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Classic Tailback - Johnny Rodgers Nebraska Highlights - Bing video You watch these old video clips and then watch McGee's. Uncanny similarities. Johnny "The Jet" Rodgers was fun to watch back in the day.

McGee has a different build than Redd (or your typical Slot guy for that matter). He's short, but that's about where the similarities end. He has a thicker build, much more like a RB than just a wisp that one tries to develop mismatches with in space. I think you're going to see Seven carry the ball quite a bit. It opens up the play book when he's on the field. You don't know what Coach Moorhead has up his sleeve. As a RB this kid can bounce, drag step, get small, and look for windows. As a WR he doesn't fight the ball, catches it out away from his frame, and he is a terror in open space. He's going to be a dynamic playmaker in Oregon's offense. A chunk play waiting to happen.

Then put him in motion back next to the QB. Then put Redd in motion in front of them. Keep the linebackers eyes moving. Then comes the wheel route the opposite direction of Redd up the sideline with McGee. Touchdown.

Lake is in over his head. Classic Peter Principle. He's probably a nice guy, but Washington is losing ground to Oregon with every recruiting cycle.

I am not sure I agree with some of the assessments written in this article. First of all there were two Hudl tapes. One was from his Freshman year where he (Halton) listed himself at 6'3/210 pounds. These are unverified numbers NOT confirmed at a sanctioned event (like Nike's The Opening or Adidas Adizero Camps). The second film clip was a year later and appears to be from his Sophomore year. He looked bigger, like maybe he had added 20 pounds to his frame (at least). Again nothing is verified. He did not play in 2020 (Junior year) for obvious reasons. But he apparently attended a camp where he was officially measured and tested in a combine atmosphere. Greg Biggins states on Halton's 24/7 profile that he (Halton) is 6-foot-3 and 270 pounds. He also stated that he rand a 4.59 Short Shuttle and recorded a 33" vert. These are impressive numbers for an athlete of his dimensions. For example, the author of this article comps him to Mase Funa. Funa was measured and tested at The Opening in March 2018. He was 6'2/245 pounds. He ran a 4.90 40-Clock, 4.50 S.S., threw the power ball 40 feet, and recorded a 32" vert. His total score of 99.42 ranked #23 out of 307 participants and only one other linebacker (DeGabriel Floyd) scored higher at this event. Two things: The author questions Halton's overall athleticism and short area quicks. The Short Shuttle and the vertical jump is meant to shed some light on this component of a PSA's game. Not only is Halton's numbers in line with Funa, but he is doing it weighting 25 pounds more. One other thing. Kayvon Thibideaux recorded a 29.6" vert at the same event weighing in at 234 pounds. It's clear by his frame and linear size progression, that Halton is not going to be a 9-Tech in college. He will more than likely be a DE (5-Tech) on the first two downs and occasionally moved inside on passing downs to push the pocket. This kid is very good and when he reaches his ideal playing weight (290+/-) pounds he is going to be a problem for offensive coordinators.

Avantae Dickerson is from Omaha, Nebraska.

How can one deteriorate a scoreboard that big?

Thank you. I try to give people a glimpse of the potential of the new recruits coming in.

Oh that's right. He played at De La Salle in Concord, right?

Who's Henry T?

Jadarrius Perkins is the best CB prospect in this recruiting cycle. He will be the first one off the Board whenever he comes out next year or the year after. Having said that, if Dickerson is the consolation prize, I'm sure Coach Chance would take it in a heartbeat. That would give Oregon the best CB prospect in California and the best in Nebraska this recruiting cycle. Both have great triangle numbers, and they are fast and physical. Coupled with the two Safety's that are already signed? What an embarrassment of riches at the back end. SMH

