'15 GA DE D'Andre Walker

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VFL10 said:
Is Walker the one announcing Saturday? Have we had any word come out from P Fort or Hubbs giving their thoughts on the announcement?
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He is announcing Saturday but said he is still taking his OV's. No matter who he chooses they will fight to keep him.
 
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VFL10 said:
Is Walker the one announcing Saturday? Have we had any word come out from P Fort or Hubbs giving their thoughts on the announcement?
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They are both announcing Saturday. Phillips' decision will be final as he is an EE, but whoever lands Walker will have to fight to keep him.

My analysis is if Walker announced for UGA, it's over since he has already OV'd here and has yet to visit there. I think he announces for us though.
 
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Biopsyman said:
And Chavis moved him to MLB for his sr year... Idiot
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He had not planned on moving him but nobody worked out as a Mlb and the thought was that he could fill that void better than anyone on the roster. The other thought was that it would be a good move for him to help his draft stock since the belief at the time was that he was too small for DE in the league. Little was an Ok lb but it hurt our pass rush badly. I think he moved back to DE after we put someone else in the middle late in the season.
 
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bignewt said:
Walker is a speed rusher I don't care what he weighs.
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You will in the SEC. Without a little gristle on the bone, thin DE's/OLB get caught up in the wash too easy.

Probably why Maggit gets the lion's share of snaps, rather than sharing more with Chris Weatherd. Weatherd is a lot like OK's Striker, but Maggit has put on a bunch muscle in the past 3 seasons, and he can go toe to toe with most OT's.

That said, I still hope we can pull Walker, his sack totals would go up exponentially with KMac and Tuttle blowing things up in the middle of the pocket.

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Army Bowl "All-Lobby" Team

Arm length notables

D'Andre Walker – If you're a pass-rusher that is not quite 6-3 and not quite 210 pounds as Walker is, you'd better have a wingspan to lean on for leverage. The four-star has it with arm length at just under 37 inches. Tennessee, Auburn and Georgia are still chasing.
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He checked in with some of the longest arms in attendance.
 
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VOLorNuttin said:
You will in the SEC. Without a little gristle on the bone, thin DE's/OLB get caught up in the wash too easy.

Probably why Maggit gets the lion's share of snaps, rather than sharing more with Chris Weatherd. Weatherd is a lot like OK's Striker, but Maggit has put on a bunch muscle in the past 3 seasons, and he can go toe to toe with most OT's.

That said, I still hope we can pull Walker, his sack totals would go up exponentially with KMac and Tuttle blowing things up in the middle of the pocket.

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He's nothing like striker. Striker is barely 6 ft and 220. Weatherd is 6'4. He's built just like Leonard Floyd is. Bc striker is so Short he might be a little thicker than weatherd even though he weighs less.

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I'm falling on the side of the fence that does not care one bit what he weighs right now. We most likely won't be leaning on him in year one anyways. I love potential on defense. This guys has lots of it. If he comes here, his body will transform through the kitchen and weight room and he'll be ready to roll when we need him.
 
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RiseToTheTop said:
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He's nothing like striker. Striker is barely 6 ft and 220. Weatherd is 6'4. He's built just like Leonard Floyd is. Bc striker is so Short he might be a little thicker than weatherd even though he weighs less.
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Weatherd and Stryker are both relatively thin...and they both are pass rushing OLB's, genius. That's the comparison. I don't give two shlits if Weatherd is a few inches taller. Good grief...always some smartazz trying to come along and correct folks.

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wtorange said:
He had not planned on moving him but nobody worked out as a Mlb and the thought was that he could fill that void better than anyone on the roster. The other thought was that it would be a good move for him to help his draft stock since the belief at the time was that he was too small for DE in the league. Little was an Ok lb but it hurt our pass rush badly. I think he moved back to DE after we put someone else in the middle late in the season.
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2 words: Al Wilson
 
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Army Bowl Day 2 Superlatives

Small but effective – D'Andre Walker is only 210 pounds but his long arms and his athleticism off the edge have made him really tough to handle as a pass rusher. In the right scheme he could end up being a really productive edge rusher despite that frame.
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VOLorNuttin said:
Weatherd and Stryker are both relatively thin...and they both are pass rushing OLB's, genius. That's the comparison. I don't give two shlits if Weatherd is a few inches taller. Good grief...always some smartazz trying to come along and correct folks.

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP862VE1TVQ[/youtube]
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They are not alike nor do they play alike really. Not being a smartass but it's just a bad comparison.
 
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As long as we get one of Phillips and Walker, UT will be set on the DL for this class (barring, of course, any unforeseen defections). DTs of Mckenzie, Picou, and Tuttle and DEs of Butcher, Ford, Taylor and Phillips or Walker is straight nasty.
 
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Really wanted this guy. His versatility is a huge draw. Hate to see him go play LB in a 3-4 defense, when he could come here and play a more natural position.
 
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RiseToTheTop said:
They are not alike nor do they play alike really. Not being a smartass but it's just a bad comparison.
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Yes they are. You're saying so doesn't make it so. Again, they are both relatively thin OLB's who rush the passer very well. So, uh...yeah. They are a LOT alike. Go find a brick wall to argue with.
 
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#798
As long as we land Phillips and hang onto Taylor, I'm not worried at all about missing on Walker.

I said a while back that I think Taylor will be the better college player and superior pass rusher and I stand by that.
 
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eazyTD said:
As long as we land Phillips and hang onto Taylor, I'm not worried at all about missing on Walker.

I said a while back that I think Taylor will be the better college player and superior pass rusher and I stand by that.
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I think Taylor might be the best of the 3!

Yes, I know him and Kyle are different positions.
 
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