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LB Aundre Kearney De-Commits

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Good luck to the kid. UKnowWhat is right that we (FINALLY) have great LB depth right nowMy guess is we'll pull in an amazing class this year with guys like Steed and Wilder. So not too worried. But Fuente is going to build a good team. They'll be our primary rivals for years to come. We can't get em all, just need to get the ones we target. Unlike D'O, I trust Diaz knows what the **** he is doing.
 
It's obvious to me he was told by Richt and staff we had higher recruits on our board. That's the only reason I see a kid who was high on Miami de-commits after Golden was replaced by unquestionably much better staff. If Richt wants a kid who was committed to Golden then this kid de-comitted after Golden was fired he would have no problem bringing this kid back. See N'Cosy Perry.
 
I like Kearney. . He is a good kid.. i think he may have made a choice that will be to his best interest. ..Good or bad...there are 10 backers on Scholly now...and of that 10 ...9 will be back next year...as a matter of fact... 8 of the 10 are Soph or Fresh..People don't realize Owens is a RS Soph... Shaq Zach and Mike will all see alot of action this year...I think there is room for 1 maybe two backers in the next class its a numbers game... They would have to distribute the scholies evenly... Their are 85 scholies. ..40 for Off...40 for Def...3 for Spc Team... 2 for the nice to have ace...U have 4 DBs...4 DLs and 3 LBs..DL rotate and get hurt the most so they should get 15 of the 40... DBs represent your next biggest group and the most likely for leaving early give them 6 Safeties and 8 corners for a total of 14 DBs then there is 11 LBs two of which are hybrids or stars.. that can play in the box and that aren't too much of a risk in coverage..The hybrids practice with the LBs and safeties...thats just my two cents
 
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The Franchise said:
UknowWhat said:
B.B.B said:
UknowWhat said:
My guess.. 1. He wants to play RB 2. He is doing his Homework and knows that there are 3 studs in class before him and they may have to wait to get on the field..so he will to wait that much longer...UF needs LBs right now...These kids want to play.. And they will go where they can play early...He knows Shaq and Mike played against Shaq in a camp setting... He know what they are capable of...We did the same thing UF AU UGA UM MICH were Shaq's choices cause they had the biggest need...Bama has 5* backing up 5*...OSU has a stud fresh. 5*..its a business for the school and the kids alike
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Frank Gore committed here when Willis Mcgahee was 3rd string behind Portis and James Jackson... But, as Butch said, one of the main characteristics he looked for is a player not caring about who was infront of him.
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B.B.B hypothetically. ..you have a son and he is a pretty good RB and he loves Metro U...but Metro U already have the top three RBs in the Nation committed in the same class...how do you advise your son?
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Tell him he better get used to competing and quit trying to be a depth chart scientist. He'll have to compete his whole life, so he better get used to it.

Go interview for a real job after college and tell the company you don't want them interviewing any other good candidates. See how that pu$$y **** works out.
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That doesn't really make sense, because 'loving' metro U in this hypothetical isn't itself a logical reason for picking it. Is it a better school? Better fit for the kid? Equal program overall?

When most people go for a job interview, they ask about career advancement opportunities. Companies whose ability to offer opportunities for growth to young people will recruit less talent. That's not different in real life from football.

The question of whether a kid is 'scared' of competition is not so simply answered as this thread makes it seem. All kids want opportunities. Not all of those kids will compete equally. Butch knew how to read kids, but he wasn't turning down kids he liked because they _were_ attracted to our competition. He was turning down kids who he thought disliked competing. It's not the same thing.
 
UKnowWhat, I hear you, but hope we take 3 LBs this year. There ar just too many good ones available, and this class will be big. I'll grant that one could be a hybrid. DE/LB or S/LB.
 
UknowWhat said:
I like Kearney. . He is a good kid.. i think he may have made a choice that will be to his best interest. ..Good or bad...there are 10 backers on Scholly now...and of that 10 ...9 will be back next year...as a matter of fact... 8 of the 10 are Soph or Fresh..People don't realize Owens is a RS Soph... Shaq Zach and Mike will all see alot of action this year...I think there is room for 1 maybe two backers in the next class its a numbers game... They would have to distribute the scholies evenly... Their are 85 scholies. ..40 for Off...40 for Def...3 for Spc Team... 2 for the nice to have ace...U have 4 DBs...4 DLs and 3 LBs..DL rotate and get hurt the most so they should get 15 of the 40... DBs represent your next biggest group and the most likely for leaving early give them 6 Safeties and 8 corners for a total of 14 DBs then there is 11 LBs two of which are hybrids or stars.. that can play in the box and that aren't too much of a risk in coverage..The hybrids practice with the LBs and safeties...thats just my two cents
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The way i see our LB unit is like this (listed in order of decreasing seniority):

STAR=
Grace (SR)
Perry (SO)
King (r-FR)

MLB=
Young (JR)
Gordinier (r-FR)
Shaq (FR)

OLB=
Owens (JR)
M Smith (SO)
McCray (SO)
Pinckney (FR)
McCloud (FR)

I know you've been focusing on how much LB depth we have. We're only gonna lose Grace to graduation after this year. But don't you think we're also gonna have a ton of kids transfer out? I'm thinking Smith, McCray, and King are all candidates for transfers, especially if they get passed by the 3 incoming freshmen. Smith is a tweener that doesn't have DE size and lacks LB athleticism esp against the spread. McCray is never talked about. King is tiny and lightly recruited. Even Gordinier looks out of place as a 4-3 LB, regardless of his spring practice Greentree hype. Have you heard things about any of these kids that make you think they'll actually remain on the team come 2017?

