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Pat Dye Field => Signing Day => Topic started by: BZ770 on January 20, 2012, 01:50:00 PM
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AUBURN, Alabama -- Four-star wide receiver Ricardo Louis has changed his commitment from Auburn to Florida State this Friday, leaving the Tigers with 15 commitments, the fewest in the SEC.
Signing day is Feb. 1.
The 6-foot-2, 200-pound Louis, who is from Miami, visited Florida State last weekend. Louis' change of heart was reported by AuburnUndercover.com and Inside the Auburn Tigers and AuburnSports.com.
This OC thing may be starting to hurt us.
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I'm sure this was discussed in another thread, but Jameis Winston doesn't have us in his top three anymore.
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Fuckity fuckity fuck fuck
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Damn, what the fuck? Ok, now I'm getting worried a bit.
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Maybe CGC will be like CTT and load up with some 3 stars and groom them into superstars by Fall. D Craig is kicking ass at FL ST recruiting.
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Damn, what the fuck? Ok, now I'm getting worried a bit.
I'm only worried because we only have 15 commitments and signing day is less than two weeks away.
Unless the coaches have a big party of announcements lined up, we're in dangerous "2008" territory.
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I'm sure there are a few long snappers that would jump at the chance to get a scholly to Auburn...no worries.
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Damn, what the fuck? Ok, now I'm getting worried a bit.
Yeah, same here. Its starting to not be funny now.
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I'm only worried because we only have 15 commitments and signing day is less than two weeks away.
Unless the coaches have a big party of announcements lined up, we're in dangerous "2008" territory.
I can't for the life of me think we won't fill the class, but yeah, that's what worries me too.
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Yeah, I figured he'd jump. The lack of OC or known direction is the reason...it'll be the same reason why JaQuay flips (UF with Diggs). Coach Chizik has enough time to get them back...AS LONG AS HE HIRES AN OC ASAP...LIKE YESTERDAY!!!!
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I have a hard time believing that OCs would be avoiding Auburn. A very high paying job with a history of pulling in recruits and winning.
Surely Chizik isn't waiting for a guy in the NFL.
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Surely Chizik isn't waiting for a guy in the NFL.
Absolutely he is...if it were a college coach he would have already been hired. That much I am sure of.
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Absolutely he is...if it were a college coach he would have already been hired.
I guess he knows what he's doing, but why wait to announce it? I mean, plenty of guys (see New England's OC) take jobs during the playoffs. It's just understood that they'll remain on staff until the Super Bowl is over.
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Yeah, I figured he'd jump. The lack of OC or known direction is the reason...it'll be the same reason why JaQuay flips (UF with Diggs). Coach Chizik has enough time to get them back...AS LONG AS HE HIRES AN OC ASAP...LIKE YESTERDAY!!!!
So, you've talked to the kid? Or he's said that publicly?
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So, you've talked to the kid? Or he's said that publicly?
Uh huh
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Absolutely he is...if it were a college coach he would have already been hired. That much I am sure of.
I think so too. The FB xfering from Illinois tells me we are more than likely heading more to traditional or pro style.
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So, you've talked to the kid? Or he's said that publicly?
Yes
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I have a hard time believing that OCs would be avoiding Auburn. A very high paying job with a history of pulling in recruits and winning.
Surely Chizik isn't waiting for a guy in the NFL.
Has to be an NFL guy.
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Word on the skreet is that it's a coarch from the 49ers.
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Word on the skreet is that it's a coarch from the 49ers.
Yet another reason to be pissed the Saints couldn't pull it off...
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Has to be an NFL guy.
But why not go ahead and announce it? Is it THAT good of a hire? So good that any recruiting losses pale in comparison to what he'll do with his X's and O's?
Because I always thought it was about the Jimmies and the Joes, and the JJ's seem to be lacking at the moment.
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But why not go ahead and announce it? Is it THAT good of a hire? So good that any recruiting losses pale in comparison to what he'll do with his X's and O's?
Because I always thought it was about the Jimmies and the Joes, and the JJ's seem to be lacking at the moment.
Get the right coach and the recruits will come. Make a "Splash Hire" and the headlines/ticker tape at the bottom of ESPN will recruit itself.
In College, it's more around 60% coaches. In the NFL, it's more around 60% players.
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But why not go ahead and announce it? Is it THAT good of a hire? So good that any recruiting losses pale in comparison to what he'll do with his X's and O's?
Because I always thought it was about the Jimmies and the Joes, and the JJ's seem to be lacking at the moment.
