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Weekend Watcher
19
Nov
(11/19/10 Edition)
After a short sabbatical, the Weekend Watcher returns to impart what was seen over the past two installments of the college football season.
Head Scout Brent Sobleski tries to keep all the swirling information in proper form and fashion relaying observations regarding numerous prospects around the nation to the best of his ability.
Now, it’s time for a massive brain dump, bullet point style…
Starting with one of the premiere match-ups seen recently, the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide came up short against LSU. Julio Jones and Patrick Peterson were on display. Jones gained the upper hand throughout the battle with 10 receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown. Between the two the receiver appeared more polished in his route running, displaying tremendous body control, and caught the ball well with his hands despite still possessing pins in one broken hand. Peterson played well despite going head-to-head against Jones and surrendering the aforementioned catches. What became apparent, particularly against a short slant route, is seeing the cornerback struggle ever so slightly in flipping his hips quickly thus granting the separation Jones need on the play. That less than ideal fluidity is just the nudge needed to place Nebraska’s Prince Amukamara ahead of Peterson when ranking the two cover men. Though there may not be a better corner than the Tiger product when it comes to moving in a straight line and driving on the football.
On the flipside LSU’s impressive defensive tackle Drake Nevis ate Alabama’s offensive interior alive creating disruption all afternoon. Nevis’ quickness and ability to shoot gaps makes him an ideal one gap penetrator. What was particularly interesting was seeing the smallish lineman continually use the swim move to surpass his blockers, something which is not as common today as years past. The Tide’s center Steve Vlachos is smart and experienced but simply could not handle Nevis’ quickness. The pivot generally enjoys employing proper angles and walling off defenders easily. It was not the case on this day.
Along LSU’s offensive line, left tackle Joseph Barksdale has garnered some praise after flipping from the strong side replacing the stalwart Ciron Black upon graduation. After initial review Barksdale appeared impressive. Closer inspection revealed the tackle is a better fit back at right tackle looking at his prospects for the next level. Barksdale’s initial kick step is deep, gains width, and displays solid knee bend. His subsequent steps are not as technically sound. Barksdale shows a tendency to rise in his stance from said point and shorten his base. He may get off the ball well, but simply does not appear to have the mirroring or recovery ability essential to the left tackle position.
http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=3633
Note, for you draft wantaknow its, this is a very good read, so click on link above;
19
Nov
(11/19/10 Edition)
After a short sabbatical, the Weekend Watcher returns to impart what was seen over the past two installments of the college football season.
Head Scout Brent Sobleski tries to keep all the swirling information in proper form and fashion relaying observations regarding numerous prospects around the nation to the best of his ability.
Now, it’s time for a massive brain dump, bullet point style…
Starting with one of the premiere match-ups seen recently, the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide came up short against LSU. Julio Jones and Patrick Peterson were on display. Jones gained the upper hand throughout the battle with 10 receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown. Between the two the receiver appeared more polished in his route running, displaying tremendous body control, and caught the ball well with his hands despite still possessing pins in one broken hand. Peterson played well despite going head-to-head against Jones and surrendering the aforementioned catches. What became apparent, particularly against a short slant route, is seeing the cornerback struggle ever so slightly in flipping his hips quickly thus granting the separation Jones need on the play. That less than ideal fluidity is just the nudge needed to place Nebraska’s Prince Amukamara ahead of Peterson when ranking the two cover men. Though there may not be a better corner than the Tiger product when it comes to moving in a straight line and driving on the football.
On the flipside LSU’s impressive defensive tackle Drake Nevis ate Alabama’s offensive interior alive creating disruption all afternoon. Nevis’ quickness and ability to shoot gaps makes him an ideal one gap penetrator. What was particularly interesting was seeing the smallish lineman continually use the swim move to surpass his blockers, something which is not as common today as years past. The Tide’s center Steve Vlachos is smart and experienced but simply could not handle Nevis’ quickness. The pivot generally enjoys employing proper angles and walling off defenders easily. It was not the case on this day.
Along LSU’s offensive line, left tackle Joseph Barksdale has garnered some praise after flipping from the strong side replacing the stalwart Ciron Black upon graduation. After initial review Barksdale appeared impressive. Closer inspection revealed the tackle is a better fit back at right tackle looking at his prospects for the next level. Barksdale’s initial kick step is deep, gains width, and displays solid knee bend. His subsequent steps are not as technically sound. Barksdale shows a tendency to rise in his stance from said point and shorten his base. He may get off the ball well, but simply does not appear to have the mirroring or recovery ability essential to the left tackle position.
http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=3633
Note, for you draft wantaknow its, this is a very good read, so click on link above;
