RB Aphonso Thomas [SMU - Signed LOI]
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I couldn't even find this guy on Rivals official site, but jeez, I sure do hope we can pull him away from KU, TX St, or CSU
. This could be Riley's 2nd 2* RB to date, if he signs that is. Ok, well, I guess Ozigbo got the NU bump to 3* since he signed, but he was 2* before that with a plethora of offers from 2nd tier schools. Both RBs come in at a 'blazing' 4.7-ish in the 40, woohooo!
We're kinda used to high 3* or 4*(Castille, Helu, Burkhead, Ameer, T Newby, A Taylor, M Wilbon) or the occasional 5*(Aaron Green) 'round here @ 'RB U', Riley knows that, right?
Is it just me, or is Riley taking his reputation as a developer of 'project players' a bit too seriously?
We're kinda used to high 3* or 4*(Castille, Helu, Burkhead, Ameer, T Newby, A Taylor, M Wilbon) or the occasional 5*(Aaron Green) 'round here @ 'RB U', Riley knows that, right?
Is it just me, or is Riley taking his reputation as a developer of 'project players' a bit too seriously?
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SouthLincoln Husker
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2 star only means that he has not been evaluated. More often, these kids get recruited by a bigger school and get bumped to a 3. I think Callahan & Bo recruited based on the stars, where Riley looks for talent that will fit his system. Moreover, Riley needs to prove he can win before these higher star players commit. Most of these kids were not even born when the Huskers were really good.I couldn't even find this guy on Rivals official site, but jeez, I sure do hope we can pull him away from KU, TX St, or CSU. This could be Riley's 2nd 2* RB to date, if he signs that is. Ok, well, I guess Ozigbo got the NU bump to 3* since he signed, but he was 2* before that with a plethora of offers from 2nd tier schools. Both RBs come in at a 'blazing' 4.7-ish in the 40, woohooo!
We're kinda used to high 3* or 4*(Castille, Helu, Burkhead, Ameer, T Newby, A Taylor, M Wilbon) or the occasional 5*(Aaron Green) 'round here @ 'RB U', Riley knows that, right?
Is it just me, or is Riley taking his reputation as a developer of 'project players' a bit too seriously?
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If 4.7 40s 'fit his system', I'm worried. Lack of evaluation kind of worries me too.2 star only means that he has not been evaluated. More often, these kids get recruited by a bigger school and get bumped to a 3. I think Callahan & Bo recruited based on the stars, where Riley looks for talent that will fit his system. Moreover, Riley needs to prove he can win before these higher star players commit. Most of these kids were not even born when the Huskers were really good.I couldn't even find this guy on Rivals official site, but jeez, I sure do hope we can pull him away from KU, TX St, or CSU. This could be Riley's 2nd 2* RB to date, if he signs that is. Ok, well, I guess Ozigbo got the NU bump to 3* since he signed, but he was 2* before that with a plethora of offers from 2nd tier schools. Both RBs come in at a 'blazing' 4.7-ish in the 40, woohooo!
We're kinda used to high 3* or 4*(Castille, Helu, Burkhead, Ameer, T Newby, A Taylor, M Wilbon) or the occasional 5*(Aaron Green) 'round here @ 'RB U', Riley knows that, right?
Is it just me, or is Riley taking his reputation as a developer of 'project players' a bit too seriously?
Maybe the 'resource' thing hasn't quite set into to Riley's mindset yet.
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SouthLincoln Husker
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Really!! An average 40 for high school kids is 4.7. We do not know if this elec. or manual, as manual times are far from correct. These kids can and most likely will get faster. He might be at 4.6 or 4.5 by the time he goes to college. There is a lot more than just speed in a good running back: vision, agility, power, blocking & receiving for a few. I agree this kid does not look good on paper, but I trust this coaching staff. Has Riley shown he is not capable of recruiting at NE?If 4.7 40s 'fit his system', I'm worried. Lack of evaluation kind of worries me too.2 star only means that he has not been evaluated. More often, these kids get recruited by a bigger school and get bumped to a 3. I think Callahan & Bo recruited based on the stars, where Riley looks for talent that will fit his system. Moreover, Riley needs to prove he can win before these higher star players commit. Most of these kids were not even born when the Huskers were really good.I couldn't even find this guy on Rivals official site, but jeez, I sure do hope we can pull him away from KU, TX St, or CSU. This could be Riley's 2nd 2* RB to date, if he signs that is. Ok, well, I guess Ozigbo got the NU bump to 3* since he signed, but he was 2* before that with a plethora of offers from 2nd tier schools. Both RBs come in at a 'blazing' 4.7-ish in the 40, woohooo!
We're kinda used to high 3* or 4*(Castille, Helu, Burkhead, Ameer, T Newby, A Taylor, M Wilbon) or the occasional 5*(Aaron Green) 'round here @ 'RB U', Riley knows that, right?
Is it just me, or is Riley taking his reputation as a developer of 'project players' a bit too seriously?
Maybe the 'resource' thing hasn't quite set into to Riley's mindset yet.
