'15 TN ATH Nathan Cottrell

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Vol Fans are scared if they pass on another hometown guy, they'll be the next Randall Cobb.

Have a faith in our Coaches fellas. Trust their evaluations.
 
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Good grief, Travis Stephens comparisons...really? Anytime you see a kid running past everyone on the field in high school you can generally throw that play/highlight out, because that same speed difference between you and your competition rarely translates to the next level (with the exception of very few athletes [Harvin,CP,holliday,demps).

If a kid is going to project well at RB in college you want to see how he runs in tight spaces in high school because that is exactly how he will make a living at the next level.
 
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wilrob75 said:
Good grief, Travis Stephens comparisons...really? Anytime you see a kid running past everyone on the field in high school you can generally throw that play/highlight out, because that same speed difference between you and your competition rarely translates to the next level (with the exception of very few athletes [Harvin,CP,holliday,demps).

If a kid is going to project well at RB in college you want to see how he runs in tight spaces in high school because that is exactly how he will make a living at the next level.
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A confirmed 4.35 40 translates to ANY conference in college football well.
 
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So the people hyping this kid up are basing it all on his speed.

We have 1 RB spot left (maybe)

Would you take Cottrell over the rest of the guys we are in on?

Even Bryce Love who is faster, makes better lateral movements and plays better competition?

Serious question.
 
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PassedOutAwake said:
So the people hyping this kid up are basing it all on his speed.

We have 1 RB spot left (maybe)

Would you take Cottrell over the rest of the guys we are in on?

Even Bryce Love who is faster, makes better lateral movements and plays better competition?

Serious question.
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I am curious if Cottrell played in NC, would he still light up the stat sheet? I think he would. 2000 yards in a season is no little deal no matter the competition level. Would it be better if he tried to slow down so he could allow defenses to get a better angle so he could break a few more tackles on his highlight film? I probably would not take another RB, as 4 in the last 2 classes is solid. IF the staff decided to take another RB, I would have no issue at all seeing them take Nathan over the rest. I like seeing instate talent get to wear the Orange. Especially when they dominate on the field, even if it is vs "questionable" competition. Kid has went o several camps and shown out. I expect he will do it at the Opening as well.
 
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PassedOutAwake said:
So the people hyping this kid up are basing it all on his speed.

We have 1 RB spot left (maybe)

Would you take Cottrell over the rest of the guys we are in on?

Even Bryce Love who is faster, makes better lateral movements and plays better competition?

Serious question.
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My answer would be. I don't care who we take. I am not an expert at evaluating football players. I read about the recruits so I know what kind of potential we have coming in. I will defend every kid that grown men talk crap about, and I don't care where they choose to play college ball at. They are kids, and need to be treated, and talked about as such. If I heard someone talk about one of my kids like some on here talk. We would have a big problem. :hi:
 
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LebanonVolunteer said:
I am curious if Cottrell played in NC, would he still light up the stat sheet? I think he would. 2000 yards in a season is no little deal no matter the competition level. Would it be better if he tried to slow down so he could allow defenses to get a better angle so he could break a few more tackles on his highlight film? I probably would not take another RB, as 4 in the last 2 classes is solid. IF the staff decided to take another RB, I would have no issue at all seeing them take Nathan over the rest. I like seeing instate talent get to wear the Orange. Especially when they dominate on the field, even if it is vs "questionable" competition. Kid has went o several camps and shown out. I expect he will do it at the Opening as well.
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This too. :good!:
 
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PassedOutAwake said:
So the people hyping this kid up are basing it all on his speed.

We have 1 RB spot left (maybe)

Would you take Cottrell over the rest of the guys we are in on?

Even Bryce Love who is faster, makes better lateral movements and plays better competition?

Serious question.
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This. IMO anyone who would take Cottrell over Love has absolutely no clue whatsoever. Sure, Cottrell is fast, but Love is faster and a damn good RB. All the proof anyone needs is in the film. Much, MUCH better football player. Cottrell is a good athlete. Love is a really good RB/football player.
 
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titansvolsfaninga said:
This guy has great measurables, but if you compare his film to Rocky Reid's film you can see the difference. This guy is almost stiff when he runs. He doesn't make cuts, he turns. He's a great athlete though, but his future is not at RB.
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Something to consider is Reid looks like a 30 year old man - obviously an early developer. Cottrell looks like a high school student who should continue to fill out and get stronger. Not that these 2 are similar styled RB's, but Reid is probably much closer to his ceiling coming in as a freshman than most other recruits.

Is Cottrell only interested in being a RB? His speed could be utilized at other spots on the field also.
 
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walkenvol said:
Something to consider is Reid looks like a 30 year old man - obviously an early developer. Cottrell looks like a high school student who should continue to fill out and get stronger. Not that these 2 are similar styled RB's, but Reid is probably much closer to his ceiling coming in as a freshman than most other recruits.

Is Cottrell only interested in being a RB? His speed could be utilized at other spots on the field also.
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I think he'd make a great safety fwiw
 
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ljeller said:
This. IMO anyone who would take Cottrell over Love has absolutely no clue whatsoever. Sure, Cottrell is fast, but Love is faster and a damn good RB. All the proof anyone needs is in the film. Much, MUCH better football player. Cottrell is a good athlete. Love is a really good RB/football player.
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Cottrell's laser timed 4.35 > Love's hand timed 4.30. Not saying love isn't fast, but I haven't seen anywhere his 40 was laser timed. You have a link to that?
 
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localvol said:
Cottrell's laser timed 4.35 > Love's hand timed 4.30. Not saying love isn't fast, but I haven't seen anywhere his 40 was laser timed. You have a link to that?
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It was at the DCNFTC. Not sure if it was laser-timed or not though.
 
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Give him a track schollie and be done with it. He's not elusive enough to play rb or wr IMO. CJ2K is fast but not elusive as well.
 
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I don't understand this obsession with local kids. Did Bama win their titles with a bunch of kids from Tuscaloosa?
 
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