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5 hours ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said:

Just read a very, VERY positive report regarding the early returns and reviews of Coach LaAllan Clark. He's apparently really impressing a lot of top recruits.  He appears to be a home run hire by Sark. 

By who?

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34 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

At the end of OTF today Bobby insinuated that the hi from Gerry may go public today with something along the lines that CJ and Gerry could be talking about that hi later today on the afternoon show.

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Dates/quotes from KJ Edwards.

"The third week of June is when Texas is having all their big visitors and commits, and coach Sark told me that would be a good time to come and be around all of those guys, so I think we are going to move that visit back to the third week of June. We are still deciding on which date for the LSU and Alabama visit, and I'll be at Texas A&M on June 13."

"I don't think there's another that uses their backs in the passing game like Texas. Nobody uses their backs better than them in that way."

(Good point, and the statement suggests the staff is emphasizing this.  Wisner and Blue caught 44 and 42 passes respectively.  (FYI, those numbers were more than those of Wingo/Moore - not suggesting the staff would call this aspect out 🙂 - just putting it in context).)

 

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Top247 RB KJ Edwards previews busy slate of upcoming official visits
The recruiting process can open doors to new experiences and opportunities, and that's exactly what's happening for KJ Edwards.
Mike Roach

 

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Top247 RB KJ Edwards previews busy slate of upcoming official visits
The recruiting process can open doors to new experiences and opportunities, and that's exactly what's happening for KJ Edwards.
Mike Roach
 

The recruiting process can open doors to new experiences and opportunities, and that's exactly what's happening for KJ Edwards. The Carthage (Texas) running back is one of the best players in the country, holding close to 35 offers. This spring he hit the road and visited several programs and even took his first official visit.

At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Edwards is ranked as the No. 2 running back in the nation and No. 5 overall prospect in Texas, according to 247Sports.

Edwards and his family have been able to travel together and enjoy the process of seeing different sights, and he's got a busy summer of official visits left.

"It's been good this spring," Edwards said. "I've just seen different places, and on May 2 I took my first official visit to Colorado. That was a thrilling moment for me and my family, because that was the first time as a family we've gone outside of the state and saw different things. Being from Texas, we don't usually get to see the mountains and stuff like that. For the rest of my official visits, I've got Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M and LSU left."

Edwards' visit to Colorado allowed him a closer look into the program Deion Sanders is running. The addition of NFL legend Marshall Faulk to the Colorado coaching staff is a big plus for the Buffs.

"Really just the overall genuine vibe the staff had," he said. "They were telling me they really didn't have a true running back and they could use me right now. With coach Faulk coming in, I kind of resemble him and we are kind of the same running back because I can catch the ball out of the field and make plays in space and out of space."

Edwards is currently reworking the rest of his official visit schedule. Texas A&M is the only date he has set, but he has an idea of when some of his other trips might come together.

"I canceled my Baylor visit, so either the Alabama or Texas visit will take that date," Edwards said. "The third week of June is when Texas is having all their big visitors and commits, and coach Sark told me that would be a good time to come and be around all of those guys, so I think we are going to move that visit back to the third week of June. We are still deciding on which date for the LSU and Alabama visit, and I'll be at Texas A&M on June 13."

Each school in his top group has something to offer. Edwards and his family have been thorough about investigating the ins and outs of each program and what they can offer him on the field.

"I like the resume and tradition Alabama has with Derrick Henry, Mark Ingram and Jahmyr Gibbs," Edwards said. "As a running back, that's RBU and they get that position to the league. That's the ultimate goal. They use their backs well just like Texas. I don't think there's another that uses their backs in the passing game like Texas. Nobody uses their backs better than them in that way. Texas A&M is a true program. Coach Elko is going to coach his guys up so hopefully they can win a natty. With LSU, the coaching can get me to the league. Coach (Frank) Wilson has done it with guys like Leonard Fournette, and he's done a good job with Caden Durham and those guys there."

 

 

 

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5 minutes ago, Getafix said:

 

Dates/quotes from KJ Edwards.

"The third week of June is when Texas is having all their big visitors and commits, and coach Sark told me that would be a good time to come and be around all of those guys, so I think we are going to move that visit back to the third week of June. We are still deciding on which date for the LSU and Alabama visit, and I'll be at Texas A&M on June 13."

"I don't think there's another that uses their backs in the passing game like Texas. Nobody uses their backs better than them in that way."

(Good point, and the statement suggests the staff is emphasizing this.  Wisner and Blue caught 44 and 42 passes respectively.  (FYI, those numbers were more than those of Wingo/Moore - not suggesting the staff would call this aspect out 🙂 - just putting it in context).)

 

FULL ARTICLE

Top247 RB KJ Edwards previews busy slate of upcoming official visits
The recruiting process can open doors to new experiences and opportunities, and that's exactly what's happening for KJ Edwards.
Mike Roach

 

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Top247 RB KJ Edwards previews busy slate of upcoming official visits
The recruiting process can open doors to new experiences and opportunities, and that's exactly what's happening for KJ Edwards.
Mike Roach
 

The recruiting process can open doors to new experiences and opportunities, and that's exactly what's happening for KJ Edwards. The Carthage (Texas) running back is one of the best players in the country, holding close to 35 offers. This spring he hit the road and visited several programs and even took his first official visit.

