OldBison
02-21-2008, 10:42 PM
I don't know if this has been posted before, but David Coulson of Sports Network liked Appy States recruiting class and Eastern Washington's class (so did Rivals apparently, giving them the #1 spot).
Here is David Coulson's review of teams that had the best recruiting classes in the Gateway:
After a 4-7 campaign, not too many people would have expected much from Illinois State's recruiting efforts, but the Redbirds claimed one of the top classes in FCS as coach Denver Johnson and company emphasized speed.
Highlights include defensive tackle Blake Gumm and defensive back Khenon Hall, a pair of highly-touted transfers from Trinity Valley Community College. But there were some solid high schoolers added as well, with defensive end Nick Broome, defensive back Austin Davis and wide receiver Dekendrick Moncrief, who may bring back memories of Laurent Robinson.
Joining Illinois State with a sparkling recruiting class is a team that has been one of the bottom-feeders of FCS, Indiana State. But the Sycamores have gained some excitement under new coach Trent Miles.
Among the players who will try to turn around Indiana State's fortunes are defensive backs Aaron Archie and Julian Easterly, and defensive ends Nate Williams and Lawrence Young.
Coming off a No. 1 ranking in the regular season, Northern Iowa scored with offensive linemen Kyle Staudt and Tim Sauer, running backs Carlos Anderson, Joe Johnson, Rayon Simmons and De'Andre Vandevender, receiver Kenyad Blair, linebackers Joe Cason and L.J. Fort, athlete Craig Ralls and defensive backs Garrett Scott and Nico Watson.
NDSU nowhere to be seen on his very lengthy list of teams that did well, including Cal Poly. You can catch the whole article here:
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/AGN4130392.htm
Here is David Coulson's review of teams that had the best recruiting classes in the Gateway:
After a 4-7 campaign, not too many people would have expected much from Illinois State's recruiting efforts, but the Redbirds claimed one of the top classes in FCS as coach Denver Johnson and company emphasized speed.
Highlights include defensive tackle Blake Gumm and defensive back Khenon Hall, a pair of highly-touted transfers from Trinity Valley Community College. But there were some solid high schoolers added as well, with defensive end Nick Broome, defensive back Austin Davis and wide receiver Dekendrick Moncrief, who may bring back memories of Laurent Robinson.
Joining Illinois State with a sparkling recruiting class is a team that has been one of the bottom-feeders of FCS, Indiana State. But the Sycamores have gained some excitement under new coach Trent Miles.
Among the players who will try to turn around Indiana State's fortunes are defensive backs Aaron Archie and Julian Easterly, and defensive ends Nate Williams and Lawrence Young.
Coming off a No. 1 ranking in the regular season, Northern Iowa scored with offensive linemen Kyle Staudt and Tim Sauer, running backs Carlos Anderson, Joe Johnson, Rayon Simmons and De'Andre Vandevender, receiver Kenyad Blair, linebackers Joe Cason and L.J. Fort, athlete Craig Ralls and defensive backs Garrett Scott and Nico Watson.
NDSU nowhere to be seen on his very lengthy list of teams that did well, including Cal Poly. You can catch the whole article here:
http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2/news/AGN4130392.htm