Recruiting on the South Plains | DE Desimon Green
by Seth C on Feb 9, 2011 10:00 AM CST
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PrintI don't know why I had these as the High Plains, but obviously it should be the South Plains . . . right? That means I'll need to change the logo. Anyway, we're catching up on actual signees from the 2011 recruiting class and up first is DE Desimon Green.
The Measurables:
Desimon Green
Position: DE
DTN Profile
Video: Clip 1 | Clip 2
Rivals Profile5.5
Scout Profile
ESPN Profile
Ht: 6'5"
Wt: 230 lbs
Forty: 4.83
High School: Clairton (Clairton, PA)
More after the jump.
The Player Speaks: I couldn't find anything after signing day, but in December he was named the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Player of the Year and talked about his dominant performances on offense and defense for his high school team:
What did you learn about yourself?
"Under pressure, I do fine. Not to brag, but being down 24 points and playing quarterback, I could have easily got rattled or down on myself. But I didn't because I knew we still had three quarters left."Snip
Who has been the most influential person in your life?
"I'd have to say my mom. Without her, I would have gave up a long time ago. I don't know where I would be at now. I'm so thankful for her and my trainer, Ms. Tammy (Ridgley), for pushing me. I wasn't going to play football anymore in high school. Ms. Tammy came to my house before my sophomore year, and they made me come up there."
The Video: The first video is mainly Green at quarterback and the second video is mainly Green on defense. And I'm much more impressed by the defensive video, but the truth is that Green looks like he's just so much bigger and better than anyone on the field.
Scouting Report: I really like his quickness off the ball at defensive end. He looks like he out-classes just about everyone on the field, which makes me not trust the video, but he's really athletic and as I mentioned after signing day, I love the fact that Texas Tech has 3 players of similar size and speed. Here's the Scout analysis on Green:
A jumbo athlete, Green plays quarterback and standup defensive end for Clairton's 5-Man front. He has the athleticism and change of direction to play outside linebacker on the next level. Depending on how he keeps growing, he could end up as a defensive end. Should he end up with his hand down, he'll need to take on and disengage from blocks better as he's apt to get pushed around once a blocker engages him - Scott Kennedy, Scout.com.
I agree with the later part of this. I think Green eventually need to be a defensive end with his hand down, although he looks comfortable as an upright rusher, with his size, he should eventually be a nice option at defensive end.
Desimon, welcome to Texas Tech and Git Your Guns Up!
The 2011 Class:
| Position | Commitment | Ht/Wt | School/State | Rivals |
Rivals Rating | Scout |
ESPN |
ESPN Grade |
| QB | Michael Brewer | 6-0/175 | Lake Travis (Austin, TX) | 3 | 5.7 | 3 | 3 | 78 |
| RB | Kenny Williams | 5-10/210 | Hendrickson (Pflugerville, TX) | 4 | 5.8 | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| RB | Bradley Marquez | 5-11/180 | Odessa (Odessa, TX) | 3 | 5.7 | 4 | 4 | 79 |
| WR | Derek Edwards | 6-1/163 | Brenham (Brenham, TX) | 4 | 5.8 | 3 | 3 | 79 |
| WR | Marcus Kennard | 6-4/205 | Butler County C.C. (El Dorado, KS) | 4 | 5.8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| WR | Jakeem Grant | 5-7/157 | Horn (Mesquite, TX) | 3 | 5.5 | 3 | 3 | 75 |
| TE | Jace Amaro | 6-5/237 | MacArthur (San Antonio, TX) | 4 | 5.9 | 4 | 3 | 78 |
| OL | Tony Morales | 6-4/300 | Sam Houston (Arlington, TX) | 4 | 5.8 | 3 | 3 | 78 |
| OL | Alfredo Morales | 6-3/287 | Sam Houston (Arlington, TX) | 3 | 5.7 | 3 | 3 | 76 |
| OL | Le'Raven Clark | 6-6/245 | Rockdale (Rockdale, TX) | 3 | 5.7 | 4 | 3 | 79 |
| OL | Matt Wilson | 6-7/270 | Coldspring-Oakhurst (Coldspring, TX) | 3 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 45 |
| DL | Dennell Wesley | 6-3/315 | Butler County C.C. (El Dorado, KS) | 3 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| DL | Leon Mackey | 6-5/260 | Hinds C.C. (Raymond, MS) | 4 | 5.8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| DL | Donte Phillips | 6-3/260 | Homestead (Mequon, WI) | 2 | 5.4 | 3 | 2 | 74 |