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4.7 is slow for an RB, especially for one who weighs only 190 lbs. So, if I am A Thomas, I wouldn't put that on my resume if it's not his true speed. If it is, well, it's slow.Really!! An average 40 for high school kids is 4.7. We do not know if this elec. or manual, as manual times are far from correct. These kids can and most likely will get faster. He might be at 4.6 or 4.5 by the time he goes to college. There is a lot more than just speed in a good running back: vision, agility, power, blocking & receiving for a few. I agree this kid does not look good on paper, but I trust this coaching staff. Has Riley shown he is not capable of recruiting at NE?If 4.7 40s 'fit his system', I'm worried. Lack of evaluation kind of worries me too.2 star only means that he has not been evaluated. More often, these kids get recruited by a bigger school and get bumped to a 3. I think Callahan & Bo recruited based on the stars, where Riley looks for talent that will fit his system. Moreover, Riley needs to prove he can win before these higher star players commit. Most of these kids were not even born when the Huskers were really good.I couldn't even find this guy on Rivals official site, but jeez, I sure do hope we can pull him away from KU, TX St, or CSU. This could be Riley's 2nd 2* RB to date, if he signs that is. Ok, well, I guess Ozigbo got the NU bump to 3* since he signed, but he was 2* before that with a plethora of offers from 2nd tier schools. Both RBs come in at a 'blazing' 4.7-ish in the 40, woohooo!
We're kinda used to high 3* or 4*(Castille, Helu, Burkhead, Ameer, T Newby, A Taylor, M Wilbon) or the occasional 5*(Aaron Green) 'round here @ 'RB U', Riley knows that, right?
Is it just me, or is Riley taking his reputation as a developer of 'project players' a bit too seriously?
Maybe the 'resource' thing hasn't quite set into to Riley's mindset yet.
I guess we don't have much of a sample size of Riley's recruiting @ NU. Most of what I'm seeing so far is fairly underwhelming w alot of 'spin' from fans, so I should probably just stay away from the subject until something 'wows' me.
He did score that 4* DT out of Okie, so I'll give him that much.
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swmohusker
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Rex and ameer after finishing college ran in the 4.6 range. A legit 4.71 which was electronicly timed is fast enough as a junior in high school. Kids tape is pretty solid. Riley has landed a 4 star OT from Oklahoma but not a DT.4.7 is slow for an RB, especially for one who weighs only 190 lbs. So, if I am A Thomas, I wouldn't put that on my resume if it's not his true speed. If it is, well, it's slow.Really!! An average 40 for high school kids is 4.7. We do not know if this elec. or manual, as manual times are far from correct. These kids can and most likely will get faster. He might be at 4.6 or 4.5 by the time he goes to college. There is a lot more than just speed in a good running back: vision, agility, power, blocking & receiving for a few. I agree this kid does not look good on paper, but I trust this coaching staff. Has Riley shown he is not capable of recruiting at NE?If 4.7 40s 'fit his system', I'm worried. Lack of evaluation kind of worries me too.2 star only means that he has not been evaluated. More often, these kids get recruited by a bigger school and get bumped to a 3. I think Callahan & Bo recruited based on the stars, where Riley looks for talent that will fit his system. Moreover, Riley needs to prove he can win before these higher star players commit. Most of these kids were not even born when the Huskers were really good.I couldn't even find this guy on Rivals official site, but jeez, I sure do hope we can pull him away from KU, TX St, or CSU. This could be Riley's 2nd 2* RB to date, if he signs that is. Ok, well, I guess Ozigbo got the NU bump to 3* since he signed, but he was 2* before that with a plethora of offers from 2nd tier schools. Both RBs come in at a 'blazing' 4.7-ish in the 40, woohooo!
We're kinda used to high 3* or 4*(Castille, Helu, Burkhead, Ameer, T Newby, A Taylor, M Wilbon) or the occasional 5*(Aaron Green) 'round here @ 'RB U', Riley knows that, right?
Is it just me, or is Riley taking his reputation as a developer of 'project players' a bit too seriously?
Maybe the 'resource' thing hasn't quite set into to Riley's mindset yet.
I guess we don't have much of a sample size of Riley's recruiting @ NU. Most of what I'm seeing so far is fairly underwhelming w alot of 'spin' from fans, so I should probably just stay away from the subject until something 'wows' me.
He did score that 4* DT out of Okie, so I'll give him that much.
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Wow! Someone should have told Bo that 5 stars were the "best" prospects. If Bo were recruiting by stars, why was everyone complaining about star rating every year, particularly when we were recruiting the under-the-radar talent Bo constantly found?2 star only means that he has not been evaluated. More often, these kids get recruited by a bigger school and get bumped to a 3. I think Callahan & Bo recruited based on the stars, where Riley looks for talent that will fit his system. Moreover, Riley needs to prove he can win before these higher star players commit. Most of these kids were not even born when the Huskers were really good.I couldn't even find this guy on Rivals official site, but jeez, I sure do hope we can pull him away from KU, TX St, or CSU. This could be Riley's 2nd 2* RB to date, if he signs that is. Ok, well, I guess Ozigbo got the NU bump to 3* since he signed, but he was 2* before that with a plethora of offers from 2nd tier schools. Both RBs come in at a 'blazing' 4.7-ish in the 40, woohooo!
We're kinda used to high 3* or 4*(Castille, Helu, Burkhead, Ameer, T Newby, A Taylor, M Wilbon) or the occasional 5*(Aaron Green) 'round here @ 'RB U', Riley knows that, right?
Is it just me, or is Riley taking his reputation as a developer of 'project players' a bit too seriously?
Savage Husker
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40 is overrated. I've seen teammates race with and without pads, the results were different. I think a 10 yard burst and vision/feel is a more important evaluation.
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