2018 Verbal: Ronald Audette

[Jay]

Big big get. OL from Elk River.

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3771094/58a73e46bee0b637409150d7

[Professor Chaos]

Impressive offer list: Navy, New Mexico, Northern Illinois, SDSU (poor Coach Eck), WIU, and UND.

https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Ronnie-Audette-100905/RecruitInterests

[tony]

Ron Audette, 6-3, 310, OL, Elk River, MN

http://www.hudl.com/profile/3771094/ronald-audette

Badgers were looking at him at NG.

[El_Chapo]

#7 overall recruit in Minnesota.

If Ron is 6 5 or 6 6 he is at any Power 5 school

[Mr Meaty]

Great get. Welcome Ron

[Kujava23]

Looks impressive! I wonder what position NDSU wants him at----NG or OG

[Jay]

Looks impressive! I wonder what position NDSU wants him at----NG or OG

OL -- interior offensive line.

[THEsocalledfan]

I don't follow Goof recuiting, but these are the kind of guys I struggle understanding why they don't keep home even if not the "perfect" P5 player.

[KNOW IT ALL]

Not enough drug convictions!!!!! Row the Boat:facepalm:

[thebigund]

I don't follow Goof recuiting, but these are the kind of guys I struggle understanding why they don't keep home even if not the "perfect" P5 player.

Probably not tall enough for those dumbfucks.

[bruinbison]

I don't follow Goof recuiting, but these are the kind of guys I struggle understanding why they don't keep home even if not the "perfect" P5 player.

Knew that Coach Fleck was getting quite a few commits early on, Scout
has them at 22 verbals so far, 4 of which are O-Line.

OG - 6’ 5” 280 3 star
OT - 6’ 8” 255 3 star
OT - 6’ 5” 270 2 star
OC - 6’ 4” 250 2 star

https://scout.com/college/minnesota/Season/2018-Football/Commits

5 Minnesota High Schoolers committed so far. I always root for the Gophers to do well, both on the field and in recruiting, especially their out-of-state recruiting, as it leaves more talent for NDSU to recruit.

[MAKBison]

Probably not tall enough for those dumbfucks.

I think you meant Dumb Fhawkers LOL

Looks like an awesome get!

[KilldeerBison]

Welcome Ronald!

[southcliffbison]

Probably not tall enough for those dumbfucks.

Just another Minny kid you'll play with a chip of his shoulder. Like Grant Olson said, " I thank God everyday I wasn't an inch taller."

[Tony Almeida]

Wow, dude can move and push...great size already as well. How does he not have any P5 offers??

[Christopher Moen]

Knew that Coach Fleck was getting quite a few commits early on, Scout
has them at 22 verbals so far, 4 of which are O-Line.

OG - 6’ 5” 280 3 star
OT - 6’ 8” 255 3 star
OT - 6’ 5” 270 2 star
OC - 6’ 4” 250 2 star

https://scout.com/college/minnesota/Season/2018-Football/Commits

5 Minnesota High Schoolers committed so far. I always root for the Gophers to do well, both on the field and in recruiting, especially their out-of-state recruiting, as it leaves more talent for NDSU to recruit.

Those recruits seem to be small compared to ours.


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[Professor Chaos]

Those recruits seem to be small compared to ours.


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They can really handle an oar well though...

[HerdBot]

We now have 7 of the top 28 players (25%) in Minnesota as listed by 24-7

https://247sports.com/Season/2018-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighScho ol&State=MN

And

3 of the top 20 in Wisconsin
3 of the top 20 in Iowa
The top recruit in North Dakota
The 26th player in Missouri not included Jayden Price who is one of my favorite recruits

[HerdBot]

Those recruits seem to be small compared to ours.


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The Gophers are putting together a really good recruiting class too. Top 40 nationally. A good Gophers team helps with our recruiting

[reformedUNDfan]

Just another Minny kid you'll play with a chip of his shoulder. Like Grant Olson said, " I thank God everyday I wasn't an inch taller."

My biggest concern is that this trait of Minnesota is something that gets developed here. Would Grant Olson get recruited here today? I'm not sure anymore

[Jim Puetz]

Who is the number one recruit in North Dakota?

[tony]

Who is the number one recruit in North Dakota?

The consensus seems to be that it is Bartholomew Obgu from Bismarck.

Dylan Evans from Williston is probably the top uncommitted player - thought I read that he was going to make his decision on Dec 20th. Note: his full name is Joseph Dylan Evans, but he goes by Dylan, possibly for maximum Welsh-ocity.

[THEsocalledfan]

The consensus seems to be: Bartholomew Obgu from Bismarck.

Beat me to it since I posted in wrong thread:

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/show...rtholomew-Ogbu

That is who I have heard. Is there any P5 kids this year? Sometimes, we don't hear about those as well as we should as casual followers.

[KC Bison]

All I could say is wow when I was watching his junior highlights. He just doesn't tackle people, he destroys them. Have to feel sorry for some of those defensive backs that he ran over.

