2017 Recruits

[Big Bird]

Since Brandon Metz already committed to NDSU for 2017, I figured we might as well get a 2017 recruits thread going. (Also, he'll be on Sports Sunday on WDAY on this weekend to talk about committing. I've never watched it and don't know the time)

Brandon Metz, HWT, West Fargo, ND. 2x State champ, Cadet Greco National Champ., #7 ranked HS HWT by Flo, #4 HWT in his class according to Flo.

[Big Bird]

Others I'd like to see:
Tucker Sjomeling, Delano MN. Ranked #10 at 132 by Flo. I don't think MN has a need for him and I think he should be the #1 target for NDSU. Could be the answer at 141.
Samuel Grove, Moorhead MN, Ranked #7 at 220 by Flo. We'll see how Eaton does, but Grove is a talented, highly ranked local kid, at a weight that's been a weak spot for a few years.
Jesse Shearer, West Fargo ND, Ranked #14 at 182 by Flo. Hhis brother is at Nebraska, but Nebraska picked up Taylor Venz, who is a stud 184 pounder and NDSU lacks a clear long term answer at 184.
Brandon Moen, Owatonna MN, Ranked #8 at 195.
Jake Allar, STMA MN, Ranked #3 at 160.

[tony]

Others I'd like to see:
Tucker Sjomeling, Delano MN. Ranked #10 at 132 by Flo. I don't think MN has a need for him and I think he should be the #1 target for NDSU. Could be the answer at 141.
Samuel Grove, Moorhead MN, Ranked #7 at 220 by Flo. We'll see how Eaton does, but Grove is a talented, highly ranked local kid, at a weight that's been a weak spot for a few years.
Jesse Shearer, West Fargo ND, Ranked #14 at 182 by Flo. Hhis brother is at Nebraska, but Nebraska picked up Taylor Venz, who is a stud 184 pounder and NDSU lacks a clear long term answer at 184.
Brandon Moen, Owatonna MN, Ranked #8 at 195.
Jake Allar, STMA MN, Ranked #3 at 160.

Plus, SG and his brother hit me with sticks at tailgating back in 2004. They may think that I have forgotten, but they would be wrong. :)

[RadioBison]

Plus, SG and his brother hit me with sticks at tailgating back in 2004. They may think that I have forgotten, but they would be wrong. :)

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

[Big Bird]

I'm actually glad Sjomeling isn't wrestling in Fargo this summer, as it keeps him off of some radars. Ditto for Alec and Kyran Hagan from MO.

A guy I'm going to follow now is Andrew Davison at 195 from Indiana. He's not going to win the FS title but I've been super impressed with him. I don't expect NDSU to even show interest, but I'm now a fan.

Jarret Degan from Montana has impressed me a great deal too. We don't typically pull from Montana, but he'd be a good one to start with.

[bruinbison]

Brandon Metz on KVRR Sports Extra

http://m.kvrr.com/local-news/sports-extra-guest-west-fargos-brandon-metz/40846280

[Christopher Moen]

Chase Shiltz is a pretty good get for Roger Kish and company out of Iowa. So far, he's a three-time finalist and two-time state champion in Iowa's 2A class.

https://iawrestle.com/2016/08/01/chase-shiltz-commits-to-ndsu/

https://iawrestle.com/2016/03/01/ia-wrestle-iowa-high-school-pound-for-pound-junior-rankings-2/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ect89rD77Y

[Big Bird]

Shaping up to be a really highly rated class already. If we could get Sjomeling, the Hagen's, and Grove, it'll be really good (and I think that's pretty realistic)

[Christopher Moen]

Shaping up to be a really highly rated class already. If we could get Sjomeling, the Hagen's, and Grove, it'll be really good (and I think that's pretty realistic)

I sure hope so and that they can develop these high school studs into college studs. Looking forward to seeing this program finish in the Top-15 within the next five years, and maybe Top-10 within the next decade. Baby steps though without anymore hiccups like this season.

[Big Bird]

Tucker Sjomeling to Nebraska...damn it

[Gladiator Dad]

I just saw this, McGwire Midkiff project at 133 pounds for the Bison. Looks to be a former Teammate of Colton Clingenpeel

https://iawrestle.com/2016/08/30/mcgwire-midkiff-to-ndsu/

[Gladiator Dad]

Jesse Shearer of West Fargo has verbaled to NDSU

http://www.ndheadlock.com/single-post/2016/09/02/Jesse-Shearer-Verbals-to-North-Dakota-State

[17>1]

Jesse Shearer of West Fargo has verbaled to NDSU

http://www.ndheadlock.com/single-post/2016/09/02/Jesse-Shearer-Verbals-to-North-Dakota-State

I was wondering if this was public knowledge yet. I'm so proud of him, and equally as excited. He's such a great young man. Go Bison!!

