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I don't think Royal was ever a realistic optionYeah this is where I'm at too. BUT I'd make an exception for Royal.
I don't think Royal was ever a realistic optionYeah this is where I'm at too. BUT I'd make an exception for Royal.
Probably not. But he's the only one of those 4 (Royal/Gregory/McAfee/Yancey) I'd still take even if we get Gayles and JJJ.I don't think Royal was ever a realistic option
I wouldn't say he is being pressed. I think we are confident we land JJJ. Gayles is just someone you don't turn down and seems like a good culture fitIs it possible that the press on Gayles is because of any potential feeling of losing JJJ?
My initial impression based on what is available of both is you can probably line Gayles up in other positions where as JJJ is an elite slot prospect. Gayles probably projects to slot, but I think you could potentially line him up anywhere just based on his ability and trajectory.Can someone who's better at breaking down film than me compare Gayles and JJJ? They seem very similar to me.
Actually, this is a new protocol in each classroom at Notre Dame at the start of each school day:View attachment 3063453
Guy is good, what can I say
Me too.Yeah this is where I'm at too. BUT I'd make an exception for Royal.
He was a big time Junior Olympian in AAU and the regional champ in Jr High and ran 10.76 as a Freshman! He has elite speed but hasn't focused on Track after that year and didn't run at all as a Sophomore.I haven't seen his times or 100Ms or whatever, but dude is a laser in both short and long speed on film. Has all the "suddenness" you can ask for.
Swing for the fencesI don't think Royal was ever a realistic option
Agreed, JJJ is an elite slot guy with excellent route running ability and speed, he has very good hands and YAC ability. Gayles is very similar with his home run speed, hands and ability to manipulate the defense with his route running. Gayles is slightly more dynamic/slippery in space and really makes himself hard to bring down. I think he could excel in the "Slot" or at the "Field" WR spots.My initial impression based on what is available of both is you can probably line Gayles up in other positions where as JJJ is an elite slot prospect. Gayles probably projects to slot, but I think you could potentially line him up anywhere just based on his ability and trajectory.
JJJ is a slot guy all the way. Both are very good route runners, too.
Absolutely. Are we also taking into the account of the two receivers that we took in the portal.I’d shut it down if I were them. We took 5 last year and many appear to be hits. You take 4 studs again and you’re just paying for inevitable transfers.
WR room is absolutely loaded with young talent. Even with expanded roster limits, it'd be difficult to justify taking more than 3 WRs in this class (unless the 4th is Easton Royal IMO).Absolutely. Are we also taking into the account of the two receivers that we took in the portal.
I still cant believe how much this program caught up to the rest of college football in terms of acquiring talent.WR room is absolutely loaded with young talent. Even with expanded roster limits, it'd be difficult to justify taking more than 3 WRs in this class (unless the 4th is Easton Royal IMO).