Ive known about Coach Mahoney so long I forgot I knew him. We hated him at Tulane because their guys were always no worse than good. And frickin engineers and crap like that.
As much as its gonna bug the star-watchers, I dont think hes gonna change his spots. I get the feeling theyll be 3-stars with the occasional 4-star. And exactly like Wisconsin has been doing, theyll be churning out NFL draft picks.
Hes done great. You know, he has, Martinez said. Its a major advantage for a kid that comes out (in January). For us, in our program, thats a major advantage for you to be here. He should be in high school right now, going through prom and enjoying his last half-semester of high school, and hes here.
"Its kind of like a redshirt year. Hes going through it all, learning how to do things, you know, seeing how everything is operating. He can make his mistakes without trying to get ready for a game other than a spring game, and hes going to class, seeing how to manage time, how to get everything in, how youre going to be able to juggle things from the standpoint of football and weight training and academics and getting a good balance.
Hes got a great idea of it, and hes done a great job with it as the other guys have, too. Ive got some other new guys, too. Ive got Riyahd thats done that, and Jalen. Hes been able to do that, too. Thats been a major advantage.
No, Im not (worried), cause I think hes a safety, Martinez said. I think he can still play that position. Hes done everything weve asked him to do other than the things he has to do on the field, obviously, cause hes been injured. But hes been really good in academics, hes been really good off the field whether its community service or whatnot with the way hes handed his business about it. Im excited about him.
And I know everybody keeps on talking about depth a linebacker and everything else, but we need depth at the safety position for our future, and I think hell do a great job.
Whatever the case might be, hes gonna be a guy that were looking forward to seeing on the field come this fall, Martinez said.
Tennessee wide receiver Justin Hunter is a possible first-rounder; Syracuse strong safety Shamarko Thomas is expected to go between the second and fourth rounds; Virginia Tech wide receiver Marcus Davis has been told he could be picked anywhere between the second and sixth rounds; and Virginia Tech tight end Randall Dunn and Syracuse defensive end/linebacker Brandon Sharpe could go in the later rounds or sign as free agents.
Just thought I'd point out that LT Eric Fisher, who bUTch recruited to Central Michigan in the 2008 Class, is projected to go number 1 in the NFL Draft tonight by Todd McShay.
Even if he doesn't he's a top 3 LT, and McShay thinks all 3 LT are the best players in this draft, and will all be picked in the first 4 picks! Just more confirmation of bUTch's excellent talent evaluating!
Va. Beach school may have 5 ex-players in NFL draft | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
need to keep our hands in this area
completely agree - and 1 of the many reasons I am not on board with SEC expansion - likely targets are in NC and VA and that could be a huge selling point for CBJ to pitch to kids in those areas - stay close to home and play in the best conference in america - or you could go play high school ball in the ACC
Will the Tennessee Volunteers Make a Bowl Game in 2013? | AthlonSports.com
Interesting how the national media's goals and our fanbases expectations for our team this year don't mesh. 7-5 would be a COTY type season.
Will the Tennessee Volunteers Make a Bowl Game in 2013? | AthlonSports.com
Interesting how the national media's goals and our fanbases expectations for our team this year don't mesh. 7-5 would be a COTY type season.
Jalen Hurd
SIAP. Very good article.
I know some folks worry that 2014 could be another 6-6 type year, since we'll have a lot of guys graduating (particularly along the OL). We'll see how things shake out, but I'm more optimistic about 2014, especially since we should have a 230 pounder that runs a 4.4 40 charging out of our backfield...