Remember Dominique Easley? (Part Deux)

[NCDucks09]

DT > Dixon, he's going to win a national championship.

DT > Dixon, in ability to deliver the pass and make the play under pressure.

DT < Dixon, in terms of running ability and speed. Dixon was a freak in terms of speed, probably the fastest player on the team top end in '07. And that's in fast company, J.Stew, J.Johnson, Colvin, Paysinger, 50/50.

DT > Dixon, overall, the guy is a sophomore (RS), and quite frankly is just getting better every game. He's just a better QB because he is a more effective passer and big gamer.

[glazeduck]

DT > Dixon, he's going to win a national championship.

DT > Dixon, in ability to deliver the pass and make the play under pressure.

DT < Dixon, in terms of running ability and speed. Dixon was a freak in terms of speed, probably the fastest player on the team top end in '07. And that's in fast company, J.Stew, J.Johnson, Colvin, Paysinger, 50/50.

DT > Dixon, overall, the guy is a sophomore (RS), and quite frankly is just getting better every game. He's just a better QB because he is a more effective passer and big gamer.

DT > DD Arm Strength

DT < DD Ball fakes - Dix was the best there's ever been with the read and ball fake

DT < DD Accuracy - Dixon's fingers are the length of most people's legs. Kid could spin the football like no tomorrow, and, especially with deep balls, had insane accuracy.

DT < DD Open field running - DD had the agility to juke and cut. Thomas isn't nearly as quick and agile. Unfortunately, his ACL couldn't handle that agility...

DT < DD Leadership - This will likely come w/ time, but Dix was a vocal, sergeant type guy, DT is a lead by example guy at the moment...

[Hoagduck]

Thomas is way ahead of where Dixon was at the same point. Kelly's presence certainly helps that though.

[SeattleDuck]

DT < DD Ball fakes - Dix was the best there's ever been with the read and ball fake

I prefer the Masoli ball-fake, personally. He could mislead the whole defense even without the true threat of a pass. Even CK said Masoli was the best pure zone-read QB he has ever seen.

[NCDucks09]

DT > Dixon, he's going to win a national championship.

DT > Dixon, in ability to deliver the pass and make the play under pressure.

DT < Dixon, in terms of running ability and speed. Dixon was a freak in terms of speed, probably the fastest player on the team top end in '07. And that's in fast company, J.Stew, J.Johnson, Colvin, Paysinger, 50/50.

DT > Dixon, overall, the guy is a sophomore (RS), and quite frankly is just getting better every game. He's just a better QB because he is a more effective passer and big gamer.

DT > DD Arm Strength

DT < DD Ball fakes - Dix was the best there's ever been with the read and ball fake

DT < DD Accuracy - Dixon's fingers are the length of most people's legs. Kid could spin the football like no tomorrow, and, especially with deep balls, had insane accuracy.

DT < DD Open field running - DD had the agility to juke and cut. Thomas isn't nearly as quick and agile. Unfortunately, his ACL couldn't handle that agility...

DT < DD Leadership - This will likely come w/ time, but Dix was a vocal, sergeant type guy, DT is a lead by example guy at the moment...

Agree on the ball fakes..

Can make arguments on all the others... and trust Dixon is like my all time favorite player, although LMJ is making a huge push.

Accuracy on mid-range throws, ball release, spin, ball speed, and accuracy all nod to Dixon. However, DT definitely hits the deep ball with much more accuracy than DD. So, agree overall on accuracy, but DT has two more years to improve his passing mechanics.

Major disagreement on Leadership. Nothing, I mean nothing fazes DT, big hits, nope, being down 3 scores, nope, throwing a pic, nope, fumble, nope, this kid comes back and rally's the troops and wins (PERIOD). Dixon was soft spoken and broken psychologically after his JR year at Oregon. CK made him believe in himself again. DT is still soft spoken, it's his personality. Look at DT's non-verbal communication, his facial expressions, shoulder shrugs, head tilts, half-crooked smiles, laughs, and eye squints. DT is much more animated than DD ever was. And...again, this is all his sophomore year.

Open field running = Tie. DT keeps improving, but man, he's made a couple of really nice plant jukes that have left defenders searching for their shoes and wondering which way is left. Breakaway speed though...all DD!

[dthomas=ddixon]

The funniest part was in the offseason you were in the Costa camp (as was I). It made your name that much better.

I know, that's the best part.

[duckgrad99]

Thomas is way ahead of where Dixon was at the same point. Kelly's presence certainly helps that though.

+1. I think a lot of people forget that Dixon didn't put up great numbers until his senior season. We shouldn't underestimate what Thomas has done so far this season.

[OreDucks01284]

look like this thread is already off topic, lets get back to this. Dominique Easley, i wont get my hope high on this one.

[karlhungis]

Easley Still With Gators Despite Sitting Out Game

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/sports/256775 ... um=twitter

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida coach Urban Meyer says defensive tackle Dominique Easley is still with the team despite not being on the travel roster last weekend.

Easley, a 280-pound freshman from Staten Island, N.Y., and one of the top recruits in the nation last year, didn't travel with the Gators to Vanderbilt. His absence stirred speculation he might transfer, especially since he walked out of practice in August and talked about playing significant snaps this season.

