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I have faith in Kill bringing in a JuCo Wr and having them succeed. Outside of Gillum and Harris (who was late in Kill's first class, so I really don't hold it against him), Kill has done a great job identifying talent and having that talent contribute.

2013
Campbell - showed flashes and has athleticism
Hinojosa - RS
Wilson - big success

2012
Baltazar - not great but contributed
BBC - was playing like the real deal before injury
Fruechte - has contributed and started
Gillum - miss
R Johnson - starter and arguable our best run stopping DT
Shabazz - had some pretty solid moments and contributed

2011
Harris - miss
Rabe - decent to solid
Moulton - played some, not great

(missing anyone??)

I do agree that we shouldn't be hoping/depending on a JuCo to come in, but if Kill brings in a JuCo wide receiver, I have confidence that they will contribute and help the program take another step forward.
 

pharmacygopher said:
I have faith in Kill bringing in a JuCo Wr and having them succeed. Outside of Gillum and Harris (who was late in Kill's first class, so I really don't hold it against him), Kill has done a great job identifying talent and having that talent contribute.

2013
Campbell - showed flashes and has athleticism
Hinojosa - RS
Wilson - big success

2012
Baltazar - not great but contributed
BBC - was playing like the real deal before injury
Fruechte - has contributed and started
Gillum - miss
R Johnson - starter and arguable our best run stopping DT
Shabazz - had some pretty solid moments and contributed

2011
Harris - miss
Rabe - decent to solid

(missing anyone??)

I do agree that we shouldn't be hoping/depending on a JuCo to come in, but if Kill brings in a JuCo wide receiver, I have confidence that they will contribute and help the program take another step forward.
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Malcom Moulton (Sp?) was another WR miss.
 

This chart makes me really happy. Amazed at how quickly Kill has been able to amass depth. The D-backfield, offensive line, and running back look especially solid for the next few seasons. And it looks like they have a good plan set for linebacker.

At the moment, the only holes I can spot:

1)Defensive Line: Looks a little thin, especially in the middle. Replacing Hagemen wont be easy.

2)The Passing Game: They have the pieces. Hopefully our youth at WR and QB can develop over the off season.

3)Fullback: Others have mentioned this. Interesting to see how Henry is replaced.
 

eastsider; said:
3)Fullback: Others have mentioned this. Interesting to see how Henry is replaced.
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I seem to recall Gabe Mezzenga filling in fairly admirably in spot duty when Henry was dinged up?
 

Costa Rican Gopher said:
Malcom Moulton (Sp?) was another WR miss.
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The way some people here are looking at JuCo players says a lot about the depth of our pessimism at the GopherHole. Instead of looking at the misses how about looking at the successes. I do realize that under Brewster there were problems but for god sakes he is gone and we now have a new coach who seems to be doing okay with JuCos, so get over it! By the way, signing JuCos has a definite advantages when it comes to balancing out classes and positions, solving a short term problem and doing it without tying up a scholarship for four plus years (less risk).
 


Killjoy said:
The way some people here are looking at JuCo players says a lot about the depth of our pessimism at the GopherHole. Instead of looking at the misses how about looking at the successes. I do realize that under Brewster there were problems but for god sakes he is gone and we now have a new coach who seems to be doing okay with JuCos, so get over it! By the way, signing JuCos has a definite advantages when it comes to balancing out classes and positions, solving a short term problem and doing it without tying up a scholarship for four plus years (less risk).
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FTR my concern is on finding a JuCo WR. I think we have done great with JuCo players and I get the balancing aspect. I'm not keen on doing it with WRs as I think that is tougher for any team. Maybe I'm wrong, but I have always had that perspective.
 

My guess is that Gabe Mezzenga gets a lot of Mike Henry's playing time. He played a good deal this year on special teams and came in for certain packages when Henry was out. He'll be a RS Senior and almost 23 by next season, so he's physically mature to take that beating.

Edit: I see Ogee mentioned him above.
 

Gopherprof said:
My guess is that Gabe Mezzenga gets a lot of Mike Henry's playing time. He played a good deal this year on special teams and came in for certain packages when Henry was out. He'll be a RS Senior and almost 23 by next season, so he's physically mature to take that beating.

Edit: I see Ogee mentioned him above.
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Did Mezzenga graduate?
 




die hard gopher said:
Yes but still had eligibility left but decided to quit the team.
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My understanding is that Mezzenga got a quality job offer and after talking it of with Coach Kill decide to pursue it. Saying he quit the team is a bad way to put it.
 

nsmike said:
My understanding is that Mezzenga got a quality job offer and after talking it of with Coach Kill decide to pursue it. Saying he quit the team is a bad way to put it.
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Exactly! Now if you want to say that Dr.Don quit the Predict The Score team you would be right but on the other hand, he also had a better offer, i.e. no more grief.
 

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