Told this story a couple of times over the years...

Apologies to anyone to whom it may seem redundant.

I'm pretty good friends with a few top SC HS coaches around the state. One has been down around the Charleston area for a long time. During Park's recruitment, I of course hit these guys up for their opinions. The Charleston guy flat out wanted nothing to do with him. "Head case" is the term he used. Lots of raw talent but intangibles like character, leadership, & film study were real concerns. This from a guy who hangs out with JP's coaches, had been around Park a lot during camps & some practices.

My other buddy coaches in the northern part of the state, but has excellent contacts with the SCu coaching staff. He said flat out there are reasons Spurrier was not even recruiting the SC POY and none have to do with talent.

(An aside, Spurrier took 3* Conner Shaw at or around the same time we took Park. Shaw turned out to be one of the toughest SOBs in the SEC, a total gamer, & an unbelievable leader. Incredible record as a starter. Now collecting an NFL paycheck. He's considered by many the best QB in cock history. Ol' ball sack got the best out of that exchange program.)

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Posted: 02/28/2017 at 5:16PM

Experience, journey from Georgia transformed Iowa State QB Jacob Park -- Dawg Red Sector 02/28/2017 08:19AM

Cannot fathom why CMR left him on the bench for Lambert.. ** -- AthensDAWGGA 02/28/2017 1:06PM

Think it was mostly attitude... -- Brisco 02/28/2017 1:20PM

Ah.. That makes sense but that also calls into question -- AthensDAWGGA 02/28/2017 4:06PM

Told this story a couple of times over the years... -- Brisco 02/28/2017 5:16PM

Conner Shaw's last year at South Caroina was 2013 -- KDawg59 02/28/2017 9:40PM

Ah, thanks. Seems like he was there a lot longer. ** -- Brisco 02/28/2017 11:54PM

Pretty much says it all... Why did we recruit him? -- AthensDAWGGA 02/28/2017 8:34PM

Told this story a couple of times over the years...

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