'12 CO OT Shane Callahan (Signed to Auburn)

[Buffnik]

New highlight video:

[Heywood]

Hey whats the deal with those damn google adds? They now seem to only pop up on video posts (like the one above) and block 1/4 of the screen. I cant figure out how to move or close them. I know they help with revenue but can we make sure they are not blocking content?

[GoldenBuff]

Hey whats the deal with those damn google adds? They now seem to only pop up on video posts (like the one above) and block 1/4 of the screen. I cant figure out how to move or close them. I know they help with revenue but can we make sure they are not blocking content?

I've noticed that too. If I'm not mistaken though, they go away if you're a club member. One of many reasons (in addition to my tax return just arriving) that I'm gonna pony up for a membership again. I would have done it sooner but I wanted to make sure it would last me through LOI day next year.

[sackman]

Hey whats the deal with those damn google adds? They now seem to only pop up on video posts (like the one above) and block 1/4 of the screen. I cant figure out how to move or close them. I know they help with revenue but can we make sure they are not blocking content?

You can eliminate the google ads by buying a membership. $15/year will get you access to a bunch of stuff and eliminate the ads.

[absinthe]

Hey whats the deal with those damn google adds? They now seem to only pop up on video posts (like the one above) and block 1/4 of the screen. I cant figure out how to move or close them. I know they help with revenue but can we make sure they are not blocking content?

The ads you are referring to within the video posts are executed by YouTube, not by us, we have no controls over those, and they dont fund the site. All the other ads go away with your club membership.

[Highlander27]

New highlight video:

I try to be as honest as possible watching these kids' tapes and this kid looks semi-lazy certain plays along with showing poor technique. I see the upside people are raving about along with size but this youngin has a way to go. Guys aren't just going to fall over on the college level and let you lay on them.

I'd get this kid stretching a bunch, and working on power angles, bending at the knees and ankles. I'd also make him jump rope a bunch because he doesn't have the quickest feet. This kid projects as a guard at the next level because he doesn't show the quick feet necessary to work on the edges against elite pass rushers.

[Buffnik]

I try to be as honest as possible watching these kids' tapes and this kid looks semi-lazy certain plays along with showing poor technique. I see the upside people are raving about along with size but this youngin has a way to go. Guys aren't just going to fall over on the college level and let you lay on them.

I'd get this kid stretching a bunch, and working on power angles, bending at the knees and ankles. I'd also make him jump rope a bunch because he doesn't have the quickest feet. This kid projects as a guard at the next level because he doesn't project the quick feet to work on the edges against elite pass rushers.

I definitely think Thurston is the more athletic of the in-state prospects. Love them both, though. Callahan's a mauler who has pretty good feet and really great hands. I could see Callahan being a Ryan Miller type for us. And comparing him to a multi-year starter with multiple times on the all-conference team and an NFL career in front of him is high praise for a junior in high school, so I hope I'm not over-selling him here. I just really like Callahan.

From what I've seen, I think Blacken will be happy with Callahan's size & power and will focus more on agility, balance and core strength. This could be a guy who plays early and well for us.

[Buffnik]

More highlights (or at least a shorter video):

[Duff Man]

Think Callahan is going to be our next commit.

[MtnBuff]

Love the idea of having a group of big, quality athletes up front. Doesn't matter what offense you are running, games are won at the line of scrimmage. Best defense is one sitting on the sidelines watching the offense pound the ball down the field for TDs.

This guy looks like a great fit for the new offense. Big and strong enough to be a mauler, agile enough to move to the guy he's going to maul.

[Buffnik]

Think Callahan is going to be our next commit.

That would be big. I know I'm a broken record here, but I'll say it again. The #1 priority for in-state recruiting must be for the Buffs to get commitments from the top 2 OLs every single year. That's the foundation. Callahan is currently a 4* on Scout and he is likely to get the same grade on Rivals. Absolutely huge for us to sign him.

BB - we had known he was a CU lean, but did you hear something new?

[Duff Man]

That would be big. I know I'm a broken record here, but I'll say it again. The #1 priority for in-state recruiting must be for the Buffs to get commitments from the top 2 OLs every single year. That's the foundation. Callahan is currently a 4* on Scout and he is likely to get the same grade on Rivals. Absolutely huge for us to sign him.

BB - we had known he was a CU lean, but did you hear something new?

I always thought Notre Dame was the only real threat here. The fact he still has not been offered by them is going to make the decision easy for Callahan. I think if you get him around the other commits and the in-state players at Junior Day and he will pull the trigger.

Now if Notre Dame offers him soon, that will drag out the recruitment a bit.

[Buffnik]

Reported yesterday by Adam on Rivals that Callahan is attending the CU Spring Game on April 9th.

[Darth Snow]

Good news comes in bunches. Starting to think we may get more than 1 commit this saturday.

[bigbang]

I have a good feeling about this one.