2016 Recruiting Prospects

[El_Chapo]

2016

From 2016 TE Luke Roberts: "Visiting MSU this weekend, #NDSU on the 22nd and on 29th I'm going back to #Wisconsin."

http://sports.yahoo.com/wisconsin/football/recruiting/player-Luke-Roberts-162658


2016 Wisconsin prospects linebacker Bryce Monti @bmonti5 (Hortonville WI)



might as well sticky this too so we can add to it.

[MinotBison]

Not sure if they are looking at him or not, but another possibility is Braydon Lund of Minot High.

[westnodak93bison]

Not sure if they are looking at him or not, but another possibility is Braydon Lund of Minot High.
Tell me about this kid?

[bajadanny]

Is this guy a offensive player?

[MinotBison]

Tell me about this kid?

Can't find any decent film on him. MaxPreps has him listed at 6'3" 226. He's a receiver on offense and usually a DE on defense. Just my two cents worth, but he's probably more of a defensive prospect.

[NDSU_grad]

Can't find any decent film on him. MaxPreps has him listed at 6'3" 226. He's a receiver on offense and usually a DE on defense. Just my two cents worth, but he's probably more of a defensive prospect.

Minot's defense is very good. Their offense, well their defense is very good. I have a neighbor who's on the Minot High staff. I'll have to ask about him.

[MinotBison]

Can't find any decent film on him. MaxPreps has him listed at 6'3" 226. He's a receiver on offense and usually a DE on defense. Just my two cents worth, but he's probably more of a defensive prospect.

Braydon Lund caught 5 passes for 52 yards as Minot pulled the upset over Bismarck tonight 22-7.

[El_Chapo]

2016 Minnesota HS Recruits

http://ndsu.247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/Recruits?Player.Enabled=True&Player.Hometown.State.Key=28&Recruitment.Enabled=False

[Jay]

Cole Van Lanen | OL | 6'5" 270 LB

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2820060/cole-van-lanen


@colevanlanen5: Happy to announce I have received my first offer from North Dakota State University! #GoBison http://t.co/sUzmd96VI7


@travisWSN: First of what will likely be many scholarship offers for Bay Port (WI) 2016 OL Cole Van Lanen comes from North Dakota State. #bisonation

[Jay]

Toren Young | RB | 5'11" 207 LB

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1946243/toren-young

http://247sports.com/Player/Toren-Young-55830


@BriceMarich: North Dakota State is the latest school showing interest in Monona Grove (WI.) junior running back Toren Young (@Toren28Young) #Bison

[Jay]

Tre Morris | OL | 6'2" 260 LBS

http://www.northstarfootballnews.com/news_article/show/460969?referrer_id=877078


Notebook: Tre's father tells NFN that they are planning a trip to Colorado State at the moment after some recent interest since the hiring of Mike Bobo. Morris also has strong interest from North Dakota State, Kennesaw State, North Dakota and Northern Iowa among others.
Northstar Football Ranking: No. 21 overall in the class of 2016

[Herd890]

Cole Van Lanen | OL | 6'5" 270 LB

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2820060/cole-van-lanen

Van Lanen offered by Iowa this weekend.

@colevanlanen5: Proud to announce I have received my first Big 10 offer from the University of Iowa! #Hawkeyes http://t.co/0J7BPNmQEK

https://twitter.com/colevanlanen5/status/556932776604090368

[Jay]

Toren Young | RB | 5'11" 207 LB

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1946243/toren-young

http://247sports.com/Player/Toren-Young-55830

Toren visited Iowa, offer coming soon it looks like.

@travisWSN: Monona Grove (WI) 2016 RB Toren Young took visit to Iowa this weekend. They’re very close to offering, but did not do so this weekend.

[TNbison]

My wifes coworkers son received an email from NDSU athletics. Great kid, don't really know how interested NDSU or he is.

Cameron Bowman / QB

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2023358/cameron-bowman
http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/cameron-bowman/AqAh1AXuEeOZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Cameron-Bowman-160057#college_choices

[Jay]

2016 Interest:

Blair Mulholland | RB | 5'10 185 - http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1406585-2016-intro-blair-mulholland

Johnny Duranso | QB | 6'1 190 - http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Johnny-Duranso-158304

Kristian Welch | DE/LB | 6'3 215 - http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kristian-Welch-167470

[Herd12]

2016 Interest:

Blair Mulholland | RB | 5'10 185 - http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1406585-2016-intro-blair-mulholland

Johnny Duranso | QB | 6'1 190 - http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Johnny-Duranso-158304

Kristian Welch | DE/LB | 6'3 215 - http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kristian-Welch-167470

Nice to see Coach Goeser hitting Wisconsin hard and also nice to see who we're recruiting against. The RB rattles us, Michigan, Minnesota and NIU off as the "major schools" and then goes on to mention "others".

[bruinbison]

2016 Interest:

Blair Mulholland | RB | 5'10 185 - http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1406585-2016-intro-blair-mulholland

Johnny Duranso | QB | 6'1 190 - http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Johnny-Duranso-158304

Kristian Welch | DE/LB | 6'3 215 - http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Kristian-Welch-167470


Blair Mulholland's high school is listed as Kimberly High, same as Colten Heagle.
Kristian Welch's high school is Iola-Scandinavia, TE Luke Albers and DE Isaac Lashua's high school.

[Jay]

Colin Sabel | 6'4" 240 lbs | TE/DE/DT/LS | Lomira, WI

interest, no offer yet.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1672682/colin-sabel

https://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Colin-Sabel-163786

[Jay]

Aric Heismeyer | 6'3" 225 lbs | TE/LB | St. Charles, MO

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2920190/aric-heismeyer

[runtheoption]

Aric Heismeyer | 6'3" 225 lbs | TE/LB | St. Charles, MO

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2920190/aric-heismeyer
Related to Eric Heismeyer, TE from the mid-90's? Check out his story, for those that don't know: http://articles.latimes.com/1996-08-21/sports/sp-36184_1_bison

OK, just figured out it is Eric's son.

[TateMosersneighbor]

Related to Eric Heismeyer, TE from the mid-90's? Check out his story, for those that don't know: http://articles.latimes.com/1996-08-21/sports/sp-36184_1_bison

OK, just figured out it is Eric's son.

Thank god you figured it out.

[runtheoption]

Thank god you figured it out.You are just jealous you will never have a son attend NDSU.

[Jay]

@travisWSN: Monona Grove (WI) 2016 RB Toren Young received a scholarship offer from Iowa tonight. #wisfb

[Jay]

Can we finally get this beeyotch sticky'do?

[IzzyFlexion]

Aric Heismeyer | 6'3" 225 lbs | TE/LB | St. Charles, MO

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2920190/aric-heismeyer

https://i.imgflip.com/gsx7e.jpg

[StL Bison Fan]

https://i.imgflip.com/gsx7e.jpg

I have absolutely no comment. :innocent:

[Jay]

Per Tony:

https://twitter.com/lynden_o/status/560844383239798784

Some NDSU coaches are down in Tampa... hope they packed golf clubs. :)

Guess they're looking at three players... I'll post details here as I dig them up.

Dakarai Allen WR 2016
Brandon Drayton WR 2016
Taj Taylor CB/WR 2016

[Kujava23]

Related to Eric Heismeyer, TE from the mid-90's? Check out his story, for those that don't know: http://articles.latimes.com/1996-08-21/sports/sp-36184_1_bison

OK, just figured out it is Eric's son.

If his kid has half the heart and determination as is dad; NDSU should recruit him

[Herd890]

Heard from a reliable source our coaching staff was in visiting coaches about East Ridge Jr. Alex Johnson - 5' 11, 165 lb SS.

This kid appears to have crazy closing speed.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2762687/highlights/208786378

[El_Chapo]

Heard from a reliable source our coaching staff was in visiting coaches about East Ridge Jr. Alex Johnson - 5' 11, 165 lb SS.

