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what an idiot, i guess not even Schiano wanted him
http://www.metro.us/boston/sports/artic ... g-to-uconn

joesim {l Wrote}:what an idiot, i guess not even Schiano wanted him
http://www.metro.us/boston/sports/artic ... g-to-uconn

who cares

Some of you are fucking dense. If he doesn't want to be here, suddenly he's the son of satan. Would you be bitter if a whole year of eligibility was burned for one reception? Thought so. Take it easy...

He only had one reception because he had about 5 drops as well. He reminded me of another athlete from days gone by -- Jim Abbott.

Anyone that passes a negative judgment on Shakim Phillips is a little downy. Just saying.

I can't wait to hear what HJS or BCnyeagledouchbagfagolafuckstick has to say about this.

twballgame9 {l Wrote}:Anyone that passes a negative judgment on Shakim Phillips is a little downy. Just saying.

I agree with IB, who gives a shit. As for not passing judgment, depends on the comment. We all heard the rumors of him being soft and not handling press coverage well.

TheGuru {l Wrote}:He only had one reception because he had about 5 drops as well. He reminded me of another athlete from days gone by -- Jim Abbott.

This is really kind of a dick thing to say, but I admit it made me laugh.
Abbott did have better catching skills, though.

I still say there is more to this story than we know.

1) He went from trying to get his NJ buddies to commit in July to transferring August. what changed in a matter of weeks? if i was guessing man or an irresponsible poster, then i would guess failed NCAA drug test or grades. if this is the case, then it would be mind boggling because although these "random" NCAA tests are supposed to be "unannounced" everyone knows they are telegraphed and coordinated well in advance. anyone that fails one reaches a level of stupidity. Internal BC drug tests are much more secretive and are easier to fail but the penalties are far less severe.

ii) As for Phillips talent, anyone that calls him a bust based on the limited, injury-filled season is an asshat. i think he has a lot of upside and could have been special at BC if not for injuries and some other bad breaks.

c) as to why he did not transfer to rutgres, i find this very surprising and would like to know why. did schiano really not want him? i wonder how the rutgres board feels now after their premature ejaculatory celebration upon news he was transferring OUT of BC and presumably IN to schiannoville.

Maybe it's just a Haden like thing- highly touted recruit who didn't like being slotted behind someone else (swigert)?

JesuitIvy {l Wrote}:Maybe it's just a Haden like thing- highly touted recruit who didn't like being slotted behind someone else (swigert)?

I actually believe this might be the case (the Haden thing), but (since he went to the Big East and not the ACC) I repeat my earlier statement, who cares?

It is interesting to lool at the players that we thought should have committed or transferred and see what they are doing.

I was just reading that Forst ended up being a bust at RU and isnt starting this year like last year.

twballgame9 {l Wrote}:Anyone that passes a negative judgment on Shakim Phillips is a little downy. Just saying.

This. He was a big enough recruit that the staff let him wear #1. Now he's gone, and it sure as hell isn't because the team is too deep at WR.

Nothing from nothing leaves nothing...in fact we are ahead with an added scholarship slot.

HS rep, stars and unfulfilled promise cost us nothing in the end.

eagletx {l Wrote}:Nothing from nothing leaves nothing...in fact we are ahead with an added scholarship slot.

HS rep, stars and unfulfilled promise cost us nothing in the end.

2 stars are better than 4 stars, slow players are better than fast players, trust the staff zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

My reaction when we found out Phillips was leaving: This is not good our program's future, depth, etc.
My reaction to finding out he's transferring to Uconn: Who cares?

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:Nothing from nothing leaves nothing...in fact we are ahead with an added scholarship slot.

HS rep, stars and unfulfilled promise cost us nothing in the end.

2 stars are better than 4 stars, slow players are better than fast players, trust the staff zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Simply stated he never played a meaningful down at BC....but as you still weep yourself to sleep over the loss of all that production from Davis, Tuggle and Haden, I understand.

eagletx {l Wrote}:

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:Nothing from nothing leaves nothing...in fact we are ahead with an added scholarship slot.

HS rep, stars and unfulfilled promise cost us nothing in the end.

2 stars are better than 4 stars, slow players are better than fast players, trust the staff zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Simply stated he never played a meaningful down at BC....but as you still weep yourself to sleep over the loss of all that production from Davis, Tuggle and Haden, I understand.

Probably because he left before he got a chance to play a meaningful down. But yeah you're right, he's obviously overrated and a terrible person and a bad fit and that's why he was just an afterthought to the staff. Oh, he was one of their top targets you say? I guess they just have way too many receivers, that must be it. Too much speed and depth at the skill positions, right? All is well. Trust the staff.

