HS_Coach_C Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, TGHusker said: Question -- We lost JJB to OSU - I was hoping for 'bookends' but it was not to be. How does Tannor compare? It seems like JJB was the 1st target. I'm excited to get Tannor as he seems to have the qualities we need for a rush end or rush OLB. Pretty similar. He's a great pass rusher and strong at the point of attack. He might be more ready to go from day one than JJB. Tannor is a little shorter than JJB and maybe not as quick, but I think he'll do well. I think JJB's ceiling was a little higher as an OLB than Tannor's, but not by much. With JJB now going to be a DE at Ohio State, I think his ceiling is much lower. 1 Quote Link to comment
HS_Coach_C Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, TGHusker said: Question -- We lost JJB to OSU - I was hoping for 'bookends' but it was not to be. How does Tannor compare? It seems like JJB was the 1st target. I'm excited to get Tannor as he seems to have the qualities we need for a rush end or rush OLB. Also, as far as bookends go: Guy Thomas, Pernell Jefferson, Collin Miller, etc. - we have guys that just need a chance and some coaching Quote Link to comment
TGHusker Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Thanks HS - good comments. I didn't think there was a lot of difference. I am surprised that JJB passed up the opportunity to be a OLB in Frost's aggressive D - I thought it fit him better than DE - but we'll let OSU mismanage him. 2 Quote Link to comment
Cdog923 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 He's slotted in at OLB, right? Him and Guy Thomas rushing the passer on 3rd Downs could be awful scary. Quote Link to comment
ScottyIce Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Can’t complain, we got our first pass rusher since Randy Gregory. Quote Link to comment
HS_Coach_C Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, ScottyIce said: Can’t complain, we got our first pass rusher since Randy Gregory. I disagree with this. I think some of the guys on campus were just misused by the previous staff. Pernell Jefferson and Collin Miller - didn't these guys earn scout team MVP awards as pass rushers when they redshirted and then both got moved to inside LB the next year...?? And Guy Thomas, don't sleep on him. 1 Quote Link to comment
BIG ERN Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, HS_Coach_C said: I disagree with this. I think some of the guys on campus were just misused by the previous staff. Pernell Jefferson and Collin Miller - didn't these guys earn scout team MVP awards as pass rushers when they redshirted and then both got moved to inside LB the next year...?? And Guy Thomas, don't sleep on him. I can't see Jefferson as much of a pass rusher. Miller is a solid player, and Guy Thomas can be very special for us Edited February 7, 2018 by BIG ERN Quote Link to comment
Stumpy1 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 If they had Caleb listed as an OLB, my guess is he would be higher ranked then JJB. He is a very good get for us. Quote Link to comment
zero_blitz Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 On 1/14/2018 at 6:21 PM, zero_blitz said: Understatement of the year, but we NEED to land him. This is the type of athlete we need on the edge. You want to see a change in the defense? Restore the blackshirt tradition? This is it. Beyond excited to land Caleb. Would have been great to land Jean-Baptiste as well, however given the choice between the two, I'd take Caleb all day. He is truly a gifted athlete. Remember how UCF used Shaquem Griffin used in the Peach Bowl? Caleb has that kind of ability. Very excited to see what the future holds. Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Maybe I’m old, but not a fan of the ceremony 3 Quote Link to comment
307husker Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 It's tacky. But... kids... This young man seems to have some personality and maybe just a bit of that ever important confidence. I sincerely hope that he can back it up. Quote Link to comment
runningblind Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 2/7/2018 at 1:55 PM, BIG ERN said: I can't see Jefferson as much of a pass rusher. Miller is a solid player, and Guy Thomas can be very special for us I agree, I see Thomas and Tannor coming off the edge for a few years. Quote Link to comment
Moiraine Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 2/7/2018 at 6:05 PM, Red Five said: Maybe I’m old, but not a fan of the ceremony I'm not either but it's a hell of a lot funnier when they pick us. Quote Link to comment
Scarlet Overkill Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 So, i did something for the first time (and probably last time as well)... went to an Iowa forum. Someone posted this hat ceremony and they were calling him an attention whore and douchebag and hoped he got hurt and predicted he was going to get into trouble. Good lord. Quote Link to comment
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