Or we grab a juco next year. To be honest, I really don't like having more than 3 specialists on scholarship. I expect to be at 3 next year with Bale getting one after multiple years as our starting LS.
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2018: Recruiting News, Notes & Official Visitors
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dyemeduke
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I forgot about the damn LS.
I'm not saying that specialists need a redshirt year, but personally I feel more comfortable with it. I guess Mac and crew disagree and feel fine with it, because I haven't seen any news about recruiting specialists. However, I imagine we'll likely get a middle of the road HS kicking prospect, and it just seems like a lot of pressure on a kid straight from HS. While I think we would have lost ultimately, that Michigan game really made me appreciate punters more. I think it'd help a year to get a specialist to take his training, technique, and focus to where it needs to be, assuming we're not getting JK Scotts of the world. Is that year worth a scholarship spot for other positions...I'm torn on it, hence the question.
I'm not saying that specialists need a redshirt year, but personally I feel more comfortable with it. I guess Mac and crew disagree and feel fine with it, because I haven't seen any news about recruiting specialists. However, I imagine we'll likely get a middle of the road HS kicking prospect, and it just seems like a lot of pressure on a kid straight from HS. While I think we would have lost ultimately, that Michigan game really made me appreciate punters more. I think it'd help a year to get a specialist to take his training, technique, and focus to where it needs to be, assuming we're not getting JK Scotts of the world. Is that year worth a scholarship spot for other positions...I'm torn on it, hence the question.
dyemeduke
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I hope so too, but our kicking struggles have really made me rethink this. I guess it's apparent where you stand on my question. I used to be more extreme, as I thought we could get a walk-on or guy buried on the depth chart to learn long snapping, find a walk-on to punt and earn a scholarship if good enough, and then have one kicker on scholarship. I didn't think there was enough value on spending more than two of 85 scholarships on a specialist. I still think long snapping can be a learned skill by guys buried on the depth chart, but I can understand using three scholarships between the FG and punter. I'm not a huge advocate either way though.
Dayum, excellent shedding blocks. Uses hands very well. Good feet too.
This is not quite SEC level recruiting (I mean, I've heard of games at Tennessee and Bama where they have 100 kids on the sideline), but it's the biggest I can remember. Wow.
Shame the weather is going to be what it is
whatever, they get Friday to enjoy.
Washington has to play on it too.
Based on some Twitter stalking, it looks like CU is looking for more immediate reinforcements on the DL. Coach Chev started following Texas transfer Chris Daniels and Coach Adams started following Caleb Tremblay's teammate Adam Lopez. Probably linked with the Umu news
https://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Daniels-31899/high-school-59147
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I'd assume he's not listed on the UT roster this year he is attending classes at a JUCO and would be eligible next season. If that's the case, this would be a major pickup for the Buffs.
Here's his twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisDaniels_99
Looks like Mr. Williams is still interested in the Buffs, and sounds like he had another good visit.
(Found an article on him from last week. Must be very athletic- assume not too many kicking/ punting prospects have, in the same game, a 49 yard field goal, long (75 yard) kickoff return and long (31 yard) run (http://www.smdailyjournal.com/sport...cle_84a4ff16-b86f-11e7-aea7-17cb1443e7fe.html).)
Hudl - http://www.hudl.com/profile/4484680/dylan-williams
Chris Sailer kicking profile - https://www.chrissailerkicking.com/player-rankings/profile?player=7757
Good to see that we're recruiting a kicker. Stefanou's 13/15 (missed his 1st kick when injured in game 1 & missed a 50+ yarder against UA). Otherwise, he's been perfect on kicks and XPs. Wouldn't surprise me at all if he talks to an agent about an NFL shot after one season.
Weather sets up okay so far. Only a high of 51, but almost no chance for precipitation. Friday 0%, Saturday 10%, Sunday 0%
Who is left that we're after?
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Probably several JUCO players.
We finally get a kicker worth his salt and you think he's gonna leave after 1 year?? damnit Nik, don't do this to me.
i like the aussie but does he have nfl range?....just asking im not sure
He is what the pros want. They would like 60 yard range but demand a guy who can hit the 35 yarder virtually every time when it matters.
My question on him is kick-offs. Unless your punter can do it the NFL isn't interested in carrying somebody on a roster just to kick off.
dyemeduke
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So in your opinion, the HS d-linemen (namely Livingston and Avery) are long shots?
Seems like it.
Wonder if that offer means they aren't overly confident Arias' commitment will stick... Hope that's not the case.