It is about players, not Xs and Os. I don't know why, BUT if the case is, that he's already got the name, and that guy doesn't want it revealed to the public yet, then it shouldn't be an issue in recruiting because certainly Chiz would at least let the recruits know the direction they're going, and that they have a name locked up and there's no uncertainty. He might even have permission to tell the recruits who it is. I don't know, but I don't see how it could be anybody but a guy who is still competing. I could be wrong there. Could be he's been turned down by forty eleven guys, and is now begging HS coaches to join up. I don't know, my phone hasn't rang, I can tell you that. I suspect he's got it locked down.
I'd bet it's a 50/50 chance that half the people on this board will say "who?" when the hire is made, and most won't like it because it's not a "great hire" because it's not a "hot name". Lots of guys out there running effective offenses at the college and pro level that you've never heard of or at least not paid attention to There'll be lots of the standard "Yeah, he was ok, but that's not the SEC" or if it's an NFL guy, somebody will cherry pick some game or season to prove he sucks, when in reality he had no players, or had key injuries.
I got a feeling the "I want a pro style offense" crowd will be pleased at least a little.
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Yes
Link?
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Auburn fans should realize that commitments mean fuck all. Name a great OC and watch the signing day surprises.
I kept doubting Chizik and he kept proving me wrong. I believe. I believe In the DC hire. I believe that Chiz knows the uncertainty at OC is hurting us now...but isn't rushing to appease some kids. He's going to make a big hire and be vindicated on signing day.
Until he disappoints me, I believe.
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It is about players, not Xs and Os. I don't know why, BUT if the case is, that he's already got the name, and that guy doesn't want it revealed to the public yet, then it shouldn't be an issue in recruiting because certainly Chiz would at least let the recruits know the direction they're going, and that they have a name locked up and there's no uncertainty. He might even have permission to tell the recruits who it is. I don't know, but I don't see how it could be anybody but a guy who is still competing. I could be wrong there. Could be he's been turned down by forty eleven guys, and is now begging HS coaches to join up. I don't know, my phone hasn't rang, I can tell you that. I suspect he's got it locked down.
I'd bet it's a 50/50 chance that half the people on this board will say "who?" when the hire is made, and most won't like it because it's not a "great hire" because it's not a "hot name". Lots of guys out there running effective offenses at the college and pro level that you've never heard of or at least not paid attention to There'll be lots of the standard "Yeah, he was ok, but that's not the SEC" or if it's an NFL guy, somebody will cherry pick some game or season to prove he sucks, when in reality he had no players, or had key injuries.
I got a feeling the "I want a pro style offense" crowd will be pleased at least a little.
That was a lot of words just to say, "I've got a stick up my ass!"
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Auburn fans should realize that commitments mean fuck all. Name a great OC and watch the signing day surprises.
I kept doubting Chizik and he kept proving me wrong. I believe. I believe In the DC hire. I believe that Chiz knows the uncertainty at OC is hurting us now...but isn't rushing to appease some kids. He's going to make a big hire and be vindicated on signing day.
Until he disappoints me, I believe.
I'm worried but yeah, what you said.
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I'm sure this was discussed in another thread, but Jameis Winston doesn't have us in his top three anymore.
A little truth, we never were in his top 3.
Auburn fans should realize that commitments mean fuck all. Name a great OC and watch the signing day surprises.
I kept doubting Chizik and he kept proving me wrong. I believe. I believe In the DC hire. I believe that Chiz knows the uncertainty at OC is hurting us now...but isn't rushing to appease some kids. He's going to make a big hire and be vindicated on signing day.
Until he disappoints me, I believe.
^^This
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That was a lot of words just to say, "I've got a stick up my ass!"
You needed far few to say the same thing. Congrats.
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I don't know, my phone hasn't rang, I can tell you that.
GOD DAMMIT!!!1!1!1!
What the FUCK is Chizik sitting around for when there's quality OCs out there that haven't even recieved a PHONE CALL!?!?!?!?
I'd bet it's a 50/50 chance that half the people on this board will say "who?" when the hire is made, and most won't like it because it's not a "great hire" because it's not a "hot name".
I like those odds, Danny Sheridan.
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I agree with wes4au. I will not lose any faith until after signing day, and we miss out on everyone. Until then, I believe.
The funny thing to me is, if I were a WR being recruited last year, there is no way I look at the Malzahn offense from last year and think that is where I want to go. It seems we have had several good prospects come in at WR over the last couple of years and NONE of them produced anything last year.
Starting recievers.
Lutz...under utilized with 24 catches. That is less than 2 a game. WTF???
Stallworth...13 catches??? Really? For a starter?
Carr...8 catches. Eight. How the fuck does a starter only have 8 catches?
Blake...36 catches. Finally someone with decent stats, but that is still not THAT many.
Benton, Reed, Bray, Fulse and Uzomah...all on the 2 deep...had only 45 catches. And I would say 40 of those were WR screens.
Now look at this...
