'09 COLLEGE FOOTBALL OFF-SEASON THREAD-recruiting/Coaching Changes/Transfers

[jville819]

I'd be surprised of ND won 8 games even with that schedule.

 

[gunna get it]

Originally Posted by Al3xis

It was.

but everyone is a year older now. Upper class talent on this roster the past 2 years was flat out atrocious.

being older doesnt make u better. If dudes sucked as frosh and Sophs. 80% chance they gonna suck as jrs & srs

 

[al3xis]

current jr, sophs and frosh don't suck tho. young guys played well last year.

Last years JR's and SR's sucked. And the SR's prob will again this year.


I see 9 wins this year.

 

[freshly snipes]

If dudes sucked as frosh and Sophs. 80% chance they gonna suck as jrs & srs

Pretty simple theory, id have to agree

 

[after h0urs]

Looks like Aaron Corp will be the next QB for USC. Jeremy Bates, the new QB coach from the Broncos, said they want to name the starter by end of Spring. TheMitch Mustain era is done unless Air Corp goes down with injury.

 

[dlo13]

Originally Posted by after h0urs

Looks like Aaron Corp will be the next QB for USC. Jeremy Bates, the new QB coach from the Broncos, said they want to name the starter by end of Spring. The Mitch Mustain era is done unless Air Corp goes down with injury.

 

[exile on ivy st]

I only saw Corp when he was high school, but based on that it looks like SC is gonna have some real wheels under center for the first time since whoknows. IfI had to guess I'd say he runs something near the 4.55 range.

 

[after h0urs]

Originally Posted by Exile On Ivy St

I only saw Corp when he was high school, but based on that it looks like SC is gonna have some real wheels under center for the first time since whoknows. If I had to guess I'd say he runs something near the 4.55 range.

Yup, he just ran a mid-to-high 4.5 during winter workouts.

 

[iye2]

*sigh. Mitch, it was over before it even started.
A couple of things with Ohio State early this spring:
Columbus Dispatch

OSU has just two quarterbacks working in spring ball, so they will be careful not to over-work them -- Terrelle Pryor and Joe Bauserman. Ross Oltorik, a walk-on freshman last season, is playing baseball full-time this spring. They have another brand-new walk on, Justin Siems

He (Tressel) said the Buckeyes will have to get a bit more creative without Beanie Wells in the backfield, but didn't specify how. Look for less I-formation

There are no significant changes within the coaching staff, in terms of assignments or who works with whom. Said he talked to beleaguered offensive line coach/offensive coordinator Jim Bollman about being more physical on the line, and about scoring more TDs in the red zone.

 

[jville819]

8 *+%#+!$ fumbles

 

[dlo13]

So far Texas has grabbed most of the recruiting headlines in Big 12 territory with its unprecedented early recruiting run.

Blake Bell's commitment likely will help the Sooners land more top-flight recruits.

However, Bob Stoops and Oklahoma made some major news themselves on Friday when the nation's No. 1 quarterback announced he was heading to Norman.

Wichita (Kan.) Bishop Carroll quarterback Blake Bell, the No. 25 player and the top signal-caller in the nation, took an unofficial visit to Oklahoma Thursday to watch the Sooners in spring practices. He then followed that up a call to Stoops on Friday, and during the conversation he committed to the Sooners.

"I've been to games, and I've talked to coach Josh Heupel a little bit, but getting around them when they are coaching in practice was important," Bell said. "Seeing stuff when they are under fire, and talking to coach Stoops a little bit more was something that helped me decide."

The decision wasn't a shock if you've followed Bell's recruiting process from day one.

Despite garnering early national offers from Georgia, Iowa, LSU, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas A&M and 20-plus other schools, Bell never hid his fascination for the Sooners. Bell grew up an Oklahoma fan, and spent several weekends this past fall in the stands in Norman watching OU play.

"I love their offense and how they get that run game going and it leaves people wide own with the play action," Bell said. "There's a lot of tradition at OU and I've always thought highly of them."

This isn't the first five-star quarterback Oklahoma has landed under Stoops. However, Sooner fans are hoping the results end up much more favorable than they did with Rhett Bomar.

When he was coming out of the Class of 2004, Bomar grabbed national headlines when he committed to the Sooners over Texas and a host of others. He appeared destined for greatness, but Bomar ran into off the field issues and ended up at Sam Houston State.

People close to Bell say he's a grounded kid that should have no problem handling the pressure of playing for one of the nation's premiere programs.

Most close to him believe he'll be much more comparable to guys like Sam Bradford and Heupel, his future quarterback coach.

"I've been around some very good players and with some of them you wondered if they were going to be able to handle the pressure of playing big time college football, but I can't say enough good things about Blake," Carroll coach Alan Schukman said.

"He comes from an amazing family that has kept him focused on the important things both on and off the field.

"On the field, he has the ability to make all the throws, run when the pocket breaks down, move out of pressure, set his feet and throw the football. He's a tremendous talent, but what really sets him apart in my mind is his ability to never be satisfied and focused on being the best he can be. He's humble but still driven to be the best."

