Danon Cavil Austin Lake Travis?

[titus211]

He's a 6'4" 200 lb sophomore tranfer QB, that has been forced to play WR because he's new. Does anyone know if he will be given a shot to compete for QB in the spring? He has the size of Garret Gilbert with the legs of Todd Reesing. He was one of the top QB prospects from the National Underclassmen Combine and it would be cool to see a kid that talented operate in the Lake Travis system. He might be the first VY of the Lakes...

[DEL VALLE]

He's a 6'4" 200 lb sophomore tranfer QB, that has been forced to play WR because he's new. Does anyone know if he will be given a shot to compete for QB in the spring? He has the size of Garret Gilbert with the legs of Todd Reesing. He was one of the top QB prosepcts from the National Underclassmen Combine and it would be cool to see a kid that talented operate in the Lake Travis system. He might be the first VY of the Lakes...

where did he transfer from??

[Ltcav83]

He's a 6'4" 200 lb sophomore tranfer QB, that has been forced to play WR because he's new. Does anyone know if he will be given a shot to compete for QB in the spring? He has the size of Garret Gilbert with the legs of Todd Reesing. He was one of the top QB prosepcts from the National Underclassmen Combine and it would be cool to see a kid that talented operate in the Lake Travis system. He might be the first VY of the Lakes...

LT has an interesting dilema at QB. There are 4 kids in the high school program that have the ability to play QB. The freshman QB, Bear Fennimore, is a big, strong kid that can really throw the ball. The JV QB, Baker Mayfield, is a really good, but undersized kid. Obviously, Colin Lagasse has shown how good he is by filling in for Michael Brewer this year.

Athletically, though, Dannon is on a different level than those guys. He is big and fast, but I have not seen him play QB yet. I think that the decision will be up to Dannon in the Spring. At the very worst, he would appear to be a high D1 receiver. It will be fun to watch this Spring. Talent is all around that program.

[Txmusic]

Most QBs play at wide out to learn the plays or as Rufus would say the system at LT. If he wants the job and the pressure to be the QB at LT than we will see come spring time or 7 on 7.

He also has the chance to play basketball since he has a 31.5 inch vertical, 9'1 broad jump, ran a 4.55 shuttle, 4.62 40 as a FR and still growing.

I think we are good for a while...:heli:
http://laketravisview.com/2010/09/30/news-and-notes-for-cavs-bye-week/

[cpfarmy]

LT has an interesting dilema at QB. There are 4 kids in the high school program that have the ability to play QB. The freshman QB, Bear Fennimore, is a big, strong kid that can really throw the ball. The JV QB, Baker Mayfield, is a really good, but undersized kid. Obviously, Colin Lagasse has shown how good he is by filling in for Michael Brewer this year.

Athletically, though, Dannon is on a different level than those guys. He is big and fast, but I have not seen him play QB yet. I think that the decision will be up to Dannon in the Spring. At the very worst, he would appear to be a high D1 receiver. It will be fun to watch this Spring. Talent is all around that program.

This is a problem that any, including ones in LT's district), would love to have. Like I had said before from what I saw in 7 on 7, I would take Bear over Baker (I fealt that Bear had a varsity arm and was playing with kids at a level that had a hard time catching his 'fastball' - even though the ball would be spot on). That being said I am not the coach and am not seeing the little things that any of the above bring to the table. I was not aware that Dannon was a QB (knew that he transferred) - this could make things interesting because I think LT would definitely move towards a bigger split of 50-50 run/pass if Dannon were in the backfield.

[Ron Burgundy]

Cavil is the #1 choice, he was brought up as a freshman at White Station HS in Memphis last year and got some PT on a 6A state champ team. He has some ability. Lagasse, while having done an admirable job as a fill in QB, is better suited to be a RB/DB and that is where I think he'll provide the most benefit for next year. Mayfield is smart and athletic and will probably be a Wrinkle type player next year. The current Frosh QB, well we'll see how he does against kids his own age.

