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It's time to bring it!
I want to start off this post by saying it's bullsh!t that the bowl system arranged for a rematch between Springfield and Alabama after just having played them for the last game of the season.
Second, I am under the impression that the rematch AI/logic makes it impossible for the user team (if having won the previous contest) to tackle the CPU players. Seriously, no matter how I tried to tackle Bama's players, they just bounced off of my defenders. It didn't matter if I tried to hit-stick them low, hit-stick them high, or dive into their players. The CPU simply bounced off of my first 3-5 defenders. That was at least semi-defensible on run plays, but a pass completion left their receivers bouncing off of a CB and/or a S and then running for a TD.
Also, has anyone ever seen the CPU score on a fake punt handoff from midfield before? Well, I can now tell you guys that I have. I even called a safe punt return and put defenders in position to defend it. The guy took the snap, did his little spin thing, bounced off of 4 defenders and housed it. Btw, my punt returner never moved, he was frozen. I guess he must have thought he lost the ball in the lights or something.
Oh well, it will be interesting to see how our final standings turn out. I was #13 to start the game and Bama was #18. When I beat them earlier we were only 1 number apart.
Second, I am under the impression that the rematch AI/logic makes it impossible for the user team (if having won the previous contest) to tackle the CPU players. Seriously, no matter how I tried to tackle Bama's players, they just bounced off of my defenders. It didn't matter if I tried to hit-stick them low, hit-stick them high, or dive into their players. The CPU simply bounced off of my first 3-5 defenders. That was at least semi-defensible on run plays, but a pass completion left their receivers bouncing off of a CB and/or a S and then running for a TD.
Also, has anyone ever seen the CPU score on a fake punt handoff from midfield before? Well, I can now tell you guys that I have. I even called a safe punt return and put defenders in position to defend it. The guy took the snap, did his little spin thing, bounced off of 4 defenders and housed it. Btw, my punt returner never moved, he was frozen. I guess he must have thought he lost the ball in the lights or something.
Oh well, it will be interesting to see how our final standings turn out. I was #13 to start the game and Bama was #18. When I beat them earlier we were only 1 number apart.
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that's the plan. We've advanced to the offseason. Miami took Da U to school in the title game.
Hoover might be getting two sophomore transfers, a center & WR, from Miami.
stamm, can you text me (or PM if you don't have my cell) fothdog's cell? My phone crashed last week.
Hoover might be getting two sophomore transfers, a center & WR, from Miami.
stamm, can you text me (or PM if you don't have my cell) fothdog's cell? My phone crashed last week.
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BrutuStrength
It's time to bring it!
What time are we talking about starting tonight... 8pm?jwinslow;1626805; said:
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Offseason is rescheduled for tomorrow at 8:30 pm.
Let's figure out what recruits we'd like to create.
Let's figure out what recruits we'd like to create.
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Here was my suggestion for created recruits:
OT Seantrel Henderson 6-8/331
Saint Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall
Henderson has the size and athletic ability to eventually play left offensive tackle and be a great college lineman. There is very good growth potential through increased upper and lower body bulk. Good arm length will allow him to stay clean. Demonstrates the initial quickness necessary to angle block, pull and trap. Possesses the ability to change direction in space and adjust to second level players. Flashes the ability to finish blocks but must be more consistent. Is effective taking on edge rushers and displays good balance. Can slide his feet in pass protection and should begin his career at left offensive tackle. However, he is too high out of his stance as a run blocker and must learn to play with a flatter back. Flashes pull and trap ability but must work to lower center of gravity. Shows some arm strength and is a solid drive/down blocker but must improve the ability to snap heads and shock bull rushers in pass pro. Although he has good athletic ability, his center of gravity must be lower, playing with a wider stance. Needs overall strength and upper body improvement but this is an area where significant gains will be made at the college level. At this time we would like to see a more aggressive player along with the willingness to dominate opponents. Henderson might to red shirt but we like his chances to develop into a three year starter at the major BCS level and perhaps even a dominant player at the conclusion of his college career.
