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Posted: 1/5/2013 8:39 AM
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Caught a 3 yard game winning pass with 6 seconds to go in Semper Fi All American game. It was his only catch of the game, but clearly a competitor with the game on the line. Other thing that was impressive is that he was the punt returner. Never had a chance to return anything as the West punter was inconsistent, but impressive that he was selected as the punt returner with all of the great athletes that were playing for the East. Also gave a great interview. Looking forward to this kid in Chapel Hill.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 8:50 AM
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Caught a 3 yard game winning pass with 6 seconds to go in Semper Fi All American game. It was his only catch of the game, but clearly a competitor with the game on the line. Other thing that was impressive is that he was the punt returner. Never had a chance to return anything as the West punter was inconsistent, but impressive that he was selected as the punt returner with all of the great athletes that were playing for the East. Also gave a great interview. Looking forward to this kid in Chapel Hill.
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They didn't punt to him because they'd seen the Gio return. Heck, even people on the West Coast watch it over and over again just to watch Gio's run, hear Angell's call, and stand amazed by the Gooberishness of the Wolpfack faithful.
Switzer's a good one. He'll shine in Chapel Hill.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 9:18 AM
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I know I'll get killed because the board has a love affair with him but I thought he looked like a boy among men. I don't see him having that much of an impact early on
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Posted: 1/5/2013 9:36 AM
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I agree. I just hope he develops to a big-time player. I see him getting redshirted next year. He'll need a year to get use to playing with better athletes
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Posted: 1/5/2013 10:21 AM
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After a week of practice,the coaching staff felt that he was the best option for punt returner and elected to have him on the field when the game was on the line. They obviously did not see him as a "boy among men". However, I am sure that your assessment is better than theirs. However, I agree that a redshirt year would help most of these young men including Switzer in adapting to the next level.
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I know I'll get killed because the board has a love affair with him but I thought he looked like a boy among men. I don't see him having that much of an impact early on
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Posted: 1/5/2013 10:25 AM
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haha why do people act like I threatened their family when I give a negative opinion of a player. I'm not saying he's worthless, just that it will take time due to his size and EXTREME increase in competition. FWIW, there were people who coach or evaluate football for a living that felt the same way
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--- vigoro wrote:
After a week of practice,the coaching staff felt that he was the best option for punt returner and elected to have him on the field when the game was on the line. They obviously did not see him as a "boy among men". However, I am sure that your assessment is better than theirs. However, I agree that a redshirt year would help most of these young men including Switzer in adapting to the next level.
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--- dtownheel17 wrote:
I know I'll get killed because the board has a love affair with him but I thought he looked like a boy among men. I don't see him having that much of an impact early on
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Posted: 1/5/2013 11:48 AM
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Your family felt threatened over that?
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Posted: 1/5/2013 11:53 AM
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Last comment, but your "boy among men" comment was way over the top. He looked like a boy among boys. Ever site has him rated either 3 or 4 stars so I don't see his situation being much different from the rest of the boys in that game.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 12:15 PM
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Didn't see the game, but going from HS where you are the main target to college where there are multiple targets always takes time to transition in to. These games help with that.
Switzer is a helluva athlete, he's just not as big as others, but it's not always about size. He needs about ten more lbs of muscle to excel at the college level for the position he's going to play, but he'll be fine. There is a reason FSU was after him so hard.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 12:21 PM
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Last comment, but your "boy among men" comment was way over the top. He looked like a boy among boys. Ever site has him rated either 3 or 4 stars so I don't see his situation being much different from the rest of the boys in that game.
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I just meant it size-wise. I've never said that he doesn't have incredible athleticism and skills
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Posted: 1/5/2013 12:23 PM
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Your family felt threatened over that?
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Read it again. I was wondering why there is such hostility and anger over a negative evaluation of a player's readiness to excel as a freshman. People just take it too personally, imo.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 12:26 PM
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I was just kidding believe me I've been there. Mention anything negative about Renner and you have to lock your doors. By the way, did you here he is a Heisman candidate next year?
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Posted: 1/5/2013 12:31 PM
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He will be a boy playing against men in college, in the same way poor Wes Welker is a lad playing against giants in the NFL.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 12:33 PM
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He will be a boy playing against men in college, in the same way poor Wes Welker is a lad playing against giants in the NFL.
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Not every fast, short, white WR is wes welker. Let's let him develop without these ridiculous comparisons and expectations
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Posted: 1/5/2013 12:45 PM
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There will be freshmen playing next season, some from necessity, some from being the better option.
