THS vs. Mo West. Round 2

[motownanddown]

How big is he? You think he could eventually be a D-1 prospect? I would like to see that. West is my 2nd favorite team behind my Wildcats of Oak Ridge.

 

He's about 5'11 180. I think he could potentially be a d-1 prospect, he's got all the tools IMO.

[SweetScience]

He's about 5'11 180. I think he could potentially be a d-1 prospect, he's got all the tools IMO.

The thing is. For him to be a RB @ the next level in D-1 he would probably have to be bigger then that, unfortunately. Unless he has the speed of a Devrin Young from Bearden, whom is now playing for the Vols had. And that kinda speed is hard to come by. Maybe he does? I have never seen him play. If he does, then i would agree with you.

[motownanddown]

The thing is. For him to be a RB @ the next level in D-1 he would probably have to be bigger then that, unfortunately. Unless he has the speed of a Devrin Young from Bearden, whom is now playing for the Vols had. And that kinda speed is hard to come by. Maybe he does? I have never seen him play. If he does, then i would agree with you.

 

I don't expect him to get recruited by a big time school like UT. Hes quick and can run but not like Devrin Young. His game is his vision, he sees the holes before they open, does a good job of feeling for cutbacks, and follows his blockers. He's also a great return man and cover corner. He hasn't played corner this year because they need him getting 25 carries a game, but he was 1st team all IMAC as a db last year. I could see him being a solid 1-AA or small 1-A recruit.

[SweetScience]

I don't expect him to get recruited by a big time school like UT. Hes quick and can run but not like Devrin Young. His game is his vision, he sees the holes before they open, does a good job of feeling for cutbacks, and follows his blockers. He's also a great return man and cover corner. He hasn't played corner this year because they need him getting 25 carries a game, but he was 1st team all IMAC as a db last year. I could see him being a solid 1-AA or small 1-A recruit.

Yeah, i was gonna say. He would probably be best suited @ corner at the next level. This day an age 180 is just too small for how big kids are today. That would be very hard on him to be a RB @ that size. Either way, i wish him and the Trojans the best. My uncles played for the Trojans. One in the mid 70's, and the other the early 80's. The older one was also a standout hoops player for the Trojans, and both were sprinters for the track team. My mother is a 1974 graduate. Best wishes to ya'll from Oak Ridge!

Edited November 6, 2012 by SweetScience

[motownanddown]

 

Yeah, i was gonna say. He would probably be best suited @ corner at the next level. This day an age 180 is just too small for how big kids are today. That would be very hard on him to be a RB @ that size. Either way, i wish him and the Trojans the best. My uncles played for the Trojans. One in the mid 70's, and the other the early 80's. The older one was also a standout hoops player for the Trojans, and both were sprinters for the track team. My mother is a 1974 graduate. Best wishes to ya'll from Oak Ridge!

 

Thanks, and good luck to the Wildcats from Morristown!

[SweetScience]

Thanks, and good luck to the Wildcats from Morristown!

Thanks, man! We will need it playing Maryville! LOL Maybe we will see some OR vs Motown West matchups in the coming years with our move down to 5A next year. Unless ya'll are going to 6A?

Edited November 6, 2012 by SweetScience

[THSFather]

This will be a good game. I think if both teams play like they normally do on offense, then it will come down to who has the stronger defense.

[VolunteerMan]

Horton is more like 190 #s. Another year in that weight room program should add another 10 to 15 pounds of muscle. 5'11, 205 with his vision and speed will be hard to over look for any good recruiter.

[SweetScience]

Horton is more like 190 #s. Another year in that weight room program should add another 10 to 15 pounds of muscle. 5'11, 205 with his vision and speed will be hard to over look for any good recruiter.

True, but will he keep the same speed he has now if he put on that added weight? That's the question.

[motownanddown]

This could come down to the West pass rush. They've had success when they have QBs running around, trying to get rid of the ball. Even with good running QBs they get out to the edge and force throws, either across the field or just toss ups.

[THSFather]

This could come down to the West pass rush. They've had success when they have QBs running around, trying to get rid of the ball. Even with good running QBs they get out to the edge and force throws, either across the field or just toss ups.

 

How is talks D line?

[VolunteerMan]

True, but will he keep the same speed he has now if he put on that added weight? That's the question.

 

If done the way they do it in their strength and conditioning program, yes. He has added muscle over the past 2 years and his speed has increased as well.