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1 hour ago, seaofred92 said:

Bump

Is he reclassifing for 2020 by chance?

2 hours ago, seaofred92 said:

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Adama-Sanogo-UConn-Commit-2020-Reclassify-146811815/Amp/?__twitter_impression=true

 

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

20 hours ago, teachercd said:

NU has to sort of take "chances" on kids like this at this position because the "true freaks" that have the height and weight in HS are few and far between.  So you are sort of guessing.

 

So you look at the measurables and this kid has the height and wingspan.  Weight can be added (most of the time).

 

 

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.

19 hours ago, The Scarlet Pimpernel said:

 

This is the type of talk that kinda irks me. Yeah it's nice to be optimistic, but we also need to be realistic. He's a 3* recruit. Does he have the chance to become a "monster" if the stars align? Of course. But we also need to look at how he compares to the recruits that other teams are getting. Even with this pledge, we're still only #29 in the recruiting rankings. When we start finishing in the Top 12-15, then I'll be satisfied with our recruiting. Let's not act like every recruit we land is the second coming of [[insert NFL all-time great here]]. We've finished 4-8 & 5-7 the past two seasons and haven't won a conference championship this century. I'd say the sky fell a long time ago.

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. 

12 hours ago, Decked said:

Just like everyone expected. Big but..meh. 

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. 

12 hours ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

Yes you did.  I liked the kid & wish him luck. 

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. 

On 4/10/2020 at 1:56 PM, lionsfan93 said:

I think attrition will be a part of his roster management, just like it was this year. Burke, Green and Mack all leaving were ultimately Fred's decisions. I think we wanted Arop to probably move on too, but Arop doesn't want to move on. I'm calling my shot now - Cross will not finish his career as a Husker. 

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

3 hours ago, Mavric said:

Word is that Seton Hall is making a big push but Nebraska is still the leader.

 

From a Nebraska media source but that's the word.

Robin Washut, I assume?

On 4/15/2020 at 11:41 AM, seaofred92 said:

 

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. 

50 minutes ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

I might be wrong, but don't tell anyone.

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

23 hours ago, seaofred92 said:

 

And just like that.... we’re back

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

24 minutes ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

Wow 

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. 

25 minutes ago, Treand3 said:

Was once thought to be an Iowa lean/Close to commiting. Seems both sides decided to go their separate ways. 

 

Would be a nice get imo.

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. 

7 hours ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

What happened to your earlier prediction of Banton?  Arop was going to leave and Fred talked him out of it.  Yes he wants to be close to home, but he also wants to play more.  Cross is the type of player Fred likes.  Now if he gets in Fred's dog house that's another thing, but after this year with the suspensions & players moving on I think they get the picture.   I'm sticking with Arop.  The big difference in college sports is the fact they can play almost anywhere and get noticed.  Good Freshman do not want to red-shirt and you can not play 13 guys on a regular basis.  If you get transfers that sit out, its like getting a red-shirt with a resume.

1. Never predicted anything with Banton. I said I wouldn't be surprised if he had a great year and jumped to the league. I still stand by that.

2. Cross is a good player, but I just don't see him making the necessary jump to be the kind of player that Fred likes. I don't think he has the athleticism. That's why I believe he will be behind Banton, Stevenson, Walker, Ouedraugo and Sanogo, if we land him of course. 

3. I won't be surprised if Arop moves on after this year, but I think Fred would have liked him gone this year. Arop just didn't take the bait. 

4. I agree that sit-transfers will be a key to roster management. We agree here. I just think that we will also see attrition every year too. Its just a part of the game now.

1 hour ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

Banton will be the best player on the team next year and Cross is that mismatch that Fred likes, a PF who can handle the ball.  The only player I see possibly leaving next year might be Arop.  Fred is starting to get his roster management under control.  He likes transfers as they have to sit out & learn for a year.  

I think attrition will be a part of his roster management, just like it was this year. Burke, Green and Mack all leaving were ultimately Fred's decisions. I think we wanted Arop to probably move on too, but Arop doesn't want to move on. I'm calling my shot now - Cross will not finish his career as a Husker. 

3 minutes ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

I just think that El was a plan B and Sanogo is where there sights went.  If we get Sanago, we have 1 scholarship after next year.  This would be a good place for a transfer who has to sit out, since there will be 4  maybe 5 Sr. on the team. 

 

We will be dealing with attrition every year. Obviously not as bad as this year, but attrition will be a part of life. If we land Sanago, we will have Ouedraugo, Cross and Sanago. Someone will be low man on the totem pole, and I expect that one to move on. We also will have to start getting used to the idea of guys leaving early for the draft. I wouldn't be surprised if Banton was one of those guys.

I promise you that we will have more than 1 open scholarship for next year. 

22 hours ago, seaofred92 said:

 

Do not like. Sanogo can change the dynamic of our team next year. We need to him to be N. 

1 hour ago, SouthLincoln Husker said:

That's because we have our PGs in Webster & McGowens.   We have moved on to get a big man!

Except Ellis is class of '21. Can you imagine the shooting combination of him and Keisei? 

I’m a big fan of Malcom. Personally, I like him a lot more than Chris Paul.

On 3/21/2020 at 11:08 AM, ArkanSkers said:

Gotta be Jaiden Francois. This was a big culture shock for him.

 

 

 

 

 

Reportedly part of a group of IMG players arranging a spring game visit.

Likes KWill.

Uphill battle.

Not as uphill as you might think. In fact, I believe that we are currently in lead for his services. The fact that he is bringing his brother to the SG says a lot, IMO. Obviously a lot of time between now and his commitment date and a lot can change - but KDub will have is in it until his final decision.

 

I want this one bad...

Not in the lead and definitely uphill. In fact we are not in the top 5 out of his 10 right now and his best relationship is quoted as Butch Jones.

 

It doesn't say a lot that he's bringing his brother. They are family, why would you not all take the trip together? It's more of just logistically reasonable than telling of our place in his mind.

It's always an "uphill" battle with these elite recruits, but I'm telling you that we are in good shape here.

 

And his brother coming with him is way more than just "logistically reasonable." Joshua attends IMG in Florida and Jordan is still in Texas.

Are you basing your opinion on factual information or theory opinion?

 

Fine either way, just curious.

 

Does he even have a profile on here?

Doesn't have an offer.

 

Does he even have a profile on here?

Doesn't have an offer.