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:Nothing from nothing leaves nothing...in fact we are ahead with an added scholarship slot.

HS rep, stars and unfulfilled promise cost us nothing in the end.

2 stars are better than 4 stars, slow players are better than fast players, trust the staff zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Simply stated he never played a meaningful down at BC....but as you still weep yourself to sleep over the loss of all that production from Davis, Tuggle and Haden, I understand.

Probably because he left before he got a chance to play a meaningful down. But yeah you're right, he's obviously overrated and a terrible person and a bad fit and that's why he was just an afterthought to the staff. Oh, he was one of their top targets you say? I guess they just have way too many receivers, that must be it. Too much speed and depth at the skill positions, right? All is well. Trust the staff.

I'm not saying that anyone has to trust the staff. But (this time last year) if I had to guess two true freshman wide receivers that would have made a real impact on the 2010 team, it wouldn't have been Amidon or Swigert.

I think Tranq and probably expected much more of Phillips and he didn't deliver. And with Swigert and Amidon producing, he probably realized his career at BC was going to suck for the same reason Josh Haden's did.

You know how many 4-star players never get to see the field in Columbus Ohio, Tuscalossa Alabama, and Gainesville Florida? Quite a few. Sometimes, they really fuck-up (big time) at Rivals.

innocentbystander {l Wrote}:

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:Nothing from nothing leaves nothing...in fact we are ahead with an added scholarship slot.

HS rep, stars and unfulfilled promise cost us nothing in the end.

2 stars are better than 4 stars, slow players are better than fast players, trust the staff zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Simply stated he never played a meaningful down at BC....but as you still weep yourself to sleep over the loss of all that production from Davis, Tuggle and Haden, I understand.

Probably because he left before he got a chance to play a meaningful down. But yeah you're right, he's obviously overrated and a terrible person and a bad fit and that's why he was just an afterthought to the staff. Oh, he was one of their top targets you say? I guess they just have way too many receivers, that must be it. Too much speed and depth at the skill positions, right? All is well. Trust the staff.

I think Tranq and probably expected much more of Phillips and he didn't deliver. And with Swigert and Amidon producing, he probably realized his career at BC was going to suck for the same reason Josh Haden's did.

What exactly did they produce last year that was so great? Last time I checked, our passing game was a disaster and part of that had to do with how our receivers couldn't get separation. I'd say they showed some promise perhaps for true freshman, but their actual production was marginal at best (less than 1000 yards and 6 tds combined). I think losing Shakim hurts because he could have given us a different dimension at the wr spot long-term and some insurance in case Swigert or Amidon don't take that next step.

innocentbystander {l Wrote}:

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:Nothing from nothing leaves nothing...in fact we are ahead with an added scholarship slot.

HS rep, stars and unfulfilled promise cost us nothing in the end.

2 stars are better than 4 stars, slow players are better than fast players, trust the staff zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Simply stated he never played a meaningful down at BC....but as you still weep yourself to sleep over the loss of all that production from Davis, Tuggle and Haden, I understand.

Probably because he left before he got a chance to play a meaningful down. But yeah you're right, he's obviously overrated and a terrible person and a bad fit and that's why he was just an afterthought to the staff. Oh, he was one of their top targets you say? I guess they just have way too many receivers, that must be it. Too much speed and depth at the skill positions, right? All is well. Trust the staff.

I'm not saying that anyone has to trust the staff. But (this time last year) if I had to guess two true freshman wide receivers that would have made a real impact on the 2010 team, it wouldn't have been Amidon or Swigert.

I think Tranq and probably expected much more of Phillips and he didn't deliver. And with Swigert and Amidon producing, he probably realized his career at BC was going to suck for the same reason Josh Haden's did.

You know how many 4-star players never get to see the field in Columbus Ohio, Tuscalossa Alabama, and Gainesville Florida? Quite a few. Sometimes, they really fuck-up (big time) at Rivals.

I don't know what BC team you watched last year, but that team had just about the worst offense I've ever seen at BC. That's not a knock on Swigert and Amidon, but it's Betarded to say that because they had two freshmen contribute last year that they're set at the position and they don't need anyone else. Anyone who followed the recruiting process last year knows that WR was a priority, and Phillips was a top target.

You really missed my point by mentioning Alabama, Florida and OSU. Yes, those programs lose 4-star players every year. That's because they're beaten out by other top players and there's so much depth that some guys get lost in the shuffle and have to transfer for playing time. They actually have more Shakim Phillips' than they know what to do with. BC? Not so much. Phillips was the top target in a position of need. Now he's gone. That sucks.

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:Nothing from nothing leaves nothing...in fact we are ahead with an added scholarship slot.

