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Robert Gillespie went to south Florida in search of a big inside linebacker to fill one of two positions on West Virginia's defense in 2013. The player he found at American Heritage Plantation is even bigger
Mountaineers are trying to stand out in a growing list of offers for this American Heritage Plantation linebacker.
Former West Virginia University Fullback Owen Schmitt signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders. Schmitt worked out for the Raiders on Tuesday and was quickly signed by Oakland.Raiders Offensive
Schmitt signed a contract shortly after completing a workout for the Raiders
Former West Virginia University Linebacker Najee Goode has inked a four-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Goode was a sixth-round draft pick by the Bucs and recently participated in Buccaneers rookie
Najee Goode and Keith Tandy have both signed four-year contracts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If the recent history of conference realignment in college sports has taught us anything it is that it tends to happen in waves. The rumblings and rumors of more realignment are starting to register on
Florida State could be a key player in the next round of conference realignment
For years, West Virginia University supporters have been looking for a more competitive league schedule. Rarely did the rest of the Big East step up to deliver one. There was the occasional game against
WVU is moving to a more difficult football conference with a very different schedule. But, just how different is it in terms of strength of schedule and travel?
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Editor's Take: Childress possesses great size at 6'4" and 210-pounds and should be well-coached under Head Coach Dana Holgorsen, who has tutored the likes of Case Keenum, Graham Harrell and Brandon Weedon while working in the Big XII and C-USA. Childress turned himself into a national name after his performance in July at the Texas 7-on-7 state championships and lit up the scoreboard much like he does in the above film.
The main thing that sticks out to me while watching Childress' tape is his presence in the pocket and superior fundamentals for his age. He seems to know where the pressure is coming from at all times and makes the correct reads. Childress has a simple over-the-top delivery and a quick, compact release, which may be the most crucial part of a quarterback's game in Holgorsen's offense. His mechanics look superior right now and there shouldn't be much in that area for Holgorsen to correct. In the film, we see a consistent, tight spiral on almost all of his throws and the ability to fit the ball into tight spaces over the middle, showing off his arm strength and accuracy. The ball really jumps off his hands. When he does get flushed out of the pocket, Childress makes accurate throws on the run and is aware of where the defenders are around him. While surprisingly mobile, I expect Childress to do almost all his damage through the air on the next level and not on the ground.
Maybe the most encouraging thing from looking at his tape is how all his skills should translate and improve at the next level. He already has the size, presence in the pocket, arm strength, quick release, accuracy and intangibles that you want from your quarterback in Holgorsen's offense. It's very easy to see why Childress is listed as an ESPNU Top 150 prospect. His decision to graduate early from high school and compete in 2012 spring drills for the Mountaineers will further help him learn the playbook and become adapted to the speed of the collegiate game.
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