Recruiting Forum Football Talk II

[butchna]

I think they're trying to utilize him like a Swiss Army Knife, which could actually play in his favor (for the draft) if he performs well. Sort of the same way the Titans/Oilers used Bruce Matthews towards the end of his career, someone who can play every position (not comparing his talent to a HOF, just the scenario).

I trust our coaches (feels good to say that for three years in a row). If we need help at RT or our RT needs to move inside, I trust their judgement to move a 5 star player around and put our OL in the best place to dominate.

Matthews was a freak at USC at a time when they weren’t as readily apparent. He didn’t improve his draft position by being versatile, he did so by DOMINATING at every position he played. Trey Smith didn’t dominate at LT but he’s generational at LG. Cade has filled in at multiple spots at UGA never establishing himself at any. You don’t draft those first or second day...you take a flyer late in the draft or sign him as an UDFA. I don’t think he transferred here for more of the same. If it’s a true emergency of course you use him elsewhere...I doubt we’re in that territory.

 

[butchna]

5-star freshman RB for Clemson Demarkus Bowman has entered the transfer portal

Really? Almost like a decommit!

 

[butchna]

What happened to Mincey? Also Perry still shows up on the DL on the active roster on all the sites I've checked you sure he's at OT? (or did it just happen with JJ injury?)

He played a few snaps...still working out the bugs first game. There was a lot of competition! Pruitt clarifies Perry’s on the OL and that’s where he’s exclusively practicing.

 

[Buddy’s Bandit]

Wonder if anyone has ever done a study of 4-5 star recruits that have tranferred out.

What was their performance level in the following year(s)?

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

DJ will have 9+ sacks this season. He is really good...period.

I hope you’re right.

 

[Catbone]

So?

So it sucks that they keep getting bailed out of average recruiting classes with elite transfers all the time.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Wow

Great use of heavily dripped sarcasm..I chuckled..

 

[GojiraVol17]

So it sucks that they keep getting bailed out of average recruiting classes with elite transfers all the time.

It’s not like they’re insanely successful in it. Most of them ghost out when they go there.

 

[drvenner]

Set to swear-in at 1:30

I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962)

 

[Cactus Jack]

So it sucks that they keep getting bailed out of average recruiting classes with elite transfers all the time.

Transfers are a part of recruiting these days. We recruited a 5 star o lineman transfer. Door swings both ways. But i guess we could just forfeit the Florida game since they have so many elite transfers!!!

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

I hope you’re right.

He will....he is almost a third of the way there already.

 

[volinbama256]

Transfers are a part of recruiting these days. We recruited a 5 star o lineman transfer. Door swings both ways. But i guess we could just forfeit the Florida game since they have so many elite transfers!!!

Ehh, I agree but I have to also see where Cat is coming from --- I hate those muther-truckers so much I don't want them to gain anything positive, much less keep getting talent by default of their freakin zip code... they already benefit on half their talent roster purely from where they are located and don't have to recruit as hard as others. I'd love to see them fall into the ditch we've been in for 12yrs...

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

Transfers are a part of recruiting these days. We recruited a 5 star o lineman transfer. Door swings both ways. But i guess we could just forfeit the Florida game since they have so many elite transfers!!!

Forget that!! We gonna kick that gator tail in Neyland on Dec 5th!

 

[Orangeredblooded]

I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962)

Brought a tear to this Ole gal’s eyes. I miss it.

 

[CreiveHallVol]

Thanks again for the prayers and kind words! Feeling like I can find joy in this day....This is a day that the Lord has made. I shall rejoice and be glad in it.

Got you in my prayers

 

[Devo182]

Wonder if anyone has ever done a study of 4-5 star recruits that have tranferred out.

What was their performance level in the following year(s)?

Not good!

Very few leave if they are good enough to play a lot. Cade is the rare exception.

 

[Cactus Jack]

Forget that!! We gonna kick that gator tail in Neyland on Dec 5th!

This is the mindset i'm here for! I'm a negavol myself admittedly at times but it just gets exhausting worrying about what other teams are doing. I'm more focused on finding JJ Peterson!

 

[nicksjuzunk]

Wonder if anyone has ever done a study of 4-5 star recruits that have tranferred out.

What was their performance level in the following year(s)?

Usually garbage. There are notable exceptions

Kamara
Cam Newton

 

[Devo182]

I think Chaney knew he could get away with the victory either way. I believe he wanted to establish his pass game and see which WR's he can rely on going forward. You won't see him get pass happy against UGA, I bet you that.

We rushed terribly in the first half. Credit to Chaney for not giving up.

Imo Chaney was passing because guys were getting open. I think he will continue, generally, passing around the same rate, ~50% as long as we keep executing that well.

 

[SoilVol]

Wonder if anyone has ever done a study of 4-5 star recruits that have tranferred out.

What was their performance level in the following year(s)?

Kamara was technically one. 5* at Bama, went juco. If the transfer rules were the same then as they are now I think he would've directly transferred somewhere else.

Off topic: One question that could be asked is if that year in Juco helped him in some way that transferring wouldn't have (ie. work ethic, humbling, etc)?

 

[SoilVol]

Any EPL soccer fans in here? I got into it over the summer.

Chelsea since 06.

 

[SoilVol]

One reason I actually think the new DL/LB coaches are better fits. I loved Rocker, but always got the vibe he was more conservative with subs and would almost wait on his guys to tell him they were gassed rather than work on keeping 'em fresh all game.

Rocker's guys got gassed on Saturday night too.

 

[Devo182]

DJ will have 9+ sacks this season. He is really good...period.

With 2.5 already under his belt, that's not too crazy actually. 9 sacks would also be the greatest sack season of the past decade, except only 2016 Barnett and 2014 Maggitt.

It is a really high bar to set, but I believe in him. These are the sorts of expectations great teams have.

 

[SoilVol]

Any ideas on what to do with a Sandy/Mossy type yard to get it hoping and popping? My house is in NC and I would like my grass to be very green and lush.

Talk to your county extension agent. If he/she doesn't have a turf background they will refer you to an expert/get recommendations for you. My bet is it will come down to soil improvement and grass species selection. We're in a good time to start planting cool-season grasses so I would talk to someone soon.

 

[volinbama256]

This is the mindset i'm here for! I'm a negavol myself admittedly at times but it just gets exhausting worrying about what other teams are doing. I'm more focused on finding JJ Peterson!

Very funny---- I was actually going to bring him up in my response to you! This kid doesn't get it by mid-season, he's either gonna be Bates 2.0 handing out Gatorade on the sidelines gettin his gurl stole, or will transfer himself (or quietly be asked to transfer)