Defensive End Mario Edwards, Jr. Commits To Florida State
by Bud Elliott on Mar 15, 2011 5:04 PM EDT
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PrintMario Edwards, Jr. one of the top players in Texas has committed to the Florida State Seminoles. Edwards, Jr. plays for Denton Ryan HS. Standing 6'4" and weighing about 275 pounds, Edwards, Jr. is an enormous defensive end and one of the most highly sought after players in the county. FSU had a key in with Edwards, Jr. in his dad, Mario Edwards, who played for the Seminoles during the dynasty years. Dad was a defensive back, and son insists he will stay at defensive end. That's commensurate with what FSU is thought to be looking for at the defensive end position-- size.
Edwards will likely be a five star or a high four star on all the major recruiting services. He holds offers from most major schools in the country. He is pretty sound technically and very strong. Edwards is a kid who is a candidate to play immediately, as long as he loses some baby fat and gains some explosiveness. Florida State now has three commitments at defensive end. The 'Noles will take zero or one more at the position.
Here are some highlights of this huge pickup.
Florida State, which already has the #1 class of 2011, is likely to bring in an equally talented class in 2012, though it will probably be smaller in number. Florida State continues to do an excellent job identifying targets quickly and landing them early. Edwards, Jr. is the seventh commitment of the 2012 class. The others are Dalvon Stuckey (6'3" 295lb DT), Delmarick "Mario" Pender (elite RB), P.J. Williams (excellent DB), and Dante Fowler, Jr. (excellent defensive end), Chris Casher(excellent defensive end), and Roberto Aguayo (kicker). All six position players are in the early top-150 rankings. Florida State already has good talent. With the 2011 and 2012 classes, however, it is about to have great talent.
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Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Five hours to go at work and now a discussion to keep me occupied.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 15, 2011 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
Oh and great news about Mario, too.
Welcome aboard, young man!
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 15, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
FSU RECRUITING
GROWN ASS MEN WINNING!!!
by CCDFSU07 on Mar 15, 2011 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
YOU ARE EITHER CARRYING A SPEAR OR RUNNING FROM IT!!!!!!
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by RollNole5 on Mar 15, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
cuz you forgot to click the action button and then click rec :)
>>>-----------;;;-->"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit 'em in the mouth, and they don't like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that's what we started out with.'' - Nick Moody >>>-----------;;;-->
by RollNole5 on Mar 15, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Ours, yours what does it matter.
They’re both freakin green. Stop your whining.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 16, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You can't triple-stamp a double-stamp!
What are you glorifying with your life?
by ricobert1 on Mar 16, 2011 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You can triple-stamp a tramp stamp....
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In second on our biggest signing of the year with a grammar check
Commiserate -—> Commensurate
Absolutely no future as a rush end
But a fairly bright one at SDE :) He uses his hands well, but he is very slow (average) off the snap. I think that comes from a lack of core strength: He’s quick to stand up. He has nice penetration ability as a SDE against the run. I would love to see him redshirt and work on explosiveness.
What are you glorifying with your life?
I myself am trying to work on explosiveness.
I think it will get me more respect in my office.
by BigSpear on Mar 15, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
It will certainly give you some more space...
Just sayin’.
No one really appreciates my explosiveness at the office
Of course, when I do eat the bean burritoes, a hazmat team sometimes needs to be summoned.
You ought to go into strip mining.
No shortage of explosiveness there.
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NOBODY is more respected around the office then *THIS* guy:
#Explosiveness
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Speaking of redshirts..
Anyone open to the idea of JWJ redshirtting? I think since he isn’t an elite back an extra year of coaching would work wonders. Also, it gives him more time to decide if he can succeed at RB or move to LB.
I think there are carries for him immediately at RB
especially with JT’s recent approach to driving.
What are you glorifying with your life?
Right now, even with JT's troubles
I’d have him at #4 on the depth chart behind Thompson, Freeman, and Ty Jones. Maybe I’m wrong, but I’d hate to see a kid as talented as him waste a year.
TY jones too inconsistent.
