Starting Lineups - 2008

by **mathman** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:02 pm

Stallion wrote:that's Craft-he visited-his mother said he wasn't sure-haven't heard a thing since although the second term is well under way. So if he comes, like I pointed out, he will have a shot-the rest ought to expect to ride the bench for two years. In fact, if I had to guess why Craft hasn't committed the presence of Justin Willis would be at the top of that list

Probably right. He only has two years left and I would imagine he wants to go somewhere he is almost assured of being the man.

by **mathman** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:04 pm

Now that I think about it, didn't I read one of the UH fans posts that said they had an heir apparent to Brennan ready for next year. Can't think of his name right off.

by **Stallion** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:08 pm

the Gromke kid will most likely start at Hawaii. Remember he lead them to a road win against Nevada and performed well in the Sugar Bowl.

by **mathman** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:17 pm

Stallion wrote:the Gromke kid will most likely start at Hawaii. Remember he lead them to a road win against Nevada and performed well in the Sugar Bowl.

Right. Just can't figure out what the deal is with Craft. Really thought he would be enrolled by now. Not being available for Spring practice will be hard for him to overcome.

by **Stallion** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:27 pm

hopefully its not the traditional 'I'd lose half my academic credits and have to be redisgnated a second semester freshman academically". Trying to read between the lines of Mrs. Bell's comments about her son too about how K-State was the best alternative for him to get his degree. Hopefully she just meant that k-State offers easier classes. Remember his father said SMU hadn't offered not too long ago.

by **mathman** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:35 pm

Stallion wrote:hopefully its not the traditional 'I'd lose half my academic credits and have to be redisgnated a second semester freshman academically". Trying to read between the lines of Mrs. Bell's comments about her son too about how K-State was the best alternative for him to get his degree. Hopefully she just meant that k-State offers easier classes. Remember his father said SMU hadn't offered not too long ago.

I just really find it hard to believe that JJ would agree to come here if those things had not been remedied. It has been one of the biggest stumbling blocks we have had here all these years.

by **SMUtrojanFAN** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:59 pm

Stallion wrote:the Gromke kid will most likely start at Hawaii. Remember he lead them to a road win against Nevada and performed well in the Sugar Bowl.

Tyler Graunke

by **Scoops** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:29 pm

Stallion wrote:that's Craft-he visited-his mother said he wasn't sure-haven't heard a thing since although the second term is well under way. So if he comes, like I pointed out, he will have a shot-the rest ought to expect to ride the bench for two years. In fact, if I had to guess why Craft hasn't committed the presence of Justin Willis would be at the top of that list

Actually, there's talk among some insider types that JuneJ might sign TWO JUCO QBs in addition to Bo Levi Mitchell. Not sure yet who the other is, but the guy who has been targeted is committed elsewhere and our coaches are going after him hard. If we get him, I'm told, he starts out as by far the highest-rated QB on the team.

The idea that Willis was "terrible" is hilarious. In addition to the info Stallion cited (i.e. putting up 50-plus against Memphis, etc.), he had the CAREER touchdown passes record halfway through his sophomore year and has the two best years in school history for TD passes already. I'll take that kind of "terrible" every day. Yes, he had some fumbles, etc., but damn, the man is productive.

by **Stallion** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:30 pm

at Hawaii, he was after Jeff Bower who is rated by some as the No. 1 JUCO but I'm pretty sure he has already signed with Tulsa

by **mrydel** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:33 pm

Stallion wrote:at Hawaii, he was after Jeff Bower who is rated by some as the No. 1 JUCO but I'm pretty sure he has already signed with Tulsa

Wasn't he the So. Miss coach?

by **Stallion** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:36 pm

sorry Jacob Bower-and I confirmed he did sign a letter of intent with Tulsa. BTW a search of all JUCO QBs on the Rivals database that Hawaii was interested in revealed only Craft and Bower-multiple sources in Hawaii confirmed those were the two scheduled to visit Hawaii.

by **Scoops** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:39 pm

Good to know (re: Bower). Like I said, I don't know a name. All I know is the guy is supposed to be huge, described to me as being built like Bledsoe and having a bazooka arm, but with better wheels to counter the lesser experience, etc.
I'll keep asking around.

by **mrydel** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:41 pm

He was really courting that kid in California (Matt somebody?) that will probably end up at USC but I think he is HS and not a JUCO.

by **Stallion** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:43 pm

Matt Whathisname is only a Junior-there's is more on him in my post about the Boyer kid who is his cousin.

by **mrydel** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:49 pm

Scoops wrote:Good to know (re: Bower). Like I said, I don't know a name. All I know is the guy is supposed to be huge, described to me as being built like Bledsoe and having a bazooka arm, but with better wheels to counter the lesser experience, etc.
I'll keep asking around.

Greg Alexander from Santa Rosa seems to be the only top rated JC QB not spoken for that I can find. 6'5" 240

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