Danimal Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 No way is he THE rb for this class, we'll take another, wouldn't surprise me to see this kid at safety, possibly even Will. Bo likes speedy LB's and it looks like this kid could carry LB-weight without any problem. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 looking at the rivals free board there is a topic that states his is the newest commitment. This kid is a tough runner, not a blazer, watch his film and he breaks a lot of tackles..... he also has great hands and can catch the ball which is important. I see us taking at least 1 more rb, and I think we are looking for a shifty speed back to break the long runs..... burkhead? keep in mind, he also has the size and strength to play on D if need be. On defense would a smallish pass rush DE specialist be a possibility (with say 10-15 pounds on him)? Perfect measurables for a strong safety... Measurables are often not what they appear. Film, on the other hand, can be enlightening as regards actual speed. In looking at Tray on film, he is nowhere near the speed or quickness of a safety. In fact, he has questionable speed for an OLB as well. An ILB or beef him up and place him at DE, maybe. I haven't seen the film but Steve Sipple of the Lincoln Journal Star commented that when looking at his film you have to realize he is going against the top talent in Texas. He may not be standing out on film because of that. Quote Link to comment
Overland Park Husker Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'm not quite sure why so many people are dismissing him as a RB. He might not have break away speed, but he is by no means slow. In his video he is out running safeties and shows a decent burst when hitting the hole. And for a "big back" he is quite elusive, has quick feet and shows good hands coming out of the backfield. Quote Link to comment
Ohio Pete Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'm not quite sure why so many people are dismissing him as a RB. He might not have break away speed, but he is by no means slow. In his video he is out running safeties and shows a decent burst when hitting the hole. And for a "big back" he is quite elusive, has quick feet and shows good hands coming out of the backfield. I think some people are concerned with the lack of a rating thus far. My thought is that coaches at Trinity contacted our staff (or vise versa) letting them know this is a guy worth taking a look at, and we are getting in on him ahead of the game. Anyway, this year will definitely show something as he will be the man and the team loses an All-State Tackle and Center. Quote Link to comment
Overland Park Husker Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Awarded per Rivals Quote Link to comment
Ohio Pete Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Awarded per Rivals No position ranking but they have him rated at 5.7 which they take to mean: 5.7-5.5 All-Region Selection; considered among the region's top prospects and among the top 750 or so prospects in the country; high-to-mid-major prospect; deemed to have pro potential and ability to make an impact on college team Also from the rivals link is a video which looks pretty good. Looks to have good instincts as a runner. Quote Link to comment
Overland Park Husker Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 No position ranking but they have him rated at 5.7 which they take to mean: #30 RB Rivals RB Rankings Quote Link to comment
Danimal Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 At. 5.7 he's not actually far from 4* status, one of the highest 3* guys. Sometimes the offer-lists don't match the *'s. We are into a 4* Dijon Washington that has a meh offer-list while Burkhead is a 3* with a who's who of top programs after him. Quote Link to comment
NevadaHusker27 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Awarded by Scout.com. Also the #93 RB. Quote Link to comment
Overland Park Husker Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Awarded by Scout.com. Also the #93 RB. In case anybody cares: just dropped to a per Scout and slipped to #107 in the ranks. I noticed this while cruising on scout.com. Quote Link to comment
Spartness Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I guess he's not as good of a football player as he was just a day ago. Quote Link to comment
huskers13 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Awarded by Scout.com. Also the #93 RB. In case anybody cares: just dropped to a per Scout and slipped to #107 in the ranks. I noticed this while cruising on scout.com. Scouts a frickin joke, have they even seen his film???? Quote Link to comment
Ohio Pete Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I guess he's not as good of a football player as he was just a day ago. This rating will change during the course of the year as last year he shared the back field with a senior. He was mostly their short-yardage guy. This year he is the man. He was also apparently injured: Robinson rushed for 885 yards and 17 touchdowns in 11 games. He missed the first five rounds of the playoffs after suffering a broken ankle but returned for Trinity's 13-10 victory over Converse Judson in the 5A state championship game. Of course as I am writing this, I notice he is now 3 , #58 on Scout so maybe just a mistake. Considering how high ESPN and Rivals are on him, I was having trouble figuring out what Scout knew that nobody else did. Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Way to much emphasis put on the star system that these people use to sell subscriptions. Quote Link to comment
huskerfan500 Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 He is on the #1 team in the country according to ESPN, means he is a winner Quote Link to comment
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