2010 ATH Spencer Ware COMMITTED TO LSU (LOI) | Page 2 | TigerFan.com

bhelmLSU · Jul 29, 2009

ESPN Evaluation and another video on link. Same video, better quality.

Ware is essentially a running back playing as a dual-threat quarterback in the shotgun spread offense. He is actually a surprisingly productive QB who is more than just a runner, but his build and athleticism and ability to make plays as a RB are the reasons he handles the ball on each play. He possesses a live arm, is a serviceable passer for this scheme and throws very well on the run. Creates problems for defenses because if you just attempt to stop him as a runner, he can hurt you through the air. Shows an aggressive style and runs with authority. Hits the hole with great burst and is capable of sneaking through tiny creases. At QB, when he feels pressure he displays excellent initial quickness to jump-cut and avoid. Has good lower-body strength, hits the hole quickly and is a surprising between-the-tackles runner who excels at picking up yards after contact. Runs with good balance and bounces off arm tackles. Shows good lateral mobility, can bounce runs outside after starting inside and does a good job locating cut-back lanes. Keeps head up, shows good vision and read blocks well. He has the burst to turn the corner, shows a second gear once in space and flashes the ability to run over defensive backs in the open field. He displays such a low center of gravity coupled with balance and agility to keep his feet after first contact that he rarely goes down easily. For his build and quickness, he is a guy who looks as if he could carry the load, but he lacks great top end speed and against top level defensive speed he may struggle to win footraces in space. He is a lot like Ray Rice in this regard. Overall, Ware is versatile and possesses excellent instincts as a football player and runner. He is stout with a compact build and can be an effective inside and outside runner.
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Spencer Ware - College Football Recruiting 2010 - ESPN

blindside517 · Jul 29, 2009

Re: Spencer Ware COMMITS to LSU!

Awesome, when's the last time we got someone out of Ohio?

islstl · Jul 29, 2009

Re: Spencer Ware COMMITS to LSU!

Great looking kid.

Anyone know the last recruit from Ohio?

islstl · Jul 29, 2009

bhelmLSU said: ↑

Here is some video but only shows a few runs at the end. Looks very comfortable with the ball in his hands and I have seen some compare his running style to Marion Barber

YouTube - '10 OH ATH Spencer Ware
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I'll take Marion Barber's running style all day long.

bhelmLSU · Jul 29, 2009

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Last one I know of was Andrew Decker who went to HS in Ohio and transferred to LSU from Toledo.

deuce985 · Jul 29, 2009

Anyone know if his 40 time of 4.7 is legit? I mean, a bigger back doesn't really need straight line speed but it wouldn't hurt to see him get to the second level burning people...:lol:

islstl · Jul 29, 2009

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bhelmLSU said: ↑

Last one I know of was Andrew Decker who went to HS in Ohio and transferred to LSU from Toledo.
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Now someone needs to name a player recruited right out of high school.

I can't remember anyone in the past 6-7 years.

bhelmLSU · Jul 29, 2009

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Now someone needs to name a player recruited right out of high school.

I can't remember anyone in the past 6-7 years.
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Don't think you will find one in the last 10 years.

LSU-SIU · Jul 29, 2009

Re: Spencer Ware COMMITS to LSU!!!

He actually doesn't look bad at QB, he has a pretty good arm. His size is a problem at QB but I would be very worried if I were the defense and you pitch the ball to him at RB on the edge because he can throw the ball.

He looks like an RB to me BUT a wildtiger formation he does have a pretty good arm and is a threat to pass. I would say LSU needs another fast RB though. Running out spots for recruits that are waiting things out... looks like schools are no longer waiting on big head high school kids.

BTW my first post.

bhelmLSU · Jul 29, 2009

Not sure which sport I am more excited about.

I hear he is a stud in baseball prospect.

Here is the Nike Camp footage with him running his 40s and the video interview also shows some nice running clips. In one he is doing flips, etc... Guys is extremely athletic for his size.

http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=435&srid=1791