2012 Recruiting Summary

[SDbison]

I put together a 2012 recruiting summary. Please let me know about any corrections or additions.

VERBALS (19)
Chuks Ameachi, 6-2, 202, OLB, Avondale (Westview), AZ 1/22/2012 scout.com (http://hsarizona.scout.com/a.z?s=222&p=2&c=1151144&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fhsarizona.scout.com%2f2% 2f1151144.html)
Justin Arp, 6-6, 220, TE/DE, Forman? (Sargent Central), ND 1/31/2012 Izzo or Kolpack
Marcus Brantley, 5-10, 180, ATH, Mesa (Red Mountain), AZ 1/31/2012 http://rivals.yahoo.com/arizonavarsity/football/recruiting/player-Marcus-Brantley-108438
Jacob Davis, 6-3, 230, LB, Wichita, KS (Northwest) 1/27/2012 rivals.com (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1323966)
Deveon Dinwiddie, 5-8, 180, RB, Hutchinson, KS / Hutchinson CC 1/30/2012 the Forum (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/348956/group/homepage/)
Demetrius "Dee" Gray, 6-4, 180, WR, Aurora (Waubonsie Valley), IL 1/2/2012 Kolpack twitter (http://twitter.com/fgosportswriter)
Austin Farnlof, 6-2, 260, DL, Anthem (Boulder Creek), AZ 1/22/2012 Scout.com (http://hsarizona.scout.com/a.z?s=222&p=2&c=1150999&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fhsarizona.scout.com%2f2% 2f1150999.html)
Sam Hahn, 6-6, 260, OL, De Witt (Tri County), NE 1/30/2012 rivals (http://rivals.yahoo.com/wisconsin/football/recruiting/player-Sam-Hahn-135054/print)
Zack Johnson, 6-5, 310 OL, Eagan (Eastview), MN 10/4/2011 WDAY's Izzo, assist by Kolpack (http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/52795/group/Sports/)
Landon Lechler, 6-7, 240, OL/DE/TE, Beach, ND Dom Izzo twitter
Bo Liekus, 6-0, 195, S, Bellevue (West), NE 11/29/2011 KVRR (http://www.kvrr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11774&Itemid=58)
Grant Maris, 6-1, 190, LB/RB, Gainesville, FL (walking on per Kolpack)
Derek McGinnis, 6-3, 200, QB, Crete, NE 12/14/2011 Forum/WDAY (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/344045/)
Brett Pierce, 6-6, 250, DL, Richfield (Holy Angels), MN 1/25/2012 Rivals (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brett-Pierce-128710;_ylt=Am9WHIrkZuQ4OOUwMrpyI0pIPZB4) Dom Izzo twitter
Jack Plankers, 6-7, 290, OL, Kindred, ND 7/5/2011 WDAY (http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/48834/)
Zach Riopelle, 6-2, 215, LB, Warren-Alvarado-Oslo, MN 8/10/2011 WDAY/Forum, Kolpack/Izzo (http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2011/08/10/zach-riopelle/)
Andy Smith, 6-0, 185, DB, Sioux Falls (Roosevelt), SD 10/18/2011 Terry V twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/TerryVandrovec)
M.J. Stumpf, 6-2, 195, ATH, Harvey, ND 11/2/2011 via Kolpack's Twitter
DeSean Warren, 5-11, 150, WR, Overland Park, KS (Blue Valley West) 8/25/2011 Kolpack Tweet (http://twitter.com/#!/FGOSPORTSWRITER/status/106798430201982976)
Carey Woods, 6-0, 180, WR, Bemidji, MN 12/16/2011 Kolpack Twitter (http://twitter.com/fgosportswriter)

Summer Transfers (4)
Jeremy Gordon, 6-3, 230, DE, Milwaukee (Riverside), WI / NDSCSS, ND
Andre Martin, 6-1, 203, DB, St. Louis (McCluer), MO / Northern Iowa
Antonio Rodgers, 6-1, 215, LB, Miami (North Miami Beach), FL / West Hills CC, CA
John Tauteoli, 5-11, 230, LB, Salt Lake City (East), UT / Mount San Antonio CC (Mt. SAC), CA

OFFERED BUT COMMITTED ELSEWHERE (21)
Tavaughn Blair, 5-11 190, CB, Hopkins, MN Northern Iowa
C.J. Brathwaite, 5-7, 175, RB, West Bloomfield, MI rivals.com (http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?highlight=dakota&CID=1318317) Kent State
Jordan Brichacek, 6-5, 240, OL, Howells, NE South Dakota State
Nick Carr, 6-8, 275, OL, Totino-Grace, MN Minnesota Preps (http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1251853) South Dakota State
King Frazier, 6-0, 205, RB, Lee's Summit, MO Nebraska
Ryan Glasgow, 6-4, 265, OL, Aurora, IL (Marmion Academy) Michigan, walking on
Isaac Hayes, 6-2, 265, OG, Mendota Heights, MN (St. Thomas Academy) Minnesota
Marcus Horne, 5-9, 190, RB, Milwaukee, WI (Bradley Tech) Michigan State
Alex Howard, 6-0, 190, RB, Gilbert, AX (Williams Field) San Diego State
Casey Jahn, 5-11, 193, ATH, Phoenix, AZ (Northwest Community Christian) Northern Arizona
Andrew Larson, 5-10, 195, RB, Eden Prairie, MN Harvard
Ben Lauer, 6-7, 270, OL, Wayzata, MN Minnesota
Brett McMakin, 6-4, 215, TE/DE, Blue Valley West (Overland Park), KS Rivals (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brett-McMakin-123982)Northern Iowa
Joe Mollberg, 6-2, 210, QB, Detroit Lakes, MN University of North Dakota
Josh Orsino, 6-1, 190, WR, Fort Lauderdale (Westminster Academy), FL rivals (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Josh-Orsino-124854) Josh Orsino
Drew Ott, 6-4, 235, DE, Giltner, NE Iowa
Adam Pavlenko, 6-0, 200, LB, Tempe, AZ (Marco de Niza) Iowa State
Jake Schany, 6-2, 210, LB, Blair, NE Ohio
Nate Shaw, 6-1, 205, LB, Bettendorf, IA Northern Iowa
Calvin Thomas, 6-3, 260, OL/DL, Chandler, AZ (Hamilton), Scout (http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5180543) Tulane
Jeremy Timpf, 6-2, 200, LB, Tuscon (Sabino), AZ scout.com (http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5753206) Army

PAST RECRUITING SUMMARIES
2011 Recruiting Summary (http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showpost.php?p=375787&postcount=1)
2010 Recruiting Summary (http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16978)
2009 Recruiting Summary (http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14825)
2008 Recruiting Summary (http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10168)

[SamsRams]

INTEREST feel free to pm me if I forgot anyone

ARIZONA
Marcus Brantley CB Mesa, AZ
http://hsarizona.scout.com/a.z?s=222&p=8&c=1&nid=5439479

TJ Thomas RB Mesa, AZ
http://blogs.evtrib.com/varsityxtra/2012/01/10/falling-through-the-cracks/ (http://blogs.evtrib.com/constitutes/2012/01/10/falling-through-the-cracks/)

Beau Kitson Offensive center Anthem, Arizona
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Beau-Kitson-116930

Mitch Fischer Athlete Oro Valley, Arizona
http://www.kvoa.com/videos/ironwood-ridge-s-fischer-named-player-of-the-year/

Eric Kump Pro-style quarterback Gilbert, Arizona
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Eric-Kump-116866

Taylor Nezdoba Pro-style quarterback Goodyear, Arizona
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Taylor-Nezdoba-123115

Streeter Turner Athlete Surprise, Arizona
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Streeter-Turner-123114

Austin Desaulniers OLB Suprise, AZ
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5623041

Jacob Fitzgerald Outside linebacker Goodyear, Arizona
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5623056

Tari Jones WR/CB Buckeye, Arizona
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5034327

LaRon Tarkington Safety Chandler, Arizona
http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/Richardobert/150132

CALIFORNIA
Robert Jenkins Fullback Los Angeles, California
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Robert-Jenkins-135574;_ylt=AuVDq8yF6YL3s96IvxqmVeHwOrF_

FLORIDA
Joby St. Fleur D-Line Lakeland, FL
http://polkpreps.blogs.theledger.com/12689/football-notebook-lake-region/

ILLINOIS
Leonard Garron Outside linebacker Evanston, Illinois
http://norridge.suntimes.com/sports/10204451-419/boys-basketball-maine-souths-solari-shoulders-big-load.html

Marcus Gooden Outside linebacker Belvidere, Illinois
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Marcus-Gooden-124414

Bradley Steger Offensive tackle Rock Island, Illinois
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5476143

Kalvin Hill Running Back Minooka, Illinois
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kalvin-Hill-119997

Mickey Stewart Defensive tackle Oswego, Illinois
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mickey-Stewart-128516

Artie Checchin WR Arlington Heights, IL
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111026/sports/710269566

IOWA
Derek Hammann Athlete Dyersville, Iowa
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Derek-Hammann-124649

Jacob Vollstedt Inside linebacker Iowa City, Iowa
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jacob-Vollstedt-132426

KANSAS
Collin Sexton Athlete Abilene, Kansas
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Collin-Sexton-123936

Bennett Moore Inside linebacker Wichita, Kansas
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5375744

MINNESOTA
Kyle Hughes Athlete Minneapolis, Minnesota
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kyle-Hughes-131757;_ylt=AuyMOJ.KDcbe17O.boF7Y_hIPZB4

Grant Holker Kicker Mahtomedi, Minnesota
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Grant-Holker-134501

Charles Webb Cornerback Minnetonka, Minnesota
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Charles-Webb-117884

Antonio Ford All-purpose back Wayzata, Minnesota
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Antonio-Ford-116180

[SamsRams]

MISSOURI
Nick Jones Pro-style quarterback Kansas City, Missouri
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nick-Jones-123199

T.J. Schieber Defensive end Hamilton, Missouri
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-T.J.-Schieber-134030

NEBRASKA
Sam Hahn Offensive tackle De Witt, Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Sam-Hahn-135054;_ylt=AlY25n8pFe926fJrt3YPnltIPZB4

Kai Wolfe Offensive guard Alma, Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kai-Wolfe-114930

