That's why I didn't say "can't believe we got him to SIGN"Quote:
Originally Posted by Fightin' Bison
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That's why I didn't say "can't believe we got him to SIGN"Quote:
Originally Posted by Fightin' Bison
This is complete BS. I pull up Bisonville and NO VERBALS TODAY? Are our short handed coaches even out there recruiting? This is embarrassing. Come on Bohl get out there. Beat the streets and find some kids. Signing day is only a month away.
For those of you inclined to take everything literally..Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonhusker
http://www.veryfunnypics.com/pics/my...es/sarcasm.jpg
This one is for Sun Bison who is looking forward to some info on some Arizona kids.
Anyway, the best reporter in town will blog on this later today, but he did share with me that he has spoken to Michael Allen our recent verbal and found out that the AZ State Champ turned 17 in December, and had an offer from Montana as well.
He grew an inch and added 20 pounds in the last year and is still growing. I think this kid is going to be great. Add in that he will run behind one tough line....we will soon be called "Tailback U." Ha.
You have to asssume he redshirts based on his age, the fact that he is still growing and that we are deep at the position. However, after we graduate DJ and Voit, he will add a to a great cast of running backs. This is fun to project. Sounds like a bigtime "get" from a name nobody really had heard about. 2 stars on rivals and an offer from Montana.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy
after watching his highlight film and knowing he was only 16 at that time, i was SOLD on this kid...reminds me alot of DJ Mcnorton and his highlight film coming outta HS
Here is a good article on our future MLB Kyle Emmanuel. This is from February of 2009. Looks like we got a great student and a great athlete. Similar to the rest of this class...which is exciting.
SCHUYLER, Neb. - One linebacker from Schuyler (Neb.) Central, 2009 prospect Mitch Hron, plans to walk-on at Nebraska. Right behind him, is another linebacker prospect in the 2010 class to keep an eye on – Kyle Emanuel.
Emanuel, standing at 6-2, 215 pounds, has really been a rising star for his coach Fred Doscher over the last few years. Playing running back and linebacker, Doscher has plenty of praise for the senior-to-be. He rushed for 1,461 yards and 16 touchdowns as a running back in 2008. Defensively, he had big stats as well with 73 total tackles (53 unassisted), one sack, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery.
2010 linebacker prospect Kyle Emanuel had a big year last season with over 1,000 yards rushing and 73 tackles on defense.
"He's the real deal," Doscher said. "Running back-wise, we had a kid years ago named Justin Nelson who was a pretty darn good football payer – but Kyle might be the best back we've ever had. He just has the God-given talent. He's good at anything he does – basketball, football, baseball – has a 4.0 and is No. 1 in his class.
"With his strength, I think as a sophomore, his combination of bench, squat and dead lift was close to 1200 pounds. I think he's going to be the real deal at the next level."
Emanuel has showed his stuff to the school he grew up watching – Nebraska – at a camp in Lincoln this past summer.
"It kind of showed me how I stack up against other competition," Emanuel said. "During the camp, I would go against other juniors or juniors-to-be I should say. It showed me how I stood with the other guys.
"I'd love to play for Nebraska. I've been a fan for a long time, the Tunnel Walk…that'd be a dream come true for me. If I could go anywhere, that'd be where I go."
His coach, however, says that interest is coming from other schools than just the Huskers.
"I think Alabama and UCLA have asked for film on him," Doscher said. "So, I think he's going to be getting a lot more. Once some of those schools start asking, the others aren't too far behind."
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/footbal...h-Bauman-89548
That is the HS teammate of our Michael Allen. How was that backfield? No wonder they were the best team in Arizona and a top team in the nation. I hope he goes to Southern Illinois. Fun to follow them through the years.
Think any of these guys are gonna get snatched up by an FBS school? I'm feeling greedy and signing day can't come fast enough...
Honestly no I don't, they have the knowledge which schools are pursuing them and had weighed the options, as you can see just because a FBS offers it doesn't mean they get awestruck and commit. It comes down to Coaches, playing time, depth, position etc... not saying it can't happen but just think they are in tune to where they belongQuote:
Originally Posted by BadlandsBison
I agree. Would I be suprised if we lost one or two? No I would not. A few of these guys sound boarder line to a few bigger schools and some articles mentioned them waiting for that big offer. If it comes as other schools recruiting shakes out some might take it, some might not but I think for the most part what we see is what we will be getting.Quote:
Originally Posted by tjbison
I think that is a very legitimate concern. It happened to us to a kid who decided to walk-on at Nebraska - he ended up playing his true freshman year at LB. ......Edit....I should clarify, got called by Nebraska the night before LOI signing day and asked to be a preferred walk-on; totally caught Stig by surprise.