[titus211]

I just brought this up because in the spread, the QB can dominate and cause a defense big headaches, while at WR he can be limited and even taken out of the game. I just watch the world of college football and I see a new golden age of the option, just like the 70s and 80s. Guys like Denard Robinson, Newton, Martinez and Thomas at Oregon and teams in HS like Abilene, Cedar Hill, Tivy that kill folks with dual threat QBs it seems like 80s OU and Nebraska all over again. You are right about good/athletic QBs playing other positions like DB/RB Lagasse or RB/Guilbeau or WR/Allen from Alamo Heights backup at OU and Blake Bell the freshman at OU was also a former WR.

[Sunrise]

And remember that Brewer played receiver his entire sophomore season.

[Ltcav83]

I just brought this up because in the spread, the QB can dominate and cause a defense big headaches, while at WR he can be limited and even taken out of the game. I just watch the world of college football and I see a new golden age of the option, just like the 70s and 80s. Guys like Denard Robinson, Newton, Martinez and Thomas at Oregon and teams in HS like Abilene, Cedar Hill, Tivy that kill folks with dual threat QBs it seems like 80s OU and Nebraska all over again. You are right about good/athletic QBs playing other positions like DB/RB Lagasse or RB/Guilbeau or WR/Allen from Alamo Heights backup at OU and Blake Bell the freshman at OU was also a former WR.

You are right about this point. You may not want to admit this, but in 2008 when Garrett Gilbert was the QB for LT, their offense was completely unstoppable because of his ability to run the ball. At 6'4" and 210 he was simply bigger than most of the other kids. He had good speed and was fairly elusive, but he was just so big.

Dannon is 6'4" and 200 pounds and is certainly faster than Garrett was. The question is how well can he throw the ball. If he can throw it fairly well, the LT offense will be tough to stop. They always have receivers who can catch, block and run great routes.

[Ex LT player]

I'd put my money on Dannon or Baker. Bear doesn't have the intangibles yet and Colin is just there this year because of injury. It sure would be nice to have Dannon on the outside though :)

[Ltcav83]

I'd put my money on Dannon or Baker. Bear doesn't have the intangibles yet and Colin is just there this year because of injury. It sure would be nice to have Dannon on the outside though :)

Agree with you on Dannon or Baker. Another name to put on the radar for RB is freshman Shawn Nixon. He is an electrifying runner and is dominating the freshman games. I have no doubt that he will have significant playing time if not start on the Varsity next year as a soph. He is very fast, has great moves and runs like he is pissed off at someone. What a great combination.

It would not surprise me when the Varsity playoffs start that Shawn gets some mop up time in some of the games. He looks to be about 5'10" 170 and quick as a hiccup.

[foosballfan]

I just brought this up because in the spread, the QB can dominate and cause a defense big headaches, while at WR he can be limited and even taken out of the game. I just watch the world of college football and I see a new golden age of the option, just like the 70s and 80s. Guys like Denard Robinson, Newton, Martinez and Thomas at Oregon and teams in HS like Abilene, Cedar Hill, Tivy that kill folks with dual threat QBs it seems like 80s OU and Nebraska all over again. You are right about good/athletic QBs playing other positions like DB/RB Lagasse or RB/Guilbeau or WR/Allen from Alamo Heights backup at OU and Blake Bell the freshman at OU was also a former WR.

And how old is Bear Titus?

[foosballfan]

I'd put my money on Dannon or Baker. Bear doesn't have the intangibles yet and Colin is just there this year because of injury. It sure would be nice to have Dannon on the outside though :)


After what I've seen this year of Baker, he is no where near ready to lead this team. Coming off the bench for mop up duty (with 1st team players in every other position) he has yet to complete a pass to a player on his own team... and averages a wopping 2 yards per carry. He gets up limping and gimpy - no body mass and lacks strength to play at the varsity level.

Now being interested in where this program is going post Brewer, Bear is looking pretty good. At 6'2" plus and 200 lbs, he's much quicker and stronger than Baker and unless Cavill has a cannon of an arm, he'd be best utilized as a wide receiver... Imagine this line up: Gilbert (6'6"), Cavill (6'4"), Nixon (RB - electrifying kid), Bear (6'2" - huge arm, fast), Lagasse (RB - huge weapon in the backfield, could even play wildcat) & there are 4-5 current sophomores who will make a great 3rd option at WR..

