Here's a link to a longer/better highlight film for Ben Ericksen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydRI5wp28kY
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Here's a link to a longer/better highlight film for Ben Ericksen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydRI5wp28kY
As was said, an FCS player can receive anything from 0% to 100%. FBS is a touch more tricky. Technically, it's the same as FCS; 0%-100%. The tricky part comes from the fact that a max of 85 scholarships can be given to a max of 85 players. This means if a team is fully funded, it's a full scholarship or nothing. If the team is not fully funded, there could be a few players on partial scholarships. Since a large majority of FBS programs are fully funded at 85, almost all FBS players either get a full ride or nothing at all. Partial scholarships in FBS are so rare that most believe they don't exist. The same holds true for the other DI head-count sports like basketball and women's gymnastics, tennis and volleyball.Quote:
Originally Posted by SDbison
good explanation, I didn't realize they give partials if they weren't fully funded.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hammersmith
It's kind of a loophole in the rules. I'm sure the rules were intended to be all-or-nothing, but there's nothing to say partials aren't allowed. In practice, I'd guess there are only a few partials given out each year in FBS FB, M/WBB, WVB, WTen & WGym, but they are theoretically possible. I'm just a pedantic SOB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gully
I wonder if there will be any interest (by either side) in former Iowa QB Jake Christensen? Not a bad QB...started all of 2007 and a few games last year. Coming out of high school he was a top 100 national recruit and was the #2 dual threat QB. That was probably a stretch based on the offers he had (or didn't have) but he was still pretty damn good. The article is below from ESPN.com.
Christensen, who started every game in 2007 and two games this season before losing his job to Ricky Stanzi, was granted an unconditional release by head coach Kirk Ferentz. A fourth-year junior who appeared in eight games this season, Christensen is considering transferring to both FBS and FCS programs.
Four teams already have offered scholarships.
"It's wide open right now," said Christensen's father, Jeff, a former quarterback with the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. "We're just going to go out and talk with everybody and see what's out there.
"Four [schools] have come back and said, 'Absolutely, we want him.'"
Christensen threw for 2,269 yards, 17 touchdowns and six interceptions as the starter in 2007, when Iowa finished 6-6 and missed a bowl game. Despite limiting turnovers, he took flak for a 53.5 percent completion percentage.
Iowa ranked last in the Big Ten in both scoring and total offense in 2007, but the unit dealt with several key injuries and poor offensive line play. The Hawkeyes allowed 46 sacks, which ranked 114th nationally.
Ferentz opened up the competition at quarterback during the preseason but reiterated that Christensen was his top option. Christensen and Stanzi platooned during the Hawkeyes' first four games before Stanzi took over for good in Week 5 against Northwestern.
Jeff Christensen said Ferentz has been fully cooperative with his son's decision.
"I think Kirk truly feels bad that it didn't go Jake's way," Jeff Christensen said. "He told me the way [Jake] handled this is amazing. I think Kirk wanted it to be Jake, and [offensive coordinator Ken] O'Keefe didn't, and that's just how it went. Kirk really for the right reasons cares about Jake. He said anybody that thinks that [Jake] can't go and play somewhere else is quite frankly crazy.
"He said he's willing to make all of the introduction phone calls with every coach in the country."
He has the same problems that Merten does. He coughed the ball up at inopportune times. He throws in to coverage when he should throw out of bounds. He hasnt progressed over a two year period and he still makes rookie mistakes.Quote:
Originally Posted by jugular
At times he shines but other than that??? I think we should pass. But who knows playing a different system may be a better fit for him. PL
Saw this on SS.com recruit thread.
"According to the Orange County Register sports blog UND ( and NDSU ) is recruiting Nicalaus Powell-Calhoun, Segerstrom, 6-4, 210, WR. Aslo being recruited by Delaware, N. Dak. St., Sac. St., Richmond
Link: http://www.ocvarsity.com/articles/ut...3614-diego-cal
Can't seem to make the link work, sorry.
http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com...ct-at-wr/8148/
He's a first team WR in the golden west league and is getting looks san diego st, sac st, und and ndsu.