Switzer and Kris Francis are probably more elusive in tight spaces than any current player. How that transfers to the offense will most likely determine their red-shirt status.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 12:56 PM
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www.tarheeltimes.com/article45243.aspxHere is video of the game winning play. Only UNC football fans could have a commitment selected to an all star game, catch the game winning pass in that all star game and come away anything other than impressed. From all accounts Switzer is a terrific player and perfect for our style off offense. I can't wait to see him on the field for us.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 1:12 PM
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--------------------------------------------- --- Heel2002 wrote: www.tarheeltimes.com/article45243.aspxHere is video of the game winning play. Only UNC football fans could have a commitment selected to an all star game, catch the game winning pass in that all star game and come away anything other than impressed. From all accounts Switzer is a terrific player and perfect for our style off offense. I can't wait to see him on the field for us. --------------------------------------------- 1) Stop with the "only UNC football fans" crap. UNC is by far the most positive and optimistic/homer fan base that I've been around. All fans are the same for the most part though. 2) Sorry if one catch for three yards isn't impressive to me. Switzer has a ton of potential and did a great job to get selected to that game but that doesn't mean he was impressive during the game.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 1:42 PM
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--------------------------------------------- --- dtownheel17 wrote: --------------------------------------------- --- Heel2002 wrote: www.tarheeltimes.com/article45243.aspxHere is video of the game winning play. Only UNC football fans could have a commitment selected to an all star game, catch the game winning pass in that all star game and come away anything other than impressed. From all accounts Switzer is a terrific player and perfect for our style off offense. I can't wait to see him on the field for us. --------------------------------------------- 1) Stop with the "only UNC football fans" crap. UNC is by far the most positive and optimistic/homer fan base that I've been around. All fans are the same for the most part though. 2) Sorry if one catch for three yards isn't impressive to me. Switzer has a ton of potential and did a great job to get selected to that game but that doesn't mean he was impressive during the game. --------------------------------------------- If by suggesting that we are a Homer fan base you are implying that we are more likely to have read and enjoyed The Odyssey and The Iliad, then yes, I agree. |
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Posted: 1/5/2013 1:48 PM
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I'll Bet you a Thousand Dollars he doesn't redshirt...Seriously
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I agree. I just hope he develops to a big-time player. I see him getting redshirted next year. He'll need a year to get use to playing with better athletes
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Last edited 1/5/2013 1:51 PM by hammerheel68
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Posted: 1/5/2013 2:02 PM
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Well, that is all you had to say really, rather than take a jab at him by making such a commment.
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I just meant it size-wise. I've never said that he doesn't have incredible athleticism and skills
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Posted: 1/5/2013 2:09 PM
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1) Stop with the "only UNC football fans" crap. UNC is by far the most positive and optimistic/homer fan base that I've been around.
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I guess there's always an exception.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 2:10 PM
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That is what boy among men means. Pushed around, can't match up physically, physically overwhelmed
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--- Fedoramases wrote:
Well, that is all you had to say really, rather than take a jab at him by making such a commment.
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--- dtownheel17 wrote:
I just meant it size-wise. I've never said that he doesn't have incredible athleticism and skills
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Posted: 1/5/2013 2:14 PM
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Well, they thought he matched up well enough to have him on the field on the last play with the game on the line.
Plus, he jumped to catch the ball and held on to it.
Not being a homer, but there are always games you don't get the looks. It all depends on how the defense plays you.
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--- dtownheel17 wrote:
That is what boy among men means. Pushed around, can't match up physically, physically overwhelmed
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--- Fedoramases wrote:
Well, that is all you had to say really, rather than take a jab at him by making such a commment.
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--- dtownheel17 wrote:
I just meant it size-wise. I've never said that he doesn't have incredible athleticism and skills
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Posted: 1/5/2013 2:20 PM
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Michael Campanro looked like a man among boys when we were in Winston-Salem last year ;-)
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--- dtownheel17 wrote:
I know I'll get killed because the board has a love affair with him but I thought he looked like a boy among men. I don't see him having that much of an impact early on
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Posted: 1/5/2013 2:23 PM
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ha are we talking about pee wee football? We're giving him props because he jumped to catch it?
Listen, I know you don't always get the looks, especially in this type of game. But even aside from that altogether, I thought he got pushed around and looked physically overwhelmed at times and that was against high school kids still.
I think he will be a good player at UNC. I just don't think it will happen right away because of the size and competition increase. Is that really that bad?
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--- Fedoramases wrote:
Well, they thought he matched up well enough to have him on the field on the last play with the game on the line.
Plus, he jumped to catch the ball and held on to it.
Not being a homer, but there are always games you don't get the looks. It all depends on how the defense plays you.
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--- dtownheel17 wrote:
That is what boy among men means. Pushed around, can't match up physically, physically overwhelmed
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--- Fedoramases wrote:
Well, that is all you had to say really, rather than take a jab at him by making such a commment.
