Buck Burnette (possible transfer?)

#220244

By Dr. Sheh - December 22nd, 2008, 4:14 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 4:14 pm #220244

Wow, this is a really sweet pickup. Maybe next year won't be such a rebuilding year after all

This has been pleasant and professional.

I've made a huge mistake.

#220257

By Cider Jim - December 22nd, 2008, 4:39 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 4:39 pm #220257

If Buck does indeed sign with us, will that be a bigger transfer signing, talent-wise, than even Rashad or Vince was a few years ago?

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

#220260

By Sly Fox - December 22nd, 2008, 4:43 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 4:43 pm #220260

It is tough to compare a center with a rush end/OLB or a feature back. But he would certainly be a very nice addition to our O-line.

#220262

By Fumblerooskies - December 22nd, 2008, 4:50 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 4:50 pm #220262

So...are you guys saying that...the Buck stops here?

#220266

By olldflame - December 22nd, 2008, 4:59 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 4:59 pm #220266

We need to be sure this guy doesn't go hiking up on the mountain while coach Green in is on the hunt.

#220294

By soccer7 - December 22nd, 2008, 6:01 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 6:01 pm #220294

If he indeed is heading to the mountain then it looks like the team may be just as good and a little deeper than last year! That is if the QB situation works itself out and the team gels together nicely. I really can't wait the season starts again...any one else going to be in Morgantown?

#220297

By Dr. Sheh - December 22nd, 2008, 6:20 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 6:20 pm #220297

soccer7 wrote:If he indeed is heading to the mountain then it looks like the team may be just as good and a little deeper than last year! That is if the QB situation works itself out and the team gels together nicely. I really can't wait the season starts again...any one else going to be in Morgantown?

me + 2 to witness the couch burnings in morgantown

This has been pleasant and professional.

I've made a huge mistake.

#220310

By Champion - December 22nd, 2008, 6:53 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 6:53 pm #220310

In most pro-style offenses the center is the most important guy on the field. He's the one making all the line calls and blocking assignments. He can change the whole blocking scheme of a play by calling the defense and line assignments. His blocking skills and snapping ability are obviously important as well. If you have a great center the talent of your offensive line goes up a notch.

#220445

By RagingTireFire - December 22nd, 2008, 8:26 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 8:26 pm #220445

Champion wrote:In most pro-style offenses the center is the most important guy on the field. He's the one making all the line calls and blocking assignments. He can change the whole blocking scheme of a play by calling the defense and line assignments. His blocking skills and snapping ability are obviously important as well. If you have a great center the talent of your offensive line goes up a notch.

What he said. And given that, I would have put Godsil up against a lot of FBS centers this year.

#220455

By LCA&LU Mom - December 22nd, 2008, 8:56 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 8:56 pm #220455

great news, nice Christmas present! looking forward to attending ALL games with exception of lafayette, not sure how far away that is. and off topic, but have they re-scheduled the Iona game yet? maybe it's in another topic, i'll look there.

#220460

By 71FLAME - December 22nd, 2008, 9:12 pm

- December 22nd, 2008, 9:12 pm #220460

I still have nightmares of the 1st and goals and we couldn't run Jennings in for the score. Owning more of the line of scrimmage can make a huge difference (cf W&M O.T. 07)

#220504

By soccer7 - December 23rd, 2008, 1:07 am

- December 23rd, 2008, 1:07 am #220504

I can't believe you brought that nightmare of a game up

We could have done a few things differently to win that game but I still have nightmares about the two bad spots in OT.

#220505

By SuperJon - December 23rd, 2008, 1:14 am

- December 23rd, 2008, 1:14 am #220505

Pat Dickerson makes the interception that went right through his hands and we don't worry about the spot.

#220509

By ToTheLeft - December 23rd, 2008, 2:23 am

- December 23rd, 2008, 2:23 am #220509

SuperJon wrote:Pat Dickerson makes the interception that went right through his hands and we don't worry about the spot.

Yeah, that has to be the bigger disappointment from overtime that game...

It was my privilege to serve you today. If you have any feedback, please direct it to my Assistant Director....

#220510

By SuperJon - December 23rd, 2008, 2:27 am

- December 23rd, 2008, 2:27 am #220510

That or your rendition of To The Left.

#220511

By ToTheLeft - December 23rd, 2008, 2:34 am

- December 23rd, 2008, 2:34 am #220511

Haha.

Best moment was the guy standing near us encouraging us to plant your flag at midfield... in the turf.

It was my privilege to serve you today. If you have any feedback, please direct it to my Assistant Director....

#220513

By SuperJon - December 23rd, 2008, 2:35 am

- December 23rd, 2008, 2:35 am #220513

That guy was awesome.

"When we win this game, you take this stick and shove it in the ground!"

#220934

By qkslvrsrfrboy - December 26th, 2008, 4:52 pm

- December 26th, 2008, 4:52 pm #220934

any more confirmation of this?

#220935

By Sly Fox - December 26th, 2008, 4:53 pm

- December 26th, 2008, 4:53 pm #220935

Christmastime is not good for the flow of info. Patience.

#221758

By LCA&LU Mom - January 2nd, 2009, 8:32 pm

- January 2nd, 2009, 8:32 pm #221758

Sly Fox wrote:Christmastime is not good for the flow of info. Patience.

Christmas is over and the New Year is here. Still no official confirmation?

#221760

By SuperJon - January 2nd, 2009, 8:36 pm

- January 2nd, 2009, 8:36 pm #221760

No one with the team can officially comment until the 5th or the 12th, depending on when/if he enrolls in class.

#221767

By Sly Fox - January 2nd, 2009, 9:21 pm

- January 2nd, 2009, 9:21 pm #221767

Most of my media friends are in Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl and my direct contacts have not gotten back with me.

Stay tuned.

#221768

By Fumblerooskies - January 2nd, 2009, 9:27 pm

- January 2nd, 2009, 9:27 pm #221768

No Liberty email address for "Buck Wilson Burnette" as of yet.

#221776

By Cider Jim - January 2nd, 2009, 10:06 pm

- January 2nd, 2009, 10:06 pm #221776

Fumble is doing his best BJ impersonation.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

#221787

By Hold My Own - January 2nd, 2009, 11:21 pm

- January 2nd, 2009, 11:21 pm #221787

I will say this, I did hear from someone who was working on the transfer that the transfer fell through, HOWEVER this was a week before Dickens said what he did, so who knows what the status is of late.

I know my dad got to spend some time with him while he was on his visit and said he's a really likable guy and made a very good impression on everyone he met with that day.

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.