DeathCultArmaggedon
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I think we have a very, very good chance with him. He is a tall rangy guy who could provide us with some size and athleticism at the CB position.
SIGNED: CB Lazarri Middleton
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DeathCultArmaggedon
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It's true that the recruiting services do miss guys, but I'm not sure what happened here. I haven't had a chance to watch his film yet, so I don't really have a good idea of how talented he is.
A lot of the time, when a guy flies under the radar, it is because his high school coaches do a poor job of sending his film out and getting him exposure. However, this guy plays for Long Beach Poly, which is historically one of the best high school programs in the country, so I don't think it's because he hasn't had exposure.
We should take comfort in the fact that he is completely un-evaluated by any of the three major recruiting services. He has no stars right now because no one has checked him out.
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:yeah film from the Junior year (and soph year) set the initial ratings and the Summer camps provide additional info. Middleton shared time his junior year, but he was in a passing league, and he also plays for a highly rated team, so its not like there isn't a bunch of film with him in it. Scout lists 14 guys from his high school, but only one is 3 :star or greater. I'm guessing the services have too many guys to rate, so they hold off in depth analysis until the kid actually gets a major collegiate offer. Also kids who are in to self promotion get more attention.
Axl_sued_me
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No, their senior year as well. But we are scraping the bottom of the barrel now. There's no way that this kid who plays in Long Beach for a good H.S. does not get notice by local schools. If we offer a 1 star lineman who's only offer is from "Wyoming Culinary School" or whatever, I wouldn't worry about it. But with a player in a skill position like CB, I won't get too excited.
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Danimal
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If you are unknown going into the season I think it's pretty hard to get past 2* status.
HUSKER FREAK
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I am also wondering what is up for sure with no rankings or more looks for that matter. I did love the hit on his blocker that he laid to make the tackle.
herbie4pres
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Team won the state championship
herbie4pres
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nvm, they won the pac 5 whatever that is.
huskernation20
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Just watch his video! This guy is not afraid to hit someone. Think of him as the Mason Wald of the '09 Class. :box
Spooky Tooth
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I read about him a week or so ago (don't remember where) regarding NU looking at him. The question of his lack of notice came up and it was explained that he had been playing behind some highly regarded upperclassmen and that caused him to be overlooked.
The word on this young man is all upside. He has speed, is football smart, good hips and change of direction, loves to lay the lumber and goes to the ball well.
I don't know anything about his grades or character, but have not heard about any problems either. He was jazzed about the NU offer. The only downside is that he is just now getting noticed and may decide to look around (can't blame him for that).
The word on this young man is all upside. He has speed, is football smart, good hips and change of direction, loves to lay the lumber and goes to the ball well.
I don't know anything about his grades or character, but have not heard about any problems either. He was jazzed about the NU offer. The only downside is that he is just now getting noticed and may decide to look around (can't blame him for that).
HuskerInLostWages
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Spooky,
on the video(2nd one) it says at 1570 SAT(who knows though) so I would guess the grades are up to par, as that is easily an IVY league entrance score. Normally smart kids don't have character problems so you could assume that part is covered. He looks like he enjoys hitting people, so this might just be a good pickup under the radar for the Huskers.
on the video(2nd one) it says at 1570 SAT(who knows though) so I would guess the grades are up to par, as that is easily an IVY league entrance score. Normally smart kids don't have character problems so you could assume that part is covered. He looks like he enjoys hitting people, so this might just be a good pickup under the radar for the Huskers.
