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Post by epbeav on Oct 2, 2024 7:52:40 GMT -8
Looks like River Hamilton, a 2025 RHP commit to OSU from Woodvillage, OR has flipped to LSU.
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Oct 2, 2024 8:58:07 GMT -8
Looks like River Hamilton, a 2025 RHP commit to OSU from Woodvillage, OR has flipped to LSU. The check must have cleared. Enjoy too-late Nate. |
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Post by joecool on Oct 2, 2024 14:57:29 GMT -8
Baseball America has him ranked as the 53rd prospect for 2025 MLB Draft, might not even make it to campus.
Barlow High School.
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Oct 2, 2024 16:19:33 GMT -8
Post by easyheat on Oct 2, 2024 16:19:33 GMT -8
What would prompt an Oregon player who has been committed to his in-state school and an elite program for over two years, to suddenly change his mind? Traveling 2,000 miles from home to play in the heat and humidity of the deep south doesn't seem that all that attractive. Was It the lure of the competitive SEC, the big crowds that attend home games in Baton Rougue. or the coaching genius of Johnson and Yeskie? Or . . . wa$ it $omething el$e that wa$ behind the $udden $witch?
At first glance Hamilton represents a big loss for the Beavers, but is it really? He is ranked #27 nationally with Rawlings-Perfect Game. He is projected to be an early round selection in the '25 MLB Draft. As Joe Cool mentioned, our chances of getting him on campus are slim and none. This is not a Dax Whitney scenario, If Hamilton has flipped to L$U for sizeable NIL, chances are he'll sign a lucrative Pro offer and bypass college
Hamilton becomes the 4th flip in our 2025 class - we previosly lost RHP Drew Van Court (PG-#500) to TCU, SS Ryker Waite (PG-#453) to Vanderbilt, and RHP/SS R.J. Holmes (PG-#101) to Duke. With Hamilton's exit, the class now stands at 12 with any Portal or J.C. transfers to be added following the 2025 season.
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Oct 2, 2024 19:36:28 GMT -8
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Post by rgeorge on Oct 2, 2024 19:36:28 GMT -8
Well since no player can accept NIL $ unless they are a enrolled student is all just promises. And, as has been well documented most are never fulfilled. So, I guess his "flip" is just like his commitment...
Both meaningless.
Until a player signs a NLI they are nothing more than a high school player that has options.
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Oct 2, 2024 20:07:20 GMT -8
Post by Henry Skrimshander on Oct 2, 2024 20:07:20 GMT -8
Well since no player can accept NIL $ unless they are a enrolled student is all just promises. And, as has been well documented most are never fulfilled. So, I guess his "flip" is just like his commitment... Both meaningless. Until a player signs a NLI they are nothing more than a high school player that has options. Neither of us is naive enough to think that money can't be funneled to a player through back channels, enrolled or not. Or, they simply told him what he can expect if he signs and attends. Whatever they offer, he better get it in writing. |
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Oct 2, 2024 20:26:16 GMT -8
Post by easyheat on Oct 2, 2024 20:26:16 GMT -8
In football we are beginning to see the consequences of "broken promises" or "misunderstandings". Florida's program was bruised with their Collective's broken NIL promise to the Vallejo QB and recently we have seen several star players opt to redshirt a year over broken or misunderstood NIL promises with the assurance they will be back in the Portal ASAP. These situations are not the kind of publicity any school is looking for - prospective recruits see this and trust goes out the window.
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Oct 2, 2024 20:27:01 GMT -8
Post by easyheat on Oct 2, 2024 20:27:01 GMT -8
In football we are beginning to see the consequences of "broken promises" or "misunderstandings". Florida's program was bruised with their Collective's broken NIL promise to the Vallejo QB and recently we have seen several star players opt to redshirt a year over broken or misunderstood NIL promises with the assurance they will be back in the Portal ASAP. These situations are not the kind of publicity any school is looking for - prospective recruits see this and trust goes out the window.
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Oct 2, 2024 20:28:00 GMT -8
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Post by rgeorge on Oct 2, 2024 20:28:00 GMT -8
Well since no player can accept NIL $ unless they are a enrolled student is all just promises. And, as has been well documented most are never fulfilled. So, I guess his "flip" is just like his commitment... Both meaningless. Until a player signs a NLI they are nothing more than a high school player that has options. Neither of us is naive enough to think that money can't be funneled to a player through back channels, enrolled or not. Or, they simply told him what he can expect if he signs and attends. Whatever they offer, he better get it in writing. Nope not naive, but even LSU's collective isn't going to risk major infraction and publicity over him. Not a program changer, no Skenes at this stage. Nor would common sense dictate a collective would not only take such a risk, but on a player that can take the $ and go somewhere else or be drafted. LSU has plenty of talent enrolled to take care of. Plus, no contract possible until he's a student. Which I think is what you meant... if when he is. I know we're all Beavers here, but there is plenty to attract a player to LSU. |
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Post by easyheat on Oct 3, 2024 0:10:21 GMT -8
Infractions? What infractions, NIL has no guard rails - tampering is rampant, players have Agents representing them, there is no cap on payments and it's the wild west x 10. Coaches are screaming for regulation while the NCAA is so battered from their multitude of lawsuits they won't act.
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Post by messi on Oct 3, 2024 6:16:27 GMT -8
Happened so soon after the 2025 schedule release. Coincidence? Is he possibly thinking the 2026 schedule will be just like 2025?
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Oct 3, 2024 9:12:30 GMT -8
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Post by rgeorge on Oct 3, 2024 9:12:30 GMT -8
Infractions? What infractions, NIL has no guard rails - tampering is rampant, players have Agents representing them, there is no cap on payments and it's the wild west x 10. Coaches are screaming for regulation while the NCAA is so battered from their multitude of lawsuits they won't act. Lol... yes there are still recruiting & NIL infractions. You may want to pay attention to multiple violations that have made the news regarding boosters and NIL collectives. Paying a HS student would rank as a pretty easy one to enforce. |
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Oct 3, 2024 9:14:02 GMT -8
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Post by rgeorge on Oct 3, 2024 9:14:02 GMT -8
Happened so soon after the 2025 schedule release. Coincidence? Is he possibly thinking the 2026 schedule will be just like 2025? But, I've been told multiple times this a a very good schedule? Do they couldn't be it!?🤔 |
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Post by ag87 on Oct 3, 2024 9:59:48 GMT -8
Infractions? What infractions, NIL has no guard rails - tampering is rampant, players have Agents representing them, there is no cap on payments and it's the wild west x 10. Coaches are screaming for regulation while the NCAA is so battered from their multitude of lawsuits they won't act. Lol... yes there are still recruiting & NIL infractions. You may want to pay attention to multiple violations that have made the news regarding boosters and NIL collectives. Paying a HS student would rank as a pretty easy one to enforce. I don't scour the internet much. Can you link a story or two? |
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Oct 3, 2024 10:33:41 GMT -8
Post by joecool on Oct 3, 2024 10:33:41 GMT -8
Happened so soon after the 2025 schedule release. Coincidence? Is he possibly thinking the 2026 schedule will be just like 2025? I'll vote for coincidence. |
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