This kid appears to have crazy closing speed.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2762687/highlights/208786378


Dude is blazin his QB went big time FBS and Alex went against him in practice

[Tony Almeida]

Where the f-bomb is East Ridge?

[bri-dog]

Where the f-bomb is East Ridge?

It appears to be in Woodbury, MN

[DORMIE]

Wonder if Blair Mulholland could be the grandson of Dave Mulholland. Dave was a 1958 Fargo Central graduate. He was a beast. Was a running back for the Gophers when they won a couple of National Championships in the early 60's.

[JustinTyem]

Amhersts Junior DE/DT/T/C Tyler Biadasz................ 6'3 250 http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2836347/tyler-biadasz

[El_Chapo]

Beresford SD Logan Busch (wyoming football talked to him)
He's 6 5 270 and a good basketball player too. NDSU should be right behind wyo on him.

[jackrabbit1979]

Beresford SD Logan Busch (wyoming football talked to him)
He's 6 5 270 and a good basketball player too. NDSU should be right behind wyo on him.

His father, Mike, was a QB for the Jacks in the 80's.

Older Brother, Landon, is currently a lefty pitcher on the Jacks baseball squad after transferring from K-State.

[WildBill]

There will be more competition this year. Lots of high end talent, and lots of offensive line talent. Best class in Minnesota for some time top to bottom.

[ZHerd]

So the upcoming MN class looks stacked. What are the outlooks on Wis and NB?

[bison_by_blood]

So the upcoming MN class looks stacked. What are the outlooks on Wis and NB?

How bout that other state we recruit called North Dakota. Anyone that is on the FBS radar? Everything just feels better when we can keep the #1 local guy around.

[Bison-Knuckle]

Apparently we offered Phillip Howard out of Robbinsdale MN

https://twitter.com/_PhillipHoward/status/568509847408242688

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3121197

[unbison]

I said, there is no hate (or very little of it) by Bison fans for MN. Yes, as you point out, there is plenty of hate for the bison success by MN fans. What does that tell you? Bison fans can't even celebrate their own success without MN fans coming unglued and claiming bison fans are arrogant. There is some pretty thin skin in the land of 10,000 lakes.

JJ would have been fun to watch in Fargo, but he will be fun to watch now in MN . . . assuming they don't squander his talent.
Where does he play for them FB?

[Kujava23]

Apparently we offered Phillip Howard out of Robbinsdale MN

https://twitter.com/_PhillipHoward/status/568509847408242688

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3121197

Looks very EXPLOSIVE and CUTS ON A DIME!!!!

GREAT PROSPECT

[Mr Meaty]

WR is primary position.

[Christopher Moen]

Looks very EXPLOSIVE and CUTS ON A DIME!!!!

GREAT PROSPECT


His highlights remind me of the super-fast WR from "John Elway's Quarterback" NES game.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcuxL0JXfjQ

[yopaulie]

Hmmm...99% of his Hudl clips are at QB.

[Tony Almeida]

Apparently we offered Phillip Howard out of Robbinsdale MN

https://twitter.com/_PhillipHoward/status/568509847408242688

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3121197

This guy is crazy athletic...he would be a great get for us. Got a feeling he's going to get some serious offers.

I like WR#19 also.

[HerdBot]

This guy is crazy athletic...he would be a great get for us. Got a feeling he's going to get some serious offers.

I like WR#19 also.

Yep. Kind of reminds me of Vernon Adams. This is the type of kid you let play where ever he wants to play because it's the only chance you have when Big Ten offers start rolling in.

[bruinbison]

Over at Gopherhole's 2016 recruiting page, the following players got a NDSU mention:

Tyler Johnson - QB - Minneapolis North - NDSU Offer (other offers - Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin)
Philip Howard - ATH - Cooper - NDSU Offer - (other offers - Wyoming, W Michigan, Illinois State, SDSU, UNI)
Moses Nyangacha - DB - 6' 180 lbs - Cooper - Has received visit from NDSU, Wyoming & others, (offers - UNI, SDSU, USD)

Connor Olson - OL - 6' 5" 260 lbs - Monticello - received JR Day/Spring Practice invite from NDSU, Wyoming & others
Offer - Princeton (Olson listed with a 3.8 GPA)
Amani Hooker - DB - 6' 1" 185 lbs - Park Center - Has received coaches visit from NDSU, Wyoming & others
(I believe it is Amani's brother who plays basketball for UN_ )

Lewis Kidd - Totino-Grace - DL - 6'6 250 lbs - Has received coaches visits from NDSU, Wyoming & Minnesota)
Devan Hunt - Edina - DL - 6'4 280 lbs - Has received coaches visits from NDSU, Minnesota, Iowa State, Montana & others

http://www.gopherhole.com/page/show/1200023-class-of-2016-minnesota-hs-football-recruits

[VirginiaBison]

Wow! Lots of Wyoming interest in the same folks. Probably just a coincidence. Minnesota historically a major Wyoming recruiting territory, right?

[ZHerd]

Wow! Lots of Wyoming interest in the same folks. Probably just a coincidence. Minnesota historically a major Wyoming recruiting territory, right?

I really hope they start having better recruiting success in Colorado, NE, OR, WA, UT and Idaho so that they don't feel so inclined to scour this area

[VirginiaBison]

I suppose "recruiting area" depends on the teams coaches and where they have links. Until the Wyoming staff turn over, MN will probably stay a focus.

[ndsubison1]

Wow! Lots of Wyoming interest in the same folks. Probably just a coincidence. Minnesota historically a major Wyoming recruiting territory, right?

Bohl coaches there

[tjbison]

Bohl coaches there

And vigen, richardson, Olson etc...

Yeah it's not a big surprise

[Bison-Knuckle]

Sam Heckel - OL - Waukesha WI picked up an offer from NDSU.
https://twitter.com/Sheckel_76/status/575757450135007232
http://recruiting.scout.com/player/8399848n-sam-heckel
http://bisonation.info/ol-sam-heckel-waukesha-wi-2016-offer/

[tony]

Cleaned out this thread of smack, trolling disguised as smack, and the GADL posts (GADL=Gopher Anti-Defamation League.)

[DIBISON]

I assume that the Bison are looking at a couple of the Minot High basketball players that are in the Class A title game. Lund and Bolinski are athletic and good ballers. I believe that they are better football players though.

[bajadanny]

There will be more competition this year. Lots of high end talent, and lots of offensive line talent. Best class in Minnesota for some time top to bottom.

Yes I am also interested in No Dak talent

Seems like Bismarck always has some guys

Would be nice to have at least one every year from FM

[Jay]

It's Minnesota, but Moorhead will have some good talent this upcoming year.

[tony]

https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1747053

Sorry if it's a repeat but according to rivals.com, Skylar Thompson, QB, 6-2, 193, Independence (Ft. Osage), MO has an offer from NDSU (along with ISU-Red and Kansas.)

[Christopher Moen]

https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1747053

Sorry if it's a repeat but according to rivals.com, Skylar Thompson, QB, 6-2, 193, Independence (Ft. Osage), MO has an offer from NDSU (along with ISU-Red and Kansas.)

Does the DQB = Dual Threat QB, while the PQB = Pocket QB? If so, Skylar is an interesting recruit for NDSU as a dual threat QB.

[Christopher Moen]

https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1747053

Sorry if it's a repeat but according to rivals.com, Skylar Thompson, QB, 6-2, 193, Independence (Ft. Osage), MO has an offer from NDSU (along with ISU-Red and Kansas.)

Does the DQB = Dual Threat QB, while the PQB = Pocket QB? If so, Skylar is an interesting recruit for NDSU as a dual threat QB.

[Jay]

Bryce Monti is walking away from football due to health reasons. 2016 LB target.