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ATH Robert Woods 6-1/180
Gardena (CA) Junipero Serra
Woods splits time on both sides of the ball as a safety and wide receiver, but we feel he is a wide receiver at the next level and will be one of the fastest this class has to offer. He is tall, sleak and possesses tremendous straight-line speed. Shows a second gear when tracking the ball downfield, has the body control to adjust to poorly thrown passes and makes some spectacular catches in the vertical passing game. Has the first step to drive defenders off the line, generally gets a clean release and has the acceleration and quickness to create separation versus tight coverage. Explodes out of cuts, shows good change-of-direction skills and flashes the ability to run sharp routes when working against man coverage. He possesses good leaping ability and can compete for jump balls. Catches balls thrown outside frame and flashes the ability to make the tough catch. Catches balls in-stride and wastes little motion getting upfield. Is very athletic and poised. He is instinctive and plays with good awareness and a nose for the ball on both sides of the football. We are not convinced how physical he is and he must add bulk and upper body strength to muscle through routes against tight or press coverage. Has the stab and cut quickness to elude defenders, but he is not a guy with a ton of fluid wiggle in the open field after the catch-- he is going to plant and get upfield after the catch. Runs a bit high. Overall, Woods can really go get it and you can't teach his ability to run. Hands and ball skills are very good and we like how he plucks and extends away from his frame to haul in passes.
RB Lache Seastrunk 5-11/192
Temple (TX) Temple
Fast, explosive, electric, either way you slice it, Seastrunk is arguably one of this class' biggest game-breakers at the running back position. He lacks ideal size but is very well-built, defined and his tight, quick twitched body allows him to run and play much bigger. Is very sudden through the hole and reaches top speed by just his second or third step. Displays great feet and quickness picking and darting his way through the initial traffic. Knows how to make himself thin and demonstrates excellent body control and balance. Runs with his eyes seeing the small creases open quickly. Has loose hips, great stop-start skill and can cut/change direction on a dime making him very slippery to wrap up cleanly.
DE Jackson Jeffcoat 6-5/233 4.5
Plano (TX) Plano West
Jeffcoat sports the same jersey number as 2009 defensive end Devon Kennard, but that is not why he reminds us some of him. Like Kennard, Jeffcoat is the son of a former NFL player and combines ability with a heady style of play to be very productive. Jeffcoat's father Jim was a fine NFL defensive end and is now a college coach and you can see by watching the younger Jeffcoat that he has grown up around the game and learned a thing or two from his dad. He possesses good size and looks on film to have a nice wing span and the frame to add more bulk as he matures. He has a good get-off and plays with good pad level coming out of his stance. He does a good job of shooting his hands and creating and maintaining separation. He can keep his "power angles" (ankles, knees, hips) bent and hold his ground. He can also engage and stretch a play laterally
RB Marcus Lattimore 6-0/210
Duncan (SC) Byrnes
DT Sharrif Floyd 6-3/310
Philadelphia (PA) George Washington
Floyd is a big kid who plays on both sides of the ball in high school. He is one of those kids who actually looks a little bigger bulk wise on film then what he is listed at. He is a solid guard prospect and we would not be surprised to see him get some looks at that position. He is active enough on defense, we believe he will play there in college. If that does not work out, he could always move to guard. He has a solid get-off and can be tough to move off the ball. He is able to come out of his stance, generate some power and does a pretty good job at taking on and even defeating double teams. He will flash the ability as a big man to be able to turn his hips, get skinny and slip past a blocker. He moves well for a big man and can be disruptive, but really seems at his best eating up blockers and pushing forward. He does need to work on using his hands to separate and being able to work across the face of a blocker. As a pass-rusher he is a bull rush guy. On offense, he can create push and moves his feet well enough to reach the defender. Does a solid job of being able to work up to the second level. Floyd is a good prospect on both sides of the ball and that gives some added value. If defense does not work out, you could still get production from him on offense.
