2020 Verbal: Cole Wisniewski

[Professor Chaos]

This is a big one!

https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1146504572673937413


#NDSU has received a verbal commitment from Cole Wisniewski, a 6’3, 190 pound player from Sparta, Wisconsin. Had offers from Dartmouth, Wyoming and Air Force among others. Will play linebacker for the Bison.


https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Cole-Wisniewski-128049/RecruitInterests/

Full offer list includes...
FBS: Air Force, Navy, Northern Illinois, Wyoming
FCS: Columbia, Dartmouth, Fordham, Illinois St, North Dakota, Princeton, South Dakota, South Dakota St


Welcome Cole!!!

[El_Chapo]

https://www.hudl.com/profile/7900531/Cole-Wisniewski

Nice movement for a future SS , don't know why you'd load him up to be a LB... maybe a Hybrid.

NIU & Air Force are just getting pounded losing out on recruits this year.

Welcome Cole.

[Vet70]

Another defensive player who can play QB---1st team All-Conference. We'll take him. Glad we could steal one of Bohl's recruits.

[NovaBison]

Saw this article about Cole:

https://lacrossetribune.com/sports/local/preps/high-school-football-a-different-recruiting-path-for-sparta-s/article_578e0c07-424d-57b5-8019-2cd7568dfbd0.html

Versatile, multi sport athlete -- Damn I am glad he committed to NDSU -- this is exactly the type of player I like to see.

[scottietohottie]

Glad we could steal one of Bohl's recruits.

Hahaha. Does Bohl even scout the midwest or just offer everyone NDSU does? Almost as bad as sdsu. Nah it's worse then sdsu .

[23Bison]

Hahaha. Does Bohl even scout the midwest or just offer everyone NDSU does? Almost as bad as sdsu. Nah it's worse then sdsu .
This is all pretty funny and true!

Welcome Cole!

[Mr Meaty]

Welcome Cole.glad you are in the herd

[BadlandsBison]

Wisconsin has been kind to us indeed.

[RossUglem]

I had a chance to speak with Cole. He's definitely not going to play safety here. (VIP)
https://247sports.com/college/north-dakota-state/Article/Sparta-Wisconsin-Cole-Wisniewski-Chooses-NDSU-over-FBS-commits-to-Matt-Entz-133497418/

[El_Chapo]

Let's help Cole win this award.

107 yards passing 250 yards rushing and 3 tds in 24 carries then 11 tackles, 2 sacks, forced fumble+recovery on defense

WOW

https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1054881-week-7-wsn-football-player-of-the-week-nominees

[BisonHorns]

I voted for him.

[BisonHorns]

Cole had a 7 vote lead this morning.

[Mr Meaty]

Cole had a 7 vote lead this morning.

He is up two after I voted at 7:12 this morning.

[El_Chapo]

senior highlights for cole

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7900531/5dccba6c5eecd10df492c9b0

[bruinbison]

Cole Wisniewski was a finalist for the Jim Leonhard Award
in Wisconsin (top defensive back).

https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1061315



Cole Wisniewski, Sparta - Wisniewski was a dynamic weapon on offense with more than 1800 total yards and 22 touchdowns responsible for as the team's quarterback, but he was an elite defender as well. The Mississippi Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year, he recorded 75 tackles with two sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two interceptions. A North Dakota State recruit, he will likely play in the secondary for the Bison.

[G_Funky]

Cole Wisniewski was a finalist for the Jim Leonhard Award
in Wisconsin (top defensive back).

https://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1061315

Sheesh...is it bad that 30% of the finalists for the top defensive backs in Wisco are NDSU commits?

9112

[Alsen]

Either this kid, or Wlodarczyk(needs a nickname) or Dom Jones needs to become a LB. Or, Dom Jones played a mean CB in HS, still..... Waaayyyy tooooooo many safeties who are destined to be great. Something has to give here.

[Bisman]

Either this kid, or Wlodarczyk(needs a nickname) or Dom Jones needs to become a LB. Or, Dom Jones played a mean CB in HS, still..... Waaayyyy tooooooo many safeties who are destined to be great. Something has to give here.

Cole was recruited as a linebacker: "Welcome to the Bison linebacker Cole Wisniewski, 6-3, 189, Sparta, Wis. (Sparta HS)."

[tony]

This dude can play! Here is Dom Izzo's preview of the linebacking position: Bison 2022 position preview: Linebacker (https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/bison-2022-position-preview-linebacker)

In it, Dom mentions that Cole hurt his Achilles this winter, missed all of spring ball, and *might* be ready to go at the start of the season.