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--- dtownheel17 wrote:
I just meant it size-wise. I've never said that he doesn't have incredible athleticism and skills
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Posted: 1/5/2013 2:42 PM
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Top prospects from Tuesday’s East practice at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl workouts 247sports.com/Article/Semper-F...rformers-1092933. Ryan Switzer, WR, Charleston (W.V.) George Washington Switzer – a commit to North Carolina – was excelling in his typical role as a slot matchup nightmare. He worked the underneath zones to perfection and he was very difficult to defend in man coverage. Switzer may have led the practice in receptions on the day. |
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Posted: 1/5/2013 2:53 PM
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i'm with hammerheel on this one i think the men on the field will be trying to catch the boy next year. i don't see a redshirt.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 2:58 PM
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Well, you saw the game. All I've seen is highlights. I realize his highlights were against lesser comp, but there is enough raw athletic talent there that I think he will be fine. There is no doubt though at 170lbs he needs get bigger, but more importantly he just needs to get stronger. 10lbs at most for his frame with the proper strength gains that doesn't negate his speed will do him wonders. He did get listed at a top 5 performer for the week though. northcarolina.247sports.com/Ar...rformers-109293--------------------------------------------- --- dtownheel17 wrote: ha are we talking about pee wee football? We're giving him props because he jumped to catch it? Listen, I know you don't always get the looks, especially in this type of game. But even aside from that altogether, I thought he got pushed around and looked physically overwhelmed at times and that was against high school kids still. I think he will be a good player at UNC. I just don't think it will happen right away because of the size and competition increase. Is that really that bad? ---------------------------------------------
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Posted: 1/5/2013 4:08 PM
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To paraphrase Uncle Si Robertson on Duck Dynasty,..."HEY" size don't mean squat "JACK"! Just check in with some of the smaller WR's both college and pro and irregardless to his race ethier. Steve Smith as well as Welker in the NFL and as mentioned earlier Campanaro at Wake Forest. What he gives up in size and physicality he more thean makes up for with quickness and elusiveness. And remember, he is slated to play the slot, not the outside WR posistion. There will not normally be a quick cornerback playing him but a much slower linebacker. Count me in on the side that is eagerly anticipating watching him play next season.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 4:15 PM
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never seen Switzer on TV in an all star game, but he can't really be that good. Just hope he gets a degree and lives a normal life.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 5:07 PM
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There's a reason he dominates all the camps and 7v7s. He's not getting redshirted.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 5:54 PM
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Not redshirting. He pretty much covered that in the interview during the game. Early playing time is one of the reasons he chose Carolina.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 5:58 PM
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Muggsy Bogues was undersized and under-muscled in the game he chose to excell in. Sure Switzer needs to add muscle weight, but speed kills in football and he's got that in spades. West Virginia football-talent wise isn't Florida, by any stretch of the imagination but to belittle the young mans ability because he's light out faster than his competition, is too belittle every kid who has ever played high school football. I mean the kid wasn't playing against 11 blind possums out there.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 6:10 PM
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Not only his decision. Lets see how he stacks up when the pads go on.
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Not redshirting. He pretty much covered that in the interview during the game. Early playing time is one of the reasons he chose Carolina.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 6:49 PM
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I agree with you totally.
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Not only his decision. Lets see how he stacks up when the pads go on.
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--- foothills1 wrote:
Not redshirting. He pretty much covered that in the interview during the game. Early playing time is one of the reasons he chose Carolina.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 6:50 PM
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Kid has the potential to be special. @AmandaPaul5: Congratulations on the winning TD @RySwitz1 #SemperFi13 #EastSide #AllAmerican well deserved! Best of luck at #UNC pic.twitter.com/zG63SvQN |
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Posted: 1/5/2013 7:00 PM
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why suh, I beg to diffa.........size does indeed matter......... :0)
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Didn't see the game, but going from HS where you are the main target to college where there are multiple targets always takes time to transition in to. These games help with that.
Switzer is a helluva athlete, he's just not as big as others, but it's not always about size. He needs about ten more lbs of muscle to excel at the college level for the position he's going to play, but he'll be fine. There is a reason FSU was after him so hard.
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Posted: 1/5/2013 8:41 PM
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And Ill bet You $1000 he doesn't redshirt...I'm not kidding
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Not only his decision. Lets see how he stacks up when the pads go on.
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Not redshirting. He pretty much covered that in the interview during the game. Early playing time is one of the reasons he chose Carolina.
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Posted: 1/6/2013 12:51 AM
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Sometimes redshirting is not a choice but something done due to salvage eligibility due to being out because of injury. You may want to clarify because the ability to catch, run, and be generally elusive does notin any way prevent someone from suffering an injury (particularly a non-contact one). Seems a bit haphazard to throw around that kind of money when injuries are really out of anyone's control.
That being said, NOT redshirting obviously means that he will be taking snaps away from some offensive weapon...note that many of the players who redshirted (due to injury) last year will be back next year. Gio and Highsmith are the only players we are losing who really contributed significantly and we should be getting TJT, Wilkins, and Riley back from injury. Not sure who Switzer is going to supplant for snaps, but red shirting might be a possibility even if he is healthy.
Note that autocorrect for Switzer's last name changes it to Switzerland.
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And Ill bet You $1000 he doesn't redshirt...I'm not kidding
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--- tarheelforever79 wrote:
Not only his decision. Lets see how he stacks up when the pads go on.
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Not redshirting. He pretty much covered that in the interview during the game. Early playing time is one of the reasons he chose Carolina.
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Posted: 1/6/2013 8:15 AM
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What I liked most about that catch is that he went after the football. If he waits for it to come to him, the defender likely knocks it away. That is his mentality and if it carries over to his work ethic in training, then I expect him to get stronger quick.
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