Ethan Wright Fullback Beatrice, Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ethan-Wright-125751

Michael Wickham Athlete Bennington, Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Michael-Wickham-122135

Trent Mastny Outside linebacker Howells, Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Trent-Mastny-122123

Dagan Worton Athlete Lincoln, Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dagan-Worton-123695

Drew Farlee Kicker Norfolk, Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Drew-Farlee-122092

TreVaun Hymer Wide Receiver Omaha, Nebraska
ivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-TreVaun-Hymer-133092

James Andersen Offensive guard Omaha, Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-James-Andersen-108028

Joe Dugan Outside linebacker Omaha, Nebraska
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Joe-Dugan-123154

UTAH
Caleb McCary MLB Springville, UT
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5080748

WISCONSIN
Bobby Ramlet Tight end Appleton, Wisconsin
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Bobby-Ramlet-126605

Austin Cordell Inside linebacker Hartford, Wisconsin
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Austin-Cordell-128205

Ryan Saeger Pro-style quarterback Hartland, Wisconsin
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Ryan-Saeger-126373

Jerry Nash Safety Kenosha, Wisconsin
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Jerry-Nash-125826

Matt Sosinsky Wide Receiver Montello, Wisconsin
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Matt-Sosinsky-127145

Devon Linzenmeyer Running Back Ozaukee, Wisconsin
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Devon-Linzenmeyer-132742

Vince Cupertino Wide Receiver Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Vince-Cupertino-130423

Chris Nelson Dual-threat quarterback Wilmot, Wisconsin
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Chris-Nelson-125830

Max Fuller WR/DE/LS Stoughton , WI
http://www.wisconsinswing.com/

[tony]

Cleaned 100+ posts out of here (moved them to the non-summary recruiting thread) and added a couple offers.

[westnodak93bison]

fyi, wrong link for this recruit in the summary....Brett Pierce, 6-6, 250, DL, Richfield (Holy Angels), MN Rivals
some other kid comes up when you click on the link

[tony]

fyi, wrong link for this recruit in the summary....Brett Pierce, 6-6, 250, DL, Richfield (Holy Angels), MN Rivals
some other kid comes up when you click on the link

Fixed. Also put a the city, state on C.J. Brathwaite

[Bison Dan]

What about the kid from Forman, ND?

[tony]

What about the kid from Forman, ND?

Do you have a link that says he has an offer?

[tony]

Added a new category to the Recruiting Summary: PROBABLY OFFERED BUT NO MEDIA REPORTS TO BACK IT UP

Put Lechler and Arp in there. Who else should go there?

[Mr. Burgundy]

Tavaughn Blair from Minneapolis is a verbal to UNI according to his rivals page.

[Kermit]

Confirmation that Chuks Amaechi has committed to NDSU:
http://hsarizona.scout.com/2/1151144.html

[jarhead]

Chuks tweeted that a Fargo radio station called him 10 minutes after he committed. Great get, loads of potential if the Phoenix media can be believed. Another great job
by the coaching staff and a great weekend for Bison fans.

[SamsRams]

This site has Shaw committed to UNI
http://247sports.com/Player/Nathan-Shaw-15860

You can also take Lauer off offer list and move to committed elsewhere

[SamsRams]

Players I am going to take of interest list
Cole Gardner committed to Eastern Michigan
Johns, Lindsay and Nabbity commit to walk on at Nebraska
Belknap commits to Duluth

Thought I had Read Vollstedt and Cordell had committed also, but cant find links right now. Any others any of you have seen are committed elsewhere??

[jarhead]

Ryker Fyfe Nebraska walk-on.

[jarhead]

Sam Foltz Nebraska walk-on
Mike Meinert to the Yotes
Conor Cannon to Wofford

[HerdBot]

This site has Shaw committed to UNI
http://247sports.com/Player/Nathan-Shaw-15860

You can also take Lauer off offer list and move to committed elsewhere

UNI is having a good recruiting class

[Mr. Burgundy]

Kolpack on with Izzo right now on 970 with an Arizona coach next.

[SamsRams]

Kolpack on with Izzo right now on 970 with an Arizona coach next.

missed it, wut was said?

[Kermit]

missed it, wut was said?

Farnlof's coach was on. NDSU recruited Farnlof as a DT. He was also a great pulling guard in HS. NDSU did a great job recruiting him. Coach has followed the Bison since '09 when Bohl made a visit to recruit their QB who is now at Idaho. Farnlof loved everything about his visit to Fargo and wore Bison gear to school today. He will probably redshirt, but could be talented enough to play right away.

[EndZoneQB]

Farnlof's coach was on. NDSU recruited Farnlof as a DT. He was also a great pulling guard in HS. NDSU did a great job recruiting him. Coach has followed the Bison since '09 when Bohl made a visit to recruit their QB who is now at Idaho. Farnlof loved everything about his visit to Fargo and wore Bison gear to school today. He will probably redshirt, but could be talented enough to play right away.

LOVE that!

It's cool that the coach has been following NDSU for a couple years. That's what we call the start of a pipeline, folks.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Chuks went to the same high school as Jordan Champion. Couple really good leads down there, and the coach tonight noted that they know who Matt Jones and Ryan Stanford were in Arizona and that the level of talent is increasing in Arizona and there are only 3 D1 schools.....he expected the pipeline from Arizona to NDSU to continue. Spoke highly of AJ Cooper and how he was maintaining great contact during the playoff run and that he came from Arizona. All well done. Also, great job by Kolpack and Izzo on the radio tonight. Very well done.

[HerdBot]

LOVE that!

It's cool that the coach has been following NDSU for a couple years. That's what we call the start of a pipeline, folks.

Jones, Stafford, Champion, Farnloff, Chuks. Hopefully we can add Thomas and Timph. So far looks good. Let's hope they don't flake out like many of the Texas kids did. If they stay, they will be like DJ and Holloway... Champions!

[westnodak93bison]

Farnlof's coach was on. NDSU recruited Farnlof as a DT. He was also a great pulling guard in HS. NDSU did a great job recruiting him. Coach has followed the Bison since '09 when Bohl made a visit to recruit their QB who is now at Idaho. Farnlof loved everything about his visit to Fargo and wore Bison gear to school today. He will probably redshirt, but could be talented enough to play right away.

Is there a link or mp3? I looked around on the website and couldn't find anything.

[Kermit]

Is there a link or mp3? I looked around on the website and couldn't find anything.

Doesn't look like they have posted a podcast, yet. If it shows up, it will be here:
http://www.wday.com/event/tag/tag/dizzos%20den/

[SamsRams]

Removed Lyons and Dakota after verbals to ISU-b

Added Kicker Matt Easley (iowa) to interest list even though there are reports of him get a partial offer

[Bisonwinagn]

Removed Lyons and Dakota after verbals to ISU-b

Added Kicker Matt Easley (iowa) to interest list even though there are reports of him get a partial offer

Can you leave the links to the recruiting agencies when moving them from the offer list? It's good history to see who else offered.

[CAS4127]

Can you leave the links to the recruiting agencies when moving them from the offer list? It's good history to see who else offered.

I agree, and I will also take an ice cold Bud Light!

Thanks!!

[SamsRams]

Can you leave the links to the recruiting agencies when moving them from the offer list? It's good history to see who else offered.

none of them were offered so I am not sure wut you are asking

[SamsRams]

Can you leave the links to the recruiting agencies when moving them from the offer list? It's good history to see who else offered.

wait are you refering to Lyons and Dakota being removed or the committed elsewhere for players like Lauer and Jahn? If its not Lyons and Dakota, then I have nothing to do with it, that is all Tony and SDBison. But I promise it will look much different for 2013 summary which is why I posted the thread. I agree that more info could be on the committed elsewhere and even the verbals NDSU has recieved. Feel free to PM me suggestions on how the 2013 thread can be improved from years past and what you would like to see

[jarhead]

kicker matt easley
http://www.newtondailynews.com/2011/02/15/cards-kicker-ranked-15th-in-nation/a9fvdw1/

[SamsRams]

kicker matt easley
http://www.newtondailynews.com/2011/02/15/cards-kicker-ranked-15th-in-nation/a9fvdw1/

yep kid has a great leg. Just read Iowa St just signed a kicker out of Indiana as their walk on for 2013 so I think that is a good sign Matt will be a Bison verbal soon

[Bison"FANatic"]

Tom Barneson of Eau Claire Memorial High in Wisconsin will be a preferred walkon.

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/01/25/another-kicker-coming/

[jarhead]

If true, excellent!

[jarhead]

Tom Barneson of Eau Claire Memorial High in Wisconsin will be a preferred walkon.

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/01/25/another-kicker-coming/

Kohl's kicking camps had Tom ranked as the 100th best kicker in this class and Matt Easley ranked 71st, so the coaches must have seen something they really liked about Tom.

[Hambone]

Check your PM's.

Did so - you might want to do same with yours since quote shows up.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Did so - you might want to do same with yours since quote shows up.

I have not been able to send anything to him for 6 weeks due to him having a full mailbox. I told him to clean them out but I guess he "forgot". Danget just tell me to leave you alone next time Burgandy.:biggrin::biggrin:

[Mr. Burgundy]

Wow am I an idiot!!!! WOW. Sorry boys. I will work on deleting some PM's. Gong show.

[jarhead]

C. J. Brathwaite committed to Kent St.

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=7259

[tony]

C. J. Brathwaite committed to Kent St.

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=7259

Going FBS
Advantage: NDSU would get recruits like this.
Disadvantage: The minute NDSU starts winning, the coaching staff will get poached by a BCS program.

[Bison"FANatic"]

C. J. Brathwaite committed to Kent St.

http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=7259

That kind of sucks. ASU would have been better than losing him to a Kent State team that I don't think has had a winning season since at least the early 2000's. I guess he didn't want to win.


Found their media guide. Since 1978 they have had 2 winning seasons 7-4 in 1987 and 6-5 in 2001.

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

Ok, so no Horne or Braithwite, who is next in line.. or is their a next?

[westnodak93bison]

Ok, so no Horne or Braithwite, who is next in line.. or is their a next?

I was wondering the same thing. Kind of strange we are having a hard time getting a verbal from a good RB?

