WSU Football Recruiting: Robert Lewis, WR From California, Officially Commits
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 11:00 AM PST
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PrintAccording to Ron Allen of B2G Sports, who first broke the news, South East HS (South Gate, CA) wide receiver Robert Lewis has verbally committed to the Washington State Cougars.
It feels like Cougar head coach Mike Leach is stockpiling WRs just in case the world really is ending in 2012. In reality, Lewis is only the fourth receiver in this class. With all of the previous WRs de-committing, and the total amount of Paul Wulff players no longer expected to sign with the Cougs up to 10, spots have opened up. As Mark mentioned before, Leach + WRs = <3.
Also, with his verbal commitment, Lewis becomes the fourth former SMU commit in this class. June Jones tried to call up Leach to talk to him about it, but all he got was this message:
Now, you'll notice he played RB in high school. Despite that, he's coming to WSU as a slot WR. At 5'10, 160 lbs, he pretty much fits exactly the Leach mold for wideout. Small, shifty, quick, yards after the catch, and a great return man to boot. I think he'll battle it out with Rahmel Dockery for playing time in the return game, but when was the last time we had too many good punt returners?
Usually, I talk to Mark about recruits once they commit. It's always good to hear what someone else sees, as I miss things sometimes, or just evaluate differently. With Lewis, this is the first time where we've pretty much been in total agreement. Well, save one thing:
"Man, Lewis is ridiculous. I really want him." - Kyle
"NO, NO, I WANT HIM MORE. YOU JUST LIKE HIM BUT I LOVE HIM." - Mark
"I think Marks plays right away, and both Jackson and Lewis have at least 20 catches each." - Kyle
"I honestly think Lewis starts from day one." - Mark
If the guy who studies our receivers more than anyone on the planet thinks he has the ability to start right away, then that is some pretty high praise.
If Alex Jackson committed while Wulff was still head coach, he would have been the best player in the class, regardless of position. With Lewis and Marks on board, and Kenny Lawler a possibility, Jackson could wind up as the fourth best WR in this class. Think about that for a second. And then think about how it happened.
Mike Leach didn't actually spend two years off in Key West; Mike Leach was actually at Hogwarts.
I know I said I was going to post an LOL U MAD? picture, but I'll let twitter do the talking for me:
#WashingtonState now has pledges from four former #SMU commits in Lewis, Marks, Pettway and Palacio.
— Adam Gorney (@adamgorney) January 19, 2012
Washington State coaches are treating the #SMU recruiting class like a buffet. "We'll take some of that, one of those...." #GoCougs #WSU
— Andrew Nemec (@AndrewNemec) January 19, 2012
LOL U MAD SMU?
— Kyle Rancourt (@KyleRancourt) January 19, 2012
Ok, ok, sorry. I couldn't resist.
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I realize Pirates jokes are getting old (but not really) and I think we should coin a new phrase for the poaching of recruits.
Since we lost our innocence and are clearly all about it now, suck it SMU.
I say rather than poach players Leach “pillages and plunders” other classes. Any takers?
by klokkins on Jan 19, 2012 11:08 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Hogwarts, not Hogwartz.
Jeez Kyle. It’s the premier wizarding school in the world and you can’t even spell it right.
Back on topic now, Barton left a gaping hole at slot receiver when he graduated and it sure seems like that spot is just up for grabs. I also saw Lawler is visiting this weekend and Mickens next. Getting either of those guys would be huge.
"Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because we can!" | Herb Brooks
Well Hogwarts is the main campus
but Hogwartz is the online distance degree program. They were thinking of using University of the Phoenix, but it was kinda taken.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 11:36 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
Out of curiousity
Who are the 10 Wulff commits who won’t be committing to Leach? If this has been discussed before, could someone point me in the direction of that thread?
Additionally, any speculation as to why 10 have “de-committed”? Is it because they weren’t that good to begin with and we are putting better pieces in their place? Do they not care for Leach? Was it the Gumbo?
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
Is CML upset with SMU?
It sure appears to me that he’s poaching because he’s upset with SMU. Could it be he holds a grudge with a former player/ESPN analyst/politician? I’m sure that’s not it! lol
From what I can tell the perfect storm had occurred to get these guys to commit to SMU in the first place.
