KSU Portal - Where Are They Now

[topekacat]

We say the same thing every year. These stats are from Ryan Wallace over at the GPC page and show the receiving leaders over the past 5 years. Not exactly dynamic.

2023 = Ben Sinnott (676)
2022 = Malik Knowles (725)
2021 = Phillip Brooks (543)
2020 = Deuce Vaughn (434)
2019 = Dalton Schoen (579)

It's a beautiful sight

[wild@nite]

I don't think it would be wise to insert Avery into Will Howard's offense. He is a much different quarterback than Will. We need an offense which allows him to utilize his talent and expand his game going forward. More movement, athleticism and QB run game is what will set Avery apart.

His runs should utilize his speed and sliding and or getting out of bounds to avoid contact. I like the idea of many receivers, an empty backfield and short passes to create a fast paced attack which keeps defenses on their heels and wears down the pass rush. I think Avery is a quick thinker who will make intuitive decisions that will compliment a fast pace attack.

Hopefully we are not disappointed, but I expect AJ to be to the QB position what Deuce was at running back.

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I respectfully totally disagree. We need to run a Pro-Style Offense and Avery needs to learn to throw from the pocket. We need to protect him and develop his skills so there are big plays both passing and running.

One of the negatives from the Klein era was we never ran the ball well from the RB position in the years that followed.

I respectfully disagree. Not totally, but our offense, imo, needs to be a mix of both. Avery needs to learn to be a pocket passer, but if we aren't intentionally using his legs 6-8 times per game, then we aren't getting the full benefit of having him as our QB. He is so much different from Klein and Will. Those 2 were going to take big hits because they weren't as elusive. AJ could run it 50 times and take 2 big hits, whereas, those other 2 were going to take 15. Not to mention, making a DC plan for designed QB runs helps our passing game, if we spread the field and get favorable matchups, specifically, a lot of 1 on 1's in the open field. This is exactly what the KU OC has been really, really good at the last 2 years. We need to get the tall lanky guys who can win 50/50 balls most of the time, which KU had and we can't seem to get. When we get that (and maybe we do in Spivey and the other 6"3" freshman), along with Avery's legs, and a stout OL, this offense will be a real headache. We also desperately need to find a WR that is a deep threat. When Avery is surrounded by WR's who can separate and/or win jump balls , and big, tough O linemen, he will be unstoppable, but I believe we are screwing up if we aren't designing a few run plays every game for him. He is an average passer (might develop in this aspect), but he might be "the best" running QB. You can't be afraid to use that. Snyder finally realized that simplifying the offense and letting Bishop be an athlete was our best bet because he was "the best" QB in America with his legs. Spreading the field with an empty backfield on 1st down's so that Avery can throw or scramble would be a wise OC move to do multiple times per game, imo. That is a lot of pressure on a defense.

[katlander]

Avery is a home run hitter. His running ability is just too good to not use it. The defense will have to make adjustments which will help in other areas of the offense. We may have to be extra careful this year, at least until we have a capable back-up ready to go. But at some point we are going to have to turn Avery loose.

Hopefully Avery will be able to be a pocket passer as well as a pass on the go guy. His ability to elude and escape the rush should be an asset to pocket passing if used correctly. He is a guy who can escape and keep his eyes down field to stretch the play which should be the first focus. If, still, nobody is open and defenders have a bead on him he can throw it away. But when he sees daylight he should not hesitate to put the peddle to the metal.

His ability to run will make a lot of things possible. I can visualize a play like this. Avery fakes it to Giddens off left tackle, then rolls to the right like he is looking to run it. He then stops, turns, and throws across the field to a wide-open Giddens, or someone else on the other side of the field. Just like Bishop he will be able to keep the D off-balance.

I think Avery can do it all and has the cognitive ability to make good decisions and be amazing, and I think we will see it soon.

[Tbonespop]

There is ZERO chance we convert to a Pro-style offense under Klieman, 0%. Not even worth discussing. Our offense sputters against every team on the schedule when we have "no threat" of a QB run. Our offense requires the use of the QB run and always needs a threat of a QB run in order to do the other things we do in our offense.

[WildcatEngineer]

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/ye ... iving.html

I offer for your use this dandy web site that you can change in the heading.
- DJ Giddens #7 Rusher in CFB and #9 overall yards from scrimmage.
- Mr Sinnott 120th Receiver in CFB

[epicsnyder]

It's a beautiful sight

Yep. Weak, When your TE, and even worse, your RB are your leading receivers, it's no wonder we can't get any real talent at WR to come here.

[kstueve]

Malik Benson and Jerand Bradley are names being bandied about

[tmcats]

Bigmal234 (@Malcolm) posted: I’m back in the portal hit me up coaches.

[stlcatfan]

Bigmal234 (@Malcolm) posted: I’m back in the portal hit me up coaches.

Well, that was quick. I guess spring practices weren't going too well for him.

[katlander]

Strange