[Bison"FANatic"]

Looks like Lechler is visiting this weekend

http://monke.areavoices.com/2012/01/lechler-deciding-between-ndsu-und-and-dsu/

[4mcruenomore]

Looks like Lechler is visiting this weekend

http://monke.areavoices.com/2012/01/lechler-deciding-between-ndsu-und-and-dsu/

I saw that, like there is a choice. The kid does have an attitude though, could be a good or bad thing.

[Bison Dan]

I saw that, like there is a choice. The kid does have an attitude though, could be a good or bad thing.
He must have already had his visit to the school to the North.

[westnodak93bison]

I saw that, like there is a choice. The kid does have an attitude though, could be a good or bad thing.

A friend of mine watched him play BB against Bowman. I think both he and his coach got kicked out of the game. Anyway, he couldn't turn around without knocking someone over(opponents flopping left and right).

[MN_BISON]

Looks like Lechler is visiting this weekend

http://monke.areavoices.com/2012/01/lechler-deciding-between-ndsu-und-and-dsu/

Were the Montana schools on this kid? I have to wonder if he's a partial or walk on type of kid, I mean DSU, really? For that matter, UND, really?:D

[Hambone]

Were the Montana schools on this kid? I have to wonder if he's a partial or walk on type of kid, I mean DSU, really? For that matter, UND, really?:D

I believe they were talking to him. Narrowed it down to the other three. Only reason DSU is in the picture (my opinion) is because they want him to play football and basketball.

[tony]

Well, I checked Izzo's twitter and it sounds like there's going to be a story on his verbal tonight on WDAY. It'll be late before I can get the Recruiting Summary thread updated.

[SamsRams]

http://norridge.suntimes.com/sports/10204451-419/boys-basketball-maine-souths-solari-shoulders-big-load.html

Irving scored a team-best 15 for Evanston, which played without starter Leonard Garron. The 6-4 post was on a football recruiting visit to North Dakota State.
rivals page (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Leonard-Garron-129405)

[BisonNeil]

Well, I checked Izzo's twitter and it sounds like there's going to be a story on his verbal tonight on WDAY. It'll be late before I can get the Recruiting Summary thread updated.

Are you sure it's not on Brett Pierce's verbal from Holy Angel that Dom posted on area voices? Looks like the coaches have him at DE. Maybe that is why Fuchs was so happy the other day?

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/

[IzzyFlexion]

kicker matt easley
http://www.newtondailynews.com/2011/02/15/cards-kicker-ranked-15th-in-nation/a9fvdw1/

Maybe we'll see Thorton holding for this kid's field goal tries in a couple years.

<in my imaginary dead on Scottie impression>......."The lines are set........Esley holding for Easley......the snap.................."

[SamsRams]

Maybe we'll see Thorton holding for this kid's field goal tries in a couple years.

<in my imaginary dead on Scottie impression>......."The lines are set........Esley holding for Easley......the snap.................."

LOL

On a serious note, I would assume his offer got yanked when they got the Wisconsin kid to verbal

[NDstateBison81]

learn how to spell.

[tony]

I moved Jacob Davis to Verbal based on this:

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1323966

Sounds like a pretty soft verbal though even though he's stuck with it for a couple weeks.

[WRSDBison]

I moved Jacob Davis to Verbal based on this:

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com...sp?CID=1323966 (http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1323966)

Sounds like a pretty soft verbal though even though he's stuck with it for a couple weeks.

link doesn't work

[tony]

link doesn't work

Try it again. Just says that he gave NDSU a verbal the week before the National Championship but is visiting West Point this weekend.

[HerdBot]

Try it again. Just says that he gave NDSU a verbal the week before the National Championship but is visiting West Point this weekend.

great signing. huge size and speed. offers from army and south dakota.

[westnodak93bison]

Try it again. Just says that he gave NDSU a verbal the week before the National Championship but is visiting West Point this weekend.

Did he have an official visit?

[tony]

Did he have an official visit?

According to rivals.com, Jacob Davis visited the weekend of the UNI game.

[Professor Chaos]

Here's a highlight film from Davis' junior season:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM1v5ZimQ30

Considering he's a year older now I'm guessing he's bigger than the 230 he's listed at in the video. Rivals says 242 now. Wondering if they're looking at him as a DE rather than a LB. He looks like he has pretty good quickness for his size. The 40 time has to be embellished though. A 240# linebacker running a 4.6 would be getting recruited by Oklahoma.

[goalpost]

big verbal today

[CAS4127]

big verbal today

Do you just cut and past that when replying to any thread, regardless of topic?

GDT: Oakland

by goalpost:

big verbal today

[phxbison]

Here's a highlight film from Davis' junior season:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM1v5ZimQ30

Considering he's a year older now I'm guessing he's bigger than the 230 he's listed at in the video. Rivals says 242 now. Wondering if they're looking at him as a DE rather than a LB. He looks like he has pretty good quickness for his size. The 40 time has to be embellished though. A 240# linebacker running a 4.6 would be getting recruited by Oklahoma.

Wow !! Impressive pursuit to the ball and ability to anticipate plays. Reminds me a lot of a big version of Heagle, only at the linebacker position.

[tony]

big verbal today

Yet to be named?

[CAS4127]

big verbal today

Running out of time here . . . . . . . . tic, tock, tic, tock, tic, tock . . . . . . .

[southcliffbison]

Here's a highlight film from Davis' junior season:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM1v5ZimQ30

Considering he's a year older now I'm guessing he's bigger than the 230 he's listed at in the video. Rivals says 242 now. Wondering if they're looking at him as a DE rather than a LB. He looks like he has pretty good quickness for his size. The 40 time has to be embellished though. A 240# linebacker running a 4.6 would be getting recruited by Oklahoma.


I have a question; for the life of me, I don't understand the thinking that once a high school linebacker reaches the magically 230 to 245 lb. range, he is automatically






relegated to the d line; it's common knowledge that we had undersized linebackers (as has been stated on BV many times). Davis is obviously a talented linebacker who can run (4.5 forty)

[BisonNeil]

According to rivals.com, Jacob Davis visited the weekend of the UNI game.

According to Dom, Davis gave a "soft" verbal yesterday. He is visiting Army, I think this weekend. My sense was that if they offer he is going there and not NDSU. If Army doen't offer, then he comes here. 6'2" and 246 lb LB. My guess is they will move him to DT? That's what they did to Reid who was a similar sized LB several years ago from WI. He, of course, got lost in the grand larceny scandal that got Johnson.

[westnodak93bison]

I have a question; for the life of me, I don't understand the thinking that once a high school linebacker reaches the magically 230 to 245 lb. range, he is automatically relegated to the d line; it's common knowledge that we had undersized linebackers (as has been stated on BV many times). Davis is obviously a talented linebacker who can run (4.5 forty)

It's all about getting more speed at every position. It seems the tactic is to get kids with speed, add size to the them and move them to a new position. Safety to LB, LB to DE, DE to DT etc.
Obviously this kid could play LB if he has that kind of legit speed.

[Professor Chaos]

I have a question; for the life of me, I don't understand the thinking that once a high school linebacker reaches the magically 230 to 245 lb. range, he is automatically






relegated to the d line; it's common knowledge that we had undersized linebackers (as has been stated on BV many times). Davis is obviously a talented linebacker who can run (4.5 forty)
Like I said, there's no way he's running a true 4.5. He'd be on Oklahoma and Texas' radar then at that size. I'm going merely off past experience. You'd think that he'd put on a put few pounds once he gets on a collegiate strength training program and Joe Mays is the biggest LB that I can remember during the Bohl era and he was 245 as a senior.

I'd trust the coaches if they keep him at LB but if it's true that he's 242# as a high school senior I don't see him as a LB for the Bison. Mainly because we aren't going to get the type of atheletes here that a Texas or a Florida can get who can maintain the speed necessary to play D1 LB at that size. #mytwocents

[HerdBot]

Like I said, there's no way he's running a true 4.5. He'd be on Oklahoma and Texas' radar then at that size. I'm going merely off past experience. You'd think that he's put on a put few pounds once he gets on a collegiate strength training program and Joe Mays is the biggest LB that I can remember during the Bohl era and he was 245 as a senior.

I'd trust the coaches if they keep him at LB but is it's true that he's 242# as a high school senior I don't see him as a LB for the Bison. #mytwocents

We're stacked at DE right now. Size? Joe Mays is 5-11, 250 right now with the Broncos. But we, along with the Bears, run the Tampa 2. The Bears have guy named Brian Urlacher in the middle at 6-4, 258 and he can run. Of course I' not compring Jacob Davis to Brian Urlacher but 6-3, 230 with above average speed fits into the Tampa 2 just fine. Besides, if he's listed at 6-3, he's probably 6-2

Most of our DE's and DT's are typically taller,

Boyer 6-4
Jirik 6-4
Juckem 6-4
Drevlow 6-4
Emanual 6-3
Perry 6-3
Hagen 6-3
Hardie 6-5
Luekie 6-5
Lavoy 6-4

The only spot that is shorter is the DT tackle
Lisenby and Horvath are both 6-2 but they are more speed guys.

The guys were recruting are tall too... DE Pierce 6-6, McMakin 6-4
Farnloff 6-3 but he's playing DT
Amechi is 6-2 but he's clearly so athletic we would be idiotic to pass on him... and he's growing

Davis will play middle linebacker. Could he play line? yes. No need to put him thre. Trust me on that one.

[herdmember]

If we end up being loaded enough on the D line, I supposed there's an option to put Emanuel back at LB. Man that guy is a beast.

[BadlandsBison]

If we end up being loaded enough on the D line, I supposed there's an option to put Emanuel back at LB. Man that guy is a beast.

I like the sound of that but its doubtful. Missing a season of experience at LB puts him in a big hole already.

[Mr. Burgundy]

The Freshman who started in the National Title game at DE....isn't changing positions. Grant Olson is our starter at MLB.

[BadlandsBison]

The Freshman who started in the National Title game at DE....isn't changing positions. Grant Olson is our starter at MLB.

I think the freshman coulda played MLB for us but heck, he did so well at DE its nothing to mess with.

[EmbdenBison]

The Freshman who started in the National Title game at DE....isn't changing positions. Grant Olson is our starter at MLB.

I have been impressed with Olson when he has played and I think that he will be a very good MLB.

