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Post by una04 on Jul 28, 2018 8:44:49 GMT -6
roarlions.com/news/2018/7/28/lions-add-football-transfers-from-mesa.aspx LIONS ADD FOOTBALL TRANSFERS FROM MESA Jul. 28, 2018 Football The University of North Alabama football program has added a pair of transfers from Mesa (Ariz.) Community College in quarterback Christian Lopez and defensive back Jordan Robinson. Lopez (6-1, 197), a native of Henderson, Nev., and a product of Green Valley High School, threw for 2,858 yards and 33 touchdowns last season at Mesa, averaging more than 259 passing yards per game. He completed 232 of 437 passes for a 57.7 completion rate. Robinson (6-1, 212), from Gilbert, Ariz., graduated from Mesquite High School. He recorded 81 tackles last season at Mesa with 39 solos and 42 assists. He added two sacks, four tackles for loss, one interception that he returned 67 yards and a blocked kick.
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Post by catscratchfever4 on Jul 28, 2018 11:30:47 GMT -6
It's almost August and no hosses. I'm beginning to worry.
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Post by brandon on Jul 28, 2018 12:48:01 GMT -6
Talking to Willis the other day, he said we are solid on the O-line. He must be confident. His main concern was QB and RBs.
The majority of recruits probably are hesitant to sign, and rightly so. I imagine a half way decent year in the 1st year will help for the next few years. Although I did see somewhere we landed 2 commits that are some pretty impressive linemen, one from Dodge City Community College and I can't remember the other. And I am not sure if they start this fall or next year.
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Post by catscratchfever4 on Jul 28, 2018 21:14:49 GMT -6
Talking to Willis the other day, he said we are solid on the O-line. He must be confident. His main concern was QB and RBs. The majority of recruits probably are hesitant to sign, and rightly so. I imagine a half way decent year in the 1st year will help for the next few years. Although I did see somewhere we landed 2 commits that are some pretty impressive linemen, one from Dodge City Community College and I can't remember the other. And I am not sure if they start this fall or next year. Terrence Humphrey can't stay healthy and 24 Cox is undersized. |
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Post by unafied on Jul 29, 2018 5:22:10 GMT -6
Another article in the TimesDaily this morning talks about us planning to add two more players this coming week, another quarterback and an offensive lineman. Willis said he wants to hold a couple of scholarships in case guys leave the team during camp. We apparently had eight scholarships open this summer. Lopez and Robinson have taken two of those, I assume. Lions Ready for Practice |
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Post by brandon on Jul 29, 2018 6:09:08 GMT -6
He talks about the OL too. I guess his main concern about the OL is meshing and experience.
Others on the team seem to have high expectations for the team this year. Like coach Wallace always says, the intangibles is the key.
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Post by roaringsince96 on Jul 29, 2018 21:27:13 GMT -6
We need Collier to take the next step at tackle. He is now 6'7 and 305Ibs. He could be a key to a good line or an average line. The center transferring in sounds pretty good. 6'3 and 295 is great size for a center. I have heard the freshman back from Lanette looks really good in the 7 on 7's. At 6'1 and 190Ibs. he comes in with good size. We are probably looking at 6 to 8 freshman playing significant roles, maybe not starters, but definitely helping this year. Taylor proved he was ready last year...and Evans looks ready this year. Cox will start at back, remains to be seen if he can hold the position? He just doesn't have that burst or has not shown the burst yet. The smaller back last year provided quite a spark with his speed. Howell or Price may be that guy if Sturdivant is not back from ACL. I worry a little about depth at DT, Lele is huge and fast for 300Ibs plus. Frank Williams is also fast, after those two with get pretty thin. Owensby is good for a few reps, not sure he has size to play D1. Brown may have to play some as a freshman, would love to redshirt him. Files looks really good, maybe he can play a little like 4 games in mop up time, so we do not burn his redshirt. Lopez can run and has shown good accuracy so far. I wish Hicks would have come back, but if there is one position the Lions are stacked it's at WR. The new safety will start beside Johnson, should be a good duo back there. Ready for fall camps to see what the guys will look like in pads.
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Post by lion1979 on Jul 29, 2018 22:16:39 GMT -6
Expect 2 freshman running backs to make an impact this fall. Tyler Price and Jason Howell are Fbs talents. Price had offers from power 5 schools but waited a little too long from my understanding. Glad he's here though! Keep hearing Files has been slinging it this summer, I'd love for him to red shirt this season though. Kennebrew sounds like he'll contribute this fall at receiver as well...
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Post by catscratchfever4 on Jul 29, 2018 22:44:13 GMT -6
Expect 2 freshman running backs to make an impact this fall. Tyler Price and Jason Howell are Fbs talents. Price had offers from power 5 schools but waited a little too long from my understanding. Glad he's here though! Keep hearing Files has been slinging it this summer, I'd love for him to red shirt this season though. Kennebrew sounds like
When you search for Jason Howell, all you get is an avalanche of some recruiting twit with the same name, darn it!
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Post by catscratchfever4 on Jul 29, 2018 23:11:44 GMT -6
He talks about the OL too. I guess his main concern about the OL is meshing and experience. Others on the team seem to have high expectations for the team this year. Like coach Wallace always says, the intangibles is the key. I wonder why the link to that article has been disabled? |
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Post by roaringsince96 on Jul 30, 2018 18:38:08 GMT -6
Howell, Kennebrew, Files, and Washington looked very good in 7 on 7's. Price has a ton of potential too. Howell looks good without pads, hope he looks that good in pads. Foster at 6'6 can make an impact at DE this year. New safety will really help shore up back end. This defense is going to be fun to watch.
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Post by brandon on Jul 30, 2018 19:30:20 GMT -6
Howell, Kennebrew, Files, and Washington looked very good in 7 on 7's. Price has a ton of potential too. Howell looks good without pads, hope he looks that good in pads. Foster at 6'6 can make an impact at DE this year. New safety will really help shore up back end. This defense is going to be fun to watch. I think defense is key at this level. |
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Post by catscratchfever4 on Jul 30, 2018 22:12:09 GMT -6
I would like to hear more about the new players like their first names and the high schools they are from. I don't know how I missed a couple of signings that happened back in February.
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Post by rmfl1988 on Aug 1, 2018 14:21:16 GMT -6
When do these guys arrive on campus? We have 7 QB's on the roster are we planning on bringing that down to 3 or are we just gonna trot out all 7 until we find one?
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Post by 1949lions on Aug 1, 2018 17:03:42 GMT -6
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