1. Multiple Pac 12 programs were a bit down, notably UCLA/Arizona/ASU (us too but we didn’t recruit LA much with Wulff anyways).
2. SMU had a good coach in Jones, running a spread offense, and was having good success.
3. Klemm is by all indications a STUD recruiter and a HUGE reason why he was pulling these players out of LA.
Then June Jones almost went to ASU, Mora was hired by UCLA and grabbed Klemm away from them. WSU hired Leach.
All of a sudden these players are fair game and SMU lost their big LA connection. They are the biggest chunk of Pac 12 players around looking somewhere besides SMU. Leach swoops in and owns all while Klemm is busy dealing with USC and Cal’s classes.
Leach sails away on his pirate ship having established a solid LA recruiting base. We smile an hope that they all sign on Feb 1st!
Go Cougs!
Our own stud.
To your third point, can we start talking about Simmons and the impact he is having on these kids. It seems every new recruit we get, he has his hands in on them.
Wulff's Ten De-Commits:
1.) Dalen Jones, WR, Woodland, CA (committed to Fresno State)
Jones de-commited because he doesn’t really fit the Air Raid. He was a nice fit in Wulff’s Spread, and probably a reason why he chose Fresno State. New HC Tim DeRutyer is going to run a Spread. Plus, Fresno is closer to home.
2.) Maurice Bennett, DT, Madison, MS (Top 3: Louisiana Tech, Jackson State, Memphis)
Bennett doesn’t really fit anymore in terms of the 3-4, but I still would have liked to bring him in simply because we’re going to be incredibly thin at DT. He was always waiting for that SEC offer. It never came. I think he listened to the wrong people, and read his own clippings.
3.) Jordan Pulu, LB, Federal Way, WA (Wyoming lean)
Pulu is a traditional MLB in a 4-3, and I think Leach wanted someone else to play ILB in his 3-4. I really liked Pulu, though. Sad to see him go.
4.) Travis Gardner, WR, Chula Vista, CA (Only offer currently is from New Mexico)
From Day 1 I didn’t like Gardner. I think this is just a case of Leach and Co. saying, “Yeah, we can find better players at this position.”
5.) Terrell Davis, RB, Victoria, British Colombia, Canada (committed to Arizona State)
Davis is a big back, and he was a horrible fit for the Air Raid. Plus Leach never runs the ball. I wasn’t enamored with Davis to begin with, but his video was super horrible quality, so who knows.
6.) Fernando Villanueva, OT, San Jose, CA (committed to San Jose State)
Villanueva was purely grades. He’s a freak athletically, but his GPA was hovering around 2.0. That’s not good at all. He’s a soft verbal to hometown SJSU, but he’s looking for a better offer, still taking visits.
7.) Rashad Jackson, ATH, Missouri City, TX (offers from UTEP, North Texas)
8.) Vershad Jackson, CB, Missouri City, TX (offers from UTEP, North Texas)
The Jackson Twins were incredibly fast, but their lack of offers — in Texas, no less — made me worry a bit. I was ok with taking a flyer on them because 1) they were twins, and how awesome is that? 2) they were really, really fast. I wouldn’t mind bringing them in as CBs, but it looks like Leach thinks he can do better talent wise.
9.) CJ Braithwaite, RB, West Bloomfield, MI (no offers)
Oh man. I got killed for saying Brathwaite wasn’t very good, and then Leach pulls his offer after evaluating him. He’s supposedly looking at North Dakota State, which is kind of where I put him, talent wise, from the get go.
10.) Joseph Te’o, RB, Concord, CA (no offers)
Te’o was always an interesting case, as many claimed he sort of committed to an offer that wasn’t there.
So really, we have 9 1/2 de-commits?
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 11:57 AM PST reply actions 4 recs
Thanks, Kyle
Very thorough answer. When I saw the commit from Villanueva, I had that pit stomach feeling that he wasn’t going to make it to Pullman. I’m pretty familiar with the school, in fact, having taught quite a few of his high school classmates when they were in middle school. Besides grades, it’s really tough for kids from that particular community to leave their families behind.
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
Yeah, no problem.
I really wanted Villanueva. I think he has enough talent to play on Sundays eventually. But grades are a big deal. Unfortunately he chose to go elsewhere. I wish him luck though.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
how is Jones, a 6' 180 WR less of a fit
for the air raid than the spread than the guys being brought in? They are all comparable in size, 5’11 /175 ish— not sure I follow this line of reasoning.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
I've seen him listed at 6'1 190 elsewhere, but that's probably moot.
