Last summer I picked two players I thought would have breakthrough seasons. I thought Devon Wright would become a dangerous breakaway back. I had vacationed in Australia and had seen some Australian rules football so I thought Christian Eldred would be the real deal.
Meh. Predictions like that are why I don't gamble.
Wright used his speed to do a nice job on special teams but he couldn't go beyond that. Eldred was not consistent enough for a Big Ten kicker.
Never-the-less, as a not-very-bright perpetual optimist, I'll try again picking out some players I think we will be talking about at the end of spring practice.
Back for a repeat performance is Devon Wright now that he has moved out to wide receiver. I am not sure why he didn't make it at running back. Perhaps Kill wants “bangers” like Kirkwood. I don't know how good Wright's hands are but he has very, very good speed and a little shake and bake. Kill said 4.4 (please – no comments on hand timed or electronic timed) which is fast. Even if his hands are not that good he will be able to stretch the field which opens up more room for the tight ends, slot back, and running backs when they get through the line. If he does have good hands then great – he could be a star!
Two players I'm anxious to see are Mitch Leidner and Chris Streveler for slightly different reasons both because of comments that Kill made.
Kill has mentioned more then once how quick/fast Streveler is – one of the fastest players on the team and 1est or 2ed in the 10 yard dash. Wow. I don't expect him to play this year but if he can pass, with that kind of speed and quickness, he'll be Superman.
Kill also said that Leidner benched 330 pounds, squatted 430 and cleaned 310. He remarked that the defense hated going up against Leidner the most. Last year I thought Leidner was just as good a passer as Nelson. I hope so, because you know before the season is over, one of the back up QB's will have to play. Leidner has the most experience so I would expect him to be number two but it will be something to watch at practice.
Your picks? Who did I overlook?
Meh. Predictions like that are why I don't gamble.
Wright used his speed to do a nice job on special teams but he couldn't go beyond that. Eldred was not consistent enough for a Big Ten kicker.
Never-the-less, as a not-very-bright perpetual optimist, I'll try again picking out some players I think we will be talking about at the end of spring practice.
Back for a repeat performance is Devon Wright now that he has moved out to wide receiver. I am not sure why he didn't make it at running back. Perhaps Kill wants “bangers” like Kirkwood. I don't know how good Wright's hands are but he has very, very good speed and a little shake and bake. Kill said 4.4 (please – no comments on hand timed or electronic timed) which is fast. Even if his hands are not that good he will be able to stretch the field which opens up more room for the tight ends, slot back, and running backs when they get through the line. If he does have good hands then great – he could be a star!
Two players I'm anxious to see are Mitch Leidner and Chris Streveler for slightly different reasons both because of comments that Kill made.
Kill has mentioned more then once how quick/fast Streveler is – one of the fastest players on the team and 1est or 2ed in the 10 yard dash. Wow. I don't expect him to play this year but if he can pass, with that kind of speed and quickness, he'll be Superman.
Kill also said that Leidner benched 330 pounds, squatted 430 and cleaned 310. He remarked that the defense hated going up against Leidner the most. Last year I thought Leidner was just as good a passer as Nelson. I hope so, because you know before the season is over, one of the back up QB's will have to play. Leidner has the most experience so I would expect him to be number two but it will be something to watch at practice.
Your picks? Who did I overlook?