LB Jordan Hicks 6-2/220 4.58
West Chester (OH) Lakota West
Maybe one of the more explosive linebackers we have seen in the last two classes. Hicks generates striking speed and velocity in the short-area and plays the game with an intense motor. Has ideal size with his good height and longer, thicker frame that still has room to add 10-15 pounds of quality muscle. Reads the play quickly. Can beat blockers to the point of attack with speed or blow up the cutoff with outstanding short-area power. Shows great initial quicks and burst filling downhill. Mirrors ball carriers well between the tackles and is very difficult to outrun with his long wingspan and great chase speed. Not overly fluid but can knife through the fast moving traffic to make the big stop. Does need to watch leverage. Might be a guy who doesn't test extremely well on paper, but flashes excellent football speed, acceleration and sideline-to-sideline range. Closes on the ball fast and hard and is a very strong tackler who drives through from his hips. Can show some stiffness opening and turning in coverage but does a great job blanketing his underneath zone with his impressive breaking speed. His great blend of first-step quickness and burst combined with his long body and sell-out style of play make him a very disruptive blitzer. Deflects a lot of balls with his long arms and deceptive leaping skills and athleticism. Does need to work on his bend. While he generates speed very quickly when he locates the ball, he does tend to lose some in transition opening and turning to run; needs to play with a bit more sink in his hips. Not an ideal "space defender". Lateral pursuit angles can be a bit rounded. That said, it's very hard to find any physical weaknesses in Hick's game, a better vertical attacker than lateral but if employed in a heavy pressure system this guy could be very productive, very early at the next level.
FS Matt Elam 6-0/205
West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer
"Elam is an excellent athlete and one of the more dynamic prospects in this class. A load of a running back with good power, soft hands and deceptive elusiveness -- but his future in college most likely lies on defense. He lacks ideal height for a projected outside linebacker, but is layered with good bulk and thickness. Plays bigger with his quick-twitch burst and striking velocity closing in space. A real hitter who packs a punch as a tackler and drives through from the hips. Active linebacker whose feet are constantly moving. Displays great read-and-react skills. Gets a quick jump filling downhill, allowing him to beat blockers to the point of attack and make plays on the ball inside-out. Displays good lateral footwork, agility avoiding traffic and mirroring ball carriers between the tackles before swarming on them with great burst. Flashes great sideline-to-sideline range and chase speed. Can open and turn smoothly in coverage, get proper depth and pattern match quick slots. Shows good ball skills and natural awareness in coverage. However, he does need some fundamental polish which should come once he concentrates on one position at the next level. Can duck his head as a tackler without wrapping up and doesn't always break down very fluidly in space. Lack of a longer, rangier frame and limited room for physical upside is an area of concern. He could get recruited as a hybrid safety. Does possess the great short-area power and diagnostic skills sought after between the tackles though. Where he projects best is a good problem to have for the program that lands him because he should offer great scheme versatility. Overall, Elam brings a lot to the table physically as a prospect and may be one of this class' best competitors."
FS Latwan Anderson 5-11/185
Cleveland (OH) Glenville Academic Campus
"Anderson is an exceptional athlete that really stands out in the secondary and special teams. He has good size and is a big play maker versus both the run and the pass. Attacks instantly on run support and isn't afraid to lay the wood to the ball carrier; gats every bit of his weight into the hit. Shows the courage to go mask to mask; aggressive and loves to hit. Talented enough to play in either two or three coverage as a safety. Breaks off the hash in the two deep on run and pass displaying excellent instincts and anticipation. Always takes proper angles to the football and is there to make a play. Demonstrates the ability to play zone or man coverage with equal efficiency. Can even play off man as a cornerback. Goes for the football or is ready to deliver and take the receivers head off. Very solid from the deep middle on the long ball and goes up into the air to make a play. Equally effective from the strong safety position and is very good at keying the football and timing the blitz. Comes off the edge hard and fast ready to make a hit on the quarterback or redirect to the football. This sub 4.5 forty athlete is also an outstanding punt returner with both courage and production. Fields the ball and heads north-south instantly and makes impressive quick cuts on the run. Displays a burst in the openfield and is a threat to bring the punt back the distance. Darts through traffic with the attitude to score. Anderson will be a big asset to a collegiate roster and his versatility makes him a valuable player."
