DE Keith Wells (official thread)

[Napoleonbuck]

Didn't Wells eliminate GT early though too(even with the assumed relationship he has with their coaches)?

['BusNative]

Originally Posted by CONGERSBUCKEYE

I think ND's recent hire today could have changed and explain ND's sudden interest. I am not optomistic and sure that GT coaches had a relationship with Wells long before Tressel.

Perhaps you should read the whole thread one more time...

[wadc45]

[OSUBucks22]

^^That looks like a purple suit... Yikes...

Let Keith take his visit and make his decision... We are positioned very well for this one...

And, if anything, ND's staff move could hurt them... Keith respects Bill Lewis a lot... Why do you think Charlie was insistent on stating in his presser that Bill would remain a part of the program, even though he won't be on staff?

[Ratboy18]

How will this blizzard impact Keith's visit ... there must be 12+" outside the window and the airports are swamped.

[OSUBucks22]

Originally Posted by Ratboy18

How will this blizzard impact Keith's visit ... there must be 12+" outside the window and the airports are swamped.

O'Hare is pretty much closed... No clue where they were flying in or when, but the weather doesn't seem to be helping them out much...

[Wingate1217]

Originally Posted by OSUBucks22

O'Hare is pretty much closed... No clue where they were flying in or when, but the weather doesn't seem to be helping them out much...

Yep, I got on one of the last flights out of there yesterday....

[hobbs]

Originally Posted by Ratboy18

How will this blizzard impact Keith's visit ... there must be 12+" outside the window and the airports are swamped.

It doesn't appear to have impacted them at all. Keith and his mother have already been spotted on ND's campus.

[BuckPhin]

Originally Posted by hobbs

It doesn't appear to have impacted them at all. Keith and his mother have already been spotted on ND's campus.

CW must have played the part of a blimp and braved the high winds to get them in

[PapaBucks]

Originally Posted by OSUBucks22

O'Hare is pretty much closed... No clue where they were flying in or when, but the weather doesn't seem to be helping them out much...

He could be coming into SB Regional Airport through Cincy (Delta) or Detroit (Northwest).

[IrishCalves]

ND fans tracked his flight from Atlanta, and he got in earlier today. Campus sighting only goes to confirm it.

[OSUBucks22]

Glad to hear they got in safely... Enjoy your visit Keith...

[starBUCKS]

Originally Posted by IrishCalves

ND fans tracked his flight from Atlanta, and he got in earlier today. Campus sighting only goes to confirm it.

Stalkers

[mendensa]

Originally Posted by Oh8ch

I agree with Mendessa in respect to the preferred approach. I like that our coach does business that way.

However, I don't believe that is the most effective approach. Used car salesmen don't always do what is in the best interest of their customers, but used car salesmen make their living by closing the deal before you leave the showroom. Used car salesman do quite well with teenagers and in past years I believe we have lost recruits for precisely that reason.

This season may be a good test of whether JT has found a way to refine his approach without compromising himself.

and that's why I think I had those original questions about his approach b/c of the recruits we were missing out on. Maybe I should have clarified like you basically did for me. Still concerned about his approach for future classes but very happy about the kids this year that have bought into the family, and team first philosophy. I believe this collection of athletes coming in is something really special. They already have something that most teams don't build until closer to the start of the season, a lot of them have already formed great friendships. I think Wells is going to be the next on the list to be willing to buy into what Tress and the staff are trying to build. I'm sure his sincere ways don't hurt with the parents either.

[CausticMick]

Originally Posted by OSUBucks22

^^That looks like a purple suit... Yikes...