The fastest 40 time I’ve seen him listed at is 4.6. If you’re going to be a smaller WR, you need to be quick. Jones was a fine WR, but I felt he was more of a medium range to long range target. Leach’s system is calling for a lot of quick passes where the WR needs to make a few guys miss. I don’t see Jones as a make the other guy miss type of WR.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
Hmm...haven't seen Jones play live...
but only Jackson of the new guys is a pure burner. He is a legit flyer- the 4.4 isn’t hype I have seen him in action. Marks is quite elusive and explodes wel off the move. Bartalone is tough, which makes me think they want him for the crossing stuff that opens underneath the deeper routes in the Air Raid… runs precise routes, but he isn’t real fast. Not sure if the Clement connection is a factor or not with him. He was MVP of a very good league… but remains a scout 2 star.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
I also think saying "he's a better fit for another offense"
is better than me saying “he sucks”.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
Lewis is a great fit
because there are occasions wherein you play action ‘draw’ the slot back to keep the pertpetually blitzing D’s honest and Lewis’ vast ball carrying experience is ideal for this aspect. Plus— he has decent hands for the receiver aspect. Caldwell was this kind of back at Venice High- chip block and release was a staple for them.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks for your insights into the world of Socal HSFB Hollyweird.
All we get to see is the highlight reel and your comments make me feel more informed every time.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
my kid plays right now
so i am all over it. lso, a long time friend is heavily involved w/ recruiting at SDSU and we are always sharing info…
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 1:41 PM PST up reply actions
he is REALLY galled that
the Cougs have Middleton… I want that signing just so I can pard it over my buddy for 5 years or so…
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
lord it over^
not pard it over…
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
Haha I got the gist but was thinking I've never hear pard before
Middleton looks like the best OL in the class I think there’s a shot he plays right away so you may only get 4 pending NFL career.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
Eh
let’s not get carried away. I like Middleton, but if we get Eldrenkamp, I think Middleton becomes the 3rd or 4th best guy in this class behind Dotson and maybe Flor.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
I haven't actually seen too much of Flor outside
of the state title game. He looked good but definitely didn’t look ready to play right away. Do you think he can stick at tackle?
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
Middleton is darn good
I have never seen the Bellevue kid in action- but as far as playing right away- heaven forbid! There are a few upper class bodies—
Fullington, Forbes, Jacobsen (maybe), Goetz,
Spitz, Rodgers, Bosch, Sampson, Meighen all with in game experience (Forbes is a RS juco) — plus huge guys Christ, Ecklund and Kaletta — might be the time for frosh on the fronts is ending… thankfully
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
I have to say since this is
the bottom of a Lewis thread that turned into a Middleton thread. You have to be impressed with Lewis. He has great numbers and that run at the 5:30 mark is freakin’ ridiculous, he outruns the whole other team.
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BTW
where did you find the 40 time on him- I can’t find it. He was a much talked about RB in the HS coach circles…
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
Think I saw it on one of his
recruiting videos. He has a ton of videos. I think one of them listed him faster than 4.5. I know on rivals it says 4.5. http://rivals.yahoo.com/smu/football/recruiting/player-Robert-Lewis-112376
Crap I wonder if ESPN is right because they have some major schools offering him and put him at a 4-star. http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/119388/robert-lewis
CougCenter OG since 9/2/2008 | @TheSoCalCoug
question for CougCenter
I’ve been wondering: when a new coach/staff come in, how long does it take them to evaluate the commits to the previous staff? Presumably it took a while for Wulff and Co. to evaluate and get the committment; ; can the new staff do it from tape quickly? anybody know?
I don't think it took "Wulff and Co." a long time to evaluate the commits they he had when he came in considering there were only three commits on the day he was hired
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
I believe he is referring to the kids who had committed to the program before he was fired
Wulff’s coaching staff, I would guess, had spent months looking at tape and making decisions of who to target.
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
I can't tell what he is trying to say
There are several antecedents and pronouns that aren’t easily connected to one another.
This line……
I’ve been wondering: when a new coach/staff come in, how long does it take them to evaluate the commits to the previous staff?
seems to indicate that he is talking about how a new coaching regime evaluates recruits committed to another.
