KU No. 3 fullback in the nation commits to KU.

ArrowheadHawk · 12-25-2008, 12:08 AM

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2008/d...ck-commits-ku/

Four-star fullback commits to KU

By J-W Staff Reports

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Toben Opurum, a four-star fullback out of Plano (Texas) East High, became the Kansas University football team's 18th known commitment in the Class of 2009 Tuesday, according to Rivals.com.

Opurum, who rushed for 873 yards and eight touchdowns on 107 carries (an 8.2 yards-per-carry average) this season, also received offers from Florida, Texas Tech, Notre Dame and Nebraska. Following a visit last weekend to Lawrence, however, the 6-foot-2, 229-pound Opurum informed KU wide receivers coach David Beaty he had decided Kansas was the right fit and would be foregoing his remaining visits.

“The visit went great,” Opurum told the Web site. “The thing that stood out was how well I meshed with all of the players and coaches. I knew after the visit there was no need to take others. I saw what I needed and knew I could make decision off that.”

Rated the No. 3 fullback in the nation and the No. 45 player in the state of Texas by rivals, Opurum is the second four-star prospect to commit to Kansas, joining defensive back and fellow Texas native Prinz Kande.

**cdcox** · 12-25-2008, 12:14 AM

T-minus 20 months until someone talks about him coming out early and the Chiefs nabbing him with their 2nd round pick.

Fritz88 · 12-25-2008, 12:18 AM

Good news.

teedubya · 12-25-2008, 12:20 AM

It is good that we are starting to snag some 4 star recruits in Fball. Slow and steady wins the race. I hope Mangino goes on the TinyE 6 month diet deal with us.

KCChiefsMan · 12-25-2008, 01:44 AM

nice!

**Skip Towne** · 12-25-2008, 08:50 AM

Looks like that Orange Bowl win is opening the floodgates.

suds79 · 12-25-2008, 08:59 AM

Well good for KU but this strikes me as strange.

If you're a top talent FB, why would you go to a team that runs the spread? You won't see the filed much from that position.

To me that's kind of like a top WR prospect going to a team that runs the option. ???

Anyways, congrats KU.

**Skip Towne** · 12-25-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by suds79

Well good for KU but this strikes me as strange.

If you're a top talent FB, why would you go to a team that runs the spread? You won't see the filed much from that position.

To me that's kind of like a top WR prospect going to a team that runs the option. ???

Anyways, congrats KU.

We're going to convert him to center.

HC_Chief · 12-25-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suds79

Well good for KU but this strikes me as strange.

If you're a top talent FB, why would you go to a team that runs the spread? You won't see the filed much from that position.

To me that's kind of like a top WR prospect going to a team that runs the option. ???

Anyways, congrats KU.

KU has regularly converted big backs into starting RBs

suds79 · 12-25-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

We're going to convert him to center.

And there's the answer... thx

Thig Lyfe · 12-25-2008, 10:31 AM

Carl is hoping to renege his resignation and sign a four year contract so he can draft him in the first round.

eazyb81 · 12-25-2008, 10:33 AM

What's next - will ku get a commitment from the 5th best long snapper?

**Lzen** · 12-25-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suds79

Well good for KU but this strikes me as strange.

If you're a top talent FB, why would you go to a team that runs the spread? You won't see the filed much from that position.

To me that's kind of like a top WR prospect going to a team that runs the option. ???

Anyways, congrats KU.

That is very good question and I wondered that as well. FYI, Brandon McAnderson was a FB until the 2007 Orange Bowl season. I think I read somewhere that that is what KU is planning to do with him. They are also experimenting with moving Angus Quigley (KU's #2 HB) to linebacker next year. That would open up a spot for this guy to come in and share the load with Jake Sharp next year. Unless, of course, Crawford actually starts to do something next year. Then they may put a RS on the guy next year.

ArrowheadHawk · 12-25-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

What's next - will ku get a commitment from the 5th best long snapper?

Could be. Your an ass. **** off.

schneider221 · 12-25-2008, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suds79

Well good for KU but this strikes me as strange.

If you're a top talent FB, why would you go to a team that runs the spread? You won't see the filed much from that position.

To me that's kind of like a top WR prospect going to a team that runs the option. ???

Anyways, congrats KU.

He runs the spread offense in high school so he is already familiar with it. His numbers are more impressive when you realize his team passes way more then average.

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