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BYUTexan · 03-12-2008, 09:50 PM

Over on cougarboard there has been great debate in comparing Collie and Watkins, but while they were very talented no doubt, getting lost in the shuffle is Reed, who I believe to be equally talented as any WR we have had here at BYU, including Austin Collie. Yes, he may not get the notoriety and hype that Collie gets, but consider this, he is a different type of reciever than Collie:

1. I've never seen a BYU WR block as well as Reed. Any doubters should look up the youtube video of him levelling Steve Tate. While Collie doesn't shy away from contact, Reed is very physical.

2. He runs precise routes and is very assignment sound.

3. He has as good a set of hands as any WR that Ive seen here at BYU (IMO roughly on level with Collie).

4. Reed is not afraid of crossing the middle for the ball. Like Collie, he has balls and shows no fear of what the defense will throw at him.

5. Collie garners more attention because of his style of play and the fact that he gets alot of balls thrown his way.

discuss

Goatnapper'96 · 03-12-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BYUTexan

Over on cougarboard there has been great debate in comparing Collie and Watkins, but while they were very talented no doubt, getting lost in the shuffle is Reed, who I believe to be equally talented as any WR we have had here at BYU, including Austin Collie. Yes, he may not get the notoriety and hype that Collie gets, but consider this, he is a different type of reciever than Collie:

1. I've never seen a BYU WR block as well as Reed. Any doubters should look up the youtube video of him levelling Steve Tate. While Collie doesn't shy away from contact, Reed is very physical.

2. He runs precise routes and is very assignment sound.

3. He has as good a set of hands as any WR that Ive seen here at BYU (IMO roughly on level with Collie).

4. Reed is not afraid of crossing the middle for the ball. Like Collie, he has balls and shows no fear of what the defense will throw at him.

5. Collie garners more attention because of his style of play and the fact that he gets alot of balls thrown his way.

discuss

Discuss whether or not Michael Reed is as talented as Austin Collie ensues:

He is not.

Discussion ended.

il Padrino Ute · 03-12-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Goatnapper'96

Discuss whether or not Michael Reed is as talented as Austin Collie ensues:

He is not.

Discussion ended.

I'll add to this:

I would like to see Collie in a Utah uniform.

I wouldn't want to see Reed in a Utah uniform.

RockyBalboa · 03-12-2008, 10:06 PM

lol......Reed is nowhere in Collie's league.

Reed isn't even ALL-MWC caliber. He's good and serviceable for the style of offense BYU runs and that's it.

BYUTexan · 03-13-2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

lol......Reed is nowhere in Collie's league.

Reed isn't even ALL-MWC caliber. He's good and serviceable for the style of offense BYU runs and that's it.

You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but I need to take a moment to laugh, Rocky.

Indy Coug · 03-13-2008, 02:53 AM

I wish everyone could run block like Reed, including two or three of our OL.

YOhio · 03-13-2008, 03:24 AM

Michael Reed is better than Austin Collie at celebrating first down receptions. He's also really good at ripping off his chin strap and walking in circles after he makes a play. He needs to work on how to avoid injury during his TD celebrations.

BYUTexan · 03-13-2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Indy Coug

I wish everyone could run block like Reed, including two or three of our OL.

ditto

RockyBalboa · 03-13-2008, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BYUTexan

You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but I need to take a moment to laugh, Rocky.

It's not an opinion. It's a fact.

One will go down as the best WR in BYU history, while the other as a good WR, will still go down as just another BYU WR that was merely a cog in the machine.

Another Texas WR, McKay Jacobsen was better as a Freshman than Reed was as a Junior.

Frank Ryan · 03-13-2008, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

It's not an opinion. It's a fact.

One will go down as the best WR in BYU history, while the other will go down as just another BYU WR that was merely a cog in the machine.

I say Reed is a solid wide out by BYU standards. He has had his moments.
I still remember that beautiful catch he made against Wyoming the season before last.

He isn't nearly as good as Collie, but he isn't a bad player.

03-12-2008, 09:50 PM	#1
BYUTexan Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: the 903 part of Texas Posts: 286	Michael Reed:Collie's Equal in Talent Over on cougarboard there has been great debate in comparing Collie and Watkins, but while they were very talented no doubt, getting lost in the shuffle is Reed, who I believe to be equally talented as any WR we have had here at BYU, including Austin Collie. Yes, he may not get the notoriety and hype that Collie gets, but consider this, he is a different type of reciever than Collie: 1. I've never seen a BYU WR block as well as Reed. Any doubters should look up the youtube video of him levelling Steve Tate. While Collie doesn't shy away from contact, Reed is very physical. 2. He runs precise routes and is very assignment sound. 3. He has as good a set of hands as any WR that Ive seen here at BYU (IMO roughly on level with Collie). 4. Reed is not afraid of crossing the middle for the ball. Like Collie, he has balls and shows no fear of what the defense will throw at him. 5. Collie garners more attention because of his style of play and the fact that he gets alot of balls thrown his way. discuss __________________ Does your mother work for UPS? ...cuz I could have sworn I saw her starring at my package. The eyes of Texas are upon you Michael Reed (and David Nixon).

03-12-2008, 10:06 PM	#4
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	lol......Reed is nowhere in Collie's league. Reed isn't even ALL-MWC caliber. He's good and serviceable for the style of offense BYU runs and that's it. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

03-13-2008, 02:53 AM	#6
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	I wish everyone could run block like Reed, including two or three of our OL.

03-13-2008, 03:24 AM	#7
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	Michael Reed is better than Austin Collie at celebrating first down receptions. He's also really good at ripping off his chin strap and walking in circles after he makes a play. He needs to work on how to avoid injury during his TD celebrations.