Chris Hinton Flipping??

FirePlugDawg

@JKFlyfish said:

@DawginSC said:

@JKFlyfish said:

@FirePlugDawg said:
That would be a super twofer indeed. As to academics, I know there are exceptions but in the main, UGA can give an undergraduate experience comparable to Mich. For many years, graduate and professional programs are where the real distinctions are prominent. And, again, there are exceptions and I am speaking of good schools as the starting point.

Work that mojo, Kirby! Go Dawgs!.

As someone who went to Michigan ..... a gap of 8 schools or 26 schools is large or not is really just a matter of opinion. I certainly respect the fact that you don't have to agree with my opinion.

an EIGHT school gap? You went to Michigan, right? (Shake it off, couldn't resist).

FirePlugDawg

@pgjackson said:

@DawginSC said:

@JKFlyfish said:

@FirePlugDawg said:
That would be a super twofer indeed. As to academics, I know there are exceptions but in the main, UGA can give an undergraduate experience comparable to Mich. For many years, graduate and professional programs are where the real distinctions are prominent. And, again, there are exceptions and I am speaking of good schools as the starting point.

Work that mojo, Kirby! Go Dawgs!.

As someone who went to Michigan and UGA, I can tell you that UGA has a MUCH better student/undergraduate experience than Michigan does. The campus is nicer, the people are friendlier and there's more to do (food is way better too). However, Michigan is academically much better, and it's not really comparable. Michigan is regularly tied for the top rated public university (academically) in the nation along with Cal-Berkeley & Virginia. I had to really bust it in the classroom just stay above water at Michigan.

Michigan is academically better... but it's not by a huge degree anymore. UGA has been on an upward trend for the last 30 years academically. The latest US News rankings has UGA at #16 for public schools, tied with Ohio State, just ahead of Texas, just behind PSU. Michigan is #4. So while UM is a higher ranked school... the gap isn't what you suggest.

And a lot of times those rankings included stuff like reputation, social services, campus facilities, overall budget, number of professors with PHDs (which does not always mean they are better teachers) and other school criteria that aren't necessarily critical to a great academic experience. Not sure how one would quantify the difference between a degree from UM and UGA.

Grading criteria from the US News and World Report:
The indicators used to capture academic quality fall into a number of categories: graduation and first-year student retention rates, assessment by administrators at peer institutions, faculty resources, admissions selectivity, financial resources, alumni giving, graduation rate performance

Plus many schools must take any in-state HS grad otherwise qualifying thereby decreasing the selectively and lowering the average SAT/ACT scores; and many commonly use graduate assistants (PhD candidates) or non-tenure, very junior (essentially transient) professors to teach the core curriculum classes - so that a star professor is a rarity unless a upper level class is selected. And even then, there may be a small chance of getting into that class due to popularity.

There are exceptions as I said earlier. Elite schools have the big advantage of career impact of both student and alumni contacts. I have no idea how UGA stacks up, unless he intends to work in Michigan. As I said earlier (differently), he can make his academic bones in graduate or professional school. Good grades and being a starter on a Power 5 team plus a few athletic accolades will likely get him onto whatever graduate school he would want.

JKFlyfish

@FirePlugDawg said:

@JKFlyfish said:

@DawginSC said:

@JKFlyfish said:

@FirePlugDawg said:
That would be a super twofer indeed. As to academics, I know there are exceptions but in the main, UGA can give an undergraduate experience comparable to Mich. For many years, graduate and professional programs are where the real distinctions are prominent. And, again, there are exceptions and I am speaking of good schools as the starting point.

Work that mojo, Kirby! Go Dawgs!.

As someone who went to Michigan ..... a gap of 8 schools or 26 schools is large or not is really just a matter of opinion. I certainly respect the fact that you don't have to agree with my opinion.

an EIGHT school gap? You went to Michigan, right? (Shake it off, couldn't resist).

Believe me - at the price I paid, I wish I could use this to get my money back! Hahaha

WCDawg

@FirePlugDawg said:
That would be a super twofer indeed. As to academics, I know there are exceptions but in the main, UGA can give an undergraduate experience comparable to Mich. For many years, graduate and professional programs are where the real distinctions are prominent. And, again, there are exceptions and I am speaking of good schools as the starting point.

Work that mojo, Kirby! Go Dawgs!.

My Niece is a 2014 graduate of The Terry School. That diploma got her letters from many of the best companies in the world.

