2008 NDSU Recruits

[tony]

2008 High School Verbals
07/24/2007 Hakeem Bourne-McFarlane, 6'2, 200, Bloomington Kennedy (MN)
08/03/2007 Preston Evans, LB, 5'11, 215, Sioux Falls Roosevelt (SD)
08/03/2007 Dan Offerman, DT, 6'3, 265, Roseville (MN)
11/21/2007 Greg Reid, LB, 6'3, 251, Milwaukee King (WI)
12/02/2007 Ricky Hagen, TE/LB, 6'3, 230, Colfax (WI)
12/17/2007 Josh Horner, RD/DB, 5'9, 185 Fargo South (ND)
12/17/2007 J.J. Manowske, OL, 6'3, 300, St. Mary’s Springs High School (Fond du Lac, WI).
12/17/2007 Austin Vetter TE/DE, 6'4, 215 Bishop Ryan (Minot, ND)
01/14/2008 Kevin Jackson, S, 6'1, 181, East Kentwood HS (Kentwood, MI)
01/20/2008 Joe Lund, OL, 6'2, 275, Bloomington Kennedy HS (Bloomington, MN)
01/20/2008 Isaac Kolstad, S, Mankato East (Mankato, MN)
01/25/2008 Bobby Miller, CB, 5'10, 170, Muskegon (MI)
01/28/2008 Jason Obarski, K/P, 6'0, 190, Apple Valley (MN)
01/29/2008 Jose Mohler, QB, 6'0, 160, La Costa Canyon High School (Carlsbad, CA)
01/29/2008 Jordan Osborne, S, 6'0, 185, The Woodlands High School (The Woodlands, TX)

2008 Transfer(s)
02/03/2008 Yuen Taufetee, DT, 6'1, 285, Butte Community College ( Oroville, CA)

Class of 2008 (Reported Offers)
Demetrius Dugar, DB, 5'11, 175 from Aldine HS (Houston). NDSU reportedly offered him. Source: CougarsDen.Com (http://houston.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=745547)
Will Jackson, LB, 6'1, 230, Eastview HS, Apple Valley, MN. Source: Eastview HS website (http://www.district196.org/evhs/athletics/fall/football/Index/prospects08.htm)
Brian Lawson, DT, 6'2, 265, Park Forest Rich East HS (IL)
Brian Lindsay, WR/S, 6'2, 198, Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, Wilmette (Ill.) Loyola Academy. edgytim.com (http://edgytim.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=749348)
Jordan Osborne, DB, 6'0, 185 from The Woodlands (Houston). NDSU reportedly made an offer. Source: Rivals.com (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=747096) Committed to NDSU
Greg Reid, linebacker from Milwaukee King, 6-2, 250. NDSU offered. wissports.net (ttp://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14541) Committed to NDSU
Tim Sauer, OL, 6'8, 263, Rosemount, MN. Source: buffstampede.com (http://www.buffstampede.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=749885)

Class of 2008 (Interest) - note: the WI kids w/o a listed source came from Wissports.net
Lucas Bauer, DE, 6'4,Verona, WI
Mike Bernarde, DL, 6'3, 271, Hamilton (Sussex), WI
Kyle Calhoun (P, 6'2, 245), Kettle Morraine (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Casey Casper (FB/LB, 6'3, 228), Kettle Morraine (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Kyle Cavil, DL, 6'4, 240, Ashwaubenon, WI Source: wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14623)
Jeremy Christian, WR/DB, 6'3, 171, Kewaunee, WI
Alex Delebreau, QB, 6'4, 191, Kewaunee, WI
Kendall Fowler, DE, 6'5, 200, Milwaukee Bradley Tech, WI (sprinter!)
Montez Hatten, RB, 5'7, 178, Anderson, South Carolina (Westside HS). He's hearing from NDSU. http://hssouthcarolina.scout.com/2/701344.html
Jon Heimler, WR, 6'3, 189, Menomonie (WI). Weekly telephone calls. Source: Wissports.net (http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?fid=9&nid=14606)
Chris Echols (RB, 5'11, 210) Wisconsin Lutheran Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14580)
Josh Horner (RB, 5'8, 185), Fargo South (ND) Going to NDSU for visit Fargo Forum (http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=186001&section=Sports) Committed to NDSU
Lenier Johnson (RB, 5'9, 175), Bay View (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14580)
Nick Johnson, TE/DE, Lakeville North (MN). 6'2 240. Handwritten letters. Source: MinnesotaPreps.com (http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=698690)
Jake Kusters (P/K, 6'0, 190), Racie Park (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Tony Lyght (OL, 6'5, 290), Fennimore (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14572)
Kyle Mabry, WR, 5'11, 185, Greendale, WI
Jordan Marriott, OL, 6'6, 240. Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln. Coaches are visiting him. Source: Wissports.net (http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?fid=9&nid=14606)
Mark McNeely (OL/DL, 6'2, 310), Kettle Morraine (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Brad Meade, QB, 6'3, 200, Chippewa Falls, WI
Otis Morris, defensive back from St. Cloud Tech (MN). NDSU is in contact with. Source: St. Cloud Times (http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070905/SPORTS/109050007/1002)
Troy Rolli (OL, 6'2, 290, GPA 3.87) Madison East (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14572)
Lance Rongstad (QB, 6'2, 185), Eleva-Strum (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14599)
Tyrell Rosemeyer (FB/LB, 6'0, 222), Fennimore (WI) Wisconsin has offered a preferred walk-on and UND offered Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14572)
Dave Schwerman (K, 6'0, 190 pounds), Kettle Morraine (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Mark Tolzien (QB, 6'0, 160) Fremd HS, Palatine IL. Source: Rivals.com
Jesse Ver Velde, QB, 6'0, 183, Millard West, Omaha, NE Nebraska rivals.com site (http://huskerlandpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=748993)
Andrew Wasmund, DE, 6'3, 200, Horicon, WI. Level of interest: pretty interested. Source: Fond du Lac Reporter (http://www.fdlreporter.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071108/FON02/711080727/1310)
Jake Wiederholt, QB, 6'5, 220. Level of interest: visited his high school. Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14516)
Nathaniel Williams, DE/DT, 6'2, 270, New Haven, MI. Level of interest: coming for a visit. michiganpreps.com (http://michiganpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=752528)

Class of 2009
Josh Campion, linemen, Fergus Falls. Level of interest: High. Source: Fergus Falls Journal (http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2007/sep/04/campion-offered-scholarship-u/) Verballed to Minnesota
Mike Michalovitz, QB, 6'2, 195, 4.6, Horicon, WI. Level of interest: contacted Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14483&fid=4)

[TheDoctor]

Thanks Tony! ;)

[sambini]

Thanks TONY++++

[buffalobilljr]

Thanks TONY++++

Sambini!!!!!!!!!!!You Da Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lakesbison]

Id really like to see more than 3!! it'd be more fun to have about 7-8 that we could actually watch in the area/mpls, etc this fall.

[sambini]

Sambini!!!!!!!!!!!You Da Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!

no you da man++++++++++

[TAILG8R]

http://www.in-forum.com/Sports/articles/175843

Article about Preston Evans out of SD. It also mentions the other early commitments we have received.

[Swany]

When recruits get inside that Dome for these first two games -- games that will be rockin' atmospheres, near sell-outs, both on TELEVISION (how many FCS schools can say they have their first two games on regional tv infront of millions) and coupled with our facilities ...

Awfully tough to turn down a place like NDSU and Fargo. All the amenities of a city, great campus atmosphere, good school, bigtime college fball atmosphere, and a program with guys being looked at by the league!? AND OUR INCREDIBLE FAN BASE?!! Who else at our level has that kind of infrastructure? The level of recruits we bring in will only get better. To quote the words of the great 70s band BTO -- You ain't seen nothing yet!!! I can't wait!!!

Only one week until tailgating!!!

[sambini]

Well said Swany and Welcome to Bisonville.

[Jdubs21]

just wondering if we have a list of guys we are offering or are interested in...would be nice to keep tabs on those kids to see how their JR and SR year of HS football is going....its fun to watch the kids develop in HS and transition their way to college

[exdaryl3rd]

I'll have to check out Dan Offerman this fall, since I live all of a mile from Roseville HS. I like that we are getting some early commitments, but as always more would still be better.

[tony]

As we get the names of students that NDSU may be recruiting, I'll add them to this list. I'd like a source for each one.

Class of 2008 (Reported Offers)
Demetrius Dugar, DB, 5'11, 175 from Aldine HS (Houston). NDSU reportedly offered him. Source: CougarsDen.Com (http://houston.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=745547)
Will Jackson, LB, 6'1, 230, Eastview HS, Apple Valley, MN. Source: Eastview HS website (http://www.district196.org/evhs/athletics/fall/football/Index/prospects08.htm)
Brian Lindsay, WR/S, 6'2, 198, Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, Wilmette (Ill.) Loyola Academy. edgytim.com (http://edgytim.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=749348)
Jordan Osborne, DB, 6'0, 185 from The Woodlands (Houston). NDSU reportedly made an offer. Source: Rivals.com (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=747096)
Greg Reid, linebacker from Milwaukee King, 6-2, 250. NDSU offered. wissports.net (ttp://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14541) Committed to NDSU
Tim Sauer, OL, 6'8, 263, Rosemount, MN. Source: buffstampede.com (http://www.buffstampede.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=749885)

Class of 2008 (Interest) - note: the WI kids w/o a listed source came from Wissports.net
Lucas Bauer, DE, 6'4,Verona, WI
Mike Bernarde, DL, 6'3, 271, Hamilton (Sussex), WI
Kyle Calhoun (P, 6'2, 245), Kettle Morraine (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Casey Casper (FB/LB, 6'3, 228), Kettle Morraine (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Kyle Cavil, DL, 6'4, 240, Ashwaubenon, WI Source: wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14623)
Jeremy Christian, WR/DB, 6'3, 171, Kewaunee, WI
Alex Delebreau, QB, 6'4, 191, Kewaunee, WI
Kendall Fowler, DE, 6'5, 200, Milwaukee Bradley Tech, WI (sprinter!)
Montez Hatten, RB, 5'7, 178, Anderson, South Carolina (Westside HS). He's hearing from NDSU. http://hssouthcarolina.scout.com/2/701344.html
Jon Heimler, WR, 6'3, 189, Menomonie (WI). Weekly telephone calls. Source: Wissports.net (http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?fid=9&nid=14606)
Chris Echols (RB, 5'11, 210) Wisconsin Lutheran Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14580)
Josh Horner (RB, 5'8, 185), Fargo South (ND) Going to NDSU for visit Fargo Forum (http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=186001&section=Sports)
Lenier Johnson (RB, 5'9, 175), Bay View (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14580)
Nick Johnson, TE/DE, Lakeville North (MN). 6'2 240. Handwritten letters. Source: MinnesotaPreps.com (http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=698690)
Jake Kusters (P/K, 6'0, 190), Racie Park (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Tony Lyght (OL, 6'5, 290), Fennimore (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14572)
Kyle Mabry, WR, 5'11, 185, Greendale, WI
Jordan Marriott, OL, 6'6, 240. Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln. Coaches are visiting him. Source: Wissports.net (http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?fid=9&nid=14606)
Mark McNeely (OL/DL, 6'2, 310), Kettle Morraine (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Brad Meade, QB, 6'3, 200, Chippewa Falls, WI
Otis Morris, defensive back from St. Cloud Tech (MN). NDSU is in contact with. Source: St. Cloud Times (http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070905/SPORTS/109050007/1002)
Troy Rolli (OL, 6'2, 290, GPA 3.87) Madison East (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14572)
Lance Rongstad (QB, 6'2, 185), Eleva-Strum (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14599)
Tyrell Rosemeyer (FB/LB, 6'0, 222), Fennimore (WI) Wisconsin has offered a preferred walk-on and UND offered Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14572)
Dave Schwerman (K, 6'0, 190 pounds), Kettle Morraine (WI) Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14592)
Mark Tolzien (QB, 6'0, 160) Fremd HS, Palatine IL. Source: Rivals.com
Jesse Ver Velde, QB, 6'0, 183, Millard West, Omaha, NE Nebraska rivals.com site (http://huskerlandpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=748993)
Andrew Wasmund, DE, 6'3, 200, Horicon, WI. Level of interest: pretty interested. Source: Fond du Lac Reporter (http://www.fdlreporter.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071108/FON02/711080727/1310)
Jake Wiederholt, QB, 6'5, 220. Level of interest: visited his high school. Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14516)
Nathaniel Williams, DE/DT, 6'2, 270, New Haven, MI. Level of interest: coming for a visit. michiganpreps.com (http://michiganpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=752528)

Class of 2009
Josh Campion, linemen, Fergus Falls. Level of interest: High. Source: Fergus Falls Journal (http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2007/sep/04/campion-offered-scholarship-u/) Verballed to Minnesota
Mike Michalovitz, QB, 6'2, 195, 4.6, Horicon, WI. Level of interest: contacted Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14483&fid=4)

[tony]

The first post is just going to be the list of potential recruits. First one added is Otis Morris - a great story about him here:

http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070905/SPORTS/109050007/1002

Note: His team is playing on FSN Thursday night.

