2009 Recruit on campus?

[Mr. Neutral]

nick, I'm not taking the position that X shouldn't recruit Parrom, or that he's a problem child. I'm just saying that it's inconceivable that questions won't be asked by our UC friends if and when Parrom does commit to X.

[muskieman]

Our uc friends will comment on anyone that they think they can hang something slightly dirty. Look at the dog (let's make it a big thing out of nothing) situation because they need people to forget their sordid past. If Parrom comes to X then I am sure coaches will have gotten all the facts and satisfied themselves. If what they say that it is out of his character, then it might be just a one time thing.

[muskienick]

My reply was not an attempt to take issue with your remarks on the subject, Gary. As a matter of fact, I interpret your posts of this type as humor rather than serious suggestions. Anyone who has been around these boards for any length of time (the ones to which you have posted) should already know about your sharp sense of humor. I was basically replying to those who expressed their concern.

If they were really worried that Mr. Parrom would take offense to your suggestion that our coaching staff should bone up on their pugilistic skills prior to his arrival on campus, they should just have posted a quick caveat pointing out your tendency to interject notes of comedy in your contributions to this site. (I guess they are unaware of the presence of the dominant "humor" gene in your family.)

I personally didn't see the need for such an explanation and, obviously, neither did you.

[Mr. Neutral]

Yes, I was pretty obviously kidding, and if the coaching staff is satisfied that any recruit has the talent and character to contribute to the team's success, then I have to trust their judgment.