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re: 2019 Recruiting Class (NSD - Today; 5* WR George Pickens flips to UGA from Auburn)
Posted on 10/2/18 at 11:14 pm to jodeaux
Posted on 10/2/18 at 11:14 pm to jodeaux
Well, no replacing a kid that good honestly. He’s a super talented big body reciever. That said, he’s also never been all in. Time to find a new reciever.
Tons of good ones available.
Tons of good ones available.
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Posted on 10/2/18 at 11:15 pm to jodeaux
He will be back. Not even worried.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 11:19 pm to RedFive
Any word on the auburn wr commit who was supposed to visit last weekend?
Think his name was george pickens
Think his name was george pickens
Posted on 10/2/18 at 11:22 pm to 3morereps
He’s likely a non qualifier and is probably not leaving AU for anyone other than Bama. George Pickens i don’t believe is a serious option. At least we still have Blaylock. :)
Posted on 10/2/18 at 11:25 pm to Prettyboy Floyd
Yea Blaylock is going to be a beast
Posted on 10/3/18 at 12:05 am to BreezyDawg
I doubt the Tennessee performance did much to instill confidence or excitement in Haselwood. Our passing offense leaves much to be desired and we haven't found a way to take advantage of Robertson's immense talents. Even Cal found a way to utilize him, but we can't.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 12:11 am to HTDawg
73% completion rate on the season leaves a lot to be desired? I can count at least 3 balls that should have been caught in the Tennessee game that wasn’t Fromm’s fault and pass pro wasn’t great either.
This post was edited on 10/3/18 at 12:12 am
Posted on 10/3/18 at 1:16 am to RedFive
Anyonethink that the situation with what was said to fields slso might have been the reason he decommited too?
Posted on 10/3/18 at 2:57 am to Whiznot
No two ways about this one. Absolute disaster. Biggest recruiting loss of Kirby era bar none.
Number one class is out. Hopefully we can still close strong and land top five or top three.
Number one class is out. Hopefully we can still close strong and land top five or top three.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 4:43 am to NCDawg52
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No two ways about this one. Absolute disaster. Biggest recruiting loss of Kirby era bar none.
Number one class is out. Hopefully we can still close strong and land top five or top three.
I’m hoping I’m just missing the sarcasm here. It’s a loss but it’s not that big of a deal and when it’s all said and done I bet he ends up at UGA. That being said if he doesn’t want to play at UGA and play with the game plan the coaches choose then he does need to move on and best of luck to him.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 5:16 am to NCDawg52
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No two ways about this one. Absolute disaster. Biggest recruiting loss of Kirby era bar none.
Right, because a WR is going to prevent a run dominant team from winning a National Title.
And Aubrey Solomon and Derrick Brown are the biggest losses of this era
Posted on 10/3/18 at 5:55 am to RedFive
He is a top 5 player nationally, from the home state, and holds a lot of sway with other prospects. He is a very physical WR as well. Not shy of contact at all and would be a great fit for us.
There is not currently a receiver of his talent level on the roster.
I'm sure we won't know the true reason(s) for the decommit, but there is a perception growing that our offense isn't friendly to skill players. I think that perception is false, and any review of statistics will show it is false, but we are talking about high school kids.
Don't get me wrong, this class will still be good. It will be top5/top3 as opposed to number 1, which makes a difference, but still good enough to get us where we want to be as long as things break well for us.
There is not currently a receiver of his talent level on the roster.
I'm sure we won't know the true reason(s) for the decommit, but there is a perception growing that our offense isn't friendly to skill players. I think that perception is false, and any review of statistics will show it is false, but we are talking about high school kids.
Don't get me wrong, this class will still be good. It will be top5/top3 as opposed to number 1, which makes a difference, but still good enough to get us where we want to be as long as things break well for us.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 5:56 am to NCDawg52
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No two ways about this one. Absolute disaster. Biggest recruiting loss of Kirby era bar none.
Number one class is out. Hopefully we can still close strong and land top five or top three.
I am going to guess that you are being sarcastic?
He is probably the biggest loss since Kirby has been here, but Blaylock is going to be a great receiver.