Instead, the five-star recruit considered the No. 2 defensive tackle in the country has sat out three of the last four games.

Meyer says Easley has "to do things we ask him to do to be involved." Meyer also says he believes they can work things out and keep Easley at Florida.

It sounds like Urban is trying to string him along. I suppose that for Urban it is better to have him on the bench than it is to have him playing for someone else.

[maxduck]

Easley Still With Gators Despite Sitting Out Game

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/sports/256775 ... um=twitter

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida coach Urban Meyer says defensive tackle Dominique Easley is still with the team despite not being on the travel roster last weekend.

Easley, a 280-pound freshman from Staten Island, N.Y., and one of the top recruits in the nation last year, didn't travel with the Gators to Vanderbilt. His absence stirred speculation he might transfer, especially since he walked out of practice in August and talked about playing significant snaps this season.

Instead, the five-star recruit considered the No. 2 defensive tackle in the country has sat out three of the last four games.

Meyer says Easley has "to do things we ask him to do to be involved." Meyer also says he believes they can work things out and keep Easley at Florida.

It sounds like Urban is trying to string him along. I suppose that for Urban it is better to have him on the bench than it is to have him playing for someone else.

Or maybe it's similar to our Cliff Harris situation, where we like what he does but needs it done within the overall defensive game plan.

[vagusnerve]

Easley Still With Gators Despite Sitting Out Game

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/sports/256775 ... um=twitter

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida coach Urban Meyer says defensive tackle Dominique Easley is still with the team despite not being on the travel roster last weekend.

Easley, a 280-pound freshman from Staten Island, N.Y., and one of the top recruits in the nation last year, didn't travel with the Gators to Vanderbilt. His absence stirred speculation he might transfer, especially since he walked out of practice in August and talked about playing significant snaps this season.

Instead, the five-star recruit considered the No. 2 defensive tackle in the country has sat out three of the last four games.

Meyer says Easley has "to do things we ask him to do to be involved." Meyer also says he believes they can work things out and keep Easley at Florida.

It sounds like Urban is trying to string him along. I suppose that for Urban it is better to have him on the bench than it is to have him playing for someone else.

Or maybe it's similar to our Cliff Harris situation, where we like what he does but needs it done within the overall defensive game plan.

Yeah, except that it's nothing like the "Cliff Harris Situation." Which is, in fact, nothing.

Who knows what will happen with Easley and Florida. We'll see after the season. Wouldn't be surprised if he jets.

[maxduck]

Easley Still With Gators Despite Sitting Out Game

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/sports/256775 ... um=twitter

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida coach Urban Meyer says defensive tackle Dominique Easley is still with the team despite not being on the travel roster last weekend.

Easley, a 280-pound freshman from Staten Island, N.Y., and one of the top recruits in the nation last year, didn't travel with the Gators to Vanderbilt. His absence stirred speculation he might transfer, especially since he walked out of practice in August and talked about playing significant snaps this season.

Instead, the five-star recruit considered the No. 2 defensive tackle in the country has sat out three of the last four games.

Meyer says Easley has "to do things we ask him to do to be involved." Meyer also says he believes they can work things out and keep Easley at Florida.

It sounds like Urban is trying to string him along. I suppose that for Urban it is better to have him on the bench than it is to have him playing for someone else.

Or maybe it's similar to our Cliff Harris situation, where we like what he does but needs it done within the overall defensive game plan.

Yeah, except that it's nothing like the "Cliff Harris Situation." Which is, in fact, nothing.

Who knows what will happen with Easley and Florida. We'll see after the season. Wouldn't be surprised if he jets.

Nothing? Then why is Nick Aliotti on record saying, in essence, the reason Harris didn't start was he needed to conform?

[ncduck]

Let's not make a mountain out of a mole hill vis a vis Cliff. The non-conforming primarily had to do with some free lancing issues on the field. Alliotti is also on record as saying he's doing a better job of conforming. At this point there appears to be no Cliff situation.

[maxduck]

Let's not make a mountain out of a mole hill vis a vis Cliff. The non-conforming primarily had to do with some free lancing issues on the field. Alliotti is also on record as saying he's doing a better job of conforming. At this point there appears to be no Cliff situation.

Exactly, and earlier I simply pointed out that Easley not seeing the field may be a similar situation rather than Urban "stringing him along".

[karlhungis]

Let's not make a mountain out of a mole hill vis a vis Cliff. The non-conforming primarily had to do with some free lancing issues on the field. Alliotti is also on record as saying he's doing a better job of conforming. At this point there appears to be no Cliff situation.

Exactly, and earlier I simply pointed out that Easley not seeing the field may be a similar situation rather than Urban "stringing him along".

Well comparing the two situations, the coaches at Oregon have always had high praise of Harris and only dinged him on the conformity issue. It was all in all a very positive way that the coaches dealt with the situation. Everything you see from Easley is that Meyer is unhappy with his performance and his attitude. I have yet to see any sort of positive statement by Meyer. It is always negative. I don't think that the two situations are the same. With Cliff, I think the coaches liked him and his talent but needed to make sure he was doing what the coaches wanted. With Easley, it appears as if the coaches don't like him and he doesn't exactly like them.