I'm not sure I'd start Randle holding extra points. Why risk him being injured ? Thats a bad idea, just a bad idea IMHO :wink:
Read this article from August 19th and you don't get a sense that McCray will be leading the charge at SS against Washington: Scout.com: Finding Another Safety However, there have been practices and scrimages since then. However, here is one from yesterday and there isn't even a mention of McCray practicing at SS: Taylored for Safety Here is a 'spin' on why it makes sense to start McCray at SS: Safety might be transforming from a team weakness to a strength before our very eyes (that Chad Jones guy has of course locked down the free safety slot). There's just tons of underclassmen fighting for time, which is probably why McCray is getting the start now. He's about the only senior on the depth chart. Someone's got to show the young kittens the ropes before he eventually slides back to more of a support role. Experience matters, but eventually, talent wins out. Maybe, just maybe, the Tiger faithful will stop blaming McCray for last year's pass defense. Miles Names A Strong SafetyStarter - And The Valley Shook Clear as mud now right ?
Wrong. Remember when he had 11 tackles with an interception against South Carolina in 2007? Near the end of last season McCray was playing safety, and he looked pretty good. The guy was playing out of position all year. We all remember the many times he had to keep up 1-on-1 with Harvin.
McCray is a good safety. He deserves a chance to start. I'd rather see him there than at Nickle. It's not like we don't have other options if he doesn't step up. Btw - our recruiting is great BECAUSE of how CLM rewards players who work hard. The character of Miles and his staff is a huge asset. IMO.
I think McCray is an excellent football player that was forced to play out of position. What they were asking him to do was no different that asking Perry Riley to cover slot receivers. Luckily for McCray he is a tweener that would probably be best as a LB, but is quick enough to play safety. Just not quick enough to cover Harvin 1 on 1.
