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Husker Journal. This kid is a difference making weapon at tight end...would really like to see him at NU.
JULY 18, 2012. ALL TEAMS MESSAGE BOARDS BEAU SANDLAND, TE, 6-6, 250, 4.6, WOODLAND HILLS (PIERCE CC), CALIFORNIA
Beau has offers from Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arizona State, California-Berkeley, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Utah and many more.
“I liked a lot of things about it.” Sandland said about his June visit to Nebraska with a return visit later. “The highlight of the trip was just the people. All of these schools have the same thing, I really liked being around the (Neb) coaches being around all of them. The head coach (Bo Pelini) and tight ends Vince Marrow pretty much every coach on the staff; can’t say enough about Nebraska.”
“Yea, having Ben Cotton and Tyler Reed being seniors and they have Jake Long would be a senior if I came, so I would definitely come in there and be the guy.” Sandland responded if early playing time is possible at Nebraska.
Play All Over The Field At NU
“They feel like they could use me all around the field, they feel I’m a hybrid between Ben Cotton and Tyler Reed they like that about me. They want to use me in more different ways, formations, slot, and tight end. Coach Vince Marrow would incorporate me in the tight end position.”
“There’s a lot to see in the Midwest,” he said. “It’s (Nebraska) a state I haven’t been too just the West Coast. It’s definitely a lot different than Southern California but I like that. It was something I experienced different so that was kind of neat. Lincoln is a nice town really flat; there are no mountains like Colorado so that was kind of funny.”
“Southern California there is mountains all around us. I really liked it; it had a nice college feel in Lincoln. I was down there in June. I wish I could make for a game but we play on Saturdays as well.”
“The (NU) facilities, I can’t imagine if there is anything any better than Nebraska.” Sandland added
Sandland said he wouldn’t mind playing in the Big Ten
“Yea, I mean I haven’t put too much emphasis on conferences. It would be a little factor there. When I think about the Big Ten, what comes mind is physical really tough, I can take on big defensive linemen. More power running.” Sandland said
“Really any conference has its strengths; in the Big 12 have some of the best offenses. Big Ten has the potential to be a strong conference with Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio State. Yea, I like the Big 10.”
What Makes OU A Contender
“A lot of things they are in the Big 12, I like their offense they spread the ball out. They pass the ball a lot; it’s a chance to catch a lot of balls. Oklahoma does a good job I think, best in the nation, at a decade of producing a tight end (NFL) in their offense. I think of Jermaine Gresham that comes to mind right away.” Sandland said
“I’ve been to Tempe before,” he said. “I like the weather it’s hot but it’s like Los Angeles. It’s a great atmosphere; it’s the Pac 12, new staff. They are building a new stadium not this year but next year. The coaches did well in the past Coach Chip Long coach D J Williams at Arkansas.”
Education
“What comes to mind with Cal Berkeley is the education. You can get a pretty strong degree; it’s not Harvard or Yale like that. Being at Cal Berkeley is close to home – PAC 12. They (parents) can go to all my games, all of my away games which would be fine like UCLA.”
“The coaching staff up there (UCLA) does a good job developing players it’s a school I want to take a long look at.” Sandland said
“My mom obviously wants me close to home but it’s not going to be the deciding factor. I’ll take all five (visits) of mine. I probably won’t make a decision any time soon.”
Hope you are correct as he could be an immediate difference maker.