[tony]

Just adding them as I find them...

Junior lineman Josh Campion - younger brother of Pete who had to play as a true freshman but still made it to the NFL.

http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2007/sep/04/campion-offered-scholarship-u/

[wilson]

The first post is just going to be the list of potential recruits. First one added is Otis Morris - a great story about him here:

http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070905/SPORTS/109050007/1002

Note: His team is playing on FSN Thursday night.

I saw that in the paper today, you live in St Cloud too?

[sambini]

The first post is just going to be the list of potential recruits. First one added is Otis Morris - a great story about him here:

http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070905/SPORTS/109050007/1002

Note: His team is playing on FSN Thursday night.

Thanks Tony for the link. Former BISON Wayne Schluchter is mentioned in the article. He helps out with the Tech Program. Wayne has an investment company in St. Cloud. I know he will steer kids to the Bison. He brings players up for summer camps at NDSU from Tech also.

[tony]

I saw that in the paper today, you live in St Cloud too?

Nope, I only found out about the story via the wonder of the interweb and news.google.com.

[tony]

A new name for the list: Horicon (WI) QB, 6-foot-2, 195-pound junior QB Mike Michalovitz. Apparently NDSU was one of the first to start recruiting him.

Mike Michalovitz, QB, 6'2, 195, 4.6, Horicon, WI. Level of interest: contacted Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14483&fid=4)

BTW, Wissports.net does a fantastic job on tracking recruiting.

[DORMIE]

Wayne Schluchter is pretty well conected to NDSU as he is a member of the Bison Sports Hall Of Fame and is on the Executive Cimmittee of the NDSU Alumni Board Of Directors.

[KC Bison]

I got to see some of the St. Cloud Tech vs Sartell game last night. The kicker from Tech seemed quite impressive. He made 3 fairly mid-range to long field goals, came up short on a 54 yard attempt, all this in a game that appeared to have constant rainfall. The announcers thought that the Gophers should look at him. In the kicks that I saw, he had great height in the kicks. They were certainly not the type to be blocked, which seems rather important after last year's Gopher game. Is he on the Bison radar? Also saw Morris in the game -- he was impressive.

[scottheck]

Was Morris the one with 2 interceptions?

I believe Wayne coaches the dbacks, at the least, and may be D coordinator.

[AVBisonFan]

NDSU is recruiting Jason Obarski a punter from Apple Valley, MN, he is the brother of current bison kicker John Obarski

[NDSUstudent]

Does anyone know if NDSU is going after Josh Horner from South? The kid is something else, last night he went for 300 yards on 20 carries and 4 TDs.

[DORMIE]

Yes, they are talking to Josh. His mother is my Customer Service Representative. They attended the SF Austin Game and will be giong again to the UC Davis Game. His mother thinks that they may want him in defense as Coach Garza was talking to him. She says that he loves to hit. Maybe he'd be a good SS, play special teams and run back kicks.

[Marlins]

As we get the names of students that NDSU may be recruiting, I'll add them to this list. I'd like a source for each one.

Class of 2008
Otis Morris, defensive back from St. Cloud Tech (MN). Runs a 4.4, team captain. Level of interest: NDSU is in contact with. Source: St. Cloud Times (http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070905/SPORTS/109050007/1002)
Nick Johnson, TE/DE, Lakeville North (MN). 6'2 240. Level of interest: Handwritten letters. Source: MinnesotaPreps.com (http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=698690)

The following are all from Wissports.net for August - hard to gauge the level of interest but, hey, if you live in WI, you could go see possible future baby Bison:
Lucas Bauer, DE, 6'4,Verona, WI
Mike Bernarde, DL, 6'3, 271, Hamilton (Sussex), WI
Alex Delebreau, QB, 6'4, 191, WI
Jeremy Christian, WR/DB, 6'3, 171, Kewaunee, WI
Brad Meade, QB, 6'3, 200, Chippewa Falls, WI
Kendall Fowler, DE, 6'5, 200, Milwaukee Bradley Tech, WI (sprinter!)
Kyle Mabry, WR, 5'11, 185, Greendale, WI

Class of 2009
Josh Campion, linemen, Fergus Falls. Level of Interest: hehe, no idea but the Gophers offered him and I'm pretty sure NDSU would love to have him. Source: Fergus Falls Journal (http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2007/sep/04/campion-offered-scholarship-u/)
Mike Michalovitz, QB, 6'2, 195, 4.6, Horicon, WI. Level of interest: contacted Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14483&fid=4)
Jake Wiederholt, QB, 6'5, 220. Level of interest: visited his high school. Source: Wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14516)

Jake Wiederholt from Fennimore is actually a senior (class of 2008).

[tony]

Jake Wiederholt from Fennimore is actually a senior (class of 2008).

Oops. Thanks for the heads up!

[lessshoe]

Jarid jackson is continuing to recieve numerous letters per week and Vigan has called him 3 times this season. You are allowed 1 phone call per week. I am Jarids dad and have somewhat followed the bison since i was in high school. We have had numerous family members play for the Bison over the years. It has been a while since our family had someone play up there so i am hoping that the bison offer him. I still have a lot of family members up there that are are season ticket holders. I have always loved the area and I think it would be a good fit for Jarid.

[BISON Thunder]

Jarid jackson is continuing to recieve numerous letters per week and Vigan has called him 3 times this season. You are allowed 1 phone call per week. I am Jarids dad and have somewhat followed the bison since i was in high school. We have had numerous family members play for the Bison over the years. It has been a while since our family had someone play up there so i am hoping that the bison offer him. I still have a lot of family members up there that are are season ticket holders. I have always loved the area and I think it would be a good fit for Jarid.
Have you been up to Fargo for any games this season? If not, should come up next weekend.

[lessshoe]

We plan on coming to at least one game, there are other schools that are trying to get him to a game also so we are trying to work it all out and next weekend might be a good idea.

[MinotBison]

It would be interesting to know the level of interest the Bison may have in Zac Elgie and Mitch Haugeberg from up here in Minot.

[Bisonguy]

Jarid jackson is continuing to recieve numerous letters per week and Vigan has called him 3 times this season. You are allowed 1 phone call per week. I am Jarids dad and have somewhat followed the bison since i was in high school. We have had numerous family members play for the Bison over the years. It has been a while since our family had someone play up there so i am hoping that the bison offer him. I still have a lot of family members up there that are are season ticket holders. I have always loved the area and I think it would be a good fit for Jarid.

Thanks for sharing the info.:)



EVERYBODY ELSE!!!!- Please remember there are compliance rules in effect. We'd hate to see a potential Bison Student-Athlete lose eligibility due to something posted on a message board. Please read -The Compliance Guide For Boosters (http://www.gobison.com//pdf6/79469.pdf?SPSID=12293&SPID=714&DB_OEM_ID=2400) if you're unsure what you can or cannot do.

[Bison bison]

my opinion about compliance:

if you have ever given a penny to Team Makers, don't say anything about Bison athletics to any student-athlete under the age of 19.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

The NCAA are sticklers for any rules relating to recruiting, no matter how minor or unintentional the violations may be, so be careful. No need to get the athletic department into any unnecessary trouble.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

There are still a lot of undecided top players in Minnesota. Right now only eight of ESPN.com's top 30 Minnesota recruits have commited (including Bourne-Franklin to NDSU). Admittedly a couple of the upper echelon guys are considering big time BCS conference schools and we won't have much of a shot, but if we can snag a few of these guys we will be in great shape.

[BisonSig]

my opinion about compliance:

if you have ever given a penny to Team Makers, don't say anything about Bison athletics to any student-athlete under the age of 19.

Okay, this may be a dumb question, but here goes.

I have a nephew and a niece, and I am a team maker. If they were of the caliber to play for the Bison, does that mean I can't talk to, give gifts to or other wise contact my own relatives?

Just curious.

[Bisonguy]

Okay, this may be a dumb question, but here goes.

I have a nephew and a niece, and I am a team maker. If they were of the caliber to play for the Bison, does that mean I can't talk to, give gifts to or other wise contact my own relatives?

Just curious.

As long as it's not encouraging them to select NDSU, you should be fine. Might be a gray area if you provide them with employment.


From the linky I provided in my last post:

TWO FINAL REMINDERS
Please contact the Compliance Office at 701-231-5696 if you need a specific NCAA rule interpretation.

If in doubt, remember that in most cases, CONTACT AND/OR PROVISION OF ANY BENEFIT IS PROHIBITED!

[Bryan]

Talked to Hakeen after his game Friday and he said he was going to be at the NDSU game next weekend. also visiting is his teammate who NdSU is recruiting, OT Joe lund.

[George3]

Looking hard in Chicago AND THE Chicago Suburban Teams area for recruits.Cannot go wrong here ,This area brought Walker,Mays and Mike Drago to the Bison.Coach Bohl and his staff are looking hard at the top programs in the Chicago area, and doing a great job.Top prospects are in touch with Coach Bohl and his staff.Wait until you see some of these prospects.Power ,speed and all from top Illinois programs.

[sambini]

Thanks George for the info and welcome to the board.

[roadwarrior]

Some NDSU recruits were at the WIU game last saturday. They are allowed to watch the game, but NDSU cannot make any kind of contact with them while they were there.

[imabison]

Some NDSU recruits were at the WIU game last saturday. They are allowed to watch the game, but NDSU cannot make any kind of contact with them while they were there.
Can we presume that you mean NDSU coaches? I am sure that a representative of NDSU does their tours and escourts the visit. I may be wrong however.

[TAILG8R]

Can we presume that you mean NDSU coaches? I am sure that a representative of NDSU does their tours and escourts the visit. I may be wrong however.

I think because it is an away game, that nobody from NDSU can have contact with the possible recruits.

[KC Bison]

Some of you remember the joke Bucky told about recruiting a wrestler. He said he had to buy the kid a new car and had to sleep with his mom to get him to come to NDSU. Turned out he was talking about getting his son to come to NDSU.

[imabison]

I think because it is an away game, that nobody from NDSU can have contact with the possible recruits.
Oh Duhhh...slow day...

