even after he let them cut his hair off in support of Cancer research--he was still a Sampson --Quote:
Originally Posted by LEEDAWG
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even after he let them cut his hair off in support of Cancer research--he was still a Sampson --Quote:
Originally Posted by LEEDAWG
Gullat has an offer from Tech and Army, and that is about it. I would take him in a heartbeat. 4 year starter at LB and over 500 tackles! I have heard he is going to Army. I believe he has what you call football speed-fast enough to make the play and that is all that matters. Johnny Manziel ran a 4.6 but he was the fastest man on the field every week in college football.
He's got an offer from Tech? Somebody tell Maddawg so he can find something else to bitch about!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gooddawg
Do you think Bobby Holly will be ready to step up and take that role next year? He certainly has the size.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech77
If he can learn to secure the ball, Holtz hates turnovers as we all do. Tiki Barber cured his problem by holding the ball high, so it can be done. I would love to see him on the field and see what he can do. https://www.newsday.com/sports/colum...mble-problems-
Probably as a preferred walk on. That's what Holtz likes to do with "slow guys" who make great grades. He then red shirts them, gives them a 'ship in years 2 or 3, but never plays them.Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
It won't matter as it's constant no matter what the issue or color of the sky. He'll come back and say we didn't offer soon enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
Isn't he PawDog now?Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
That is as VERY GOOD football player. I can't believe our coaches don't want to sign him.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Slow???...Maybe half to a full step slower in the open field, but if your good enough to tackle them within the tackle box or immediate vicinity of the line, what does it matter? The guy looked tenacious, he wanted to make the tackle and inflict some pain it seemed, maybe just a little bit of a nasty streak.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
That was all well edited game film, best of the best of plays, but still, he looks like he could bring something to the team that we don't have, the spirit of a warrior perhaps?
He has excellent football speed and the instincts of a college senior. If a coach said this kid is too slow, they need to find a new occupation. Another example of the "white" myth that permeates college and pro football.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Yea, I am afraid that has became part of the equation when coaches are picking who they want to look at, many never get a look and because of that stereotype. Someone is going to pick this guy up, he would be a really good pickup academically for anyone but especially some of the private Universities.Quote:
Originally Posted by DONW
Hopefully he will come to Tech, but I expect he will choose Army or Navy, if offered and I believe he will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by BhadDawg
Gullatt has offers from Army, Navy, LA Tech, Northwestern St, Nicholls St, Harvard, Cornell, and Dartmouth.
A scholarship offer from Ell Aye Tech or a preferred walk on offer?Quote:
Originally Posted by DogsWin
What does the kid want to major in? That could play a major role in his decision.Quote:
Originally Posted by DogsWin
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Originally Posted by DogsWin
Engineering is big at the service academies so that won't get us there for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by BhadDawg
He is a rare find, looks like he has the intelligence and education to get a full ride most anywhere without football, the addition of his football talents makes recruiting him a no-brainer in my book.Quote:
Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS
Our only advantage I can think of is that he gets to stay close to home if he were to attend TECH
CricketsQuote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospec...-gullatt-14077Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Rivals shows that Tech offered him. In fact, we're the only CUSA team that's offered him. Why do you believe we have not?
I asked a question because I don't know if we actually have offered a scholarship or a preferred walk on. There is a huge difference. Why? No twitter talk about the offer. Isn't that the indicator for what's actually happening?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
Unless you are a Louisiana Tech football coach, nobody knows for certain if his offer is an immediate scholarship or a 1-year walkon with a scholarship for the remainder of his college education. He definitely has an offer though.
You think the player knows? Players normally let people know what the offer actually is.Quote:
Originally Posted by DogsWin
FWIW, a preferred walk on is a "guaranteed" roster spot w/no scholarship in year one. We do it often with "slow" guys who make good grades.
If I am reading that correctly, it is an offer he has no interest in.Quote:
Originally Posted by DogsWin
I don't have any inside info but I'd imagine he could come to Tech for 4 years without paying a penny based on his academic prowess alone. He's got some really impressive institutions vying for him. I don't think it's a issue of athleticism though. Just curious, would he receive extra money if Tech gave him an athletic scholarship along with an academic scholarship?Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Yes, he would still get the football scholarship benefits along with others he earns. I doubt it is about money. If it is a preferred walk on offer, Tech is putting itself in the same place as one of service academies, yet they don't guarantee as much as the service academies do.Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
Yes and to continue the progress and rise to the next level like his brother.Quote:
Originally Posted by BhadDawg
Did I see that first highlight right?!?! Did he hit the RB, spin off, hit the QB, Strip it out and return it for a TD all in one play?!!??!Quote:
Originally Posted by DogsWin
On the USM interview before the I-Bowl on the radio broadcast, He stated that he also had picked up players from the JuCo ranks to fill needs in his program...
