Matt Barkley??? Just read in another thread

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BigOrangeBob

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that if Kiffin is hired, he wants an official visit. Can anyone validate that, or is it just a rumor? He is THE #1 prospect in the country. Sorry if this has already been posted, but to say the least, it has peaked my curiosity.:popcorn:
 
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I just read it this morning after a post about Lane Kiffin. So I went to all the recruiting pages and apparently he has listed TN as a possibility depending on the coach.
 
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Oh snap. I saw a special on his Mater Dei team or whatever on CBS the other day. I'd pee my pants if we got Kiffin then got this guy.
 
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Great to hear!!!! I can only imagine what our ranking "could" be if this somehow happened(landing Barkley). I believe we would keep Oku as well, and maybe land one or two of the BIG NAME receivers. Oh the possibilities......:D
 
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No way in hell we will get this guy to come to UT. It's a nice thought, but it just isn't going to happen.
 
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he considered us before he committed to USC. Honestly there's about a 1% chance he actually changes.
 
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We've seen alot of top recruits transfer from USC due to top-notch depth at skill positions. Think about it, USC has Barkley and Mitch Mustain. Gonna be a while til he can start at USC. He could start at UT from day one on the other hand.

Don't want to sound too excited though, b/c I really like Tajh Boyd.
 
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He still has recruiting trips to ND and Texas. I think visiting us would put him over his limit.
 
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I think he can afford to take an unofficial. Kid is probably loaded judging by the high school he goes to... or he could be on a full scholarship or something dunno.
 
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Yes it would be nice to get Barkley but i think Tahj Boyd is the guy we want to keep commited he has a good arm and can make all the passes and his speed can make him an elite QB.
 
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Their is no less than 15 videos in.youtube.com about
this guy.

Looks good.Rated #1 for a reason it appears.
 
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Although I seriously, seriously doubt it would ever happen, it would be absolutely amazing. I couldn't even fathom the awesomeness of signing the #1 player in the country. Eric Berry was just about there though.
 
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Bassmanbruno said:
I'll take Barkley over Boyd anyday. No offense to Boyd... but this guy is rated #1 for a reason.
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I totally disagree with you. I would like to know why you think Barkley is so much better.

Boyd would do so much more for us at qb than Barkley.

I've watched a few vids of Barkley. It looks to me that his receivers are always running wide open and his offensive line lets nothing through to him. He has time to plant, drop the ball down to the side of his hip and then chuck it downfield. Barkley's throwing motion is horrific compared to Boyds'


I am guessing that you think Barkley is better because he appears to have a stronger arm. I don't think that is the case, his motion allows him to put more leverage on the ball but it is a very slow and low starting release that just isnt going to cut it.

Boyd is able to throw the ball while getting hit low... If a defender is being blocked low and they get a hand anywhere near Barkley's waist they are going to force fumbles. Barkley practically lays the ball out behind him on a silver platter for defenders to take from him before he gets rid of it.

Boyd is the man, I hope we get him. He reminds me of VY only with better accuracy, touch and a heck of a lot better throwing motion.
 
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chavisut said:
They really aren't similar at all.
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haha! he is about 5-6" shorter and about 30-40lbs lighter.

so yeah you are right

how he takes his drop, his body language and mannerisms are however similar, he could be mini-V

only with the better throwing motion of course

just wait someone much smarter with more football cred than me will make the comparrison


Even though he is smaller than VY, in college VY was hard to touch because often times he was running in space created by play action. I think Boyd can make people miss like young could. I can't wait to see him play.
 
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markb said:
haha! he is about 5-6" shorter and about 30-40lbs lighter.

so yeah you are right

how he takes his drop, his body language and mannerisms are however similar, he could be mini-V

only with the better throwing motion of course

just wait someone much smarter with more football cred than me will make the comparrison


Even though he is smaller than VY, in college VY was hard to touch because often times he was running in space created by play action. I think Boyd can make people miss like young could. I can't wait to see him play.
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Its not just their size. They're just not alike. Boyd won't be breaking any 50-60 yard runs like VY. Boyd is also a much more polished passer than VY was at this point.
 
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