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Post by edwardslv on May 15, 2006 8:57:11 GMT -6
I need some help, please.
We have a great RB who is an upcoming senior. His stats from last year are impressive, and he is very quick and fast (legit 4.4, 10.8 100m, 4.24 NFL shuttle), but he is not very big. He is in all honesty 5-6.5, 175 lbs.
We have sent quite a few highlight DVDs to colleges. Some are VERY interested, and some are not due to size, or lack thereof. Some have actually told me they prefer the smaller backs. Right now he is getting solid looks from everything from D2 to D1-AA to D1 (including an SEC school).
Here's where I need help: What schools would not be deterred by his lack of size? Who should I make sure and get a DVD to, and whom do I want to not waste our time/money with?
Thanks, guys.
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Post by cqmiller on May 15, 2006 9:06:48 GMT -6
Big 10 schools want a big RB who can usually pound between the tackles. There was that Calhoun from Wisconsin last year, so there is a small chance at a school like that. I always remembered Florida State having some smaller RB's (Warrick Dunn). I'm sure many of the Mid-Major conferences would be interested.
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Post by coachcalande on May 15, 2006 9:51:59 GMT -6
TRY TEMPLE U IN PHILLY.
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Post by pegleg on May 15, 2006 12:37:33 GMT -6
can he catch?
texas tech and oklahoma state will take small fast guys who can catch. he may have to move to the slot though. also, many schools might make him a corner. ok state just had a guy playing corner that was 5'6. But they may leave him at rb. tech's stud rb who just graduated was only 5'7 or 8.
bottom line, if he wants a ride, don't be scared by position changes.
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Post by coachjblair on May 15, 2006 16:09:10 GMT -6
A 1-AA school that might have an interest is UNI (University of Northern Iowa). They had a RB named Richard Carter who graduated two years ago. He was around 5-5 or 5-6 and is one of the all time leading rushers in UNI history.
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Post by tog on May 15, 2006 16:17:51 GMT -6
navy has some guys like that they can fly and they are good
short shouldn't be an issue the weight and bulk could be for some teams
just depends on what they run, and how much of a position they are in to be able to give a scholly on a "risk" like this, can they take heat from the boosters if this kid fails?
if the bigger rb fails, then he "just didn't pan out"
if the little guy fails, then "he was just too small"
i would think most colleges could find a place for a legit athlete like that though
corner?
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Post by coachcb on May 15, 2006 16:19:09 GMT -6
I agree with pegleg- loo for schools that run pass heavy variations on the West Coast- they utilize the HBs in the passing game. There always seem to be smaller backs in their backfield pulling down 50 balls a year.
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Post by texas21 on May 16, 2006 8:35:44 GMT -6
I agree with the Texas Tech idea, if the kid can catch and is versitile. (Think Wes Welker)
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