[Jay]

Apparently we offered Phillip Howard out of Robbinsdale MN

https://twitter.com/_PhillipHoward/status/568509847408242688

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3121197

Offered by Minnesota tonight.

[Jay]

2016 Interest:

Blair Mulholland | RB | 5'10 185 - http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1406585-2016-intro-blair-mulholland



Blair picked up his first scholly offer from the school up north.

[Jay]

NDSU has an official FB recruit Twitter handle now... @NDSUFBRecruits

this will cover updates about the program, camps, etc.

[ndsubison1]

NDSU has an official FB recruit Twitter handle now... @NDSUFBRecruits

this will cover updates about the program, camps, etc.

what does sams think of this?

[Bisonwinagn]

Offered by Minnesota tonight.

Phillip Howard
Committed to Gophers.
http://minnesota.scout.com/topic/players?type=players&start=0&category=Football%20Recruiting&classYear=2016&team=Minnesota&minimumInterest=SoftVerbal&sortBy=CommitDate

[Bison-Knuckle]

what does sams think of this?

This twitter handle will not comment on specific recruits/offers like Sams does. I assume it is another tool to update potential recruits on important information like camp dates and recruitment forms. NDSU can't talk about individual recruits until after they have signed on the dotted line.

[OnTheFifty]

Connor Olson - Offensive Lineman from Monticello, MN is taking a visit to NDSU this coming weekend. Being recruited by Coach Entz.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2897127/conner-olson

[Kujava23]

I like Connor Olson highlights have clips from NDSU FB CAMPS

[bruinbison]

Connor Olson - Offensive Lineman from Monticello, MN is taking a visit to NDSU this coming weekend. Being recruited by Coach Entz.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2897127/conner-olson

He also visited Minnesota on Saturday, it was written up behind the paywall on Minnesota Rivals, if anyone has access to it.....

[yopaulie]

I get the sense that Minnesota will be slimmer pickings in 2016 with the Gophs seemingly more focused instate than they were in 2015. I thought MN was great for us this year. With Bohl focused on Nebraska, does Wisconsin become key for 2016?

[Bisonwinagn]

I get the sense that Minnesota will be slimmer pickings in 2016 with the Gophs seemingly more focused instate than they were in 2015. I thought MN was great for us this year. With Bohl focused on Nebraska, does Wisconsin become key for 2016?

There weren't any Big Ten recruits in MN last year, but quite a few this year. But correct not many in the next tier for NDSU.

[yopaulie]

Perceived Big Ten talent. I think we got a great class of overlooked MN talent, who will show the Gophers missed out.

[ZHerd]

There weren't any Big Ten recruits in MN last year, but quite a few this year. But correct not many in the next tier for NDSU.

Purdue University disagrees with you

[HerdBot]

I get the sense that Minnesota will be slimmer pickings in 2016 with the Gophs seemingly more focused instate than they were in 2015. I thought MN was great for us this year. With Bohl focused on Nebraska, does Wisconsin become key for 2016?

Not really. All the top guys the Gophers are getting or targeting have multiple Big Ten and Big 12 offers. We would rarely if ever get guys like that anyway.

If anything that opens up more under the radar talent or "late bloomers" so to speak. Were always going to be a developmental program.

Talent fluctuates from year to year. As good as Minnesota was last year, we hardly touched Nebraska and SDSU loaded up on guys we didn't target because we got all the guys we wanted from Minnesota.

[OnTheFifty]

Also visiting NDSU this week.

Benn Olson - Burnsville, MN Lineman

Current SDSU offer

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1402454/benn-olson

[El_Chapo]

Also visiting NDSU this week.

Benn Olson - Burnsville, MN Lineman

Current SDSU offer

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1402454/benn-olson

Benn Olson is a stud, NDSU should really push to get him, Burnsville Football is a program and its always great to have "program" kids.

[El_Chapo]

AMES IA QB Matt Frankl

https://twitter.com/mhfrankl15/status/584128587269218304

NDSU sent him this picture ^^ as the NEXT GREAT NDSU QB!

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2996697/highlights

[SDbison]

Apparently NDSU was being considered by DT Ben LeRoy from Illinois and he just verballed to Northern Illinois.
The 6-foot-3 252 pound defensive tackle currently attends Loyola Academy located in Wilmette, Illinois. NIU was LeRoy's only offer, however LeRoy told Hustle Belt recently that he was also considering Ball State, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, and North Dakota State before ultimately deciding on the Huskies.
http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/4/9/8378905/2016-northern-illinois-football-recruiting-dt-ben-leroy-commits-to

[SafeTeeJ]

Anything on this big kid from Becker, MN Dillon Radunz.? 6'6" 265 DT/OT

[Tony Almeida]

Anything on this big kid from Becker, MN Dillon Radunz.? 6'6" 265 DT/OT

i was more impressed with the kid playing across from him from Stewartville, MN #78 Dillon Holtan 6'5" 300 T

[El_Chapo]

^^^both of these guys will get looks veldman told me this. Becker connection and Hutchinson/Stewartville connection would be nice for NDSU. Solid football programs that produces winners for last 20+ years

[bruinbison]

Anything on this big kid from Becker, MN Dillon Radunz.? 6'6" 265 DT/OT

StarTribune showing Dillon Radunz with an offer from Wyoming.
The Cowboys are also shown as offering OL Kayode Awosika - Maple Grove - 6' 5" 255
(Northern Iowa & Illinois State also shown as offering)

[tjbison]

Brandon (@BrandonWL2016) tweeted at 9:17 AM on Tue, Apr 14, 2015:

@wieland_brady you going to the North Dakota Camp?

(https://twitter.com/BrandonWL2016/status/587982998185897984)

Brady Wieland (@wieland_brady) tweeted at 9:19 AM on Tue, Apr 14, 2015:

@BrandonWL2016 not sure yet, NDSU for sure

(https://twitter.com/wieland_brady/status/587983530275299328)


Lol....poor und

[VirginiaBison]

Seems like both the cowpokes and the ground hogs sort of use the Bison as their scout team to find recruits

[GOBISON123]

Seems like both the cowpokes and the ground hogs sort of use the Bison as their scout team to find recruits


Common Laramie, what a mess in third week of April. I got sun burnt in Fargo 75F weather today.

5653

[IzzyFlexion]

Common Laramie, what a mess in third week of April. I got sun burnt in Fargo 75F weather today.

5653

Wow.
I had no idea that a 45 vehicle pile up could cause blinding snow.:rofl: Shit, a 60 or 70 car pile up............F4 tornado..........minimum.
http://www.bisonville.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5653&d=1429394192

[Bison88]

Elk River QB, Trent Pink was on an unofficial visit yesterday. I saw him on the field following Coach Hedberg. His twitter account mentioned he had a great visit.
www.hudl.com/athlete/1930045/trent-pink

[El_Chapo]

Trent Pink would be awesome for NDSU. Time to get some NDSU love in elk river!!

[El_Chapo]

Cody Holt 6 7 270 & Zach Kubas 6 5 270 new england/trinity

[Tony Almeida]

Elk River QB, Trent Pink was on an unofficial visit yesterday. I saw him on the field following Coach Hedberg. His twitter account mentioned he had a great visit.
www.hudl.com/athlete/1930045/trent-pink

Runs a lot and not much throwing. I think the line should be looked at as well, lot of good blocking.

[OnTheFifty]

Isiah Weston - WR St.Michael/Albertville - Visiting NDSU this week. Offer from UNI (visited last weekend)....interest from all the Dakota schools. Minnesota starting to show interest.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2559610/isaiah-weston

[El_Chapo]

Isiah Weston - WR St.Michael/Albertville - Visiting NDSU this week. Offer from UNI (visited last weekend)....interest from all the Dakota schools. Minnesota starting to show interest.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2559610/isaiah-weston

STMA has Jerrod Essler NDSU alum & player as a coach, this dude better make the right decision! (wink) no seriously this kid is really good, he's borderline U of Minnesota recruit, we want him!

