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2018 Recruiting Board/Thread

Daniel Seahorn said:
I’ve said before I don’t see him coming back. I’d advise him there is no upside in trying to rush back. While he wasn’t at his best prior to USC, it’s not like he hasn’t put plenty of good tape on for scouts. 
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My ginormous armchair tells me Connor's the kind of guy who could decide stay for the experience and education and the possibility of participating in Big 12  championship season as a horn.  If he's not hurting for money and has career goals after football, even more so.

 
 it might not be a great year for the OL but IMO 15 to 20 OLfrom the state of Texas will get ships. Then there atre out  of stater. There is 12 returning OL [not counting Imade] and two commits for 14 so IMO need two more.

 
Daniel Seahorn said:
Completely agree on the OL Recruiting. Just have to let some things play out and trust the staff. 

In regards to Connor, there wasn’t any torn ligaments or structural damage which is a big plus for him in that department. He will probably have clarity on where he is at medically by the end of the year and I’d bet he would be able to take part in OTAs by whichever team that drafts him. 

We’ve seen guys sustain more significant injuries and still go high. Unless there is more to the injury that is not out there yet. 
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I am not worried AT ALL about our O-Line from a recruiting standpoint. The guys we have in the "incubator" should start to contribute in the next couple of years. If they do not its more of a coaching / SC issue that we need to worry about. If we cant get some of our past high level recruits ready for action we definitely wont be able to get mid level recruits ready in a year. Trust the process. Just because they are not contributing now doesn't mean they wont be next year. The issue we are seeing currently with our O Line is a result of the recruiting 4 or 5 years ago. Some of what would be our better upper classmen were dismissed and although Wickline was a good coach he sucked at recruiting, mostly because the kids didn't want to play for him. Any HS kid we sign now will not contribute in any way for 3 years. Patrick Hudson is probably the highest ranked prospect we had signed in years and he was only getting spot work before his injury. 

When Nebraska use to churn out stud lineman every year it was due to their system for development. They would sign 6'4 240 lb hs kids. Three years later they would take the field transformed into 6'4 300 lb grown men that were flexible and fast. Since the NCAA frowns upon steroid use there are not any short cuts in the process.

Connor's situation has me baffled. ACL, PCL, and MCL injuries get all the attention but a torn meniscus is just as serious and can be more problematic. I know for a fact that any professional sports team would prefer an athlete to repair or surgically re-attach their meniscus rather than "Clip it" which use to be common place. Once its clipped its gone for ever and many athletes careers have been cut short due to the pain and swelling that followed. For Conner to not do either is interesting and possibly telling.

It is probable that Conner only has a partial tear and that is why he is not having surgery. The meniscus can heal but there is so little blood flow in that area it can take a long time and it must be completely immobilized during that time. Once it has healed you can start rehab to regain movement and rebuild muscle. After rehab you can start football activities and get back in to game shape. I don't where Conner is in this process but if he is not at least in the rehab stage it would be unlikely he is back on the field this year.

If he is farther along and actually able to play again this year he could still potentially have a good draft position but I think it would take a minimum of four games for that to happen. If he doesn't make it back or only comes back for a couple of games it will cost him serious draft position and money.  These NFL execs are not going to invest big in a left tackle with an untested knee. Someone will draft him but they will want him as a bargain round pick.

My theory is that Conner is planning on returning to the field soon or is planning on returning next year.

 
prosfromdover said:
My ginormous armchair tells me Connor's the kind of guy who could decide stay for the experience and education and the possibility of participating in Big 12  championship season as a horn.  If he's not hurting for money and has career goals after football, even more so.
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I'll have what you're having lol

 
Really hope the the optmistic posters are right about the OL But even the best QB can not pass on his back and a great RB needs holes to run thru.

Bold type was a mistake just to lazy to retype.

 
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Eastexhorn said:
Really hope the the optmistic posters are right about the OL But even the best QB can not pass on his back and a great RB needs holes to run thru.
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IMO, our running game suffers due to the OL. Sam has success because its usually on the run for his life. He can be creative that way. But the running game woes start up front. Warren didn't become worse than he was last year.

 
Ok forgive my amnesianess but can someone tell me what times Cook and Stapha are announcing?

 
If Conner gets cleared I would come back for the final games and bowl if we make one. Just to put a little good tape out there would go a long way to getting him drafted higher. It would leave no doubt. But only if he was fully recovered. 

 
Something to consider about Conner. Being the best LT in the draft could land you in the top 10, big money. 

From pick 32 to 33 (1st rd to 2nd) there is a 20% drop in salary, less guaranteed, and smaller bonus. 

From 2nd round to 3rd is another 17% drop, very little guaranteed, and minuscule bonus. 

All drafted rookies must sign a 4 year contract with a team option 5th year. 

We always think players are crazy for turning down the NFL money and risking injury. If Conner declares for the draft coming off of an injury it could potentially cost him millions in guaranteed salary.

 
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