I don't see a highlight video of Baker but Bear has one...Looks good...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duVlKn9i1vM

[titus211]

Cavil was a National Underclassmen Combine star QB! He should compete for QB in the spring. Remember he is a SOPHOMORE QB playing WR!!!

[foosballfan]

Cavil was a National Underclassmen Combine star QB! He should compete for QB in the spring. Remember he is a SOPHOMORE QB playing WR!!!

Combine star? What constitutes a combine star as an underclassman? I am sure he'll be given a chance, the coaching staff is really fair at LT but I would disagree that he is a sophomore QB playing WR...he's a sophomore WR, playing WR. When Cavil arrived at LT why didn't he try and compete for a QB spot against Baker on JV?

[cpfarmy]

Combine star? What constitutes a combine star as an underclassman? I am sure he'll be given a chance, the coaching staff is really fair at LT but I would disagree that he is a sophomore QB playing WR...he's a sophomore WR, playing WR. When Cavil arrived at LT why didn't he try and compete for a QB spot against Baker on JV?

That means that he went to a Combine camp (he was listed as a QB) and based on his times, reps, etc... required for the QB position he was rated as a "Star" athlete. You can go to these Combine events starting in the 8th grade...

I will be an interested bystander watching what LT does with each one of the gifted athletes that they have in the 'wings' for QB (Could we see Carter convincing at least one of them to move across the ball?)

[Ltcav83]

That means that he went to a Combine camp (he was listed as a QB) and based on his times, reps, etc... required for the QB position he was rated as a "Star" athlete. You can go to these Combine events starting in the 8th grade...

I will be an interested bystander watching what LT does with each one of the gifted athletes that they have in the 'wings' for QB (Could we see Carter convincing at least one of them to move across the ball?)

I agree with you. I think that Dannon will be given a shot at QB, but when the dust clears I think that Baker Mayfield will be the QB. He throws pretty well and runs pretty well. Lagasse will play RB and LB next year. He was never going to play QB, but LT needed him to when Brewer got hurt. I think Bear Fennimore MIGHT be good, but I just do not see him starting next year on the varsity. He is a big kid with good speed so who knows. The wild card is Dannon. If he really is a great QB, then let him play QB and have a really good athlete running and passing the ball.

I just think that with Baker playing QB and having two huge receivers ( Gilbert and Dannon ) with Lagasse at RB will be tough to pass up. By the way, LT has some REALLY good kids coming up next year at the skill positions. I think that people will hear about Shaun Nixon very soon. He may be a special player in the Andy Erickson mode. Lots of receivers coming up as well.

[LTCavDad]

Mayfield took the freshman squad to the state 7 on 7 championship and is a very capable, smart player that can run the LT offense. He also lead the JV team to an undefeated season this year. Fennimore should have been a sophomore this year but he was home schooled and attended quarterback camps after his 7th grade year and then re-enrolled as a 7th grader. Although Fennimore has impressive abilities, his understanding of the game and 'coachability' is a bit of an X factor.

[LTCavDad]

I think that the reason we haven't see Cavil working at QB is because he got here late in the summer and didn't know the offense. Both Mayfield and Fennimore have been learning and running it since middle school. I have seen Cavil toss the rock around on the sideline and he certainly has a strong arm (much stronger than Brewer's arm). I would guess that there may be some opportunities for him in the off season.

[cpfarmy]

This all sounds like a great issue/concern to have.... I do not personally know any 3 of the kids but I would imagine that the 'smartest' of the 3 will start next year. I do not mean 'book' smartest BTW.... I mean smartest to pick up on certain coverages, being able to audible when a safety is lining up in a specific spot, + being able to take off and run when needed... I have no doubts that all 3 are exceptional QBs and probably start for 95% of the other schools in Centex next year but I can see Green running some drills where the Varsity level DBs run stunts (e.g. something other than Cover 2, Cover 3) and see who can pick it up.

