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What I'm Hearing Re: Fotu ...

Tequilla
Tequilla Member Posts: 20,262
in The Fisching Hole (Recruiting)
I'm hearing that there's a reason Pete isn't recruiting Fotu ... getting my popcorn ready.
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  • whatshouldicareabout
    whatshouldicareabout Member Posts: 13,018
    Is it because he's a lock to TCU?
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  • Tequilla
    Tequilla Member Posts: 20,262
    whatshouldicareabout said:

    Is it because he's a lock to TCU?

    No ... the Biggus bat signal needs to be lit
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  • section8
    section8 Member Posts: 1,581
    Allegedly it's because they signed Ben Burr-Kiven http://www.hudl.com/athlete/762806/highlights/80851384/v2
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  • Dennis_DeYoung
    Dennis_DeYoung Member Posts: 14,754
    After watching more of his film, he looks fantastic. I don't know why we're not offering him...

    BBK is not a favorite of the DeYoung household.
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  • RoadDawg55
    RoadDawg55 Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 30,554 Swaye's Wigwam
    edited January 2015
    bananasnblondes said:

    I'm not purpledawgfan but I don't see anything in Fotu's film that leads me to believe he would be a great college player. His film shows 2 plays:

    1) Him blind-siding and blowing up 140 lb. special teams players who are pursuing a ball carrier
    2) Him "going in motion" as a linebacker and blitzing between 200 lb. offensive linemen to hit the qb or running back.

    The 2A SPSL is an absolutely horrible league. No one was looking at this kid DURING HIS SEASON and now all of a sudden he has offers from all over the country? Something doesn't add up

    Disagree. I would love for someone to break down the film play by play because he does a lot more than blow up guys on special teams and blitz. Leiato has football instincts that can't be taught. If the timing on those blitzes don't impress you, I don't know what will. It's a skill. He's a baller. The going in motion is called pre snap movement. It's good stuff that coaches JO about.

    The only question is his size. Smart players who love to hit are valuable. Some guys tolerate being physical. Leiato obviously loves it. He was a great high school player on offense, defense, and special teams. It's a great highlight film. I honestly don't get how anyone could argue about it.

    He's getting all these offers because nobody know about him because Steilacoom and the league suck. Guys fly under the radar all the time. The NFL is full of guys who got very little attention coming out of high school. Leiato got an offer or two, the tape got out and he blew up. It's not really that crazy of a recruiting tale.
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  • AtomicDawg
    AtomicDawg Member Posts: 7,375
    RoadDawg55 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    I'm not purpledawgfan but I don't see anything in Fotu's film that leads me to believe he would be a great college player. His film shows 2 plays:

    1) Him blind-siding and blowing up 140 lb. special teams players who are pursuing a ball carrier
    2) Him "going in motion" as a linebacker and blitzing between 200 lb. offensive linemen to hit the qb or running back.

    The 2A SPSL is an absolutely horrible league. No one was looking at this kid DURING HIS SEASON and now all of a sudden he has offers from all over the country? Something doesn't add up

    Disagree. I would love for someone to break down the film play by play because he does a lot more than blow up guys on special teams and blitz. Leiato has football instincts that can't be taught. If the timing on those blitzes don't impress you, I don't know what will. It's a skill. He's a baller. The going in motion is called pre snap movement. It's good stuff that coaches JO about.

    The only question is his size. Smart players who love to hit are valuable. Some guys tolerate being physical. Leiato obviously loves it. He was a great high school player on offense, defense, and special teams. It's a great highlight film. I honestly don't get how anyone could argue about it.

    He's getting all these offers because nobody know about him because Steilacoom and the league suck. Guys fly under the radar all the time. The NFL is full of guys who got very little attention coming out of high school. Leiato got an offer or two, the tape got out and he blew up. It's not really that crazy of a recruiting tale.
    Are these offers confirmed? Has he been on a visit yet? Has an impressive offer list if true.
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  • Dennis_DeYoung
    Dennis_DeYoung Member Posts: 14,754
    RoadDawg55 said:

    bananasnblondes said:

    I'm not purpledawgfan but I don't see anything in Fotu's film that leads me to believe he would be a great college player. His film shows 2 plays:

    1) Him blind-siding and blowing up 140 lb. special teams players who are pursuing a ball carrier
    2) Him "going in motion" as a linebacker and blitzing between 200 lb. offensive linemen to hit the qb or running back.

    The 2A SPSL is an absolutely horrible league. No one was looking at this kid DURING HIS SEASON and now all of a sudden he has offers from all over the country? Something doesn't add up

    Disagree. I would love for someone to break down the film play by play because he does a lot more than blow up guys on special teams and blitz. Leiato has football instincts that can't be taught. If the timing on those blitzes don't impress you, I don't know what will. It's a skill. He's a baller. The going in motion is called pre snap movement. It's good stuff that coaches JO about.

    The only question is his size. Smart players who love to hit are valuable. Some guys tolerate being physical. Leiato obviously loves it. He was a great high school player on offense, defense, and special teams. It's a great highlight film. I honestly don't get how anyone could argue about it.

    He's getting all these offers because nobody know about him because Steilacoom and the league suck. Guys fly under the radar all the time. The NFL is full of guys who got very little attention coming out of high school. Leiato got an offer or two, the tape got out and he blew up. It's not really that crazy of a recruiting tale.
    I see the same thing @RoadDawg55‌ does. He looks like a beast to me. I think Pete has a bit of a stubborn streak in him and I think we're seeing it here... I think we saw it with Eason.

    We'll see, but he looks damn good to my eyes.
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  • RoadDawg55
    RoadDawg55 Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 30,554 Swaye's Wigwam
    I don't mind not offering him. I just think it's pretty evident this guy is good. Saying he only blows up guys on special teams is kind of coogish. He's making all kinds of plays on that tape to go along with the big hits on special teams.

    I wish he could take Manu or another guy's spot, but we know Petersen would never do that. BBK and Beavers are undersized LB's. Lewis from last year is another one. We have enough of those guys.
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  • HuskyInAZ
    HuskyInAZ Member Posts: 1,733
    RoadDawg55 said:

    I don't mind not offering him. I just think it's pretty evident this guy is good. Saying he only blows up guys on special teams is kind of coogish. He's making all kinds of plays on that tape to go along with the big hits on special teams.

    I wish he could take Manu or another guy's spot, but we know Petersen would never do that. BBK and Beavers are undersized LB's. Lewis from last year is another one. We have enough of those guys.

    So why take a guy who is smaller than all 3 you referenced?

    And I'm not sure you saw the picture of Manu on his visit, but he is far from undersized.
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