article/5399859
http://newsok.com/football-players-and-coaches-wear-black-protest-sae-racist-video/article/5399859
I'm no fan of bombers but I think he is on to something with his post. Jordan Elliott is a solid confirm to Baylor, yeah he forgot to mention that, and I can see the social network exploding with Elliotts type of twit's. It's going to happen. Negative recruiting by coaches and rival commits. Just wait on it. This will be the first of many.
Bombers didn't tweet this, he posted it on a 'fall out' thread. There will be plenty more of this headed toward OU recruits. It's going to be a bit painful for some of these guys. On the other hand, living in Texas, I can honestly say that from my perspective, I've met more racists people here than I did when I was in Oklahoma. Bomber might be careful of his posts though. Something tells me this thing is not over. Meaning that some are most likely doing some research on SEA nationwide. It won't be pretty and Texas may have their own issues.
This post was edited on 3/9 9:30 PM by WhyNotaSooner
Delance told reporters he had been a solid commitment to OU....he had attended Junior Day recently and posed with Stoops wearing a "Boomer Sooner" shirt.....then tweeted " What are you waiting for ? Come be great ".
He stated that the SAE incident was THE factor in him de-committing.
He may or may not have been wavering, but that's really not what should be a concern...how OU can rise above this and become a model university in controlling and discouraging this kind of crap is much more of a concern. And that likely won't happen soon enough.
Are some of you guys serious? This is not going to tarnish OU, it's very obvious that OU doesn't condone this type of behavior. Because OU sent the SEA packing, and with the quickness. Folk that worry about this are worrying for no reason. One isolated incident does not tarnish a schools image.
The University of Oklahoma or the State of Oklahoma, will not lose its reputation over a few drunk kids Making racial slurs, I also think these kids should be expelled from School. It is very apparent these knuckle heads didn't learn anything in High School, or most of all from their parents. So let them go learn their lesson from a shrink cause that's what they need.
The University of Oklahoma or the State of Oklahoma, will not lose its reputation over a few drunk kids Making racial slurs, I also think these kids should be expelled from School. It is very apparent these knuckle heads didn't learn anything in High School, or most of all from their parents. So let them go learn their lesson from a shrink cause that's what they need.
Big time disagree with you. This incident will have an effect. I applaud the efforts of Boren and Stoops to mitigate the damage, but there is no doubt that this incident will paint a picture of OU by some. This won't just be about recruiting either. The OU brand took a hit yesterday. To deny this is foolishness. Can this be corrected? Yes. But it will take time, a plan of action and the continuing efforts by the Admin, Faculty and Student Body.
BTW, MSNBC, FOX, & CNN is on campus today.
Well not that I can disprove your theory, I can say that last week, the rivals recruiting site for OU had interviews with him and he openly stated that is was planning to look around. He spent the weekend in Norman at a Jr day (recruiting) w/ his mother. Chances are he made decisions on his status before he left campus and this news just solidified his decision.
The stupid act of a frat isn't why the guy isn't committed. Offers from Texas and A&M is why he isn't committed. I predict he will "commit" at least a couple more times, probably after each visit. Sadly, few of these prima donna kids have an understanding of the word commitment anymore. Their "word" isn't worth squat.
This will be a five hats on the table at signing day kid with every relative in a five hundred mile radius standing behind him hoping he goes to the "National (money for the relatives) Football (don't forget your 10th cousin) League" in two years.
This will be a five hats on the table at signing day kid with every relative in a five hundred mile radius standing behind him hoping he goes to the "National (money for the relatives) Football (don't forget your 10th cousin) League" in two years.
What a moron. Now videos are surfacing from this fraternity in Austin. This fraternity chant has apparently been going on at texass, taco tech, LSU, Clemson and lots of other schools. And he was excited to get an offer from Alabama.....where the fraternity originated!! LMAO at this stuff.
exactly. I didn't even get half way through the write up about his last visit here, which included many quotes from him, before I knew it was just a matter of time before he decommitted. From what he was quoted as saying...he "made a decision in the moment and still needed to see what was best for him." Yes, he did mention that "the number of tackles on the roster" would pay a big part in his decision.
CT, I read the rivals interview with Delance when he left campus and he essentially stated that he is worried big-time about having Frison and Brown in front of him. Delance stated in so many words that when he arrives on campus it will be a huge concern that OU has two super-star tackles who will only be Sophomores. He sounded gone and about as committed to OU as Vince Young is today. This was before the video broke.
It's so ridiculous in my opinion. There are racists everywhere. There are bigots everywhere. I think it's more likely he was looking for an excuse to decommit and make it appear like he isn't the bad guy for not following through with his commitment.. The idiot kids that made the video should be punished. What the hell were they thinking of be wanting to share their feelings on the internet which goes everywhere for anyone to see. That's why a lot of states don't allow drinking until 21. 21 year olds can sure be dumb they are worse when they are younger.
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