That's why there should be an early signing period to get away from all this nonsense and get it over with.
I am just guessing here, but I believe he was 100% sure when he committed. How many months ago was that? 95% sure as heck is better than 5%, but until they sign the dotted line in February you're always going to worry. Hopefully we will be worrying about it with #16 fresh on our minds!"95%"?? If you're not 100%, then don't commit.
That kinda stinks. Isn't he going to be an early enrollee?just bumping this because someone will invariably post a new thread..... news is re-breaking today that he will be ineligible after Week 3 due to age restrictions. He will be 19 years and 9 months after September 13 and thus ineligible the rest of the year based on Florida HS rules.
yesThat kinda stinks. Isn't he going to be an early enrollee?
Hate to hear that but Nudie went through the same thing (actually whole year IIRC) and it did not effect his play. Hopefully he gets to at least play in three games and with him being an EE that won't be too much time missed.just bumping this because someone will invariably post a new thread..... news is re-breaking today that he will be ineligible after Week 3 due to age restrictions. He will be 19 years and 9 months after September 13 and thus ineligible the rest of the year based on Florida HS rules.
he's graduating in December so they better be in order already....Gives him time to get his academics in order IMO.
SIAP, but some good info here (scrolling down to first item of "Three-and-out") as to why no likely flip by Ridley (and no more Joker Phillips at UF courtesy of the 'Canes).@rivalsmike I have been told by a very good source that it is highly highly unlikely that Calvin Ridley flips from #Bama to either #FSU or #Canes.
Agreed BET. He at least got to play 4 or 5 games and like you said avoided injury. He will be in T-town in 3 months as an EE. May come in a little rusty but not too bad.Ridley finished up his high school career this past weekend, and his prep playing days are now over due to him finally reaching the age maximum of 19 years and 9 months. He won't see the field in a competitive game until next August.
Frankly, although you hate to see him miss some game work, you're almost relieved to hear a development like this. No one doubts his ability, so it's not like he has to prove himself anew, and honestly the reduced injury risk is a big sigh of relief. I do expect, though, that other schools will continue to push very hard for him all the way until the end. Ridley is a pretty small guy for a WR these days, but he has convinced many evaluators that he will be a three-year player.
Not yet. He's been solid thus far.Any concern with him taking an official visit elsewhere?
Ridley has been pretty firm, and in general I think he's been more solid than many feared he would be. Also, note that he intends to enroll early, so this one is down to its last three weeks.Any concern with him taking an official visit elsewhere?