'13 CO TE Mitchell Parsons (Verbal to Vanderbilt)

[Duff Man]

Rivals (http://rivals.yahoo.com/colorado/football/recruiting/player-Mitchell-Parsons-133507)
Scout (http://colorado.scout.com/a.z?s=148&p=8&c=1&nid=6047042)
ESPN (http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/145298/mitchell-parsons)
247 Sports (http://247sports.com/Player/Mitchell-Parsons-18543?pi=29918)

http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/p/sp/r/45/45676fdae65db49dba4f5502057c2642/283890.jpg
Chapparal H.S. (Parker, CO)

Ht: 6-foot-5
Wt: 226 lbs
40: 4.67 secs

Rivals rating: 4*-5.8rr; #7 TE (#211 overall)
Scout rating: 3*; #34 TE
ESPN rating: 3*-77 grade; #14 TE
247s rating: 3*-89 rating; #17 TE

Reported Offers: COLORADO, Arizona State, Cal, Mississippi, Northern Colorado, Vanderbilt

[Buffnik]

Only junior on the Denver Post's All-Colorado team (http://www.denverpost.com/preps/ci_19615236).

MaxPreps lists junior stats (http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/Fpc6KhdAXUqjaLFtj3LLXQ/football-fall-11/stats-mitchell-parsons.htm) of 35 catches for 634 yards (18.11 avg) and 5 touchdowns.

[Quattro]

Only junior on the Denver Post's All-Colorado team (http://www.denverpost.com/preps/ci_19615236).

MaxPreps lists junior stats (http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/Fpc6KhdAXUqjaLFtj3LLXQ/football-fall-11/stats-mitchell-parsons.htm) of 35 catches for 634 yards (18.11 avg) and 5 touchdowns.

Chris Fox is on it as a junior.

[Buffnik]

Chris Fox is on it as a junior.

Missed that. You're right.

[Shldr2Shldr]

He definitely has TE size already

[Duff Man]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyMevUtavR0

[Buffnik]

Nice update from Scout (http://colorado.scout.com/2/1148374.html).

"I really like CU," he said. "I like what they're doing there. I think they are going to be getting a lot better here in the next couple years and I want to be a part of that. The only thing is I don't want to go to school with a bunch of kids who I know. I'm social. I like meeting new people and that kind of thing. I guess it really depends cause I compare other schools that I've been talking to to CU cause I really like how Boulder is a college town. It's not like a transit school. It's a college town. ...I would like to stay in-state just for the fact that I'm close to my parents and I can come home for dinner on a Friday night or Saturday night. But I also like the idea of going out of state just for the fact that you only live once and not many kids have the opportunity to say, 'I got to go to some college out of state.'"

[exxon]

Hopefully he can get over some of his issues with the weather and play ball at CU.

[BehindEnemyLines]

like

[bigbang2]

Would like to see him add about 30 pounds of good weight. Would wait to see his senior film.

[exxon]

Would like to see him add about 30 pounds of good weight. Would wait to see his senior film.

Before you offer? That would probably be a mistake.

[Duff Man]

I hope we lock down Parsons sometime this spring.

[Buffnik]

I hope we lock down Parsons sometime this spring.

^^This^^

Parsons is actually my #1 in-state prospect this year. There are only about 10 real difference makers at TE every recruiting cycle and Parsons is one of them for 2013.

[bigbang2]

Parsons is okay, there might be another player out there that is better, and with our limited scholies next year, we have to be selective, highly selective. I wonder if he wasn't an instate would he have recievedthe offer.

[Buffnik]

#2 prospect in Colorado based on Scout's early rankings (Fox #1, Skipper #3): http://colorado.scout.com/2/1155374.html

[Quattro]

Parsons is okay, there might be another player out there that is better, and with our limited scholies next year, we have to be selective, highly selective. I wonder if he wasn't an instate would he have recievedthe offer.Well now I want Parsons.

[Duff Man]

^^This^^

Parsons is actually my #1 in-state prospect this year. There are only about 10 real difference makers at TE every recruiting cycle and Parsons is one of them for 2013.

Fox is still my #1 in-state prospect, but Parsons is the clear #2. Good size with a frame to add good weight and soft hands.

[exxon]

Fox is still my #1 in-state prospect, but Parsons is the clear #2. Good size with a frame to add good weight and soft hands.

Parsons would be a great get, but if I had to choose, Fox is my guy.

[bigbang2]

Dan Skipper is my #1 target .

[MrFrumpylane]

^^^ Quality poster in recruiting threads.

Parsons is my number one must-get for instate this class.

[exxon]

Seems like this years in state class is looking pretty decent. I'm going to enjoy the discussion on who's #1.

[Quattro]

According to SD on Rivals we're in good shape with Parsons.

[Darth Snow]

reminder folks, keep your personal fights somewhere else. deleted a post and edited one.

[RalphMalph]

reminder folks, keep your personal fights somewhere else. deleted a post and edited one.I like the new Sheriff. Anyone know what kind of offense Chapparal runs?

[Darth Snow]

I like the new Sheriff. Anyone know what kind of offense Chapparal runs?

Sucking up is allowed.

[RalphMalph]

Sucking up is allowed.Answer the question, **** stick. Plus, I like to think of it as "emotional equity".

[Quattro]

I like the new Sheriff. Anyone know what kind of offense Chapparal runs?IIRC it's a pro style offense with the FB being used as a blocker.

[RalphMalph]

IIRC it's a pro style offense with the FB being used as a blocker.That's what I wanted to hear. Not just the answer, but they type of O.

[mattrob]

Parsons film looks a lot like Baylis to me, although I do think Parsons gives a better effort blocking. Fox is going to be tough to keep in-state, but I'd be pretty happy building a class around guys like Parsons, Skipper, Novak, Hoover, and Lindsay this year.

