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by ramcat
Tue Dec 27, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2017 recruits/commitment thread
Replies: 1934
Views: 94276

Re: 2017 recruits/commitment thread

Love this pickup!!! https://twitter.com/SchoolerColin/status/813844006949920768" target="_blank http://247sports.com/Player/Colin-Schooler-89571" target="_blank http://www.scout.com/college/football/recruiting/story/1708615-three-star-lb-emerging-as-legit-bcs-prospect" target="_blank http://usatoday...
by ramcat
Tue Dec 27, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2017 recruits/commitment thread
Replies: 1934
Views: 94276

Re: 2017 recruits/commitment thread

A little more on Ramirez. Appears his weight is up over 200 lbs. Additionally, this service shows some pretty solid ratings on his play. http://bigcountypreps.com/181/5-available-senior-lb-prospects/" target="_blank Played center on bball team, and shows weight to 209lbs, which would think would be ...
by ramcat
Tue Dec 27, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2017 recruits/commitment thread
Replies: 1934
Views: 94276

Re: 2017 recruits/commitment thread

Not sure of the accuracy of this but indicating 3 stars?

http://www.recruitingnewsguru.com/arizo ... e-ramirez/" target="_blank
by ramcat
Sun Dec 25, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2017 recruits/commitment thread
Replies: 1934
Views: 94276

Re: 2017 recruits/commitment thread

Interesting stats from Trent Dilfer on Sunday NFL Countdown today..."Of the 44 ProBowlers, 12 were zero-star recruits coming out of high school, 7 were 2-star recruits, 37 of the 44 ProBowlers were 3-star or less recruits..." I am not a "stars don't matter" guy but those numbers are really interest...
by ramcat
Sun Dec 25, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2017 recruits/commitment thread
Replies: 1934
Views: 94276

Re: 2017 recruits/commitment thread

Best class ever. Damn I need to get my tickets soon. Holy shit, what a class. Beating out OSU.......wait.....is that ODU? Is that Old Dominion. OMG LOL LOL LOL LOL. Now we need Cordero for some fun Step away from the keyboard Actually you might need to... I get wanting to be positive, but the degre...
by ramcat
Wed Feb 03, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Any word on Cooper? I was thinking Hemphill might have some flexibility, maybe as a spur or a speed rush end if he got a bit bigger I thought the same on Hemphill. Think Cochran will likely move to DE with his size. Multiple fronts might bring him in from lb position in 3-3-5, like Turturi and Scoo...
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:25 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Got it, 3 years. Cool!
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

JJ Allen says in tweet, he'll be in AZ for 3yrs. Rosenblach says 2 years. Anyone? Know he sat out soph year.
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Allen is aboard!! Woo Hoo!!
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Where did you see that about Bundage? Article today says he told the Oklahoman that AZ was in the mix, along with ASU. Arkansas was out. Wish I could provide link but battling this phone. First article that came upon search of his name. https://twitter.com/Gabe_Encinas/status/694632444364869632 Huh...
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

NewsOk by Jacob Unruh.
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Where did you see that about Bundage? Article today says he told the Oklahoman that AZ was in the mix, along with ASU. Arkansas was out. Wish I could provide link but battling this phone. First article that came upon search of his name.
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Think I read that he is being recruited to AZ as linebacker. Not sure how strongly his desire is to be a QB but if that is what he wants, then he likely is not coming to AZ.
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

azcat49 wrote:I think we get Chacho, Allen, Burns and we keep Cooper. Hoping we get Sao and Hemphill but those are 50/50 shots
Hope you're right! Victor announcing with Chacho so maybe they're a package deal? Think Victor might prefer Cal due to the offer being as QB but who knows.
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Lamar Jackson to Nebraska. Ugh!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2613 ... -nightmare" target="_blank
by ramcat
Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:03 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Hope the Barton commitment doesn't deter Himphill. Very Nice to get Barton but only have him for one year. Utah might sneak in and get Kaelin. 247 still showing 50% shot to AZ. Not sure of announcement timing.
by ramcat
Sun Jan 31, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Viramontes to Cal.. Where are you seeing this? All I've seen is that he took an official there this weekend. My apologies, can't seem to find it? Thought I saw it on Scheer twitter feed? Would have attached but am clueless with this phone of mine. Some twitter feed had it, I think. Saw some Cal fan...
by ramcat
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Viramontes to Cal.. Getting the impression Chacho, and Himphill are looking pretty good! Hoping the staff can pull one of Allen, Burton, or Jackson, with Allen probably of biggest need. Barton has confirmed he will play for the UofA. http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2016/1/30/10874646/michael-b...
by ramcat
Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Viramontes to Cal..