[bruinbison]

Elk River QB, Trent Pink was on an unofficial visit yesterday. I saw him on the field following Coach Hedberg. His twitter account mentioned he had a great visit.
www.hudl.com/athlete/1930045/trent-pink

Here is an article Gopherhole had with him in late March.



Gopher Hole: You have a different style of offense (Wing-T), which is very effective and you guys had a great year.

Unfortunately, it doesn't showcase you as a quarterback. Is that ever tough at times?

Trent Pink: Yes, We don't throw much in our offense as you can tell from the stats and stuff. I have got to go to different camps to show them what I can do. Show them that I can throw and if I can run an offense, apparently.


http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/496863?referrer_id=388419

[bruinbison]

Another Gopherhole article, this one with East Ridge HS RB/S Brison White, 5' 10" 192 lbs



Gopher Hole: What are some of the college football camps that you plan on attending this summer?

Brison White: We have the Wisconsin camp coming up. Iowa, Northern Iowa, Iowa State.
We have Northwestern. Minnesota, of course. Cincinnati and North Dakota State.

Gopher Hole: You recently transferred from Cretin Derham Hall to East Ridge. What prompted the move?

Brison White: Me and my dad have moved out to Newport, which is close to Woodbury, so we just decided to make the switch and thought it would be best for the future.


http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/505363?referrer_id=388419



In 9 games, had 64 tackles, 6 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 FF, and 6 PBU.

[bruinbison]

Connor Olson - 6' 5" 270 lbs - Monticello - verbals to the Gophers
Was (is) a 2016 NDSU interest

[El_Chapo]

Connor to gophers wow that's surprising, he was giving serious consideration to NDSU!
Kill is spending full rides to keep Minnesota kids away from NDSU. wow.

[mnriverbison]

Perceived Big Ten talent. I think we got a great class of overlooked MN talent, who will show the Gophers missed out.

do you have someone in mind, or are you just reminiscing the Brewster era when MN ignored their home state and Bohl cleaned up?

Kill is not Brewster. They didn't recruit in-state last year because there wasn't a lot of talent. MN is loaded with high-end talent this year.

[bruinbison]

Elk River QB, Trent Pink was on an unofficial visit yesterday.
I saw him on the field following Coach Hedberg. His twitter account mentioned he had a great visit.
www.hudl.com/athlete/1930045/trent-pink

QB Trent Pink, 6' 3" 192 lbs, attended Nike's "The Opening Regional" in Chicago.
He got a short mention in this article (they had more in-depth descriptions of other QB's).



Other rising senior quarterbacks who were noted by Scout, the camp coaches, and other Scouts in attendance were Jacob Baldwin (Waterford Mott, Mich.), Taylen Alexander (Cedar Falls, Iowa), Max Meylor (Mount Horeb, Wisc.), Easton Palomino (Deer Valley, Ariz.), Marcus Mitchell (Germantown, Tenn.), Trent Pink (Elk River, Minn.), Henry Van Dellen (Providence Academy, Minn.) and Jake Sopko (Avon, Ohio).


http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1543869

[BisonNeil]

STMA has Jerrod Essler NDSU alum & player as a coach, this dude better make the right decision! (wink) no seriously this kid is really good, he's borderline U of Minnesota recruit, we want him!

He's too tall to play WR at NDSU. He should go to SDSU.

[yopaulie]

Sure - I think the following five could all have fabulous careers at NDSU, and put us in the championship down the road. Just because Kill is not Brewster, doesn't mean he can't overlook D1 talent. I think Kill having only three 2015 MN recruits is really underestimating MN this year. Maybe it was a down year, but maybe not - we just know Kill seemed to focus on a lot of out of state talent in 2015.

Marquise Bridges, 5-11, 170, WR, Minneapolis (DeLaSalle), MN
Bryan Carlton, 6-3, 250, DL, Chanhassen (Minnetonka), MN
Jack Darnell, 6-3, 260, DL, Champlin Park, MN
Ben Ellefson, 6-4, 223, TE, Hawley, MN
Robbie Grimsley, 6-0, 180, S, Hutchinson, MN


do you have someone in mind, or are you just reminiscing the Brewster era when MN ignored their home state and Bohl cleaned up?

Kill is not Brewster. They didn't recruit in-state last year because there wasn't a lot of talent. MN is loaded with high-end talent this year.

[Bisonwinagn]

Sure - I think the following five could all have fabulous careers at NDSU, and put us in the championship down the road. Just because Kill is not Brewster, doesn't mean he can't overlook D1 talent. I think Kill having only three 2015 MN recruits is really underestimating MN this year. Maybe it was a down year, but maybe not - we just know Kill seemed to focus on a lot of out of state talent in 2015.

Marquise Bridges, 5-11, 170, WR, Minneapolis (DeLaSalle), MN
Bryan Carlton, 6-3, 250, DL, Chanhassen (Minnetonka), MN
Jack Darnell, 6-3, 260, DL, Champlin Park, MN
Ben Ellefson, 6-4, 223, TE, Hawley, MN
Robbie Grimsley, 6-0, 180, S, Hutchinson, MN

I don't think overlook is the correct term. I'm sure he analysed all these guys and decided not to make an offer. He may or may not be right on the analyses but saying he overlooked them would be incorrect.

[56BISON73]

Sure - I think the following five could all have fabulous careers at NDSU, and put us in the championship down the road. Just because Kill is not Brewster, doesn't mean he can't overlook D1 talent. I think Kill having only three 2015 MN recruits is really underestimating MN this year. Maybe it was a down year, but maybe not - we just know Kill seemed to focus on a lot of out of state talent in 2015.

Marquise Bridges, 5-11, 170, WR, Minneapolis (DeLaSalle), MN
Bryan Carlton, 6-3, 250, DL, Chanhassen (Minnetonka), MN
Jack Darnell, 6-3, 260, DL, Champlin Park, MN
Ben Ellefson, 6-4, 223, TE, Hawley, MN
Robbie Grimsley, 6-0, 180, S, Hutchinson, MN

I don't think schools overlook anyone. The fact that you only have X amount of scholarships and have priority spots that need to be filled according to their current and future depth charts. They aren't overlooking any one in as much as they are passing on that athlete for another player.

[bruinbison]

Quote Originally Posted by mnriverbison View Post
do you have someone in mind, or are you just reminiscing the Brewster era when MN ignored their home state and Bohl cleaned up?

Kill is not Brewster. They didn't recruit in-state last year because there wasn't a lot of talent. MN is loaded with high-end talent this year.



Sure - I think the following five could all have fabulous careers at NDSU, and put us in the championship down the road. Just because Kill is not Brewster, doesn't mean he can't overlook D1 talent. I think Kill having only three 2015 MN recruits is really underestimating MN this year. Maybe it was a down year, but maybe not - we just know Kill seemed to focus on a lot of out of state talent in 2015.

Marquise Bridges, 5-11, 170, WR, Minneapolis (DeLaSalle), MN
Bryan Carlton, 6-3, 250, DL, Chanhassen (Minnetonka), MN
Jack Darnell, 6-3, 260, DL, Champlin Park, MN
Ben Ellefson, 6-4, 223, TE, Hawley, MN
Robbie Grimsley, 6-0, 180, S, Hutchinson, MN

A 3rd D-Lineman I would mention is Connor Hubbs - 6' 3" 265 lbs, White Bear Lake - Wyoming offer.
The reason I mention him, along with the 2 other defensive lineman, is, IIRC, Minnesota was waiting
on a Metro-Chicago DL on signing day, and he went elsewhere. So, if the Gophs had 1 scholly they were
willing to give to a DL, I was surprised (pleasantly) that Coach Kill did not have one of these three Bison
verbals lined up as his back-up plan for signing day.

