It was interesting hearing about how our OL was forced into playing as frosh, and how they felt it was a huge disservice to their bodies. If there is one position you really can't rush it's OL. You need guys to come in as RS Soph's or two solid years as Jun/seniors to start having a dominate program.
I know all flash loves having big * recruits, but you actually need the big heavies to develop and grow into their frames before putting them out there for abuse. Another way I appreciate what CP is doing for hte long term health of the program, not just the quick escape to USC
Yeah?... well... USC and UCLA start true freshmen on the OL and DL and they win.
I think Petersen is doing great in recruiting, but there is still a long way to go. We need a QB to play well before anything can happen. We might have an offensive system (and J Smith) that needs to be dumped and even highly rated young guys are never a guarantee.
My personal feeling is that the future lies in the last two OL classes and Browning. If Browning and the lineman (McGary, Adams, Roberts, etc) are all good players, we are in business. If some are good, we will stay mediocre (8-9 wins).
In general though, Petersen's taking care of the basic shit that Sark ignored. Recruit every position, including the OL. And Peterman actually recruits good lineman, not Taylor Hindy and Corey Fuavai's.
Atoe says fuck you as he counts his 1st round guaranteed monies.
I think Petersen is doing great in recruiting, but there is still a long way to go. We need a QB to play well before anything can happen. We might have an offensive system (and J Smith) that needs to be dumped and even highly rated young guys are never a guarantee.
My personal feeling is that the future lies in the last two OL classes and Browning. If Browning and the lineman (McGary, Adams, Roberts, etc) are all good players, we are in business. If some are good, we will stay mediocre (8-9 wins).
In general though, Petersen's taking care of the basic shit that Sark ignored. Recruit every position, including the OL. And Peterman actually recruits good lineman, not Taylor Hindy and Corey Fuavai's.
Atoe says fuck you as he counts his 1st round guaranteed monies.
The funniest part about Sark calling him a top 5 pick was him pretending he valued lineman the way real teams do.
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Maybe we just need to recruit the right guys?
http://washington.scout.com/player/6568661n-trey-adams