SMU: 6-8 Estonian moves up to second team

[RGV Pony]

is Olshanski Estonian as well? If so, they should hang out.

[mrydel]

is Olshanski Estonian as well? If so, they should hang out.

TWSS

[SMU 86]

I doubt Frazier ever moves to NT and I doubt that Hunt becomes a polished everydown player by 2011 at the earliest. Frazier is right where he needs to be. I'm sure June Jones is going to throw his prized experiment Hunt into the fire early as a situational player, I just doubt he's going to be that successful early. There's a learning curve even great athletes go through that is apparently being ignored by giddy SMU fans. Remember Hunt still has never actually played a down of what we call "Football"-he been playing "flag football" in the spring and this summer. Let's see how he reacts when the lights come on and he has to react at full speed.

I really hope you are right and Frazier stays at DE.

[Peruna_Ate_My_Rolex]

is Olshanski Estonian as well? If so, they should hang out.

If you're referring to Igor Olshansky, then no. He's from the Ukraine.

[ReedFrawg]

Honest questions: Can this mountain of a man move his feet well enough to get around 6'6" right tackles? Can he shed cut blocks from TEs, RBs, etc.? Certainly an intriguing prospect but would be surprised if he makes much of a contribution in year 1.

[mathman]

It is really hard to say if he will contribute or not. It is a unique situation with very few things to compare it with. It is no surprise that Reedfrawg falls on the "no" side since he is a TCU supporter. I would probably do the same if the guy played for them. I think he will contribute more than a little, but won't be C-USA player of the year either. Not this year anyway.

[Mustangsabu]

I feel fairly sure that Margus will probably make more than a few errors. But I feel equallty confident that at least a few times he will nail someone to rapturous applause.

[Blvd.Fan]

Hunt will start this year and make a huge impact. Stallion is , as usual, being very conservative.

[Blvd.Fan]

Let's all bring our Estonia Flags to the games this year.

[ReedFrawg]

It is really hard to say if he will contribute or not. It is a unique situation with very few things to compare it with. It is no surprise that Reedfrawg falls on the "no" side since he is a TCU supporter. I would probably do the same if the guy played for them. I think he will contribute more than a little, but won't be C-USA player of the year either. Not this year anyway.

I'm certainly interested to see this monster on the field...I have no idea if he can play or not. My main concern would be footwork and reading the plays, etc. I'm sure he is strong - guess we'll find out soon enough!

[KnuckleStang]

I'm no expert, but I'd guess that the level of footwork required to be world class discus champion is far more intricate than anything he's having to learn on the football field. I'm not worried about his footwork. What remains to be seen is, whether or not he has the malicious intent necessary to be a football player. Not everybody has that, but I sure as hell hope he does

[Dooby]

I watched Margus on Saturday. I don't pretend to be an expert. I have to say I was not particularly impressed. I thought he was slow off the ball. His stance on the line drove me nuts. I just couldn't see how he could explode off the ball while being flat-footed; he is not on the balls of his feet at all.

[ReedFrawg]

I watched Margus on Saturday. I don't pretend to be an expert. I have to say I was not particularly impressed. I thought he was slow off the ball. His stance on the line drove me nuts. I just couldn't see how he could explode off the ball while being flat-footed; he is not on the balls of his feet at all.

Is he a freshman (as far as football eligibility is concerned)?

[Dooby]

I think he is a RS-Freshman in terms of eligibility.

[smupony]

I went to practice on Saturday and left feeling very unimpressed. His four point stance looked stiff and unbalanced (maybe a little unathletic). He was late coming off the ball and really didn't trail plays. I also didn't really see him use his strength to swim or hold up the right tackle.

Having said all or that, I'm willing to give a few concessions.

I know his knee got banged up earlier in the week and he was wearing a brace for much of that time. I am willing to admit that it looked like he was favoring that knee during practice. When he jogged off to the sidelines, he would run with his head down studying and favoring that knee.

With as much hype as we have written about him, this could not have been the great Margus Hunt playing at 100%. Right?