Cade Smith offered by Wyoming

[SLCPoke]

Brett's younger brother offered by Wyo
http://northwesteliteindex.com/articles/jordan/feb12/smith.html

 

[fromolwyoming]

Wow. Sounds like his brother will be pretty good too. If he grows a few inches by his senior year, I think he'll be good to go.

 

[Cuttslam]

Keep it in the Cowboy family.

 

[dapokes]

What a solid call. Already ranked best qb in his class and is a 6 foot freshman. Height has never been a huge issue in DC's system...but I have a feeling he's got a lot more growing to do if he's like his brother.

 

[Fullback41]

I like the early offer, it makes a lot of sense. Why not offer to a talented youngster with which you already have some ties? The potential reward far outweighs the risk of offering someone so young. Good move, I love it.

 

[WyoExpat]

Why not offer to a talented youngster with which you already have some ties? The potential reward far outweighs the risk of offering someone so young...

...unless, of course, that youngster happens to have played a game in Wyoming, then only offer if two or more higher-profile programs have already offered.

Already having ties to someone if those ties are based on growing up within the Wyoming Cowboys geographic fan base footprint are a disqualification in the eyes of many.

 

[Bryoming]

Why not offer to a talented youngster with which you already have some ties? The potential reward far outweighs the risk of offering someone so young...

...unless, of course, that youngster happens to have played a game in Wyoming, then only offer if two or more higher-profile programs have already offered.

Already having ties to someone if those ties are based on growing up within the Wyoming Cowboys geographic fan base footprint are a disqualification in the eyes of many.

Alright, I'll bite. Humor me here: Who was the last player from Wyoming to start on an FBS football team?

 

[BackHarlowRoad]

Why not offer to a talented youngster with which you already have some ties? The potential reward far outweighs the risk of offering someone so young...

...unless, of course, that youngster happens to have played a game in Wyoming, then only offer if two or more higher-profile programs have already offered.

Already having ties to someone if those ties are based on growing up within the Wyoming Cowboys geographic fan base footprint are a disqualification in the eyes of many.

Alright, I'll bite. Humor me here: Who was the last player from Wyoming to start on an FBS football team?

I'm confused by all of this. The offer was probably a political move to keep the Smith's happy so we don't lose yet another QB to a transfer.

And Clayton Kirven was the last player from Wyoming to start on an FBS football team. It was just a couple months ago...?

 

[Bryoming]

Why not offer to a talented youngster with which you already have some ties? The potential reward far outweighs the risk of offering someone so young...

...unless, of course, that youngster happens to have played a game in Wyoming, then only offer if two or more higher-profile programs have already offered.

Already having ties to someone if those ties are based on growing up within the Wyoming Cowboys geographic fan base footprint are a disqualification in the eyes of many.

Alright, I'll bite. Humor me here: Who was the last player from Wyoming to start on an FBS football team?

I'm confused by all of this. The offer was probably a political move to keep the Smith's happy so we don't lose yet another QB to a transfer.

And Clayton Kirven was the last player from Wyoming to start on an FBS football team. It was just a couple months ago...?

Thank you for helping me make my point. Wyoming isn't exactly crawling with D1 talent. We don't offer players from Wyoming often because they aren't good enough to play for us, and when they are we DO give them a scholarship. It just doesn't happen every year because frankly the talent level isn't high enough.

Anyways, back to the point of the thread. Even if it is just a political move by the coaching staff to offer Cade, it certainly can't hurt to show the Smith family that we are committed to them just as much as they are committed to us. Who knows, maybe this kid will turn out to be a superstar, and we'll be the school that was there for him from the start!

 

[wyopokesfan23]

I'm confused by all of this. The offer was probably a political move to keep the Smith's happy so we don't lose yet another QB to a transfer.

This attitude bugs the shit out of me.I heard other students say ALL THE TIME during the season "It kinda sucks that Smith is playing so well cuz now he's just going to leave." He is going nowhere. Just because one quarterback did it for reasons no one even really knows doesn't mean every player who comes in and has success is going to leave.

 

[BackHarlowRoad]

I'm confused by all of this. The offer was probably a political move to keep the Smith's happy so we don't lose yet another QB to a transfer.

This attitude bugs the shit out of me.I heard other students say ALL THE TIME during the season "It kinda sucks that Smith is playing so well cuz now he's just going to leave." He is going nowhere. Just because one quarterback did it for reasons no one even really knows doesn't mean every player who comes in and has success is going to leave.

ONE quarterback did it? Of the top 4 QBs we've had on our rosters the last 3 years, 3 of them left. Pittser and Benjamin?

You honestly believe you can tell if a 9th grader can be a quality FBS athlete? C'mon. Even Lebron James's hype didn't start until 10th grade, haha. I'm not saying Brett is going anywhere or that it's even crossed his mind, I'm just saying Wyo saw a opportunity to further please their golden boy. As many possible reasons there could be to move elsewhere, knowing your younger brother will be taken care of when you leave is just another reason to bleed brown and gold.

 

[WestSalemFootballFan]

Them Smith guys play better pissed off, so saying this is just for Brett's sake oughta put even more snarl on Cade's face. Keep up the good work!!!

 

[BackHarlowRoad]

Them Smith guys play better pissed off, so saying this is just for Brett's sake oughta put even more snarl on Cade's face. Keep up the good work!!!

Well hopefully Cade can worry about being 15 yrs old and not have to deal with all that comes with being an NCAA starting QB quite yet. Would hate for football to stop being fun for him already.

