2015 Recruiting Prospects

[Jay]

Alec Ingold: Athlete | Green Bay, WI

Rivals: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Alec-Ingold-154934
Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1280959/

Offers: NDSU
Interest: Iowa State, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin


@ingynation: Proud to announce that I've received my first full athletic scholarship to NDSU. #GoBison

[HuskerBizon]

Datrice Mulsumo: Althelte from Champlin Park, MN

Interests: Nebraska, NDSU, Illinois State, Minnesota

Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/914127/datrice-mulsumo
Recruiting insider: http://therecruitinsider.com/football/2015-champlin-park-athlete-datrice-mulsumo-hearing-from-minnesota-and-nebraska/

[Jay]

Michael Daniel: RB | IMG Academy by way of Brookings, SD

http://247sports.com/Player/Michael-Daniel-30504

NDSU coaches visited on Jan 20th and Jan 28th

[Herd890]

I think it is safe to add James Johannesson and Ty Brooks from Fargo South to the interest list. Both took unofficial visits last fall.

Ty Brooks Hudl - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1288430/ty-brooks
James Johannesson Max Preps - http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/james-johannesson/CfScff1WEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm

[Herd890]

Josh Corcoran - LB, Lakeville South HS, 6' 3" 230 LBS. Took an unofficial visit this fall.

Rivals - http://rivals.yahoo.com/minnesotapreps/football/recruiting/player-Josh-Corcoran-153936
Hudl - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1880886/josh-corcoran

[NDSUstudent]

Lakeville North LB Jesse Cardenas has been invited to the Eastern Michigan, Wyoming, NDSU and SDSU junior days and the Under Armour camp.

https://twitter.com/collegebbnews/status/436979672757583872

[EndZoneQB]

Don't like to see Wyoming in Minnesota already...

[NDSUFan_Sav]

Don't like to see Wyoming in Minnesota already...

This shouldn't surprise you.

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[Bisonwinagn]

Don't like to see Wyoming in Minnesota already...

There is no doubt we will be competing head to head with Wyoming on multiple MN and Nebraska recruits.

[BisonFanMan10]

Aric Elmore. Athlete/RB. Logan High School in LaCrosse, WI.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BdsG-usnGe0
http://m.host.madison.com/sports/high-school/football/wiaa-football-playoffs-aric-elmore-la-crosse-logan-run-past/article_153c3638-e1c9-51f6-84bf-d627d7f3ca13.html?mobile_touch=true

[Golden]

Ben Ellefson - TE - Hawley, MN

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2853282
Recently invited/attended U of M junior day
Earned 2 MVP awards at the 2013 Bison Camp: TE & LB

[bruinbison]

Trey Anderson - dual-threat QB - 6' 3" 185 lbs - White Bear Lake (MN) - (2015 interest)

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Trey-Anderson-157101?colleges=show

2013 highlights

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1473910/trey-anderson



He was second behind Roseville QB Jacques Perra for all-purpose yards in the Suburban East Conference with 2,544 yards. Completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,609 yards and 17 TDs, and rushed for 935 and nine more scores. Has 40 career TDs.


Was part of St Paul PioneerPress All East-Metro Team (athlete)

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_24597999/high-school-football-pioneer-press-all-east-metro

[Hambone]

NDSU offered David Pfaff, DE out of Wisconsin and same HS as Hines.

[BismarckBisonFan]

NDSU offered David Pfaff, DE out of Wisconsin and same HS as Hines.

http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1304008.html

[bruinbison]

Alex Hart - 6' 2.5" 215 lbs - LB - Prior Lake HS MN - (2015 interest)

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&cfg=null&nid=7116317

State wrestling champ at 220

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&cfg=null&nid=7116317

hudl highlights:

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1685420/alex-hart-35

[westnodak93bison]

If you guys watch the state class A bb tournament pay attention to #52 Tharldson from Bismarck. State champ shotput as a sophomore and all state WR as a junior. Rare skill sets imho. Kid is strong. Good vertical. I could see him as a lb or fb.

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[SamsRams]

Looks like I was wrong when I predicted the new coaching staff would not be recruiting Arizona. Josh Page from Gilbert tells me Goeser has contacted him and they would like him to come to camp this summer.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/421605/josh-page

[NDSUstudent]

Seward, Neb. OL/DL Adam Holtorf picked up an offer from North Dakota State today. #nebpreps #NDSU @BisoNation


https://twitter.com/NateClouse/status/448251824881942530

[BYZEN]

His hudl looks good. Biggest kid on the field most of the time. Seems to have a good sense for the ball.

[SamsRams]

Added the 3 offers and got 9 with interest on page. will keep adding but wont have time to post them all here. If someone wants to post them here they are more than welcome, otherwise check the website daily or stay up to date with the twitter feed

[westnodak93bison]

If you guys watch the state class A bb tournament pay attention to #52 Tharldson from Bismarck. State champ shotput as a sophomore and all state WR as a junior. Rare skill sets imho. Kid is strong. Good vertical. I could see him as a lb or fb.

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According to Bismarck High website, Tharaldsen tossed the shot put 60'4" in 2014. Not sure what meet.
http://www2.bhs.bismarck.k12.nd.us/athletics/bhsboystrack/misc/alltimelistfat.pdf

I'm telling you this kid is an athlete. Still cant believe a kid can win the state shot put and make all state at WR. I wonder if that has ever been done before in any state at any division?
I haven't seen the state indoor results.

[SamsRams]

hearing there is already a verbal and it is from last summer. Hoping to get the info out soon. Sources are very legit but want to get everything confirmed before I post

His name has not been mentioned in this thread

[HandoEX]

hearing there is already a verbal and it is from last summer. Hoping to get the info out soon. Sources are very legit but want to get everything confirmed before I post

His name has not been mentioned in this thread
A verbal from last summer? Wow, looking forward to finding out about this one!

[SamsRams]

A verbal from last summer? Wow, looking forward to finding out about this one!

not getting much luck getting in contact with the young man. switching gears to try to talk with coach.

To pass the time I have been updating the interest tracker quite regularly. http://bisonation.info/recruiting-interest-tracker-2015-ndsu-football/

[westnodak93bison]

Champlin Park must have high expectations for this year. Several players on our radar.

[BYZEN]

not getting much luck getting in contact with the young man. switching gears to try to talk with coach.

To pass the time I have been updating the interest tracker quite regularly. http://bisonation.info/recruiting-interest-tracker-2015-ndsu-football/




to pass the time I have been looking at these hudl's and there are some great gets in quite a few of these guys. We deservedly have our sights set high.
Thanks John.

[SamsRams]

to pass the time I have been looking at these hudl's and there are some great gets in quite a few of these guys. We deservedly have our sights set high.
Thanks John.

Trying my best to add the upper level guys first. Looking through Rivals and scout of some ofthe others that arent showing interest from states like MN, WI and NE and there are some impressive athletes. Also will be fun to start putting the Missouri kids up. They have Cain working the central and east side of the state and Riley hitting Kansas City and other cities on the east side.

[BismarckBisonFan]

Here's a article on Jon Tharaldsen from the Bismarck Tribune. Also mentions Stanley Jones.
http://bismarcktribune.com/sports/high-school/tharaldsen-catches-coaches-off-guard/article_159558fe-ba09-11e3-9309-0019bb2963f4.html

[Kujava23]

not getting much luck getting in contact with the young man. switching gears to try to talk with coach.

To pass the time I have been updating the interest tracker quite regularly. http://bisonation.info/recruiting-interest-tracker-2015-ndsu-football/

GREAT JOB WITH INTEREST TRACKER!!!!

WANT TO SEE WHO FIRST VERBAL FOR 2015 is

[bruinbison]

hearing there is already a verbal and it is from last summer. Hoping to get the info out soon. Sources are very legit but want to get everything confirmed before I post

His name has not been mentioned in this thread

Darn, was hoping this verbal was from a bruin - to be a - bison :)

But both Fargo South Bruins Ty Brooks and James Johannesson were mentioned on the first page.
Speaking of Johannesson, he was first in the EDC Indoor Track 60M yesterday - 7.18
3rd place in the 200M at 23.11

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/431329/group/Sports/

Last weekend he won the ND State Class A Indoor Track 60M in 7.13
2nd place in the 200M at 23.04

https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=1&article_id=430725&CFID=37871362&CFTOKEN=51905574

Gotta love a 6' 2" 210lbs RB with such wheels. Whichever sport he chooses to pursue after high school,
wow, whatta prospect!

[SamsRams]

Darn, was hoping this verbal was from a bruin - to be a - bison :)

But both Ty Brooks and James Johannesson were mentioned on the first page.
Speaking of Johannesson, he was first in the EDC Indoor Track 60M yesterday - 7.18
3rd place in the 200M at 23.11

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/431329/group/Sports/

Last weekend he won the ND State Class A Indoor Track 60M in 7.13
2nd place in the 200M at 23.04

https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=1&article_id=430725&CFID=37871362&CFTOKEN=51905574

Gotta love a 6' 2" 210lbs RB with such wheels. Whichever sport he chooses to pursue after high school,
wow, whatta prospect!

running into all kinds of road blocks on this prospect. I can tell you, you're looking in the wrong Dakota.

[bruinbison]

running into all kinds of road blocks on this prospect. I can tell you, you're looking in the wrong Dakota.

Well, there is a fun clue. There are 7 SD high school players mentioned on Rivals page,

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/recruit-search-results

please tell me it is 6' 7" 290 lb OT Grant Schmidt from SF Roosevelt!!!
:) :) (at least 7 DI offers, incl Wyoming & Minnesota)

or Parkston's Brady Reiff
:) (Iowa offer, younger bro of NFL's Riley Reiff)

Heck, how about a kicker from Sioux Falls Roosevelt named Vinatieri
Yep, that kicking family (a nephew to NFL's Adam)

SDSUfans list 4 offers to South Dakotans already, Taryn Christian, Michael Daniel, Grant Schmidt & Brady Reiff
with 2 more on the interest list.
Bisonation.info has 4 SD names so far on the interest list, but the name might not yet be listed yet.....
hmmm, I'll pm a guess

[SamsRams]

no
no
no
no
no
no
no

not listed but I believe mentioned at some point on bisonville

[jarhead]

no
no
no
no
no
no
no

not listed but I believe mentioned at some point on bisonville

Does he have a relative on the team? Hopefully we're all over him.

