Michael McClaughlin senior footage

[DMoney]

First game was last night v. Coral Springs. Looks every bit of 290 and has a prototypical tackle body. Still needs to clean things up technique wise but he is at least finishing his blocks against subpar competition:

 

[CaneStuck@USF]

Looks like hes got a bit of a mean streak. I'll take that.

 

[Damiencane86]

 

[Billy D Williams]

Definitely a Big MF'er! Hopefully his class pans of because coach wasn't too glowing about OL outside of Rivers.

 

[canecrazy23]

And to think this kid isn't done growing. WOW!!

 

[Canes Brotherhood]

First game was last night v. Coral Springs. Looks every bit of 290 and has a prototypical tackle body. Still needs to clean things up technique wise but he is finishing:

His feet look like they’re in sand. Kid that big needs to work on his feet the most.

 

[AtlAtty]

I feel for the little kids he was blocking. Must have had a 100 pound advantage.

 

[DMoney]

His feet look like they’re in sand. Kid that big needs to work on his feet the most.

I think he's just adjusting to the new weight and relatively new position (former TE). He's a basketball kid and moves well on the court:

 

[SayWhat]

Looks the part, but I think this kid will be a colossal bust. Slow plodder who as another pointed out, looks like he's stuck in sand. Balance looks poor as well. I'm sure that won't be a popular opinion, but I haven't seen one thing that makes me think he can play at this level.

 

[Goulds Cane]

Coral Springs is ***. I'm skeptical about this take, but he has a decent frame though

 

[Derrick Griffin]

Coral Springs is not very talented. He needs ALOT of work. Work on his feet, sure, but my bigger concern are his hands. His set is very low, he swings back before engaging, and catches into his body. That’s a massive concern for me.

 

[mikemike]

Lol the dude he is putting in the dirt is like 200 lbs ! Not impressed

he does look slow too

smh we need some **** blue chips

 

[BigCaneAl]

Coral Springs is not very talented. He needs ALOT of work. Work on his feet, sure, but my bigger concern are his hands. His set is very low, he swings back before engaging, and catches into his body. That’s a massive concern for me.

Feet, athletically, look ok to me, thinks it’s more about the terrible technique. That’s horrid coaching. Looks like he walked off the street and put on pads.

 

[franchiseboi]

Won't need him ready until his 3rd year on campus. Plenty of time to get the technique right. Can't teach that frame

 

[mikemike]

Looks the part, but I think this kid will be a colossal bust. Slow plodder who as another pointed out, looks like he's stuck in sand. Balance looks poor as well. I'm sure that won't be a popular opinion, but I haven't seen one thing that makes me think he can play at this level.

Our D ends will eat dude alive

run circles around him

 

[305407cane]

He’s a project. Y’all gotta chill. We are not landing Alex leatherwood types so this is the route we’re taking

 

[DMoney]

Here is some more up-close footage from Ivins:

OL Michael McLaughlin game clips

The tackle is committed to the Miami Hurricanes

www.cbssports.com

 

[Jassid82]

To the doubters..Hes not a plug and play kid. He is a 2-3 year project. But he has the tools size wise. Let Lashlee work with him and see what happens in a few years.

Lets just hope the days of us having to play OL in the first 2 years (unless they are a 5* cant miss prospect) are over in the program. I am glad the staff is not rushing Rivers and Walker into action who were both premier prospects themselves. The "Zion Nelson/Jakari Clark playing yr 1" days should be over now with the depth we are building. Both of those kids had no business playing last year. And Clark shouldnt be playing this year if Donaldson wasnt having his issues.

 

[JackuulCane]

High ceiling kid. Needs time to adjust to the added weight and he needs to refine his technique. His length will make him difficult to get around once his technique improves.

 

[DMoney]

Lets just hope the days of us having to play OL in the first 2 years (unless they are a 5* cant miss prospect) are over in the program. I am glad the staff is not rushing Rivers and Walker into action who were both premier prospects themselves. The "Zion Nelson/Jakari Clark playing yr 1" days should be over now with the depth we are building. Both of those kids had no business playing last year. And Clark shouldnt be playing this year if Donaldson wasnt having his issues.

Amen. We need age. Wisconsin's starting OL is a 6th-year player, a 5th-year player, and three 4th-year players.

Next year, we will have a 5th-year Donaldson, 5th-year Gaynor, 4th-year Scaife, 4th-year Campbell and 3rd-year Zion and Clark (with a ton of starts between them). They should be better.