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Columbus Givens
Posted:
Tue Nov 02, 2004 2:49 amby Dark Horse
Columbus Givens
Killen, Texas
Cornerback
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 185 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.5 seconds
Audibles: "I can’t even begin to describe what I do best. “I just go out there and play [deleted] every single play."
- Killen cornerback Columbus Givens
Schools of interest:
UTEP, Texas Tech, SMU
Word is this guy has been really impressed by UTEP. I've read that he's a great athlete, and he obviously has good size for a CB. Bring him to the Hilltop!
Posted:
Mon Nov 29, 2004 1:35 amby Corso
Anyone hear anything new on this guy?
Posted:
Fri Dec 03, 2004 1:38 amby DallasDiehard
I keep reading what a terrific athlete this guy is. I hope we're still on his list, and I hope we're still on his.
Posted:
Sun Dec 05, 2004 4:58 pmby DallasDiehard
Rumor has it he took his visit to the Hilltop this weekend!
Is that true? Any report on how it went?
Posted:
Sun Dec 05, 2004 7:31 pmby Pony Fan
Rivals has an article that says he had a great time here, was going to visit UTEP next weekend and make up his mind.
Posted:
Sun Dec 05, 2004 11:51 pmby Recruiting Guru
As receivers have gotten bigger and bigger in recent years, coaches have become enamored with bigger cornerbacks. Exhibit A: Columbus Givens. Givens might be closer to 6'0" than 6'1", but in an era in which too many teams have corners in the 5'8"-5'9" range, this is the kind of guy who can match up with the big receivers that teams are collecting at every possible chance. More than his size, this guy is an athlete. The Kangaroos' quarterback, Givens can do a little of everything. Not a great arm, but he ran an efficient offense. Very good (if not great) speed, and very good vision. As a DB, he has good hips turning very well to break on the ball with a sprinting receiver. Above average speed and leaping ability, and he has very long arms, making him very effective in the air.
Because of his athleticism and size as a DB, he's another guy whose stock is on the rise. He does need to get in the weight room, or he'll be pushed around by the stronger big receivers. Could contribute on special teams while he gets ready on defense - as a "gunner" on kick coverage, if not as a return man.
Posted:
Mon Dec 06, 2004 10:13 amby Roach
Getting this guy would give us three CBs (Givens, Jonathan Lindley, Brandon Jones) who are 6 feet or taller and can run.
Recruiting Guru, you might be on to something here with your comments about coaches wanting big CBs.