'10 UT S Chris Badger (BYU Transfer)

[jason_h537]

I can see this kid getting on the field early on the Kickoff Coverage Team. He's either gonna eat up a blocker or make a tackle. But he is going to have lane discipline and id going to hit somebody.

On Kickoff Return Team, and both Punt Teams he doesn't as having the speed for a deep man nor gunners nor the size for the LOS blockers.

Anybody see a fit other than Kickoff Coverage? Explain.

From day one, no. Kickoff coveredge seems to be the logical choice. Down the road, however, i see him contributing. I don't see him as a superstar, but he could be a reliable and solid #2. I don't see the Zibby comparison either. Before Brian Smith, Zibby was my guy, dude made plays on a weak defense. Still think Badger has good upside, a heavy hitter who maximizes his skills. There is always room on the team for someone like that.

 

[BGIF]

Coach Driskell Likes Him

Coach Driskell Likes Him

Freebie Article at ISD

In the film room: Chris Badger -

Bit small for SS, loves his tackling skills. Solid in the run game. Comfortable with him coverning TEs and slot receivers but has concern about faster WRs, RBs, and tall TEs on deep routes.

Lots more at the link

 

[HawaiianIrish]

GO CRIMSON that was a deep email. Like NDin LA said its cut and paste and share with our local highschool football team.

 

[NDinL.A.]

Did very well at the Gridiron Kings 7 on 7 Tournament in FL. He was on the same team as Chris Martin and Josh Shaw. They lost 34-0 in the first game, then he talked to coach Hardy Nickerson (of TB Bucs fame) and convinced him the team needed to try new coverages, They then went undefeated the rest of the way and made it to the finals, where they lost 12-6 to the same team that beat them 34-0.

Greg Biggins of ESPN said that Badger had a very good tourney, that he needs to work on his speed but that he's extremely smart and was in the right place all the time. Also said that he's a physical player with a great football body, and he could tell he wanted to blow some receivers up on several plays.

Badger and Martin were both working on Josh Shaw all weekend about coming to ND...

 

[WabashFalcon]

Did very well at the Gridiron Kings 7 on 7 Tournament in FL. He was on the same team as Chris Martin and Josh Shaw. They lost 34-0 in the first game, then he talked to coach Hardy Nickerson (of TB Bucs fame) and convinced him the team needed to try new coverages, They then went undefeated the rest of the way and made it to the finals, where they lost 12-6 to the same team that beat them 34-0.

Greg Biggins of ESPN said that Badger had a very good tourney, that he needs to work on his speed but that he's extremely smart and was in the right place all the time. Also said that he's a physical player with a great football body, and he could tell he wanted to blow some receivers up on several plays.

Badger and Martin were both working on Josh Shaw all weekend about coming to ND...

I love it when you talk dirty to me big boy!

 

[IrishInFl]

What techniques are there to work on your speed?

 

[vinnymac2402]

plyometrics works real well, and also there are several other speed drills that work well. My HS coach bought the plyometric system and those of us that tried it all of are forty times were faster than before we did it

 

[BGIF]

What techniques are there to work on your speed?

Improve mechanics like foot placement, body angle.

Run with a parachute (resistance)

Poolwork again resistance

Various exercises and drills to work the fast twitch muscles

Proper breathing/increased pulmonary function. Air is fuel.

Joey Getherall who was naturally quick used to work in the offseason (there wasn't much of that) at a place specializing in speed enhancement I think it was called "Fast Twitch". Many of skill players do this kind of work.

 

[BGIF]

plyometrics works real well, and also there are several other speed drills that work well. My HS coach bought the plyometric system and those of us that tried it all of are forty times were faster than before we did it

vinnymac,

Explain how you use the system.

 

[BGIF]

What techniques are there to work on your speed?

Here's a link on Sports Medicine with basic stuff about muscle fiber. There are additional links at the site which discuss types of training, frequency, and such. The athletes I know/knew that did this kind of training claim it helped them.

Fast and Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers

 

[WabashFalcon]

We had a bi-daily agility and speed development rotation that we did in days we didn't lift. All of the stuff was quick, short bursts of movement. Additionally, each station worked on rapid change of direction and short bursts of acceleration and speed.

