hungan1
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I'd like to see more solid high former three star recruits like Rashod Bateman who shot up to four star in the ratings after his final HS season.
What I care more about is PJ Fleck and his coaching staff doing solid in person evaluations in those camps, and talking to coaches and scouts in addition to film. There are all kinds of variables. I think the most important once you ID a kid has talent - what is their attitude like, are they team players, and how coachable are they (football IQ)? There is also the case of kids that are late bloomers.
IMHO, Vic Viramontes is a good example of things not working out. We were high on him seeing his films. No doubt that he is talented. However, he wasn't able to learn quickly, be decisive, and adjust to the speed of the game at a higher level of competition. Based on what I saw of him during practices, he wasn't going to crack the starting lineup. If he was coming in as a true freshman, he would have has the luxury of time to red shirt and develop. And that is a maybe. We've gotten more competitive at the QB position. You take a risk when you transfer multiple times like he did.
Zack Annexstad blew me away. Here is a walk-on kid. He has natural poise and leadership ability. Good natured, good attitude. And he has good decision making skills. We need to find more players like him who is a mid level three star that has four star potential.
What I care more about is PJ Fleck and his coaching staff doing solid in person evaluations in those camps, and talking to coaches and scouts in addition to film. There are all kinds of variables. I think the most important once you ID a kid has talent - what is their attitude like, are they team players, and how coachable are they (football IQ)? There is also the case of kids that are late bloomers.
IMHO, Vic Viramontes is a good example of things not working out. We were high on him seeing his films. No doubt that he is talented. However, he wasn't able to learn quickly, be decisive, and adjust to the speed of the game at a higher level of competition. Based on what I saw of him during practices, he wasn't going to crack the starting lineup. If he was coming in as a true freshman, he would have has the luxury of time to red shirt and develop. And that is a maybe. We've gotten more competitive at the QB position. You take a risk when you transfer multiple times like he did.
Zack Annexstad blew me away. Here is a walk-on kid. He has natural poise and leadership ability. Good natured, good attitude. And he has good decision making skills. We need to find more players like him who is a mid level three star that has four star potential.