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'10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Signed to Notre Dame)
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SkiTownUSA
Administrator
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Yeah, Colorado needs to look at as many QB's as they can right now.
Yeah, Colorado needs to look at as many QB's as they can right now.
White_Rabbit
Well-Known Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
I think the only way he ends up playing QB is if the option is brought in. I just don't see how he isn't a bigger project than Clark Evans is right now at QB.
I think the only way he ends up playing QB is if the option is brought in. I just don't see how he isn't a bigger project than Clark Evans is right now at QB.
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Spond will need quite a bit of work at QB. It's too bad he wasn't able to work with a QB coaching guru this summer like so many of the California kids do. He's got all the physical tools to be a good QB and he's got the intelligence and work ethic that should lead to quick improvement. I'm willing to give him a long look at QB. Remember, guys like Bret Favre and Jim Kelly played in option offenses in high school, got recruited primarily as linebackers, and ended up being able to apply their toughness and athleticism to the QB position and become college stars. Not putting Spond in that class (unfair to him and unrealistic at this point), just saying there is strong precedent for allowing an athlete like Spond to get a fair shot at being the QB.
Spond will need quite a bit of work at QB. It's too bad he wasn't able to work with a QB coaching guru this summer like so many of the California kids do. He's got all the physical tools to be a good QB and he's got the intelligence and work ethic that should lead to quick improvement. I'm willing to give him a long look at QB. Remember, guys like Bret Favre and Jim Kelly played in option offenses in high school, got recruited primarily as linebackers, and ended up being able to apply their toughness and athleticism to the QB position and become college stars. Not putting Spond in that class (unfair to him and unrealistic at this point), just saying there is strong precedent for allowing an athlete like Spond to get a fair shot at being the QB.
White_Rabbit
Well-Known Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Good points, I really have no insight or anything; just seems to me that if he's only getting the chance to toss the ball around 3 times a game in High School, then he's in for years of learning at the college level.
Good points, I really have no insight or anything; just seems to me that if he's only getting the chance to toss the ball around 3 times a game in High School, then he's in for years of learning at the college level.
NashBuff
CSU Knob-Slobberer
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Great insight...I hope Spond stays at QB if he signs the LOI to play for the Buffs.
Great insight...I hope Spond stays at QB if he signs the LOI to play for the Buffs.
DSinsider
New Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Spond threw 5 td's last night againts TJ in the first half. Maybe TJ isn't all that good but the performance can't be ignore. He looked great in the pocket showing great athleticism and arm strength and accuracy. One of the scores was a roll out to the left throwing across his body for a 30 yard strike. On another score he fumbled the snap under center , picked it off the turf scrambled left, and completed a 10 yard TD pass. He's decisive, athletic, has incredible arm strenght and beast when running the ball. Sure, its was just one game, we all know how he can run, but when there's a need to throw, he's got the goods. Think about it...playing in an offense known for not throwing much, then coming out and completing 70% (best guess) of his passes for 5 scores in 24 minutes, now that's impressive. Check the stat line once its available. My best guess is that in the half that he played, he went 17-20-190yds 5TDs. Is Columbine starting to showcase this Kid's passing talents for Hawk? Or merely adjusing play to Columbine's diminutive OL? Either way, thank you Andy Lowry.
Spond threw 5 td's last night againts TJ in the first half. Maybe TJ isn't all that good but the performance can't be ignore. He looked great in the pocket showing great athleticism and arm strength and accuracy. One of the scores was a roll out to the left throwing across his body for a 30 yard strike. On another score he fumbled the snap under center , picked it off the turf scrambled left, and completed a 10 yard TD pass. He's decisive, athletic, has incredible arm strenght and beast when running the ball. Sure, its was just one game, we all know how he can run, but when there's a need to throw, he's got the goods. Think about it...playing in an offense known for not throwing much, then coming out and completing 70% (best guess) of his passes for 5 scores in 24 minutes, now that's impressive. Check the stat line once its available. My best guess is that in the half that he played, he went 17-20-190yds 5TDs. Is Columbine starting to showcase this Kid's passing talents for Hawk? Or merely adjusing play to Columbine's diminutive OL? Either way, thank you Andy Lowry.
