Washington Post on Kenny Tate's position switch: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/05/AR2008080503350.html
This Post article is a day old, but the trick that Ralph Friedgen pulled is much older. Recruit a kid like ex-DeMatha do-everything athlete, tell him what he wants to hear and once he signs, he's yours. True, the Maryland coach probably did Tate a favor by making him a head-hunting safety. But why tell the ultra-talent that he's one thing when you clearly have him pegged for something else?
At least Tate can move back to his preferred receiver position after this season, though he did intercept four passes and record 48 tackles. A built, uber-athletic 6-foot-4 safety? Ouch.
Who wants to bet the 6-foot-4, 195-pound Tate stays a safety throughout college and is a top-notch NFL Draft pick? I wouldn't bet against it.
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