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
seems like he is asking
how they evaluate the current or inherited set of recruits- as they come on board.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
That is kind of how I understand it
since technically “current and inherited recrruits” are “technically” on board unless the coach decides to rescind the offer. I think the question needs to be rephrased.
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
It seems like both hollyweird and I came to the same understanding
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
clarification.
The question is: When LEACH came in there were 19 or so players who had verbally commited to Wulff. Now 10 of those have de-committed.. Presumably it had taken a while for Wulff and Co to evaluate and recruit these players. How long would it take Leach and Co to decide they don’t want to honor these committments? Do they do it just off tape? do they talk to other HS coaches? I wasn’t talking about those committed when Wulff was hired.
I don't have any real insight, but Leach and staff did have one big advantage over Wulff.
The previous staff tended to offer a lot of players extremely early hoping to get secure verbals then have the players develop into high end recruits. They couldn’t just go get a Marks or a Lewis, they had to offer lesser players as juniors, hope they develop and stick.
Now Leach and his staff have senior film of those players, they know if they developed or not, there is still projection involved but less. Let’s say the previous staff saw Travis Gardner as a raw athlete and said if he does this and this he could be Pac-12 quality. The new staff can look at senior film and say, nope he didn’t, and move on.
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 19, 2012 1:45 PM PST up reply actions 6 recs
Sorry about not understanding you the first time
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
Maurice Bennett
I thought I read a quote from him saying that Leach called him and told him he was a good fit for the program?
I think Bennett is full of it
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
by HitKing69 on Jan 19, 2012 1:10 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I hope he changes his mind and comes here if that is true.
We need D Line depth in the worst way even if he’s just filler, it’s a need this year and an even bigger one next season.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
I don't think the decision to come to WSU was Bennett's.
Leach told him he wasn’t a good fit and suggested he look elsewhere.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 1:27 PM PST up reply actions
I think you're right.
In the case that Bennett is telling the truth though about Leach saying he’s a good fit.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
The problem is, there are already a ton of scholarships tied up in the dline
With Poloai gone, I count 13 scholarship guys on the defensive line. However six of those will be seniors next season so I’d expect the 2013 class to be heavy on defensive linemen.
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 19, 2012 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
Before every play the ref will announce.
“All 11 players have reported as eligible receivers.”
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 19, 2012 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Halliday is going to go Nelson on us and throw it to himself.
CougCenter In Reid We Trust, Twitter!
by Craig Powers on Jan 19, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
Simpsons reference >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Favre reference.
CougCenter In Reid We Trust, Twitter!
by Craig Powers on Jan 19, 2012 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry, don't watch the Simpsons.
Saw about 20 episodes during High School and never watched it again.
You are either too old or too young
to fully appreciate The Simpsons. Have you ever worn an onion on your belt?
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
by HitKing69 on Jan 19, 2012 4:37 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Too bad the A-11 offense is banned
Leach would have loved that shit
I miss *REAL* Four Loko
by B-Lot tailgater on Jan 19, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
Difference in philosophy.
My feeling is you can’t have enough D-Line, and to be honest there is a good chance fit or not that Bennett would be better now than at least half of the departing seniors. The D-Line play has been below average to awful and outside of Long none of the Sr. lineman are even average-above average caliber Pac-12 guys.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
I agree that they are vital
but your analysis of the guys in school is way premature. Laurenzi is not sub par at all— he will be a senior and has vast interior experience… whihc matters. Pole and Clayton are young still for that interior battle— there is so much more going on in there than just 300 pounds. I fully expect that barring injury Pole will be very good. Clayton can achieve plugger status too— and with a 3- 4 coming, those 3 in a rotation at DT isn’t a grim prospect for Breske.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
Right and likely if he was going to play DT, Bennett would be behind David Davis as well.
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 19, 2012 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
I love Davis.
I’m not sure if he’ll ever be an all conference guy, but he’ll be a good solid rotation guy. Super strong.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
Breske uses these odd looks
like a 3-4 with all DT’s. Or a 5-4-2 stack with 3 DT’s and a host of down up sized DE/LB/S guys and safeties in a semi- cover two… he did it at Wyoming and at the Griz— probably see less of it in PAC play, but Davis can be one of those DT/DE guys.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
Good points.