| DE | Kindred Evans | 6-6/215 | South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, TX) | 3 | 5.6 | 3 | 3 | 75 |
| DE | Branden Jackson | 6-4/220 | McKeesport (McKeesport, PA) | 3 | 5.7 | 4 | 3 | 78 |
| DE | Desimon Green | 6-5/230 | Clairton (Clairton, PA) | 3 | 5.5 | 3 | 3 | 78 |
| DE | Cooper Washington | 6-4/225 | Muleshoe (Muleshoe, TX) | 3 | 5.7 | 3 | 3 | 78 |
| LB | Blake Dees | 6-0/234 | Spanish Fort (Spanish Fort, AL) | 3 | 5.5 | 3 | 2 | 73 |
| LB | Sam Eguavoen | 6-2/220 | Lakeview Centennial (Garland, TX) | 3 | 5.6 | 2 | 3 | 75 |
| LB | Justin Cooper | 6-1/205 | University School of Nova South (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | 3 | 5.5 | 2 | 2 | 74 |
| CB | Jeremy Reynolds | 5-9/166 | Oak Ridge Military Academy (Oak Ridge, NC) | 3 | 5.5 | 2 | 3 | 77 |
| ATH | Ronnie Daniels | 6-1/195 | La Cueva (Albuquerque, NM) | 3 | 5.6 | 3 | 3 | 76 |
| ATH | LaDarrin Robertson | 6-3/215 | Longview (Longview, TX) | 3 | 5.5 | 3 | 3 | 77 |
| ATH | DeAndre Washington | 5-9/183 | Marshall (Missouri City, TX) | 3 | 5.7 | 4 | 3 | 78 |
| ATH | J.J. Gaines | 5-11/175 | Irving Nimitz (Irving, TX) | 3 | 5.6 | 3 | 3 | 77 |
| ATH | Otis Wright | 6-0/180 | Dillard (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | 2 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Averages | 3.14 | 5.62 | 2.92 | 2.40 | 66.00 |
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First!
Cam Newton???
Arriba sus Pistolas, Muchachos!
by Tortilla Pirate on Feb 9, 2011 11:04 AM CST reply actions
I thought,
you had made it ‘recruiting on the high plains’ because it was started during the Leach era, and you wanted it to sound like ‘recruiting on the high seas’.
"There's a lot of comedy on television.. Does that cause comedy in the streets?" - Dick Cavett
Heresy
Common vernacular is “South Plains” as evidenced by the numerous businesses, organizations, events, and cotton gin/cattle auction conversations employing the plural version.
Plainview
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
Disagree
It’s South Plain. I heard it on ESPN.
Go hard like Russian
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 9, 2011 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
Do you
Believe everything you hear on ESPN :P
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity...
by RedRaiderEngr on Feb 9, 2011 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
I rely on a few key sources for all my info:
1. ESPN
2. The google
3. My friend Keith
4. Jersey Shore
5. Pauly Shore
Go hard like Russian
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 9, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
Add Ron Artest
"Do you see how this works? We're sellin' you a paddle boat at Buffalo Lake and telling you it's a cruise! Lick it up little kitties!"
by raider realist on Feb 9, 2011 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
He's more of a spiritual guru for me. Life coach.
Go hard like Russian
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 9, 2011 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
Should be South Plains - plural
No different than High Plains or Great Plains. (South Plains are a subset of the High Plains, which are a subset of Great Plains.
None are a single plain, but rather a group of plains within a region.
With all due respect...
It’s South Plain. For real.
Go hard like Russian
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 9, 2011 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
I am with you Ron Franklin ...
hurry up and get a job!
"My favorite food is friiiiiied catfish ... I wouldn't recommend friiiied catfish to everybody" Head Football Coach Tommy Tuberville
by Arizona Raider on Feb 9, 2011 3:13 PM CST up reply actions
Ron - Leave Football To the Men There Little...
…sugar tits.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
Sources?
I am the first to admit I am no expert in this area, but what sources are you references?
I know you jokingly referenced ESPN in your earlier post.
I am totally open to stand corrected with facts, and appreciate learning new things every day.
Please share.
