The Class of 2010 College Football Recruiting Thread

[Sportsbuck]

Actually most top schools cooled on Seastrunk because of the street agent running his recruitment... I'm pretty sure USC and LSU were two of them.

 

[NAHSTE]

Yea and LSU has 3 RB's already coming in with Jakhari Gore, Spencer Ware, and Alfred Blue. Not to mention Ridley, Ford, and Murphy. We are well stocked at RB. I think the staff went ahead and and got more RB recruits after there was some doubt in Seastrunk.


EDIT: He will have more success in the PAC-10 in Oregon's offense anyway. Even though they are going to have a Sophomore as their premiere back next season Seastrunk will get some carries.

I'm really excited for Ware and Blue, and Gore intrigues me. But to say we are well stocked at RB is a complete falsehood.

Murphy and Ridley have each had knee surgery in the past 18 months, and Ford hasn't played a game yet and from what I've heard, wasn't that impressive in his year on the scout squad.

RB is by far our biggest question mark on offense, oh wait, Gary Crowton is still there, so playcalling is still the biggest.

 

[Sportsbuck]

I'm really excited for Ware and Blue, and Gore intrigues me. But to say we are well stocked at RB is a complete falsehood.

Murphy and Ridley have each had knee surgery in the past 18 months, and Ford hasn't played a game yet and from what I've heard, wasn't that impressive in his year on the scout squad.

RB is by far our biggest question mark on offense, oh wait, Gary Crowton is still there, so playcalling is still the biggest.

How much input is Gonzalez gonna have?

 

[NAHSTE]

How much input is Gonzalez gonna have?

He's the "Passing game coordinator" which I think will just mean he'll coach the WRs and comprise half of the gameplan at the weekly meeting. I think most of his input will be during the game planning process. Come gameday, I expect Crowton will still be making all the calls (unless the rumor of Miles overriding him all the time is true).

But with how bad our last WR coach, McCarthy, was doing, I'm very excited to see what our receivers will become. As soon as Gonzalez got there he corrected a flaw in their footwork, where they weren't switching their take off feet based on the type of route they were running.

That's right, our WR coach couldn't even instruct our kids to switch their front foot if they were cutting in or out. Hearing that McCarthy hadn't even corrected the most basic elements of playing the position makes me wonder if he was more responsible for our 117th ranked passing attack than Crowton's awful gameplans.

But I'm still skeptical of Crowton's playcalling and would like to hand the reins over to Gonzo if/when he proves he's capable.

 

[KNUBB]

I'm really excited for Ware and Blue, and Gore intrigues me. But to say we are well stocked at RB is a complete falsehood.

Murphy and Ridley have each had knee surgery in the past 18 months, and Ford hasn't played a game yet and from what I've heard, wasn't that impressive in his year on the scout squad.

RB is by far our biggest question mark on offense, oh wait, Gary Crowton is still there, so playcalling is still the biggest.

I have complete faith in Ford. I have a feeling he will come out of the Spring as the starter. You are talking like Murphy and Ridley won't be healthy in time for the season. Ridley managed to rehab quick enough to be ready for last season. He will be healthy and Murphy hurt himself early in the season. No doubt he will be ready for the Summer. If the freshman can catch on quickly I wouldn't mind Ridley returning to FB. I do agree on the Crowton thing though. He has got to go


EDIT: I will also put the biggest question mark on the lines. Both O-Line and D-line are about to be shaken up. Turns out T-Bob is hot garbage. Hopefully my boy Chris Faulk takes over at Left Tackle after Ciron Black completely underachieved last season. As far as D-line is concerned I am unsure who they plan on replacing Alem with. Maybe Sam Montgomery. Levingston can't stay healthy whatsoever. I think he needs to move inside.