At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Edwards is ranked as the No. 2 running back in the nation and No. 5 overall prospect in Texas, according to 247Sports.

Edwards and his family have been able to travel together and enjoy the process of seeing different sights, and he's got a busy summer of official visits left.

"It's been good this spring," Edwards said. "I've just seen different places, and on May 2 I took my first official visit to Colorado. That was a thrilling moment for me and my family, because that was the first time as a family we've gone outside of the state and saw different things. Being from Texas, we don't usually get to see the mountains and stuff like that. For the rest of my official visits, I've got Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M and LSU left."

Edwards' visit to Colorado allowed him a closer look into the program Deion Sanders is running. The addition of NFL legend Marshall Faulk to the Colorado coaching staff is a big plus for the Buffs.

"Really just the overall genuine vibe the staff had," he said. "They were telling me they really didn't have a true running back and they could use me right now. With coach Faulk coming in, I kind of resemble him and we are kind of the same running back because I can catch the ball out of the field and make plays in space and out of space."

Edwards is currently reworking the rest of his official visit schedule. Texas A&M is the only date he has set, but he has an idea of when some of his other trips might come together.

"I canceled my Baylor visit, so either the Alabama or Texas visit will take that date," Edwards said. "The third week of June is when Texas is having all their big visitors and commits, and coach Sark told me that would be a good time to come and be around all of those guys, so I think we are going to move that visit back to the third week of June. We are still deciding on which date for the LSU and Alabama visit, and I'll be at Texas A&M on June 13."

Each school in his top group has something to offer. Edwards and his family have been thorough about investigating the ins and outs of each program and what they can offer him on the field.

"I like the resume and tradition Alabama has with Derrick Henry, Mark Ingram and Jahmyr Gibbs," Edwards said. "As a running back, that's RBU and they get that position to the league. That's the ultimate goal. They use their backs well just like Texas. I don't think there's another that uses their backs in the passing game like Texas. Nobody uses their backs better than them in that way. Texas A&M is a true program. Coach Elko is going to coach his guys up so hopefully they can win a natty. With LSU, the coaching can get me to the league. Coach (Frank) Wilson has done it with guys like Leonard Fournette, and he's done a good job with Caden Durham and those guys there."

 

 

 

I doubt arch is going to be as much of a check down Charlie as Quinn was though. 

Posted
9 minutes ago, Etexhorn13 said:

I doubt arch is going to be as much of a check down Charlie as Quinn was though. 

Sark's playbook has plays which feature the back as the first read. No check down needed.

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17 minutes ago, Etexhorn13 said:

I doubt arch is going to be as much of a check down Charlie as Quinn was though. 

 

 

 

1)  Najee Harris had 43 catches at Bama;  not far behind Metchie, w/ 55. (Smith had 117 - lulz - and Waddle was hurt, but still, 43 is a good number.)

2)  I think Sark/Arch will do what is best for the offense, and if Edwards has the ability, they will find a way to use it.  And catch totals under the mid 40s could still be material for a back.

3)  Edwards and Arch will overlap for 1 year, max.

4)  I believe the bigger point is Sark has proven that he can use backs as pass catchers, and do so very well, when the circumstances and opportunities are right.  And that's got to be a positive, particularly for Edwards.

Here are a couple of excerpts from his scouting report:

"Progressively getting more targets in the passing game, including 30 catches as a junior. Displays impressive ball skills and body control as a pass catcher."

"Experience in myriad formations and personnel scenarios for a perennial Texas 4A contender."

 

 

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Posted
6 minutes ago, Hornius Emeritus said:


Watched his HUDL for about the 10th time last night. He is electric. TELL me there's a better RB in America. You can't.

There’s a better running back in America. 
 

THERE! I said it! 

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Posted
1 hour ago, Etexhorn13 said:

I doubt arch is going to be as much of a check down Charlie as Quinn was though. 

Arches at a distance have every playmaker's wish on board

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1 hour ago, Getafix said:

 

 

 

1)  Najee Harris had 43 catches at Bama;  not far behind Metchie, w/ 55. (Smith had 117 - lulz - and Waddle was hurt, but still, 43 is a good number.)

2)  I think Sark/Arch will do what is best for the offense, and if Edwards has the ability, they will find a way to use it.  And catch totals under the mid 40s could still be material for a back.

3)  Edwards and Arch will overlap for 1 year, max.

4)  I believe the bigger point is Sark has proven that he can use backs as pass catchers, and do so very well, when the circumstances and opportunities are right.  And that's got to be a positive, particularly for Edwards.

Here are a couple of excerpts from his scouting report:

"Progressively getting more targets in the passing game, including 30 catches as a junior. Displays impressive ball skills and body control as a pass catcher."

"Experience in myriad formations and personnel scenarios for a perennial Texas 4A contender."

 

 

For sure on #4, Blue and to a lesser extent Keilan Robinson got drafted because of their pass catching ability.

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