Personally, for 2017, i think we should take Wilder for the STAR position, Steed as the OLB, and Ventrell Miller as a MLB.
 
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teddywestside said:
UknowWhat said:
I like Kearney. . He is a good kid.. i think he may have made a choice that will be to his best interest. ..Good or bad...there are 10 backers on Scholly now...and of that 10 ...9 will be back next year...as a matter of fact... 8 of the 10 are Soph or Fresh..People don't realize Owens is a RS Soph... Shaq Zach and Mike will all see alot of action this year...I think there is room for 1 maybe two backers in the next class its a numbers game... They would have to distribute the scholies evenly... Their are 85 scholies. ..40 for Off...40 for Def...3 for Spc Team... 2 for the nice to have ace...U have 4 DBs...4 DLs and 3 LBs..DL rotate and get hurt the most so they should get 15 of the 40... DBs represent your next biggest group and the most likely for leaving early give them 6 Safeties and 8 corners for a total of 14 DBs then there is 11 LBs two of which are hybrids or stars.. that can play in the box and that aren't too much of a risk in coverage..The hybrids practice with the LBs and safeties...thats just my two cents
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The way i see our LB unit is like this (listed in order of decreasing seniority):

STAR=
Grace (SR)
Perry (SO)
King (r-FR)

MLB=
Young (JR)
Gordinier (r-FR)
Shaq (FR)

OLB=
Owens (JR)
M Smith (SO)
McCray (SO)
Pinckney (FR)
McCloud (FR)

I know you've been focusing on how much LB depth we have. We're only gonna lose Grace to graduation after this year. But don't you think we're also gonna have a ton of kids transfer out? I'm thinking Smith, McCray, and King are all candidates for transfers, especially if they get passed by the 3 incoming freshmen. Smith is a tweener that doesn't have DE size and lacks LB athleticism esp against the spread. McCray is never talked about. King is tiny and lightly recruited. Even Gordinier looks out of place as a 4-3 LB, regardless of his spring practice Greentree hype. Have you heard things about any of these kids that make you think they'll actually remain on the team come 2017?

Personally, for 2017, i think we should take Wilder for the STAR position, Steed as the OLB, and Ventrell Miller as a MLB.
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Cause Owens got hurt so early in the season he qualifies for a medical red shirt that will make him a RS Soph..
 
LB usally rotate 2 deep... So having four deep you are stealing from the DL who usally rotate 3 deep...regardless who any of think should stay or be gone. They are there now and if they all stay then they will hold that scholly..
 
There are currently 3-5 guys at LB that are potential JAGS at this point. That sure can change your depth issue overnight.
 
I think its a strong possibility King, Smith & McCray aren't here for the 2017 season
 
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Ver said:
I think its a strong possibility King, Smith & McCray aren't here for the 2017 season
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If Shaq were to fall in that category... I would advise...do what you have too for football...it will come to past sooner than later...take advantage of that quarter of a mil education that they so generously offered..
 
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Taking 1-2 LBs this class is ridiculous. The young guys look to be Miami caliber but overall we don't have Nat'l Champ caliber talent at that position. We need speed and athleticism, 2016 class was a good start
 
UknowWhat said:
I like Kearney. . He is a good kid.. i think he may have made a choice that will be to his best interest. ..Good or bad...there are 10 backers on Scholly now...and of that 10 ...9 will be back next year...as a matter of fact... 8 of the 10 are Soph or Fresh..People don't realize Owens is a RS Soph... Shaq Zach and Mike will all see alot of action this year...I think there is room for 1 maybe two backers in the next class its a numbers game... They would have to distribute the scholies evenly... Their are 85 scholies. ..40 for Off...40 for Def...3 for Spc Team... 2 for the nice to have ace...U have 4 DBs...4 DLs and 3 LBs..DL rotate and get hurt the most so they should get 15 of the 40... DBs represent your next biggest group and the most likely for leaving early give them 6 Safeties and 8 corners for a total of 14 DBs then there is 11 LBs two of which are hybrids or stars.. that can play in the box and that aren't too much of a risk in coverage..The hybrids practice with the LBs and safeties...thats just my two cents
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I like your break down, but would add a 3rd LB (Steed, Wilder, Miller). Say one will fall into that category "2 for the nice to have ace". No doubt the staff is addressing DB depth in the next two classes and then we'll see recruiting follow a more tradition path of addressing numbers. Coach Richt has publicly stated speed at WR in needed, so this maybe be another position to use the final "ace". I think DL has already started a more traditional numbers pattern in terms of the staff possibly bringing in 4 DL. Lastly I'll stick to my guns and say it's ok to under recruit at one position (that's solid) to "stack at another when abundant", like DB's next two classes.
 
imurcane said:
SpikeUM said:
So, was he a loss, or are there higher rated guys we want?
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Good question.

Will he be one of the SFLA kids we look at in a few years and ask how the **** we let them leave? Or will he simply be JAG?
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What if it is both? Meaning he turns out to be solid to great, but we end up having 2-3 LBs in this class that are equal or better? The LB talent is deep this year. We can't get them all. Just need to get the ones we target.
 
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