[exxon]

Parsons film looks a lot like Baylis to me, although I do think Parsons gives a better effort blocking. Fox is going to be tough to keep in-state, but I'd be pretty happy building a class around guys like Parsons, Skipper, Novak, Hoover, and Lindsay this year.

That would be a great haul.

[Darth Snow]

Finally got around to looking at the film. There is a lot to like there. Great hands, good leaping ability, and he's got great feet. Not to mention he blocks with a bit of nastyness, which I'm sure Embrrrito loves. Love this kid. He's gonna be a big time recruit. Some tidbits from AZ:
http://buffscoop.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15560

My favorite is this one:
-His mom is a CU alum and he says she is definitely dropping subtle hints here-and-there that she'd like to see him be a Buff, too.
:thumbsup:

[MtnBuff]

Finally got around to looking at the film. There is a lot to like there. Great hands, good leaping ability, and he's got great feet. Not to mention he blocks with a bit of nastyness, which I'm sure Embrrrito loves. Love this kid. He's gonna be a big time recruit. Some tidbits from AZ:
http://buffscoop.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15560

My favorite is this one: :thumbsup:

Finally got mom on our side for once.

[exxon]

Mitch Parsons, 6-5/220, TE, NR/NR/NR

This Chaparral (Colo.) athlete could be the pass-catching tight end NU’s been looking for since Kyler Reed and Ben Cotton came aboard in 2008. Seriously, folks — it’s been that long since a upper-crust tight end said yes to Nebraska.


Parsons just has an offer to Colorado — so he’s still under the radar — but he had 634 receiving yards last year. Other big-name schools — Virginia, Michigan, Stanford, Oregon — have expressed interest.


“I’ve mostly played wide receiver all of my life,” he said. “This past season was the first season I played tight end and I think I did well. Coaches tell me they love my ability to run after the catch and how I use my body to catch the ball. They all tell me my routes and receiving ability as a tight end are off the charts.”


Parsons will come for NU’s Junior Day.

http://sports.omaha.com/2012/02/13/recruiting-the-race-to-2013-begins/

[sackman]

Kid grew up in Colorado and his Mom is a Buff. No way in Hell he ends up in stincoln.

[boulder77]

Parsons just has an offer to Colorado — so he’s still under the radar —
**** them and the horse they rode in on ...........

[exxon]

**** them and the horse they rode in on ...........

I thought that was funny too. :lol:

[BuffHerd]

Seriously, folks — it’s been that long since a upper-crust tight end said yes to Nebraska.

Yeah... upper-crust and kNeebraskee just don't seem to go well together do they!!

[Buffnik]

Yeah... upper-crust and kNeebraskee just don't seem to go well together do they!!

Only if we're talking about what's visible when a Fusker bends over.

But let's stop talking about their co-eds. This is a recruit thread.

[Quattro]

5.8 4* on Rivals.

[exxon]

Parsons is okay, there might be another player out there that is better, and with our limited scholies next year, we have to be selective, highly selective. I wonder if he wasn't an instate would he have recievedthe offer.


5.8 4* on Rivals.

:lol:

[Buffnik]

Parsons is visiting this weekend on an unofficial and will be at the Cal game.

He recently made an unofficial to Nebraska. Here's part of what he had to tell Scout (http://colorado.scout.com/2/1160770.html) (I love this kid):

"I wasn't too impressed with Lincoln," Parsons said. "I mean, I guess when you compare it to Boulder, not many things compare, but the facilities were one-of-a-kind. I've never seen anything like them. So they had some goods and some bads."

[Quattro]

Parsons is visiting this weekend on an unofficial and will be at the Cal game.

He recently made an unofficial to Nebraska. Here's part of what he had to tell Scout (http://colorado.scout.com/2/1160770.html) (I love this kid):

"I wasn't too impressed with Lincoln," Parsons said. "I mean, I guess when you compare it to Boulder, not many things compare, but the facilities were one-of-a-kind. I've never seen anything like them. So they had some goods and some bads."Now that's someone who has been conditioned well.

[Duff Man]

Visiting this weekend, hopefully back in March for the state basketball championships, and a another visit to Boulder for Junior Day to lock him up. It is that easy.

[dply]

Parsons is visiting this weekend on an unofficial and will be at the Cal game.

He recently made an unofficial to Nebraska. Here's part of what he had to tell Scout (http://colorado.scout.com/2/1160770.html) (I love this kid):

"I wasn't too impressed with Lincoln," Parsons said. "I mean, I guess when you compare it to Boulder, not many things compare, but the facilities were one-of-a-kind. I've never seen anything like them. So they had some goods and some bads."

Sounds so much better than Thurston last year. I cannot figure out why anyone would voluntarily go to Nebraska.

[sackman]

"I wasn't too impressed with Lincoln," Parsons said. "I mean, I guess when you compare it to Boulder, not many things compare, but the facilities were one-of-a-kind. I've never seen anything like them. So they had some goods and some bads."

Freakin awesome quote.

[Jaximus]

Parsons is visiting this weekend on an unofficial and will be at the Cal game.

He recently made an unofficial to Nebraska. Here's part of what he had to tell Scout (http://colorado.scout.com/2/1160770.html) (I love this kid):

"I wasn't too impressed with Lincoln," Parsons said. "I mean, I guess when you compare it to Boulder, not many things compare, but the facilities were one-of-a-kind. I've never seen anything like them. So they had some goods and some bads."

Suweet. Sounds like the kid is already OK with spurning other schools. I'm feeling pretty good about this one. He'll catch a lot of passes up at CU in his career. Him, Ray and Hobbs should give the PAC12 DC's a bunch of headaches!