[El_Chapo]

Check out @NPCoachRalph's Tweet: https://twitter.com/NPCoachRalph/status/596613237090586624

Alex Neligh QB

[WildBill]

Of those guys, they did like Carlton. They chose not to offer a scholly for some reason. He's the one i think the Gophers will regret not offering. Ellefson had chances, he was invited to Junior day and both camps. He decided to commit before the last one. Great kid, by the way. You are gonna love him.

[westnodak93bison]

I don't think schools overlook anyone. The fact that you only have X amount of scholarships and have priority spots that need to be filled according to their current and future depth charts. They aren't overlooking any one in as much as they are passing on that athlete for another player.

I think what some are saying is that some coaches think the grass is greener on the other side kind of a deal. Similar players from Fl or TX may automatically be considered a better prospect. Maybe because of perceived level of competition, more exposure etc.... Kind of like being a guy in a small town high school, you may have an available good looking gal in your town but there is always that draw to the ones down the road at the neighboring town.

[HerdBot]

I don't think schools overlook anyone. The fact that you only have X amount of scholarships and have priority spots that need to be filled according to their current and future depth charts. They aren't overlooking any one in as much as they are passing on that athlete for another player.

I agree. I mean heck did we "overlook" a D2 Minnesota kid who is now playing for the Vikings?

Just like you said. X amounts of spots. X amounts of scholarships.

And who knows maybe the Gophers viewed some of these guys as development players who needed a few years in the weight room or needing to redshirt to learn a new position and signed players who are not necessarily better, but ready to play sooner to fill a need. Or maybe they are getting more of their #1 choices now that they are having some success. We have no idea on Kills thought process but we all agree he knows what he's doing.

These players werent overlooked. Ellefson was offered by Purdue and turned it down. Heck most of these guys had several D1 offers or smaller FBS offers.

[yopaulie]

I agree. I mean heck did we "overlook" a D2 Minnesota kid who is now playing for the Vikings?

Just like you said. X amounts of spots. X amounts of scholarships.

And who knows maybe the Gophers viewed some of these guys as development players who needed a few years in the weight room or needing to redshirt to learn a new position and signed players who are not necessarily better, but ready to play sooner to fill a need. Or maybe they are getting more of their #1 choices now that they are having some success. We have no idea on Kills thought process but we all agree he knows what he's doing.

These players werent overlooked. Ellefson was offered by Purdue and turned it down. Heck most of these guys had several D1 offers or smaller FBS offers.

When I used the term "overlook", I really meant underestimate. I get that Kill was aware and had evaluated all the guys we picked up. His analysis had other guys being higher on his recruiting board, and he was able to land those guys. Only time will tell if his analysis was accurate or not. Kill is a very good judge of talent, but that doesn't mean he can't ever misjudge. If one of the five I listed gets drafted, and Kill's #1 guy at that position doesn't, it is fair to say he underestimated our guy. Doesn't change that he is a good coach - every coach makes those judgements year in and year out.

My overall opinion is that even in a "down" year, there are more than 3 MN players that likely should be picked up the Gophers. I am excited that we were able to get them instead. I think that 2015 will be viewed as a year of great MN recruits for NDSU. We'll find out in a couple years.

[El_Chapo]

wow, the state of Minnesota high school football season is gonna be pretty exciting to watch, there is a legit 100 D1 football players in this class. 50 for sure, and 50 that could get D1 offers and take.

[BlueBisonRock]

wow, the state of Minnesota high school football season is gonna be pretty exciting to watch, there is a legit 100 D1 football players in this class. 50 for sure, and 50 that could get D1 offers and take.

Could you provide a list of those players. Preferably with links to supporting articles. I am interested in knowing and following those from SE MN.

[unbison]

Could you provide a list of those players. Preferably with links to supporting articles. I am interested in knowing and following those from SE MN.

Wait you want facts?

[Rock]

My hope is the continued philosophy of kids who want to play for NDSU not simply at NDSU


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[BlueBisonRock]

Wait you want facts?

I need something to do on Friday nights and off weekends. Might as well be taking in some potential future Bison.

[bruinbison]

I need something to do on Friday nights and off weekends. Might as well be taking in some potential future Bison.

Not sure if serious......
however, here is the Star-Tribune's page with offers.

http://www.mnfootballhub.com/page/show/1286303-2016-recruitment

My North Dakota math tells me there are currently 14 DI offers to Minnesota high schoolers.
Counting Div 1AA offers, there are 30 total players offered (16 1AA, 14 DI).
The way Grand Forks U throws offers out there, who knows what the total will end up being.

Bisonation.info also lets you search by state, so you can see all the different Minnesotans who
show up as having interest in NDSU. (this link may not work, I've had that problem with Rivals before also.

http://bisonation.info/recruiting-interest-minnesota/

[ZHerd]

Not sure if serious......
however, here is the Star-Tribune's page with offers.

http://www.mnfootballhub.com/page/show/1286303-2016-recruitment

My North Dakota math tells me there are currently 14 DI offers to Minnesota high schoolers.
Counting Div 1AA offers, there are 30 total players offered (16 1AA, 14 DI).
The way Grand Forks U throws offers out there, who knows what the total will end up being.

Bisonation.info also lets you search by state, so you can see all the different Minnesotans who
show up as having interest in NDSU. (this link may not work, I've had that problem with Rivals before also.

http://bisonation.info/recruiting-interest-minnesota/

This can't be...we heard 100. Double check your math and round to the proper significant figures

[bruinbison]

This can't be...we heard 100. Double check your math and round to the proper significant figures

My mistake was using my "North Dakota" math.....:)

Not Bert's "California math", and not El Chapo's math.....:)

That being said, I believe John has said it is an up year for recruiting in Minnesota, and the Gophers recruiting
really shows that, so I see where El Chapo's enthusiasm comes from. It is still early in the offering process.
Just don't ask El Chapo for directions.....:).....here was one of his alter-ego posts on egriz.....:)



Re: Can we beat NDSU?
Postby Bisonation » Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:27 pm

You guys are cute there's
like 1000 lakes west of fargo 40 miles and fargo is a very nice town downtown Broadway
bar scene is cool (SEE ESPN GAMEDAY) 3 hours from Minneapolis. And no wa griz isn't
louder than fargodome we've already had a thread on this

[mnriverbison]

If one of the five I listed gets drafted, and Kill's #1 guy at that position doesn't, it is fair to say he underestimated our guy. Doesn't change that he is a good coach - every coach makes those judgements year in and year out.

My overall opinion is that even in a "down" year, there are more than 3 MN players that likely should be picked up the Gophers. I am excited that we were able to get them instead. I think that 2015 will be viewed as a year of great MN recruits for NDSU. We'll find out in a couple years.

OK, but the entire Big Ten recruits MN, and in a way the entire nation will come for elite talent. Nobody came in 2015. Doesn't mean that the guys in that class have no chance of being good, just means that there were guys who at age 17/18 looked like better bets. Looks like 2016 is different, a bunch of guys who look like great bets. Recruiting is really imperfect and we should embrace that rather than denying it. To say that a guy who blossomed at age 20 was "missed" by recruiters isn't exactly true. That happens all the time. Doesn't mean FBS coaches should start trying to land 2 stars all of a sudden because there are way too many of them who don't blossom at 20.

[WildBill]

Jashon Cornell, and Drayton Carlberg went to Ohio State and Oregon respectively. Not to mention the center that went to Alabama.

[BisonTru]

The Gophers only had 2 recruits from the state of MN last year.

This year they already have 7 commits and 2 more offers.

Any thoughts?

[HerdBot]

The Gophers only had 2 recruits from the state of MN last year.

This year they already have 7 commits and 2 more offers.

Any thoughts?

More Big Ten talent this year probably. Last year was more chock full of borderline Big 10 guys.