[Big Bird]

You can add Flo's #17 138 pounder to the list. Jaden Van Maanen from Lacrosse Wisconsin verballed to NDSU

Edit: Here is a quick announcement on Intermat https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/16854

[NoFear]

Here is another article from the local paper

http://lacrossetribune.com/sports/local/prep-notebook-jaden-van-maanen-knew-ndsu-was-right-fit/article_86462d59-ebbf-5487-93f0-17de50b2b5ed.html

[Big Bird]

Moorhead's Sam Grove to SDSU

[larson311]

I guess I'm not surprised after we signed Metz, good luck to Sam at SDSU

[tony]

Moorhead's Sam Grove to SDSU

Rats. Good luck to him though!

[jackrabbit1979]

I guess I'm not surprised after we signed Metz, good luck to Sam at SDSU


Isn't Metz a HWT? I'd envision Sam Grove at 197, but maybe I'm wrong. If so, what does one signing have to do with the other?

[larson311]

Isn't Metz a HWT? I'd envision Sam Grove at 197, but maybe I'm wrong. If so, what does one signing have to do with the other?

Sorry, you're probably right, I see he wrestled 195 at Nationals this summer and is ranked #20 at 195 on Flo. For some reason I thought he was 220, that's a pretty tough loss then I'd say.

[NoFear]

New Flow Rankings for the 2017 Recruits
13 Jesse Shearer 182
18 Chase Shiltz 182
8 Brandon Metz 285
13 Jaden Van Maanen 138

[Christopher Moen]

New Flow Rankings for the 2017 Recruits
13 Jesse Shearer 182
18 Chase Shiltz 182
8 Brandon Metz 285
13 Jaden Van Maanen 138

By the end of this season, don't be surprised if Metz is #1.

[HerdBot]

New Flow Rankings for the 2017 Recruits
13 Jesse Shearer 182
18 Chase Shiltz 182
8 Brandon Metz 285
13 Jaden Van Maanen 138

Rankings mean nothing after seeing how our so called top 10 class has panned out so far.

[Gladiator Dad]

Rankings mean nothing after seeing how our so called top 10 class has panned out so far.

So how haven't they panned out as you say? When the vast majority of that class ended up being all around the same weight it's tough to showcase your talent. The last time I checked there were still 10 weight classes and they still only allow 10 per team to wrestle at a dual meet and qualify for the NCAA Tournament. Bengtson, has qualified once for the NCAAs, Ream has qualified twice now and won the Elite 90 Award last year. Friedman (same weight as Ream & Bengston) although not been on the mat all that much is over the Student Athletic Council for all NDSU Athletes, Gliva is starting to have success on the mat and I think will be at weight this year that he should do well at, Umlauf and Walton have also been stuck behind Ream, Gliva & Bengston but may get his shot at the starting lineup possibly this year.

[BisoninNWMN]

Looking at this year's roster:

Fr - 10
Rfr - 12
So - 6
Jr - 10
S - 3

Seems like the Bison are perpetually a "young" team year after year.....:confused:

Some of you guys that know this roster: What is the outlook for this team? Is the lineup good top to bottom or will the Bison have a team that might have a couple of good individuals and a poor dual team?

[Big Bird]

Ii think they'll be better than last year in duals. 133 might be the weakest spot, and even there, I think Sykora will do well if he's the guy 2nd semester. Umlauf at 141 is an unknown but the coaches seemed high on him. 174, 184, and 197 are all a bit unknown but I think they'll be pretty solid at each spot.

[Big Bird]

Potnetially could start rFr at 133, 165, 174, 197, and HWT (although I want Tynan in there)

[Abe1727]

I don't see any true Freshman starting this season. I think the team will be better overall. The live feed was fun to watch.

[RadioBison]

Brandon Metz was took first and Jesse Shearer took second at the MN Christmas tournament. It's too bad that Gable Stevenson wasn't in the field. I wanted to see that match up for Metz.

[17>1]

Just to add a little bit to the Jesse Shearer and Sam Grove discussion. Jesse moved up from '82 to '95 to wrestle Sam when MHD and WF opened the dual season. I'm pretty sure the final was 5-2, and Jesse totally dominated Sam from the start. Jesse is a strong kid, loves to be in the gym and on the practice mat. He's going to be a great addition to NDSU and their team.

