Glen Stanley Headed to FSU?
by Paragon SC on Jul 1, 2010 2:27 PM PDT
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I got wind of this last week but I sat on it because I could not confirm it.
If true this would mean one and possibly two USC recruits from the class of 2010 would choose to be elsewhere.
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While everyone in Los Angeles was so preoccupied with the NCAA sanctions and the potential loss of recruit Sentreal Henderson, it seems the Trojan fans and media had forgotten about Glen Stanley. Who?
I would disagree with the premise that 'SC fans "forgot" about Glen Stanley. There have been more than a few discussions about Stanley on both the free and Premium USC sites.
I can assure the FSU faithful that MANY USC fans were concerned about Stanley's status.
Like I said I could not verify this outside the original source and I gave my word to that source not to divulge it. Stanley's status with USC does matter to me but not more than keeping my word so I don't mind being late on this. But, I am adamant about one thing when it comes to USC's recruits...if you have any doubt about coming to USC for ANY reason then don't come. Go elsewhere and find your happiness somewhere else.
The only other person wavering is Henderson...the same goes for him. If you aren't sure then you shouldn't be here. This is a big boy program...even more so under the current situation.
The 2010 USC recruiting class if you haven't noticed has taken on an us against the world attitude. The sanctions handed down did not deter those who chose to stay. That means something and those guys will always have a special place in my eyes for sticking together in the tough times.
So, I am not really upset if Stanley wants to go. He is a player at a position of need but not at the expense of harming team chemistry for this special group of players who chose to stay.
We wish Stanley well and hope he has a great career wherever he ends up.
A quick note on Seantrell Henderson...
If he is coming then it better be soon. His wavering will not endear him to this recruiting class, these guys are already acting like hardened veterans. No one player is bigger than a class or the program as a whole in their eyes. I don't care how good Henderson is, an offensive lineman should not be a drama queen, it is pretty clear that his head is not in the right place on this. If he doesn't want to come to USC then fine, make the break. If he is worried about the ramifications because he signed his LOI then that's too bad, that is a him problem not a me problem. He knew what he was getting into before he signed his LOI...it was no secret that the sanctions that were handed down could happen. He had plenty of opportunity to evaluate the situation...more than most recruits usually get with the extra time he took.
Simply stated, he gave his word when he signed the LOI, USC is under no obligation to release him. If he chooses not to honor his word then fine but 'SC will not make it easy for him to just back out of his commitment.
Time to be a man Seantrell...time to make a decision, if you choose to come to 'SC then great, you will have a million people backing you up and supporting you, but after what USC fans have recently endured with Reggie Bush that support does and will not come easily.
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Unclear about Stanley
Because he is a transfer who has no academic credits at USC, then I am dubious as to whether he can be included in the “juniors & seniors free transfer” rule from the NCAA. If he can transfer, then I could almost understand it has he only has 2 years to play in bowls. However, the flip side is that USC is thinner at LB than FSU, his coaching will be better at USC, his exposure will be higher at USC, and his degree will be one million times better at USC.
But, he is from Florida and only has 2 years to go bowling. Sure hope he sticks, and he might have to as a junior transfer.
He will play defensive end for FSU
In the link it shows how the appeals process works if USC decides to deny his transfer. Really doubt the NCAA would make him attend if other Juniors can leave.
Ponder lacks arm strength? Think again.
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If true, that is ridiculous
the kid is way too small for DE and his only hope of making the NFL is at LB and on special teams. USC is by far his best shot for PT and the NLF. John Baxter would make Stanley a star on STs.
LA or Tallahassee, LA or Tallahassee…..hmmmmm, has there ever been a bigger no brainer?
Depends on what you're looking for in a city
Want to be in the South? By your fiancé, daughter, and family?
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Meh
We are thin at LB, but I can’t recall any JC transfer having a strong impact at SC.
Kiffin can use his schollie this year. Remember, if the appeals process takes 11 months, and if the NCAA confirms the original sanctions (prolly will, the NCAA protects itself), then SC has Stanley for only one more year. Use his schollie for someone for the 2011 class, redshirt him, and SC probably has him through the sanctions period.
