Wolfpack Report

[Argot]

Tigers wide receiver a playmaker

"Little Mo" comes through big when U of M needs him most
By Phil Stukenborg (Contact), Memphis Commercial Appeal
Saturday, September 27, 2011

On a University of Memphis football team stocked with tall, talented receivers, Mo Bauer sometimes goes unnoticed.

It could be his size.

Memphis coach Tommy West says receiver Mo Bauer (14, celebrating a TD against Marshall) "makes big-time plays.''

At 5-11 and 195 pounds, he's not the prototypical Tiger wideout. He's about five inches shorter and 15 pounds lighter.

It could be his numbers.

His nine catches in four games rank fifth on the team. His 33 yards on five rushes rank sixth.

But look beyond the height, weight, receptions and rushes, and most observe what Tiger coach Tommy West routinely sees: a player West has no reservations calling upon with a game on the line.

''That's kind of his M.O.,'' West said. ''He always makes plays for us. I always tell our guys if you want to call yourself a big-time player, then you've got to make big-time plays. He makes big-time plays.''

The Wolfpack took Bauer in the first round with the 18th overall pick. Fans quickly started chanting, "Gimme Mo Bauer!"

[JesterBlaze]

Nice!!

His team colors won't be changing much upon moving to the IFL.

[Argot]

Can safety become a Winner?

Duke joins Wolfpack
By John Stewart (contact), Duke Press
Saturday, May 20, 2012

On a team considered the laughing stock of the ACC, Scottie Diaz is a diamond in the rough.

"Taking a player from Duke is always a risk. They have a losing mentality that sometimes seems to settle into their psyche. But we believe in Diaz." Scottie has a good head on his shoulder's. He's smart! What else would you expect from a Blue Devil.

Looking to fit well into Reno's zone blitz system, Diaz will provide additional run support that has been lacking in the secondary, sending Beckner over to Free Safety freeing him up to roam in a leadership role.

Diaz was selected in the second round by the Wolfpack.

[Argot]

After waiting around until the fourth round, the Wolfpack chose the first kicker of the draft. Punter Dustin Fredericks, was the best punter available in the draft, and could end up being one of the best punters in the league given some IFL experience.

When asked why a punter when there were glaring holes at Guard and Cornerback, Argot responded, "because with our team, field position means alot. We had the second worst average for punts last year. We need that to change.

Fredericks impressed at the combine, putting up quality numbers for what is considered a "non-athlete" position.

[Jave]

Mo Bauer sometimes goes unnoticed.

Then he's going to the right team. Pretty much every player on the Reno squad goes unnoticed!

[Argot]

unnoticed or "under the radar"...we shall see when no one notices that we won the division again.

[JesterBlaze]

7th round pick Nate Umenyiora, LG might be the best of the bunch for Reno this off-season. Hell of a pick if his ratings stay anywhere in the vacinity of the potential 64 they're at now!

[Argot]

Combine numbers were horrible...I expect slippage from him. But....keeping my fingers crossed.