Ricky Collins - JUCO wide receiver
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FeistyFrog
Sir FeistyFrog
I think he is expected to play at Kilgore this fall.
West Coast Johnny
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I believe he would have three years to play 2 seasons, but I'm just guessing.
FeistyFrog
Sir FeistyFrog
Kilgore doesn't have a great passing offense but he did have a tremendous YPC last season and as mentioned runs tight routes and has good hands to go with good speed. He has a burst that is for sure.
There is an experience gap that may be trying to fill.
FrogsMcGee
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Yes they are pretty young, but I think expectation is that several of the incoming true freshman will get significant PT this season. Will still be young, but not inexperienced come 2012. Kid must just be straight up legit if we are using one of our few remaining spots on him. Either that, or there are concerns about another WR exiting early. I haven't heard anything of the sort.
West Coast Johnny
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Yes, a bit odd. But I can only conclude that the coaches think he is better then the other candidates that we would likely get. My thoughts are that losing out on curtis carter & chris hawkins has made our wide receiver depth lopsided towards the young side now and perhaps they feel better about bringing in a 20 year old compared to an 18.
talor
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That's some good logic. After my binge drinking at the Loon and 5 hours of sleep last night I need someone to do the thinking for me.
Burner1
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FeistyFrog
Sir FeistyFrog
Despite the odds Frog
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If June Jones liked this guy so much, why did he not become a Pony? So let me see if I am following this right, he signed a letter of intent to SMU, didn't make the grades, went back to JUCO, then can sign with anyone? Is this a SMU leftover or is this kid really good? Shows me that SMU is scouting well for those hidden diamonds. I bet this is where the Dwight Smith scholly goes...take a risk but doesn't hurt either way?
talor
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June Jones does a good job evaluating WR's, I'll give him that
Punter1
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SMU doesn't take many JUCOs...plus now he has better or at least one better option. That's why he is not a Pony now.
Agreed...SMU does a good job either scouting or developing slot WRs.
West Coast Johnny
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June Jones has a good track record evaluating wide receivers. At the same time, he should have known better than to recruit an academic risk, as kids that are approved by the NCAA clearing house are routinely denied by SMU admissions. Jones has been annoyed by this in the past and is one of the reasons why jones my bolt on SMU one day. It may have been a "sign and place" deal where a coach knows a kid won't qualify so he stashes him away at a JUCO. Any-whooo , the Stangs are very upset about TCU getting their guy. http://www.ponyfans.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=53638&sid=b35c8e5fc79b92e8e6af8af76aec711f
FeistyFrog
Sir FeistyFrog
Just curious but who are some of the good receivers he has signed?
I also thought the commit was a bit out of left field...but so was Skye Dawson and he contributed very early. Just have to trust the staff which I am sure we all do!
