Toma wins skills challenge

Looks like he might have been a little underrated. Looking forward to seeing him in Westwood next year.

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Beat me to it!

Again looks like Chow knew what he was doing. Remember all the geniuses on message boards questioning the coach’s decision to offer this kid a scholie?

by Nestor on Jan 3, 2009 9:19 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

i watched this live

and i was really impressed. Not all of the passes were right to his chest. He was catching balls on the run, reaching all over the place. Really impressive performance

And as much as i hate the patriots, i sure wouldn’t mind a wes welker type WR on our Bruins…

by bucknellbruin on Jan 3, 2009 10:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I admit I knew nothing of this kid

But I won’t say no to another young, underrated kid with solid hands who’s willing to haul it in no matter how hard the coming hit will be…like Taylor Embree. ;)

by Bellerophon on Jan 3, 2009 11:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Don't forget that Embree, too, was underrated.

Just as LSAT’s don’t predict success in law school, so too stars don’t predict success on the playing field.

Yes, Nestor, Chow does know what he’s doing!!!!

sjh

by Class of 66 on Jan 3, 2009 11:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh I know

Wasn’t he just one star on Scout?

Physically, maybe he deserved the one star. But stars don’t account for heart, dedication, and willingness to take a shot to make a catch.

by Bellerophon on Jan 3, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, 1-star by Scout

And does not even show up on Rivals.com. Either way, the lowest rated recruit in any of the last 3 classes.

by bruinhoo on Jan 3, 2009 10:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He is up to 3 stars now --- right?

Haven’t checked it in few days.

by Nestor on Jan 4, 2009 8:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not on Scout

He still comes up as a 1-star recruit on Scout, while his Rivals.com profile shows no star rating at all.

by bruinhoo on Jan 4, 2009 9:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting

I read somewhere he was up to 3 stars.

by Nestor on Jan 4, 2009 10:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you talking about Embree or Toma?

My understanding is that the stars are what they were rated in high school; the ratings don’t change as they progress in college.

So for Embree, it wouldn’t change, but for Toma, in light of what he’s doing and the press he’s gotten of late, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him jump up.

by Bellerophon on Jan 4, 2009 1:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs