Desmond Bland

[DudznSudz]

I saw 247 has some updates on him but its VIP-only. Has anyone heard anything lately regarding Bland and his likelihood to make it here?

 

[inWV]

Pretty sure no news isn't good news there.

 

[SOHusker11]

I saw 247 has some updates on him but its VIP-only. Has anyone heard anything lately regarding Bland and his likelihood to make it here?

Still hasn't gotten academics in order. Probably should forget about him. UT and FSU have backed off too. Has no visits scheduled at all.

 

[inWV]

Opportunities for guys like Hixson and Raridon are there for the taking.

 

[DudznSudz]

I would agree. I know its great to get the #1 JUCO OL dude in to start immediately, but we will be fine without him, and this opens up more room for elite late-signing players like MPM and Njoku and stuff.

 

[HominidHusker]

the HOL podcast referenced 5 openings left pretty much insinuating Bland is gone.

 

[TrueBigRedFan]

A whole lot of assuming here while we bash the young man.

 

[DudznSudz]

A whole lot of assuming here while we bash the young man.

Yeah, I don't mean to sound negative, I'm just saying, if it isn't going to work, that's ok, let's move on and snag more elite players.

Speaking of which, we just got a CB for John Bivens. We're going to have an insane number of RB's soon...

 

[inWV]

Yeah, I don't mean to sound negative, I'm just saying, if it isn't going to work, that's ok, let's move on and snag more elite players.

Speaking of which, we just got a CB for John Bivens. We're going to have an insane number of RB's soon...

RBs to Held and Frost may be like guns are to some guys. They have more than they need, but not as many as they want.

 

[MOhusker12]

RBs to Held and Frost may be like guns are to some guys. They have more than they need, but not as many as they want.

People also need to remember that we lost 4 RBs from last years team. Oz, Wilbon, Bryant and Bell.

 

[SOHusker11]

A whole lot of assuming here while we bash the young man.

I don't see anyone bashing him. I quickly summarized the 247 article as asked by the op. Those are all facts per 247. The only opinion stated was that we should probably move on and that was offered by the 247 staff.

 

[inWV]

People also need to remember that we lost 4 RBs from last years team. Oz, Wilbon, Bryant and Bell.

Seven RBs listed on the OWH scholarship list, with Wandale listed as a WR. They must really like Bivens.

 

[dinglefritz]

People also need to remember that we lost 4 RBs from last years team. Oz, Wilbon, Bryant and Bell.

And one still on the roster who apparently may not be able to play next fall.

 

[NorthWillRiseAgain]

?

And one still on the roster who apparently may not be able to play next fall.

 

[GretnaShawn]

And one still on the roster who apparently may not be able to play next fall.

Bradley?

 

[Headcard]

Bradley?

Or Thompkins

 

[Redscarlet]

Or Thompkins

Why Thompkins? He is recovering from knee injury...

 

[Headcard]

Why Thompkins? He is recovering from knee injury...

Had a pretty serious knee injury early in the year.

 

[yunginsNU2]

Couldnt Mazour switch to olb.. i would think he could be good out there? Just a thought.. maybe its a dumb idea i just think hes a fast athlete and doesnt shy away from contact?

 

[Redscarlet]

Couldnt Mazour switch to olb.. i would think he could be good out there? Just a thought.. maybe its a dumb idea i just think hes a fast athlete and doesnt shy away from contact?

C’mon Really..

 

[yunginsNU2]

C’mon Really..

Well like i said it may be dumb idea.. but he does play on special teams and with the guys coming in.. he isnt gonna see the field at rb.. why not try another cody glenn

 

[Redscarlet]

Well like i said it may be dumb idea.. but he does play on special teams and with the guys coming in.. he isnt gonna see the field at rb.. why not try another cody glenn

He strictly isn’t big enough to play out there..

 

[HuskerLLM]

Well like i said it may be dumb idea.. but he does play on special teams and with the guys coming in.. he isnt gonna see the field at rb.. why not try another cody glenn

Because someone of approx Randy Gregory's size/build is what is needed at the OLB spot we are struggling at currently.

 

[cubsker_rivals142943]

Couldnt Mazour switch to olb.. i would think he could be good out there? Just a thought.. maybe its a dumb idea i just think hes a fast athlete and doesnt shy away from contact?

He will play two ways next year.

 

[Sodakred]

I would agree. I know its great to get the #1 JUCO OL dude in to start immediately, but we will be fine without him, and this opens up more room for elite late-signing players like MPM and Njoku and stuff.

Fine without him? I guess the work in the weight room must be exceptional.

 

[TrueBigRedFan]

I don't see anyone bashing him. I quickly summarized the 247 article as asked by the op. Those are all facts per 247. The only opinion stated was that we should probably move on and that was offered by the 247 staff.

I respect your opinion. I expressed mine which was different than yours.

 

[timnsun]

Fine without him? I guess the work in the weight room must be exceptional.

Yep it sure is.

Exceptional.

It would be nice to have the number 1 Juco center in the nation but if he can’t get his stuff in order, we will be fine. If not, bring this thread back up in the fall. I will eat crow.

 

[Baxter48_rivals204143]

Yep it sure is.

Exceptional.

It would be nice to have the number 1 Juco center in the nation but if he can’t get his stuff in order, we will be fine. If not, bring this thread back up in the fall. I will eat crow.

If he can't get his stuff together nobody will be able to take him

 

[ssmill777]

A whole lot of assuming here while we bash the young man.

I reread the posts. Didn't see any bashing. Word is out that academics aren't in order and might not make it here at all. Too bad for all parties, but it is what it is.