sanitarian2 wrote: Scary that the decision can cause so much pain and concern to his parents and evidently himself. Those emotions have to be a concern for home sickness, second thoughts, transfer potential, etc. It MAY be parents wanting him closer and favoring their OWN college so hopefully he's enough of his own man to stick.

sanitarian2 wrote: Scary that the decision can cause so much pain and concern to his parents and evidently himself. Those emotions have to be a concern for home sickness, second thoughts, transfer potential, etc. It MAY be parents wanting him closer and favoring their OWN college so hopefully he's enough of his own man to stick.

AlaBuckeye wrote: Can you let us know if you think he will commit?

GrossePointeBuck wrote: Or maybe what you are seeing there is two parents overwhelmed with pride for their son and the fact that he is moving on to the next phase of his life.  From everything I've seen from the Elliott's they are very classy dedicated parents.

sanitarian2 wrote: Scary that the decision can cause so much pain and concern to his parents and evidently himself. Those emotions have to be a concern for home sickness, second thoughts, transfer potential, etc. It MAY be parents wanting him closer and favoring their OWN college so hopefully he's enough of his own man to stick.

golfingbuck wrote:

AlaBuckeye wrote: Can you let us know if you think he will commit?

Rbucc will be back later stating their was a problem with the spelling on the LOI and he will in fact be committing to the Tigers.

sanitarian2 wrote: Never said that they were not classy or great parents, just concerned over the very strong emotional display, the young man doesn't leave for what, six months?

GrossePointeBuck wrote: Or maybe what you are seeing there is two parents overwhelmed with pride for their son and the fact that he is moving on to the next phase of his life.  From everything I've seen from the Elliott's they are very classy dedicated parents.

sanitarian2 wrote: Scary that the decision can cause so much pain and concern to his parents and evidently himself. Those emotions have to be a concern for home sickness, second thoughts, transfer potential, etc. It MAY be parents wanting him closer and favoring their OWN college so hopefully he's enough of his own man to stick.

number36 wrote: They look like proud parents who only want the best for their son. Mad props to dad for his scarlet & gray suit/tie combo.

Elliott's dad really wanted him to go to Mizzou.  Was crying after the decision, and they weren't tears of joy.  Indicated he had dreamed of watching Zeke play in the same uniform he wore.

But he also said he didn't push Zeke to go to Mizzou.  Understood that his role as a parent was to support Zeke throughout the process and allow him to make the decision himself.

The John Burroughs coach, ex-NFL QB Gus Frerotte, said Ohio State won the battle because they did a better job of recruiting Zeke. 

OSUProf wrote: "Go away RBUCC"

D^mn, you guys have no sense of humor. RBUCC's post was obviously a joke in response to a prior post! For g0d's sale, lighten up! This is recuiting not a death watch!

threelegdog wrote:

Elliott's dad really wanted him to go to Mizzou.  Was crying after the decision, and they weren't tears of joy.  Indicated he had dreamed of watching Zeke play in the same uniform he wore.

But he also said he didn't push Zeke to go to Mizzou.  Understood that his role as a parent was to support Zeke throughout the process and allow him to make the decision himself.

The John Burroughs coach, ex-NFL QB Gus Frerotte, said Ohio State won the battle because they did a better job of recruiting Zeke. 

Socky wrote: 
 Isn't that the point of recruiting? IF you ever get a chance to go to a game and see the mass of Buckeye nation and see the atmosphere , you would understand what EZE is talking about in his commitment video......

RBUCC2008 wrote:

golfingbuck wrote:

AlaBuckeye wrote: Can you let us know if you think he will commit?

Rbucc will be back later stating their was a problem with the spelling on the LOI and he will in fact be committing to the Tigers.

Actually, I just received word that Ohio State lost the fax.
Stay tuned.  This could get interesting.

sanitarian2 wrote: Never said that they were not classy or great parents, just concerned over the very strong emotional display, the young man doesn't leave for what, six months?

GrossePointeBuck wrote: Or maybe what you are seeing there is two parents overwhelmed with pride for their son and the fact that he is moving on to the next phase of his life.  From everything I've seen from the Elliott's they are very classy dedicated parents.

sanitarian2 wrote: Scary that the decision can cause so much pain and concern to his parents and evidently himself. Those emotions have to be a concern for home sickness, second thoughts, transfer potential, etc. It MAY be parents wanting him closer and favoring their OWN college so hopefully he's enough of his own man to stick.