CB Joshua Shaw 6-1/195
Palmdale (CA) Palmdale
Shaw is simply a very good, natural athlete and skilled two-way prospect currently falling under the radar heading into the spring. He has good height and a longer, leaner frame that should continue to fill out well. Actually plays bigger on film and is a feisty blocker at receiver. What stands out on offense is his big hands and consistency plucking the ball away from his frame. Displays very good concentration and body control tracking the deep ball and adjusting to it in the air. Demonstrates excellent timing, high-point and ball skills. Very good red-zone receiver. Has a consistently fast release off the line helping get behind coverage quickly and warranting a cushion to break off his routes underneath and create separation. May not be the most sharpest or smoothest route runners but is very savvy when it comes to breaking off his routes and finding/settling in the soft spots of zone coverages. Very effective intermediate route runner. Soundly works his way back to the quarterback and creates throwing lanes. Attacks a defensive back's leverage and can effectively beating then on the double move. After the catch he shows good elusiveness and smooth movement skills making defenders miss; cuts well laterally with loose hips. Not very explosive after the catch but his wiry body is deceptively strong and he breaks his fair share of initial contact. On defense, we like his height and ball skills as a deep zone defender. Has the physical tools to develop into a good press corner; excels at rerouting receivers off the line and retaining inside leverage on man-to-man coverages. We like his fluidity in his pedal and transitional quickness breaking underneath and undercutting routes. Has good recovery quickness and good body length to help make up ground. Has a smooth stride and good acceleration but top-end speed may be his only real concern when projecting for the next level. Will need to fill out and polish up fundamentals but his technique on both sides of the ball is very good considering he has not concentrated on one position. Overall, expect recruiting to continue heating up for Shaw; he simply makes plays on both sides of ball and the game comes very naturally to him. Has great upside as his body still has a lot of physical development left.
CB Demarcus Milliner 6-1/185/4.35
Millbrook, AL
Milliner is a smooth athlete with a good blend of size, speed and quickness. Has a knack for making the big play on both sides of the ball and on special teams. Tall, very long and high-cut but still a very sharp cutter with great change-of-direction quickness. The question teams may have is where to play him. On offense, he is a playmaker with the ball in his hands. Very difficult to mirror in space with his loose hips and excellent movement skills. Gears down very little cutting laterally and consistently freezes defenders in the open field. Looks to build speed at times, but demonstrates very good acceleration with a smooth stride. Spins off a lot of initial contact when he picks up momentum and gets north. Flashes very good top-end speed pulling away in the second level. However, he lacks the inline running strength and toughness to project high as a back at the next level. His route running and receiving skills will need polish to make the transition to wide receiver. Could be used creatively in a spread with his versatility at the skill positions and will definitely get an early look on special teams with his coveted return ability. Has the body length, great speed, natural athleticism and ball skills you look for in a perimeter defender. Transitions quickly and flashes great range supporting the run and pass. Closes with good burst and quickness. Has good deep coverage skills with his long frame, body control, leaping skills and overall athleticism. Employed a lot at safety and we question his ability to support the run and play in the box. Does not consistently fill hard and initiate contact. Could struggle adjusting to the increased physicality of the college level. Does show he is a reliable open-field tackler, but does not consistently wrap up and drive his hips through. Projects better as a cover corner, but will enter college a bit unrefined in technique and will still need to work on his upper-body strength to press and jam bigger receivers. Does have coveted long arms, smooth hips and great size for a perimeter defender. Overall, there is a lot to like about Milliner with his great natural athleticism. Should add a lot of versatility to a future roster with his ability to make plays in all three phases of the game. Has a lot of room for continued physical development, which may be one of the keys to his success.
