Jones shares his philosophy on recruiting

[George S. Patton]

At Inside college hoops, June Jones talked about the types of positions he focuses on:

1. Offensive linemen
2. Defensive linemen
3. Quarterbacks
4. Cornerbacks

If I heard this right, he said he believes this is the foundation of building a solid program. I listed them as he said them. I'm sure this makes BUS happy.

In retrospect, I'm sure this is a philosophy held by many coaches. It's just that I don't recall this being shared. If Bennett tried to recruit this way, he had a funny way of showing it, especially with his linemen.

Obviously, we'll see how this works out during his tenure here.

[Canadian Mustang]

I understand why the position players get all the glory - but no football team can be successful without good lines.

I'm thrilled to hear him say that's what he's after.

[expony18]

booooo

[gostangs]

Apparently he forgot number 5 - Keebler Elves

[Cadillac]

Apparently he forgot number 5 - Keebler Elves

Golf clap.

Much better!

-CoS

[BrentMusburger]

Apparently he forgot number 5 - Keebler Elves

Ughhhh

[smu diamond m]

Apparently he forgot number 5 - Keebler Elves

F

[couch 'em]

Better than Kehler Elves.

[planomustang]

seems like you build a program with the best players you can find. So is he saying he's recruiting O-linemen, D-linemen, QB and CB over a possibly superior player at, say, LB?

[GeorgiaMustang]

seems like you build a program with the best players you can find. So is he saying he's recruiting O-linemen, D-linemen, QB and CB over a possibly superior player at, say, LB?

He is saying that the foundation of a good team is its linemen. He never said that he would not address issues in need areas or pass up on a good linebacker in favor of a so so offensive tackle.

[SMU 86]

Planomustang,

I don't think that's what he is saying. He is going to recruit the best player out there. He has already recruited 5 WR's. I heard him on the radio and it just sounded like those were points of emphasis and not a hardline rule. But in general I think most coaches, players, and fans will agree that the battles are won in the trenches.

[GeorgiaMustang]

Bravo. Very well said. The men in the trenches doing the dirty work deserve much more credit than they get. Give me Dickerson and a shoddy line, and I'll show you an average to unproductive RB

[planomustang]

Judging by these comments, I think he projects Ellison as a DE, not a LB....already 230 pounds.

So, he's got 3 players who played QB in HS (Craft, Smith, Beasley though Beasley moves to Receiver)

4 who played RB or WR in HS....Lee, Washington, Robinson, Drewery

and 4 linemen (either OL or DL)....Ellison, Robiskie, Huahulu, Emshoff

making decent progress on his targeted areas.

[GeorgiaMustang]

Judging by these comments, I think he projects Ellison as a DE, not a LB....already 230 pounds.

So, he's got 3 players who played QB in HS (Craft, Smith, Beasley though Beasley moves to Receiver)

4 who played RB or WR in HS....Lee, Washington, Robinson, Drewery

and 4 linemen (either OL or DL)....Ellison, Robiskie, Huahulu, Emshoff

making decent progress on his targeted areas.

Now you're coming around!

[SMU 86]

Braden Smith also averaged 42 yard per punt in HS. He could be used in that area as well.