[sliderNcider]

Wow I can't believe that's a real quote.

[dio]

Awesome.... so so awesome.

[CUBuffs12]

That's one of the best quotes I've seen from a recruit in awhile

[BuffLuKe]

Lock him up, everybody except Bigbang would be happy with Parsons.

[boydbuff]

Lock him up. :stupid:
Would be awesome if he was our 1st commit for the 2013 class. Would also be a natural given he has been playing in Colorado and he is a blue chip TE kind of like one of our coaches.

[ElCunado]

Love this kids attitude. He would be one hell of a first commitment.

[mattrob]

Love this kids attitude. He would be one hell of a first commitment.
Agreed, Parsons would be an ideal start to the class. The staff could basically move on from te and focus their efforts on other positions too. Parsons and Ray would be a nice bookend te duo.

[bigbang2]

Parsons is worth a Scholarship.

[exxon]

Would like to see him add about 30 pounds of good weight. Would wait to see his senior film.


Parsons is okay, there might be another player out there that is better, and with our limited scholies next year, we have to be selective, highly selective. I wonder if he wasn't an instate would he have recievedthe offer.


Parsons is worth a Scholarship.

So he's worthy of a scholarship now? :smile2: Why the change of heart?

[Tractor]

what a kick ass quote. He's already become my favorite '13 recruit. Let's get him! Make an impression at the Cal game this weekend!

[BuffHerd]

That quote is worth a scholarship on it's own!!! Parsons is no slouch. Would love to see him as our first verbal.

[sliderNcider]

Offered by Ole Miss

[Colobuffs21]

I really want this kid to be our first commit. Do we have a name for the guy that commits first? I know other schools give them a nickname and they expect that first commit to go out and get other talent for the school. If we don't have a name for one, we need to think of one asap!

[sweaty teets]

the mitchell parsons project

[wsp4820]

the mitchell parsons project

:nod:

[White_Rabbit]

I finally got around to watching the video. This kid is pretty damn impressive, I'm surprised he doesn't have more offers already. There's no doubt he's a top notch receiving threat from the TE position, the only thing that is left is to add some bulk and become the complete package as a run blocker.

Want. A lot. Definitely worth a scholarship.

[BuffLuKe]

We trading notes on TE's with Ole Miss or what? Lol kidding aside, this kid would be a great start to the class. Hope we can lock him up soon.

[Buffnik]

Now the #11 TE on Rivals. Would be a huge get for the Buffs.

[sweaty teets]

Now the #11 TE on Rivals. Would be a huge get for the Buffs.
:smile2:

[KingPants]

Now the #11 TE on Rivals. Would be a huge get for the Buffs.

:lol:

[Darth Snow]

Trolls, stop baiting the poor public. Mitch would be a GREAT buff and the big time TE recruit we've been expecting to land since Embree became the HC.

[mattrob]

Keep the in-state kids home this year!

[ZKobalt]

You know, click on his rivals page and you'll see a surprise :lol:

[mattrob]

You know, click on his rivals page and you'll see a surprise :lol:

Gotta love seeing Bienemy get in on his recruitment too!

[MrFrumpylane]

nm.

:gobuffs:

[btbuff]

Looks good. Like his dominant height.

[buff4bcs1985]

:dance4:

[Jens1893]

Committed per Ringo

[Darth Snow]

Big bang is going to be PISSED.

[14er]

Alright, great news!

Welcome home Mr. Pardons.

[ZKobalt]

Big bang is going to be PISSED.Good.


Welcome aboard Parsons!

[Rraalph 3000]

:woot:...welcome to the good guys...feeling much better about the TE position in the near future with last class and this news!

Gotta love how my little neighborhood of Parker is the in-state pipeline to CU....Chapparal & Ponderosa always sending the Buffs some love!

[dio]

Booooom!

[ElCunado]

Huge get. Love locking up top In-State talent.

[SuperiorBuff]

:woot:...welcome to the good guys...feeling much better about the TE position in the near future with last class and this news!

Gotta love how my little neighborhood of Parker is the in-state pipeline to CU....Chapparal & Ponderosa always sending the Buffs some love!I have a feeling Legend is going to be a power in a few years.

[SCB]

Very nice. Welcome Mr. Parsons. Seems like just the other day talking heads were claiming CU 2013 recruiting was behind schedule. It's picking up now.

[Buffnik]

Adam nailed it on this one. Glad to see Ringo confirming.

Welcome to the Buffs, Mr. Parsons!

Tremendous pickup for Embree and his program. It's starting to turn the corner, folks. Two of the top in-state prospects, including a 4*, committed in March. This is a big ****ing deal.

:dance: :dance: :dance:

[CVilleBuff]

Me like 4*'s :nod:

[Creebuzz]

:thumbsup2: :dance3::dance3::dance3::dance3::gobuffs:

Welcome aboard!!!

[Heywood]

Wooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooo oooooo!!!!


welcome to the buffs mitch!!!

[dio]

This is a really important pickup - love that he is coming here

[Darth Snow]

This is a really important pickup - love that he is coming here
:nod:
I LOVE seeing these words:
Verbal to COLORADO

[Buffs@5345']

First its a Friday, then this........things are turning up all around. Welcome to the B & G!

[mattrob]

Big bang is going to be PISSED.

This is where the back-peddling starts. We're all gonna hear how he "evaluated more film" and thinks Parsons "has potential, but needs to work on some things."

And CONGRATS to Parsons!!! Great to have an early commit of this caliber. Keep'em coming!

[Heywood]

Just rewatced the film. Great stuff. He caught every pass with his hands, showed some elusiveness, and I liked how he blocked in the end of the film.


so stoked!!!!