I know I've mentioned this before on B-Ville, but Jake Christensen was Steve Walker's backup as an underclassman at Lockport High School in Illinois. He has tremendous athletic ability and led his team to a repeat HS championship after Steve's team won it the previous year. BUT......his off the field problems at Iowa are well documented. But, perhaps he's grown up and wants to finish in college career on a positive note and just needs a place to do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by jugular
The competition that he was facing at Iowa was a little different than what he would face here. The guy threw only 6 picks in 2007 on a horrible team that was decimated by injuries and a weak offensive line. He's not a Heisman Trophy winner but he's solid.
And I could be wrong, but I think Christensen hasn't had any issues with the law while in Iowa City and is a pretty good team player.
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Originally Posted by 56BISON73
When he came in and relieved Tate he did a great job. I was really impressed.Quote:
Originally Posted by IzzyFlexion
The next year he was making rookies mistakes and tried too hard to make things happen. But I figured he got his year of seasoning under his belt and Iowas O-line was terrible because of injuires.
This last year he was making the same rookie mistakes.
I just dont know about him because of past performance.
I know all about his HS stuff behind walker etc but that doesnt equate to anything on a bigger stage. Look at Mertens.
But like I said before--who knows---may be a different level of competition and coaching staff-system may prove beneficial for him.
But Ive seen him play alot and thats why Im gun shy on him.
PL
Here is something a tad OT but has a connection to Christinson and shows what a small world it truely is.
My hunting fishing buddy from Prior lake was over in Wis deer hunting after the MN season. Jakes dad Jeff was a guest at the deer camp he was at. Of course during the course of the time spent in deer camp Jeff talked quite a bit about his son Jake at Iowa and was complaining about the situation with his son etc. PL
Here is an article about Andrew Grothmann, the NDSU recruit from Hillsboro:
http://www.grandforksherald.com/arti...section=sports
Milwaukee Washington linebacker Nicholas Hill (6-2, 210) has verbally committed to attend the University of Wisconsin as a preferred walk-on.
He held offers from NDSU and UND.
http://www.wissports.net/sports/foot...=113&id=987576
Leevon Perry Commits(6'5 DE) according to WDAY. He chose NDSU over an offer from UNI..
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com...p?pr_key=84174
Did not see this guy listed, but WDAY Hallstrom says has verballed.
Leevon Perry, "did everything but sell popcorn" DE
From the cities, sorry, can't remember the name of the school. also offered by UNI
Nice to get recruits verballing with the coaching changes. That says alot for NDSU.
GO BISON!!
CHOICE - now how about a QB and kicker that did sell popcorn !! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by imabison
6'4 245lb DE from St. Agnes in St. Paul
and yeah UNI had offered also:D
Interesting, but more interesting is he at one point verballed to Iowa State. I wonder if he chose the Bison for the chance to play them??Quote:
Originally Posted by NDSUstudent
http://iowastate.scout.com/2/769041.html
Leevon Perry (St.Paul, MN): As we told you about a month ago, Leevon is essentially Iowa State's second commit as long as his grades are okay. The defensive lineman told me that he is doing very well in his summer classes and that he feels he did well on the ACT which he took on June 16th. He says that he doesn't talk to any other schools and that he fully plans to attend Iowa State in the fall of 2009
Updated list: (thanks everybody!)
Nicholas (Nick) Hill verbal to Wisconsin, had offer from NDSU
Leevon Perry, St. Agnes, verbal to NDSU
11 great verbals.
One transfer from Wyoming
Getting Ried and Offerman to come back after not getting through the clearinghouse. Things are really looking good right now. That last verbal sounds like a beast. Talk about ideal size for a DE.