A wise polish man once said: If you don't look out for #1, you get a hand full of #2
by PalmAireNole on Mar 15, 2011 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
promising and physically ready freshman?
Or underweight, underperforming, inconsistent 3rd string senior?
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by freshcollegeboy on Mar 15, 2011 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point.
I think I’m just worried that we’ll have a Jeff Luc 2.0. A promising, physically ready freshman who barely saw the field and didn’t RS.
don't think Luc wasted a year.
just because guys don’t play 100 snaps and don’t redshirt doesn’t mean they waste anything. When they are good, they’ll jump to the NFL (if it still exists) and if not, they come back one more year.
Also, doesn’t mean Luc didn’t provide a quality active role on ST.
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There are different kinds of explosiveness.
There’s the “1st quarter, explosive because I’m fresh” and there’s " Reggie White, DESTROY with with unrelenting power, explosiveness".
BTW, at 2:58 he shows good burst. If he has this same staff coaching him, I would expect him to be at All-ACC level in year 2.
2011 BCS Bowl
2012 MNC
Eeeeeeexcellent
He is slow off ball
that is b/c he does not watch the snap of the ball. All last year, he was taught to react when the tackle moved. this season they will be looking down the line at the snap of the football. He will be much quicker off the ball this coming season….3 great DE committed…….it is going to be a small class but a great class
I read an interview where he commented on his quickness of the snap
He basically said that he is coached to wait and see what the OT is doing before reacting. Sort of a read and react for the DE spot, which is strange to me, He said that people comment on his slowness off the snap and that isn’t actually the case
I like this comment
b/c it shows that he hears about what he needs to improve on and shows that he is coachable (i.e. he listens to his coaches). I also like that it appears he is going to use it as motivation for the year.
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vince Lombardi
"We'll win games with talent, we'll win championships with character." Jimbo Fisher
Put the Spear to your ear
& take a chug from your mug!
Hear the kid loves FSU and us very solid. Same source that told me about this yesterday. And I’m not a guy that has sources…
by jasonole59 on Mar 15, 2011 5:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Bud, Michael or whoever, how would you rank...
The three DEs in this class?
by TimScribble on Mar 15, 2011 5:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think Fowler Jr/Edwards Jr are
top 5 players at their position(WDE/SDE) with Casher right on the outside.
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Casher more of an athlete than the other two, in terms of where he may end up position-wise.
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Casher is the most explosive of the three
However he has less experience at the position since he plays all over the field
1) Fowler
2) Edwards Jr.
3) Casher
Casher’s ceiling is higher than than Fowler’s slightly and a couple of notches above Edwards Jr. (Different type of players though) The trick obviously is reaching that ceiling. Fowler and MEJ have a significant head start ATM
by westcoastnolefan on Mar 15, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I disagree about explosiveness
IMO Fowler is the most explosive 2012 DE (that I’ve seen film on). I’m not saying Casher isn’t explosive, he is; but I saw some film on Fowler at a 2010 Nike combine camp running some DE-OL 1-on-1, and I was blown away how quick/explosive Fowler was… the OL barely laid a hand on him—no exaggeration.
Championship!
Well this article is worthless now...
“Question of the Day: Does Mario Edwards Have More Value At DE or DT?
Mar 2011 from Burnt Orange Nation – 27 comments”
by FTSNole on Mar 15, 2011 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Maybe we can get an off-season meltdown out of the Horns.
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by Jamil Dawson on Mar 16, 2011 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Coming soon: A new standard for international weights and measures
Noleton (def.)-1200 lbs of defensive linemen
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by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 15, 2011 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Not to be confused with a Newton, whose weight is unknown
but value is fixed at $180,000.
What are you glorifying with your life?
by ricobert1 on Mar 15, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Most excellent, Mr. 1.
reckarew.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 15, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
and one Sears trophy.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 15, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I've heard that a Sears trophy can be lifted pretty easily though.
Two at a time isn’t out of the question, actually.
Which is worse?
A) The fact that you went there, or
2) That no one noticed that you went there until now?
"My mistress is pooped, the reds have Oklahoma, and I'm going to bed."
