Russ yeast to Rams

[Mulder14]

Craigs son is now a Ram. Congratulations to him but I had no idea he played for Kansas State I thought he was still at u6. How’d I miss that

 

[mebeblue2]

that is as close as ul got to having a player drafted

 

[Girthang]

I wonder how much better off he would be had he come to UK. While I understand his dad's frustration with other things, it should've never been such a driving force in his son's life or recruitment. Did UK only want his son as a DB, or was it just dad's issues that kept him away?

 

[JHB4UK]

From what I remember Russ & his dad wanted him to play DB in college, because at the time the NFL only highly valued WR who were 6'1 and up.

Trends change, now barely 5'8 Wandale was a high 2nd rounder.

 

[UKSanders]

From what I remember Russ & his dad wanted him to play DB in college, because at the time the NFL only highly valued WR who were 6'1 and up.

Trends change, now barely 5'8 Wandale was a high 2nd rounder.

Seems like I also read here (or elsewhere?) that the elder Yeast was possibly lobbying for a coaching gig during his son’s recruitment, but that may have been unfounded rumor.

I too wonder how it would’ve been for him in Lexington. It's always cool to see legacy kids play well, but maybe in the end, it was for the best that He went elsewhere.

 

[mrschwump]

When last seen in these parts Yeast was 15 yards behind Lynn Bowden, chasing him down the field.

 

[JHB4UK]

Definitely a lot of rumors the Yeast family thought Craig should have been more heavily considered as a WR coach on the Stoops staff

 

[Girthang]

Definitely a lot of rumors the Yeast family thought Craig should have been more heavily considered as a WR coach on the Stoops staff

That's what I thinking of, but just couldn't remember the specifics. Thank you

 

[seccats04]

No way Yeast should’ve been picked ahead of Corker. Do these scouts even watch football?

 

[yoshukai]

That's what I thinking of, but just couldn't remember the specifics. Thank you

Craig applied for the job of receivers coach and did not get an interview. He felt disrespected since he was an alumni that held many receiving records and had coaching experience (not D1). He did not encourage Russ to decommit from UK but Russ didn’t feel comfortable going to a school that he also felt had disrespected his father . These are what I know as facts because I know the family. Whether or not they were right to feel disrespected is debatable. Personally, I think Stoops already knew he was going to hire Lamar Thomas and didn’t give other applicants serious consideration. I believe it was an oversight.

 

[southindycat]

No way Yeast should’ve been picked ahead of Corker. Do these scouts even watch football?

Several draft gurus predicted he'd rise in the draft. I thought their opinions were half-baked.

 

[JHB4UK]

I wish Russ best of luck, and if he makes the team always announces he came from Kansas State & was a Wildcat fir life

 

[Girthang]

Corker isn't as fast as Yeast is all I can figure. You need speed when you're chasing someone from behind. If you're Corker, your answer is you don't let em get behind you.

 

[Ineverplayedthegame]

After Russ got hurt, he wasn’t able to play corner. He looked really bad his last year at UL, but DB’s usually do look the worst on a bad defense.

 

[southindycat]

Several draft gurus predicted he'd rise in the draft. I thought their opinions were half-baked.

Wow... tough crowd.

 

[Soupbean]

Craig applied for the job of receivers coach and did not get an interview. He felt disrespected since he was an alumni that held many receiving records and had coaching experience (not D1). He did not encourage Russ to decommit from UK but Russ didn’t feel comfortable going to a school that he also felt had disrespected his father . These are what I know as facts because I know the family. Whether or not they were right to feel disrespected is debatable. Personally, I think Stoops already knew he was going to hire Lamar Thomas and didn’t give other applicants serious consideration. I believe it was an oversight.

All of that sounds plausible to me

 

[yoshukai]

All of that sounds plausible to me

Well I’m no insider . But in this instance I know some family members pretty well.

 

[Deli owl]

In all seriousness I wish no U6 players luck of any kind. Zero.

 

[sluggercatfan]

Craigs son is now a Ram. Congratulations to him but I had no idea he played for Kansas State I thought he was still at u6. How’d I miss that

I'm there with you Bill! I had no idea he played at KState. Still think he made a mistake not going to UK.

 

[JHB4UK]

In all seriousness I wish no U6 players luck of any kind. Zero.

He's not, not anymore! Kansas State gets all the credit if he makes it in the NFL!