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07-27-2004, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BuckNutty
whs, any chance Phillips moves to the d-line down the road, in your opinion?
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Sounds like he could make a solid DE or maybe even slide all the way down to DT. |
07-27-2004, 09:58 AM
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Phillips first playing time, other than special teams, was starting the 2nd half of the first game his freshman year at DE. The coaches moved him to LB the next week. He's played DT and LB all the way up to high school.
He doesn't care where he's playing, as long as it gets him on the field. Recently sent a tape to Mr. Long of sophomore season when he was sometimes moved ino the backfield in a "stacked I" position. Mr. Long was unaware Phillips played offense ( mainly guard) and requested tape of him in the backfield.
The speed and level of competition questions will remain. However, Phillips has played his best against the larger schools and bigger games and he took 0.15 off his 40 working with a new high school coach for 2 months. Both the Nike and OSU Sr. Camp times were on the same surface. I imagine working with a college strenght and conditioning coach in an individualized program, daily, might show greater benefits. |
07-27-2004, 10:03 AM
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Thanks for the update, whs. I was really impressed after watching Phillips' video. He's a hitter and seems to have the football instincts you just can't teach and he definitely plays faster than his 40 time indicates. Just seems to me if the only knock is speed moving down to the D-line would ease that worry and it doesn't seem out of the question considering he's 6'2" and 238 as a high school junior.
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07-27-2004, 06:09 PM
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I already like this recruit I hpe we offer him. Give him a leaf.
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07-27-2004, 09:36 PM
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His 40 time doesn't scare me if he's football smart. If he reads .3 seconds quicker than someone else, then it really doesn't matter. Also, I'd love to see him as a FB leading an iso.
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07-29-2004, 08:50 PM
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He's been all-league his first 3 years and league defensive MVP as Soph and Jr. Also, SE District defensive POY and 1st team all-state his Jr. year so he must have some football smarts.
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07-31-2004, 01:34 PM
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He doesn't care where he's playing, as long as it gets him on the field. Recently sent a tape to Mr. Long of sophomore season when he was sometimes moved ino the backfield in a "stacked I" position. Mr. Long was unaware Phillips played offense ( mainly guard) and requested tape of him in the backfield.
whs56- Duane just wrote on nice article (linked below) on Lance and Matt Schumaker. It made mention to the fact that Lance is willing to play FB. That is the kind of versatility that might land him an offer with the Bucks.
Thanks for keeping us posted.
http://ohiostate.theinsiders.com/2/278898.html
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07-31-2004, 03:29 PM
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Yeah, you can't teach instincts, size and toughness. Hope everything works out for him because he seems like a hell of a prospect. His size reminds me of the FB who went to Illinios last year from Ohio, minus all the demands.
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08-02-2004, 10:23 PM
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Many seem to favor Brandon Long as most favorable in state LB. At OSU Sr. Day he tested well; but, doesn't open hips as well as Phillips getting in coverage and Coaches kept instructing to stay low. Also a NE Ohio contributor noted on BN, Long seemingly doesn't always play up to ability, getting 5 tackles/game. I am obviously biased; but, Phillips stays low and plays balls to the wall, both ways. Had 133 tackles, sitting over 2 halves due to score, with 35 tackles for loss. Long does play stiffer competition and has more straight away speed. Phillips posted a 4.12 shuttle on one of his two runs at Marshall Camp. Who knows? Will be irrelevant if the Bucks get the elite OOS prospects. Whatever the outcome, it's been a fun ride and both will be playing in the '05 season.
Last edited by whs56; 08-02-2004 at 10:30 PM.
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