[azbuff]

Didn't see this one coming, which makes it that more ****ing awesome. Welcome Mitchell!

[wsp4820]

Well slap me on the ass and call me Susan. Happy Friday!

[Quattro]

:woot:

[Darth Snow]

Well slap me on the ass and call me Susan. Happy Friday!
Sup, susan.

[Buffnik]

Rivals article (read the whole burrito here): http://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1349539

"Coach Bieniemy wasn't expecting me to commit at all because I call him often just to talk to him," Parsons said. "I was like, 'Coach, I have been praying about it, I have been talking about it with my family and have slept on it and I think I am ready to commit to play football at Colorado.' He was screaming and welcoming me to the family. That is his personality, he is a fiery guy. It was great."

:woot:

[RalphMalph]

That's a great way to close out a day. Welcome Mr. Parsons!

[Darth Snow]

Rivals article (read the whole burrito here): http://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1349539

"Coach Bieniemy wasn't expecting me to commit at all because I call him often just to talk to him," Parsons said. "I was like, 'Coach, I have been praying about it, I have been talking about it with my family and have slept on it and I think I am ready to commit to play football at Colorado.' He was screaming and welcoming me to the family. That is his personality, he is a fiery guy. It was great."

:woot:
Glad he likes the screaming, that isn't the last he will here from EB. :lol: :dance4: GOBUFFSSSSS

[F.I.M.]

Give me a Hell Yeah!!!!! :gobuffs::congrats::dance4:

[Heywood]

Rivals article (read the whole burrito here): http://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1349539

"Coach Bieniemy wasn't expecting me to commit at all because I call him often just to talk to him," Parsons said. "I was like, 'Coach, I have been praying about it, I have been talking about it with my family and have slept on it and I think I am ready to commit to play football at Colorado.' He was screaming and welcoming me to the family. That is his personality, he is a fiery guy. It was great."

:woot:


so ****ing awesome!!

[GoBuffs08]

Now that he is a verbal I would expect Scout to update his profile around 2 stars.

[Duff Man]

Okay pickup IMO.:smile2:

[Jaximus]

WOOT WOOT!!!

Welcome aboard young fella!!!

[FLounder]

Hazah!

[mitch]

Now that he is a verbal I would expect Scout to update his profile around 2 stars.

you can count on that.

[JtsRcktVctry]

In-state kid. Great quote about Lincoln. Big tight end. Verbals in March. Love this kid already.

[o_robbie]

Mr. Skipper. You are up next. Make this a CO. Trifecta.

Big pickup from a 4 star TE. Setting the table early this year.

Nice work Embree and Co.

[fwbuff]

Wooohooo!!! Welcome Mitch!

[Darth Snow]

he's gonna be #80


https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/1596547687/260282_1758226690155_1673652013_1101697_745025_n_n ormal.jpgMitch Parsons ‏ @mitchparsons80 (https://twitter.com/#!/mitchparsons80) Oh And I get to rock that number 80 not only for 1 more year at chap but for 4 in boulder #thankscoachembree (https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23thankscoachembree)

[lawdogg]

Great pickup! Welcome aboard young fella.

[leftybuff]

OUT. STANDING. Welcome the B and G Mr. Parsons.

[DallasBuff]

Huge.....

[Skidmark]

http://img.tapatalk.com/4b2008ca-67d1-bad4.jpg

[DallasBuff]

http://img.tapatalk.com/4b2008ca-67d1-bad4.jpg

Not your best effort....but you set a high bar....

[JimmyBuff]

Awesome. Welcome to the team Parsons.



Nice to see in state recruiting is much better than last year.

[Duff Man]

The TE depth chart come fall of 2013 is going to very young, but talented. Pieces are coming together.

[Buffalo Brad]

Happy ****in Friday! Welcome to the BnG Mr. Parsons!

[Skidmark]

http://img.tapatalk.com/4b2008ca-7293-87e1.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/4b2008ca-73aa-e24e.jpg

[neil29fp]

8993

[mdelpizzo_1]

Welcome to the black and gold family!!

[Highlander27]

Huge pickup. HUGE. Love what we could have at TE in a few years.

[Skidmark]

http://img.tapatalk.com/4b2008ca-8937-c283.jpg

View from the Allbuffs luxury box & infinity pool atop the Dal.

[BehindEnemyLines]

Welcome to the Black-n-Gold, young man.

[Tractor]

OH HELLYEA!!! WELCOME TO THE BLACK AND GOLD MITCHELL!!

:dance4::dance4::dance4::dance4:
:dance5::dance5:

Now do your duty as a Buff and start trying to influence other really good players to get onboard

:dance5:

[The Guest]

Some have you have asked me what I do out here in Afghanistan. Well, I'll tell you what I'm doing right now...I'm slapping my own ass, I'm so fired up, that's what I'm doing!

I don't know if I've been this excited for a recruit since since we flipped Rippey from nebraska.

A big Buff Black 'n Gold Welcome to Mr. Parsons!

[sliderNcider]

Welcome Mitch. We could be done in-state now. Good start!! I'll also add that there's no way he is 225.

[BuffNut99]

Allsome

Now we just need to get Da(m)n Skippy and we're done in CO

[BuffLuKe]

Great news, didnt see it coming. Always good to lock up big local targets early.

[DBT]

I thought I'd posted this. I'm losing my mind.

Does Parsons hav the kind of national clout that would give recruiting some momentum? By that, I mean does he go to a lot of national camps where he may have developed friendships with other recruits?

[Quattro]

Welcome Mitch. We could be done in-state now. Good start!! I'll also add that there's no way he is 225.

He's around 225 but he can put a lot of weight on looking at his frame.

