Dribbles behind his back, hits threes, throws dime to a cutter, blocks shots, is 20, was the 16th pick in the first round. Your doubts are probably stupid things.
"low IQ on/off the court"
I'd call this being an option as cynical and negative. I thought Blanton carried himself with class in every interview I heard him speak.
A lot of data you are working with, I am sure. Blake Purchase welcomed his redshirt role last season and didn't transfer. Jay Harris redshirted last season and had two opportunities to leave despite their addition of the three running backs you have mentioned to the depth chart. He chose...
Akili Smith looked better in his first spring game than Novosad did as a freshman. What tools is Akili Smith missing? He has better size than anybody on the roster. Has a quick release and can move his feet. His dad taught him how to play QB. Why don't you think he has mechanics or tools?
Yeah Cal could actually recruit with Tedford. They got Marshawn Lynch a few years earlier along with Desean Jackson. The Ducks really wanted Marshawn. I don't think Desean Jackson gave Oregon much attention, but Marshawn seemed like he was going to be a Duck for a bit.
Was it Gabe King? He actually transferred to Eugene from North Carolina to play at South Eugene but then ended up going to Cal. Keenan Allen was another North Carolina guy that the Ducks were recruiting. When Gabe King transferred I thought the Ducks were a lock for all of them as there...
Peter Sirmon was even more of a beast than Kevin Mitchell. Another player from that era was Matt Smith. It was a great run of middle linebackers in the late 90s/early 2000s.