Darius Johnson

expony18 · Post by **expony18** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:16 am

Stallion wrote: All the leapfroggers were reportedly significantly taller than Johnson as reported by Rivals. But who really cares-he's one of the top receivers in the state and perfectly suited to the SMU Inside Receiver position.

how many times have you bitched about our mighty mouse receivers?

ponyboy · Post by **ponyboy** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:36 am

Stallion wrote:At least 4 Texas WRs rated lower than Darrius Johnson on Rivals National WR rankings somehow leapfrogged Johnson in the Final Texas Top 100. OK you can [deleted] about that. All the leapfroggers were reportedly significantly taller than Johnson as reported by Rivals. But who really cares-he's one of the top receivers in the state and perfectly suited to the SMU Inside Receiver position.

And, as we know, a Rivals upgrade will actually upgrade your on field talent.

2112 · Post by **2112** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:50 am

darius johnson is not stupid......a degree from smu.....plus june jones can get this kid to the league......he will be a mustang

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:15 am

Ex-Pony18

I've never had a problem with 5-11 or 5-10.5 whatever he is INSIDE Receivers. I've been saying that's not a problem for some time. Now outside you'd preferrably want someone 6-1 to 6-3. The key at Inside Receiver is can he turn a 5 yard pass into a home run. Speed, quickness and the ability to turn on a dime.

expony18 · Post by **expony18** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:21 pm

fair enough

StallionsModelT · Post by **StallionsModelT** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:10 pm

Its a 50-50 proposition for Darius Johnson ending up at SMU. Too much clatter about other schools the closer we get to signing day.

ALEX LIFESON · Post by **ALEX LIFESON** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:35 pm

Darius Johnson can start from day one at SMU, at Tech, it could be two or three years down the road. DJ will be a star with JJ, at Tech, mabey, mabey not.

Cadillac · Post by **Cadillac** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:50 pm

ALEX LIFESON wrote:Darius Johnson can start from day one at SMU, at Tech, it could be two or three years down the road. DJ will be a star with JJ, at Tech, mabey, mabey not.

At Tech, he might be the next Michael Crabtree. Here he will be the first Darius Johnson.

At least that's the recruiting angle I'd take.

-CoS

George S. Patton · Post by **George S. Patton** » Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:09 pm

StallionsModelT wrote:Its a 50-50 proposition for Darius Johnson ending up at SMU. Too much clatter about other schools the closer we get to signing day.

I think you're assuming too much.

BIGHORSE · Post by **BIGHORSE** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:14 am

The the difference between T.T. and S.M.U. is that we

need Darius and tech maybe wants him .

2112 · Post by **2112** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:22 am

BIGHORSE wrote:The the difference between T.T. and S.M.U. is that we

need Darius and tech maybe wants him .

like 2:00am at da club...... all tha hot skirts turned ya down......so u take the fat chick home......

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:18 am

We are going to have to start winning recruiting battles sometime-might as well start now. SMU has a lot to sell this kid. If we don't why did we waste all that money on new Stadiums, new Coaches and changing the Model.

I'm surprised the "General" doesn't recognize a Battle when he sees one.

Special_Delivery_Smu_Fans · Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:32 am

Agreed Stallion "The Time Is Now" (RR)

2112 · Post by **2112** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:45 am

looks like darius johnson..... has a fan club started at smu already.......tech will only offer him.......if all of their top choices... tell them no........eefff tech

George S. Patton · Post by **George S. Patton** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:50 am

Stallion wrote:We are going to have to start winning recruiting battles sometime-might as well start now. SMU has a lot to sell this kid. If we don't why did we waste all that money on new Stadiums, new Coaches and changing the Model.

I'm surprised the "General" doesn't recognize a Battle when he sees one.

As I said before, I am confident Darius Johnson's LOI will be faxed across to the athletic department on Feb. 4. Why? Because our coaches continue to do their due diligence on all of their commitments after they commit. We consider Jeff Reinbold our best recruiter so I trust he will continue to procure that relationship.

With Iowa State and Houston now offering, the question Darius must ask himself is, "Why are they showing interest now after not being as interested before?''

If you want something bad enough, you have to fight for it. And we are.