Another part of what makes Bell special is his great bloodlines Father Mark Bell and uncle Mike Bell played at Colorado State before long careers in the NFL.

Will Bell's commit help Oklahoma with Justin McCay?

"My dad was with the (Indianapolis) Colts and Seahawks and my uncle played 12 years with the (Kansas City) Chiefs," Bell said. "My dad was a tight end and my uncle was a defensive end. Just watching the Chiefs growing up and watching film, being around the game, I got a lot of tips."

Bell's commitment is absolutely huge for the Sooners. After Bradford departs, Bell will battle Landry Jones and Drew Allen for the starting spot.

"You know, I'm not one of those guys that says I'm going to come in here and get a starting job, I know you have to work for anything you want," he said.

"That's what I'm going to do, work as hard as I can, try and get better and try and get out on the field. That's my goal, and we'll go from there."

Now Sooner fans are hoping that Bell's commitment will help their recruiting class go from here.

OU has made other offensive targets like Las Vegas Bishop Gorman four-star tight end Xavier Grimble and Mission (Kan.) Bishop Miege four-star athlete Justin McCay in the high priority recruits, and having Bell on board this early has to help the Sooners' chances.







Denzel McCoy to Georgia Tech, too. Sorry Dre...

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by after h0urs

Looks like Aaron Corp will be the next QB for USC. Jeremy Bates, the new QB coach from the Broncos, said they want to name the starter by end of Spring. The Mitch Mustain era is done unless Air Corp goes down with injury.

USC is destined to be stuck in mediocrity.

Damn shame too.

Denzel McCoy to Georgia Tech, too. Sorry Dre...
Yeah, I saw that. not too surprised. Good pickup for the Jackets.

Did Jawja ever offer?

 

[gunna get it]

Blake bell is da Bidness.

 

[jville819]

Got Dammit







Rod Owens got a DUI at 4:30 this morning

. I don't recall him ever being ina lot of trouble before so it shouldn't hurt his playing time or a suspension

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Surrency denied his appeal for a yr. of eligibility.

Damn Smurf .....

 

[gunna get it]

Time for a New avy man. Preston Parker is officiallly a "what coulda been" player

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

I just gotta find some highlights of him at North Alabama.

And speaking of former Noles @ UNA, Fred Rouse got arrested earlier this month. Funk got charged w/ GTA and possession of X pills.

Can't get right.

Go check ya Twitter homeboy.

 

[gunna get it]

Funk got charged w/ GTA and possession of X pills.

[max b]Calmly/Walk into the courtroom head high/ thinkin to myself/ Louis cover my red eyes/Dear Lord help me/ Jesus be my savior ... [/max b]

 

[39478]

Just thought I'd share with you Oregon's updated (and newly renovated) website:

http://www.oregongridiron.com

It's pretty sweet. I can't wait until it's all up to date and has everything available for people (and more importantly recruits) to look at.

Just listened to Scott Frost the WR's coach and he was saying that the players would have something like 7 helmets in the coming year(s).

 

[vctry20]

may be the silver ones are real

 

[inno21]

Originally Posted by dr funk 13

Just thought I'd share with you Oregon's updated (and newly renovated) website:

http://www.oregongridiron.com


It's pretty sweet. I can't wait until it's all up to date and has everything available for people (and more importantly recruits) to look at.

Just listened to Scott Frost the WR's coach and he was saying that the players would have something like 7 helmets in the coming year(s).

7 different helmet styles =/= Pac-10 Championship

 

[jville819]

Fred

 

[vctry20]

Originally Posted by Inno21

Originally Posted by dr funk 13

Just thought I'd share with you Oregon's updated (and newly renovated) website:

http://www.oregongridiron.com


It's pretty sweet. I can't wait until it's all up to date and has everything available for people (and more importantly recruits) to look at.

Just listened to Scott Frost the WR's coach and he was saying that the players would have something like 7 helmets in the coming year(s).

7 different helmet styles =/= Pac-10 Championship

zing...

take that funk

 

[gunna get it]

[h1]Morley off team, Kiffin says[/h1]
Safety Demetrice Morley is no longer on the Tennessee football team, UT head coach Lane Kiffin announced at practice on Tuesday.

The senior from Miami, who was not at Tuesday's practice, had already missed three practices this spring.

He was suspended for the Vols' first spring practice after being late to a team meeting. He also missed practice last Tuesday for the birth of his child.

UT coach Lane Kiffin declined to provide specifics of Morley's absence Saturday, saying he wanted to speak with Morley before talking with the media.

More details late online and in Wednesday's News Sentinel.

 

[lifelessons]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

[h1]Morley off team, Kiffin says[/h1]
Safety Demetrice Morley is no longer on the Tennessee football team, UT head coach Lane Kiffin announced at practice on Tuesday.

The senior from Miami, who was not at Tuesday's practice, had already missed three practices this spring.

He was suspended for the Vols' first spring practice after being late to a team meeting. He also missed practice last Tuesday for the birth of his child.

UT coach Lane Kiffin declined to provide specifics of Morley's absence Saturday, saying he wanted to speak with Morley before talking with the media.

More details late online and in Wednesday's News Sentinel.