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Will be interesting to see how this one turns out, if a release is granted does it set a precedent:shrug: If they dont release him are they willing to sit on the scholly to prove a point:shrug: My take is straighten your fucking hat and fulfill your commitment!
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo...ew-thomas-wants-to-transfer-to-georgia-or-usc
Matthew Thomas, the five-star linebacker from Booker T. Washington (Miami, Fla.) and star of Florida State's 2013 recruiting class, has asked the Seminoles' coaching staff for a release so he can sign with Georgia or Southern California.
Thomas spoke with the Miami Herald on Monday, revealing that he informed Jimbo Fisher and defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt of his decision late last month. According to the highly-touted linebacker, Florida State's coaches are planning to visit the prospect in South Florida to try to talk things over before granting his release.
"What happened on Signing Day [was] I wasn't sure who I wanted to sign with. I had issues with different schools," Thomas explained. "But when I told my mom I didn't want to sign with anybody and wait and give it a few days she said I couldn't do that. She said, 'FSU is a good school -- pick them. It's close to home.' I wasn't agreeing with it. But I felt like I was being disrespectful to her if I didn't sign. So I made her happy."
Thomas says he told the Florida State coaches that the decision was "nothing personal," and now his mother and father are supporting his efforts to play elsewhere. Thomas originally chose the Seminoles over Georgia, USC and Miami, but a transfer to join the hometown Hurricanes could delay his collegiate debut.
"My dad talked to me and gave me some facts about the situation," Thomas said. "If I tried to go to a school in FSU's conference I would have to sit out a couple years. But that's not what I want to do.
"I've been in Miami all my life. Georgia needs linebackers. It's a big program. I have family in Georgia. USC, growing up I never thought I would have an opportunity that big. I just want to go have fun and play football."
Thomas ranked as the No. 14 overall prospect in the nation according to 247Sports.com and considered a top 5 player in the state of Florida in both the 247Sports and 247 Composite rankings. Florida State clearly wants one last word with Thomas on the issue, but it is possible that Georgia and USC could get a second chance at landing one of the most impressive defensive talents from the 2013 recruiting class.
Working in Thomas' favor, regardless of his choice, is the importance of maintaining good relationships with the community at South Florida powerhouses like Booker T. Washington. Thomas may change his mind after speaking to the Florida State coaches, but it will be interesting to see how the situation plays out if the Seminoles do grant him a release before this fall.
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Will be interesting to see how this one turns out, if a release is granted does it set a precedent:shrug: If they dont release him are they willing to sit on the scholly to prove a point:shrug: My take is straighten your fucking hat and fulfill your commitment!
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefoo...ew-thomas-wants-to-transfer-to-georgia-or-usc
Matthew Thomas, the five-star linebacker from Booker T. Washington (Miami, Fla.) and star of Florida State's 2013 recruiting class, has asked the Seminoles' coaching staff for a release so he can sign with Georgia or Southern California.
Thomas spoke with the Miami Herald on Monday, revealing that he informed Jimbo Fisher and defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt of his decision late last month. According to the highly-touted linebacker, Florida State's coaches are planning to visit the prospect in South Florida to try to talk things over before granting his release.
"What happened on Signing Day [was] I wasn't sure who I wanted to sign with. I had issues with different schools," Thomas explained. "But when I told my mom I didn't want to sign with anybody and wait and give it a few days she said I couldn't do that. She said, 'FSU is a good school -- pick them. It's close to home.' I wasn't agreeing with it. But I felt like I was being disrespectful to her if I didn't sign. So I made her happy."
Thomas says he told the Florida State coaches that the decision was "nothing personal," and now his mother and father are supporting his efforts to play elsewhere. Thomas originally chose the Seminoles over Georgia, USC and Miami, but a transfer to join the hometown Hurricanes could delay his collegiate debut.
"My dad talked to me and gave me some facts about the situation," Thomas said. "If I tried to go to a school in FSU's conference I would have to sit out a couple years. But that's not what I want to do.
"I've been in Miami all my life. Georgia needs linebackers. It's a big program. I have family in Georgia. USC, growing up I never thought I would have an opportunity that big. I just want to go have fun and play football."
Thomas ranked as the No. 14 overall prospect in the nation according to 247Sports.com and considered a top 5 player in the state of Florida in both the 247Sports and 247 Composite rankings. Florida State clearly wants one last word with Thomas on the issue, but it is possible that Georgia and USC could get a second chance at landing one of the most impressive defensive talents from the 2013 recruiting class.
Working in Thomas' favor, regardless of his choice, is the importance of maintaining good relationships with the community at South Florida powerhouses like Booker T. Washington. Thomas may change his mind after speaking to the Florida State coaches, but it will be interesting to see how the situation plays out if the Seminoles do grant him a release before this fall.
