BuffLuke80
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He can run between the tackles even if he's small, he isn't gonna tote it 20 times a game there tho. Anyway, I just see him as upgrading speed and giving us a hr threat no matter where u put him.
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'14 TX ATH Reggie Turner
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As a 3rd down back, it doesn't matter. Nobody wants him to be an every down player, but you move him around, get him a few carries, a few passes and utilize him in the return game. Of course we're not going to run him up the middle on third and goal.
Dorn09
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We should be recruiting some kids with verified speed/athleticism every year (aka "track stars"). The whole roster? Of course not. But the speed at the skill positions has been pretty bad for a while.
BTW, DAT was on of those "track stars" in high school.
BTW, DAT was on of those "track stars" in high school.
Isn't he still doing track at Oregon?
chitownbuff
Club Member
Thanks for changing the subject! I agree that Turner isn't committing to us any time soon unless other burners start showing interest. Even if he commits in the near future, I doubt it's rock solid.
One way for us to turn the program around is to take 1-2 chances a year on guys who have that electric speed, but don't have the prototypical size, or star rating. No reason to go overboard on this, but a couple recruits a year can work great. Electric speed rarely hurts a team. Now if they have academic or character issues then we have a different problem.
White_Rabbit
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He's not going to play as a 150 lb RB. He'll probably get into the 160s and if he still can't take a few tackles, he'll get redshirted. It's a risk to be sure, but one we need to take. We're not talking about a guy that will line up in the I-formation and run it up the middle a bunch of times.
Even at WR and Returner, he'll need to get his weight up over 170 for Pac-12 football. I'm not concerned about that. We're looking at a reported weight from his junior year in high school. Bring in the speed and agility if we can sign him. Then get him a bit stronger so an arm tackle won't bring him down in the open field.
schubeal
Member
With that logic we should only throw the ball to P-Rich 3-5 times per game because he's 6'1 170.
You are overestimating the role of size when it comes to durability. Look at Rodney Stewart, 5'6 175, and he held up pretty for 4 seasons. Rodney was a bit thicker than this guy is but you really think it will impact his durability so much that you can only have him out there for 3-5 plays per game?
You are overestimating the role of size when it comes to durability. Look at Rodney Stewart, 5'6 175, and he held up pretty for 4 seasons. Rodney was a bit thicker than this guy is but you really think it will impact his durability so much that you can only have him out there for 3-5 plays per game?
Dexter McCluster measured in at 5'9" 172lbs at the combine and carried a pretty heavy load in the SEC as well. Given the fact Turner weighed 152 well over a year before he would report, I think it's pretty reasonable to think he can up to 170+, which is enough to give him a chance.
o_robbie
I don't think before I post
His verified speed is a 4.51 at SPARQ. Just realized that. I thought it was under 4.4 but that was just a tweet. I'm done arguing about a guy who doesn't even have the elite speed to argue about. If he gets back under 4.4 I will be happy to pick this back up.
White_Rabbit
Well-Known Member
4.51 laser timed 40 with a 4.01 shuttle time is pretty damn fast. I think you need to lower your expectations a bit buddy.
I might just be grumpy this morning, but people need to get smart about 40 times. You've been here long enough robbie -> STop this nonsense about thinking all these HS kids actually have sup 4.5 40's. take a look at the combine results for 40 times. a verified 4.51 is FAST.
White_Rabbit
Well-Known Member
Indeed.
Everyone should check these lists out. Try and find all of the sub 4.5 kids.
http://www.studentsports.com/blog/2013/03/19/l-a-nike-football-training-camp-testing-results/
http://www.studentsports.com/blog/2013/05/23/oakland-nfsc-testing-results/
http://www.studentsports.com/blog/2013/03/15/los-angeles-nfsc-testing-results/
This is why people are saying VERIFIED a lot. If you follow recruiting enough, you know that measurables are often blown way out of proportion. 40 times that are hand held are often probably at least .2 faster than the kids really are. Rivals listing a 40 time of 4.5? Well, the kid probably runs in the 4.7 range. So, when we see that Turner tested with a laser verified 4.51 time, that's freaking fast.
The 2013 NFL combine had exactly 14 wide receivers that ran sub 4.5s.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...fastest-40-yard-dash-times-for-wide-receivers
A verified 4.51 is crazy fast (as noted by Snow and Rabbit above).
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...fastest-40-yard-dash-times-for-wide-receivers
A verified 4.51 is crazy fast (as noted by Snow and Rabbit above).
BuffLuke80
Well-Known Member
4.51 laser is plenty fast. Besides, the guy isn't gonna stay at 150 whatever anyway. Plenty of room for players like him. Geez our fans bitch about speed, this guy can run but he isn't a big enough hs player. Weight u can gain, speed is different.