Change in staff at Nebraska. Brought the walk on program back. It was not a shock. Somes kids live and die that dream. He got the chance.Quote:
Originally Posted by JackFlash
Fred Jackson should be here this weekend. Here's hoping we land our second CB.
At least it isn't quite as cold as a few days ago.
Has anyone seen Ryan Smith play who could comment on if he could play corner? Now that we have Allen and the two WR's it makes me wonder. Of course if Jackson makes the right decision it doesn't matter as much.
Bohl has a tremendous track record of bringing in every recruit he gets to verbal. I'm not worried, a fair amount of these kids already have turned down FBS offers and chances to walk on at major football programs. Heck, Wyoming won a bowl and it didn't phase Olson one bit in verbaling to NDSU.
This is what Grant said to Hallstrom....
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Who offered? NDSU, UND, Wyoming, and Army. Gophers offered walkon. My dad went to Army so that's where that started. But Army was never in the mix. Wyoming was neat experience, and they won their bowl game too, but I'm not one of those guys that has to go big Division 1 to feel good about myself. NDSU is right for me.
Off our interest list, Brad Fisher committed to Southern Illinois. He had offers from SIU & UNI.
http://www.wissports.net/sports/foot...113&id=1110427
On a side note, looks like UND/USD might be going after D-II talent...Quote:
Originally Posted by Hammersmith
They already have talked to Allen about playing defense.Quote:
Originally Posted by AEBison1998
I read that too, but from what he said, he doesn't think he's done growing yet. He may end up 6'3" and 225. He just turned 17 last month.
Some kids grow early and some late, but you can tell a lot from their families.
I had a kid in my class who was 6'0" 200 lbs and shaving in 7th grade, and I was 5'2" and 100 lbs. He graduated at 6' and I graduated at 6'2". I grew three inches after I turned 17. My family (uncles) were tall and grew late. I have a cousin who grew 4 inches in college! (OK, why am I telling the boring story of my families height.)
When the kid says that his dad's family is all over 6'3" he probably has a good idea of how tall and big he is going to get. Also if he's had some x-rays he may know if it looks like there is more growth coming. He doesn't sound like he has CB genetics. He could be an imposing safety or a punishing RB, but I still think we need another CB in this class. But then again...I'm a little greedy.
That said, I am really excited about this kid in one of the other positions. I think we are fortunate to get him!!!!
If he ends up being 6'3" and can keep his quickness and fluidity in his hips, he can most def. play CB. CB's keep getting bigger and bigger in football today, 3 ouf of the Top 5 H.S. Corners this year are 6'1" or taller (2 are 6'1", one is 6'2").Quote:
Originally Posted by AEBison1998
If he turns out to be 6'2" and 215 and retains his quickness and flexability, he would be an outstanding CB at this level.
Hmmm. That's good info. Time will tell then.
(But I'm still greedy and want another CB so Allen can play RB.)
ill take fred jackson as well :)Quote:
Originally Posted by AEBison1998
Fred Jackson now has Stanford and UCLA listed as having some interest. The heavy hitters are now showing up. I suppose we'll have to beat them down too. sigh....
I see that Southern Utah has a few transfers coming in from Snow College. Did someone get a tip on Chad Wilson?
Ever since the reported commitment of Mike Hardie, I've been a little concerned that he is under-sized at 205 for a DE. Interestingly, the Forum article linked above put his weight at 220 lb. He was actually listed on the O'Gorman roster this season as 6'4" 227 lb--not so small!Quote:
Originally Posted by admin
http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools...all/roster.htm
Hardie was named first-team all-state as a DE this season and he was credited with 62 tackles and 9 sacks for a 9-3 team. He also plays basketball and played last summer with a very good Dakota Schoolers AAU team where his teammates included Cody Larson (Iowa signee), Zach Horstmann (SDSU commit for 2011) and Trevor Gruis (USD signee). He broke his foot in his last football team, and just returned to action for the O'Gorman basketball team on 12/29. The basketball team lists him as 6'5". ;)
Hardie is #85 in green below.
