re: Ware vs Storm

Ware seems to have that extra little boost to get past linebackers, whereas Storm seems to have trouble breaking open for a long run.

Took this from another thread...but this was my response.

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Why not? Are you not high on him, or do you think he's being overrated by both recruiting services?

Either way...why? His film seems pretty good to me...

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Yeah, I think he is overrated. He does not impress me that much.

To me, he looks like a prospect that can do it all on the high school level, but it won't translate at the college level.

Once again, I will be in the very small minority, but I'll put him on my "bust" list. If he shines, then great, I'll eat crow--but I just don't see it.

Spencer Ware: YOU'VE JUST BEEN LYNXED!!!!!!!!

if you can't convince lynxx after a 2 minute highlight film you're legit then you should hang it up

Yeah from the tidbit of film, which is not enough to make a fair evaluation between the two, I agree with Lynx. His speed is average and could be a SS or LB. I'm thinking Danny McCray.

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Are we sure that he weighs 220? The listings I have seen say 210.

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Weighed in at 227 at the OSU camp. Obviously he was lighter in that video. A 37 inch vertical at the weight is pretty impressive.

It isn't one thing specifically that makes me doubt him.

I just have a few concerns:
1) How does he handle his weight? If he is truly already 220, then what happens when he hits the college weight room/college life.
2) His film looks great because he is breaking arm tackles (and throwing around) small, white boys. I want to find out what classification he is in--ETA: evidently the highest from a previous post, but looking at the guys in his highlights, consider me unimpressed by the athletes on the defensive side of the ball.
3) Most of his runs are on QB draws where there are massive holes for him to run through. He is good in space (good, very solid, not great...) but how does he hit a hole when taking the ball straight from a QB and the defense is aligned to close gaps? Does he hit the hole hard? Does he have the vision--he looks to have good vision in the open field, but does that translate between the tackles?
4) Do his lateral moves work at the next level? He does have some 'shake' to him, but it is more of a quickness that he is able to beat defenders with than him juking guys out of their shoes.

Positives:
1) Good size and very athletic. 37in vertical is impressive no matter who it comes from.
2) Great quickness, especially for his size.
3) Toughness--is willing to take some shots.
4) Cut-back (kind of goes with quickness)
5) Good speed for a guy his size.

i'll take great athletes anytime. great get for us. i think he's a better prospect than storm. still like blue to have a chance in this class. and of course lache. 3 rbs is a bit much in this class it may seem, but we'll need some young guys to get in the system next year. ridley, murphy, ford, calhoun(if not db convert). there will be a chance for 1 or 2 freshmen to get some reps.