[X-Factor]

Like I said, there's no way he's running a true 4.5. He'd be on Oklahoma and Texas' radar then at that size. I'm going merely off past experience. You'd think that he'd put on a put few pounds once he gets on a collegiate strength training program and Joe Mays is the biggest LB that I can remember during the Bohl era and he was 245 as a senior.

I'd trust the coaches if they keep him at LB but if it's true that he's 242# as a high school senior I don't see him as a LB for the Bison. Mainly because we aren't going to get the type of atheletes here that a Texas or a Florida can get who can maintain the speed necessary to play D1 LB at that size. #mytwocents

Look, here is the deal. When weight training, you don't necessarily have to add weight. High school athletes are usually not very tone, and certainly have a lot to go in term of overall body strength. At that age it is just not possible to have been training long enough to have a highly developed musculature. This takes quite a few years of dedicated training. Just because he comes in at ~240 lbs doesn't mean that has to go up as he gets stronger. You can also develop athleticism and speed through specific training as long as he has the right muscle fibers and body structure to allow for this. Not every Bison that comes in as a freshman will follow the same weight training and nutrition program! That would be ridiculous.

Yes, the 4.6 is probably embellished. However, that doesn't mean Davis can't be a fast linebacker, and that doesn't mean he is relegated to playing DE or tackle.

[X-Factor]

I think the freshman coulda played MLB for us but heck, he did so well at DE its nothing to mess with.

Does anyone remember Chris Gocong? Previous teammate of Joe Mays

[tony]

FWIW, I read that 40 time for Jacob Davis came from a combine. He looks pretty fast to me on tape as well.

[DjKyRo]

Heard Conrad Schwartzkopf out of Bismarck Century decided on UND tonight. Apparently NDSU was in the mix but don't know where we stood on offer/walk-on or whatever.

[Jay]

Heard Conrad Schwartzkopf out of Bismarck Century decided on UND tonight. Apparently NDSU was in the mix but don't know where we stood on offer/walk-on or whatever.

http://bismarcktribune.com/sports/high-school/century-s-schwarzkopf-verbally-commits-to-und/article_65bc9848-496c-11e1-86b4-001871e3ce6c.html

[SamsRams]

new to rivals Robert Jenkins[ (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Robert-Jenkins-135574;_ylt=AnqytrFN4_C7iKN5nN2arjNIPZB4[)

Fullback
Los Angeles, California
Loyola
Ht:5'11"Wt:215 lbsClass:2012
video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdBm5jhSuLs&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

[HerdBot]

new to rivals Robert Jenkins[ (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Robert-Jenkins-135574;_ylt=AnqytrFN4_C7iKN5nN2arjNIPZB4[)

Fullback
Los Angeles, California
Loyola
Ht:5'11"Wt:215 lbsClass:2012
video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdBm5jhSuLs&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
.

This would have to be the first time in my memory we looked to California for a fullback. Lined up a d tackle too

[tony]

Heard Conrad Schwartzkopf out of Bismarck Century decided on UND tonight. Apparently NDSU was in the mix but don't know where we stood on offer/walk-on or whatever.

It was a walkon offer, same as UND (UND want the preferred walkon offer, I imagine NDSU did too but am not sure.)

[Mr. Burgundy]

It was a walkon offer, same as UND (UND want the preferred walkon offer, I imagine NDSU did too but am not sure.)

The best part, everyone on SS.com is bragging how they beat us on a recruit. The kid was a walk on and wants to be a pilot. Hello. Congrats. Very good player and I wouldn't doubt if he becomes a great contributor down the road.

[aces1180]

The best part, everyone on SS.com is bragging how they beat us on a recruit. The kid was a walk on and wants to be a pilot. Hello. Congrats. Very good player and I wouldn't doubt if he becomes a great contributor down the road.

They also think Izzo is working for NDSU by Tweeting false information about recruits and/or commitments...It makes for good reading material.

[Mr. Burgundy]

UND is also reducing the students section and moving them out of the eye of the camera because they don't show up. Nothing sells a recruit like a fanbase that doesn't show up. The gameday atmospheres/environment aren't comparable. NDSU will have more at the Spring Game next year than they had last year at games.

[KTF]

speaking of spring game, when is it?

[SDbison]

speaking of spring game, when is it? Not just when is it, but can somebody at NDSU make a bigger deal out of the spring game? Planning and advertising could stand to increase about 1000%. After this years success and only a few months from the championship game there is no reason the dome shouldn't be packed.

[KTF]

i agree, they might have to start selling admission if they win another title or two...

[DjKyRo]

Per Kolpack Twitter:


Just talked to LB Jacob Davis of Wichita, soft verbal to NDSU is now firm. 6-2 1/2, 238 lbs, benches almost 400.

[SamsRams]

Not a suprise, but Matt Easley Kicker from Iowa committed to UNI

http://twitter.com/MattEasley37

[BisonNeil]

The best part, everyone on SS.com is bragging how they beat us on a recruit. The kid was a walk on and wants to be a pilot. Hello. Congrats. Very good player and I wouldn't doubt if he becomes a great contributor down the road.

You got my curiousity up with this post. I have never been to SS.com so over lunch I checked it out. Interesting stuff, I must admit.

Perhaps the most interesting for me was the thread on the NC game. The consensus on that board is that Jensen is a marginal FCS QB. One guy says he had watched four Bison football games and Brock never impressed. This said by a bunch of fans who may have had the worst collection of FCS QBs in the country, hence their frantic backfilling with this years class.

After reading some threads on that board I can safely predict I have concluded my one and only visit to the black hole of intelligence that is SS.com. I am definitely dumber for having visited it.

[SamsRams]

Not a surprise, but Matt Easley kicker from Iowa committed to UNI this weekend

http://twitter.com/MattEasley37

[HerdBot]

You got my curiousity up with this post. I have never been to SS.com so over lunch I checked it out. Interesting stuff, I must admit.

Perhaps the most interesting for me was the thread on the NC game. The consensus on that board is that Jensen is a marginal FCS QB. One guy says he had watched four Bison football games and Brock never impressed. This said by a bunch of fans who may have had the worst collection of FCS QBs in the country, hence their frantic backfilling with this years class.

After reading some threads on that board I can safely predict I have concluded my one and only visit to the black hole of intelligence that is SS.com. I am definitely dumber for having visited it.

funny considering their greaet QB out of DL threw 7 td's to 6 picks his jr year and 12 td's to 5 picks in only 89 attempts as a senior, which amounts to a pick every 18 passes. With numbers like that in high school, what happens in college? Good runner but I was one of the few here that questioned that. Plus if I recall when he got hurt they didn't miss a beat ... could be wrong on that... read that somewhere

[Bison Dan]

funny considering their greaet QB out of DL threw 7 td's to 6 picks his jr year and 12 td's to 5 picks in only 89 attempts as a senior, which amounts to a pick every 18 passes. With numbers like that in high school, what happens in college? Good runner but I was one of the few here that questioned that. Plus if I recall when he got hurt they didn't miss a beat ... could be wrong on that... read that somewhere
What I like is in their whole class they only bave 3 or 4 guys that had any other offers, one wr runs a 4.9 forty and I quote most of the poster think it's a "tremendous class". A couple of good qb's and then not so much. But hell if they're happy........

[SamsRams]

Appears Eric Perkins Running Back for Kewaskum High School in Wisconsin was in town for a visit also
I would assume preferred walk on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxskUaBK2hs

[Professor Chaos]

Kolpack said in the article about Davis that there are 16 known commits in this years class. With the 14 here plus the walk on kicker, who am I missing?

[SamsRams]

Not sure what this means but a NDSU coach on Facebook used to have 40 plus friends and has now cut down to 7.
4 of them are verbals being Woods, Riopelle, Plankers and Stumpf
2 known recruits in Lechler and Arp
And one player that hasnt been discussed Jake Kassulker, Brainerd Senior, OT-LB
http://brainerddispatch.com/sports/2011-12-01/kassulker-mvp-warrior-football-team#.Tycn-YFLP0Q

[SamsRams]

Doin my random google searches and came across Prince Kanu rb from Armstrong who went to NDSCS last year. Not sure if it means anything again, but his facebook page was updated to list Fargo at current city. Seems like a long commute to Wahpeton or maybe another JC transfer............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3xyDQBV62Q&feature=related

[jarhead]

Lots of good stuff SamsRams. Don't know if we're recruiting Jake Kassulker but here's a nice article about him. He'd be a nice addition. No video available.

http://brainerddispatch.com/sports/2011-11-25/player-year-kassulker-brainerds-king-hill#.TycwHRzU8rg

[EndZoneQB]

Doin my random google searches and came across Prince Kanu rb from Armstrong who went to NDSCS last year. Not sure if it means anything again, but his facebook page was updated to list Fargo at current city. Seems like a long commute to Wahpeton or maybe another JC transfer............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3xyDQBV62Q&feature=related

Read the comments, it says from 1 month ago "Good Job NDSU" so...who knows.

[jarhead]

We missed out on "King" Frazier, maybe we land a "Prince". Here's his workout video - guy's ripped.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRssTivhtz8&feature=related

[jarhead]

Brett Pierce is a Bison!!! Chris Monter on Gopher Hole 20 minutes ago.

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

Its all coming together why Fuchs really loves his job! Great get, our line is gonna be dominate more years to come... WOOOHOOOO!!!! Welcome Mr. Pierce

[abc123]

They also think Izzo is working for NDSU by Tweeting false information about recruits and/or commitments...It makes for good reading material.


It was a comment related to how his tweets on Mollberg and Horne were both incorrect. He was getting his info from somewhere, it was wrong and its an fair question on where he's getting it from. I like Dom, think he does a great job, but those two stick out.


UND is also reducing the students section and moving them out of the eye of the camera because they don't show up. Nothing sells a recruit like a fanbase that doesn't show up. The gameday atmospheres/environment aren't comparable. NDSU will have more at the Spring Game next year than they had last year at games.

Just a correction, UND moved the students sections over one section, they did not eliminate any student seating. They are opening up some more seating in the middle of the field for season ticket holders with the difference being seats on that side do not require membership into the Champions Club (formerly Fighting Sioux Club). Was part of it due to very inconsistent student attendance? Most likely, but there was no seats taken from students.

PS - NDSU has a good looking recruiting class. Hoping that these kids get a chance to be part of a renewed rivalry sometime down the road.

