White WRs 2008

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Don't wanna steal the thunder of Jimmy Chitwood or Col Reb but I'm getting psyched for college football to begin. There are a lot of prominent white WRs this year who are gonna put up big numbers. Here are some of the big impact guys to keep an eye on:

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Austin Collie, Jr., BYU
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: 56/946*/7*/16.89 *led team
I think Austin Collie has the best chance to dominate of anyone. He's on a dangerous BYU team with a potent passing attack. He's blazing fast and is still improving. I like him as the second coming of Kevin Curtis.

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Chris McGaha, Jr., Arizona State
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: 61*/830*/1/13.61 *led team
It's not very often you see a white WR in a BCS school start in his freshman year. McGaha is getting better each season and was really starting to develop a rapport with QB Rudy Carpenter by the end of last year. Expect ASU to come on just as strong in '08-'09 with McGaha seeing even better numbers.
crazy McGaha catch

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Dicky Lyons Jr., Sr., Kentucky
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: 56/655/7/11.7
With Steve Johnson, Keenan Burton, and Jacob Tamme gone, Lyons finally gets a chance to be "the guy". He's plenty fast but not particularly large. Expect frequent comparisons to Wes Welker before the draft. I will say, he's definitely got the fire and comptetiveness of a Welker. Kentucky won't be as good this season but Lyons figures to be the focus of their passing game.
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Eric Decker, Jr., Minnesota
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: 67*/909*/9*/13.57 *led team
His record-setting season went quietly unnoticed because of Minnesota's abysmal season. Another underclassman who became a starter in his freshman year, Decker is a guy to definitely keep an eye on in the Big 10.

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Brian Hartline, Jr., Ohio State
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: 52/694/6/13.35
This guy is a stud who has everything going for him. He's also a dangerous punt returner and will likely be the first white WR drafted in 2010.
Hartline laying the lumber

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Andy Brodell, Sr., Iowa
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: ***13/96/0/7.38*** Injured
A torn hamstring forced him to redshirt last year. He's a lot like Brian Hartline: good height with speed and legit return ability. Hopefully he can bounce back in a big way for the Hawkeyes because the talent is definitely there.
Junior season highlights against Texas

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Eric Peterman, Sr., Northwestern
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: 66*/744*/3/11.27*led team
Rounding out the Big 10, Eric Peterman is another guy who's going to put up big numbers for a team with a potent passing attack. Started out as a QB, he's also played corner and punt team gunner in addition to WR.
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Kevin Jurovich, Sr., San Jose State
REC/YDS/TD/YPC:85*/1183*/9*/13.92    *led team
Playing for lowly San Jose St., this guy does not get the credit he deserves. In only his first season as a wide receiver (he played safety his first 2), he had the 9th highest yards/game average in the country!
Live clip of Jurovich juking his way to a long TD

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Nate Swift, Sr., Nebraska
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: 36/520/3/14.44
Swift is another guy who's been waiting for overrated black teammates to graduate so he can shine. The #1 receiver this year for the Huskers, he figures to break out in a big way.
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Jordan Shipley, Sr., Texas
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: 27/417/5*/15.44 *led team
Blazing fast, smart, and a record-shattering WR in high school, injuries and typical Mack Brown garbage have prevented Shipley from living up to his potential. This is his last chance and he has a great shot to put up numbers.
Shipley faking a DB out of his jock

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Riley Cooper, Jr., Florida
REC/YDS/TD/YPC: 8/182/3/22.75
I'm really keeping my fingers crossed for Cooper because he may be the best athlete out of all these guys. He's tall, fast, and also a stud at baseball as well. He's only caught the ball 12 times in his career at Florida but 6 of this receptions went for TDs! Here's hoping he sees the field more now that Andre Caldwell has graduated.
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Nice compilation jared! You know, I think its time we started the 2008 previews. I can't tell you I'll be able to them all because I won't, but I do have a few spare hours today. Here I go! Feel free to help gentlemen.
 

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I don't mind doing the Pac-10 again. It is a lot of work though and frankly some teams are scarcely worth discussing. If everybody thinks it's worthwhile to catalogue the caste garbage that is an Ole Miss or a Miss. St. then so be it but I would say just preview the teams you actually want to, Col Reb.
 

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jared, you doing the Pac 10 would be great. I'll take care of a few of the coal black teams you mentioned in the hopes that I can wake up a few drunk white fans in my home state. I'll also do a few others that I have time for.
 