I sorta wish Davis were a few inches taller so he could play more DE if need be, but I think they’re going to be rotating players and schemes so much that it won’t really matter.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
I'm not saying they can't improve or won't.
My point is that in the old scheme and for the last few years the DLine play on it’s best days has been mediocre. I think Pole can be great, certainly. I just haven’t seen anything that lead’s me to believe this current group can be much more than mediocre in a BCS league, granted that would be a big improvement. And that’s if they stay healthy. Hopefully it clicks with the scheme change and the move from 1 tech and 3 tech to a NT and two 5 techniques changes that.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
I don't disagree with you.
I just think in the case with Bennett, the staff doesn’t see him as anything special and have a lot of scholarships tied up in the defensive line next season. The year after they will have spots and can target players who are either a better fit or a better talent than Bennett.
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 19, 2012 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
plus Bennett and the departed TJ
sets open tow slots… my guess is there is more news coming on the DT front… pun intended.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
He's a JC OT, not a DT.
Though I suppose anything is possible at 375 lbs.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
He's not a JC guy.
He goes to the same HS as Feddie Davey. His name is Teko Powell.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
That's probably what is going on. Again I was speaking from the
notion that Bennett was telling the truth about what Leach told him.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
One comment on Braitwaite, I feel like he's better than top of the line FCS.
I can’t believe that dude hasn’t been offered by a directional Michigan or another MAC program. We weren’t a powerhouse last year but we would’ve beat up that league. If he goes to NDSU I’m sure he’ll tear it up.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
Yeah, I'm surprised that him getting BCS attention didn't make someone like Eastern Michigan pull the trigger.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
Right? They're like two years removed from 0-12.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
I always felt he was a fail safe
in case Theron west didn’t come in… for Wulff’s team of course.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
LOL SMU!
Attractive, Intelligent, Smart A**
by Neil Vincent Roberts on Jan 19, 2012 12:00 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Re: the lack of D linemen
Are there any rumblings that this position is going to be addressed? Seems like it’s the only position that is really thin among the commits.
I'm here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubble gum.
There is a big ol' DT visiting this weekend.
He goes to the same school as current commit Feddie Davey.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks
Just saw that. Hopefully we get a “U MAD ILLINOIS?” out of the visit.
I'm here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubble gum.
"I think he'll battle it out with Rahmel Dockery for playing time in the return game"
They do not need to battle out playing time for the return game. Both of them on the field will be monstrous. The other team will have a hard time selecting who to kick to and who to cover.
One day we may hear “Rahmel lateral pass to Robert” or vise verse
If My Life Is Great, Why Am I Not Happy?
by well you win some and lose others on Jan 19, 2012 12:31 PM PST reply actions
What's a punt return?
I'm here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubble gum.
by SpectreFCO on Jan 19, 2012 12:32 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
it's what they are bringing
Theron West in to do.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
I guess I'll take your word for it.
I haven’t seen a WSU punt return in years. I thought they were required to let the punt team imitate a jail-break, followed by a mandatory fair catch.
I'm here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubble gum.
I just checked a rule book
It’s true. By rule, you can return punts. I also read that you can pressure and actually touch the other team’s quarterback.
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
by HitKing69 on Jan 19, 2012 12:46 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
That's absurd. I think you're a witch.
Do you weigh the same as a duck?
by wazzu93 on Jan 19, 2012 12:55 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Thank goodness.
I was worried no one here liked Monty Python and my opinion of the community was about to plummet.
I wanted to play along
as it was a reply to my comment, but I was baffled. I’m glad I remained silent and appeared a fool.
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
Monty Python is one of my loves.
I find them hilarious even in transcript form.
The line is from the Holy Grail, scene 5, which you can find if you scroll down the page. The entire scene is awesome.
I heard there is around 10 prospects visiting this weekend?
Is this weather going to affect this? Will they make it? Also, this weather might not be attractive for these recruits. Hopefully they like it because they haven’t experience snow before. One of our biggest weekends for recruiting is also one of the worst snow storms we have had. Sheesh. I think next weekend is suppose to be another big recruiting weekend.
CougCenter OG since 9/2/2008 | @TheSoCalCoug
I really hope we land Alphonso Marsh.
We need some more CBs.
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I also think there are a couple players Scout hasn't listed.
