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DEL.ICIO.USCitadel and Troy recruiting Social Circle DL Baynes
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Tytus Baynes, a 2007 AJC Class A all-state defensive lineman, headlines a Social Circle roster preparing for the Redskins’ season opener against Monticello on Aug. 29.
Social Circle coach Troy Morris is confident that the 5-foot-11, 280-pound senior has the ability to play football on the collegiate level next fall.
“Tytus looks great,” Morris said. “In the spring, he had Troy, Citadel and some other smaller schools talking to him.
“He’s on track with his grades and is doing very well in class. And we’ve got him in a weight training class.
“I see him as a Valdosta State, Georgia Southern or Furman-type kid.”
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By CarolinaJacket
August 13, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this
Good luck Troy. Believe it or not, the rivalries at that level can be as intense as any and you can have just as much fun playing there. Go have fun and win some games.
By MAD DOG
August 13, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
To all coaches: Please stop putting limits on these kids abilities because of their size. You say he is a D-2/1AA kid, I say if he is coached up and properly motivated then the sky is the limit. Please stop telling these kids that they can’t play at certain levels if they don’t meet the eye ball test. If the kid is truly good, he can play at any level. And not just where you see him. Remember, as a high school coach if you knew as much as your ego thinks you know maybe you would be coaching at a higher level. Push the kids to greatness and not just to your level of expectation. as
By YellerSkeeters are PeterEaters!
August 13, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
Mad Dog — that is exactly what they are doing: testing them. If they don’t meet the specs of the prototypical D1 player, they must prove themselves at the lesser school. There is a long list of NFL greats that have come from the Troys & Gramblings of the D2 & 3 world.
I’d rather take a 6’2” LB, than “Rudy” any day. The “Rudy” certainly has heart, and can overachieve on occasion — but the 6’2” LB can too! And, they don’t have to “overachieve” to be better than the “Rudy” — just average. It is when the prototype does exceed expectations you’ll have a potential future NFL great. Only time will tell who lives up to their potential — and of course, the kid.