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jay santos · 09-15-2008, 06:03 PM

I'd say we have top 10 in the nation talent at:

QB
RB
OL (top 5)
TE (top 5)

Maybe top 20 at WR with Collie.

We are a legit top 5 offense, maybe higher.

Indy Coug · 09-15-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

I'd say we have top 10 in the nation talent at:

QB
RB
OL (top 5)
TE (top 5)

Maybe top 20 at WR with Collie.

We are a legit top 5 offense, maybe higher.

If we're top 10 team at RB, it's only because it's a down year nationally at RB.

Archaea · 09-15-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jay santos

I'd say we have top 10 in the nation talent at:

QB
RB
OL (top 5)
TE (top 5)

Maybe top 20 at WR with Collie.

We are a legit top 5 offense, maybe higher.

Do we have a top 25 defense?

We have some good Dlines prospects and have at least one good LB. How bad is So'oto?

MikeWaters · 09-15-2008, 06:12 PM

It's Unga's pass catching and route running that makes him a top 10 RB.

Indy Coug · 09-15-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

Do we have a top 25 defense?

No, not this year. We could be top 30 to 40 by the end of the year though.

MikeWaters · 09-15-2008, 06:19 PM

The amazing thing about Unga is that he could conceivably play four positions:

RB
FB
TE
slot receiver

I know Indy is ripping on him, but Indy is wrong. Unga is one of the hidden gems (thanks MTN) in College Football.

cougjunkie · 09-15-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

The amazing thing about Unga is that he could conceivably play four positions:

RB
FB
TE
slot receiver

I know Indy is ripping on him, but Indy is wrong. Unga is one of the hidden gems (thanks MTN) in College Football.

I could also see Harvey at DE or MLB.

Archaea · 09-15-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

No, not this year. We could be top 30 to 40 by the end of the year though.

Do you think they will be just good enough?

I haven't been able to watch the dbs to know if they are average or good for us.

MikeWaters · 09-15-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cougjunkie

I could also see Harvey at DE or MLB.

Yes, sorry, I meant to say "4 positions on offense."

jay santos · 09-15-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

If we're top 10 team at RB, it's only because it's a down year nationally at RB.

I think you're totally off and that Unga is the real difference maker on this team.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/sports/football/27score.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Check this article out. NFL scouts use a formula (weight * 200)/(40 time ^4). 100 is average for NFL RB's.

At 239 and a 4.6 40, Unga rates a 107. Compare to Curtis Brown who rated an 87.5.

Plus you have to admit, Harvey has incredible knack to make the right cuts and make the extra couple yards.

09-15-2008, 06:03 PM	#1
jay santos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,177	Offensive talent I'd say we have top 10 in the nation talent at: QB RB OL (top 5) TE (top 5) Maybe top 20 at WR with Collie. We are a legit top 5 offense, maybe higher.

09-15-2008, 06:12 PM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	It's Unga's pass catching and route running that makes him a top 10 RB.

09-15-2008, 06:19 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	The amazing thing about Unga is that he could conceivably play four positions: RB FB TE slot receiver I know Indy is ripping on him, but Indy is wrong. Unga is one of the hidden gems (thanks MTN) in College Football.