we will be able to tell alot about him at the all american game in january. He had a bad oline this year.
I would have to agree.I'd rather have Brisset than Ely, and I'm pretty comfortable saying that.
I've noticed that CNS has began offering more and more dual threat QBs. Jameis Winston, Matt Davis, and Jeremy Liggins (2012 QBs) all have offers. All are dual threat QBs. And even though Star Jackson wasn't listed as a dual threat, he definitely has the ability to run. Brissett can definitely run, but from the highlights I've watched of him, it seems he prefers to stay in the pocket and throw. At 6'5 225 he's got great size. He's the #6 dual threat QB on Rivals.This would be interesting since he's "dual threat." Any speculation on how CNS might use him?
He's similar to a couple of the QBs Coach Saban signed while at LSU. He reminds me of Lester Ricard and JaMarcus Russell (minus the insane arm strength).This would be interesting since he's "dual threat." Any speculation on how CNS might use him?
I would think not, but there's no way we turn him down if he wants to come here. The guy is a legit QB. Great size, arm, and speed.with the targets we have left do we even have room for this guy?
Same thing we said about Star Jackson...I would think not, but there's no way we turn him down if he wants to come here. The guy is a legit QB. Great size, arm, and speed.
I think Star never really learned our offense.Same thing we said about Star Jackson...
I used to agree with this line of thought. But if a recruit doesn't want to come play football for the greatest football power in America because of what some fan said on a message board, then his skin isn't thick enough to play here anyway. If what TheTradition just said a few pages back is going to scare him off, what do you think he's going to do when Saban chews his @%^ out in the locker room after a bad practice?no you should express your opinion but keep in mind players, recruits, and prospects have access to this board and what you say about them. As in the real world its important to be tactful.
I agree with a lot of what you're saying RedStar but on the Vinnie Sunseri thing he probably won't end up at LB anyway. Coach Saban likes him at H-Back or safety. He has great speed and ball skills. I think he would make an outstanding strong safety/money type player.I used to agree with this line of thought. But if a recruit doesn't want to come play football for the greatest football power in America because of what some fan said on a message board, then his skin isn't thick enough to play here anyway. If what TheTradition just said a few pages back is going to scare him off, what do you think he's going to do when Saban chews his @%^ out in the locker room after a bad practice?
Also, I enjoy being able to rationally discuss a prospect. Every time a kid commits his threads are filled with "This kid looks like the next Barry Sanders!!!!!" or " This kid is the next Joe Willie!!!! YAY!!!"
Not every kid is going to pan out, we've had more than our share lately. I don't see what's wrong with discussing a prospects pro's and con's.
I don't like Ely's height. That's just my opinion. Sure there are the Doug Flutie's of the world who panned out, but for every Doug Flutie, I can find you 10 Brandon Avalos's.
There are prospects every year that I wish hadn't committed. For whatever reason I feel like they'll eventually transfer or quit the team. I don't want to say that when they commit for obvious reasons, but we all know what I'm talking about. Not every kid who commits is going to be a starter or a star. There's no problem with rational discussion of what a prospect is lacking.
For example. Vinnie Sunseri. I'm not a huge fan of his size. He doesn't have an SEC LB body. But what he lacks in size, I believe he'll more than make up for with his ability to be an on the field coach. He's the son of a coach and he should know the defensive playbook as well as Rolando McClain did by the time arrives on campus. If he has even an ounce of leadership in him, he could eventually be an extension of CNS on the field the same way Ro was last year.
I love Phillip Sims but let's not overlook AJ. Most observers say he is the real deal.I also agree with RedStar. I don't want to be censored because it may hurt someone's feeling. This is a message board, and if a recruit is going to roam around here, understand that we are adults and we may express our opinions as adults. I personally think Ely is another JPW/Mcelroy type, not a superstar. We seem to recruit some solid QB's, but we haven't landed that super star yet at QB. Phillip Sims may be that guy, though.