Monday, October 20, 2008

Reason #23: Cody Bruns



Cody Bruns on Cody Bruns:
I run crisp routes and have good body control. I can go up and catch the rock. That's my objective. I feel like I'm a technician on the field.

I'm actually not going to make fun of him for saying that because it's completely true. Cody Bruns set about a bajillion records while at Prosser High School, including setting the Washinton State mark for career touchdowns (72), career catches (310) and career yards (5,178). Those totals rank, respectievly, 3rd, 2nd and 2nd NATIONALLY all-time.

Seriously, think about that for a second. How many people play high school football? Just about every NBA, MLB and NFL Hall of Famer did and none of them, not Jerry Rice, Allen Iverson or Rollie Fingers came close to the 38th ranked WR in the class of 2008.

Why was Bruns 38th/why in the world would he sign with the UW Huskies if he was so legit? Well, because the dude is tiny. I'm talking 5-11/168 tiny.

Still, the news of his signing pumped me up. Finally, UW had a protypical "WHITE SLOT RECIEVER" for Jake to throw to. I mean, if this guy played in Boston, they'd probably like him more than one of the greatest recievers of all time but not because he was white, you know, but because he hustles and is gritty WHICH HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RACE SO STOP IT JUST STOP IT OK?!

Who cares if Bruns is tiny? That's what a redshirt year is for. Get him huge. Get him jacked. No way does he see the field in 2008. Build for the future.

And by future, I mean, when you're already down 34-7 to Arizona in a game that means absolutely nothing. Ty, you are a genius. Put him in during the 3rd quarter of the 5th game of the season, down 27, but only for 3 plays after eight other WRs have already been used. Burn that redshirt like it was a book promoting free speech.

At least Bruns will get to see a lot of action this season. He'll see a lot of balls thrown his way, get used to the speed and the physicality of the college game. It will be a trial by fire!

Wait, what did you say, Mr. Willingham? Bruns played ZERO snaps vs. Oregon State because he "hurt his hammy"? Oh, ok. How about you kick him in the balls next week? That way we'll hit the trifecta.

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