QB Philip Bates

[ttheKid1*18]

The thing that will be the biggest selling point for him is qb. That is the position he really wants to play, so we will see what the coaches for us and OU say to him. Should be interesting

[BigRedfxtoy]

Add to the fact that he will not have a reciever that can dominate all DBs like he does now. Jump balls will not get it done in D1 football. (Maybe with Mo. LOL) He is more of a risk than most imo. He may not make it anywhere at QB. At this point, I think, the only reason he needs to to come to Nebraska is beause he is in our own back yard and you don't want people pissing and moaning bout us letting one go. Besides he is not tuely "N" in his heart. We would be a "well I guess I will go there" option and we don't need that. Like Callahan said last year " we want people here that want to be at Nebraska". I want kids that have the desire and the passion to be a Husker!

 

JMHO

[ttheKid1*18]

He is a great kid, and everytime he sees me, he says what's up man. How ya doing. But I don't know if he is going to be a d1 qb. He has some positives, but he needs to improve his passing considerably if he wants to be the quarterback for the Huskers. Right now, he can dominate because he is a superior athlete compared with the rest the high schoolers. I don't know if he would fit in in the wco here at Nebraska though, but we'll see.

[husker rob]

i would love to see him here at NU and get a shot at playing the position that he wants to play. that might not be the case for him but it could very well happen.

 

maybe he comes in, redshirts hones his passing skills and then competes for pt.

 

it is going to depend on him and his desires about playing as a true freshman.

 

i have not seen this kid play, the only info i know about him is from this board, and with what is being said about him here is that he is not going to be ready for a year or 2

[ttheKid1*18]

i would love to see him here at NU and get a shot at playing the position that he wants to play. that might not be the case for him but it could very well happen.

 

maybe he comes in, redshirts hones his passing skills and then competes for pt.

 

it is going to depend on him and his desires about playing as a true freshman.

 

i have not seen this kid play, the only info i know about him is from this board, and with what is being said about him here is that he is not going to be ready for a year or 2

Yeah, he is still a raw player, and can make improvements, but if he really worked hard and still wanted to play quarterback, with his speed, he could become a great player. That said, will he put in the work? I think he will, just by seeing him work out in school, and seeing him at practice. We will see though.

[BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA]

i would love to see him here at NU and get a shot at playing the position that he wants to play. that might not be the case for him but it could very well happen.

 

maybe he comes in, redshirts hones his passing skills and then competes for pt.

 

it is going to depend on him and his desires about playing as a true freshman.

 

i have not seen this kid play, the only info i know about him is from this board, and with what is being said about him here is that he is not going to be ready for a year or 2

Yeah, he is still a raw player, and can make improvements, but if he really worked hard and still wanted to play quarterback, with his speed, he could become a great player. That said, will he put in the work? I think he will, just by seeing him work out in school, and seeing him at practice. We will see though.

I've seen him play a few few times and agree he is a heck of an athlete but has much work to be done as a QB. He definately needs to redshirt and hone those skills. But if he can get it to click it would be awesome to have such a great athlete at QB.

[Washusker]

What if he moves to WR?? Or CB?

 

 

Rivals has him at 6' 2". He'd be really good at either spot with some work.

 

 

But alas, if he wants to be a QB, he'll have to go somewhere else, probably.

[DJR313]

What if he moves to WR?? Or CB?

 

 

Rivals has him at 6' 2". He'd be really good at either spot with some work.

 

 

But alas, if he wants to be a QB, he'll have to go somewhere else, probably.

 

I'd agree that he could be a good one with some work at WR or DB. Not sure about QB, he is real raw and not sure if his abilities would be suited to this offense.

[ttheKid1*18]

What if he moves to WR?? Or CB?

 

 

Rivals has him at 6' 2". He'd be really good at either spot with some work.

 

 

But alas, if he wants to be a QB, he'll have to go somewhere else, probably.

Honestly, he can't catch very good, though his size is perfect for a wr.

[Hunter94]

i really don't think cally sees this kid as having the talent to play qb in college....he may be living/playing off his athletic ability in high school, but the next level is a huge jump...

[ttheKid1*18]

i really don't think cally sees this kid as having the talent to play qb in college....he may be living/playing off his athletic ability in high school, but the next level is a huge jump...

Couldn't have said it better myself. He is dominating right now because of his athetic ability.

[husker rob]

may not be able to play qb, but his size and speed might be a good saftey/return man

[ttheKid1*18]

I asked him if he was going to Nebraska, and he says he doesn't know, and he's gonna let it play out. The way he said it though, I think we could see him with a red N on his helmet come fall of 07, but don't mark it down just yet.

[DaveH]

Does he still have an offer?

[ttheKid1*18]

Does he still have an offer?

I'm pretty sure he does. Rivals still has our name on his college choice list.