2009 Recruits

http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=888939

Gimmestad is an impressive athlete. He could be a stud on the O line!

Check out this quote from his recent basketball game...

Tyler Gimmestad, Marshall, senior - The NDSU football recruit is one of the most players to watch in the state on the court. At 270, 275, 280 pounds or whatever, this bear is very nimble with unbelievable ball skills and touch on his shot. He scored 17 points fast in the game starting with two treys and than a couple attacks off a sweet crossover. His totals were 26 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists and he's just outstanding to watch play.

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Originally Posted by BisonNeil

Tony, are you going to add Justin Juckem's name to the verballed list?

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Oops. I swear I had him on there before - figure I must have accidentally deleted the line while changing the post for something else.

Also added Grothman to the "offered" list.

Anybody see the Bison Media Blog entry from Steve Hallstrom? He talked to Dusty Lotzer and apparently NDSU told him that there are four QBs ahead of him. Anders Lee, for sure but I'm not really sure who else would be ahead of him. Maybe that Illinois QB and the Pelican Rapids one and another (the one from Blaine)?

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Originally Posted by tony

Anybody see the Bison Media Blog entry from Steve Hallstrom? He talked to Dusty Lotzer and apparently NDSU told him that there are four QBs ahead of him. Anders Lee, for sure but I'm not really sure who else would be ahead of him. Maybe that Illinois QB and the Pelican Rapids one and another (the one from Blaine)?

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What about Tate Christopherson from Osseo? I know he had NDSU at the top of his list if I recall correctly.

Varmah Sonie named Mr. Football award (By Minnesota coaches)

http://www.startribune.com/sports/pr...D3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

Scout interveiw with Sonie - (taken from Gopherhole site). Looks thin on offers...has to be academics. Also I think this clears up the question of whether he has a gopher offer. Somebody must have gotten it confused with Moorhead state??




Monter had a great interview with him recently, that's listed on his page. Here's what he mentioned about being recruited:


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Sonie is hearing from a variety of schools.

"North Dakota State, St. Cloud State, South Dakota State, Winona State, Moorehead State and a little bit from Minnesota. Moorehead offered me a partial scholarship," he said.

Sonie shined at the Minnesota passing camp and is hearing from the Gopher coaches.

"I am in contact with Coach Roof right now," he said. "We are just talking back and forth. Nothing really serious."

These were his comments on his friendship with Bryce McNeal:


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Sonie is close friends with Breck wide receiver Bryce McNeal. He visited Michigan and attended the 7-on-7 passing camp in Akron with McNeal, who committed to the Wolverines, but decided to re-open his recruitment. Minnesota is recruiting McNeal and there has been speculation that the two could wind up at Minnesota together.

"Me and Bryce have talked about it," Sonie said. "Bryce said that if the U offered me, that he would go there. We'll see what happens. Me and Bryce are like best friends."

Sonie said that the two talked about McNeal's recruitment quite often.

"He said that he visited Oregon a couple of weeks ago and he said that he really liked it down there. He is just waiting on the U to offer me to see what happens."

McNeal has kept his recruitment close to the vest, but Sonie said that the two talk about where the Breck wide receiver might play college football.

"I ask him, but he kinds wants me to keep it on the down low. I can't really say," he said.

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Originally Posted by rutlandbison

Sorry I dont live in Minot nor do i know much about it. I am from Rutland, ND ......

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I agree, it's hard to be impressed by Minot once you've visited Cayuga. :)

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Originally Posted by NDSU1980

I agree, it's hard to be impressed by Minot once you've visited Cayuga. :)

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O YES!!! Cayuga is the shit!!

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Originally Posted by rutlandbison

O YES!!! Cayuga is the shit!!

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Yes it is... and you haven't partied till you get liquored up in Genesseo either...:nod:

Haven't heard anything in the Cities about where Clint Brewster is going to end up.... i would think he would be more than good enough (#8 position ranking) to QB the team... or did i miss the story on him.... That would be awesome with him at the helm... show up at TCF and beat the ole man's team....

i thought clint brewster went to JUCO perhaps

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Originally Posted by lakesbison

i thought clint brewster went to JUCO perhaps

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Here's a little article about it. Says Northern Arizona would be a choice because one of his brothers play there. The other brother plays at Texas. They also mention St. Johns because brewster is close with the coach.
http://blogs.twincities.com/gophers/...nsferring.html

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Originally Posted by lakesbison

i thought clint brewster went to JUCO perhaps

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College of the Sequioas

http://www.cos.edu/view_page.asp?nod...224&moduleid=1

yes.. i had a brain fart. C. O. S.

brewster close with Gagliardi?? OH PUH-LEASE.... I guarantee that is just PUNKY brewster running his mouth, no way Punky down in texas/colorado knew about John G until he got up here.. no no no ..

Hallstrom just posted on his blog that Jirik has verballed to NDSU.

http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/?blog=38371

Nice! I saw Jirik play in the prep bowl a few weeks back, the whole time I was hoping we could get him in a Bison uniform!

Add Jirik to the Verbal list! I'm pumped for this class...and its just the start!

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Originally Posted by BisonNolesFan77

Nice! I saw Jirik play in the prep bowl a few weeks back, the whole time I was hoping we could get him in a Bison uniform!

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NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks it's another one over an FBS school for NDSU
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com...=85704&sport=1

Is that for sure? If so....thanks and that is huge!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by BisonNolesFan77

Add Jirik to the Verbal list! I'm pumped for this class...and its just the start!

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A reputable source helps confirm the news (not that I doubted you :) )-http://www.wday.com/news/index.cfm?id=7679

kid was SOLID in prep bowl.... whoa.... just jacked!!

