2010 Recruiting

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Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy

Bohl on his coaches show just confirmed we have 12 verbals so far, and will have a large class of 22 to 23 kids.

After a crappy season, I am already pumped about recruiting. But, I do love recruiting almost as much as the games.

So far, I think the 12 kids look great. Some of the big O lineman are great looking. A stud WR from Sioux Falls, etc. Some great talent again coming from Wisconsin. I think it will take about two years until we are back to "playoff contention" but these are the type classes that can do it.

Question: Do we sign another QB this class? Considering the Bismarck QB could be moved to safety? Thoughts?

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Very glad to hear about the large class...I was a bit worried that after last seasons large class, that this season would be a bit lower. But, with the 12 verbals so far, and at least another 10 on their way until this class is complete, I am loving it.

As for a QB, I say we absolutely try to land another QB in this class...the thing with Thornton is, if he doesn't play QB, he will be playing another position of need on this team. I say if we can land another Jensen or Thornton type QB...absolutely bring in two QB's in this class...

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Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy

Question: Do we sign another QB this class? Considering the Bismarck QB could be moved to safety? Thoughts?

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Anyone in the FM area who wants to see Thorton play should check out the ND state championship game in the FargoDome this week.

I've seen Esley play 3 times, but the most recent was this year's season opener against Fargo North.

I saw him play in the 2007 state championship game against South. He started at QB and safety as a sophomore. He played well on both sides of the ball. I had my first thoughts that he was a potential D-I QB. Joked that the Bison should offer him now.

I saw him play in the 2008 state championship game against South (is there a pattern here?). It was the Esley and Brandon Jemison show. They spent much of the game tackling each other. Thorton is obviously a D-I football player, but not sure if QB is his best position.

2009 season opener at North. Thorton is unreal. Very poised, looks like a leader. He makes ALL the throws with great accuracy--even on the run. Prototypical QB size. Very good feet, too. If this is the norm, the kid has a chance to be very special. Someone from Bismarck tells me he is also an excellent student.

Should the Bison recruit another QB? If a real stud is interested, absolutely!

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Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy

Bohl on his coaches show just confirmed we have 12 verbals so far, and will have a large class of 22 to 23 kids.

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If Bohl has that much money available, I wonder if he will consider looking for immediate help at linebacker and/or the secondary via a JUCO or FBS transfer?

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Originally Posted by Kermit

If Bohl has that much money available, I wonder if he will consider looking for immediate help at linebacker and/or the secondary via a JUCO or FBS transfer?

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I think they should add at least 2 JUCOs on defense.

I wish we would try to get a real kicker. Someone has stated it before that its a shame we can't get a good kicker to come to NDSU considering he would get to kick in the FFD. There is a guy down here in Rochester kicking for RCTC who is awesome. Word is though he's going to big time FBS (Ohio State, Florida, some other's I can't remember have been looking at him) I wonder if the Bison even looked at him? His name is Mike Kusnierz from Kimberly, WI

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Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy

Question: Do we sign another QB this class? Considering the Bismarck QB could be moved to safety? Thoughts?

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yes... with that said i would much rather have us get a juco DE plus either a LB or DB to go along with... if we got enough money available then yes get another QB

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Originally Posted by Kermit

If Bohl has that much money available, I wonder if he will consider looking for immediate help at linebacker and/or the secondary via a JUCO or FBS transfer?

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imho this is our biggest need but how quick can a juco LB pick up our system?
I think some of our recent recruits have had trouble.

maybe Heagle is good friends with the kicker mentioned above and will join the Bison?

Can we please quit the comparisons between Jake Miller and Weston Dressler.
No comparison imho other than size and ability to make people miss. Huge speed difference.

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Originally Posted by rutlandbison

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recru...19&season=2010

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dont see NDSU mentioned here?

Another offer,

Adam Dixon, 5' 10", 180, Laveen (Cesar Chavez) AZ, DB http://rivals.yahoo.com/minnesotapre...am-Dixon-93595