CougCenter OG since 9/2/2008 | @TheSoCalCoug
A few of those look like they are already verbals
Villarubia, Davey, and Lozano.
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
Mia Culpa (My Bad)
You are right Tuiavaiave was the other verbal. Sorry about that.
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
I would think the snow would be a bonus. It's not like it's something gross, like freezing rain.
And kids must know ahead of time a northern school gets snow. Hello, co-ed sledding.
These are just assumptions. We don't know what they are looking for.
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Yeah I tend to agree with you.
Especially the co-ed sledding part.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 1:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Co-ed sledding is always fun
Attractive, Intelligent, Smart A**
by Neil Vincent Roberts on Jan 19, 2012 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
Sometimes, with gloves on...
you can almost feel a boob.
by Couginthepink on Jan 19, 2012 1:41 PM PST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
True,
but I actually have friends here in Cali that have never owned a jacket and are not even interested in snow. A lot of people assume people love snow, not everyone does.
CougCenter OG since 9/2/2008 | @TheSoCalCoug
I realize that. Me-love snow. My sissy-wishes everyday was 80-bleh.
I was just thinking that if a kid was dead set against snow he’d only look towards southern schools. But yeah, I guess if someone has never been in it then maybe they need to experience it to decide.
Looks like another player coming next weekend.
Keller, TX LB Cea’van Bowman 6-1 190 scheduled to visit WSU on 1/27@CougScoop
CougCenter OG since 9/2/2008 | @TheSoCalCoug
Is there a list of the visiting recruits floating around?
There was an awesome list for last week’s recruits. Any chance we can get another one for this weekend’s group?
Yeah I'll post something tomorrow.
As for a list, you can go here.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
Lawler switched his visit from OSU to us?
Leach had a nice in-home I suppose.
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by Craig Powers on Jan 19, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
That is Oklahoma State.
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by Craig Powers on Jan 19, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
If you go to MM Sports Consulting's Facebook page
there are a few pics of Leach and Staff visiting with Lawler.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
Just saw that.
I wonder if Leach ever walks into a living room and the recruits think to themselves “That dude is a football coach?”
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by Craig Powers on Jan 19, 2012 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Or maybe Ok. St. isn't gonna offer. I really hope we beat them straight up though.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
That is probably it.
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by Craig Powers on Jan 19, 2012 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
OK. State offered yesterday, he is deciding between them and Cal for his final visit.
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 19, 2012 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
I guess Lawler would rather BE A MAN than a pirate... *sigh*
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
Gah! Don't say that about his folks!
What if he reads this and crosses us off his list??….
by wazzu93 on Jan 19, 2012 5:08 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Outside of what Kyle puts up and tends to be the most accurate, Scout offers one for free
http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=9&c=6&yr=2012
They have 8 players coming to Pullman this weekend, including DT Teko Powell a 2 star by Scout’s standards who is a teammate of Feddie Davey. He’s a big boy and committed to Illinois, but visiting Pullman.
Rivals has Powell as a three star
If you watched his video, there is no way he is a two star. He has a great first step, great hands and for a guy almost three hundred pounds, is surprisingly agile.
I question the accuracy of his offer list.
Between the three sites I see offers from Florida, FSU, LSU, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Louisville, Illinois.
by Mark Sandritter on Jan 19, 2012 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
I agree, the offers from the different sites seem all over the place
I think ESPN is the worst.
So it is officail, "make it nasty" is a Coug.
Lewis and Dockery are the two players I can’t wait to see.
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you know what makes me happy?
besides the obvious answer?
Making other teams \ coaches \ fans Mad Bro
It is not the size of the gift that demonstrate support…it’s the action of joining.
by woolybugger on Jan 19, 2012 1:20 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
I think we have always made teams mad, it's which teams you make mad that matters
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
Apparently you weren't
here for the “2011 U Mad Bro” incident.
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Slightly OT but if Dockery doesn't work out or gets buried on the depth chart
I think it’s safe to say who will be most disappointed outside of his mom.
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep in."
I'm pretty confident he won't washout
but, yes, I will cry myself to sleep if that happens.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
he is a special athlete
I still won’t be surprised if he ends up playing DB for the Cougs.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
That's where I originally thought he'd excel the most.
