Re: *** WR Amari Cooper Commits to Alabama ***
Will he battle for a starting spot this fall? IMO, he does.
Will he battle for a starting spot this fall? IMO, he does.
That game was so close, that literally anything could, and did, change the outcome.I understood the point he was trying to make just fine, but that still doesn't mean I have to agree with it. I just don't believe Randle in a Crimson uniform would have changed the outcome of that game like he was asserting that it would.
... how does cooper compare to marvin shinn?Will he battle for a starting spot this fall? IMO, he does.
cooper seems to be a better route runner and seems to be more fluid with the ball in his hands. Shinn is of course taller and probably better with the jump balls, both have very good speed... how does cooper compare to marvin shinn?
Shinn is taller and I thought a little thicker. But, Cooper looked like he has added some weight since this summer.... how does cooper compare to marvin shinn?
Man that sounds like our passing game should flourish. That's the one thing this years team has missing size at the receivers.Shinn is taller and I thought a little thicker. But, Cooper looked like he has added some weight since this summer.
Shinn main issue coming in was his weight, should be good to go next year. yeah Coop does look biggerShinn is taller and I thought a little thicker. But, Cooper looked like he has added some weight since this summer.
Odd as it is to say for a kid with a 6'4 frame, but Shinn was really a tweener. Not big enough this year to really hold up against physical SEC cornerbacks, but not enough speed to run by people to the point that he could play as a true freshman based on raw athletic ability. Hopefully a year in the weight room will fix that and then he can be a contributor with a long frame, solid size, and solid speed. String beans with only solid speed just can't contribute much, though.Shinn main issue coming in was his weight, should be good to go next year. yeah Coop does look bigger
yeah one of the key areas for incoming freshman to improve on is route running and he seems to be more polish than most that come in so i expect big things. i know the miami guys on another site were not happy about their coaching staff not jumping on him early. I thank them for that.Been saying for months that Cooper was a huge steal for us, and he showed why last night. Most complete wide receiver we've signed since Julio in terms of size, speed, hands, and attitude. He'll make a big impact next year. A redshirt won't come near this kid.
Odd as it is to say for a kid with a 6'4 frame, but Shinn was really a tweener. Not big enough this year to really hold up against physical SEC cornerbacks, but not enough speed to run by people to the point that he could play as a true freshman based on raw athletic ability. Hopefully a year in the weight room will fix that and then he can be a contributor with a long frame, solid size, and solid speed. String beans with only solid speed just can't contribute much, though.
Cooper is a different guy entirely. He's not quite as long, but he's a good bit bigger and has much more athleticism. He'll be an instant contributor, and enrolling early will only help. He'll probably bulk up another ten pounds by the time August rolls around.
Sounds like Earl Alexander (Shinn)...Odd as it is to say for a kid with a 6'4 frame, but Shinn was really a tweener. Not big enough this year to really hold up against physical SEC cornerbacks, but not enough speed to run by people to the point that he could play as a true freshman based on raw athletic ability. Hopefully a year in the weight room will fix that and then he can be a contributor with a long frame, solid size, and solid speed. String beans with only solid speed just can't contribute much, though.
Cooper is a different guy entirely. He's not quite as long, but he's a good bit bigger and has much more athleticism. He'll be an instant contributor, and enrolling early will only help. He'll probably bulk up another ten pounds by the time August rolls around.
To a degree that's true, but in many ways it's apples and oranges. The biggest problem Alexander always had was that he was a high school quarterback who never developed into a true receiver. His route running was never good, his hands were shaky at best, and generally he just looked uncomfortable outside.Sounds like Earl Alexander (Shinn)...
Agreed. He's the complete package at WR.Been saying for months that Cooper was a huge steal for us, and he showed why last night. Most complete wide receiver we've signed since Julio in terms of size, speed, hands, and attitude.
quite a bit different actually. Alexander wasnt as thin as Shinn coming out of High School. like someone above said, he was a QB in high school. he wasnt the most athletic guy to start with.Sounds like Earl Alexander (Shinn)...
I am really excited about Cooper now. He reminds me of Blackmon the way he plays bigger than his size. Speed and moves to boot. He should definitely make some waves next year.