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Probably true but at some point you want guys you want, not guys who graduate at a certain time. Deandre Butler is a May graduate we only offered a month or so ago, but we want him every day of the week.
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JUCO Recruiting
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You think Frost has "done quite well" with his juco additions? Will Jackson, Jaron Woodyard, Mike Williams and Greg Bell were various levels of busts.
Deontai Williams has impressed, but has been injured this year so who knows with him. Two of his three years have been used up with him not making an impact, at minimum. Will Honas has been a serviceable starter at best. Same with Dedrick Mills. Jakheem Green is still a question mark.
These four could still all be major contributors next year, but as of now, nobody Frost has brought in has been a major difference maker IMO.
A few of them are four to play three guys, which is nice. Those guys are pretty coveted for that reason alone. Imagine if Deontai Williams wasn't a three to play three guy. What a waste that'd have been.
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Sure, optimism is rare around here of late, but Woodyard & Williams have each met or exceeded McQuitty or KJJr's DONU output & combined for more than the three '17 scholarship WR's combined (6 catches vs. 5 for JMcQ, KJJr & Tyjon Lindsey), so I still contend they're less of a bust than their highly touted predecessors, plus they're both seniors & their scholies will be open yet again. JUCO's are certainly high risk, WJ is a case & point, but the way the Bland situation was handled seemed prudent. Wasn't lauding SF's success - major contributors are your words - not mine, but at least these folks are contributors.
So, yes - I'm pleased with SF's eye for transfers & JUCO's to fill immediate needs - up to this point at least.
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Deontai Williams prior to his injury and I think Mike Williams has been under-utilized. Honas has been a mixed bag, but the injury last year seems to have slowed him a little. And of course, Dedrick Mills.
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It would be very interesting if Greg Bell would have stuck around. He would be getting a ton of carries right now.
Or when you run off half the players from the previous staff. Also, it’s not unusual for jucos to get a majority of their interest later in the year.
Wow. You're reaching hard to justify Woodyard and Williams. Essentially, they're less busts than non-Frost HS busts? Alrighty then. If that makes you feel better.
understand it's pretentious of me to venture into the realm of the recruiting forum ...
just saying there's gray area between Boom & Bust
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As far as JUCOS and transfers, I haven't seen much production either way. That what really bothers me! But in my eye, we have not seen the High Schoolers flock to the DONU either and unless you are going to fill up on your third and fourth guys on the list, transfers, and JUCOs may be the way to go. The development of players has been shaky at best so far. I can name maybe half a dozen guys that sell themselves out each and every play.... the kids just "ain't gettin' it" at least as far I'm concerned. N2FL mentioned attrition, I could almost expect a purging if it doesn't get better in the last 3 games.
Yesterday, Nebraska offered East Mississippi CC OLB/SS Kevontae' Ruggs, who is an Ole Miss bounceback.
I'd make this kid one of my priority juco targets. IMPO, he was a four-star talent in the 2018 class. He played in 11 games (3 starts) as a true freshman for the Rebels and was considered one of their stars of the future on defense. Transferred in May.
Built a lot like Myles Farmer. He could stand to gain 15 pounds, but he's long, athletic and explosive. Would be a good fit in the role Domann plays. JMPO, but Held and Nebraska should try and move quickly and aggressively here.
I'd make this kid one of my priority juco targets. IMPO, he was a four-star talent in the 2018 class. He played in 11 games (3 starts) as a true freshman for the Rebels and was considered one of their stars of the future on defense. Transferred in May.
Built a lot like Myles Farmer. He could stand to gain 15 pounds, but he's long, athletic and explosive. Would be a good fit in the role Domann plays. JMPO, but Held and Nebraska should try and move quickly and aggressively here.
Kevontae' Ruggs is a stud, brother of Alabama receiver Henry Ruggs III. Watched both of them play a bunch in high school in Montgomery, would be a great addition to the class. Friends with Cam Taylor-Britt. Would be great to continue to build the inroads into the Montgomery area, lots of talent here. Kendrick Simpkins is a 3-star DB from Lee HS who NU has offered. Some studs at Prattville that have received Power 5 offers including Ian Jackson 2021 6'3" 220lb OLB/S who has offers from Iowa and Indiana as well as Louisville and West Virginia and 2022 Dominick James, 6'3 270lb DE/DT with offers from Auburn and Tennessee among others including West Virginia.
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Are we late getting into these games or do you think we have an actual shot at landing a few?
