USF has landed another recruit for the 2011 class, Charles Garye Jr., a defensive back from Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Florida. Garye is 6'3", 203 lbs. and runs the 40 yard dash in 4.6 seconds.
Lincoln High School has slowly become a source of USF players, from Keeley Dorsey, BJ Daniels, and now Garye. Garye is a two star recruit, according to Scout.com but his ratings should increase when his body of work is re-evaluated. Garye is a hard hitting defensive back that has played at both safety and linebacker, but will be a true safety when he comes to USF. He is a tall defender, a sure tackler, and has decent speed to play coverage when needed. He is the 4th recruit for Coach Holtz as his recruiting begins to pick up and he begins to fill them team with his players. Garye should a player to keep an eye when he comes in next season. He will be sure to leave his mark on the team and his opponents.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
100th BLOG!!!!
It is a landmark day (can you sense the sarcasm) in the world of Revolution Sports and our readers. Today we posted our 100th blog in our young blogging careers, can you hear the fans cheering across the internet yet? While it does not warrant a parade or a visit to the White House, it is a nice moment for Revolution Sports and the people that work on it and try to make it a good blog site.
Revolution Sports blog was just a crazy idea between a couple of friends and a few rounds of beer. We started talking sports, which is the usual conversation, and got to thinking about putting our knowledge, thoughts, and insights into writing. After another round of drinks, we decided on a blog and blogger was the easiest way to start it up (come on, Google is the best thing on the internet).
The blog has been dead at times, we have had friends who said they wanted to help blog and end up bailing out, our lives have taken over and there has been times when we forget about the page and neglect it. But the blog is beginning to come back alive. We have our twitter account and myspace page beginning to grow and new material coming along each week to the blog. Revolution Sports is by no means a top blog yet but something we are working at building and truly enjoy doing. We thank our readers out there that have been around since blog one and the new fans that are checking out the material for the first time.
Revolution Sports will only continue to grow. We will look back at our original 100 blogs as the beginning stage. Hope to have all of the readers around for the next 100 and beyond!
Revolution Sports blog was just a crazy idea between a couple of friends and a few rounds of beer. We started talking sports, which is the usual conversation, and got to thinking about putting our knowledge, thoughts, and insights into writing. After another round of drinks, we decided on a blog and blogger was the easiest way to start it up (come on, Google is the best thing on the internet).
The blog has been dead at times, we have had friends who said they wanted to help blog and end up bailing out, our lives have taken over and there has been times when we forget about the page and neglect it. But the blog is beginning to come back alive. We have our twitter account and myspace page beginning to grow and new material coming along each week to the blog. Revolution Sports is by no means a top blog yet but something we are working at building and truly enjoy doing. We thank our readers out there that have been around since blog one and the new fans that are checking out the material for the first time.
Revolution Sports will only continue to grow. We will look back at our original 100 blogs as the beginning stage. Hope to have all of the readers around for the next 100 and beyond!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
USF 2011 recruiting update
When it comes to USF football, it is never to early to start looking at the future, especially the first official recruiting class under the Skip Holtz tenure. Holtz inherited during the middle of summer recruiting and was handicapped by the number of scholarships he had, lack of time, and taking over the recruits that the Leavitt regime had been working with. This year it is all Holtz's group and he has added three intriguing recruits early so far.
First is Alex Mut, a wide receiver who is 6'3" and 185 lbs. Mut has shown his skills at the Sling and Shoot football camp that was hosted just last week on campus. Mut is the first commit for the 2011 class and should help provide a tall target, good hands, and decent speed. He is not highly recruited and may not be a major impact for his first year, but the year is young and his stock should rise and other teams will be contacting him soon.
Next is Rontavious Atkins, a 3 star linebacker that comes in at 5'11" and 177 lbs. This speedy linebacker is the first big commit for the class of 2011. Atkins currently plays at linebacker but is undersized for that position. Unless he is able to put on some weight, which he will, he will most likely play either corner or even safety because of his play making ability. Holtz is sure to be excited to have a speedy defender to help bolster his young defense and begins the process of more recruits coming.