[NoDak]

I like his ability to get to the 2nd level but at 6'3" and over 300# already I can imagine him being a guy who wreaks havoc in the backfield if put on the interior of the DL.

[El_Chapo]

Elk River going to State and Ron was just highlighted on KARE11 sports extra

[bruinbison]

Ron Audette one of 11 finalists for Mr Football award in Minnesota

http://www.mshsl.org/mshsl/johnsjournal.asp

[RadioBison]

Ronnie is playing in the Prep Bowl now. He's getting lots of praise from Corbin Lacina.

[bruinbison]

Ron Audette named to the Startribune All-Metro Team



School: Elk River | Grade: Senior | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 310 | Position: Offensive lineman

Dominant blocking force for a rushing game that routinely puts up more than 300 yards. Very quick for his size. More than 90 pancake blocks. Committed to North Dakota State.

[Alsen]

Do we have any top recruits for the interior defensive line?

[Jay]

Do we have any top recruits for the interior defensive line?

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?38251-2018-Recruiting-Summary

[HazenBizon]

Picked up an Oregon St. offer per 247.

[tjbison]

Ndsu coaches were in his home yesterday, hopefully he sticks it out, i just have a feeling we will lose sonneone

[HazenBizon]

Ndsu coaches were in his home yesterday, hopefully he sticks it out, i just have a feeling we will lose sonneone

Don't know what to think about this one. Oregon St. is a dumpster fire program, and if Gary Andersen (trigger warning for Vikings fans) couldn't turn that program around, I'm not sure it's possible.

[tjbison]

Don't know what to think about this one. Oregon St. is a dumpster fire program, and if Gary Andersen (trigger warning for Vikings fans) couldn't turn that program around, I'm not sure it's possible.

I think he pulls a few more offers, and I see his Twitter profile no longer lists Ndsu commit '18

Might not mean much but might be other schools close also

[Jay]

Per his 247 page, he has decommitted. Look for Wisconsin...

https://247sports.com/player/ronnie-audette-46037697

[oldmantutters]

This is one guy I was excited about, hopefully we still have a chance at him. Hopefully he realizes he would have a chance to play for 4 championships and a legitimate shit at being drafted if he comes here. Time will tell!

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[HerdBot]

Per his 247 page, he has decommitted. Look for Wisconsin...

https://247sports.com/player/ronnie-audette-46037697

This is why I like the early signing period. Gives us more time to find that next diamond I'm the rough

[Honeybooboo]

Doubtful he signs he deleted all his commit tweets

[HerdBot]

This is one guy I was excited about, hopefully we still have a chance at him. Hopefully he realizes he would have a chance to play for 4 championships and a legitimate shit at being drafted if he comes here. Time will tell!

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I am excited for 90% of the players in the recruiting class. Audette is very good but we develop good O-lineman like fat kids develop a taste for cake.

[Mr. Burgundy]

I am not one to down play the loss of a significant recruit like this kid. A tremendous talent, a kid we have been on for years. A bigtime verbal. Tough loss. Nothing else we can do. He tweeted out Saturday night that all was great, cannot wait to sign. Then one phone call. Will be interesting to follow.

THe only positive for me, is this is a position of strength and depth at NDSU. We will be able to overcome. Hoping the others can stay strong and sign. The downside of having such a loaded class. They are wanted kids.

being this is the first year of this updated signing period, there will be some kids left out with some promises, that will be interesting. A lot of kids being told to wait right now.

[Jay]

Official now... from Twitter.

Reopening my recruitment, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I want to make sure I take my time and explore all my options. And I also want to thank the staff at NDSU for the great opportunity.

10:58 AM - 18 Dec 2017

[THEsocalledfan]

I am not one to down play the loss of a significant recruit like this kid. A tremendous talent, a kid we have been on for years. A bigtime verbal. Tough loss. Nothing else we can do. He tweeted out Saturday night that all was great, cannot wait to sign. Then one phone call. Will be interesting to follow.

THe only positive for me, is this is a position of strength and depth at NDSU. We will be able to overcome. Hoping the others can stay strong and sign. The downside of having such a loaded class. They are wanted kids.

being this is the first year of this updated signing period, there will be some kids left out with some promises, that will be interesting. A lot of kids being told to wait right now.

Can you elaborate a little more on what you mean by this?

[17>1]

Can you elaborate a little more on what you mean by this?

I'd guess he's referring to FBS schools not holding up their end of the bargain with some kids left in limbo. Would be a nice time to swoop in and snag a couple of them.

[Jay]

Can you elaborate a little more on what you mean by this?

Going to be a lot of FBS schools telling fringe FBS/FCS talent to not sign on the 20th, we might have a spot open for you in February. This will leave many kids out in the water, as the FCS schools will recruit new kids.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Several FBS schools are trying their best to tell our recruits, and I am sure other high end FCS recruits to not sign on Wednesday. The new rules state that you can only sign 25 kids in a class. So (school X has 25 kids currently verballed...but expects to lose a couple) they advise our guys (again..for example) to not sign on Wednesday. "You are next." They are creating a plan B option. This is one of the new items that is being created when this new signing cycle.