[Buthockey]

It was a comment related to how his tweets on Mollberg and Horne were both incorrect. He was getting his info from somewhere, it was wrong and its an fair question on where he's getting it from. I like Dom, think he does a great job, but those two stick out.



Just a correction, UND moved the students sections over one section, they did not eliminate any student seating. They are opening up some more seating in the middle of the field for season ticket holders with the difference being seats on that side do not require membership into the Champions Club (formerly Fighting Sioux Club). Was part of it due to very inconsistent student attendance? Most likely, but there was no seats taken from students.

PS - NDSU has a good looking recruiting class. Hoping that these kids get a chance to be part of a renewed rivalry sometime down the road.
We have a great hockey class too eh.

[HerdBot]

Appears Eric Perkins Running Back for Kewaskum High School in Wisconsin was in town for a visit also
I would assume preferred walk on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxskUaBK2hs

Wow that kid is fast and quicker than hell! Quick feet damn. If he's our level of walkon than we are in a good position. Keep in mind that was his JR highlight.

Update :
ndettmann Nicholas Dettmann
Kewaskum's Eric Perkins on verge of signing football scholarship offer. Waiting for details to be ironed out. #wisfb
4 hours ago

[SamsRams]

Brett Pierce is a Bison!!! Chris Monter on Gopher Hole 20 minutes ago.

Psh, I said he verballed 5 days ago, I dont need someone from gopherhole to tell me I was right :biggrin:

[Hambone]

SiouxFootballInsiders just tweeted that they are hearing Lechler to NDSU and Arp to UND. No confirmation yet.

[Mr. Burgundy]

SiouxFootballInsiders just tweeted that they are hearing Lechler to NDSU and Arp to UND. No confirmation yet.

That would be SWEET and exactly what I expected. No doubt about it the Bison wanted Lechler. BIG GET. Boy are we closing strong right now.

[CaBisonFan]

PS - NDSU has a good looking recruiting class. Hoping that these kids get a chance to be part of a renewed rivalry sometime down the road.

It's turning into a loaded recruiting class. We need just a few more quality commits, and it could turn out to be great.

I don't want the games to come back until UND has a team that can finish in the upper tier of the Big Sky. Maybe that will come sooner than anyone thinks. None of this 'nothing to win...everything to lose' stuff for me. Nope

And once...just once...I'd like to hear a UND fan say that it was UND that canceled...without any other garbage mixed in...like..."well, NDSU shouldn't have moved up when they did...they ruined the rivalry & the conference." Just once...

North Dakota State moved up to rebuild its flagship program. It seems to have worked so far.

UND would do 'any-thing' to protect its hockey program...anything...because it's UND's flagship program. If the NCAA said that colleges couldn't play hockey anymore...UND would move its campus to Canada, or Europe.

Nothing personal...you seem like a reasonable person. Looks like you have a great QB prospect.

[SamsRams]

TJ Thomas suprises nooone and committed to Fresno

[ISXBISON]

It's like the night before Christmas when you're a kid....

Can't wait for the signing day party at the Hub!!!!

[SamsRams]

evan aaron committed to northern state

[Hambone]

It's turning into a loaded recruiting class. We need just a few more quality commits, and it could turn out to be great.

I don't want the games to come back until UND has a team that can finish in the upper tier of the Big Sky. Maybe that will come sooner than anyone thinks. None of this 'nothing to win...everything to lose' stuff for me. Nope

And once...just once...I'd like to hear a UND fan say that it was UND that canceled...without any other garbage mixed in...like..."well, NDSU shouldn't have moved up when they did...they ruined the rivalry & the conference." Just once...

North Dakota State moved up to rebuild its flagship program. It seems to have worked so far.

UND would do 'any-thing' to protect its hockey program...anything...because it's UND's flagship program. If the NCAA said that colleges couldn't play hockey anymore...UND would move its campus to Canada, or Europe.

Nothing personal...you seem like a reasonable person. Looks like you have a great QB prospect.

It was UND that cancelled. I wish they wouldn't have, but they did.

Back to your NDSU recruiting :)

[344Johnson]

Looks like a solid class to my uneducated eye.

[HerdBot]

Looks like a solid class to my uneducated eye.

I think it looks incredible. This class has big time players, most with multiple offers. I am absolutely pumped by our WR's and defensive lineman. Pierce, Farnloff, Amechi and hopefully McMakin excite me as much as Jirik, Perry, and Juckem. Warren, Gray, and Woods is the best trio of receivers we have ever gotten. Warren and Gray were both rated in the top 5 in their states. Davis was all state and is big and fast. Then the lesser known guys we got were early commits and typically those guys are great. If the Lechler rumor is true, we have two 6-7 tackles with enough agility to be good basketball's players and a couple of giant guards. The JUCO backs brother is on the team and he was originally a Kansas State recruit. The icing on the cake would be getting 2 or 3 of these guys... Calvin Thomas, Brantley, Tarkington, Timph, or Hughes plus some quality walk ons. But as is this kicks ass. Only negative is missing out on sone of the o lineman

[BadlandsBison]

Are the team makers doing another signing day party?

[Jay]

Are the team makers doing another signing day party?

Yes, at The Hub.

[bri-dog]

Yes, at The Hub.

Here are the details...

http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=205086838

[KyleK_old]

This was posted on twitter 20 min ago


@SiouxFootball Beach,ND OL Landon Lechler commits to the Bison. His coach Mike Zier tells me had his official visit last week & "loved" it -- AnderaMidcoSN (@AnderaMidcoSN)

[HerdBot]

This was posted on twitter 20 min ago


@SiouxFootball Beach,ND OL Landon Lechler commits to the Bison. His coach Mike Zier tells me had his official visit last week & "loved" it -- AnderaMidcoSN (@AnderaMidcoSN)

If the Sioux are the source I dont believe it. I thought they were retiring tbe name Sioux?

[KyleK_old]

If the Sioux are the source I dont believe it. I thought they were retiring tbe name Sioux?

He retwitted it. Not sure how good the info is...just thought people would like to know.

[Jay]

He retwitted it. Not sure how good the info is...just thought people would like to know.

Here is the official tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/AnderaMidcoSN/status/164386992690442241

[HerdBot]

Here is the official tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/AnderaMidcoSN/status/164386992690442241

A little more credibile

[KyleK_old]

A little more credibile

If you look at my post, it shows that person as the author of the tweet. Guess I should have posted that one instead.

[KyleK_old]

Beach HC Mike Zier confirms to me that 6'7 OL Landon Lechler has verballed to #NDSU, Lechler had offers from #UND and Dickinson St #Bison -- DomIzzoWDAY (@DomIzzoWDAY)

[BadlandsBison]

Here are the details...

http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=205086838

Thanks, a good excuse to drink

[DjKyRo]

Here are the details...

http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=205086838

So I wonder if it's on Wednesday or February 2nd. Two different dates. :confused:

[Jay]

So I wonder if it's on Wednesday or February 2nd. Two different dates. :confused:

NDSU Team Makers FB page as Wednesday, Feb 1.

[CAS4127]

Here ya'll go!!!


Don't forget, tomorrow is National Signing Day. Join NDSU Athletics at the Venue at the Hub on Wednesday February 1. A social hour will begin at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6:30 pm and the program starting at 7:30 pm. Football coaches will be on hand to discuss the 2012 recruiting class. Dinner is $25. The event is open to the public.

[SDbison]

Wish I lived in Fargo so I could go to events like the one at the Hub tomorrow night.

[KyleK_old]

Wish I lived in Fargo so I could go to events like the one at the Hub tomorrow night.

I was thinking the same thing.

[Bison Dan]

Wish I lived in Fargo so I could go to events like the one at the Hub tomorrow night.

Would be cool if next year they put the program part on GOBISON.COM.

[KTF]

That would be way too much marketing and effort on Jeremy Jorgenson's part... never going to happen.... (by the way, how do you do the purpole font as I could use it in this post)

[tony]

Would be cool if next year they put the program part on GOBISON.COM.

Didn't they put the highlights up on youtube last year? No audio though.

[CAS4127]

That would be way too much marketing and effort on Jeremy Jorgenson's part... never going to happen.... (by the way, how do you do the purpole font as I could use it in this post)

Hit reply or reply with quote;

Type what you want, then highlight it with you curser by holding right clicker down on mouse and moving it over that portion you post you want to be purple, and let off on the right clicker;

Move curser up to the arrow by the A in the menu bar and right click it;

Move curser to the purple box and click it, and you are good to go;

[BlueBisonRock]

Hit reply or reply with quote;

Type what you want, then highlight it with you curser by holding right clicker down on mouse and moving it over that portion you post you want to be purple, and let off on the right clicker;

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[CAS4127]

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I'm not good at math, Rock!!!

[CaBisonFan]

Big linemen...wow. Athletes with 2-star ratings...nothing wrong with that. The Bison Brand is growing in stature.

Glad we beat out Dickinson St. for Lechler...:innocent:

[baseballfan7]

Per Jason Jewell of scout.com on his twitter.
Mesa (Az) Red Mountain DB Marcus brantley committed to North Dakota State.

[SamsRams]

Per Jason Jewell of scout.com on his twitter.
Mesa (Az) Red Mountain DB Marcus brantley committed to North Dakota State.

Do you check your PM's or are you ignoring me :(

[baseballfan7]

Do you check your PM's or are you ignoring me :(

I just saw it. For some reason I don't seem to notice when I have a PM.

[KyleK_old]

Per Jason Jewell of scout.com on his twitter.
Mesa (Az) Red Mountain DB Marcus brantley committed to North Dakota State.

Keeps getting better...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivdtdPuEZ64

[SamsRams]

I just saw it. For some reason I don't seem to notice when I have a PM.

haha, well get used to looking, cause you are my best freind since you have a scout account :biggrin:

[baseballfan7]

haha, well get used to looking, cause you are my best freind since you have a scout account :biggrin:

Sounds good. I will try to do a better job of looking up there and see if it showing any. Just let me know if you find anything you want me to look up on there.

[Kermit]

Per Jason Jewell of scout.com on his twitter.
Mesa (Az) Red Mountain DB Marcus brantley committed to North Dakota State.

This is flippin' fantastic! Yeah, baby! Go Bison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bison"FANatic"]

Dang Brantly runs like Williams but hits like Heagle. This guy is going to be a good one.