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Matt Simon, NIU

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52 catches, 969 yards, 5 TD 2007

Max Komar, Idaho

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30 catches, 445 yards, 4 TD 2007
 

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Ryan Wolfe and Casey Flaire of UNLV are a very nice tandem of white wrs. Wolfe might be one of the most unheralded WRs in the country.
 

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All of these guys are great, but the two that I am excited to watch this year are Andy Brodell and Riley Cooper. Both are tall and very fast. Brodell's performance in the Alamo Bowl against Texas was classic.

Some up and comers that we need to watch are Staton Jobe at Virginia and Roger Holland at Texas A&M. Jobe is probably one of the top 3 or 4 fastest players in college football (ran a 10.35 100m in high school) and Holland also has great speed (4.38 40 in high school).
 

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SteveB said:
All of these guys are great, but the two that I am excited to watch this year are Andy Brodell and Riley Cooper. Both are tall and very fast. Brodell's performance in the Alamo Bowl against Texas was classic.

Some up and comers that we need to watch are Staton Jobe at Virginia and Roger Holland at Texas A&M. Jobe is probably one of the top 3 or 4 fastest players in college football (ran a 10.35 100m in high school) and Holland also has great speed (4.38 40 in high school).

Looks like A&M continues their recent trend on recruiting great white athletes. It's a refreshing change. Wish their basketball program would do the same. It looks like QB Stephen McGee gets a chance to play in a more pro-style passing attack this year and gets a opportunity to show off his arm more with his already well known running ability and great speed. Maybe he can work himself up to being a 2nd round pick or better.
 

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Ryan Peterson is another white receiver form Nebraska that will likely start!
 

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Jeremy Bruce, a tranfer from West Virgnia is expected to be a starter at Akron.
Doug Mougey is a wide-out form San Deigo State he is
6-6 225 and runs a 4.4 forty.
 

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Wow! 6-6 225 and runs a 4.4.
 

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Minnesota's Eric Decker emerged as an elite wide receiver last season for the Gophers despite his skin condition on both the football field and the baseball diamond, and he is gaining praise as the season is set to begin.

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Eric Decker

but even in an article that gives Decker a lot of credit, the required caveat diminishing his ability is slipped in.
Decker is fast, though not blindingly so. But he's quick, he runs very good routes and has the knack for separating himself from a defender. Then, when it comes to making the catch, the 6-2, 215-pound Decker is able to use body control and strength to fend off a defender.
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another white receiver for Minnesota is expected to get a lot of playing time this season... another "gritty, tough, overachiever" apparently, despite being a phenomenal athlete in high school.

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Ben Kuznia

Kuznia finds stock rising with Gophers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)  Ben Kuznia is an example of how patience and hard work can pay dividends in college football. The redshirt junior from Olivia has slowly climbed the depth charts at wide receiver for the Minnesota Gophers and now appears to be on the threshold of significant playing time this season.

Injuries have plagued the former West Central Tribune Hengstler-Ranweiler Award winner's career so far.

"I have pulled my right quad muscle three or four times in my career," he said. "Last year, I pulled it right before the first game, came back and played on special teams in our third game against Florida Atlantic and ended up pulling it again." He was sidelined for most of the rest of the season, coming back to play in two games at the end of the season.

The Gophers have several speedy and talented freshmen receivers who are expected to be part of the future. Some might help this season. But they are still trying to grasp the position and the system. Meanwhile, Kuznia, who has yet to catch a pass in a regular-season game for the Gophers, has been practicing with the first unit of Eric Decker and Ralph Spry in practice. In a team scrimmage this past Saturday, Kuznia led all receivers with seven catches for 64 yards.

"Being able to pick up and learn the offense has helped me the most," said Kuznia. "I still need to improve on my route technique and blocking."

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It was never a sure thing that Kuznia would get much playing time for the Gophers and some area high school coaches he played against questioned his decision to try to play at the Division I level, feeling he would get significant playing time at a Division II or III school. After all, Kuznia played his junior season of high school at wide receiver for BOLD and caught very few passes because the team emphasized the run. Kuznia was switched to quarterback his senior year. His best position was defensve back.

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at 6-0, 186-pounds, Kuznia was a first-team All-State defensive back in high school and the 212 Conference Defensive Back of the Year as a senior, and had never played wide receiver before going to Minnesota as a WALK ON.