Again, it will be a very interesting day. I really hope our kids sign EARLY that day. But, I have seen online that some kids have presentations at schools in the evening..etc. A lot to think about. Our kids are watched closely. Losing Audette just flat stinks. The amount of work, visits, etc...I would die.

[HerdBot]

Can you elaborate a little more on what you mean by this?


Going to be a lot of FBS schools telling fringe FBS/FCS talent to not sign on the 20th, we might have a spot open for you in February. This will leave many kids out in the water, as the FCS schools will recruit new kids.

Bait and switch. Sometimes they kids get their dream opportunity, other times the giant list of schools who recruited them suddenly spent all of their scholarship money and no longer have one or find someone they like better, or come across a player they had higher on their board. That sometimes leaves the player going with "Plan G." It's a ruthless business out there.

[THEsocalledfan]

Fascinating stuff. It will be interesting to see how many of these kids come back to the FCS school who offered asking to get offer back (if it is even possible at that point). For example, they get a few days before final signing day with still no FBS offer and start to panic a bit.

[PattyBison]

Fascinating stuff. It will be interesting to see how many of these kids come back to the FCS school who offered asking to get offer back (if it is even possible at that point). For example, they get a few days before final signing day with still no FBS offer and start to panic a bit.

You are assuming the FCS school still has spots and hasn't filled that position group.

[THEsocalledfan]

You are assuming the FCS school still has spots and hasn't filled that position group.

Why I said "if it is even possible at that point."

[WhoRepsTheLurker]

Was it Becky specifically? Looks like it from 247. Hope he doesn't come to regret it. Best of luck to him.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Looks like Ronald is going to Wisconsin. Unreal opportunity! Congrats to the kid. Hard to beat that school, league, atmosphere. Tough loss.

[OatmealWicket92]

Looks like Ronald is going to Wisconsin. Unreal opportunity! Congrats to the kid. Hard to beat that school, league, atmosphere. Tough loss.

As a fan I would rather lose him to Wisconsin than Oregon St.

OreSt. is in the dumper and you might not witness a winning season.

[THEsocalledfan]

Looks like Ronald is going to Wisconsin. Unreal opportunity! Congrats to the kid. Hard to beat that school, league, atmosphere. Tough loss.

Scholie or PWO?

[Gully]

Looks like Ronald is going to Wisconsin. Unreal opportunity! Congrats to the kid. Hard to beat that school, league, atmosphere. Tough loss.

Can't really blame the young man for that. Great opportunity for him. Best of luck to him.

[southcliffbison]

As a fan I would rather lose him to Wisconsin than Oregon St.

OreSt. is in the dumper and you might not witness a winning season.

Why must posters always bring up the goofhers ...oh, wait....Oregon St.

[El_Chapo]

the longer NDSU stays in FCS, the more recruits like this we will miss out on.

if NDSU is Mountain West, we keep most of these decommits!

[Rixen]

Hate to lose him but I have to echo everyone else. You can't blame the kid one bit for going to a title contender in the FBS. Oregon St. would have irked me a bit though. Stressful decision for these young guys.

Best of luck, Ronald.

[Bison20]

You are assuming the FCS school still has spots and hasn't filled that position group.

I'm assuming that if some kids don't sign Wednesday that the coaches may look elsewhere for that position so they don't get stuck if a kid goes somewhere else? Am I wrong in that thinking? How long do you wait for a kid to sign, if you wait and he decides to lose it might be harder to find someone else closer to feb signing date

[bri-dog]

I'm assuming that if some kids don't sign Wednesday that the coaches may look elsewhere for that position so they don't get stuck if a kid goes somewhere else? Am I wrong in that thinking? How long do you wait for a kid to sign, if you wait and he decides to lose it might be harder to find someone else closer to feb signing date

I think recruiting is always a gamble. Just another reason it's tough to be a recruiter..

[HerdBot]

I think recruiting is always a gamble. Just another reason it's tough to be a recruiter..

You stack rank your players
Cross him off the list and offer the next guy.
If he's already committed, offer the next guy. If you don't like the next guy, we have 50 states we can recruit. Plenty of players out there who are uber talented yet looked over.

[NDSU1980]

I know, it's been said before, but you know we are recruiting the right type of players when you lose one occasionally to a big name school.

[PattyBison]

I'm assuming that if some kids don't sign Wednesday that the coaches may look elsewhere for that position so they don't get stuck if a kid goes somewhere else? Am I wrong in that thinking? How long do you wait for a kid to sign, if you wait and he decides to lose it might be harder to find someone else closer to feb signing date

Yeah. Exactly what I am saying.

[IzzyFlexion]

I know, it's been said before, but you know we are recruiting the right type of players when you lose one occasionally to a big name school.

This is a great example of how the NDSU brand has grown.

The big schools clearly scan our recruits and I imagine they that they examine or re-examine them more closely because of the talent that our coaches have been bringing into the program.

[EndZoneQB]

Great job by Minnesota to close those borders!

