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WR Help?
A commonality in all disagreements about the state of our current offense is the fact that we need to step up at WR. Siaosi will be gone next year (I don't believe we lose any other WR help of note). One worrisome thing is we don't appear to be bringing in any WR help in recruiting for next year.
We have one WR commit (a big 6'3 kid.....EXACTLY what we need) but are moving him to LB.
22 or anyone, are there any other guys we are looking at to help out the receiving corps next season? Are we just banking on the continued development of guys like Derek Wright, Ajani Carter, Scarver, Thompkins, etc?
We have one WR commit (a big 6'3 kid.....EXACTLY what we need) but are moving him to LB.
22 or anyone, are there any other guys we are looking at to help out the receiving corps next season? Are we just banking on the continued development of guys like Derek Wright, Ajani Carter, Scarver, Thompkins, etc?
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Re: WR Help?
I think you'll see us bring in a couple of transfers that will be able to count as push forwards. We did just offer a 6'3 180 dude from Blinn CC, TX named Trae Shropshire, who currently has 22 receptions for 490 yards and 7 TDs.utahcountyaggie wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 12:34 pmA commonality in all disagreements about the state of our current offense is the fact that we need to step up at WR. Siaosi will be gone next year (I don't believe we lose any other WR help of note). One worrisome thing is we don't appear to be bringing in any WR help in recruiting for next year.
We have one WR commit (a big 6'3 kid.....EXACTLY what we need) but are moving him to LB.
22 or anyone, are there any other guys we are looking at to help out the receiving corps next season? Are we just banking on the continued development of guys like Derek Wright, Ajani Carter, Scarver, Thompkins, etc?
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Re: WR Help?
I’d like to stay away from 1 year transfers if possible. While we have been successful with it, it does not help with future depth.aggies22 wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 1:13 pmI think you'll see us bring in a couple of transfers that will be able to count as push forwards. We did just offer a 6'3 180 dude from Blinn CC, TX named Trae Shropshire, who currently has 22 receptions for 490 yards and 7 TDs.utahcountyaggie wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 12:34 pmA commonality in all disagreements about the state of our current offense is the fact that we need to step up at WR. Siaosi will be gone next year (I don't believe we lose any other WR help of note). One worrisome thing is we don't appear to be bringing in any WR help in recruiting for next year.
We have one WR commit (a big 6'3 kid.....EXACTLY what we need) but are moving him to LB.
22 or anyone, are there any other guys we are looking at to help out the receiving corps next season? Are we just banking on the continued development of guys like Derek Wright, Ajani Carter, Scarver, Thompkins, etc?
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Re: WR Help?
With the limited amount of 2020 schollies that we have, it's probably going to have to happen. Or we'll repeat the offensive issues we are having now. We'll have a more normal amount of 2021 schollies to give.slcagg wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 7:00 pmI’d like to stay away from 1 year transfers if possible. While we have been successful with it, it does not help with future depth.aggies22 wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 1:13 pmI think you'll see us bring in a couple of transfers that will be able to count as push forwards. We did just offer a 6'3 180 dude from Blinn CC, TX named Trae Shropshire, who currently has 22 receptions for 490 yards and 7 TDs.utahcountyaggie wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 12:34 pmA commonality in all disagreements about the state of our current offense is the fact that we need to step up at WR. Siaosi will be gone next year (I don't believe we lose any other WR help of note). One worrisome thing is we don't appear to be bringing in any WR help in recruiting for next year.
We have one WR commit (a big 6'3 kid.....EXACTLY what we need) but are moving him to LB.
22 or anyone, are there any other guys we are looking at to help out the receiving corps next season? Are we just banking on the continued development of guys like Derek Wright, Ajani Carter, Scarver, Thompkins, etc?
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Re: WR Help?
I love transfers! If we can get a former 4 star or 3 star kid that has experience at a P5 school, I will take him. Jalen Greene did well last year as a transfer and Mariner is probably our top receiver this year. I think its good to have one or two impact transfers that want to come here and prove their skill and possibly play into a camp invite or draft spot. It would be even better if the transfer could play multiple years like Tipa from TCU. The transfer portal is getting to be a HUGE thing and only getting bigger, so we might as well take advantage of it!aggies22 wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 7:11 pmWith the limited amount of 2020 schollies that we have, it's probably going to have to happen. Or we'll repeat the offensive issues we are having now. We'll have a more normal amount of 2021 schollies to give.slcagg wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 7:00 pmI’d like to stay away from 1 year transfers if possible. While we have been successful with it, it does not help with future depth.aggies22 wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 1:13 pmI think you'll see us bring in a couple of transfers that will be able to count as push forwards. We did just offer a 6'3 180 dude from Blinn CC, TX named Trae Shropshire, who currently has 22 receptions for 490 yards and 7 TDs.utahcountyaggie wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 12:34 pmA commonality in all disagreements about the state of our current offense is the fact that we need to step up at WR. Siaosi will be gone next year (I don't believe we lose any other WR help of note). One worrisome thing is we don't appear to be bringing in any WR help in recruiting for next year.
We have one WR commit (a big 6'3 kid.....EXACTLY what we need) but are moving him to LB.
22 or anyone, are there any other guys we are looking at to help out the receiving corps next season? Are we just banking on the continued development of guys like Derek Wright, Ajani Carter, Scarver, Thompkins, etc?
