Consigliere
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Good thing we dont have any scholarship Reductions, not like we could save a few here and there.
I am not against these choices without scholarship reductions but this is what is puzzling about a few recent additions/decisions.
1. Garret Kidd given a scholarship,
2. Joe Brown OL, and
3. Tyler Grimsley OL (possibly being added)
None of these kids will have any impact on the 2014 season, it just seems weird too me when you could take the reductions now instead.
I like Kidd... He earned his... He may not see many reps but he contributes on special teams as well... As for the other two they are risky takes but you have to trust the coaches... However sometimes you have project the prospect long term... Some players are great high school players but are sub par college prospects... He may be a nasty 240lb lineman on the hs level but how will he handle the added weight? Can he add weight? How many d1 caliber players did he face? These are some considerations that should be taken into account... I'm sure the staff has done this which explains their offers...
I am not against rewarding walkons or taking risks under normal situations. I just find it interesting that we have to take some reductions, why offer these kids now? It's not like we're competing with anyone.