HS rep, stars and unfulfilled promise cost us nothing in the end.

2 stars are better than 4 stars, slow players are better than fast players, trust the staff zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Simply stated he never played a meaningful down at BC....but as you still weep yourself to sleep over the loss of all that production from Davis, Tuggle and Haden, I understand.

Probably because he left before he got a chance to play a meaningful down. But yeah you're right, he's obviously overrated and a terrible person and a bad fit and that's why he was just an afterthought to the staff. Oh, he was one of their top targets you say? I guess they just have way too many receivers, that must be it. Too much speed and depth at the skill positions, right? All is well. Trust the staff.

You know, mistakes are made all the time by rating services, coaches and recruiters, and, oh surprise, surprise, 17 and 18 year old kids.
Phillips himself said he left because he didn't fit in....I have no idea what that means: could be he couldn't cut in in the classroom; could be he got his nose out of joint because he found himself playing behind others; could be that the "system" being introduced by Rogers wasn't his game; could be the coaches weren't treating him like the 5 star superstar he was. I frankly don't know what his issues were. But Phillips chose to leave the program...and I say given his choice, nothing ventured, nothing gained. He may turn out to be a superstar elsewhere (but that is not a frequent occurrence once you commit to sitting out a year and/or choose a "can't miss" opportunity like UCONN as your landing ground....simple fact of the matter is HE choose to leave. But I know it is tres fashionable that all "bad" things are ultimately the coaches issue....so despite any evidence to the contrary, in your mind, lacking any factual basis, it ultimately must have been the coaches' screwup.

eagletx {l Wrote}:

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:

Endless Mike {l Wrote}:

eagletx {l Wrote}:Nothing from nothing leaves nothing...in fact we are ahead with an added scholarship slot.

HS rep, stars and unfulfilled promise cost us nothing in the end.

2 stars are better than 4 stars, slow players are better than fast players, trust the staff zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Simply stated he never played a meaningful down at BC....but as you still weep yourself to sleep over the loss of all that production from Davis, Tuggle and Haden, I understand.

Probably because he left before he got a chance to play a meaningful down. But yeah you're right, he's obviously overrated and a terrible person and a bad fit and that's why he was just an afterthought to the staff. Oh, he was one of their top targets you say? I guess they just have way too many receivers, that must be it. Too much speed and depth at the skill positions, right? All is well. Trust the staff.

You know, mistakes are made all the time by rating services, coaches and recruiters, and, oh surprise, surprise, 17 and 18 year old kids.
Phillips himself said he left because he didn't fit in....I have no idea what that means: could be he couldn't cut in in the classroom; could be he got his nose out of joint because he found himself playing behind others; could be that the "system" being introduced by Rogers wasn't his game; could be the coaches weren't treating him like the 5 star superstar he was. I frankly don't know what his issues were. But Phillips chose to leave the program...and I say given his choice, nothing ventured, nothing gained. He may turn out to be a superstar elsewhere (but that is not a frequent occurrence once you commit to sitting out a year and/or choose a "can't miss" opportunity like UCONN as your landing ground....simple fact of the matter is HE choose to leave. But I know it is tres fashionable that all "bad" things are ultimately the coaches issue....so despite any evidence to the contrary, in your mind, lacking any factual basis, it ultimately must have been the coaches' screwup.

Speaking of lacking any factual basis, because he doesn't want to be here any more it must mean he sucks and he's an immature punk, since you believe the staff is above criticism.

Two words: Spiff ee.

He had a TD last night. Anyone know the story behind why he left?

MoJS {l Wrote}:

DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:He had a TD last night. Anyone know the story behind why he left?

He was the wrong "fit."

thought i would save him some time

DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:He had a TD last night. Anyone know the story behind why he left?

He actually had 2 TDs.

It feels like he left forever ago. I don't remember why or have the story, but I just remember thinking he was horribly mismanaged. Spaz burned his redshirt, then he got injured, recovered, but then did not get into another game. That's how I remember it, anyway.

DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:

DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:He had a TD last night. Anyone know the story behind why he left?

He actually had 2 TDs.

It feels like he left forever ago. I don't remember why or have the story, but I just remember thinking he was horribly mismanaged. Spaz burned his redshirt, then he got injured, recovered, but then did not get into another game. That's how I remember it, anyway.

Sounds right...and I don't have bonepenis rotting my brain.

DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:

DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:He had a TD last night. Anyone know the story behind why he left?

He actually had 2 TDs.

It feels like he left forever ago. I don't remember why or have the story, but I just remember thinking he was horribly mismanaged. Spaz burned his redshirt, then he got injured, recovered, but then did not get into another game. That's how I remember it, anyway.

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