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Originally Posted by Bisonguy

A reputable source helps confirm the news (not that I doubted you :) )-http://www.wday.com/news/index.cfm?id=7679

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Nevermind. Didn't see it was posted in the other recruiting thread like an hour ago.

Great. Thanks for the info. My buddy who follows Gopher recruiting thinks this kid is the real deal. Great frame.

Question, is Gimmestad projected as a gaurd or tackle on the OL or a DT or NG on the DL.

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Originally Posted by rutlandbison

Question, is Gimmestad projected as a gaurd or tackle on the OL or a DT or NG on the DL.

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Defensive line is what I read.

1st team large school MN.

LB: Cole Jirik
Northfield - Class 4A
6-foot-5, 235 pounds: Dominated the Orono game in the playoffs, recorded 151 tackles on the season, and he pulled down 26 receptions as a receiver.

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Originally Posted by lakesbison

yes.. i had a brain fart. C. O. S.

brewster close with Gagliardi?? OH PUH-LEASE.... I guarantee that is just PUNKY brewster running his mouth, no way Punky down in texas/colorado knew about John G until he got up here.. no no no ..

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Are you kidding? Gags is a college coaching legend. Everyone in coaching knows him.

The minnesotapreps.com cover boy today is another one of our verbals...

http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=889441

Kevin Vaadeland from Park Rapids....it is a question and answer with Minnesota Preps and Kevin. I love how it mentions that UND is still contacting him after he has verballed to us. Stay classy UND!!!

MP: Are you still looking to attend North Dakota State and what other schools have you had contact with?



KV: I am still committed to attending NDSU. Some of the other schools that have called in the last month or two are Minnesota-Duluth, North Dakota, Buffalo. I have been getting mail from UCONN, Miami, NC State and New Mexico, to name a few of the bigger ones.



MP: Why did you pick NDSU?



KV: I picked NDSU because they are relatively close to home and the campus is very easy to get around. They are also very successful.

wow.. im speechless.

new 2 year extension burgandy, you gotta hit the pavement and give those recruits that last question: "are you sure you don't want to play exciting football in a tin shed?? I just got a 2 year contract, are you sure? please?? pretty please??"

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Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy

The minnesotapreps.com cover boy today is another one of our verbals...

http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=889441

Kevin Vaadeland from Park Rapids....it is a question and answer with Minnesota Preps and Kevin. I love how it mentions that UND is still contacting him after he has verballed to us. Stay classy UND!!!

MP: Are you still looking to attend North Dakota State and what other schools have you had contact with?



KV: I am still committed to attending NDSU. Some of the other schools that have called in the last month or two are Minnesota-Duluth, North Dakota, Buffalo. I have been getting mail from UCONN, Miami, NC State and New Mexico, to name a few of the bigger ones.



MP: Why did you pick NDSU?



KV: I picked NDSU because they are relatively close to home and the campus is very easy to get around. They are also very successful.

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But you didn't have a problem when NDSU continued contact with Obarski a year ago after he verballed to UND? That's why it's a verbal.

Good point. You can have Obarski back.

Is there something wrong with him?

Nope. I was just kidding around.

http://wisconsinpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=887866

I think this kid has an amazing future for us. How good are our DE's going to be??? WOW. Great job by the coaches. You can tell they have an affect on these kids.

Chilton TE/DE Justin Juckem (6-foot-5, 245) has received scholarship offers from coast to coast. From Washington State to Boston College and places in between.

This week he sat down and evaluated everything each school had to offer and came to a conclusion. "I verbally commited to North Dakota State University. It simply was the best fit."

That was music to the ears of the Bison coaching staff. "The coaches were very pleased to hear I would become one of them especially with all the other close offers."

Juckem was quick to return the appreciation. "The biggest reason I want to be a Bison is because of the coaches. They are very personable and have shown people that they can win and be successful."

So how tough was it turning down offers from some BCS schools? "Obiviously Boston College and Washington State are two big offers, but I took a lot of time in trying to see myself going to each school and NDSU seemed right. If I were to go to Boston College, I would have to get my degree through MIT or Harvard and Washington State I beleive needs to still get on the winning track. With saying that, all the schools that offered are perfect schools, it all depends on the person that has chosen to go there."

Juckem also turned down offers from Army and the University of North Dakota.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Burgundy

Good point. You can have Obarski back.

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Keep Obarski, let's give them Mertens and Bibeau.

My wife has several brothers that live in the Marshall area, and they save Gimmestad is a top notch player. My nephew plays basketball for Southwest State at Marshall, and he used to play football too. I want to talk to him and see what he has to say about Tyler, but it's finals week, so I don't want to bug him now.

New offer: Milwaukee Washington LB Nicholas Hill (6-2, 210).

http://test.wissports.net/sports/foo...=113&id=980866

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Originally Posted by Marlins

New offer: Milwaukee Washington LB Nicholas Hill (6-2, 210).

http://test.wissports.net/sports/foo...=113&id=980866

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Nice, what do you think the chances are we get this guy. Is he good, fast, any more info??

Added Danny Luecke (big frame, good athlete from Fargo South) and Nicholas Hill from Milwaukee South (LB recruit).

Have we made some progress with our QB recruits? Like official visits or anything?

Osseo QB Tate Chistopherson..... is where my money is going..

Mertens 2009
Jose 2010-12
incoming qb, RS 2009, back up 3 years?? really doubt a STAR is going to want to only play 1 year...


p.s on Nicholas Hill-milwaukee.
With such a great visit behind him, might a commitment to the Bison be looming?

“I still want to see what I can get,” Hill said. “I'm taking all of my visits. I'm still trying to set them up. I'm planning on St. Cloud State and Concordia-St. Paul maybe.”



REALLY PEOPLE??? SCSU and CSP??? THATS NOT EVEN A CONTEST, IM NOT TOO EXCITED ABOUT THIS KID....