[Buffnik]

I thought I'd posted this. I'm losing my mind.

Does Parsons hav the kind of national clout that would give recruiting some momentum? By that, I mean does he go to a lot of national camps where he may have developed friendships with other recruits?

Not that I know of. Hopefully he'll get an Army or Under Armour AA game invite after the season so he can put in a good word with some targets.

[buffsyko]

GREAT pick up! Welcome to the BLACK AND GOLD!!!:thumbsup:

[bigbang2]

Welcome Mitch, great pickup. Good pass catcher, i still want him to add more weight to help out in the blocking game.

[The Guest]

Welcome Mitch, great pickup. Good pass catcher, i still want him to add more weight to help out in the blocking game.

:lol:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsaxNehMibg

[Duff Man]

Heh, nice one Wally.

Parsons has over a year before he steps on to campus. Any weight concerns are overblown.

[Buffnik]

Heh, nice one Wally.

Parsons has over a year before he steps on to campus. Any weight concerns are overblown.

Yeah. I'm not sure why anyone would be worried about the weight of a high school junior TE who is on pace to play his senior year at 235 lbs.

[4DemBuffs]

Yeah. I'm not sure why anyone would be worried about the weight of a high school junior TE who is on pace to play his senior year at 235 lbs.

well, unless your just an ass...

[sliderNcider]

A really interesting thing is that it appears Bieniemy was his primary recruiter.

[fwbuff]

I really want this kid to be our first commit. Do we have a name for the guy that commits first? I know other schools give them a nickname and they expect that first commit to go out and get other talent for the school. If we don't have a name for one, we need to think of one asap!

How about the Godfather?

9001

Maybe someone with more computer savvy than me can superimpose Parsons' photo on the sign? I couldn't figure it out.

[White_Rabbit]

Nice! This kid is exactly what we're going to need at TE in the coming years. Welcome aboard Mitchell!

[pwbuffan]

This is a great get for the staff. Welcome to the Black & Gold Mitch

[Jaximus]

Good to see better results in state. I'd be happy with getting 2 or 3 of the top 7 in the state each year. I wouldn't mind seeing more OL success though.

[Duff Man]

Early high 3* on 247 Sports. Expect him to be rated a top 15-20 TE in the country by everyone.

[J-R-K]

ESPN gave him a 78 rating (upper-tier 3-star) and rank him as the #10 "Y" TE in the country. Not sure what the "Y stands for, they also have a seperate category of "H" TE's.

[Bigbuffs]

ESPN gave him a 78 rating (upper-tier 3-star) and rank him as the #10 "Y" TE in the country. Not sure what the "Y stands for, they also have a seperate category of "H" TE's.
The Y is the type of tight end that is more of a pro style tight end that is a good blocker but may not be quite as athletic while the H is more of the pure athlete and 100% recieving tight end. For our system it sounds like the Y is the way to go.

[Buffnik]

The Y is the type of tight end that is more of a pro style tight end that is a good blocker but may not be quite as athletic while the H is more of the pure athlete and 100% recieving tight end. For our system it sounds like the Y is the way to go.

Yep.

Think "H" as in H-back. That's what Embree calls our "move" tight end. It's where he had Thornton and now Slavin.

[Colobuffs21]

H=dallas clark Y=daniel graham

[Shldr2Shldr]

H=dallas clark Y=daniel graham

The Patriots show even a more drastic range

Y= Nate Solder (Athletic Run Blocker) H= Rob Gronkowski (Run blocker, but most effective in passing situations)

[J.R. Ewing]

I'm a little surprised Parsons is in the Y bucket at 226 lbs.

[sliderNcider]

I only watched the first couple mins of his vids, but nearly every time he lined up as a WR. Hopefully he comes in ready to block

[Quattro]

I'm a little surprised Parsons is in the Y bucket at 226 lbs.

Don't worry about the weight. He's got a big frame and has a lot of time to put some on before he gets to campus.

[liverflukes]

You guys picked up a good one here. Congrats!

[mattrob]

Max over at Rivals did a nice breakdown of Parsons:

http://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1373213

And one more reason to like this kid: he's reportedly been in the ear of other recruits, trying to get them to Boulder.

[FLounder]

New article on him. HERE. (http://blogs.denverpost.com/preps/2012/06/15/6122/6122/)

[Darth Snow]

****. Huge Loss. Best of luck Mitch.

Mitch Parsons @mitchythekid80Reply Retweet Favorite ·More
Flight delayed an hour. I'm quitting football and devoting my life to inventing a teleporter #ihateairports

[sliderNcider]

Lol.

[sweaty teets]

anyone checked on bcs?

[FLounder]

My heart froze after you said **** hug loss.

[Darth Snow]

My heart froze after you said **** hug loss.
My work here is done. Please note that I cannot be held responsible for your weak heart.

[buff4bcs1985]

greetings from the hospital... had a simultaneous triple heart attack and massive stroke... i hate you all :lol:

[BuffNut99]

****. Huge Loss. Best of luck Mitch.
Dude. Third confirmed heart attack right here.

[Darth Snow]

Three heart attacks and no rep? :wtf:

Mitch you da man! :lol:

[Buffnik]

Three heart attacks and no rep? :wtf:

Mitch you da man! :lol:

I don't think Mitch has an AllBuffs account or I would rep him.

[BehindEnemyLines]

Three heart attacks and no rep? :wtf:

Mitch you da man! :lol:


Oh, I predict you'll get some reps. I ain't promising the color, but you'll get yours.

[BlackNGold80]

Ive heard Parsons is doing alot when it comes to recruiting other kids. :thumbsup: Love to hear that

[FLounder]

Ive heard Parsons is doing alot when it comes to recruiting other kids. :thumbsup: Love to hear that
'mitch...

