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Knight, please define undersized. The kid seems to always be around the football and not afraid to hit and tackle. Could easily see him as a special team contributor.
He is 5'9 170, at CB, which would make him smaller than most B1G DB. Likely a reason for not getting P5 or Tier II D1 offers. As you note he has skill, which is why he likely attracted the notice of the staff. Maybe he still grows a bit, or maybe he finds his way on to ST. But 5'9 170 would porbably fit the definiton of undersized.
RU62. I'm not saying in anyway that he won't be able to contribute. The kid has speed and attitude when he plays. Just pointing to his size.
Smaller than average, but is BIGGER BETTER? And don't start with 1 or 2" taller crap.
Glass half empty again when it comes to our own players and program.
Various Rivals Profiles:
B1G First team CB:
Jourdan Lewis
Cornerback
Ht: 5'10"
Wt: 159 lbs
B1G Second Team CB
Will Likely
Ht: 5'7"
Wt: 172 lbs
All SEC Second Team:
Mike Hilton
Ht: 5'9"
Wt: 175 lbs
All PAC12 First Team:
Adoree' Jackson
Ht: 5'10"
Wt: 172 lbs
FORMER RUTGERS STANDOUTS
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Devin McCourty
Safety
Ht: 5'11"(NFL profile has him at 5'10")
Wt: 165 lbs
Class: 2005
Jason McCourty
Running Back
Ht: 5'11"
Wt: 158 lbs
Logan Ryan
Ht: 5'11"
Wt: 175 lbs
Glass half empty again when it comes to our own players and program.
Various Rivals Profiles:
B1G First team CB:
Jourdan Lewis
Cornerback
Ht: 5'10"
Wt: 159 lbs
B1G Second Team CB
Will Likely
Ht: 5'7"
Wt: 172 lbs
All SEC Second Team:
Mike Hilton
Ht: 5'9"
Wt: 175 lbs
All PAC12 First Team:
Adoree' Jackson
Ht: 5'10"
Wt: 172 lbs
FORMER RUTGERS STANDOUTS
-----------------------------
Devin McCourty
Safety
Ht: 5'11"(NFL profile has him at 5'10")
Wt: 165 lbs
Class: 2005
Jason McCourty
Running Back
Ht: 5'11"
Wt: 158 lbs
Logan Ryan
Ht: 5'11"
Wt: 175 lbs
You're trying to disprove the point but are actually proving it. Most guys at the position are bigger. Are there exceptions, absolutely. Typical Rutgers fan, you need to complain about something on the board to make your day. You actually took the time to find out that most guys on the first and second teams you researched are taller but left that out of your analysis by pointing out you found a guy the same height and one even shorter in your analysis. Is "bigger better"? Most of the time, yes.
Typical glass half empty Rutgers fan pissing on our players. . . . . 1" don't mean crap. Have nice day. I'm done with this.
OK genius. Try another team.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...rt-doesnt-matter-for-top-cornerback-prospects
Some programs like Nebraska and Texas A&M (and Penn State recently) are famous for walk-ons contributing. Do these programs bend the rules and give generous financial packages that are non athletic scholarships but generous nonetheless? The top lacrosse programs do it routinely, delivering financial packages that are non athletic scholarships, but great packages nonetheless. The Ivy And Patriot leagues did this to a lesser extent, but do it, as well. Has John Feinstein ever done a book on college recruiting?
If and when he does it will pretty easy to figure out who he'll pick for the "villain".
Snorweah wasnt moved to defense permanently.
He was practicing as a corner because of necessity. He still didnt get playing time at all so he's likely not going to remain at that position.
It all resets with the new coaching staff. I expect him to get a shot at RB first again.
He was practicing as a corner because of necessity. He still didnt get playing time at all so he's likely not going to remain at that position.
It all resets with the new coaching staff. I expect him to get a shot at RB first again.
A new found secret to being a wide receiver is to wear high heels.Speaking of walk ons... can we be the first to have a female receiver? this girl can catch!
Cornerbacks are typically a few inches shorter than wide receivers. Height and length help in going up for the ball, but they can slow you down on reaction time and recovery.
Neal could have a role as a nickel CB that covers the shorter, quicker slot receivers when an offense goes to a 3 receiver or 4 receiver set that spreads the field. Also a special teams role could be there for him.