CB/return specialist. But he’s such a great athlete I think he can play anywhere.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
yep- I look at the already
juicy list of WR’s and I can’t help but think the staff might say— “where can we utilize this skill set for MORE downs?” — He would be a brutal cover corner… so fast up field and laterally… and the former WR’s are often even better at reads and anticipation.
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
There are a few of these WRs coming in that could be DBs. Marks is another.
But they want to play WR. We will see. I think Dockery will play WR because he has good hands and as Mark has pointed out Leach needs 12 useful receivers.
CougCenter OG since 9/2/2008 | @TheSoCalCoug
WRs to DBs
I sure hope so because I keep thinking back to the UCLA and the UW games. Bigger and better DBs will help alot
Last year on Signing Day, Nuss & I talked about how we both thought CB was better long term.
Who knows, maybe that’s what Leach sees, too. Hell, maybe he’ll go all Aqib Talib and play both ways.
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 2:07 PM PST up reply actions
He played corner at Curtis, too.
Was just as awesome as at WR. By the way, he also was Curtis’ punter.
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 19, 2012 2:14 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Wide receivers that punted
Randy friggin’ Moss punted in high school and at Marshal.
by Kurtthecoug on Jan 19, 2012 11:10 PM PST up reply actions
I think Leach will get some CBs
I think we are kind of thin. A couple injuries and we are screwed.
Coleman Bryant – FR walk on from Lynwood HS CA
Tracy Clark – FR*
Brandon Golden – FR*
Damante Horton – SO
Daniel Simmons – JR*
Travion Smith – JR*
Spencer Waseem – FR
CougCenter OG since 9/2/2008 | @TheSoCalCoug
Does anyone have a Rivals Subscription? Alex Mitchell appears to have returned
Brief title says all I need to know in that he’s going to re-sign with us. His eval has this gem:
“He could be the biggest sleeper in the country for interior offensive linemen. Look for his offer list to take off sometime this fall when college coaches come to actually see him play.”
The offer list never appeared due to grades but looks like he’s back!
Judging by his mirror pic on facebook
he appears to be residing in streit perham.
Myspace for life
unless its on old pic…
then i’m wrong..
And i'm wrong, its from august
dont hurt me
I hope so!
He’s a beast and would be a great addition to the trenches whether it’s offensive guard or as others have mentioned defensive tackle.
HEAR YE, HEAR YE
I hereby declare that NOBODY is EVER allowed to complain about a recruit of ours being poached by ANYONE EVER AGAIN, under penalty of IMMEDIATE BANNINATION.
Declared this 19th day of January, Two Thousand and Twelve,
Jeffrey David Nusser, CougCenter.com purveyor
by Jeff Nusser on Jan 19, 2012 2:03 PM PST reply actions 7 recs
I second the motion
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
Weird.
I always thought your middle name was JoeTallguy
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 2:11 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
But, but but ...
Sankey …
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
That shouldn't be too hard, Nuss.
With Leach as our HC, WE’RE NEVER LOSING ANOTHER RECRUIT EVAR AGAINNNN!!!
by Kyle Rancourt on Jan 19, 2012 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
What if they're poached by Bethune Cookman?
Wait, that would’ve only happened 2009 thru 2011.
I'm here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and I'm all out of bubble gum.
Nusser, J.D.
/lawyer’d
I miss *REAL* Four Loko
by B-Lot tailgater on Jan 20, 2012 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
Yes! Now I can refer to you as JDN.
e.g. – CML, CPW, KT, DKD, JDN
CougCenter OG since 9/2/2008 | @TheSoCalCoug
CKB- FD
Coach Ken Bone- fall down
If you can't Go Cougs... don't go.
by hollyweirdcoug on Jan 19, 2012 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
To hell with the side of beef, looks like Leach's bringing in the bull
There’s a JC player coming to visit this weekend who’s 6’7" 375 lbs by the name of Carlos Lozano. I know nothing of him, but based on size alone this guy is huge.
Could he be huge based on things other than his size?
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
by HitKing69 on Jan 19, 2012 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It will be huge for me because I likely won't mistake him for other players on campus
I admit to being an absolute trainwreck in telling who is who in street clothes.
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
Chances are...
He is larger then life
If My Life Is Great, Why Am I Not Happy?
by well you win some and lose others on Jan 19, 2012 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
It got really cold pushing carts
with out pants today at work
@korbm13
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