2008 NDSU Recruits

[Scooter1]

Good to see Reid brought into the fold. Looks like he'll give us a solid prospect at either end or SLB. I hope he ends up at end for the simple reason that we've had a harder time recruiting D-lineman recently than any other position.

I agree, the DL position is tough to find. We are getting better.

2004 Lardinois, Compton
2005 Fairbairn, Schuttloffel
2006 Gratzek, Phillips, Sharpe
2007 Danilkowicz, Boyer, Johnson, Stoczinski

[Hart]

The one thing I noticed at all of our games this year (at all the home games) was the lack of a pass rush. Defensive line is just a hard position to transition to. So much you change from HS to college, and definitely from college to the pros. I thought Joe L. did a nice job, but we lacked a quality and consistent pass rush on opponents. I can only imagine what we could have done with a consistent pass rush.

[Bison53]

Blitzs were not working.

[Bison"FANatic"]

Ya sometimes you need some recruits that will keep the locker room rockin!!!



No I heard Horner from South would know more after Dec. 1st. Heck maybe we didn't even offer him yet.

[Scooter1]

The one thing I noticed at all of our games this year (at all the home games) was the lack of a pass rush. Defensive line is just a hard position to transition to. So much you change from HS to college, and definitely from college to the pros. I thought Joe L. did a nice job, but we lacked a quality and consistent pass rush on opponents. I can only imagine what we could have done with a consistent pass rush.

Remember, Justin Frick and Craig Dahl should have been Seniors this year. The 2007 Bison would have been completely different with these two players on defense. Now, jump ahead four years and think about how happy we will all be that we had the luxury of redshirting the entire 2007 recruiting class.

[Gully]

Remember, Justin Frick and Craig Dahl should have been Seniors this year. The 2007 Bison would have been completely different with these two players on defense. Now, jump ahead four years and think about how happy we will all be that we had the luxury of redshirting the entire 2007 recruiting class.

That's a great point....the D would have been much better this year with those two. I don't think we should ever play true freshmen unless they are very special AND we have an immediate need.

[HerdBot]

That's a great point....the D would have been much better this year with those two. I don't think we should ever play true freshmen unless they are very special AND we have an immediate need.

Agreed. We are exceptionally deep now and with the added scholorships it will be tough for a freshman to make the field. We run a complicated offense so the year learning it helps.

[tony]

Updated first post for Ricky Hagen verbal.

[bisonhusker]

what do we know about this most recent verbal?

[HerdBot]

what do we know about this most recent verbal?

He seems like a project and didn't get serious looks from big schools. He was 2nd team all conference as a Jr at defensive end AND 2nd team all conference as a Sr at linebacker so he's good at both positions. He's a solid athelete with some good upside. Threw shot put and is strong. According to the Forum, the Bison want him as a defensive end.

It makes sense to put him at end because we're loaded at linebacker with Preston Evans and Reid along with Matt Anderson, Tyler Henry, Luke Senger, Eddie Beson to go with current starters Maersh and Humber.