[SamsRams]

Does he have a relative on the team? Hopefully we're all over him.

he has a relative who was signed by NDSU. Cannot confirm if he is still on team or officially ever has been.


we are getting close

[bruinbison]

Ty Brooks from Fargo South (2015 interest) - 3rd place in the long jump - 20' 11 1/2"
at the EDC Indoor Track Meet on Friday

Also Tre Fort from Shanley (2015 interest) - 2nd place in the long jump - 21' 1"

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/431329/group/Sports/

[bruinbison]

Alex Hart - 6' 2" 215lbs - LB - Prior Lake MN - (2015 Offer)
State Champ at 220lbs in wrestling

interview on Gopherhole

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/375862?referrer_id=388419

His brother Nick is a RS Fr with the Gophers. Last years teammate, Blake Weber,
is a walk-on with the Gophers.



Gopher Hole: Right now, I think that you have offers from North Dakota State, Illinois State and South Dakota State. Is that right?

Alex Hart: Yes, sir.

Gopher Hole: What other schools are you hearing from?

Alex Hart: I am hearing from a few Ivy League schools like Harvard, Princeton and Cornell. I am talking to Wyoming. This spring, I went down to a Nebraska practice and I have been talking to them and in a few weeks, I am going down to Michigan State.


With the title of the article, an offer from Minnesota would be tough for anyone to overcome.

[Gully]

I heard this player was offered recently. I cannot confirm and there is always the possibility it is that other school to the North. But to those really in to recruiting you might want to check it out to see.

Robbie Grimsley - Hutchinson Tigers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjqxs7ZnYY

I apologize if this is a duplicate (I scanned quickly but didn't see his name listed), mods please delete if that is the case.

[SamsRams]

I heard this player was offered recently. I cannot confirm and there is always the possibility it is that other school to the North. But to those really in to recruiting you might want to check it out to see.

Robbie Grimsley - Hutchinson Tigers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjqxs7ZnYY

I apologize if this is a duplicate (I scanned quickly but didn't see his name listed), mods please delete if that is the case.

New to bisonville not new to twitter. It was all over my feed yesterday and posted his page on website. NDSU is his first offer

http://bisonation.info/db-robbie-grimsley-hutchinson-mn-2015-offer/

[CAS4127]

New to bisonville not new to twitter. It was all over my feed yesterday and posted his page on website. NDSU is his first offer

http://bisonation.info/db-robbie-grimsley-hutchinson-mn-2015-offer/

Lots of NDSU connections with Hutch, including HOF noseguard Paul Lenz and his wife Lana (VB player). I will also never forget USD tailback Chule Schwanke (sp?). Wow was he tough!!


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[SamsRams]

NDSU plans to make bigger push into St Louis this year...........and by bigger I am guessing they sign 1 or 2 in this class. One school that has a few interesting prospects that NDSU has been in touch with is Lindbergh who I have been told had one of the strongest schedules in the state. I recently added Jacob Huff to the website and soon after a DT from the same school followed BisoNation. Asked Jacob if any other teammates were being looked at and he mentioned 3 others, one of which was the guy who had just followed me. His name was Big John McNamara and I promise you Big might be an understatment

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1592317/john-mcnamara

[Jay]

@travisWSN: North Crawford (WI) running back Branden Baumeister, who ran for 2024 yards last year, is a small-school sleeper in the 2015 class.

@travisWSN: North Dakota State among the schools that have requested film of Baumeister.

[HerdBot]

NDSU plans to make bigger push into St Louis this year...........and by bigger I am guessing they sign 1 or 2 in this class. One school that has a few interesting prospects that NDSU has been in touch with is Lindbergh who I have been told had one of the strongest schedules in the state. I recently added Jacob Huff to the website and soon after a DT from the same school followed BisoNation. Asked Jacob if any other teammates were being looked at and he mentioned 3 others, one of which was the guy who had just followed me. His name was Big John McNamara and I promise you Big might be an understatment

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1592317/john-mcnamara

6-10, 355 wow! Doesn't look fat either

[jarhead]

6-10, 355 wow! Doesn't look fat either

Big John looks like Daniel McCullers on steroids. The hudl video of one of our other prospects had a 6' 11" D-lineman, but I believe he was a 2014 grad.

[GOBISON123]

Coach Klieman will face more challenges compared to his predecessor during the recruiting process because he has to deal with this now.3849

[El_Chapo]

Jackson Maase Kansas 63 240 DE/TE http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1486635/jackson-maase as well . Viva la mexico

[SamsRams]

Steven Ralph DB 5 10 180 at ndsu now https://rivals.yahoo.com/missouri/football/recruiting/player-Steven-Ralph-148009


Ralph is class of 2014. His name came in my scope last year but no clue if he is in Fargo this weekend

Going to be interesting to see how many offers come out of this weekend. I am guessing Datrice Mulsumo and Jaxon Brown get offers tomorrow. Wonder when we see the rush of big men get their offers. I am guessing 5 DL and 5 OL are wanted in the 2015 class

[Kermit]

Ralph is class of 2014. His name came in my scope last year but no clue if he is in Fargo this weekend

Going to be interesting to see how many offers come out of this weekend. I am guessing Datrice Mulsumo and Jaxon Brown get offers tomorrow. Wonder when we see the rush of big men get their offers. I am guessing 5 DL and 5 OL are wanted in the 2015 class

Ralph is indeed in ND this weekend. He is on an official visit after recently signing with Minot State. :)
The story is in his Twitter TL @StevenRalph3.

[SamsRams]

Ralph is indeed in ND this weekend. He is on an official visit after recently signing with Minot State. :)
The story is in his Twitter TL @StevenRalph3.

Yeah I didnt have time to dig to far down his timeline to see what school, but that makes sense. I didnt think he was in Fargo, but lets not let facts get in the way of this thread

[El_Chapo]

What's wrong with Minot state? Oh wrong message board, izzy gave me too much tequila

[Mr. Burgundy]

I loved watching lakes try to scoop john. Oops.....Minot state. Good times. Hopefully he enjoys Minot

[SamsRams]

Going to be interesting to see how many offers come out of this weekend. I am guessing Datrice Mulsumo and Jaxon Brown get offers tomorrow. Wonder when we see the rush of big men get their offers. I am guessing 5 DL and 5 OL are wanted in the 2015 class

not hearing any offers come out of the weekend. Musulmo and Brown met with a coach before the game, as did Dillon Holtan. Heard Ben Shoults was also to meet with a coach but that coach got pulled aside for something else. I expect all 4 of those guys to get offers from NDSU this year

[Jay]

Alec Ingold: Athlete | Green Bay, WI

Rivals: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Alec-Ingold-154934
Hudl: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1280959/

Offers: NDSU
Interest: Iowa State, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin

Was offered by Northern Illinois today.

[Hambone]

not hearing any offers come out of the weekend. Musulmo and Brown met with a coach before the game, as did Dillon Holtan. Heard Ben Shoults was also to meet with a coach but that coach got pulled aside for something else. I expect all 4 of those guys to get offers from NDSU this year

Yeah, those four all seem like ones that would be a good get at the FCS level, but may have some FBS looks come there way. Josh Corcoran, Adam Buirge and Jesse Cardenas are the others that I feel the same about.

[bruinbison]

Good recruiting article by Tom Mix on Fargo South RB James Johanneson:



South's Johannesson invited to elite Chicago football camp


http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/433326/group/Sports/




He is already on the radar of several Division I colleges, including North Dakota State,
Minnesota, Nebraska and Wyoming.

[tjbison]

Good recruiting article by Tom Mix on Fargo South RB James Johanneson:



http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/433326/group/Sports/


only 3 of them I would consider all are in corn growing states

[HerdBot]

Good recruiting article by Tom Mix on Fargo South RB James Johanneson:



http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/433326/group/Sports/

Kids an elite talent. No matter what happens I wish him well but it would suck to lose him to another school. He's got the size, speed, and instincts to dominate at the next level. Good fit for our offense. If he's 6-2, 215 right now, what can Coach Kramer do. Wow

[BadlandsBison]

Good recruiting article by Tom Mix on Fargo South RB James Johanneson:



http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/433326/group/Sports/

Vigen is or is going to be after this young man. Call me crazy

[HerdBot]

Vigen is or is going to be after this young man. Call me crazy

I'm sure he would because he's a great talent, but it still blows my mind the staff is stupid enough to target kids from ND, SD, and MN thinking it's the same former NDSU formula for Wyoming when it's nearly a thousand miles away. With a thousand mile distance they will have the same issues as NDSU had when recruiting that far away. Meanwhile they ignore the kids in their own backyard who have pride in the program. Kids from ND, SD, and MN have zero Wyoming pride nor do they have the short distance working for them. Within a few years of sucking balls and getting shit from their fans for ignoring talent from neighboring states like Colorado, which is the Minnesota of Wyoming, they will start recruiting their own backyard. Nebraska is a no brainer for Wyoming due to distance but Minnesota and the Dakotas seem pretty silly to me. If you can't make the drive in a day, attrition will be high. Heck it's 8 hours from Fargo to Milwaukee or 10 hours from from Fargo to Chicago... but 13 hours just from Fargo to Laramie.

[runtheoption]

Kids an elite talent. No matter what happens I wish him well but it would suck to lose him to another school. He's got the size, speed, and instincts to dominate at the next level. Good fit for our offense. If he's 6-2, 215 right now, what can Coach Kramer do. WowHopefully, he already has an offer from us. Brooks as well. Obvious local talent is obvious.

[SamsRams]

Hopefully, he already has an offer from us. Brooks as well. Obvious local talent is obvious.

No they do not yet, but both have offers up north

[NDSU1980]

No they do not yet, but both have offers up north
My dog already has an offer from that lowlife school up north. I see bubbly is continuing the tradition of offering 500 kids and hope 15 of them don't get an offer and show up.

