Geo's Recruiting & Team Buzz Oct 30, 2024

[CANESCANES]

It was confirmed DJ Pickett is not visiting for Duke

 

[grover]

My favorite part of the entire summary was that coaches are going to accelerate Robby's and ZP's snaps. Those two plus having Brown back should put us in a great spot going into the ACCCG and playoffs.

My second favorite part was that we're going to be ready to go on 12/9 for portal additions. All those spots and counts made sense to me except DT, which should have had a 2+ next to it given we're losing Barrow, Mesidor, Clark and Cook. Need 8-12 real contributors (starters or heavy in the rotation, better than Cook and Alderman).

As far as recruiting goes, 250 recruits at FSU, 50 or more at Duke, enough said, Mario is going to close strong and fill the holes.

 

[grover]

Can't wait to see the finish by Mario and Co. (PAUSE???)
I used to dread the end of year recruiting, now I love it!

Who's that in your avatar?

 

[grover]

Other than Ward and Arroyo who do we think leaves with eligibility remaining?

Martinez, Brown, possibly Cooper. Also could lose a few to transfer portal due to playing time, e.g., Pancake, Markeith Williams.

 

[Gocanes78]

Didnt Ben Hanks Jr also say that he had no plans on going back to UF for a game this year? Or did I misinterpret that? If so, that is HUGE. I dont care what anyone says.

Flipping Alford from OSU would be HUGE. No way around it. Closing with Wiley Jr and Alford at LB is platinum level recruting by DNich. Gotta give him a raise. The big dogs are coming for him and "wont take No for an answer" as Mike Rumph famously said. lol. So we need to take care of him early.

Thanks for posting these recaps btw. Much appreciated.

Already did. He is co defensive coordinator.

 

[Damiencane86]

My favorite part of the entire summary was that coaches are going to accelerate Robby's and ZP's snaps. Those two plus having Brown back should put us in a great spot going into the ACCCG and playoffs.

My second favorite part was that we're going to be ready to go on 12/9 for portal additions. All those spots and counts made sense to me except DT, which should have had a 2+ next to it given we're losing Barrow, Mesidor, Clark and Cook. Need 8-12 real contributors (starters or heavy in the rotation, better than Cook and Alderman).

As far as recruiting goes, 250 recruits at FSU, 50 or more at Duke, enough said, Mario is going to close strong and fill the holes.

I was also glad to hear we're prioritizing Robby & Zaquan. Gotta get more speed on the field. And I'm not sure we necessarily need lots of DT's in the portal but rather 1 legit difference maker at that spot.

 

[Sandman211]

Who's that in your avatar?

Honestly, I don't remember her name. Some on the board know who she is. I guess she's from MIA...I just love the bounce.

 

[grover]

I was also glad to hear we're prioritizing Robby & Zaquan. Gotta get more speed on the field. And I'm not sure we necessarily need lots of DT's in the portal but rather 1 legit difference maker at that spot.

Returning DTs are Moten, Horton (never healthy), Scott, Blount, Jones. ... I respect your perspective. But IMO, we need two top end starters. Even if the other guys are ready to increase their snap counts a bunch or possibly start, we want to a 4-man rotation given how fast offenses are playing these days.

 

[tdjones34]

We desperately need at least 1 LB in the portal.

I think its the one group we dont even look at
I mean if a stud is there sure, but we lose 1 kiko, pop ready
Pruitt and hayes developing, and best recruiting group coming in

 

[tdjones34]

Returning DTs are Moten, Horton (never healthy), Scott, Blount, Jones. ... I respect your perspective. But IMO, we need two top end starters. Even if the other guys are ready to increase their snap counts a bunch or possibly start, we want to a 4-man rotation given how fast offenses are playing these days.

Where Mesidor plays next year assuming he comes back, changes the DE/DT needs IMO

 

[CANESCANES]

Definetly going to have to go get another Center in other portal again

 

[Golsen82]

Get Jackson Cantwell and all will be good

 

[grover]

Where Mesidor plays next year assuming he comes back, changes the DE/DT needs IMO

So I should clarify that I made the assumption Mesidor was going Pro. You are absolutely correct, sir, that we only need 1 DT if Mesidor returns and is slotted at DT.

 

[HurricaneKush]

I think its the one group we dont even look at
I mean if a stud is there sure, but we lose 1 kiko, pop ready
Pruitt and hayes developing, and best recruiting group coming in

I haven’t seen a playoff caliber starting Mike from what we’ve seen from Popo. He’s got a similar profile to Kiko. We need a starter. Love Pruitt though.

 

[AUcane]

Where Mesidor plays next year assuming he comes back, changes the DE/DT needs IMO

Mesidor still has eligibility after this year?

 

[Cribby]

Mesidor still has eligibility after this year?

Yes

 

[lindend]

My second favorite part was that we're going to be ready to go on 12/9 for portal additions. All those spots and counts made sense to me except DT, which should have had a 2+ next to it given we're losing Barrow, Mesidor, Clark and Cook. Need 8-12 real contributors (starters or heavy in the rotation, better than Cook and Alderman).
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He never specified a DT number. My assumption is 2+, but that's me reading between the lines.

 

[Squid Bumciorek]

It was confirmed DJ Pickett is not visiting for Duke

 

[5XNC]

I used to talk to Mallory’s coach a little over the summer. He said then it’s either UM or Michigan.

Cooper isn’t ready for nfl yet.

 

[BeastMode]

Martinez, Brown, possibly Cooper. Also could lose a few to transfer portal due to playing time, e.g., Pancake, Markeith Williams.

I don’t think cooper gets drafted so not smart if he leaves but who knows with these kids.

I hope pancake sticks it out but not sure who he would beat out to get playing time next year.