Paris Bostick & Fotu update/status?

[srsmiley007]

All,

I may have missed something but has anyone heard anything regarding these players? I know that Paris already burned his redshirt year at Georgia and I believe has 3 years of eligibility left. Also, any word on Fotu? Is he going to RS as well or are they throwing him into special teams? I'm assuming RS but just curious.

[gogreen55]

I don't have any insider info, but Bostick has been mentioned a few times by Pellum in interviews. I get the sense that he is behind others in terms of knowledge of the defense (as one would expect from a new guy coming in), but he has shown some flashes of his ability in practice. He will probably start the season providing depth as a third string linebacker and play some special teams.

As for Fotu Leiato, this is from the practice report today...

Leiato also had a big play on kickoff coverage, an area where he’s really going to be an asset. When he’s on the field on special teams, guys on the sideline take note. …

I don't know if the coaches have made a final determination, but it certainly sounds like he could see some action on special teams this year.

[srsmiley007]

thx.

[lukeyrid13]

Fotu is gonna play on special teams this year. He was practicing with the traveling squad.

[UOducksTK1]

After today's practice:
“Fotu is a guy that plays a million miles an hour every snap, every special teams situation. The youtube sensation hype wasn’t just hype, that guy can bring it. I can’t wait to watch that guy cover kickoffs.” - Coach Helfrich