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(07-17-2019 08:19 AM)Punk Wrote:  http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...=211807260

NORFOLK, Va. –Old Dominion University football has officially announced the additions of four graduate transfers, including Chris Cunningham, Eric Kumah, Calvin Brewton and Tobias Moss, ODU head coach Bobby Wilder announced on Wednesday. Wilder also announced that Robert “Tank” Scott has joined the program.

Sounds good. With the Jucos and transfers, we will have a lot of new faces. Plus, add in the new coaching staff. Thats why I hold out a little bit of hope for things to be better this year. Im not really expecting it, but I do think theres a chance. We have some recievers, we have some running backs and some tackles. We need to step up at QB and the O & D lines. If those areas are better than expected, we could keep things interesting at least.

(07-17-2019 08:50 AM)monarx Wrote:  

(07-17-2019 08:19 AM)Punk Wrote:  http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...=211807260

NORFOLK, Va. –Old Dominion University football has officially announced the additions of four graduate transfers, including Chris Cunningham, Eric Kumah, Calvin Brewton and Tobias Moss, ODU head coach Bobby Wilder announced on Wednesday. Wilder also announced that Robert “Tank” Scott has joined the program.

Sounds good. With the Jucos and transfers, we will have a lot of new faces. Plus, add in the new coaching staff. Thats why I hold out a little bit of hope for things to be better this year. Im not really expecting it, but I do think theres a chance. We have some recievers, we have some running backs and some tackles. We need to step up at QB and the O & D lines. If those areas are better than expected, we could keep things interesting at least.

Definitely fills in some needs, but still worried about the trenches. Hope some young linemen are ready to take off on both sides of the ball.

(06-27-2018 05:52 PM)Old Dominion Wrote:  

(06-27-2018 08:12 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  Re: The discussion on three-star recruits

I certainly agree with the basic concept that the higher rated our recruits are the more likely we are to be gathering talent into the Monarch family. But I think we all have to remember that it is very early in the process for the class of 2019 with the senior year yet to be played for these guys. Lack of three-star status at this time is not likely to be a valid indicator of a recruit's true quality, and I think our coaches have shown a solid ability to identify the players who meet our standards, regardless of stars they currently carry.

A good example of what I am trying to get my arms around is Teagan McDonald. If you look at his 247sports page, he has interest from a number of G5 and FCS schools, but only one offer and that is from the Monarchs. Now look at his hudl video and tell me what you think. Personally, I hope to see him on Saturdays at New Foreman Field.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/2901573/Teagan-McDonald

I agree with your assessment that stars don't tell all, but in general, they are fairly predictive of a kids talent. That coupled with offers from schools generally considered at or above our level tell a pretty compelling story. What I don't really pay much attention to are high light films. Questionable competition coupled with absolutely no context makes them of little value IMHO. If highlights were well regarded by recruiters, every kid in America would be getting offers from Alabama. For every highlight play, I wonder how many bone head plays we never see.

http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...EASON=2019

(07-24-2019 06:10 AM)Mcdcnk Wrote:  

(06-27-2018 05:52 PM)Old Dominion Wrote:  

(06-27-2018 08:12 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote:  Re: The discussion on three-star recruits

I certainly agree with the basic concept that the higher rated our recruits are the more likely we are to be gathering talent into the Monarch family. But I think we all have to remember that it is very early in the process for the class of 2019 with the senior year yet to be played for these guys. Lack of three-star status at this time is not likely to be a valid indicator of a recruit's true quality, and I think our coaches have shown a solid ability to identify the players who meet our standards, regardless of stars they currently carry.

A good example of what I am trying to get my arms around is Teagan McDonald. If you look at his 247sports page, he has interest from a number of G5 and FCS schools, but only one offer and that is from the Monarchs. Now look at his hudl video and tell me what you think. Personally, I hope to see him on Saturdays at New Foreman Field.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/2901573/Teagan-McDonald

I agree with your assessment that stars don't tell all, but in general, they are fairly predictive of a kids talent. That coupled with offers from schools generally considered at or above our level tell a pretty compelling story. What I don't really pay much attention to are high light films. Questionable competition coupled with absolutely no context makes them of little value IMHO. If highlights were well regarded by recruiters, every kid in America would be getting offers from Alabama. For every highlight play, I wonder how many bone head plays we never see.

http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbm...EASON=2019

I wouldn't be surprised to see him playing quite a bit this season. Teagan looks ready to compete.