Let me add a couple more.
Offensive line is overrated
Scratch that... the o line doesnt even deserve a rating
Clayton and Webb are overrated
Defensive line is overrated
Linebackers are overrated
And what is this about a "baby g" ??
I have yet to see anything even closely resembling a Nichols
Hmmm I wonder who you and wilcoisbest support.....Lets take a stand to reason...Yes the Rebels looked a little out of sorts their first game...But what team doesnt in week zero? Rebel fans arent used to seeing a team that has struggled to get started..(They have lost a lot of starters from a championship contending team) Most would call it rebuilding.
I would say it is disheartening to say any of the above are..."Overated" I would take ANY OF THE ABOVE,on my team as my teammates...For ANY back to be productive you have to have an o-line. All but one started their FIRST high school game Friday night...Give them a break..they will gel...they will get to what they need to do...Thats why they have Coach's..Clayton/Ordung will get them up to speed...
Once the back gets to the secondary is what determines alot of his "Ratings" its mostly one on one and I think all of the above have PROVEN they have incredible talent.
As Far as Kuivenen , The QB....Im sure he doesnt appreciate being dubbed as "Baby G" . Nichols was a fine QB for franklin, but I remember his first couple years as "Having the deer in the Headlights" look. Its NATURAL. I think he had an "OK" game for his first start, he had some bright spots to add to his spots where he needs to learn...REMEMBER ..he is a Sophomore and playing his first solo game under the lights and eyes of over ten thousand fans.(Who wouldnt be nervous?)
Someone said...get over "08" this is "09" You are correct..Last year was a special team and will be hard to fill there shoes,...They can take the first step to being close to that team...They just need their fans and parents support.......GO REBELS !