Why do you have such a stiff one over this issue? You've posted it numerous times.

 

 

Seeing how he was listed as 6'4 last year year most people would think he would close to 6'5 but only to find out he is really 6'3. I think its a big difference when your high school coach builds you up to be something your not.

This issue you are discussing is completely irrelevant. Almost every high school roster adds an inch and at least five pounds to every player. I am shocked that an issue as petty as this would even make it into this thread. Besides its not like it matters if the kid is 6'3" or 6'4" because he already has six division one scholarship offers including one from a major SEC power in South Carolina. It is obvious that these college coaches have no problem with Barker's height and could care less about what he is listed at on his high school roster.

Big invite today for Drew. Rivals hosts the top 200 underclassmen from the 2014, 2015, and 2016 classes. Invite only 7-on-7 competition.

 

Rivals.com Football Recruiting - Rivals Underclassmen Challenge

 

 

Lots of talent in Dallas this weekend.

 

ScarletNation.com - Underclassmen Challenge: Ten with offers

Seeing how he was listed as 6'4 last year year most people would think he would close to 6'5 but only to find out he is really 6'3. I think its a big difference when your high school coach builds you up to be something your not.

 

Heights, weights and photographs are generally taken and published at many of the combines and camps, so there is ready access to accurate , certified data.

Seeing how he was listed as 6'4 last year year most people would think he would close to 6'5 but only to find out he is really 6'3. I think its a big difference when your high school coach builds you up to be something your not.

 

An evaluator of talent never takes listed height and weight as gospel. First thing I do is get eyeball to eyeball while shaking hands to see if I am looking up or down. I have looked down on a lot of supposed 6'4" guys over the years and I am not that tall.

 

Yes you are correct, talent evaluators are feeling out coaches to see if they are blowing smoke and if they actually know what talent equates to what level of football at the next level. An inch in height is not going to turn recruiters off on a coach's evaluation. In fact they come to expect some size inflation. As to the height necessary to be a D1 level qb, there are few that are going to turn their nose up to a legit 6'3".

So how did Barker do in Dallas?

So how did Barker do in Dallas?

 

http://buzztap.com/link.jsp?id=11690711&cid=367&source=feed&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

MVP hardware from Dallas!! Way to go Drew! Congratulations to Drew Barker and all those in his support circle.

So is tOSU as high on Barker's list as that article seemed to make them out to be? Congrats to the young man on what sounds like a great showing at the camp in Dallas.

I can't stand OSU. I hope he goes to UC.

So is tOSU as high on Barker's list as that article seemed to make them out to be? Congrats to the young man on what sounds like a great showing at the camp in Dallas.

 

Hard to say. Urban spoke highly but no offers have gone out yet.

Drew is visiting Bama on Sunday and Tennessee on Monday.

 

I think the only other potential trip is to the Friday Night Lights invite in Gainesville.

I can't stand OSU. I hope he goes to UC.

 

I hope he goes to Xavier. After all, they are undefeated since 1974.

Drew is visiting Bama on Sunday and Tennessee on Monday.

 

I think the only other potential trip is to the Friday Night Lights invite in Gainesville.

 

Looks like Drew will be going to Gainesville for Friday Night Lights.

I am happy for Barker and it looks like he is going to have his pick of places to play. I wish Towles would have gone through the same process instead of locking in on UK so soon. Although Towles didn't receive this much attention prior to his junior year. I defintely think the exposure that Pike and Towles received was a great benefit to Barker.