Toryque Bateman update

View as article
Advertisement
Bateman has scheduled his final OV to The U according to 247.

he big.

giphy.gif
 
As much as I like reading about Thomas, Smith, and the skill position recruiting, this is what matters most to me. Need OL if we are going to get back on top. I'll trade Smith for Bateman anyday.
 
Advertisement
I'm not sold on Telfort given that he was beaten like a government mule the last game. I remember Coach Macho's evaluation of him and couple that with how he's handled his recruitment, I'm more sold on Bateman. Having said that, this is not a hard stance as I know very little in terms of evaluating offensive linemen.
Pay attention to motor and toughness, and you'll be ahead of most people when it comes to evaluating interior linemen. If you see a mentally soft OL getting raves from recruiting nerds solely based on measurables, then beware.

You've been consistent on this point for years and it's absolutely true. Mental toughness and a high motor are natural adjuncts that you see in almost every good lineman. That's why Ken Dorsey is considered one of the greatest college quarterbacks in history. I guarantee you he'd be nothing but a footnote if he played behind the line Miami has had over the last couple of years. His line was had one elite left tackle and a bunch of overachieving, tough mother****ers who went hard every play.
 
That's a bit strong regarding the OL.

Bibla was a top 100 player when we came out of PA (the only starter who was highly rated). Romberg was highly regarded out of Canada.

I'm not sold on Telfort given that he was beaten like a government mule the last game. I remember Coach Macho's evaluation of him and couple that with how he's handled his recruitment, I'm more sold on Bateman. Having said that, this is not a hard stance as I know very little in terms of evaluating offensive linemen.
Pay attention to motor and toughness, and you'll be ahead of most people when it comes to evaluating interior linemen. If you see a mentally soft OL getting raves from recruiting nerds solely based on measurables, then beware.

You've been consistent on this point for years and it's absolutely true. Mental toughness and a high motor are natural adjuncts that you see in almost every good lineman. That's why Ken Dorsey is considered one of the greatest college quarterbacks in history. I guarantee you he'd be nothing but a footnote if he played behind the line Miami has had over the last couple of years. His line was had one elite left tackle and a bunch of overachieving, tough mother****ers who went hard every play.
 
As much as I like reading about Thomas, Smith, and the skill position recruiting, this is what matters most to me. Need OL if we are going to get back on top. I'll trade Smith for Bateman anyday.

Agree with your premise that OL is a bigger need than WR, but Smith is a guy who can come in and have an impact from day 1. Idk if the same can be said for Bateman.

Now Harley and Pouncey are a different story. Give me Bateman over those guys all day.
 
That's a bit strong regarding the OL.

Bibla was a top 100 player when we came out of PA (the only starter who was highly rated). Romberg was highly regarded out of Canada.

I'm not sold on Telfort given that he was beaten like a government mule the last game. I remember Coach Macho's evaluation of him and couple that with how he's handled his recruitment, I'm more sold on Bateman. Having said that, this is not a hard stance as I know very little in terms of evaluating offensive linemen.
Pay attention to motor and toughness, and you'll be ahead of most people when it comes to evaluating interior linemen. If you see a mentally soft OL getting raves from recruiting nerds solely based on measurables, then beware.

You've been consistent on this point for years and it's absolutely true. Mental toughness and a high motor are natural adjuncts that you see in almost every good lineman. That's why Ken Dorsey is considered one of the greatest college quarterbacks in history. I guarantee you he'd be nothing but a footnote if he played behind the line Miami has had over the last couple of years. His line was had one elite left tackle and a bunch of overachieving, tough mother****ers who went hard every play.

True that pocket was legit Dorsey was like mcaron untouched
 
Advertisement
As much as I like reading about Thomas, Smith, and the skill position recruiting, this is what matters most to me. Need OL if we are going to get back on top. I'll trade Smith for Bateman anyday.

I strongly disagree. I would rather take a plug & play 5* WR which we desperately need over a consensus 3* linemen that we will most likely have to develop for 2+ years. We already have a few projects on the O-line in Hillery & Dykstra. No disrespect to those two glad to have them, but Smith will help us next fall not fall 2019.
 
I'm not sold on Telfort given that he was beaten like a government mule the last game. I remember Coach Macho's evaluation of him and couple that with how he's handled his recruitment, I'm more sold on Bateman. Having said that, this is not a hard stance as I know very little in terms of evaluating offensive linemen.
Pay attention to motor and toughness, and you'll be ahead of most people when it comes to evaluating interior linemen. If you see a mentally soft OL getting raves from recruiting nerds solely based on measurables, then beware.

quick feet, ability to bend (not lean), length, athleticism, hand pop are physical traits to look for
 
Advertisement
As much as I like reading about Thomas, Smith, and the skill position recruiting, this is what matters most to me. Need OL if we are going to get back on top. I'll trade Smith for Bateman anyday.

I strongly disagree. I would rather take a plug & play 5* WR which we desperately need over a consensus 3* linemen that we will most likely have to develop for 2+ years. We already have a few projects on the O-line in Hillery & Dykstra. No disrespect to those two glad to have them, but Smith will help us next fall not fall 2019.

Yup
 
If I was allowed i could recruit him for Miami . His Highschool is about 25 minutes from
Me
 
Advertisement
[TWEET]821088804547268608[/TWEET]

Unfortunately there seems to be a difference in Bateman's excitement level when Louisville OL coach came to visit than UM's coach Searels. I am hoping Miami can close the deal during his official visit.

[TWEET]821856170881249280[/TWEET]
 
Last edited:
[TWEET]821088804547268608[/TWEET]

Unfortunately there seems to be a difference in Bateman's excitement level when Louisville OL coach came to visit than UM's coach Searels. I am hoping Miami can close the deal during his official visit.

[TWEET]821856170881249280[/TWEET]

lmao trying tell a kids excitement level through his tweets.
 
Advertisement
Back
Top