Rivals 2-Star RB Considering the Hoyas

[armystrong]

Chris Hill (Rivals 2-Star) was a Rivals All State CB and Preseason All State RB. How do you think he would he fit in with the guys you have coming back?

Here are some 2007 Clips. video.berecruited.com/videos/athletes/105990/69680297

Here is his Rivals profile page. footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=68524&sport=1

[derhoya]

tell you what....

GET THAT FULL BACK!!!! he was beasting people. Chris looks like great athlete but that FB definitely set up alot of the dives and iso's that sprang for long runs!

[armystrong]

You're absolutely right about the FB. His name is Brad Terron and he is VERY underrated.

[Ro]

I would say any talented player at any position would fit in with the team very well. You can never have too many good players.

[DFW HOYA]

Georgetown absolutely needs RB's in this class.

For a run-dominant team to average 117 yards a game is not just coaching (though some of it). Georgetown did not have the combination of bulk and speed and when Houghton got hurt, there was Van Fleet and not much else.

One of the ongoing themes in the PL era has been the lack of consistency at RB. None of the RB's of this decade (incl. Sims, Slayton, Sarin, Carter, Davis, etc.) were able to post strong numbers in consecutive seasons foir a variety of reasons. Every year seems a new challenge, and Houghton can't do it alone.

Maybe things are just quiet on the recruiting front, but I am concerned the record is steadily working against the ability to compete for these players. What was the last impact recruit Georgetown got, and when is Georgetown going to land the next one?

[98hoya]

Last impact recruit: Alondzo Turner?

[armystrong]

Hill may be a visitor to GU in Jan. I guarantee you he would be an impact player from day one!

[hoyany]

Solid player, yes. Impact player from day one, no. There are at least 4 backs on the roster right now that this kid would not play over.

[hoyany]

Just want to clarify, may have came off a little too negative there. Hed be a great get for the hoyas but dont go expecting the kid to be PL freshman of the year or anything.

[LBPop]

dfw said:

and when Houghton got hurt, there was Van Fleet and not much else.

While I agree with DFW's observations and I am a big fan of Charlie Houghton, it's ironic that Houghton did not play in the lone victory this season. In fact Alex Carroll (F) looked excellent that game.

[eagle36]

Will Kelly be playing freshman ove upper classmen this year , as juniors were his recruits?? At some point the guy has to make a committment to his players

[DFW HOYA]

eagle36 said:

Will Kelly be playing freshman over upper classmen this year , as juniors were his recruits??

If the freshmen can win, absolutely. Year 3 is a critical time for this or any coaching staff to show progress and given how this team has been performing over the past two years, the best players should be playing regardless of class.

[armystrong]

Dec 22, 2007 17:03:33 GMT -5 hoyany said:

Solid player, yes. Impact player from day one, no. There are at least 4 backs on the roster right now that this kid would not play over.

I guess we'll never find out. Chris will not be attending GU.

[DFW HOYA]

Has he made a commitment, or has Georgetown been cut from his ongoing list?

[armystrong]

No, he hasn't committed anywhere yet. He still has D-1 offers from Army, Air Force, and Dartmouth. As a matter of fact, one of te MWC teams is talking offer/official visit. It's just not going to work out with GU.

[armystrong]

Dec 29, 2007 12:55:48 GMT -5 DFW HOYA said:

Has he made a commitment, or has Georgetown been cut from his ongoing list?

During an official visit over this past weekend, RB Chris Hill committed to Navy.

Rivals Profile - footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=68524&sport=1

[DFW HOYA]

Navy is a quality program and I'm sure he'll do very well there.

[showcase]

Having footage of that win against ND probably didn't hurt.