-Hodge Podge, Bloom County
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. "
"In practice, there is."-Yogi Berra
d) The fact that you didn't post a picture of a masked clown with a crystal football under each arm.
C’mon Dogrel…it happened 7 years ago, so I thought we could laugh about it by now. Right guys?…guys?…guys?…is anybody there? Ok, so maybe I shouldn’t have brought it up.
Interesting that he wears #17...
and is it just me or does this class have some really cool names? Mario Pender, Chris Casher, Dalvon Stuckey, Dante Fowler, Mario Edwards. Odd.
Bring Back the #2 Jersey
Even cooler potential names
ATH Vegas Harley, DE/OLB Cassanova(extra s) McKinnley, OL Jessamin Dunker
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>>>-----------;;;-->"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit 'em in the mouth, and they don't like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that's what we started out with.'' - Nick Moody >>>-----------;;;-->
by RollNole5 on Mar 15, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
i hope we get McKinnley and switch him over to OL
just for the sake of having a Sterling Lovelady- Cassanova McKinnley tandem.
I prefer to call them future national champions.
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by Jamil Dawson on Mar 16, 2011 8:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm kinda partial to Barry Sandars, Jr...
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So far, we've taken a Texas kid and an Alabama (Panama city) kid
Boy, we sure can recruit!
What are you glorifying with your life?
Thought Casher was from PC
He’s from Mobile. That’s even better – we took a Bama boy out of Bama.
What are you glorifying with your life?
Not according to the Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo it isn't
"My mistress is pooped, the reds have Oklahoma, and I'm going to bed."
-Hodge Podge, Bloom County
"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. "
"In practice, there is."-Yogi Berra
Not so much.
He’s almost closer to Tallahassee than Panama City
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
Stuckey is from DeFuniak Springs
west of PC, most definitely closer to PC than Tallahassee
Not arguing with the geographically challenged
1.) The only thing west of Panama City is water.
2.) Walton High School is NORTH of I-10 and approximately 75 miles from Panama City
3.) Nobody in this area considers Defuniak Springs to be the “Panama City Area”. Nobody.
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
ok, it's NW of PC
but it is much closer to PC than Tallahassee; I never said PC area, that was the OP, I was just saying, DeFuniak is closer to PC, especially since it is on the other side of PC when driving from Tallahassee
DeFuniak Springs is definitely closer to panama city
But its really not that close to either pc or tallahassee. Its almost exactly in the same distance from panama city as it is pensacola.
Pensacola-74 miles away
Panama City-71 miles away
by Noleforever9399 on Mar 15, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
It was mostly a joke...
Point being that it’s NOT the Panama City area.
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haha no i agree with you
when i think whats close to panama city defuniak springs does not come to mind lol
by Noleforever9399 on Mar 15, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed, was refuting the second part of your statement
I think we can all agree, Defuniak is near nothing accept a bunch of summer camps for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Ok now that we have our Geography lesson of the Panhandle.....
We need a socioeconomic breakdown of the area…..
Check out the Duval County budget cuts fanshot.
It’s all in there.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 16, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Mostly poor
with a chance of scattered rich A-holes in the afternoons.
by tuckwell on Mar 16, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
how can you be "almost closer"???
lol- sorry cornnole, not being a jerk, I just had to.
Good Morning TN
Bring Back the #2 Jersey
I read this comment and got very excited though
I thought he meant that we got Eddie Williams(Arnold High School, panama city) to switch from alabama to FSU
by Noleforever9399 on Mar 15, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Woah.
I can’t even fathom that right now. Too much awesomeness.
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
I thought the same thing
That would be so awesome!
by Noleforever9399 on Mar 15, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I'm talking about...
Let’s go Jameis…..The War Wagon is on a roll.
FEAR THE SPEAR!!!!!!!!!
"Winning when playing poorly is the kiss of death." - Nick Saban
Jameis can't make up his mind what sport he wants to play after HS and...
Chad Kelly is visiting soon (Spring Game, I think)…. I think Kelly might be our next commitment.
Championship!
