Health updates

[BillSU]

OK, which is the bigger blow - no Marlowe Wax, or no Zeed Haynes?

No Zeed Haynes. He's a blur. We need his speed and go routes

 

[kingtidge]

The coaches son is in his 5th year and has played well and Willis always seems happy and engaged with buy in to Fran’s plan. It’s more about getting some carries than being #2 or #3 on the depth chart.

Aren't both LQA and Nixon juniors??

All I am saying is Willis could start at a P4 school next year and prolly get a chunk of NIL to do so.

And, honestly, if we don't get the OL blocking issues sorted and the run game more effective and offense more balanced, I wouldn't begrudge any of the RBs leaving... that is the biggest issue.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

Matt Park on Orange Nation mentioned that he'll be keeping an eye on Mark Petry to make sure he's a full go.

 

[MamesJungro]

Aren't both LQA and Nixon juniors??

All I am saying is Willis could start at a P4 school next year and prolly get a chunk of NIL to do so.

And, honestly, if we don't get the OL blocking issues sorted and the run game more effective and offense more balanced, I wouldn't begrudge any of the RBs leaving... that is the biggest issue.

I'm sure he will be a good player, but what so far suggests that he'll be a top-60ish back in the country next year?

 

[upperdeck]

Until he makes a run thats more than 3 yds down field without getting hit who knows what he can do.

 

[kingtidge]

I'm sure he will be a good player, but what so far suggests that he'll be a top-60ish back in the country next year?

Tough to know for sure. Marshall Faulk wouldn't be a top 60 back with our current O-Line play...

I am guessing based on his recruiting hype.

 

[SuFTW]

Aren't both LQA and Nixon juniors??

All I am saying is Willis could start at a P4 school next year and prolly get a chunk of NIL to do so.

And, honestly, if we don't get the OL blocking issues sorted and the run game more effective and offense more balanced, I wouldn't begrudge any of the RBs leaving... that is the biggest issue.

LeQuint is a true 3rd year junior while Nixon is a 5th year redshirt junior ( 2020 Covid year, 2021 redshirt year).

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

Silver lining with Zeed, JRS and Ross being out: Meeks, Hatch and Gill are wracking up snaps and building route and timing synergies with K. McCord. Meeks is very strong, reminds me of Ish. He and Pena have been unstoppable. OG's funk is a mystery that needs to end tonight.

 

[kingtidge]

LeQuint is a true 3rd year junior while Nixon is a 5th year redshirt junior ( 2020 Covid year, 2021 redshirt year).

Sorry, but what does this mean on his eligibility?:

5th year redshirt junior

 

[SuFTW]

Sorry, but what does this mean on his eligibility?:

5th year redshirt junior

According to what I have read when he transferred, one more year left after this year. He is in his fifth year, but 2 don’t count towards his total, dropping it down to he is in his third year with one more year to play.

 

[baggerbob]

According to what I have read when he transferred, one more year left after this year. He is in his fifth year, but 2 don’t count towards his total, dropping it down to he is in his third year with one more year to play.

And that's why we will never see James at running back, will probably transfer to Someplace like Louisville as Jordan did.

 

[GoSU96]

And that's why we will never see James at running back, will probably transfer to Someplace like Louisville as Jordan did.

There’s no basis to make this statement. Any player could transfer, there is no reason what so ever to think James is already gone, which is what you are saying.

 

[SuFTW]

And that's why we will never see James at running back, will probably transfer to Someplace like Louisville as Jordan did.

James visited other schools but did not get any other P5 offers and unlike Jordan he has no stats this year to justify an offer. He needs more time to develop into a P4 football player. Remember he missed a year of high school football.

 

[MamesJungro]

I'm sure he will be a good player, but what so far suggests that he'll be a top-60ish back in the country next year?

Tough to know for sure. Marshall Faulk wouldn't be a top 60 back with our current O-Line play...

I am guessing based on his recruiting hype.

lol the hype is justified

 

[NJCuse97]

And that's why we will never see James at running back, will probably transfer to Someplace like Louisville as Jordan did.

Redshirt would not travel and have his family fly out for the game.

 

[SUfanNC]

Maybe I missed a post but any word on Zeed? Hopefully the kid ok! Would love to see him on the field again. He is fun to watch.

 

[kingtidge]

lol the hype is justified

That was point all along on Willis.

Give him more of the rock.

 

[upperdeck]

I think Willis shows that if has some room and gets down hill he can be a force. Whether he can survive with poor holes and plays in the backfield we will have to find out.

 

[JRHEETER]

Redshirt would not travel and have his family fly out for the game.

Defintely wasn’t red shirting but again Coach Fran made a comment about James and his efforts DURING the week.

He flew out to Vegas, didn’t practice at all and then came out dressed expecting to play.

Coach Fran sent him back into locker room to change since he didn’t practice he wasn’t going to play

 

[SuFTW]

Defintely wasn’t red shirting but again Coach Fran made a comment about James and his efforts DURING the week.

He flew out to Vegas, didn’t practice at all and then came out dressed expecting to play.

Coach Fran sent him back into locker room to change since he didn’t practice he wasn’t going to play

It wasn’t clear to me, but I thought Fran meant he didn’t practice during the week, so he wouldn’t be playing in the game.

 

[kcsu]

Defintely wasn’t red shirting but again Coach Fran made a comment about James and his efforts DURING the week.

He flew out to Vegas, didn’t practice at all and then came out dressed expecting to play.

Coach Fran sent him back into locker room to change since he didn’t practice he wasn’t going to play

Fran walks the walk.

 

[Niastri]

James visited other schools but did not get any other P5 offers and unlike Jordan he has no stats this year to justify an offer. He needs more time to develop into a P4 football player. Remember he missed a year of high school football.

He can play in one more game and redshirt, right?

They gave James a shot to return kicks, but his speed didn't manifest in results. So far.

I suspect they'll keep the redshirt and he'll be in the rotation to return kicks next year, if not a large role in the offense.