The Eyeball Test (underclassmen)

[JHallCanes]

We can’t learn anything from games like yesterday

Only thing I ever pay attention to is how our guys look off the bus and when they hit the field against these teams we shouldn’t be playing

We’ve been lied to by recruiting services and insiders for years on how big and fast our guys are

Every year I watch the S&C coach get blamed for just recruiting smaller weaker players than we think

Some young guys that stood out physically to me yesterday:

1. Patterson. It was FAMU but lord that kid is gonna be good

2. Blount. No way he’s 17. Man child

3. Josh Horton. Been hoping to see him more and he didn’t disappoint. Physically overwhelming a team a good player should

4. Artravious Jones. It was quick but that kid looked like he ate Earl Moore

5. Popo. Our LBs are just different now. Could lump Hayes in here too


Also I think it was Daylen Russell very quick on the sidelines. Not making any claims but that dude was a dump truck.

Anyway…just curious who stood out to yall in a game where we just really can’t make any observations. I know Justin Scott is an obvious one as well

 

[TheU1984]

“4. Artravious Jones. It was quick but that kid looked like he ate Earl Moore”

Jelani Hamilton would’ve worked better but still

Overall, the freshmen class got a lot of work. I think OJF had more snaps than anyone else out there.

 

[JHallCanes]

“4. Artravious Jones. It was quick but that kid looked like he ate Earl Moore”

Jelani Hamilton would’ve worked better but still

I went Earl because neither one of the dudes have a neck. Moore was a garbage can with ears

 

[Problem2]

Blount and Scott are just built different. Pause. Those are true 5 star trench monsters

On the other hand, McConathy looked undersized.

 

[Baba Yaga]

 

[JHallCanes]

Blount and Scott are just built different. Pause. Those are true 5 star trench monsters

On the other hand, McConathy looked undersized.

Mario is finding straight bullies in the trenches on both sides of the ball

Mia Khalifa level size queen

 

[Gables Cane]

Same vein but somebody who looked small was Lightfoot. The Hard Rock screen showed him on the sideline and that dude is skinny! Yet, he applied pressure coming off the edge late in the game.

 

[cway313]

Jordan Lyle looked promising in both games so far. Frederique is rarely tested but has some tools. Pruitt was flying around.

On the other end of the spectrum. I was disappointed not to see Bobby Washington, been a good little while since he's been mentioned.

 

[CaneBear0207]

For some reason, when Adarius Hayes got that interception, he looked to me like Billy Madison against the first graders. He also had a huge hit on special teams early in the game if you watch closely.

 

[JHallCanes]

Same vein but somebody who looked small was Lightfoot. The Hard Rock screen showed him on the sideline and that dude is skinny! Yet, he applied pressure coming off the edge late in the game.

We’ve got such a bright future at edge it’s crazy

 

[JHallCanes]

Jordan Lyle looked promising in both games so far. Frederique is rarely tested but has some tools. Pruitt was flying around.

On the other end of the spectrum. I was disappointed not to see Bobby Washington, been a good little while since he's been mentioned.

I’ve been very disappointed about Washington as well

Size speed goon combo should be active on special teams anyway

 

[PRcane787]

For some reason, when Adarius Hayes got that interception, he looked to me like Billy Madison against the first graders. He also had a huge hit on special teams early in the game if you watch closely.

I was behind the Canes bench and got a close up view of Hayes. My god kid is huge (pause) with a big frame that he’ll grow into even bigger. Great read and instincts on that interception. Excited about our young LBs

 

[JHallCanes]

I was behind the Canes bench and got a close up view of Hayes. My god kid is huge (pause) with a big frame that he’ll grow into even bigger. Great read and instincts on that interception. Excited about our young LBs

Yeah I was hoping to hear things from people at the game that get to see it up close. As an OOS fan relying on second hand info we get lied to a lot

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

From the young guys, Hayes and Popo both had moments where I was impressed by what I saw. Horton had himself a game, too. And Lyle has looked pretty good in his snaps so far.

 

[grover]

I’ve been very disappointed about Washington as well

Size speed goon combo should be active on special teams anyway

Did either Washington play? Weird. … 2024 class is in a vector to be historically high quality. They definitely look the part.

 

[canadacanes]

Did either Washington play? Weird. … 2024 class is in a vector to be historically high quality. They definitely look the part.

I don't think so. Semms like Bobby was with the defence for the first time though.

 

[JHallCanes]

Did either Washington play? Weird. … 2024 class is in a vector to be historically high quality. They definitely look the part.

I spent the entire second half trying to watch the game and look at the roster online so I missed a lot

 

[U Wouldn’t Understand]

We can’t learn anything from games like yesterday

Only thing I ever pay attention to is how our guys look off the bus and when they hit the field against these teams we shouldn’t be playing

We’ve been lied to by recruiting services and insiders for years on how big and fast our guys are

Every year I watch the S&C coach get blamed for just recruiting smaller weaker players than we think

Some young guys that stood out physically to me yesterday:

1. Patterson. It was FAMU but lord that kid is gonna be good

2. Blount. No way he’s 17. Man child

3. Josh Horton. Been hoping to see him more and he didn’t disappoint. Physically overwhelming a team a good player should

4. Artravious Jones. It was quick but that kid looked like he ate Earl Moore

5. Popo. Our LBs are just different now. Could lump Hayes in here too


Also I think it was Daylen Russell very quick on the sidelines. Not making any claims but that dude was a dump truck.

Anyway…just curious who stood out to yall in a game where we just really can’t make any observations. I know Justin Scott is an obvious one as well

You hit the nail on the head with those young guys.

It most likely won’t top anyone’s list, but I was happy to see our backup kicker and even happier that he’s really good! Too many bad years of subpar kicking that it’s been so refreshing as of late not to worry when we’re lining up for 3.

 

[U Wouldn’t Understand]

Did either Washington play? Weird. … 2024 class is in a vector to be historically high quality. They definitely look the part.

Yes, I think it was Robby #28 who was playing in the secondary at the end.

 

[ajkreider]

Was surprised that Nino started for more than a quarter. He's clearly the backup center at this point. Needs a bit more zip on his snaps, but the staff clearly thinks he can do it.