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I'm concerned about how the new offense will impact recruiting as well. Are all players on a spread offense downgraded? I would think only the QB would be. Lineman still have to block. Receivers still have to run routes, catch and block. Backs still have to hit the hole, protect the QB, run routes, etc. It's the same basic fundamentals, no? I agree on the QB being downgraded. Just wondering about the other positions.
WRs have to block a lot. Name one wide receiver on West Virginia (without looking it up). It depends on what kind of spread they run. Using Big Ten examples ... if they run a Northwestern or Purdue spread, receivers and quarterbacks are NFL ready. If they run an Illinois or West Virginia spread, not so much. Not sure how the NFL looks at linemen in a spread offense.
But can Rodriguez run a passing focused spread? I think spread has turned into a generic term and there are many variations. Look at the big ten - Illinois, Northwestern and Purdue all run a spread and they all are very different to prepare for.
I have seen a few games Pryor has played, not really sold on his accuracy, but he will be a winner in college because he is a freak athlete.
He was the worst throwing QB at the Army HS Bowl the other day. But, he was also the best athlete. His running ability is really amazing.
Ya, he lives in the town next to me, and people are all over his jock around here, but he will end up being another Vince Young, Mike Vick or Kordell Stewart down the road.
More Kordell Stewart at this point.Ya, he lives in the town next to me, and people are all over his jock around here, but he will end up being another Vince Young, Mike Vick or Kordell Stewart down the road.
AgreedMore Kordell Stewart at this point.Ya, he lives in the town next to me, and people are all over his jock around here, but he will end up being another Vince Young, Mike Vick or Kordell Stewart down the road.
Can I answer?
Reynaud...or is he glorified athlete? That's the only non Slaton/White player I can think of.
No, I went to WVU and follow them constantly...
not sure if this is meant as an insult. All things considered i'd say Kordell had a pretty successful pro/college career...More Kordell Stewart at this point.Ya, he lives in the town next to me, and people are all over his jock around here, but he will end up being another Vince Young, Mike Vick or Kordell Stewart down the road.
as a throwing quarterback?The kid has talent just not in throwing the football (from the limited amount I have seen) but has a boatload of talent with the ball in his hands.not sure if this is meant as an insult. All things considered i'd say Kordell had a pretty successful pro/college career...More Kordell Stewart at this point.Ya, he lives in the town next to me, and people are all over his jock around here, but he will end up being another Vince Young, Mike Vick or Kordell Stewart down the road.
He seemed to make a few good plays throwing on the run in the series I watched of the AAG. He may never be a Pro-QB level passer, but I'd be pretty happy if I was Michigan and had him coming in to run Rodriguez's offense.as a throwing quarterback?The kid has talent just not in throwing the football (from the limited amount I have seen) but has a boatload of talent with the ball in his hands.not sure if this is meant as an insult. All things considered i'd say Kordell had a pretty successful pro/college career...More Kordell Stewart at this point.Ya, he lives in the town next to me, and people are all over his jock around here, but he will end up being another Vince Young, Mike Vick or Kordell Stewart down the road.
What a knee slapper...
I've been through the Kordell ringer too many times, fun in college, but you can keep QBs like him, Young and Vick when you are talking NFL.. :X :VY was a disgrace to watch last week...I feel bad for Titans fans. So overrated...not sure if this is meant as an insult. All things considered i'd say Kordell had a pretty successful pro/college career...More Kordell Stewart at this point.Ya, he lives in the town next to me, and people are all over his jock around here, but he will end up being another Vince Young, Mike Vick or Kordell Stewart down the road.
I've heard Steve Young opine recently that the NFL is just waiting for a coordinator to bring a pro-version of the Spread Option to take advantage of the "new wave" of athlete/QBs. I think the idea has some merit but you would need to have about 3 guys in the Young/Vick/Stewart category, because I think it would be nearly impossible to get through a full season with your #1 guy healthy.I've been through the Kordell ringer too many times, fun in college, but you can keep QBs like him, Young and Vick when you are talking NFL..not sure if this is meant as an insult. All things considered i'd say Kordell had a pretty successful pro/college career...More Kordell Stewart at this point.Ya, he lives in the town next to me, and people are all over his jock around here, but he will end up being another Vince Young, Mike Vick or Kordell Stewart down the road.
Problem is, they QBs are more athletic than most in college, but when they get to the pros, the defenses are just a fast and athletic. Another problem is these QBs rely on their athletic prowess in college to get them out of any jam, and have trouble reading NFL defenses becuase of it.I've heard Steve Young opine recently that the NFL is just waiting for a coordinator to bring a pro-version of the Spread Option to take advantage of the "new wave" of athlete/QBs. I think the idea has some merit but you would need to have about 3 guys in the Young/Vick/Stewart category, because I think it would be nearly impossible to get through a full season with your #1 guy healthy.I've been through the Kordell ringer too many times, fun in college, but you can keep QBs like him, Young and Vick when you are talking NFL..not sure if this is meant as an insult. All things considered i'd say Kordell had a pretty successful pro/college career...More Kordell Stewart at this point.Ya, he lives in the town next to me, and people are all over his jock around here, but he will end up being another Vince Young, Mike Vick or Kordell Stewart down the road.
He will fit Michigans offense better....
Have you already stated why in this thread?
I'm amazed that anyone projected in the first round, let alone the Top 10 ever comes back - the chance of injury is just too great IMO.But I sure will enjoy watching the little Animal play again next year in the shoe.Tecumseh said:
I'm amazed that anyone projected in the first round, let alone the Top 10 ever comes back - the chance of injury is just too great IMO.But I sure will enjoy watching the little Animal play again next year in the shoe.Tecumseh said:
Out of the 6 Buckeyes that could have gone, Gholston was the only one who declared... and he was a 4th year player (red shirt freshman).
5 1st day picks coming back. Jenkins, Freeman, Robiskie, Lauranitis and Boone. Jenkins and Lauranitis easy 1st rounders. Makes me nervous for their health, but very happy as a fan.Bring on the Trojans...I'm amazed that anyone projected in the first round, let alone the Top 10 ever comes back - the chance of injury is just too great IMO.But I sure will enjoy watching the little Animal play again next year in the shoe.Tecumseh said:
Out of the 6 Buckeyes that could have gone, Gholston was the only one who declared... and he was a 4th year player (red shirt freshman).
Nice!
nice sources. who the #### is this cheeshead again?edit to add:
I guess Oregon's out...now if only I were an insider
That article is a joke of a recruiting report. No facts, no sources, clear bias and use of misinformation. The guy that wrote it looks like he is senile. While I fear that Pryor's decision may come down to Ohio State or Penn State, this article provides absolutely no information to support that conclusion. What a hack of a sportswriter.
OK, that was pretty good.
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