Maybe Scott Frost is coming to NDSU from UNI and is bringing Leevon with??Quote:
Originally Posted by NDSUstudent
Another great get!!!! And another win over UNI. I think that is three players that have commited to us with an offer from UNI.
That is impressive!!!!!! To be that big and that fast...Wow!!!
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy
And quick!!!! 4.7 forty for a guy that will play DE Wow!!!!
There was a question earlier in this post about what other positions we are recruiting. I think it has to be CB. We don't have underclassmen in that position. I haven't heard anything about that position either. Unless we are hoping to get a couple from a JUCO each year and not get freshmen. That would be different than what we have done in the past however.
Let's get this back on track. I don't think this was posted earlier.
Bison land transfer receiver(Bison Media Blog - Hallstrom)
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Enrolling in classes this week at NDSU is Sidney Haynes, a receiver who is transferring from Central Florida. He's 6-4, 215 pounds, according to the CFU website...He saw limited action the last two seasons, and will have two seasons of eligibility. More tonight on WDAY TV.
I think you're the first, Haynes had six FBS offers out of high school. There's some video out there of him too. He picked a nice winter to experience the real North Dakota.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hammersmith
Also, started a new thread to dump the SDSU/NDSU stuff and did the usual cleaning up of moving the older posts to the main recruiting thread.
Talk about things that could be imposing, Perry at 6'5" and 245 Lbs. on one end, Juckem on the other end at 6'5" and 245...put Offerman at 6'4" and 285 and Tyler Gimmestad at 6'4" and 270 between them! By that time though, I am sure both Perry and Juckem will be in the 260+ Lbs. range, both held FBS offers...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy
Ahh, but my guess is that Jirik is going to be in there at a DE instead of Perry. Regardless, competition baby!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by BisonNolesFan77
As long as we're speculating...I say they will end up with Gimmestad on the O-line now and Juckem and Jirik and Hagen on the outside and Offerman, Perry and Reed inside. Depth....you gotta love it!Quote:
Originally Posted by BisonNolesFan77
The depth on that defensive line is just flat amazing. I almost forgot about Jiric.
Yeah, who wouldn't want to be NDSU's defensive coordinator right now? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy
Adding Drevlow, Gimmestad, Jirik, Juckem, Offermann, Perry and Reid to Boyer, Fairbairn, Gratzek, Johnson, etc should have potential DCs cackling and rubbing their hands together in diabolical glee.
Of course, they all have to qualify academically first and then stay eligible (Perry for sure has work to do according to Kolpack's blog). Speaking of Perry, I wonder if he could play OLB in NDSU's scheme?
2 old Bison players from the 60's taught and coached at St. Agnes for many years. I don't know if they are retired yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by tjbison
Names are John Heller and Bpb Ercoloni sp?Quote:
Originally Posted by mjh
Hell I can't even spell Bob
Jake Christensen...
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/art...20502/90115035
This article is a couple weeks old, but I don't remember seeing this mentioned and didn't see his name on the quick reference list.
http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/7273/
Canyon quarterback Jordan Adamczyk is also contemplating his college career.
The 6-feet-2-inch, 185-pounder has been contacted by Southern Utah, Fresno State, University of San Diego, Idaho State and North Dakota State.
Adamczyk completed his first year as a starter at the helm of the Cowboys offense, completing 173-of-280 for 2,622 yards and 26 touchdowns. He led the Foothill League in passing yards.
http://scoutcombines.scout.com/a.z?s...=1&nid=3779480
I don't know if NDSU has offered Derrick Engel or not, he would be a fine WR I think, but the Gophers just offered him preferred walk-on status. Apparently he also has been offered preferred walk-on status at WI and NE also.
http://boards.gopherhole.com/boards/...ead.php?t=1989
So, my guess is that if NDSU did offer him, he is likely to walk on. Good size and speed but a small frame.
weve talked bout him on here last fall
Quick questions.....how many schollies do we have left, and how many kids do we have coming in today or is it just aj?