The most recent commit is Willie Davis, a 5'11 190 lb. three star running back out of Georgia, who runs a 4.6 40 yard dash. Davis is a quick running back, able to change direction on a dime. He is a bit undersized and is not an every down back but has shown he can run the ball up the middle and take a hit. He could be a slot receiver like Lindsey Lamar has done or could be a change of pace running back. Holtz has said he will use more two back sets this year and having a weapon like this is something Holtz is dreaming about.
So it is early in the 2011 recruiting cycle but it is never too early to start looking at the future Bulls and seeing what possibilities they will be bringing to the table. Go Bulls!
First is Alex Mut, a wide receiver who is 6'3" and 185 lbs. Mut has shown his skills at the Sling and Shoot football camp that was hosted just last week on campus. Mut is the first commit for the 2011 class and should help provide a tall target, good hands, and decent speed. He is not highly recruited and may not be a major impact for his first year, but the year is young and his stock should rise and other teams will be contacting him soon.
Next is Rontavious Atkins, a 3 star linebacker that comes in at 5'11" and 177 lbs. This speedy linebacker is the first big commit for the class of 2011. Atkins currently plays at linebacker but is undersized for that position. Unless he is able to put on some weight, which he will, he will most likely play either corner or even safety because of his play making ability. Holtz is sure to be excited to have a speedy defender to help bolster his young defense and begins the process of more recruits coming.
The most recent commit is Willie Davis, a 5'11 190 lb. three star running back out of Georgia, who runs a 4.6 40 yard dash. Davis is a quick running back, able to change direction on a dime. He is a bit undersized and is not an every down back but has shown he can run the ball up the middle and take a hit. He could be a slot receiver like Lindsey Lamar has done or could be a change of pace running back. Holtz has said he will use more two back sets this year and having a weapon like this is something Holtz is dreaming about.
So it is early in the 2011 recruiting cycle but it is never too early to start looking at the future Bulls and seeing what possibilities they will be bringing to the table. Go Bulls!
USF 2010 recruiting not done yet
USF recruiting for the 2010 season may not be over yet for Skip Holtz and company. With T.J. Knowles and possibly Spencer Boyd, USF may be the destination for another transfer, defensive back T.J. Mutcherson. Mutcherson, a two star, 5'11 and 190 lb. defensive back was originally recruited by North Carolina and USF, but decided on UNC. But due to academic problems and test score issues, Mutcherson was not allowed to enroll at UNC, ending his chances of playing for the Tar Heels. A graduate of Freedom High School, Mutcherson turned his attention closer to home and USF. USF is the only school he is looking at this point and has already talked to Coach Holtz about enrolling with the team and school this fall.
Mutcherson has posted new tests scores and is waiting for USF to evaluate his results for admittance into USF for the fall semester. Mutcherson would help provide some depth for the rebuilding defense for USF, he would play behind Washington and Webster. There is a chance he could move to safety as well because of his size and recovery speed in open space. He is still waiting to hear back from USF officials but has repeatedly stated that USF is the only school he is wanting to play for now. He could gray shirt if he was delayed this season, which would allow him four years starting next season to play. For now, we all must wait to see if Mutcherson will be patrolling the secondary this year.
Mutcherson has posted new tests scores and is waiting for USF to evaluate his results for admittance into USF for the fall semester. Mutcherson would help provide some depth for the rebuilding defense for USF, he would play behind Washington and Webster. There is a chance he could move to safety as well because of his size and recovery speed in open space. He is still waiting to hear back from USF officials but has repeatedly stated that USF is the only school he is wanting to play for now. He could gray shirt if he was delayed this season, which would allow him four years starting next season to play. For now, we all must wait to see if Mutcherson will be patrolling the secondary this year.
Pac-10 Still Looking....
The Pac-"10" Conference was turned down by the rest of the former Big 12 Conference the other day, stopping what could have been a super conference and a money making machine. The Pac-10 is still looking to expand to 12 teams to have a championship game and generate more revenue for the schools, so now they must turn their attention to another conference, there eye is on the Mountain West Conference, the team, Utah.
University of Utah is rumored to have already been offered an invitation to the Pac-10, but Utah is denying all claims, at this point at least. Utah would give the Pac-10 the required 12 teams to have its championship game and a way to great a new television network as well as sell more tickets to extended games.
