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Post by mavsman53 on Feb 7, 2020 16:23:38 GMT -6
Blaylock said via twitter that Boise let him out of his letter of intent. I don't think all the years are accurate in what was posted. Time will tell I guess.
On another note, it is Jermiah Dobbins, rather than Jeremiah
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Post by wildcatter on Feb 7, 2020 17:05:07 GMT -6
Do we even know where Blaylock was last year. Was he in school in Boise or was he back home?
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Post by wildcat1997 on Feb 7, 2020 17:13:57 GMT -6
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Post by Outsider on Feb 7, 2020 20:33:55 GMT -6
An excellent article. It is going to take extra work everyday before, during and after Spring ball. Then repeat for the Summer and Fall. Knowing that and putting in the work will be the difference maker for us I believe. We already know the other schools will be doing the same...
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Post by mavsman53 on Feb 7, 2020 20:38:41 GMT -6
RB Jadon Lewis from Rockwall-Heath HS announced his commitment to ACU (walk-on). He is listed at 5'8 190. He is a powerful runner.
On another note, Christian Richardson is listed as a DB on his twitter
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Post by acuwildcat86 on Feb 7, 2020 22:43:56 GMT -6
Austin Lozano: I think the State Championship game summed up what you see throughout his career. This kid is an incredible athlete for as much weight as he carries. He has two glaring physical limitations: short arms and limited upper body strength. One of this can be improved. Other than that, this kid has such quick feet, good balance, top end speed, and when he wants to bring the wood he will. His Sophomore and Junior seasons he played with better technique. He got lazy as a senior. Also, something that can be corrected. He is so raw, and will need to transform his body to be an every down player at this level, but if he wants it, he has enough tools in the shed to be a high impact starter for 2-3 years. Without knowing the kid, it’s hard to project how badly he wants it. The tools are there.
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Post by acuwildcat86 on Feb 7, 2020 22:58:24 GMT -6
Cameron Byrom: Several similarities between Lozano and Byrom: small school, physically dominated due to size discrepancy, athletic for his size. Obviously length is never going to be a weakness. However, I think Lozano is a better athlete and has better technique. Byrom is so very raw. He’ll sit for two years, but like Lozano, he could make a big impact as a 2-3 year starter. He’s just so dang raw. But the coaches have a big bodied athlete and a clean slate to work with. His “want-to” will determine his future. Oddly enough, I think Lozano’s ceiling is higher. Not something I would have expected to say.
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Post by acuwildcat86 on Feb 7, 2020 23:13:43 GMT -6
Damion Hart: last one for the night is easily the best. I’m admitting that I’ve only watched three incoming freshmen, two of which are raw small school kids. Then I watch Hart and the difference is night and day. This kid is a day one impact player. If we find the courage to redshirt him, he’s a four-year starter. Best DE freshman we’ve signed in a long time. Explosion jumps off the page. Quick feet. I remember watching Temisan Kuyatsemi. His athleticism for his size was unbelievable, but he wasn’t a football player. I don’t think he ever fully got there either. Hart is every bit the athlete (smaller build), but a good football player. I’m gonna go out on a limb, without watching anyone else yet, and say this kid could be our best signee.
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Post by acuwildcat86 on Feb 8, 2020 6:59:17 GMT -6
I have an unhealthy addiction to watching football highlights. I’ve already watched several kids today. I’ll start with...
Dennis Herrold: I would put him between Byrom and Hart. A little better athlete than Byrom, but nowhere near the athlete as Hart. Herrold is a good football play. More polished than Byrom, but still a long way from a finished product. His first step has some explosion and he likes to hit. Sometimes uses his hands well, sometimes not. In fact, here’s a weird quirk I think I picked up on. Notice he doesn’t play left end much, or go inside often. When he does either, he still wins because...well, this is a highlight film. However, when he’s going right from the right DE spot, he uses his hands well. Plays the play exactly like you want. When he plays LE, he doesn’t extend his right arm, instead putting his right shoulder into the blocker. I only saw him in the LE spot 6 or 8 times between JR and SR year, but I’m pretty sure it was universal. Again, this is not a problem, it can easily be corrected. Herrold is another good mold of clay. Good athlete, good football player.
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Post by acuwildcat86 on Feb 8, 2020 7:11:54 GMT -6
Ian Marshall: He’s a starter from day one. Has some limitations, primarily lack of size, but he’s athletic, good hands, good feet, good hips, plays low and explosive. He may get pushed around a little when an OL gets his big paws on Marshall, but he can mitigate that with his skill and athleticism. Kind of reminds me of Cole Burgess with his relentless play, just a little different body type. Good pickup.
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Post by acuwildcat86 on Feb 8, 2020 7:20:51 GMT -6
Jack Schultz: Not as natural an athlete as Ian Marshall, but makes plays. He’s a good athlete, though. Seems to play with a lot of aggression and has some good skill. I could be wrong, but he doesn’t look quite as good as Marshall, but will make an impact from day 1. Two good players to plug in at DT.
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Post by acuwildcat86 on Feb 8, 2020 7:33:32 GMT -6
Jordan Paup: I think this is another kid to get excited about. Did he play DE at Nebraska? Does anyone know? Seems like someone said he played LB. I hope he played with his hand in the ground and polished his technique because he was already starting with a pretty good foundation in high school. Assuming he progressed, even a little, he’s going to be a good one. Likes to play with power, seems to enjoy overpowering someone, but he has really good hands. Sheds well, keeps his eyes on the ball carrier. Looks long on film. Once again, assuming he spent the last two years working hard in Nebraska’s weight room, and refining his skills, Paup could be a really good player for us for the next three years.
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Post by bogeyman on Feb 8, 2020 10:12:53 GMT -6
Good stuff 86. Thanks.
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Post by jCat on Feb 8, 2020 12:18:32 GMT -6
Jordan Paup: I think this is another kid to get excited about. Did he play DE at Nebraska? Does anyone know? Seems like someone said he played LB. I hope he played with his hand in the ground and polished his technique because he was already starting with a pretty good foundation in high school. Assuming he progressed, even a little, he’s going to be a good one. Likes to play with power, seems to enjoy overpowering someone, but he has really good hands. Sheds well, keeps his eyes on the ball carrier. Looks long on film. Once again, assuming he spent the last two years working hard in Nebraska’s weight room, and refining his skills, Paup could be a really good player for us for the next three years. I think he was a PWO as an outside LB at Nebraska because he didn't have enough size to play DE for them. But I think he projects as a DE for us. I think he'll be very successful for all the reasons that you mentioned. And he was All-Academic Big 10 which should bode well for the classroom and picking up the system.
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Post by acutrackfan on Feb 9, 2020 7:10:02 GMT -6
Terrific stuff, 86. Thanks for putting in the time on these analyses -- I feel like I have much better understanding of what to expect on each of the athletes you reviewed.
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