[MNLonghorn10]

Great job by Minnesota to close those borders!

absolutely unacceptable.

[westnodak93bison]

absolutely unacceptable.What ever. MN football is low tier bIg10. They wont even consider scheduling the Bison. They suck and probably always will minus a fluke season ever dozen years. They have no fan base, no tradition and and are the Gophers. Who the hell picked that knickname/mascot? They can't even put together a decent ice hockey team and they are The State Of Hockey. Lmao

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[Alsen]

There is no guarantee this is a better opportunity for him. Bison are graduating two starting guards and Audette already had the body to start playing immediately. He might have had two AllAmerican designations by his junior year and been able to declare for the draft if he was really that great.

At Wisconsin, he may not have a real opportunity to start for another four years. Body of work and time on film is huge for scouts.

[EndZoneQB]

There is no guarantee this is a better opportunity for him. Bison are graduating two starting guards and Audette already had the body to start playing immediately. He might have had two AllAmerican designations by his junior year and been able to declare for the draft if he was really that great.

At Wisconsin, he may not have a real opportunity to start for another four years. Body of work and time on film is huge for scouts.

Don't be ridiculous. He isn't going to Northern Illinois, he's going to freakin' Wisconsin. He has a shot to play for a CFP title and all the opportunity in the world for a chance to play on Sundays.

I definitely wanted him in Fargo, but c'mon man. What an opportunity for this young man.

[westnodak93bison]

Don't be ridiculous. He isn't going to Northern Illinois, he's going to freakin' Wisconsin. He has a shot to play for a CFP title and all the opportunity in the world for a chance to play on Sundays.

I definitely wanted him in Fargo, but c'mon man. What an opportunity for this young man.If he plays.

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[17>1]

Or maybe some guys choose to go to a school to be in the program, for the team name on the front of the jersey, to be a part of the university. And they’ll contribute however they can to make the team better. It’s not always about starting, it can be more than that for some young men. Good for Ronald and this opportunity. Practice hard and prepare every day like you’re one play from starting...I feel like I’ve seen a similar thing happen before somewhere else.

[Grizzled]

If he plays.

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And if he doesn't play he will still have the opportunity to transfer to every FCS school that already offered him and than some, including NDSU. His scholarship will still be there and he will get the playing time. The opportunity to compete against FBS competition is huge. Even Oregon St. would have given him more exposure to NFL scouts weekly than being at NDSU.

[Christopher Moen]

Losing an OL commit to OL University is a good thing because that means NDSU is recruiting the right type of player. Don't believe me about Wisconsin being OL University, then check out how many stud RBs they consistently have that don't go far in the NFL.

[56BISON73]

Or maybe some guys choose to go to a school to be in the program, for the team name on the front of the jersey, to be a part of the university. And they’ll contribute however they can to make the team better. It’s not always about starting, it can be more than that for some young men. Good for Ronald and this opportunity. Practice hard and prepare every day like you’re one play from starting...I feel like I’ve seen a similar thing happen before somewhere else.

Very few recruited players will have that mind set. It you are going off to school to play football you want to start. You expect to start. Thats all the majority of players know.
If you are in love with the thought of being on the team and just love the game of football or are in love with the thought of going to a certain school then that mind set would come in to play.

That mind set will also come in to play when a player realizes hes not going to start as the players in front of him are better. When that reality settles in then they assume a different roll.

[MNLonghorn10]

What ever. MN football is low tier bIg10. They wont even consider scheduling the Bison. They suck and probably always will minus a fluke season ever dozen years. They have no fan base, no tradition and and are the Gophers. Who the hell picked that knickname/mascot? They can't even put together a decent ice hockey team and they are The State Of Hockey. Lmao

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so...how about their womens sports?

[EndZoneQB]

If he plays.

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He isn't going there to ride the bench. Players like him expect to start, that's part of their mindset. If you want to play that game, there is no guarantee he starts at NDSU either.

[17>1]

Very few recruited players will have that mind set. It you are going off to school to play football you want to start. You expect to start. Thats all the majority of players know.
If you are in love with the thought of being on the team and just love the game of football or are in love with the thought of going to a certain school then that mind set would come in to play.

That mind set will also come in to play when a player realizes hes not going to start as the players in front of him are better. When that reality settles in then they assume a different roll.

Two posters say he may not play or won't play for almost 4 years and I defend the young man for making the decision about his future based upon maybe a bigger picture perspective about it being more than just that, and you correct me about a players mind set in regards to starting?? If I respond to those posters "Oh yeah, well I think he'll work his tail off and be starting by such and such a year!!", then we get no where because no one can say for sure how this story will unfold. So go ahead and let them speculate about him not seeing the field and making an awful decision in choosing the Badgers over the Bison. I'll just wish him good luck, move on, and look forward to the guy that will be stepping in to his place in our recruiting class.

[westnodak93bison]

so...how about their womens sports?They are great!

