Four Star Prospect Ryan Clark Recieves Offer; Commits to SMU

by **Alaric** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:34 pm

jkflamebo wrote:
Alaric wrote:I was told this weekend that Tech backed off on him because he's insisting on playing cornerback instead of safety which is where Tech's coaches needed him and think he's more natural. Story not vetted...

we'll take him anywhere

No kidding, if he's that good of an athlete, let him kick PATs if he wants

by **RednBlue11** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:42 pm

we need help in that secondary asap....glad to see thats a priority, and that we apparently are gettin quality recruits there.

by **ponyboy** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:55 pm

Actually the secondary is our strongest defensive area. We most need help on the line and at linebacker.

by **MustangIcon** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:30 pm

ponyboy wrote:Actually the secondary is our strongest defensive area. We most need help on the line and at linebacker.

McCan and Bell are as good of corners as we have had since KG in my opinion. Banjo showed a lot of promise as a freshman and should be a solid player here. Adding a 4 star DB should add to a position where we have some legit D1 talent. But fact of the matter is, if you have no pass rush even the best corners will get beat on a consistent basis.

Our D-line does not generate significant pressure on a consistent basis. Our front 7 is as strong as a wet paper sack versus the running game. Lastly, we had ZERO athleticism/speed at LB this year and were constantly exposed when those guys were in pass protection.

Yenga for Bonilla is a HUGE upgrade to our LB core next season, even if Smart and Fleps are still starting. Fleming and Thompson showed promise as rushers off the edge (although Flemming really needs to get bigger). The biggest, among many, question mark will be if we have some DT's than can get the job done next season.

by **1983 Cotton Bowl** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:07 pm

So who would be our projected starters on the D-line next season? Obviously, it is very early to make any such projections. But other than Fleming and Thompson, I don't think I can even name a returning D-lineman if Yenga is going to LB.

by **White Helmet** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:08 pm

Evan H, Thomas, Dollens,

by **Cadillac** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:17 pm

White Helmet wrote:Evan H, Thomas, Dollens,

Marquis Frazier will probably start out there too.

-CoS

by **BUS** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:12 pm

If you are not over 275 you are not a DT you are a DE. And if you are under 240 you are not a DE you are an LB.

Love to read Yenga to LB.

We need serious help on the D-line.

Have we tried cloning and excelerated growth chambers?

by **RednBlue11** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:13 pm

nothing a lil HGH wont help

by **Scoops** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:57 pm

Thompson, Pittman/Thomas, Huahulu/Parham, Fleming/Grenier

by **RGV Pony** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:29 pm

Scoops wrote:Thompson, Pittman/Thomas, Huahulu/Parham, Fleming/Grenier

Frazier?

by **1983 Cotton Bowl** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:14 pm

Sounds like we need some serious juco/transfer help on the D-line then. As long as we have 230 lb d-linemen, we are going to get killed.

I too like the Yenga to LB move. That guy is solid.

by **Cadillac** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:53 pm

1983 Cotton Bowl wrote:Sounds like we need some serious juco/transfer help on the D-line then. As long as we have 230 lb d-linemen, we are going to get killed.

I too like the Yenga to LB move. That guy is solid.

Yes, if only we could find ONE Juco to help the line. If only. Where oh where can we find one of those?

-CoS

by **Alaric** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:52 am

Cadillac wrote:
1983 Cotton Bowl wrote:Sounds like we need some serious juco/transfer help on the D-line then. As long as we have 230 lb d-linemen, we are going to get killed.

I too like the Yenga to LB move. That guy is solid.

Yes, if only we could find ONE Juco to help the line. If only. Where oh where can we find one of those?

-CoS

marquis frazier is your one juco dl commitment

by **GoRedGoBlue** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:25 am

George S. Patton wrote:
SMU 86 wrote:Welcome Ryan! Nice to have a 4 star Corner coming to SMU. This is possibly the first 4 star recruit we have had since the DP. Hopefully, this is the beginning of have more 4 stars to come. Way to go Coach Odum!

He would be the second. SOC's Marcus Moseley was the first around 1998 or 1999. He just never showed up for class. That's why he never showed up on the field. Easy to forget that.

MM was a 3-star but highly recruited

Four Star Prospect Ryan Clark Recieves Offer; Commits to SMU

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