Class of 2021 - OL Cody Shear (OR) Grad Transfer from Oregon / ASU | Syracusefan.com

Class of 2021 OL Cody Shear (OR) Grad Transfer from Oregon / ASU

Presumably with a connection to Schmidt.
 
From Eugene, Oregon. Spent 2 years as a Duck, lost 2019 to transfer rules when he switched to ASU.

3 star out of HS, 6'4" 290.

Looks like he's had a few injuries in his career, and he was involved in Pac-12 player organizing last summer. Unsure if he opted out last year.
 
last year we no oline to even run a real scout team.. anything that adds depth to the oline is good. its not all about getting a real 2 deep
 
They are not bringing these guys in to start. Lol. They had plenty of other options. I just see this as added depth in case you have a situation like we had last year. They are trying to prevent what happened last year and we still see it as a negative?
 
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They are not bringing these guys in to start. Lol. They had plenty of other options. I just see this as added depth in case you have a situation like we had last year. They are trying to prevent what happened last year and we still see it as a negative?
 
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money3189 said:
They are not bringing these guys in to start. Lol. They had plenty of other options. I just see this as added depth in case you have a situation like we had last year. They are trying to prevent what happened last year and we still see it as a negative?
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some do, yes. guess the last couple of open scholarships should be left open instead. very low risk and maybe the kid develops and plays a role down the line. another big body in practice, and a kid who was at two pretty big programs, not exactly slumming it here, even with him not seeing the field. speaking of that, people shouldn't act like the kid is a stiff for not seeing the field for 4 years, his first year was a redshirt at Oregon, he had to sit out 2019 as a transfer and then last year was a 4 game Covid shortened season for ASU
 
money3189 said:
They are not bringing these guys in to start. Lol. They had plenty of other options. I just see this as added depth in case you have a situation like we had last year. They are trying to prevent what happened last year and we still see it as a negative?
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some do, yes. guess the last couple of open scholarships should be left open instead. very low risk and maybe the kid develops and plays a role down the line. another big body in practice, and a kid who was at two pretty big programs, not exactly slumming it here, even with him not seeing the field. speaking of that, people shouldn't act like the kid is a stiff for not seeing the field for 4 years, his first year was a redshirt at Oregon, he had to sit out 2019 as a transfer and then last year was a 4 game Covid shortened season for ASU
 
Any depth at Oline for this team is good. With the injury to Davis I’d add another guard from the portal. This Oline unit can never have enough depth.
Kid has not played but he was on the two deep at a power 5. He was the back up center which we can always use.
 
Any depth at Oline for this team is good. With the injury to Davis I’d add another guard from the portal. This Oline unit can never have enough depth.
Kid has not played but he was on the two deep at a power 5. He was the back up center which we can always use.
 
djorange1989 said:
some do, yes. guess the last couple of open scholarships should be left open instead. very low risk and maybe the kid develops and plays a role down the line. another big body in practice, and a kid who was at two pretty big programs, not exactly slumming it here, even with him not seeing the field. speaking of that, people shouldn't act like the kid is a stiff for not seeing the field for 4 years, his first year was a redshirt at Oregon, he had to sit out 2019 as a transfer and then last year was a 4 game Covid shortened season for ASU
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Good points. Thanks for sharing
 
djorange1989 said:
some do, yes. guess the last couple of open scholarships should be left open instead. very low risk and maybe the kid develops and plays a role down the line. another big body in practice, and a kid who was at two pretty big programs, not exactly slumming it here, even with him not seeing the field. speaking of that, people shouldn't act like the kid is a stiff for not seeing the field for 4 years, his first year was a redshirt at Oregon, he had to sit out 2019 as a transfer and then last year was a 4 game Covid shortened season for ASU
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Good points. Thanks for sharing
 
Another thing to add. Someone knows this kid. White might have had a relationship with him or someone else. They know exactly what they are gonna get out of him. They know his personality, work ethic etc.. Big part in deciding who to bring in as transfers. You have to do your research. Can’t just bring in anyone.
 
Sounds like a win to me. Really like the older more established players who’ve been around the game. Sometimes you just need the right environment to succeed.
 
upperdeck said:
last year we no oline to even run a real scout team.. anything that adds depth to the oline is good. its not all about getting a real 2 deep
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Holy cow, think about that. Last year we couldn't field an entire starting unit of actual linemen. What were we practicing against? Another huge star on "1-10" that absolutely has to be factored in.
 
