Update on Aaron Green & new evaluation on him (8/18/10)

[Red Reign]

First quote is from today....18 August 2010....free article on ESPN...

Cal already has two RBs committed....Florida State has two and perhaps three with Wilder and with Texas it appears to be Brown is a lock....

Aaron Green (San Antonio, Texas/James Madison)
Four-star running back | ESPNU rank: 13

Green is down to four schools or is he? He recently named Nebraska, Cal, Florida State and Texas as his four favorites, but that doesn't mean a few more can't play their way on the list.

"I am not ruling anyone out," Green said. "Those four are my leaders and certainly some other teams could work their way up with me."

But if you apply a process of elimination then Green should be headed to Nebraska. Cal just committed Houston area running back Daniel Lasco and Texas has their sights set on Brown. FSU could land James Wilder later today, although that is still up in the air. It also helps that his brother, Andrew, signed with Nebraska in 2009.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recru...ory?id=5473006




New eval of Aaron from 16 August....free article....

Evaluation

**** 84 Rank #14

Green's production dipped a bit as a junior, but this guy still has some of the better feet, vision and natural running skills we have seen in recent classes. Has more than adequate size but will need to add more compacted bulk to increase in-line running strength and durability at the next level. Reaches top speed within steps and can stop-start and regain it as good as any. His ability to redirect and cutback on a dime is outstanding as well as his ability to run with his eyes and see the small creases open. Burst and quickness to daylight is excellent Near impossible to get a direct shot on at the high school level, particularly when he takes a deep handoff on draw plays. Simply does not gear down when cutting; balance and body control are excellent. Great pick and dart type of runner on the inside zone play who simply shreds defenses with outstanding lateral footwork and agility. Displays good hands out of the backfield and polished overall receiving skills. Is very dangerous in the screen game with his ability to transition upfield quickly and can line up in the slot and create mismatches on linebackers. Top-end speed is good not great; a bit of a short strider. Flashes a second gear but it's not in an upper-tier level as well. Our main concern is his lack of downhill power and yards after contact production. Certainly can make defenders miss but his ability to lower the shoulder, absorb the big hit and run between the tackles as a fulltime back is a question mark. Like to see him utilize his great downhill burst and get North more decisively out of his cuts; something he seemed to do more as a sophomore. All that said, Green is an extremely talented, electric type runner with some of the better big-play ability in this class. Could jump back to the head of most college running back's board with a big senior season.

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recru...ruitId%3d97236

[BornToBeRed]

Hard to not be excited at our chances with Green. Seems like he could do a lot behind our renewed O-Line.
Thanks, RR.

[CornFlake]

Our main concern is his lack of downhill power and yards after contact production. Certainly can make defenders miss but his ability to lower the shoulder, absorb the big hit and run between the tackles as a fulltime back is a question mark.

I don't like the sound of that. I think the RB's NU has going now do a good job after contact, and it was refreshing to see. Hope if Green ends up here at NU they can take care of that

[mjw11]

what classification does he play down there? 5A?

[Red Reign]

He is more of a Reggie Bush type of 'back.....and I suspect that is how Bo and Watson will use him....hell of a talent....

I don't like the sound of that. I think the RB's NU has going now do a good job after contact, and it was refreshing to see. Hope if Green ends up here at NU they can take care of that

[Red Reign]

Good one for p-ville to answer....

what classification does he play down there? 5A?

[carrolltonsker]

what classification does he play down there? 5A?

Yes, San Antonio James Madison is in Class 5A. They are in District 26.

[p-ville husker]

what classification does he play down there? 5A?

Yes, they are supposed to play Malcom Brown in the first game next week on Foxsports southwest if I remember correctly.

[BornToBeRed]

Yes, they are supposed to play Malcom Brown in the first game next week on Foxsports southwest if I remember correctly.

Wowww. That's awesome.

[Red Reign]

On Friday 27 August....I think it is on ESPNU....

Yes, they are supposed to play Malcom Brown in the first game next week on Foxsports southwest if I remember correctly.

[BornToBeRed]

On Friday 27 August....I think it is on ESPNU....

I certainly hope so. I get ESPNU here at school, but definitely don't get FSNSW.

[mjw11]

ok ...I am familiar with most schools down there having scouted for 6 years 4A and 5A, but sometimes get the schools confused...Seems the redistricting can change quite a bit every two years.

[p-ville husker]

ok ...I am familiar with most schools down there having scouted for 6 years 4A and 5A, but sometimes get the schools confused...Seems the redistricting can change quite a bit every two years.

Yeah......every two years they do redistricting classifications and it starts thiw year. Teams are going up and down to 4A, 5A. Cibilo Steele where Malcom Brown plays just went up to 5A. We (Pflugerville) just moved districts where we were 2 years ago and one of our schools Connally dropped back down to 4A.

There were a lot of teams state wide changed classes and districts.

[Red Reign]

Did some checking and the James Madison (Aaron Green) vs Steele (Malcom Brown) game is on ESPN on Saturday 28 August at 6PM CT.....

http://sports.espn.go.com/espntv/espnGuide

[p-ville husker]

It is just Madison....even though the name is James Madison.

[Red Reign]

Thanks for that...

It is just Madison....even though the name is James Madison.

[FCHusker]

It is just Madison....even though the name is James Madison.

Reds definately lost a step! We better keep an eye on him!

[Red Reign]

Like you knew that....

Reds definately lost a step! We better keep an eye on him!

[mjw11]

Yeah......every two years they do redistricting classifications and it starts thiw year. Teams are going up and down to 4A, 5A. Cibilo Steele where Malcom Brown plays just went up to 5A. We (Pflugerville) just moved districts where we were 2 years ago and one of our schools Connally dropped back down to 4A.

There were a lot of teams state wide changed classes and districts.

Spent alot of time in the Round Rock/Pflugerville area scouting on Fridays.....got to be in the press box during the first official game played at the new stadium in Round Rock...nice place

[p-ville husker]

Spent alot of time in the Round Rock/Pflugerville area scouting on Fridays.....got to be in the press box during the first official game played at the new stadium in Round Rock...nice place

You mean the PALACE as it is called here. Yes, nice 15,000 seat stadium with big big video screens and tvs at the concession stand to watch the game getting snacks.