New Commit

**CyCloned** · 08-16-2010, 08:29 PM

It says he had 8 blocked kicks but I didn't see any in the highlights. 8Blocked kicks in an huge number for a team for a season, This just seems wrong.

**cyclonedave25** · 08-16-2010, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

Seems rather small to be a CB.

Originally Posted by CloneState1028

Definitely has the speed and feet, but size is a legitimate concern.

Meh, cornerbacks are usually the smallest player on the field. Speed, toughness, and quickness are more important, and those are usually possessed by the smaller guys (at least speed and quickness). Vertical jump quickly makes up for lack of height. Most CB's are in the 5'8" - 5"10" range, with a ginormous vertical.
As far as body weight: that can be altered. I'm sure he will put on another 10-15 lbs after a couple of years of collegiate weight training.

**cyatheart** · 08-16-2010, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

Meh, cornerbacks are usually the smallest player on the field. Speed, toughness, and quickness are more important, and those are usually possessed by the smaller guys (at least speed and quickness). Vertical jump quickly makes up for lack of height. Most CB's are in the 5'8" - 5"10" range, with a ginormous vertical.
As far as body weight: that can be altered. I'm sure he will put on another 10-15 lbs after a couple of years of collegiate weight training.

Right, if cornerbacks were taller, they wouldn't be cornerbacks.

**cyclonedave25** · 08-16-2010, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by cyatheart

Right, if cornerbacks were taller, they wouldn't be cornerbacks.

One of my high school coaches always said, cornerbacks are just short receivers that can't catch. Then I said, no, Wide Receivers are just tall cornerbacks that can't tackle.

Yeah, I was a CB in high school.

**eastman** · 08-16-2010, 09:44 PM

10 picks and 16 block kicks in two years? omg stat freak

**bigsag** · 08-16-2010, 10:40 PM

I like the fact that this Sam Richardson had scholarship offers from Air Force and Navy. They place a high priority on intelligence, character, tenacity, and leadership skills. From viewing the new arrivals interviews, (on Cyclone. com), it is becoming apparent that CPR values those same traits in the players being offered football scholarships here at Iowa State.

Only question that I have is "What do we do if Sam Richardson (QB from Winter Park, Florida) accepts our offer of a FB scholarship ?"

**CyForPresident** · 08-16-2010, 10:41 PM

17 blocked kicks is apparently not a typo. That is insane.

**CycloneGB** · 08-16-2010, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by bigsag

I like the fact that this Sam Richardson had scholarship offers from Air Force and Navy. They place a high priority on intelligence, character, tenacity, and leadership skills. From viewing the new arrivals interviews, (on Cyclone. com), it is becoming apparent that CPR values those same traits in the players being offered football scholarships here at Iowa State.

Only question that I have is "What do we do if Sam Richardson (QB from Winter Park, Florida) accepts our offer of a FB scholarship ?"

Give them the same number

**bosco** · 08-16-2010, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

Seems rather small to be a CB.

Bob Sanders, 5' 8".
Ellis Hobbs, 5' 9".

**RedBlooded** · 08-16-2010, 10:58 PM

maybe hes not done growing. my buddy was 5'5" when we graduated HS. Sophomore year of college he was 5'11"
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**A-town Cy** · 08-16-2010, 11:17 PM

Welcome Texas Sam Richardson!

We still could get a Florida Sam Richardson.

Sam Richardson, Iowa State, Wake Forest: Winter Park QB Sam Richardson down to Iowa State and Wake Forest - OrlandoSentinel.com

Not the same Sam.

**bigsag** · 08-16-2010, 11:25 PM

Sam Richardson is a "Texas Top 20" defensive back..... Nuff said.

On a team filled with skilled talent, junior corner and punt returner Sam Richardson may be the best of the bunch. Despite his 5-7, 165-pound frame, Richardson is a dynamic playmaker with impressive physicality.

"I think Sam is our best player on the football team. I got a kid named Desmond Jackson at Oklahoma and I thought he was the best cover guy I had coached until Sam. Sam hasn't given up a touchdown pass in two years, plays man on the backside of a trips set a lot and has shut down other team's best receivers. A legitimate, tough, hard-nosed player," Hartman said.

Richardson has intercepted three passes and returned a pair of punts for scores on the season. West Virginia, Baylor and Iowa State, among others are showing interest

**ajk4st8** · 08-16-2010, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by A-town Cy

Welcome Texas Sam Richardson!

We still could get a Florida Sam Richardson.

Sam Richardson, Iowa State, Wake Forest: Winter Park QB Sam Richardson down to Iowa State and Wake Forest - OrlandoSentinel.com

Not the same Sam.

"I'm waiting to hear from Wake Forest. If I don't I'm looking at Iowa State. If Wake Forest doesn't (offer), I'll probably commit to Iowa State before the season."

I like that comment!!

**CloneState1028** · 08-16-2010, 11:47 PM

Wow, high praise from Sam's coach.

"I think Sam is our best player on the football team. I got a kid named Desmond Jackson at Oklahoma and I thought he was the best cover guy I had coached until Sam. Sam hasn't given up a touchdown pass in two years, plays man on the backside of a trips set a lot and has shut down other team's best receivers. A legitimate, tough, hard-nosed player," Hartman said.

That's coming from a coach who's got a team currently filled with D-1 talent and that has dealt with D-1 talent for quite some time.

**JustRedman** · 08-17-2010, 12:11 AM

I'm excited for this guy on the defensive side. He came off of his man to make a play on the ball numerous times in his highlights. His punt return clips were nice as well but I really want to see him in the d backfield. I can't believe he has no stars.