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Post by mavsman53 on May 11, 2021 18:59:53 GMT -6
New commit- it’s an offensive player
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Post by mavsman53 on May 11, 2021 19:15:14 GMT -6
New commit is OL Derek Simmons. More in a bit
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Post by Outsider on May 11, 2021 19:45:25 GMT -6
New commit is OL Derek Simmons. More in a bit Nice pick up. I love getting another big OL player. Even his HUDL has him listed as ACU already. After talking to several coaches and other D1 schools, glad he chose us.
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Post by bogeyman on May 11, 2021 21:14:25 GMT -6
Red Shirted at Tusculum last year. 4 years of eligibility. Good pick up.
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Post by acutrackfan on May 12, 2021 3:17:48 GMT -6
I love that this kid is BIG and that he has 4 years of eligibility left. As a redshirt at a D-2 school this year, I don't imagine that ACU is getting a player who can be an all-star right off the bat. I would love to see ACU with a 9-10 man rotation of linemen who all get action on a regular basis and hopefully, Simmons can break into that rotation.
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Post by mavsman53 on May 12, 2021 7:36:17 GMT -6
Let me clear up a few things on Simmons.
1. According to the participation reports from Tusculum, Simmons did play this year. 2. So why would he say he has 4 years to play and a redshirt year too? We have to look at him as an incoming HS player. His first year didn't count, so he has 5 years to play 4.
The good- Huge kid. 6'6, 320 and can play either guard or tackle. I think the hope is to work with him and develop him. Adds depth to a position that greatly needs it
The bad- We picked up a D2 player that did NOT start at Tusculum. As Trackfan said, he likely does not play much right now. We need to grab starters, not a guy we hope can play in 2-3 years from now
I have been accused in the past of sticking up for the coaching staffs to much. First let me say Dorrel and his staff know more about football than I ever will. If they see something and want that player, I can get behind it. That being said, there HAS to be more. This signing does NOT move the needle for me at all. Yes, we add depth and the OL needs it probably more than any other position. But we still need 2 guys that can either start or compete to start.
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Post by OscarWildeCat, Admin on May 12, 2021 9:08:39 GMT -6
Let me clear up a few things on Simmons. 1. According to the participation reports from Tusculum, Simmons did play this year. 2. So why would he say he has 4 years to play and a redshirt year too? We have to look at him as an incoming HS player. His first year didn't count, so he has 5 years to play 4. The good- Huge kid. 6'6, 320 and can play either guard or tackle. I think the hope is to work with him and develop him. Adds depth to a position that greatly needs it The bad- We picked up a D2 player that did NOT start at Tusculum. As Trackfan said, he likely does not play much right now. We need to grab starters, not a guy we hope can play in 2-3 years from now I have been accused in the past of sticking up for the coaching staffs to much. First let me say Dorrel and his staff know more about football than I ever will. If they see something and want that player, I can get behind it. That being said, there HAS to be more. This signing does NOT move the needle for me at all. Yes, we add depth and the OL needs it probably more than any other position. But we still need 2 guys that can either start or compete to start. And it would be good to get those two guys here for summer work outs. One of the OL line dads repeatedly made the point that our OL blocking schemes were not mastered easily or quickly. That was before we changed OL coaches so it may have changed but if things remain the same we either need to get players on the field over summer or simplify our schemes.
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Post by Cap'n on May 12, 2021 9:23:46 GMT -6
I definitely think we need to simplify. But like Mavsman53, what do I know?
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Post by OscarWildeCat, Admin on May 12, 2021 9:32:20 GMT -6
I definitely think we need to simplify. But like Mavsman53, what do I know? You are a global moderator. You have super powers.
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Post by mavsman53 on May 12, 2021 9:37:05 GMT -6
We lost 4 starters on the OL from last year
C Russolillo G Parmelly G Hendrix T Crisp
We add Reese Moore who should start at one Tackle. Zach Terry has started games at T, as has Wyatt Tate and Mitch Melrose. But other than that, we have a lot of inexperience.
