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Arizona Wildcats and BYU Cougars.Risen Star;4402124 said:If anybody wants info on their team's current class, speak up in here and I'll see what I can find for you.
Arizona Wildcats and BYU Cougars.Risen Star;4402124 said:If anybody wants info on their team's current class, speak up in here and I'll see what I can find for you.
Hostile;4402640 said:Arizona Wildcats and BYU Cougars.
ABQCOWBOY;4402540 said:I tend to discount recent years and how Texas ran the ball. Because they were so invested in the spread prior to last year, the OLs they recruited were really not guys who specialized in run blocking. They were good pass blockers and they were taught how to pass block, much more so then run block. Not an excuse, just an observation from watching a lot of Texas Football. 2008 to 2010, the running game was really Colt. Texas didn't recruit RBs who could carry the rock. They recruited backs who could pass block, catch the ball and were quick on the draw etc. Last year, that really changed. Texas recruited and played a lot of young OLs who are run blocking kind of lineman. They recruited big time down hill power backs who will punish the opposition. They made a real shift in what kind of offense they were going to be. I agree with you on the QB thing but I think the RB production in recent years was more a product of design then anything else. I am excited about seeing this Texas running game next year.
Tanner Magnum? Seriously? With that name he can be a QB, a porn star, or a member of the GI Joe squad only!Risen Star;4402662 said:BYU top 3 recruits....
Tanner Mangum, QB
6'2" 190lbs.
Eagle, Id.
Rating: 80
Mangum is an efficient, technically consistent pocket passer that is an above average athlete as well. He has adequate-to-good height and a late bloomers frame that will carry significantly more bulk and strength over the next couple of years. He is a touch and timing passer that shows good command of the scheme and anticipates routes well. Splits time between the shotgun and under center and is in a multiple set scheme. Is a good ball handler with nice feet. He does not "wow" you in any particular area, all he does is move the chains and make sound decisions. Sees the field well. He has adequate-to-good arm strength. He can make most of the throws. Is at his best working the short-to-intermediate zones. Shows good touch and timing underneath.
Does a very good job of selling fakes and will consistently freeze linebackers on play-action. Can be tough to defend when he gets into a rhythm. He has shown the ability to throw on the run. Is poised and patient. Shows good recognition skills. At times he will show zip on intermediate throws that you didn't think he had. He has an over-the-top delivery that can be a little mechanical, but is consistent. He shows adequate footwork and a quick set up, but is not much of a threat to run-- purely a pocket guy. What Mangum lacks is power and velocity on his throws. His deep ball will hang to some degree and he lacks ideal zip on short and intermediate routes where you may need some juice to sneak it in. Mangum is a guy that is still blossoming and he is accurate and effective, knows the scheme and makes good decisions with the ball. Solid prospect. Has missed some games due to injury. (broken collarbone)
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Troy Hinds, DE
6'4" 225lbs.
Kaysville, Ut.
Rating: 79
Hinds is a defender who will get after it. He has good size for a high school prospect and while he needs to keep improving strength and adding bulk he displays a frame that can support more size with time in a college weight program. He has a good stance and displays a nice burst off the ball. He plays the run well. He is able to fire out of his stance low and as he engages a blocker he derives power from his lower body. He brings his hands and displays the ability to be able to hold his ground and play off the block, but does need to keep improving upper body strength and work to create a little better separation. He will display the ability to come across the line and stay square and squeeze down and locate and react to the ball He is a kid with a good motor and hustles around and displays good speed in pursuit and solid closing burst. He is a good wrap-up tackler.
He has a good get-off, but is not a speed edge rusher. He will try and get up-field, but displays adequate ability to bend the edge and can run himself past the pocket at times. He needs to be more active with his weapons and be sure to have a plan and know when to counter back inside. Because he can explode off the ball and keep his pads down he does display the ability to attack blockers with power and knock them on their heels and bull his way to the quarterback. Hinds is a kid with good size and nice motor. He plays the game well with room to improve in areas. Displays the tools to develop into an active and good defender at the college level.
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Butch Pauu, ILB
6'0" 215lbs.
Anaheim, Ca.
Rating: 79
Pauu is a tough middle linebacker showing very good inside run stopping production. Has the size and athleticism for the inside linebacker position at the major level of competition. We see a prospect with much better playing speed than his timed speed; his punishing wrap tackling skills should be an asset as a special teams coverage player. As a tight end this player is productive blocking in-line and as a medium route runner. We detect some lower body stiffness as it relates to playing in space however his quick reactions and instincts get him to the football. This guy plays with good balance and agility; does a good job with key and diagnosis reactions against the run and pass. Is very quick to take open gaps and beat blockers to the ball. Demonstrates the playing strength to take and defeat blockers at the point of attack; moves through traffic very well showing the ability to scrape off the edge and create havoc in the backfield.
We see excellent pursuit habits; takes very good angles to the ball; makes up for his lack pure speed with excellent instincts. Is effective as a zone coverage defender; although a little tight in the hips, shows the ability to get depth, read routes and look up receivers. Does a good job reading the quarterback eyes while getting into throwing lanes; displays good ball skills with two interceptions. This is a tough customer with a great knack for getting to the football and making momentum changing plays. It's what we like to see when evaluating inside linebackers. Pauu displays all the positive characteristics necessary to be a productive linebacker at the major level of competition.
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17 player class. More top end talent than Arizona, but obviously not as deep.
JackWagon;4402489 said:Yep ... like seeing us get the D lineman back from Mich St. Did you see Dantonio whining about it?
BrAinPaiNt;4402708 said:The Big 12 teams are going down because a big bearded, musket shooting, buckskin wearing Mountaineer is coming to whoop some backside.:
Actually I think we finish somewhere around 3-5th in the big 12.
On a serious note...seems like we got some decent WRs to play in Holgs offense so I was happy today. Although to be fair I don't follow the college recruiting situation as close as most.
Looking forward to seeing some good games this season and as it looks right now we will have OU at WV, WV at Texas and Texas Tech...those are the only ones I have heard so far but the schedule should be public soon.
Hostile;4402640 said:Arizona Wildcats and BYU Cougars.
ConcordCowboy;4402796 said:Yeah I saw that...whatever.
Tressel and Dantonio had an agreement to not talk to each others recruits cause Dantonio was on his staff and they were friends.
Hey Dantonio...News flash...Meyer isn't your friend...:laugh2:
And besides anyone with a brain cell knows Pittman wanted to be a Buckeye all along and would have never even thought about going to Michigan St if Tressel hadn't been forced to resign.
I'm blown away by Meyers first class...can't wait for the season to get here.
O - H !
kev8822;4403210 said:Need to finish off theis class with Stephon Diggs.
BrAinPaiNt;4402708 said:The Big 12 teams are going down because a big bearded, musket shooting, buckskin wearing Mountaineer is coming to whoop some backside.:
silverbear;4403282 said:And isn't that just like an 'eer, brings a musket to an automatic weapons fight... wears buckskin instead of kevlar...
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BrAinPaiNt;4403306 said:You don't need Kevlar and an automatic weapon to shoot a cow. :laugh1:
BrAinPaiNt;4403306 said:You don't need Kevlar and an automatic weapon to shoot a cow. :laugh1:
Dallas;4403354 said:Isn't that the truth. I just walk up and push the damn thing over.
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