Same here, he seems really excited about FSU. Don't think he will wait long after visiting.
"FEAR is just the Opening ACT!!!" Coach Coley
think the same
Solider: "Why is this godforsaken hellhole worth dying for?"
Captain Zapp Brannigan: "Don't ask me. You're the ones who are going to be dying."
Interesting....
The “on the trail” section of ESPN has Edwards ranked as a 5 star. I guess take it FWIW since they haven’t done the rankings yet but it’s something.
Welcome
to the Nole family Mario! We’re going to love having you terrorize the backfield!
Just texted Ryan D-Line Coach Lokey who said
“The coaches (FSU) are recruiting him at Defensive End.”
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Welcome, Mario the Second!
I can’t wait for the fall. Then for next NSD. Then the fall of 2012. Etc. (Boy, I’m glad those days are back!)
by Invictus13 on Mar 15, 2011 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Had to Rec this.....
Been too long since I have felt this way.
Great news
Coaching staff continues to excel.
Not even close.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 15, 2011 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate you.
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by Jamil Dawson on Mar 16, 2011 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions
He would not have been out on an island to get beaten by a perfect throw
to a future NFL receiver if Dexter Jackson had not made a bone-headed three yard out of bounds hit on a third down stop shortly before the play. I suggest that we give Mario Sr. some love and not piss off his son.
Thankfully he'll be able to stay at DE and won't have to go inside because of lack of depth.
Demonte McCallister would’ve been a SDE had FSU had any depth at DT and could’ve done well there had he been in shape. Spare me the tired Pete Carroll quote regarding “best 3-tech…”
Side note: Most overused subject of comments on here:
A) Ponder’s across his body throw that was called back
2) Best 3-tech DT [Pete Carroll] has ever seen
D) Bringing up dot drills to act like you can talk what Vic Viloria’s workouts are like
by NOLEinTX on Mar 15, 2011 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Who has talked about dot drills?
>>>-----------;;;-->"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit 'em in the mouth, and they don't like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that's what we started out with.'' - Nick Moody >>>-----------;;;-->
Almost got me, but seriously wth is he talking about?
>>>-----------;;;-->"I guess they have a reputation of being more of a tricky team and not being tough. You hit 'em in the mouth, and they don't like it. Other teams that have beat them just hit them in the mouth, so that's what we started out with.'' - Nick Moody >>>-----------;;;-->
McCallister DT > McCallister DE
Don’t really think it is in question with his frame.
Tomahawknation.com
What about McAllister?
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Correct, Sir Trick.
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by tricknole on Mar 15, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who's that? Sounds like an Irish soccer player....
If you work for a living, why do you kill yourself working?
I thought it was a restaurant.
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by Jamil Dawson on Mar 16, 2011 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Amused that Bud
posted this story over at Burnt Orange. The crowd noise over there is deafening.
Mario Bros
Will only need a Luigi on the WDE spot to have stud Noletendos winning gold stars!
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by LaxNole on Mar 15, 2011 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This is incredible, absolutely incredible.
If FSU hangs on to Casher and Fowler, this will be the best DE class (on paper) that FSU has had in a very long time.
Our coaches are animals!! Welcome to FSU Mario!!!
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Mar 15, 2011 6:41 PM EDT reply actions
And if we add Hamilton from STA........
It would be 4 of the top DE’s prospects in the nation……..we are lookin sick for next year.
by NoleFanAtUCF on Mar 15, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll pass on Hamilton personally
McCord, Kinsey, and Washington are all better IMO
by westcoastnolefan on Mar 15, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree, Pass on Hamilton
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Why
'11: Minimum Goal: 9-3 Regular Season. Given FSU's non-con slate, don't care who the 9 are.
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'09: 8th in offense, 88th in defense. 7-6 (4-4)
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Hamilton is a 3 or a 5, not a 7 or (especially) a 9...
Take him.
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Agreed
Unless someone were to decommit we would be overloading the depth chart. If we were to land Hamilton and secure four defensive ends for the cycle we could only take one or two defensive ends in 2013. That is if both Tank and Jenkins leave after this season.
