ESPN SMU RECRUITING ANALYSIS

SMU89 · Post by **SMU89** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:09 pm

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/ ... g-analysis

ponyboy · Post by **ponyboy** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:03 am

Not too bad of an analysis. I would submit that JJ's turnarounds, though, start with modifying the mindset of those already in the program before he ever gets to recruit the players he wants.

EastStang · Post by **EastStang** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:23 am

So if Niemchi is behind ZL where is Fields?

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:27 am

KC will redshirt this year.

Mitch McConnell · Post by **Mitch McConnell** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:52 am

EastStang wrote:So if Niemchi is behind ZL where is Fields?

I thought there was something floating out there that the staff was considering moving him to linebacker.

Personally, I think that would be a great move. He's got the size for it. Just add about 15 pounds and if he maintain that speed, seeing him on the outside is a pretty intriguing idea.

Chuck Norris · Post by **Chuck Norris** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:16 am

Junior wrote:KC will redshirt this year.

No he wont.

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:19 am

I believe Coach Morrison indicated as much at the signing day event.

lwjr · Post by **lwjr** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:22 pm

I heard JJ say in an interview, recently that Fields would be moved to defense, linebacker . Maybe someone has a copy of the interview. It occured within the last month or so.

sbsmith · Post by **sbsmith** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:39 pm

lwjr wrote:I heard JJ say in an interview, recently that Fields would be moved to defense, linebacker . Maybe someone has a copy of the interview. It occured within the last month or so.

Definitely would be moved to defense or was considering a move?

lwjr · Post by **lwjr** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:43 pm

sbsmith wrote:
lwjr wrote:I heard JJ say in an interview, recently that Fields would be moved to defense, linebacker . Maybe someone has a copy of the interview. It occured within the last month or so.

Definitely would be moved to defense or was considering a move?

he sounded like it is a done deal.

LA_Mustang · Post by **LA_Mustang** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:43 pm

One of the ways TCU made their climb was by recruiting great players/athletes at one position and then moving them to another. If the kid has talent and is okay with the move, go for it. Fields looks like a helluva athlete, I'd love to see him get on the field at LB

reddevil · Post by **reddevil** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:27 pm

Changing Fields' position just does not make any sense to me, although I acknowledge that JJ and staff may know just a little bit more than me. In any event, I think there has been some talk that Fields had difficulty with picking up blocking assignments, this doesn't seem to be a big surprise for a true freshman RB who likely did not have to block at all in HS and I don't know why this would warrant a position change this early in his college career. It seems like a position change would only increase the challenge of picking up one of our systems. Furthermore, the few times that Fields got a chance to carry the ball either as a RB or KR, he looks pretty electric and also looks like the fastest guy on the field. Maybe WR would be the most realistic position change, especially in light of the number of OLB/DEs we signed this year.

Charleston Pony · Post by **Charleston Pony** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:08 pm

lwjr wrote:I heard JJ say in an interview, recently that Fields would be moved to defense, linebacker . Maybe someone has a copy of the interview. It occured within the last month or so.

Fields showed some flash as a return guy before his injury; would be good to get him on the field somewhere and it's going to be tough to move Zach out of the RB spot

Pony_Law · Post by **Pony_Law** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:18 pm

I think if Field can get the pass protection down he should stay at RB, it wouldbe good to spell Line and his athleticism might let one of those draws break for the kindof home run i don'tthinkline can deliver (not a knock he just doesn't have break away speed) alsothere is nothing wrong with having a fresh talented senior starting at rb in a few years

Mitch McConnell · Post by **Mitch McConnell** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:27 pm

You want linebackers who can run. I am very intrigued about Fields moving over there. He has the size to play it. And speed? All you need to know about that was the KOR against Texas Tech in the opener.

Betcha it gets him on the field sooner.