I'd say we did very well picking up some awesome LB's for next year!
Haven’t seen this posted anywhere but here is a name that Bulldog fans might recognize. Conner Lee. Younger brother of a pretty good football player for the Dawgs a few years back and in a very similar situation. Texas 6-5A defensive MVP 2 years in a row and 1st team all-state as a LB and no real offers to speak of. Great kid and seems to be a great leader. How do we get him some consideration?
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/4466842...8bf9237c3558be
Listed at 6’0 210, he may actually be a linebacker recruit. We need HS linebackers. Running backs aren’t hard to find.
This is a no brainer. Offer him NOW! If he's half the player Hunter was, he'd be a great addition to our team.
And half the human being. Don’t personally know Hunter; just what I remember.Quote:
Originally Posted by brtransplant
I have always said I want the high character even if slightly less talented player.
I would at least offer him as a preferred walk on . If he is like Hunter he will earn a scholarship and will make his teammates better by example. If we are full at linebacker he can contribute on special teams and who knows he might make a full back for short yardage, or a slot receiver to go over the middle. He will not mind the contact. I have soft spot for Hunter and feel he was not fully utilized.
How have we not offered this kid?
As of last week,Quote:
Originally Posted by SicemDawgz
No scholarship offer.
No walk on offer at all.
Pretty sure he is a LB in HS. His stats are not very impressive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dixonfor6
..or maybe just reach out to him and ask him try to walk on. It does not have to be a "preferred walk on offer".Quote:
Originally Posted by tech70
If all commits sign we will have 43 scholly players on Defense. Thats adding only one D Tackle and nothing else in the late period. Havent figured Offense yet. Only counting guys recently mentioned as returning.
That kid is a tackling machine. He’s going to make someone a really good LB.
Someone DEFINITELY needs to talk with Conner Lee about playing for LA. Tech!!!!!
I stay in touch with the Lee family. LA Tech knows all about Connor Lee. Unfortunately, Tech does not seem very interested. Of course, this is the same LA Tech coaching staff that badly under-used Hunter Lee as a junior and senior. Methinks it may be something mental with Skip Holtz since Connor's brother Hunter was a "Sonny Dykes" recruit.Quote:
Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD
The only knock I can find on Connor Lee is the fact that he's only 5'11, 210. Granted, he's a little small for the LB position, but as many others have alluded to, smaller LB's are in vogue nowadays due to the need for them to cover RB's and WR's in these wide open passing offenses.
Connor is indeed a tackling machine. A very good athlete. He was just named back-to-back District 5-6A Defensive MVP. He would be a GREAT addition to our football program. He's a smart kid too, now with a Tech legacy. It never hurts to have a few smart kids too.
Do whatever you can, HD... this kid would be a great addition to our Dawgs!!!
Was Connor with Hunter at the Frisco game? If so, saying he is 5'11" and 210 lbs. may be a stretch. But, he is clearly a gamer.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Unfortunately, this current football coaching staff is very "distant" and "insulated" from most of the Tech fan base. I don't think most LA Tech fans feel a lot of closeness to this coach or his staff, so there's little to no room for influence. Holtz seems to like it that way, so his success in Ruston will likely depend solely upon his wins and losses. It's the complete opposite of former head football coach JRP's "community friendly" style of coaching, or even Sonny Dykes' community involvement style for that matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by 70TECHGRAD
Here's an example: Remember when Sonny Dykes' wife Kate used to host the "Pigskins and Pigtails" luncheons for LA Tech's wives and ladies? Well, that's not what we get with Skip Holtz & company. It's just different. It is what it is. I guess Skip Holtz wasn't around when the "open door" policy was invented.
Yep. They all attended.Quote:
Originally Posted by olddog75
The current staff will listen once they determine the one offering a recommendation isn't biased and is a credible evaluator of talent. I know they will at least take a look.
Not true at all. You're just talking out of your aazzz.Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
While you're at it, please give us some more examples of Holtz's involvement with the community and its fans.