As for Seantel: I might be in the minority, but I can’t get too excited about the whims of 18 year olds.
Lofa?
Was nhe a JC transfer? Or did he go to a Div IAA school?
Agree on Stanley
Had to double check, but Maine is D-1 and Lofa transferred after his frosh year. Some are enamored with Stanley, but I agree that he would not make much of an impact until 2011, if at all. He has awesome speed and is a good rusher, but his tackling skills look very raw. I think he would only see spot play this year with a CHANCE to be a big player in 2011. Still, we are incredibly thin, so I sure hope he sticks.
Let's put it this way
Stanley’s a JC transfer because, I am assuming, he couldn’t qualify for a DI schollie. (I might be wrong about this, maybe he pulled a Scottie Pippen and was never offered a DI schollie but physically blew up the last two years).
That would mean that while Stanley is a physical specimen, he ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed.
Playing LB takes a little more brains than DL, and playing LB is going to take a little longer to learn.
That means that Stanley is going to lag behind Smith, Kennard, Gallippo, Morgan Simmons, Vehikite in system knowledge, and if he sees any significant PT this year it won’t be a good thing because it will most likely be because and lots of injuries.
He will help immediately in practice and special teams and provide depth, but by the time he really learns the system and has a feel for Pac-12 playing styles, it will be in 2011, which means we get only one real impact year out of him.
I’d rather use his schollie for someone who is going to be with the program through the meat of the sanctions.
Are you trying to say
that he sees the writing on the wall?
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He played for Bowling Green and then left after an excellent freshman year to be with his girlfriend.
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That's interesting...yet he left BG to go to Eastern AZ, Away from his daughter
He’s been away from his daughter for two years at a JUCO in Arizona. He signed with USC in February, and suddenly has an epiphany four months later about how much he misses his daughter after being away from her all this time?
Sorry, not buying it… especially since he isn’t even sure which Florida school he would attend. If being near his daughter was the real reason, wouldn’t it make sense that he would choose the school that was closest to her?
I am sure he is great kid and all but his commitment to things seems a little off…
Stanley played for four different high schools and colleges (Trinity Catholic High, Vanguard High, Bowling Green and Eastern Arizona Junior College). He has been committed to five different colleges at some point during his career (Bowling Green, USF, UCF, Tennessee and USC).
That is more than a little concerning…so now that things are getting a little rough WRT USC sanctions he wants to pull the family card?
His LOI is as binding as anyone else’s. You are not allowed to change your mind after you remember you have a 2 year old daughter. If they let him go, USC would indeed be setting a bad precedent.
Whether you like it or not, or agree with it or not, USC/Kiffin are running a business. By committing to USC, Stanley prevented someone else from being recruited hard by USC and receiving a scholarship.
Next time, perhaps he’ll be more thorough in his due diligence before signing a binding contract.
There is a valid reason the NCAA has policies in place that prevent this type of thing from occurring with impunity. They understand the hardship it puts on the school that gets dumped after having a signed LOI.
He is free to appeal…I am not sure that he will win based on the merits alone but you never know, the NCAA might want to stick it to USC a little more…
Like I said…I wish the kid luck no matter where he ends up.
"Mention USC to a Bruin and they get angry; mention UCLA to a Trojan and they laugh."
spilled milk
sc fans got to stop worrying why this kid or that kid doesnt want to come to sc. Sanctions made seantrel henderson and glen stanley not want to go sc , get over it. Move on this program for the next 3 to 4 years has to become like say pittsburgh or fresno state tough minded run the ball play defense the seconds usc fans can stop worrying about every 5 star kid , who doesn’t want to become to use the program will better of . The recruiting for the next 3 years has to concentrate on defense an o line not picking up Evey 5 star receiver rb , te or whatever a 3 star linebacker who plays special teams can play a little fullback and ,will do whatever you ask is more valuable at this time
Your are prolly right
Hence the effort to keep Seantel and not much of a peep regarding Stanley.
I think the emphasis will be on the lines of scrimmage.
I hate to be "that guy" but...
it literally took me a long time to read this post.
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