We are deep at WR right now, and I will be surprised if any go to the NFL early. Of all the positions we have, I think this is the one we could afford to lose.
It will be difficult to get the #1 class now, but top 2-3 should be reached easily.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 6:01 am to DawgsLife
No sarcasm intended. Stacking elite players on positions where you already have depth is THE model for winning national titles, especially more than one.
I'm very excited about Blaylock, but JH is in a class all his own as far as wideouts go this cycle. We haven't had anything like that on campus since AJ Green.
Another factor is that the optics are horrible. We display two discombobulated offensive performances in a row on the field, top committed offensive skill player and top prospect from the home state decommits immediately following a visit and is likely to commit to our former head coach within the week. It's a bad look, and as last year proved, momentum is huge in recruiting.
I think we have the right coaching staff to overcome adversity, and I hope that's exactly what they do.
I'm very excited about Blaylock, but JH is in a class all his own as far as wideouts go this cycle. We haven't had anything like that on campus since AJ Green.
Another factor is that the optics are horrible. We display two discombobulated offensive performances in a row on the field, top committed offensive skill player and top prospect from the home state decommits immediately following a visit and is likely to commit to our former head coach within the week. It's a bad look, and as last year proved, momentum is huge in recruiting.
I think we have the right coaching staff to overcome adversity, and I hope that's exactly what they do.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 6:03 am to NCDawg52
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but there is a perception growing that our offense isn't friendly to skill players. I think that perception is false, and any review of statistics will show it is false, but we are talking about high school kids.
That's what happens when you have a lot of talent at one position....particularly at RB or WR. There just aren't enough plays to give all the talented players the ball as much as they would like.
Godwin, Hardman, Riley, Robertson, Hollomon, Simmons, Crumpton...we are just loaded at WR. We will lose Godwin and Crumpton after this year...maybe Hardman.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 6:05 am to DawgsLife
I actually think there is just as much chance that Ridley declares as there is Hardman. Some of the draft services have him pretty high up the list of WR prospects coming out. He has the NFL frame and will have a season of production to match. Could see him getting a high enough grade to make him think.
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Posted on 10/3/18 at 6:07 am to NCDawg52
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No sarcasm intended. Stacking elite players on positions where you already have depth is THE model for winning national titles, especially more than one.
I get that and agree. But we will probably still have Holloman, Blaylock, Robertson, Hardman, Simmons...and whoever we pick up to replace Haselwood if we don't reel him back in. We should still be very, very deep at WR.
quote:I'm sure they will. I guess I was just surprised by what you said. You are usually one of the more upbeat, positive guys on the board.
I think we have the right coaching staff to overcome adversity, and I hope that's exactly what they do.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 6:08 am to NCDawg52
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I actually think there is just as much chance that Ridley declares as there is Hardman. Some of the draft services have him pretty high up the list of WR prospects coming out.
That catches me by surprise. I had not even considered Riley to consider leaving. I guess time will tell.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 6:13 am to DawgsLife
Just pointing out that it's a possibility. If you consider we could realistically lose
Ridley
Hardman
Godwin
Crump
The WR room gets sparse pretty quick.
I'll also confess that I am triggered by this than normal because I despise our current offensive "philosophy" and think it is very unlikely to win a title in modern college football.
Ridley
Hardman
Godwin
Crump
The WR room gets sparse pretty quick.
I'll also confess that I am triggered by this than normal because I despise our current offensive "philosophy" and think it is very unlikely to win a title in modern college football.
Posted on 10/3/18 at 6:28 am to NCDawg52
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Ridley
Hardman
Godwin
Crump
I honestly think we keep Ridley and Hardman. But, who knows, really.
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I'll also confess that I am triggered by this than normal because I despise our current offensive "philosophy" and think it is very unlikely to win a title in modern college football.
Alabama did with this type offense last year. While true they went ahead on us by throwing the ball, that was more because they did not run the ball well on us and were behind. Had it been a very close game, tied, or if they were ahead, they would have continued to run the ball. Although, they do look pretty unbeatable right now with that wide open offense. But, so did the past Oregon and last years Oklahoma teams. Granted Alabama plays a much better brand of defense than either of those.
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