He tells the community how frustrated he is in interviewsQuote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
They signed a couple of guys I recommended. I'm not saying they signed them BECAUSE I recommended we recruit them but it did happen. I don't know anything about Holtz's community involvement though.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
I'm glad you had a good experience with this staff. Just so I'm clear, I'm not suggesting that Skip Holtz's style doesn't work for him, because it apparently does, or at least he thinks so. I'm simply answering a previous posters question about doing what we can to help Tech sign certain recruits. I just haven't found this LA Tech coaching staff to be interested in anyone's input.Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
My first and only attempt to help this staff came in Oct 2015. I sent a nice e-mail to 4 members of the LA Tech coaching staff (plus 1 LTAC courtesy copy) asking them to consider looking at a punter from Dallas Lake Highlands (same high school as Matt Dunnigan). The player was a family friend, and had won several "punting camps", including one at LSU. I included a player highlight video, the players bio and 3 coaching references in the e-mail. I asked the Tech staff to consider looking at him as a walk-on punter for Tech. Because the player's father was originally from Spring Hill (and played at NLU), the kid knew all about LA Tech and wanted to walk-on at LA Tech.
No one from LA Tech ever responded to me or the players' parents (who were also copied). Days later I re-sent the e-mail just to be sure, and still received no response. The Tech staff never even gave the kid a courtesy look, or me a courtesy response. The kid is now the back-up punter for Oklahoma and just attended the Rose Bowl as a dressed out player. And after what I saw from OU's starting punter in the Rose Bowl, the kid probably has a chance to be the starting punter next year. I guess it worked out for him. :laugh:
So, now imagine how frustrating it is to sit in JAS and watch LA Tech punter Brady Farlow average 18.7 yards per punt on 3 attempts against FAU. Farlow's three punt attempts against FAU were for 37 yds, 12 yds and 7 yards. It's not a stretch to say many high school punters in north Louisiana could have done much better. For the record, Farlow averaged 37 yds per punt in 2017, 2 yards less than my own high school punter averaged decades ago. :laugh:
http://www.espn.com/college-football...meId=400938656
If I didn't love LA Tech so much, this would have been a really funny outcome. Because all I can do is laugh. Considering how the LA Tech coaches ignored good info about a good punter prospect that they could have had for FREE, the ignorance is inexplicable.
Maybe someone warned them about your player evaluation skills. :laugh:
I bet they get hundreds of cards and letters a day about potential recruits and some even over the phone.
Seriously, I do think if the info comes from an alumni they should at least respond.
"Every momma crow thinks her baby is the blackest"
Lake Highland is my hood, HogDawg, you should have looped me in. Lake Highlands is also the high school of Matt Stover (LaTech/NFL) and Phil Dawson (Texas/NFL). All I can say is I hope you kept that email and next year when your guy starts for Oklahoma, you can resend as a remainder.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
We always seem to have an extra scholarship for an extra punter who is not very good or an extra kicker who is not very good.
This kid signed with Nevada - Would have been nice to have him next year
https://twitter.com/Athletepedia/status/947835826754355200
LOL!, but it's THEIR player evaluation skills --not mine-- that Tech fans and supporters should be worried about.:laugh: Especially after that punting performance against FAU.Quote:
Originally Posted by MiloBumP
Hogdawg---posts 245 and 251 are exactly on target and correct! No disrespect boxer dog---and you are the ultimate supporter and we need more like you(and I have no answers nor a clue why those recruits you mentioned were eventually signed or walked on...curious situation)--but I have witnessed what HD refers to and seen this firsthand with my own kin, and one other gentleman, both of whom just might be HOF's from Tech..I would not expect every Joe Doe to be RESPONDED to(we all know they are quite busy), and we all think we've discovered the next Heisman Trophy winner, but there is a decency and professional scale(or should be) for long time financial supporters and attendance supporters that should be honored and answered,albeit even briefly, and this standard seems to have been removed....as a business person, although I might not have wanted to, I can assure you that if someone emailed or called me I almost without fail returned some kind of answer, whether they liked it or agreed with it..that's just the right thing to do, period. This subject does in fact make my blood boil, so I will stop....and before anybody jumps on my case, possibly walking a mile in their shoes would soften that stance I have, so I think I get it...not trying to be all self righteous or judgmental in any fashion, but his statements are enlightening...
