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this is on the recruiting board but definitely general enough for this board. Darrius Bells brother has committed to TCU. His dad says SMU lost contact with him and didnt offer. What was Orsini's recruiting waiver for again? I think the only little brother we have ever kept from TCU is Burley. It gets ridiculous. This kids is a juco transfer who could have really helped SMU's defense, which might need some help, i dont know.

If PJ is the man first recruiting stop needs to be over to DeSoto &
introduce himself to their 2 stud backs.
How sweet would they look running the ball in his unique offense.
I'm sure he can also get a few of those big fellas up front to lead the way

papawasamustang wrote:If PJ is the man first recruiting stop needs to be over to DeSoto &
introduce himself to their 2 stud backs.
How sweet would they look running the ball in his unique offense.
I'm sure he can also get a few of those big fellas up front to lead the way

with pj we'll need a new set of running backs for the new pony express

Hoop Fan wrote:this is on the recruiting board but definitely general enough for this board. Darrius Bells brother has committed to TCU. His dad says SMU lost contact with him and didnt offer. What was Orsini's recruiting waiver for again? I think the only little brother we have ever kept from TCU is Burley. It gets ridiculous. This kids is a juco transfer who could have really helped SMU's defense, which might need some help, i dont know.

It's just a commitment-he could change his mind.

that is a commitment that is being reported by HFVictory only not Rivals. Now their Rivals site does hold commitments for a day or so but its not otherwise on any site I've seen. The question may not be why did he commit to TCU but WHY hasn't SMU offered? Let me suggest that it is NOT likely because he can't play. The kid by all accounts had a great year. Reportedly 8 offers including 3 of our yearly opponents. Now hmm why hasn't SMU offered an outstanding JUCO recruit who is the brother of an SMU Football player. ADVANTAGE Opponent

Maybe because of the coaching change and also because there is no one to recruit him presently.

Stallion wrote:that is a commitment that is being reported by HFVictory only not Rivals. Now their Rivals site does hold commitments for a day or so but its not otherwise on any site I've seen. The question may not be why did he commit to TCU but WHY hasn't SMU offered? Let me suggest that it is NOT likely because he can't play. The kid by all accounts had a great year. Reportedly 8 offers including 3 of our yearly opponents. Now hmm why hasn't SMU offered an outstanding JUCO recruit who is the brother of an SMU Football player. ADVANTAGE Opponent

OK, well see if you can contact TCU's recruiting coordinator and get that confirmed on the down low so you can officially find out exactly who offered and then call the Bell kid to see if he is good to go with all of this.

Once, he is, let us know what he said.

Hasn't Bell's dad posted on here? Any insight on the situation Mr. Bell?

Stallion wrote:that is a commitment that is being reported by HFVictory only not Rivals. Now their Rivals site does hold commitments for a day or so but its not otherwise on any site I've seen. The question may not be why did he commit to TCU but WHY hasn't SMU offered? Let me suggest that it is NOT likely because he can't play. The kid by all accounts had a great year. Reportedly 8 offers including 3 of our yearly opponents. Now hmm why hasn't SMU offered an outstanding JUCO recruit who is the brother of an SMU Football player. ADVANTAGE Opponent

problem i see is that HFVictory stated the committment to TCU over KState and Mr. Bell posted subsequent to that but did not deny it. In fact, his response seems to confirm it indirectly assuming he read the prior posts about his son, which I have to assume he did.

he has a reported official visit to TCU this weekend-HFVictory may be jumping the gun. Bell also has a scheduled visit to Kansas St the following week.

Stallion wrote:he has a reported official visit to TCU this weekend-HFVictory may be jumping the gun

maybe, maybe not. Maybe the official will serve more as celebration and free steak dinner than a sign of open recruitment.

well if he is going to KState too, then it does sound open. Sure wish Mr. Bell would deny that TCU commitment though.

Open but they do list TCU and K-State as the two schools with HIGH interest. JUCO signing date in 2 weeks

Stallion wrote:The question may not be why did he commit to TCU but WHY hasn't SMU offered?

The coaches basically stopped recruiting in a last-ditch effort to save their jobs. Once their jobs were lost, they weren't exactly in a rush to get back out on the recruiting trail.

jimhagle wrote:It's just a commitment-he could change his mind.

Exactly what I was thinking.
Hopefully, the new coach — whoever it is — can bond quickly with Derrius Bell and then go get his brother.