GEORGE MORRIS COMMIT

[Symphony Steve]

Holy bleep! Can't coach that cut-on-a-dime shiftiness. What a cut-back runner. Reminds me of Wilbert Montgomery, who was way under the radar. Don't know his ranking, but, based on the tape I've seen of our commits, this guy's the best we've reeled in yet.

 

[VirginiaOrange]

Actually, to be honest I don't. That would be wfschrec who I believe lives in the same area and knows some folks in the know about Morris. He said Morris would commit before X-mas and he was spot on. Props to him for that.

My conviction comes solely from studying GM's film, reading what I could find on-line, and just my gut instinct which is usually right. His film caught my eye the same way Delone Carter's did coming out of HS. I knew DC3 was going to do very well at SU and I have that same feeling about GM, although I think GM has a chance to be even better b/c of his speed; not timed speed but playing speed.

I don't care what he was timed at --some say 4.45, some say 4.65-- when you watch his film you'll see that once he breaks into the open field, nobody ever catches him from behind. And that's in one of the more talented, fertile HS football conferences in the nation. The kid is a talent and a great get.

Wow - program changer? All that from watching blurry film over the internet.

And since you are usually right, why not offer your services to DM as the program has been wrong more times than right over the past ten years. Or break down the whole class and tell us who will be great and who won't.

 

[GoCuse44]

Morris is coming to the Cuse on January 13th.

Let's hope the hoops team is still #1 and the Dome is packed for the Providence on January 14th !!!

 

[qdawgg]

Wow - program changer? All that from watching blurry film over the internet.

And since you are usually right, why not offer your services to DM as the program has been wrong more times than right over the past ten years. Or break down the whole class and tell us who will be great and who won't.

Are you always an @ss to other posters who are posting their opinions on a recruit? Blurry film - how about wiping the out of your eyes.

 

[orangenauburn]

Are you always an @ss to other posters who are posting their opinions on a recruit? Blurry film - how about wiping the out of your eyes.

There are no shortage of on this board

 

[boog7]

Wow - program changer? All that from watching blurry film over the internet.

And since you are usually right, why not offer your services to DM as the program has been wrong more times than right over the past ten years. Or break down the whole class and tell us who will be great and who won't.

Film I watched wasn't blurry and very likely the exact same film the staff looked at to evaluate Morris.

And DM doesn't need my help. He found the kid, didn't he?

But I will tell you why I think he can be a program changer. DM's offense is predicated on the run. It's a tailback centered offense that allowed a moderately talented running back like Ant Bailey to make all-conference. And I don't mean to knock AB29, who was a gamer, but he was undersized and not very explosive. Yet in DM's system, he was still able to put up enough numbers to make 1st team All-Big East.

I believe if DM utilizes a back with GM's skill-set -- size, breakaway speed, vision, and hands -- in the same manner he used AB29, I think the numbers, and more importantly the offense's production, will be dramatically improved. IMO, SU's offensive ineptitude this season wasn't b/c of "the system" or "Hackett" or whatever people blame it on. The offense sputtered simply b/c it lacked any real playmakers, period.

I believe GM is a playmaker and the kind of fast, versatile RB you can successfully build an offense around. I think he has a chance to be better than any back on the roster. And while I don't know when he's going to play, I believe that whenever he's given the opportunity, he's going to be the kind of impact RB that DM/Hackett's offense so desperately needs to be productive.

If the offense is productive, I believe the team will win consistently and compete for conference titles, which would herald a change for the program. So since I believe Morris has an excellent chance to be the catalyst for the offensive improvement that alters the fate of the program, I label him a potential program changer, ala Ray Rice @ Rutgers or Donald Brown @ UConn. Hyperbole? Maybe. But I really do think GM has a chance to be a difference maker @ SU.

Only time will tell.

 

[cusestudent]

I know that at times I have pissed people off on this board about this and that. Honestly, I'm sorry if I have, but I'm headstrong and from upstate New York (naturally, I'm stubborn as hell when I get an idea in my head). The more I think about the season and look at other athletes in the bowl games I realize that our talent level on offense was very lackluster. I think the offensive scheme will turn out to be very competitive with the right guys in place. With McFarlane, Morris, and Thompson coming in I believe that Doug Marrone's system will finally start showing us what it is capable of. I really do feel now that GROB left the cupboard when it came to offense. I would like to see McFarlane in the slot, the back field, anywhere around the field, and then Morris and Moore as the bread and butter.

