Anthony Boyles making a move
by John Berkowitz on Apr 1, 2010 9:54 AM PDT
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PrintThere are a lot of people out there who have written off a guy named Anthony Boyles. Boyles was a four star WR recruit during the Willingham era who was supposed to contribute right away. He didn’t because he didn’t qualify immediately and had to sit out half a year. When he arrived on campus he ended up redshirting the first season rather than starting.
Three years into the program Boyles has now moved to CB and there are a lot of posters out there who have written him off and expected him to transfer. What they don’t understand is that Boyles is a superb athlete who the coaches just happen to like. He didn’t catch on right away at WR because he didn’t pick up the routes and play book as quickly as others.
Boyles was prone to lapses in concentration which can be fatal for playing time when there are guys ahead of you who are more plugged into the offense. The coaches came to that conclusion in the last third of the 2009 season and decided to try Anthony at CB to see if he could catch on.
From the very first practice Boyles impressed. The coaches didn’t rush him into action but the talent was there and they decided the move would be permanent. Anthony has worked very hard in the off season and according to observers he was the best looking CB out there the first day of practice.
What he has going for him is experience as a receiver so he has an advantage anticipate routes. In addition to that he has pretty good speed and he is tall for a CB. That gives him a natural role of being able to cover big receivers.
Anthony Boyles is going to be in the CB rotation in 2010. He could also challenge for one of the starting positions. Keep an eye on him this spring because he is a player that is getting ready for significant playing time in 2010.
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Agreed
Boyles is an outstanding athlete but some atheletes are better playing “react” positions like CB or DT than “mental” positions like WR or OL. Boyles will be best used at CB. That’s not to say that CB isn’t cerebral, because it takes smarts to jump routes and pick off passes.
I can’t wait until I get to practice to see him in person. Seeing him last spring/fall, I was surprised to hear he wasn’t getting it done on the field. He’s a great looking athlete.
Good for Anthony!
Anyone who knows what Boyles went through to be a Husky should respect this young man. There’s too many ‘fans’ that look at these kids as disposable parts. I’m a fan of Anthony’s whether he starts or not this year. GO HUSKIES!
by 206 on Apr 1, 2010 10:11 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I don't know if AB has the speed
To start at CB regularly. I do think he’s an excellent athlete and I hope he sees the field a bunch.
I’d love to see him matched up against the tall/big leaping WR’s of the world, and in nickel packages.
It’s great to see Sark and Co. making these moves and finding a way to get our best guys on the field. Here’s hoping AB lives up to the hype, he seems like a solid kid.
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by B Money on Apr 1, 2010 11:22 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Glad to hear this.
I remember there was a fair amount of talk about him getting playing time at corner last year, right after he switched positions. I saw him at a few practices at the end of the season, and he looked like he was a good fit at corner. It’s too bad the ankles sprain kept him off the field in the WSU and Cal games.
A tall corner would be great.
Commit #5
They just keep coming.
Washington picked up its second football commitment in as many days when Walnut (Ca.) ATH Aubrey Coleman decided to end the recruiting process and make a verbal pledge to them.
2011
How many do they expect to sign for 2011?
Sark says 25
Another full class according to the coaches which means the pruning will continue until they get the talent ratio to where they want it.
by John Berkowitz on Apr 1, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know. There are still a lot of guys on the roster that just don’t see the field. And, there are some guys that might get time this year that won’t next season.
Nobody not in the two-deeps is safe, and even some of those guys are still candidates.
Yeah, it’s beyond normal. It’s what’s going to have to happen, though.
I flew up from california for Easter and get to take in a spring practice in year two of the Sark Era. I think I’ll try to keep an eye on Boyles, those DE, and the quarterbacks.
Boyles
What’s nice is the fact that you have Trufant and Long in there already. You can sort of bring in Boyles part time and ease him into the rotation. That kid would be great out there as the third cornerback in the nickel defense.
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