[BlackNGold80]

'mitch...
??

[Quattro]

??

Probably better not to ask.

[BlackNGold80]

Probably better not to ask.
ahaha yeah I was a little confused:wtf:

[mp8080]

Hey guys i just wanted to thank you all for the kind words and the awesome quotes and stuff haah my parents and I get a real kick outta reading this. I dont know if im allowed to be on this forum or what ever but i saw the whole heart attack thing and it made me laugh. Anyway, Go Buffs!

[Quattro]

Hey guys i just wanted to thank you all for the kind words and the awesome quotes and stuff haah my parents and I get a real kick outta reading this. I dont know if im allowed to be on this forum or what ever but i saw the whole heart attack thing and it made me laugh. Anyway, Go Buffs!
Haha fantastic. Great to have you on board. Go Chap and Go Buffs!

[Darth Snow]

Hey guys i just wanted to thank you all for the kind words and the awesome quotes and stuff haah my parents and I get a real kick outta reading this. I dont know if im allowed to be on this forum or what ever but i saw the whole heart attack thing and it made me laugh. Anyway, Go Buffs!
Welcome to Allbuffs. We are so stoked that you are gonna be a Buff! Enjoy the ride. Also, as a cautionary tale, pretty much everyone on here qualifies as a "booster" according to the NCAA, so we shouldn't be contacting you directly unless you contact us. Pretty sure I got that right.

However, please take us with a grain of salt during the season. Things can sometimes be, umm, up and down :lol:. We like our Buffs a little too much sometimes.

[mp8080]

Welcome to Allbuffs. We are so stoked that you are gonna be a Buff! Enjoy the ride. Also, as a cautionary tale, pretty much everyone on here qualifies as a "booster" according to the NCAA, so we shouldn't be contacting you directly unless you contact us. Pretty sure I got that right.

However, please take us with a grain of salt during the season. Things can sometimes be, umm, up and down :lol:. We like our Buffs a little too much sometimes.
hahaha i know! i cant wait for it though and yeah i wont post anymore i just wanted let you guys know i appreciate it.

[CVilleBuff]

hahaha i know! i cant wait for it though and yeah i wont post anymore i just wanted let you guys know i appreciate it.

Great to hear from you. Best of luck this Senior season. So psyched about the future in the black and gold!

[RalphMalph]

I don't think Mitch has an AllBuffs account or I would rep him.

Rep away.

[dply]

Rep away.

Careful, the NCAA might not like that. :lol:

[BuffUp]

mp might just steal the show

[BehindEnemyLines]

mp might just steal the show He just did. Twice.


Welcome to "lurker" status MP. Good luck with the season.

[sliderNcider]

Go Buffs

[Jaximus]

Good luck Parsons! Glad you're a Buff! Now enjoy your last year dominating in High School and don't be afraid to check in with us from time to time.

[Buffnik]

Good luck Parsons! Glad you're a Buff! Now enjoy your last year dominating in High School and don't be afraid to check in with us from time to time.

To that last part, as much as we love having you here it's probably best if you avoid fan message boards. We don't want to create a violation or piss Embree off. Other players have had a parent or friend join up and fill us in on things or stay in touch or ask about something.

Basically, we'd love to have you here but it's best if we don't until your eligibility is up. Then, you can come back and tell us all how clueless and unfair we were during your college career. :smile2:

Have a great senior year! We'll be cheering for you.

[Jaximus]

Yeah, that makes sense. Well then if I can give #80 any words of wisdom it would be to work your butt off once you get to CU. Keep your head in your books and your butt in the weight room! The reason why many good players don't make it to the next level is because they come to college with a big head and think that their talent trumps hard work (see Scott, Darrell). You've got the ability and an opportunity to do amazing things for yourself and your family. Don't be the next guy who looks back and wishes he wouldn't have taken it for granted.

Go Buffs!

[mp8080]

I know i will stay away from here from on. and dont censor any of the stuff you say haha this is my last post cant wait to get up to folsom. shoulder to shoulder

[zbuff]

Don't worry, we will be happy to crack you up, usually unintentionally.

[dio]

Adam has an update today

http://colorado.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1389911

Some other schools are pursuing him - including UW

[NYC Buff]

Buff nation loves you Mitchell. You are a Colorado native, and one that would truly be an asset to the CU family. As a gem of the state, you must represent accordingly. Cant wait to see you in the black-n-gold!

[Quattro]

Worry not:
http://colorado.247sports.com/Board/59434/Parsons-Sets-the-Record-Straight-11161821/1

[Darth Snow]

Adam Munsterteiger @adamcm777 (http://twitter.com/adamcm777)5m (https://twitter.com/adamcm777/status/244070882232897537)#CUBuffs (http://twitter.com/search?q=%23CUBuffs) TE pledge Mitchell Parsons (@mitchythekid80 (http://twitter.com/mitchythekid80)) had six catches for 162 yards and a TD in Chaparral's 35-14 win over Grandview Thurs. dude is a man among boys.

[boydbuff]

We could so use a TE that can stretch the field or at least get open. I didn't see a TE for CU do jack **** last weekend.

[buffwings]

We could so use a TE that can stretch the field or at least get open. I didn't see a TE for CU do jack **** last weekend.
That's because they are learning. Loved them as players and asst coaches but also want them to succeed as HC and OC.

[DallasBuff]

That's J(E)B are a bust. Loved them as players and asst coaches but wont succeed as HC and OC. Sad :cry:

You may prove to be correct.....but keep it to yourself. We have no choice to support these guys (for now). Not productive to make your comments in a recruiting thread....must be the redneck riviera effect.....