[HerdBot]

Sounds good. I will try to do a better job of looking up there and see if it showing any. Just let me know if you find anything you want me to look up on there.

Brett McMakin out of Kansas. If we can land him too I will do a cheetah flip

[Da_Bison]

Brett McMakin out of Kansas. If we can land him too I will do a cheetah flip

Isn't he from the same high school as DeSean Warren?

[HerdBot]

Isn't he from the same high school as DeSean Warren?

Yepper
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brett-McMakin-123982

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-DeSean-Warren-110588;_ylt=AnoqQjEmjjYSUGMCmJYNpIlIPZB4

[westnodak93bison]

We are now up to 18 verbals. Someone should update the (17) to (18)

[Da_Bison]

Tweet from Dom

New #NDSU recruit Marcus Brantley tells me " #NDSU just felt right more than Boise did" more at 10 on @wdaynews
10 minutes ago

Danggggggg, gotta love that

[Professor Chaos]

Kolpack just tweeted that Justin Arp has committed to the Bison.

[DIBISON]

SiouxFootballInsiders just tweeted that they are hearing Lechler to NDSU and Arp to UND. No confirmation yet.
We knew that Lechler picked NDSU and now Izzo just reported on TV Sports that Arp from Sargent Central will also become a Bison! Looks like NDSU still got the in-state recruits they wanted.

[ndsubison1]

most important question is what is a cheetah flip?

[westnodak93bison]

most important question is what is a cheetah flip?

Sounds like a "hold my beer and watch this" caliber of stunt.

[JustinTyem]

Kolpack just tweeted that Justin Arp has committed to the Bison. https://twitter.com/#!/DomIzzoWDAY

[rutlandbison]

Arp is a good one. 6'7" is what he is listed in the basketball program. Ran a hand timed 4.37 forty at 225lbs. I know it is hand timed, but even when you add on to that, it is still pretty fast for someone with that size.

[HerdBot]

Arp is a good one. 6'7" is what he is listed in the basketball program. Ran a hand timed 4.37 forty at 225lbs. I know it is hand timed, but even when you add on to that, it is still pretty fast for someone with that size.

4.37 is probably closer to 4.5 and for a 6-7 guy its probably 4.6 or 4-7. Still fast

[jarhead]

Welcome aboard Jacob, Brett, Marcus, Landon, Justin and families (and any others I missed along the way). This looks like a class with incredible potential.

[southcliffbison]

Welcome aboard Jacob, Brett, Marcus, Landon, Justin and families (and any others I missed along the way). This looks like a class with incredible potential.

OK, I must have missed it somewhere, but where do I go to find the LOI's received? Thanks

[tony]

OK, I must have missed it somewhere, but where do I go to find the LOI's received? Thanks

Good question. We have a Letter of Intent "Game Day" thread but there is no official word on LOI's yet. Probably hear about some when Bison coaches get on KFAN at noon though.

NDSU is usually pretty late in the day with LOI information.

[BadlandsBison]

Good question. We have a Letter of Intent "Game Day" thread but there is no official word on LOI's yet. Probably hear about some when Bison coaches get on KFAN at noon though.

NDSU is usually pretty late in the day with LOI information.

Was it Fuchs twitter account?

[tony]

Was it Fuchs twitter account?

Ah, yeah, I just looked at the LOI game day thread... not sure whose twitter account that was coming from.

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?27015-GDT-NDSU-National-Letter-of-Intent-Day!!!!&p=599592#post599592 so SouthCliffBison can monitor that thread.

[southcliffbison]

Good question. We have a Letter of Intent "Game Day" thread but there is no official word on LOI's yet. Probably hear about some when Bison coaches get on KFAN at noon though.

NDSU is usually pretty late in the day with LOI information.

Thanks, Tony: Like everyone else, I'll just have to learn patience..........it ain't easy!

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

OK, I must have missed it somewhere, but where do I go to find the LOI's received? Thanks

I dont know how much this means, but I have Bison football as a my Facebook friend and:

Follow along on Facebook as the Bison football staff reveals their 2012 Recruiting Class!! We’ll be posting highlights and bios all day as they sign their National Letter of Intent.
15 hours ago ·

North Dakota State Football
Lets Start Welcoming the New Bison!!!!
Like 23 minutes ago ·

North Dakota State Football
NDSU Welcomes Carey Woods, WR Bemidji High School, MN, 6'0" 180 #1 .15 mins ago

North Dakota State Football
NDSU Football Welcomes Brett Pierce, 6'4" 250 DT from Academy of Holy Angels, MN!!! 9 mins ago.

So those LOI must be in the office, they also show little player videos.

[CAS4127]

3:00 pm pressor on KFGO.

[SDbison]

Here is the anticipated list from the Bison Media Blog:
http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/2012/02/01/the-projected-class-of-2012/

[STEP2DMB]

Jeremy Timpf has verbally committed to Army

[HerdBot]

Jeremy Timpf has verbally committed to Army

And McMakin to UNI.

[BisonNeil]

And McMakin to UNI.

Ouch, Bohl lost a good one there. UNI and SDSU are putting together nice classes as well.

[bisonpride4ever]

Josh Orsino to Florida Atlantic
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Josh-Orsino-124854#latest_news

[rutlandbison]

Are there any videos of the recruits? I know they like to put together videos of recruits each year.

[coloradobison]

the NDSU football facebook page had short videos of all of the signee's.

[SamsRams]

this article states eric perkins signed also

http://m.jsonline.com/sports/preps/area-athletes-choose-colleges-nr414sd-138511944.html?ua=android&dc=smart

[KSBisonFan]

this article states eric perkins signed also

http://m.jsonline.com/sports/preps/area-athletes-choose-colleges-nr414sd-138511944.html?ua=android&dc=smart

Must have come in late or after the presser?

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/153367/eric-perkins

[bri-dog]

this article states eric perkins signed also

http://m.jsonline.com/sports/preps/area-athletes-choose-colleges-nr414sd-138511944.html?ua=android&dc=smart

Here are his junior year highlights...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxskUaBK2hs

[tony]

Maybe... could also be the common mistake of mixing up NDSCS and NDSU. Pretty impressive highlight reel though - reminds me of Kyle Steffes.

[EndZoneQB]

Could be a PWO too...

[Greenie]

Josh Orsino signed with Florida Atlantic (Sun Belt) today
http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020112aaa.html

[jarhead]

this article states eric perkins signed also

http://m.jsonline.com/sports/preps/area-athletes-choose-colleges-nr414sd-138511944.html?ua=android&dc=smart

The link also lists Marcus Horne as a Preferred Walk-On rather than a greyshirt, not that it matters.

[SamsRams]

Maybe... could also be the common mistake of mixing up NDSCS and NDSU. Pretty impressive highlight reel though - reminds me of Kyle Steffes.

nope, he is ndsu bound. izzo just tweeted he's a PWO

[HooliganBison]

Eric Perkins under armor combine info. Link (http://combines.underarmour.com/football/athletes/13242)

[CAS4127]

Izzy just stated on sports that we signed kicker AND THAT DINWIDDIE HAS SIGNED WITH US AND WILL BE HERE IN FALL. He also confirmed Perkins!!!


Yes!!

Edit: shit, right at end he said DWiddie wasn't a concrete thing, but he was optimistic. Must be some technicalities involved!

[BisonNeil]

Izzy just stated on sports that we signed kicker AND THAT DINWIDDIE HAS SIGNED WITH US AND WILL BE HERE IN FALL. He also confirmed Perkins!!!


Yes!!

Edit: shit, right at end he said DWiddie wasn't a concrete thing, but he was optimistic. Must be some technicalities involved!

On areavoices Izzo suggests that it deals with grades and transfer credits. Assuming it all falls into place for the kid, sounds like he is coming. I think having a RB added to a very well rounded class, position wise, is a huge positive. But, I am obviously bias in my thinking in that you cannot have too many QBs, RB, DBs, or LBs, basically any position that ends with 'backer' :D

[westnodak93bison]

On areavoices Izzo suggests that it deals with grades and transfer credits. Assuming it all falls into place for the kid, sounds like he is coming. I think having a RB added to a very well rounded class, position wise, is a huge positive. But, I am obviously bias in my thinking in that you cannot have too many QBs, RB, DBs, or LBs, basically any position that ends with 'backer' :D

You better tell Burgundy cause I don't think he is aware that you think we need a RB in each class :rofl:

[HerdBot]

Eric Perkins under armor combine info. Link (http://combines.underarmour.com/football/athletes/13242)

He plays fast and has really quick feet. He looks impressive on the field but his combine numbers are not that impressive. Maybe that's why he didn't get a ton of offers. He ran a 5.0 forty. Maybe he just had a bad day because he runs track and he has some good numbers. Not Ryan Smith fast but solid. He seems to improve year over year so he's probably no where near his potential. He looks GREAT on film. Amazing footwork. Makes people miss. What level of football is he at in Wisconsin?

http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=850527
55 meters (59 yards)- 6.9
100 meters (109 yards)- 11.29
Long Jump - 20.5 feet

[Kermit]

He plays fast and has really quick feet. He looks impressive on the field but his combine numbers are not that impressive. Maybe that's why he didn't get a ton of offers. He ran a 5.0 forty. Maybe he just had a bad day because he runs track and he has some good numbers. Not Ryan Smith fast but solid. He seems to improve year over year so he's probably no where near his potential. He looks GREAT on film. Amazing footwork. Makes people miss. What level of football is he at in Wisconsin?

http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=850527
55 meters (59 yards)- 6.9
100 meters (109 yards)- 11.29
Long Jump - 20.5 feet

Wissports.net ranked Perkins #36 overall, and the #8 RB (Marcus Horne was #3) in the senior class of 2012. They also had him as a sleeper pick for State Offensive Player of the Year in the pre-season. He reportedly drew some recruiting interest from Western Illinois and a bunch of top academic schools including Ivy League schools, so he must be an excellent student. Kewaskum plays in Division 3 in Wisconsin.

[HerdBot]

Wissports.net ranked Perkins #36 overall, and the #8 RB (Marcus Horne was #3) in the senior class of 2012. They also had him as a sleeper pick for State Offensive Player of the Year in the pre-season. He reportedly drew some recruiting interest from Western Illinois and a bunch of top academic schools including Ivy League schools, so he must be an excellent student. Kewaskum plays in Division 3 in Wisconsin.

