What is Heath thinking?

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Heath Batchelor is going to sign with the Gamecocks. He is an OL that decommited to us. I was just looking on gamecock central and saw something that shocked the heck out of me.
The Gamecocks have 8 OL that have committed. What is HEath thinking? 8 offensive lineman in one recruiting class is rediculous. 4 out of the 8 are 4 star recruits so its not like Heath is thinking that they suck and he is going to be way better than them. THis kid is an idiot in my opinion.
Does someone have any other information as to why he would do that?
 
wow, did USCe graduate off 2 + years worth of OL this last year? Thats just nuts. I could see taking LBs/DE since they're a lot more likely to move around... interesting though.
 
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Maybe he really is impressed with their teaching degree.


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And what's wrong with a teaching degree?
 
Supposedly, it's all about the lack of majors at GT, specifically, the lack of a teaching degree.

Oh Well, it's not Chan's fault that the only OL he wanted decided he was meant to be a high school teacher. However, it would be nice to have a back-up plan, but at this point it would probably be too late to try to jump on anyone who was any good so we might as well save the ship for next year.
 
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And what's wrong with a teaching degree?

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Nothing. That's the reason he gave for dumping us in favor of the cocks. There were some that weren't buying his reason, that's all.
 
I'll also add that lots of 17 year old kids want to be a teacher because of a good experience with a h.s. teacher OR because that field is one of the few they have been exposed to. If I could get a degree that would carry me outside or inside of teaching I think I'd do that (or recommend it to my kids). But good luck to him.
 
I never really liked the "education" degree for middle school teachers and up, seems like they would be great for administration type jobs, but once the kids are 13 or so I think that they should have a degree at least related to what they teach. I had far to many math teachers who had no idea what was actually going on with the stuff since the highest math they ever had was college algebra years ago, same for science. English/History are easier to BS, but I could definitely tell a difference in my teachers that had a background in whatever their particular subject(s) were, and those who didn't.

Just my /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/twocents.gif for what will surely turn into a fun discusion from here on out.
 
IMHO, the reason is one word: "Spurrier". And what that name connotes to many is charisma, excitement, great offense, and competitiveness almost overnight, no matter how bad the program has been in the past. I don't think "Gailey" - or his track record - gave this young man the same feelings of enthusiasiasm.
 
NonG, thanks for bringing this back to at least my reality.
I only dug up the going to school to be a teacher remark after seeing usce had 8 linemen signed.

The kid wants to play for spurrier, and maybe thinks he is good enough to play no matter how many they sign. Nothing wrong with that.
 
It's teaching. He left because of a lack of a teaching degree, that's what he said and I'll take his word for it. Obviously, he picked USC East because of Spurrier, but I truly believe he would have gone elsewhere regardless. I wouold rather him go elsewhere and do what he wants to do then be stuck on a campus that doesn't offer his dream major.
 
That's a great point, Joe, and as you say we can only believe what the kid is saying. But I also wanted to make the point that lots of these kids are looking for a program that they think will be a big winner, and Spurrier has the track record. If a guy like this one changes his mind for academic or career reasons, that's admirable. Many don't really care what they'll be studying, though, and are looking to be part of a winning program. Even the good students figure that as long as they get a degree from a decent school, that will give them the start they need when they graduate. And for most, that is true enough.
 
That's fine and good. Who can really blame a kid for going where they win a bunch of games? Not me. However, that isn't the kid I want. I want the kid who thinks that no matter where he'll go...that team will win. I want a kid with an internal locus of control who actually thinks he can affect the outcome of the season. Those are the kids who work their butts off, and play hard every game. Some say these kids are cocky...I say they have swagger, and back up their swagger with hard work and dedication. If a kid feels like he has to go to a good team to win any games, then the kid obviously doesn't think he is much of a difference maker. I'm not saying Heath has no self confidence, I'm just saying those are the kids to build a good team around.
 
Well said Cake. By the way Non how did we manage to bring in 6 o linemen last year if CCG doesn't have the charisma to bring in recruits?
 
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That's the reason he gave for dumping us in favor of the cocks. There were some that weren't buying his reason, that's all.


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That's cool. I thought for a minute you were slamming teachers. One of the reasons why I went to Georgia Southern was because of their education program which is, IMHO, the best in the state. I knew that that was what I wanted to do and have been very happy teaching/coaching for the past 15 years. Ga Tech did look at me but had nothing degree-wise to offer me. Not putting down engineering but that's not what I wanted, nor did I want anything else they had to offer. (probably wouldn't have gotten a lot of pt at Tech anyway) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
I'm glad you asked. I have a very high regard for excellent teachers at every level. There are far too few of them.
As with most everybody, I can still remember my favorite teachers/professors starting in elementary school going all the way thru Tech. The best ones are definitely life changers.
 
Agree with you that the "Gailey" style of offense does not exactly excite youngsters and it is understandable that one might reconsider.
 
What's exciting about any offense for OL? Don't they just like to hit people? Most OL I've known would rather run the ball than pass it. Big John, any comments?
 
If That Were Totally True ...

they would be putting together Urban Meyer's recruiting class.
 
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they would be putting together Urban Meyer's recruiting class.

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If I understand your remark clearly, this could be a can of worms!
 
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