[FarSouth Bison]

Thats right, the coaches can't talk to a student went they are away, but if they just happen to run into them say in the hall, and the student address them then they can chat with them.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

Is this because a visit to an away game is considered "unofficial" and they are just showing up to watch the game?

[roadwarrior]

There are unofficial visits to the games at home also, but I am pretty sure there is contact with the coaches, seeing how the players are on the sidelines prior to the game.

I'm guessing that contact is not allowed at away games, so as not to interfere with recruiting by the home team. Sounds fair to me.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

Sounds good to me.

[lessshoe]

Jarid Jackson from Champlin park high school will be at the game this weekend

[AVBisonFan]

Article on Minnesotapreps.com said that NDSU is recruiting Winona Cotter QB Thomas O'Brien, it said that he would be up here for the game this weekend, but that he is leaning towards SDSU right now, mostly because he has already been offered by them

[DORMIE]

Jarid Jackson has an uncle that lives in Fargo. I played golf with him last Saturday. His parents would like him to come to NSDU.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

Here is ESPN.com's analysis of Jarid Jackson:

Jarid Jackson
ILB | 6'1" 219
Scouts Grade: 64
Evaluation: Jackson is a physical linebacker who should provide scheme versatility playing both the middle and outside positions. He possesses a solidly-built frame and utilizes it well filling at the point of attack. Displays toughness, effective hand technique and upper-body strength when employed on the line of scrimmage; he does a nice job stringing plays out to the sideline. We like this kid?s motor chasing sideline-to-sideline, and he delivers a good pop on contact when he closes in on ball carriers. Flashes potential in his coverage skill. Shows good route awareness and displays skill jamming and riding routes. While he is productive at the high school level, we have concerns about his speed and overall fluidity when projecting for Division 1 college. Currently lacks the sideline-to-sideline speed needed to chase down skilled ball carriers and the change-of-direction quickness needed to mirror them in space. Utilizes his raw strength in the lateral traffic, but lacks the athleticism needed to avoid cutoff blocks and the burst to hit the run seam inside out. Needs to polish up crossover steps in coverage and drop with more bend in his hips. Jackson might continue to physically develop and make the move down to defensive end. Should provide good special teams depth as well.

[roadwarrior]

I wanted to walk up to Sam Maresh and tell him he looked good in that green Bison shirt that he was wearing at the game, but knew I better not.

[Kermit]

A poster on the SDSU board believes that Tyrell Kool, a RB from Yankton, has verballed to the Bison.
http://sdsufans.com/board/showthread.php?p=64989#post64989

Here's a scouting report: http://nebraska.scout.com/3/CampCountdown.html
"Kool is simply a wonderful athlete, with a great upside and two years to develop into the position he’ll play in college. That’s up in the air as he’s got the versatility to play a variety of skill positions on the field. If he can gain a couple of inches and hit that coveted 6 foot mark or even more, that ups his stock dramatically. He’s already a solid athlete, but with so much time to develop, he could be another gem in the state of South Dakota."

[Schemer]

[QUOTE=tony;138174]As we get the names of students that NDSU may be recruiting, I'll add them to this list. I'd like a source for each one.

Class of 2009
Josh Campion, linemen, Fergus Falls. Level of Interest: hehe, no idea but the Gophers offered him and I'm pretty sure NDSU would love to have him. Source: Fergus Falls Journal (http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2007/sep/04/campion-offered-scholarship-u/)
[QUOTE]



Same Campion as former Bison, Pete Campion?

[02Bison]

As we get the names of students that NDSU may be recruiting, I'll add them to this list. I'd like a source for each one.

Class of 2009
Josh Campion, linemen, Fergus Falls. Level of Interest: hehe, no idea but the Gophers offered him and I'm pretty sure NDSU would love to have him. Source: Fergus Falls Journal (http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2007/sep/04/campion-offered-scholarship-u/)




Same Campion as former Bison, Pete Campion?

Yes, it is one of his brother's.

[lessshoe]

We went to the game saturday and it was really cool to be down on the field when they turned the lights off and started pumping up the music. I have been there many times before for visits but never for a game. My old thoughts on the dome was that they play on the old style turf, its cramped and probably hot (which it was for the other visits) and small. But after this visit my vision of the dome is totally changed. The fans really get the excitement going before the game and they keep it up the whole game. I looked at my son while the music was jamming and the players were running on the field and he had a smile on his face, I could tell he really liked it. My view has totally changed and you the fans did it for me. I have been to the gophers games for unoficial visits and it is no where near as exciting, the recruits are ushered off the field before the players come out for the game so they dont get the game day feel that the bison provided for thier recruits. Great job by coach Bohl and staff, and you the fans.

[lessshoe]

Here is ESPN.com's analysis of Jarid Jackson:

Jarid Jackson
ILB | 6'1" 219
Scouts Grade: 64
Evaluation: Jackson is a physical linebacker who should provide scheme versatility playing both the middle and outside positions. He possesses a solidly-built frame and utilizes it well filling at the point of attack. Displays toughness, effective hand technique and upper-body strength when employed on the line of scrimmage; he does a nice job stringing plays out to the sideline. We like this kid?s motor chasing sideline-to-sideline, and he delivers a good pop on contact when he closes in on ball carriers. Flashes potential in his coverage skill. Shows good route awareness and displays skill jamming and riding routes. While he is productive at the high school level, we have concerns about his speed and overall fluidity when projecting for Division 1 college. Currently lacks the sideline-to-sideline speed needed to chase down skilled ball carriers and the change-of-direction quickness needed to mirror them in space. Utilizes his raw strength in the lateral traffic, but lacks the athleticism needed to avoid cutoff blocks and the burst to hit the run seam inside out. Needs to polish up crossover steps in coverage and drop with more bend in his hips. Jackson might continue to physically develop and make the move down to defensive end. Should provide good special teams depth as well.

The only thing I would say about this evaluation is that he was evaluated as an Inside Linebacker which he has never played up untill this season. he always played on the outside, usually head up on the TE.

[bisoneer]

Hey, someone needs to "take a look" at Aaron Langan at Thief River Falls, Minn. (Lincoln HS). Last Fri. he scored all 3 tds from his RB positon in a win over Duluth Central, 21 - 20. He's fast and strong, his dad is an awesome athlete too, play WR for und. See box score :

THIEF RIVER FALLS 21,

DULUTH CENTRAL 20

Aaron Langan scored three touchdowns, including sprints of a 75 and 47 yards, and the Prowlers continued their unbeaten season in winning the North Country Conference nightcap at PSS.

Langan had 167 yards on 11 carries, speeding away from the Central secondary on his long scoring runs, as second-ranked Thief River Falls (6-0, 5-0) took sole possession of the conference lead. He also scored on a 3-yard run and added a two-point conversion for a 20-point night.

[bisoneer]

Our scouts should check out Aaron Langan at Thief River Falls, Mn. Very fast and strong RB, could be a diamond in the rough and could play rb, lb or ss. His dad was a WR for und (dont hold that against him though). This kid scored all 3 tds in last fri. nites win at Duluth.

[bisoneer]

Our scouts should check out Aaron Langan at Thief River Falls, Mn. Very fast and strong RB, could be a diamond in the rough and could play rb, lb or ss. His dad was a WR for und (dont hold that against him though). This kid scored all 3 tds in last fri. nites win at Duluth.

THIEF RIVER FALLS 21,

DULUTH CENTRAL 20

Aaron Langan scored three touchdowns, including sprints of a 75 and 47 yards, and the Prowlers continued their unbeaten season in winning the North Country Conference nightcap at PSS.

Langan had 167 yards on 11 carries, speeding away from the Central secondary on his long scoring runs, as second-ranked Thief River Falls (6-0, 5-0) took sole possession of the conference lead. He also scored on a 3-yard run and added a two-point conversion for a 20-point night.

[HerdBot]

We went to the game saturday and it was really cool to be down on the field when they turned the lights off and started pumping up the music. I have been there many times before for visits but never for a game. My old thoughts on the dome was that they play on the old style turf, its cramped and probably hot (which it was for the other visits) and small. But after this visit my vision of the dome is totally changed. The fans really get the excitement going before the game and they keep it up the whole game. I looked at my son while the music was jamming and the players were running on the field and he had a smile on his face, I could tell he really liked it. My view has totally changed and you the fans did it for me. I have been to the gophers games for unoficial visits and it is no where near as exciting, the recruits are ushered off the field before the players come out for the game so they dont get the game day feel that the bison provided for thier recruits. Great job by coach Bohl and staff, and you the fans.

Very cool!

[BisonBlitz]

Sounds good to me!

[bisoneer]

I think this Langan kid can make it on this team somewhere and hopefully the Bison can give him a look, Thief River Falls, MN is a class AAA school so they play at a higher level than EGF where Mertens played at.

[The Rock]

Nick Mertens led EGF to the 2004 AAA State Championship going 14-0, so same level as TRF.

[Mandan_Herd_Fan]

Ethan Magstadt, Maple Grove, MN, his family is from Bismarck. His uncle, who still lives in Bismarck, says the Bison have a chance of getting him. He's also a smart kid, so some of the Ivy schools have been hitting him pretty hard, as well as the Goph's. From what I hear he's a tough kid who will help the running game in the future with his blocking and running.

Scouts Grade: 62
Position Rank: FB #56
Considering: 1-Minnesota

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Evaluation: Magstadt shows promise and quality skill at the fullback position. He possesses an athletic, well-built frame that allows him to remain versatile as a runner and blocker. He is best running down hill, taking the quick hitter north-south with good body lean. He does a nice job following his blocks through traffic and taking what the defense gives him. Magstadt will pick up the tough yards and flashes adequate straight-line speed and short-area burst. He has adequate blocking ability, can seal off the edge on the sprint pass and will step up to stalemate linebackers on isolation run plays. While solid as a lead blocker, he struggles with his effectiveness. He lacks the bulk, strength and leverage to knock bigger defenders off the run lane. He has limited power in his hips when attacking and often takes the hit instead of delivering it. At times, he runs a bit east-west and does not possess the lateral quickness and vision to be effective. Hhis running ability is limited without an open vertical seam. We have concerns that his lack of size and explosiveness will hurt his ability as a runner and blocker at the next level. Magstadt still has a lot of physical developing to do which could dictate his ability to play at the next level.

Notes: No notes available at this time.

[bisoneer]

Nick Mertens led EGF to the 2004 AAA State Championship going 14-0, so same level as TRF.


My bad if ur rite, but not sure if TRF plays EGF ne more, at least not in same conf.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

Sounds like a great recruit, even though we are loaded in the backfield.

[EagleBison]

The first post is just going to be the list of potential recruits. First one added is Otis Morris - a great story about him here:

http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070905/SPORTS/109050007/1002

Note: His team is playing on FSN Thursday night.

I didn't know he was living with a friend of mine until his soccer coach called me today. Been friends over 10 years, probably had lunch with him at work over 1000 times. He's a St Cloud St grad, and we've gone back and forth over the years when the schools played each other in the old NCC. Now I have to watch what I say, sheesh.

PS: The article has his name wrong, Dana is his wife.

[tony]

Greg Reid, a linebacker from Milwaukee King, 6-2, 250, gave WMU his verbal earlier this year but then they signed another linebacker and let him know that they might not have an opening for him come signing day. Unsurprisingly, Greg is looking around again. NDSU had previously offered him so maybe the offer is still available, maybe not.

Source: wissports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14541)
Source: wisconsinpreps.com (http://wisconsinpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=725771)

[tony]

A story about a Bison commit, Preston Evans:

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071013/SPORTS0103/710130333/1002/SPORTS


Evans had the play of the night, laying a bone-jarring hit on the Scoopers' Seth Mulvehill late in the first half that resulted in the Riders' fifth score of the game.

