'16 ATH Keenen Johnson (Alto)

[TheReal_jayD]

I got a bad feeling about this one. Feel like he is headed North.

[BillySee58]

2 minutes ago, TheReal_jayD said:

I got a bad feeling about this one. Feel like he is headed North.

Still has picture from his Tulsa visit pinned

[Withers940]

Tulsa is a long ways from home so I hope he keeps that in mind. Tulsa=6 Hours from home, Denton= 3 hours from home. Family sees every game to family sees just a few.

[Mean_Green09]

Just now, Withers940 said:

Tulsa is a long ways from home so I hope he keeps that in mind. Tulsa=6 Hours from home, Denton= 3 hours from home. Family sees every game to family sees just a few.

6 hours is not that far. I too feel he is leaning Tulsa.

[MeanGreenTexan]

7 minutes ago, Withers940 said:

Tulsa is a long ways from home so I hope he keeps that in mind. Tulsa=6 Hours from home, Denton= 3 hours from home. Family sees every game to family sees just a few.

Also to keep in mind...  every other year, he's going to get a shot for his parents to see not only all 6 of his home games, but 3 (the "all-3-C-USA-TX-teams-AWAY" years), and maybe 4 (LATech) away games.  Lots of opportunities to have his family/friends see him.  VS SMU away & Tulane away.

[Mean_Green09]

14 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

Still has picture from his Tulsa visit pinned

Looks like his Mom was on that visit. Wonder if she was on the UNT visit. If not then its pretty much a sure bet he is going to Tulsa.

[Withers940]

I wonder if he is doing a bit with pinning that tweet (visit to Tulsa) and just pulling every ones leg? Its been done before and I hope its happening here

[UNTLifer]

Sometimes these  young men like a place similar in size to home.  Tulsa is a very small school tucked away in Tulsa, OK.  UNT, on the other hand, is one of the largest schools in the state, the largest employer in Denton, close to all the opportunities a metropolitan market can offer.  Sometimes staying small is what they want and some want the limelight.  Guess we will see which scenario fits Mr. Johnson's style.

[Tyler Maryak]

28 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Sometimes these  young men like a place similar in size to home.  Tulsa is a very small school tucked away in Tulsa, OK.  UNT, on the other hand, is one of the largest schools in the state, the largest employer in Denton, close to all the opportunities a metropolitan market can offer.  Sometimes staying small is what they want and some want the limelight.  Guess we will see which scenario fits Mr. Johnson's style.

Just a note on that...during undergrad I was an Eagle Ambassador (tour guide) and an incredibly common theme was when I would state our student population, people would look surprised and say, "But this feels like a small school!"  So having been on campus, hopefully that won't be a factor for him.

[Withers940]

Soooooooo...........Decision?

[Withers940]

commits to Tulsa......WOMP WOMP

 

 

Edited January 26, 2016 by Withers940

[Harry]

Darn it!

[Withers940]

Just now, Harry said:

Darn it!

YEP, This sucks

[TheReal_jayD]

3 minutes ago, Withers940 said:

commits to Tulsa......WOMP WOMP

worry if this has an effect on other border line guys. especially Ladarius Hamilton in particular 

[Wag Tag]

4 minutes ago, Withers940 said:

commits to Tulsa......WOMP WOMP

 

 

These are the recruiting battles I expect to win. So far kind of sucks except for Bama and K state in the house!

[TheReal_jayD]

[BillySee58]

Disappointing. Really thought we had him until these recent developments.

[TheReal_jayD]

2 minutes ago, BillySee58 said:

Disappointing. Really thought we had him until these recent developments.

agreed He was liking everything UNT related it was like a sure thing. and then OV to Tulsa everything changed 

[eulessismore]

16 minutes ago, Wag Tag said:

These are the recruiting battles I expect to win. So far kind of sucks except for Bama and K state in the house!

Most unhappy looking pic of recruit I've seen.

[cdizzle86]

Never second guess yourself, kid. You'll probably be kicking yourself in a couple of years.

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

21 minutes ago, cdizzle86 said:

Never second guess yourself, kid. You'll probably be kicking yourself in a couple of years.

Tulsa is a beautiful campus and has had successful football in the recent past and just went to a bowl game. I think he'll be just fine, I think it's ridiculous to say recruits will regret it if they don't come to your school... Come on.

[BillySee58]

42 minutes ago, ChristopherRyanWilkes said:

Tulsa is a beautiful campus and has had successful football in the recent past and just went to a bowl game. I think he'll be just fine, I think it's ridiculous to say recruits will regret it if they don't come to your school... Come on.

^

[jtm0097]

Good luck at Tulsa. Remember guys these are 17-18 year old kids. Things happen, he could still end up here (English and Morris) one day.

Edited January 26, 2016 by jtm0097

[BillySee58]

Posted already in the FB forum. But he signed with Tulsa. That's tough. Hasn't been a bad signing day, but we've only signed 9 high school kids and a grayshirt (Ozougwu).

[UNTLifer]

I thought Tulsa might have the advantage with some of these kids from smaller communities.  UNT is a huge campus.  It never felt that way to me, but I grew up in Denton, so I always thought all colleges were like that.  Players like Johnson just might feel more comfortable in a smaller university setting.