William Cole

[Pumchavas28]

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=633926

Cole has already had visitors from Nebraska and Texas A&M this week and the Cole family is expecting another visit from Oklahoma State tomorrow night.

"Dennis Franchione (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewcoach.asp?Coach=89) and one of assistants was here tonight," said Cole's father William Sr. "It went well. I was kind of impressed. According to Coach Franchione, it's cornerback that they're recruiting him at and that's what William wants to play."

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=40254

William Cole
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Cedar Hill (TX) Cedar Hill
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Forty: 4.54 secs http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/pdb05_eventsrsmall.gif (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/cpevent.asp?Key=11940)
Bench max: 215 pounds
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Squat max: 365 pounds
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Shuttle: 4.69 secs http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/pdbase04_eventsrsmall.gif (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/cpevent.asp?Key=11940)
Class: 2007 (High School)

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[Superaggie79]

I thought he was already committed to texas.

[Dustin00whoop]

I thought he was already committed to texas.


WRONG!!!!

[Superaggie79]

:sad:

[Pumchavas28]

I thought he was already committed to texas.


Nope....They aren't even on his list.

[Superaggie79]

what's his list?

[hmiles619]

now don't get me wrong...I've never seen him play, but his times, strength and size are pretty low...and to be a four star on top of that?

I played corner in h.s. and ran a 4.6 40...about the same height weight and bench...i never got a sniff from a scout to play college ball....and he's a four star?

That said..If Fran wants him, i hope we get him

Note: I'm not claiming that I'm worthy to be compared to him...just that his numbers seem low.

[Mole]

Good. We need some defensive backs.

[PinetarAg]

good he is soooo quick and fast he would be a great cornerback....I don't know if he can hit though

[Superaggie79]

now don't get me wrong...I've never seen him play, but his times, strength and size are pretty low...and to be a four star on top of that?

I played corner in h.s. and ran a 4.6 40...about the same height weight and bench...i never got a sniff from a scout to play college ball....and he's a four star?

That said..If Fran wants him, i hope we get him

Note: I'm not claiming that I'm worthy to be compared to him...just that his numbers seem low.
the guy is seriously quick... you should've seen him play in the state game.

[Pumchavas28]

what's his list?


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[hmiles619]

oh crap, i did see him play. I remember him now....He was quick.

Now I definitely know that I could come close....Seems like his 40 should be faster though

[Pumchavas28]

now don't get me wrong...I've never seen him play, but his times, strength and size are pretty low...and to be a four star on top of that?

I played corner in h.s. and ran a 4.6 40...about the same height weight and bench...i never got a sniff from a scout to play college ball....and he's a four star?

That said..If Fran wants him, i hope we get him

Note: I'm not claiming that I'm worthy to be compared to him...just that his numbers seem low.


Where do you see a 40 time as 4.6? I see a Shuttle time, but no 40 at 4.6? :spy:

[Pumchavas28]

He has a 4.5 40....

[hmiles619]

Forty: 4.54 secs http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/pdb05_eventsrsmall.gif (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/cpevent.asp?Key=11940) :spy:

[PinetarAg]

the guy is seriously quick... you should've seen him play in the state game.


I was at the state game he is way faster than the 4.54 they have him clocked at and his first few steps getting up to speed are as good as I've ever seen

[Pumchavas28]

Cole is the type of guy that could make this class a Top 25 in any way shape or form & a guy who could push Gorrer, Peterson & Carpenter for serious playing time this coming season.

[PinetarAg]

I want to see him on one side and Arkeith Brown on the other

[Pumchavas28]

If he signs.... he would get his shot during the Spring to prove himself...

[Dustin00whoop]

I want to see him on one side and Arkeith Brown on the other


Yeah, that would be ideal in my mind, too.

[Burnetaggie99]

In that 5A state game he made Derrick Stephens look sick many times. Derrick Stephens folks is the best Linebacker in Texas. This kid can fly. He had us low at one point but I guess the in home vist paid off. He's a :rep: to Coach Fran.

[PinetarAg]

In that 5A state game he made Derrick Stephens look sick many times. Derrick Stephens folks is the best Linebacker in Texas. This kid can fly. He had us low at one point but I guess the in home vist paid off. He's a :rep: to Coach Fran.


I don't know about many times. There was one time he made Derrick whiff pretty bad...but Derrick also made a few good plays on him in the open field. He made Cy-falls D in general look like the JV team.

To an earlier point where I said I wanted him on one side and Arkeith on the other and Dustin agreed..I forgot about Jordon Pugh....he has to fit in there too some how...move one to safety and the other two at corner...that could be very scarey for teams to face the next few years.

[Dustin00whoop]

I think Pugh ends up at safety with Gregg & Dixon...with Japhus mixed in their too. Gorrer & Brown at CB next year.

[Burnetaggie99]

Not knocking Derrick because the kid is 100% badass. I thought Cole would be good a WR but I guess not. Pugh is a true CB and don't know if it would be a smooth positon change. Brown can play anywhere because he has played some safety before but the kid plays Cb as well. Brown has the size we need at CB to man up on folks. Darnell and Van Malone has a tough job this coming spring when it comes to who's playing where.

[PinetarAg]

I think pugh would be a better corner than Gorrer. Gorrer is too much of a liabilty to come up and hit someone. teams can run at him all day (ie ou). He is good and should see the field but having him out there on every down (mainly 1st and 2nd running downs) scares me

[PinetarAg]

Not knocking Derrick because the kid is 100% badass. I thought Cole would be good a WR but I guess not. Pugh is a true CB and don't know if it would be a smooth positon change. Brown can play anywhere because he has played some safety before but the kid plays Cb as well. Brown has the size we need at CB to man up on folks. Darnell and Van Malone has a tough job this coming spring when it comes to who's playing where.