[TAILG8R]

My favorite part of the Evans article:

"I saw him look in my eyes, then when he looked upfield I was able to close the gap on him pretty good," said the 210-pound Evans. "That's what you always look for - the kill shots. I take a lot of pride in that."

Joe Mays II?

[mn-bison]

My favorite part of the Evans article:

"I saw him look in my eyes, then when he looked upfield I was able to close the gap on him pretty good," said the 210-pound Evans. "That's what you always look for - the kill shots. I take a lot of pride in that."

Joe Mays II?

Good observation. Gotta love that attitude in a LB...

[extremerouge]

any chance Matt Carufel would transfer to NDSU from notre dame?

[tony]

any chance Matt Carufel would transfer to NDSU from notre dame?

I thought there might be but sounds like he is going to the Gophers or Iowa.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

You never know, maybe he'll decide he doesn't want to sit a year and he'll look at a school like NDSU.

[extremerouge]

can Bohl talk to him to coming or is that against the rules?

[jeffdaryl3rd]

I think Bohl can contact him if he has been released by his former team, but I'm not real sure.

[EagleBison]

I thought there might be but sounds like he is going to the Gophers or Iowa.

Charlie Walters mentioned Minnesota and Iowa in his column today.

[Bison_Pride]

I'll take Veldman and Landon Smith. He's not coming here anyway.

[Flintstone]

Veldman and Smith are Ends. He's a guard.

[Bison_Pride]

oh, I thought he was a TE, my bad. I still don't think he's interested in us. I'll take a 4 year guy anyway.

[OldBison]

Veldman and Smith are Ends. He's a guard.

Hmmm, I thought Carufel was an OT.

[Flintstone]

Hmmm, I thought Carufel was an OT.

Nope, he's a guard.

[WildBill]

any chance Matt Carufel would transfer to NDSU from notre dame?



None. He has already said it will be Iowa or the Gophers

[Kermit]

Minnesotapreps.rivals.com reported this weekend that quarterback Thomas O'Brien of Winona, MN has committed to SDSU. Does anyone know if the Bison were interested? I would think that they will need to bring in at least one, if not two quarterbacks this year..

"As we noted two weeks ago. Winona Cotter senior quarterback Thomas O'Brien (6-foot-2, 185 pounds) is the most prolific passer in the state of Minnesota this season. O'Brien is averaging 30 passing attempts per game. He is completing 61% of his throws, and has a TD/Int ratio of 19 to 5." More details on their pay site.

[bisonmike2]

Did we have any recruits at the Gopher game? Were we allowed to have any recruits at the gopher game? It was an away game and I'm sure the NCAA has some rule against it.

[NDSUstudent]

Did we have any recruits at the Gopher game? Were we allowed to have any recruits at the gopher game? It was an away game and I'm sure the NCAA has some rule against it.

Recruits were probably at the game but it was all on their own dime and NDSU could not talk to them.

[lessshoe]

Yes Jarid jackson was there, and yes he was there on his own dime. Did get a letter from Vigen telling him they would be playing the gophers and that he should come and watch if he could. That was the loudest i have ever heard the dome. Im sure it was louder for baseball playoffs but i was never there for that. That was the most fun i ever had in that dump of a stadium.

[Gully]

Yes Jarid jackson was there, and yes he was there on his own dime. Did get a letter from Vigen telling him they would be playing the gophers and that he should come and watch if he could. That was the loudest i have ever heard the dome. Im sure it was louder for baseball playoffs but i was never there for that. That was the most fun i ever had in that dump of a stadium.

That's funny...it is kind of a dump. Let's hope there were many HS FB players there to witness a great performance by the Herd!

[Bisonguy]

Recruits were probably at the game but it was all on their own dime and NDSU could not talk to them.


Bohl stated in the press conference that they did not have any recruits there, but there were some kids there that NDSU is recruiting. :nod:

[wilson]

espn.com's recruiting section for the Bison sucks, they only list one player, and it is Luckas Scott, a RB from Gilbert, AZ.

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/school?schoolId=2449&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf %2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fschool%3fschoolId%3d2449

Apparently, HE is interested in NDSU (and Boise St, Utah, Colorado, and Washington) but has only heard from Colorado.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

That is my #1 complaint about espn's recruiting coverage, is basically the lack of coverage of 1-AA. I like the rest of their content, but the recruiting is executed as though the FCS didn't even exist.

[HerdBot]

That is my #1 complaint about espn's recruiting coverage, is basically the lack of coverage of 1-AA. I like the rest of their content, but the recruiting is executed as though the FCS didn't even exist.

We don't need the coverage. Just exposure so players actually know we exist.

I mean, Brewster doesn't have a back on his roster that is as good as Paschall let alone Tyler Roehl.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

I want the coverage on there just so I can know it, recruting benefits to us aside. I just want to know what's going on and it would be helpful for espn to cover fcs recruiting a bit more.

[bisonmike2]

I want the coverage on there just so I can know it, recruting benefits to us aside. I just want to know what's going on and it would be helpful for espn to cover fcs recruiting a bit more.

I think it would be kinda hard for ESPN to cover FCS recruiting. Many FCS schools don't get commitments before/during the season. Plus many FCS recruits are kids that are right on the cusp of getting a FBS offer but for whatever reason they didn't get it. I'm sure they are already covering some of these kids but we won't know if they are a FCS recruit until after a couple FBS schools pass on them.

[Trainer]

According to Superprep.com (Scout affiliate).... NDSCS DT Kyle Richardson (6'4 340 according to the NDSCS football site) has verbally committed to the Bison. Anyone have any sources to verify this? Has anyone seen him play?

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3211036

[extremerouge]

has there been anymore verbals other than the three and possibly the juco yet?

[BlueBisonRock]

We don't need the coverage. Just exposure so players actually know we exist.

I mean, Brewster doesn't have a back on his roster that is as good as Paschall let alone Tyler Roehl.


Exposure? The word is Vis - a - bil - ity! Exposure is a cold Canadian wind or a dirty old man. Visibility!

[jeffdaryl3rd]

Richardson is listed at 310 on the recruiting site you provided a link for, but if he is 340 that would be a nice addition for us on first and second downs stuffing the run.

[tony]

According to Superprep.com (Scout affiliate).... NDSCS DT Kyle Richardson (6'4 340 according to the NDSCS football site) has verbally committed to the Bison. Anyone have any sources to verify this? Has anyone seen him play?

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3211036

Nice find - I've added him to the list.

[HerdBot]

Nice find - I've added him to the list.

We've had great success picking out players at at NDSCS. Namely RIchard Lewis, Christian Dallas, and Alvin Robertson. Last year some of us wanted us to sign the 2 running backs at NDSCS. I was big on Brian McNeil (Fargo South) and others were not. Now he's a superstar at Nebraska Omaha and is the 2nd leading rusher in D2. Normally I'd be bummed out but he's not any better than Paschall, who gives us 3 years, not 2. We should never let a local player of his caliber play somewhere else. Same with guys like Solum.

This new guy - I don't know anything about him - but Bohl is rarely if ever wrong and he's a big boy at 6' 4'' and 330 lbs! I'm thinkin' he's not an edge speed rusher.

[westriver bison]

We've had great success picking out players at at NDSCS. Namely RIchard Lewis, Christian Dallas, and Alvin Robertson. Last year some of us wanted us to sign the 2 running backs at NDSCS. I was big on Brian McNeil (Fargo South) and others were not. Now he's a superstar at Nebraska Omaha and is the 2nd leading rusher in D2. Normally I'd be bummed out but he's not any better than Paschall, who gives us 3 years, not 2. We should never let a local player of his caliber play somewhere else. Same with guys like Solum.

This new guy - I don't know anything about him - but Bohl is rarely if ever wrong and he's a big boy at 6' 4'' and 330 lbs! I'm thinkin' he's not an edge speed rusher.


I'm thinking he's up for a change in :hungry: habits!

[bisonmike2]

I see the team our commit, Preston Evans from Sioux Falls Roosevelt, completely dominated their opening round game 69-7 on Tuesday. I didn't see an individual stats but the team they were playing only managed to get 140ish total yards on offense.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

Yeah, speed rusher he won't be, but if he can occupy two blockers, clog the middle and push the pocket a bit that is plenty good for me.

[Bison_Pride]

Anybody else missing the Bisoninsider.com? I loved the recruiting info. we got from there. And the other stuff too.

[extremerouge]

no kidding!

[SiouxHockeyBisonFo]

We've had great success picking out players at at NDSCS. Namely RIchard Lewis, Christian Dallas, and Alvin Robertson. Last year some of us wanted us to sign the 2 running backs at NDSCS. I was big on Brian McNeil (Fargo South) and others were not. Now he's a superstar at Nebraska Omaha and is the 2nd leading rusher in D2. Normally I'd be bummed out but he's not any better than Paschall, who gives us 3 years, not 2. We should never let a local player of his caliber play somewhere else. Same with guys like Solum.

This new guy - I don't know anything about him - but Bohl is rarely if ever wrong and he's a big boy at 6' 4'' and 330 lbs! I'm thinkin' he's not an edge speed rusher.


McNeil was a West Fargo kid and Solum was a South kid

[Bisonguy]

We've had great success picking out players at at NDSCS. Namely RIchard Lewis, Christian Dallas, and Alvin Robertson. Last year some of us wanted us to sign the 2 running backs at NDSCS. I was big on Brian McNeil (Fargo South) and others were not. Now he's a superstar at Nebraska Omaha and is the 2nd leading rusher in D2. Normally I'd be bummed out but he's not any better than Paschall, who gives us 3 years, not 2. We should never let a local player of his caliber play somewhere else. Same with guys like Solum.

This new guy - I don't know anything about him - but Bohl is rarely if ever wrong and he's a big boy at 6' 4'' and 330 lbs! I'm thinkin' he's not an edge speed rusher.


Alvin Robinson was from Pearl River CC in Mississippi.

[tony]

Michael McAtee from North Prairie HS (trying to find which town right now - I'll update the first post when I do), 6'0, 200 RB/LB.

http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=12553&section=sports

Just a blurb in Dickinson Press about how he's going to NDSU in a story about his team winning a semi-final game in which he rushed for 250+ yards and had 350 or so yards of total offense.

[NDSU_grad]

Michael McAtee from North Prairie HS (trying to find which town right now - I'll update the first post when I do), 6'0, 200 RB/LB.

http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=12553&section=sports

Just a blurb in Dickinson Press about how he's going to NDSU in a story about his team winning a semi-final game in which he rushed for 250+ yards and had 350 or so yards of total offense.

North Prairie is a co-op between Rolla and Rollette, two former powerhouses in 9-man football. They play 11-man this year and are doing quite well. I'd heard alot about McAtee but I didn't know he was of this caliber.

[Bison_Pride]

Tiny bit of video here:

http://www.kxmc.com/video.asp?ArticleId=174381&VideoId=14687

And more confirmation about NDSU in this story:

http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2007/10/28/news/sports/local/141688.txt

[jeffdaryl3rd]

I imagine we are interested in him as a LB/DB right?

[tony]

I imagine we are interested in him as a LB/DB right?

Hehe, I don't even try to guess anymore. McAtee could play a number of different positions. Kind of a coincidence having two Rolla kids on the team at once since I don't remember any before Vandal.

Note: At this time last year, NDSU had *NO* known commitments. We didn't get the first one until November 21st.

[Bison_Pride]

If he's already 200+ lbs. he could easily be a fullback. With the off-season training program, he could easily be another Tyler Roehl type runner.