DE Corey Miller 6-4/230/4.5
Byrnes, SC
Miller is an active defender, a very active defender. He plays like his water bottle on the sideline is filled with trucker stop coffee. He is always moving and bouncing around and he is a tough kid to get and keep blocked. First off he has a nice build. He will need to keep adding weight, but he is a tall long limbed kid with plenty of room to keep bulking up. He is quick off the ball and very active with his hands. He is constantly using them to try and swim over, shed from, or push by blockers. He in general is a pretty quick twitched kid and can jump around blocks. Some of what is does is unorthodox and at times his hyper nature will get him out of position, but for the most part he makes it work for him. He can get penetration and does a good job of being able to follow blocks and jump in the hip pocket of pulling linemen. While he is an active kid he is also tough at the point of attack. It is not all just trying to avoid blockers as he can use that reach to press blockers off of him and hold his ground. He displays good natural strength and should continue to improve in this area as he gets into a college weight program. He needs to watch his pad level. He flashes the ability to play low, but his style will leave him tall and with his chest exposed and he can get caught up with blockers. He is a solid tackler though a bit sloppy at times because he can be wild. Good short-area change-of-direction skills and speed. He can cause problems rushing off the edge and if given the corner he can get up-field and in the quarterbacks face. He is once again active with his weapons, but needs have a plan at times. Miller is a good looking kid and a fine prospect. He needs to channel some that energy at times into better technique, but most of his flaws can be fixed. He is a good football player now and also impressively possesses nice upsid
OT Seantrel Henderson 6-8/331
Saint Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall
Henderson has the size and athletic ability to eventually play left offensive tackle and be a great college lineman. There is very good growth potential through increased upper and lower body bulk. Good arm length will allow him to stay clean. Demonstrates the initial quickness necessary to angle block, pull and trap. Possesses the ability to change direction in space and adjust to second level players. Flashes the ability to finish blocks but must be more consistent. Is effective taking on edge rushers and displays good balance. Can slide his feet in pass protection and should begin his career at left offensive tackle. However, he is too high out of his stance as a run blocker and must learn to play with a flatter back. Flashes pull and trap ability but must work to lower center of gravity. Shows some arm strength and is a solid drive/down blocker but must improve the ability to snap heads and shock bull rushers in pass pro. Although he has good athletic ability, his center of gravity must be lower, playing with a wider stance. Needs overall strength and upper body improvement but this is an area where significant gains will be made at the college level. At this time we would like to see a more aggressive player along with the willingness to dominate opponents. Henderson might to red shirt but we like his chances to develop into a three year starter at the major BCS level and perhaps even a dominant player at the conclusion of his college career.
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ATH Robert Woods 6-1/180
Gardena (CA) Junipero Serra
Woods splits time on both sides of the ball as a safety and wide receiver, but we feel he is a wide receiver at the next level and will be one of the fastest this class has to offer. He is tall, sleak and possesses tremendous straight-line speed. Shows a second gear when tracking the ball downfield, has the body control to adjust to poorly thrown passes and makes some spectacular catches in the vertical passing game. Has the first step to drive defenders off the line, generally gets a clean release and has the acceleration and quickness to create separation versus tight coverage. Explodes out of cuts, shows good change-of-direction skills and flashes the ability to run sharp routes when working against man coverage. He possesses good leaping ability and can compete for jump balls. Catches balls thrown outside frame and flashes the ability to make the tough catch. Catches balls in-stride and wastes little motion getting upfield. Is very athletic and poised. He is instinctive and plays with good awareness and a nose for the ball on both sides of the football. We are not convinced how physical he is and he must add bulk and upper body strength to muscle through routes against tight or press coverage. Has the stab and cut quickness to elude defenders, but he is not a guy with a ton of fluid wiggle in the open field after the catch-- he is going to plant and get upfield after the catch. Runs a bit high. Overall, Woods can really go get it and you can't teach his ability to run. Hands and ball skills are very good and we like how he plucks and extends away from his frame to haul in passes.
RB Lache Seastrunk 5-11/192
Temple (TX) Temple
Fast, explosive, electric, either way you slice it, Seastrunk is arguably one of this class' biggest game-breakers at the running back position. He lacks ideal size but is very well-built, defined and his tight, quick twitched body allows him to run and play much bigger. Is very sudden through the hole and reaches top speed by just his second or third step. Displays great feet and quickness picking and darting his way through the initial traffic. Knows how to make himself thin and demonstrates excellent body control and balance. Runs with his eyes seeing the small creases open quickly. Has loose hips, great stop-start skill and can cut/change direction on a dime making him very slippery to wrap up cleanly.
