Looking ahead already

[Panthers to the Bone]

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I don't know if I would agree with the big and ripped part, as when I saw him in summer camp, he still needed to add some muscle, but that was a whole year before he needs to be ready. Is he ready to play next year? Yes....

Moran and he are comparable, IMO, to being ready to play year 1. However, UNI needed Johnny to play and his play making skills were fantastic. Sonnen is a luxury, as we don't 'need' him to play right away...although he very well probably will. He's also going to be a fun one to watch.

[achrist70]

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I don't see Pehl really contributing much, he more or less is just tall.

[Panthers to the Bone]

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Did you see Pehl play in the exhibitions...or in practice? They kid has improved immensely from last year. I was skeptical on his game, but if he improves at the rate he has been, he'll be alright. He has the athleticism to get it done. Don't get me wrong, redshirting was definitely the proper decision.

[Pantherpower]

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Did you see Pehl play in the exhibitions...or in practice? They kid has improved immensely from last year. I was skeptical on his game, but if he improves at the rate he has been, he'll be alright. He has the athleticism to get it done. Don't get me wrong, redshirting was definitely the proper decision.

Agreed. I was pleasantly surprised as well. What I really liked was the toughness and hustle he displayed.

[Panther-Sheik]

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I don't see Pehl really contributing much, he more or less is just tall.

I hope those words get eaten...WAY too early and unfair to make that statement. I think Pehl will surprise a lot of naysayers before his career at UNI is done.

[TravelingPanther]

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Did you see Pehl play in the exhibitions...or in practice? They kid has improved immensely from last year. I was skeptical on his game, but if he improves at the rate he has been, he'll be alright. He has the athleticism to get it done. Don't get me wrong, redshirting was definitely the proper decision.

Agreed....I never expected to see him dive for a ball, let alone in an exhibition.

[clenz]

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I saw Pehl many times while he was in HS, saw recruiting/highlight tapes, etc... and he has a ton of potential. We have a great post coach, and Pehl has the size (height and build) and the quickness to become very good.


How can you tell if a kid won't be good when he hasn't saw the court in a D1 game? He is redshirting for a reason.

[TravelingPanther]

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He also had a terrible high school coach.

[SMK4UNI]

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He also had a terrible high school coach.

Thats an understatement

[TravelingPanther]

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Thats an understatement

I agree with that. We sat behind him in the Mcleod quite a few times one year. WOW

[Da Hog]

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Body wise, Sonnen may look the part. But Moran gave up other sports to focus on bball. Playing AAU nationally the other 8 months outside of his HS season did a lot to prepare him for D1 compared to playing football or baseball off seasons, at least I think so. I think its hard for a freshman who isnt 7 feet to step into any D1 program and shine. (not that Moran has this season)