JerQauri Schofield

#51
#51
Here's a gem:

zjcvols: i like the nunes pickup, but seriously we were the only bcs school that offered him. I'm not kidding, career backup. Nobody was recruiting him. rexvol's right this didn't fire me up at all either. I think we could have had a mobile qb like jordan reed who clawson could use just to change the pace, could make an impact, but instead we wasted a scholarship on Petty. No offense to the kid but I'm sorry i think this was a bad pickup. Him and JerQuari Scholfield that nobody heard of except Fulmer when he came to a camp. That's was a waste also. Other than that i really like our recruiting class.
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sjt18 said:
It is interesting that alot of people were very critical when UT offered this kid. It appears Rivals in giving him a high 3* rating saw what the UT staff saw. I wish I could find some of those sarcastic comments now about how Rivals had ignored him and how we beat out Gardner-Webb for his services...
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funny that the same people who downplay the star ratings are the first ones to quote them if it helps their opinion.
 
#53
#53
Have I down played them? I've stated an opinion.

IMO, a player who gets 4 or 5 stars will always have the physical talent to make it and usually contribute early. Some of the other factors such as personal discipline aren't as easy for the recruiting svcs to discern. At the same time, I think they are conservative with their ratings... and am pretty sure they limit them by percentage. I think they knowingly and purposefully leave some guys 3* to avoid giving high rankings to too many guys who don't fulfill them.

I've been pretty consistent in this. A guy who is 4-5* will more than likely be good if they don't wash out for some non-football reason. However, there are 3* players who are just as talented as those 4-5* players but who are rated lower for various reasons. Those reasons may be: competition, not attending combines/camps, having poor showings at a combine or camp, playing on a poor team, lack of physical training, lack of coaching, etc...
 
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#54
BTW, I think this is a very nice affirmation of what the coaching staff saw by Rivals. Don't you?
 
#55
#55
Rivals more than likely gave him a rating based upon UT offering and him giving a verbal.
 
#57
#57
The whole process of rating recruits is a joke. The only people who pay attention to the recruiting services are fans who are jonesing for any football news they can get. Nobody who actually makes the decisions about these kids gives a damn what Rivals or Scout says. The fact that people try to use a recruiting service's opinion as a valid argument against what their team's coaching staff wants/needs is hilarious to me. What's the phrase about too many chef's in the kitchen? We've got too many wannabe chef's. Let the fat man that get's paid 2.5 million bucks a year be the chef and just enjoy the meal. Otherwise, evaluate these kids based on what you see/know about them and not second hand info from somebody who you don't know and could be an idiot.
 
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gainesvol82 said:
The whole process of rating recruits is a joke. The only people who pay attention to the recruiting services are fans who are jonesing for any football news they can get. Nobody who actually makes the decisions about these kids gives a damn what Rivals or Scout says. The fact that people try to use a recruiting service's opinion as a valid argument against what their team's coaching staff wants/needs is hilarious to me. What's the phrase about too many chef's in the kitchen? We've got too many wannabe chef's. Let the fat man that get's paid 2.5 million bucks a year be the chef and just enjoy the meal. Otherwise, evaluate these kids based on what you see/know about them and not second hand info from somebody who you don't know and could be an idiot.
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Totally agreed!
 
#59
#59
Schofield hit a bunch of camps this summer besides UT's if I'm not mistaken. I had heard he did well. His measurables are worthy of the rating.
 
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sjt18 said:
It is interesting that alot of people were very critical when UT offered this kid. It appears Rivals in giving him a high 3* rating saw what the UT staff saw. I wish I could find some of those sarcastic comments now about how Rivals had ignored him and how we beat out Gardner-Webb for his services...
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the fact remains that he has yet to do anything on the college level, so before you get all excited remember that Phil was part of the staff that gave a scholly to Brian Darden. I still think this kid was a reach. If he becomes all SEC you can be the first to say I told you so. I like my crow well done for future reference.
 
#62
#62
Why do you think that?

I'm not being a smart aleck... I'd really like to know what you don't like about him.

They saw him along side some other good prospects and jumped on him... His video looked really good to me... though those are obviously designed to make them look good. I'm wondering what the staff saw that you don't?

Again, I know you can't read my tone but I'm sincerely not being argumentative... I'm just curious why you have that opinion.
 
#63
#63
stj, let me first say that I completely respect your opinion. your posts are always substantive and your opinions always have some merit. On this one, it sounds like you are trying to defend the coaching staff's decision rather than promote the player. I just disagree. I think that we saw a big kid (you cant coach size) with some potential and offered, maybe also to help build some recruiting momentum. It's hard for me to believe that he was completely overlooked by schools much closer than we are. I know that it does happen and Ill be happier than anyone if this turns out to be the case. I just think he was huge and our coaches took a shot and he may have had a great camp. One camp doesnt mean more to me than his entire career up to this point.
 
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rexvol said:
stj, let me fist say that I completely respect your opinion. your posts are always substantive and your opinions always have some merit. On this one, it sounds like you are trying to defend the coaching staff's decision rather than promote the player. I just disagree. I think that we saw a big kid (you cant coach size) with some potential and offered, maybe also to help build some recruiting momentum. It's hard for me to believe that he was completely overlooked by schools much closer than we are. I know that it does happen and Ill be happier than anyone if this turns out to be the case. I just think he was huge and our coaches took a shot and he may have had a great camp. One camp doesnt mean more to me than his entire career up to this point.
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Great point. The one argument I would make is that our coaching staff is known for being able to spot talented linemen. I'm sure the coaching staff of USCe and Clemson are capable but I doubt that are focused on linemen like Fulmer and Adkins are. I would like to know how big this kid was a year ago. It's alredy been listed that he has gained a lot of weight recently so maybe he was not as big and strong up until recently.
 
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gainesvol82 said:
The whole process of rating recruits is a joke. The only people who pay attention to the recruiting services are fans who are jonesing for any football news they can get. Nobody who actually makes the decisions about these kids gives a damn what Rivals or Scout says. The fact that people try to use a recruiting service's opinion as a valid argument against what their team's coaching staff wants/needs is hilarious to me. What's the phrase about too many chef's in the kitchen? We've got too many wannabe chef's. Let the fat man that get's paid 2.5 million bucks a year be the chef and just enjoy the meal. Otherwise, evaluate these kids based on what you see/know about them and not second hand info from somebody who you don't know and could be an idiot.
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Not true. There are a lot of coaches that use the recruiting services.
 
#66
#66
very true and i have some inside info that Schofield will be a 4 star before is said and done and that kevin revis will be one too
 
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chavisut said:
I've seen plenty of big guys who aren't jack on the football field.
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Of course there are lots of big men who don't turn out to be any good. However, at 6'6 340, even if he is a project, his potential due to his size should warrant at least a low 3 star rating.
 
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JaxonVol31 said:
have you heard of robbie gonzalez? Size alone means jack
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true.....he had every college lookin at him. he was too slow and no work ethic. some kids just dont know how blessed they are. it kills me when kids have the talent but just waste it
 
#73
#73
Plenty of really BIG SLOW guys out there that dont get any looks except from small schools.
 
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Dawson said:
Plenty of really BIG SLOW guys out there that dont get any looks except from small schools.
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Yep, there was a kid who was 6'9 350 from a local school. I saw him working at Lowe's the other day. I first heard of the Gonzales kid when he was a freshman and I have no idea where he signed.
 
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