 

[007]

Film I watched wasn't blurry and very likely the exact same film the staff looked at to evaluate Morris.

And DM doesn't need my help. He found the kid, didn't he?

But I will tell you why I think he can be a program changer. DM's offense is predicated on the run. It's a tailback centered offense that allowed a moderately talented running back like Ant Bailey to make all-conference. And I don't mean to knock AB29, who was a gamer, but he was undersized and not very explosive. Yet in DM's system, he was still able to put up enough numbers to make 1st team All-Big East.

I believe if DM utilizes a back with GM's skill-set -- size, breakaway speed, vision, and hands -- in the same manner he used AB29, I think the numbers, and more importantly the offense's production, will be dramatically improved. IMO, SU's offensive ineptitude this season wasn't b/c of "the system" or "Hackett" or whatever people blame it on. The offense sputtered simply b/c it lacked any real playmakers, period.

I believe GM is a playmaker and the kind of fast, versatile RB you can successfully build an offense around. I think he has a chance to be better than any back on the roster.. And while I don't know when he's going to play, I believe that whenever he's given the opportunity, he's going to be the kind of impact RB that DM/Hackett's offense so desperately needs to be productive.

If the offense is productive, I believe the team will win consistently and compete for conference titles, which would herald a change for the program. So since I believe Morris has an excellent chance to be the catalyst for the offensive improvement that alters the fate of the program, I label him a potential program changer, ala Ray Rice @ Rutgers or Donald Brown @ UConn. Hyperbole? Maybe. But I really do think GM has a chance to be difference maker @ SU.

Only time will tell.

First boog, your gracious reply that poster and his/her response to you speaks volumes. We need more of that around here.

I was under the impression that you are/were a coach when I referenced your "background knowledge." Maybe I have you mistaken for someone else. Regardless, I agree 100% with your take about the lack of play makers and the resulting impact on the efficiency of DM's offense. As i said before, I hope that GM is that type of player.

Now, we need one at WR and at QB...

 

[bnoro]

Are you always an @ss to other posters who are posting their opinions on a recruit? Blurry film - how about wiping the out of your eyes.

His likes per post really show how people on this board really value his input. closet Jokies fan is my guess.

 

[Moontan]

He's out of SEC country, and his only BCS offers are from Indiana, Vanderbilt, and Illinois.

And Utah (PAC-12) and Syracuse (ACC).

 

[boog7]

First boog, your gracious reply that poster and his/her response to you speaks volumes. We need more of that around here.

I was under the impression that you are/were a coach when I referenced your "background knowledge." Maybe I have you mistaken for someone else. Regardless, I agree 100% with your take about the lack of play makers and the resulting impact on the efficiency of DM's offense. As i said before, I hope that GM is that type of player.

Now, we need one at WR and at QB...

Thanks, 007. The air always smells better on the high road.

But no, I'm no expert. I did play the sport from age 10 up through high school, mostly receiver and RB so I know those positions, but that's about it; was a step too slow for college ball. I'm just a lifelong football junkie. However, I do know the game well and recognize talent when I see it, and young Mr. Morris has plenty of it. Can't wait to see him in orange and blue.

 

[Rocco]

His likes per post really show how people on this board really value his input. closet Jokies fan is my guess.

Agree with you on Hokes, but I don't think most people are on here to gain the highest likes-per-post average.

 

[OrangeMuskyFish]

Awesome... of the realistic dominoes we had left on the table, this one falling will have the greatest impact on our team. Morgan is next... seal the deal and after that it's all gravy!

 

[bnoro]

Agree with you on Hokes, but I don't think most people are on here to gain the highest likes-per-post average.

It was a joke

 

[wfschrec]

Late bloomer- That would explain why SEC wasn't all over him.

Also why the SEC wasn't on Lynch more ... Lynch committed to Cuse in August of last year before he blew up his senior season ... after he was 5A defensive player of the year he ended up getting a phone call or two ... getting Morris this late in the recruiting cycle is almost considered a coup considering the area from which he came and how good I think he will be ...

 

[sutomcat]

JohnGarcia_Jr John Garcia Jr ​

Via @ChadSimmons_ , #CuseFootball lands HUGE commitment from George Morris​

I like his film a lot. Like that he played against a high level of competition in HS. Like his size, his agility, his vision and his cutting ability. Didn't see much of his hands/ability to catch the ball there. Saw that he will lower his shoulder and move the pile as needed. I see excellent acceleration but not great speed.

