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'17 FL OLB Santino Marchiol (Verbal to Texas A&M)
- Thread starter KyleM.
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Linebacker all the way.
Outside?
I think it kinda depends on what the defense will actually look like because there are a lot of players being labeled "outside linebackers" who are actually going to be playing inside just as much or more.
Two sought after scholarship kids from the 2017 class now part of the team as walk-ons, both of whom really help the talent and depth in the front seven this season.
I also like the idea of building a relationship with the Marchiol family.
I also like the idea of building a relationship with the Marchiol family.
I would suggest inviting them to dinner.
Seems like a low risk move. If it works out, then we have a good player who ads talent and depth on defense while solidifying a relationship with the largest program in the state. If it doesn’t work out, there’s no scholarship tied up and the goodwill gained from giving him a chance at redemption remains.
I just always heard he lacked the athleticism to play backer in a P5 conference but he is a big strong dude. There were some worrisome 40 times for him in high school, think Gamboa number there but he was playing well for a freshman at A$M. Either way as a walk on you don’t aren’t counting on him to be a starter or every down player so he should be able to provide some good size and stoutness against those teams like Washington, Stanford, Oregon, etc.
Not sure what happened recently but I heard he was going somewhere on Florida’s schedule so good move by the staff to get him as a walk on. Should be a good opportunity for him to prove himself and maybe get a scholly in a year or two.
Not sure what happened recently but I heard he was going somewhere on Florida’s schedule so good move by the staff to get him as a walk on. Should be a good opportunity for him to prove himself and maybe get a scholly in a year or two.
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I assume he used a RS year at A&M, which should leave him with 3 years left. If that's the case, the 2021 season would be his final year of eligibility and Nicco is a 2022 recruit, so it doesn't appear they would be here at the same time. The next 3 years with Santino in Boulder is the most important part for that recruitment, though.
68buffs
Well-Known Member
He should never recieve a scholly, ever. He is getting a chance to EARN his way back to a SPORT that he chooses to play.
His dream is to play in the NFL, so that is still there for him. He's getting to go to a quality school, so that's still there for him.
Everything is still there for him, He gave that privilege away and this should be a great learning tool for other young men. He is lucky to
have family that can afford his schooling.
I think that’s a little harsh. Yes, he needs to earn it, but I would stop short of saying be can’t ever earn a scholarship.
dyemeduke
Well-Known Member
Yeah, have to agree with NotSure on this one man. I think the ways he left A&M and Arizona are ****ed up...shows a lot of entitlement and narrowed-mindedness, in addition to many other negative adjectives. And you're right that he's blessed to have a family that can help support him through the ****-ups of his youth. But, if Coach Tucker can forgive and overlook his mistakes to bring him on, who am I to be annoyed with his actions. If he were on scholly, sure, we can all debate, but he's a walk-on with the chance to earn a scholly with quality play and citizenship. Yes, calling black teammates monkeys is moronic... ...but as with all things on black/white racial lines, I defer to my black friends' opinions, or in this case, my HC.
BuffLuke80
Well-Known Member
I seriously doubt Tucker will put up with his shiznit or he'll be gone pretty quickly.
What he did was disgusting and he deserved to lose his spot on his team and the benefits that go with it. To my knowledge all he did though was show ignorance and a lack of awareness and understanding. He didn't do physical damage to anyone, he wasn't involved in DV or things that outside of the world of football would be potential felonies.
Paying your way for a year at a school like Colorado is a serious consequence and commitment. I can guarantee that in a year with the team, that he is paying for, his teammates and his coaches will get a very good understanding of who he is at heart.
I am pretty sure that MT isn't going to put up with anyone or anything that would divide his team because of racism or other lack of awareness and respect for others. If that is truly who he is now (If he hasn't learned from his mistakes) then he will be here for no more than a year.
Beyond that if he can prove that he belongs as a positive part of the team both on and off the field then saying he should never get a scholarship is ridiculously harsh. You don't think that 18-22 year old young men don't make mistakes and are able to learn from them? You don't think that he can redeem himself?
It's all on him but if he proves himself to be worthy then absolutely he should have a shot at a scholarship. I will trust Mel Tucker and his staff with that decision completely.
I can accept giving a kid a chance since it's Mel Tucker making the decision here. I wouldn't have been willing to be welcoming if the decision had been made by a white head coach. Maybe not a fair way for me to look at it, but that's how I feel both from a personal level (who am I to question HCMT on this issue?) and the other levels (locker room division, court of public opinion heat, etc.).
68buffs
Well-Known Member
It's funny that kids are always commended on how savy they are in this social age, yet when they screw up no consequences. He didn't dv or hurt anyone? That's not really the point, and I'll bet their are some people who disagree with that outlook. I want the young man to have great success in his life, sometimes life lessons need to be tough. He will still be able to achieve his dreams, nothing wrong with him and his teammates learning from this.
As far as racial matters go, my black friends expect me to say something without their lead. Wrong is wrong. No one here knows me but I am the least PC person you'll meet, it's just who I am.
As far as racial matters go, my black friends expect me to say something without their lead. Wrong is wrong. No one here knows me but I am the least PC person you'll meet, it's just who I am.
chitownbuff
Club Member
Bob?
Sums up pretty well my thoughts on the situation. Now the ball in young Mr. Marchiol's court. He has the opportunity to live down his actions and demonstrate he can be a real teammate.
I'm assuming he is eligible right away?
Yikes.
He gone
DrunkRalphie
Well-Known Member
That young man has some issues.