There is a little talk on him here, http://www.northdakotapreps.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1009&st=0&sk=t&sd=a but I don't think that many people have seen him play, the ones that have, say he's the best.

That topic just covers class AA, so there is no talk of Josh Horner, but McAtee's coach says he is the best in the state, including all the class AAA schools.

[jeffdaryl3rd]

The reason I assumed we were interested in his defensive skills is that we already have a lot of young guys at RB and FB, but you can never have too many I guess.

[extremerouge]

If he's already 200+ lbs. he could easily be a fullback. With the off-season training program, he could easily be another Tyler Roehl type runner.

There is a little talk on him here, http://www.northdakotapreps.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1009&st=0&sk=t&sd=a but I don't think that many people have seen him play, the ones that have, say he's the best.

That topic just covers class AA, so there is no talk of Josh Horner, but McAtee's coach says he is the best in the state, including all the class AAA schools.
thats a pretty bold comment considering Horner's numbers, against perhaps better competition?

[msvjcpa]

Hehe, I don't even try to guess anymore. McAtee could play a number of different positions. Kind of a coincidence having two Rolla kids on the team at once since I don't remember any before Vandal.

Note: At this time last year, NDSU had *NO* known commitments. We didn't get the first one until November 21st.

Didn't we have a commitment shortly after the Minnesota game last year? I think it was Garrett Johnson the 6'5" 240 lb DE that had an offer from Northern Illinois. I think he was the first but I thought that came long before November 21st.

[tony]

I thought Garrett Johnson commmitted earlier too, but the main recruiting thread from last year said November - turns out msvpcpa is right, I did some searching and WDAY reported Johnson's verbal on 10/27 last year. Eddie Beson came next on 11/15 and Austin Richard a couple days later.

[Mr. Burgundy]

We were told today that we do not have a verbal from a ND kid at this point.

[extremerouge]

so McAtee hasnt verballed?

[Bison_Pride]

maybe he's agreed to be a walk-on. Doesn't matter, he's carried a good team through a tough schedule.

[BigBison]

I'm not sure if this has been posted or not(I didnt want to read 7 pages).

Seth Nichols 6'4" 220lb QB. Dakota Prairie High School(9-man). Offers from: Iowa, Iowa State, NDSU and UND are going after him.

www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=55534§ion=Sports

[imported_Bisongold]

Seth Nichols is putting up big numbers . They are using the spread offense. He is a great multisport athlete, could play college baseball too. I think he may be even taller than 6'4". NDSU has been talking to him alot. He seems to be exactly what the college teams are after for the spread offense. He has a great arm!!

[Bob_Holiday]

Big numbers is an understatement! His 509 total yards in last weekends playoff game were incredible! Sounds like quite an athlete. Anyone know what his season passing and rushing stats are?
Go Bison,
Bob Holiday

[Trainer]

Hey Bobby...
From the GF Herald... Seth Nichols has rushed for 1,115 yds on 156 attempts (7.1 ypc) and 16 TD's. He has also completed 166 of 256 passing attempts (65%) for 2,840 yards and 48 TD's... Geez, 64 TD's... not a bad season. The leading receiver (yardage-wise) for Dakota Prairie, Tyler Luehring has caught 38 passes for 940 yards and 22 TD's.

[admin]

maybe he's agreed to be a walk-on. Doesn't matter, he's carried a good team through a tough schedule.

Yep, apparently the stories in the Bismarck Tribune and Dickinson Press were incorrect - McAtee has not committed anywhere.

http://www.minotdailynews.com/sports/articles.asp?articleID=15819

[extremerouge]

apparently we lost a recruiting battle on QB/FS Jody VanLaanen who chose Northern Illinois...

http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14564

[extremerouge]

also, it looks like QB Brad Meade is no longer on our radar as he is setting up visits with UMD and MSUM

[tony]

According to this story, NDSU has offered (or is very close to offering), defensive end Andrew Wasmund from Horicon, WI a schollie. A WR/DE. Two-time conference defensive MVP. Wants to play baseball too though.

http://www.fdlreporter.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071108/FON02/711080727/1310

[fargocyclone]

According to this story, NDSU has offered (or is very close to offering), defensive end Andrew Wasmund from Horicon, WI a schollie. A WR/DE. Two-time conference defensive MVP. Wants to play baseball too though.

http://www.fdlreporter.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071108/FON02/711080727/1310

I think we should be able to beat MSU-M in recruiting a football player. ;)

[2002jack]

Here's a story from the Argus Leader about your boy, Preston Evans.

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071110/COLUMNISTS0104/711100337/1135/SPORTS

[tcbison]

Here's a story from the Argus Leader about your boy, Preston Evans.

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071110/COLUMNISTS0104/711100337/1135/SPORTS

Wow! Thanks for the link!

[ndsubison1]

Just to let everyone know Fargo South plays Bismarck tonight at 8 for the AAA State Championship on NBC statewide. Gives us a chance to watch Josh Horner and some good football.

[Trainer]

Just watched Bison commit LB Preston Evans play tonight in the South Dakota state championship game. His SF Roosevelt Roughriders defeated SF Washington by a score of 28-24. I believe Evans finished the game with 6 tackles. Evans' body frame is very Joe Mays-ish..

[tony]

Just watched Bison commit LB Preston Evans play tonight in the South Dakota state championship game. His SF Roosevelt Roughriders defeated SF Washington by a score of 28-24. I believe Evans finished the game with 6 tackles. Evans' body frame is very Joe Mays-ish..

Speaking of which, here is a pre-championship story about him. Sounds like Joe Mays:

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071110/COLUMNISTS0104/711100337/1135/SPORTS

[bisonmike2]

Here's a story from the Argus Leader about your boy, Preston Evans.

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071110/COLUMNISTS0104/711100337/1135/SPORTS

He sounds like the real deal. Nice steal for our coaching staff to go into SDSU's back yard and get this guy.

[Bison"FANatic"]

It sounds like Horner from South had a good game on a bum ankle while leading his team to the State Championship. I hear he is leaning towards NDSU. Just what I hear though.

[MN_BISON]

It sounds like Horner from South had a good game on a bum ankle while leading his team to the State Championship. I hear he is leaning towards NDSU. Just what I hear though.

What other schools are showing interest in him at this point?

[Bison"FANatic"]

What other schools are showing interest in him at this point?

I have not heard or inquired.

[Jdubs21]

Preston Evans seems really excited to be a bison, talked to him the other day, seems like a great guy and cant wait to see him in green and gold :D

[HerdBot]

He sounds like the real deal. Nice steal for our coaching staff to go into SDSU's back yard and get this guy.

And we wonder why SDSU doesn't want the game on TV!

[HerdBot]

It sounds like Horner from South had a good game on a bum ankle while leading his team to the State Championship. I hear he is leaning towards NDSU. Just what I hear though.

I hope he comes to NDSU! Then he can have Championships and the High School and College level!

[SDbison]

And we wonder why SDSU doesn't want the game on TV!
Exactly my point........recruiting is the only reason that makes sense why SDSU would be so much against televising the game. You would think they would want to roll the dice as they have near even odds of winning the game. Could pull off a big recruiting gain........but the risk of a loss might just leave them in worse shape.

[HerdBot]

Exactly my point........recruiting is the only reason that makes sense why SDSU would be so much against televising the game. You would think they would want to roll the dice as they have near even odds of winning the game. Could pull off a big recruiting gain........but the risk of a loss might just leave them in worse shape.

That's fine by me. I would love for us to be able to continue to get South Dakota's rock star recruits.

[OldBison]

Does anyone on the blog know anything about a big OL at Manomen (sp)? The husband of a gal who works for me coaches basketball, and his college buddy coaches at this HS. His buddy said lots of bigger schools showed interest in him when he was a junior but have backed off. He is now supposedly leaning towards NDSU. Any scoop would be great.

[OldBison]

2008 verbals reported by the media:

High School
07/24/2007 Hakeem Bourne-McFarlane, 6'2, 200, Bloomington Kennedy (MN)
08/03/2007 Preston Evans, LB, 5'11, 215, Sioux Falls Roosevelt (SD)
08/03/2007 Dan Offerman, DT, 6'3, 265, Roseville, MN

Transfer(s)
10/24/2007 Kyle Richardson, DT, 6'4, 310, NDSCS, Circle Pines, MN (Centennial)

According to Kolpack's blog, Offerman is targeted as a DE and not a DT:

NDSU football recruit Danny Offerman had a successful senior year at Roseville in the Twin Cities. He's 6-4, 260 pounds and is targeted as a defensive end at NDSU. He had 90 tackles (25 solo, 48 assisted), 10 tackles of lost yardage, seven QB sacks, caused three fumbles and recovered an incredible seven fumbles. That despite teams having a tendency to run away from him, said head coach Chris Simdorn.

The former Bison quarterback said his team designed most of its offense around the tight end Offerman either as a receiver or a lead blocker. He had 20 receptions for 380 yards and four touchdowns. He had 20 carries for 81 yards and one touchdown.

He was also the team's punter averaging 35 yards a boot.

Does anyone know which is correct?

[jeffdaryl3rd]

I'm not sure if the coaches are targeting him as an end or tackle, but I think a good parallel might be a guy like Frick. I believe he was 255-260-ish when he was signed as a defensive end, but he put on bulk in the weight room and moved inside to tackle. Again, just purely based on position/size as I haven't seen him play.

[HerdBot]

Who are the top North Dakota recruits? I'll start w/south. Any other names to add?

Josh Horner RB Fargo South
Alex Hooey LB Fargo South

[OldBison]

Who are the top North Dakota recruits? I'll start w/south. Any other names to add?

Josh Horner RB Fargo South
Alex Hooey LB Fargo South

I don't remember his name, but I think there is a OL from Fargo North that is real solid, something like 6'4", 265 with the frame to go 290-295.

[HerdBot]

I don't remember his name, but I think there is a OL from Fargo North that is real solid, something like 6'4", 265 with the frame to go 290-295.

Here's the big fella...

Ian McGurran OL - 6'5" Fargo North

[MN_BISON]

KARE11 All Metro Team, there are some future Bison in this list.
http://www.kare11.com/sports/prep/2007/2007_all_metro.aspx

[extremerouge]

thank you for the link!

[HerdBot]

KARE11 All Metro Team, there are some future Bison in this list.
http://www.kare11.com/sports/prep/2007/2007_all_metro.aspx

Here are the players who haven't committed elsewhere. A few future Bison on the list. I'm took out the names of the players who have committed to other schools and here are the best players in Minnesota that we want. Hopefully we can snag a few of them!

Edited by Admin... it's a violation of copyright law to post entire articles. Follow the link to read the article.

Well here are the names.... copyright law? I see full articles posted on 99.9% of of all message boards but we do live in the day and age of single moms with 4 kids getting sued by the record companies for hundreds of thousands

Dan Brown - Osseo WR
Derek Earls - Waconia RB
Matt Swanson - Eden Prairie RB
Jordan Johnson - Tartan RB
Mike Rallis - Edina RB
Tom Ries - Eden Prairie OL (never allowed a sack)
Joe Lund - Bloomington Kennedy OL
Tim Sauer - Rosemount OL
Ra'Shede Hageman - Washburn TE

Willie Mobley - Eden Prairie DT
Max Pryor - Eden Prairie DL
Brendan Kelly - Holy Angels DL
Will Jackson - Eastview LB
Jeff Schuette - Wayzata LB
Brian Renkes - Hutchinson LB
Jake King - Totino-Grace LB
Zac Kallas - Eden Prairie CB
Mike Hunter - Simley CB
Cameron Harper - Spring Lake Park CB
Steven Slater - Glencoe-Silver Lake C B
Andy Joyce - Wayzata

Jeremy Randle - DeLaSalle KO/PR

[HerdBot]

This is from Bismarck Trib

First team

Offense Line:
Jim Green, 6-4, 230, sr., Wahpeton;
Ian McGurran, 6-5, 260, sr., Fargo North;
Jerome Hoffman, 5-8, 235, sr., Bismarck;
Mitch Haugeberg, 6-3, 293, sr., Minot;
Mason Thorstad, 6-0, 200, sr., West Fargo.