MotorCityDawg

This.....this would be magical.

dawgbybirth

I don't think flip with his actions at this point. He has shown one direction .
It would take some different direction to think flip. Show up at Georgia, talk postive about Georgia, does someone hear or see that with him ?

christopherules

@jtdawg2020 said:
Just got wind that the staff isn’t worried about recent misses bc they are going after bigger fish. One of the names to keep an eye on is Chris Hinton. Staff is pushing hard and feels good about a dual commitment from him and his brother. (Possible Sentell commitment video in the works?!?). Also remember that Hinton is good friends with other three guys committed already (Blalock, Goede, and Bertrand). It’s a full court press with staff and current commits. I believe it has started with Pittman recruiting his younger brother in class of 2020 who is a five star OT. Wouldn’t be surprised bc Pittman and McGhee have been maning this recruiting ship since they have been here. Let’s just sit back and watch this unfold! Go Dawgs!!

@jtdawg2020 Amen brother!!! Preach it!!! This stuff RIGHT HERE BABY!!! GO DAWGS!!!

bmauldin

@dawgbybirth said:
I don't think flip with his actions at this point. He has shown one direction .
It would take some different direction to think flip. Show up at Georgia, talk postive about Georgia, does someone hear or see that with him ?

Capt khakis gets fired this year. I think he at least considers flipping

Red_N_Black

Let's face it. It is always hard to flip a young man who is committed to Michigan. Especially if that young man is into things like staying indoors (a lot), rusted cars, ice-fishing, bowling and the allure of the Detroit night life. I mean how can Athens hope to compete with that?

SoFL_Dawg

Hinton is the blow horn in his class for UM. Similiar to LeCounte and K. Jackson, and N. Smith for us. I doubt this kid flips.

pgjackson

If Harbaugh doesn’t beat OSU and at least play for the B10 championship I think he’s gone. He has cost that school a fortune with all his crazy team word-travel expenses and camps across the country...all of which have had zero effect on the field. That’s a lot of money to land the #21 recruiting class in 2018. All that hype and questionable recruiting tactics and still bringing in mostly 3-star players. If UM goes 8-5 again he will be gone. If that happens Hinton will flip.

WCDawg

@bmauldin said:

@dawgbybirth said:
I don't think flip with his actions at this point. He has shown one direction .
It would take some different direction to think flip. Show up at Georgia, talk postive about Georgia, does someone hear or see that with him ?

Capt khakis gets fired this year. I think he at least considers flipping

I don't think Hairball is in any real danger of getting fired, at least not in the near future.
We have a great situation for both Hinton brothers in a great program, a great town and close to home, they wouldn't be making a mistake coming here.

MotorCityDawg

@dawgbybirth said:
I don't think flip with his actions at this point. He has shown one direction .
It would take some different direction to think flip. Show up at Georgia, talk postive about Georgia, does someone hear or see that with him ?

I believe in recruiting magic, AKA the communications stuff that goes on in the background. Cox was pretty dead set on the CuckEyes for months and said nothing to give us any hope. Different scenario here with the parents I know, but I also think another playoff run will eliminate the "one hit wonder" thought process. Prove we're more than capable of making it to the playoffs annually. That should open a lot of doors, regardless of Hinton's parents' thoughts on UGA academics vs UM academics.

dawgbybirth

@bmauldin said:

@dawgbybirth said:
I don't think flip with his actions at this point. He has shown one direction .
It would take some different direction to think flip. Show up at Georgia, talk postive about Georgia, does someone hear or see that with him ?

Capt khakis gets fired this year. I think he at least considers flipping

Agree with you. Think Michigan has a good year but might be 4th behind Wisconsin, OSU, and PSU. Do you think that gets an alumunis fired? Exlude Hinton, I do not know much on Michigan recruiting, but I do not see a buzz. How many losses are acceptable to your biggest rivals. I would bet Dolphin owner Stephen Ross has a big voice in coachs decisions at Michigan with his contributions to school.

dawgbybirth

@MotorCityDawg said:

@dawgbybirth said:
I don't think flip with his actions at this point. He has shown one direction .
It would take some different direction to think flip. Show up at Georgia, talk postive about Georgia, does someone hear or see that with him ?

I believe in recruiting magic, AKA the communications stuff that goes on in the background. Cox was pretty dead set on the CuckEyes for months and said nothing to give us any hope. Different scenario here with the parents I know, but I also think another playoff run will eliminate the "one hit wonder" thought process. Prove we're more than capable of making it to the playoffs annually. That should open a lot of doors, regardless of Hinton's parents' thoughts on UGA academics vs UM academics.

There is precedence is what you say. Dom Blaylock number 1 target is Chris Hinton.