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[HerdBot]

And if he doesn't play he will still have the opportunity to transfer to every FCS school that already offered him and than some, including NDSU. His scholarship will still be there and he will get the playing time. The opportunity to compete against FBS competition is huge. Even Oregon St. would have given him more exposure to NFL scouts weekly than being at NDSU.

Not true at all. Ask James Johanneson how that worked out. He wanted to come back but we were out of scholarships and now he's playing in Sioux hell.
Ask Ramone Winters who decommitted. I can think of plenty examples.

[HerdBot]

He isn't going there to ride the bench. Players like him expect to start, that's part of their mindset. If you want to play that game, there is no guarantee he starts at NDSU either.

Most high school players think they will start right away until then realize the 4th string punter is as good of an athlete as they are. College game and high school game is like pop Warner vs High school football. Your talking 22 year old men vs high school teams that play 16 year olds.

[Bison20]

Not true at all. Ask James Johanneson how that worked out. He wanted to come back but we were out of scholarships and now he's playing in Sioux hell.
Ask Ramone Winters who decommitted. I can think of plenty examples.

Those are two great examples. I would say it would be pretty tough to come back to ndsu a few years later and get a scholarship. Y not get another guy who has more elegibility and can develop. That's y we don't take many transfers

[wagsabison]

Those are two great examples. I would say it would be pretty tough to come back to ndsu a few years later and get a scholarship. Y not get another guy who has more elegibility and can develop. That's y we don't take many transfers

Depends on the situation and the need at a position. King Frazier came and he was being recruited by us before he went to Nebraska. I think that benefitted both sides. We don't take transfers because we don't need to. And obviously in the long run it's better to have guys with 4 years of eligibility.

[HerdBot]

Depends on the situation and the need at a position. King Frazier came and he was being recruited by us before he went to Nebraska. I think that benefitted both sides. We don't take transfers because we don't need to. And obviously in the long run it's better to have guys with 4 years of eligibility.

King Frazier had 3 years of Eligibility, we had a need, and we had plenty of scholarships at the time

[Grizzled]

Not true at all. Ask James Johanneson how that worked out. He wanted to come back but we were out of scholarships and now he's playing in Sioux hell.
Ask Ramone Winters who decommitted. I can think of plenty examples.

You named two.

And if he goes there and succeeds?

[westnodak93bison]

You named two.

And if he goes there and succeeds?Good for him.

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[KNOW IT ALL]

NDSU doesn't play the old "Go try it somewhere else, our door is always open to you later" Crap. If Oregon St. is a better fit than best of luck to him moving forward. The Bison take a back seat to nobody in regard to O-line play because the program takes 18 years old boys and turns them into 22 year old Men. When your o-line can push Iowa all over the field the last 15 minutes of a football game, in their house, it's about more than one or two big recruits that back out.

[HerdBot]

You named two.

And if he goes there and succeeds?

I think he will succeed. The kid can play. I was responding to someone who said we would take a transfer back in a heartbeat.

Fact. We don't take many transfers unless they are 3 year players or are moving to a spot that is easier to learn. And that's assuming we have scholarships available. Probably 1 a year max . We just don't because there isn't typically enough time to learn the system. We got John Pike and Chad Wilson in 2010 coming off a bad season and Wilson ran a very similar defense. We did a grad transfer in CB Andre Martin. Jeremy Gordon At DE. Jeremy Kelly was a D2 transfer but had 3 years. Shepherd had 3 years After Omaha dropped football. King Frazier had 3 years. Darren Kelly was a juco and rarely played and got kicked off the team. We won't See Cain play a significant role until next year since WR is really hard to learn. It's the same reason we don't play many freshman.

[Christopher Moen]

NDSU doesn't play the old "Go try it somewhere else, our door is always open to you later" Crap. If Oregon St. is a better fit than best of luck to him moving forward. The Bison take a back seat to nobody in regard to O-line play because the program takes 18 years old boys and turns them into 22 year old Men. When your o-line can push Iowa all over the field the last 15 minutes of a football game, in their house, it's about more than one or two big recruits that back out.

I believe it was Wisconsin, not Oregon State, that convinced him to rescind his verbal to NDSU. Wisconsin, as I previously mentioned, is the go to place for O-Lineman.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Sounds like his situation is unique. He actually decommitted without an exact school in mind, but clearly when you decommit, you have/will get more options. Oregon State is clearly and option. Minnesota and Wisconsin would be his preference, but not an option yet. I honestly think the kid ends up in the MAC. Which seems bizarre, but honestly if the fit isn't great from his perspective, it is much better for us to know now and not down the road. Like I have said, it stinks to lose a kid like this, but we are loaded at the OG spot for a while, and it is probably the easiest position for us to recruit to. Based on our location.

[oldmantutters]

Sounds like his situation is unique. He actually decommitted without an exact school in mind, but clearly when you decommit, you have/will get more options. Oregon State is clearly and option. Minnesota and Wisconsin would be his preference, but not an option yet. I honestly think the kid ends up in the MAC. Which seems bizarre, but honestly if the fit isn't great from his perspective, it is much better for us to know now and not down the road. Like I have said, it stinks to lose a kid like this, but we are loaded at the OG spot for a while, and it is probably the easiest position for us to recruit to. Based on our location.