McCaleb...32 catches. Almost the leading WR on the team is a running back.
So, I ask again, why would a top WR be committed to Malzahn and then leave now? It's not like he was going to do shit with Malzahn here.
We need a verticle fucking passing game...I want 15 yard ins and post patterns and come backs and slants. Where were the hitch and go's this year???
What the fuck...fuck it...I am getting myself pissed thinking about this shit. I am going to drink...
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I agree with wes4au. I will not lose any faith until after signing day, and we miss out on everyone. Until then, I believe.
The funny thing to me is, if I were a WR being recruited last year, there is no way I look at the Malzahn offense from last year and think that is where I want to go. It seems we have had several good prospects come in at WR over the last couple of years and NONE of them produced anything last year.
Starting recievers.
Lutz...under utilized with 24 catches. That is less than 2 a game. WTF???
Stallworth...13 catches??? Really? For a starter?
Carr...8 catches. Eight. How the fuck does a starter only have 8 catches?
Blake...36 catches. Finally someone with decent stats, but that is still not THAT many, because he was out half the season.
Benton, Reed, Bray, Fulse and Uzomah...all on the 2 deep...had only 45 catches. And I would say 40 of those were WR screens.
Now look at this...
McCaleb...32 catches. Almost the leading WR on the team is a running back.
So, I ask again, why would a top WR be committed to Malzahn and then leave now? It's not like he was going to do shit with Malzahn Mosley here.
We need a a quarterback that can execute the verticle fucking passing game...I want 15 yard ins and post patterns and come backs and slants. Where were the hitch and go's this year???
What the fuck...fuck it...I am getting myself pissed thinking about this shit. I am going to drink...
Fixt.
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Auburn fans should realize that commitments mean fuck all. Name a great OC and watch the signing day surprises.
I kept doubting Chizik and he kept proving me wrong. I believe. I believe In the DC hire. I believe that Chiz knows the uncertainty at OC is hurting us now...but isn't rushing to appease some kids. He's going to make a big hire and be vindicated on signing day.
Until he disappoints me, I believe.
I'd almost wholeheartedly agree with you, but we're too close to signing day for a late OC hire to get enough of a spark.
What OC candidate is out there that is such a hot name that kids won't feel the need to get to know the guy before signing? I mean, we're talking a week and a half, and as of Friday, 1/20 at 6:15pm, we don't have an inkling to who it is.
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Link?
"To tell you the truth, it (commitment) has changed a little bit because of what they (Auburn) are going through choosing an offensive coordinator. For a new coordinator to come in, and I don't know him, and the process has been going on for so long, I don't know how it will go. That's the main thing, I'll have to get to know him and get accustomed to any new coaches."
http://auburn.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1319464 (http://auburn.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1319464)
I'll say it again, with the uncertainty of which direction you're going to go (at the start of the OC search, Coach Chizik stated that he's unsure of what type of offense Auburn will run in '12 and he meant it), the hiring of a Coordinator is more important than recruits. Uncertainty, in recruiting, is very damaging as it gives rival recruiters PLENTY of ammo when they negative recruit (FSU, UGA & uat).
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Fixt.
Well whose god damn responsibility is it to get someone ready???
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Where were the hitch and go's this year???
What the fuck...fuck it...I am getting myself pissed thinking about this shit. I am going to drink...
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Agree that Chizik has not disappointed.
Offense must be multple and the individual(s) must be from among the NFL playoff teams, otherwise all of the waiting around has been a colossal fail considering what Auburn is willing to pay.
Time is wasting so I expect a big-name hire. Why should any of us expect less?
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Agree that Chizik has not disappointed.
Offense must be multple and the individual(s) must be from among the NFL playoff teams, otherwise all of the waiting around has been a colossal fail considering what Auburn is willing to pay.
Time is wasting so I expect a big-name hire. Why should any of us expect less?
If you're expecting a name that will make you go "WOW" then, prepare for disappointment.
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If it's Ver Steeg, it will be a solid hire, but people will go who. I know because I did when he was brought up.
Know this though
(http://eyeofthehurricane.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/craig-versteeg-e1294787121149-300x218.jpg)
He has the new facial hair requirement complete!
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If it's Ver Steeg, it will be a solid hire
(http://eyeofthehurricane.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/craig-versteeg-e1294787121149-300x218.jpg)
I agree, but you'll hear lots of disapproval from the masses.
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I agree, but you'll hear lots of disapproval from the masses.
There will be. If VanGorder can do what we all think he can do, then we don't need and Offense that can score at will. We just need someone to call a decent game.
That is what people need to realize. We have recruited well on the D side of the ball the past couple of years. If they pan out, then we will have a stout D and with a stout D you don't need a high powered O.
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I agree, but you'll hear lots of disapproval from the masses.
