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NLA 7on7: The weekend's best

  • For me, Norfleet is easily defined: football player. Pure and simple. He is a football playing dude.

    He could play RB in the right scheme, slot WR in any scheme, I think he could play corner or nickel and be a factor in the return game. Versatility is his key IMO.

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  • Gerry Hamilton said...

    For me, Norfleet is easily defined: football player. Pure and simple. He is a football playing dude.

    He could play RB in the right scheme, slot WR in any scheme, I think he could play corner or nickel and be a factor in the return game. Versatility is his key IMO.

    Here is what amazed me about Norfleet: It was hot out there, I mean, blistering 100+ hot. Norfleet wasn't just out there playing, he was demanding the football, putting the team on his back, running every route like it was the last play of the championship game and getting pissed when he wasn't getting the ball. Not only that but he would then turn around on defense and call out the other team's best player, begging them to test him. It was honestly, from an energy, motor, desire standpoint, one of the more impressive camp performances I've seen.

    No doubt in my mind that kid wants the ball every play and he's got the work capacity to get it.

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  • Speaking of the 7 on 7 in Bradenton, where do you guys see Shane Morris being ranked next year? This guy have been on beast mode for the camps and is only a '13 guy. I'm sure he is a give top 100 guy, thoughts?

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  • Smitty_ said...

    I encourage you to do a little more research. This is factually incorrect. Every school in the B10 (save Northwestern) have the same minimum requirements (the NCAA standard). A coaching staff can CHOOSE not to bring in a kid because perhaps they feel he will struggle remaining qualified once enrolled. But, speaking solely to "getting in", there is ABSOLUTELY no difference in the qualification standards.

    Michigan has taken risks, and they have not worked out (see: Demar Dorsey). MSU has taken risks (see: Damon Knox) and they have qualified in time. It is up to the staff to properly research where a kid is short, and decide for themselves whether or not they believe he can make the adjustments necessary in time to enroll.

    Some other points:

    1) MSU's APR is 938, while U-M's is 928 (and the lowest among ALL Big Ten teams).

    2) MSU has not had an academic non-qualifier out of HS under Dantonio.

    3) www.mlive.com/wolverines/acade...mmon_at_um.html

    APR is a stupid argument.

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  • I need to know how far Pike is likely to fall in the rankings so I can prepare various Auburn boards on these Internets ahead of time.

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  • Dallas GoBlue03 said...

    Speaking of the 7 on 7 in Bradenton, where do you guys see Shane Morris being ranked next year? This guy have been on beast mode for the camps and is only a '13 guy. I'm sure he is a give top 100 guy, thoughts?

    He's possibly the top player in the state, very likely a top-100 guy (perhaps much higher) and has all the tools to be a great QB. We'll have to see how he develops this fall. He's a gunslinger QB that sometimes turns the ball over thinking he can make every throw. I've seen him at two 7-on-7s. He was inconsistent at the Pittsburgh event but showed flashes of great potential. At IMG, he was inconsistent the first day but absolutely killed it on day two. Was making throws on the run, showing nice touch, showcased the big arm, and just made plays. I also love that he's a leader. I know all the guys out there enjoy playing with him.

    This post was edited by Steve Wiltfong on 7/5/2011 at 6:11 PM

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  • Bo Knows said...

    I need to know how far Pike is likely to fall in the rankings so I can prepare various Auburn boards on these Internets ahead of time.

    Here's the deal with Pike. Had this conversation several times over the weekend. He's certainly going to fall a little bit, but Auburn fans should still be real excited he's coming to play there. He's a Ben Roethlisberger type player. Although he had a great summer last year in 7-on-7, that's not really his game. He's more of an improviser. He's the type of QB that makes things happen. A LB is draped on his back, he breaks the tackle, runs towards the sideline and completes a pass downfield. He's super competitive. There is not another touted QB in the country that has attended as many national events as him. Following a tough Elite 11, he stayed after and worked out for another hour. He loves playing. Watch his film and he shows you the kind of athlete he is. He's making plays at DE. He's blocking kicks. This kid has a good arm. He'll have to become a better decision maker, but he's still a great get. He'll bust his rump to get better at things that aren't his strength.

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  • Steve Wiltfong said...

    Here's the deal with Pike. Had this conversation several times over the weekend. He's certainly going to fall a little bit, but Auburn fans should still be real excited he's coming to play there. He's a Ben Roethlisberger type player. Although he had a great summer last year in 7-on-7, that's not really his game. He's more of an improviser. He's the type of QB that makes things happen. A LB is draped on his back, he breaks the tackle, runs towards the sideline and completes a pass downfield. He's super competitive. There is not another touted QB in the country that has attended as many national events as him. Following a tough Elite 11, he stayed after and worked out for another hour. He loves playing. Watch his film and he shows you the kind of athlete he is. He's making plays at DE. He's blocking kicks. This kid has a good arm. He'll have to become a better decision maker, but he's still a great get. He'll bust his rump to get better at things that aren't his strength.

    Thanks for the comments/information. I'm definitely excited to have him as a commit.

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  • Bo Knows said...

    I need to know how far Pike is likely to fall in the rankings so I can prepare various Auburn boards on these Internets ahead of time.

    Hard to say yet, but there will be a fall.

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    Gerry Hamilton

  • Dallas GoBlue03 said...

    Speaking of the 7 on 7 in Bradenton, where do you guys see Shane Morris being ranked next year? This guy have been on beast mode for the camps and is only a '13 guy. I'm sure he is a give top 100 guy, thoughts?

    I see him very high, top 100 lock type of junior, with the ability to rank very high in the class. I love the video of him in many aspects. I was very disappointed that he wasn't in Dallas over the weekend as I was hoping to compare him to Kohl Stewart (Houston/St. Pius X), who I saw in early June and is right there in the 2013 top pro style QB conversations.

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  • As always, thanks guys!

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  • Barton S said...

    http://247sports.com/Article/NLA-7on7-national-championship-The-weekends-top-performers-30477

    Two long hot days in Dallas for the NLA 7on7 national championship served as a setting for some terrific performances including the emergence of Jeremy Liggins.

    Barton is Tee Shepard that good? Wasn't even tested or thrown at during the tournament, that's a pretty big statement.. How high would you rank Tee amongst the DB's you have seen this year?? What player does he remind you of?

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  • star69 said...

    Barton is Tee Shepard that good? Wasn't even tested or thrown at during the tournament, that's a pretty big statement.. How high would you rank Tee amongst the DB's you have seen this year?? What player does he remind you of?

    For me, he's a very good big corner prospect. Probably not on the same level of athlete as Yuri Wright, however. He closes well, but doesn't have the special burst or true speed or elite level quickness in flips the hips, turn and run situations as some others IMO.

    He's advanced in bump and run, will strike, attacks the game with a physical mentality and disrupts timing because of it. He also has good hands/ball skills.

    I believe he has a quality football IQ or understanding of his position and the game.

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