Running Back Recruits

Gladiator Cat · 11-09-2005

Wildcat Nation,

can someone tell me how many running backs we're after this year and how many will we take overall in the next class. You can't have to many studs at that position.

Gladiator cat

PerpEph · 11-09-2005

According to Scout.com, here's who we are after this year:

http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=106&p=9&c=4&yr=2006&pid=11

and here's a list from Rivals.com of all the players we have offered for this upcoming year.

http://arizona.rivals.com/OFFERLIST....=2006&School=4

Beezy44 · 11-09-2005

Any chance we get C.J. Gable? I see that USC is tops of his list, I don't see a 5 star choosing U of A over USC just yet. Anyone have any info on his recruitment?

PerpEph · 11-09-2005

I don't know what our approximate odds are, but it appears that UCLA and USC are his two favorites at this point.

We are one of his 5 official visits though.

I'm not too worried about the RB position. I think over the next couple of years one of the three guys we have is going to step up. Watch out for X. Smith. He could be a real sleeper and an impact player. And if Longbons gets healthy, and stays healthy, he could be a real good one.

I haven't completely given up on Henry either.

HiCat · 11-09-2005

"I'm not too worried about the RB position. I think over the next couple of years one of the three guys we have is going to step up. Watch out for X. Smith. He could be a real sleeper and an impact player. And if Longbons gets healthy, and stays healthy, he could be a real good one."

Totally agree. Looks like the Cats have a couple on the team now and either one or both could be big time RB's when they get their chance. But if a 5 star guy wanted to come to Arizona, come on down and join the party.

AZfootball18 · 11-09-2005

I agree with you Perp...The runningback position is the least we have to worry about. Its in good hands with the RBs we got right now. We need some more depth in other postions...although getting a talented RB like Derke Robinson is always great.

azpatnca · 11-09-2005

as far as I know neither longbons nor smith played a second of game time this year. Are they redshirts? Can you do it retro-actively? "Oops, they never played, um, we'll take four more years of them, thanks NCAA."

biz cat · 11-09-2005

I really hope Chris Henry gets his head in the game. That guy is a monster, and we'll be hurting if we don't get him in the game somehow. The two youngsters will each have a year in the system, but game time experience can't be replaced (although Tui is doin a pretty good job proving that comment false). Either way, I think the offensive line only gets better from here, and that will step up any running back's game automatically.

biz cat · 11-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by azpatnca

as far as I know neither longbons nor smith played a second of game time this year. Are they redshirts? Can you do it retro-actively? "Oops, they never played, um, we'll take four more years of them, thanks NCAA."

Yes they're both redshirts.

azpatnca · 11-09-2005

oh good!

wsugolfer · 11-09-2005

is anyone else impressed with the depth that we are recruiting? we are looking good for years to come

PerpEph · 11-09-2005

I'm impressed so far.

There is no question that there are some talented football players on this team. We will continue to recruit well, I think, especially if we can close out this season with 4 straight wins.

Right now we need help on the D-line and we need some of our O-line guys to develop. I like where we are with Linebackers, corners, running backs, safetys (although another solid JC guy like Johnson would help offset the loss of Brooks).

Brad Wood has been great this season, but I would like to see us land a stud TE. Also, we could use another big time wide receiver. Hopefully Jamere Holland or Terrell Reese.

And a high quality back up to Tui is essential. Hopefully we can get Lyon. At this point I can't imagine Tui not starting the rest of his career (unless there is some sort of injury). If not this year, then a top 5 QB recruit in 2007, who can redshirt that year and take over as a RS Sophomore in 2009 after Tui leaves.

AZfootball18 · 11-09-2005

We really need a TE and a good QB for some depth....Also some big time D-lineman

biz cat · 11-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZfootball18

We really need a TE and a good QB for some depth....Also some big time D-lineman

I agree with the TE part especially. A great TE is hard to come by, and they can help in so many ways. I've been pretty happy with our tight end production this year though.

AZfootball18 · 11-09-2005

Wood and McCall will be seniors next year I believe....And I'm not too sure how our other TE's will be. We do have Cody Anderson who is a big talented TE coming in.

11-09-2005	#1
Gladiator Cat GOAZCATS.com All-American Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,185 Rep Power: 17999475	Running Back Recruits Wildcat Nation, can someone tell me how many running backs we're after this year and how many will we take overall in the next class. You can't have to many studs at that position. Gladiator cat

11-09-2005	#2
PerpEph GOAZCATS.com Legend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Standing by the shore, walking on a dream Posts: 5,967 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 21474866	According to Scout.com, here's who we are after this year: http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=106&p=9&c=4&yr=2006&pid=11 and here's a list from Rivals.com of all the players we have offered for this upcoming year. http://arizona.rivals.com/OFFERLIST....=2006&School=4 __________________ www.twitter.com/#!/ASU_Failures "I wanted to come to a program where I thought we could compete for a National Championship." - Sean Miller, April 7, 2009.

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Beezy44 GOAZCATS.com Freshman of the Year Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125 Rep Power: 429713	C.J Gable Any chance we get C.J. Gable? I see that USC is tops of his list, I don't see a 5 star choosing U of A over USC just yet. Anyone have any info on his recruitment?

11-09-2005	#4
PerpEph GOAZCATS.com Legend Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Standing by the shore, walking on a dream Posts: 5,967 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 21474866	I don't know what our approximate odds are, but it appears that UCLA and USC are his two favorites at this point. We are one of his 5 official visits though. I'm not too worried about the RB position. I think over the next couple of years one of the three guys we have is going to step up. Watch out for X. Smith. He could be a real sleeper and an impact player. And if Longbons gets healthy, and stays healthy, he could be a real good one. I haven't completely given up on Henry either. __________________ www.twitter.com/#!/ASU_Failures "I wanted to come to a program where I thought we could compete for a National Championship." - Sean Miller, April 7, 2009.

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HiCat GOAZCATS.com Legend Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: running into the sun Posts: 11,395 Rep Power: 21474876	"I'm not too worried about the RB position. I think over the next couple of years one of the three guys we have is going to step up. Watch out for X. Smith. He could be a real sleeper and an impact player. And if Longbons gets healthy, and stays healthy, he could be a real good one." Totally agree. Looks like the Cats have a couple on the team now and either one or both could be big time RB's when they get their chance. But if a 5 star guy wanted to come to Arizona, come on down and join the party. __________________ "Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness." So I got that goin' for me, which is nice"

11-09-2005	#6
AZfootball18 GOAZCATS.com Hall of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,838 Rep Power: 9196547	I agree with you Perp...The runningback position is the least we have to worry about. Its in good hands with the RBs we got right now. We need some more depth in other postions...although getting a talented RB like Derke Robinson is always great.

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azpatnca GOAZCATS.com Legend Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 17,973 Rep Power: 21474893	as far as I know neither longbons nor smith played a second of game time this year. Are they redshirts? Can you do it retro-actively? "Oops, they never played, um, we'll take four more years of them, thanks NCAA."

11-09-2005	#11
wsugolfer GOAZCATS.com Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 334 Rep Power: 1831088	is anyone else impressed with the depth that we are recruiting? we are looking good for years to come

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