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Now at SOC... Anyone know the last kid we got from SOC?

The offense is going to be nasty, need the defense to resemble 11 guys that have a semi desire to stop the other team from Scoring and I think we can be right back at the top of the conference dependent upon QB play.

At some point, you also need to look at the school the kids are coming from. The Stars and offer lists are indicators of ability, talent, and projectibility. Typically the higher the rating the more exposure they got at camps etc on top of which schools offered. The kid went to Georgia who can go out and get a kid as good or better than him every single year and not bat an eye. The kid had a tough road to battle just to get on the field! What I am more impressed with is the fact that in 3 years the kid graduated (while not getting to play the sport that he has been the best at, on whatever team he played on his entire life). I have no doubt he will come in and be a guy for us. He is the perfect example of why the portal can be beneficial to G5 schools. Get a kid who would never consider UNT out of HS, who has the talent to help you win games after they don't get to play at whatever school they originally decided on.

Yes it absolutely does. What other team won their conference championship and won an NCAA Tournament game?

Only reason I say that is most FCS have already got their guy. Could there be a school out there? Sure, but if you start at the level below that and start raking up offers the schools that may still be looking will notice, if you seek out nothing but FCS then you miss out, well now those D2's and below have all got their guy and are full.

D2 or below. Get his fafsa filled out and all of his information start blasting on twitter with all of his information.

Yup 2 special teams TDs usually lose you ball games. That was a fun game to watch.

They’ll beat them by 28

Why? They’re all on vacation until after the 1st

Not totally sure, I believe he was part of their 2018 signing class. I believe he may have 4 years. SMU is doing it the right way, stack up talent....if someone leaves it is ok because you have more on the way, or you bring one in. Same thing Utah did, got 2 transfer QB's one is your guy the other is either a solid back up or leaves.

That kid may not be ready, mordecai stop gap, let Parish kid RS and boom you get 4 years with him and Mordecai gets you through this year

I completely agree, the last 3 signing classes should NOT have yielded us one of the worst defenses in the country. If our defense is just AVERAGE we win 4 more games, and probably the bowl game. I agree with you.

DL- Colvin (R-SR), Novil (SR), Dotson (R-FR), Rausaw (FR), Pickett (FR), LeBlanc (R-SO) Murphy Twins (RS FR) Believe they got moved to some DL at one point in the season, Devontae McCrae (RS SO) LB- KD Davis (JR), Tyreke Davis (SR), Jordan Brown (FR), Kevin Wood (SO) Larry Nixon (SO), Taylor Jacobs (RS FR) my favorite but didn't see much action Jacobi Johnson (FR) DB- Upton Stout (FR), Deshawn Gaddie (RS FR) Cam Johnson (SR) Alex Morris (JR) Gibbs (SO) The DB room is the most concerning to me, I believe we had multiple DB's opt out bc of COVID, the group is not deep but there is definite skill there, add on the pieces we signed and this defense is not as bad as what was put on the field this year. Being asked to do what some of those guys were asked to do vs Power teams was unfair IMO. I also feel like we need to know pretty quick which Seniors will stay and use the extra year and which ones are going to graduate and move onto the working world. That would also sway where and how I look. Offensively I would use a transfer on a QB, maybe 1/2 Max OL, the rest DB/OLB types What do you think?

That is exactly what that offense is designed to do, wear you down to the point where you can be completely physically dominated. When your offense aint doing much but a first down and a punt then its tough to every recover and be ready to go out there and have 1/2 320 pound dudes lean on you and maul you. We absolutely need to get bigger, faster, and stronger but that means they gotta let the S&C staff do their job and push these guys to the max.

