OT - Cantwell Made the Right Choice

[11WSChamps]

I feel the right choice for our best home grown talent (especially legacy kids) is always Mizzou.

Not blaming him, obviously we didn’t provide or show him what he was looking for. He’d have gone a long way toward fixing our O Line issues. That would have been what I would have led with if I were recruiting him (and a car, and potato chip brand, and a….).

Cantwell is impressive.
However, things change and maybe he doesn't start right away at Miami.
He could realize that he wants to play and not sit on the bench and just decide to come home and play for Mizzou.
It happens all the time.
Cantwell then hits the transfer portal with a "Do Not Contact" tag and signs with Mizzou and his folks don't have to drive far to see him play.
Maybe wishful thinking on my part.
One good example = Mark Mitchell who went to Duke and changed his mind and transferred to Mizzou

It could absolutely happen. No guarantee he’ll start next year.

That said, the beaches and weather in Miami are pretty awesome…

So are the drugs and the crime rate!

Sounds like COMO.

[acco40]

Coral Gables is a WHOLE LOT different than Nixa, MO. Like day and night different. I'm sure it was nearly all about the $$$ though and because of that MU was never seriously considered. Wish him the best!

I don’t wish him anything detrimental but why should I wish him well?

[Luke77]

He isn't all size, he's freakishly strong at his size having not grown into the 6'8" frame yet. He has the state shot put record and consistently breaks his own record while being a national champion in the U20 bracket. His parents were both Olympic shot puters... so yes, it was a huge miss.

As another poster said, maybe we will end up with him.

[Rollin' on the River]

I feel the right choice for our best home grown talent (especially legacy kids) is always Mizzou.

Not blaming him, obviously we didn’t provide or show him what he was looking for. He’d have gone a long way toward fixing our O Line issues. That would have been what I would have led with if I were recruiting him (and a car, and potato chip brand, and a….).

Cantwell is impressive.
However, things change and maybe he doesn't start right away at Miami.
He could realize that he wants to play and not sit on the bench and just decide to come home and play for Mizzou.
It happens all the time.
Cantwell then hits the transfer portal with a "Do Not Contact" tag and signs with Mizzou and his folks don't have to drive far to see him play.
Maybe wishful thinking on my part.
One good example = Mark Mitchell who went to Duke and changed his mind and transferred to Mizzou

It could absolutely happen. No guarantee he’ll start next year.

That said, the beaches and weather in Miami are pretty awesome…

It’s almost a guarantee he starts next year. The question is where.

He’s one of the highest graded OL prospects in like 20 years AND it’s a pretty good bet that Samson Okunola goes to the NFL Draft. He’ll be a high 1st rounder if he does. Even if he doesn’t declare for the draft Francis Mauigoa is which opens up Right Tackle for Cantwell.

Either way, it’s a very high likelihood he plays a significant number of meaningful snaps as a true freshman next year.

[Rollin' on the River]

He isn't all size, he's freakishly strong at his size having not grown into the 6'8" frame yet. He has the state shot put record and consistently breaks his own record while being a national champion in the U20 bracket. His parents were both Olympic shot puters... so yes, it was a huge miss.

As another poster said, maybe we will end up with him.

He’s 6’8 320lbs.

How much more does he need to grow?

[Luke77]

He isn't all size, he's freakishly strong at his size having not grown into the 6'8" frame yet. He has the state shot put record and consistently breaks his own record while being a national champion in the U20 bracket. His parents were both Olympic shot puters... so yes, it was a huge miss.

As another poster said, maybe we will end up with him.

He’s 6’8 320lbs.

How much more does he need to grow?

Grow into his frame means max out with peak strength and most males don't do that until 25-30. I didn't mean get taller

[Web7]

I personally don’t care for how he treated his home school…. I could care less what he does

[winonsports]

Missouri has 3x the number of OL drafted than Miami the last 5 years, so not sure how you say Columbia would be a terrible choice.

The OP made it very clear the decision was right based on ONE GAME.

First you need to learn to recognize the trolls, and then remember not to feed them.

[Rollin' on the River]

I personally don’t care for how he treated his home school…. I could care less what he does

Why?

Why does Mizzou automatically get the kid just because he’s from Nixa?

Do you feel the same way about Jeremiah Smith? Dude grew up in the shadow of the University of Miami but spurned his “home school” to go to Ohio State?

Or does this only count for Cantwell because he was public about Mizzou having almost no chance for the better part of the last few months?

[winonsports]

Coral Gables is a WHOLE LOT different than Nixa, MO. Like day and night different. I'm sure it was nearly all about the $$$ though and because of that MU was never seriously considered. Wish him the best!

And after a while he will recognize that difference, ignore the $$$ and seriously consider returning to Mizzou because of that.

[Web7]

I personally don’t care for how he treated his home school…. I could care less what he does

Why?

Why does Mizzou automatically get the kid just because he’s from Nixa?

Do you feel the same way about Jeremiah Smith? Dude grew up in the shadow of the University of Miami but spurned his “home school” to go to Ohio State?

Or does this only count for Cantwell because he was public about Mizzou having almost no chance for the better part of the last few months?

He acted like he was interested then didn’t even put Mizzou in his top 5 … screw him …. Don’t care for the lack of respect

[Luke77]

Coral Gables is a WHOLE LOT different than Nixa, MO. Like day and night different. I'm sure it was nearly all about the $$$ though and because of that MU was never seriously considered. Wish him the best!

Yes it is, It is 80 in Miami today and 40 in CoMo. Miami is an hour away from the Florida keys and the fishing capital of the world. Plus, what college kid doesn't like South Beach?

[Rollin' on the River]

Coral Gables is a WHOLE LOT different than Nixa, MO. Like day and night different. I'm sure it was nearly all about the $$$ though and because of that MU was never seriously considered. Wish him the best!

And after a while he will recognize that difference, ignore the $$$ and seriously consider returning to Mizzou because of that.

$2mil/year is a lot to ignore

[winonsports]

Coral Gables is a WHOLE LOT different than Nixa, MO. Like day and night different. I'm sure it was nearly all about the $$$ though and because of that MU was never seriously considered. Wish him the best!

And after a while he will recognize that difference, ignore the $$$ and seriously consider returning to Mizzou because of that.

$2mil/year is a lot to ignore

Nothing he couldn't make in his home state.

[edwin drood]

Coral Gables is a WHOLE LOT different than Nixa, MO. Like day and night different. I'm sure it was nearly all about the $$$ though and because of that MU was never seriously considered. Wish him the best!

And after a while he will recognize that difference, ignore the $$$ and seriously consider returning to Mizzou because of that.

$2mil/year is a lot to ignore

You all seem to not understand that:
1. This a seriously smart kid.
2. His father is a pro athlete.
3. His mother is a former athlete and current banker.

Miami $2 million
Mizzou $1.5 (guess)
So, after 3 years $6 mil vs 4.5 mil

First NFL contract: expect $20 mil annually.
College money in inconsequential

[jcgmoi]

I think money is #1 but a close #2 is that HC Cristobal is a former offensive tackle who played at an all-conference level and had a faint pro career and the OL coach not only knows his business but is Cristobal's old teammate and a close friend.

Cantwell gets paid top dollar, he's learning in a quality environment that has a keen understanding of line play, he gets to work on his tan and cruise South Beach. What's not to like?