mexitucky Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Who are some of the more verstile players, those guys who can impact a game no matter where they are on the field. I'm not talking potential here, I'm talking players that are actually doing it this season. The smaller schools will have a lot of candidates due to the numbers crunch. The bigger schools may not have to demand as much from individual players, but there are some out there. From what I have seen this season: Jake Cain, NewCath: Each game you will see him in the slot, at RB, and at wing. At each position he is a threat. When you take into account his downfield blocking, he makes NewCath a real threat on O. On D, he plays a monster role, floating b/n outside linebacker and strong safety. Once Kyle Tallon returns, Cain, will be able to roam even more. (Please help me w/ names here), but the FB/Slot from Ryle. This guy needs the ball more. You have to find, I believe #18, every time Ryle breaks the huddle b/c he can bust it out of the backfield, in the screen game, or one-on-one w/ a linebacker in the passing game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice of Reason Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Beechwood has two sophomores that fit Mr. Versatile to a tee. Max Nussbaum is starting at LB, gets reps at RB, FB and WR and also shares punting duties. Gage Erdman starts at DB and gets reps at RB and WR on offense. He also is a key return man. Both these guys are making a big impact in a lot of ways and they are both sophomores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyblue Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I know Towles only plays Quarterback but is the most versatile at his position. Threw for 5 td's against Beechwood then ran for 4 td's the next week against Withrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpapa Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Mason County isn't exactly in NKY, except for those who think of it as Fort Thomas South. However, I'll take the liberty of naming two of the football Royals. SR WR/K Jordan Gilbert. Team's leading receiver, will play sparingly at DB if called upon late in a close game. Kicks to the end zone maybe 8 times out of 10, but is deadly on placing short kicks if that's the game plan. JR RB/LB Josh Harris. If he stays healthy he will shatter all the Mason County rushing records. A ferocious hitter on defense; also can serve as the backup QB. Named the top state prospect for 2012 by Demling, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk#1fan Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 SK's Zack Carroll starts at CB, returns kicks and is the 3rd WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperstown Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Obviously, Elliott fits this mold for Ryle. (Please help me w/ names here), but the FB/Slot from Ryle. This guy needs the ball more. You have to find, I believe #18, every time Ryle breaks the huddle b/c he can bust it out of the backfield, in the screen game, or one-on-one w/ a linebacker in the passing game. You are referring to Deion Mullins. You are right, he is very good and very fast. That being said, it would be hard to justify taking too many touches away from Elliott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexitucky Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Obviously, Elliott fits this mold for Ryle. You are referring to Deion Mullins. You are right, he is very good and very fast. That being said, it would be hard to justify taking too many touches away from Elliott. I'm not arguing that. Elliott is much faster this year than last and can hit the home run at any time. However, he gets used a lot on D. Besides giving him a blow, Mullins can also hit the home run at any time. He should have the ball in his hands at least 10 times a game w/ 7 of those times putting him into space to make a play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhsbirds2010 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Adam Weinel (Highlands): Kicker, punter, long field goal kicker. His impact on the game is huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledeuce Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 It is an easy choice Zeke Pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightShooter Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'm not arguing that. Elliott is much faster this year than last and can hit the home run at any time. However, he gets used a lot on D. Besides giving him a blow, Mullins can also hit the home run at any time. He should have the ball in his hands at least 10 times a game w/ 7 of those times putting him into space to make a play. Good point, mexitucky. Deion is a very good playmaker and will hopefully get more touches. Great blocker, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beverlybubba Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) SR WR/K Jordan Gilbert. Team's leading receiver, will play sparingly at DB if called upon late in a close game. Kicks to the end zone maybe 8 times out of 10, but is deadly on placing short kicks if that's the game plan. JR RB/LB Josh Harris. If he stays healthy he will shatter all the Mason County rushing records. A ferocious hitter on defense; also can serve as the backup QB. Named the top state prospect for 2012 by Demling, I believe. Exactly the two I was going to mention. Any time they are on the field, either one of them can turn the game around in one play. Harris has good hands as well and catches a few passes. Edited September 16, 2010 by beverlybubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 A few others that haven't been mentioned: Bobby Leonard- Dixie (CB/LB, WR/RB) Bobby makes an impact on both sides of the ball every game. He has become one of the better receivers in nky and on defense you always hear his name called because of his knack for the ball. Damian Oden- Holmes (WR/RB/CB/S) Plain and simple, this kid does it all. He not only uses his 4.4 speed at WR and RB on offense, but you also see him play everywhere but DL on defense. Damian is another nky kid with D1 looks right now. (Mostly Ivy Leagues Schools because of his 4.4 GPA) He also returns kickoffs and punt returns. DJ Slater- Bellevue (RB, LB) Kid plays the whole game on both sides of the ball and is Bellevue's best player on both sides. I think you could also add Kelly and Hightchew of Newcath to the list as well. Those two are all over the field the entire game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Good point, mexitucky. Deion is a very good playmaker and will hopefully get more touches. Great blocker, too. I REALLY like Deion and his game. Have had the chance to speak with Ryle's video cordinator a few times over the past two years and he always tells me how Deion is easily one of the most athletic kids to ever suit up for the Raiders and that the kid has a chance to be very special once he puts it all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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