According to Bulla Eastman, who is very credible about this. I've wanted UH to give early offers to the top Hawaii high school players...great change in policy by Mack!
Great news! Hopefully the 1st of many early offers from Hawaii. Besides Manti and the big kid from Kapolei, I think he's the next best recruit.
Does anyone else notice that he runs a 4.45 40 but a 10.89 100m? I know he's the defending state champ but does that mean he has more quickness than top end speed? If JC transfer Javonte Taylor runs a 10.5 100m, how fast is he in the 40 then?
40 yard and 100 meter times are two totally different animals. 100 isnt that important in football anyway... plus anything under 11 seconds in the 100 is pretty damn good for HIGHSCHOOL.
Southbay wrote:Great news! Hopefully the 1st of many early offers from Hawaii. Besides Manti and the big kid from Kapolei, I think he's the next best recruit.
Does anyone else notice that he runs a 4.45 40 but a 10.89 100m? I know he's the defending state champ but does that mean he has more quickness than top end speed? If JC transfer Javonte Taylor runs a 10.5 100m, how fast is he in the 40 then?
I wonder when Coach Mac is going to offer Monti? Like I mentioned on WSN, if Coach Mac wants to keep the best players at home, he's got to offer the best players scholarships.
Concede nothing. Especially when it come to top local talent. No?
In a recent LA Times article, Coach Carroll of USC was quoted as saying, 'the recruiting climate has changed so much, we can't afford to wait to see these athletes play in their senior year, so we have to offer early'.
Billy Ray is a coach's dream, he is only going to get bigger, faster, and stronger. look for him to do very well in states for track. but the best thing...he is a great kid, good head on his shoulders, and comes from a solid family.
lol808 wrote:40 yard and 100 meter times are two totally different animals. 100 isnt that important in football anyway... plus anything under 11 seconds in the 100 is pretty damn good for HIGHSCHOOL.
Actually both test top end speed. Speed is speed at those distances. If it was 10 yard dash vs 100m, then I would agree. Either way, I agree under 11 sec is very good. Probably faster than most of the players on our current team.
bulla wrote:In a recent LA Times article, Coach Carroll of USC was quoted as saying, 'the recruiting climate has changed so much, we can't afford to wait to see these athletes play in their senior year, so we have to offer early'.
Billy Ray is a coach's dream, he is only going to get bigger, faster, and stronger. look for him to do very well in states for track. but the best thing...he is a great kid, good head on his shoulders, and comes from a solid family.
CONGRATS TO BILLY RAY :
This definitely makes sense bulla. If a guy like Pete Carroll sees this trend, Coach Mac surely must be on the same mindset.
JJ is even having a Junior Day at SMU in April and they will probably make a bunch of offers to players who attend. I am hoping that UH brings in the top Juniors in Hawaii for a Junior Day and gets them to bond and want to all come to UH!
Garret wrote:JJ is even having a Junior Day at SMU in April and they will probably make a bunch of offers to players who attend. I am hoping that UH brings in the top Juniors in Hawaii for a Junior Day and gets them to bond and want to all come to UH!
Garret wrote:JJ is even having a Junior Day at SMU in April and they will probably make a bunch of offers to players who attend. I am hoping that UH brings in the top Juniors in Hawaii for a Junior Day and gets them to bond and want to all come to UH!
Excellent idea. I hope it happens too.
Junior Days at colleges are happening earlier and earlier. Normally, it would be a summer invitation only event. With the way things are going, UH should get aggressive and see how soon they can get one scheduled. It doesn't hurt to be first in line, and for too many years, some of our better athletes have left for the mainland because UH was 'out recruited' by them. pretty sad if you ask me, but the winds of change are blowing. Let's go Coach Mac!