[SamsRams]

My dog already has an offer from that lowlife school up north. I see bubbly is continuing the tradition of offering 500 kids and hope 15 of them don't get an offer and show up.

and the other 10 show up thinking they are going to NDSU

[StL Bison Fan]

My dog already has an offer from that lowlife school up north. I see bubbly is continuing the tradition of offering 500 kids and hope 15 of them don't get an offer and show up.

Your dog will get fleas up there...
UN_ is a good place to go for a free education and not have to work hard or be good on the field.
Problem with Wy trying for MN, SD,and ND kids is snow doesn't impress them, so snowmobiling isn't gonna show up on Instagram with the caption 'wow'
And all those states already have KMart

[MAKBison]

Bohl has a spot on one of WY media's where he is telling the local WY press how he is jumping in the truck to go visit all the local WY kids....Bohl is not stupid



I'm sure he would because he's a great talent, but it still blows my mind the staff is stupid enough to target kids from ND, SD, and MN thinking it's the same former NDSU formula for Wyoming when it's nearly a thousand miles away. With a thousand mile distance they will have the same issues as NDSU had when recruiting that far away. Meanwhile they ignore the kids in their own backyard who have pride in the program. Kids from ND, SD, and MN have zero Wyoming pride nor do they have the short distance working for them. Within a few years of sucking balls and getting shit from their fans for ignoring talent from neighboring states like Colorado, which is the Minnesota of Wyoming, they will start recruiting their own backyard. Nebraska is a no brainer for Wyoming due to distance but Minnesota and the Dakotas seem pretty silly to me. If you can't make the drive in a day, attrition will be high. Heck it's 8 hours from Fargo to Milwaukee or 10 hours from from Fargo to Chicago... but 13 hours just from Fargo to Laramie.

[MAKBison]

Today I was coming back from el stick a fork in my asso and passed what I believe was our QB coach. He was in a state fleet car with 3 days worth of close hanging in the back seat.....either a case of mistaken identify or it was him and he had been hitting the recruiting trail.

[BYZEN]

Bohl has a spot on one of WY media's where he is telling the local WY press how he is jumping in the truck to go visit all the local WY kids....Bohl is not stupid






Jumping into his 2015 king cab, (in an Armani suit) isn't as impressive in WY as jumping into a rusty 71 ram would be.....just saying

[MAKBison]

Ha, you gotta give it to him, he knows how to work a crowd


Jumping into his 2015 king cab isn't as impressive in WY as jumping into a rusty 71 ram would be.....just saying

[StL Bison Fan]

Ha, you gotta give it to him, he knows how to work a crowd

You think they are buying that goofy grin?

[MAKBison]

Hook line and sinker!



You think they are buying that goofy grin?

[StL Bison Fan]

Today I was coming back from el stick a fork in my asso and passed what I believe was our QB coach. He was in a state fleet car with 3 days worth of close hanging in the back seat.....either a case of mistaken identify or it was him and he had been hitting the recruiting trail.
Perhaps You are not mistaken:

@Coach_RHedberg: Love driving the back roads of North Dakota looking for future Bison! GO BISON!

[southcliffbison]

Jumping into his 2015 king cab, (in an Armani suit) isn't as impressive in WY as jumping into a rusty 71 ram would be.....just saying

The 71 Ram is a nice touch, but, for added effect, forget the Armani suit and put on blue jeans and boots...... throw a saddle and bridle in the cargo area and Bohl hits a home run.

[southcliffbison]

Also, if CB plans to drive across the state to visit every high school as he did in ND, I hope the Wyoming state troopers are well stocked with speeding ticket booklets.

[scottietohottie]

I bet he stops in Rawlins and ends up partying there for a week.

[tony]

Also, if CB plans to drive across the state to visit every high school as he did in ND, I hope the Wyoming state troopers are well stocked with speeding ticket booklets.

Should be a helluva lot easier for him in Wyoming. Fewer speed traps, higher speed limits, fewer miles of road to travel*, and he's not located at the edge of the state.

*Wyoming has about 1/3 the amount of roads of North Dakota (North Dakota has 176,000 miles of roads compared to Wyoming's 58,000). <- found it on the internet so it must be true.

[BadlandsBison]

I wonder if he will visit the Wind River reservation

[MAKBison]

Anxious for recruiting news...TY John, I am addicted!

[StL Bison Fan]

Should be a helluva lot easier for him in Wyoming. Fewer speed traps, higher speed limits, fewer miles of road to travel*, and he's not located at the edge of the state.

*Wyoming has about 1/3 the amount of roads of North Dakota (North Dakota has 176,000 miles of roads compared to Wyoming's 58,000). <- found it on the internet so it must be true.
What happened to this plane they were providing?

[tony]

What happened to this plane they were providing?

I bet he just uses that for recruiting out of state and visiting his family.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I guess this has to do with recruiting this year as we will be going against Wyoming more for some athletes. The running back they signed out of Illinois this year went out there for the spring game and then came back as a road trip. He tweeted out "Just got home definitely worth the ride. But I'm never doing it again" as in making the quick trip as a drive.

So on the Wyoming board someone says ya he will just fly from now on then another guy replies "Even if he's flying, it's still a 2 1/2 hour drive to the nearest major airport. Not nearly as bad as driving to Illinois, but still..."

I guess maybe recruiting to Fargo isn't so bad. Throw in success and a culture of winning for decades and a athletic department and fans that give it great support and it has to look pretty good to prospective athletes.

[EC8CH]

I guess this has to do with recruiting this year as we will be going against Wyoming more for some athletes. The running back they signed out of Illinois this year went out there for the spring game and then came back as a road trip. He tweeted out "Just got home definitely worth the ride. But I'm never doing it again" as in making the quick trip as a drive.

So on the Wyoming board someone says ya he will just fly from now on then another guy replies "Even if he's flying, it's still a 2 1/2 hour drive to the nearest major airport. Not nearly as bad as driving to Illinois, but still..."

I guess maybe recruiting to Fargo isn't so bad. Throw in success and a culture of winning for decades and a athletic department and fans that give it great support and it has to look pretty good to prospective athletes.

Recruits who fly into Fargo practically land on the Fargo Dome's roof.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Recruits who fly into Fargo practically land on the Fargo Dome's roof.

Grand Forks lands their recruits at the same airport we do. That has to be fun. "Yeah, that is the home of the three time defending National Champions.....now we are looking for a red Chevy Impalla, I think I parked it over here."

[BYZEN]

Recruits who fly into Fargo practically land on the Fargo Dome's roof.

Since it was built I have wanted N D S U on the West facing roof. I think everyone flying into Fargo should see that. (Should have made that part of that 99 year lease).

[westnodak93bison]

Recruits who fly into Fargo practically land on the Fargo Dome's roof.

Good idea. We need a helipad on the dome.

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[imabison]

Grand Forks lands their recruits at the same airport we do. That has to be fun. "Yeah, that is the home of the three time defending National Champions.....now we are looking for a red Chevy Impalla, I think I parked it over here."

I have not been to Hector for along time, but isn't there a big sign or poster that says welcome to the home of the Bison at the airport??

I also mentioned to someone that a huge sign on the west side of the dome saying "Home of the Bison" or similar, but the response was
"That costs money" was immediate and as far as it went.

[HerdBot]

I have not been to Hector for along time, but isn't there a big sign or poster that says welcome to the home of the Bison at the airport??

I also mentioned to someone that a huge sign on the west side of the dome saying "Home of the Bison" or similar, but the response was
"That costs money" was immediate and as far as it went.

If someone is willing to donate 10-15k they could do it

[Tatanka]

If someone is willing to donate 10-15k they could do it




Would I get a free yard sign?





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[HerdBot]

Would I get a free yard sign?





Sent from somewhere using my Windows phone.

You can get 2 for 15k
I bet they even throw in a window sticker

[El_Chapo]

Matt Veldman
NDSU coach came to Becker HS to see my little bro Micheal Veldman [QB] Would love to see him in Green and Yellow.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1345932/michael-veldman 6 3 180 QB

[HerdBot]

I haven't paid much attention to the 2015 recruiting but after a quick glance I was excited to see we are going further east. I have never been a fan of going south west or down south based on weather alone so seeing us hit up Illinois, Iowa, and as far east as New York and Ohio seems like a good plan. Obviously the new coaches want to stick to the nd/sd/mn/wi/ne footprint but I love this approach.

[SamsRams]

I haven't paid much attention to the 2015 recruiting but after a quick glance I was excited to see we are going further east. I have never been a fan of going south west or down south based on weather alone so seeing us hit up Illinois, Iowa, and as far east as New York and Ohio seems like a good plan. Obviously the new coaches want to stick to the nd/sd/mn/wi/ne footprint but I love this approach.
remember Interest could be anything from the next guy they will offer, to as simple as getting an email from the staff. All of the east coast stuff is kids initiating contact with NDSU and them responding. Blackmore has taken over the Haug roll of handling all players in places outside of recruiting footprint. I dont see anything coming out of any of those recruits. It is interesting but nothing really of note.

Connor Hubbs from White Bear Lake picked up his first offer and it is from Wyoming. There are all up in NDSU recruiting footprint and I dont see them going away. Going to be some interesting recruiting battles over the next few years with them.

[HerdBot]

remember Interest could be anything from the next guy they will offer, to as simple as getting an email from the staff. All of the east coast stuff is kids initiating contact with NDSU and them responding. Blackmore has taken over the Haug roll of handling all players in places outside of recruiting footprint. I dont see anything coming out of any of those recruits. It is interesting but nothing really of note.

Connor Hubbs from White Bear Lake picked up his first offer and it is from Wyoming. There are all up in NDSU recruiting footprint and I dont see them going away. Going to be some interesting recruiting battles over the next few years with them.