Utah is a very interesting team and in a conference that is looking to build its reputation by adding Boise State, a BCS buster ever single year. Along with TCU, the Mountain West is a strong conference. So would Utah leave it to move to the new Pac-10? The answer, most likely. Utah is an up and coming program that has been on the national stage and plays against Pac-10 teams frequently, last season it played tough but eventually lost to the Oregon Ducks. Utah is a decent sized television marketing area and combined with the Denver networks with the University of Colorado joining, the Pac-10 will be able to expand into the Rockies and generate more presence there as well as more money.
Will Utah leave soon? Nothing at this point is certain if they will make the move to the Pac-10, but if they do, the changes will not occur until the 2011 season. They will still be in the Mountain West this season and no new network deals will be made until after the season is over. So the Pac-"10" will stay the way it is...for now.
University of Utah is rumored to have already been offered an invitation to the Pac-10, but Utah is denying all claims, at this point at least. Utah would give the Pac-10 the required 12 teams to have its championship game and a way to great a new television network as well as sell more tickets to extended games.
Utah is a very interesting team and in a conference that is looking to build its reputation by adding Boise State, a BCS buster ever single year. Along with TCU, the Mountain West is a strong conference. So would Utah leave it to move to the new Pac-10? The answer, most likely. Utah is an up and coming program that has been on the national stage and plays against Pac-10 teams frequently, last season it played tough but eventually lost to the Oregon Ducks. Utah is a decent sized television marketing area and combined with the Denver networks with the University of Colorado joining, the Pac-10 will be able to expand into the Rockies and generate more presence there as well as more money.
Will Utah leave soon? Nothing at this point is certain if they will make the move to the Pac-10, but if they do, the changes will not occur until the 2011 season. They will still be in the Mountain West this season and no new network deals will be made until after the season is over. So the Pac-"10" will stay the way it is...for now.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Maddon, STOP IT!!
Coach Maddon, please, please, please stop messing with the lineup card every single game.
Last night Maddon started Kelly Shoppach, the reserve catcher that is fresh of the DL and a minor league rehab stint. Shoppach went 0 for 4 and struggled to keep up with anything Toronto threw at him. While John Jaso, who is hitting over .400 against the Jays, sat on the bench collecting dust. Even Navarro was probably taking nap due to the frequent time on the bench.
Maddon is a smart man, probably too smart for his own good and over thinks everything on the playing field. His lineup has been different for every single game this season and there is no answer for it. He had Jaso leading off against Texas and it worked but in one game he used all 3 catchers, what was the reason for it? Maddon needs to stick with a lineup that has speed up top and consistent power at the bottom, where is Hank Blalock at these days? The lead off spot has been Bartlett's but his injury forced Maddon's hand, but using a catcher to lead off? Fans love Maddon but often question his micro-managing of the team, inning to inning, pitch to pitch.
Maddon, please calm down. Let your players play baseball, its what they are paid for, you are not the one out there pitching. Yes, you are the coach, not the general manager. Pick a real leadoff hitter, decide on a catcher so they can build a routine with the pitching staff, and let the hitters get into a groove in the batting order, instead of dropping them from 1st to 9th in a game! Everyone loves coach Maddon and he has done an amazing job with the team and managing it through the last few years but he just needs to let the professionals do there job, play baseball.
Last night Maddon started Kelly Shoppach, the reserve catcher that is fresh of the DL and a minor league rehab stint. Shoppach went 0 for 4 and struggled to keep up with anything Toronto threw at him. While John Jaso, who is hitting over .400 against the Jays, sat on the bench collecting dust. Even Navarro was probably taking nap due to the frequent time on the bench.
Maddon is a smart man, probably too smart for his own good and over thinks everything on the playing field. His lineup has been different for every single game this season and there is no answer for it. He had Jaso leading off against Texas and it worked but in one game he used all 3 catchers, what was the reason for it? Maddon needs to stick with a lineup that has speed up top and consistent power at the bottom, where is Hank Blalock at these days? The lead off spot has been Bartlett's but his injury forced Maddon's hand, but using a catcher to lead off? Fans love Maddon but often question his micro-managing of the team, inning to inning, pitch to pitch.
