Haha, no. Gary Haskew is his real name (just in case you were wondering).
That's your opinion. My opinion is that we do. Tiny and James are ranked as the #4 and #9 tackle prospects, respectively, and Stone as the #6 center. Stanford has only G David Yankey listed as a prospect (#1 G prospect, but behind Richardson on the overall big board). Before you say anything, no, I'm not saying that this "proves" I'm right, but it certainly lends credence to my statement, to say the least.
Okay--I can understand why you said what you did...However, opinions do have to be based on something. You let me know that yours is BASED on highly subjective and suspect rankings, which I suppose is predicated on their draft status. Our OL guys do have all of the NFL "measurables", that's for sure--and they certainly look and talk the part.
I was strictly basing my opinion on their performance that I've observed over the last 2 seasons--but specifically on this year's performance through 9 games.
1. They couldn't run block or protect well against the Gators in the Swamp facing NFL caliber talent..
2. They didn't come close to knocking ANYONE off the ball against Oregon.
3. Decent game against UGA--whose D is not very good this year
4. Mediocre game against USCe--bailed out by one great throw and one excellent catch--Sooo glad they were!
5. Atrocious performance against both Bama & Missouri...
6. CBJ PUBLICLY stating our lack of PHYSICALITY on the LOS as UNACCEPTABLE--his evaluation is pretty important.
(And, I didn't even mention their game against S. Alabama).
Watching Stanford's OL play against Oregon last night just served to bring all of this into CRYSTAL CLEAR focus as they just lined up and smacked Oregon's DL around--
So, my basis is on their objective performance both as individual players and together as a unit--and yours is from subjective and an ever-changing draft status ranking.
I'll stick to the objective criteria--and you may keep your opinion. Either way--It just sucks that our OL has WAY UNDERACHIEVED this year on the field.
And, I know who Gary Haskew is--he's an idiot when it comes to FB IQ, but that crew is sure entertaining to listen to on the drive home from work.
GO VOLS! Burn down the Barn! :salute:
I never said that was all my opinion was based on, but leave it to a message board poster to disregard the opinions of professionals, simply because it doesn't mesh with your own opinion.
I think the ultimate form of arrogance just might be labeling your own opinions as "objective". Either that, or you don't know what "objective" means. You said your opinion is based on their play, which you referred to as "decent", "mediocre", and "atrocious". Those aren't objective words. They are purely subjective.
I would agree that the unit's performance as a whole was decent, mediocre, and atrocious, but that doesn't mean their individual performances were the same. All it takes for an entire unit to look bad is for 1 of the 5 linemen to play bad.
You can stick with your opinions that are based on more of your opinions that you think are objective, and I'll stick with my opinions that I know are subjective, but are at least backed by people who get paid to evaluate individual players.