SINKRATZ
PhD in Analogy
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Love hearing this, great report! :thumbsup:
Love hearing this, great report! :thumbsup:
AlferdJasper
Well-Known Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Good stuff. High school players are absolutely dependent on what the coaches let them attempt. Good for Lowry loosening up and letting Danny show us what he can do.
Good stuff. High school players are absolutely dependent on what the coaches let them attempt. Good for Lowry loosening up and letting Danny show us what he can do.
Sexton Hardcastle
Club Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
I can't wait to see him in a Buff uni. :thumbsup:
AlferdJasper
Well-Known Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
I hope he is able to attend some of the folsom games. win or lose, it will give him a chance to connect with the other guys on the sidelines who will be his teammates for the coming years.
Really looking forward to seeing Danny in boulder.
Yeah, and despite being a DPS homer, I'm cheering for Columbine on danny's behalf. Go Rebels!
I hope he is able to attend some of the folsom games. win or lose, it will give him a chance to connect with the other guys on the sidelines who will be his teammates for the coming years.
Really looking forward to seeing Danny in boulder.
Yeah, and despite being a DPS homer, I'm cheering for Columbine on danny's behalf. Go Rebels!
AlferdJasper
Well-Known Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
alllright! Nice writeup on Rivals, too.
(premium: Tracking the Future, Spond Airs it Out)
alllright! Nice writeup on Rivals, too.
(premium: Tracking the Future, Spond Airs it Out)
Sexton Hardcastle
Club Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Danny is still solid with Colorado.
Danny is still solid with Colorado.
SkiTownUSA
Administrator
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Good news. I sure hope he doesn't change his mind. Not that I'm having any doubts. He's seemed pretty solid all along.
Good news. I sure hope he doesn't change his mind. Not that I'm having any doubts. He's seemed pretty solid all along.
DSinsider
New Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
The Columbine - AWest game is the game of the week this Friday on Altitude Sports Network at 7:30. They should be motivated to rebound after the Chatfield 16-13 heartbreaker last week. In that game, Chatfield forced 2 turnovers on consecutive drives to setup 10 of their 16 points. In the final drive Chatfield hit a 46 yarder to win the game with 10 seconds remaining. Spond ran for 178 yards and 2td's (runs of 43 and 64yds) closing out the loss in their final posession throwing up a couple of unsuccessful Hail Mary's to end the game.
The Columbine - AWest game is the game of the week this Friday on Altitude Sports Network at 7:30. They should be motivated to rebound after the Chatfield 16-13 heartbreaker last week. In that game, Chatfield forced 2 turnovers on consecutive drives to setup 10 of their 16 points. In the final drive Chatfield hit a 46 yarder to win the game with 10 seconds remaining. Spond ran for 178 yards and 2td's (runs of 43 and 64yds) closing out the loss in their final posession throwing up a couple of unsuccessful Hail Mary's to end the game.
ScottyBuff
Well-Known Member
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
I just turned this game on to watch him, the game was just in the 2nd half and he lead a drive capped off with a 21 yard TD run up the middle where he broke through the line but his burst to separate from the secondary (who he was going to beat anway) was really nice!
On TV he did not look like he was 220 pounds, not in a bad way, just that he carries that weight well distributed and could easily gaine 15-20 pounds of muscle weight in college.
He could play anywhere he wants. QB, TE, LB, or SS.
I think he would make a great MLB, but he could be a Tebow-esque QB.
I just turned this game on to watch him, the game was just in the 2nd half and he lead a drive capped off with a 21 yard TD run up the middle where he broke through the line but his burst to separate from the secondary (who he was going to beat anway) was really nice!
On TV he did not look like he was 220 pounds, not in a bad way, just that he carries that weight well distributed and could easily gaine 15-20 pounds of muscle weight in college.
He could play anywhere he wants. QB, TE, LB, or SS.
I think he would make a great MLB, but he could be a Tebow-esque QB.
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
he might have to wait for Major to graduate :smile2:
Re: '10 CO ATH Danny Spond (Comitted to Colorado)
Major seems a bit more like a strongside backer to me.
Major seems a bit more like a strongside backer to me.