Tight end:
Dan Pfau, 6-0, 205, sr., Minot;

Wide receiver:
Nate Schlosser, 5-11, 180, sr., Century.
Running back:
Josh Horner, 5-9, 180, sr., Fargo South;
Jared Gowan, 6-0, 195, sr., G.F. Central;
Dane Towery, 5-9, 162, sr., Minot.

Quarterback: Zach Wentz, 6-2, 205, sr., Century.

At Large
Zac Elgie, 6-2, 195, sr., Minot(QB);
Jeremy Braun,6-1, 185, sr., Wahpeton (RB);
Mike Ingemansen, 5-11, 210, sr., Bismarck (RB).

Defense Line:
Robert Regan, 6-2, 216, sr., Jamestown;
Ben Kringstad, 6-3, 240, sr., Century.

Linebacker:
Alex Hooey, 6-1, 210, sr., Fargo South;
Matt Dockter, 6-2, 200, sr., Fargo South;
David Jones, 6-0, 220, sr., Fargo South;
Brandon Jemison, 6-1, 190, jr., Fargo South;
Jeff Van Rees, 5-8, 180, sr., Minot;
Steven Hay, 6-1, 170, sr., West Fargo.

Secondary:
Andrew Richter, 5-11, 175, sr., St. Mary's;
Tyler Johnson, 5-9, 160, sr., Bismarck;
Tony Gross, 6-1, 195, sr., Fargo South.

Second team Offense

Century: Dane Vanderpan and Andrew Munson.
Dickinson:Tyler Steffan.
Jamestown:Zec Tahran, Nate Bivens and Ross Hogan.
Minot:Kalvin Larson and Brandon Goetz.
Fargo North:J.D. McDougall.
Fargo South: Adam Erickson.
G.F.Central:Chad Kreitinger.
West Fargo:Tanner Farkas and Kyler Eid.

Defense
Bismarck:John Baumgartner, Brett Farstveet.
Century:Derek Wiseman and Tyler Fleckenstein.
Dickinson:Preston Leiss.
Williston:Colby Rehak and Brent Qvale.
G.F.Central:Jake Kennedy.
G.F.Red River:Charlie Miller.
Wahpeton:Justin Pratt and Shane Ringdahl.
West Fargo:Tyler Hewson and Kirby Keller.

ND players mentioned elsewhere
Zack Wentz QB Century
Nathan Schlosser WR Century
Karl Effertz TE/WR Century
Ben Kringstad DL B Century
Andrew Anderson OL Crookston
Eric Schmidt OL Crookston
Mitch Haugeberg OL - Minot
Jared Gowan RB GFC
Josh Horner RB F South
Alex Hooey LB F South
Ian McGurran OL - Fargo North
Jim Green OL - Wahpeton
Dillan Ostrom WR Finley-Sharon
Lance Johansen RB Lakota
Seth Nichols QB Dakota Prairie

[X-Factor]

lots of Fargo South guys on that list. Anyone have an idea how many of those Fargo South guys might be able to play for the Bison? Josh Horner?

[MinotBison]

I hope they are looking at Haugeberg of Minot.

[aces1180]

I hope they are looking at Haugeberg of Minot.

Agreed...He looks like he has good size.

[Trainer]

From Wisfootball.net...
Milwaukee King senior linebacker Greg Reid (6-3, 251) recently took an official visit to North Dakota State University and in his words was “blown away.” Reid raved about the visit saying, “They are a great football team. They have one of the best facilities in the nation.” An all-conference selection as a junior, Reid had 93 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception last season. He is ranked as WisFootball.net's No. 11 overall prospect and No. 3 linebacker in the class of 2008 ...

From what I've heard, Reid is the real deal... a tackling machine with very good speed. He original verbally committed to Western Michigan, but decided the better of it. Also has heard form Iowa State, UNLV, Wyoming, and Central Michigan. I believe the Bison have offered a full ride.

A very good way of keeping up with Bison recruiting in Wisconsin is reading the articles on Wisfootball.net. I know I read the articles every day.

[tony]

In the blurbs for the MN all-state ballotting they mention the following students as having some level of interest from NDSU:

Collin Stinogel, WR/OLB, St. Cloud Tech: 6-3, 200, 38 tackles and three interceptions. A likely candidate for offensive player of the year in the Central Lakes Conference. A two-year starter who had 35 catches for 524 yards, a 15.0 average, with 3 TDs for the 9-1 Tigers.

Jordan Eaton, TE/DE St. Paul Highland Park. 6'5" 235 lbs. 56 tackles, 6 sacks, 14 TFL, 1 blocked kick, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 pass breakups. Also had 23 pancakes and 0 sacks allowed on offense

Eric Dirkes, OL/DL SR, Albany: 6-2, 290, also a defensive tackle. Top offensive lineman for an 11-1 Class 3A team that is in the state semifinals at the Metrodome. Excellent strength and size. A co-captain, he's the lead blocker for an offense that averages 300 yards rushing per game. Also a power-hitting first baseman/designated hitter in baseball

[Marlins]

Add a new commit to the list...Milwaukee King LB/DE Greg Reid (6-3, 251). Was formerly a Western Michigan commit.

http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14584

[Marlins]

From Wisfootball.net...
Milwaukee King senior linebacker Greg Reid (6-3, 251) recently took an official visit to North Dakota State University and in his words was “blown away.” Reid raved about the visit saying, “They are a great football team. They have one of the best facilities in the nation.” An all-conference selection as a junior, Reid had 93 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception last season. He is ranked as WisFootball.net's No. 11 overall prospect and No. 3 linebacker in the class of 2008 ...

From what I've heard, Reid is the real deal... a tackling machine with very good speed. He original verbally committed to Western Michigan, but decided the better of it. Also has heard form Iowa State, UNLV, Wyoming, and Central Michigan. I believe the Bison have offered a full ride.

A very good way of keeping up with Bison recruiting in Wisconsin is reading the articles on Wisfootball.net. I know I read the articles every day.

Reid committed to NDSU on Monday.

http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14584

[tony]

Add a new commit to the list...Milwaukee King LB/DE Greg Reid (6-3, 251). Was formerly a Western Michigan commit.

http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14584

Done! Thanks for the head's up!

[HerdBot]

Add a new commit to the list...Milwaukee King LB/DE Greg Reid (6-3, 251). Was formerly a Western Michigan commit.

http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14584

WOOHOOO! Nice to snag a guy who was seeked out and offered by a MAC school! This is shaping up to be one heck of a recruiting class and it's EARLY!!

[NDSUstudent]

I did some searching on Wissports.net....


http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14536

I found this article that said NDSU was recruiting Rickey Hagen from Colfax Wisc. 6'2 230lb LB/DE/TE.


He also may be our 5th commit. I searched their messageboard and somebody posted a thread congratulating him on accepting a scholarship to NDSU...

http://wissports.net/playground/tm.asp?m=738762&mpage=1&key=ndsu&

[extremerouge]

wow good find student!

[extremerouge]

on the messageboard it doesnt sound like he is a hard worker...wonder how that will work for him at NDSU???

[NDSUstudent]

on the messageboard it doesnt sound like he is a hard worker...wonder how that will work for him at NDSU???

Yeah, I noticed that as well but since it is on a messageboard you do have to take that kind of talk with a grain of salt. However, if it is true he won't see much playing time because there will be some good competition at the LB/DE/TE positions.

[extremerouge]

i couldnt get the one link to work but found this one...

http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14536

dont know if that was the one you had?

[bisonmike2]

on the messageboard it doesnt sound like he is a hard worker...wonder how that will work for him at NDSU???

he'll either shape up or get shipped out. Our coaches have a knack for getting the most out of everyone.

[NDSUstudent]

i couldnt get the one link to work but found this one...

http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14536

dont know if that was the one you had?

Yep, that is the same one. Thanks for finding the right link.

[Bison53]

Western Michigan sure comes
up a lot in trying to recruit.
I would think we would have
a edge on a lot of these teams.

[HerdBot]

Western Michigan sure comes
up a lot in trying to recruit.
I would think we would have
a edge on a lot of these teams.

Western Michigan won't even make the local news. NDSU is top story every night and all the games are on TV.

[MinotBison]

Zac Elgie of Minot has opted to play baseball at the U. of Kansas. Would have been nice to see him in a Bison FB and/or BB uniform.

[sambini]

KARE11 All Metro Team, there are some future Bison in this list.
http://www.kare11.com/sports/prep/2007/2007_all_metro.aspx
Thanks for the link+++

[Bison_Pride]

A couple guys named here who are getting interest from NDSU.

http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14472&sportID=3

http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14572

http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/wiaa/252558

[HerdBot]

A couple guys named here who are getting interest from NDSU.

http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14472&sportID=3

http://wissports.net/sports/football/article.asp?nid=14572

http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/wiaa/252558

Further proof we have a long way to go when a few players are leaning torward Duluth and Minnesota State. We would beat those teams by 50 points. I hope it has more to do with academics or local ties. More reason to expand TV coverage and marketing into Minnesota. I think we're headed in the right direction.

[Bison_Pride]

I don't think they have offered any of those guys yet, but they are probably somewhere on the radar. If history is any strategy the Bison will target the in-state and local kids that have the talent to play, and offer them. Then go after the kids that are waiting on Big 10 teams to offer but ultimately don't. And then work the Jr. college route for areas of need that it's hard to get top quality recruits here for, such as DE and CB.

These are probably just good players they have in mind, in case the guys they really want, do get the Big 10 offers.

[Scooter1]

Has anyone heard anything on Dillion Forbes who wound up going to Harper CC last year? I thought that I read somewhere that he is still interrested in coming to NDSU if he can get his grades taken care of.

[AEBison1998]

Looks like he was 8th on the team in tackles this year.

[tony]

One of the moderator types on minnesotapreps.com are saying that NDSU may have offered Mike Rallis from Edina (looks like he already has offers from UNLV and Wyoming). Totally unconfirmed... he's a heck of an athlete and would probably play safety.

Another thought that NDSU had offered Glencoe-Silverlake QB/Ath Matt Muenchow. Again, not sure what position NDSU would be thinking of for him - all I know is that he has track speed.

[HerdBot]

One of the moderator types on minnesotapreps.com are saying that NDSU may have offered Mike Rallis from Edina (looks like he already has offers from UNLV and Wyoming). Totally unconfirmed... he's a heck of an athlete and would probably play safety.

Another thought that NDSU had offered Glencoe-Silverlake QB/Ath Matt Muenchow. Again, not sure what position NDSU would be thinking of for him - all I know is that he has track speed.

We better be looking at QB's because I don't think we're very deep after Mertens.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Just about December first. I have heard that for some that is kinda the magic date. I am guessing we hear a few more verbals in the first 10 days of December. I could be way off base but I have heard a few RUMORS. Notice Rumors is capitalized, they are just that so take this as you wish.

[MN_BISON]

Just about December first. I have heard that for some that is kinda the magic date. I am guessing we hear a few more verbals in the first 10 days of December. I could be way off base but I have heard a few RUMORS. Notice Rumors is capitalized, they are just that so take this as you wish.

