Just watched the videos. Yikes!
After watching the Freshman footage, I thought the Noel Devine comparisons were a little overblown. But after seeing what he did as a Sophomore, I think he compares pretty nicely. The improvement was impressive. I can only imagine how good Bradley will be by his Freshman year at tOSU. Awesome, baby!
Bradley's two best moves:
1.
The Sidestep: going full speed, stops in mid-air, effortlessly slips left or right, watches helpless defenders fly by in space, accelerates again into the endzone. Every bit as smooth as Noel Devine on this move.
2.
The Kneel: in the endzone, immediately drops to one knee, gives credit where credit is due, to the Almighty. This move, coupled with his 4.0 grade point, assures him success at whatever he does in the future, for whichever college is lucky enough to get him.
Let's assume Noel Devine goes somewhere other than tOSU. He's got no connection to Ohio and the Florida schools must be creaming themselves scheming to get him. He'll likely stay in state.
Fine with me. I'll take Stephens in a heartbeat.
Bradley has strong Ohio ties and is as desirable a RB as I can imagine. If we've correctly identified his big brother -- Robert Louis Stephens Jr., PhD Pharmacology, tOSU -- I would think Bradley's dad, RLS Senior, would be thrilled to see Bradley matriculate in Buckeyedom. What better place to send your son than to your namesake's home school?
Consider this Trifecta: 2005, Maurice Wells -- 2006, 'Beanie' Wells -- 2007 Bradley Stephens. My hands are starting to tremble and my pits are getting sweaty. Bring me my syringe, Watson, I need to calm down.
JT, Doc, Arch and Eddie G. should be on this young man right now!
Quick aside to CleveBucks: I would define 'pharmacology' as the study of
medicines. But, hey, that's just me.
PS -- somebody with some influence needs to make sure R.L. Stephens Jr., PhD continues his career at tOSU happily and prosperously at least through 2011.