Good info. Definitely a redshirt with some potential. I like these sleeper guys. It's clear after watching highlights he has a ton of ability. If he works his ass off I think he will actually contribute some day.

[bisoningrandforks]

whats perkins height /weight?......didnt see it in the combine stats

[coloradobison]

whats perkins height /weight?......didnt see it in the combine stats

Thought I saw 5'9" ~175 lbs - media blog showed that anyway

[EndZoneQB]

He plays fast and has really quick feet. He looks impressive on the field but his combine numbers are not that impressive. Maybe that's why he didn't get a ton of offers. He ran a 5.0 forty. Maybe he just had a bad day because he runs track and he has some good numbers. Not Ryan Smith fast but solid. He seems to improve year over year so he's probably no where near his potential. He looks GREAT on film. Amazing footwork. Makes people miss. What level of football is he at in Wisconsin?

http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=850527
55 meters (59 yards)- 6.9
100 meters (109 yards)- 11.29
Long Jump - 20.5 feet

He could just be a kid that is super fast to 10 yards and then he's already standing straight up trying to accelerate. It might be just a matter of changing his running form getting that 5.0 down. Been there, done that.

[bruinbison]

He plays fast and has really quick feet. He looks impressive on the field but his combine numbers are not that impressive. Maybe that's why he didn't get a ton of offers. He ran a 5.0 forty. Maybe he just had a bad day because he runs track and he has some good numbers. Not Ryan Smith fast but solid. He seems to improve year over year so he's probably no where near his potential. He looks GREAT on film. Amazing footwork. Makes people miss. What level of football is he at in Wisconsin?

http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=850527
55 meters (59 yards)- 6.9
100 meters (109 yards)- 11.29
Long Jump - 20.5 feet



I thought the 100 meters time looked good, the 40 time of 5.0 not so good, so I looked up some of Ryan Smith's best times in high school for comparison. Especially with similar sizes - 5'9" & 5'7'' & 175ish.

2010 - Ryan Smith

100 meters - 11.17
60 meters - 7.08

So like people are saying, that 40 time for Eric Perkins
may be misleading. Sure seemed to get where he needed to in the videos.

[HandoEX]

Arp is a good one. 6'7" is what he is listed in the basketball program. Ran a hand timed 4.37 forty at 225lbs. I know it is hand timed, but even when you add on to that, it is still pretty fast for someone with that size.
I was shocked at how fast this kid is. They showed his vid at the Teammakers deal last night and he blew people away!

[CAS4127]

I was shocked at how fast this kid is. They showed his vid at the Teammakers deal last night and he blew people away!

If he is soo fast, why weren't there major schools all over him, given his size??

A 4.37 40, even if "hand-timed", is incredibly fast for that size (any size really)-->almost off the charts. Way better than anything Veldmen or Kliensauser (sp?) were ever even close to. Something doesn't seem right here.

[westnodak93bison]

What kind of hands does Arp have?

[Bison06]

I thought the 100 meters time looked good, the 40 time of 5.0 not so good, so I looked up some of Ryan Smith's best times in high school for comparison. Especially with similar sizes - 5'9" & 5'7'' & 175ish.

2010 - Ryan Smith

100 meters - 11.17
60 meters - 7.08

So like people are saying, that 40 time for Eric Perkins
may be misleading. Sure seemed to get where he needed to in the videos.

Not sure where you got the times from, but I can assure you that Ryan's fastest 100M time is highschool was much faster than 11.17.

Ryan was running 11.17 in grade school.(Hyperbole, but not too far off)

11.2 is qualifying for state in ND, or at least it was when I ran. Ryan was one of the fastest kids in the state and I would be willing to bet he consistently ran 10.9 and occasionally popped down around 10.7

edit: Just found this link, not sure how reliable it is, but it says he ran a 10.6 http://nd.milesplit.com/athletes/1388490-ryan-smith

[tony]

What kind of hands does Arp have?

It's a pretty good sign that he plays basketball and scores a ton.

[CAS4127]

It's a pretty good sign that he plays basketball and scores a ton.

So, what's the deal with Arp??!! I thought I read that was a PWO, and people were thinking he was gonna go to UND. With this proclaimed skill set, even if we did offer him a scholly, he should have had dozens of offers. I mean, the kid is 6'7", runs like a tailback, has hands, etc.? What is the skinny hear??!!

[Kermit]

So, what's the deal with Arp??!! I thought I read that was a PWO, and people were thinking he was gonna go to UND. With this proclaimed skill set, even if we did offer him a scholly, he should have had dozens of offers. I mean, the kid is 6'7", runs like a tailback, has hands, etc.? What is the skinny hear??!!

He is a preferred walk-on, but Polasek said that he is talented enough that he may have been offered a scholarship in other years. Polasek said he is 6'4" or 6'5", not 6'6" or 6'7". He has good speed and he runs track, but he isn't going to be one of the fastest players at NDSU. They see him as a TE and they didn't have money for a TE this year. He played virtually every position in high school, including QB. In summary, a good local athlete with a big frame who is raw, but has good potential.

[Wacker_in_the_Hall]

I saw him play Basketball on a couple of occasions and was impressed. He has pretty good feet and seems to get up and down the court very well. He catches the ball well and is a very efficient scorer inside of 15 feet. He is obviously long and will be able to add 30 to 40 lbs with no problem.

I did not see him play football so I have no idea how this skill-set translates to the aggressiveness needed to play in the MVFC. I seem to recall others having these same thoughts about Drevlow a few years ago, and he has turned out pretty good.

I wish him nothing but good luck as he begins his career at NDSU.

[Bison06]

http://www2.bhs.bismarck.k12.nd.us/athletics/bhsboystrack/alltimelist/top10aboys.htm

3rd fastest 100m time in the history of ND track.

Yes, Bison06, we get it you're from Wahpeton, Ryan is from Wahpeton you like to post things about him.

[Kermit]

EdgyTim.com (Illinois high school site for Rivals.com) has a new article on the "Class of 2012: Five Steals." Dee Gray is one of their "five steals" from Illinois. It is a pay site, but they call Gray a "high level athlete" who will benefit from focusing on football (he is also a basketball player). He also has a "swagger and a bit of a mean streak." Bottom line is they like him--a lot!

By way of disclosure, UND's QB recruit, Ryan Bartels, also made the list.

http://edgytim.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1326814

[CAS4127]

He is a preferred walk-on, but Polasek said that he is talented enough that he may have been offered a scholarship in other years. Polasek said he is 6'4" or 6'5", not 6'6" or 6'7". He has good speed and he runs track, but he isn't going to be one of the fastest players at NDSU. They see him as a TE and they didn't have money for a TE this year. He played virtually every position in high school, including QB. In summary, a good local athlete with a big frame who is raw, but has good potential.


I saw him play Basketball on a couple of occasions and was impressed. He has pretty good feet and seems to get up and down the court very well. He catches the ball well and is a very efficient scorer inside of 15 feet. He is obviously long and will be able to add 30 to 40 lbs with no problem.

I did not see him play football so I have no idea how this skill-set translates to the aggressiveness needed to play in the MVFC. I seem to recall others having these same thoughts about Drevlow a few years ago, and he has turned out pretty good.

I wish him nothing but good luck as he begins his career at NDSU.

OK, this is starting to make sense now, at least a bit.

Don't get me wrong when I question things/stats, etc., I am just one of those guys who subscribes to the "if it is too good to be true, then it probably isn't" school of thought.

Edit: I meant to finish by saying I, of course, hope he not only does well, but excels!!!!!

[westnodak93bison]

If he is that fast why couldn't he play receiver?

[bruinbison]

Not sure where you got the times from, but I can assure you that Ryan's fastest 100M time is highschool was much faster than 11.17.

Ryan was running 11.17 in grade school.(Hyperbole, but not too far off)

11.2 is qualifying for state in ND, or at least it was when I ran. Ryan was one of the fastest kids in the state and I would be willing to bet he consistently ran 10.9 and occasionally popped down around 10.7

edit: Just found this link, not sure how reliable it is, but it says he ran a 10.6 http://nd.milesplit.com/athletes/1388490-ryan-smith




http://www.athletic.net/trackandfield/NorthDakota/


Sorry if you thought I was saying they were his all-time best times (wasn't). The point being, while not Ryan Smith fast, as stated by Gabe, not too turtleish either for Eric Perkins. That 5.0 40 time kinda stood out.
The 100 meter time listed for Ryan was what they had from 2009's North Dakota State Track & Field Championships Sat, May 23. The 60 meter time listed was what they had from 2010's ND State indoor meet - class A - March 26
They also list a 10.7 from 2008's championship and 10.91 from 2007's championship.

[jarhead]

Eric's times seem to hover around the 11.4 - 11.6 mark, but his personal bests have markedly improved each year. He really seems to come out of cuts fast which can be as important as straight line speed. I'm excited to have him.

[HerdBot]

This site here lists Bo Liekus as a big time steal

http://m.myhitnews.com/latest-nebraska-hs-class-of-2012-football-recruiting-news/

Ran the 100 meter twice and ran a 11.4.
http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=856338

Listed at a healthy 6-foot,195 lbs. and reportedly capable of blazing the 40 yard dash in 4.41 seconds,Bellevue West senior Bo Liekhus still somehow managed to fly just enough under the radar to garner little if any pre-season hype. Nevertheless,during the 2011 season the dynamic sure-tackling DB recorded the second most tackles in Class A (86 solo and 19 assisted) and scored two defensive touchdowns.

His total body of work was impressive enough for him to be selected a first team defensive back on both the 2011 Omaha World-Herald All-Nebraska and Lincoln Journal Star Super-State teams. His first team selections are even more impressive when you consider that Bellevue West finished the season with a 3-7 record –history proves how difficult it is for an athlete to get even a second team slot when he is from a school with a losing record.

Earlier this month,Liekhus,who is still being courted by several D-1A schools,committed to D-1AA North Dakota State. It will be interesting to see if any of the D-1A schools will step up to the plate by February. I’ll just say,“Bo Liekhus’ speed,size and ability are going to be hard to pass by. So all you North Dakota State fans don’t get too comfortable with landing this stud.”