Getting the impression Chacho, and Himphill are looking pretty good! Hoping the staff can pull one of Allen, Burton, or Jackson, with Allen probably of biggest need.
by ramcat
Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Devaughn Cooper
by ramcat
Tue Jan 26, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

My bad, thought Iakopo was olb. Guess I should have said that I hope Chaco sp?, comes aboard to replace London. Thanks Chief. Realize the 4-2-5 will likely morph at times depending on down and distance, but will be interesting to see how recruiting of lb's plays out, with only two spots in base defe...
by ramcat
Tue Jan 26, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread
Replies: 2198
Views: 125483

Re: 2016 Recruit/Commitment Thread

Hoping Himphill comes aboard! Think he'd be a decent replacement for Iakopo. Was thinking with 4-2-5, it might be harder to pull lb's due to lack of opportunity. Anyone? Realize some rush end/lb hybrid's could work, like Tuturi but...
by ramcat
Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Who will be Arizona's next DL Coach?
Replies: 300
Views: 14027

Re: Who will be Arizona's next DL Coach?

Didn't Yates coach at A&M for a couple years? I know his strength is Cali but imagine he must have made some connections in Texas while there. At this point, I think they need to get the best available, and ASAP. Hopefully they will have some recruiting chops too. Don't imagine this is helping secu...
by ramcat
Fri Jan 22, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Who will be Arizona's next DL Coach?
Replies: 300
Views: 14027

Re: Who will be Arizona's next DL Coach?

Didn't Yates coach at A&M for a couple years? I know his strength is Cali but imagine he must have made some connections in Texas while there. At this point, I think they need to get the best available, and ASAP. Hopefully they will have some recruiting chops too. Don't imagine this is helping secur...
by ramcat
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:51 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Welcome Aboard Marcel Yates Arizona's New DC
Replies: 447
Views: 17745

Re: Who will be Arizona's new DC?

Yates coached safeties right? Not sure if this hire supports his coming on board. Would understand him not wanting to deplete his Alma Mater by bringing Asst's from there but... Do agree that this looks like a solid hire for position coach though. Looks like a real up and comer as coach and recruite...
by ramcat
Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:15 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Welcome Aboard Marcel Yates Arizona's New DC
Replies: 447
Views: 17745

Re: Who will be Arizona's new DC?

chiefzona wrote:I also like Brian Jean-Mary Texas LB coach/recruiting coordinator. Dude can recruit. He was recruiter of the year 2014 for the Big 12.
Like what I read. Very solid results coaching and recruiting, also getting Cats back into Texas!
by ramcat
Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Welcome Aboard Marcel Yates Arizona's New DC
Replies: 447
Views: 17745

Re: Who will be Arizona's new DC?

Didn't Kane return to NIU? Alma Mater? Last year he left his alma mater Kansas to become the NIU DC and LB coach. The article I read indicated he's headed back to NIU. Just left Kansas and yes, he is a former Jayhawk. That was in Jan of 2015. A year ago. Nope. Dated 4 days ago on Fox Sports, Jan. 8...
by ramcat
Tue Jan 12, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Welcome Aboard Marcel Yates Arizona's New DC
Replies: 447
Views: 17745

Re: Who will be Arizona's new DC?

chiefzona wrote:
ramcat wrote:Didn't Kane return to NIU? Alma Mater?

Last year he left his alma mater Kansas to become the NIU DC and LB coach.
The article I read indicated he's headed back to NIU. Just left Kansas and yes, he is a former Jayhawk.
by ramcat
Tue Jan 12, 2016 5:50 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Welcome Aboard Marcel Yates Arizona's New DC
Replies: 447
Views: 17745

Re: Who will be Arizona's new DC?

Didn't Kane return to NIU? Alma Mater?
by ramcat
Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:37 am
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Welcome Aboard Marcel Yates Arizona's New DC
Replies: 447
Views: 17745

Re: Who will be Arizona's new DC?

Like it, and don't care about local ties. His resume will get him where he wants to go and think he could attract some recruits from SE.
by ramcat
Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Who would be Arizona Next DC.
Replies: 303
Views: 9096

Re: Who would be Arizona Next DC.

azgreg wrote:Sheer's DC of the moment is Paul Rhodes.
Hard not to really like his results as a DC!! Obviously had some lumps as a head coach but had some moments.

Definitely, a conventional defensive approach from what I can tell. Get it done RR!!!
by ramcat
Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Who would be Arizona Next DC.
Replies: 303
Views: 9096

Re: Who would be Arizona Next DC.

