Chance Allen visiting?

[sdcyfan]

Scout.com: Chance Allen Profile

Would be a good get. I don't always trust the scout info. Doesn't always seem up to date, but I think this is new. Anyone know anything on him?

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Saw his name mentioned in an unrelated thread that he was visiting.

 

[LostinIowaCity]

Chance Allen - Yahoo! Sports

 

[gocubs2118]

Um, yes please.

 

[DesertClone1]

Will Take!
looks like us and OSU

 

[Tre4ISU]

IMO, the most complete receiver we would have in the Rhoads era and he would likely be physically ready to play right away. Next to Harris, West, and Daley, thats a haul at WR

 

[bigsag]

IMO, the most complete receiver we would have in the Rhoads era and he would likely be physically ready to play right away. Next to Harris, West, and Daley, thats a haul at WR

Just wondering... Have you watched his 2011 Senior highlights ?

 

[BCClone]

Does he drop balls, that seems to be what we look for in receivers.

 

[bigsag]

I had not seen his senior highlights. I had watched his junior highlights (back in August). Quite an improvement. You may be right in your evaluation.

Chance Allen - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl

 

[Frak]

Personally, unless Daley is a DB, I'd pass on another WR. IMO four is too many.

 

[RustShack]

I accept.

 

[cyhiphopp]

Personally, unless Daley is a DB, I'd pass on another WR. IMO four is too many.

I think at this point, ISU is going after the best prospects available. They are still going hard after another HS corner and LB. However, if they don't get them, I doubt they turn away a potential stud receiver to bring in another defensive recruit.

WR has been a key weakness the last few years, mostly because we didn't have players in the system that could beat out the Darius brothers. We need an overall upgrade in the talent level of the WR corps and that means bringing in recruits. Not all of them are going to pan out so you have to play the numbers game.

 

[dualthreat]

With his height (6'3") and from the looks of his highlight video, maybe this guy can come in and be our deep threat we desperately need.

 

[dualthreat]

he looks a lot like sedrick johnson (and thats honestly not a bad thing talent wise.)

 

[ess108]

I think at this point, ISU is going after the best prospects available. They are still going hard after another HS corner and LB. However, if they don't get them, I doubt they turn away a potential stud receiver to bring in another defensive recruit.

WR has been a key weakness the last few years, mostly because we didn't have players in the system that could beat out the Darius brothers. We need an overall upgrade in the talent level of the WR corps and that means bringing in recruits. Not all of them are going to pan out so you have to play the numbers game.

There is nothing wrong with stacking quality football players at one position. There are always injuries and the competition will be good for everyone.

 

[Stewo]

I wondered why the staff would go after another WR at this point, but after watching his video, it's pretty obvious. The kid looks very impressive and would look even better if he had a QB that could throw to him. He's a must get at this point.

 

[Boxerdaddy]

He has an offer from Okie State....if only we had some compelling footage to use against them...

 

[cyhiphopp]

There is nothing wrong with stacking quality football players at one position. There are always injuries and the competition will be good for everyone.

Let's look at the WRs from our last few recruiting classes.

2011
Bundrage 6'2
JQ Daniels 6'4 (possibly TE prospect but currently at WR)
Tad Ecby 6'1
Aaron Horne 5'9 (Jr)
Teddy Lampkin 5'7

2010
Albert Gary 5'9
Jarvis West 5'7
Chris Young 5'11 (Jr)

2009
Darius Reynolds 6'2 (Jr)
Josh Lenz 6'
Keith Blanton
Donnie Jennert

2008
Darius Darks
Jason Carlson
Sedrick Johnson
Lonzie Range



We have no RsSRs from the 2008 class and only Lenz will be back from the 2009 class (if rumors about Jennert are true).
Chris Young is done this year and never lived up to his 4star status.
Horne, Gary and West were solid contributors this year.

So that is 4, yes 4 WRs from classes prior to 2011. Lenz and Horne will both be Seniors, Gary a RS Jr, and Jarvis a RS So. Those guys and the freshmen who redshirted this year are all we have with "experience" at WR. For a team that routinely puts 4 WRs on the field, that is thin. Also, only Lenz is the tallest of the experienced WRs at 6'.