[El_Chapo]

This dude can play! Here is Dom Izzo's preview of the linebacking position: Bison 2022 position preview: Linebacker (https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/bison-2022-position-preview-linebacker)

In it, Dom mentions that Cole hurt his Achilles this winter, missed all of spring ball, and *might* be ready to go at the start of the season.

guessing they won't play him Arizona and the 2 powderpuff games.. or is it 3.

[Bisman]

Bison LB Wisniewski learned how to lean on others in his recovery from injury

https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison-media-zone/bison-lb-wisniewski-learned-how-to-lean-on-others-in-his-recovery-from-injury

[El_Chapo]

Release the kraken!!!!

[Bisman]

A wedding, football position change part of fall plans for NDSU Bison senior Wisniewski

https://www.inforum.com/sports/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/a-wedding-football-position-change-part-of-fall-plans-for-ndsu-bison-senior-wisniewski

[El_Chapo]

1000% SIT COLE W for these next 2 EASY GAMES and bring him back 100% and ripping to go for RIVAL SDSU!!!

this should be a no brainer coaches.

[HerdBot]

1000% SIT COLE W for these next 2 EASY GAMES and bring him back 100% and ripping to go for RIVAL SDSU!!!

this should be a no brainer coaches.

When dealing with concussions, it's 100% on the medical staff and concussion protocols. He's either cleared or not. It's not like a knee or ankle. I want to see Darius Givance, but he plays the other safety

[El_Chapo]

I don't care if he passes tonight. don't play him until sdsu game

[CAS4127]

When dealing with concussions, it's 100% on the medical staff and concussion protocols. He's either cleared or not. It's not like a knee or ankle. I want to see Darius Givance, but he plays the other safety

If cleared he should play. He needs game reps to get better at new position. “Saving” him for SDSU does not help him improve, and God knows we need our entire D to get better.

[El_Chapo]

If cleared he should play. He needs game reps to get better at new position. “Saving” him for SDSU does not help him improve, and God knows we need our entire D to get better.

need to pull out all the stop and surprises for sdsu. our life depends on it

[gavin2126]

need to pull out all the stop and surprises for sdsu. our life depends on it

We should play Cole Wisniewski at QB and Cole Payton at safety. They'll never see that coming

[roadwarrior]

Wisniewski will not be playing today for sure. Next week is a maybe. He hasn't cleared the concussion protocols yet. He did play QB is high school though, so the comment above could be considered.

[GreenfieldBison]

Wisniewski will not be playing today for sure. Next week is a maybe. He hasn't cleared the concussion protocols yet. He did play QB is high school though, so the comment above could be considered.
At the risk of being influenced by the recency effect, was last week the most embarrassing of the 525?

[AKBison]

At the risk of being influenced by the recency effect, was last week the most embarrassing of the 525?

Gotta be in the top 5. I hope Road will eventually put together a memoir detailing his experience of this incredible run. It would be fascinating....

[El_Chapo]

Absolute Fucking Gamer this year!! Love how Cole has been playing!!

[tolnabison]

Posted in the Green and Gold Collective threat, but I am assuming this is good news from Cole:

https://x.com/ColeWisniewski/status/1731651069267091768?s=20

https://x.com/ColeWisniewski/status/1730224145307197611?s=20

Edited original post for second tweet.

[El_Chapo]

What a STUD!!! I spent a good time w his dad and bro Ryan at game, introduced CAS to them…. They were really fired up and smiling big time and loving BisoNation today…..I just said this dynasty back in 2011-2013 Had a Defense like this and Cole and boys are getting better each game 2 more to go!!

[Jay]

I recommend you all take some time and listen to Hot Mic today and Cole's segment. It's very good.

https://x.com/HotMicWDAY/status/1742190417246904359?s=20 (https://x.com/HotMicWDAY/status/1742190417246904359?s=20)

1:00:00 - Cole Wisniewski
- Wisniewski to return for 2024 season
- Wisniewski had 75-yard pick six vs UNI
- Wisniewski had 8 interceptions in 2023, first team All-American
- Wisniewski was standout QB at Sparta High School

[tolnabison]

I recommend you all take some time and listen to Hot Mic today and Cole's segment. It's very good.

https://x.com/HotMicWDAY/status/1742190417246904359?s=20 (https://x.com/HotMicWDAY/status/1742190417246904359?s=20)

1:00:00 - Cole Wisniewski
- Wisniewski to return for 2024 season
- Wisniewski had 75-yard pick six vs UNI
- Wisniewski had 8 interceptions in 2023, first team All-American
- Wisniewski was standout QB at Sparta High School
Agreed! Great interview and I got a good feeling for 2024s team.

[garbageman]

Cole is a true leader. He will go down as one of my all time favorite. Right up there with Travis Beck����