I could see Wyoming going away eventually when they realize a kid from Minnesota traveling 1000 miles to Wyoming isn't the same as a few hundred miles from North Dakota. They flat out don't have any connections to the Wyoming base recruiting areas yet but they eventually will. It would be like NDSU getting most of their players from Michigan. It ain't gonna work and attrition would be awful. We all know you can't find a majority of your guys from 1000 miles and have retention like we saw from the ndsu 2009-2010 classes of Minnesota kids who were a short drive from Fargo

If they ignore places like Colorado their arrogance or stubbornness will kill them. Bohl has mentioned in Wyoming press conferences that the makeup of the team will change over time. I hope they make those connections sooner than later. Obviously having 1 less team to compete with makes recruiting easier.

[Bisonwinagn]

I could see Wyoming going away eventually when they realize a kid from Minnesota traveling 1000 miles to Wyoming isn't the same as a few hundred miles from North Dakota. They flat out don't have any connections to the Wyoming base recruiting areas yet but they eventually will. It would be like NDSU getting most of their players from Michigan. It ain't gonna work and attrition would be awful. We all know you can't find a majority of your guys from 1000 miles and have retention like we saw from the ndsu 2009-2010 classes of Minnesota kids who were a short drive from Fargo

If they ignore places like Colorado their arrogance or stubbornness will kill them. Bohl has mentioned in Wyoming press conferences that the makeup of the team will change over time. I hope they make those connections sooner than later. Obviously having 1 less team to compete with makes recruiting easier.

I don't think it's much different than a kid going to the MAC.

[HerdBot]

I don't think it's much different than a kid going to the MAC.

I just don't think any team out there dominates without owning their immediate area. Obviously you can search everywhere for skilled players but if the bulk of the guys aren't from the neighboring states it's going to be tough . Wyoming will have to win with player development like they did at ndsu and to do that you can't have attrition, unless your Alabama

[SamsRams]

2 RB's offered yesterday

http://bisonation.info/rb-demaris-purifoy-milwaukee-wi-2015-offer/

http://bisonation.info/rb-james-johannesson-fargo-nd-2015-offer/

[HerdBot]

2 RB's offered yesterday

http://bisonation.info/rb-demaris-purifoy-milwaukee-wi-2015-offer/

http://bisonation.info/rb-james-johannesson-fargo-nd-2015-offer/

Johannesson has some impressive highlights and I keep forgetting that was as a junior. Kids are stud

[roper1313]

What kind of steam is johannesson getting for the BCS schools? I've heard some wild rumors, but that's from hs kids. I don't trust the source.


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[SamsRams]

The only offer nebraska will offer will be a PWO.

[reformedUNDfan]

The only offer nebraska will offer will be a PWO.

how sure are you about this? (whats your reasoning, just curious)

[SamsRams]

how sure are you about this? (whats your reasoning, just curious)

Have you looked at how many offers they have out to RB's on rivals? its over 10 with one commit and that isnt even counting guys listed as athletes. Wanna guess how many offers they have out to players with no stars? Answer is zero. Guess how many RB's they have offered that arent 3, 4 or 5 stars.......ZERO.
It recruiting suicide to offer a RB from Fargo. You think people went after Billy for playing against low level competition, this is the dig on Johannesson times a thousand.

The young man is really impressive and probably deserves some BCS attention, but there is no way a top level program like Nebraska will offer him.

[reformedUNDfan]

Have you looked at how many offers they have out to RB's on rivals? its over 10 with one commit and that isnt even counting guys listed as athletes. Wanna guess how many offers they have out to players with no stars? Answer is zero. Guess how many RB's they have offered that arent 3, 4 or 5 stars.......ZERO.
It recruiting suicide to offer a RB from Fargo. You think people went after Billy for playing against low level competition, this is the dig on Johannesson times a thousand.

The young man is really impressive and probably deserves some BCS attention, but there is no way a top level program like Nebraska will offer him.

so in other words, because recruiting services won't go to Fargo, NDSU has a way-too-high chance of getting another dude we have no business getting?

I suppose Wisconsin and Minnesota will be the main threats then?

[EC8CH]

so in other words, because recruiting services won't go to Fargo, NDSU has a way-too-high chance of getting another dude we have no business getting?

I suppose Wisconsin and Minnesota will be the main threats then?

Wyoming???

[SamsRams]

so in other words, because recruiting services won't go to Fargo, NDSU has a way-too-high chance of getting another dude we have no business getting?

I suppose Wisconsin and Minnesota will be the main threats then?

He went to Chicago for the rivals camp and that is where he would have gained his stars.

I dont see anyway Wisconsin offers him and on the fence with Minnesota.

[SamsRams]

David Pfaff verbal to Wisconsin http://bisonation.info/dt-david-pfaff-mequon-wi-2015-offer/

[WildBill]

He went to Chicago for the rivals camp and that is where he would have gained his stars.

I dont see anyway Wisconsin offers him and on the fence with Minnesota.

Minnesota is probably only taking 2 Rb's . They are close to landing one. Just don't see them offering unless it's a PWO

[bruinbison]

EDC track meet was over the weekend, now on to State in Bismarck this weekend.
In the EDC meet:

James Johannesson - 3rd in 100M at 11.30
Ty Brooks - 5th in 100M at 11.39

Ty Brooks - wins the Long Jump at 21-6
Tre Fort - 6th in Long Jump at 20-2

Tre Fort - 6th in High Jump at 5' 10"

[bruinbison]

Bronson Dovich - OL - 6' 5" 283 lbs - Chaska MN - (2015 Interest)
Gopherhole article:

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/387074?referrer_id=388419



Gopher Hole: What would it mean to have a chance to play Division I football?

Bronson Dovich: It would be huge. It has been a dream for me for a long time. I am still waiting and working for that first offer. Hopefully, that will come down the road, if I keep working. Being to play Division I football has been a dream for me, so I am just working, trying to get the first offer.


This article was dated May 17th, so what was interesting is that his Rivals page shows offers from Minnesota and Rutgers (and the Jackrabbits). He has been to Fargo, so perhaps there is a chance.....

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Bronson-Dovich-157132



Gopher Hole: Did you get a chance to go to many Junior Days the past few months?

Bronson Dovich: I went to a few. I went to Northern Illinois. I went to Minnesota's back in February. I went to North Dakota State on the 12th of April, so those are the three that I have been to this year.

[SamsRams]

Bronson Dovich - OL - 6' 5" 283 lbs - Chaska MN - (2015 Interest)
Gopherhole article:

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/387074?referrer_id=388419


This article was dated May 17th, so what was interesting is that his Rivals page shows offers from Minnesota and Rutgers (and the Jackrabbits). He has been to Fargo, so perhaps there is a chance.....

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Bronson-Dovich-157132

High character kid who loves NDSU. But he will not turn down a Minnesota offer for NDSU.

Holtan and Shoults appear to be top MN prospects to play for the Rams. Wisconsin has some some good ones yet again that NDSU may offer. Surprise oline state I am seeing this year is Missouri. Some fluid big men who have a nasty streak. Here is one who I havent added to the site. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2854282/trenton-mooney

[SamsRams]

When people talk about the recent national attention NDSU has received with the national championships and college gameday in Fargo, I often get asked how this will help recruiting. I dont think NDSU needs much help in getting Midwest kids, as players from the region know of NDSU. So I didnt buy into the statement by Izzo when he said the Stick verbal was because of gameday. The athletes it will affect are players from outside the region and florida is a prime example of this. The past few years I have followed the trail of NDSU in the sunshine state. This year there are some very interesting prospects who who sound very interested in NDSU and they know a lot more about the school and program than even I would have guessed.

Here are two examples of players who 2 years ago might not have taken interest from NDSU very seriously. But this year both have messaged me telling me how it would be an honor to get an offer from a program as successful as NDSU

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2043985/eric-latortue

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1231705/teddy-adkins

[HerdBot]

When people talk about the recent national attention NDSU has received with the national championships and college gameday in Fargo, I often get asked how this will help recruiting. I dont think NDSU needs much help in getting Midwest kids, as players from the region know of NDSU. So I didnt buy into the statement by Izzo when he said the Stick verbal was because of gameday. The athletes it will affect are players from outside the region and florida is a prime example of this. The past few years I have followed the trail of NDSU in the sunshine state. This year there are some very interesting prospects who who sound very interested in NDSU and they know a lot more about the school and program than even I would have guessed.

Here are two examples of players who 2 years ago might not have taken interest from NDSU very seriously. But this year both have messaged me telling me how it would be an honor to get an offer from a program as successful as NDSU

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2043985/eric-latortue

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1231705/teddy-adkins

Yeah I remember when he said that about Stick. I remember reading he was leaning NDSU before Gameday even happened. I have a hunch the KSTATE win had a bigger impact in the Nebraska area. Everyone knows Kstate there.

I dont think it's just 1 game either. Shit over the last 3 years we've made the big dance and won a game, played on prime time TNT. Beat Notre Dame on espn. Won the Summit League Championship in dramatic fashion on ESPN2. We played and won 3 National Championship games on ESPN2 with Bison Nation on display. The dome has been on espn 4 times. Gameday, wins over K state, Colorado State, Kansas, and Minnesota. Games on FSN North and Fox College Sports. ESPN3 happens regularly now. Game plan.

We've had more print coverage in major markets than ever before.

Shit even the little things help like the selection show and Scott Van Pelt. Mentions on Gameday before and after the visit. Weve got Lou Holtz predicting wins and awarding helmet stickers. Don't forget the espn top 10 list we've made a few times and we have had actual highlights on Sportscenter. Heck I read in the Forum today one of the Characters on "Its always sunny in Philadelphia" will be wearing an NDSU shirt.

Heck the last 3 years we've gotten better National exposure than a lot of FBS teams.

Not to mention the smaller sports who have been kicking ass. Monk was on espn. Baseball is on espn twice this week.

We might as well shoot high and strike while the irons hot.

[SamsRams]

New offer

http://bisonation.info/wr-cj-johnson-bellevue-ne-2015-offer/

Great piece by Nate Clouse if you have a Rivals account

https://nebraska.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1645275

[larson311]

New offer

http://bisonation.info/wr-cj-johnson-bellevue-ne-2015-offer/

Great piece by Nate Clouse if you have a Rivals account

https://nebraska.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1645275

Under "Other Offers:" you have "FBS" listed twice.