Avantae Dickerson - 6'0/170 Pounds Omaha (Westside High School), Nebraska Four year starter. Played and contributed in all three phases of the game (Offense, Defense, & Special Teams) The No. 1 rated player in the state of Nebraska in this recruiting cycle. Measurables: He ran a reported 10.97 100 meters and a 22.37 200 meters as a ninth grader in 2018. at The Opening 4/14/19 during his Sophomore year: 4.41 40-clock, 4.16 Short Shuttle and a 36.5" Vert at 5'10.5 and 159 ponds. (To put this into perspective Mykael Wright ran a 4.48 40-clock, a 4.21 S.S. and 34.0" Vert at The Opening in Las Vegas May 12, 2018). His trainer has been quoted stating that Dickerson has run (recently, we assume) a 4.37 40-clock and has a wingspan greater than his length (6'4). SOPHOMORE TAPE 1) As a RB he is similar to MyKael Wright. If he wasn't such a great prospect on the defensive side of the ball, he would be a top talent as a RB. Great (Home Run) speed, gets "small" through the LOS, gap bounces, keeps his head on a swivel, puts his foot in the ground and is a chunk play waiting to happen. One of those guys that a DC holds his breath every time the kid touches the ball. 2) Spatial awareness, body control and picks the ball off out away from his frame (like a receiver). Elite ball skills. Speed to take it the distance. Big play guy. Lightening in a bottle. 3) zone coverage. Comes up and doesn't allow the WR to seal him off in space. Fights through the block to make the play. Tackles well. 4) Recognizes screens & reacts. Comes back well. He bens & Sinks to make the tackle in space. 5) Elite speed. Top end gear for recovery and/or breaking away. Really fast dude. As a RB he demonstrates Jump Steps, he bounces, he's creative in the open field looking for the lanes. Outstanding RB prospect. Two-way prospect? 6) Gets "small" down at the goal line to protect himself. Doesn't get touched from 8 yards out. Impressive. 7) Zone guy (cocked). No Press on his tapes. Typical HS schemes. His come backs are quick (his SS is approaching 4.00!!!) and it shows. 8 Elite ball skills as a WR. He plucks the ball, rather than fighting it. Catches it out away from his frame. Doesn't break his stride or "jump" as the ball gets to him. He runs THROUGH the route to maintain/finish his separation. Rare for a HS athlete. JUNIOR TAPE 1) Elite ball skills: Tracking & hand/eye coordination out at the third level stuff. Climbs the wall to go get it over the big dudes. 2) His short area quicks show up on the Turn-Ins. He "Come Back" very fast to create PBU's & picks. 3) Nice hand punch on the slant to break up a first down.

Not to hijack this thread, but since you brought it up: I'm a big Jon Flowe fan. What's the old adage "It's not the size of the dog in the fight...the size of the fight in the dog". And Jonathan Flowe is a Junkyard Dog. I'll probably take a lot of flack for this, but for the life of me I don't know why people are so jazzed about Raesjon Davis. Jonathan Flowe and Davis share the same triangle numbers and very similar athletic traits. But to be honest, after watching both films I'll take Flowe over Davis seven days a week and twice on Sunday. Why? Because of the explosion plays. Flowe is a savage. A wrecking ball. He's a Sandman. He puts people to sleep. And Davis? Not so much. Linebackers have only two jobs. 1) They have to complete their assignments from play-to-play without fail. and 2) They have to leave welts, while doing their assignments. That's what "Explosion Plays" are. They blow people up. That's what you see on tape when you when you watch Jonathan Flowe. He knocks people into next week and re-arranges their teeth. Getting back to this topic: could he play the SAM. Heck yeah.

I'm not sure his past behavior is an accurate trend for future schemes. I think that he's never had this level of talent playing for him before. Even for his short stint at Texas A & M, and certainly not at California. He may treat this defense much more like an NFL defense with more Press on the perimeter and less zone. He has the talent in the front seven to zone blitz and bring pressure that he's never had before. We shall see. There are a lot of future NFL guys that I see on the Defensive side of the ball. He just might these "toys" loose next fall.

I think Down & Distance as well as how much green grass is behind them, will dictate the personnel grouping(s) here. For example, I like Hill in this Slot against a speed merchant when the offense is starting at its own 20 and the field is tilted against them. Their playbook is wide open and you want your 4.41 guy keeping tabs on their Slot Guy (typically their fastest guy). However as the offense moves the ball and the field tilts, you want the SAM to get bigger/Rangier as the field shrinks towards the Red Zone, and running the ball starts to become more important. The playbook likewise shrinks. Then the Jeffrey Bassa's morph into the Adrian Jackson's as they get closer to the goal line. Just a hunch.

Jeffrey Bassa is the perfect fit at SAM or "Big Safety". A hybrid SS/OLB in the mold of Adrian Jackson. A great athlete that can cover at the back end against TE's & H-Backs or "Big" WR's. Or he can come down into the box and be physical in the run game.

He's not done growing. He'll be a solid 5-Tech.

One of the posters on 24/7 comped him to Le'Veon Bell, the great Steelers RB. I thought that was spot on. This has really fine ball skills. His film clips showed him on middle screens and wheel routes. Natural pass receiver, doesn't fight the ball. And he has great size combined with impressive creativity in the open field. Down on the goal line he can get small and run behind his pads, but he is just as likely to bounce it outside and beat the 9-Techs to the pylon. This kid is really talented.