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Dane Sanzenbacher

news from the Ohio State sideline...
The established stars and the veterans are known commodities. But when Tressel reviews the performances of the rest of his personnel since camp convened, former City League standout Dane Sanzenbacher's resume is on the top of the stack.

"Someone asked earlier today if you had to pick one guy that's jumped up and really caught your attention in this camp, who would it be?" Tressel said. "And the guy I would say would be Dane Sanzenbacher."

Sanzenbacher, a 5-11, 175-pound wide receiver from Central Catholic, is battling for the No. 3 role in the receiving corps, behind returning starters senior Brian Robiskie and junior Brian Hartline, a pair of all-league caliber performers.

With senior quarterback Todd Boeckman again at the controls after leading the Big Ten Conference in passing efficiency last season, the Buckeyes figure to use three receivers a lot. Right now, Tressel seems very comfortable with Sanzenbacher as a regular in that lineup.

"Dane has really - from a functional standpoint, and technique-wise - he's studied the game," Tressel said prior to Monday night's open practice in Ohio Stadium, which was watched by some 12,000 Ohio State fans.

Sanzenbacher is challenged at that No. 3 wide receiver position by no less than a half dozen other players, including highly-touted incoming freshmen Jake Stoneburner and DeVier Posey, and junior Ray Small. But Tressel indicated that Sanzenbacher, the former City League player of the year, has separated himself from that group.

"He's no longer a guy trying to learn the plays, he's trying to learn how to beat you. He's jumped up," Tressel said.
the full article

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Brian Hartline

as the above article stated, Dane Sanzenbacher is really impressing for Ohio State, but don't forget about Brian Hartline. quarterback Todd Boeckman hasn't.
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from an insider's blog on Ohio State football...
Brian Hartline could be the team's best receiver. If he's not, then he appears to be something even more important -- the receiver QB Todd Boeckman looks to most often. Hartline makes tons of plays, primarily on slants and posts over the middle. The only issue is if Boeckman starts forcing too many balls to Hartline, like he did late last season. And I'm not just saying that because Brian Robiskie is out with a shoulder injury. It's something I've felt for some time.
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Jeremy Ebert

Northwestern true freshman wide receiver Jeremy Ebert ran a 4.37 40 last June at Northwestern's combine. it's been reported that he has run as fast as 4.34. whatever the decimals say, the fact is he is fast. he has been making a lot of noise in fall camp for the Wildcats, and along with speedsters Eric Peterman and Ross Lane gives Northwestern three explosive white playmakers.

oh, before you get carried away regarding Ebert, please check out his caste-speak scouting report from ESPN:
You can say one thing about Ebert-- he can run. He may not play quite as fast as his posted 40 time, but he has the speed to move from quarterback to wide receiver and stretch the field. Plays QB in the spread and is used for his running ability. Is at his best as a read-option runner that will keep and break big runs. Has very quick feet and makes decisive cuts. Shows good change-of-direction skills and is capable of being a homerun threat when he gets to the second level. Runs hard and is a good football player and athlete. Ebert isn't as smooth and fluid an athlete as some others are and he has an overachiever element to him, but you like his competitiveness and toughness too. He's a good football player that should develop nicely once he becomes a wide receiver full time.
so even great athleticism isn't really great athleticism when the skin tone is too light...
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Kevin Jurovich

San Jose State wideout Kevin Jurovich update:
Kevin Jurovich made the transition from safety to 1,000-yard receiver last fall, but the senior finally got to work out like a receiver this summer. Instead of hitting the weights, he said he focused on improving his speed and footwork.

"I feel more complete," Jurovich said. "I felt like a receiver last year, but there were a lot of holes in my game. Doing what I did last year, now I'm on a platform where I can go even higher than I did last season."

Jurovich wasted away in obscurity as a back-up safety and holder for kicks for two seasons until last year's breakout performance. despite playing on an abysmal team, in his first year at wideout, Jurovich set a school record for receptions (85) and was just the third player in school history to gain at least 1,000 receiving yards in a season (1,183).

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it's funny how all these white receivers have no talent, yet continue to be record-chasing players isn't it?

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Nate Swift

case in point, Nebraska's Nate Swift:
The most experienced receiver for the Huskers this season is Nate Swift, who could put his name in the record book. The senior is ready to finish his college career on a high note.

