******Official Boog Recruiting Thread******
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The Ferg dog had some story today about how every elite SEC program had signed at least 24 OL over the last 6 years and Gus signed 17. My sub lapsed not that I’d have read the article but pretty damning. Of course we already know all about it.
Looking at our Offensive Staff and it makes total sense.
We already have two top JUCO OTs committed. Would've been nice to add a third I guess, but it I understand why the dude didn't wanna come to Boogtown. I'd honestly rather add a HS OT commit than a third JUCO but who knows
DLine gonna step back obviously but it still can be elite if Nick Coe comes back and actually gets to play his best position. I’m really high on J Handy too.
All indications is nick Coe problems are in his heart. He might just not like football. I wouldn’t count on him for next year but I hope I’m wrong.
I see we’re 7th in the SEC in star avg per rivals. Who does ESPN love in our class that Rivals doesn’t?
FU and your optimism. All it means is that I will hate Gus more for squandering a treasure of riches. Not really mad at you but Gus needs to go.
I'm assuming strong side d end but he's been behind Marlon, but they've been trying to shoehorn him into the team bc he's so talented. This year they had him actually listed as a LB. IDK.
That’s what I think would be his best position as well. I just know some think he’s a DT, which I don’t think is his best position.
Been trying to read tbb a little since last night. It’s amazing how quickly people forget. And how some people are just so stupid.
Good news is that for the 11th straight year, there are cracks in Saban’s ship. He’s going down any second. More good news is that Kirby is Mark Richt 2.0 and will never win a thing. Best news of all, Gus is better than both and we probably win it all the next two years.
Good news is that for the 11th straight year, there are cracks in Saban’s ship. He’s going down any second. More good news is that Kirby is Mark Richt 2.0 and will never win a thing. Best news of all, Gus is better than both and we probably win it all the next two years.
Looking at the boogs haul I think this is a classic case of Gusgold (foolsgold). Lots of star power, lots of good prospects, but are we really addressing needs?
For example, the number one need for this team was on the OL. We didn't sign a single 4 or 5 star player on the OL. We signed two top JUCO OTs, but one is hurt and the other isn't going to be able to get here for the spring.
It has seemed as of late that the majority of our star power has been DL/LB/WR and that is where it is again.
QB we signed a project athlete and we know what happens to those guys under Gus. Basically feels like he's another "emergency only" kind of QB that won't get developed and then tbb will explain to us that he isn't the kind of passer that the next chAUlkie we are bring in is.
On top of that, we know Gus is gonna Gus.
For example, the number one need for this team was on the OL. We didn't sign a single 4 or 5 star player on the OL. We signed two top JUCO OTs, but one is hurt and the other isn't going to be able to get here for the spring.
It has seemed as of late that the majority of our star power has been DL/LB/WR and that is where it is again.
QB we signed a project athlete and we know what happens to those guys under Gus. Basically feels like he's another "emergency only" kind of QB that won't get developed and then tbb will explain to us that he isn't the kind of passer that the next chAUlkie we are bring in is.
On top of that, we know Gus is gonna Gus.
So Gus just announced that JB Grimes is leaving. Kind of funny and obviously the right thing to do for the program, but I still can't get over that he was hired, fired, then re hired, and now scape goated again. Kind of feel bad for the dude but he probably walked away with a nice buyout each time so whatever. Hopefully CHAD has a decent OL hire in mind that maybe can land that last stud on the OL board in february.
Glad paw paw is gone but Gus seems to be waiting until the 11th hour to do what everyone knew he needed to do years ago. Hopefully it will be someone that can recruit because you know whoever is hired is gonna have to coach the way Gus wants to coach and play who Gus wants to play and block the scheme Gus wants to scheme.
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It’s someone they can hire cheap. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a cheap one or two year deal.
My instant analysis form looking at a picture of him and this bio:
Nice guy. Probably knows a thing or 2 about coaching OL. Not a great recruiter. Gonna hate himself for taking a job under Gus in a few months.
I did extensive research (pulled up his wikipedia page) and have two thoughts.
1. I like that he has NFL experience.
2. Other than his tenure as head coach, he hasn't stayed anywhere very long. That's a red flag for me, but it could be completely justifiable and just the way things turned out.
Agree @aboudreaux are you friend, foe, or dumbass?
Apparently rivals just dropped the big RB recruit the boogs have from #1 RB 5 star to #45 overall and a 4 star after seeing him in the all star game.
On the one hand - my LBS is triggered and I find that to be pretty crazy drop based off an all star game. Especially when the comments were that he needed to learn how to run through tackles.
OTOH, I don't trust Gus and a lot of our 5 stars have been busts and I find this a bit concerning that maybe Gus didn't finally sign the RB he needs for this offense.
On the one hand - my LBS is triggered and I find that to be pretty crazy drop based off an all star game. Especially when the comments were that he needed to learn how to run through tackles.
OTOH, I don't trust Gus and a lot of our 5 stars have been busts and I find this a bit concerning that maybe Gus didn't finally sign the RB he needs for this offense.
I always just assume any of these guys that sign up to play for Gus are either overrated or have some issue. If not Gus will surely create one when they get here.
You really thought he was the man? It’s much safer for your mental state to just assume Gus is trying to get stars to save face even though they are overrated. IE Roc Thomas Calvin Ashley...
while I tend to agree with you on the Gus logic, but Tank is different. He is legit. reason I feel this way is because I know uga has him as their #1 RB in this class. They usually don’t miss on RB’s.
Zach Evans is so much of a thug that UGA would have rather had Tank. I've watched his film... he's good but I'm not super blown away.
Idk, I like MAR. If he regains what he was pre injury, he is going to be a stud. That dude just toys with people in his film
DJW was meh. He lacks vision. MAR has that Kerryon patience in the backfield... it will be seen if Tank possesses the same.
DJW was meh. He lacks vision. MAR has that Kerryon patience in the backfield... it will be seen if Tank possesses the same.
Lots of chatter that Al Pogue is in the running. He was Jeremy Johnson's HS coach and coaching at WVU now. Supposedly an ace recruiter.
https://wvusports.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/al-pogue/1697
I've seen a couple of posters around the tronz claim it's guaranteed. Steele is good but I can't say we've fielded an elite defense under him yet.
I'll say this for the man, to demand being the highest paid assistant in the country after turning in back to back performances like UA and Minnesota takes a giant sack.
Lol so now next year when we wanna can Gus we can tack on the $5M owed to Steele. We all know the D taking a major step back without DB and Marlon. Got exposed in the last couple games.
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