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‘Crootin: Geoff Martzen answers all your signing day questions

@SportsBros  “How is the offensive line shaping up? With so many skill players on offense, it seems protection is the only thing lacking.”

Geoff Martzen “We’ll be at least 1 year better. One of the best in the world coaching them up!”

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@ISU_Blue  “Are their rivalries in recruiting? Who does BYU recruit the most against?”

Geoff Martzen “Texas Tech stands out, battled with USC, UW as well”

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@dwhitebud “Did any of the recruits mention @Ziggy_Ansah ‘s NFL success as a factor? How big of a deal is that to these guys?”

Geoff Martzen “Putting guys in the league is always important”

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@austin_morinda “With Dale decommiting and J Williams being a Jr. What future prospects in ’15,’16 do you anticipate BYU competing for at RB?

Geoff Martzen “Can’t say specifics but we will sign at least one RB in 15″

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@dopemup  “Do you want to marry my sister?”

Geoff Martzen “I would be a terrible husband. Married to recruiting”

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‏@JoseMtbiker  “What was the highlight for you today?”

Geoff Martzen “Staffs reaction to Uriah L announcement”

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@cjhirschi  “How difficult are missions w/recruiting? Do opponents use that against us?”

Geoff Martzen “Missions are optionally we don’t force anyone to go so there’s not much that can be used against us”

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@chewilk “How is Shelton adapting so far?”

Geoff Martzen “Great, fits right it, fierce competitor”

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@DavidRoberts20 “On a scale of 1-10 how much do you like the Utes? Negative numbers are allowed.”

Geoff Martzen “I don’t have anything against them, worry more about the teams who take guys from us”

(Utah fan) @dtibbs1 4m “Shouldn’t you worry that the players you are in charge of developing can’t beat them on the field? #4InARow

Geoff Martzen “2014 is the first class with me here. See you in 2 years”

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@DavidRoberts20 “Quickthoughts on Chandon Herring as a player? Future?”

Geoff Martzen “NFL body, he’ll be on a mission but expect big things upon his return”

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@bear4040 “ How did gulley go so long with out any offers?”

Geoff Martzen “Good question, teams came in late”

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@vakaviti “With OL problems this past season, you feel like the OL recruits can step in quick?”

Geoff Martzen “Most will be on missions, some returning that will help”

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@dwhitebud So you think Lapuaho is in the mix to start at Tackle in the Fall?

Geoff Martzen “To contribute definitely”

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@Mitch_Harper “Any preferred walk-ons?”
Geoff Martzen “Not yet”

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@dluke11  “What kind of impact does the contract with ESPN have on the recruits? Has that been a good selling point?”

Geoff Martzen “It’s huge! Best exposure in the country!”

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@jeffreysheets “Triple Q: do you ever sleep? Favorite experience over recruiting weekend? Did you ever really doubt on Uriah and Fred?”

Geoff Martzen “I get more sleep than you! Paintball was my favorite part, I definitely had doubts on both!”

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@austin_morinda  “Who do you and the staff believe was the most underrated recruit for ’14.”

Geoff Martzen speaking for myself, Cook, Takitaki, Fonua

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@Mac_Diego “Last Alabama kid seemed to have a hard adjustment to Provo. Will Gulley be different?”

Geoff Martzen “I adjusted fine”

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‏@reed_crosby “There were some unusual roads taken to BYU for the signees. Who had the most unusual/amazing road to BYU in your opinion?”

Geoff Martzen Gulley!”

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@Ke_shelton13 “Any idea which returning missionaries are most likely to contribute this fall, assuming they are in shape?

Geoff Martzen “Ului Lapuaho, Rowley, Tuiloma”

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‏@jdick67 “What is the best selling point you give non-LDS recruits when recruiting then to BYU?”

Geoff Martzen Elite football, world wide exposure, fantastic education, no distractions”

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@rosswjardine “When did you 1st know you had Uriah?”

Geoff Martzen “Around 10am I believe”

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@jacobgowans “Notice no QBs and RBs in this year’s class. Was that due to lack of talent available to BYU, focus on other positions or both?”

Geoff Martzen “Focus on other positions”

 

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