A MAC school? Yuck! hopefully everything works out for him, but I think it's fair to say NDSU 3 hrs from home would be a better situation than any MAC school. Again, good luck to him.

[Bison20]

Sounds like his situation is unique. He actually decommitted without an exact school in mind, but clearly when you decommit, you have/will get more options. Oregon State is clearly and option. Minnesota and Wisconsin would be his preference, but not an option yet. I honestly think the kid ends up in the MAC. Which seems bizarre, but honestly if the fit isn't great from his perspective, it is much better for us to know now and not down the road. Like I have said, it stinks to lose a kid like this, but we are loaded at the OG spot for a while, and it is probably the easiest position for us to recruit to. Based on our location.

I thought someone mentioned earlier that he had verballed to Wisconsin? Is that just a rumored destination and they have just had contact and no offer?

[wagsabison]

FWIW

https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Ronnie-Audette-100905/RecruitInterests

[oldmantutters]

I thought someone mentioned earlier that he had verballed to Wisconsin? Is that just a rumored destination and they have just had contact and no offer?

247 shows no offer from Wis. Navy, NIU, New Mexico and Oregon St. are his FBS offers according to them.

*wagsabison beat me to it.

[Mr. Burgundy]

Their crystal ball is estimating he ends up there. He may very well end up there. If a Big Ten team loses out on a guy, I am sure he is next up. Kid is so good and can play multiple positions. Just saying that he didn't feel this was best for him. Best of luck.

[Bison20]

Their crystal ball is estimating he ends up there. He may very well end up there. If a Big Ten team loses out on a guy, I am sure he is next up. Kid is so good and can play multiple positions. Just saying that he didn't feel this was best for him. Best of luck.

If he doesn't get that offer are we still in the running or did that ship sail 100% when he reopened his recruitment?

[BattleBorn]

Does anyone know how it works with these kids who have a shot at FBS when they verbal to an FCS school? Do they typically tell the coaches something along the lines of "I commit unless P5 school X offers?"

[southcliffbison]

Or maybe some guys choose to go to a school to be in the program, for the team name on the front of the jersey, to be a part of the university. And they’ll contribute however they can to make the team better. It’s not always about starting, it can be more than that for some young men. Good for Ronald and this opportunity. Practice hard and prepare every day like you’re one play from starting...I feel like I’ve seen a similar thing happen before somewhere else.

You're not referring to Brent Quale ???

[56BISON73]

Does anyone know how it works with these kids who have a shot at FBS when they verbal to an FCS school? Do they typically tell the coaches something along the lines of "I commit unless P5 school X offers?"

Sometimes they do and sometimes they dont. But the coaches usually know if a kid is on a FBS radar. Plus that door swings both ways. Schools have kids waiting on an offer if a kid higher up declines or decommits.

[Professor Chaos]

If he doesn't get that offer are we still in the running or did that ship sail 100% when he reopened his recruitment?
At the risk of sounding arrogant I hope not. The coaches stuck their neck out for the kid and gave him their word and I'm sure they turned away other guys (by not offering them I mean) because Ron verballed. Now he walks back on that which is his right to do until he signs his NLI but I'd rather have them give that scholly to a guy who is marginally less talented but all in on being a Bison (and there are plenty of those guys out there). Good luck to Ron... like Burgundy said better to find out now than after a redshirt year that this really isn't where he wanted to be.

[BattleBorn]

At the risk of sounding arrogant I hope not. The coaches stuck their neck out for the kid and gave him their word and I'm sure they turned away other guys (by not offering them I mean) because Ron verballed. Now he walks back on that which is his right to do until he signs his NLI but I'd rather have them give that scholly to a guy who is marginally less talented but all in on being a Bison (and there are plenty of those guys out there). Good luck to Ron... like Burgundy said better to find out now than after a redshirt year that this really isn't where he wanted to be.

Dilly dilly!

[HerdistheWord]

At the risk of sounding arrogant I hope not. The coaches stuck their neck out for the kid and gave him their word and I'm sure they turned away other guys (by not offering them I mean) because Ron verballed. Now he walks back on that which is his right to do until he signs his NLI but I'd rather have them give that scholly to a guy who is marginally less talented but all in on being a Bison (and there are plenty of those guys out there). Good luck to Ron... like Burgundy said better to find out now than after a redshirt year that this really isn't where he wanted to be.

^This...You win championships by having guys buy into the system and execute game plans for the team. You don't win championships by having the best athletes at every position, at least not consistently. My in-laws are big Michigan State fans and MSU was bragging about their great recruiting classes after they started competitng for the big bowls. They ended up with physically gifted athletes like Malik McDowell who bought into themselves more than they bought into the team. As a result MSU put up a total clunker last year. Not saying this kid is like McDowell, just saying that team dynamic is important. Get the best guys for the team, not the best guys overall.

[KNOW IT ALL]

You will never miss something you never have!

