The 2013 Graveyard Thread

[CoverTwo]

Doubtful because he is an EE. Plus there is room for him and we aren't in a huge numbers crunch.

[GarnetArmy07]

You can do exercises around the surrounding muscles for stabilization if you've sustained a tear, but it doesn't help prevent the injury from occurring

[Garnet&BLK]

Feels like Damario Jeffery all over again. Lots of hype and a ACL tear his senior year.

[thekob]

Also stretching well helps prevent it.

[PageUSC]

Originally Posted by GarnetArmy07

You can do exercises around the surrounding muscles for stabilization if you've sustained a tear, but it doesn't help prevent the injury from occurring

Yes and no. The same exercises for stabilization and strength for the surrounding muscle can be effective to help prevent injuries although the force and speed these guys play at you can never fully prevent and injury only prepare your body the best way possible.

[GarnetArmy07]

Originally Posted by PageUSC

Yes and no. The same exercises for stabilization and strength for the surrounding muscle can be effective to help prevent injuries although the force and speed these guys play at you can never fully prevent and injury only prepare your body the best way possible.

So you're saying there's a chance...jk

Really hate it for the kid bc with him being an EE, definitely could've seen some playing time. He'll get the best medical treatment and be ready to go in the spring of 2014.

[ColaCock]

Has Bryant mentioned when he will make a decision...waiting until NSD or maybe at an event earlier?

Also, I hope this comes across correct because I would love to see both Bryant & Williams sign with us as unlikely as that may be, but how would compare the two off the field? Is it just me, or does Bryant seem to be a little less grounded, with possible attitude issues, and simply just not as smart of a player/person as Williams? I can only judge from the interviews and what I read, but I just wanted to see if I am looking too much into that.

Don't get me wrong...I love an attitude and chip on the shoulder from a player who is going to be a huge part of the offense where confidence is needed- just wondering if anyone has heard anything we don't see in the interviews or on Rivals.

Since I asked about Bryant's decision date...has Williams hinted to one?

[MillerTime843]

Any word fellas?

[BigSteven34]

You have to figure that if Chizick (sp) gets the boot at Auburn (which is likely) that it will have to play into his decision making.

I say get both if we can...as C2 always says, the numbers work themselves out.

[CoverTwo]

Right now, I think a lot of people are holding false hope.

USC wants Williams and unless DW gives indication that he is leaning elsewhere, you won't see USC heavily recruiting Bryant.

In fact, I'm not convinced they would take Bryant even if they did miss on DW. Apparently, they LOVE Jamari Smith and from what I am reading, for good reason.

[Flameout12]

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

..LOVE Jamari Smith....

If he's as powerful inside runner at the next level as he looks on film, we all might loving us some Jamari Smith.

[Gamecocks321]

The coaching staff can't just shoo away a 5* back.

[CoverTwo]

Originally Posted by Gamecocks321

The coaching staff can't just shoo away a 5* back.

Sure they can.

[FlorenceCock]

Originally Posted by Gamecocks321

The coaching staff can't just shoo away a 5* back.

Why can't they? Those stars mean absolutely nothing.

[Gamecocks321]

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

Sure they can.

That's not bright imo.

[Gamecocks321]

Originally Posted by FlorenceCock

Why can't they? Those stars mean absolutely nothing.

Keep telling yourself that. Stars do mean something. Many of our top players were highly rated guys.

[FlorenceCock]

Originally Posted by Gamecocks321

Keep telling yourself that. Stars do mean something. Many of our top players were highly rated guys.

There have been article after article breaking this down showing that it is a fact that the stars mean absolutely nothing at all. Look at the rosters for the last 5 super bowls and the vast majority of the guys playing in it were rated 2-3 star if they were rated at all. Even Tom Luginbill from Scouts Inc said on air that the whole star system is pretty stupid and means absolutely nothing and he is the one giving these kids these ratings.

[Kickerspl80]

Not starting a "stars" battle here. But if some of you are so convinced that stars mean ABSOLUTELY nothing, then here is a question.

Do you all think that if it were down to Jamari and Greg Bryant that the staff would seriously pass on a 5 star back? I understand pursuing Williams bc of his style and he has just as much promise as Bryant IMO.

[gotrice?]

Originally Posted by Kickerspl80

Not starting a "stars" battle here. But if some of you are so convinced that stars mean ABSOLUTELY nothing, then here is a question.

Do you all think that if it were down to Jamari and Greg Bryant that the staff would seriously pass on a 5 star back? I understand pursuing Williams bc of his style and he has just as much promise as Bryant IMO.

If they think Jamari is better then absolutely.

[CoverTwo]

Originally Posted by gotrice?

If they think Jamari is better then absolutely.

Especially since they took Jamari's commitment.