Comments on: 2009 Preliminary MLS SuperDraft Midfield Rankings

By: Buzz Carrick

Buzz Carrick — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:34:15 +0000

Finishing it today, I have to give my longer lists some space after the ESPN versions come out. So it will be up later this afternoon or this evening.

By: Aljarov

Aljarov — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:44:18 +0000

Okay Buzz – where’s the strikers? I’ve been waiting for them for a week?!

By: David Beckham

David Beckham — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:06:07 +0000

wow 1 big game the whole season and they won.. congrats

By: KK

KK — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:39:34 +0000

It’s nice to have Jamie Franks’ dad commenting on here.

By: 3nOut

3nOut — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:27:01 +0000

it seems to me we have enough talented players in the MF already. for instance, dax mccarthy. no need to draft another young MF when you already have one.

By: Buzz Carrick

Buzz Carrick — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:52:16 +0000

top 3 in seniors.

By: 3nOut

3nOut — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:10:37 +0000

where would bruno rank if he were eligible to be drafted this year?

By: ChapelHill

ChapelHill — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:59:24 +0000

I believe Campbell played North Carolina this year and beat them 2-0. I guess they’re pretty good because they did make it to the College Cup Final and they beat Wake Forrest too. They also played Loyola(Md), a team that was ranked in the top 10 pretty much all year. They also played UNC-Greensboro who made it pretty far in the tourney only to lose in pks to USF who had home field advantage anyways. And they also played Jacksonville twice. JU made it to the NCAA tourney, beat Louisville and then lost to UNC 1-0 at Chapel Hill. I think thats a pretty decent resume. I think Jata netted the game-winning goal in each of their last two meetings with North Carolina too, but I guess UNC isn’t that good according to Becks.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:57:47 +0000

hey Becks! Shut up!

By: robert

robert — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:02:27 +0000

You are right in saying that it is possible that you have Wake Forest’s Jamie Franks way to low. He was a 4 year starter on arguably the most talented program in the country over the last 4 years. At least half the kids ranked ahead of him have a tough time even getting on the field at Wake.
Career numbers; 7 goals- 20 assists, 5th all time @ Wake in games played, top 10 @ Wake in career assists, 3rd all time @ Wake for assists(11) in a single season, 2008- 2nd in ACC & tied for 5th in Nation in assists (11), started & played in (3) Final Fours. Three year started on PDL Carolina Dynamo. Technically & tactically probably in top 4 or 5 players @ Wake. Great possession player who does all the “little” things. Great understanding of the game. Has the ability to play with limited touches as the pace of the game picks up at the next level. On Wakes spring trip to Brazil was identified as one of four players by the Brazilians who they thought have the ability to play at the next level. Great team player who bought into his role at Wake. Was a victim of Wake’s great talent as he had to share time with Wake’s super subs- Zack Schawliski & Austin DuLuz(both pro prospect). Most programs in country he never comes off the field which would obviously increase his stats. Rumor has it that MLS is aware of his talents.