Body types and ballers

[grover]

I'm 100% for evaluating a recruit's athleticism and targeting guys that have the prototypical traits. But I love the fact that even while doing that, Mario's staff also embraces guys that just make plays like Restrepo, Bain, and now Lofton.

I still remember that Randy wasn't recruiting Perryman and Golden backed into getting him. Then were the guys that got away like Kancey because we didn't think he could hold up in college lol. And, of course, we recruited Lamar Jackson as a WR.

My point the best evaluators look at both measurables and intangibles. I'm happy to see Mario building a team of Okunlolas and Pattersons, but also recruiting talent in whatever form it comes in.

 

[JHallCanes]

 

[grover]

@Confidence1000 me all you want. Real football fans don't apologize for talking about "tight ends" or "wide receivers", much less "ballers". No pause.

 

[JHallCanes]

@Confidence1000 me all you want. Real football fans don't apologize for talking about "tight ends" or "wide receivers", much less "ballers". No pause.

I’ve been waiting for you to tell me what being a real football fan is about

 

[Confidence1000]

@Confidence1000 me all you want. Real football fans don't apologize for talking about "tight ends" or "wide receivers", much less "ballers". No pause.

 

[Canesfan1899]

It’s been said, think a week ago, Restrepo likely wouldn’t have been a take for this staff. Love X but his lack of speed isn’t what this staff seems to put a premium on.

 

[Jassid82]

It’s been said, think a week ago, Restrepo likely wouldn’t have been a take for this staff. Live X but his lack of speed isn’t what this staff seems to put a premium on.

Macho said it himself. We lucked out because X is real deal Holyfield.

 

[cway313]

Threads like these would be great in support of winning.

 

[JHallCanes]

It’s been said, think a week ago, Restrepo likely wouldn’t have been a take for this staff. Live X but his lack of speed isn’t what this staff seems to put a premium on.

I was today years old when I found out X had an offer from Harvard

 

[Coach Macho]

I can vouch that Mario's staff is being very detailed with who they recruit, particularly going forward. Measureables are very important to them but they're also trying to get the best FOOTBALL PLAYERS. They're definitely not stuck on South Florida and they are casting a huge net.

 

[cway313]

They're definitely not stuck on South Florida and they are casting a huge net.

 

[BS85]

@Confidence1000 me all you want. Real football fans don't apologize for talking about "tight ends" or "wide receivers", much less "ballers". No pause.

"No pause"

 

[Hurricajun]

Thought this was a fraggle post..

 

[WestEndZone]

Give me football players.

 

[Angry Ibis]

They are all great… elite players and human beings…

Then they get here and they take all the heat and are trash and cancers when they leave…

Start putting these elite people and body types in positions to win at a high level…

 

[Suhrthing]

Threads like these would be great in support of winning.

Ain't no winning can be happening til da fallz... apparently 'Demz da rulez'.

 

[oso4lyf]

I distinctly remember last year and people starting these same threads in the off season

 

[RightSaidFred]

I'm concerned about our evaluations now that Zo is no longer on staff

 

[OldhamA]

I'm 100% for evaluating a recruit's athleticism and targeting guys that have the prototypical traits. But I love the fact that even while doing that, Mario's staff also embraces guys that just make plays like Restrepo, Bain, and now Lofton.

I still remember that Randy wasn't recruiting Perryman and Golden backed into getting him. Then were the guys that got away like Kancey because we didn't think he could hold up in college lol. And, of course, we recruited Lamar Jackson as a WR.

My point the best evaluators look at both measurables and intangibles. I'm happy to see Mario building a team of Okunlolas and Pattersons, but also recruiting talent in whatever form it comes in.

I think the difference is that by mainly going for the body type or height / weight / speed guys you allow yourself the leeway to pick up the odd productive high school player who doesn't quite fit the physical mould if they're clearly just unbelievable football players (granted I'm not getting high on Lofton until I actually see him play) and not have to worry about busting your recruiting class if they don't translate.

I refuse to discuss previous HCs and their approach to recruiting - I don't currently have enough alcohol in the house.

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

I think the difference is that by mainly going for the body type or height / weight / speed guys you allow yourself the leeway to pick up the odd productive high school player who doesn't quite fit the physical mould if they're clearly just unbelievable football players (granted I'm not getting high on Lofton until I actually see him play) and not have to worry about busting your recruiting class if they don't translate.

I refuse to discuss previous HCs and their approach to recruiting - I don't currently have enough alcohol in the house.

I'd say you need more alcohol, but considering most of those HCs you may need a bigger house.