NUdiehard Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Like most, I am hopeful that Tai's visit goes well and he sign his LOI with NU. Based on what I have read, it seems there are at least 5 different scenarios that could play out regarding Tai and his commitment: 1.. Tai could "re-affirm" his verbal commitment to NU and wait until the spring signing period to sign with NU. This would be OK, but still make me nervous b/c a lot can happen/change over the course of the next 4 months. 2. Tai could say he is still verbally committed, but that he wants to "keep his options open" and possibly visit a few other schools before the spring signing period. This obviously would not be a good sign at all. 3. Tai could de-commit and state that he wants to visit other schools. This obviously would be the worst case scenario. 4. Rosenthal intimated that Tai maybe could have signed his LOI a couple of weeks ago and that he could hand deliver to it to Coach Miles. As long as it is delivered within 3 weeks of signing it, then it could still be valid. I have not seen any other source confirm or verify this. This, IMO, would be the second best scenario regarding Tai as we could all know with certainty that he is committed and signed. 5. Which leads me to the 5h, and IMO, best way this could play out. By all reports, Tai has now graduated from HS. Thus, there is no apparent reason why he couldn't enroll in school and start classes in January. Numerous football players have done this and there is no reason a basketball player couldn't also do it. If Tai were to enroll, there would be no need to sign a LOI. Enrolling in classes has the same effect as a LOI, it would commit him to NU and I believe he would have to sit out a year if he later decided to transfer. Plus, enrolling in January would mean he would immediately begin to work with the team and trainers in off-season workouts, lifting, training table, etc. He could practice with the current players in the Hendrix facility, etc. This clearly is the best case scenario and the one I am still holding out hope for. hhcmatt, Daledangdarn, Rome4Lyfe and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 5. Which leads me to the 5h, and IMO, best way this could play out. By all reports, Tai has now graduated from HS. Thus, there is no apparent reason why he couldn't enroll in school and start classes in January. Numerous football players have done this and there is no reason a basketball player couldn't also do it. If Tai were to enroll, there would be no need to sign a LOI. Enrolling in classes has the same effect as a LOI, it would commit him to NU and I believe he would have to sit out a year if he later decided to transfer. Plus, enrolling in January would mean he would immediately begin to work with the team and trainers in off-season workouts, lifting, training table, etc. He could practice with the current players in the Hendrix facility, etc. This clearly is the best case scenario and the one I am still holding out hope for. Great post to break this down. If he would enroll in school this January, this would mean he'd have to redshirt, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickey Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Great post to break this down. If he would enroll in school this January, this would mean he'd have to redshirt, no? He would not have to...but it is the wise option as he is not eligible until the first day winter classes begin...a waste of a year's eligibility to use in the last half of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbacked1 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 We do have to remember that he is a 17 year old kid. He has traveled and been to many places, but that is not the same as moving 2,000 miles from home for 4 years. I would be happy with him visiting, handing us his signed LOI and going home. If I remember, he is working out with the New Zealand National team. Which will be good for him. He then can get his fun out of the way and be ready to come and play here. Remember when Barry let Alec go home early at Christmas that one year? He hadn't been home for like a year and a half and really needed to be there. Sometimes we forget that these young men and women leave their support systems to come live here. I get to go home every night and see the family. Heck both my wife and my families live here so we can see them any time we want. (We can also avoid them when we want. ) It can be hard on some. So let him enjoy his summer after his senior year and come here for our summer to learn what he needs to know. Norm Peterson, tcp and Red Rum 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmykc Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I'm sure that spending winter in Nebraska would be a lot more fun than spending summer in New Zealand. I hope he packed his speedos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerpapa Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 There was once a "rumor" that Tai would attend a prep school for the second semester of the USA school year. I wonder if that has any leggs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I might be telling people something they already know, but Tai has been in Lincoln since at least Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebrasketball10 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Last Sunday or yesterday? Also, shouldn't all this Tai talk be in the members-only forum until we get the signature? Kimani's Ffriend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwshuskers Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 He arrived Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creighton Fan Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 How long is he expected to stay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HuskerPower #nato73 Posted December 3, 2012 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 How long is he expected to stay? The next 4 years. 49r, Raidsker, Silverbacked1 and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhcmatt Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 The next 4 years. POTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbacked1 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 He'll be here all week folks! Make sure to tip your waitresses they do work hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerpapa Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Great weather for a visit. Tai, if you are reading this...it is winter here (actually fall, but what the hey). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49r Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 ...HAD to have had a great time at the game tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerFever Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 ...HAD to have had a great time at the game tonight. ...so why don't we take basketball recruits to football games anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerpapa Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 What a ball tonight at the game...It sure looked like Tai and his folks enjoyed themselves!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicemanhusker Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 He's gotta be in for sure after everything tonight. I'm guessing he's already seen the facilities. We sure will have a pretty salty squad next year when you include this young man in with the other recruits, transfers, and returners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATA Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 What a ball tonight at the game...It sure looked like Tai and his folks enjoyed themselves!!! I just hope he signs so we can really enjoy this start to the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerpapa Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 We want Webster...we want Webster....we want Webster --- that was loud and clear! Thank you Red Zone, you were fantastic tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATA Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Did anyone bring the New Zealand flag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadler Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Big thanks to HuskerPower #nato73 for the New Zealand flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerPower #nato73 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Big thanks to HuskerPower #nato73 for the New Zealand flag. A gift from the Red Zone of the old glory days to the Red Zone of the future glory days! hhcmatt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATA Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 A gift from the Red Zone of the old glory days to the Red Zone of the future glory days! Great work, fellas! Any twitter pics of the flag in the stands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerpapa Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 There were a lot of flags being displayed...I also think Tia's Mom ended up with one...not sure how that happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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