Bryce Hudman to start on Tuesday

by **JasonB** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:34 pm

jkflamebo wrote:goode has definitely not been the weak spot in our defense. that spot my friends has been the cornerbacks by far. everything else in our defense in my mind is near or up to par. we just need some monster cornerbacks and we'll be set

Saftey is the weak link. The corners play soft because they have no deep coverage. We have all seen the guys running free on the sidelines because the safties don't cover over fast enough.

How much PT is David Haynes getting? How many LBs have lost starting spots? It is because the weakness of the D is at saftey.

by **PhirePhilBennett** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:59 pm

JasonB wrote:This is an interesting move. Goode has been the weakest spot on defense all year, but again, isn't Hudman a strong saftey?

So, either:

1) UAB is primarily a running team, so essentially playing two SS is not a bad thing.

or

2) Hudman has the ability to play FS, which would be huge. Tyler Jones, IMHO looked like he has the ability to be a great SS, it would be nice if those two aren't at the same position.

Goode was a top JUCO...

by **Stallion** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 2:08 pm

he wasn't a top JUCO.

by **abezontar** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 3:54 pm

is it that he wasn't a top or wasn't a juco

by **JasonB** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:24 pm

abezontar wrote:is it that he wasn't a top or wasn't a juco

He was a JUCO but wasn't heavily recruited. I think he was less of a project than Makinde? But I don't remember the details.

by **RGV Pony** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:21 pm

Goode was a 2-star recruit out of Navarro. Was exactly the same size in Dec. 2004 as he is now. Other schools in the running were powerhouse SW Mo. State (now just plain Mo. State) and New Mexico

by **Col. Nathan R. Jessep** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:14 pm

PonyPride wrote:Coach Bennett talked about how Hudman has exceptional closing speed, and when he sees a play unfold, he gets there as fast as anyone. Hopefully, that speed and athleticism will manifest itself in the form of about a dozen tackles and a takeaway against UAB.

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Discovering this in late October????????
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by **J.T.supporta** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:34 pm

I think they just discovered that in the ECU game as he was making plays doing his best to break up Pinkneys passses.

by **Ponies Gone Wild** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:33 am

I played against Hudman in HS. He was a runningback then and if there's one word for him it's FEARLESS. He pancaked our 240 pound D-end on two consecutive plays. Had 2 tds and 130 or so yards against us - pretty much singlehandedly won the game.

He's a beast of an athlete and was a killing machine as a RUNNINGBACK. Heads should have no reason not to roll with him on defense.

by **Ponies Gone Wild** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:37 am

And as to what my brother said about whether or not he can hit...
We had a big open-field collision (I was a MLB) and both os uf were taken out of the game. I had a concussion and nerve damage down the left side of my neck and was essentially worthless the rest of that season until I could rehab, and he would later find out he cracked a rib. He was out of the game for a total of 3 plays.

by **Corso** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:12 am

Found this in Hudman's bio on the PF.com Recruiting Roundup from 2005:

"I actually wanted to play on defense in college. Running the ball is great, it's fun to score a touchdown, but I love hitting people. I like pass coverage, but I really love coming in and sealing holes, coming in on safety blitzes. I just love hitting people....

".... Defense is more 'me' because that's where you get to hit people, and I've always enjoyed knocking people around. Where else can you destroy people and not get in trouble for it? Contact is my friend."

How can you not love this guy's attitude?

Good luck Tuesday, Bryce. Rattle some UAB skulls!

by **PonyPride** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:29 pm

I remember doing that interview. The "contact is my friend" sent me into hysterics!

by **smupony94** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 3:30 pm

abezontar wrote:is it that he wasn't a top or wasn't a juco

Are you saying he was a bottom?

by **Pony4Life** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 4:33 pm

Corso wrote:Found this in Hudman's bio on the PF.com Recruiting Roundup from 2005:

"I actually wanted to play on defense in college. Running the ball is great, it's fun to score a touchdown, but I love hitting people. I like pass coverage, but I really love coming in and sealing holes, coming in on safety blitzes. I just love hitting people....

".... Defense is more 'me' because that's where you get to hit people, and I've always enjoyed knocking people around. Where else can you destroy people and not get in trouble for it? Contact is my friend."

How can you not love this guy's attitude?

Good luck Tuesday, Bryce. Rattle some UAB skulls!

That's the attitude I want to see from ALL of our defensive players!

Bryce Hudman to start on Tuesday

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