Recently, Coach Fritz has indicated on several occasions that we have three slots remaining for this year. By my count we currently have 88 players either on scholarship or signed for next season; that’s three over the limit. To sign three more we will need six departures from the current roster. Where those occur could well determine exactly where we have the most need.
So far we’ve been shut out on two obvious needs, linebacker and place kicker. Can current roster guys fill those needs? I think not but Coach has a better understanding of his needs than me or, probably, any outsider.
With the departures of Cuielette and Brantley, we currently have only three QB’s going into next year. And, if sources cited by mnk2121 are accurate, Khalil McClain is considering a position change or, more drastically, a transfer to another school. We’ve obviously put a lot of “chips” into the pot to sign Lindsey Scott and, at this point, it looks to be a “tough putt.” Missouri appears to be the favorite. They are an SEC team; their starting QB may be departing for the NFL; and Scott has a better chance of starting there immediately than at Tulane. Of course, Missouri has two QB’s in the wings who were higher rated than Scott out of high school so that’s not a “slam dunk” either. Anyway, whether we sign Scott, we probably now need at least one more QB—preferably someone who can step in if, in the worst case, Banks is injured. If not Scott, could that be another JC? If so, who?
To me, a QB, a LB, and a kicker would fill us out nicely, if they are the “right guys.” We appear to be “in the hunt” for at least two good-looking linebackers, and we’ve certainly offered a number of QB’s who are still available, but I’m not aware of any Juco’s at that position. The same goes for kickers. We might also simply choose to sign the best players available regardless of position. Could that be Kirk Merritt. I thought we’d passed on him but maybe not. Turning down a legitimate “four star” would probably make no sense.
Looking forward, any JC or Spring-enrolment signings must happen before classes begin in 3 ½ weeks (January 16) and national signing day for everyone else is in 6 ½ weeks (February 7). Good luck to Coach Fritz and the Wave.
Roll Wave!!!
So far we’ve been shut out on two obvious needs, linebacker and place kicker. Can current roster guys fill those needs? I think not but Coach has a better understanding of his needs than me or, probably, any outsider.
With the departures of Cuielette and Brantley, we currently have only three QB’s going into next year. And, if sources cited by mnk2121 are accurate, Khalil McClain is considering a position change or, more drastically, a transfer to another school. We’ve obviously put a lot of “chips” into the pot to sign Lindsey Scott and, at this point, it looks to be a “tough putt.” Missouri appears to be the favorite. They are an SEC team; their starting QB may be departing for the NFL; and Scott has a better chance of starting there immediately than at Tulane. Of course, Missouri has two QB’s in the wings who were higher rated than Scott out of high school so that’s not a “slam dunk” either. Anyway, whether we sign Scott, we probably now need at least one more QB—preferably someone who can step in if, in the worst case, Banks is injured. If not Scott, could that be another JC? If so, who?
To me, a QB, a LB, and a kicker would fill us out nicely, if they are the “right guys.” We appear to be “in the hunt” for at least two good-looking linebackers, and we’ve certainly offered a number of QB’s who are still available, but I’m not aware of any Juco’s at that position. The same goes for kickers. We might also simply choose to sign the best players available regardless of position. Could that be Kirk Merritt. I thought we’d passed on him but maybe not. Turning down a legitimate “four star” would probably make no sense.
Looking forward, any JC or Spring-enrolment signings must happen before classes begin in 3 ½ weeks (January 16) and national signing day for everyone else is in 6 ½ weeks (February 7). Good luck to Coach Fritz and the Wave.
Roll Wave!!!
