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bomb said:
CanEs4life04 said:
Ethnicsands said:
DMoney said:
- I'll echo what Pete said- Blanchard is a plain stud and was one of the best players out there last night. Every time we've seen him he has balled out. He went both ways for Northwestern, too. FIU should have offered him yesterday, along with bigger schools.

- Jamal Carter didn't get too much action but he impresses just by walking around. This was my first time seeing him and he is just ridiculously big and athletic. The role he was playing was similar to what Antrel Rolle does for the Giants. I could see him playing a similar role here. It was crazy seeing him stand next to Michael Johnson, FSU's safety commit from Booker T. The FSU commit looked like a baby next to him, and isn't half the athlete either.

- Keith Bryant needs to lose some weight. The rotations were too weird for me to pass any judgment, though. Looking forward to hearing how he does in All-Star practices.

- Dade's QBs were the difference in the game. Akeem Jones is one of the most underrated players in the state.

- Denver Kirkland gets mixed reviews on this board, but he's always looked like a blue-chip stud to me. He's a better pass blocker than run blocker right now- his arms are so long and his hands are so strong that once he extends, its over. He had almost ten pancakes purely in pass protection, which shows how dominant he was competing against All-County athletes. He leans a bit as a run blocker and needs to lose weight, but he is a tremendous talent and IMO projects as a right tackle (not guard) once he loses some weight.

- Darius Tice made a sweet one-handed catch on a throw behind him and scored two touchdowns. He belongs in a BCS conference.
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I think Kirkland is as good an OG prospect as we've brought in in a decade. Right there with BW. Probably better, IMO, but he needs to control his weight.
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Thats going out on a limb, thats for sure. People that know A LOT more than I do about the offensive line dont love him. Personally, I think Linder was a better prospect coming out. I also personally liked Isadora more.
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It amazes me that people who have never seen any of these kids play still come up with these wild YouTube opinions. But that's just me.
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Im not really sure who you're referring to. The people Im talking about have seen him in person multiple times. I didnt get the chance to see him live but I saw Isadora and Linder live in HS and they looked more impressive to me.
 
CanEs4life04 said:
bomb said:
CanEs4life04 said:
Ethnicsands said:
DMoney said:
- I'll echo what Pete said- Blanchard is a plain stud and was one of the best players out there last night. Every time we've seen him he has balled out. He went both ways for Northwestern, too. FIU should have offered him yesterday, along with bigger schools.

- Jamal Carter didn't get too much action but he impresses just by walking around. This was my first time seeing him and he is just ridiculously big and athletic. The role he was playing was similar to what Antrel Rolle does for the Giants. I could see him playing a similar role here. It was crazy seeing him stand next to Michael Johnson, FSU's safety commit from Booker T. The FSU commit looked like a baby next to him, and isn't half the athlete either.

- Keith Bryant needs to lose some weight. The rotations were too weird for me to pass any judgment, though. Looking forward to hearing how he does in All-Star practices.

- Dade's QBs were the difference in the game. Akeem Jones is one of the most underrated players in the state.

- Denver Kirkland gets mixed reviews on this board, but he's always looked like a blue-chip stud to me. He's a better pass blocker than run blocker right now- his arms are so long and his hands are so strong that once he extends, its over. He had almost ten pancakes purely in pass protection, which shows how dominant he was competing against All-County athletes. He leans a bit as a run blocker and needs to lose weight, but he is a tremendous talent and IMO projects as a right tackle (not guard) once he loses some weight.

- Darius Tice made a sweet one-handed catch on a throw behind him and scored two touchdowns. He belongs in a BCS conference.
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I think Kirkland is as good an OG prospect as we've brought in in a decade. Right there with BW. Probably better, IMO, but he needs to control his weight.
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Thats going out on a limb, thats for sure. People that know A LOT more than I do about the offensive line dont love him. Personally, I think Linder was a better prospect coming out. I also personally liked Isadora more.
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It amazes me that people who have never seen any of these kids play still come up with these wild YouTube opinions. But that's just me.
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Im not really sure who you're referring to. The people Im talking about have seen him in person multiple times. I didnt get the chance to see him live but I saw Isadora and Linder live in HS and they looked more impressive to me.
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I meant it in a macro way, but after reading 'Sands post above you, which inspired my comment.
 
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here are some highlights

http://sfhighschoolsports.com/videos/all/18th-annual-nike-all-star-game-dade-vs-florida



/also figured I would drop these here.... pics from the dolphins game

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been tellin everybody that would listen that Carter is da troooff. kid will play in the NFL
 
Jenkins played small school ball. Very small school. 1A I think. I was pleasantly surprised he made an impact so quickly. Impressive kid.
 
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LuCane said:
I've mentioned my concerns about Keith Bryant's conditioning/explosiveness based on his senior film a number of times now. Will be interested to see what he does in the AA game.

Almost a month ago:

http://canesinsight.com/showthread....highlights&highlight=bryant+senior+highlights
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A bunch have mentioned it but this reeks of Marcus Forston. Hopefully college is a wake up call for him.

With respect to Blanchard, where do you feel he projects in college? I think to me the reason why he hasn't gotten much interest is that he seems more like a natural tackle than end and hes just not big enough. Are those 6'2 245 numbers legit? Do you think he can play end? Can he put on enough weight to play tackle? MNW has always had fast undersized d linemen who wreak havoc at the high school level but whose game simply does not translate.
 
Also Akeem Jones is a guy I've always liked as a player and I'm surprised he hasn't gotten more interest from the UCF/USF/Louisville/WVU's of the world. Grades maybe? He seems like one of those under the radar guys that ends up starting early at a smaller program and making a name for himself. It would be cool to see him at Marshall with AJL and grooms though.
 
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canepb said:
LuCane said:
I've mentioned my concerns about Keith Bryant's conditioning/explosiveness based on his senior film a number of times now. Will be interested to see what he does in the AA game.

Almost a month ago:

http://canesinsight.com/showthread....highlights&highlight=bryant+senior+highlights
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I spoke to 2 HS coaches in Palm Beach County, that play Atlantic. They both said Bryant was much more impressive his Jr. year.
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It's plainly evident in his videos. He didn't become less talented, so I'll deduce it has to do with conditioning and weight.
 
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skyman said:
TheUnuffSAID said:
here are some highlights

http://sfhighschoolsports.com/videos/all/18th-annual-nike-all-star-game-dade-vs-florida


/also figured I would drop these here.... pics from the dolphins game

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Last pic is great, Interesting side by side comparison of #6, Grace, and Skai Moore. I know that boat has sailed with Moore but I would take that as my core RIGHT NOW.
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that was the group i WANTED..and the group i was hoping, expecting to take..

Skai Moore is a STEAL for Rutgers...and im saying that even though im bias ( i know the kid)...but his upside is through the roodf...and quite frankly i think he is a big 3 caliber player. Those 3 would be the most ATHLETIC group of lb's weve brought in for awhile if we did.
 
Haven't seen him play but looks like a baller on film. Hate that we miss him. Probably another lber like the couple that has gotten out of state rolle? Ohio stAte. Another starter for Ohio. The lb from Nebraska from north western.
Why take any lber or db or rb from another state? Ok I know why on current commits with lber. Size IMO. But if we m
 
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