BigRedBuster Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm very surprised Ferguson is getting so much time and consideration this year simply because of size. He is listed at 200 lbs. Meanwhile, the other LBs are: Newby 235 Young 220 Weber 220 Bando 235 Barry 215 Rose-Ivy 240 Gifford 215 I would have thought he would redshirt and put on weight. Quote Link to comment
Decked Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I think he's probably pushing 215 or 220 now. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I think he's probably pushing 215 or 220 now. Wow...he was only listed at 185 when we recruited him. I was giving him a lot of credit for getting to 200. If he has gained 30-35 lbs of good muscle, that's impressive. Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 That shouldn't be too much of a surprise. I remember reading the post about Young in the Camp Countdown thread and thinking that he'd be seeing the field this fall. This is the post I'm talking about: No. 27 Dedrick Young 6-1 | 220 | Freshman | Linebacker Already somebody who could be in the mix at linebacker because of depth issues, his value might have only leapt a notch with the announcement that senior David Santos would no longer be with the team. The question comes with Young being a true freshman, though he did arrive in January and go through spring practice — giving him a jump on several others putting on NU practice jerseys for the first time in August. No doubting his credentials, though, as a touted recruit who had offers from a good chunk of Pac-12 schools because of his athleticism and physical style. Link Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 If the coaches are seeing the same thing - and it appears they may be - I think Young moves ahead of Newby. Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 A defensive newcomer that has been standing out to Coach Riley has been freshman linebacker Dedrick Young. According to Coach Riley, Young is relatively quiet but very intense and most importantly, Young has the ability to learn quickly and perform consistently. “Dedrick Young had the benefit of graduating early and getting here in the spring, it has made a major difference and it’s probably good for us,” Riley said. “He is making a major move, at this time he is obviously not redshirting and getting ready to play.” LINK It sure looks like Young will see the field as a true frosh. And it's a good thing too, considering we're pretty thin at LB this year. Again. Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I think he's probably pushing 215 or 220 now. Wow...he was only listed at 185 when we recruited him. I was giving him a lot of credit for getting to 200. If he has gained 30-35 lbs of good muscle, that's impressive.Just looking at photos of Ferguson there is no way he's at 200 anymore imo...dude is built. Quote Link to comment
Stumpy1 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 He weighted in at 215 back in July. I bet he plays around 220 or so this season and will be pushing 235-240 come next year. Kid will be a monster before it's all said and done. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I thought MR was a MLB and Banderas was an OLB. Shows what I know! Quote Link to comment
True2tRA Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I'm actually really excited about this LB'er group. I know the depth is questionable, but those starters are some badass dudes. Newby included in that group of badasses. Quote Link to comment
Decked Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Could we still see Newby on obvious passing plays trying to get after the quarterback? Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Could we still see Newby on obvious passing plays trying to get after the quarterback? Yes Quote Link to comment
ColoradoHusk Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I thought MR was a MLB and Banderas was an OLB. Shows what I know! In Banker's system he likes to have a "big" OLB to hold the edge and take on blockers, while the MLB needs to have speed to avoid blockers and make plays. That's why Rose-Ivey is at OLB, and Bando is at MLB. 2 Quote Link to comment
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