lionsfan93

Is he reclassifing for 2020 by chance?

Yikes. Looks like a grad transfer big will be a necessity.

I think I know what you are getting at, but since when is a 5.7 3-star taking a chance? Nate Gerry, Maliek Collins, DJ Foster, Carlos Davis, JD Spielman, Matt Farniok, Brenden Jaimes, Deontai Williams and Maurice Washington were all 5.7 3-stars. I'd take a few more of those guys in a heart beat.

I get what your saying, but I'd be willing to bet that he ends up as a 4-star. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up as a high 4-star. He has everything that a 4-star OLB has - plays against high competition, has great production and he had a great frame. His only knock is his weight. But his weight actually is that bad - 5-star OLB Terrance Lewis is listed at 205, whereas Patrick Payton is listed at 210. Great addition and he will end up being one of the gems of this class.

A combination of the Kobe's and Banton will primarily be handling PG. McGowen could factor in too - I know he believes he will get a waiver to play right away.

What in the world is "meh" about this kid and commitment? He has great size and P5 offers from the Big10, Big XII, PAC and the ACC. And this is all in a very strange time without coaches really being able to get out and evaluate this spring. Watch his highlights. He has pretty good bend and moves his feet pretty well too. On pass protection, he does a good job of getting deep in his drop step and had a good punch. Is he perfect? No. But he has a really, really good foundation to work off of. OL recruiting under Austin is as good as I have seen it in 15+ years.

I do truly think that Cross is a quality player and I wish him the best too. However, I do firmly believe that this was Fred's choice to move Cross along to make room for bigger and better things.

No surprise here. I called this week's ago. This is just Fred being Fred. He believes we can get a higher caliber of player, so he is making room for them. To me, this sounds like good news for both Sanago and Trevor Lakes.

@SouthLincoln Husker called my shot with Cross. Looks like I was right.

Robin Washut, I assume?

Lat is going to be a quality bench player for us next year. He brings great size. I expect him to be able to add 7-8 points a night. Great role player.

Just teasing you man. All in good fun. Really, none of know how this will play out.

But he was a plan B, and we will only have 1 available scholarship next year, right @SouthLincoln Husker?

Lol What? We have differing opinions. Nothing wrong with that and is the beauty of this board - good discussion. What did I say that was so awe-inspiring? That I think Cross lacks elite athleticism? I really don't think that is that outlandish. Is he a skilled big? Yes. But I don't think he is the kind of athlete that a skilled forward needs to be what Fred likes. Oh, I also forgot about Lat Mayen. I think Cross will be behind him too.

Ferentz doesn't like to play games with recruits - sometimes to a fault. Eno Benjamin was once an Iowa commit, until he wanted to take a few more visits and Iowa dropped him. I wonder if Mbow's delay in committing and new relationship with Iowa have anything to do with that.