McDade Commits to SMU!

chicago stang · Post by **chicago stang** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:32 am

Back to a point that was brought up earlier in this thread. I was certainly optimistic that Jones' recruiting class would have exceeded that of Bennett. However, I think it is important to remember that where our program was at when Bennet was hired compared to where the progam was at when Jones was hired. I think this has a great deal to do with the success of Jones' first recruiting class.

When Bennett was hired he was inheriting a program that had gone 22-34 under Cavan, coming off of a 4-7 year and had been playing for 13 years since the DP. Comparing this to the condition of the program after Bennet left, a record of 18-52, coming off a 1-11 year and playing for 19 years since the DP. I think it is clear that Bennett had much better selling points for his first recruiting class than Jones does as far as the condition of the program goes. While Jones has a very good reputation coming off the BCS game, his overall work at Hawaii and NFL experience; Bennett was a very hot comodity in college football at the time with all of his so called "great Texas connections."

In sum, if Jones' recruiting class is close to what Bennett's first class was then that seems about right and I don't think we should be too down about it. However, I think we should expect a much improved recruiting class next year.

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:14 pm

has this Scouting Report been posted yet- I don't think so?

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruitin ... eason=2009

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:24 pm

McDade had 8 Catches for 63 yards in a 38-27 win over Midlothian. Doesn't appear to McDade is as explosive at WR as he was at QB. I'd like to see him get a whole lot more YAC at the 4A High School level. Surprisingly, he isn't really even the big play threat on his own team.

Kyle Guinyard 68 receptions 1212 yards 17.8 ypc 16 TDs
Deonte McDade 53 receptions 569 yards 10.7 ypc 5 TDs

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:44 pm

McDade had 4 catches for 67 yards and 2 runs for 7 yards. A TD run of 2 yards and two TD catches both for 19 yards. Ennis finished the regular season 9-1 after a 50-13 victory over Waco University

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:30 am

Biggest nite of the year for McDade. 5 Catches for 141 yards including 72 and 26 yards TD catches and 2 carries for 12 yards and a 1 yard TD run. Good to see him get some nice ypc which really hasn't been there this year at the 4A level.

George S. Patton · Post by **George S. Patton** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:21 pm

Hard to really know how they intend to use him.

jimhagle · Post by **jimhagle** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:15 pm

I believe it's been reported he plays both ways and Ennis tends to throw pretty short passes most of the time whether that is because of their qb or not I'm not sure. So McDade's numbers could easily be a little misleading this year.

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:31 pm

then why does their other receiver have about 30 more catches and averages 17.5 ypc. In high school at the 4A level if he's as good as we hope he needs to be able to make more big plays. YAC-that's what this offense needs. Of course, he was a QB last year so is at a new position.

jimhagle · Post by **jimhagle** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:39 pm

I guess he's not their deep threat for whatever reason and he may have been drawing more coverage then the other guy[possibly for most of the year]. Plus if he is playing both ways he may be a bit gassed to go long very often.

SMU 86 · Post by **SMU 86** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:57 pm

McDade will be playing slot for SMU.

Holleywood · Post by **Holleywood** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:49 pm

I am a graduate of Ennis and I still follow the Lions. I also happen to be a big Mustang fan with season tickets. The reason that the other receiver Kyle Guinyard has 30 more catches and many more yards and touchdowns is because he is a stud. He is a junior and will be higher rated than McDade by all the recruiting experts. That being said. McDade is still very good. He was all Ennis had last year so his numbers were inflated. This year Ennis has a quarterback who can throw so the balance is back in the offense. Also know that McDade has been playing some defense for the Lions this year as well. If the Lions are fortunate enough to make a long playoff run I believe you will see his production go up significantly. You could see in the first playoff game he was more of a focus in the gameplan than the regular season.

LA_Mustang · Post by **LA_Mustang** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:03 pm

Holleywood wrote:The reason that the other receiver Kyle Guinyard has 30 more catches and many more yards and touchdowns is because he is a stud. He is a junior and will be higher rated than McDade by all the recruiting experts.

A 6'1" 180lb WR with 4.5 speed....I like it.
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... 41&sport=1

Holleywood · Post by **Holleywood** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:12 pm

Guinyard is the real deal. I hope SMU gets in on him, but I believe he will be out of the Mustangs league before all is said and done.

LA_Mustang · Post by **LA_Mustang** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:13 pm

how close are he and McDade?

Holleywood · Post by **Holleywood** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:46 am

I do not know how close they are. I go to all of the games, but I do not live there anymore, so I don't hear things like that.