Cougar Corner Blog
Friday, June 30, 2006
Cougar Recruits Named Tops
Scout.com has released their Northwest top 100, according to their website:
Today the Scout.com Northwest Hot 100 rolls out it's evaluations of the best of the best. We've broken down film, we've hit the combines, we've gone to the high schools in order to find out the top players in the region. Onto the evaluations!Where do BYU recruits fall on this list?
Quarter Back
Ranked #1
1. Jason Munns (BYU) - A big sturdy frame, sets in there and delivers much like a tradional pocket-passer would. A comparison to Drew Bledsoe at his stage would be pretty much dead-on. Has some escapability, but is much better eluding as going downfield as opposed to side-to-side. Strength helps him get out of dicey situations.
See the whole QB List here
Tight End
Ranked #5
Braden Brown
Known as a two-way star that could either play tight end or defensive end in college, but projects on offense because of his athleticism, great hands and ability to create mismatches in open space. A cerebral player that is also a big competitor, Brown should continue to grow and give himself a great chance at becoming as good with blocking as he is right now in the passing game. Also a leader that knows how to win, a great intangible to have.
Ranked #8
Kaneakua Friel
No Bio available
See the whole TE List here
Wide Receiver
Ranked #1
Marcus Mathews
The consummate 'big' receiver that is so en vogue nowadays, Mathews combines great size with precise route-running and the ability to create separation from defenders that makes him the premier receiver in the Northwest. Does not have the top end speed of a Mike Williams or Dwayne Jarrett, but has every other intangible a big D1-bound receiver needs to make an instant impact in college.
Ranked #4
Scotty Ebert
Has very good speed and possesses the type of athleticism that will allow him to make an impact on either offense or defense, but receiver should be his first destination at BYU. Has soft hands and will catch anything that comes his way. He can take a hit, but needs to get stronger and bigger to handle the contact at the Division-1 level.
See the whole WR List here
According to Scout.com, BYU is projected to have the number 1 QB, the number 1 & 4 receivers and the number 5 & 8 tight ends in the NorthWest. This is turning out to be a very exciting recruiting year.
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Digg This!Friday, June 16, 2006
deseretnews.com | BYU lands California star back
deseretnews.com | BYU lands California star back
BYU brings it's number of recruits to an even dozen after star California back verbally commits to BYU.
BYU's 12 current recruits:
J.J. DiLuigi, RB, Canyon High HS
Magnum Mauga, DL, Grossmont JC
Levi Mack, OL, Eastern Arizona JC
Jordan Pendleton, DB, Bingham HS
Austen Jorgensen, LB, North Sanpete HS
Scott Ebert, WR, Jordan HS
Manaaki Vaital, OL, Euless, Texas
Marcus Mathews, WR, Beaverton, Ore.
Ryan Kessman, WR, San Jacinto, Calif.
Jason Munns, QB, Kennewick, Wash.
Steve Thomas, DB, Chino Hills, Calif.
David Angilau, DT, Longmont, Colo.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Jensen Named Nagurski Trophy Candidate
Cameron Jensen, long "The General" of the BYU Defense, has been put on the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
The award, provided by The Charlotte Touchdown Club is, according to their website:
"... college football's most coveted defense award, the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. This award, created to honor the best defensive college football player in the nation is voted on by the Football Writers Association of America."Links:
- The Watch List [touchdownclub.com] (Official site)
- BYU Cougars Official Site Notice [byucougars.com]
Vote for Beck, QB Rankings
ESPN is running a poll on the best QBs in the nation. Because Beck is obviously better than 18th place (where he is currently ranked on the poll) ESPN needs a little dose of realism and fans who are not blinded by the mindless BCS mentality to move him up.
Vote here:
http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/listranker?id=500
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Rafael Coming Home
News agencies are reporting that Rafael Araujo is coming home from the frozen north to a real basketball city. This can only spell positive for Rafael, as it did for Vince Carter leaving the train wreck that is Toronto.
The trade involves Jazz forward Kris Humphries and center Robert Whaley.
According to the Deseret News, "In his last season with the Cougars, the Brazilian center was the Mountain West Conference's co-player of the year. He led BYU in scoring and rebounding with an average of 18.4 points and 10.1 rebounds. He shot 57 percent from the field and made 72 percent of his free throws."
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
John Beck, Curtis Brown Among Best in Video Game
EA Sports has released the top 25 Quarterbacks and top 25 Running Backs for their new game NCAA Football 07.
John Beck -- Rated #14
14. BYU #12 (John Beck)
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Overall: 89
Speed: 68
Strength: 52
Awareness: 87
Agility: 68
Acceleration: 72
Catch: 40
Carry: 52
Jump: 40
Break Tackle: 56
Tackle: 40
Throwing Power: 87
Throwing Accuracy: 90
Pass Block: 40
Run Block: 40
Kick Power: 40
Kick Accuracy: 40
Stamina: 88
Injury: 90
Curtis Brown -- Ranked #22
22. BYU #6 (Curtis Brown)
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Overall: 90
Speed: 92
Strength: 65
Awareness: 87
Agility: 90
Acceleration: 94
Catch: 82
Carry: 85
Jump: 72
Break Tackle: 82
Tackle: 40
Throwing Power: 40
Throwing Accuracy: 40
Pass Block: 48
Run Block: 44
Kick Power: 40
Kick Accuracy: 40
Stamina: 78
Injury: 85