Maddon, please calm down. Let your players play baseball, its what they are paid for, you are not the one out there pitching. Yes, you are the coach, not the general manager. Pick a real leadoff hitter, decide on a catcher so they can build a routine with the pitching staff, and let the hitters get into a groove in the batting order, instead of dropping them from 1st to 9th in a game! Everyone loves coach Maddon and he has done an amazing job with the team and managing it through the last few years but he just needs to let the professionals do there job, play baseball.
Take it Easy National Fans and Baseball!!
Strasburg, Strasburg, Strasburg. The next Roger Clemens (minus the steriods and lies), the legend in the making, the savior of the Nationals, the MVP and Cy Young award winner, Strasburg can walk on water..... For those who missed is, Stephen Strasburg, the highly regarded 21 year old pitcher, made his major league debut last night and did not disappoint the fans that finally decided to come watch the Nationals play. Strasburg struck out 14 hitters, walked no one, and got the win. Strasburg threw 95 pitches and went 7 innings, 68 of the pitches were strikes, from his 100 mph fast ball to a 82 mph curve ball that seems to have a mind of its own. Strasburg gave up a home run and was behind in hitters counts but came through and battled, the way a 1st round choice should.
Many have been blowing smoke about Strasburg, Curt Schilling stated when he (Strasburg) comes up, he will instantly be one of the top 5 pitchers in the league. Hey Curt, Roy Halladay, Josh Beckett, Felix Hernandez, the Rays starters and others have something to say about that. Now, we are not saying that Strasburg isn't a great pitcher, he is. Last night may have been the beginning of one our generations great pitchers, but take his performance with a grain of salt. Yes, his fast ball and pitch selection seemed unhittable, but he was facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, not exactly the best hitting team in the league. What will happen when he faces the Braves, the Phillies and Ryan Howard, or another team with a legit power hitter in the middle of the lineup. He truly was never in trouble, he had a comfortable lead and was dominating lesser hitters.
Now Strasburg is a great rookie at this point but be careful. If you can remember Mark Prior and Kerry Wood, both prime young pitchers for the Cubs in the late 90s, but they were over worked and their careers came to a sad end. The Nationals have kept Strasburg to a strict schedule to limit his innings, which is a smart move and they must keep to it even though they want to win more games and compete. The Nationals are still a bad team, no run support, and a sad excuse of a bull pen. Strasburg will struggle at times because of the supporting cast around him so the fans should not except him to lead the team to the playoffs.
Everyone who watched last night, your welcome. We should all be grateful to see a bright shinning star being born before our eyes but we should all be careful not to order a statue for Cooperstown quite yet. Strasburg has a lot to learn but took the first big step last night and baseball is better for it. Nationals and sports fans alike should be excited for the making of something special.
Many have been blowing smoke about Strasburg, Curt Schilling stated when he (Strasburg) comes up, he will instantly be one of the top 5 pitchers in the league. Hey Curt, Roy Halladay, Josh Beckett, Felix Hernandez, the Rays starters and others have something to say about that. Now, we are not saying that Strasburg isn't a great pitcher, he is. Last night may have been the beginning of one our generations great pitchers, but take his performance with a grain of salt. Yes, his fast ball and pitch selection seemed unhittable, but he was facing the Pittsburgh Pirates, not exactly the best hitting team in the league. What will happen when he faces the Braves, the Phillies and Ryan Howard, or another team with a legit power hitter in the middle of the lineup. He truly was never in trouble, he had a comfortable lead and was dominating lesser hitters.
Now Strasburg is a great rookie at this point but be careful. If you can remember Mark Prior and Kerry Wood, both prime young pitchers for the Cubs in the late 90s, but they were over worked and their careers came to a sad end. The Nationals have kept Strasburg to a strict schedule to limit his innings, which is a smart move and they must keep to it even though they want to win more games and compete. The Nationals are still a bad team, no run support, and a sad excuse of a bull pen. Strasburg will struggle at times because of the supporting cast around him so the fans should not except him to lead the team to the playoffs.
Everyone who watched last night, your welcome. We should all be grateful to see a bright shinning star being born before our eyes but we should all be careful not to order a statue for Cooperstown quite yet. Strasburg has a lot to learn but took the first big step last night and baseball is better for it. Nationals and sports fans alike should be excited for the making of something special.
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