Agreed. I would rather the coaches work these kids out and make their judgements then rely solely on tapes. For one the level of competition plays a huge factor when evaluating these kids. Ex: Bryce Brown had a highlight reel that was second to none. Yet he was playing Kansas HSFB. I am not sold on the fact he was the number 1 back. Michael Ford's level of competition wasn't the greatest but considerably better than Brown's. All these recruits come in raw by college standards. So you get a smart kid that works hard. The son of a couch with lots of athletisism and size. Thats about all you can want in a recruit. They will make him a football player. You can bet your arse on it. LSU with limited slots available and only 1 spot for a DT, won't take a scrub we take DORSEY'S BABY

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Posted by Larry

Collierville, TN

Member since Jul 2004

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Posted on 7/25/09 at 12:27 am to jimmyd

I like the fact that he has gained 12 lbs in such a short time. That tells me that while he plays end right now, he can gain weight easily on his frame and, coupled with a good jump, could be a hell of a DT.

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Posted by lynxcat

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 7/25/09 at 12:35 am to jimmyd

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Ex: Bryce Brown had a highlight reel that was second to none. Yet he was playing Kansas HSFB. I am not sold on the fact he was the number 1 back. Michael Ford's level of competition wasn't the greatest but considerably better than Brown's. All these recruits come in raw by college standards.

Please tell me you saw Bryce's AA Game? I don't know for a fact whether I would have had him as the #1 overall guy in the country, but don't even begin to use the 'weak Kansas football' excuse/argument.

Not all of them--the elite guys can step right in and play from day 1.

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Posted by Good Times

Hill top in Tn

Member since Nov 2007

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Posted on 7/25/09 at 7:15 am to jimmyd