[WildBill]

Should be getting some clarity on some of the Minnesota kids soon. Dovich committed yesterday and Minnesota is having their camps soon. Those camps are also probably the last chance for kids to earn offers.

[SamsRams]

New offer http://bisonation.info/de-bryan-carlton-chanhassen-mn-2015-offer/

[El_Chapo]

Dude has the best twitter profile pic ever

[SamsRams]

another new offer to another stud defensive lineman from Minnesota

http://bisonation.info/dt-connor-hubbs-white-bear-lake-mn-2015-offer/

[SamsRams]

and another offer to what I feel is the most important group in the 2015 class defensive line

First known offer in Illinois. Page not complete but when Nick gets back to me I will update the rest

http://bisonation.info/dt-nick-dillon-lincolnshire-il-2015-offer/

[SamsRams]

Monday mania offer extravaganza continues with offer out to Hawley's Ben Ellefson

http://bisonation.info/te-ben-ellefson-hawley-mn-2015-offer/

[SamsRams]

and another offer http://bisonation.info/qb-james-morgan/

[The Lost Dutchman]

Look at the arm on that guy!! Throws a solid deep ball.

[BismarckBisonFan]

Look at the arm on that guy!! Throws a solid deep ball.

Nice looking QB. Quick release. Like their uniforms.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I know you have to take a QB every year and this may ruffle a few feathers but...... I really hope the one we sign this year is very very athletic (ala Thorton) so that if needed could be moved to another position later in his career if need be. I believe Easton is going to be that good. Just watch his tape then watch some of the other tapes of QB's. It just doesn't seem close, I think we got a steal in Easton. You never know though with injury and attrition but hopefully the QB this year is a "whats best for the team" guy. Those can be hard to find.

[NDSUstudent]

I don't think I've seen anything here about this offer...


Pinellas Park's Donte Maxson gets an offer from North Dakota State.


https://twitter.com/BobbyHomeTeam/status/473968768813510656

http://247sports.com/Player/Donte-Maxson-60590

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2645731/donte-maxson

[SamsRams]

I know you have to take a QB every year and this may ruffle a few feathers but...... I really hope the one we sign this year is very very athletic (ala Thorton) so that if needed could be moved to another position later in his career if need be. I believe Easton is going to be that good. Just watch his tape then watch some of the other tapes of QB's. It just doesn't seem close, I think we got a steal in Easton. You never know though with injury and attrition but hopefully the QB this year is a "whats best for the team" guy. Those can be hard to find.

I tend to agree, but then again Davis and Stick are very athletic. Not impossible for them to get outrecruited and move positions either.

New QB offer http://bisonation.info/qb-ian-brown-blue-springs-mo-2015-offer/

[SamsRams]

I don't think I've seen anything here about this offer...



https://twitter.com/BobbyHomeTeam/status/473968768813510656

http://247sports.com/Player/Donte-Maxson-60590

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2645731/donte-maxson


First I have see his name. will dig into it and thanks!!

Also working on an offer out of Cali that for the first time in years is not a school mixup. will post more later when I get all the info gathered

[SamsRams]

And here he is, has offers from Montana and Air Force and now NDSU

http://bisonation.info/lb-aaron-mercadel-oakland-ca-2015-offer/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_B0rOLvAOo

[SamsRams]

Stop me if you heard this before.............NEW OFFER

http://bisonation.info/rb-trevor-allen-waukee-ia-2015-offer/

[SamsRams]

I don't think I've seen anything here about this offer...



https://twitter.com/BobbyHomeTeam/status/473968768813510656

http://247sports.com/Player/Donte-Maxson-60590

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2645731/donte-maxson

Offer is legit. Not clear what position he is being recruited at though. He says RB, my source says DB. So I am just gonna list him as athlete.

http://bisonation.info/ath-donte-maxson-largo-fl-2015-offer/

[Bison"FANatic"]

Definitely going head to head with Wyoming on a lot of these kids. This should be very interesting.

[Bisonwinagn]

Is there any reason all these offers are starting at the beginning of June or is it just coincidence?

[Tatanka]

Is there any reason all these offers are starting at the beginning of June or is it just coincidence?

HS Juniors are technically not still Juniors once their school year is over? Good question.

[tony]

Is there any reason all these offers are starting at the beginning of June or is it just coincidence?

It's mostly because of SamsRams with an assist from social media.

NDSU has made offers this early in the past, but they weren't reported by the media who view only local offers as newsworthy. And there was no twitter where a guy could say, "Just got my second DI offer. #NDSU"

The only sources were wissports.net (which did a great job on NDSU offers) and maybe MinnesotaPreps (which did a not-so-great job but is getting better.)

Heck, I've never bothered tracking offers until after NDSU got its first verbal either.

[reformedUNDfan]

Heck, I've never bothered tracking offers until after NDSU got its first verbal either.

NDSU already has a verbal, right?

[tony]

NDSU already has a verbal, right?

Yep. Wouldn't know about it either if it wasn't for SamsRams and bisonation.info. That might be the earliest verbal I've ever seen for NDSU.

I'm not seeing a thread for him, btw, so as soon as I post this...

[SamsRams]

two new offers in Illinois, here is the first, will edit when I get the 2nd updated

http://bisonation.info/cb-armani-mcnulty-chicago-il-2015-offer/

[SamsRams]

It's mostly because of SamsRams with an assist from social media.

NDSU has made offers this early in the past, but they weren't reported by the media who view only local offers as newsworthy. And there was no twitter where a guy could say, "Just got my second DI offer. #NDSU"

The only sources were wissports.net (which did a great job on NDSU offers) and maybe MinnesotaPreps (which did a not-so-great job but is getting better.)

Heck, I've never bothered tracking offers until after NDSU got its first verbal either.

NDSU did make offers, but not this many. It certainly appears this staff is taking a different approach. From what I see (and this is just my opinion) but they are not just offering the top 2 targets and then offering the next guys in line if they lose out on the top targets. This year it appears they want more competition amongst the recruits. They are branching out a little farther and offering more even earlier. Shoot there are 4 QB offers. Feels to me like they want one of those guys to verbal early, first one to accept gets the offer and everyone else can pound sand.

[ZHerd]

NDSU did make offers, but not this many. It certainly appears this staff is taking a different approach. From what I see (and this is just my opinion) but they are not just offering the top 2 targets and then offering the next guys in line if they lose out on the top targets. This year it appears they want more competition amongst the recruits. They are branching out a little farther and offering more even earlier. Shoot there are 4 QB offers. Feels to me like they want one of those guys to verbal early, first one to accept gets the offer and everyone else can pound sand.

Pardon my ignorance here but why are they suddenly changing recruiting strategy? Is this how many FBS programs operate? It seems like many of them recruit earlier.

[SamsRams]

Pardon my ignorance here but why are they suddenly changing recruiting strategy? Is this how many FBS programs operate? It seems like many of them recruit earlier.

they learned after the 2011 season that they need to get more verbals early rather than scramble after the playoffs to fill out their class. not easy to recruit and lead a team to a national championship. I wouldnt say their recruiting philosophy is mirroring MAC schools as they tend to offer a bunch of guys hoping some fall through to them. NDSU is targeting guys who they think want to play for championships and are fringe FBS guys. Not sure this philosophy will work with Illinois or Missouri or Florida kids so only time will tell. I like what they are doing, I just hope they arent passing over some Minnesota or Dakota or Wisconsin kids because they dont have any offers yet. Would like to see NDSU be the first to offer some of these guys and not the 3rd or 5th or 7th offer they receive. But maybe that will all get worked out after camp. Fun time of the year for recruiting fans.

Here is the 3rd known Illinois offer http://bisonation.info/ath-malik-dunner-carpentersville-il-2015-offer/

[SamsRams]

McNulty already has 4 FBS offers and this is his reaction to getting an offer from NDSU

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=667742919940160

[SamsRams]

Very interesting Bo

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/story/_/id/11032021/bo-pelini-nebraska-cornhuskers-suggests-ending-national-signing-day?ex_cid=null

[marenlee]

McNulty already has 4 FBS offers and this is his reaction to getting an offer from NDSU

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=667742919940160

Didnt work. Either unavailable or no permission.

[Bison"FANatic"]

I wonder if with the early offers they have a better chance of getting that kid to camp here also and then they can evaluate them even better also.

[SamsRams]

I need a damn intern, offers flying in like crazy

http://bisonation.info/db-dominic-davis-belleville-il-2015-offer/

[SamsRams]

I wonder if with the early offers they have a better chance of getting that kid to camp here also and then they can evaluate them even better also.

No almost zero chance any offered kid goes to camp. They may go to NDSU during camp and watch, but rarely will they compete in drills. camps are where players go to get offers, no need to go to camp at a school you have an offer from

[Jay]

McNulty already has 4 FBS offers and this is his reaction to getting an offer from NDSU

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=667742919940160

Might be the same thing. His reaction video on Instagram.

http://instagram.com/p/o1xSK3uFuV/

[Bison_Pride]

Maybe I'm wrong, but according to egriz, Montana has 37 offers out there.

[SamsRams]

Maybe I'm wrong, but according to egriz, Montana has 37 offers out there.

Dont even try to count Illinois State. And you can almost always add in another 20% to what is reported as FCS offers are not the easiest to get info on

perfect example, I dont see this guy listed on egriz so if anyone posts over there you can break an offer for them

http://bisonation.info/lb-aaron-mercadel-oakland-ca-2015-offer/

NDSU is with another offer http://bisonation.info/db-kevin-jackson-la-grange-il-2015-offer/

also another out of Florida but I cant figure out the kids name. Will keep working on it

[SamsRams]

90% positive this is the Florida athlete who is saying NDSU offer. I dont like offering kids from Florida who already have a USF or UCF offer. I just dont see a way NDSU can win that battle but if the coaches think they have a chance I am all for it. The next Florida athlete to chose NDSU over a FBS offer will be the first

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2818968/highlights/76196376

[SamsRams]

It is Washington who was offered

http://bisonation.info/db-julius-washington-lake-mary-fl-2015-offer/

[Bison_Pride]

My only concern with how they are going after recruits out of the ND,SD,MN,WI footprint is a possible high attrition rate. Even PGT said that arriving in Fargo was like being in another world at first.


