Adrian Lee, Cornerback From Skyline (TX), Commits to Cal
by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 2:09 PM PST
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From ESPN's On the Trail (HT solarise):
Safety Adrian Lee (Dallas/Skyline) committed to sign as part of Cal’s Class of 2010 Thursday night, ESPN’s Gerry Hamilton reports.
He selected the Bears over Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Utah.
Several other programs including Notre Dame, Kansas, Iowa State, SMU, UTEP, Louisiana Tech and Tulsa also offered.
He also went to the same school as Steve Williams, our highly touted DB commit from last year. Fire Starkey says he converted from a running back his junior year, so there's still no official tape on him as a defender.
Solarise talks about his measurables:
At 5’ 11"/6' 184lbs, Adrian Lee already seems more physical than his former Skyline teammate Steve Williams (5’ 10" 160lbs) when coming into Cal. Gerry Hamilton noted Lee’s "physicality" when scouting Skyline High. Also remember that Syd is 5’ 9" 191lbs, and he was was all-world for us. Lee’s physical attributes aren’t too far off when compared to Syd.
So if size & speed are not issues, you move into the techniques & mental part of being a college CB. We’ll have to wait & see how quickly Lee picks up his game after Coach Simmons.
Carp grabbed this interview from Bear Insider:
Lee is a versatile defensive back who is getting looks at both corner and safety. His recruitment has risen steadily over the season, and he’s now sitting on a handful of scholarship offers.
“I have offers from Cal, Kansas, Kentucky, Utah and a few others,” Lee said. "Miami and Minnesota are also talking to me and sound like they could offer. Right now, most schools like me as an athlete who can swing between corner and safety.
“I actually prefer corner because it’s what I’ve played my whole life but colleges like my size as well and think I’ll fit in well at either spot. Cal likes me for corner and that’s what I’m comfortable with.”
It's always nice to land Texas recruits, even if they're not highly touted--breaking into the pipeline seems to have worked well for us, and the last two star we got from Texas? Justin Forsett.
For those questioning Bob Gregory and his lieutenants, Cal is quietly piecing together a monstrous defensive class. One or two more commits and the Bears defense could be in great shape for the next three/four years.
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He looks like he wants to hurt some WRs everyone.
Quantity AND quantity!
by Spazzy Mcgee on Jan 15, 2010 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
I would love to know my 100 m time. Any guesses out there before I measure it this weekend?
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
Slower than Adrian Lee.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
10.4
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hours
Cooler than a Polar Bear's toenails.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 15, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
Anything exciting with Arie or just the same ol’ recruit-BS?
Any news on decommit Jay Guy? We need help at the nose.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
also…do we have any chance with Markeith Ambles???
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
Uhh low?
He has fifteen schools he’s interested in. We have four spots left.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
And that's assuming he decommits from Tennessee
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
The lack of spots is a little worrisome while guys like Ego are still on the board.
All aboard the Jerome Randle Smart Car!
by rollonubears on Jan 15, 2010 3:47 PM PST up reply actions
Ego is our biggest target right now, so it shouldn’t worry you at all. It’s up to him whether he wants to come on board.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
Just an example. There are other big name guys thinking about us.
All aboard the Jerome Randle Smart Car!
by rollonubears on Jan 15, 2010 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
what if I want in?
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
No one will care?
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 4:31 PM PST up reply actions
Guy commited to Nebraska a long time ago. Arie is supposedly really high on Alabama.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
:(
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
I respectfully disagree. I mean, Cal has enough NT depth if they want to keep hovering at the 8-win mark, but if we’re going to take this bitch to the next level we need a legit 3-4 NT. Coleman could be it if he gains some weight to go with his 6’5" fram…but the other guys aren’t fat/big enough. Think Mt. Cody, West Coast Version.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
We had a great defense last year without a dominant NT. It’s not like these guys pop out of the woodowork.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 4:33 PM PST up reply actions
the 2008 defense or the 2009 defense?
I should have added…imo the 3-4 will only work with a stud NT and/or a stud rushing LB. Take away one or both and you’ve got the 2009 defense. Sure they were good against the run, but the passing defense was 108th in the nation…
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
Terrance Cody was nowhere near the pass rusher you seem to think he is… there’s a reason why no one thinks he can play on a 4-3 team
Cooler than a Polar Bear's toenails.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 15, 2010 4:52 PM PST up reply actions
I’m not expecting the NT to pass rush, I am expecting the NT to take up 2 blockers (or more?), be a two-gap player, and to enable LB’s to go crazy.
It worked in 2008 with highly talented LB’s and a good secondary. 2009, for reasons that aren’t quite clear, featured a lot of three guys rushing. I presume it had something to do with not having a skilled rushing LB, and also having a secondary that had to play uber soft zones (thus forcing the LB’s to drop back into coverage).