I hadn't taken time to look at Jonathan Flowe, who was a late addition to Oregon's 2021 recruiting class. A few observations: Jonathan Flowe - Upland High School - Upland, California Upland HS is a big school with over 3,100 students (9-12). This is a tough league that they play in. 6'1 - 200 Pounds Measurables at The Opening 2/10/19 (He was 15? years old at the time) 6'-0.5 and 195 Pounds 4.82 40-Clock 4.41 S.S. 24.30" Vert Sophomore Year Tape - Jonathan Flowe highlights - Hudl 1) He can bend and sink to change direction laterally. 2) He does a nice job of getting off the blocks. He scrapes & sheds while keeping his head on a swivel. 3) In a controlled rush, he can lock on to an opposing LT and manipulate him at the Arc to help him (Flowe) set the Edge forcing the QB back into containment. 4) He's a "Wrecking Ball" He tackles like a LBer. His head is up and he wraps up. Not a lot of arm tackles. 5) Lots of explosion "Blow Up" hits. 6) Relentless. Never gives up on a play even when he is double-teamed by O-Linemen. He circles back and makes the tackle from behind after the linemen thought they had done their job. Pretty impressive. 7) He understands leverage and getting his hands under an O-Lineman's pads to stand him up, and rock him back into the backfield on the bull rush. This kid is a really fine prospect.

It's rare to see a Defensive Lineman with his dimensions (6'5/277) with the athleticism to be the best player in the country at a number of positions...on both sides of the ball. He is the best 3-Tech & 5-Tech on defense. And if he wasn't such a great player on that side of the ball, he is without a doubt the best inline TE in the country too. The kid can really move, and he catches the ball out away from his frame. A natural receiver that doesn't fight it. Simply a great player.

The Great Blue North is projecting that USC is losing four guys in the Top-100. Amon-Ra St. Brown (#47), Talanoa Hufanga (52), Alija Vera-Tucker (58) and Jay Tufele (72). These are all Second and Third rounders. That's a lot of talent to replace.

Dang that's funny.

Don't get lost in the weeds. My point was that you never saw the trajectory from year one to year three that one normally sees in performance. It's "flat", no? For example, his completion percentage hovers around 51-55%. And his TD-to-Pick ration is stagnant at 2/1. This is the resume of a backup. A guy that won't hurt you if he's called into a game due to injury or you need to have a talk with your starter. Stats are important. They measure progress. It's ok to have a first year guy put up stats like this. But in year two, you want to see the completion percentage hit 60 and that TD-to-INT ratio get up to 3/1. And at the D1 level, a third year guy getting ready for the Draft? It should look more like 65% & at least 4/1. With that in mind, that's why I said Shough's floor is already higher than Brown's ceiling.

College Football Reference is a pretty good source. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/anthony-brown-11.html

Quarterbacking is a combination of size, athletic talent, brains, and composure. The first three are given or none of these guys would be at a D1 school. The last component is where the amount of snaps come in and how comfortable a guy is in a given system. Anthony Brown has a lot of snaps under his belt at the D1 level. He probably had somewhere around 2,000 game snaps when he came to Oregon. Tyler Shough played his first season as a starter without the benefit of a Spring practice, a Fall Practice, and a three game "practice" schedule against the Montana State's of the college football world to work out the kinks, get into rhythm with his teammates, and build confidence. He just jumped into the deep end of the pool from the first game. With a new offensive coordinator. And an offensive line that zero snaps together as a unit. And all he did was go out and lead the league in Passing Efficiency and Top-Three in just about every other meaningful QB category. And that was with what? 400 snaps? I'm thinking that people need to take the rhetoric down just a notch or two and finish letting Shough develop a little more. Let him get more comfortable in Coach Morehead's offense, allow his returning O-Line to become more efficient and cohesive. It's one thing to play QB in HS, it's quite another to do it at the D1 level. It's a giant learning curve. Tyler Shough's floor is Anthony Brown's ceiling. The numbers bear that out. And the the though that someone already in the QB room (Butterfield or Millen) is going to magically overtake him in the spring is a fantasy. And Ty Thompson? He played 4A ball in Arizona when he was putting up all of those big numbers. When he gets to Oregon he's going to find out that there is a staggering amount information to process from play-to-play, as well as week-to-week. And the maturation doesn't happen overnight.