[Mick]

The current team is build largely on non-elite recruits from 2010 and would be a whole lot better still if a few more non-elite recruits hadn't decided to enter the NFL draft and forego a 5th year. 

Parry, Olugbode, Ward, Trojan, and Rhyne were walk-ons in 2010.  Parry and Rhyne weren't in Scout's database.  Olugbode was ranked the 187th best CB in the country and had an offer from Princeton.

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My son was in 8th grade with Olugbode, both played on the school basketball team.  The team was pretty good, but they were about to play an undefeated out-of-area team that was rumored to be one of the best in Northern California.  And they came as advertised, they were really, really good.  Tall, great defense, athletic, well-coached.  Olugbode's team got behind 26-16 midway through the second quarter.  Then, Olugbode took over.  He had three steals in about two minutes, the team made up the entire deficit and took a four point lead at the half, outscoring the opponent 16-2 in 3:30.  At the half, the other team's coaches tried their level best to pump up their team, but they weren't even listening, they just stared, open-mouthed at Kyle.

I've watched him play basketball and football and run some track over the years.  Kyle was about the size of a cornerback when he graduated high school, but he was really a safety.  Really exceptional instincts, very strong hitter and physical.  Reminds me of the 49ers' first round draft pick, Jimmie Ward, playing in the NFL at 5'10", 191 pounds.  Ward didn't have the size to play for a big school.  But he dominated at Northern Illinois, he dominated against Florida State, he dominated all-star receiver at the combines and he's playing great for the 49ers.

Olugbode will have an excellent year this year, mark my words.  First-rate guy from a first-rate family, hungry, with great instincts and technically sound.  He's been waiting four years for his chance.  If he gets the opportunity, he will absolutely make the most of it.

[Mick]

The current team is build largely on non-elite recruits from 2010 and would be a whole lot better still if a few more non-elite recruits hadn't decided to enter the NFL draft and forego a 5th year. 

Parry, Olugbode, Ward, Trojan, and Rhyne were walk-ons in 2010.  Parry and Rhyne weren't in Scout's database.  Olugbode was ranked the 187th best CB in the country and had an offer from Princeton.

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My son was in 8th grade with Olugbode, both played on the school basketball team.  The team was pretty good, but they were about to play an undefeated out-of-area team that was rumored to be one of the best in Northern California.  And they came as advertised, they were really, really good.  Tall, great defense, athletic, well-coached.  Olugbode's team got behind 26-16 midway through the second quarter.  Then, Olugbode took over.  He had three steals in about two minutes, the team made up the entire deficit and took a four point lead at the half, outscoring the opponent 16-2 in 3:30.  At the half, the other team's coaches tried their level best to pump up their team, but they weren't even listening, they just stared, open-mouthed at Kyle.

I've watched him play basketball and football and run some track over the years.  Kyle was about the size of a cornerback when he graduated high school, but he was really a safety.  Really exceptional instincts, very strong hitter and physical.  Reminds me of the 49ers' first round draft pick, Jimmie Ward, playing in the NFL at 5'10", 191 pounds.  Ward didn't have the size to play for a big school.  But he dominated at Northern Illinois, he dominated against Florida State, he dominated all-star receiver at the combines and he's playing great for the 49ers.

Olugbode will have an excellent year this year, mark my words.  First-rate guy from a first-rate family, hungry, with great instincts and technically sound.  He's been waiting four years for his chance.  If he gets the opportunity, he will absolutely make the most of it.