DE Jackson Jeffcoat 6-5/233 4.5
Plano (TX) Plano West
Jeffcoat sports the same jersey number as 2009 defensive end Devon Kennard, but that is not why he reminds us some of him. Like Kennard, Jeffcoat is the son of a former NFL player and combines ability with a heady style of play to be very productive. Jeffcoat's father Jim was a fine NFL defensive end and is now a college coach and you can see by watching the younger Jeffcoat that he has grown up around the game and learned a thing or two from his dad. He possesses good size and looks on film to have a nice wing span and the frame to add more bulk as he matures. He has a good get-off and plays with good pad level coming out of his stance. He does a good job of shooting his hands and creating and maintaining separation. He can keep his "power angles" (ankles, knees, hips) bent and hold his ground. He can also engage and stretch a play laterally
RB Marcus Lattimore 6-0/210
Duncan (SC) Byrnes
DT Sharrif Floyd 6-3/310
Philadelphia (PA) George Washington
Floyd is a big kid who plays on both sides of the ball in high school. He is one of those kids who actually looks a little bigger bulk wise on film then what he is listed at. He is a solid guard prospect and we would not be surprised to see him get some looks at that position. He is active enough on defense, we believe he will play there in college. If that does not work out, he could always move to guard. He has a solid get-off and can be tough to move off the ball. He is able to come out of his stance, generate some power and does a pretty good job at taking on and even defeating double teams. He will flash the ability as a big man to be able to turn his hips, get skinny and slip past a blocker. He moves well for a big man and can be disruptive, but really seems at his best eating up blockers and pushing forward. He does need to work on using his hands to separate and being able to work across the face of a blocker. As a pass-rusher he is a bull rush guy. On offense, he can create push and moves his feet well enough to reach the defender. Does a solid job of being able to work up to the second level. Floyd is a good prospect on both sides of the ball and that gives some added value. If defense does not work out, you could still get production from him on offense.
LB Jordan Hicks 6-2/220 4.58
West Chester (OH) Lakota West
Maybe one of the more explosive linebackers we have seen in the last two classes. Hicks generates striking speed and velocity in the short-area and plays the game with an intense motor. Has ideal size with his good height and longer, thicker frame that still has room to add 10-15 pounds of quality muscle. Reads the play quickly. Can beat blockers to the point of attack with speed or blow up the cutoff with outstanding short-area power. Shows great initial quicks and burst filling downhill. Mirrors ball carriers well between the tackles and is very difficult to outrun with his long wingspan and great chase speed. Not overly fluid but can knife through the fast moving traffic to make the big stop. Does need to watch leverage. Might be a guy who doesn't test extremely well on paper, but flashes excellent football speed, acceleration and sideline-to-sideline range. Closes on the ball fast and hard and is a very strong tackler who drives through from his hips. Can show some stiffness opening and turning in coverage but does a great job blanketing his underneath zone with his impressive breaking speed. His great blend of first-step quickness and burst combined with his long body and sell-out style of play make him a very disruptive blitzer. Deflects a lot of balls with his long arms and deceptive leaping skills and athleticism. Does need to work on his bend. While he generates speed very quickly when he locates the ball, he does tend to lose some in transition opening and turning to run; needs to play with a bit more sink in his hips. Not an ideal "space defender". Lateral pursuit angles can be a bit rounded. That said, it's very hard to find any physical weaknesses in Hick's game, a better vertical attacker than lateral but if employed in a heavy pressure system this guy could be very productive, very early at the next level.
FS Matt Elam 6-0/205
West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer
"Elam is an excellent athlete and one of the more dynamic prospects in this class. A load of a running back with good power, soft hands and deceptive elusiveness -- but his future in college most likely lies on defense. He lacks ideal height for a projected outside linebacker, but is layered with good bulk and thickness. Plays bigger with his quick-twitch burst and striking velocity closing in space. A real hitter who packs a punch as a tackler and drives through from the hips. Active linebacker whose feet are constantly moving. Displays great read-and-react skills. Gets a quick jump filling downhill, allowing him to beat blockers to the point of attack and make plays on the ball inside-out. Displays good lateral footwork, agility avoiding traffic and mirroring ball carriers between the tackles before swarming on them with great burst. Flashes great sideline-to-sideline range and chase speed. Can open and turn smoothly in coverage, get proper depth and pattern match quick slots. Shows good ball skills and natural awareness in coverage. However, he does need some fundamental polish which should come once he concentrates on one position at the next level. Can duck his head as a tackler without wrapping up and doesn't always break down very fluidly in space. Lack of a longer, rangier frame and limited room for physical upside is an area of concern. He could get recruited as a hybrid safety. Does possess the great short-area power and diagnostic skills sought after between the tackles though. Where he projects best is a good problem to have for the program that lands him because he should offer great scheme versatility. Overall, Elam brings a lot to the table physically as a prospect and may be one of this class' best competitors."
