2008 NDSU Recruits

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Originally Posted by tcbison

It did go through but he still has a black dot. I guess I don't have enough rep power yet.

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I dont think his rep moves at all....you give out 8 rep points don't you? 4 tick tacks, 1000 posts, and 3 years of service?

Rumor has it down in Lincoln, that SDSU's big QB recruit last year is possibly going back to be a husker and probably play safety. Ebke was his name, he was a big signing for them, and as a husker fan, I was jealous they got him. I saw they are also talking about this on the SDSU board. Nothing is final yet, but I hope he does go back to Lincoln. Chase the dream kid...oh and leave SDSU without a future at QB..Ha.

I wonder why Bohl hasn't used Lincoln/Omaha better. We have signed a few kids from their, but with his ties, I sort of expected more. SDSU is doing really well down there. With the very small amount of kids that are able to go to Nebraska, that leaves two very big markets with alot of kids that can/should play college football. Omaha is a huge talent base. Merry Christmas!

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Originally Posted by bisonhusker

Rumor has it down in Lincoln, that SDSU's big QB recruit last year is possibly going back to be a husker and probably play safety. Ebke was his name, he was a big signing for them, and as a husker fan, I was jealous they got him. I saw they are also talking about this on the SDSU board. Nothing is final yet, but I hope he does go back to Lincoln. Chase the dream kid...oh and leave SDSU without a future at QB..Ha.

I wonder why Bohl hasn't used Lincoln/Omaha better. We have signed a few kids from their, but with his ties, I sort of expected more. SDSU is doing really well down there. With the very small amount of kids that are able to go to Nebraska, that leaves two very big markets with alot of kids that can/should play college football. Omaha is a huge talent base. Merry Christmas!

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I agree, NDSU needs to expand their recruiting area. Now looks like SDSU is following NDSU's lead and also heavily recruiting Wisconsin. If you look at many of the NDSU recruits from Wisconsin, SDSU is also listed as an interested school.
Some other comments.....NDSU needs to get at least one JUCO transfer for D-line, and a couple others for d-line that could start as a Freshman. This was a big hole for the Bison team this past year. As for QB, it would be nice to get a transfer or another Walker type prospect to push Mertans. Also, I think NDSU can back off the LB recruits. Seems like there are too many now. Time to focus on the areas of greatest need.

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Originally Posted by tcbison

Plus they make great special teams players! Think of a line of LBs blocking in front of Shamen Washington...

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I bet that the LB will probably get moved to a different position. The best athletes in High school are usually the LB's. I am sure we are recruiting athletic talent and not just what position they played, past positions is probably an after thought.

I wish we could find another walker typer QB, but thats not exactly somethin ya find around any street corner lol

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Originally Posted by SDbison

I agree, NDSU needs to expand their recruiting area. Now looks like SDSU is following NDSU's lead and also heavily recruiting Wisconsin. If you look at many of the NDSU recruits from Wisconsin, SDSU is also listed as an interested school.
Some other comments.....NDSU needs to get at least one JUCO transfer for D-line, and a couple others for d-line that could start as a Freshman. This was a big hole for the Bison team this past year. As for QB, it would be nice to get a transfer or another Walker type prospect to push Mertans. Also, I think NDSU can back off the LB recruits. Seems like there are too many now. Time to focus on the areas of greatest need.

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The D-line is returning 4 starters or players that were rotating from last year. There is already one JUCO coming in next year and a bunch of FR and RFr returing.

