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Brings a smile to my face to think that for another 2+ years they will be saying the same thing just replacing "Kyle
with "Kendall".

Only a 2* but he was a July commit back in 2005. Back then, if you didn't make it to September, you didn't accumulate any offers. Most offers went out in the camps in the summer. Now, the offers go out in March/April.

Rock only had VT as a verified offer but interest from a number of schools like Georgia, UVA, UMD.

2005 recruiting analysis pales in comparison to 2012 coverage. But 2005 was way better than 2000 which was a NASA like improvement over 1995. Every year, recruiting coverage is getting better. That said, there are blind spots in the system. In particular, the Kalvin Cline example of a kid who doesn't even play HS football until he's a senior really goes against the system. Senior offers are something that teams should continue to exploit because it captures more later-bloomers. Kam Chancellor is a classic example.

Gayle was outstanding against East Carolina, Georgia Tech, and Alabama. However, against WCU and Marshall, he got hurries but was far too easily pushed up field and past the pocket. I think his shoulder injury contributed somewhat to that struggle against Marshall, but a player of his ability has to be more productive and finish plays. He was the worst DL versus Marshall, and for a player with his physical gifts that just isn't good enough, especially when he looks like a monster the next week. Remember, we went through this with Gayle the last two seasons as well. Some games he looks terrific (always against UVA) and other games he is invisible rushing the passer. (To his credit, he is always excellent against the run.)

Heck was whipped often by Derrell Johnson, especially on inside power moves. Gayle has not flashed his rip technique much this year, but with so much film of him getting way up field, if he uses it this week it could lead to some sacks.

Wow. I hope we have a very successful first quarter against them offensively, because I think they're at a tipping point. If they get frustrated early, quitting might be in the realm of possibility.

right, "recruit" wth a chance to earn a scholarship. And they are the lottery ticket of lottery tickets. We may take 5 2* recruits over a 5 year period with the hope that 2 of them "produce" (not start, not All-ACC). We take 10+ recruited walk ons a year and 3 out of 10 are still with the team 12 months later.

but damn its fun to see Jack Tyler, Sam Rogers, Cody Grimm make it.

I'd like to offer a counter to your comment about Gayle being "woefully inconsistent rushing the passer this season." Despite the fact that Gayle only has 2 sacks, I think you have to take note of the fact that Gayle's been double-teamed and chip-blocked all season. That has freed-up Collins and others to make-up the remainder of our 17 total sacks so far this season. Gayle has still generated 13 QB hurries, second-most to Collins who has 15. That tells me Gayle has been VERY consistent despite the blocking schemes of our opponents.

Additionally, Gayle has participated in 17 tackles, 9 solo and 8 assisted to include 4.5 TFLs. He's also forced a fumble this year.

One more point - I think you also have to add that prior to our game, Marshall was scoring 46 points per game. We held them to 21 points, all of them coming in the first half.

Good point. I do think that our Dl as a whole is much much better than USCe's. Clowney is a special player and is probably better than any one of our DLmen, but having consistent talent and tons of depth should be a plus in getting the pass rush and hustling to defend the screens.

It'll be an interesting game to watch the DL.

Yea, that's why I was never a great athlete (not because I'm Indian). All that damn sweat.

Don't be so sure. UNC is so good at those screens that the DL will have challenges. And keep in mind, Hurst dominated Clowney in the first game. JR. Collins and Dadi have a very tough matchup.

I am hopeful that we will see Skip, Luther, Nigel, and Woody eat up Landon Turner.

I get this weird feeling that Logan will throw 3 TDs. I have no idea why and it isn't based on anything but I just have a feeling. I think Cline finally gets in the end zone as well.

Is crisp under the cobbler umbrella? blackberry peach crisp with cookies and cream ice cream is possibly my favorite dessert in the history of the world.

Besides maybe creme brulee...

thought this was a tournament, with the winner of pie/cake facing cobbler next week...
you know, since we can't have one in football this year.