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OK/RT? Burning redshirts

  • With JLS having everything on the line, do y'all think he will burn some redshirts unnecessarily? We always hear, "Joe Blow freshman can help us on special teams." Well, it doesn't seem like our special teams are THAT great with or without using freshmen, so why waste a year. I hope he has a plan for the freshmen.

    This post was edited by Bevtrain on 8/6/2012 at 11:42 PM

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  • Bevtrain said...

    With JLS having everything on the line, do y'all think he will burn some redshirts unnecessarily? We always hear, "Joe Blow freshman can help us on special teams." Well, it doesn't seem like our special teams are THAT great with or without using freshmen, so why waste a year. I hope he has a plan for the freshmen.

    I've never thought about it like that, and that's an interesting question. I guess my answer would be no, I don't think they would burn a kid's redshirt unnecesarily. Their philosophy is to put the best guys out on the field, regardless of class.

    They talk like Nate Holmes could be a game-changer as a return man, and from what I've seen, they're probably right. I'm guessing that's one of the guys you're referring to. He could help a little at running back, but could certainly provide a lift to the return game. He has rare speed.

    R Turbeville

  • Bevtrain said...

    With JLS having everything on the line, do y'all think he will burn some redshirts unnecessarily? We always hear, "Joe Blow freshman can help us on special teams." Well, it doesn't seem like our special teams are THAT great with or without using freshmen, so why waste a year. I hope he has a plan for the freshmen.

    I am not sure where you are coming from when you say our Special Teams aren't that great. Phil Steel had the Razorbacks rated as his #4 special teams unit in the country last year and projects them as his #6 unit for his year. I would say that is pretty lofty recognation.

    As for them looking at freshmen that can play, I am not hearing language from the coaches much different then recent years. Sounds like they are just looking at guys who are ready now. I don't think the goal would ever be to red shirt every incoming freshman. And I think most kids come in hoping for early playing time especially at skill positions.

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  • R. Turbeville said...

    I've never thought about it like that, and that's an interesting question. I guess my answer would be no, I don't think they would burn a kid's redshirt unnecesarily. Their philosophy is to put the best guys out on the field, regardless of class.

    They talk like Nate Holmes could be a game-changer as a return man, and from what I've seen, they're probably right. I'm guessing that's one of the guys you're referring to. He could help a little at running back, but could certainly provide a lift to the return game. He has rare speed.

    When I hear a Freahman as a return man it gives me chills and flashbacks. Was it Humphrey who did that a couple years ago? Anyways whoever it was should not have been there. They were scared to death and to be honest it was embarrassing. That's a tough position for a true Freshman to play.

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