Greatest FB update so far IMHO:Michael Smith Back on the Grind.... Big 12 watch out, HERE COME THE CATS!!!!!
Quote from: PettMB on July 13, 2009, 12:04:24 PMGreatest FB update so far IMHO:Michael Smith Back on the Grind.... Big 12 watch out, HERE COME THE CATS!!!!!
Chris Harper just posted this picture on his profile...didn't someone on here do this?
john houlik: wondering if i should go to practice today..prty tired
I talked to CH a few days ago. Said he wouldn't be in Manhattan till August...
Billy Cosh mad tired dad be killen me with those workouts lolPretty much confirms that he is ours...
Dowling is an explosive vertical attacker with impressive strength and power. Will most likely start his career off at outside linebacker and eventually grow into a defensive end if his body continues to physically develop. Has good height with a thickly-built, strong frame. Shows good short-range speed, quickness and burst to the football for his size. Makes adequate reads between the tackles and does a decent job mirroring/redirecting through the trash. Shows good upper-body strength and short-area power at the point of attack. Holds his base well and jolts blockers back on contact. Most effective when pursuing upfield and pressuring. Very difficult one-on-one block for running backs when blitzing. While he can run through most blocks he does show difficulty slipping the cutoff and sifting through the wash laterally. Opens his whole body up. His ability to redirect sharply and breakdown in space is our biggest concern when projecting for the next level as well as long speed. Tends to overrun the cutback and struggles to recover sharply. Coverage skills are marginal but he does show more-than-adequate acceleration closing on the football underneath. If he grows into a defensive end, bend and ability to play flat down the line of scrimmage will likely be issues. That said, Dowling has a large frame, good short-range speed and upfield burst for a defender with his bulk. Plays the game fast and physical and has some good tools to polish and develop at the next level. Could get a look at middle linebacker as well. May be falling under the radar and would project higher as a prospect if he had better hip-fluidity.
Laton Dowling evaluation up on ESPN:QuoteDowling is an explosive vertical attacker with impressive strength and power. Will most likely start his career off at outside linebacker and eventually grow into a defensive end if his body continues to physically develop. Has good height with a thickly-built, strong frame. Shows good short-range speed, quickness and burst to the football for his size. Makes adequate reads between the tackles and does a decent job mirroring/redirecting through the trash. Shows good upper-body strength and short-area power at the point of attack. Holds his base well and jolts blockers back on contact. Most effective when pursuing upfield and pressuring. Very difficult one-on-one block for running backs when blitzing. While he can run through most blocks he does show difficulty slipping the cutoff and sifting through the wash laterally. Opens his whole body up. His ability to redirect sharply and breakdown in space is our biggest concern when projecting for the next level as well as long speed. Tends to overrun the cutback and struggles to recover sharply. Coverage skills are marginal but he does show more-than-adequate acceleration closing on the football underneath. If he grows into a defensive end, bend and ability to play flat down the line of scrimmage will likely be issues. That said, Dowling has a large frame, good short-range speed and upfield burst for a defender with his bulk. Plays the game fast and physical and has some good tools to polish and develop at the next level. Could get a look at middle linebacker as well. May be falling under the radar and would project higher as a prospect if he had better hip-fluidity.Scouts Grade: 75
mccay grumblingshttp://ouinsider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116165
Quote from: fatty fat fat on July 15, 2009, 09:27:16 PMmccay grumblingshttp://ouinsider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116165Could you provide a brief synopsis, so I don't have to register for yet another board that I will most likely never visit again? TIA.
Brandon Banks "is doing work at the Bill Synder family stadium!"2 hours agoBanks
Quote from: Winters on July 20, 2009, 10:39:45 AMBrandon Banks "is doing work at the Bill Synder family stadium!"2 hours agoBanks Not very EMAW if he misspells the stadium's name/his coach's last name wrong.
Quote from: PettMB on July 20, 2009, 11:50:29 AMQuote from: Winters on July 20, 2009, 10:39:45 AMBrandon Banks "is doing work at the Bill Synder family stadium!"2 hours agoBanks Not very EMAW if he misspells the stadium's name/his coach's last name wrong.dude.....who cares!....
Quote from: Banks83 on July 21, 2009, 06:23:11 PMQuote from: PettMB on July 20, 2009, 11:50:29 AMQuote from: Winters on July 20, 2009, 10:39:45 AMBrandon Banks "is doing work at the Bill Synder family stadium!"2 hours agoBanks Not very EMAW if he misspells the stadium's name/his coach's last name wrong.dude.....who cares!....qft. he's here to play ball not spell