Shear seems somewhat injury prone...concussions and torn labrums.
But could be "center material"? Well let's take a look...
 
https://arizonastate./news/cody-shear-outlines-his-goals-rep-in-the-pac-12-player-initiative

Jordan Kaye
08/2020

On Sunday, a group of Pac-12 players listed the demands they require of the Conference of Champions, threatening to not play the 2020 season if their calls for increased safety measures and racial injustice aren’t met.

The group released its demands “To Protect and Benefit Both Scholarship and Walk-On Athletes,” on The Players Tribune and used the moniker #WeAreUnited to lay out their goals of the protest.

“#WeAreUnited in our commitment to secure fair treatment for college athletes,” part of the statement read. “Due to COVID-19 and other serious concerns, we will opt-out of Pac-12 fall camp and game participation unless the following demands are guaranteed in writing by our conference to protect and benefit both scholarship athletes and walk-ons.”

Their wishes included: COVID-19 protections, preserving all existing sports by cutting excessive expenditures, ending racial injustice in college sports and society, guaranteed medical expense coverage as well as name, image, and likeness rights & representation.

Redshirt junior offensive lineman Cody Shear was listed as both Arizona State’s player representative and media contact, in charge of negotiating on behalf of his Sun Devil teammates. In a statement to Devils Digest he did clarify his position.

“I can't speak on behalf of my teammates and the program as a whole,” Shear said. “I think this is more than a boycott to a lot of people and it's also not a boycott at all in some people's eyes. This is about the players speaking up regarding important topics that we are faced with on a consistent basis as Pac12 athletes."

Current ASU football players and Sun Devil coaches have stated they are not supporting this boycott initiative, (Shear never implied that he himself would boycott the season either) and felt it does not paint an accurate picture. Defensive lineman Jermayne Lole even followed up Shear’s quotes by tweeting, “They sound craze, I’m gettin mine in this year. Regardless.”

Even if Shear’s voice does not represent the views of the entire Sun Devil squad, his concerns are ceratinly valid. In a statement to Devils Digest, he referenced his uncle, whose football career was cut short at the University of Oregon after numerous concussions. While his NFL dreams halted in an instance, the effects of those concussions persisted.

"I have had an injury-filled career in college football as well, breaking my foot, tearing both labrums in my shoulders, and two concussions,” Shear said. “We are just two examples of the many college athletes (many much less fortunate than us) who have dealt with injuries during their careers in college and face long term recovery issues.”

#WeAreUnited pic.twitter.com/SFHUR0dSlH
— Cody Shear (@Codyshear7) August 2, 2020
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Shear’s issues, what he hopes to see the change in Tempe mainly revolves around COVID-19 precautions of long-term medical support. Where Shear, who is White, feels the Arizona State leadership has excelled is how they have dealt with racial issues. It’s the other 11 schools in the conference that could learn from the Sun Devils, Shear believes.

“I play for an African American head coach. My team as a whole is predominately African American as well. Having African American coaches is far too rare in this sport,” Shear said. “The need for insurance and economic inequality, it disproportionately hurts African American players because there are so many of them in the college football world.

“There needs to be more African American coaches like (ASU) coach (Herm) Edwards. He and the rest of my teammates are some of the best people I’ve ever met. It’s time everybody goes to bat in order to end racial injustice.”
@ASUFootball has done a great job of prioritizing the safety of the student athletes during the pandemic. Whether it be the coaches, trainers, or our strength staff, there has consistently been a focus on player safety. We are in good hands in Tempe. #ForksUp
— Cody Shear (@Codyshear7) August 2, 2020
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Shear transferred to Arizona State last season after transferring from Oregon and, as a backup, the offensive lineman only saw the field in one game in Tempe. Regardless of his short marron and gold tenure, he wants to spark change, to impact the futures of his teammates and the thousands of Pac-12 football players that will come after him.

His goal is not to undermine or chastise the ASU program, one that Shear has expressed love and admiration towards. He simply wants the players who all the money for the Pac-12 institutions to receive needed benefits should they need them later in life.

"I am lucky to play for a coaching staff who truly cares about me personally, as well as my long term health. They do everything they can to prevent long term injuries, but there is only so much they can do,” he said. “Granting players the opportunity to have extended health insurance coverage would have a huge impact on our lives. This would especially help players from low-income families.

“Having health insurance after the end of our careers would allow players to take care of injuries, return to a normal physical condition, and prevent injuries from holding us back from our full potential in life.”
 
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