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And In One Day, Defensive Line is No Longer a Problem - Edward Nuckols Commits

Nick Kasa wasn't the only big commitment today. Two potential All Big 12 players in one day is unheard of, especially on the defensive line. Notice anything good on the rivals.com commitment list other than Nick Kasa?

Is this one of the best days in Buff recruiting ever? It has to be up there. Not a bad day of work...adding 8 stars, 570 pounds and 12 feet 9 inches. Glorious!

Congrats to Dan Hawkins and the entire staff. Once again, Hawkins has made us believe again and now, if these two men can provide instant success on the field, the Buffs are closer to regaining Big 12 North dominance.

Welcome Ed Nuckols and Nick Kasa...the pieces are in place.

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Boom!

More on DT Edward Nuckols from an earlier post I did when he visited October 3rd.

Commentary on Nuckols: Probably one of my favorite recruits for the Colorado Buffaloes this cycle. I think this kid has great potential. As ESPN says "He is an athlete trapped in a big man's body." Nuckols is nimble enough to line up at running back in goal line situations which is always impressive for a big guy. Of course, a common criticism of all big men is keeping his pad level down but like I always say, that is something that can be taught be a good positional coach in college. ESPN has him ranked as the 12th best DT prospect while Rivals has him at 25. You can tell this kid is strong and has the ability to be very disruptive. Getting Nuckols and Kasa in this years class would go a long way in adding strength and speed to a rather non-impact defensive line currently at CU.

It is that "bowling ball" shape to Nuckols that makes him special. The low center of gravity makes up for some of his shortfall in pad level. Definitely what separates Nuckols from other big pluggers in the middle is his athletic ability. Sort of like a Warren Sapp, he is just a run stopper but can play a role in getting pressure on the quarterback; something the Buffs absolutely need.

 

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Nuckols pulled the trigger?

My goodness. If all this holds to form, what a day.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Jan 11, 2009 8:16 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Unreal!

Welcome to CU, Mr. Nuckols! I hope this is true and not a mistake on Rivals. The D-line has become a FORCE all of the sudden. What a day to be a part of Buff Nation!

by MDBuff on Jan 11, 2009 8:20 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes you are right!!

What a day this has been. I hope it stays that way too. It’s a great day to be a Buff!!

by Bigbuff44 on Jan 11, 2009 8:23 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great way to end the weekend

Gotta think that Fellner and some of the other defensive recruits are taking note of the news today.

by highlandsbuff on Jan 11, 2009 8:23 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

un-freaking believeable!!

Great job Hawk…I have been waiting for a day like this all year, let’s hope it’s just the start of a hot streak!

by buffsnbruins on Jan 11, 2009 8:24 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't wait to see how high we jump in the Scout rankings I think we were 73 before these two signings

They only have Nuckols as a 3* but they also have Eguae as a soft verbal to CU.

Im not sure that a huge hole has ever been solidified in one day like the D-Line has today.

I just can’t wait until Clay decides this week after visiting Oregon this last weekend. I’m hoping that he will be a buff, if he was going to be a duck I would have thought he would have committed while he was on the trip, but this class is turning into a beast if we can add this kid.

by roxbombers on Jan 11, 2009 9:07 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow

I was here this morning and was depressed after reading the buff bites. 12 hours later I come back and finally find some good news. Way to go Nuckols and Kasa! You’re gonna be great buffs!

by nebraskasux on Jan 11, 2009 9:36 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ussery

Looks like he is ours to lose. He just has us left to visit and is really high on the program. It wold definitely be nice to have him in the slot position at 6’3".

by Bigbuff44 on Jan 11, 2009 9:42 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Darden at 6'5" and Ussery at 6'3"

Jackson at 6’2"…that would be a step up. I still feel Diante will be a Buff

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by irish1611 on Jan 11, 2009 9:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ussery

is a real sleeper as he didn’t do any recruiting until later. I love that he holds CU as highly as he does, because he could be a big-time. This class could really turn into something if they take today’s momentum and translate it into a few more guys.

I am Jack's unbridled optimism.

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