I would prefer we take three defensive ends just because it would balance the depth chart better. Also, I think we could spend our time better going after other positions of need like (fill in the blank). That being said I think it is best we be selective and be balanced in positions of the recruits we take in and respect our current momentum that we can attract top level talent.
There is a lot of budgeting and there has to be balance in the depth chart otherwise the program will inherent challenges in future years. It is the same thing that happened towards the end of the Bowden’s historic career.
Besides, if these are our top 3 ends, there's no reason to risk losing one by taking a fourth that is lower rated.
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Correct, Sir Trick.
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Exactly
I can only imagine that it will make all those guys waiting in line for drills a little frustrated to be waiting 15 minutes before it is there turn to take part in a drill. Players like playing and competition is great but unless Edwards moves to DT or they want Hamilton at DT than I don’t see it happening.
If it does I’m scratching my head a bit.
wOOt! One half of my Jr prediction locks are in now for Barry Sanders Jr to commit.
:)
GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!
What, no Deion?
I kid.
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Trick is right.
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Correct, Sir Trick.
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No way we get Barry Sanders Jr.
With Thompson and Pryor now
Wilder and Freeman later
and Pender still to come
Sanders is headed to either the Big XII or SEC
Not sure I'm buying Oklahoma State not being a finalist. At least not right now.
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Correct, Sir Trick.
Thanks tricknole!
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I believe we're legitimately top 3.
After that, just too early for me to feel good about him. Maybe if he visits for the spring game…
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Or KB. Or Waisome. Or NOL.
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Still very early
but def glad the first commitment was to us. Great day.
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Is it just me or is the disparity strange?
Son Mario DE Dad Db
While other legacy players:
Willie Jones Sr DE, sons Willie Jr and Christian both LBs
Dan Footman DT, son Dan Hicks DE
etc
about the only one comparable to the Edwards is the Ponders, in the other direction. Dad David DT, son Christian QB.
by Wild@Heart Nole on Mar 15, 2011 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
Caz Piurowski
Solider: "Why is this godforsaken hellhole worth dying for?"
Captain Zapp Brannigan: "Don't ask me. You're the ones who are going to be dying."
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LB to TE doesn’t compare (size wise) to DB to DE
by Wild@Heart Nole on Mar 15, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
father was 6'2ish 230lbs
jr was 6’6-7, 280-90lbs
no. not exactly the same.
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RW! Where you been?
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by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 17, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
If he would've graduated this year
Where would you guys put him on our current depth chart (with his current size/ability)
5th in rotation, ahead of Newberry
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'09: 8th in offense, 88th in defense. 7-6 (4-4)
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no
'11: Minimum Goal: 9-3 Regular Season. Given FSU's non-con slate, don't care who the 9 are.
'10: 7th in offense, 41st in defense. Division Champions. 10-4. (6-3)
'09: 8th in offense, 88th in defense. 7-6 (4-4)
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I am very pleased.
These recruits are really starting to see FSU differently from the past several years. Gotta love how Jimbro and co. are selling the program.
"When you participate in sporting events, it's not whether you win or lose: it's how drunk you get." - Homer Simpson
I had really started to doubt him being able to wait 10 more months before committing.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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Correct, Sir Trick.
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Do we feel good that this committement will actually happen?
Talents like Mario will be badgered the whole year unless he makes it really clear that the Noles are it. So was this verbal related to just a great weekend or do you sense he really wants to be a Nole?
Put another way …… do you sense he will soon become an active full time Nole recruiter ala Karlos Williams/JWJ Jr?
Either way it's a great problem to have.
Early commits from kids everyone else wants.
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People feel pretty confident
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Felt pretty good
that this was going to happen (mentioned to some off the board) and pretty confident he’s already begun recruiting a couple of key targets. Feel pretty solid about this
Hes legacy
And he has been to the school before. was going to wait till the UA game next yer and after 1 unofficial trip up their between th legacy and his love he pulled the trigger. Shows someone that knows what they want and want to be able to talk about it and be happy as opposed to playing coy a year. PLus he can recruit
A Seminole warrior killed in battle is a legend remembered. A Gator lost in battle becomes a pair of boots and a belt.