[sackman]

Grandview is usually a pretty solid team. I don't know how good they are this year, but they're typically one of the top 2-3 in the Centennial League. Impressive win for Chap.

[buffwings]

You may prove to be correct.....but keep it to yourself. We have no choice to support these guys (for now). Not productive to make your comments in a recruiting thread....must be the redneck riviera effect.....
:doh:Sorry, I forgot we were in a recruiting thread. My bad.

[Quattro]

Grandview is usually a pretty solid team. I don't know how good they are this year, but they're typically one of the top 2-3 in the Centennial League. Impressive win for Chap.

Were #4 and Chap #7

[RalphMalph]

Saw the TD catch on TV this morning. That pass had a ton of hang-time and he had to go up and get it over the DB. Sweet catch! They also called him "CU commit Mitch Parsons". Nice.

[buffwings]

They also called him "CU commit Mitch Parsons". Nice.

:thumbsup:

[Jens1893]

"Some days i really really want out of Colorado."

Mitch on twitter.

Oh well.

[Quattro]

"Some days i really really want out of Colorado."

Mitch on twitter.

Oh well.

Without seeing his prior tweets, this could be anything but with his tweets on Saturday, not good. His potential UW visit is scaring the **** out of me right now.

[letsgoavs192]

Without seeing his prior tweets, this could be anything but with his tweets on Saturday, not good. His potential UW visit is scaring the **** out of me right now.

I REALLY want Parsons, but I also want guys who want to be Buffs and aren't scared to come in and help rebuild

[Darth Snow]

I REALLY want Parsons, but I also want guys who want to be Buffs and aren't scared to come in and help rebuild
let's not go down this road in a recruit thread.

[JtsRcktVctry]

Hey, at least he still is calling himself a CU commit and has Folsom as his Twitter background ... :huh:

[BigCate]

You really can't blame him for looking around a little bit with the state of the program. But, I really hope he sticks with us.

[mattrob]

You really can't blame him for looking around a little bit with the state of the program. But, I really hope he sticks with us.

He's gone. Only a huge move with the staff ASAP would change that. And even then, it might be too late.

[Shldr2Shldr]

I could not blame him for jumping. Who wants to commit to this?

[bombay]

I believe he has some backbone, and that some of the guys in this thread should be kept out of recruiting threads.

[RalphMalph]

I believe he has some backbone, and that some of the guys in this thread should be kept out of recruiting threads.

Seconded.

[CVilleBuff]

Guys the mods have made extremely clear what belongs in recruit threads.

Can't wait to see Mitch in the B&G leading the Buffs

[bigbang2]

The squad is extremely young, the play will improve next year. Mitch will have an opportunity to play early next year in a pro style offense.

[BuffClass90]

I posted something negative in a recruiting thread and regret it. Let's keep it positive in here. Mitch will be a great Buff and this can't last forever.

[MINN-Buffalo]

Our program has a rich history and it can only get better. :gobuffs:

[Quattro]

Shane Dillon to Mitch Parsons for a 37 Yd TD!

[Jens1893]

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1410195&PT=4&PR=2

He´s talking to Udub and Vandy and considering his options. Sigh.

[buffwings]

:bang::huh::cry:

[JtsRcktVctry]

Based on how CU is playing, his tweets and that story, think the ship is pulling up anchor. Would've been a nice get.

[MtnBuff]

Seems like a great kid who is looking for a reason to stay in Colorado and just not getting one right now. He's good enough that he is going to have plenty of options right up till signing day so I hope he doesn't commit to somebody else and lock in. I'd like him to at least give us a chance to get a new coach and listen to what the new HC has to offer.

Despite the disaster that we have become this year this team has some solid young talent. With the right coach coming in this program has the prospect of getting better fairly fast. TE is a spot where there will be an opportunity to be a part of the next generation of Buffs and a part of the rebirth of a winner.

[sliderNcider]

Hopefully the new staff can keep him. One can hope

[buff4bcs1985]

Sean Niehoff ‏@SeanGNiehoff
(https://twitter.com/SeanGNiehoff)Current #cubuffs (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23cubuffs) commit Mitchell Parsons also interested in #UCLA (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23UCLA), according to Justin Hopkins
...

[Jaximus]

This kid wants to be a Buff. Can't blame him for questioning the current staff. IF the admin makes a correct decision to replace Embo with a capable coach and staff, we may be able to keep him. He can be our next great Buff TE.

[CUFan]

This kid wants to be a Buff. Can't blame him for questioning the current staff. IF the admin makes a correct decision to replace Embo with a capable coach and staff, we may be able to keep him. He can be our next great Buff TE.

+1. Would love to have you stick with us Mitch, but completely understand your situation.

[bigbang2]

4.67 40 is good time for a TE, and he looks fast in game action.

[o_robbie]

I don't even think Embree has to go. Embree should be a heck of a guy to learn from for TE. He coached TE's in the NFL so he has to know what he is doing in that regards. I think Mitch should take a look at what we are doing by the end of the year from a offensive stand point. I still think Embree and Eric B. are going to get things figured out from an offensive play calling stand point.

[tante]

I don't even think Embree has to go. Embree should be a heck of a guy to learn from for TE. He coached TE's in the NFL so he has to know what he is doing in that regards. I think Mitch should take a look at what we are doing by the end of the year from a offensive stand point. I still think Embree and Eric B. are going to get things figured out from an offensive play calling stand point.

I'm not sure Embree has the time to focus on coaching the TE's right now.

[Buffnik]

I'm not sure Embree has the time to focus on coaching the TE's right now.

Brookhart has a fantastic track record with WRs from his days at Pitt (Larry Fitzgerald, et al). Our TEs are fortunate to have a guy like him teaching them on top of what Embree brings to the position.

[MINN-Buffalo]

I hope he stays.