Burnet, I know you weren't knocking on Derrick :gig:

[Burnetaggie99]

He has showed inprovement every year in terms of run support and he did very well aganist tu but I know what your saying. I think he will be ok and should be better this coming season.

[Pumchavas28]

I think pugh would be a better corner than Gorrer. Gorrer is too much of a liabilty to come up and hit someone. teams can run at him all day (ie ou). He is good and should see the field but having him out there on every down (mainly 1st and 2nd running downs) scares me


I think what A&M needs are CB's that don't have to come out at all.... every down CB's.... period.... Don't have to be 6'3 or 6'4 or anything, but able to man up & not get pushed around....

Gorrer's style of play reminds me of Terrance Newman when he was at KSU... Gorrer is not on TN's level of being a shut down CB, but they style's are similar & TN wasn't as physical at KSU as he is now....

I think while the coaches will have a tough decision to make this off-season, it's a tough decision I am glad they have... the good thing out of this, is that there are a ton of kids who can play the position which will make them all better by competing against each other & also, should one of them have a cold hand on any given Saturday, our Coaches have the luxury of swaping em out with someone just as athletic.

[PinetarAg]

Gorrer style reminds me of Deion Sanders....not in talent, not even close. But Deion was scared to come up and hit some one and thats the impression I get from gorrer when he plays. He can cover though, but with only 2 linebackers players need to come up and play the run

[She_Hate_Me]

I think Peterson might be a better fit for FS than CB. Make no mistake, he is a baller and belongs on the field, I just don't know if CB is his position.

[Pumchavas28]

I think Peterson might be a better fit for FS than CB. Make no mistake, he is a baller and belongs on the field, I just don't know if CB is his position.


Lord knows he can hit.... Some of the shots he laid on folks were awesome!

[PinetarAg]

I think if Cole comes aboard. There will be moch more talent and Peterson will be left out. I know he has no quit in him and thats great, but you really need great talent in the secondary in D1 divisions. I've never been a big fan of Peterson, I know he is 100% effort and goes all out, but he just does not have the size, talent, or technique to be a starter in the big12

[Pumchavas28]

he just does not have the size, talent, or technique to be a starter in the big12

size = very few CB's do with most WR's at 6'2, 6'3, 6'4 & sometimes at 6'6....

talent = that has yet to be seen, he started almost every game & did good for a Freshmen & was able to hold his own for most of the year except ttu & NU.

technique= that could come with time... not only from the coaches but the other DB's as well....

[PinetarAg]

size = very few CB's do with most WR's at 6'2, 6'3, 6'4 & sometimes at 6'6....

talent = that has yet to be seen, he started almost every game & did good for a Freshmen & was able to hold his own for most of the year except ttu & NU.

technique= that could come with time... not only from the coaches but the other DB's as well....


I meant a combo of all of those. Usually if players are lacking in some areas they make up for it in others. Like size I know CB aren't 6'3" but they can make up for it in technique or skill.

Everything you wrote is lets wait and see he is learning and evolving, and I agree with that. I think there are 3 cornerbacks better than him on the team now in Pugh, Gorrer, and Brown that will not take as long to develope. If Cole comes that makes 4. I think at saftey we have players who are as good as him that already know the position.

I'm not saying the kid isn't good i just think we have 3 possibly 4 better corners and the best players should be put on the field. Next season is the year not a time to give out pt and let kids get experience. Best players at each positon on the field period.

[Pumchavas28]

Next season is the year not a time to give out pt and let kids get experience. Best players at each positon on the field period.


I agree with that... McGee a Junior... Veteran O'Line... D has studied under Darnell for a full year, J & Mike both legit RB's who could start for any team in the Big 12... Next year is a year that the best players should be on the field and more should be intrusted on them to make plays... IE more CB blitzes & or Safety Blitzes...

[PinetarAg]

We rarely blitzed from safety because Darnell didn't trust the corners to lock down their WR by themsleves in man coverage. They would be put out on island with no help over the top. Another note speaking to petersons skill at the position.

[Pumchavas28]

But like I said... with another year, if the best players are on the field & be it Peterson or not, blitzing more, could be benifitial, even from the CB spot.

[PinetarAg]

agree

[Pflugerville Ag]

After seeing this video, I'm damn glad that this guy went to Okie State. This is a pathetic display IMO. Not just with Cole, but this stuff is getting out of hand.

I would also like to know where he got the personalized #3 Okie State jersey that he is wearing at the end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FF4s70N48s

[Burnetaggie99]

Can't wait till he gets his ass handed to him at Kyle field.

[PinetarAg]

Wait till Derrick Stephens gets another shot at him....lets say the state game didn't leave a good taste in his mouth and he is hungry

[Pumchavas28]

Agreed!

[Pokes28]

I would also like to know where he got the personalized #3 Okie State jersey that he is wearing at the end.

He ordered it from Chris' University Spirit in Stillwater late last week (I found out about the order on Saturday from a buddy of mine).

I do agree that these announcement shows push things too far. The very format leads to disrespecting other schools. Though I really don't feel that Cole was too disrespectful in general. I do think they could have done something a bit classier than tossing the caps out of the way, but that is the way a lot of those announcements go. Who knows why he wasn't interested in aTm, but at least he didn't waste people's time.

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