Hard to make definitive judgements based on a minue of highlights, but here are my initial thoughts:

Doesn't really compare well to any recent SU running back. I don't think he is as fast as Reyes or Rhodes, but he is more agile than they were. Not as powerful as Carter. His biggest strength might be that he has no real weakness. If he stays healthy, he will start a lot of games for us.

 

[Rocco]

It was a joke

 

[ForCuseSake]

Agree with you on Hokes, but I don't think most people are on here to gain the highest likes-per-post average.

I am.

 

[PhatOrange]

Also why the SEC wasn't on Lynch more ... Lynch committed to Cuse in August of last year before he blew up his senior season ... after he was 5A defensive player of the year he ended up getting a phone call or two ... getting Morris this late in the recruiting cycle is almost considered a coup considering the area from which he came and how good I think he will be ...

Also, am I mistaken in thinking Morris has only played running back for a short time? For 1 or 2 seasons maybe?

 

[RMH44]

Also, am I mistaken in thinking Morris has only played running back for a short time? For 1 or 2 seasons maybe?

I read somewhere that this was his 2nd year at RB.

 

[Upstate]

Don't forget that he is also cut from stone.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=6484929

Don't forget this piece from ESPN last may:

Central Gwinnett's centerpiece
One guy who could have a huge month of May is George Morris (Lawrenceville, Ga./Central Gwinnett), a versatile running back prospect who does it all for his high school football team. Last season he rushed for over 700 yards and had over 700 yards receiving with 13 total touchdowns. He returns as the leading receiver in Gwinnett county.

Don't be surprised to see George Morris' list of offers grow in the coming weeks.

"George is a big back and an every-down back with small back skills," said Central Gwinnett coachTodd Wofford. "He has power, good quicks, great hands and breakaway speed. We run the spread and he's perfect for us. At the same time he could be a 215- to 220-pound I-back. You can run the downhill toss sweep. He can be that kind of back too."

The 6-foot-1, 192-pounder is drawing interest from a bunch of schools but only has one offer to date from Illinois. Teams like Louisville, Wake Forest, USF, Kentucky and others are showing a lot of interest.

"I am expecting to have a big month," Morris said. "Teams want to come see me and they also want me to come to camp. I would like to get to as many camps as possible. Georgia Tech, Louisville, Tennessee, FSU, North Carolina, South Carolina and Auburn are schools I would like to camp at."

Of all the schools mentioned one stands above all.

"FSU is my favorite school," Morris said. "I like the atmosphere there and how they run things. It seems the players all have a great relationship with the coaching staff."
Morris has unofficially seen FSU, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Georgia and Clemson.

 

[OrangeMuskyFish]

Don't forget that he is also cut from stone.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=6484929

Don't forget this piece from ESPN last may:

Central Gwinnett's centerpiece
One guy who could have a huge month of May is George Morris (Lawrenceville, Ga./Central Gwinnett), a versatile running back prospect who does it all for his high school football team. Last season he rushed for over 700 yards and had over 700 yards receiving with 13 total touchdowns. He returns as the leading receiver in Gwinnett county.

Don't be surprised to see George Morris' list of offers grow in the coming weeks.

"George is a big back and an every-down back with small back skills," said Central Gwinnett coachTodd Wofford. "He has power, good quicks, great hands and breakaway speed. We run the spread and he's perfect for us. At the same time he could be a 215- to 220-pound I-back. You can run the downhill toss sweep. He can be that kind of back too."

The 6-foot-1, 192-pounder is drawing interest from a bunch of schools but only has one offer to date from Illinois. Teams like Louisville, Wake Forest, USF, Kentucky and others are showing a lot of interest.

"I am expecting to have a big month," Morris said. "Teams want to come see me and they also want me to come to camp. I would like to get to as many camps as possible. Georgia Tech, Louisville, Tennessee, FSU, North Carolina, South Carolina and Auburn are schools I would like to camp at."

Of all the schools mentioned one stands above all.

"FSU is my favorite school," Morris said. "I like the atmosphere there and how they run things. It seems the players all have a great relationship with the coaching staff."
Morris has unofficially seen FSU, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Georgia and Clemson.

Hopefully the fact that he had 700 yards receiving his junior year can put aside questions about his ability to be used as a receiver out of the backfield.