I understand your point. I also remember that Hogdawg was early Hunter Lee. Hunter Lee is one of my favorites. The guys I recommended were being recruited by several other schools and received scholarships. I also have seen some kids whose high school coaches insisted were good enough to play at LaTech and I just flat out disagreed. Usually when you get to the last few scholarships there are dozens of comparable athletes each of whom would be recommended by those close to them. Some kids need to walk on if they want a chance to play at Tech. There have been many, many walk-ons who have earned scholarships and eventually started here. All that said, I think somebody from Tech should at least respond to most recommendations so I agree with you there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawg74
not many under HoltzQuote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
Blankenship and maybe Lewis (?) were starters who walked on along with, of course, Boston Scott.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
3 in five years is not many. Who are Blankenship and Lewis?Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
I know of several who walked on, served their time, but never saw the field. Those had great GPAs for the team, but never had a chance to play. They were too "slow".
IMO, he didn't really WANT to play Scott. He was forced into it.
I'm not talking about 5 years, I'm taking off the top of my head about this year alone.
Seemed like Washington (LB) was another with significant playing time who might have walked on.
I heard this from a former "beloved" player, whose name is mentioned in this thread. Skip didn't really appreciate Boston and Boston was open about being the best and it pissed Skip off.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
TB
I was just looking at walkons that made a contribution to the team this year:
Boston Scott- RB-1040 yards rushing
Marcus Gaines-WR
DeJuawn Oliver-WR
Daevon Washington-LB
Daryl Lewis-safety-4 interceptions, 2 returned for TDs
Ezekiel Barnett-DB and special teams
Elliott Blankenship- safety
Cameron Linck-DS
Matthew Ydarraga-DE
Will Parker-holder for extra points and FGs
but PD says Holtz doesn't play walk ons? I'm so confusedQuote:
Originally Posted by DONW
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Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde
Some of those either didn't play or barely played. There are many more who lacked "speed". We really gonna count Linck as a Holtz find?
"DonW: Water is wet.
PD: Water may be wet but Skip Holtz and Kurt Hester suck."
Boxer said "many" guys had walked on and became starters under Holtz.
I said not many.
I did not say they didn't play.
Scott was not a starter for most of this year. That makes my point about Holtz NOT wanting to start walk ons.
Depends, did he try out on the team on his own or because Holtz asked?Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
think Washington was walk on and he had great career--Quote:
Originally Posted by boxerdog
for what its worth-- I was somewhat confused about our punting game-- we recruited an Australian punter Davan Dyer who punted 19 times and averaged 39.2 yard --average would be more but about half his kicks downed inside 20 yard line. Other kicker averaged 37.6 yards on 36 kicksQuote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
AND you were right he had horrible game against FAU 9 AVERAGED 18.7 yards on 3 kicks-- do not think he played in last 3 games -- . We are getting a lot of 3 star recruits so we are not the only evaluators that miss . I am all in On Davan as our punter-- watch the 2 guys warm up and confused why Davan road the bench so much. He is also an avid Rugby player from Gold Coast Australia --
Read my post again. I said these were walkons that made a contribution to the team this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Congrats to DFW Top 10 Receiver Maureese Wren! Wren will be an astonishingly talented player for Louisiana Tech.
5. Maureese Wren, 6-4, 215, Mesquite Horn: Signed with Louisiana Tech. Also considered Washington, Texas Tech and Arkansas.
Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/...#storylink=cpy
Daryl Lewis walked on after graduating from Arizona St? Damn lol
Oops was thinking of RonaldQuote:
Originally Posted by Dixonfor6
Don't some of you guys (you know who you are) realize that recruits and potential walk-ons are reading your stupid crappola in this open forum thread entitled
Recruiting Class of 2018?
Do you even care?
OMG--don't get me started--prospects read how Holtz should be fired' we are mediocre at best-- Baker is horrible - Our QB sucks--we have worst AD in world== people proud of program are ok with mediocrity and basically idiots for backing the program -- we can't win the championship-- 4 Bowl victories in a row mean zip -- there are posters that if prospect believed the idiocy would go to anywhere buck Tech. These guys are so proud of their brilliance -- Go ahead to them--post how I am Sunshine Pumper- fortunately its only a handful of posters who do it but OMG they love to attack program with their brilliance --Quote:
Originally Posted by TYLERTECHSAS
I recognize the Sarcasm -- PD is famous for his upbeat happy post about Tech football --Quote:
Originally Posted by Cool Hand Clyde
thanks for explaining that the FAU game was an aberration-- 3 horrible puns that averaged 18 yard a kick BUT for season he was averaging 37 yard per kick but eliminate FAU game it would be over 38 . Add to that he did not play in last to games and Davan (from australia) averaged 39 yard per kick with a lot downed inside 20Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
What you are posting is he was average punter but had 2 horrible kicks in 1 game. I personally am more interested in NET Yardage -- saw a kicker punt 80 yards and they held the return guy to 90 yards -- this was in Dallas --
this has been focus of our recruiting for months now-- Wren has potential to be our next Amik ( except he's offense) what is cool is that he rounded up 2 other 3 star recruits and they all signed morning Bowl game. We also signed another Mesquite 3 star player who is coming to Tech --Quote:
Originally Posted by DogsWin
Actually Wren did not round up two other star recruits. His teammates Calhoun and Williamson committed (as did DJ Jackson from crosstown W. Mesquite) before he did. Calhoun has been tweeting at other recruits regularly on Twitter to join this LA Tech class. Wren was the final commitment from Mesquite.