[bruinbison]

New recruiting territory.....:)

Andrew Grinde - RB/LB - 5' 11 205 lbs - Great Falls MT CMR High School (Charles Russell for you western art fans)



Grinde has received letters from national powerhouse Oregon. Offers came in from Montana and Montana State early in his junior season. Northwestern, out of the Big Ten Conference, has shown steady interest. So too has four-time defending FCS national champion
North Dakota State — the Bison are the only school recruiting Grinde as a linebacker, his favorite position coming into high school. Washington, Boise State, Colorado State, Idaho, Army and Georgetown have all had various levels of interest in Grinde.


http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/sports/2015/05/30/harvard-leads-cmr-star-grinde/28233117/



Grinde, a 4.0 student who wants to study economics in college.....


From this article sounds like he will end up in the Ivy League......

[westnodak93bison]

New recruiting territory.....:)

Andrew Grinde - RB/LB - 5' 11 205 lbs - Great Falls MT CMR High School (Charles Russell for you western art fans)



http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/sports/2015/05/30/harvard-leads-cmr-star-grinde/28233117/



From this article sounds like he will end up in the Ivy League......
Is he coming to our camp?

[bruinbison]

247Sports has a top-30 list out on Minnesota:

http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=MN

NDSU has offered #10 Amani Hooker, but he has offers from Iowa, Northern Illinois and New Mexico so far, so may be a long-shot at the Div I-AA level. So right now the top-10 look to all go Div I, plus others from 11-30 may also end up there. NDSU is involved with many of those, so good luck Coaches!

[Mr. Burgundy]

Nice Juco addition at corner today, been in town the last couple days. Love his size.

[bruinbison]

Nice Juco addition at corner today, been in town the last couple days. Love his size.

And hey, he is from Dallas. Must want to visit home in January.....:)

http://srjcathletics.com/sports/fball/2014-15/bios/mccoy_quinten_pnab

P. S. I assume he is actually a 2015 recruit, right?

[SamsRams]

And hey, he is from Dallas. Must want to visit home in January.....:)

http://srjcathletics.com/sports/fball/2014-15/bios/mccoy_quinten_pnab

P. S. I assume he is actually a 2015 recruit, right?

Yes Burgandy is new to recruiting stuff, this should be 2015 :P

Interesting comment from him, I sent my standard forum asking for measurables and other info. His answer to other offers was "I had offers but u don't have to put them
I'm happy we're I'm at"

[HerdBot]

247Sports has a top-30 list out on Minnesota:

http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=MN

NDSU has offered #10 Amani Hooker, but he has offers from Iowa, Northern Illinois and New Mexico so far, so may be a long-shot at the Div I-AA level. So right now the top-10 look to all go Div I, plus others from 11-30 may also end up there. NDSU is involved with many of those, so good luck Coaches!

Seems to be on track like last year with the top ten mainly going fbs . Last year ndsu got a ton of guys in the 10-40 range. Last year we finished with 11 guys in the 11-40 range. Big difference is the Gophers own the top 10 this year and I don't see as many offers as in prior years. I assume that will change following camp. I see a 6-7 DE out there that all the MVFC teams offered but not us yet
http://247sports.com/Season/2015-Football/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=MN

[HerdBot]

Yes Burgandy is new to recruiting stuff, this should be 2015 :P

Interesting comment from him, I sent my standard forum asking for measurables and other info. His answer to other offers was "I had offers but u don't have to put them
I'm happy we're I'm at"

Looks like he signed with a Texas D2 out of high school and went the juco route. Rivals listed an offer out of Texas southern, a SWAC school. Long list of interest. Either way kid looks like a player and looks like he could contribute fairly quickly. Great size. Love his tackling. He was mentioned as a safety on signing day but looking at the highlights he plays corner.

[bruinbison]

247Sports has a top-30 list out on Minnesota:

http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&State=MN

NDSU has offered #10 Amani Hooker, but he has offers from Iowa, Northern Illinois and New Mexico so far, so may be a long-shot at the Div I-AA level. So right now the top-10 look to all go Div I, plus others from 11-30 may also end up there. NDSU is involved with many of those, so good luck Coaches!

And an example of camping paying off.....#14 on this list - Patrick Kasl - 6' 6" 280 lbs - Forest Lake MN (2016 NDSU interest)
gets an offer from Wisconsin.....



Minnesota sleeper earns an offer
06/07/2015 BadgerBlitz.com

Unranked Minnesota offensive lineman Patrick Kasl performed well enough at camp Sunday
to earn an offer from position coach Joe Rudolph and the Badgers.

[ndsubison1]

We offered Ray Lewis' son

[MAKBison]

We offered Ray Lewis' son

is this the hurricane who transferred to Coastal Carolina or does he have another son?

[MAKBison]

is this the hurricane who transferred to Coastal Carolina or does he have another son?

answered my own question...Rayshad Lewis ot RLIII
http://usatodayhss.com/2014/ray-lewis-son-rayshad-lewis-pulled-down-one-of-the-best-ints-youll-see

[bruinbison]

As Dom Tweeted about Dustin Weeks (2016 NDSU interest):



Wyoming offered Dustin Weeks, a 6-foot-9, 257-pound offensive lineman from Glenburn, North Dakota, on Friday.
He does not have any other offers.
Weeks is not ranked by 247 Sports, ESPN, Rivals or Scout.

BREAKING: Westhope-Newburg-Glenburn's @dustin_weeks has received a football scholarship offer from Wyoming. Visited Laramie late last week.

— Matthew Semisch (@matthewsemisch) June 10, 2015


http://trib.com/sports/college/wyoming/football/wyoming-target-dustin-weeks/article_dd9befd0-a2ef-58fc-8f29-003b2cb58ee2.html

[HerdBot]

As Dom Tweeted about Dustin Weeks (2016 NDSU interest):



http://trib.com/sports/college/wyoming/football/wyoming-target-dustin-weeks/article_dd9befd0-a2ef-58fc-8f29-003b2cb58ee2.html

6-9, 257 lbs and athletic from rural North Dakota. Sounds like the epitome of an NDSU ram with the frame to grow into another Landon Lechler type guy. Gotta get these in state kids and grow our own 4 star lineman. Should be high on our list

[bruinbison]

6-9, 257 lbs and athletic from rural North Dakota. Sounds like the epitome of an NDSU ram with the frame to grow into another Landon Lechler type guy. Gotta get these in state kids and grow our own 4 star lineman. Should be high on our list

Dustin Week's home is not too far up the road from Granville (Luke Bacon) and Balfour (Tanner Volson).
The Bison could really have some north border Rams. Throw Plankers & Lechler in there and you have all ND RamTough!
Perhaps John would know if Weeks is camping with NDSU? If he is, makes sense Craig might want to offer him before camp, when NDSU might offer. Heck, if he isn't camping, having a scholly offer from Wyo might help slow Weeks from going to Fargo.

[NodakBizon]

Dustin Week's home is not too far up the road from Granville (Luke Bacon) and Balfour (Tanner Volson).
The Bison could really have some north border Rams. Throw Plankers & Lechler in there and you have all ND RamTough!
Perhaps John would know if Weeks is camping with NDSU? If he is, makes sense Craig might want to offer him before camp, when NDSU might offer. Heck, if he isn't camping, having a scholly offer from Wyo might help slow Weeks from going to Fargo.

He wont go to WYO, Craig made a huge mistake.....he had him in for a visit, LOL. Laramie is beautiful this time of year, the sagebrush is just starting to bloom.

[StL Bison Fan]

He wont go to WYO, Craig made a huge mistake.....he had him in for a visit, LOL. Laramie is beautiful this time of year, the sagebrush is just starting to bloom.

