[Roblar]

We just picked Shea Salinas in the draft!

I'll try to track down some info on him and post below.

[Roblar]

From 3rd Degree:

Originally Posted by 3rd Degree

Shea Salinas Furman Serious pace and energy on the wing. Up and down all day, goes by defenders almost at will with speed. Not the trickiest dribbler but good enough feet to play in MLS. If you want pace wide this is your guy.

Originally Posted by 3rd Degree

Shea Salinas (Furman) - The fastest wide mid with the biggest range. This kid can really move. Soccer skills not as good as Germanese but he’s blazing fast.

Originally Posted by 3rd Degree

A right midfielder or wing. 2007 All-American Third Team and SoCon First Team. 2006 SoCon First Team. Three year starter at Furman with 5 career goals and 9 assists. MLS Combine.

That should make JazzyJ happy!

[okayjay24]

Sounds like an interesting player, but I think I would have preferred Avila. Must be something going on with this kid that the general public doesn't know for him to have dropped this far.

[Roblar]

Originally Posted by okayjay24

Sounds like an interesting player, but I think I would have preferred Avila. Must be something going on with this kid that the general public doesn't know for him to have dropped this far.

Yeah. I guess there were other players I would have taken, but.... I didn't watch any college ball, I didn't see the combine, I didn't talk to any coaches..... I'm going to trust in Yallop and Doyle's pick.

[Alexi]

Sounds like Ian Russell!

[nivla]

Right, Ian Russell comes to mind immediately. Hope he will develop into Mullan.

[Roblar]

More observations from 3rd Degree....

Day One Scouting Report:

Originally Posted by 3rd Degree

64 - Runs very well with the ball, very quick. Got into danger spots. Good ball technique. (Shea Salinas, Furman)

Day Two Scouting Report:

Originally Posted by 3rd Degree

- Salinas can really move. He’s got real pace and a fantastic engine. Nice player.

Day Three Scouting Report:
*Salinas doesn't show up as having done anything to change Buzz's opinion, so no comments. However, in the comments, Buzz is asked about wide midfielders, and he says:

Originally Posted by 3rd Degree

James, sure Salinas, Germanese, Allen, Cameron, Cisse… there are some good wide mids.

[Roblar]

Originally Posted by nivla

Right, Ian Russell comes to mind immediately. Hope he will develop into Mullan.

I think you're exactly right. This guy is supposed to be FAST! He'll be a wing player, and I bet he is like Ian Russell this year, and I hope he will develop into a Mullan-ish player soon after.

Then, I hope he develops even further into a "Salinas"! The hint is there when Buzz says "Good ball technique". Sounds more Mullan-ish than Russell-ian.

[JazzyJ]

Originally Posted by Roblar

From 3rd Degree:








That should make JazzyJ happy!

You're right, I am happy. "Blazing fast". As conservative as Yallop tends to be, he does seem to like to have a real fast player or two.

[Honore de Ballsac]

Russell, Mullan, Scott Bower... I liked 'em all.

Still hope we can get the real Brian Mullen.