Toryque Bateman update

Peter Ariz

Nov 27, 2016 1 min read

Just a quick update here - Offensive line target Toryque Bateman says he will be announcing his decision on January 28th.

The Gadsden City, Alabama product told CanesInSight.com this afternoon that he will be visiting Miami officially in the coming weeks and is going to set the date very soon. He also added that Miami coaches told him they will be coming to visit him in-home as well, possibly this week.

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Memnon

Nov 27, 2016

Do you like our chances with him Pete?

Peter Ariz

Nov 27, 2016

Don't know yet because he's never visited but the kid seems genuinely interested. I don't think this would be a free trip.

nvlahos

Nov 27, 2016

Pete you are doing work!

nvlahos

Nov 27, 2016

Has the ship sailed with Herbert?

Classic

Nov 27, 2016

I get the feeling that this staff knows how to close.

Going to be a well oiled recruiting machine these next two months.

DON'T GET CARPAL TUNNEL, PETER.

I'm james Jackson brother

Nov 27, 2016

For once I actually feel confident it's just gotta be out time to shine for once.

Get back to where we belong.

accomadus

Nov 27, 2016

Massive Gadsden City OL Toryque Bateman high on Michigan after visit, anticipates Alabama camp | AL.com

6-foot-8, 310-pounds

orange&green84

Nov 27, 2016

I'm not sold on Telfort given that he was beaten like a government mule the last game. I remember Coach Macho's evaluation of him and couple that with how he's handled his recruitment, I'm more sold on Bateman. Having said that, this is not a hard stance as I know very little in terms of evaluating offensive linemen.

The Franchise

Nov 27, 2016

orange&green84 said:
I'm not sold on Telfort given that he was beaten like a government mule the last game. I remember Coach Macho's evaluation of him and couple that with how he's handled his recruitment, I'm more sold on Bateman. Having said that, this is not a hard stance as I know very little in terms of evaluating offensive linemen.

Pay attention to motor and toughness, and you'll be ahead of most people when it comes to evaluating interior linemen. If you see a mentally soft OL getting raves from recruiting nerds solely based on measurables, then beware.

Angry Ibis

Nov 27, 2016

The Franchise said:
orange&green84 said:

I'm not sold on Telfort given that he was beaten like a government mule the last game. I remember Coach Macho's evaluation of him and couple that with how he's handled his recruitment, I'm more sold on Bateman. Having said that, this is not a hard stance as I know very little in terms of evaluating offensive linemen.

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Pay attention to motor and toughness, and you'll be ahead of most people when it comes to evaluating interior linemen. If you see a mentally soft OL getting raves from recruiting nerds solely based on measurables, then beware.

What if you see mentally soft recruiting nerds making evaluations about motor and toughness?

Billy D Williams

Nov 27, 2016

Hopefully we can get Bateman and Slaton. There are another 2 prospects, I can't remember, but I keep thinking one is the Georgia guard that played with Sherriffs. If we can get 3 to go with current commits then the OL rebuild will be on solid footing.

orange&green84

Nov 27, 2016

The Franchise said:
orange&green84 said:

I'm not sold on Telfort given that he was beaten like a government mule the last game. I remember Coach Macho's evaluation of him and couple that with how he's handled his recruitment, I'm more sold on Bateman. Having said that, this is not a hard stance as I know very little in terms of evaluating offensive linemen.

Click to expand...

Pay attention to motor and toughness, and you'll be ahead of most people when it comes to evaluating interior linemen. If you see a mentally soft OL getting raves from recruiting nerds solely based on measurables, then beware.

I agree with you, chise. I know it's good for a linemen to have good leverage as well as foot skills. But you're right, if you don't have a lineman with a mean streak; then they seldom workout.

JayCane20

Nov 27, 2016

This will be a kid that comes to Miami for an OV and is just blown away. Louisville can't match the stuff he will see here and the playing time and everything we can offer.

I'm not gonna complain about getting a 6'8 310 pound dude that looks like he can play and actually moves very well for that size.

Dawgcane

Nov 27, 2016

Gator Hatar said:
Hopefully we can get Bateman and Slaton. There are another 2 prospects, I can't remember, but I keep thinking one is the Georgia guard that played with Sherriffs. If we can get 3 to go with current commits then the OL rebuild will be on solid footing.

That would be Caleb Chandler and also Tony Gray a Gwinett County O-lineman that Ga is slow playing in hopes of bigger fish. Both 4 star players that Canes should be all over.