Race and Recruiting (split from Studlien)

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Buckeyecty4

I think the love for Studlien was built up when his highlight tape was released... it was impressive, he's a white LB from a lower division school, and he's came out and professed his love for OSU..

Not to go off onto a race tangent, but what does him being white have to do with it? Do you think that makes him more endearing to fans or is it something else?

I do tend to agree with the message of your post though.

[Buckeyecty4]

Originally Posted by OregonBuckeye

Not to go off onto a race tangent, but what does him being white have to do with it? Do you think that makes him more endearing to fans or is it something else?

I dont know about more endearing.. but i think it grabs the interest of the fans.. personally, i couldnt care less and it doesnt grab my interest, but I think there are some out there who want to find the next AJ Hawk.. and that being a white kid factors into it.. maybe im wrong, but thats just the general feel i get.. cause i never see our african american LB recruits compared to AJ Hawk.. yet guys like Homan are.. Klein are..

I dont think it's an issue or that anybody should be ashamed for feeling that way.. cause when u watch tape and u see a guy who physically (including skin color) resembles our great LBs of the past (mainly white dudes), u start thinking this guy will be a player like that..