transfer/recruit rumblings?

[felix rex]

Cripps isn't even that reliable of a source. He was the one that claimed Masoli visited Manhattan and really enjoyed his visit. Anyways, how the shazbot! could they get eligible this season. There's a 0% chance of that happening.

AB and BB becoming eligible seem like long shots, but cripps is anything but unreliable.

I didn't necessarily say he was unreliable, but what inside info has he released in the past that nobody else knew of? I honestly can't come up with anything.

Cripps may be exceptionally enthusiastic, but he's definitely not unreliable. And for the most part, he doesn't post insider info on open forums.

[hatingfrancisco]

Cripps isn't even that reliable of a source. He was the one that claimed Masoli visited Manhattan and really enjoyed his visit. Anyways, how the shazbot! could they get eligible this season. There's a 0% chance of that happening.

AB and BB becoming eligible seem like long shots, but cripps is anything but unreliable.

I didn't necessarily say he was unreliable, but what inside info has he released in the past that nobody else knew of? I honestly can't come up with anything.

Cripps may be exceptionally enthusiastic, but he's definitely not unreliable. And for the most part, he doesn't post insider info on open forums.

Horseshit, he does it all the time...  So he might be on to something.

[threadkiller]

So, whose spot does Arthur take?  Is he fast enough to play in Butler's spot?  Or, do they go to a more traditional 4-3 system with Arthur in the picture?

X's and O's types chime in please, TIA.

Strong side.   

Also, anyone who suggests they'd rather not have Bryce this season.   

Even if you're  , still 

No way he is a 5 year college player.  Guess maybe it would be better to have a well rested BB for the 1/2 seasons we do have him on the field if he sits out?

[nicname]

IT isn't basketball TK, he most definitely is a 4 or 5 year player. 

[threadkiller]

IT isn't basketball TK, he most definitely is a 4 or 5 year player. 

4 year?  Maybe.  50-75% chance.  5 year? 0-1% chance (barring major injury).  He's ideal NFL height/weight.  + speed.  +hips.  Good runner inside.  Good hands.  Played well as a true frosh in the SEC.  He wasn't the #1 recruit in the country out of high school for nothing.  Only reason to hope he sits out is it might moderately improve our chances to have him back as a rshirt jr/true sr.  Forget about 5 from Bryce.  If he gets there it will mean he's been much less productive then we all hope/expect he will be.

[SwiftCat]

I don't understand why all of you guys are so high on Bryce. Being the number one recruit means nothing. High school is a different game. He wasn't phenomenal as a true freshman, so what about last season makes you think he's going to be a  top 5 running back in 1 or 2 years? Look, I'd be ecstatic if Bryce came in and dominated Big Twen defenses, but so far I haven't seen anything that makes me think he will.

[doom]

I don't understand why all of you guys are so high on Bryce. Being the number one recruit means nothing. High school is a different game. He wasn't phenomenal as a true freshman, so what about last season makes you think he's going to be a  top 5 running back in 1 or 2 years? Look, I'd be ecstatic if Bryce came in and dominated Big Twen defenses, but so far I haven't seen anything that makes me think he will.

 

[ZmoneyKSU]

I don't understand why all of you guys are so high on Bryce. Being the number one recruit means nothing. High school is a different game. He wasn't phenomenal as a true freshman, so what about last season makes you think he's going to be a  top 5 running back in 1 or 2 years? Look, I'd be ecstatic if Bryce came in and dominated Big Twen defenses, but so far I haven't seen anything that makes me think he will.

From 2002-2009 only one #1 recruit from rivals rankings isn't playing in the NFL...or not that I know of, but I think he was drafted as a return guy maybe.  That was Derrick Williams from 05, played at Penn St., and even he was pretty decent in college.  Oh and Pryor, but he's still playing college ball for now.  The rest of the #1's from that stretch:
2002- Vince Young
2003- Ernie Sims
2004- Adrian Peterson
2005- Derrick Williams
2006- Percy Harvin
2007- Jimmy Clausen
2008- Terrelle Pryor
2009- Bryce

So Bryce has some history on his side, but also to live up to as the #1 H.S. recruit.

[WildcatNkilt]

Bryce didn't have a standout Freshman year...so what.  I don't think he had the greatest O-Line in front of him either.

[WildcatPower]

Bryce didn't have a standout Freshman year...so what.  I don't think he had the greatest O-Line in front of him either.

