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12-19-2004, 03:38 PM
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I honestly like our chances. Georgia has Brown and Ware both were true freshmen that played. LSU has enough RB's already. NCSt. has Bobby Washington and a couple of others. Ohio State and Aubrn have favorable depth charts. WE NEED TO GET HIM ON AN OFFICIAL VISIT.
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12-19-2004, 04:04 PM
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Antone Smith’s recruitment puzzles me. We’ve heard repeatedly, that OSU will take 2 RB’s. (One big/one small) Smith falls in the later category. (5’9” 192lbs) Is Smith simply a “hedge” or a back plan if things don’t work out with M. Wells? Seems like are chances are good with Wells. I’m concerned Smith’s recruitment could be seen as a threat to Wells and hurt our chances with him. I have to trust our coaches know what they’re doing here. Thoughts?
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12-20-2004, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by TexasBuck
Antone Smith’s recruitment puzzles me. We’ve heard repeatedly, that OSU will take 2 RB’s. (One big/one small) Smith falls in the later category. (5’9” 192lbs) Is Smith simply a “hedge” or a back plan if things don’t work out with M. Wells? Seems like are chances are good with Wells. I’m concerned Smith’s recruitment could be seen as a threat to Wells and hurt our chances with him. I have to trust our coaches know what they’re doing here. Thoughts?
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If you can not get one big back and one small, you might as well get two good small ones |
12-20-2004, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Bama Buck
If you can not get one big back and one small, you might as well get two good small ones
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I think you're dead on. Ideally Tressel gets a smaller speed back and a big back, but if a good big back doesn't come here, taking two great smaller backs is far from a problem. |
12-20-2004, 11:44 AM
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Haaaang on Sloopy, Sloopy Hang on!! O.. H.. I.. O.
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I think you're dead on. Ideally Tressel gets a smaller speed back and a big back, but if a good big back doesn't come here, taking two great smaller backs is far from a problem.
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Especially if that 2nd smaller back is the #2 RB overall in the country. However, Wells this year is fine by me even if he is the only one. Antone would just be icing on an already very delicious cake!!! |
12-20-2004, 03:01 PM
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I say we get Wells this year and hope to get Chris Wells next year.
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12-20-2004, 03:12 PM
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Does anyone know why this kid is not visiting Miami. I thought he was a lock to go there and it seems as he will not take an official there.
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12-20-2004, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bama Buck
If you can not get one big back and one small, you might as well get two good small ones
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If we can get Mo Wells on board with this stategy, great. Smith is obviously a talent we'd love to have. However, 2 small backs is a departure from what we told MoW on his official visit. I'd hate to risk Wells, (Chances seem to be at worst 50/50 with him) for a guy who most people think stays in Florida. |
12-28-2004, 08:18 AM
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http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/s...orts-headlines
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Top of the deck
By Shandel Richardson
Staff Writer
Posted December 28 2004
PAHOKEE · The nickname just seemed inappropriate this season.
Around town, Pahokee running back Antone Smith is known as Deuce. To his coaches. To his teammates. To the little children who try to imitate him at the sandlot.
When Smith breaks long runs during games, the crowd roars, "Deuuuuucce."
Thing is, Deuce was much more like the Ace of Florida high school football. He was the high card, the top of the deck, and trumped his peers. Smith rushed for 2,814 and 44 touchdowns in 240 carries in 12 games, leading the Blue Devils to their second consecutive Class 2B state title.
He was named Mr. Football, making him an easy choice for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's small school Player of the Year in Palm Beach County.
"He was the best running back we'd seen this year," Pensacola Catholic coach Michael Smith said. "There's not much else you can say. He's good."
The 5-foot-9, 190-pound Smith ran for 276 yards and three touchdowns in a 43-9 victory over Pensacola Catholic in the title game in Gainesville. Smith dazzled with his nifty moves and quick feet. His running style has been compared to everyone from Emmitt Smith to Barry Sanders, two of the NFL's finest.
"I'd say my style is unique," Antone Smith said. "Why is it so unique? Because I'm just so smooth."
That comment came after Smith was still excited from winning a state championship. But for the most part, he has stayed humble and low to the ground. He could have broken the state's single-season touchdown mark in the fourth quarter against Pensacola Catholic, but didn't mind when someone else scored.
"He's made my three years as head coach very enjoyable," Pahokee coach Leroy Foster said. "It's not just on the field, either. He's a humble kid. He's not a showboat."
The next thing Smith must take care of is picking a college. He kept a low profile during the season and recently took his first recruiting visit (Auburn). Nearly every major university has shown interest, including Miami, Florida and FSU.
Florida coach Urban Meyer attended the state title game. As Meyer made his way down toward the Pahokee locker room, a group of University of Miami fans told Meyer to "stay away from Antone Smith."
Smith is just ready to letting the bidding begin.
"Now y'all can start calling me," Smith told reporters in Gaineville. "I haven't really focused on picking a school because I wanted to get that second ring. Now I can think about recruiting."
Shandel Richardson can be reached at sdrichardson @sun-sentinel.com.
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