At first, I wanted to donkey punch Bob Gregory. Let’s say I definitely wouldn’t oppose an upgrade here, but I think he was doing his best with what he’s got.
That Cal can assemble such a defensive recruiting class in light of the 2009 defensive efforts is very impressive.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
It’s not like there are a million NTs out there… and I thought they played very well last year—probably the best performing unit on the D— given how stiff we could be against the run (remember these guys aren’t true pass rushers — they’re space eaters and command a lot of OL attention)
Cooler than a Polar Bear's toenails.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 15, 2010 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
Hill
Payne
Kafusi
Tipoti
Coleman
That’s 5 guys for one spot? If a super NT wanted to show up and take a spot sure, but they’re close to using up all the available schollys and there are a lot of talented guys showing interest. It’s mostly a numbers game.
4-3 DT
I like ‘em, but he could use to be bigger
Too small
Too small
We’re getting there…
Like I said above:
Cal has enough NT depth if they want to keep hovering at the 8-win mark, but if we’re going to take this bitch to the next level we need a legit 3-4 NT.
I’m thinking 320+ lbs.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
He was never really a solid commit; he said he would explore other schools before coming to a decision. He always talked about keeping his options open and I imagine he was attracted by the thought of being the next Suh in Pellini’s defense.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
The Big Blue Out Board
Thanks for the HTs. Here’s what I got for the Golden Recruits left on the Board:
Anthony Jefferson, ATH (Projected as CB)
Arie Kouandjio, OT
Sean Parker, S
Jeffrey Whitaker, DT
Gabe King, DE
Ego Ferguson, DE
Bjoern Werner, DT
Aaron Harris, LB
IMO, if Ego/Arie/King pledges, the Cal FB 2010 class would be one of the best in Tedford’s history.
couple ?’s:
1) Is Werner and/or Whitaker a 3-4 NT (or have the capability to become one)?
2) Could Crosthwaite start at RT next year? I know, I know…but the cupboard looks thin…
http://rivals.yahoo.com/cal/football/recruiting/player-Alex-Crosthwaite-92685
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
I doubt any OL will start as a true frosh… we had 4 OL in 2009 class, remember. Why would you assume he immediately jumps the guys who just redshirted this year?
Cooler than a Polar Bear's toenails.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 15, 2010 4:46 PM PST up reply actions
cuz his grainy high school video > the others?
I kid…but I’m nonetheless a little worried about the tackle spot not occupied by Mitchell Schwartz.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
mm… I’m not so much. Edwards can play… It’s way more important that all 5 OL are on the same page, not the base individual talent
Cooler than a Polar Bear's toenails.
by Thoroughbred on Jan 15, 2010 4:48 PM PST up reply actions
also, two of the OL are interior guys (Brazinski and Jesus…errr…Schwenke), and Ragland’s a project type guy. Siddoway, though, could play next year?
Without a doubt, the first thing that makes Siddoway a sought after prospect is his size. Teams up and down the West Coast showed major interest in the big offensive lineman and it’s easy to see why. Siddoway is a very good athlete for his size and has the potential to become a legit offensive tackle in the coming years with more development.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
Parker is solid Michigan
Werner does not have us listed in his top 4.
Whitaker is supposedly down to Auburn or Georgia
Jefferson is between Oregon and UCLA
That leaves us with
King
Arie
Ego
Harris
as the most realistic guys.
As the three we covet the most. We should be happy with one, ecstatic if we get two, and have drinking parties from now until August if we land three or four.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 4:31 PM PST up reply actions
*King Arie Ego are the three we covet the most
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 4:31 PM PST up reply actions
Bears Pursuing Five-Star Ambles1/15/2010 BearTerritory.net
The Cal coaching staff has been actively pursuing five-star wide receiver Markeith Ambles, who has opened up his recruiting following the departure of Lane Kiffin from Tennessee.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Markeith-Ambles-82992
The link takes me here:
http://cal.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?ReturnTo=&sid=1103&script=showmsg.asp&cid=&fid=1603&tid=138392582&mid=138392582&rid=
and I have no subscription :(
Probably nothing to it, but I thought I’d post what I saw.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
We'll see
Lots of schools on his radar. It’d be great if we got him.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 15, 2010 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
Stay away from Ambles, he’s got behavioral/academic issues. Pete Carroll pretty much gave him to Kiffin, I hope he doesn’t come to SC.
¡FusÃlenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Jan 15, 2010 4:45 PM PST up reply actions
Per one of the USC premium boards, Ambles contacted Kiffin on Wednesday looking for a scholie. What I know is that Carroll stopped recruiting him last summer (so did Urbie) abd pretty much gave him to UT. That said the kid is a beast, and Tedford was able to manage DeSean and Marshawn so maybe not such a big deal for you guys.
¡FusÃlenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Jan 15, 2010 5:11 PM PST up reply actions
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