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I agree. However it also can really shorten depth when you have a guy for 1 year rather than 4.ThunderAggie wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 7:23 pmI love transfers! If we can get a former 4 star or 3 star kid that has experience at a P5 school, I will take him. Jalen Greene did well last year as a transfer and Mariner is probably our top receiver this year. I think its good to have one or two impact transfers that want to come here and prove their skill and possibly play into a camp invite or draft spot. It would be even better if the transfer could play multiple years like Tipa from TCU. The transfer portal is getting to be a HUGE thing and only getting bigger, so we might as well take advantage of it!aggies22 wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 7:11 pmWith the limited amount of 2020 schollies that we have, it's probably going to have to happen. Or we'll repeat the offensive issues we are having now. We'll have a more normal amount of 2021 schollies to give.slcagg wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 7:00 pmI’d like to stay away from 1 year transfers if possible. While we have been successful with it, it does not help with future depth.aggies22 wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 1:13 pmI think you'll see us bring in a couple of transfers that will be able to count as push forwards. We did just offer a 6'3 180 dude from Blinn CC, TX named Trae Shropshire, who currently has 22 receptions for 490 yards and 7 TDs.utahcountyaggie wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 12:34 pmA commonality in all disagreements about the state of our current offense is the fact that we need to step up at WR. Siaosi will be gone next year (I don't believe we lose any other WR help of note). One worrisome thing is we don't appear to be bringing in any WR help in recruiting for next year.
We have one WR commit (a big 6'3 kid.....EXACTLY what we need) but are moving him to LB.
22 or anyone, are there any other guys we are looking at to help out the receiving corps next season? Are we just banking on the continued development of guys like Derek Wright, Ajani Carter, Scarver, Thompkins, etc?
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Re: WR Help?
https://247sports.com/Article/Transfer- ... 137420052/
This does not pertain to WR help, but speaking of the transfer portal, a 247 article came out today on a few key players that are transferring and updates on them. Looks like Utah State has reached out to Shanon Reid, a LB at the University of Tennessee.
The article states...
"Reid said his transfer process thus far has been “kind of up and down,” but he’s had plenty of schools reach out, including: Virginia, Iowa State, Purdue, Southern Miss, Arkansas, UCLA, South Florida, Utah State and Cincinnati."
This does not pertain to WR help, but speaking of the transfer portal, a 247 article came out today on a few key players that are transferring and updates on them. Looks like Utah State has reached out to Shanon Reid, a LB at the University of Tennessee.
The article states...
"Reid said his transfer process thus far has been “kind of up and down,” but he’s had plenty of schools reach out, including: Virginia, Iowa State, Purdue, Southern Miss, Arkansas, UCLA, South Florida, Utah State and Cincinnati."
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Re: WR Help?
With the amount of interest we still seem to have in LBs, I won't be shocked to see us transition back into a 3-4.
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I'm not sure it's really a preference thing, it's just being wise enough to go with your strength. Also, I've been told years ago that it's easier to recruit quality depth at LB than at DL because many of the quality defensive linemen get gobbled up by P5 schools.
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Those top quality DLs are rare breads. Tall, big and not necessarily fat, strong and athletic. It almost seems Iike teams should recruit basketball players that could be developed. Look at Julius Peppers. He was a decent baller for UNC. Forget making those guys tight ends. Bulk them up and put them on the line.aggies22 wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 7:03 amI'm not sure it's really a preference thing, it's just being wise enough to go with your strength. Also, I've been told years ago that it's easier to recruit quality depth at LB than at DL because many of the quality defensive linemen get gobbled up by P5 schools.
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Re: WR Help?
Right now given the state of our offense, it’s safe to say that GA prefers 3-4 play drives
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And just like clockwork, Boise State has now offered this kid as well.aggies22 wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 1:13 pmI think you'll see us bring in a couple of transfers that will be able to count as push forwards. We did just offer a 6'3 180 dude from Blinn CC, TX named Trae Shropshire, who currently has 22 receptions for 490 yards and 7 TDs.utahcountyaggie wrote: ↑October 21st, 2019, 12:34 pmA commonality in all disagreements about the state of our current offense is the fact that we need to step up at WR. Siaosi will be gone next year (I don't believe we lose any other WR help of note). One worrisome thing is we don't appear to be bringing in any WR help in recruiting for next year.
We have one WR commit (a big 6'3 kid.....EXACTLY what we need) but are moving him to LB.
22 or anyone, are there any other guys we are looking at to help out the receiving corps next season? Are we just banking on the continued development of guys like Derek Wright, Ajani Carter, Scarver, Thompkins, etc?
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Re: WR Help?
WRs have multiple jobs:
- Run good routes (make sure it's the one designed in the play and run it well even if you're not high in the target list for the play, not doing this screws up the play)
- Block well (not doing this screws up the play)
- Help protect possession (defend against interceptions and don't fumble)
- Catch the ball
- Run after the catch
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Re: WR Help?
22, any insight on Shanon Reid (TN transfer) mentioned earlier. I saw we are interested but looks like he had a visit to Virginia last week.
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I haven't heard anything in regards to an official visit or if there is any interest from him in Utah State.ThunderAggie wrote: ↑October 25th, 2019, 3:26 pm22, any insight on Shanon Reid (TN transfer) mentioned earlier. I saw we are interested but looks like he had a visit to Virginia last week.