LanderPoke said:
Watched his highlights. Listed as a RB, but his LB play impressed me more. Big, good foot speed, a nifty little cut back move. On offense he benefited from some dominate OLine play. My grandma could have taken it to the house on some of the holes they made. Good lateral quickness, soft hands. No video of him in pass blocking. Impressed with how big and fast he seemed against the comp. On defense, wow. Good coverage ability. Diagnosed plays quickly, took on blocks, then shed them to make a plays. When he tackled someone they went down. Definitely could see him making plays on the defensive side of the ball.
Things that stood out on tape: size and foot speed. He was just bigger and faster than the other team. Not much tape of him getting YAC, which I think is important at the D1 level in the Bohl era. I think Theo Dawson will be the 1b after Woods, just based on Dawson's tape.
If you folks don't mind, I could watch the tapes of all the new recruits and do a short summary on each. I need to practice my writing skills and I just plain love football, especially Wyoming football since I have moved to the state. I think Coach Bohls can has started something special. He can be the LaVell Edwards of the Pokes.
PS- I do realize Theo is a 2 years out of playing shape, but I'm not concerned. I went and played JC football at age 28 ( and Navy vet ) and seriously brought the wood on the 18 and 19 year old former L.A City All-Stars. More than any other sport football is about heart and is the ultimate team sport.