Still too early to tell - But I said all along the optics were why LSU/Bama were pushing for ISH because he was a huge Boom (10%) or Bust(90%) recruit.
Rushing to judgment after only three sessions is unwise, but so far Ishmael Sopsher is not close being able to contribute to the 2019 Alabama Crimson Tide. Listed at 334 pounds, Sopsher should not be much overweight at 6-foot-4. Conditioning is apparently the greater problem. He has been observed being “gassed” at every practice session.
Though unverified, there were rumors he got up to as much as 360 pounds in his high school career. If he did, arriving in Tuscaloosa almost 30 pounds lighter is an achievement. But to put his weight in perspective, Raekwon Davis is 6-foot-7 and is expected to play at around 315 pounds this season. D.J. Dale, who is getting strong praise from the Alabama football staff, is an inch shorter than Sopsher and will play at about 310 pounds.
Either way, Ish must lighten up or toughen up or both.
https://bamahammer.com/2019/08/06/alabama-football-practice-3-observations-including-ish-sopsher/
Rushing to judgment after only three sessions is unwise, but so far Ishmael Sopsher is not close being able to contribute to the 2019 Alabama Crimson Tide. Listed at 334 pounds, Sopsher should not be much overweight at 6-foot-4. Conditioning is apparently the greater problem. He has been observed being “gassed” at every practice session.
Though unverified, there were rumors he got up to as much as 360 pounds in his high school career. If he did, arriving in Tuscaloosa almost 30 pounds lighter is an achievement. But to put his weight in perspective, Raekwon Davis is 6-foot-7 and is expected to play at around 315 pounds this season. D.J. Dale, who is getting strong praise from the Alabama football staff, is an inch shorter than Sopsher and will play at about 310 pounds.
Either way, Ish must lighten up or toughen up or both.
https://bamahammer.com/2019/08/06/alabama-football-practice-3-observations-including-ish-sopsher/