This is true. Being from ND, snow isn't a draw either.
Wy. isnt that big time, so why not stay home so the family can watch you play.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Craig will bring them all in before signing day, set them up on a silly good snowmobile time....(which they will never do again) make them love it....and then 4 months later they realize, we live in nowhere. Where is the airport? When are my parents coming to visit? THey fly into Denver first?

Sounds like a great prospect. These kids end up at camp, and we can make our own evaluation. Volson has a younger brother that is a top prospect on the line as well.

[BisonNeil]

Craig will bring them all in before signing day, set them up on a silly good snowmobile time....(which they will never do again) make them love it....and then 4 months later they realize, we live in nowhere. Where is the airport? When are my parents coming to visit? THey fly into Denver first?

Sounds like a great prospect. These kids end up at camp, and we can make our own evaluation. Volson has a younger brother that is a top prospect on the line as well.

Don't underestimate the power of the Bubba to lure him to another northern destination:D

[IzzyFlexion]

Don't underestimate the power of the Bubba to lure him to another northern destination:D

If he isn't than he is absolutely negligent.

[IzzyFlexion]

This hudl.com video is decent.
Takes out 3 defenders in a single collision at 3:14.
Clearly enjoys playing defense.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3030339/highlights/229946380/v2

[HerdBot]

This hudl.com video is decent.
Takes out 3 defenders in a single collision at 3:14.
Clearly enjoys playing defense.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3030339/highlights/229946380/v2

Yeah its tough to judge since he towers over everyone but it shouldn't be hard to find a spot for a 6-9 athletic kid! Personally I think it would be bad ass to have a 6-9 kid on the dline. Dudes taller than Plankers. Batted balls? QBs may accidentally hit the kids helmet.

[Herd890]

Sounds like Weeks has verbally committed to Wyoming tonight.

[El_Chapo]

Weeks just favorited my tweet to.wyoming newspaper. Haha

@rpgagliardi @dustin_weeks If he shows up at NDSU camp, you can kiss him goodbye!! Natty titles over tumble weeds in the stands

[tony]

Sounds like Weeks has verbally committed to Wyoming tonight.

http://trib.com/sports/college/wyoming/football/north-dakota-prep-lineman-dustin-weeks-commits-to-wyoming/article_54727a21-8609-5954-b81b-0598d4ee8471.html

That's what they're saying in the Casper newspaper.

From the article, "A key factor was I want to get out of North Dakota." Hahahahaha!

[westnodak93bison]

Good for him. The article has an error or two. At least one Wandler kid from Dickinson played some fb at WYO.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

[Grizzled]

Weeks just favorited my tweet to.wyoming newspaper. Haha

@rpgagliardi @dustin_weeks If he shows up at NDSU camp, you can kiss him goodbye!! Natty titles over tumble weeds in the stands

Why are you tweeting prospects and high school kids? Aren't you over 30?

[HerdBot]

Sounds like Weeks has verbally committed to Wyoming tonight.

That sucks really bad. Can't lose rare 6-9 home grown talent to friggin Wyoming

[NodakBizon]

On the side of this article it said Kenni Burns isnt with the pokes anymore? Wonder where he went.

[StL Bison Fan]

Read the article. What was missing from his interview? Did he use the words 'team' or 'win'?
I understand the getting out of ND and support that. I wish the best to him.

[HerdBot]

Read the article. What was missing from his interview? Did he use the words 'team' or 'win'?
I understand the getting out of ND and support that. I wish the best to him.

I didn't read it but when someone says the #1 thing is to get out of North Dakota... and chooses the arm pit of America in Laramie over Fargo-Moorhead. .. a little odd

[EndZoneQB]

It's early, ease the butthurt. Even if we lose him, it happens.

[Tatanka]

It's early, ease the butthurt. Even if we lose him, it happens.


This. Thank you.

[56BISON73]

I didn't read it but when someone says the #1 thing is to get out of North Dakota... and chooses the arm pit of America in Laramie over Fargo-Moorhead. .. a little odd

Hes a high school kid from the hinter lands. He doesnt know the difference. YET Other than that the kid likes the coaches. Cant fault him. Not everyone wants to stay in ND.

[StL Bison Fan]

We better get used to the new big boy competition for recruits. And this is another one of those good problems to have.

[HerdBot]

Hes a high school kid from the hinter lands. He doesnt know the difference. YET Other than that the kid likes the coaches. Cant fault him. Not everyone wants to stay in ND.

I don't fault him. I just said its odd. Seems like everyone I knew growing up as a kid who wanted to get out of North Dakota looked to more sexy destinations... like Colorado, Florida, New York, and California. (I went to CO myself and came back) Having been to Laramie its fair to say most people want to get the heck outa there. Different strokes for different folks. Vigen obviously still has more connections

[Bisonwinagn]

That sucks really bad. Can't lose rare 6-9 home grown talent to friggin Wyoming

Was he even offered by NDSU? If not who cares.!!!

[Tony Almeida]

Good for him. The article has an error or two. At least one Wandler kid from Dickinson played some fb at WYO.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk


I'm impressed...I was thinking the same thing when reading the article.

It was Jay Wandler LB from Dickinson Trinity, he then transferred to the school up north.

Wandlers were a huge football family...older brother Todd played with the Vikings during the strike and they had another brother that was the best athlete of the family but injuries halted his football future.


Anywho, about Weeks, he didn't want to be in North Dakota so the heck with him.

[HerdBot]

Was he even offered by NDSU? If not who cares.!!!

I would imagine he would have been offered at camp since we recruit the same type of player. WYO smartly took advantage of our routine with pre camp offer. Hopefully he goes to camp, does well, and is offered.

[StL Bison Fan]

I would imagine he would have been offered at camp since we recruit the same type of player. WYO smartly took advantage of our routine with pre camp offer. Hopefully he goes to camp, does well, and is offered.
This is true. It aint over til its over.

[larson311]

I didn't read it but when someone says the #1 thing is to get out of North Dakota... and chooses the arm pit of America in Laramie over Fargo-Moorhead. .. a little odd

Fargo is essentially out of North Dakota anyways...he's going to change his mind :)

[BisonNation11]

Not quite sure what all the discussion is about. Kid doesn't want to be in ND. NDSU only wants guys that want to be here. Next please.

[Mr. Burgundy]

In regards to lineman....I ALWAYS want them to come to camp, you gotta see how they COMPETE. How they RUN, how they handle themselves in the drills. Talk to Conor about it. He wants LEADERS. First in the line type kids. We passed on a kid last year that had every offer under the sun (FCS and MAC) and he was begging for our offer....and the kid didn't do anything at camp, was last in every drill, wasn't a leader, passive, etc. I agree with wanting these type kids to come and compete and show off prior to promising them a scholly. If this kid does end up and camp, and then gets an offer, great. I can tell you that we aren't not scared to competed against Wyoming for kids and do it daily. Can you imagine trying to get to Wyoming from that young man's hometown? They are selling hope at this point, NDSU is selling facts. SIdenote, I have no doubt in my mind that Wyoming will get better and better. By that time their leader will be contacting every AD in the land with an opening.

[CentennialBison]

In regards to lineman....I ALWAYS want them to come to camp, you gotta see how they COMPETE. How they RUN, how they handle themselves in the drills. Talk to Conor about it. He wants LEADERS. First in the line type kids. We passed on a kid last year that had every offer under the sun (FCS and MAC) and he was begging for our offer....and the kid didn't do anything at camp, was last in every drill, wasn't a leader, passive, etc. I agree with wanting these type kids to come and compete and show off prior to promising them a scholly. If this kid does end up and camp, and then gets an offer, great. I can tell you that we aren't not scared to competed against Wyoming for kids and do it daily. Can you imagine trying to get to Wyoming from that young man's hometown? They are selling hope at this point, NDSU is selling facts. SIdenote, I have no doubt in my mind that Wyoming will get better and better. By that time their leader will be contacting every AD in the land with an opening.
Laramie sucks in comparison to F-M. There is a reason why Wyoming doesn't do that well vs NDSU. The closest town that is decent is Fort Collins. Wyoming will get better but how much I am not sure. I am not even sure that they can match NDSU's championship level teams. Reason- There isn't a strong culture of winning. The best I see them doing is 8-9 wins and as soon as that happens Craig is gone.