93 Bohlman, Jeff DE 6-3 235 So. Sartell, Minn. (U.S. Air Force
92 Boyer, Coulter DE 6-4 228 Fr. Hurley, S.D. (Hurley HS)
49 Compton, Nick DE 6-0 247 Jr. Rosemount, Minn. (Rosemount HS)
90 Johnson, Garrett DE 6-4 249 Fr. Chaska, Minn. (Chaska HS)
54 Lardinois, Joe DE 6-4 250 Jr. New Franken, Wis. (Notre Dame
91 Sharpe, Jimmy DE 6-1 238 RFr. Plymouth, Minn. (Wayzata HS)
98 Stoczynski, Scott DE 6-2 228 Fr. Hoffman Estates, Ill.
97 Danilkowicz, George DT 6-3 285 Fr. Green Oaks, Ill.
70 Gratzek, Matthew DT 6-2 281 RFr. Argyle, Minn.
67 Papke, Zach DT 6-0 239 RFr. Chaska, Minn. (Chaska HS)
59 Rossi, Anthony DT 5-11 269 So. Sioux City, Iowa (Morehead State)
99 Fairbairn, Mike NG 6-2 303 So. LaGrange, Ill. (Lyons Township HS)
95 Phillips, Matt NG 6-4 272 RFr. DePere, Wis. (Notre Dame Academy)

Th DL is far from a weakness. I agree that the Bison need to continue recruting quality D-lineman, but to call this area of defense a weakness is just nonsense. A few years ago, I would have agreed with you, but with 4 returning starters and 7 RFr & Soph. ready to roll next year, the 2008 Defense is going to be one of the best we have seen.

havent heard much on how recruiting has been going...anyone got any info?

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Originally Posted by SDbison

I agree, NDSU needs to expand their recruiting area. Now looks like SDSU is following NDSU's lead and also heavily recruiting Wisconsin. If you look at many of the NDSU recruits from Wisconsin, SDSU is also listed as an interested school.
Some other comments.....NDSU needs to get at least one JUCO transfer for D-line, and a couple others for d-line that could start as a Freshman. This was a big hole for the Bison team this past year. As for QB, it would be nice to get a transfer or another Walker type prospect to push Mertans. Also, I think NDSU can back off the LB recruits. Seems like there are too many now. Time to focus on the areas of greatest need.

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I agree. I've posted this a thousand times but Illinois should be huge considering we're moving to the Gateway and play 3 schools out of Illinois. Iowa is good but we've got to compete with Northern Iowa, Iowa, and Iowa State and they are much smaller than Illinois. Texas is good and we play the Southern Schools a lot and Bohl has been finding some good recruits.

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Originally Posted by SiouxHockeyBisonFo

The D-line is returning 4 starters or players that were rotating from last year. There is already one JUCO coming in next year and a bunch of FR and RFr returing.

93 Bohlman, Jeff DE 6-3 235 So. Sartell, Minn. (U.S. Air Force
92 Boyer, Coulter DE 6-4 228 Fr. Hurley, S.D. (Hurley HS)
49 Compton, Nick DE 6-0 247 Jr. Rosemount, Minn. (Rosemount HS)
90 Johnson, Garrett DE 6-4 249 Fr. Chaska, Minn. (Chaska HS)
54 Lardinois, Joe DE 6-4 250 Jr. New Franken, Wis. (Notre Dame
91 Sharpe, Jimmy DE 6-1 238 RFr. Plymouth, Minn. (Wayzata HS)
98 Stoczynski, Scott DE 6-2 228 Fr. Hoffman Estates, Ill.
97 Danilkowicz, George DT 6-3 285 Fr. Green Oaks, Ill.
70 Gratzek, Matthew DT 6-2 281 RFr. Argyle, Minn.
67 Papke, Zach DT 6-0 239 RFr. Chaska, Minn. (Chaska HS)
59 Rossi, Anthony DT 5-11 269 So. Sioux City, Iowa (Morehead State)
99 Fairbairn, Mike NG 6-2 303 So. LaGrange, Ill. (Lyons Township HS)
95 Phillips, Matt NG 6-4 272 RFr. DePere, Wis. (Notre Dame Academy)

Th DL is far from a weakness. I agree that the Bison need to continue recruting quality D-lineman, but to call this area of defense a weakness is just nonsense. A few years ago, I would have agreed with you, but with 4 returning starters and 7 RFr & Soph. ready to roll next year, the 2008 Defense is going to be one of the best we have seen.

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Wow, that's a lot... Excited to see Boyer, Lardy and Gratzek on the field at the same time!

I'm wondering if Dale Lennon leaving UND will have an effect on Bison recruiting. I'm glad out coach is out there reassuring recruits that he's not going anywhere.