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Greetings Bucks fans - glad I can join this discussion of the would-be classic-in the-making between Texas and Ohio State.
As far as Texas's recieving corps, most assertions are correct that they are largely unproven, and cannot be considered a strength at this point in time, given their production. However, given the nature of this team, I wouldn't say that they are necessarily a weakness either. The talent there is undeniable; corps is littered with 4 star recruits and athletes abound; its actually pretty mind-boggoling to me why they weren't more explosive last year despite their youth. But they will undoubtably be better this year for a number of reasons. 1) Last year, the focus of the offense was a power running game in every sense of the phrase; their youth combined with relative lack of dependence on them by our offensive philosophy no doubt muffled their significance. Not only that, but one of the largest weapons developed in the offseason for that particular area was lost a few weeks preceeding our first game, which leads me to my next point regarding them. 2) Cedric Benson has moved on to the NFL, and thereby completely changing the offensive outlook from a base-set perspective. More than likely, Texas will shift its base set to more of a spread look from the beginning, demanding that its 4 star recieving talent be developed with emphasis from the offseason on, hence bolstering its confidence and refinement as the season approaches. More importantly, 3), some of the weapons among this recieving corps that were either missing or lost to injuries, e.g. above, will be the headliners for a recieving corps that should make a 10-fold improvement in production, as well as notoriety,for 2005, based on necessity as much as competence.
Names to remember: 1) Jordan Shipley*- Said reciever lost to preseason injury, headliner of unit and preseason starter despite true freshman status prior to injury- 4 star recruit out of high school, Ranked 2nd NATIONALLY in all-time receptions and touchdowns, with 264 catches for 5,424 yards and 73 touchdowns in his prep career. True natual-born athlete and winner, lettering in 6 sports in high school -(Football, basketball, baseball, golf, track, and swimming.)
2) Quan Cosby*- Maybe the most under the radar player in the country for next season, and a would-be leader for the Texas recievers, and offense as a whole. 5 star recruit coming out of highschool in 2001, top 10 recruit at QB, WR, and ATH statewide, Texas HS football legend during prep career at Mart, opted to play pro baseball after committing to Texas originally. Beefed up since high school, but true 4.3 guy(like Shipley), with hands, and dynamic explosive ability to be a play maker at WR, KR and PR. Experience and body development in baseball lends maturity and leadership to a young recieving corp severly lacking it. Not making promises for the next Randy Moss, but he WILL make a name for himself and be a leader for this team.
3) Myron Hardy/Limas Sweed- Toss-up for 3rd play-making, dependable wideout for this Texas squad. Hardy- 6'3, 205 lb 4 star out of HS has been most impressive aside from Shipley in spring workouts. Limited playing time last season(may have been given redshirt), but has excellent size, speed, and hands to be very dangerous next season. Standout at RB and WR in high school. Sweed- 6'5, 210, Roy Williams-incarnent from an appearance standpoint, very physically imposing, outstanding leaping ability, less-than-Roy speed( who has it besides Teddy Jr.?), solid hands. Tends to be unaware so far of certain route assignments, misquing with Vince on several occasions last year, and has yet to truly breakout athletically with production and YAC despite his potential.
Anyway, thats all for now and hope it provides from insight on the recievers and sparks some discussion! Hookem.
As far as Texas's recieving corps, most assertions are correct that they are largely unproven, and cannot be considered a strength at this point in time, given their production. However, given the nature of this team, I wouldn't say that they are necessarily a weakness either. The talent there is undeniable; corps is littered with 4 star recruits and athletes abound; its actually pretty mind-boggoling to me why they weren't more explosive last year despite their youth. But they will undoubtably be better this year for a number of reasons. 1) Last year, the focus of the offense was a power running game in every sense of the phrase; their youth combined with relative lack of dependence on them by our offensive philosophy no doubt muffled their significance. Not only that, but one of the largest weapons developed in the offseason for that particular area was lost a few weeks preceeding our first game, which leads me to my next point regarding them. 2) Cedric Benson has moved on to the NFL, and thereby completely changing the offensive outlook from a base-set perspective. More than likely, Texas will shift its base set to more of a spread look from the beginning, demanding that its 4 star recieving talent be developed with emphasis from the offseason on, hence bolstering its confidence and refinement as the season approaches. More importantly, 3), some of the weapons among this recieving corps that were either missing or lost to injuries, e.g. above, will be the headliners for a recieving corps that should make a 10-fold improvement in production, as well as notoriety,for 2005, based on necessity as much as competence.
Names to remember: 1) Jordan Shipley*- Said reciever lost to preseason injury, headliner of unit and preseason starter despite true freshman status prior to injury- 4 star recruit out of high school, Ranked 2nd NATIONALLY in all-time receptions and touchdowns, with 264 catches for 5,424 yards and 73 touchdowns in his prep career. True natual-born athlete and winner, lettering in 6 sports in high school -(Football, basketball, baseball, golf, track, and swimming.)
2) Quan Cosby*- Maybe the most under the radar player in the country for next season, and a would-be leader for the Texas recievers, and offense as a whole. 5 star recruit coming out of highschool in 2001, top 10 recruit at QB, WR, and ATH statewide, Texas HS football legend during prep career at Mart, opted to play pro baseball after committing to Texas originally. Beefed up since high school, but true 4.3 guy(like Shipley), with hands, and dynamic explosive ability to be a play maker at WR, KR and PR. Experience and body development in baseball lends maturity and leadership to a young recieving corp severly lacking it. Not making promises for the next Randy Moss, but he WILL make a name for himself and be a leader for this team.
3) Myron Hardy/Limas Sweed- Toss-up for 3rd play-making, dependable wideout for this Texas squad. Hardy- 6'3, 205 lb 4 star out of HS has been most impressive aside from Shipley in spring workouts. Limited playing time last season(may have been given redshirt), but has excellent size, speed, and hands to be very dangerous next season. Standout at RB and WR in high school. Sweed- 6'5, 210, Roy Williams-incarnent from an appearance standpoint, very physically imposing, outstanding leaping ability, less-than-Roy speed( who has it besides Teddy Jr.?), solid hands. Tends to be unaware so far of certain route assignments, misquing with Vince on several occasions last year, and has yet to truly breakout athletically with production and YAC despite his potential.
Anyway, thats all for now and hope it provides from insight on the recievers and sparks some discussion! Hookem.
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