New Recruit

NTPhiKap99 · June 22, 2007

I'd assume he'll compete for a corner spot. Why would you waste a ship on a return specialist?

I never under estimate the importance of special teams. But I agree he should get a good look at corner.

Censored by Laurie · June 22, 2007

So this guy will be playing the in 2007? Is it possible to go back and edit our "Who will score the first touchdown" thread to accomidate the OSU version of RW McQuarters (not the NFL version...nobody wants that)

H-towngreen · June 22, 2007

With as many DB's as TD has been recruiting and now adding a JUCO to the mix, along with Raif Lundreen(sp?). It kinda makes you wonder what Td thinks of our current DB's. All we had been hearing was how athletic they were and their potential. Maybe TD doesn't see enough there from our current group. Thoughts??

MeanGreen61 · June 22, 2007

With as many DB's as TD has been recruiting and now adding a JUCO to the mix, along with Raif Lundreen(sp?). It kinda makes you wonder what Td thinks of our current DB's. All we had been hearing was how athletic they were and their potential. Maybe TD doesn't see enough there from our current group. Thoughts??

Redshirt most newcomers ? An additional year to learn system & mature.

Will to Win · June 22, 2007

I would say BOTH positions!

Agreed, He is a playmaker, no doubt after watching the vid. Playmakers PLAY! Happy to see Dodge has out of state reach with regards to recruiting.

UNTLifer · June 22, 2007

I would say BOTH positions!

I hope so based on the video. Good coverage, but I really like how he comes up and supports the run...not afraid to lay the wood!

NorthTexan95 · June 22, 2007

Redshirt most newcomers ? An additional year to learn system & mature.

It'll be very interesting to see how many of this recuiting class is red shirted.

Mean Green 93-98 · June 22, 2007

I don't see a whole lot of the new recruits being redshirted, especially at the "skill" positions. Dodge is recruiting players suited to his system, and I imagine he would want to get them out on the field as soon as he can.

UNTLifer · June 22, 2007

Other than receivers and Vizza, I think we see quite a few redshirts.

Mean Green 93-98 · June 22, 2007

Add to what I said earlier the fact that TD's upcoming recruiting classes (i.e., 2008-2010) should blow the doors off of the 2007 recruiting class. Won't provide too much incentive to keep the 2007 class around for a 5th year.

GreenMachine · June 22, 2007

not afraid to lay the wood!

Neither am I but I suck at playing football.

June 22, 2007

With as many DB's as TD has been recruiting and now adding a JUCO to the mix, along with Raif Lundreen(sp?). It kinda makes you wonder what Td thinks of our current DB's. All we had been hearing was how athletic they were and their potential. Maybe TD doesn't see enough there from our current group. Thoughts??

The fact that this player (Roman) has exceptional talent AND two years experience would put him ahead of any of our corners. TD has acknowledged the athleticism of our corners but they do not have that much experience. Green is the most experienced. He played considerably last year but just enough to letter the year before. Both Bush and Chatman played in all 12 games last year but Chatman was mostly on special teams. Nurudeen, if I remember correctly, only played in 8 games at Baylor and as a non-scholarship player you know that he didn't get a lot of playing time. So we have talent and athleticism but not the experience.

Personally, I look at Chatman more as a safety so maybe he gets moved there since we will lose four of our top five safeties.

GMoney · June 23, 2007

With as many DB's as TD has been recruiting and now adding a JUCO to the mix, along with Raif Lundreen(sp?). It kinda makes you wonder what Td thinks of our current DB's. All we had been hearing was how athletic they were and their potential. Maybe TD doesn't see enough there from our current group. Thoughts??

You can never have enough athletes at DB. DB's get hurt, you have to face 4 and 5 WR sets these days, and DB's are the athletes that fill out the majority of special teams. Not to mention, we spent most of spring with our DB's struggling with hamstring injuries. He will get a legitimate shot to start.

June 23, 2007

Another point that I meant to make about our current CBs. Most had little experience as a DB in high school. Green played both ways but his highest acclaim was as a receiver. Bush was moved to quarterback and played that position as a senior. Chatman played his senior year as a running back. Washington, also transferred to quarterback in high school, was moved to wide receiver. I believe that they are the only ones with playing experience at North Texas. I don't believe that Oubre has played at North Texas and I can't find out a word about Nurudeen (of course, he didn't play at NT). Of the redshirts, only Gordon was primarily a DB, as far as I can tell. Neal played mostly on offense. If Ealey is made a corner, he would be another that has more experience of the offensive side of the ball.

While I'd think that he was recruited largely for his return ability, it is refreshing to have a player who is experienced at playing cornerback.

Edited June 23, 2007 by GrayEagleOne

Harry · June 23, 2007

I like this sign bt it still doesn't address the fact that we don't have a physical imposing hitter at the safety spot. I am hoping that Roy Loren fits that bill this season but we need to get some younger guys that will be here for awhile. Perhaps the young man from Vernon will fit that bill.

June 23, 2007

I like this sign bt it still doesn't address the fact that we don't have a physical imposing hitter at the safety spot. I am hoping that Roy Loren fits that bill this season but we need to get some younger guys that will be here for awhile. Perhaps the young man from Vernon will fit that bill.

Harry, I'm hoping that Bron Hager will be that player. He will be a strong safety and that's the hitter. I see Williams as more of a Knowlton/Weathers type; a smart player who knows where to be and will make a lot of tackles.

SCREAMING EAGLE-66 · June 23, 2007

Another point that I meant to make about our current CBs. Most had little experience as a DB in high school. Green played both ways but his highest acclaim was as a receiver. Bush was moved to quarterback and played that position as a senior. Chatman played his senior year as a running back. Washington, also transferred to quarterback in high school, was moved to wide receiver. I believe that they are the only ones with playing experience at North Texas. I don't believe that Oubre has played at North Texas and I can't find out a word about Nurudeen (of course, he didn't play at NT). Of the redshirts, only Gordon was primarily a DB, as far as I can tell. Neal played mostly on offense. If Ealey is made a corner, he would be another that has more experience of the offensive side of the ball.
While I'd think that he was recruited largely for his return ability, it is refreshing to have a player who is experienced at playing cornerback.

He looked very good at blocking kicks as well... He must be very fast.

Buford_Julep · September 3, 2007

bump

MeanGreenEngineer · September 3, 2007

Read this.

hickoryhouse · September 3, 2007

bump

What a dramatic change in opinion from 2 months ago, are we being a bit fickle here, maybe a touch to hard on Roman? besides he said Denton is a great college town, that has to buy him some slack right?