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Ones to Watch - College Football Week 13
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Posted 12/8 by Cecil Lammey, Exclusive to Footballguys.com
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The Ones 2 Watch is where we look at the top 15 draft eligible college players
in the country. Each week we will break down 5 QBs, 5 RBs, & 5 WRs. These
15 have been chosen as the players with the most potential for a bright NFL
future. The players are as follows:
Quarterbacks
- Matt Leinart, USC
- Omar Jacobs, Bowling Green
- Vince Young, Texas
- Reggie McNeal, Texas A&M
- Brad Smith, Missouri
Running Backs
- Reggie Bush
- DeAngelo Williams
- LenDale White
- Laurence Maroney
- Leon Washington
Wide Receivers
- Martin Nance
- Derek Hagan
- Jarrett Hicks
- Mike Hass
- Steve Smith
Matt Leinart, QB, USC Trojans
6'5" 225 lbs. - Senior
| Pass / Rush Stats |
Att
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Comp
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Yards
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TDs
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INTs
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Att
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Yards
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TDs
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| Versus UCLA |
21
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40
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233
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3
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0
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6
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3
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0
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Leinart started out the game very cold, but overall didn't have a bad game
against the Bruins. He even had an eleven yard reception from Dwayne Jarrett
in the red zone. He tried to spin in for the touchdown, but fell short. USC
didn't fall short and they finished their season undefeated. Now it's the game
that everyone wanted in the Rose Bowl. #1 USC going up against #2 Texas for
the national title. If USC can win this heavyweight fight it will be an unprecedented
3rd straight national title for the Trojans. Leinart had better start out the
game better than he did this one because it should be a slugfest in the Rose
Bowl and both sides will need to be on top of their game.
Omar Jacobs, QB, Bowling Green Falcons
6'4" 224 lbs. - Junior - 80th ranked high school QB when entering college
The Falcons season is over as they failed to reach a bowl game in 2005. Be
on the lookout for Omar Jacobs' full season wrap up in the Ones 2 Watch report
cards.
Vince Young, QB, Texas Longhorns
6'5" 230 lbs. - Junior - 2nd ranked high school QB when entering college
| Pass / Rush Stats |
Comp
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Att
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Yards
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TDs
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INTs
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Att
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Yards
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TDs
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| Versus Colorado |
14
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17
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193
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3
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1
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8
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57
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1
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The Big XII Championship game looked more like David vs. Goliath. And this
time Goliath kicked David up and down the field. Vince Young had a very accurate
day passing against the vanilla Buffalo defense. He didn't play much into the
3rd quarter and now Texas gets to play for it's first undisputed national title
since 1969. The Longhorns are hoping that this title game goes better than the
last Big XII champ to roll up on USC in the big one. Last year Oklahoma beat
up on CU in the Big XII championship game only to get crushed by an efficient
USC offense in the title game. Vince Young bounced back nicely after performing
poorly against Texas A&M. Reggie Bush should win the Heisman trophy with
Young coming in second. We'll see who the big winner really is at the Rose Bowl.
Reggie McNeal, QB, Texas A&M Aggies
6'2" 206 lbs. - Senior - 3rd ranked high school QB when entering college
The Aggies season is over as they failed to reach a bowl game in 2005. Be on
the lookout for Reggie McNeal's full season wrap up in the Ones 2 Watch report
cards.
Brad Smith, QB, Missouri Tigers
6'2" 210 lbs. - Senior
The Tigers were inactive in week 14. They play December 30th in the Independence
Bowl versus South Carolina in Brad Smith's final collegiate game. Be on the
lookout for Brad Smith's full season wrap up in the Ones 2 Watch report cards.
Reggie Bush, RB, USC Trojans
6'0" 200 lbs. - Junior - 5th ranked high school RB when entering college
| Rush / Rec Stats |
Att
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Yards
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TDs
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Rec
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Yards
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TDs
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| Versus UCLA |
24
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260
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2
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-
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-
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-
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Reggie Bush had another monster game on his way to the Rose Bowl. Nothing surprising
here. Bush is well on his way to winning the Heisman trophy and this game was
the icing on the cake. I was shocked that he got 24 carries as this game was
in control from the beginning. Bush put up great stats yet again and showed
the type of playmaking ability that could make him the #1 overall pick in the
2006 NFL draft. Reggie and his family were noncommittal on him entering the
draft early. Both his mom and dad said that they would stand behind Reggie in
whatever decision he makes. Reports are that Bush will turn pro if he's a lock
for the 1st overall.
