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Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 15, 2012, 4:11 PM
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Will he or won't he?
One of the biggest questions surrounding linebacker Tony Steward concerns not his health, but whether or not a redshirt year is in the plans for the season. Full Story » |
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Re: Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 15, 2012, 4:14 PM
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There's no reason for him not to.
You have two seniors ahead of him at his position, and two knee injuries in two years isn't something you want to rush.
I think it's a no brainer. Of course I'll probably get flamed for not being a coach and stating my opinion. Because it's a well known fact that anyone who is not a coach can't provide insight into a situation.
Let this guy RS, let him play 3 years and give him the shot he deserves.
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you ever think about becoming a writer***
Aug 15, 2012, 4:15 PM
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He already seems qualified to be The G'ville News editor***
Aug 15, 2012, 4:32 PM
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Re: you ever think about becoming a writer***
Aug 15, 2012, 5:43 PM
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Now that you mention it, I have thought about it a time or two.
Writing is a hobby. If I ever had to go back to doing it for a living again I'd have to sell everything I own.
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Re: Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 15, 2012, 4:24 PM
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I completely agree with you. It would suck for him to have to sit another year w/o playing time, but it would definitely be worth it in the long run I think. Give him time to completely heal and get stronger and faster then when he bursts onto the scene in 2013 he'll be a beast after a game or two of experience.
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Re: Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 16, 2012, 9:28 AM
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If Steward is not clearly ahead of Wright something is wrong. He needs to redshirt, what is the rush?
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Re: Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 15, 2012, 4:40 PM
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Even if he's 100% at the start of the season, if he's only going to see the field 10-20% of the Defensive plays...then whats the point? You don't waste 2 years of a 5* caliber player like that...specially at LB. I would much rather him take a RS, make sure he's 110% next year...get stronger, faster and have 3 solid years ahead of him to START! We're pretty deep at LB right now anyways. Now if he's 100% this year and going to see the field quite a bit, then thats another story. Just don't let him waste a year of eligibility watching the game from the sidelins.
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Re: Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 15, 2012, 4:41 PM
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The only thing that scares me is that we rs him then he blows up next year and leaves for the NFL. It'd be a shame to only get me good yr out of him.
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Re: Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 15, 2012, 4:42 PM
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One not me
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Re: Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 15, 2012, 4:46 PM
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Thats true in some sense, but a long shot. He would be draft elligible after next year either way. But its rare for a RS Soph to get drafted 1-2rd of the NFL draft...the LB position is usally a position where NFL scouts want to see more than 1 really good year of production...and more consistancy with no injuries. I'm sure we get 2 good seasons out of him starting at worse.
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He's got the talent for that to happen, however you don't
Aug 15, 2012, 5:22 PM
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see LB's making the jump that soon. If he redshirts this year, I say we get atleast 2 more years from him. If he redshirts and goes pro after 1 year, then he will have had one of the best seasons ever for a linebacker. Even then, I'm sure a lot of NFL teams would be scared of him only being 2 years removed from 2 major knee injuries.
With that being said, I would definetly take 1 season of greatness. 2013 is definetly our best at reaching the top anyway.
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Re: Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 15, 2012, 6:14 PM
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Really doubt an NFL team would draft him in low round with only 1 year of playing time and a history of injuries. It would be a great thing if he were to "blow it up" and have a great year and get that draft opportunity. It would mean he became the beast we all know he eventually can become. A RS would solidify his career by getting him 100% healthy and allowing him to show the real Tony Steward. IMHO
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As much as I want to see Steward on the field this year
Aug 15, 2012, 5:17 PM
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I think all parties involved would be foolish if they don't redshirt him. I know he wants to be out there with his teammates and definetly doesn't want to wait another year to be back on the field. Who would?
But after having 2 torn ACL's in back to back years, the best thing possible for him would be to redshirt. I believe he is going to be a great player...possibly one of the best at LB we have seen in a long time because he has that kind of talent...but those knees are nothing to play around with. Looking at things long term, a year to heal will only help him. From an NFL standpoint, his chances will be much greater as well.
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Re: As much as I want to see Steward on the field this year
Aug 15, 2012, 5:59 PM
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I agree!! I sure hope that he R/S`s
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Agree with you, will be 2 burned seasons with virtually
Aug 15, 2012, 6:26 PM
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no play time. Better to just RS now and get this behind and be a RS So healthy, full go, strong, with Corico and Tig gone, and ready to GO.
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OK so back to square one, swinney says no and venables
Aug 15, 2012, 6:25 PM
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says maybe.
What gives here?
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I just don't want to waste a year on 40 snaps
Aug 15, 2012, 6:29 PM
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That is just stupid.
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Re: Front Page Story: Will he or won't he?
Aug 16, 2012, 6:54 AM
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3 picks??!!
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Start off redshirting him
Aug 16, 2012, 9:53 AM
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if he gets to a point soon where you think he can be a major contributor to the defense the you burn the redshirt. I don't see what's so hard.
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I hope he redshirts.
Aug 17, 2012, 12:52 AM
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I will take 2 years of healthy play out of him. I would love to see Steward get healthy and maximize his potential. I think a redshirt, rehabbing, hitting the weights, would do him wonders. I really hope he redshirts.
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