Not overly concerned. I'm sure they know what they are doing.

[SamsRams]

My only concern with how they are going after recruits out of the ND,SD,MN,WI footprint is a possible high attrition rate. Even PGT said that arriving in Fargo was like being in another world at first.


Not overly concerned. I'm sure they know what they are doing.

I dont believe they are going away from it as those are the players that will attend camp. The majority of offers are for players who could or would never attend camp. There will be a rush of offers the month after camp also to players from those regions.

New Offer to another Florida athlete and same high school as Maxson who was recently offered also. Watson has 4 FBS offers with UTEP as the most impressive one

http://bisonation.info/cb-rashaan-watson-largo-fl-2015-offer/

[MAKBison]

Seems like a lot of RB offers. Is this the first kid to commit is in and the others out type of thing?

[SamsRams]

Seems like a lot of RB offers. Is this the first kid to commit is in and the others out type of thing?

For some I would say yes, for others I would say open offer. My guess is they dont want to get into the situation they were heading into this Spring ball with a couple previous classes in a row not having a RB recruited or on the roster. Also keep in mind RB is usually one of the more athletic positions. Perfect example is McNorton who played LB for a year. Looking at the 2014 class Ejiya can play OLB, Dunn can play secondary and Ware could be a OLB or DB. So you recruit high character athletes and plug them in where the teams needs them.
Maxson, Allen and Oversteet will be tough to get.
Purifoy I really dont have a feel on, but if he doesnt get a FBS offer I think NDSU has a legit shot
I still believe Johannesson is a lock for NDSU

[MAKBison]

makes sense...Thanks John


For some I would say yes, for others I would say open offer. My guess is they dont want to get into the situation they were heading into this Spring ball with a couple previous classes in a row not having a RB recruited or on the roster. Also keep in mind RB is usually one of the more athletic positions. Perfect example is McNorton who played LB for a year. Looking at the 2014 class Ejiya can play OLB, Dunn can play secondary and Ware could be a OLB or DB. So you recruit high character athletes and plug them in where the teams needs them.
Maxson, Allen and Oversteet will be tough to get.
Purifoy I really dont have a feel on, but if he doesnt get a FBS offer I think NDSU has a legit shot
I still believe Johannesson is a lock for NDSU

[SamsRams]

MY OH MY.............New Offer

http://bisonation.info/wr-scotty-miller-barrington-il-2015-offer/

[SamsRams]

Seems like a lot of RB offers. Is this the first kid to commit is in and the others out type of thing?

I will say I believe this to be he case with the 4 QB's offered. I should say 3 as I think Ingold is so far removed from NDSU right now I am not sure why they would even lightly recruit him at this point. Christion is the most athletic of the other 3 so maybe his offer will always stand. If Brown or Morgan commits, I would bet the the other ones offer gets pulled. I will also say I think this is the philosophy of this staff to offer a bunch and create some competition. I have to think the Kocour situation didnt sit well with Klieman where he had to wait around for one specific kid and when it didnt happen they had to go way outside the recruiting footprint. Nothing against Scott or Wimbush as I think NDSU found some hidden gems, but you cant count on that every year. If you have 6 CB's who are at the top of your board and there is little separation between the talents levels, well why not offer all 6? If I were a kid and I saw only one offer out at my position I would see no urgency to verbal. Now if I saw 5 other guys who look good with offers also I would have to think long and hard if I am willing to miss out on that offer after someone else says yes.

[tony]

I will say I believe this to be he case with the 4 QB's offered. I should say 3 as I think Ingold is so far removed from NDSU right now I am not sure why they would even lightly recruit him at this point. Christion is the most athletic of the other 3 so maybe his offer will always stand. If Brown or Morgan commits, I would bet the the other ones offer gets pulled. I will also say I think this is the philosophy of this staff to offer a bunch and create some competition. I have to think the Kocour situation didnt sit well with Klieman where he had to wait around for one specific kid and when it didnt happen they had to go way outside the recruiting footprint. Nothing against Scott or Wimbush as I think NDSU found some hidden gems, but you cant count on that every year. If you have 6 CB's who are at the top of your board and there is little separation between the talents levels, well why not offer all 6? If I were a kid and I saw only one offer out at my position I would see no urgency to verbal. Now if I saw 5 other guys who look good with offers also I would have to think long and hard if I am willing to miss out on that offer after someone else says yes.

Wow, it really sounds like NDSU is changing its recruiting philosophy then. Hopefully, it doesn't backfire because NDSU will do better, in the long run, with kids who really want to be Bison. You might get some early verbals by setting up that kind of scenario but there's nothing to stop a guy giving a verbal and then rescinding it.

That said, way back when, I know Coach Bohl got criticized for "playing hardball" by Coach Meerkat (yeah, I know that's not how you spell it) so maybe it's not much of a change.

There's been talk about an earlier signing period - that would really change things up.

[Bison"FANatic"]

"playing hardball" by Coach Meerkat

He also was vocal on us offering schollies early and now look at the number of SDSU offers that you see to some of the same players we have offered. I guess his whining went unheard.

[westnodak93bison]

MY OH MY.............New Offer

http://bisonation.info/wr-scotty-miller-barrington-il-2015-offer/

Very good speed. 10.66 100 and 21.45 200

[HerdBot]

MY OH MY.............New Offer

http://bisonation.info/wr-scotty-miller-barrington-il-2015-offer/

Nice play on words. For those of you who are unfamiliar, that is Sam Ojuri and Ben Lecomptes school

[tony]

Very good speed. 10.66 100 and 21.45 200

Holy cow, get him on the track team!

[tony]

He also was vocal on us offering schollies early and now look at the number of SDSU offers that you see to some of the same players we have offered. I guess his whining went unheard.

Just to be clear, I was talking about the old USD coach. Your comments are exactly right, but they apply to Coach Stig.

[BadlandsBison]

Just to be clear, I was talking about the old USD coach. Your comments are exactly right, but they apply to Coach Stig.

And Joe Glenn called NDSU a "recruiting machine." He wasn't complaining though, this is a guy with fbs experience. I kinda like Joe Glenn, he seems like a straight shooter and was obviously praising how well NDSU recruits.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Just to be clear, I was talking about the old USD coach. Your comments are exactly right, but they apply to Coach Stig.

ahh yes I was a little slow this AM. We had the whole state of SD coaching staffs feathers ruffled at one time or another.

[SamsRams]

Wow, it really sounds like NDSU is changing its recruiting philosophy then. Hopefully, it doesn't backfire because NDSU will do better, in the long run, with kids who really want to be Bison. You might get some early verbals by setting up that kind of scenario but there's nothing to stop a guy giving a verbal and then rescinding it.

That said, way back when, I know Coach Bohl got criticized for "playing hardball" by Coach Meerkat (yeah, I know that's not how you spell it) so maybe it's not much of a change.

There's been talk about an earlier signing period - that would really change things up.

I have nothing to back my claim up, just my opinion on why so many early offers

[SamsRams]

I have started the Who's Going Camping Thread again. If you know of players heading to camp please let me know

http://bisonation.info/whos-going-camping-2015/

[BisonNeil]

For some I would say yes, for others I would say open offer. My guess is they dont want to get into the situation they were heading into this Spring ball with a couple previous classes in a row not having a RB recruited or on the roster. Also keep in mind RB is usually one of the more athletic positions. Perfect example is McNorton who played LB for a year. Looking at the 2014 class Ejiya can play OLB, Dunn can play secondary and Ware could be a OLB or DB. So you recruit high character athletes and plug them in where the teams needs them.
Maxson, Allen and Oversteet will be tough to get.
Purifoy I really dont have a feel on, but if he doesnt get a FBS offer I think NDSU has a legit shot
I still believe Johannesson is a lock for NDSU

I thought I read somewhere he was more interested in playing college hockey?

[westnodak93bison]

I have started the Who's Going Camping Thread again. If you know of players heading to camp please let me know

http://bisonation.info/whos-going-camping-2015/

What's the deal with no kids from IL, ND, SD?

[HerdBot]

What's the deal with no kids from IL, ND, SD?

I think he started it less than 24 hours ago so it's pretty thin

[SamsRams]

What's the deal with no kids from IL, ND, SD?

Patience young jedi. I have a decent reach with my twitter but its gonna take me more than a day to gather as many of the names as I can

[westnodak93bison]

Patience young jedi. I have a decent reach with my twitter but its gonna take me more than a day to gather as many of the names as I can

Ok. I'll give you the weekend to get a handle on it. :)

[HerdBot]

There is an article on GoBison.com that says the camp is sold out. Has that ever happened before?
http://gobison.com/news/2014/6/6/FB_0606140830.aspx?path=football

[BisonNation11]

There is an article on GoBison.com that says the camp is sold out. Has that ever happened before?
http://gobison.com/news/2014/6/6/FB_0606140830.aspx?path=football

From what I read on Coach Roehl's Facebook page, they are trying to limit the entries so they don't get overwhelmed or water-down the experience. Usually they allow walk ups as well, but not this year or any year in the future that I can see as long as the Herd continues being successful.

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[bruinbison]

and another offer http://bisonation.info/qb-james-morgan/

Interview with James Morgan (2015 Offer) from June 3rd : mentions 3 MAC offers, going to Minnesota camp
and possibly going to Virginia Tech camp.

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2014/6/3/5776738/qb-recruit-james-morgan-elite-11-minnesota-wisconsin-virginia-tech

[goalpost]

Interview with James Morgan (2015 Offer) from June 3rd : mentions 3 MAC offers, going to Minnesota camp
and possibly going to Virginia Tech camp.

