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Kellen Overstreet

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It goes without saying: if certain players demonstrate truly exceptional talent, you simply can't keep them off the field. This is particularly true in college football, where true freshman making impacts is becoming more and more of a common occurrence across the country.

We don't need Overstreet at running back at this juncture. Hill is too solid right now, and Wick is dependable as a second option. However, we're lining up the most stagnant receiving corps I've ever seen at Wyoming. There are a grand total of zero playmakers out there for the Pokes. Is it time to give Overstreet a look in the slot and see if he has a pair of hands? You'd think if he's got a next-level burst (the type that earned him Parade All-America honors in high school), you've got to find creative ways to get him the ball.

We've struggled massively on both sides of the ball, and I don't see any reason not to give it a shot. We need a spark.
 
Glenn's last years had the worst receiving corp ever. Maybe Overstreet can play linebacker or nose tackle.
 
He is earning time on the field and just about every program is going to have 3-4 RB's ready to be in the game between special teams and position. Nothing wrong with him getting carries late in the game there is no reason to run Hill and Wick into the ground every game.
 
Coeur d' Alene said:
I think gentry is the safe safe type returner. I think you replace him w Brian Hill or over street and try to become more explosive
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Gentry is the only reason we're scoring definitely not the right person to replace. People also talk a lot of shit about Jake Maulhardt but he has earned his playing time and he may not be explosive jumping but he has height to get the jump ball over 5' 10" corners. He is a great opportunity mismatch on the field and needs to stay there.

Murphy can be an impact players and good for the occasional reverse or trick play.
 
Wyo2dal said:
Coeur d' Alene said:
I think gentry is the safe safe type returner. I think you replace him w Brian Hill or over street and try to become more explosive
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Gentry is the only reason we're scoring definitely not the right person to replace. People also talk a lot of shit about Jake Maulhardt but he has earned his playing time and he may not be explosive jumping but he has height to get the jump ball over 5' 10" corners. He is a great opportunity mismatch on the field and needs to stay there.

Murphy can be an impact players and good for the occasional reverse or trick play.
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I didn't even mean it to talk shit. Also meant a big reason you replace gentry as your return guy is that you can't have your #1 wr as a returner
 
Wyo2dal said:
Coeur d' Alene said:
I think gentry is the safe safe type returner. I think you replace him w Brian Hill or over street and try to become more explosive
Click to expand...

Gentry is the only reason we're scoring definitely not the right person to replace. People also talk a lot of shit about Jake Maulhardt but he has earned his playing time and he may not be explosive jumping but he has height to get the jump ball over 5' 10" corners. He is a great opportunity mismatch on the field and needs to stay there.

Murphy can be an impact players and good for the occasional reverse or trick play.
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I don't think Muldart is great. He's OK, but not great. He drops plenty of passes. For example the one on the 5 vs. WSU. Completely changed the completion of the game. Serviceable, but a lot left to be desired.
 
LanderPoke said:
Wyo2dal said:
Coeur d' Alene said:
I think gentry is the safe safe type returner. I think you replace him w Brian Hill or over street and try to become more explosive
Click to expand...

Gentry is the only reason we're scoring definitely not the right person to replace. People also talk a lot of shit about Jake Maulhardt but he has earned his playing time and he may not be explosive jumping but he has height to get the jump ball over 5' 10" corners. He is a great opportunity mismatch on the field and needs to stay there.

Murphy can be an impact players and good for the occasional reverse or trick play.
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I don't think Muldart is great. He's OK, but not great. He drops plenty of passes. For example the one on the 5 vs. WSU. Completely changed the completion of the game. Serviceable, but a lot left to be desired.
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I didn't say he was great I said his size is a great opportunity to create mismatches.
 
Gentry is just a guy the coaches trust a lot to make the catch. The safe coaching strategy as opposed to big play possibility type players returning. But here's the problem- when you are as shallow at wr audits seems we are then it's not safe to have your clear #1 receiving target.


I get that he is making big plays at but I'm still calling him a safe catch or not a playmaking returner. I think there is a difference


And I would really just like to see hill on some returning. And that could prob only work if over street really is ready to go. Or at least see him return
 
Coeur d' Alene said:
Gentry is just a guy the coaches trust a lot to make the catch. The safe coaching strategy as opposed to big play possibility type players returning. But here's the problem- when you are as shallow at wr audits seems we are then it's not safe to have your clear #1 receiving target.


I get that he is making big plays at but I'm still calling him a safe catch or not a playmaking returner. I think there is a difference


And I would really just like to see hill on some returning. And that could prob only work if over street really is ready to go. Or at least see him return
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I'm confused...you wouldn't risk your #1 Wr on returns, but you'd put the most important player we have on the team there instead? Don't get the logic.
 
yopaulie said:
Coeur d' Alene said:
Gentry is just a guy the coaches trust a lot to make the catch. The safe coaching strategy as opposed to big play possibility type players returning. But here's the problem- when you are as shallow at wr audits seems we are then it's not safe to have your clear #1 receiving target.


I get that he is making big plays at but I'm still calling him a safe catch or not a playmaking returner. I think there is a difference


And I would really just like to see hill on some returning. And that could prob only work if over street really is ready to go. Or at least see him return
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I'm confused...you wouldn't risk your #1 Wr on returns, but you'd put the most important player we have on the team there instead? Don't get the logic.
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Yeah, I understand it would be risking your top overall player by putting hill back there. Maybe that's wrong too? But it increases the likelihood of big plays in the return game. With gentry you are going through that risk w a wr (who obv isn't as good as hill, but nearly or maybe more unreplaceable for wyo) just for the safe hands without the big play


I guess I posted this on the over street thread because my main point was Wyoming needs to get more explosive in the return game. Should prob use someone other than hill for safety reasons - you are right- wondered if over street might be that guy or if he is ready to contribute as a rb at least
 
I would die if we saw Hill returning kicks/punts that is the easiest time for injury to occur so no thank you.
 
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