Ryker Matthews -- marquee commit

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705364040/American-Forks-Ryker-Mathews-goes-against-the-best-at-US-Army-All-American-Bowl.html?s_cid=rss-28" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



Talking about how the game prep has allowed him to work on his pass blocking, something they don't really do at American Fork...

"That's probably been the best thing or at least one of the best things this week," he said. "I've been able to really work on that part of my game which is important for any lineman at BYU, obviously with how much they like to throw it there. I've learned how to slide my feet better and just a lot of specifics that I think will really help me when I start competing for a spot this coming spring."

Ryker is our marquee commit for 2011. He is going to be an anchor at LT after Reynolds leaves. I love that Matt is staying, which gives BYU another year to get Braden Hansen ready to play LT for a year, then Ryker for several.

Can you imagine someone like Matt teaching you the position?

We do well getting Oline commits. This guy is another in a long line of hogs that keep our golden childs safe.

I've said since minute 1 that Mathews is as good as a 4-5 star guy and a must get. He also happens to be a great kid that appreciates everything people do for him and loves BYU and college.

craigoscarson wrote:
I've said since minute 1 that Mathews is as good as a 4-5 star guy and a must get. He also happens to be a great kid that appreciates everything people do for him and loves BYU and college.

Yes - yes - yes!!! +1.



Now, here's a thought. There happens to be a fellow who is on a mission in Florida. He has 1 year or less to go. He's a local Provo kid & a big part of why he went to UCLA just got fired (Norm Chow) - the "X" man. Xavier Su'a Filo is a monster "O" lineman. Can you imagine if he transferred to BYU & teamed up w/ Ryker Matthews??? As a true Freshman -"X" was the best & most dominating "O" lineman @ UCLA.



Imagine this scenario - Jake heaps as QB (Junior year), Ryker Matthews (the Beast!) a Sophomore & now making his presence really felt, Sophomore Xavier Su'a Filo playing on the same line. BYU would have the most dominating "O" line in the country - a block wall.



Just a thought.

Keep thinking. I love that thought.

UCLA has long had a boring football team. He would have a lot more fun at BYU.



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UCLA has long had a boring football team. He would have a lot more fun at BYU.



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Yep! And - he went to Timpview High School - he has lots of friends there. I'm pretty sure that this past year when BYU went to Florida to play Florida St., "X" was @ the game. Some Coug fans saw him & talked to him.



I would love to see Ryker & "X" as a 2 man wrecking crew crushing defenses. It would be legendary. Ryker is a MONSTER!!