Maybe you'd like to share your rumors with the group? :nod:

[extremerouge]

yeah that is what i was waiting for!

[jeffdaryl3rd]

Good to see Reid brought into the fold. Looks like he'll give us a solid prospect at either end or SLB. I hope he ends up at end for the simple reason that we've had a harder time recruiting D-lineman recently than any other position.

[tony]

According to CougersDen.com, NDSU has offered Demetrius Dugar a CB from Houston, TX (Aldine). He also has offers from two of the service academies and apparently Northwestern is close to offering (I'm guessing that means Demetrius is pretty good in the classroom).

You may have to be a subscriber to see the article, but here is the link anyway:

http://houston.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=745547

[tony]

Look in first page to see a dozen or so new WI prospects courtesy of Wissports.net.

[Hart]

According to one article, the WISS article that confirmed his verbal - he was "promised" the opportunity to compete as a starter at MLB. Very interesting. Versatile prospect though, that's good for us.

[Bison bison]

I think every player has the opportunity to compete.

[Bryan]

NDSU has offered the Glencoe Silver Lake QB.

[Bisonguy]

According to one article, the WISS article that confirmed his verbal - he was "promised" the opportunity to compete as a starter at MLB. Very interesting. Versatile prospect though, that's good for us.

A 6'3" Mike LB that has the height to cover the TE or a tall WR over the middle, as required by the Tampa 2? I have NO problem with that. :nod:

[Bison_Pride]

Reid has impressive credentials. I think he's about the #7 rated overall college prospect in the entire state of Wisconsin. (#3 LB) He said he was "blown away" by the facilities at NDSU.

My hunch is that the new BB arena, and an upgraded BSA would also help potential football recruits, and their parents, believe that all they are coming to a university that is first class in all areas of athletics.

[CaBisonFan]

Just about December first. I have heard that for some that is kinda the magic date. I am guessing we hear a few more verbals in the first 10 days of December. I could be way off base but I have heard a few RUMORS. Notice Rumors is capitalized, they are just that so take this as you wish.

You mean we're recruiting members of Fleetwood Mac?

[Hart]

One thing I know that a lot of the players (younger ones) are impressed with is the upgrades to the Wellness Center. It's just first class all the way.

[tjbison]

Anybody know if they are going after Horner from South, I see he was the North Dakota Gatorade player of the year?

[extremerouge]

Anybody know if they are going after Horner from South, I see he was the North Dakota Gatorade player of the year?
yeah i think the coaches were talking to him all the time; I don't know if they still are, but I am sure they are...

[tjbison]

I wonder if they would play him Def. or Off. could he be a SS or something to that effect?

[extremerouge]

i think there was a post previously saying that his mom talked about him playing defense...who knows how credible that is...

[NDSUstudent]

Anybody know if they are going after Horner from South, I see he was the North Dakota Gatorade player of the year?

NDSU is recruiting him and has offered some scholarship money.

[Scooter1]

Good to see Reid brought into the fold. Looks like he'll give us a solid prospect at either end or SLB. I hope he ends up at end for the simple reason that we've had a harder time recruiting D-lineman recently than any other position.

I agree, the DL position is tough to find. We are getting better.

2004 Lardinois, Compton
2005 Fairbairn, Schuttloffel
2006 Gratzek, Phillips, Sharpe
2007 Danilkowicz, Boyer, Johnson, Stoczinski

[Hart]

The one thing I noticed at all of our games this year (at all the home games) was the lack of a pass rush. Defensive line is just a hard position to transition to. So much you change from HS to college, and definitely from college to the pros. I thought Joe L. did a nice job, but we lacked a quality and consistent pass rush on opponents. I can only imagine what we could have done with a consistent pass rush.

[Bison53]

Blitzs were not working.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Ya sometimes you need some recruits that will keep the locker room rockin!!!



No I heard Horner from South would know more after Dec. 1st. Heck maybe we didn't even offer him yet.

[Scooter1]

The one thing I noticed at all of our games this year (at all the home games) was the lack of a pass rush. Defensive line is just a hard position to transition to. So much you change from HS to college, and definitely from college to the pros. I thought Joe L. did a nice job, but we lacked a quality and consistent pass rush on opponents. I can only imagine what we could have done with a consistent pass rush.

Remember, Justin Frick and Craig Dahl should have been Seniors this year. The 2007 Bison would have been completely different with these two players on defense. Now, jump ahead four years and think about how happy we will all be that we had the luxury of redshirting the entire 2007 recruiting class.

[Gully]

Remember, Justin Frick and Craig Dahl should have been Seniors this year. The 2007 Bison would have been completely different with these two players on defense. Now, jump ahead four years and think about how happy we will all be that we had the luxury of redshirting the entire 2007 recruiting class.

That's a great point....the D would have been much better this year with those two. I don't think we should ever play true freshmen unless they are very special AND we have an immediate need.

[HerdBot]

That's a great point....the D would have been much better this year with those two. I don't think we should ever play true freshmen unless they are very special AND we have an immediate need.

Agreed. We are exceptionally deep now and with the added scholorships it will be tough for a freshman to make the field. We run a complicated offense so the year learning it helps.

[tony]

Updated first post for Ricky Hagen verbal.

[bisonhusker]

what do we know about this most recent verbal?

[HerdBot]

what do we know about this most recent verbal?

He seems like a project and didn't get serious looks from big schools. He was 2nd team all conference as a Jr at defensive end AND 2nd team all conference as a Sr at linebacker so he's good at both positions. He's a solid athelete with some good upside. Threw shot put and is strong. According to the Forum, the Bison want him as a defensive end.

It makes sense to put him at end because we're loaded at linebacker with Preston Evans and Reid along with Matt Anderson, Tyler Henry, Luke Senger, Eddie Beson to go with current starters Maersh and Humber.

[tony]

Another offer: Defensive back Jordan Osborne (?) from The Woodlands (Houston, TX). The question marks are because the story says "Justin" but I think they meant "Jordan". GPA 3.7 and has an offer from Army. Vandy is sniffing around too. 6'0, 185.

Rivals recruiting deal (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=747096)

[tony]

Added two new players: Jordan Marriott and Jon Heimler.

Also, I re-arranged the master post to make it a little easier to find prospects (behold the wonder that is alphabetizing).

[X-Factor]

you da' man tony!

[extremerouge]

thanks tony!

[lakesbison]

BOHL was at the GOPHERS game last night.

Said he is seeing 4-5 recruits today and tomorrow in minneapolis....

[bisonmike2]

what do we know about this most recent verbal?

He doesn't seem that accomplished as a football player but I like the fact he's a multi sport athlete, and a pretty good one at that. A good coaching staff can really turn those guys into productive players.

[Montana Bison]

We've had great success picking out players at at NDSCS. Namely RIchard Lewis, Christian Dallas, and Alvin Robertson. Last year some of us wanted us to sign the 2 running backs at NDSCS. I was big on Brian McNeil (Fargo South) and others were not. Now he's a superstar at Nebraska Omaha and is the 2nd leading rusher in D2. Normally I'd be bummed out but he's not any better than Paschall, who gives us 3 years, not 2. We should never let a local player of his caliber play somewhere else. Same with guys like Solum.

This new guy - I don't know anything about him - but Bohl is rarely if ever wrong and he's a big boy at 6' 4'' and 330 lbs! I'm thinkin' he's not an edge speed rusher.

Brian McNeil was from West Fargo, He was the other half of the back field tandem with Tyler Roehl

[HerdBot]

Brian McNeil was from West Fargo, He was the other half of the back field tandem with Tyler Roehl

Well we should have the entire South/West Fargo team play for the Bison. They are obviously good.

[tony]

Apparently NDSU has visited an Illinois pro-style QB named Mark Tolzien from Fremd High School in Palatine, IL (NW Chicago). Er, at least they made it to his HS to get tape, not sure if they talked or not.

Rivals lists Boston College, Iowa, Wisconsin, and a bunch of Ivy League schools as having interest (Iowa and Wisconsin, for sure, are in touch quite a bit). His older brother plays for the Badgers.

I count five HS QBs that NDSU is looking at - of course, it's probable that not all of them are being recruited as QBs. Anyway, this is the first Illinois recruit I've heard in connection with NDSU but if they were there, they were probably in a lot of other places.

[Gully]

Geez, WI, WI, WI. Is it just that we don't know about more of the MN and ND kids? Nothing against WI, we get a bunch of tremendous players from there but I'm surprised there aren't more listed from the twin cities. Maybe most of the info is coming from the WI recruiting sites?

[NDSU_grad]

Geez, WI, WI, WI. Is it just that we don't know about more of the MN and ND kids? Nothing against WI, we get a bunch of tremendous players from there but I'm surprised there aren't more listed from the twin cities. Maybe most of the info is coming from the WI recruiting sites?

I think you hit the nail on the head with your last sentence. Wissports just does such a great job covering recruiting, that's why your hearing all the info about Wisco recruits. I'm sure we'll have plenty of Minny kids and hopefully a ND kid or two on the roster come signing day.

[tony]

I think you hit the nail on the head with your last sentence. Wissports just does such a great job covering recruiting, that's why your hearing all the info about Wisco recruits. I'm sure we'll have plenty of Minny kids and hopefully a ND kid or two on the roster come signing day.

Yep, wissports.net is great - nothing comes even close to them for Minnesota recruiting. I see more about NDSU recruiting on Houston and Illinois sites than on Minnesota ones (as far as I know, there are really only minnesotapreps.com and gopherhole).

[ndsubison1]

Does anyone know if we're looking at QB Zach Wentz of Bismarck Century?

[MinotBison]

Does anyone know if we're looking at QB Zach Wentz of Bismarck Century?

I don't know if they are, but they might want to. I saw him against Minot earlier in the year, and he can flat out play.

[Jdubs21]

any vids on him anywhere? i dont beleive many of us have heard of him

[Trainer]

The Bison are stretching into new recruiting areas...

RB Montez Hatten 5'7 178 Anderson, South Carolina (Westside HS)

Hatten is Westside's all-time leading rusher with over 5000 yards rushing and 54 touchdowns in his career. He may be short in stature but runs very hard and has great field vision. Hits the hole fast and has good breakaway speed. Gaudy numbers against AAAA competition should earn him a serious look from mid-major programs looking for a strong prospect who deserves much more attention. Highly underrated prospect.


http://hssouthcarolina.scout.com/2/701344.html
http://hssouthcarolina.scout.com/a.z?s=232&p=8&c=1&nid=3464779

[HerdBot]

The Bison are stretching into new recruiting areas...

RB Montez Hatten 5'7 178 Anderson, South Carolina (Westside HS)

Hatten is Westside's all-time leading rusher with over 5000 yards rushing and 54 touchdowns in his career. He may be short in stature but runs very hard and has great field vision. Hits the hole fast and has good breakaway speed. Gaudy numbers against AAAA competition should earn him a serious look from mid-major programs looking for a strong prospect who deserves much more attention. Highly underrated prospect.


http://hssouthcarolina.scout.com/2/701344.html
http://hssouthcarolina.scout.com/a.z?s=232&p=8&c=1&nid=3464779

Wow! I can understand why a kid would choose Marshall over NDSU but it's cool being #2 on his list. I'm suprised we're recruiting that far south.I'm lovin' it!

KF: Name your top 5 list of schools currently.
MH: Marshall, North Dakota State, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, and Charleston

[Jdubs21]

sounds kinda like shamen...small and fast lol

[HerdBot]

I don't know if they are, but they might want to. I saw him against Minot earlier in the year, and he can flat out play.

I like Seth Nichols the QB out of Dakota Prairie. Word is he's phenemonal and Iowa, Iowa State, NDSU and UND are recruiting him.