I don't know if RR, or Byrne even have a shot at this guy but they should throw him a serious bone!! Resume is extremely impressive and has had success recruiting in addition to his very strong results on the field!
by ramcat
Tue Jan 05, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Fired Casteel
Replies: 608
Views: 24585

Re: Fired Casteel

Sorry, but couldn't share link from my phone!
by ramcat
Tue Jan 05, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Fired Casteel
Replies: 608
Views: 24585

Re: Fired Casteel

By the way, there is a good interview with Lewis as he moved to UTEP. Definitely, distinguishes himself from Long. Some subtle and some not so subtle.
by ramcat
Tue Jan 05, 2016 5:20 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Fired Casteel
Replies: 608
Views: 24585

Re: Fired Casteel

Perhaps. Maybe loyalty or family. Agree that the hire would be underwhelming. Do think the results as DC were solid and being that he's Ben Longs DC, wouldn't doubt that he probably assumes some of Longs dutys when needed. Again, was mentioned among three. Perhaps the other two are higher regarded w...
by ramcat
Tue Jan 05, 2016 4:30 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Fired Casteel
Replies: 608
Views: 24585

Re: Fired Casteel

I understand. It definitely appears that finding someone with exp with 3-3-5 is being strongly considered. Maybe in part due to existing personnel and D recruits who were sold, to some degree on it and their fit. Think that Lewis' menton of being a top three candidate, doesn't indicate who the other...
by ramcat
Tue Jan 05, 2016 4:12 pm
Forum: Arizona Football
Topic: Fired Casteel
Replies: 608
Views: 24585

Re: Fired Casteel

Lewis has been locked in with Long for 10 years, serving as DC when Long was head coach, which was 4 years, I believe. So would think he has pretty equal ability to implement the defense they have utilized.
by ramcat
Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Coach Rod

Once the so-called leader, head coach or whatever, goes back on their word, the ability to lead s lost. If in fact there were assurances on how any offers for interviews would be handled, namely not until bowl game or season were over, then ball game over if interview occurred. Part of the reason I ...
by ramcat
Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:31 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Coach Rod

Msg'd Bryne on his Facebook pg. Posts have been read. Basically saying if interview is confirmed, I'll no longer be supporting Wildcat football with RR at the helm. Guy is a Phoney and want nothing to do with him. New facilities, bump in pay just last year, after flirting with Louisville. Please Gre...
by ramcat
Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:38 am
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Will Rich Rod leave after this season? (Poll)

Certainly get the comments on the defense and Casteel but would like to see how things go with some better and healthy players. Seems like there have been lots of misses and the injuries are ridiculous!! Liked what I was seeing of Fotu when he went out as well.
by ramcat
Wed Nov 11, 2015 4:06 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Will Rich Rod leave after this season? (Poll)

Sorry to intercept but posted a poll in Coach Rod thread, that indicated 77% would only want want him if he retained D coordinator Foster. Otherwise, decidedly against is hire.
A little over 5000 were involved from V Tech community. Still a lot of disdain toward RR, due to the way he departed WVU.
by ramcat
Tue Nov 10, 2015 11:48 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Coach Rod

You can't win a national championship at Arizona for football. We can't even win a conference title, how the hell are we ever going to win a national championship. It is impossible at Arizona to win a national title unless we got Oregon facilities which is probably never going to happen. Even then ...
by ramcat
Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Coach Rod

Didn't think Id have to spell out tradition as the part it plays in recruiting. Most understand that as being part of it. Example AZ basketball vs ASU. You keep convincing yourself though, appears to be working for you. Very confident that AZ can compete for talent equally to Virginia Tech. Additio...
by ramcat
Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Coach Rod

Didn't think Id have to spell out tradition as the part it plays in recruiting. Most understand that as being part of it. Example AZ basketball vs ASU. You keep convincing yourself though, appears to be working for you. Very confident that AZ can compete for talent equally to Virginia Tech. Additio...
by ramcat
Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Coach Rod

Lmao!! Seriously?! Tradition of LSU and Alabama and SEC vs Virg Tech and ACC coastal?! Wow. Can't comment further. You Made no mention of tradition in your post, just that Blacksburg was an undesirable place to live. Tuscaloosa and Baton Rouge are also undesirable for most. And when It comes to foo...
by ramcat
Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Coach Rod

Didn't think Id have to spell out tradition as the part it plays in recruiting. Most understand that as being part of it. Example AZ basketball vs ASU. You keep convincing yourself though, appears to be working for you. Very confident that AZ can compete for talent equally to Virginia Tech. Addition...
by ramcat
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:50 am
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Coach Rod

Well said.
by ramcat
Tue Nov 10, 2015 9:32 am
Forum: Football Arch Rivals
Topic: Coach Rod
Replies: 4562
Views: 260776

Re: Coach Rod

Lmao!! Seriously?! Tradition of LSU and Alabama and SEC vs Virg Tech and ACC coastal?! Wow. Can't comment further.