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Postby BUS » Thu Mar 04, 2004 7:57 pm

OK we have a group of BIG MEN that are available to play next year. Some you have never seen. GREAT. Along with the good recruiting class of SPEED that we signed this year - We are going in the right direction.

We need two 300 Lb d-tackels out of the JUCO ranks to sign this year and then restock with the likes of Shaver and the BIG and QUICK kid from Berkner.

I am really liking the way Bennett is working to build this program. He knew that linemen take a year ( red shirt ) so he got a big group last year. Typically, skill players do not need the redshirt year and we got that this year.

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Postby Hoop Fan » Thu Mar 04, 2004 10:23 pm

speaking of big dudes, what do you think, does a guy with Vincent Chase's talent play next year or redshirt?
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Postby MrMustang1965 » Thu Mar 04, 2004 10:28 pm

Hoop Fan wrote:speaking of big dudes, what do you think, does a guy with Vincent Chase's talent play next year or redshirt?


Redshirt. 'Nuff said! :roll:
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Postby CoxSMU » Thu Mar 04, 2004 10:39 pm

I think we need him on the field. We definitely need any big, talented men on the field.
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Postby Hoop Fan » Fri Mar 05, 2004 11:27 am

Its a tough call. Not to get carried away, but I would have to think a guy who had offers from OU, Nebraska, LSU, Florida etc could be a real contributor at SMU from Day 1, especially against WAC competition. We'll see.
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Postby SMUguy » Fri Mar 05, 2004 2:41 pm

I agree. If the advance billing is accurate, he might be just too talented to keep off the field.
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Postby SoCal_Pony » Fri Mar 05, 2004 2:50 pm

WE WERE 0-12 LAST YEAR

We need upgrades at most positions, including TE.

I strongly suspect Vincent Chase is the best TE on our squad, so play him now.

Also, find ways to use Jessie Henderson NOW. We need his speed.

MM65, you are a true optimist....be optimistic that Bennett can continue to recruit talented players..
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Postby LA_Mustang » Fri Mar 05, 2004 2:55 pm

1965, what makes you so quick to say that Chase should be redshirted?? I find it hard to believe that our highest rated recruit who plays a position that we dont have a sure starter at should be redshirted, especially on a team that went 0-12 last year. He's already a strong, big kid and IMO, will probably start next season.
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Postby PlanoStang » Fri Mar 05, 2004 5:03 pm

Most freshman (not just athletes) need a year to adjust to college life.
Why risk burning him out early with the pressure of being a starter in
Div. 1A football, and if he's not a starter don't waste a year just using
him sparingly or in special situations?
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