GreenRiverGatorz
New Fish
It's almost like that was known during his recruitment
Caleb Presley, 2023 4* CB (Eastside Catholic) (COMMITTED)
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It's almost like that was known during his recruitment
GreenRiverGatorz
New Fish
I continue to forget he's on our team. I don't think I've ever seen a 5 star come in and everyone just immediately accept that he's mediocre. Usually there's some flashes or hope for guys like that to figure it out. But with Smalls it's painfully obvious to everyone that he possesses no elite tools and has the natural talent indistinguishable from someone who plays for Montana State.
Huh?
I was watching him against the cougs and he does nothing but complain about holding. He looked fat and slow. He will never be a starter screen shot it.
If Trice leaves, I'll be interested to see who our DE/edge guys end up being. Schmidt got a lot out of Trice and Martin this year. I absolutely hated the offer to Heims and chalked it up as lazy recruiting but the guy looked way more explosive than Smalls when he played. Maybe ZTF comes back and is fully healthy but I'll be very surprised if Smalls ever makes an impact.
KrunkJuice
New Fish
There is a decent chance Trice and ZTF leave. If that we're the case we are gonna need at least 2 guys in the portal. Heims, Smalls and Holtzclaw isn't close to being good enough.
He almost left last year then ended up not being a starter. There could be a world where that didn’t sit well with him. He’d be the guy next year on a competitive team. Not sure why you’d leave but you just never know.
DawgDaze71
New Fish
ZTF success during the Covid season went to his head a bit too quickly. He started daydreaming about the NFL despite his glaring weakness on run support and setting the edge. Then the Achilles. I think he could look at options but I think he’s in a good spot to play more snaps next season after holding up. He may feel more comfortable carrying a bit more weight. I think he got a bit too light.
Winning cures many ailments I’m leaning more towards a good send off for Zulu Tango Foxtrot
Winning cures many ailments I’m leaning more towards a good send off for Zulu Tango Foxtrot
HFNY
Well-known poster
True, he and Trice would start if they came back and Heims would be the #1 guy off the bench with Holzclaw and Smalls for depth. They will probably target a transfer too.
Smalls dominated when younger but then he stopped growing but his reputation preceded him with regards to recruiting. Now he has the size to play DE but not the athleticism. But he doesn't have the size to play inside so he's kind of stuck and will never be a starter. If he can have a good / last off-season, he may have a chance to contribute while finishing up his degree. That would be great all-around.
IF he stays and IF his Achilles can take the strain he needs to get back up to 260. He needs that thick backside again. I felt like his ample booty was like a buoy that kept him on his feet when he bent the edge.
whatshouldicareabout
Active poster
If he transfers, he'll have the same issues he has here which is dealing with run support and setting the edge. His best future is one where he stays here given how well Martin and Trice played this season
Easier to set the edge at 260 than 245. If his body can handle the weight, put it on. Chuck is right, He was explosive at 265.
Smalls was crooted by Bama at ILB. Maybe he loses 15-20 and becomes a Lester Towns sized MIKE