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This is why I feel confident. He already has an agreement with the staff & his dad that he’ll wear #15, his dad’s number. And his dad is elated. So, yes, he’ll be badgered tirelessly until NSD but there’s a lot that competing programs need to overcome to get his services.
Championship!
A 285-lb DE wearing #15?? Confusing........and SCARY.
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No different than turning your back as a QB on a play fake or bootleg...
only to see Christian Jones’ #7 coming at you when you turn around
by FSU on Mar 16, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't care about a kid committing on the first visit.
That just lets me know that he knows what he wants out of life.
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by Jamil Dawson on Mar 16, 2011 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Fwiw, it's at least his second visit.
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Correct, Sir Trick.
Thanks tricknole!
You truly are one of God's treasures, Trick
Huge
win for the Noles! Mario is a stud and brings the heat off the edge we need. This class is gonna be full of great talent!
Seminole football is not a passion it is an obsession for the die-hards!
Not an elite quick twitch athlete for certain
But is extremely agile for his size and will generate pressure with a combination of strength, athleticism, and a good assortment of pass rush moves which he will expand on with good coaching. Won’t ever be a speed demon off the edge but there’s more than one way to skin a cat. Especially at SDE. Better athlete than Greg McMullen or Trent Taylor some other highly touted SDE prospects. Haven’t seen film on Ryan Watson or Terrell Lathan yet though
by westcoastnolefan on Mar 15, 2011 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
he was coached to wait for the OT to move.
that’s why hes so late on the plays.
why, i dont know.
Solider: "Why is this godforsaken hellhole worth dying for?"
Captain Zapp Brannigan: "Don't ask me. You're the ones who are going to be dying."
It's simply called a "sit and read" system
Rasco was asked to do the same thing at times. I can just look at the kid move and tell he’s not an elite quick twitch player regardless of system
by westcoastnolefan on Mar 15, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
he will be an tiger b4 it is all dun and said
just wait and see once he gets that auburn offer he is gonna be down on the plains screamin war dame eagle!!!this kid is gun be even better than BIG FARLEY an nothin any body or no bammer can say bout itWar Dam EAgler!!!
by IKILLBUCKS on Mar 15, 2011 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Mods please don't delete this
There are just sooooo many funny things about this post…..Not sure what is funnier, “war dame eagle” or “BIG FARLEY”.
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
Or the fact that the letter "U" is an acceptable substitute in words like "done" and "gonna" (if that even works?)
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Haha and I think this is my favorite
“War Dam EAgler”
and this whole time i thought Boomhower was a Texas fan
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by NorFla_Nole on Mar 16, 2011 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
well arn't you the optimist.
Solider: "Why is this godforsaken hellhole worth dying for?"
Captain Zapp Brannigan: "Don't ask me. You're the ones who are going to be dying."
you guys do need to fill some roster spots
by paperjames on Mar 16, 2011 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
o
we gon fill all them roster spots with BIG TIMEY 5 Starr recruits like mario our whol roster gon be full of farley clons
by IKILLBUCKS on Mar 16, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
jus wate when we get em in that gus mal ofense
we gon be runnin and scorin all em td’s lef an rite all day they aint tricker plays cuz we run ever one of em in practis so it ain’t no trick
by IKILLBUCKS on Mar 16, 2011 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You think this guys is getting laid tonight?
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by Blood, Sugar, Sex, ORLANDO Magic on Mar 16, 2011 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
I think we all know the answer to that
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I guess that depends on whether or not doing it with "his" mask counts.
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Correct, Sir Trick.
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I should be careful here....
His screen name tells me he already doesn’t like me….
by buckeyeNOLE on Mar 16, 2011 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Who is "BIG FARLEY"?? Chris Farley?? He played Rugby & drank beer for Marquette...
