FWST: TCU football recruiting notebook: Horned Frogs land two JUCO defensive linemen

[TopFrog]

TCU football recruiting notebook: Horned Frogs land two JUCO defensive linemen

By Steven Johnson

The Horned Frogs are beginning to close strong on the recruiting trail ahead of Early Signing Day with two commitments from junior college prospects this week.

The first recruit to join the class was defensive lineman Kelten Mickell. The 6-foot-2, 300 pound defensive tackle announced his commitment to TCU on Monday.

Currently at Jones College in Petal, Mississippi, Mickell is rated the No. 4 JUCO prospect nationally in the 247Sports composite rankings. Mickell also held offers from South Carolina and Kansas State before deciding on the Horned Frogs.

Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/sport...niversity/article296209984.html#storylink=cpy

Also at https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ot...s-land-two-juco-defensive-linemen/ar-AA1uOPHD

 

[Brevity Frog]

We are gaining significant momentum.

 

[FroggleRock]

That’s a really solid start to shoring up the losses next season. Still have a ways to go. Especially because you just don’t know how JUCO guys will turn out. But the fact Georgia offered Mickell I think says a lot about him.

 

[Paint It Purple]

According to the esteemed Nick Saban, "they're at a JUCO for a reason".

 

[82 Frog Fever]

According to the esteemed Nick Saban, "they're at a JUCO for a reason".

Did he really say that? What a hypocrite. Both Alabama & Georgia have taken a number of Jucos to shore up their lines.
The Frogs just improved athletically inside with the addition of these two and they will get to go through Spring, which means they start the strength & conditioning program as well as learning Avalos' defense.
It‘s all good.

 

[Limey Frog]

According to the esteemed Nick Saban, "they're at a JUCO for a reason".

Because they don't read real good, usually.

 

[TopFrog]

According to the esteemed Nick Saban, "they're at a JUCO for a reason".

Usuallly because of academics.

 

[The TCU Football Jerk]

According to the esteemed Nick Saban, "they're at a JUCO for a reason".

Last Chance U somewhat substantiates that comment. A lot of those dudes have million dollar talent and 10 cent heads.

 

[ShadowFrog]

Usuallly because of academics.

Then hire some good tutors.
And anyone Not showing up to class or late to team meetings gets stadium steps.
Was surprised to read here about Cam.

 

[ShadowFrog]

We are gaining significant momentum.

Bring the Beef.

 

[TopFrog]

Then hire some good tutors.
And anyone Not showing up to class or late to team meetings gets stadium steps.
Was surprised to read here about Cam.

Usually not having the grades to enter so they go the JuCo route to bring their entrance grades to minimum acceptance.

 

[Frog Attack II]

I hate to say this... But these guys are basically employees now... Who cares about class / grades? Feel like those days are long gone... The powers that be have to know that for the talented athletes, it's all about the $ and not about a degree.

 

[froginaustin]

I hate to say this... But these guys are basically employees now... Who cares about class / grades? Feel like those days are long gone... The powers that be have to know that for the talented athletes, it's all about the $ and not about a degree.

Pendulum swings back and forth. There should be a correction sometime soon.

Of course that assumes that the people calling the tune want athletes to be students, at least to some degree.