 

[NAHSTE]

I have complete faith in Ford. I have a feeling he will come out of the Spring as the starter. You are talking like Murphy and Ridley won't be healthy in time for the season. Ridley managed to rehab quick enough to be ready for last season. He will be healthy and Murphy hurt himself early in the season. No doubt he will be ready for the Summer. If the freshman can catch on quickly I wouldn't mind Ridley returning to FB. I do agree on the Crowton thing though. He has got to go

But neither Rid or Murph have started full-time, and the knee injuries scare me for durability purposes. I've been a big fan of Ridley's since we signed him, hoping for a big year. As for Murphy, I've yet to see anything to prove he wasn't a one spring-game wonder.

The things he did during that spring game, I'd like to know, because those who went to it were posting on the forums comparing him to "A blend of Tiki Barber and Jim Brown" and shit like that. That was 3 years ago, so we'll see if he can have a big senior season. He has the power of the #18 behind him so that will help, lol.

edit-completely agree with you about the lines being a huge question mark, just didn't have enough time to list all the shit wrong with our offense in one post, lol.

 

[KNUBB]

But neither Rid or Murph have started full-time, and the knee injuries scare me for durability purposes. I've been a big fan of Ridley's since we signed him, hoping for a big year. As for Murphy, I've yet to see anything to prove he wasn't a one spring-game wonder.

The things he did during that spring game, I'd like to know, because those who went to it were posting on the forums comparing him to "A blend of Tiki Barber and Jim Brown" and shit like that. That was 3 years ago, so we'll see if he can have a big senior season. He has the power of the #18 behind him so that will help, lol.

We both know how magical that number can be. I have no clue where you heard that outrageous comparison though. I do remember his OMG spring game, but I am not at all worried about the running backs. Also when was the last time LSU actually had a FULL-TIME HB. Maybe you could say LaBrandon Toefield. After that it has always been a committee. Before that it was more of a committee also.

 

[Irish]

MATT JAMES!

Good pick up for the Irish

 

[NAHSTE]

We both know how magical that number can be. I have no clue where you heard that outrageous comparison though. I do remember his OMG spring game, but I am not at all worried about the running backs. Also when was the last time LSU actually had a FULL-TIME HB. Maybe you could say LaBrandon Toefield. After that it has always been a committee. Before that it was more of a committee also.

Knubb, you liking the class so far? 19 signees, stole two 4-stars from other schools today. JC Copeland out of Georgia, originally a Tennessee commit, and Florida WR Kadron Boone, also a 4-star.

Here's a complete list bro:
http://controlatldelete.wordpress.com/

 

[Leftwich]

WVU just got WR Ivan McCartney (Chad Ochocinco's cousin). I'm excited.

 

[KNUBB]

Knubb, you liking the class so far? 19 signees, stole two 4-stars from other schools today. JC Copeland out of Georgia, originally a Tennessee commit, and Florida WR Kadron Boone, also a 4-star.

Here's a complete list bro:
http://controlatldelete.wordpress.com/

BOONE!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Irish]

Ferguson to LSU?

 

[NAHSTE]

LSU has signed Ego Ferguson!

http://controlatldelete.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/lsu-now-has-an-ego-problem/

 

[jHammack]

It was a relatively stress-free signing day for Dave Wannstedt and his staff.

Pitt, which had wrapped up most of its 2010 recruiting weeks ago, signed all 24 of its commitments today, the school announced.

"We had an outstanding season on the field this fall and that momentum carried over to our coaches’ recruiting efforts,” Wannstedt said. “Prospects are recognizing the national emergence of our program and they want to be part of that."

Pitt will likely be ranked at or near the top of the class rankings in the Big East. Some of the headliners include the Pennsylvania all-staters like defensive lineman Aaron Donald, quarterback Anthony Gonzalez and receiver Kevin Weatherspoon, plus top New Jersey prospect and defensive lineman T.J. Clemmings, as well as prep school standout Todd Thomas.

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/7617/pitt-finalizes-class-of-24-signees


Pitt Recruiting info.