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well u gon laugh it up but im laugh it up after
yall think it funny now but yall aint laugh when this BEAST runnin past all them people for tuchdown yall worser than that bamer that rotted over that tyree war dAm Eaglerr!!!!
by IKILLBUCKS on Mar 15, 2011 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
heyyall holdon my momma gon use comp I b back
by IKILLBUCKS on Mar 15, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
At least he's funny.
But definitely trolling. Everyone knows Auburn fans don’t own computers.
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by CornNole on Mar 15, 2011 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
They got rid of them when Cam came.
I think the Newton warning has been lifted though.
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by Jamil Dawson on Mar 16, 2011 8:44 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I just pray its real
I dont know if I could stand it though. The unintentional pleasure might break the internet.
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Aren't there some trees you need to go save or something?
What are you glorifying with your life?
by ricobert1 on Mar 16, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i jus went and one told yall that some dirty bammer rotted them trees over
we gon save em though and we gon roll em after cam scores that firt big td next year war dame eaglee
I'll play along
You do know that Cambo turned pro with that whistling bellybutton trick, right?
What are you glorifying with your life?
Are you referring to the 'Flip 'N Tuck'?
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by Blood, Sugar, Sex, ORLANDO Magic on Mar 16, 2011 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I may or may not have just looked that up
Some knowledge is regrettable. IKILLBUCKS has no regrets.
What are you glorifying with your life?
So you see where I was confused, yes?
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by Blood, Sugar, Sex, ORLANDO Magic on Mar 16, 2011 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
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by Blood, Sugar, Sex, ORLANDO Magic on Mar 16, 2011 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
years old, right?
What are you glorifying with your life?
by ricobert1 on Mar 16, 2011 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm a deer trainer.
Teaching them how to impale idiots and plan on turning a few thousand loose in Alabama this summer. Happy hunting.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 16, 2011 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
hay u know how minny times florda state beat up on ole auburn las t year?
war dame eagle an yes we cam
So, the war eagle is a female?
Try not to get caught on video with her.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 16, 2011 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Yup. About $180,000 more.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 16, 2011 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Do you have enough cash left to buy a replica trophy?
The original may be revoked soon.
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by Jamil Dawson on Mar 16, 2011 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions
How much is your G.E.D. "worf"??
Let us know when you pass it……they saw the 19th time’s the charm.
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If this is anywhere near real
not only does he not have a G.E.D. he can’t even spell it.
Whoops.
“… not only does she not have a G.E.D. she can’t spell it.”
She sounds like some of the green teethed Gator girls who looked like they had flossed with a rope that used to watch football on saturdays at the Wahoo outside of Fort White a few years ago. (Don’t ask)
I just wanted to share one of your comments from Feb 20, 2011 because it made me laugh even more
i cant wate to play terps this year. auburn gonna tear em up. they aint a man on they team that can tackle cam. war eagle
Interesting that you think Auburn plays Maryland in 2011 (doesn’t happen) and interesting that you think Cam Newton will still be playing college ball next year (or were you referring to another “cam” on Auburn’s roster?) Link
Ooo!
I get it. CAM is a form of GAM, but the first word is “Chubby” not “Grown.”
And by "done on comp now" you mean THIS:
Auburn craigslist (“casual encounters”)
Her screen name is “WAR DAME EEGLE”
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nebody on this board
thank yall could whup auburn if we played up this year? I thank not stallworth gon win heismen and yall still ain’t got one man on that team that can tackle cam war eagle
Your stupidity was funny for a couple posts
But do us all a favor and be quiet now so real men can talk.
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Thoughts
If FSU does manage to keep his commitment, how likely is he to early enroll? He seems like he could contribute immediately, given a few extra months of S&C.
Are you on here as a joke?
Or is this the general quality of your English writing ability?
by RunninNole5 on Mar 16, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Watching you is like watching that drunk uncle
You feel bad for him; you really ought to intervene; and yet, all you can do is stare and laugh.
What are you glorifying with your life?
A little bit of banjo in every post.
Tyranny is tyranny. Let it come from where it may.
by Dr.KennethNoisewater on Mar 16, 2011 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Won't rest
Until we’ve locked up Barry Sandman Jr.
