Wow. I just heard this about Kenny O'Neal

[lacrossepro70]

Originally Posted by justingroves

Who do you know he's smarter? Ever met him?

Berry has a 3.7 GPA and is in NHS. He took honors classes. That's how I know he's smarter.

[lacrossepro70]

Owns Creekside records in long-jump (22-8) and 200-meter dash (21.76) ... 200-meter state champion as a sophomore and member of the 4x400 state champion relay as a junior ... Aspiring dentist is currently serving an internship at a dental office in Georgia ... National Honor Society member with a 3.75 GPA

[lacrossepro70]

^ more Berry stats...

[justingroves]

And how many college games have Berry played in?

[kptvol]

Originally Posted by lacrossepro70

^ more Berry stats...

I'm very impressed with Berry's potential. Even with all that, I still don't see how he's going to be an upgrade over senior Jon Wade in his freshman year.

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by justingroves

Who do you know he's smarter? Ever met him?

I met (not sure if you can really call it that) Berry a couple of months ago when he was in town to pick up a Player of the Year Award. I only talked to him for about 45 seconds and I don't know how smart he is, but my impression was that he came off as being a lot more articulate than the average 18 year old.

[lacrossepro70]

Originally Posted by kptvol

Also, his times may have slowed because of the injury he suffered while running a reverse in 2003. I forget what exactly the injury was, but I imagine it caused him to slow a bit.

Then maybe at this point in time Berry might be faster than Wade. Maybe that's why Wade quit track.

[lacrossepro70]

Originally Posted by justingroves

And how many college games have Berry played in?

good question

[kptvol]

Originally Posted by lacrossepro70

Then maybe at this point in time Berry might be faster than Wade. Maybe that's why Wade quit track.

Wade still had one of the fastest times at the combine. He quit track because he knew he could make a lot of money in the NFL if he spent more time focusing on football.

[lacrossepro70]

Originally Posted by kptvol

I'm very impressed with Berry's potential. Even with all that, I still don't see how he's going to be an upgrade over senior Jon Wade in his freshman year.

You're probably right, but don't be surprised if Berry turns out to be the next Dale Carter.

[lacrossepro70]

Originally Posted by kptvol

Wade still had one of the fastest times at the combine.

And Eric Berry's 40 time is still faster.

[oklavol]

Originally Posted by justingroves

And how many college games have Berry played in?

yeah i know and i'm already a fan

on a side note doesn't this look like one of the fastest UT teams ever?

Berry, O'neal, Martin, Donald, and Vinson. If those guys are play significantly which they likely will, thats the fastest group of freshmen ever.

[justingroves]

Originally Posted by lacrossepro70

good question

It is. You're making him out to be a football god. Common sense should dictate that no true freshman just steps in and plays as great as a 2 year starter.

I expect Berry to do good things here, but he could just as well be a bust. Let him play a few games before you annoint him the next great shutdown corner

[kptvol]

Originally Posted by lacrossepro70

And Eric Berry's 40 time is still faster.

A rivals timed 40 is about as accurate as a blind sniper.

[smokeyman15]

Originally Posted by lacrossepro70

You're probably right, but don't be surprised if Berry turns out to be the next Dale Carter.

Im not saying Berry wont ever be better or as good Wade, all im saying is that his first year, he will not be able to match Wades stats of last year...