Friday, September 28, 2007

Cal RB Forsett, Willingham have History

I came across this article about Justin Forsett this afternoon when I was reading the USA Today. The article is about how Cal RB Justin Forsett was passed over by Notre Dame for a scholarship. What's interesting about it is that he believed that he had a scholarship from Ty Willingham and Notre Dame until he called Willingham a week before signing day when he was informed they no longer needed him.

Why would Forsett believe that he had a scholarship and say that RB coach Buzz Preston told him he did? Is this another case of Willingham's bad managerial skills when it comes to his players or potential players like what happened last season?

I have to believe that Forsett and his family are telling the truth. Why would they make this up when he is clearly better off at Cal and is flourishing in Tedford's system? Does this show the lack of knowledge Willingham has for talent since he passed on Forsett, while Tedford "thought this was too good to be true?" This may be a minor story but it may be the foundation for a bigger problem in Montlake.

Forsett rushes into limelight at California [USA Today]
Home Finale? Father hopes it isn't [Seattle Times]
Photo courtesy of USA Today