Before Ron Franklin got canned by ESPN
He seemed to be the broadcaster always assigned to Tech football and basketball games in Lubbock. During the intro, and several times during the broadcast, he’d say: “We are on the South Plain, in Lubbock Texas tonight” or something to that effect. He did it for years, so it has to be true. No legitimate company would allow their broadcaster to make the same mistake year after year after year. This proves that the correct pronunciation is “South Plain”
He also let the world know that Steven Sheffield’s teammates affectionately call him “Stick”.
Go hard like Russian
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 9, 2011 7:13 PM CST up reply actions
Please
look at the mayhem you caused……hooligan
"You don't know what the ball is gonna do....its crazy man".
-Josh Howard
by oldschoolraider on Feb 9, 2011 10:43 PM CST up reply actions
I really want Seth to title his recruiting updates:
Recruiting on the South Plain, Sweetcakes
Another DTN exclusive.
Go hard like Russian
by San Antonio Red Raider on Feb 10, 2011 7:16 AM CST up reply actions
That's sweetcake
"You don't know what the ball is gonna do....its crazy man".
-Josh Howard
by oldschoolraider on Feb 10, 2011 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
And
its tub not tubs
"You don't know what the ball is gonna do....its crazy man".
-Josh Howard
by oldschoolraider on Feb 10, 2011 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
He has one of those "The King's Speech" problems
But instead of stuttering he cannot add the plural to nouns or noun as he might say.
What is "Good-Strong" and why is there always so much more of it after a jump?
Green
If these clips are indicative of the level of play in PA HS football, its nowhere close to what we see in Texas. Yes, Green does seem to have the physical traits for success, but whether he can play up to his competition will be the key to him being a factor in college. I wish him the best of luck!
I am not sure how you can conclude this looking at a couple of films
apparently football coaches at Texas Tech, Michigan, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, West Virginia and Oregon all thought otherwise and offered him schollies.
agree...
if he’s good enough for Prunty, he’s good enough for me… that guy seems like a pretty good evaluator of talent
Level of play in PA
Of course, it is not Texas, but several decades back there was an annual game between TX high school all-stars and PA all-stars due to the fact they were considered the best two states in high school football. One might remember that there are a number of NFL greats from PA starting with Marino, Montana, Dorsett, etc.
The Big 33 game
I remember it well, it began in the early mid-60s. The first year or so, Texas sent good All-District type players and got beaten at least once. After that, we sent All-State players and slaughtered Pennsylvania until they quit, or maybe Texas decided it wasn’t worth the expense.
Thanks for bringing it up.
Just what we need
Hes big and Fast and our defense needs that.
Yeah the H.S. competition he was up against made him look incredible.
But im still impressed.
Whoever said, 'It's not whether you win or lose that counts,' probably lost.
Film doesn't pass the smell test
he’s not blocked at all or slot receivers/undersized TEs are trying to chip him. Man among boys though he is, he’s going to be needing some polishing before he makes it at the next level.
If it doesn't work out...
Jace Amaro can always play both ways.
Seriously, though… I think this Green kid will be fine.
Southern High Plains
3200 ft is higher than any place on I-35. It’s not as high as Denver, but few areas are.
Lubbock....
Resides on the South Plains, in the Panhandle of West Texas. It always HAS BEEN this, IS this and always WILL BE this. I’m, the oldest fart here and what I say is fact.
What bilesteve said is true about the Big 33 game, as Pennsylvania backed out after their all-stars got their panties handed to them badly about ten straight times by the Texas ALL-STARS.
Green, though his competition in high school was weak, seems to be a beast on defense. I was not real impressed with his offensive skills. He runs worse than Rothlesberger, though his passing was haflway good. Defense is easily his strong point and there is where he will make his mark. Besides, we have some hosses already at the QB slot.
TTpilk Psalm 117:
1 ¶ O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
I know, but I just had to chime in, too.
TTpilk Psalm 117:
1 ¶ O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Lubbock's history,
Go to the lubbockonline.com site here:
http://www.lubbockcentennial.com/Section/1909_1933/1_Hensley.shtml
You can read about its beginnings up to the present. There are many things that may surprise you as you go through these stories. Enjoy.
TTpilk Psalm 117:
1 ¶ O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
From what I remember there was a lot of high in the plain at Lubbock.
and it wasn’t just south.
as for me and my house, we chose the Lord.
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