Yes, PD thinks 6-6 with a wuss sked is just great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dogsince65
Winners are not impressed with a 7-6 season. If they are, then yes, they should go elsewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dogsince65
I'm not sure why it is so hard for you to understand that some fans, supporters WANT MORE! I think I have been very clear in expressing my views. I have acknowledged Holtz's success in bowls (Tech is just one of four on a 4-bowl win streak). I like Holtz, both as a coach and as a person. But...I ask, will we something more than a 9-win season? I don't like excuses and "yeah, buts." BULLSHIT!!! Kiffin just proved that a good coach can quickly win a CUSA championship and have 11 wins. That's it. No more BS excuses for Holtz. You sunshine pumpers got donkey-stomped by Kiffin for all your excuses.
Personally, I think recruits respond positively to passionate fan support. First, they know we are fans. And it reads far better than fans of a loser coach singing his praises.
This guy (Wren) is a big time STUD! He will be LA Tech's new offensive STAR of the future. With Wren on offense and Amik Robertson on defense, we can look forward to very big things from LA Tech football in the years to come.Quote:
Originally Posted by DogsWin
By the way, Wren is the #21 ranked recruit in DFW's "Star 100", the Ft Worth Star-Telegram’s list of top 100 football recruits from the Class of 2018. Also, Tech signee, BeeJay Wiliamson is ranked #50 and Broderick Calhoun is ranked #81 on the same list.
^^THIS! What he said.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg80
Wren looks great on film but lacks the top end speed you look for in a play making WR. I think that’s why the big boys wanted him as an OLB
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Originally Posted by Dixonfor6
Quickness and speed can be improved with good coaching. Hester could prove his worth if he gets more out of Wren.
I haven’t read all the recruiting posts but I also haven’t seen anything regarding 6’5 305 lb Neal Tipton of Calvary In Shreveport. He definitely has a La Tech All American bloodline with the well known Hinton family.
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story...ite/998250001/
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Originally Posted by Bone_afide_Dawg
Recruit Louisiana @RecruitLouisian 24 Dec 2017Updated 2018 OT/DT 6'6" 320 Neal Tipton @Neal_Tipton Calvary Baptist Football and PowerLifting 3.1 GPA 25 ACT Offers: Mississippi College, Southern Arkansas, Culver Stockton, McMurry University
Tipton will visit Southern Arkansas on Jan. 19.
Have we offered the RB Travinsky Mosley from Woodlawn? We need RBs badly next year
Why the hell haven’t we offered a 6’5 300 offensive tackle from Bossier? What the hell?
So why hasn't he signed anywhere?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dixonfor6
Just because he is big, doesn't mean he has the foot speed to pass block or run block. If big was all it took, why didn't that 6'7" guy who transferred in from LSU work out?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dixonfor6
I understand Tipton wants to play at Tech and is hoping his all star game performance will get him a Tech offer. Hopefully things will work out for him and Tech coming together.
What I've found, unfortunately, in my limited time on the coaching side is that many colleges are only concerned about who else is recruiting the player. If nobody else has offered, then the player must not be very good. I don't know if they don't trust their own evaluations, or if they don't want to put in the time required to actually determine who can play and who can't, but many times who else has offered plays a huge role in whether or not the college will be interested in the player.
I believe that. My theory is if you’re going to let jucos 6’5 300 waste away on your bench we may as well go get the local size bossier has to offer. You can’t pass up size like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by theprofessor
Stop the BS armchair recruiting speculation. Tipton has been to LA Tech's camp(s), he has been evaluated IN PERSON by Tech's coaches. Nobody is evaluating him based on "who else has or has not offered the player".
If nobody else is recruiting them and we think we want them we won't waste a scholarship offer when we can offer them a roster spot as a walk on.