Cecilia's Calais commits to Cajuns

[bigearl]

You probably said the same thing about dalton Hilliard, Barry sanders and Darren sproles. All similar size and speed out of HS. RC jr will probably be 190 to 195 in a couple years of a college work out program.

Quite different- I'm referring to the 2 or so 5'9" 170 (or smaller) RB we seem to sign every year. Clearly were missing a bigger RB to run between the tackles. Am I wrong?

[CajunT]

Quite different- I'm referring about the 2 or so 5'9" 170 (or smaller) RB we seem to sign every year. Clearly were missing a bigger RB to run between the tackles. Am I wrong?

We haven't signed two small RB's every year. Montrel Carter was 5'10,185 and Hoggins is 5'7,170, Torrie Pierce was a walk-on. Hudspeth signed two early and hasn't signed any since those two backs.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Quite different- I'm referring about the 2 or so 5'9" 170 (or smaller) RB we seem to sign every year. Clearly were missing a bigger RB to run between the tackles. Am I wrong?

You sign quality. Everyone wants a big talented quick, fast back. Those guys play at about seven schools.

Some here don't realize what a diamond in the rough Zo was. Teams at our level luck into those guys when they actually fulfill their potential.

[CrazyCajun]

Zo was the 3rd ranked FB in the nation and had an SEC offer, I wouldn't say he was a diamond in the rough, we just gave him a chance to play RB here instead of FB.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Zo was the 3rd ranked FB in the nation and had an SEC offer, I wouldn't say he was a diamond in the rough, we just gave him a chance to play RB here instead of FB.

So he's a running back instead of a fullback. That went against the odds. The experts, the P5 teams might never have put him in the position to excel at running back. That's why he's a diamond in the rough. We took a chance and he wanted a chance.

[CrazyCajun]

So he's a running back instead of a fullback. That went against the odds. The experts, the P5 teams might never have put him in the position to excel at running back. That's why he's a diamond in the rough. We took a chance and he wanted a chance.

Well, if you are ranked 3rd in the country at any position I don't call that a diamond in the rough...you have talent, and lots of it and recognition.

[Bankruptcyman]

Hopefully Calais can be effective as a change of pace back like Warren Wand, the Arkansas State freshman. Wand, by the way, is smaller than Calais.

[KajunKrazy]

Quite different- I'm referring to the 2 or so 5'9" 170 (or smaller) RB we seem to sign every year. Clearly were missing a bigger RB to run between the tackles. Am I wrong?

Just saying just because the kid lacks height doesn't mean he won't be able to contribute in a big way. Look at is highlights he has speed. When you add 20 to 25 lbs to his frame he can be very good. Several backs in history have been 5'9" and very successful. If he remains 175 for the next 4 or 5 years then you'll have a point.

[Duggie35]

another 5'9" 170lb RB... yay.

We would all like to have backs with the size and speed of a Leonard Fournette or Derrick Henry, but there are many other good backs that have a smaller stature and can be very effective.

Ohio State has a commitment from Demario McCall, the #5 rated RB in the nation (according to Scout) out of North Ridgeville, OH, and he is only 170 lbs. with 4.54 speed!

[Boomer]

Hopefully Calais can be effective as a change of pace back like Warren Wand, the Arkansas State freshman. Wand, by the way, is smaller than Calais.

---And very very GOOD---Wasn't Dixon of LTUR btw the top rated RB in Arkansas??