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Scout Team [161]
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To everyone getting all upity about Edmond being 3 stars...
Jan 25, 2013, 10:24 AM
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Let's keep this in mind:
former 3 star recruits: Spencer Shuey, Gaines Adams.
Former 2 star recruits: Adam Humphries, Andre Branch, Tyler Grisham (an all time personal favorite of mine), Aaron Kelly, Phillip Merling, Duane Coleman.
Former 4 star recruits: Jamie Harper, Bryce McNeal, Cortez Davis, Lateek Townsend
Former 5 star recruit: Mike Bellamy.
I say this not to say that high ranked players will flop and low ranked players will play well above their billing (obviously, James Davis, CJ Spiller, Jacoby Ford, Nuke, and Sammy Watkins have lived up to the hype...), but these star ratings posted by the recruiting boards look nice on paper, but our coaches are not looking at that, they are analyzing the players themselves, and seeking players that fit in the system. We have one of the best recruiting staffs in the country. To those on these boards that think they could do it better, Stop. Just stop. No, really. You're being dumb.
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Orange Blooded [4774]
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We suck at player development.
Jan 25, 2013, 10:28 AM
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also you left out sensabaugh
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Scout Team [161]
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* list is not exhaustive, but only used to make a point...
Jan 25, 2013, 10:32 AM
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A valid point all the same, though. Coty was only a 2 star. A lot of people on this board would crucify our staff for wasting a scholarship on such a waste of space...
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Orange Blooded [4774]
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Re: You totally missed my sarcasm***
Jan 25, 2013, 10:57 AM
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Scout Team [161]
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* I caught your sarcasm, I think I gave you credit...
Jan 25, 2013, 11:03 AM
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Go tigers!
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Orange Blooded [4774]
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Was talking to movino... not you. Thanks for the credit.***
Jan 25, 2013, 11:07 AM
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Orange Blooded [4267]
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Re: To everyone getting all upity about Edmond being 3 stars...
Jan 25, 2013, 10:28 AM
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and for you rankings gurus we would jump to 22nd in rivals rankings. That automatically makes our team better right?
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Re: To everyone getting all upity about Edmond being 3 stars...
Jan 25, 2013, 10:29 AM
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thanks interesting and good points. I had forgotten how some of those were ranked. just shows there is much more than some abstract ranking to determine who is good and who isnt
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CU Guru [1571]
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Great post!! It is about heart, determination and character.***
Jan 25, 2013, 10:30 AM
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Re: To everyone getting all upity about Edmond being 3 stars...
Jan 25, 2013, 10:34 AM
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MY list of 2 stars by scout.com Barry Richardson kavell conner michael palmer chris hairston coty sensebaugh andre branch
ALL SPENT TIME IN NFL
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Re: To everyone getting all upity about Edmond being 3 stars...
Jan 25, 2013, 10:54 AM
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I think most on your list are still there too from what I recall
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Re: To everyone getting all upity about Edmond being 3 stars...
Jan 25, 2013, 10:40 AM
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I wish I could get on a diet like this Edmonds is going to be on for the next two years. Milk shakes on demand, all the Steaks coaches can force down him and sugar coated everything!!
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Orange Blooded [2217]
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Has to put on good weight
Jan 25, 2013, 11:12 AM
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If he is just putting on fat then there is no point in gaining weight at all. I bet he will get used to eating grilled chicken and fish and high protein vegetables and snacks
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Re: To everyone getting all upity about Edmond being 3 stars...
Jan 25, 2013, 10:43 AM
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Bottom line is he has elite speed, good hips and with some S&C work, will probably be a C. Sensabaugh type of player if we coach him up.
I'm fine--no--happy--with his recruitment.
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Don't forget Coty Sensabaugh -- 2 star recruit.***
Jan 25, 2013, 11:24 AM
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CU Guru [1046]
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How bout the fact that we only have like 4 DBs on our roster
Jan 25, 2013, 11:33 AM
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I'll take anyone at corner at this point, we need some freakin bodies back there.
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Here is the bottom line
Jan 25, 2013, 4:36 PM
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Stars are great....on paper!
These star studded recruits will STILL have to prove themselves wherever they end up.
Sure, it will be great to add Adams, Lawson, Alexander, etc, etc.....IF they come with passion, heart, drive, and motivation to be successful.
Otherwise, they are just a waste of time and space. I would rather have a roster full of 3* recruits willing to work their tails off, helping the team WIN vs a roster of "High School hotshits" that think WE owe them playing time because they were 4*/5*.....in high school!!
For sake of argument (go ahead let the "flames" fly) what's to say Robert Nkedmechie wont be a total bust and everybody got their panties in an uproar....over squat??
Give me kids like Boulware, Jadar Johnson and M. Williams all day long!!
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Offer sheets
Jan 25, 2013, 4:41 PM
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Are often more telling than stars. Don't really care a guys star rating, often the best indicator is who else has offered. This guy could wind up being a great player but his offers leave a lot to be desired.
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CU Medallion [51554]
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Star ratings are overrated. Give me a player with heart and
Jan 25, 2013, 5:02 PM
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work ethic over talent alone every time.
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Jamie Harper is playing in the NFL...
Jan 25, 2013, 5:42 PM
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while Harper wasn't one of our greats at RB, he was a productive player for us
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duane colemana a 2 star?
Jan 25, 2013, 6:11 PM
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dont remember that...thought he was a big time back w/ offers from the U..
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