Sam Webb "gut feeling" a misnomer?
Sam Webb issues "gut feelings" from time to time about recruit commitments--he's usually right (e.g. Mustapha Muhammad).
Typically gut feelings are understood to be instinctual, felt without a strong rationale or data to necessarily back them up. But from what I can tell, not being a close follower, Sam's predictions are based on firsthand knowledge of the player and family/coach/friend perspectives as well as a good understanding of the recruiting landscape.
So why does Sam call these predictions gut feelings? They seem to be anything but.
October 20th, 2017 at 8:31 PM ^
It's his way of telling you without telling you.
Let the kids have their moment.
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Always wear your cup.
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October 20th, 2017 at 8:49 PM ^
"...when I give my gut feeling I’m giving you an opinion. I’m not giving you a report."
Certainly seems like more of a report. An anonymously sourced report, sure, but certainly not a "gut feeling" as anyone outside UM circles understands it.
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Welcome to Michigan fergodsakes
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Thanks for the responses and confirmations. It appears a "gut feeling" is exactly what everyone thinks it is. It's kind of a weird charade if you ask me, but if the kids find some benefit in how he puts the info out there, that's good all around.
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Hahahaha holy shit, a real Sam Spade here
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a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
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October 20th, 2017 at 9:27 PM ^
Antenna up more than hearing that Sam as a gut feeling. Usually means there will be rejoicing for Michigan fans. I don't care what you call it, I love it!
GO BLUE!!
October 20th, 2017 at 9:38 PM ^
it's a Michigan recruiting thing. We all know what it means without somebody trying to call it out.
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October 21st, 2017 at 4:04 AM ^
Underrated post. Sounds like you have thought about/studied this. Recommendations for where I can digest a bit more?
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October 20th, 2017 at 10:34 PM ^
I thought I had heard his "gutt feeling" was recruit told Sam he had silently committed or member of Michigan's staff told Sam recruit had committed.
October 20th, 2017 at 10:49 PM ^
for "going up there."
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