As a back-up, ran for 460 yards, 3 TD's, 10 receptions for 137 yards with one receiving touchdown. All that with not much of a O-line, or a adequate QB as well, and all that in the SEC, arguably the best conference in the nation.

I think he had a solid FR year.

[threadkiller]

I don't understand why all of you guys are so high on Bryce. Being the number one recruit means nothing. High school is a different game. He wasn't phenomenal as a true freshman, so what about last season makes you think he's going to be a  top 5 running back in 1 or 2 years? Look, I'd be ecstatic if Bryce came in and dominated Big Twen defenses, but so far I haven't seen anything that makes me think he will.

From 2002-2009 only one #1 recruit from rivals rankings isn't playing in the NFL...or not that I know of, but I think he was drafted as a return guy maybe.  That was Derrick Williams from 05, played at Penn St., and even he was pretty decent in college.  Oh and Pryor, but he's still playing college ball for now.  The rest of the #1's from that stretch:
2002- Vince Young
2003- Ernie Sims
2004- Adrian Peterson
2005- Derrick Williams
2006- Percy Harvin
2007- Jimmy Clausen
2008- Terrelle Pryor
2009- Bryce

So Bryce has some history on his side, but also to live up to as the #1 H.S. recruit.

Young - 4 years
Sims - 3 years
Peterson - 3 years
Wiliams - 4 years
Harvin - 3 years
Clausen - 3 years

[SwiftCat]

2002- Vince Young- Redshirted, 4 years and played 3
2003- Ernie Sims- 3 years
2004- Adrian Peterson-3 years
2005- Derrick Williams- 4 years
2006- Percy Harvin- 3 years
2007- Jimmy Clausen- 3 years

I guess I stand corrected. Most of these guys played 3 years in college and then decided to go out for the Draft. I wouldn't say all of them were stars (Sims and Williams) But that list is still pretty impressive.

I still look at it like this, Bryce hasn't proved to me he will be a top 5 running back. Of course I hope he can be, but so far I wouldn't claim him to be our savior. This list of #1s does change my outlook a little though..

EDIT: didn't see your list threadkiller

[kstatefreak42]

bryce is nice

[PowercatPat]

Cripps isn't even that reliable of a source. He was the one that claimed Masoli visited Manhattan and really enjoyed his visit. Anyways, how the shazbot! could they get eligible this season. There's a 0% chance of that happening.

AB and BB becoming eligible seem like long shots, but cripps is anything but unreliable.

I didn't necessarily say he was unreliable, but what inside info has he released in the past that nobody else knew of? I honestly can't come up with anything.

Cripps may be exceptionally enthusiastic, but he's definitely not unreliable. And for the most part, he doesn't post insider info on open forums.

Yes, because he doesn't have much inside info. Everyone thinks he knows everything because of his sources, when infact, he doesn't know much more than you and I.

[ZmoneyKSU]

2002- Vince Young- Redshirted, 4 years and played 3
2003- Ernie Sims- 3 years
2004- Adrian Peterson-3 years
2005- Derrick Williams- 4 years
2006- Percy Harvin- 3 years
2007- Jimmy Clausen- 3 years

I guess I stand corrected. Most of these guys played 3 years in college and then decided to go out for the Draft. I wouldn't say all of them were stars (Sims and Williams) But that list is still pretty impressive.

I still look at it like this, Bryce hasn't proved to me he will be a top 5 running back. Of course I hope he can be, but so far I wouldn't claim him to be our savior. This list of #1s does change my outlook a little though..

EDIT: didn't see your list threadkiller

Pretty sure Sims was selected with the 10th pick when he came out.

[SwiftCat]

Maybe I'm just skeptical because my high school played him and held him to under 100 yards rushing.... I don't really know. I just don't want to get my hopes up 

[ZmoneyKSU]

Maybe I'm just skeptical because my high school played him and held him to under 100 yards rushing.... I don't really know. I just don't want to get my hopes up 

Maybe he was bored that night

[jtksu]

Maybe you're just an idiot.  You look at the list of coaches who recruited him, hard?

[HugeUpside]

Maybe I'm just skeptical because my high school played him and held him to under 100 yards rushing.... I don't really know. I just don't want to get my hopes up 

We held Bryce to -13 yards. Just sayin'.  He was a freshman, and Arthur torched us for like 140 yards.