I really think Bowen is going to have a difficult time staying in front of KVA even this year.
KVA can play Will as well so they can play on the field together if they are the 2 best
This is all bull
No way KVA and Bowen are on the field together vs key teams in base packages with game in doubt.
I wasn't saying in 24. I was speaking in general
Sure, I just think Golden/Freeman want and need more athleticism on the field than KVA/Bowen. That would be a less athletic duo than 2 of the Marist, Betrand, Kiser trio.
Bowen is more athletic than Bertrand. And thats who he would be replacing
Might as well throw Augustine into the question as well. Right now I’d guess we get all three. Thinking Augustine might pop in February, and hoping Lange follows suit. Strebig might be a very long wait. Hope not.
How would you rate those 3 as prospects and throw in Will Black ?
That is a really tough call. I actually Think Black might prove to be the best, so I would flip him and Lange, but otherwise agree with your list. I’m really curious as to whether at least one of these could move inside. I can’t get over the size and athleticism of these guys! If we miss on Strebig, it would still be a great haul by Rudolph.
It seems like Strebig is the most highly regarded. I think Augustine is firmly behind the other 3. Would 4 tackles not be a little much for one class? And no inside guys
You can also move tackles inside. It's much harder to move guards outside
No he wasn't. He looked slow on coverage because he shouldn't be out there and probably didn't know what he was doing. When he was coming forward and knew where to go he looked very athletic
It does seem that Rudolph is taking after HH in regards to preferring "tackle " bodies in his recruits
Hope you're right, don't see it. Sr film wasn't as good, AA bowl he looked slow, and thought he did in his few chances this year. Spring will obviously be big (he playing baseball this year?)
I agree. Haven’t seen much film on him, but the few times I’ve seen him play in games, been surprised by how slow he looks moving laterally. The AA bowl was my first impression, and I was disappointed. But knowing the scheme and position responsibilities in a new system is mentally challenging at first for disciplined players with a commitment to being position correct. I’m thinking and hoping this was the case with Bowen his freshman year, and we see an agile instinctive fast reacting linebacker this Spring. Based on last season and limited playing, I think Ausberry was the better player.
TBH-that could be a problem for him. I think baseball might be a limiting factor. Not saying it will for sure but something that should be considered.
Yep, his Sr year he really slowed down and everyone blamed injury, then they blamed same injury for AA game/practice. He looked slow in Kick off coverage and his few chances during the season, even at the bowl game. To me, he gained 20-25 lbs since his JR year, and it has really impacted his agility.
ND 2024 team ranking is inside the top 10 on Rivals, On3 & 247…
Well, he’s added 10 lb since last year and is now 6’2” and 244. Added size and muscle intentionally. He’s not going to be asked to cover, but be a dominant run stopper who can shed blocks, etc… and primarily play between the tackles.
All you do here is talk shit. You contribute nothing. Anonymous internet message board punk…..the worst and softest kind of person.
