2014 Graveyard Thread

[jrussjr]

Originally Posted by Acockolypse Now

Why do you like ruining player's big moments?

What was his reponse?!?!?!??

[AtlantaSportsGuy]

Arthur Williams has cancelled his visit to USC and will stay committed to FSU

[AtlantaSportsGuy]

Is a 3 star TE that is committed to Minnesota, but is from Alabama. Was just announced he will be taking an OV to USC this weekend and is probably the surprise recruit we were speculating. Looks pretty good and is 6 foot 3 and can play running back and is a BIG back. Crystal Ball is trending toward him flipping to USC!

http://247sports.com/Player/Jerry-Gibson-29343

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/795846/h...376?autoplay=1

[Roosterboy]

Man...what a violent runner.
Runs a 4.5 at 215 lbs and can catch out of the backfield...could be another Brandon Wilds-type back.

And, he fits our system of getting bigger, more physical backs (Cory Boyd, Mike Davis-25, Marcus Lattimore, Mike Davis-28)

[thekob]

Originally Posted by ReadR00ster

I guess they don't have bars and keggers and rowdy women in Austin Texas. Anyone else want to make up some incredibly weak excuses why Poona would not want to visit the campus of his, as Poona himself has said, "dream school?" So BJ Payne is telling Poona we are nothing but a bunch of rowdy troublemakers in this state? That is his GOOD excuse?

Payne's silence on the matter speaks volumes to me. He doesn't seem to have trouble talking, except he hasn't offered any valid reasons. Worse yet he keeps saying it's all Ford's idea. Ridiculous.

[AtlantaSportsGuy]

Originally Posted by Roosterboy

Man...what a violent runner.

Reminds me of Todd Gurley with a little less speed, very impressive

[CockaThaWalk]

THAT is a football player. Why run around dudes when you can just truck them.

[atlgamecockman]

Originally Posted by CockaThaWalk

THAT is a football player. Why run around dudes when you can just truck them.

To save yourself from injury. But if you're the one doing the hitting, chances are you'll hurt the other guy and not yourself haha

[Kickerspl80]

ccccc

[ReadR00ster]

Originally Posted by thekob

Payne's silence on the matter speaks volumes to me. He doesn't seem to have trouble talking, except he hasn't offered any valid reasons. Worse yet he keeps saying it's all Ford's idea. Ridiculous.

That and, when there is always some official comment it usually comes from the mouth of BJ Payne not Poona. It's like BJ Payne is the one being recruited.

[ReadR00ster]

I am done with this. I am not going to waste one more thought on BJ Payne and his c*ck-blocking ways. Karma will catch up to him.

[USCfootball]

Why recruit a TE? We don't use the ones we have.

[Kickerspl80]

Seems like a bruiser, straight downhill, get the tough yards. He also seems physical enough to play a few positions. LB, RB, DE, FB, TE

[ReadR00ster]

I think it would be great if we used him as a RB, but he may be in for a Busta Anderson type of role.

[trapper82]

Originally Posted by USCfootball

Why recruit a TE? We don't use the ones we have.

1. Cook, Saunders and Cunningham are all on NFL Teams.

2. He's also an athlete, he could be a big receiver or better yet for this class, a RB. Watch the highlight film.

[Kickerspl80]

Got to admit Im a little skeptical though. Kid is from Alabama on a big highschool stage with coaches and media watching every game, and by the end of his career he is still rated a 2-star by Rivals and the 60th best TE prospect by 247...not even RB or another projected position. He has been observed by everyone and he is still rated very low is my concern.

Someone say something to make me feel better about this one..

[ReadR00ster]

Originally Posted by Kickerspl80

Got to admit Im a little skeptical though. Kid is from Alabama on a big highschool stage with coaches and media watching every game, and by the end of his career he is still rated a 2-star by Rivals and the 60th best TE prospect by 247...not even RB or another projected position. He has been observed by everyone and he is still rated very low is my concern.

Someone say something to make me feel better about this one..

He is not a prototypical player. You have to have a good imagination to see his potential. When I see his film, I see him as a good RB with some power and good speed for his size but not really a GREAT RB. But when he get's down the field he is a 6'3 WR a la Alshon Jeffery. I can't think of anyone that has ever been used like that. Sure RB/WR players have been done, but they are usually little speedy guys. This guy has decent speed, hands and great size. He would be a bigger threat in the Red zone.

[Pty23]

Originally Posted by Kickerspl80

Got to admit Im a little skeptical though. Kid is from Alabama on a big highschool stage with coaches and media watching every game, and by the end of his career he is still rated a 2-star by Rivals and the 60th best TE prospect by 247...not even RB or another projected position. He has been observed by everyone and he is still rated very low is my concern.

Someone say something to make me feel better about this one..

Recruiting sites are dumb and are in it to make money, so very often their ratings are highly inaccurate. That help at all?

[Gamecock_Aholic]

This is the surprise that was supposed to blow my mind?

[AtlantaSportsGuy]

Originally Posted by Kickerspl80

Got to admit Im a little skeptical though. Kid is from Alabama on a big highschool stage with coaches and media watching every game, and by the end of his career he is still rated a 2-star by Rivals and the 60th best TE prospect by 247...not even RB or another projected position. He has been observed by everyone and he is still rated very low is my concern.

Someone say something to make me feel better about this one..

There are more 3 star players in the Super Bowl than 4 star and 5 star combined. Just goes to show it really depends how much effort and determination you put into your game, I think its a great fit.