 

[IrishInFl]

Cool, thanks. My high school football days didn't exactly have the best conditioning coaches.

 

[vinnymac2402]

BGIF Plyometrics is a series of jumps on boxes where u start on smaller ones for quickness then move to larger boxes. It was incredible took my forty time from 5sec to 4.78 and that was just from spring until start of my junior year. If u google it they would probably be able to explain a little bit better

 

[WabashFalcon]

BGIF Plyometrics is a series of jumps on boxes where u start on smaller ones for quickness then move to larger boxes. It was incredible took my forty time from 5sec to 4.78 and that was just from spring until start of my junior year. If u google it they would probably be able to explain a little bit better

Not just box jumping for plyos... Line jumps are popular, as is a progressive jump roping routines, resistance jumping, bounding, leaping... any sport of movement that can stretch the hammies and teach quick twitch muscle memory...

 

[Guest]

I would actually prefer faster safeties who can patrol center field. The big hitters are nice, but with more spread type offenses, they are becoming less of a factor.

 

[The Polish Irishman]

I would actually prefer faster safeties who can patrol center field. The big hitters are nice, but with more spread type offenses, they are becoming less of a factor.

I want safeties who can tackle and this kid can hit. He knows how to play the game the right way

 

[sportallyr]

Did anyone read Badger's quote over on ISD's commitment recap from his past game? Here's what he said:

Chris Badger: The future Irish safety and his Timpview (Provo, Utah) High (9-2) teammates steamrolled Spanish Fork, 57-22, advancing to the state semifinals.

“They had a good offense with some big talented receivers,” Badger began. “I had one of my best games, six tackles, a big fourth down pass deflection and three other big hits that actually knocked their three best receivers out for the rest of the game.”

Seems like a Zibby type player that likes to hit hard. I'm excited about this kid!

 

[WabashFalcon]

Did anyone read Badger's quote over on ISD's commitment recap from his past game? Here's what he said:

Chris Badger: The future Irish safety and his Timpview (Provo, Utah) High (9-2) teammates steamrolled Spanish Fork, 57-22, advancing to the state semifinals.

“They had a good offense with some big talented receivers,” Badger began. “I had one of my best games, six tackles, a big fourth down pass deflection and three other big hits that actually knocked their three best receivers out for the rest of the game.”

Seems like a Zibby type player that likes to hit hard. I'm excited about this kid!

Fire Charlie, he ain't comming.

 

[NDinL.A.]

Still plans on enrolling early, regardless of whether CW is here or not, per ISD...

 

[BGIF]

Per Irish Illustrated

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[vernfootball1]

Still plans on enrolling early, regardless of whether CW is here or not, per ISD...

he got enrolled early, hes in one of my brothers classes

 

[OchoShayneO]

what dude?

 

[WabashFalcon]

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[IrishInFl]

Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Mushroom! Mushroom! Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, Badger, SSSSSSSSSSSSSSNNNNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you really going to make me post that video. Fine!

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[IrishJayhawk]

Well great...now that's in my head...

 

[sportallyr]

Are you really going to make me post that video. Fine!

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WTF is that from? There has to be a story since two of you knew what it was. Am I the only one who has no idea where this is from? Are there more like it?

 

[sportallyr]

I am really excited about Badger. I have a feeling that he might be one of those non-highly recruited players that becomes a star. His attitude is what I want from a safety. I'm glad he enrolled early. I see him making an early impact.

Does anyone know if he is Morman? Just wondering.

 

[WabashFalcon]

WTF is that from? There has to be a story since two of you knew what it was. Am I the only one who has no idea where this is from? Are there more like it?

Let us just say that... when I was a pledge to my Fraternity, this song was used for... mandatory brotherhood enrichment exercises. That is all.

 

[IrishInFl]

Let us just say that... when I was a pledge to my Fraternity, this song was used for... mandatory brotherhood enrichment exercises. That is all.

The Minnesota Duluth band would play the badger song when we played Wisconsin in hockey. Awesome.

 

[GOLDENISTHYTATE]

Haha and I now have a new song that I want as a ringtone.

To the profile of this recruit, or should I say player now, I don't think he was underrated at all. He had a very impressive offer list and had he stay incommitted longer, I think he would have had even more. We are getting a great player.