FS Latwan Anderson 5-11/185
Cleveland (OH) Glenville Academic Campus
"Anderson is an exceptional athlete that really stands out in the secondary and special teams. He has good size and is a big play maker versus both the run and the pass. Attacks instantly on run support and isn't afraid to lay the wood to the ball carrier; gats every bit of his weight into the hit. Shows the courage to go mask to mask; aggressive and loves to hit. Talented enough to play in either two or three coverage as a safety. Breaks off the hash in the two deep on run and pass displaying excellent instincts and anticipation. Always takes proper angles to the football and is there to make a play. Demonstrates the ability to play zone or man coverage with equal efficiency. Can even play off man as a cornerback. Goes for the football or is ready to deliver and take the receivers head off. Very solid from the deep middle on the long ball and goes up into the air to make a play. Equally effective from the strong safety position and is very good at keying the football and timing the blitz. Comes off the edge hard and fast ready to make a hit on the quarterback or redirect to the football. This sub 4.5 forty athlete is also an outstanding punt returner with both courage and production. Fields the ball and heads north-south instantly and makes impressive quick cuts on the run. Displays a burst in the openfield and is a threat to bring the punt back the distance. Darts through traffic with the attitude to score. Anderson will be a big asset to a collegiate roster and his versatility makes him a valuable player."
CB Joshua Shaw 6-1/195
Palmdale (CA) Palmdale
Shaw is simply a very good, natural athlete and skilled two-way prospect currently falling under the radar heading into the spring. He has good height and a longer, leaner frame that should continue to fill out well. Actually plays bigger on film and is a feisty blocker at receiver. What stands out on offense is his big hands and consistency plucking the ball away from his frame. Displays very good concentration and body control tracking the deep ball and adjusting to it in the air. Demonstrates excellent timing, high-point and ball skills. Very good red-zone receiver. Has a consistently fast release off the line helping get behind coverage quickly and warranting a cushion to break off his routes underneath and create separation. May not be the most sharpest or smoothest route runners but is very savvy when it comes to breaking off his routes and finding/settling in the soft spots of zone coverages. Very effective intermediate route runner. Soundly works his way back to the quarterback and creates throwing lanes. Attacks a defensive back's leverage and can effectively beating then on the double move. After the catch he shows good elusiveness and smooth movement skills making defenders miss; cuts well laterally with loose hips. Not very explosive after the catch but his wiry body is deceptively strong and he breaks his fair share of initial contact. On defense, we like his height and ball skills as a deep zone defender. Has the physical tools to develop into a good press corner; excels at rerouting receivers off the line and retaining inside leverage on man-to-man coverages. We like his fluidity in his pedal and transitional quickness breaking underneath and undercutting routes. Has good recovery quickness and good body length to help make up ground. Has a smooth stride and good acceleration but top-end speed may be his only real concern when projecting for the next level. Will need to fill out and polish up fundamentals but his technique on both sides of the ball is very good considering he has not concentrated on one position. Overall, expect recruiting to continue heating up for Shaw; he simply makes plays on both sides of ball and the game comes very naturally to him. Has great upside as his body still has a lot of physical development left.