[AmberValley]

Metz on a roll

http://www.inforum.com/sports/4189888-grove-becomes-first-moorhead-wrestler-win-rumble-red-tournament-metz-triumphs

[AmberValley]

Good Video Clips of Brandon Metz & Jesse Shearer in action.

http://www.wday.com/sports/high-school/4189157-local-wrestlers-shine-rumble-red

http://www.kvrr.com/2016/12/31/metz-grove-score-wins-rumble-red/

http://www.wday.com/sports/high-school/4189896-moorheads-grove-west-fargos-metz-win-titles-rumble-red

[larson311]

Recruits state tournament results/updates

North Dakota
Jesse Shearer 182
Round of 16 - WBF 2:30
Quarterfinals - WBF 2:45
Semifinals - WBF 3:04
Finals - WBF 5:06

#6 Brandon Metz 285
Round of 16 - WBF :11
Quarterfinals - WBF :09
Semifinals - WBF :39
Finals - WBMD 11-3

Iowa
McGwire Midkiff 126
Round of 16 - WBF 1:51
Quarterfinals - WB Injury Default :02
Semifinals - WBD 7-3
Finals - WBD TB-1 3-1

Illinois
Gavin Sutton 145
Round of 16 - TF 4:41
Quarterfinals - WBMD 11-3
Semifinals - WBMD 14-5
Finals - WBD 7-3

Wisconsin
#20 Jaden Van Maanen 138

[runtheoption]

Recruits state tournament results/updates

North Dakota
#13 Jesse Shearer 182
Round of 16

#8 Brandon Metz 285
Round of 16 - WBF :11
Quarterfinals - WBF :09

Iowa
#18 Chase Shiltz 182
Round of 16 - WBF 1:00

Wisconsin state isn't until next week.
#13 Jaden Van Maanen 138

So Metz has wrestled a total of 20 seconds through 2 matches? Friggin A! I want that guy on my side in street fight.

[larson311]

He has to be going for some sort of record, unreal!

[PaBizon]

Did Shiltz back out to go play D2 football in Missouri?

[Big Bird]

Did Shiltz back out to go play D2 football in Missouri?

Apparently yes

https://iawrestle.com/2017/01/24/chase-shiltz-switches-college-commitment-to-football/

On the bright side, Shearer is at the same weight and just as highly regarded, if not more.

[Big Bird]

Also, Jared Franek was in Brookings and met with Bono and some other SDSU commits. It would really suck if he went to SDSU

https://twitter.com/Trobb290/status/833435218749046785

[larson311]

Did Shiltz back out to go play D2 football in Missouri?

He did, I removed him from my original post and added a couple kids I forgot.

North Dakota
Jesse Shearer 182
Round of 16 - WBF 2:30
Quarterfinals - WBF 2:45
Semifinals - WBF 3:04
Finals - WBF 5:06

#6 Flo & #4 Intermat - Brandon Metz 285
Round of 16 - WBF :11
Quarterfinals - WBF :09
Semifinals - WBF :39
Finals - WBMD 11-3

Iowa
McGwire Midkiff 126
Round of 16 - WBF 1:51
Quarterfinals - WB Injury Default :02
Semifinals - WBD 7-3
Finals - WBD TB-1 3-1

Illinois
Gavin Sutton 145
Round of 16 - TF 4:41
Quarterfinals - WBMD 11-3
Semifinals - WBMD 14-5
Finals - WBD 7-3

Wisconsin (Competes this weekend)
#20 Flo & #19 Intermat - Jaden Van Maanen 138

[larson311]

Wisconsin
#20 Flo & #19 Intermat - Jaden Van Maanen 138
Round of 16 - WBF 3:12
Quarterfinals - WBF 3:15
Semifinals -WBMD 10-1
Finals - WBD 3-1

[NoFear]

http://lacrossetribune.com/sports/local/preps/wrestling-notebook-central-s-jaden-van-maanen-claims-second-state/article_9bfc8b94-37b3-55af-a4c9-862e10b2cd94.html

http://lacrossetribune.com/sports/local/preps/todd-sommerfeldt-are-bahr-van-maanen-williams-winchel-best-/article_7fc66891-c318-5e9d-b18f-2facce174b8b.html

[RadioBison]

He did, I removed him from my original post and added a couple kids I forgot.

North Dakota
Jesse Shearer 182
Round of 16 - WBF 2:30
Quarterfinals - WBF 2:45
Semifinals - WBF 3:04
Finals - WBF 5:06

#6 Flo & #4 Intermat - Brandon Metz 285
Round of 16 - WBF :11
Quarterfinals - WBF :09
Semifinals - WBF :39
Finals - WBMD 11-3

Iowa
McGwire Midkiff 126
Round of 16 - WBF 1:51
Quarterfinals - WB Injury Default :02
Semifinals - WBD 7-3
Finals - WBD TB-1 3-1

Illinois
Gavin Sutton 145
Round of 16 - TF 4:41
Quarterfinals - WBMD 11-3
Semifinals - WBMD 14-5
Finals - WBD 7-3

Wisconsin (Competes this weekend)
#20 Flo & #19 Intermat - Jaden Van Maanen 138

Five recruits, five state champs. Not too bad!