Wistrom Disciple Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 6/12/2023 at 11:13 AM, Husker in WI said: He just wouldn't be the first track guy to not have the football skills/instincts to make it happen. I wouldn't go so far as to not recruit him, but regardless of where he ends up I'd be more surprised if he does turn into a really good player than if he doesn't. Just so many questions with the mission as well - he is not going to come out of it more polished as a player, and developing a raw 20-year old is more difficult than a raw 18-year old. Maybe not as polished as a player, but you can't easily teach that level of speed and his family's athleticism is rare*. The development of athletes at Rhule's previous stops makes me believe that their emphasis on loading up with athletic kids, despite however polished they are as football players, is the right move and makes the team more dangerous. *His older brother just finished 11th at the NCAA championships in the decathlon, highest scoring freshman in the event this year. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Husker03 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Still. 2 years of “everything can change,” and I’m not spending too much energy here in I’m NU. It’s like a developmental project that is not even around to develop. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 25 minutes ago, Husker03 said: Still. 2 years of “everything can change,” and I’m not spending too much energy here in I’m NU. It’s like a developmental project that is not even around to develop. Seems like a significant number of high-caliber Power Five coaching staffs disagree with you. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dr. Strangelove Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Wistrom Disciple said: Maybe not as polished as a player, but you can't easily teach that level of speed and his family's athleticism is rare*. The development of athletes at Rhule's previous stops makes me believe that their emphasis on loading up with athletic kids, despite however polished they are as football players, is the right move and makes the team more dangerous. *His older brother just finished 11th at the NCAA championships in the decathlon, highest scoring freshman in the event this year. His 10.15 100m speed literally would've qualified him in the semi-finals of the Olympics, where runners from the Ivory Coast (10.15) and Brazil (10.17) qualified with similar times. His size and speed are simply not really matched. Even if he just a track guy, running Go routes with his ability is enough to make defenses adjust. Quote Link to comment
Husker03 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 10 minutes ago, Dr. Strangelove said: His 10.15 100m speed literally would've qualified him in the semi-finals of the Olympics, where runners from the Ivory Coast (10.15) and Brazil (10.17) qualified with similar times. His size and speed are simply not really matched. Even if he just a track guy, running Go routes with his ability is enough to make defenses adjust. Let’s go get the Ivory Coast guys then. At least they are immediately available. 4 Quote Link to comment
Husker in WI Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I'm not saying don't recruit him at all - he does literally have world class speed. That phrase gets overused, he's the only recruit I can recall where it actually applies. I'm just having a hard time getting excited because a lot can change even if we do get him committed. On the bright side, it also won't sting that much if he goes somewhere else. Honestly, I'm half expecting him to commit here, and then decide after his mission that it's important to be around others with a shared faith and experience. Ask for a release from his NLI (are those even binding after 2 years?) and ends up at Utah or somewhere on the west coast. Quote Link to comment
Wistrom Disciple Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, Dr. Strangelove said: His 10.15 100m speed literally would've qualified him in the semi-finals of the Olympics, where runners from the Ivory Coast (10.15) and Brazil (10.17) qualified with similar times. His size and speed are simply not really matched. Even if he just a track guy, running Go routes with his ability is enough to make defenses adjust. Agreed that it is near Olympic level speed, but it should be noted that the 10.15 was wind aided so the "official" time was slightly higher. However the sentiment is correct, he makes fast people look not so fast. 1 Quote Link to comment
MyBloodIsRed16 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I guess he'll get to run track at Utah as well then with Olympic speed. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 I guess I agree with the sentiment that, I would love to have this kid on the team. He obviously has amazing speed and could do great things stretching the defense at WR. However, so much can change between now and when he reaches campus. Heck, there are players that are on their third team in that span of time. This kid could easily change his mind by then, no matter where he commits. This kid will continue to be recruited for the next several years. Quote Link to comment
Savage Husker Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Neck pillow for when falls asleep on campus during his OV? 1 2 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Looking to decide by the beginning of August. No OV probably means no bueno for the Huskers. 1 Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Mavric said: Looking to decide by the beginning of August. No OV probably means no bueno for the Huskers. Would have loved to have him in a few years. But, there are other players that can help us sooner. Quote Link to comment
MyBloodIsRed16 Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Did I vote Utah? Because its Utah... or BYU Quote Link to comment
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