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re: For all those guys who talked smack on Will Hastings all year
Posted on 1/10/17 at 12:12 pm to BowlJackson
Posted on 1/10/17 at 12:12 pm to BowlJackson
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BowlJackson
No one said being athletic made you a good football player ya douche nozzle.
You inferred that Hastings is a cleary inferior athlete. Given his athletic agility measurements are elite at Auburn, you were wrong
Not sure why you are trying to be such a prick about this
This post was edited on 1/10/17 at 12:14 pm
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Posted on 1/10/17 at 12:18 pm to GenesChin
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Not sure why you are trying to be such a prick about this
He will feel better once 3:00 gets here and he can call Pawl and get his call in
Posted on 1/10/17 at 12:24 pm to GenesChin
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You inferred that Hastings is a cleary inferior athlete
That's because he is. There's more to being an athlete than one lone measurable. Just because you're elite at one thing doesn't mean you're even adequate at anything else. I wonder where Hastings ranks in the weight room? Would you say that Hastings is as good of an athlete as Cam or Fairley just because he's more agile?
Posted on 1/10/17 at 12:24 pm to LanierSpots
It's weird, no one is in here arguing Will Hastings looks promising as a WR
To say he isn't a D1 athlete after breaking Auburn agility drill records is just absurd though. Being athletic enough is only a requirement not a guarantee for quality play in D1
To say he isn't a D1 athlete after breaking Auburn agility drill records is just absurd though. Being athletic enough is only a requirement not a guarantee for quality play in D1
Posted on 1/10/17 at 12:33 pm to BowlJackson
quote:Athleticism can manifest in a variety of ways, and is relative to each player's role on the team. Hastings needs to be running slants, drags, hitches etc. instead of wheel routes with the ball being thrown by our fullback. He's not the greatest talent but it would help if our coaches gave him better chances to be successful.
Would you say that Hastings is as good of an athlete as Cam or Fairley just because he's more agile?
This post was edited on 1/10/17 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 1/10/17 at 12:45 pm to GenesChin
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The story of TSteve's drops this year was greatly exaggerated.
Don't sugar coat it, if you make it to this level of football and you're wide open and the QB drops the ball into your hands you catch the DAMN ball, no excuses. Tony Stevens is Richardo 2.0
Posted on 1/10/17 at 12:52 pm to stevo1905
What he needs is to sit his arse on the bench before he gets himself hurt. Our coaches drew up plays to get him in space and to give him the chance to be successful. And it worked for a game or two when nobody expected it. Once teams realized "hey we should actually cover this kid because they thrown it to him" he could barely make it off the line of scrimmage without getting tossed aside like a child.
Hastings is quick and has good hands, I'll give him that, but his strength and lack of moves would have him struggling at Samford if he had to play on an every down basis.
You guys remember Garrett Harper from a few years ago? Now there's a kid that could've actually been used as a weapon and fit the walk on White boy scenario yall are drooling for. He still couldn't hold Renfrow's jock, but he was a hell of a lot closer than Hastings
Hastings is quick and has good hands, I'll give him that, but his strength and lack of moves would have him struggling at Samford if he had to play on an every down basis.
You guys remember Garrett Harper from a few years ago? Now there's a kid that could've actually been used as a weapon and fit the walk on White boy scenario yall are drooling for. He still couldn't hold Renfrow's jock, but he was a hell of a lot closer than Hastings
Posted on 1/10/17 at 1:12 pm to BowlJackson
Not sure why you are taking this so personally Bowl. I don't see anyone arguing with what you are saying
While I disagree with your overall condemnation of the kid, I don't see him fitting in our style of offense nor do I think he is someone worth playing significant snaps in the SEC thus far
I think if he was at Wazzou with Mike Leach, he could be a solid backup/depth WR for example. We arne't Wazzou though and we already have backup/depth at WR
While I disagree with your overall condemnation of the kid, I don't see him fitting in our style of offense nor do I think he is someone worth playing significant snaps in the SEC thus far
I think if he was at Wazzou with Mike Leach, he could be a solid backup/depth WR for example. We arne't Wazzou though and we already have backup/depth at WR
This post was edited on 1/10/17 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 1/10/17 at 3:29 pm to GenesChin
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To say he isn't a D1 athlete after breaking Auburn agility drill records is just absurd though.
We are taking about playing real sports, not seeing who is the best at exercising.
Posted on 1/10/17 at 3:41 pm to LanierSpots
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I have no real opinion on him or his playing time to be honest. I am sure there were reasons he was out there over some of the highly recruited guys. Reasons that we are not privy too.
