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Post by Bornthrilla on Jan 8, 2019 22:19:59 GMT -5
Dont worry about the stars or the first team all state selection. Just watch his tape.
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Post by Maxell on Jan 8, 2019 23:43:54 GMT -5
... the future?
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Post by thewinner on Jan 9, 2019 8:09:17 GMT -5
Guys like Monroe are fishing. After watching Clemson & Alabama, we likely all would be as 17-year 3-star prospects. Gotta let this play out. Stars should not be the reason why we recruit this kid . For one by him being right here in Greensboro T's coaching staff are already familiar with him . I know when I was recruiting players the first question I would the HC and staff and myself " Is this kid better are can he distance himself from the players that we already have , not so much the starters but all at his position . Now if the answer is yes but . I would say let's address our priorities first . If a DB is not a priority you recruit that priority and work your way back . Also any good recruiter trust's his gut feelings when deciding whether to recommend to the head coach are not recommend to offer a ship . The question I asked is this what are the priority positions that A&T needs the most ? I would see the cornerback position for us being a Need being that we just lost #14 T. Abram and there is a slight chance that Mac isn't back at the start of the season. That leaves us with McNeil, Derrick Williams, and #36 on the depth chart. Being that this man is 6'2" 180 (FBS size cornerback) and ive seen him, he can play. IF we haven't offered him then im going to have faith that
A. The coaches have found someone better B. the coaches are in the works C. they know something that we don't.
Either way I know they have it under control. Im not worried.
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Post by Aggie Monster on Jan 9, 2019 9:48:42 GMT -5
Stars should not be the reason why we recruit this kid . For one by him being right here in Greensboro T's coaching staff are already familiar with him . I know when I was recruiting players the first question I would the HC and staff and myself " Is this kid better are can he distance himself from the players that we already have , not so much the starters but all at his position . Now if the answer is yes but . I would say let's address our priorities first . If a DB is not a priority you recruit that priority and work your way back . Also any good recruiter trust's his gut feelings when deciding whether to recommend to the head coach are not recommend to offer a ship . The question I asked is this what are the priority positions that A&T needs the most ? I would see the cornerback position for us being a Need being that we just lost #14 T. Abram and there is a slight chance that Mac isn't back at the start of the season. That leaves us with McNeil, Derrick Williams, and #36 on the depth chart. Being that this man is 6'2" 180 (FBS size cornerback) and ive seen him, he can play. IF we haven't offered him then im going to have faith that
A. The coaches have found someone better B. the coaches are in the works C. they know something that we don't.
Either way I know they have it under control. Im not worried.
This is my thinking as well. I've looked at the kids tape. He is at the very least an FCS talent. He has great instincts and his length makes it very hard to throw over the top. I'm assuming we are offering better DBs(out of state or juco) and waiting to see where they are leaning before offering him. OR........ I'm curious as to why he hasn't been offered by bigger schools. Is there something that stands out after you dig deeper? I say this because he is ranked #10 among DBs and ATHs in NC(#7 at just CBs). You have FBS commits at those positions going all the way down to #23 and about 4 of those are Power 5 commits. The rest are like ECU, APP, and Coastal type offers. He only has 2 known offers (Kent state and Chattanooga). Why is that? A&T are not the only ones dragging their feet for a reason that only recruiters seem to know. This isn't a size thing like it was with Cohen. he clearly is built for the position. So this #1 talk that Thrilla is talking about I have no clue, LOL. And Thrilla YOU know I have an interest in how CBs are ranked! FYI, #1-5 CBs are going Power 5. #6 is headed to Charlotte. #8 to ECU, #9 to UNC, #10 to NC State, #11 to Charlotte, #12 to App, #13 to Marshall. But #7(Monroe) has a Kent State offer at best??? |
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jan 9, 2019 11:38:59 GMT -5
I said he was the best CB in the state, not No. 1 ranked. Those ranking lists are very subjective.
My evaluation system has always been different and more accurate than other recruiting services.
BTW: Lil Monster is currently in my top 50 list of DBs to watch in 2019.
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Post by Aggie Monster on Jan 9, 2019 11:43:34 GMT -5
I said he was the best CB in the state, not No. 1 ranked. Those ranking list are very subjective. My evaluation system has always been different and more accurate than other recruiting services. BTW: Lil Monster is currently in my top 50 list of DBs to watch in 2019. "Lil monster" is class of 2022. Let's make it out of freshman year first before he start getting nicknames from Thrilla, LOL |
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Post by saabman on Jan 9, 2019 13:04:05 GMT -5
Did A&T not have a few DB's on RS this season ?
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Post by bluehaze on Jan 9, 2019 13:12:49 GMT -5
All the DBs currently on the roster:
14 Timadre Abram DB 5-10 168 RSr. Lakeland, Fla. (Kathleen )
33 Jalon Bethea DB 5-10 172 RJr. Durham, N.C. (Hillside)
42 Will Jones DB 6-1 195 RFr. Wake Forest, N.C. (Wake Forest HS)
18 Richie Kittles DB 5-10 198 RJr. Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Stranahan (Transfer from Florida Atlantic))
29 Mac McCain III DB 5-11 173 RSo. Greensboro, N.C. (Dudley )
24 Amir McNeil DB 5-9 161 RFr. Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland County)
20 Najee Reams DB 6-1 188 RSo. Durham, N.C. (Hillside )
32 Miles Simon DB 6-0 190 Fr. Lenoir, N.C. (Hibriten)
21 Derrek Williams DB 5-10 180 RSo. Winston-Salem, N.C. (North Forsyth )
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Post by thefriscotxaggie on Jan 9, 2019 13:24:43 GMT -5
Good news is that 6 of the 8 have log some minutes in rotation. I am not aware of Simon or Jones playing much last year other than maybe special teams.
McNeil got thrown a completely in the fire when McCain went down and he played well playing through some of his emotions!! The kid I really want to see step up this year is Najee Reems.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jan 9, 2019 13:26:57 GMT -5
Emanuel Phillips is not listed. He will probably start until Mac gets back.
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Post by VA's Finest on Jan 9, 2019 16:42:23 GMT -5
Not many in that group are true corners, mostly safeties. We really need to address the corner position.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jan 9, 2019 16:51:23 GMT -5
Not many in that group are true corners, mostly safeties. We really need to address the corner position. Exactly. Which makes we wonder why we are dragging our feet with the Monroe kid. This same thing happened with Zariek Rush last year, until I had to publicity shame them into offering the kid a scholarship. I am not sure what is up, but it seems we might have a blind spot when it comes to evaluating local talent. Rush should have been a no-brainer and Monroe is probably an even better prospect. |
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Post by saabman on Jan 9, 2019 18:36:04 GMT -5
Not many in that group are true corners, mostly safeties. We really need to address the corner position. Exactly. Which makes we wonder why we are dragging our feet with the Monroe kid. This same thing happened with Zariek Rush last year, until I had to publicity shame them into offering the kid a scholarship. I am not sure what is up, but it seems we might have a blind spot when it comes to evaluating local talent.Rush should have been a no-brainer and Monroe is probably an even better prospect. YOU THINK Tell me something I don't already Know  |
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Post by The Professor on Jan 9, 2019 21:36:46 GMT -5
Kid is no where close to being best DB in the state. Would be a great pickup but we won't die if we dont sign him
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Post by Bornthrilla on Jan 9, 2019 21:49:50 GMT -5
First team all state ... but nowhere close to being the best DB in North Carolina? OK.
You are just biased because you are a Smith grad.
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