...and they'll be dumbasses for doing so. Craig Ver Steeg would be a bigtime hire. Before "the masses" voice their displeasure, I wish they would do their homework on the hire...regardless of who is named.
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...and they'll be dumbasses for doing so. Craig Ver Steeg would be a bigtime hire. Before "the masses" voice their displeasure, I wish they would do their homework on the hire...regardless of who is named.
Completely, 100% agree.
But the masses "doing their homework" usually consist of finding a game where his offense failed, and making that his whole career, without any thought given to the circumstances.
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Completely, 100% agree.
But the masses "doing their homework" usually consist of finding a game where his offense failed, and making that his whole career, without any thought given to the circumstances.
Yup, kinda like what a couple fans did with the Brain Van Gorder hire?
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Yup, kinda like what a couple fans did with the Brain Van Gorder hire?
Yep
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Yep.
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Auburn fans should realize that commitments mean fuck all. Name a great OC and watch the signing day surprises.
I kept doubting Chizik and he kept proving me wrong. I believe. I believe In the DC hire. I believe that Chiz knows the uncertainty at OC is hurting us now...but isn't rushing to appease some kids. He's going to make a big hire and be vindicated on signing day.
Until he disappoints me, I believe.
I am really starting to love you a little bit...
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What does any of this have to do with Ricardo?
Do we stand a chance to get him back now that we have a new OC?
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What does any of this have to do with Ricardo?
Do we stand a chance to get him back now that we have a new OC?
You'll have to ask Ricardo.
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Fuck the French!
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(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oS-k7JIl-MQ/TIpXpcnoWuI/AAAAAAAAAOo/Uv-TA7BvpTo/s1600/Ricky+Ricardo.jpg)
Somebody's got some splainin' to do.
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What does any of this have to do with Ricardo?
Do we stand a chance to get him back now that we have a new OC?
Yes. One of Coach Loeffler's first in home visits went to Ricardo Louis. So, if Ricardo doesn't sign with Auburn...he's just a dumbass and we don't want him.
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(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oS-k7JIl-MQ/TIpXpcnoWuI/AAAAAAAAAOo/Uv-TA7BvpTo/s1600/Ricky+Ricardo.jpg)
Somebody's got some splainin' to do.
Something's wrong with the electricity. My shaver isn't working.
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Yes. One of Coach Loeffler's first in home visits went to Ricardo Louis. So, if Ricardo doesn't sign with Auburn...he's just a dumbass and we don't want him.
Unless we do.
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Word is this kid may be back on board.
I can't confirm anything as of yet though...
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Per J. Lee:
Miami Beach (Fla.) four-star receiver Ricardo Louis has informed coaches from Florida State that he is no longer committed to them. Louis is now planning to make a final decision between Florida State and Auburn on Signing Day. His announcement may be carried live on ESPN.
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Word is this kid may be back on board.
I can't confirm anything as of yet though...
Louis backs out of FSU commit
http://auburn.247sports.com/Article/Louis-backs-out-of-FSU-commit-58517 (http://auburn.247sports.com/Article/Louis-backs-out-of-FSU-commit-58517)
Edit - You beat me to it.
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another confirmation...
@BMatt247Bryan Matthews
Breaking: 4-star WR Ricardo Louis is no longer committed to FSU http://auburn.247sports.com/Board/42/Breaking-Ricardo-Louis-7202325 (http://auburn.247sports.com/Board/42/Breaking-Ricardo-Louis-7202325) via @247Sports
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I am pretty sure I read that Loeffler and Troop visited him last night...
I don't remember though and don't know where to look it up...
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I am pretty sure I read that Loeffler and Troop visited him last night...
I don't remember though and don't know where to look it up...
I think you are correct. I believe I have read that also.
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I think you are correct. I believe I have read that also.
Did Jumbo hack simps account?
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Did Jumbo hack simps account?
Thats f'n funny because...yes, yes I did. I'm telling you that you need to tell simp that I did this.
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Thats f'n funny because...yes, yes I did. I'm telling you that you need to tell simp that I did this.
Ya'll need to quit swapping sides of the bed!
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I hope Loeffler doesn't give this kid any option routes to run.
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Maybe we don't want him back after Stefon Diggs signs Auburn next to his name!
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Maybe we don't want him back after Stefon Diggs signs Auburn next to his name!
I like the way you think.
2012 WR rotation. Emory, Stefon, Ricardo and Jaquay.
With Frazier running the option
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I like the way you think.
2012 WR rotation. Emory, Stefon, Ricardo and Jaquay.
With Frazier running the option
He's bigger than you are. He's tougher. He's faster. He's younger thant you are. He hasn't fought 22 rounds today, but remember this... you are BLACK!