[HerdBot]

Not sure if this has been talked about but apparently were looking at Andrew Coppa out of Nebraska. Lakes is the source. Trying to dig up some info

[westnodak93bison]

imho, we should include the confirmed walk on kids in the summary

[jarhead]

Justin Arp is listed on the summary. Josh Werness, Lynk Downing, Myles Brooks and Ryan Martinson aren't listed. I think we missed Codee Lee last year. I don't
know if SR wants to add them, I wouldn't know where to start.

[SamsRams]

it ain't me its on tony or sd

[YOUVEBEENTHUNDERSTRUCK]

Future Bison Starz!! (left to right) Andrew Smith, Marcus Brantley, Derek McGinnis, and Chuks Amaechi.
1633

[SamsRams]

Still trying to get definite answer on where Ryan Glasgow is going.

This site lists him as preferred walk on at Michigan http://michigan.247sports.com/Board/59424/Ryan-Glasgow-is-Blue--8396864/1

But scanning scout and they have him listed as a 2013 recruit now, so maybe he is going to a 5 year high school. http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5586168

[baseballfan7]

LB Antonio Rodgers 6'0 215 from West Hills JC in California has picked up an offer for the 2012 recruiting class.
The below was on Facebook for this recruiting and scouting site.
JuCo Football Forer
about an hour ago
Antonio Rodgers #7, Outside Linebacker from West Hills JuCo picked up an offer from 2011 FCS National Champions North Dakota State for the 2012 Recruiting Class.

here is his scout.com page
http://jcfootball.scout.com/a.z?s=87&p=8&c=1&nid=6024937

[SamsRams]

LB Antonio Rodgers 6'0 215 from West Hills JC in California has picked up an offer for the 2012 recruiting class.
The below was on Facebook for this recruiting and scouting site.
JuCo Football Forer
about an hour ago
Antonio Rodgers #7, Outside Linebacker from West Hills JuCo picked up an offer from 2011 FCS National Champions North Dakota State for the 2012 Recruiting Class.

here is his scout.com page
http://jcfootball.scout.com/a.z?s=87&p=8&c=1&nid=6024937

Nice find, what recruiting site on facebook?

here is high school video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Ww3FRCQU0

here is juco video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MHwR-5awrk&feature=player_embedded#!

[baseballfan7]

Nice find, what recruiting site on facebook?

here is high school video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9Ww3FRCQU0

here is juco video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MHwR-5awrk&feature=player_embedded#!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/JuCo-Football-Forer/254564521231739
That is the page.

[SamsRams]

Another walk on rb

Francisco Hardacker (http://hornets.edina.k12.mn.us/sports/football/news/2011-seniors-playing-college)

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DysKly65NQ-c&v=ysKly65NQ-c&gl=US

[SamsRams]

At some point could Tony or SD add Rodgers and Gordon to commitment list?

[HerdBot]

Another walk on rb

Francisco Hardacker (http://hornets.edina.k12.mn.us/sports/football/news/2011-seniors-playing-college)

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DysKly65NQ-c&v=ysKly65NQ-c&gl=US

His future is not at running back. Good power and vision but his feet seem too slow for a D1 player. Could be a good special teamer.

[Kujava23]

Can you add the Juco Players we've added

[SamsRams]

Can you add the Juco Players we've added

I think they are ignoring us. Truthfully, I think SDBison forgot he even created this page

[stevdock]

I'm sure we will start to hear about some of these guys with great state track results. Jack Plankers won the ND state shot put with a throw of almost 56'. He also finished 7th in the Javelin and he's got the discus to go where he's got the third best throw in the state.

[BadlandsBison]

I'm sure we will start to hear about some of these guys with great state track results. Jack Plankers won the ND state shot put with a throw of almost 56'. He also finished 7th in the Javelin and he's got the discus to go where he's got the third best throw in the state.

Holy quack, 56 ain't bad at all!

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[stevdock]

I'm sure we will start to hear about some of these guys with great state track results. Jack Plankers won the ND state shot put with a throw of almost 56'. He also finished 7th in the Javelin and he's got the discus to go where he's got the third best throw in the state.

Add in a discus championship also. A throw that was around 149 if I remember right.

[thebigund]

Add in a discus championship also. A throw that was around 149 if I remember right.
Red Rivers Bryan Bjerk won the class a discus with a throw of 192' 8" and got second in the shot with 53'6" he's a good prospect for o and d line

[thebigund]

I'm sure we will start to hear about some of these guys with great state track results. Jack Plankers won the ND state shot put with a throw of almost 56'. He also finished 7th in the Javelin and he's got the discus to go where he's got the third best throw in the state.
UND recruit Conrad Schwarzkopf won the Class A with a throw of 56' 9" so my recruit can out throw your recruit, and he should make a good DT

[BisonNation11]

UND recruit Conrad Schwarzkopf won the Class A with a throw of 56' 9" so my recruit can out throw your recruit, and he should make a good DT

Unless you're going to talk about NDSU recruiting in this thread, I'd suggest keeping those comments for ss.com or to yourself. But if you must say what's on your mind, find a different thread. Here's a suggestion. "How UND's better than NDSU at EVERYTHING." GO! 9>1

[SamsRams]

New recruit.

https://twitter.com/#!/StewBoo32
Stewart Yazzie VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yonnycnGCZA)

Stewart Yazzie
Chinle, AZ
School: Chinle High School
Coach: -- Height: 5' 5"
Class: 2012 Weight: 190 lbs.

[thebigund]

New recruit.

twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/search/I%20made%20my%20final%20decision%2C%20guys.%20NDSU %20it%20is!)

Stewart Yazzie VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yonnycnGCZA)

Stewart Yazzie
Chinle, AZ
School: Chinle High School
Coach: -- Height: 5' 5"
Class: 2012 Weight: 190 lbs.
I dont know about this guy... his coach is a little too short

[tony]

At some point could Tony or SD add Rodgers and Gordon to commitment list?

First Last, HT, WT, Position, JUCO/HS?

[sambini]

Red Rivers Bryan Bjerk won the class a discus with a throw of 192' 8" and got second in the shot with 53'6" he's a good prospect for o and d line

With his throw of 198' 2" in the EDC Meet big time track schools will be calling.

[SamsRams]

First Last, HT, WT, Position, JUCO/HS?

Jeremy Gordon
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 230 40: 4.7
Position: DE
Class: Sophomore
High School: Riverside HS
(Milwaukee, WI)
Junior College: North Dakota State

Antonio Rodgers
POSITIONS OLB, SS
6'1 215 lbs
High School: North Miami Beach Senior High
JUCO: West Hills CC


John Tauteoli
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 230 40: 4.6
Position: MLB
Class: Sophomore
Junior College: Mount San Antonio

[jarhead]

Hate to be too hard on the kid, but from his track results he seems a little slow for D1 football.

http://az.milesplit.com/athletes/816138-stewart-yazzie

[56BISON73]

With his throw of 198' 2" in the EDC Meet big time track schools will be calling.

Wow. What a toss!!!!

[SamsRams]

Hate to be too hard on the kid, but from his track results he seems a little slow for D1 football.

http://az.milesplit.com/athletes/816138-stewart-yazzie

He is a walkon from arizona and the coaches saw something in him. Maybe he will start a trend and more southwest kids walkon.

[jarhead]

I wish him nothing but the best.

[tony]

I added the 3 JUCO transfers to the first page.

Apparently, Ryan Glasgow is following his brother to Michigan (no schollie.)

Probably still some walkons not on the list.

[tolnabison]

Could add Andre Martin to it too. He technically is a recruit that fills an available scholarship. I know most schools list transfers in recruiting classes.

[17>1]

Unless you're going to talk about NDSU recruiting in this thread, I'd suggest keeping those comments for ss.com or to yourself. But if you must say what's on your mind, find a different thread. Here's a suggestion. "How UND's better than NDSU at EVERYTHING." GO! 9>1


I heard my name called. Go Bison!!!

[tony]

Could add Andre Martin to it too. He technically is a recruit that fills an available scholarship. I know most schools list transfers in recruiting classes.

Done and done.

[SamsRams]

nevermind........

[jarhead]

Incoming Fr. QB Derek McGinnis (Crete, NB) led the south squad over the north squad in the Nebraska Shrine Bowl this afternoon. Derek was 11/14 passing with 2
TDs.

http://www.neprepzone.com/article/20120602/PREPZONE/706029899/1215#mcginnis-leads-south-to-win

http://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/football/shrine-bowl-reilly-south-happy-with-hurry-up-offense/article_5932167b-8aa5-58a8-9546-9919e70adace.html

[SamsRams]

According to facebook Riley Kampsen (http://www.facebook.com/rileykampsen) an OL from Central Lakes College via Northern St via Paynesville HS will be on the NDSU roster next year

Got some good news today that barring an unexpected NCAA roster size cut I'll be playing football for NDSU next fall. Nothing is exactly guaranteed yet but it's looking good. Dream big work hard

VIDEO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXo6Ct59V78)

[Mr. Burgundy]

Isaac Aakre is another Millard North standout who worked out at multiple positions at NU's camp.

"Well, I thought I did well," Aakre said. "I had a lot of fun doing the DB stuff. That's something that I don't get to do much, so it was fun to do. I was mostly working at corner and I got to play some quarterback as well.

"I don't like to talk about myself, but I guess you could say quickness is one of my strengths."

Next on the agenda for Aakre will be camp stops at Iowa and Iowa State before he heads up to North Dakota State for their camp. He was recently informed that Air Force had verbally offered him, but since he has asthma that is not a realistic option for him.

[SamsRams]

Isaac Aakre is another Millard North standout who worked out at multiple positions at NU's camp.

"Well, I thought I did well," Aakre said. "I had a lot of fun doing the DB stuff. That's something that I don't get to do much, so it was fun to do. I was mostly working at corner and I got to play some quarterback as well.

"I don't like to talk about myself, but I guess you could say quickness is one of my strengths."

Next on the agenda for Aakre will be camp stops at Iowa and Iowa State before he heads up to North Dakota State for their camp. He was recently informed that Air Force had verbally offered him, but since he has asthma that is not a realistic option for him.

FYI this 2012 summary

[HerdBot]

We should put Grant Maris on the list since Kolpack confirmed last week he is enrolled in summer school and indeed walking on.