[Grizzled]

I'm impressed...I was thinking the same thing when reading the article.

It was Jay Wandler LB from Dickinson Trinity, he then transferred to the school up north.

Wandlers were a huge football family...older brother Todd played with the Vikings during the strike and they had another brother that was the best athlete of the family but injuries halted his football future.


Anywho, about Weeks, he didn't want to be in North Dakota so the heck with him.

I believe Brent was the third brother. Also, wasn't it Todd that went to Wyoming?

[Tony Almeida]

I believe Brent was the third brother. Also, wasn't it Todd that went to Wyoming?

No Todd actually stayed home and played for the mighty Blue Hawks...as for the 3rd brother no idea what his name was, but I think they had more than 3 boys in that football family.

I was in 6th grade when Jay was a senior and I was a huge fan because my brother played football with him and I knew that was going to be my eventual school as well...
I was going to be just like Jay in football but God said otherwise...he made me slow, small, and weak no matter how hard I worked.




Not quite sure what all the discussion is about. Kid doesn't want to be in ND. NDSU only wants guys that want to be here. Next please.

I'm with this^^^^

[Jay]

@NickGoeser: Got our first Ram in the boat. Home grown talent from the great state of North Dakota. #Rams #BisoNation #BisonFam

@BigSchoening60: Just committed to NDSU! Looking forward to being a Bison and being coached by these great coaches! #bisonpride http://t.co/TChrrVraUg

[HerdBot]

@NickGoeser: Got our first Ram in the boat. Home grown talent from the great state of North Dakota. #Rams #BisoNation #BisonFam

@BigSchoening60: Just committed to NDSU! Looking forward to being a Bison and being coached by these great coaches! #bisonpride http://t.co/TChrrVraUg

6-5 300 and looks thin. Elite camper. Looks like another tough hard working Ag kid. Can't get enough of these guys

[scottietohottie]

Sweet that means I get to watch a future Bison on Friday nights this fall. Looking forward to him dominating some nine man football this year played 11 man last year.

[GOBISON123]

Some good vibes from our camp yesterday

Sean Engel ‏@seanjeromeengel Jun 20
Just received my 6th offer from the 4th consecutive National Champions North Dakota State University #Bison pic.twitter.com/FDA1UqJI58


Moses ‏@lil_Moe2 Jun 20
@seanjeromeengel Congrats brother, today was a good day! #FutureTeammates?

[BisonNation11]

Coaches tweeting out a HUGE get for the Rams down in the cities. Any ideas?

[Jay]

Coaches tweeting out a HUGE get for the Rams down in the cities. Any ideas?

Radunz possibly. Not sure.

[Bison-Knuckle]

Yep...scout confirms it is Radunz....big get!

[Mr Meaty]

I love all the sources we have available to us fans to keep track of the recruiting. It is always great to be a BISON.

[tony]

SamsRams has some really interesting camp interviews up:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOTIrFNwpmUhbQvWptPVOQ


One message is clear: NDSU's football camp is pretty awesome. :)

[BisonNation11]

SamsRams has some really interesting camp interviews up:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOTIrFNwpmUhbQvWptPVOQ


One message is clear: NDSU's football camp is pretty awesome. :)

Can't remember which one I watched yesterday, but they said Ohio St.'s camp didn't even come close to comparing to NDSU's. I know these are kids but that's saying a lot.

[El_Chapo]

there are 2 kids that are visiting NDSU, Colorado & Air Force in that order. Pretty impressive, that's NDSU's peers!!

[coloradobison]

Can't remember which one I watched yesterday, but they said Ohio St.'s camp didn't even come close to comparing to NDSU's. I know these are kids but that's saying a lot.

Quinton Reed

[BisonHorns]

I understand the getting out of ND and support that. I wish the best to him.
If he wants out of ND someone should have mentioned the team's annual trip to Texas.

[17>1]

SamsRams has some really interesting camp interviews up:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOTIrFNwpmUhbQvWptPVOQ


One message is clear: NDSU's football camp is pretty awesome. :)

Really liked Matt Smith. Thought it was interesting when he mentioned getting to try the rings on. Quinton Reed mentions that there are expectations from every camper to be competitive, no matter your skill level.

Great interviews John!

[ZHerd]

Really liked Matt Smith. Thought it was interesting when he mentioned getting to try the rings on. Quinton Reed mentions that there are expectations from every camper to be competitive, no matter your skill level.

Great interviews John!

Ditto on Matt Smith. Seems intelligent and interesting take from north of the border

[StL Bison Fan]

I liked the interview when he talked about actions off the field and not being known for being troublemakers.

[El_Chapo]

matt smith and 1 other recruit are being recruited by NDSU, COLORADO & AIR FORCE! those are NDSU's peers in the football world and its nice to see NDSU going head to head with them!

[bruinbison]

Next Ram?
Ryan Burns article talking of Cordell Volson, Tanner's brother, "could be close to joining".....
Scout also showing an offer from Wyoming for the 6' 6" 242 lbs OT

http://www.scout.com/player/8710422n-cordell-volson?s=564

[Professor Chaos]

Next Ram?
Ryan Burns article talking of Cordell Volson, Tanner's brother, "could be close to joining".....
Scout also showing an offer from Wyoming for the 6' 6" 242 lbs OT

http://www.scout.com/player/8710422n-cordell-volson?s=564
Interesting that Kolpack just wrote that article in the Forum about how NDSU is able to find D1 caliber football players from the smallest of towns because they're the only ones looking. I don't think that's entirely the case anymore with Wyoming already getting the kid from Glenburn and also going after this Volson kid.

[BisonNation11]

Interesting that Kolpack just wrote that article in the Forum about how NDSU is able to find D1 caliber football players from the smallest of towns because they're the only ones looking. I don't think that's entirely the case anymore with Wyoming already getting the kid from Glenburn and also going after this Volson kid.

Consider where the people currently in Wyoming came from...

[17>1]

Consider where the people currently in Wyoming came from...

Yes, this comes as no surprise that Wyoming is offering a bunch of the same kids NDSU is after. Bohl and company know what a lot of FBS coaches haven't seemed to figure out yet...you can win at that level with no star kids from Podunk, Nowhere.

[El_Chapo]

Benn Olson Burnsville MN (2016 NDSU interest) verbals to Northern Illinois

we have really lost a lot of recruits to mac & mwc teams this year, id love to have a good discussion about this, but I don't think you guys would.

[El_Chapo]

Ben Hecht OL 66 260 shawnee Kansas Great get for NDSU and Lets hope Volson commits soon so we can be done with the O Lineman!

alot of 1 offer kids so far, plus missing out on mac kids makes me go hmmmmm.

[El_Chapo]

NDSU alum Jared Essler STMA Coach of the Year.

http://usatodayhss.com/2015/2015-all-usa-minnesota-football-team

NDSU recruits on team:

Dillon Radunz
Moses Nyangacha

OL Kayode Awosika ??

[El_Chapo]

matt smith and 1 other recruit are being recruited by NDSU, COLORADO & AIR FORCE! those are NDSU's peers in the football world and its nice to see NDSU going head to head with them!


Matt Smith has added Georgia Tech & Syracuse to his mix. Does NDSU have any legit shot at this kid? he tweeted out about watch NDSU in fcs championship https://twitter.com/smittyvt51

[El_Chapo]

There are STILL some great kids on this list that haven't committed yet!

http://ndsu.247sports.com/Season/2016-Football/Recruits?Player.Enabled=True&Player.Hometown.State.Key=28&Recruitment.Enabled=False