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis Tigers
5'10" 217 lbs. - Senior - 66th ranked high school RB when entering college
The Tigers were inactive in week 14. They play December 26th in the Motor City
Bowl against Akron. This is the same Bowl game they played in 2004 where Williams
broke his leg. Let's hope that he stays injury free this year because he is a
lock to be a first round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Be on the lookout for DeAngelo
Williams' full season wrap up in the Ones 2 Watch report cards.
LenDale White, RB, USC Trojans
6'2" 235 lbs. - Junior - 7th ranked high school RB when entering college
| Rush / Rec Stats |
Att
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Yards
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TDs
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Rec
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Yards
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TDs
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| Versus UCLA |
14
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154
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2
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2
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35
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1
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LenDale rolled over the soft Bruins defense and for the 3rd time in 3 years
he finishes the season as the Trojans leading touchdown machine (21). He didn't
lead the team in rushing as he did his freshmen and sophomore years, but he's
still proven to be a very important cog in the Trojan horse. White displayed
his trademark power to Reggie Bush's flash. Now we'll see if USC can win their
3rd title in 3 years. White was a very important part of their win over Oklahoma
last year and the Longhorn defense had better be on the lookout for this kid
from Colorado.
Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota Golden Gophers
5'11" 205 lbs. - Junior - 42nd ranked high school RB when entering college
The Gophers were inactive in week 14. They play December 30th in the Music City Bowl against Virginia. It will be interesting to see if Maroney can bounce back from his injury riddled finish of 2005. Laurence is a top-tier back and should perform well.
Leon Washington, RB, Florida State Seminoles
5'9" 202 lbs. - Senior - 8th ranked high school WR when entering college
| Rush / Rec Stats |
Att
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Yards
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TDs
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Rec
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Yards
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TDs
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| Versus Virginia Tech |
11
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30
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1
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1
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2
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0
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It was an upset to be sure as the unranked Seminoles took out the #5 Virginia
Tech Hokies. The 'Noles played lights out and had an overall solid game. Leon
Washington got in the end zone and displayed some good forward lean and power
on his 11 carries. It was 27-3 going into the 4th quarter and Marcus Vick led
the Hokies back from that deficit, but in the end it wasn't enough.
Martin Nance, WR, Miami (OH) Redhawks
6'5" 215 lbs. - Senior
The Redhawks season is over as they failed to reach a bowl game in 2005. Be
on the lookout for Martin Nance's full season wrap up in the Ones 2 Watch report
cards.
Derek Hagan, WR, Arizona State Sun Devils
6'2" 197 lbs. - Senior
The Sun Devils were inactive in week 14. They play December 27th in the Insight
Bowl versus Rutgers. This will be Hagan's final collegiate game as he is expected
to be one of the top WRs picked in the 2006 NFL Draft. Be on the lookout for
Derek Hagan's full season wrap up in the Ones 2 Watch report cards.
Jarrett Hicks, WR, Texas Tech Red Raiders
6'4" 209 lbs. - Junior
The Red Raiders were inactive in week 14. They play January 2nd in the Cotton
Bowl versus Alabama. It's not known if Hicks is going to make the jump to the
pros. Be on the lookout for Jarret Hicks' full season wrap up in the Ones 2
Watch report cards.
Mike Hass, WR, Oregon State Beavers
6'1" 209 lbs. - Senior
The Beavers season is over as they failed to reach a bowl game in 2005. Be
on the lookout for Mike Hass' full season wrap up in the Ones 2 Watch report
cards.
Steve Smith, WR, USC Trojans
6'1" 195 lbs. - Junior - 3rd ranked high school WR when entering college
| Rush / Rec Stats |
Att
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Yards
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TDs
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Rec
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Yards
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TDs
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| Versus UCLA |
-
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-
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-
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3
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28
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0
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Steve Smith had a couple of early game catches and that was about it against
the Bruins. One of his catches was a great sideline catch where he got an NFL
rule 2 feet in bounds. He has great concentration and solid hands. NFL scouts
definitely have their eyes on Smith and while he may not be a high pick, he
should be a first day pick and provide great value for whatever team drafts
him.
I hope everyone enjoyed The Ones 2 Watch in 2005! As stated in this article,
be on the lookout for the FULL SEASON wrap up as I grade the Ones 2 Watch on
their 2005 performance. We will examine if they are likely to turn pro and give
you all the latest information on each player. Of you expect nothing but the
best from Footballguys and that's exactly what we give you.
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