"I just really want to be consistent, every game, game in and game out, every play be consistent. Do the right thing and whatever happens happens."

Swift has an opportunity to complete his career as Nebraska's all-time leader in receptions. He has 103 receptions over the past three seasons and enters the fall campaign ranked fourth on the school's all-time list. Swift needs 41 catches to break the school record held by Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers.

"I don't know if anybody ever expects anything like that. I just wanted to come in here and play and contribute as soon as I could. It just turned out this way."

Swift could be the go-to receiver when quarterback Joe Ganz needs a completion. Ganz has plenty of confidence in his wide out.

"He's gonna have to pay me some money if he wants to break that record. He's a great route-runner, he's really good at getting open. He's not the fastest guy, not the quickest guy, he probably runs the best routes out of all of them. He knows how to get open. Hopefully he can have a big year and we can break that record for him."

wow. if he can't run, accelerate, and so forth, how does he manage to get open against "reel afaletes?"

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Riley Cooper

white receivers can't seem to do ANYTHING right...
During his first two years at UF, receiver Riley Cooper has battled an assortment of injuries that stunted his development and led many to label him as only a deep threat (12 career receptions, 22.8 yards per catch). Now the Clearwater native is battling for a starting spot with junior transfer Carl Moore.

"He's developing, and the good thing about Riley is he's pushing through," receivers coach Billy Gonzales said.

so being fast and making big plays is a negative now? this is all VERY confusing... Edited by: Jimmy Chitwood
 

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Great job Chitwood i found this to be quite entertaining!! you took your time and did a great job!!
 

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celticdb15 said:
Great job Chitwood i found this to be quite entertaining!! you took your time and did a great job!!


I second that!
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Col. Reb, Jared, JC and others have really done tremendous work in getting the information out on these guys.


I'd have to say that this year we have the best array of white talent at both WR and RB in many years. How it will impact the NFL's anti-white iron curtain, if at all, a few years down the road remains to be seen, but these immensely talented young white athletes are to be commended for their perseverance at positions they're "not supposed to be playing."
 

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thanks for the compliments, gentlemen. i appreciate it. and i applaud the efforts of Jared and Colonel Reb, as well. if knowledge truly is power, then they are handing people some devastating weapons.
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now, onto some more football.

the University of Central Florida is very dark. but on offense there is a bright spot, in more ways than one. Rocky Ross is not only a rare white athlete for the Golden Knights, he is also the team's top receiver.

last year, Ross led UCF with 50 catches for 658 yards. the senior is expected to be even more of a target this season, not only because of his individual ability, but because UCF is saying they will throw the ball a lot more now that tailback kevin smith is gone. if so, he will be the top threat in the passing game.

best of luck this season, Rocky.

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Rocky Ross

as an aside, can you imagine what it must be like for him in the UCF locker room? ugh! Edited by: Jimmy Chitwood
 

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kudos to everyone who posted info on these great players! man its going to be an exciting season.

isn't it funny that there are so many white receivers that surpass people's expectations when they are finally given a chance to play? it seems like a lot of these guys had to go through a lot of waiting and obstacles to get to play, but once they did they shined tremendously. kudos to these great athletes!
 

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Man who else is ready to kick off this 2008 college football season! I cannot wait there's so many good players out there to watch for. The sheer amount of starting white WRs is great to see. Oh and I'm loving the Hartline/Sanzenbacher stuff GO BUCKS!!
 

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I'm ready for it to begin, CB.
 

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Lucas Miller is listed as 1st team W receiver for the Razorbacks on the depth chart released today. I'm not even sure what the 'W' receiver is (they also have X, Y(tight end), and Z receiver labels. But congrats to Lucas. Unfortunately, Ben Cleveland has been dumped to 3rd team tight end and Crosby Tuck is buried at 3rd team behind two true freshmen.
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"W" would be an outside receiver in a 4 receiver formation. W (outside), X (slot), Y (slot or tight end), Z (outside). With the multiple WR formations now being used, there probably some V receivers (5 WR formations) out there somewhere. Good luck to Lucas.
 

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Good stuff JC! It's honestly getting very hard to keep track of all these guys. White players typically have to go the route of the unheralded 2-star, "no picture available" recruit or the long walk-on process. My pessimism often precludes me even looking at teams like UCF so a guy like Rocky Ross is breaking news to me.
 
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