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Charlie Strong could end up with a legendary 2017 class if things fall into place.
Charlie Strong could end up with a legendary 2017 class if things fall into place.
I think it could be his best class yet if he manages to get 8+ wins.
Unfortunately, there are still way too many question marks with this team (including Charlie's job status).
Aha we got a proposed #
The 8 win threshold.
Would be nice if we come on "strong" by the end of the season. If OU, Baylor, and TCU all have tough teams again this could be difficult. But if they are perceived as much better than we are and we play em tough, who knows. We can't have the Notre Dame, TCU type loses again. Those are even worse than the OK St., Cal type loses IMO.
Kobe Boyce just committed to Texas.
Quotes from CB Kobe Boyce of Lake Dallas after committing to UT (OrangeBloods):
"I just thought, why wait when it 's the school you've been dreaming to go to?," Boyce said. "I didn't think twice to wait at all. That's what I wanted to do."
"I talked to my family about it for sure. I talked to my coach. They support my decision. I prayed about it, thought today was a good day to do it," Boyce said.
"First, it's the flagship school of the state. I wanted to stay close to home. And I knew if I went to Texas, it would benefit me in the long run. I just feel at home there."
"I just like what Charlie Strong is doing up there. He's come through a lot, been through a lot in the past year. I like what they did with their recruiting class in 2016, the last three days before signing day with all the commits," Boyce said. "I don't know what's going on up there, but I know something good is going on and it would be good to be a part of it."
"What I do well, people say I'm a long, athletic corner, very physical," Boyce said. "I make good plays on the ball. I have good speed. What I want to improve on is my speed. I want to be the fastest one out there no matter what. I want to get stronger too, be able to jam anyone I want, work on my hips. I have good hips, but not perfect. I'm trying to improve my technique."
CB Tony Brown of Alabama facing an indefinite NCAA suspension:
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-...224832354.html
That's just the number I'm focusing on; 8 regular season wins.
I'm uncertain that 7-5 saves Strong's job, but obviously context of how he wins and loses will be important.
For example, he can't take any more 20-point blowouts and lose to the Iowa States.
Context for last year needs to also be understood going into next season. Remember in the middle of some of those losses we have freshmen texting in the lockerroom questioning if they should be here.
That cannot happen again, it lead many to believing Strong had lost the team. As far as I'm concerned what saved his job last year was the way the team rallied around him for the Oklahoma game and the way they showed their love afterwards. That ended all discussion about him being fired after last year.
I don't know this AD like the last two I'm hoping he has the balls to pull the trigger if things go bad, but I also hope he has the wisdom to know when to do it. Be it 5-7 or 8-5, we need to judge the program on the season as a whole not just one or two games.
LB Dylan Moses discusses UT (24/7):
“It was just a great visit,” Moses said. “They said a lot and put a lot on my mind to think about. They really opened my eyes with what they had to say about the future of the program. That was really the reason that I named Texas my leader. They are for sure my No. 1.”
“It’s really the coaches,” Moses said. “I’ve known Coach Haley since he was at LSU, and I have a great relationship with him. I love Coach Strong and what he’s brought to the team. He has a great vision for the future, and he’s a great coach. I like that he’s a players coach. We had really good conversations during my visit.”
“I could see myself at Alabama and LSU,” Moses said. “I like the way they use their linebackers. I enjoyed my visits down there and liked what I saw at their practices. I loved my conversations with the coaches. They are both really high up there for me.”
“I just want to see them keep improving,” Moses said. “I think they have some talent at the linebacker position with Malik Jefferson and those guys. They just have to put it together. But I think they’ll get it done. Coach Strong is building a bright future.”
Quotes from OL Grayson Reed of Cypress Creek (24/7).
Rumors have him close to committing to A&M.
“To be honest, A&M caught up because Coach (Jim) Turner puts players in the league and he’s coached in the league,” Reed said. “He can coach me up, and coach me to that next level. The same thing at Oklahoma, Coach (Bill) Bedenbaugh can do that exact same thing.”
“I like the new addition of coach (Matt) Mattox,” Reed said. “He’s a great coach and I’d like to play for him.”
“Coach Strong is awesome,” Reed said. “He’s straightforward with you. He tells you how to do things and how he wants it done. I think he’s an awesome guy and a great coach."
“As far as the visit, I went there and just watched practice. It was a good practice. Their offense moves really fast now. It’s almost like the offense at my school. It’s awesome.”
CB DeAngelo Gibbs (Loganville, GA)
http://247sports.com/Player/Deangelo-Gibbs-34966
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3638286/deangelo-gibbs
A&M WR Speedy Noil arrested.
http://247sports.com/Bolt/Speedy-Noi...cense-44629868
Forgot that one. Put that in with the TCU, ND games. That's 3 absolutely awful displays.
Bolded is of course very important. We gotta pray for no injuries. Oline and Dline especially. And we need a couple of freshman to just be bust out good IMO other than Zach and Buechele. This is a lot to ask for. But keeping Strong and his recruiting along with playing good football happens NOW. This is a turning point season. Starting all over... Please no.
Meet MLB Anthony Wheeler:
Looks to be locking down the starting spot per reports. College weight programs make all the difference.
Hook-em!
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