[tony]

I like Seth Nichols the QB out of Dakota Prairie. Word is he's phenemonal and Iowa, Iowa State, NDSU and UND are recruiting him.

Yeah, I bet NDSU is recruiting Nichols and Seth Wisthoff, for example, but I don't have a link that says so or they'd be on the radar.

Oh yeah, it wouldn't surprise me if NDSU was talking to Wentz - what I wonder is if they have been talking to Esley Thorton, the sophomore QB from Bismarck High.

[tony]

The Bison are stretching into new recruiting areas...

RB Montez Hatten 5'7 178 Anderson, South Carolina (Westside HS)

Hatten is Westside's all-time leading rusher with over 5000 yards rushing and 54 touchdowns in his career. He may be short in stature but runs very hard and has great field vision. Hits the hole fast and has good breakaway speed. Gaudy numbers against AAAA competition should earn him a serious look from mid-major programs looking for a strong prospect who deserves much more attention. Highly underrated prospect.


http://hssouthcarolina.scout.com/2/701344.html
http://hssouthcarolina.scout.com/a.z?s=232&p=8&c=1&nid=3464779

Nice find! Rep for you and I'm updating the first page.

[ndsubison1]

Yeah, I bet NDSU is recruiting Nichols and Seth Wisthoff, for example, but I don't have a link that says so or they'd be on the radar.

Oh yeah, it wouldn't surprise me if NDSU was talking to Wentz - what I wonder is if they have been talking to Esley Thorton, the sophomore QB from Bismarck High.

I say they should wait another year just to see how Thorton pans out

[BisBison]

I say they should wait another year just to see how Thorton pans out

They should talk to him as soon as the NCAA says we can. This kid flat out plays. He's been fun to watch since middle school. Started as a freshman for BHS. Before he graduates he'll be getting a lot of looks.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Bison coaches visited Millard West (Omaha Football factory, 10-2 last year) Quarterback Jesse VerVelde on Thursday. 1900 pass yards, 19 TD's, 700+ yards rushing and another 10 yards. 6'0 185. Very talented kid. That is a BIG school, and I am almost sure he was a three year starter. I think he was the first team superstate quarterback....in a decent football state.

[tony]

Bison coaches visited Millard West (Omaha Football factory, 10-2 last year) Quarterback Jesse VerVelde on Thursday. 1900 pass yards, 19 TD's, 700+ yards rushing and another 10 yards. 6'0 185. Very talented kid. That is a BIG school, and I am almost sure he was a three year starter. I think he was the first team superstate quarterback....in a decent football state.

There's a smaller school QB in Nebraska I kind of hope they talk to too. Transferred from North Carolina or something. Unfortunately that's all I can remember.

[tony]

Another Illinois offer:

Brian Lindsay, 6'2, 198, Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, WR/S, Wilmette (Ill.) Loyola Academy.

Source: http://edgytim.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=749348

[aces1180]

Another Illinois offer:

Brian Lindsay, 6'2, 198, Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, WR/S, Wilmette (Ill.) Loyola Academy.

Source: http://edgytim.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=749348

I love the idea of a tall DB.

[tony]

Another reported offer: Tim Sauer, OL, 6'8, 263, Rosemount, MN.

UNI offered too and Colorado just flew him out to visit. He plays basketball too.

If you can read the articles we've been linking to, I think you'll be impressed not only by what good athletes these guys are - it really sounds like NDSU is going after good, solid kids.

Source: buffstampede.com (http://www.buffstampede.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=749885)

[extremerouge]

Another reported offer: Tim Sauer, OL, 6'8, 263, Rosemount, MN.

UNI offered too and Colorado just flew him out to visit. He plays basketball too.

If you can read the articles we've been linking to, I think you'll be impressed not only by what good athletes these guys are - it really sounds like NDSU is going after good, solid kids.

Source: buffstampede.com (http://www.buffstampede.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=749885)
thanks tony for the info! sounds like he could put a lot of weight on him if he wanted to play on the O line...any possibility of DE seeing as he is an athlete?

[HerdBot]

Another reported offer: Tim Sauer, OL, 6'8, 263, Rosemount, MN.

UNI offered too and Colorado just flew him out to visit. He plays basketball too.

If you can read the articles we've been linking to, I think you'll be impressed not only by what good athletes these guys are - it really sounds like NDSU is going after good, solid kids.

Source: buffstampede.com (http://www.buffstampede.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=749885)

I'm not 100% sure but I think he's related to Craig Sauer, who played for the Gophers and Vikings and is now the defensive coordinator of the FM Liberty football team. http://fargomoorheadliberty.com/coaches.html Hopefully he can persuade him to come here!

[jackrabbit1979]

I hadn't seen Tyrel's name mentioned here but was told that he was getting steady interest (and it sounds like an offer below) from the bison. A little slight, but supposedly has true 4.4 speed.

That makes two of SDSU's four verbals (Thomas O'Brien, Winona Cotter) that chose SDSU over NDSU...I didn't think that was possible Burgandy? (Just Kidding...I don't want to get into a smack war here).



From the Sioux Falls Argus Leader:

SDSU lands Yankton’s Kool
Yankton’s Tyrel Kool made a verbal commitment on Sunday to play football at South Dakota State.

The 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior was a Class AA all* state pick at defensive back, but is projected to play running back for the Jackrabbits. Although limited to 80 carries this season due to a high ankle sprain, Kool finished his prep career with 276 rushes for 2,153 yards and 23 scores. Bucks coach Arlin Likness described Kool – who chose SDSU over rival North Dakota State – as perhaps the quickest back he’s coached in a 28-year career.

“South Dakota State was just the place where I felt like I belonged,” said Kool, also all-state in the 300 hurdles. “I like to think I canbea difference maker.” The Jacks also got a verbal from Jon Fick of Boyden- Hull/Rock Valley, former SDSU standout Paul Keiser’s alma mater. The 6-5, 250-pound Fick was named Class 2A first team all-state as a defensive lineman by The Iowa Sports Connection, but will likely play on the offensive line in college.

[bisonmike2]

I hadn't seen Tyrel's name mentioned here but was told that he was getting steady interest (and it sounds like an offer below) from the bison. A little slight, but supposedly has true 4.4 speed.

That makes two of SDSU's four verbals (Thomas O'Brien, Winona Cotter) that chose SDSU over NDSU...I didn't think that was possible Burgandy? (Just Kidding...I don't want to get into a smack war here).



From the Sioux Falls Argus Leader:

SDSU lands Yankton’s Kool
Yankton’s Tyrel Kool made a verbal commitment on Sunday to play football at South Dakota State.

The 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior was a Class AA all* state pick at defensive back, but is projected to play running back for the Jackrabbits. Although limited to 80 carries this season due to a high ankle sprain, Kool finished his prep career with 276 rushes for 2,153 yards and 23 scores. Bucks coach Arlin Likness described Kool – who chose SDSU over rival North Dakota State – as perhaps the quickest back he’s coached in a 28-year career.

“South Dakota State was just the place where I felt like I belonged,” said Kool, also all-state in the 300 hurdles. “I like to think I canbea difference maker.” The Jacks also got a verbal from Jon Fick of Boyden- Hull/Rock Valley, former SDSU standout Paul Keiser’s alma mater. The 6-5, 250-pound Fick was named Class 2A first team all-state as a defensive lineman by The Iowa Sports Connection, but will likely play on the offensive line in college.

That's a pretty amazing statement by Likness. He is a great coach and has had great atheletes play at Yankton throughout the years. And if Yankton has been known for anything over the past 30 years, it's for it awesome running game.

[bisonhusker]

If I remember the argument correctly, and I don't want to put words in Burgundy;s mouth, I think he was saying that SDSU will never win a recruiting battle over NDSU if it was an North Dakota kid. He was previously stating how we have went into So Dakota and taken some really solid kids, and that would never happen in North Dakota. My guess is that kid chose SDSU over NDSU because he has no chance to play running back at NDSU in his entire career. We have too much depth at running back with DJ and V'lander both redshirting last year. I don't blame him if he wanted to play, he had to go to SDSU. Congrats to SDSU for signing an in state kid.

[HerdBot]

I hadn't seen Tyrel's name mentioned here but was told that he was getting steady interest (and it sounds like an offer below) from the bison. A little slight, but supposedly has true 4.4 speed.

That makes two of SDSU's four verbals (Thomas O'Brien, Winona Cotter) that chose SDSU over NDSU...I didn't think that was possible Burgandy? (Just Kidding...I don't want to get into a smack war here).



From the Sioux Falls Argus Leader:

SDSU lands Yankton’s Kool
Yankton’s Tyrel Kool made a verbal commitment on Sunday to play football at South Dakota State.

The 5-foot-10, 180-pound senior was a Class AA all* state pick at defensive back, but is projected to play running back for the Jackrabbits. Although limited to 80 carries this season due to a high ankle sprain, Kool finished his prep career with 276 rushes for 2,153 yards and 23 scores. Bucks coach Arlin Likness described Kool – who chose SDSU over rival North Dakota State – as perhaps the quickest back he’s coached in a 28-year career.

“South Dakota State was just the place where I felt like I belonged,” said Kool, also all-state in the 300 hurdles. “I like to think I canbea difference maker.” The Jacks also got a verbal from Jon Fick of Boyden- Hull/Rock Valley, former SDSU standout Paul Keiser’s alma mater. The 6-5, 250-pound Fick was named Class 2A first team all-state as a defensive lineman by The Iowa Sports Connection, but will likely play on the offensive line in college.

That's cool. If your implying SDSU is getting better players than NDSU than you must be smoking something. We only sign a couple of players per year out of South Dakota for a reason. There are not that many. I'm sure he's great but this kid would have been lucky to see the field with our loaded backfield. It doesen't mention him getting offers from a lot of other schools? Who knows.. maybe he only got a walk on offer from NDSU or a partial scholorship. Besides we already got the best player out of the state in Preston Evans.

[bisonmike2]

If I remember the argument correctly, and I don't want to put words in Burgundy;s mouth, I think he was saying that SDSU will never win a recruiting battle over NDSU if it was an North Dakota kid. He was previously stating how we have went into So Dakota and taken some really solid kids, and that would never happen in North Dakota. My guess is that kid chose SDSU over NDSU because he has no chance to play running back at NDSU in his entire career. We have too much depth at running back with DJ and V'lander both redshirting last year. I don't blame him if he wanted to play, he had to go to SDSU. Congrats to SDSU for signing an in state kid.

I was wondering if the position had anything to do with it too. But if the kid is as impressive as Arlen Likness says, it would be a little foolish for NDSU to not give him a look at RB even through we are loaded at the position. For those not in the know, Likness has been part of, arguable the most successful high school football program in SD history as either assistant coach or head coach for the past 30 years. I wouldn't take a comment of his like that lightly.

[Hambone]

I like Seth Nichols the QB out of Dakota Prairie. Word is he's phenemonal and Iowa, Iowa State, NDSU and UND are recruiting him.

Verballed to UND.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=60276

[DORMIE]

Just talked to Josh Horner's mother. He's having his Official Visit this weekend. His host is Tyler Roell.

[tony]

Verballed to UND.

http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=60276

Congrats, I'd sure have liked to see him in a Bison uniform.

[Bison Dan]

Congrats, I'd sure have liked to see him in a Bison uniform.

From what I have heard the Bison weren't all that high on him. They have some other qb's ahead of him on their list.

[Flintstone]

Is Dakota Priaire 9-man? If so, it's a pretty tough jump going from playing QB in 9-man to college QB. The defenses you read as a 9-man QB are pretty simple. Still sounds like a heck of a player though.