[foosballfan]

Mayfield took the freshman squad to the state 7 on 7 championship and is a very capable, smart player that can run the LT offense. He also lead the JV team to an undefeated season this year. Fennimore should have been a sophomore this year but he was home schooled and attended quarterback camps after his 7th grade year and then re-enrolled as a 7th grader. Although Fennimore has impressive abilities, his understanding of the game and 'coachability' is a bit of an X factor.

Of the 3 we're discussing here, Mayfield is by far the smallest and slowest. I don't think he's even 6' - might be 5'10" and 160?? He's pretty thin.

I went to watch the kids this summer for 7on7 and the JV team didn't make it out of pool play due to interceptions.. I think this is symptomatic of his play when you look at his interception he threw in the Alamodome. He had the 1st team offense and couldn't see over the line and couldn't get away from the rush (mobility?) and threw a soft pass into Floyd.

From the distance you are observing, what are Fennimore's "coachability" and game grasping issues? FYI - he repeated the 6th not 7th. I'm glad I'm not a coach...having to make a decision with all this talent and all...must be tough.

[LTCavDad]

Of the 3 we're discussing here, Mayfield is by far the smallest and slowest. I don't think he's even 6' - might be 5'10" and 160?? He's pretty thin.

I went to watch the kids this summer for 7on7 and the JV team didn't make it out of pool play due to interceptions.. I think this is symptomatic of his play when you look at his interception he threw in the Alamodome. He had the 1st team offense and couldn't see over the line and couldn't get away from the rush (mobility?) and threw a soft pass into Floyd.

From the distance you are observing, what are Fennimore's "coachability" and game grasping issues? FYI - he repeated the 6th not 7th. I'm glad I'm not a coach...having to make a decision with all this talent and all...must be tough.

I have a son that played 7 on 7 with Fennimore - that was in 6th grade so things may have changed since then - but he had difficulty looking beyond his first read and understanding working down the field. He has always had a big arm and he kept wanting to air it out and walked away from the coach when he tried to help him understand chipping away in shorter, higher percentage passes. I believe that he led the 5th grade team to a state 7 on 7 championship, though.

[Defense wins championship]

Dannon is a stud. Never seen him play QB, but, I think he is still growing though as I see him lumbering and stumbling from time to time (on reverses, etc.) He has good linear speed. As a receiver, he needs to catch with his hands EVERY time. I have seen him try to catch several with his chest.

Baker is a work in progress and it's hard to tell where he will be in the spring. He has a good arm and continues to improve on his reads. He lacks some foot speed.

Thankfully, they are both sophmores and we all know that coordination and speed will develop for both this year. Don't know much about Bear's abilities, other than that, he is a physical specimen!

[Ltcav83]

Of the 3 we're discussing here, Mayfield is by far the smallest and slowest. I don't think he's even 6' - might be 5'10" and 160?? He's pretty thin.

I went to watch the kids this summer for 7on7 and the JV team didn't make it out of pool play due to interceptions.. I think this is symptomatic of his play when you look at his interception he threw in the Alamodome. He had the 1st team offense and couldn't see over the line and couldn't get away from the rush (mobility?) and threw a soft pass into Floyd.

From the distance you are observing, what are Fennimore's "coachability" and game grasping issues? FYI - he repeated the 6th not 7th. I'm glad I'm not a coach...having to make a decision with all this talent and all...must be tough.

It will be interesting for sure. I have seen Baker and Bear play multiple times. Baker did an excellent job this year with the JV team and I never saw him throw an interception. He appears to be 5'11" or so, but certainly bigger than 160 pounds. He is not fast, but very elusive and I saw him break several big runs and/or scrambles in games. He does not have a rocket arm like Bear, but he has a good arm.

I think that Bear will continue to improve, but I agree with another poster about his lack of seeing the entire field. Some games he is very accurate and others he can be erratic. He moves pretty well for a big boy and is very tough to bring down. He has a very strong arm as well.

I can see Baker at QB with Gilbert and Cavil at two of the receiver spots with Lagasse and Shaun Nixon at the RB/Slot positions next year. Assuming LT puts together another good line, that will be a very explosive and dangerous offense next year.