http://media.inertiasports.net/image...022DE-0260.jpg
Those are some ugly uniforms.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kermit
No kidding. O'Gorman used to have one of the classiest football uniforms in the state. Of course I can't find a decent pic, but their home jersey's were blue with white shoulder pads and their roads (see below) where a reverse of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by rutlandbison
http://images.berecruited.com/photos...e/85279832.jpg
This is no slam on Ryan Smith, but he is a much better RB than a CB. Even saying that he could have been All State at a CB, but at 5'8"? that's on the small side for FCS CB's I would hope.Quote:
Originally Posted by AEBison1998
http://sdsufans.com/board/showthread.php?t=9357
This is just too good. Exactly what NDSU fans have been saying. Now even Coach Stig is feeling worried about recruiting. Read what people are now saying. Guy just went to the playoffs and is struggling with recruiting.
Too slow coach. Kids want to feel wanted in the recruiting process. That is just the way it is. He is going to recruit out of region after NDSU took the region away from him.
I am sure SDSU fans will come on here and sell us another story, but it looks pretty clear to me.
bahahahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by bisonhusker
I'm not a recruiter but I'm guessing if a coach only has 12 or 13 scholorships he's not just going to go throwing those around and offering to anyone. I'm sure SDSU missed out on some recruits they wanted but so did we. Last time I checked there wasn't only 22 players or however many commitments we have in the region. I'm not a fan of SDSU but of all the coaches we face I have more respect for Stig than any other. I'm sure they will be ok. Sorry for the rant but I have a hard time laughing at the recruiting of a team that has beaten us 3 times in a row and came from having no where near the team we had to being a team that has surpassed us in terms of success over the last 5 years.
Not to further derail an NDSU recruiting thread, but is there anywhere one could find info on how all the conference teams are doing recruiting?
Fixed it for ya. (in terms of overall success)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grizzled
Thanks :D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Facts
In talking to Stig and the coaches over the past couple of days, I couldn't sense much 'fear' or 'worry' in what the coaches had to say about recruiting. Last year was slow recruiting-wise too. I guess I wouldn't put much stock in what fans have to say about recruiting.Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonhusker
This weekend they have their top of the list recruits coming in for visits and they'll go from there.*
* This message is guaranteed to be read by Terry Vandrovec at least once.**
** He likes to frequently read Bisonville and is a good friend of lakes.
Sorry, but.im calling out GRIZZLED + FACTS. read thru the majority of thier posts. hardly bison fans or supportive of the teams. montana fan + hockey fan?? ya, ok, keep being debbie downexs, but i see rite thru you two!!!
It's amazing reading over there it seems as though Stig is just starting to get in touch with recruits...they can't be serious about that can they? Recruiting is all about building relationships...it seems as though Stig just focused on the season, which there is nothing wrong with, and then expects to be able to pick up a phone, send a kid an offer, get him on campus and get a verbal, all in the month of January. If I was a recruit, there is no way in hell that would cut it, have to build a relationship with the kids, and make them feel wanted.Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonhusker
Recruiting is a year round job, even during the season, seems like Stig thinks it is something that can be done in the month of January.
It is amazing and it has to be frustrating for Stig. He had his best year ever and Bohl his worst, but Bohl grabbed the top regional FCS recruits before Stig had a chance to reap the benefits of his success. Going back to what Stig said to the press during the season he thought their new found success would have a positive impact on recruiting. He also thought his game at Minnesota would help attract MN high school talent.
Bohl also has really started to hit Nebraska, which has been a state where SDSU has done well when it comes to recruiting.
once the jacks made the playoffs and nearly beat montana, it didnt matter. a lot of recruits were already pretty much decided and bohl and other coaches were getting after them well before the season even started. as stated above you need to develop relationships and the recruiting process is something that needs to start before the season starts, even earlier. kudos to bohl and his assistants for getting some verbals early and hitting the recruiting trail hard. anybody can point to sdsu's success over us lately but our coaches are out working harder then ever and we've gotten some solid kids thus far. lets hope we can turn this recruiting success into success on the field
Thanks for the link, interesting reading.Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonhusker
Did I interpret what one poster was saying, that NDSU has verbals from only 6-7 guys with DI talent?
Could of fooled me.
So, who's coming in?Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue