Original reporter issues and updat on RBN story after his

Jul 10, 2012, 6:41 PM

original report. In it he admitted that the qb from Miss State is a true d-1 prospect and would only be a preferred walkon. Of course, in the story, he reports the Grayson coach explaining that Gallman is a 4-star and Kamara had many d-1 offers. I like what this reportes says at the end of the update where he thinks it is highly unlikely for RN to change commits because of too many good reasons for him to go to Clemson: Proximity, program, coaches, family atmosphere, position. The reporter also admits RN wasn't amking demands which everyone but Doyel knows, but he was merely trying to get more looks for a teammate, one teammate. Here is a copy and paste of that update and that it the last I will ever post about it.

UPDATE from the reporter:
On late Friday night, Nkemdiche tweeted “I don’t like the ajc twisting up my words.” I then contacted Robert to see what specifically he was referring to in this article, where he felt like was misinterpreted, and offered to make any clarifications. With this story being picked up nationally, Nkemdiche was apparently upset with how he had been portrayed in some of the other blogs and on message boards. “I didn’t say if Ryan didn’t come [to Clemson] I won’t” — which is true. We reported that a Clemson offer to Ryan Carter would make Robert’s commitment a “done deal,” which is what he had said repeatedly in our previous interview. Despite his Clemson commitment, Nkemdiche is still being pursued by many other suitors because of his elite prospect status. Colleges will be trying to convince him to talk with their coaches and visit their campuses until signing day. With the “done deal” comment, Big Rob wasn’t making demands out of Clemson, but rather simply trying to help a teammate get a good look. (On a personal note, I thought that was refreshing because some elite prospect are self-absorbed, while Big Rob goes out of the way to try to help others). I asked Nkemdiche if there was anything else he wanted to say to the public. “It’s all good.” What do I think? I’ve been wrong before and will be again, but I think the possibility for Robert to have serious flirtations with other schools pretty much ended when Schuessler announced he was transferring to Clemson. That was big for Clemson. Even though Schuessler will join the program as a preferred walk-on, he is a legit D1 prospect and will likely earn a Clemson scholarship sooner than later. And again, Nkemdiche and Schuessler and his family are really close. Bottom line: Barring some unforeseen turn of events, there are just too many good things in place at this point (Kamara and Schuessler, proximity to home, Swinney’s impression, etc.) for Robert to sign anywhere else but Clemson.

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Original reporter issues and updat on RBN story after his

should say update and RN story.****

OK -- we are done with topic. Next?***

Agree****

Re: Original reporter issues and updat on RBN story after his

Thought so, but wasn't sure. Thanks for confirming****

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