Just about everyone of them. Whitlock would be gone for me, but when Stout was healthy he did not play. So I'll go position by position DL- Colvin (R-SR), Novil (SR), Dotson (R-FR), Rausaw (FR), Pickett (FR), LeBlanc (R-SO) Murphy Twins (RS FR) Believe they got moved to some DL at one point in the season, Devontae McCrae (RS SO) LB- KD Davis (JR), Tyreke Davis (SR), Jordan Brown (FR), Kevin Wood (SO) Larry Nixon (SO), Taylor Jacobs (RS FR) my favorite but didn't see much action Jacobi Johnson (FR) DB- Upton Stout (FR), Deshawn Gaddie (RS FR) Cam Johnson (SR) Alex Morris (JR) Gibbs (SO) The DB room is the most concerning to me, I believe we had multiple DB's opt out bc of COVID, the group is not deep but there is definite skill there, add on the pieces we signed and this defense is not as bad as what was put on the field this year. Being asked to do what some of those guys were asked to do vs Power teams was unfair IMO.

Yup. LOL in college football it is just in one big video bank I believe so you can watch anyone's at anytime. At least by conference for sure, but I think they can also access other conferences as well. Playing a team like that you have to bring a 4th "Rusher" even if it is an OLB blitzing off the edge something to help offset the fact that the TE creates an extra gap. We will see where we go from here, but I am all about 4 DL with their hands in the dirt unless you're going to be willing to blitz 1 LB, preferably the OLB, everytime to create a 4th rusher.

Remember that one time that Nick Starkel was in the transfer portal.... the kid we offered out of HS who chose A&M late over us.... then we didn't even call to see if he'd be interested. Yah me too!!! He just led San Jose State to a Conf Championship and a 9 win season.... Either 1 man or too many men who let their pride get in the way!! Who cares if he chose another school, a bigger school, look at SMU. You made a bad choice (what 17-19 year old kid makes perfect decisions) it is ok welcome home!! We are ready for you to be back. Look at SMU's transfers and look how many they originally offered out of HS. 🤔

It was a simple stretch play, instead of staying gap sound (which did a phenomenal job of under skladany) our guys turned and took off hauling balls to the sideline, leaving a massive cutback lane. So while it looked like the run hit inside it was designed to hit off tackle and bounce outside. Another problem with only having 3 down and not bringing extra pressure.... That allows two of those OL to either Double a DL or climb immediately to a much smaller LB. Side note, a former player of mine who plays in the SBC said that is their bread and butter play. Said they run it left and right until the cows come home then play action off of it. He said the issues we had with it everyone did, because if you don't get force it back inside they hit the edge and he's gone, over run it and well.... Yall saw what happens.

Has nothing to do with getting admitted to Tech, has everything to do with qualifying academically per the ncaa standard.

Can't sign if you don't qualify. May need another class or two and Tech didn't want to wait to see if he got his stuff together. That or thinks he can get something better between now and February signing day. Who knows.

Rumor is since COVID hit, they are slowly installing cameras at all large stadiums 5/6A and plan to stream etc going forward so it may be an even better investment in the years to come Football wise anyway.

I bet he posts a high 4.4 at the combine. People don't realise that 4.4 4.5 is the norm, and just like @BillySee58 said these kids use HS hand times as fact. When in reality whatever their hand time is 4.5 (take at least .2 off of that for a laser time) now a 4.7. Heck I saw a 40 offer kid run at one of the nike combines and he posted a mid 4.7 and the dude was running 200 dash in the regional finals... lol It is such a small piece of the pie. Darden's best part of his game is how quick he can go from 100 to 0 and back to 100 in 2 steps. He has the fastest feet I have ever got to watch in person. (obviously there are faster I just haven't been blessed to watch them live).

Ha, fun or make you look like a complete goof??

Some of the replies.... LOL so none of y’all missed time from work, got quarantined due to close contact or in any aspect were affected by the GLOBAL PANDEMIC that is currently kicking everyone’s ass??? I’ve got no clue why the guy isn’t traveling but I can guarantee you I’m not questioning his leadership, or anything else until something more concrete comes out. Good grief.

Believe he’s a walk on