Ron McBride had some holes to fill, and plugged almost all of them. Here is how he did.
Need: Replace Trevyn Smith and Bo Bolen (who is now on a LDS mission).
Filled with: Utah's 5-A MVP Tanner Hinds from Davis HS in Utah. Tanner is only 5'10", which may be why Utah, Boise State and Colorado may have passed on him. But give this kid an opening, and he will run all over the field. And Bolen will be back when it is time for Hinds to go on a mission. Also, WSU goes to Smith's alma-mater and signs Alema Key and also adds David Knowles at Nevada. Enough talent to make folks in Ogden forget Smith.
Need: Replace Tim Toone at Wide Reciever.
Filled with: Shadon Kahano from Castle HS in Hawaii. Has similar size and speed to Tim Toone. We will see how well he can fill Toone's shoes.
Also, Erik Walker from Park City HS in Utah. This kid has some wheels, and may be a replacement for Toone on Special Teams.
Need: Replace Mike Snoy at PK/P
Filled with: Josh Kealamakia from Syracuse HS in Utah. Josh is considered to be the best graduating kicker in Utah this year. He was all-state for two years running. Has a career long FG of 51 yards and a career long punt of 70.
Need: Patch holes in the offensive line, replace Center Kyle Mucher.
Filled with: Alex Land from Santa Fe HS in Oklahoma. One of the best in his home state.
Also, Shelton Robinson from Highland HS in Idaho. Yes, that Shelton Robinson. Another kid who could have ended up someplace in the FBS.
But the star is: Joel Turrubiates, from Bakersfield JC in California. But he still has big shoes to fill in replacing all-American Kyle Mucher.
Defense, the 'Cats already have a lot of young talent on defense that did not see a ton of time in 2009.
Defensive signers include: Malone Fiso, DE, Kahuka HS, Hawaii; Helam Heimuli, DE, Bountiful HS, Utah; Xavian Johnson, CB, Cheyenne HS, NV
One key to McBride's success at Weber State, where his predecessors, Greybeal and Arslanian failed was recruiting. This is another good class for WSU.
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