Geneo Grissom the Newest Jayhawk
by Owen on Jun 5, 2009 9:09 AM CDT
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PrintIt appears the Kansas Jayhawk football staff has landed their fourth commitment of the 2010 class as the Jayhawkslant is reporting that Hutchinson High defensive end Geneo Grissom has pulled the trigger with a verbal.
Grissom is considered a strongside defensive end prospect with a big frame standing 6'4" inching toward 6'5", weighing in around 230.
Geneo is a 3 Star recruit as rated by rivals and at this point I have had a couple of very brief conversations with him and will work on getting some sort of an interview similar to what we did last summer with guys like Tyrone Sellers, Kevin Young, Jordan Webb etc. I will say though that I do know he is involved in power lifting in the state and considers himself somewhat of a workout warrior. He's made some major strides in his strength, agility and conditioning in recent years and believes he has a lot of upside and potential to really develop.
A Kansas kid who wants to be a Jayhawk is always welcome and while we may have missed on a couple of local guys early Geneo is the kind of local player the Jayhawks need to be landing early commitments from and keeping in state. A pass rush is huge in football and defensive end is a major part of that so adding solid depth and competition at this spot is always welcome. Glad to have you aboard Mr. Grissom and look forward to seeing you in the crimson and blue.
Also just a quick little FYI on recruiting nuggets here at RCT. I can't and won't claim to be a recruiting expert but I do my best to bring you some interviews, info on camps as well as thoughts from recruits and commitments when I can through what contacts I have. I will say though that with some new obligations at home, places like the Slant and The Shiver do a great job of keeping on top of things and at this point have far more "ins" than I. So I'll relay any news from them over here for discussion as well while giving full credit to those guys for breaking the story kind of like what the KC Star, KUSports and all those guys do. I'm not trying to report it as my own in any way but we've got a fun group over here and it's nice to throw this stuff out there and get everyones thoughts. So when it's mine you'll know and when it's coming from elsewhere you'll know that too. Thanks to all for reading, commenting and it's starting to really feel like football season.
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Great News
and for what it’s worth Denver, you’re football coverage last season got me interested in this site so definitely do what you can. I understand if new obligations make it harder to have the great coverage, just know that there are lots of us out here that appreciate it. And don’t worry, you’ve got me hooked already so even if the coverage pulls back a little, I’ll still be here (a sigh of relief echoes through the world).
by I need more Esteban on Jun 5, 2009 10:31 AM CDT reply actions
I don't anticipate the converage suffering to much...
to be honest I’m pretty excited for football and the recruiting to pick up so I’ll be doing my due diligence. One thing I’m really hoping pans out is that KU is in on a couple of kids in my own backyard out here in Denver and I plan to go take in a couple games of said recruits, really hoping they go to KU.
I guess what I’m saying Esteban is stick around…my new obligations won’t get in the way too much, more than anything just making premature excuses :D
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
This is a big time get.
Dude looks like a beast, and he is from Kansas – which is somewhere we have been getting stiffed lately. Great news.
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I like him a lot....
I remember last year everyone talked about the upside of Kevin Young from a physical standpoint…basically he looked the part and with good coaching and training had a huge upside.
I see Geneo much the same way, great frame, athleticism and work ethic…the perfect guy for what Kansas football has become. With the players in the system now I’m hopeful that very soon we won’t be talking about our defensive line as a liability but rather a strength.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
He is still very raw from what I have read...
Nine TFL and 6 sacks last year – kinda low numbers, but as a junior, that’s not bad. Apparently Hutch has a BADASS program (and D-Line that was by far and away the best in the state) so he should improve my leaps and bounds this year.
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by Andy Edwards on Jun 5, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
If we went by numbers...
we wouldn’t recruit guys like Chris Omigie or Ricki Herod Jr. both are considered major sleepers in their class with very low numbers due to the school and system they played in but both also have shown HUGE potential…if there is one thing the Kansas staff has proved it’s that they have to and do work harder than many in order to uncover these players.
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It's all about
how good a player will be in 3 or 4 years, not how good they are now. And, I think nobody understands that better than Big Bear.
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by Andy Edwards on Jun 5, 2009 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
that said here's a quick look at a potential D-Line rotation in 3-4 years...
SDE…Kevin Young, Geneo Grissom
DT…Duane Zlatnik, Jeremiah Edwards
DT…Darius Parish, Randall Dent
WDE…DJ Marshall, Tyrone Sellers
possibly throw in the mix Donovan Vestal and Jatashun Beachum if we can land them and I’ll take my chances with that group.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
With that rotation, instead of wearing a jock strap,
the opposing QB should invest in some Depends…
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by Andy Edwards on Jun 5, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I just love the monsters in the middle....
there is some serious size as well as some quickness…I suppose I could see Zlatnik and Parish rotating as our “run stopper” while Edwards and Dent rotated as our JMac type.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
In other news....
the inevitable Gabbert to Nebraska appears to be finally over….really ready to get Jacoby Walker and that Robinson kid out of Illinois under lock and key. I’d love to have them both because I think either could move positions very easily.
Also an FYI Kansas does have one of it’s first camps starting up and more next week.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
FYI....
Gabbert says we were close, but I get the feeling the Huskers were always first.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
eh...he was a good guy...
always very cordial in my exchanges with him, but as I told him today…I wish him well in 11 games a year but not the 12th
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I think we will be OK.
Although, it woulda been cool to see him beat his brother’s ass a time or two… Oh well. I’m with you on Walker, Denver…
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well we might still get to see him beat his brother’s ass, just in a Husker uniform…I’ll always root for just about anyone when they are playing MU.
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You think you need to explain that philosophy to ME? :D
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WELCOME
Welcome Geneo to THE University of Kansas.
Being a ksu grad, I admire and look up to KU as the superior school. Once A Jayhawk, ALWAYS a Jayhawk
Good. A pass-rush is a must
Our defense really needs some push from its front 4. Back when we had Charleton Keith (was that his name?) and co. it seemed like quarterbacks were never comfortable (Brad Smith, anyone?) It looks like that JuCo kid we got is pretty legit and should compete for serious playing time at end, so we’ll see. For this season in particular, pass rush will be a must, especially with the inexperience at linebacker.
Charlton Keith
niiiice, that guy was awesome. Oh and way to represent 08’!
by I need more Esteban on Jun 6, 2009 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Keith and Jermial Ashley were two JUCO ends that made an impact and we also had a LB filling the same role as Holt did last year that was very effective, can’t remember his name off hand….
also KU Grad 08 welcome to RCT always good to see some new faces
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