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Does he carry a stick and drink beer on the way to the field?
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by Jamil Dawson on Mar 16, 2011 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Needs the themesong to go with it
:)
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id stop a postin over here if theyd stop vanishin my stuff on the auburn 1
auburn still gonna get ole mario when its over though war dam eagle
Gentlemen, this is a obviously gator or a bammer,
trying to disparage the collective intelligence of Auburn fans (which isn’t hard) and yanking some gullible Noles around at the same time.
I’m leaning toward “gator” but it could be Bammer, given that the semi-literate vernacular of Alachua County and the state of Alabama are very similar.
Illegal alien.
by PeachTreeNole on Mar 16, 2011 7:41 AM EDT up reply actions
This is great news.
Mario Jr. is the one player I wanted a committment from.
Whew! Awesome Defensive Ends for 2012.
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CRAP! I went a whole day before hearing about this.
It might be time to get back into things. I’ve been in hibernation since NSD.
How are we (and other schools) so good at getting guys to committ so early now?
Obviously with 3-4 star type guys, I can see the “need to get in while we still have a spot” card. But an elite guy like Edwards, and Williams last year, they know everyone is going to find them a spot if they want to committ on NSD, right?
I guess I just wonder about the change over the years, especially what Texas has been able to do. What do they say to these kids for them to give up all that extra attention?
I’m assuming they’re selling them on the ability for them to help build their own class. I would imagine for a hyper-competititve kid he’s going to want to be surrounded with the sort of studs class that competes for titles. I mean, do we land the #1 class last year without Karlos carrying the flag for us through all those events?
Don’t get me wrong, I love it. Not when kids committ before they’re ready, they should definitely take all the time they need. But when kids know where they want to go, I definitely appreciate the ones who lock it down instead of dragging it out for the attention.
Coley's tweets should be a new t-shirt section at Bill's Bookstore.
I think they understand the mentality and what kids like. I think they wanted him to go public and set it a tone like Joyner and JWJ did for us.
There is a Tally ESPN radio now. They interviewed Karlos Williams on NSD. Very impressive, he talked about how he wanted to start recruiting and how much work he did and it blew my mind. Would be a good post if someone recorded it.
Probably for a few reasons
The recruiting process begins much earlier now than it did years ago, and it only begins earlier each year. I would imagine that some players commit early because they want to end the “hardcore” recruiting as soon as possible. Obviously, these players will be recruited after their commitment but if they make one early, and make it clear they are solid, they will lessen the burden. Like you mentioned, I think some of them want to begin recruiting for their schools. Karlos was a huge example of this last year.
Obviously you will have a number of kids that milk the process and get everything out of it (see Clowney, Jadaveon) and power to them. But for each one of these kids, you have kids that don’t want the constant attention and badgering and want to begin helping their future school.
Welcome to Mario Edwards, Jr
In watching his video, I’m impressed that he went for the player with ball, he read the play correctly every time, no missteps, and the other thing is that he didn’t over run the play. He plays very strong, he deserves a great ranking, a true star we have comitted.
All the highlights the offense was backed up
In all but 2 plays in highlight film the offense was backed up. They were at the 30 yard line or in(one play was at the offense’s 40 & the other could not be determined).
Was his high school defense dominate or did he make BIG plays with the offense backed up?
Either way, Welcome ME JR!
STUD
The kid can play! He plays like he has NFL lineage in him. If you watch his tape his technique is pretty good as far as taking proper angles, keeping his on the ball and ball carrier. He shows his football IQ in pointing out players at the line of scrimmage. He shows off his strength with his tackling ability and is also able to trip up running backs in the backfield coming around the edge. He is able to do this because of his athleticism for his size and especially his balance and flexibility.
This all said I thought he would grow into a defensive tackle. I watched his tape again and felt he has the ability to play strongside defensive end and depending on his playing weight and depth chart roll inside on passing downs. I don’t think it will happen often but is definitely a weapon for any coordinator.
That being said I am very happy to have him play for FSU and that he will work his tail off and be as great as we all think he can be as a NOLE!!!
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