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re: 2016 Missouri Tigers Football Recruiting Thread **UPDATED 5/28**
Posted on 6/14/15 at 12:11 am to pauliebleaker
Posted on 6/14/15 at 12:11 am to pauliebleaker
So we've had 7 commits in the last week, 1 5* kicker, 1 4* DE, 2 3*, 2 2*, and now an unrated (probably 3*) OT. With so few spots remaining I would expect us to slow down and be more selective going forward. I'd like to see some DT's and another DE who are high 3 to 4* kids as well as a WR with some size.
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Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:41 am to surgicalvenom
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I know some people question a kicker and punter on scholarship, but when special teams are shaky, it bites you in the azz at the worst times.
STs represent 1/3 of the field position game, especially vital with our offensively challenged teams of late.
Investing in top notch kickers is a wise investment with the razor thin margins of the SEC.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:47 am to Stlox
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mubobby also followed up after the commit saying Abbington is a class short, taking it this summer. He'll make it, but he'll be late, which could effect PT this year.
Also said this:
Q: Why are people so low on Ish? I thought he improved
He goes down way too easily. Runs soft.
Coaches are wanting a bigger compliment to Hansborough. Either Steward (health still in the air) or Abbington (who still hasn't qualified).
I'm glad the coaching staff recognizes this.
If Mizzou hopes to contend upgrading RB2 is critical.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:03 am to Mizz-SEC
I think maybe that's just his opinion. I happen to agree, but not sure what else we are going to do at RB. Hope Witter has improved.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 3:36 pm to Mizzou23
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He's listed as an athlete but with his size is a sure bet to be OT and will probably play that spot this year. He's a guy who probably won't see a bit of playing time until year 3 or 4 but will likely be on campus for 5 years.
Well, I went from struggling to find a 247 page for him to now he not only has one but is a 4*.
GP Posted on 6/14/15 at 3:37 pm to pauliebleaker
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At first I was thinking the same thing but it seems like where these guys are coming from is what makes this class so different. I think they upped the travel budget for the recruiters so they can fan out and establish a much bigger footprint and relationships to go with it.
7 of our 12 commits I believe are from Missouri and Illinois. The rest are from Texas, Louisiana or Georgia. I agree that they seem to be going all over the country but where our commits have come from is no different so far.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 4:17 pm to reedus23
Wow that's awesome that Newman is now a 4 star. Incredible find. But why not list him as a DE? Kid is a beast, batting down passes is such an underrated trait in D-Lineman.
I feel like we could never have enough DE's, and he should stick with that until we really need him at OL.
Honestly, he looks like the type of kid who could play both ways, but those are two grueling positions to do it at.
Anyway, love the pickup
I feel like we could never have enough DE's, and he should stick with that until we really need him at OL.
Honestly, he looks like the type of kid who could play both ways, but those are two grueling positions to do it at.
Anyway, love the pickup
Posted on 6/14/15 at 4:21 pm to STL_MIZ
Great feet and athleticism. I think OT is the perfect spot for him. Reminds me of Justin Britt.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 5:23 pm to JesusQuintana
This makes three 4* OL in the last three years I believe. Imagine the line Drew Lock will have when it is his time to take the reigns.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 6:17 pm to Mizzou23
And have Strong to hand the ball off to.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 7:02 pm to reedus23
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At first I was thinking the same thing but it seems like where these guys are coming from is what makes this class so different. I think they upped the travel budget for the recruiters so they can fan out and establish a much bigger footprint and relationships to go with it.
7 of our 12 commits I believe are from Missouri and Illinois. The rest are from Texas, Louisiana or Georgia. I agree that they seem to be going all over the country but where our commits have come from is no different so far.
I don't know if I would lump in Illinois automatically with Missouri since we've only averaged 1 Illinois player per year since 2010. While its great to see our growth in the last 2 recruiting classes because of ESL, we are not assured of anything more than 15 miles from the Arch. After that its Illini country. Or at least B1G country.
With that said, we only have 3 Missouri players committed so far. And we've only got 2 more that we've offered in state(Tre Bryant and AJ TAylor) left that we've offered.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 8:37 pm to pauliebleaker
My point was really more addressing the budget. Taylor, Strong and McCann only add about $10 to the recruiting budget if they were in STL already. Just across the river. Newman is a bit further but not much. Same for Texas, Louisiana and Georgia. We were already recruiting those areas so at least these commits are guys that we'd be pursuing regardless of increased budget.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:39 pm to mosoblkcougar
BTW - Bravion Roy, who we made the top 3 for, committed to Baylor.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:46 pm to reedus23
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BTW - Bravion Roy, who we made the top 3 for, committed to Baylor.
Disappointing as I really like his size.... but I think we will manage without him.
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:49 pm to mosoblkcougar
Class is up to #29 per 247
Posted on 6/14/15 at 9:49 pm to Mizzou23
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Disappointing as I really like his size.... but I think we will manage without him.
Would have loved to have landed him but there are always other guys.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 11:49 am to reedus23
By my count, have 17 seniors on scholarship. We have 11 commits. We have 6 open spots that are a certainty. Anything beyond that will have to involve early departures either through the draft or transferring.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 12:57 pm to reedus23
I would bet they will do at least 20 this class maybe 22.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 2:06 pm to pauliebleaker
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I would bet they will do at least 20 this class maybe 22.
I think you're right. Have to figure Brantley is gone. That takes us to 18. That means 2-4 current players transferring out or current commits not qualifying. That range seems pretty reasonable.
Posted on 6/15/15 at 2:11 pm to reedus23
I don't know who it will end up being, but I still think they need to land in this cycle:
QB
TE
WR WR
OL
DL DL DL
LB
After that, it's icing.
QB
TE
WR WR
OL
DL DL DL
LB
After that, it's icing.
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