[Jay]

http://www.startribune.com/late-surge-of-interest-causes-elk-river-lineman-to-rethink-commitment/465501253/

[23Bison]

http://www.startribune.com/late-surge-of-interest-causes-elk-river-lineman-to-rethink-commitment/465501253/

Oh well I guess.

[KTF]

We want the guys that are committed to the program not the guys that feel like they are settling... Might be better to use the scholarship elsewhere

[23Bison]

I’m not worried about nor do I care to see any more about Ronald.

[NDSUSR]

Has NDSU pulled his offer? If not, they should.

[Hail bison]

He’s a kid. Who knows who’s pissing in his ear.

[56BISON73]

He’s a kid. Who knows who’s pissing in his ear.

Hes got some heavy hitters knocking on his door. Youve gotta give them a listen.

[Hail bison]

Hes got some heavy hitters knocking on his door. Youve gotta give them a listen.

Agree. That’s what I was getting at.

[El_Chapo]

So und alum Tim tibesar screwed over NDSU huh. A legit journalist would say this, What a loser tibesar

[NDSUSR]

Meh you either want to be here or not. In my world, once I make a commitment I keep it whether its verbal or written. Its his life, but I hate to see NDSU have to take a back seat while junior figures out what he wants.

[56BISON73]

Meh you either want to be here or not. In my world, once I make a commitment I keep it whether its verbal or written. Its his life, but I hate to see NDSU have to take a back seat while junior figures out what he wants.

You decision making process is different than an 18 year old kid with Michigan knocking on the door. Huge decision. It looks like Meatchicken and the other schools are waiting also.

[Hail bison]

I hope Ronald isn’t reading Bisonville.

[NDSUSR]

I hope Ronald isn’t reading Bisonville.

If anything posted here influences his decision, he is not a good fit for NDSU.

[Hail bison]

If anything posted here influences his decision, he is not a good fit for NDSU.

Were you a good fit for NDSU?

[ndsubison1]

If he doesn't get that offer are we still in the running or did that ship sail 100% when he reopened his recruitment?

I would say unlikely we get him

[tjbison]

I would say unlikely we get him

yep, he gone

didn't want to really be here and we don't need a "settle" kid

[MNLonghorn10]

You decision making process is different than an 18 year old kid with Michigan knocking on the door. Huge decision. It looks like Meatchicken and the other schools are waiting also.

yep...no brainer. saying stuff like "i dont want him if he doesnt want to be here" is stupid and passive aggressive. we all know we'd be high fiving one another if in February it doesnt work out with other schools and he signs with NDSU.

Its not like hes going to Wyoming, UNI, or SDSU...playing at a P5 football school thats actually good and competitive is something you don't pass up.

[NDSUSR]

yep...no brainer. saying stuff like "i dont want him if he doesnt want to be here" is stupid and passive aggressive. we all know we'd be high fiving one another if in February it doesnt work out with other schools and he signs with NDSU.

Its not like hes going to Wyoming, UNI, or SDSU...playing at a P5 football school thats actually good and competitive is something you don't pass up.

When we disagree it confirms that my assessment is correct.

[CaBisonFan]

Bury the thread. He's history. Give the scholly to someone else.

Nothing against Ronald. Wishing him the best.

[Christopher Moen]

yep...no brainer. saying stuff like "i dont want him if he doesnt want to be here" is stupid and passive aggressive. we all know we'd be high fiving one another if in February it doesnt work out with other schools and he signs with NDSU.

Its not like hes going to Wyoming, UNI, or SDSU...playing at a P5 football school thats actually good and competitive is something you don't pass up.

Definitely nothing wrong for a kid that is a OL to decommit after getting interest from big-time B10 schools, especially ones like Wisconsin and Michigan. If it was the Goofers....maybe a little reason to be upset.

Again, this proves that the Bison are recruiting the right type of kids.

Best of luck to Ronald, but he's not going to be a Bison. Time for us fans to move on.

[MNLonghorn10]

When we disagree it confirms that my assessment is correct.Well there's a first for everything...maybe for you this is it

[scottietohottie]

Now this is the guy lakes should be tweeting at.:hide:

[Mr Meaty]

Now this is the guy lakes should be tweeting at.:hide:

Don't encourage him. Lol

[OatmealWicket92]

Sooo are the new transfer rules taking effect anytime soon? Kid just committed to Oregon State. Not sure how he’s gonna feel trying to be on a team where he can maybe win 15 games in his 4 years playing.


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[gizmo]

Commitment : a promise to do or give something. : a promise to be loyal to someone or something. : the attitude of someone who works very hard to do or support something.

[dewey]

Good luck to Ronald in furthering his education and in football at Oregon State.

It is pretty easy to rag on a kid for changing his mind when he is 18 years old.

Dewey

[Bisonator98]

Good luck to Ronald in furthering his education and in football at Oregon State.

It is pretty easy to rag on a kid for changing his mind when he is 18 years old.

Dewey

This. Good luck to him.

[Bison 4 Life]

This. Good luck to him.