The staff is playing a numbers game. They have to make up for some pretty lean classes at WR so they are taking as many as they can. Then, if one or two don't pan out, they wont be up a creek.

Bundrage and JQ Daniels were rumored to be vying for PT at the beggining of the season, likely because they were physically the most ready to play. There is no guarantee that all 4 of the 2011 freshmen will pan out so they have to think about the future with the 2012 commits.


It also looks like this WR class has a focus more on size with Quan West at 6'4, Daley at 6'3, Patrick Harris at 6'1, and possibly Chance Allen at 6'3. We could then have a good mix of speedy slot guys at 5'9 and below and some guys with more size at 6' plus.

One good thing about Daley is that if he doesn't crack the WR ranks, he can be moved to defense.


When looking at the WR in this class you have to consider the last 4 classes as well. Next season up to 9 (with Allen pending) of our WRs will be RSFr and Fr. We need lots of competition between those guys so that the cream will rise to the top.


EDIT: I just noticed that Chris Young was a Jr this year (forgot about the redshirt) so he will be back next year but probably wont contribute much more than this year (6 for 68 and 1TD).

 

[FDCy83]

I also do not mind getting the best skill players we can. I think if we have 10 WR on the team, the 2 or 3 that do not see the field could contribute on special teams or make the switch to the secondary. Same with 6 or 7 running backs. Receivers could become corners, RB could become safeties. Best athletes we can get and if they cannot compete for playing time at their recruited position, move them to where they can compete. These guys all think they can play in the Big 12. If they cannot play at their recruited position, would they rather sit on the sideline or move to play?

 

[LegendofRodA]

Let's look at the WRs from our last few recruiting classes.

2011
Bundrage 6'2
JQ Daniels 6'4 (possibly TE prospect but currently at WR)
Tad Ecby 6'1
Aaron Horne 5'9 (Jr)
Teddy Lampkin 5'7

2010
Albert Gary 5'9
Jarvis West 5'7
Chris Young 5'11 (Jr)

2009
Darius Reynolds 6'2 (Jr)
Josh Lenz 6'
Keith Blanton
Donnie Jennert

2008
Darius Darks
Jason Carlson
Sedrick Johnson
Lonzie Range



We have no RsSRs from the 2008 class and only Lenz will be back from the 2009 class (if rumors about Jennert are true).
Chris Young is done this year and never lived up to his 4star status.
Horne, Gary and West were solid contributors this year.

So that is 4, yes 4 WRs from classes prior to 2011. Lenz and Horne will both be Seniors, Gary a RS Jr, and Jarvis a RS So. Those guys and the freshmen who redshirted this year are all we have with "experience" at WR. For a team that routinely puts 4 WRs on the field, that is thin. Also, only Lenz is the tallest of the experienced WRs at 6'.

The staff is playing a numbers game. They have to make up for some pretty lean classes at WR so they are taking as many as they can. Then, if one or two don't pan out, they wont be up a creek.

Bundrage and JQ Daniels were rumored to be vying for PT at the beggining of the season, likely because they were physically the most ready to play. There is no guarantee that all 4 of the 2011 freshmen will pan out so they have to think about the future with the 2012 commits.


It also looks like this WR class has a focus more on size with Quan West at 6'4, Daley at 6'3, Patrick Harris at 6'1, and possibly Chance Allen at 6'3. We could then have a good mix of speedy slot guys at 5'9 and below and some guys with more size at 6' plus.

One good thing about Daley is that if he doesn't crack the WR ranks, he can be moved to defense.


When looking at the WR in this class you have to consider the last 4 classes as well. Next season up to 9 (with Allen pending) of our WRs will be RSFr and Fr. We need lots of competition between those guys so that the cream will rise to the top.

And to note that all of the the guys in this years class (3 commits and possibly Allen) are incoming freshman, no JUCOs. I think that means the staff is confindent in what we have for next year and are stock piling the talent for the future. We could have a sick passing game with these guys and Rohach slingin it.