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2014/6/3/5776738/qb-recruit-james-morgan-elite-11-minnesota-wisconsin-virginia-tech

I wish we could get him, but it will never happen

[SamsRams]

I wish we could get him, but it will never happen

QB is the one position where there unachievable can easily become achievable

[bruinbison]

Chase Vinatieri - (2015 Interest)



Stu Whitney@stuwhitney · Jun 9

In other Roosevelt football news, WR-K Chase Vinatieri has received scholarship offer from South Dakota State.

[ZHerd]

Chase Vinatieri - (2015 Interest)

A Vinatieri that plays kicker...I somehow have good recollections of this scenario

[SamsRams]

Nebraska Rivals guys say Johannesson looked awesome at Nebraska camp. They dont expect them to offer but will keep close eye on him. They say if they do offer it will be at linebacker and not RB

[HerdBot]

Great job by John on the camp coverage this year. Wow there are over 50 campers from Wisconsin alone and players from 11 states not including Canada

[CAS4127]

I thought I read somewhere he was more interested in playing college hockey?

According to the "experts" on the HYB, he is not good enough to play "big time" college hockey.

[Jay]

@AllenTrieu: Hawley (Minn.) 2015 TE Ben Ellefson offered by #Wyoming: http://t.co/rEixN9jZsf

[WildBill]

Nebraska Rivals guys say Johannesson looked awesome at Nebraska camp. They dont expect them to offer but will keep close eye on him. They say if they do offer it will be at linebacker and not RB

Heard today he's camping at Minnesota in July. They like him as a LB as well.

[SamsRams]

Heard today he's camping at Minnesota in July. They like him as a LB as well.

As I said before, no bcs school will offer a rb from fargo. Not gonna happen so lb makes sense

[westnodak93bison]

As I said before, no bcs school will offer a rb from fargo. Not gonna happen so lb makes sense
Bison will take him at RB and he can rack up 250+ yds against IA in 2016

As I said before, no bcs school will offer a rb from fargo. Not gonna happen so lb makes sense


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[CAS4127]

As I said before, no bcs school will offer a rb from fargo. Not gonna happen so lb makes sense

Good, cuz the kid can play RB in college. Reminds me if a former RB we had that was drafted, but JH is faster and has better vision. IMO, there will be no disappointment if we get him in here as a RB. I hope we do.


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[HerdBot]

As I said before, no bcs school will offer a rb from fargo. Not gonna happen so lb makes sense

I just watched his highlight video on hudl and this kid is absolutely amazing. He breaks a ton of tackles on every run, has great speed, moves, weaves through traffic without losing speed, super quick feet. Just a man amongst boys. And what's scary is those were his junior highlights. Has a full season left to get bigger, stronger, and faster. Then give him an offseason with Kramer and the kid will be Tyler Roehl sized at the start of the 2015 football season and pushing for playing time. If anyone wants to play him at linebacker they are stupid. Kids a running back. NDSU knows he's a stud and could care less that he's from North Dakota. Their loss our gain.

[Mr. Burgundy]

He will verbal and chase replaces beck at OLB next year.

[westnodak93bison]

He will verbal and chase replaces beck at OLB next year.
bold prediction. I think Chase is gonna tear it up at RB this year.

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[Mr. Burgundy]

I don't post fluff

[EC8CH]

bold prediction. I think Chase is gonna tear it up at RB this year.


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I know it was all in garbage time last year, but every time Morlock ran the ball in the fourth quarter it was impressive how hard he ran especially being a true freshman. He just looks driven.

[BisonNation11]

He will verbal and chase replaces beck at OLB next year.


I don't post fluff
I can only imagine the coverage and pound for pound tackling ability and skills a LB core with DeLuca, Morlock, and PGT would bring. Makes the future seem a little brighter than it already appears.

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[westnodak93bison]

I don't post fluff
then why not move him to olb now with 3 other capable rbs in Crockett, Frazier & Anderson?

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[HerdBot]

then why not move him to olb now with 3 other capable rbs in Crockett, Frazier & Anderson?

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The timing seems odd. Seems weird to move a guy his junior season but looking at the future roster it makes sense. In 2015 we lose LJ, Beck, and Thorton but at running back we lose only Crockett. Starters likely PGT and DeLuca but after that its a pretty young and unproven group. Stumpf will be a senior in 2015. We could see Bo Liekus too

Meanwhile at running back well have King. Anderson will be a senior in 2015. Then its Eji Ejiah and Dunn.

May make sense to move Chase this year if he's prepping for 2015 but he would never seen the field this year at linebacker but could be a co starter at running back with an injury

Chase is a stud on special teams and would be a great linebacker. From what I hear he's a smart guy so he would learn quickly. Probably has a chance to be a better linebacker than running back and that's no knock on his running skills.

[SamsRams]

then why not move him to olb now with 3 other capable rbs in Crockett, Frazier & Anderson?

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Better yet move him now and redshirt him.

[Mr. Burgundy]

The timing seems odd. Seems weird to move a guy his junior season but looking at the future roster it makes sense. In 2015 we lose LJ, Beck, and Thorton but at running back we lose only Crockett. Starters likely PGT and DeLuca but after that its a pretty young and unproven group. Stumpf will be a senior in 2015. We could see Bo Liekus too

Meanwhile at running back well have King. Anderson will be a senior in 2015. Then its Eji Ejiah and Dunn.

May make sense to move Chase this year if he's prepping for 2015 but he would never seen the field this year at linebacker but could be a co starter at running back with an injury

Chase is a stud on special teams and would be a great linebacker. From what I hear he's a smart guy so he would learn quickly. Probably has a chance to be a better linebacker than running back and that's no knock on his running skills.

Eji isn't coming. In eligible.

[HerdBot]

Eji isn't coming. In eligible.

Bummer. Hope he can work hard and make it to the team down the road. Is he going juco or the route of Crockett / Marcus?

[SamsRams]

Eji isn't coming. In eligible.

Now the Ware signing makes way more sense. A third rb seemed weird

[OnTheFifty]

Nice article on Johannesen from the Nebraska Rivals writer.

Ran a 4.51 - Wow!

Basically, if Big 10 (Neb\Minn) team does not offer he is NDSU bound.

[runtheoption]

JJ and his family were very impressed with Bo Pelini and his staff. What I thought was a slam dunk for NDSU does not seem so sure anymore.

[westnodak93bison]

JJ and his family were very impressed with Bo Pelini and his staff. What I thought was a slam dunk for NDSU does not seem so sure anymore.

I wonder what they think of Pelini bad mouthing the NE fan base. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/16/bo-pelini-nebraska-tape-rant_n_3937414.html

I understand a guy should be entitled to privacy but if this is what he is really thinking then he obviously doesn't understand the expectations that come with coaching at a storied power like NE.

[Bison"FANatic"]

JJ and his family were very impressed with Bo Pelini and his staff. What I thought was a slam dunk for NDSU does not seem so sure anymore.

Did Bo let them pet the cat. That dang cat better not get in the way of us landing a stud. :):)

[HerdBot]

My new favorite for 2016 is Levonte Taylor from Robbinsdale. Reminds me of Mike Sigers. Looks like he has Big 10 talent. He's at camp
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2091775/levonte-taylor

[SamsRams]

Jaxon Brown, Marquise Bridges, Braden Sikes and Ty Brooks all report they were offered today

[SamsRams]

James morgan verbal Bowling Green

[SamsRams]

all 5 offers added
http://bisonation.info/

[HerdBot]

all 5 offers added
http://bisonation.info/

Fine work john on the updates. You even have interviews going now and you ain't too shabby at doing interviews either!

Edit. This Brinkman kid out of Iowa has NDSU linebacker written all over him

[StL Bison Fan]

Fine work john on the updates. You even have interviews going now and you ain't too shabby at doing interviews either!

Edit. This Brinkman kid out of Iowa has NDSU linebacker written all over him

Liked the interview from StL's Huff. "Three championships don't lie"
Right there. What he said

[Herd890]

Appears Mason Bennett out of Winnipeg was offered during camp as well. Assuming John will confirm.

@VMCTrojansFball: Congratulations to VMC Trojan, Mason Bennett, on receiving a D1 Scholarship Offer from North Dakota State University today! Virtus et Honor

[SamsRams]

Bennett, Jack Darnell and Cal Twait offered

Herdbot has thread but brinkman verbal. HUGE GET

[Bison 4 Life]

OK, I've said this a few times as a thumb in the eye to what's his name but John's got himself a VERY good website.

When the .com lapses you should get it for a redirect.

[StL Bison Fan]

OK, I've said this a few times as a thumb in the eye to what's his name but John's got himself a VERY good website.

When the .com lapses you should get it for a redirect.
I second this. He has made recruiting junkies of many of us. Thanks John. Hope to meet you sometime.

[HerdBot]

Another offer from Iowa.. 6-7 DT
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1284043/cal-twait

[SamsRams]

Another offer from Iowa.. 6-7 DT
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1284043/cal-twait

mentioned it a couple posts ago but awesome you posted the twitter link

Cole Karcz Germantown (WI) TE/DE offered today also.

[Bison 4 Life]

I second this. He has made recruiting junkies of many of us. Thanks John. Hope to meet you sometime.

Lakes Chapo neg repped me for that.


I guess he wants to keep paying for his geocities page (anyone remember that?)

[SamsRams]

No Surprise as Alec Ingold verbals to NIU

http://bisonation.info/qb-alec-ingold-green-bay-wi-2015-offer/

[HerdBot]

No Surprise as Alec Ingold verbals to NIU

http://bisonation.info/qb-alec-ingold-green-bay-wi-2015-offer/
Looks like they offered Jaxson Brown too

[SamsRams]

Jaxon Brown, Marquise Bridges, Braden Sikes and Ty Brooks all report they were offered today

You are correct mr bot

[SamsRams]

If this guy is correct, all concerns of Johannesson going big time might be valid concerns. Listing James as the 92 best recruit in the land............am I reading this correct?

http://cameronmellor.com/2014/06/02/the-mellor-97-cards/#jp-carousel-294

[HerdBoy]

If this guy is correct, all concerns of Johannesson going big time might be valid concerns. Listing James as the 92 best recruit in the land............am I reading this correct?

http://cameronmellor.com/2014/06/02/the-mellor-97-cards/#jp-carousel-294

Yep. Don't see any from SD, NE, WY, MT, or MN. 3 from IA.

http://cameronmellor.com/2014/06/01/the-mellor-97-list/

[reformedUNDfan]

If this guy is correct, all concerns of Johannesson going big time might be valid concerns. Listing James as the 92 best recruit in the land............am I reading this correct?

http://cameronmellor.com/2014/06/02/the-mellor-97-cards/#jp-carousel-294

I checked this guy's top 10 in the espn 300 rankings and most of them were there.

