Xavier Restrepo: Isaiah Horton has the "attributes for a superstar"

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Xavier Restrepo has gone from underdog to established star, and it hasn’t slowed him down a bit. He met with reporters to discuss the offense and the Ball State game.

On Cam Ward: He's been doing the same thing ever since he's gotten in here. I think that's why we've been really successful, because we're not doing anything outside of what we’ve been doing since spring.

A very, very exceptional player. I think he's the best quarterback in college football. We love to have him on our offense.

On Isaiah Horton: Zay is a very, very dangerous receiver. He has all the attributes for a typical superstar. He's gotten a lot better maturing since he was a freshman. Every single opportunity he gets, he takes advantage of. I love playing next to Zay. I'm super excited when Zay's on the field. He’s a great human being as well.

On his mindset: I am very self-motivated. I'm also a God-fearing man, so I have tons of faith. I just try to stay positive and come to work every single day. To be able to get to do what we do is just amazing. I'm super excited that I've been chosen for this story. I'm just grateful each and every single day that I wake up.

On the potential for the offense: We don't have a ceiling. We are a very dangerous offense. We have a lot of great guys, ones and even twos and some threes. We’ve just got to keep on trying to better ourselves. We’re super excited to take the field every single day and try to find flaws in ourselves.

On Ball State: Very, very athletic physical guys. They have a great group of guys that have played a lot of football together and they fly around the field. I'm super excited to line it up on Saturday with Ball State. Another great opportunity versus a very, very good team.

 

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How do you guys think X compares to our last really good slot receiver , Braxton Berrios?
I really can’t figure out who I would pick if I had to pick between them.
 
How do you guys think X compares to our last really good slot receiver , Braxton Berrios?
I really can’t figure out who I would pick if I had to pick between them.
i'd take X. he's not as effective of a punt returner but i gotta be honest, i think he's better in basically every facet as a receiver. he's definitely stockier and stronger after the catch, and my impression is he's better at the catch point and as a route runner though berrios was no slouch in either of those areas.
 
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How do you guys think X compares to our last really good slot receiver , Braxton Berrios?
I really can’t figure out who I would pick if I had to pick between them.
I Hate that they get compared, im guessing it's cause there both Latino, but X is 2 inches taller and at least 20lbs heavier, X is built like a running back. so physically no comparison, in terms of skill set, very similar. X may not be the fastest, but i see a guy who is a technician with his routes and doesn't need blazing speed to get open.
 
I Hate that they get compared, im guessing it's cause there both Latino, but X is 2 inches taller and at least 20lbs heavier, X is built like a running back. so physically no comparison, in terms of skill set, very similar. X may not be the fastest, but i see a guy who is a technician with his routes and doesn't need blazing speed to get open.
I was going with the slot receiver comparison. Frankly, I keep forgetting the Berrios is Latino.
But beyond the position, both guys were dying for a scholarship from the Canes, both had many, many detractors despite their production
And both were the best receiver during their time at UM.
 
Hoping the Jets can nab him in next years draft. Maybe he can be our modern day Wayne Chrebet
 
I was going with the slot receiver comparison. Frankly, I keep forgetting the Berrios is Latino.
But beyond the position, both guys were dying for a scholarship from the Canes, both had many, many detractors despite their production
And both were the best receiver during their time at UM.
100% agree, Guys that Bleed Orange and Green, and that out work everyone in the WR room
 
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The difference in the fan bases treatment of X is the QB throwing him the ball. His play has remained elite.
 
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