BYU seems to get commitments in bunches and this week they are coming in droves. BYU has now received 3 commitments for the 2008 season (and one for 2009) in the last week. In other words, this week alone would qualify BYU as tied for first with Utah for most commits. BYU likely has close to 25 scholarships to offer, so they are more than halfway to fulfilling their needs.
Yesterday I talked about two anomalies that were not attending camp and still committed. The two newest recruits, 15 and 16, followed norms a bit better and were both evaluated at the padded camp BYU is running. I drove by the camp yesterday and had to remind myself I had to get to work, watching recruits play football all day is still not a source of income.
BYU received an oral commitment from Brock Stringham of Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Stringham (6'6, 280) is the third offensive tackle of this class. BYU seems to be leaning towards taller and quicker offensive linemen. The three commits of the 2008 class range between 6'5 and 6'8 and with the exception of Taufi, are lighter than the BYU lineman of the past. Taufi appears to be a freak of nature and still quick despite weighing close to 340 lbs. Stringham also had offers from Colorado State and UNLV.
BYU has added another running back in the mold of Manase Tonga/Fui Vakapuna. It probably doesn't hurt that the Tonga brothers are his cousins. Seta Pohahau has also committed to BYU, the second running back of this class. Pohahau (6'0, 200) and Bruner seem to have the size and speed BYU is looking for, a rare combination. Pohahau runs at 4.43 and Bruner (6'3, 225) is rumored to run a 4.4.
Check out Pohahau in action.
Pohahau ran for 1,519 yards and 23 touchdowns last year for Aragon High School in California.
My 3 Cents: What I like best about Pohahau is that he is another back with the ability to everything. He catches well out of the backfield, bit enough to pick up the blitz, and runs well. He seems to run more along the lines of Manase (a little less crazy than Vakapuna in other words.) He is fast and knows how to cut upfield. Watching his video, you'll see he is running to the edge, makes a cut, and explodes up the field before anyone can touch him. Hopefully he can pick up some tips from his cousin Manase and become a great back at BYU.
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From Pohahau's highlights, he doesn't look to be at a sub 4.5. Maybe mid 4.6-4.7 range? Doesn't seem to possess breakaway speed.
Yeah high school numbers can be deceptive. My question is, in a decent league with good numbers (what were his yards per carry?) - and he looks good in highlights - why is he a one-star? Is it because he's a year to play HS?
One star is because he has not been evaluated yet (he didn't exist in the scout databases until he verballed actually.) If they are evaluated, they are at least a 2 star (whic means they aren't quite D-1 talent according to the scout.
He was timed recently at 4.43, but I am assuming that is on a track, not in full gear. Still, that is serious speed.
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