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[QUOTE="ottodaorange, post: 4552461, member: 567"]
This is an effort to enhance the excellent work of OrangeExtreme. As noted, as of today we have 22 signees in the class of 2023 and one PWO transfer (LB Yosuke Sugano). The breakdown by position:

WR - 2
TE  - 1
DL - 5
LB - 3 + 1 PWO
OL -5
QB -0
DB -2
P    -1
LS  -1
RB  -2?
 Total = 22 scholarships with several more assumed available.

The glaring need is at QB, that each class usually has at least one. Perhaps this is why so many are being offered in the 2024 class. Of course, as Yogi Bera once said, "It ain't over 'till it's over."

Secondly, with the departure of both CBs and Ss, we need to replace more than 2. Otherwise, injuries will probably cause havoc. This should be a priority for remaining offers as well as LBs.

Thirdly, I believed that both OL and DL was a high priority which we addressed with 5 of each.

Fourthly, RB is listed as 2 with a ? The reason is that it is unclear to me, at this point, how Muwaffay Parkman will be utilized. If he is utilized at DB, this will probably reduce the urgency at CB or S.

Fifthly, TE. We have an abundance of TEs that are predominantly used as blockers, except the one that is really a WR. One is plenty.

Sixthly, (is that a word)? I have reservations about the scholarships given to P and LS. Those positions historically are given to walk ons by many schools and we already have some on scholarship.

I am hopeful the staff will address our primary needs with the remaining scholarships available.
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