CB Demarcus Milliner 6-1/185/4.35
Millbrook, AL
Milliner is a smooth athlete with a good blend of size, speed and quickness. Has a knack for making the big play on both sides of the ball and on special teams. Tall, very long and high-cut but still a very sharp cutter with great change-of-direction quickness. The question teams may have is where to play him. On offense, he is a playmaker with the ball in his hands. Very difficult to mirror in space with his loose hips and excellent movement skills. Gears down very little cutting laterally and consistently freezes defenders in the open field. Looks to build speed at times, but demonstrates very good acceleration with a smooth stride. Spins off a lot of initial contact when he picks up momentum and gets north. Flashes very good top-end speed pulling away in the second level. However, he lacks the inline running strength and toughness to project high as a back at the next level. His route running and receiving skills will need polish to make the transition to wide receiver. Could be used creatively in a spread with his versatility at the skill positions and will definitely get an early look on special teams with his coveted return ability. Has the body length, great speed, natural athleticism and ball skills you look for in a perimeter defender. Transitions quickly and flashes great range supporting the run and pass. Closes with good burst and quickness. Has good deep coverage skills with his long frame, body control, leaping skills and overall athleticism. Employed a lot at safety and we question his ability to support the run and play in the box. Does not consistently fill hard and initiate contact. Could struggle adjusting to the increased physicality of the college level. Does show he is a reliable open-field tackler, but does not consistently wrap up and drive his hips through. Projects better as a cover corner, but will enter college a bit unrefined in technique and will still need to work on his upper-body strength to press and jam bigger receivers. Does have coveted long arms, smooth hips and great size for a perimeter defender. Overall, there is a lot to like about Milliner with his great natural athleticism. Should add a lot of versatility to a future roster with his ability to make plays in all three phases of the game. Has a lot of room for continued physical development, which may be one of the keys to his success.
DE Corey Miller 6-4/230/4.5
Byrnes, SC
Miller is an active defender, a very active defender. He plays like his water bottle on the sideline is filled with trucker stop coffee. He is always moving and bouncing around and he is a tough kid to get and keep blocked. First off he has a nice build. He will need to keep adding weight, but he is a tall long limbed kid with plenty of room to keep bulking up. He is quick off the ball and very active with his hands. He is constantly using them to try and swim over, shed from, or push by blockers. He in general is a pretty quick twitched kid and can jump around blocks. Some of what is does is unorthodox and at times his hyper nature will get him out of position, but for the most part he makes it work for him. He can get penetration and does a good job of being able to follow blocks and jump in the hip pocket of pulling linemen. While he is an active kid he is also tough at the point of attack. It is not all just trying to avoid blockers as he can use that reach to press blockers off of him and hold his ground. He displays good natural strength and should continue to improve in this area as he gets into a college weight program. He needs to watch his pad level. He flashes the ability to play low, but his style will leave him tall and with his chest exposed and he can get caught up with blockers. He is a solid tackler though a bit sloppy at times because he can be wild. Good short-area change-of-direction skills and speed. He can cause problems rushing off the edge and if given the corner he can get up-field and in the quarterbacks face. He is once again active with his weapons, but needs have a plan at times. Miller is a good looking kid and a fine prospect. He needs to channel some that energy at times into better technique, but most of his flaws can be fixed. He is a good football player now and also impressively possesses nice upsid
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osustamm
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jwinslow;1627234; said:Here was my suggestion for created recruits:
OT Seantrel Henderson 6-8/331
Saint Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall
ATH Robert Woods 6-1/180
Gardena (CA) Junipero Serra
RB Lache Seastrunk 5-11/192
Temple (TX) Temple
DE Jackson Jeffcoat 6-5/230
Plano (TX) Plano West
RB Marcus Lattimore 6-0/210
Duncan (SC) Byrnes
DT Sharrif Floyd 6-3/310
Philadelphia (PA) George Washington
LB Jordan Hicks 6-2/220
West Chester (OH) Lakota West
FS Matt Elam 6-0/205
West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer
FS Latwan Anderson 5-11/185
Cleveland (OH) Glenville Academic Campus
CB Joshua Shaw 6-1/195
Palmdale (CA) Palmdale
Thats a nice list.
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as far as the recruiting, I thought that provided a good balance of regions and sprinkled in a few ohioans. Foth & Stamm might clean up on the Ohio kids. I'll add a bama kid for Hoover:
6-1/185/4.35 ... Millbrook, AL
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It's time to bring it!
Any non-RB position North/South Carolinians that could be added? I just picked up 2 RBs this year, so that won't be a position of need next year.jwinslow;1627340; said:
Maybe OL, WR, DL, or DB?
If not, I'll still take a shot at the RB. :)
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