 

[Fullback41]

Im confused as well. I didn't percieve it as a politcal move, but more of a chance to get a kid that ould have many offers by his sr yr. The article said although he is usually the youngest player on the field he is usually the most talented as well. I saw the staff appreciating how brett works and have reason to assume his little bro will progress accordingly and may be a big time stud in 3 yrs. Why not take a chance with an offer like that?

I don't get the doom and gloom, or conspiracy theories.

I saw it as uw trying to outrecruit others by being the first one on the table.

 

[JimmyDimes]

Im confused as well. I didn't percieve it as a politcal move, but more of a chance to get a kid that ould have many offers by his sr yr. The article said although he is usually the youngest player on the field he is usually the most talented as well. I saw the staff appreciating how brett works and have reason to assume his little bro will progress accordingly and may be a big time stud in 3 yrs. Why not take a chance with an offer like that?

I don't get the doom and gloom, or conspiracy theories.

I saw it as uw trying to outrecruit others by being the first one on the table.

Neither do I. The kid is the starting QB on his high school team as a freshman. That says something about the kids ability.

Also, of all the QB's that transfered, only one was surprising (ASC). The others were all beat out by a younger guy or didn't see a chance to start for years.

 

[ELKMT]

Fullback41 wrote:
Im confused as well. I didn't percieve it as a politcal move, but more of a chance to get a kid that ould have many offers by his sr yr. The article said although he is usually the youngest player on the field he is usually the most talented as well. I saw the staff appreciating how brett works and have reason to assume his little bro will progress accordingly and may be a big time stud in 3 yrs. Why not take a chance with an offer like that?

I don't get the doom and gloom, or conspiracy theories.

I saw it as uw trying to outrecruit others by being the first one on the table.

Neither do I. The kid is the starting QB on his high school team as a freshman. That says something about the kids ability.

Also, of all the QB's that transfered, only one was surprising (ASC). The others were all beat out by a younger guy or didn't see a chance to start for years

I agree, backup QBs transfer all the time (we lost ACS but that was a blessing in disguise). There shouldn't be much doom and gloom over the QB situation. Who cares if he we offer a 15yr old, DC has done a pretty good job identifying QB talent even if some of the backups haven't stuck around.

 

[WYCowboy]

Sounds like a smart move to me.

 

[WestSalemFootballFan]

I'm telling ya, the kid is going to be every bit the nightmare for defenses that Brett is. As much as I'd like to see Oregon State pick him up, I have to applaud UW for the vote of confidence this early in his career. Personally I think Brett's attitude and performance opened some eyes as to what's going on out west, but Cade's work and some great coaching will make any school lucky to get him. He's bigger than Brett was at this point, and pretty close in speed. It's going to be fun to watch him the next three years here locally...the sky is the limit for both of them

 

[cowboyz]

I'm confused by all of this. The offer was probably a political move to keep the Smith's happy so we don't lose yet another QB to a transfer.

This attitude bugs the shit out of me.I heard other students say ALL THE TIME during the season "It kinda sucks that Smith is playing so well cuz now he's just going to leave." He is going nowhere. Just because one quarterback did it for reasons no one even really knows doesn't mean every player who comes in and has success is going to leave.

ONE quarterback did it? Of the top 4 QBs we've had on our rosters the last 3 years, 3 of them left. Pittser and Benjamin?

You honestly believe you can tell if a 9th grader can be a quality FBS athlete? C'mon. Even Lebron James's hype didn't start until 10th grade, haha. I'm not saying Brett is going anywhere or that it's even crossed his mind, I'm just saying Wyo saw a opportunity to further please their golden boy. As many possible reasons there could be to move elsewhere, knowing your younger brother will be taken care of when you leave is just another reason to bleed brown and gold.

USC offered an 8th grade QB and they usually do pretty well in this department, so who knows. Basketball coaches do it all the time. Although it does look like a move to make sure we don't lose Brett.

 

[dapokes]

I'm confused by all of this. The offer was probably a political move to keep the Smith's happy so we don't lose yet another QB to a transfer.

This attitude bugs the shit out of me.I heard other students say ALL THE TIME during the season "It kinda sucks that Smith is playing so well cuz now he's just going to leave." He is going nowhere. Just because one quarterback did it for reasons no one even really knows doesn't mean every player who comes in and has success is going to leave.

ONE quarterback did it? Of the top 4 QBs we've had on our rosters the last 3 years, 3 of them left. Pittser and Benjamin?

You honestly believe you can tell if a 9th grader can be a quality FBS athlete? C'mon. Even Lebron James's hype didn't start until 10th grade, haha. I'm not saying Brett is going anywhere or that it's even crossed his mind, I'm just saying Wyo saw a opportunity to further please their golden boy. As many possible reasons there could be to move elsewhere, knowing your younger brother will be taken care of when you leave is just another reason to bleed brown and gold.

Really? So if this kid get offered by Oregon in 3 years....you're gonna sound really dumb. Are there gowyogo posters spilling onto wyonation? This pessimism sounds like rivals crap.

Oh and wyoexpat...stop complaining. Bramlet brothers had their time...until there are qbs with their size & potential, you're not going to see a starting QB from the state of WY at UW. Let me know when the last qb from the state of WY landed a FBS division 1 job other than the University of Wyoming. opcorn:

Good for Cade. I look forward to bringing back this thread in 3 years and serving copious amounts of crow.