TBH I forgot he existed until this got bumped again.

I will again soon.

[aces1180]

People are missing the biggest issue here! His recruiter (Tim Tibesar) at OSU is a former UND player! :)

[Son of a Bison]

Better that he decommitted earlier than later. Some other Bison football player got a scholarship. Pretty excited for some of our recent signees. They could have a bigger impact than we now know. Burg probably knows morr examples than this but D Shepherd comes to mind. He had a big catch this year.

[southcliffbison]

Better that he decommitted earlier than later. Some other Bison football player got a scholarship. Pretty excited for some of our recent signees. They could have a bigger impact than we now know. Burg probably knows morr examples than this but D Shepherd comes to mind. He had a big catch this year.

One comes to mind immediately: I believe Bruce Anderson got the scholly that was intended for James Johannesson.

[THEsocalledfan]

One comes to mind immediately: I believe Bruce Anderson got the scholly that was intended for James Johannesson.

Bruce has done well. Always wonder if JJ was in the Bison program the entire time, I wonder if he would have developed further at this point. (And I'm not writing him off, yet; he still has a chance to be great for the F'ing hawks, despite the Bubba.)

[unbison]

Bruce has done well. Always wonder if JJ was in the Bison program the entire time, I wonder if he would have developed further at this point. (And I'm not writing him off, yet; he still has a chance to be great for the F'ing hawks, despite the Bubba.)

He has proved when going gets tough he leaves

[westnodak93bison]

He has proved when going gets tough he leavesOr he chose another school over NDSU.

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[HerdBot]

Better that he decommitted earlier than later. Some other Bison football player got a scholarship. Pretty excited for some of our recent signees. They could have a bigger impact than we now know. Burg probably knows morr examples than this but D Shepherd comes to mind. He had a big catch this year.

I don't want a player who doesn't want to be here. Plenty of great Lineman on this roster who are as good or better and they want to be here. Our track record on O lineman speaks for itself

[MAKBison]

Or he chose another school over NDSU.

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it's pretty well known that he felt he was FBS material and he was settling for an FCS program. The NDSU verbal never sat right with him. Now he is at the FBS level where he wanted to be. OK great, I hope it turns out for him.

[Bison20]

He has proved when going gets tough he leaves

It's ok to lose these types of kids to p5 schools. I don't blame the kid at all if he wants to go. It opens up another spot for other kids. Bruce and shep would not be here if the first guy had said yes.

[KINGRANCH]

It's ok to lose these types of kids to p5 schools. I don't blame the kid at all if he wants to go. It opens up another spot for other kids. Bruce and shep would not be here if the first guy had said yes.
He was talking about Johansson you dolts!

[MAKBison]

so your saying, one has to read 2 pages of thread to ensure the player being discussed in RA thread is actually about RA. Hmmm,
ok... well excuse the fyck out of me

[ByeSonBusiness]

Tough to rag on a kid for choosing a P5 school. Oregon State, while not a big time school, plays Oregon, Washington, and Stanford every freakin year, and often plays USC, UCLA, among others. Great opportunity to prove himself.

[bruinbison]

Tough to rag on a kid for choosing a P5 school. Oregon State, while not a big time school, plays Oregon, Washington, and Stanford every freakin year, and often plays USC, UCLA, among others. Great opportunity to prove himself.

Audette did get himself a Missouri offer also, so could have gone SEC.
I’ll guess he did not get that desired Wisconsin offer.
Good luck to him!

[2011BisonAlumni]

Sooo are the new transfer rules taking effect anytime soon? Kid just committed to Oregon State. Not sure how he’s gonna feel trying to be on a team where he can maybe win 15 games in his 4 years playing.


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When it is 5 degrees and 40 mph winds in Fargo, I’m sure he will feel just fine.

Corvallis is an awesome college town. He will love it.

[Alsen]

Have any of you guys actually been to Corvallis??

He may have a great football career there, but Fargo is vastly superior to Corvallis in every way, even their weather isn't much better. Cloudy and rainy most of the year.

Other than being an hour from the coast, Corvallis has nothing.

Corvallis is a dump!

I thought he was going to Wisconsin? Wouldn't be surprised if he transferred later on.

[tjbison]

Have any of you guys actually been to Corvallis??

He may have a great football career there, but Fargo is vastly superior to Corvallis in every way, even their weather isn't much better. Cloudy and rainy most of the year.

Other than being an hour from the coast, Corvallis has nothing.

Corvallis is a dump!

I thought he was going to Wisconsin? Wouldn't be surprised if he transferred later on.

AND WE CAN PUMP OUR OWN GAS DAMN IT!!!!!


Who cares what this kid does, he picked whats best for him NDSU moved on, think the "fans" better also, good luck to him great player

[phxbison]

I really don't understand why we are still talking about Audette. Yes, he would have been a great kid to get, but he's gone, let's move on.

[EndZoneQB]

I really don't understand why we are still talking about Audette. Yes, he would have been a great kid to get, but he's gone, let's move on.

Says the guy that bumped a 2 day old post.