hasbeen88 10 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I heard he is getting a "full ride" scholarship to Va. Tech. Is their any truth in this? If so, for offense or defense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekick 11 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 It's 100% true. He was recruited as a WR but who know how they'll use him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatBoy 10 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I heard he is getting a "full ride" scholarship to Va. Tech. Is their any truth in this? If so, for offense or defense? [/ QUOTE ] I challenge him to a pie eaten contest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get_the_duck 10 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I think he is going to end up playing defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMoney55 11 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I think Fuller could also be used as a TE. I know he has played receiver in high school and he is pretty good on defense, but considering his size and his speed being about a 4.6, I feel he could fit right in as a TE if he gains some more weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I heard he is getting a "full ride" scholarship to Va. Tech. Is their any truth in this? If so, for offense or defense? [/ QUOTE ] I challenge him to a pie eaten contest [/ QUOTE ] Big un believe you would win that one hands down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEAVERTAIL Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I think Fuller could also be used as a TE. I know he has played receiver in high school and he is pretty good on defense, but considering his size and his speed being about a 4.6, I feel he could fit right in as a TE if he gains some more weight. [/ QUOTE ] i dont think tha would happen at tech with the size of their TEs... for example... Andrew Lanier - TE 6' 5" 249 Fr. Greg Nosal - TE 6' 6" 271 Fr. Virginia Beach, Va. David Stanton - TE 6' 5" 236 Fr. Richlands, Va. Sam Wheeler 1 1 TE 6' 3" 267 r-So. Blacksburg, Va Andre Smith - TE 6' 4" 245 r-Fr. Germantown, Md. Greg Boone 1 TE 6' 3" 291 r-So. Chesapeake, Va. TEs in college are now linemen with hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetMoney55 11 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 yeah thats true but you dont have to be big to be a lineman. Chandler from Iowa last year was one of the top TEs in the nation and wasnt very big. Idk..I think Fuller is a good player overall. Idk what he would play at VT but hopefully it's something cause I dont wanna see his talent wasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEAVERTAIL Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 he wont play for awhile but we may see him somewhere at lane stadium... the kid can play any position in high school, and therefore has many skills. Hopefully they put a wrinkle in to add him to the gameplan on down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekick 11 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I think Fuller could also be used as a TE. I know he has played receiver in high school and he is pretty good on defense, but considering his size and his speed being about a 4.6, I feel he could fit right in as a TE if he gains some more weight. [/ QUOTE ] i dont think tha would happen at tech with the size of their TEs... for example... Andrew Lanier - TE 6' 5" 249 Fr. Greg Nosal - TE 6' 6" 271 Fr. Virginia Beach, Va. David Stanton - TE 6' 5" 236 Fr. Richlands, Va. Sam Wheeler 1 1 TE 6' 3" 267 r-So. Blacksburg, Va Andre Smith - TE 6' 4" 245 r-Fr. Germantown, Md. Greg Boone 1 TE 6' 3" 291 r-So. Chesapeake, Va. TEs in college are now linemen with hands... [/ QUOTE ] After a year or so of training I don't see why Fuller couldn't get up into the 240lb range. What is he now a good 205, 210? He already has the height, about 6'4", I'd say. I could see Fuller as a TE in the future. With Tyrod the starter, a more recieving oriented TE could be utilized with the QB's ability to scramble. We need a big blocking TE right now with Glennon a pocket passer. The offense should open up within the next couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEAVERTAIL Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 do you realize how hard it is to gain 45 lbs of weight? especially muscle? not to mention with all the running and stuff he will be doing... and im not downing Austin in any way but you will never see him as a TE. It isnt happening. At any level they are block first catch second. And look at the freshman, coming in are 245... not after 2 years. and 2nd austin fuller according to rivals.com is 6'2" not 6'4". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 For Austin's sake I hope he isn't an offensive player b/c he'll waste away under Stinespring. If he's lucky he'll be moved to defense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlraskul 10 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 no freaking way fuller would ever be a te in blacksburg. a.) he doesn't have the frame (specifically the height) for it, and b.) tech's got a ton of te's already: wheeler, drager, boone, etc (nosal's expected to move to ot). i've heard he'll have a shot as a possession receiver and also at safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr4hurleyfb 12 Report Share Posted November 10, 2007 I'm no expert, but I watched his highlight videos prior to the season and saw him live twice this year and if I were to take a stab at it, I'm guessing he ends up at FS. He reminds me a lot of a kid who plays the same position @ Penn State, Anthony Scirotto. He's got the build, the speed, the coverage instincts, and the tackling capability to play center field. I could be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 482 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Well I wish the kid the best of luck, just hope he don't go and pull a McCraken (sp)......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbgfan 855 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Well I wish the kid the best of luck, just hope he don't go and pull a McCraken (sp)......... [/ QUOTE ] As a Blues fan, thanks for the first part of your post, the second part wasn't needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueAlum 12 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I heard he is getting a "full ride" scholarship to Va. Tech. Is their any truth in this? If so, for offense or defense? [/ QUOTE ] http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruitin...ce%3fconfId%3d1 On ESPN.com's list of verbal commitments for VT they have him listed as a WR, but Im not sure if that means they were recruiting him as a WR or if that was just based on his playing WR at Richlands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogoObserver 10 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] On ESPN.com's list of verbal commitments for VT they have him listed as a WR, but Im not sure if that means they were recruiting him as a WR or if that was just based on his playing WR at Richlands. [/ QUOTE ] They are recruiting him as a WR and that is where he will likely play. If you noticed DJ Coles from Goochland, the Defending Single A Division 2 State Champs, is a RB in High School but will be WR at Tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I talked to him the other day and he said they want to move him to a saftey or rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr4hurleyfb 12 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I talked to him the other day and he said they want to move him to a saftey or rover. [/ QUOTE ] Honestly, he doesn't appear to have the straight ahead speed to play WR & dominate @ Virginia Tech. He could prolly fit in as a possession WR, mainly because of his hands and adjustment to the ball in the air, but he just seems like a natural for the S position. Look at how he plays. His coverage skills fit, his speed fits, and he is a shoulder down, head up, drive-you-to-the-ground type of tackler. He has a knack for being around the ball and "hawking" for it. Thats his future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 my guess would be safety he has that kind of build not trying to put him down but it takes an INCREDIBLE ammount of talent to play offense at that level justin hamilton was a very talented player and couldnt do it he played RB and WR but shined at safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_school_blue 247 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 No disrespect to Justin Hamilton, but, Austin is a much better prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenado5 12 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Justin Hamilton is in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 [ QUOTE ] No disrespect to Justin Hamilton, but, Austin is a much better prospect. [/ QUOTE ] Wow! I'm absolutely FLOORED by that comment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy10 10 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 hmmmmmm....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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