[Hambone]

If this guy is correct, all concerns of Johannesson going big time might be valid concerns. Listing James as the 92 best recruit in the land............am I reading this correct?

http://cameronmellor.com/2014/06/02/the-mellor-97-cards/#jp-carousel-294

While it is a good list, he only says "97 of the top high school football athletes", so I wouldn't think he is ranking all of them. There are a lot of names missing from the list that I think would be in anyones top 25/50 like Damien Harris, Jacques Patrick, Tyron Johnson, CeCe Jefferson, Jashon Cornell, etc......however, it could speak volumes that JJ isn't as under the radar as some of us thought.

[SamsRams]

While it is a good list, he only says "97 of the top high school football athletes", so I wouldn't think he is ranking all of them. There are a lot of names missing from the list that I think would be in anyones top 25/50 like Damien Harris, Jacques Patrick, Tyron Johnson, CeCe Jefferson, Jashon Cornell, etc......however, it could speak volumes that JJ isn't as under the radar as some of us thought.

Yeah its weird and interesting all in the same breath.

[HerdBoy]

James Johannesson - 331 yards against Devils Lake? Wow.

[Bisonfaithful]

How many against West Fargo?

[HerdBoy]

71 yards against West Fargo. Props to West Fargo.

[Bisonfaithful]

71 yards against West Fargo. Props to West Fargo.

Sorry I knew that, just having some fun. I watched that game and the WF LB's completely sold out to stop JJ. Will be a grat battle this year. JJ is an awesome talent.

[HerdBoy]

Sorry I knew that, just having some fun. I watched that game and the WF LB's completely sold out to stop JJ. Will be a grat battle this year. JJ is an awesome talent.

Nothing wrong with that.

[HerdBot]

I'm checking out some of the highlights of the kids we offered and ho-lee-shit there are a lot of good players out there. These are junior year highlights.

[Bison_Pride]

How about Kleiman's assistant coaches? I've heard nothing but glowing positivity from recruits when bringing up their names. Brinkman said in his interview that talking to Entz at the camp was the deal sealer. If they coach as well as they recruit it's gonna be a great future.

[OnTheFifty]

Sorry I knew that, just having some fun. I watched that game and the WF LB's completely sold out to stop JJ. Will be a grat battle this year. JJ is an awesome talent.

And add to the fact that he injured his shoulder that game, and did not play much in 2nd half.

And WF was certainly not the only team that sold out to "try" to stop him. Throughout the season, Brooks saw tons of 1:1 man coverage opportunities when he split out wide, and made big plays.

[bruinbison]

Nick Connelly - (2015 Interest) - 6' 7" 260 lbs OT - Red Wing MN - commits to Minnesota

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Nick-Connelly-157506

3rd OLine to commit to the Gophers, 2 are from out-of-state.
Connelly also had offers from Wyoming, Montana State and Illinois State, according to Rivals.
Good to see the Gophers filling up on linemen, so a few Billy Turners and Zack Johnsons and Paul Cornicks
can be left over (and the Gophers are my next fave team).

[bruinbison]

Good Ol' Sid Hartmann had this to say in the StarTribune today:



The Gophers could have another Nagurski on the football team
in the future in wide receiver Cyril Nagurski, a grandson of Ron Nagurski and
greatgrandson of Hall of Famer Bronko. Cyril, who lives in Bismarck, N.D.,
recently visited the Gophers campus with his grandfather.


What a historical name, and of course Sid was probably a "close, personal friend of Bronko" :)

I checked Bisonation.info and did not find Cyril's name, but he is all over the internet for sports
in Bismarck. That includes hockey and baseball, to go with football. I was wondering what kind
of college prospect he is? And what sport (s). Anyone know? On the Bison radar?
Was Sid being a nice guy by mentioning the Nagurski's and also giving us some history,
or is Cyril a legit prospect?





Cyril Nagurski of Century is an all-region selection as a defenseman


http://bismarcktribune.com/sports/high-school/nagurski-a-tough-defender/article_ef737a9e-991e-11e3-9580-0019bb2963f4.html

[bruinbison]

Cal Twait - (2015 Offer) - 6' 6" 265 lbs - OL - Manson, Iowa



 Retweeted by Terry Vandrovec

Cal Twait@CTweeezy · Jun 29

Just was offered another scholarship to the Jackrabbits of South Dakota State! #tooblessed

[SamsRams]

Time to sticky this yet??

McNulty verbal to Ball St
CJ Johnson to Wyoming


Zach Davis (Cole Davis brother) might be next on WR list after Johnson. Already has Air Force, USD and one more offer (cant remember who)

[HerdBot]

Time to sticky this yet??

McNulty verbal to Ball St
CJ Johnson to Wyoming


Zach Davis (Cole Davis brother) might be next on WR list after Johnson. Already has Air Force, USD and one more offer (cant remember who)

CJ Johnson is a bummer. He's the type of player that would have gone to NDSU or SDSU.

[SamsRams]

Another day another chicago area kid picks a MAC school over NDSU. Dunner to Ball St.
Chicago has turned into a waste of time the last 3 or even more years. I wish they would have diverted some resources to Colorado after CSU win

[HerdBot]

Another day another chicago area kid picks a MAC school over NDSU. Dunner to Ball St.
Chicago has turned into a waste of time the last 3 or even more years. I wish they would have diverted some resources to Colorado after CSU win

Outside of Steve Walker and Joe Mays, it's been a while. And Joe Mays didn't have any D1 offers

[roadwarrior]

2014 roster has:
Ben LeCompte from Barrington, IL
Demitrius Gray from Aurora IL
Dakota Reid from Chicago IL

[HerdBot]

2014 roster has:
Ben LeCompte from Barrington, IL
Demitrius Gray from Aurora IL
Dakota Reid from Chicago IL

Sam Ojuri wasn't too shabby. Before then it's been a while. Maybe Mike Fairbairn. Scott Stoczynski. Butchered both names. And Drago... odd we've found punters from Illinois

Pierre Gee Tucker.... how could we forget

[roadwarrior]

I didn't forget about Gee Tucker. His home town is near St Louis and I was replying to the mention of the Chicago area.

[Tatanka]

I didn't forget about Gee Tucker. His home town is near St Louis and I was replying to the mention of the Chicago area.


Was just about to point this out...

[SamsRams]

2014 roster has:
Ben LeCompte from Barrington, IL
Demitrius Gray from Aurora IL
Dakota Reid from Chicago IL

My bad, for some reason I didnt realize Barrington was just north of Chicago. It basically is coming down to if a Chicago athlete has a MAC NDSU should focus their attention elsewhere. I truly feel this staff has a chance to turn it around in Chicago and Reid was a great start. I just see all the talent on the East side of Colorado that will end up in the FCS in this years class and would be fun to see NDSU mixing it up in the Denver area.

[westnodak93bison]

My bad, for some reason I didnt realize Barrington was just north of Chicago. It basically is coming down to if a Chicago athlete has a MAC NDSU should focus their attention elsewhere. I truly feel this staff has a chance to turn it around in Chicago and Reid was a great start. I just see all the talent on the East side of Colorado that will end up in the FCS in this years class and would be fun to see NDSU mixing it up in the Denver area.
OK. But we have had how many success stories from CO? How about AZ for that matter? We have two AZ kids that look promising.

[SamsRams]

OK. But we have had how many success stories from CO? How about AZ for that matter? We have two AZ kids that look promising.

Undserstood all I'm saying is after the CSU win I thought they would dedicate some resources to Colorado.

[bruinbison]

Originally Posted by SamsRams

I just see all the talent on the East side of Colorado that will end up in the FCS in this years class
and would be fun to see NDSU mixing it up in the Denver area.


Interesting that you mention Colorado having good talent in their recruiting prospects this year.
The former NDSU Staff has 25 names currently on their Rivals page from Colorado.
One current commit for Wyoming - Ath Kevin Prosser from Aurora (Gateway) Colo.

5 more prospects with listed offers:
3 of whom committed elsewhere (sofar)

[HerdBot]

Undserstood all I'm saying is after the CSU win I thought they would dedicate some resources to Colorado.

Could be interesting. Seems like Illinois has been better than Arizona, California, or Texas but maybe the new staff will do a better job. Tons of D1 talent in Chicago. Seems like the state of Illinois has been solid. I don't think we can look at Chicago as a place we're going to get any EARLY verbals because most kids who want to stay close to home will have options galore. More so verbals I'm January or February. I like the idea of recruiting Milwaukee even more which we are obviously doing but if you go to Milwaukee, might as well go to Chicago. I like St Louis, Omaha, and new areas in Iowa. I never liked the Arizona recruiting. Just too much culture shock. Results look promising in Florida. I think those kids are used to extreme weather. (I e humid ass florida summers are as extreme as our winters)

I think the early verbals will always come from midwest states. Colorado? If I had to choose between Colorado and Arizona I'll take Colorado more times than not. Heck Joe Glenn built UNC into a power house recruiting there

[Jay]

@stuwhitney: Roosevelt QB Taryn Christion has offers from Ohio University, Eastern Michigan, Wyoming, Northern Iowa, NDSU, SDSU, USD.

[El_Chapo]

Twin Cities metro is going to be huge for this next class, Iowa/Wisconsin are going to be battles this year.

[SamsRams]

@stuwhitney: Roosevelt QB Taryn Christion has offers from Ohio University, Eastern Michigan, Wyoming, Northern Iowa, NDSU, SDSU, USD.

http://bisonation.info/qb-taryn-christion-sioux-falls-sd-2015-offer/