[J-R-K]

Brookhart has a fantastic track record with WRs from his days at Pitt (Larry Fitzgerald, et al). Our TEs are fortunate to have a guy like him teaching them on top of what Embree brings to the position.

I get the feeling that you're not talking to us but rather someone else. You sneaky snake. :lol:

[BuffNut99]

Hey, at least he still is calling himself a CU commit and has Folsom as his Twitter background ... :huh:
Background altered. Hope he sticks with the Buffs, lots of opportunities for a talented TE to come in and contribute right away. He'd probably be in the two-deep right now if he were a true freshman. With the QBs we have coming in, someone at TE is going to get alot of catches.

[Jens1893]

He has removed the Folsom background from his Twitter page and any CU reference from his short bio.

"D1 bound" is what he says there

[White_Rabbit]

Ouch. He's definitely the headliner of the class, I sure hope he sticks with it.

[FightCu1414]

Doesn't look good guys...

[Quattro]

Yup hasn't looked good for a few weeks

[Darth Snow]

Just win, baby.

[MrFrumpylane]

Hey Mitchell-

Did you see that sweet TD pass to Kasa?? Plenty more to come!

[NYC Buff]

Stay strong Mitch!

[Buffnik]

He had to like seeing the fight today, the win, and the way our TEs were used. Thornton, Slavin and Kasa all had big parts in this victory.

[o_robbie]

It's O.K. to rethink things after those losses but bottom line is Embree is going to churn out quality TE's who are Pro Ready whenever he can get one with some skill. He wants to use you and his terminology is likely NFL quality. The only thing not to like is the current record. I guarantee we will be better next year. P.Rich back, Crawley and Yuri with experience. OL with more experience. Jones and Powell with more experience. I really think next year is the year to talk bowl game.

[Highlander27]

I like what we are doing at TE. Not worried. Would like to have Mitch at home, representing his home state, leading the program, black and gold back in the right direction but if not... the sun will come up, and we will find some good players to take on the position.

[Quattro]

I really think next year is the year to talk bowl game.

It better ****ing be. Anything else will be pathetic

[TimmyDUBs]

I'm not 100% sure. I hope so, but we will still essentially be missing 1 and 1/2 empty classes. This year has convinced me more that ever that our only talent exists a in the freshman and soph (to a lesser extent)classes. Come next year the experience the sophomores have will be our greatest attribute, and we'll stil have to play freshman. It will be a tough one, but we'll be better than this year. 2014 is the first year I think we really compete for something important.

[DrunkRalphie]

I'm not 100% sure. I hope so, but we will still essentially be missing 1 and 1/2 empty classes. This year has convinced me more that ever that our only talent exists a in the freshman and soph (to a lesser extent)classes. Come next year the experience the sophomores have will be our greatest attribute, and we'll stil have to play freshman. It will be a tough one, but we'll be better than this year. 2014 is the first year I think we really compete for something important.

I've watched all four games and there isn't a single doubt in my mind that the most talented class on the team is the freshmen class. Crawley, Tupou, Solis, Wright, Mosley and Thomas have talent in bunches, the best talent the team has recruited since Barnett. Give the freshmen class some experience and they have the ability to take us to a bowl game.

[o_robbie]

I think an entire year with Webb in the system is going to really help him. I don't see him losing the position next year but if he does that means Dillon or Sefu are better than average already. The OL should be better, the DB's will be better, the DL should be better. WR's should be better. Everything pts to a much better team next year accept maybe at LB where we will likely be a little worse.

We should have 6 winnable games on our schedule next year if WSU was an indicator of the quality of team we are now.

[Jens1893]

We should have 6 winnable games on our schedule next year if WSU was an indicator of the quality of team we are now.

I see 8 (OOC - CSU, Central Arkansas, Fresno / Conference home Cal, Arizona, Oregon, SC / Conference road ASU, OSU, Utah, UCLA, UW)

(bold games, obviously, are the ones where I think we´ll have little to no chance)

[MtnBuff]

Let's get some wins this year before we start counting next year. Was a huge sign though that the team didn't just fold after Fresno.

If I were Parsons after the first three games I would be questioning my desire to go to CU as well. I think how the team responded this week should send a strong signal that CU is still a solid choice for his future.

[Duff Man]

Best receiving threat in this class. We need to hang on here.

[buffsroam]

Ive heard Parsons is doing alot when it comes to recruiting other kids. :thumbsup: Love to hear that


I was ay the Pomona game last FRIDAY. Parsons is the real deal. Blocking and receiving are solid. He does have the frame to get bigger.

I hope the commit sticks.

[Quattro]

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[ElCunado]

Well, at least Vanderbilt has the same record. 1-3. Plus, their depth chart is stacked with young talent at TE.

[Darth Snow]

Good school and all, but if he's worried about team performance while he's at the school, Vandy is definitely a strange choice. Their ceiling is pretty low in the SEC

[ElCunado]

Good school and all, but if he's worried about team performance while he's at the school, Vandy is definitely a strange choice. Their ceiling is pretty low in the SEC

Agreed. Also, looking at their schedule, there is a very good chance that we end up with a better conference record. All of their winnable SEC games are on the road.

[Duff Man]

Parsons will be a PAC-12 player, just a matter of what school.

[Zachsquatch]

Oh man, that is one of my least favorite tweets ever.

As a graduate of Chap, I have been very excited to see such talent emerge from the school lately. Can't blame Mitch for questioning his choice, but I went out of state and it did not take me very long to realize that CO is the place to be.

Maybe (if he does choose to head to Vandy/UW) in a couple years when the Buffs are top 4 in the Pac, he will come home and help contribute to the success.

Go Buffs (and Wolverines)!