Forget Too Small, Can't Wait To Watch Jp!

[MeanGreengdub]

This kid is good. He bounces off blocks and seeks out the ball. Check out the video. This size stuff is nonsense!

http://64.237.99.126/clips/2007122.wmv

[ParksAndRecRick]

Coach Dodge wanted Justin to be his first verbal for one good reason......He is football player. He is a Stud. He will be a GRAND addition to the Mean Green. Mark it down....

Dodge Ball....the fun starts NOW!

ParksAndRecRick

[runt96]

This kid is good. He bounces off blocks and seeks out the ball. Check out the video. This size stuff is nonsense!

http://64.237.99.126/clips/2007122.wmv

Looks good, BOOGERISH. I know what we're seeing are highlights, but he doesn't let people get away. No one runs through him, jukes him or slips away. Several of those clips were in playoff settings so he's not just dominating a weak squad. He's a playmaker and was obviously an important part of SLC's success.

[SilverEagle]

When Colt Mahan (all 6'1" X 205lbs of him) got into the game this last season, he did just fine. When he came out of HS, he was pretty highly regarded, but not as highly as Mr. Padron. And he was basically the same size this last season as he was in HS.

[meangreendork]

What impresses me most is how smart he plays. He doesn't make a bee-line for where the ball carrier is; he tries to make a good guess of where they're gonna be in the next few seconds and then finds a good angle of attack. Whether or not this means a full-sprint, a jog, or just waiting for the ball-carrier, he's right there at the right moment to make the hit. I'm very impressed because all the speed in the world doesn't mean squat if you're not smart enough to use it properly, and this kid is fast.

[Mean Green 93-98]

What impresses me most is how smart he plays. He doesn't make a bee-line for where the ball carrier is; he tries to make a good guess of where they're gonna be in the next few seconds and then finds a good angle of attack. Whether or not this means a full-sprint, a jog, or just waiting for the ball-carrier, he's right there at the right moment to make the hit. I'm very impressed because all the speed in the world doesn't mean squat if you're not smart enough to use it properly, and this kid is fast.

Great points. What concerns me a little bit is that, at least in this footage, he makes a lot of "hands" tackles. He's obviously got strong hands; but when he moves up to Div 1-A ball, he's going to need to wrap up and get leverage to bring the bigger, faster ballcarriers down consistently.

[Will to Win]

What impresses me most is how smart he plays. He doesn't make a bee-line for where the ball carrier is; he tries to make a good guess of where they're gonna be in the next few seconds and then finds a good angle of attack. Whether or not this means a full-sprint, a jog, or just waiting for the ball-carrier, he's right there at the right moment to make the hit. I'm very impressed because all the speed in the world doesn't mean squat if you're not smart enough to use it properly, and this kid is fast.

agree 100%. He is a smart (not big or fast, Mr. Kiper) FOOTBALL PLAYMAKER!

[Quoner]

agree 100%. He is a smart (not big or fast, Mr. Kiper) FOOTBALL PLAYMAKER!

Of all the shots you guys have taken at this kid, comparing him to Playmaker may be the most insulting...

[Cool]

TastyGreek - Your perspective on JP is impressive. Talent wins some games but talent with character wins Championships. I've watched this guy for a while now and JP is a winner in life and on the field. Your gonna love this guy.