Here is how I think the roster looks at OL- C: Truett Knox Dylan Howerton
OG: Hayden Burke Jaron Marshall Ty Smith Peyton Girty Jacob Thielen Jackson Andrews Derek Simmons
OT: Zach Terry Reese Moore Wyatt Tate Mitchell Melrose (could see him move to G) Tanner Parker
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Post by mavsman53 on May 12, 2021 19:22:40 GMT -6
S Trent Carrington formerly of Presbyterian College (FCS) receives an offer. He is listed at 6'1, 190. In 2019, he started 12 games and had 78 tackles. This year, in 5 games, he had 35 tackles.
About an hour ago, Carrington received an offer from Northwestern University (Big 10).
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Post by mavsman53 on May 13, 2021 20:12:38 GMT -6
Another offer out to a former Presbyterian football player. OT Luke Foster receives an offer. Foster is listed at 6'3, 270. While not the biggest guy, he moves his feet well and is very strong. Foster is a grad transfer, but would have 3 years to play. He has offers from La. Monroe, Missouri St, E. Illinois, Indiana St, Gardner-Webb and St. Francis
here is his tape:
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Post by bucfan on May 13, 2021 21:01:26 GMT -6
Anywhere these guys go I would think their mascot would improve. I'd have a hard time being a fighting Presbyterian Blue Hose.
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Post by mavsman53 on May 14, 2021 13:55:40 GMT -6
A few players not yet offered that I believe will be soon-
OT DJ Wright, University of San Diego. Has 18 career starts and as a Sophomore was a Hero Sports FCS All-American
CB DJ Oats, University of Colorado. Completed his Fr season and has decided to transfer. Played his HS football at Arlington Grace Prep
There is one more player that we recruited really heavily last year. Because he is officially in the portal, I won't name him yet. That being said, the coaching staff is aware that something is going on because they are after him again.
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Post by mavsman53 on May 17, 2021 16:49:50 GMT -6
Update:
WR Alex Spadone, from San Diego, 6'1, 210 (commits to ACU)
OL Luke LaCilento, from San Diego, 6'3, 305 (committed to North Dakota St) OT Calvin Knapp from Iowa Western JUCO, 6'5, 285 C Arik Harris from Hutchinson JUCO, 6'3, 290 OG/C Seth Falley from Butler JUCO, 6'4, 305 OG Bronson Warner from Iowa Western JUCO, 6'3, 320 OL Colten Cable from Butler JUCO, 6'5, 285 OL Nick Lowe from Butler JUCO, 6'3, 300
OL Christian Coulter, Tusculum, 6'5, 325 (committed to Western Carolina)
C Isaiah Helms, 6'3, 325, Western Carolina (committed to Appalachian St)
OG Babak Ghadaksaz, 6'2, 290, Portland St (committed to North Dakota)
OG/OT Daviyon McDaniel, 6'3, 298, Charleston Southern (committed to UNLV) C Cormac Boyer, 6'3, 300, Snow College OL Derek Simmons, 6'6, 320, Tusculum (commits to ACU)
OL Anthony LaFrance, 6'4, 285, Weber St (committed to Riverside JUCO)
OT Luke Foster, 6'3, 270, Presbyterian (committed to Temple)
OG/C Davion Carter, 6'2, 290, Northwest JUCO DE/DT Jordan van den Berg from Iowa Western JUCO, 6'4, 280 DE/DT Shad Pulsipher from Snow College, 6'6, 275 DE Colby Warkentin from Fresno St, 6'6, 247
DE Addison Shackelford from Orange Coast JUCO, 6'3, 250 (committed to Lamar) LB Brad Small, 6'1, 205, Sacred Heart (committed to Rowan University) LB Matthew Young, 6'2, 235, New Mexico St
LB Quae Drake, 6'3, 225, Butler JUCO (committed to La. Monroe) CB Monte McGary, 6'0, 186, Troy
CB David Miller, 5'9, 192, Navy (committed to Southern Illinois) CB Ira Branch, 6'1, 180, Eastern Washington (commits to ACU) CB Mike Garrett Jr, 6'1, 185, Tulsa (commits to ACU) S Darius Joiner, 6'2, 202, Jacksonville St S Trent Carrington, 6'1, 190, Presbyterian College S Trey Adams, 5'10, 196, Northern Colorado (commits to ACU)
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