Brian Hill is a beast!

[fromolwyoming]

Worked well for AA

And how many people here ripped on him for leaving early?

[laxwyo]

Worked well for AA

And how many people here ripped on him for leaving early?

I was being sarcastic

[fromolwyoming]

Worked well for AA

And how many people here ripped on him for leaving early?

I was being sarcastic

My bad. Hard to tell sometimes, especially with the way a lot of people have been on here.

[asu1978]

Hill is on the fast track to the NFL.Ya'll are so close talent wise it's scary.Give your guys the support they need.Winning will come.

[Cuttslam]

He should go pro after next season, avoid risking any injury.

Right. He can get the same advisory staff and agent that Smith got.

Except the fact that Hill has NFL talent.

First of all Hill is the definition of Cowboy tough. He is without a doubt one tough son of bitch. Second, HILL has NFL potential which is the key word here. Hill has a lot to work on, primarily his blocking which quite frankly isn't very good.

[laxwyo]

He should go pro after next season, avoid risking any injury.

Right. He can get the same advisory staff and agent that Smith got.

Except the fact that Hill has NFL talent.

First of all Hill is the definition of Cowboy tough. He is without a doubt one tough son of bitch. Second, HILL has NFL potential which is the key word here. Hill has a lot to work on, primarily his blocking which quite frankly isn't very good.

Couldn't agree more cutt. He might even be considered a terrible blocker. If he was as willing to get as dirty blocking for his qb as he is when he runs, he'd be a lot better. Looks like he barely tries to stop them

[BeaverPoke]

Oh wait I get it. Because Brett and AA left early, Hill is doomed to fail like them?

Gotcha.

Because it's always Apples to Apples.

[WestWYOPoke]

Oh wait I get it. Because Brett and AA left early, Hill is doomed to fail like them?

Gotcha.

Because it's always Apples to Apples.

Well...in this case it IS apples to apples. However I do agree with you Beav in that I think Hill certainly has NFL talent and is good enough to leave early at the rate he is progressing.

[BeaverPoke]

Not quite Apples to Apples. Smith was yet another spread option QB. And one who got lost in the evaluation process in a season with a record number of non-seniors declaring for the draft, and something like 19 QBs in the draft.

AA needed to make money for his mom's health issues. Plus he graduated. He had his degree, and needed to help his family's financial situation. Did he need a big contract to do it? No, and that's why even hitting the NFL Practice squad pay rate for a few seasons was sufficient for what he needed.

He did what he had to do.
Smith got screwed by his own haste, and an unfortunate process.

Hill may have what it takes to get drafted and stay in the league for 3+ seasons.
Make the money before he takes any unnecessary punishment, because once he get to the NFL he will be taking that punishment for sure.

[cowboyz]

Oh wait I get it. Because Brett and AA left early, Hill is doomed to fail like them?

Gotcha.

Because it's always Apples to Apples.

Neither of these guys have failed. They aren't NFL stars, but AA did make some cash and is not yet "out" of the game, and Smith is playing professionally, which gives him a chance to advance his career. Having said that, I don't blame any college athlete for leaving early. You're always one unlucky break (literally) from ending your career. Or, if your talent is "on the fence", a less than stellar senior season, and everyone forgets about you. Strike while it's hot.

[BringBackStutzriem]

He's nowhere close to NFL-ready. Are you kidding? You're not running through App. State and Eastern Michigan defenders in the league. You've got to be able to pass block in the league. You've got to have top-tier vision for hitting cutbacks in the league. Why do you think Montee Ball is floating around as a free agent after being cut by the Broncos? The gap is ENORMOUS.

I think he's got a good shot at being drafted in a couple of years, but you guys are sincerely underestimating the physicality and speed of the NFL if you think Brian Hill is currently ready to play there. He'd be out in rookie minicamp like Smith.

The closest thing, from a physical and discipline standpoint, that Wyoming has had to a player being ready to leave early for the league was Gip. And even he would tell you that he made the right decision coming back for his senior season - he probably wasn't ready as a junior, and the NFL turns on a dime. Who knows if he ever gets to where he has today if he had gone out early.

[Cuttslam]

Oh wait I get it. Because Brett and AA left early, Hill is doomed to fail like them?

Gotcha.

Because it's always Apples to Apples.

Who the f-word said that. Sometimes your a complete poop.

[joshvanklomp]

Oh wait I get it. Because Brett and AA left early, Hill is doomed to fail like them?

Gotcha.

Because it's always Apples to Apples.

You mean like because FCS coach Glenn failed, Bohl is doomed to fail like them?

[Wyo2dal]

He should go pro after next season, avoid risking any injury.

Right. He can get the same advisory staff and agent that Smith got.

Except the fact that Hill has NFL talent
.

First of all Hill is the definition of Cowboy tough. He is without a doubt one tough son of bitch. Second, HILL has NFL potential which is the key word here. Hill has a lot to work on, primarily his blocking which quite frankly isn't very good.

We haven't been watching the same games if you find Hill to be a bad blocker. I can name quite a few plays that if Hill wasn't in the backfield blocking Cam would have been sacked. Even the announcers give him props for being a smart back that knows how to pick up the blitz.

[AppFan82]

"Brian Hill rushed for 208 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries for Wyoming (0-5), the first opponent to rush for more than 200 yards against Appalachian State since 2005."

That part is at least pretty damn impressive.

Our D was ranked fifth in the nation overall prior to yesterday's game. Brian Hill took care of that. Even dialed in on him, D's will have trouble stopping him. Saying he's a beast may be an understatement!

[fromolwyoming]

"Brian Hill rushed for 208 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries for Wyoming (0-5), the first opponent to rush for more than 200 yards against Appalachian State since 2005."

That part is at least pretty damn impressive.

Our D was ranked fifth in the nation overall prior to yesterday's game. Brian Hill took care of that. Even dialed in on him, D's will have trouble stopping him. Saying he's a beast may be an understatement!

UNM only stopped him because they kept loading the box with 9 guys, abandoning the pass essentially.

[LanderPoke]

Hill reminds me of AP. So, here's the question that o one wants to ask. If he continues on this path does he stick around for his senior year?

[fromolwyoming]

Hill reminds me of AP. So, here's the question that o one wants to ask. If he continues on this path does he stick around for his senior year?

It's possible. Really depends on him and where his priorities lie.

[Wyo2dal]

Hill reminds me of AP. So, here's the question that o one wants to ask. If he continues on this path does he stick around for his senior year?

Hate to say it but if Hill continues down this path we lose him early. Not sure if it will be to the draft out transferring to a school that can win but I just can't see someone with his potential hanging around.

[BeaverPoke]

Oh wait I get it. Because Brett and AA left early, Hill is doomed to fail like them?

Gotcha.

Because it's always Apples to Apples.

Who the f-word said that. Sometimes your a complete poop.

Figure it out yourself bud.