Diamond in the Rough emerging...

[TurnoverCane]

Im sure this was discussed in the scrimmage chat, but figured i'd put it in its own thread... is Brian Balom Turning into a legit dude on this team? the stat sheet was unreal yesterday.. idk if he was playing against the walk-ons or the 1st teamers but still..

according to 247 he had only one other p5 offer, and hes already coming to the U and showing out.. would love to hear some hot takes on the kid.. how would the depth chart look next year assuming one or 2 of the safetys declare & now with Balom in the fold ??

 

[Canes Legacy]

Without injuries, I don’t see any of the true freshmen safeties playing that much. They will impact STs. Safeties in this scheme typically take a few years before they make an impact.

 

[JD08]

With any luck we'll have huge leads and maybe some of these guys will see game time.

 

[brock]

I think So, he seems like he’s making plays for sure

 

[Canesfreak]

I remember Stefan being impressed with him either at Paradise or another camp last year. Said he played way better than his ranking and held his own with the higher ranked kids.

 

[rsa coral gables]

i think, based ONLY on one scrimmage's stats, that he is a combo of Ronnie Lott, with the smarts of Polomalu and the athleticism of Ed Reed. i'm serious, just off of one scrimmage's stats.

 

[JD08]

i think, based ONLY on one scrimmage's stats, that he is a combo of Ronnie Lott, with the smarts of Polomalu and the athleticism of Ed Reed. i'm serious, just off of one scrimmage's stats.

That's the kind of can do attitude we need more of. Kudos to you, sir, for your objective analysis.

 

[TurnoverCane]

i think, based ONLY on one scrimmage's stats, that he is a combo of Ronnie Lott, with the smarts of Polomalu and the athleticism of Ed Reed. i'm serious, just off of one scrimmage's stats.

i hear ya. but thats some crazy numbers for a true fresh kid with 2 P5 offers. i bet if it was roles reversed and avante williams had that stat line today posters on here would be penciling him in as our starting striker !!

 

[rsa coral gables]

if it were* (the subjunctive).

 

[Saviorcane]

Woooo Pump the brakes. The kid isn’t even a Greentree All American yet.

 

[Artist Formerly Known As]

i think, based ONLY on one scrimmage's stats, that he is a combo of Ronnie Lott, with the smarts of Polomalu and the athleticism of Ed Reed. i'm serious, just off of one scrimmage's stats.

I would say Ed was smarter and Polomalu was more athletic

 

[Go Canes!!]

I trust this staff's assesments. Bust rate compared to what we've seen in the past is microscopic.

 

[The Franchise]

i think, based ONLY on one scrimmage's stats, that he is a combo of Ronnie Lott, with the smarts of Polomalu and the athleticism of Ed Reed. i'm serious, just off of one scrimmage's stats.

Way to tamp down enthusiasm. Can't have UM fans getting too excited about UM players. Must be scared at all times and subjugate ourselves to other programs and players.

 

[The Franchise]

I think my dude LCE was very high on him. I think it was LCE anyway. Could have been someone else on the recruiting board, but someone absolutely loved him.

 

[DMoney]

Balom was unbelievable at Paradise. He made his name that day.

I can see him making an early impact similar to Anthony Reddick. College-ready and solid in all categories. Hopefully the rest of his career turns out better than Reddick, but they are similar as freshmen.

 

[Saviorcane]

Balom was unbelievable at Paradise. He made his name that day.

I can see him making an early impact similar to Anthony Reddick. College-ready and solid in all categories. Hopefully the rest of his career turns out better than Reddick, but they are similar as freshmen.

But can he swing a helmet like Reddick?

 

[ddann]

Woooo Pump the brakes. The kid isn’t even a Greentree All American yet.

He skipped over the Greentree All American phase and went straight to the Greentree Ring of Honor.

 

[Arro]

if it were* (the subjunctive).

People around here don’t know the difference between subject and object pronouns, or even the difference between “apart” and “a part”, and you are trying to teach them to correctly use the subjunctive mood? LMAO

 

[canesfanmpls]

Im sure this was discussed in the scrimmage chat, but figured i'd put it in its own thread... is Brian Balom Turning into a legit dude on this team? the stat sheet was unreal yesterday.. idk if he was playing against the walk-ons or the 1st teamers but still..

according to 247 he had only one other p5 offer, and hes already coming to the U and showing out.. would love to hear some hot takes on the kid.. how would the depth chart look next year assuming one or 2 of the safetys declare & now with Balom in the fold ??

When I saw the title of the first thing that came to mind was Balom. FWIW there’s been plenty of green tree all stars over the years but encouraging none

 

[gacaneaddict]

Well he performed really well at paradise with other big time talent around.

I thought his testing numbers were very solid too.

4.63 forty
4.34 Short shuttle
32.5 vertical