His parents are loaded. They own a chain of franchises in Arkansas. Gus has the ties to Pulaski Academy through Little Rock. If the NCAA approves a 10th assistant I wouldn't be surprised if Gus hires their head coach.
Posted on 1/10/17 at 4:14 pm to CaptainBrannigan
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We are taking about playing real sports, not seeing who is the best at exercising.
Bowl referenced his athletic ability, not his football playing ability
I have no problem with saying that it looks like Hastings wouldn't be able to hang with Renfroe's WR ability.
This post was edited on 1/10/17 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 1/11/17 at 7:22 am to LanierSpots
Aw frick it. Hastings should be our go to guy! 
This post was edited on 1/11/17 at 7:24 am
Posted on 1/11/17 at 8:16 am to ChexMix
Myers was hurt a good portion of the year.
McClain had a RS, and it was not going to be wasted.
It can be questioned, but now that it is over, I am glad McClain didn't burn his RS. He and Stove can be dominant.
Myers can do whatever he is willing to work for.
McClain had a RS, and it was not going to be wasted.
It can be questioned, but now that it is over, I am glad McClain didn't burn his RS. He and Stove can be dominant.
Myers can do whatever he is willing to work for.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 8:44 am to jrljr
I saw the irony that Watson's go to guy was the same size as Hastings. I also know that if we had Watson Hastings could have been his go to guy or really anyone else and likely been successful.
I just hope the corral of WR we have are all ready for Stidham to sling it their way next year.
I just hope the corral of WR we have are all ready for Stidham to sling it their way next year.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 11:37 am to JRoweMDN
If they want to get the $, they will be.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 1:17 pm to JRoweMDN
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I saw the irony that Watson's go to guy was the same size as Hastings
No. No he wasn't. Renfrow wasn't close to Watsons go to guy. Bama just left him wide open for the game. Renfrow finished the season 5th on the team in receptions, 5th in yards, and 4th in TD.
Watson's go to was 6'3" 225 about to be top 10 draft pick Mike Williams who had 98 receptions for 1361 yards on the season to Renfrow's 44 receptions for 495
But Renfrow was the go to?
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I also know that if we had Watson Hastings could have been his go to guy or really anyone else and likely been successful
Please tell me you aren't serious. If you are then congratulations, you've taken Lanier's record for posting literally the dumbest thing I've ever read in my life
I swear I don't understand how some people function in day-to-day life. Be glad you weren't born 100 years ago or Darwin would have picked you off a loooong time ago
This post was edited on 1/11/17 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 1/11/17 at 3:04 pm to BowlJackson
Let me back pedal some...
During the NC game the commentators were saying when they asked Watson who was his go to he said Renfrow. Maybe that is meant as his safety valve or the guy he knows will always be there to make things happen. I was working off of that statement so take it for what it is worth. I did not mean to take away from Williams, but point out the irony. I agree Hastings was not the WR that should have been our #1.
I still say that with Watson instead of White, JJ, or JF3 the options open up and any of our receivers, even Hastings, could have been a go to.
And lastly go frick yourself for thinking a football board comment equates to anything in real life. You may be the real Darwin Award candidate.
During the NC game the commentators were saying when they asked Watson who was his go to he said Renfrow. Maybe that is meant as his safety valve or the guy he knows will always be there to make things happen. I was working off of that statement so take it for what it is worth. I did not mean to take away from Williams, but point out the irony. I agree Hastings was not the WR that should have been our #1.
I still say that with Watson instead of White, JJ, or JF3 the options open up and any of our receivers, even Hastings, could have been a go to.
And lastly go frick yourself for thinking a football board comment equates to anything in real life. You may be the real Darwin Award candidate.
This post was edited on 1/11/17 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 1/11/17 at 3:57 pm to JRoweMDN
It wouldn't matter if Tom Brady or Jesus was our QB, it wouldn't make a difference for Hastings. Once teams realized he was a threat to catch the ball and started checking him he couldn't get off the LOS because he was too weak. The person throwing the ball isn't going to magically keep Hastings from getting his dick knocked in the dirt every play by some skinny corner.
I'll admit, sometimes I tend to get a little dramatic and go overboard to make my point
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And lastly go frick yourself for thinking a football board comment equates to anything in real life. You may be the real Darwin Award candidate
I'll admit, sometimes I tend to get a little dramatic and go overboard to make my point
Posted on 1/11/17 at 4:14 pm to jangalang
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Mike Williams
That guy is flat-out unbelievable. What an animal he is catching the ball. Wish we had him.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 5:12 pm to TailbackU
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Wish we had him.
We don't need him. We have awesome will Hasting.
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