Recruting Talk.

[eaglessoar20021]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*

[asumike83]

Looks like a nice class so far at GSU! Here is what I have so far for ASU:

Tysean Holloway (Asheville, NC), RB - ESPN ***, Rivals **
Dante Blackmon (Covington, GA), CB - ESPN/Rivals ***
Paul Magloire (Lynbrook, NY), QB/S - Rivals **
Barrett Burns (Woodstock, GA), TE - ESPN **
Jacquil Capel (Mount Gilead, NC), ATH
Olawale Dada (Columbus, GA), LB
Tyson Fernandez (Fuquay Varina, NC), OL
Greg Hall (Bogart, GA), LB/DE
Matthew Privette (Marshville, NC), OL

Transfers:
Quartterrio Morgan (Western Kentucky - 4 years of eligibility), RB - Rivals/ESPN ***
Alex Coulthard (UNC - 3 years of eligiblity), OL
Dylan Turner (Air Force - 3 years of eligibility), DT/DE

Recruiting is so inexact it is always hard to say who will make an immediate impact but I fully expect Morgan and Holloway to be competing for playing time at RB. Blackmon should see some time in the secondary and Coulthard (6-6, 310) could earn a spot on the OL 2-deep as well.

Paul Magloire is a great athlete and I expect the coaches will either try to get him on the field immediately in the defensive secondary or redshirt him to be groomed as a QB for the future.

[darell1976]

From siouxsports.com
Our Commits:

QB Braden Hanson, 6'6', 215. Charlotte (UNC) FBS transfer - one year of eligiblility remaining

QB Joe Mollberg, 6'2”, 210, Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes), MN (Scout 2 Star) Had offers from SDSU & NDSU

QB Ryan Bartels, 6'4”, 210, Sycamore (Sycamore) IL Had offer from Indiana St.

FB Kevin Bayer, 5'11”, 235, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), IL

WR Kenny Galladay, 6'3”, 190, Chicago (St. Rita), IL

WR Anthony Taylor, 5'11”, 180, Lombard (Montini), IL

TE/DE Tucker Nordby, 6'6”, 240, 4.8, Harvey (Harvey), ND Had offer from USD

DL Mike Edwards, 6'2”, 290, Sun Prairie (Sun Prairie), WI

DL EJ Welch, 6'2”, 285, Biwabik (Mesabi JC), MN JUCO

LB Brian Labat, 6'3, 210, Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes), MN

LB Taj Rich, 6'2”, 215, New Hope (Robbinsdale Cooper), MN

DB Dan Konowalski, 5'11”, 165, Waukesha (West), WI

[THE HERD]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*

Thats a lot of 3 star guys.....looks like you have a very solid class coming in.

[eaglessoar20021]

The way your guys went through us. We need them all. Congrats on your National Title.

Thats a lot of 3 star guys.....looks like you have a very solid class coming in.

[Apphole]

App and GaSo are widening the gap between the two schools and the rest of the conference. App has also made some great coaching additions so far, each from successful FBS programs.

-Alvis Whitted added as receivers coach. Played at NCSU, NFL receiver for almost 10 years, asst. at UCLA.

-Justin Stepp added as RB coach. Asst. at Clemson.

-And everyone already knows about the return of the architect of the best FCS offense of all time, Scott Satterfield as OC.

[THE HERD]

The way your guys went through us. We need them all. Congrats on your National Title.

Thanks...I was down in TX and had a hell of a good time. Hopefully we see you guys at our house again next year, although I have never been to Georgia before. haha The Bison have about nine or ten verbals as of right now with a couple of good ones out of Nebraska, which have walk on offers from the Huskers, aslo have a big ol North Dakota boy(6'7" 310)coming in to become a member of the "Rams" someday....Rams is our nickname for our O-line. I am sure one of our fans will post the list at some point. We have a real good RB out of Michigan visiting this weekend I believe, along with quite a few others.......can't wait for Feb.1st!

[Cocky]

Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga

I like this kid.

[asumike83]

App and GaSo are widening the gap between the two schools and the rest of the conference. App has also made some great coaching additions so far, each from successful FBS programs.

-Alvis Whitted added as receivers coach. Played at NCSU, NFL receiver for almost 10 years, asst. at UCLA.

-Justin Stepp added as RB coach. Asst. at Clemson.

-And everyone already knows about the return of the architect of the best FCS offense of all time, Scott Satterfield as OC.

We have definitely had a very productive offseason that has gone about as well as any ASU fan could have hoped. While I fully expect ASU to have a good upcoming season, I think it may be 2013 before we are back among the elite. Who knows though, maybe things will get rolling a year early!

[asumike83]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***


I just read that Small will be visiting ASU this weekend after visiting GSU last weekend. As far as I know, he is not committed either way at this point. WR Tim Hill also visited GSU last weekend and will be in Boone this weekend. Both look to be solid players whose decisions are worth watching.

[ChadWC]

He committed to us in December. It was in the Atlanta Journal Constitution with quotes from his coach.


I just read that Small will be visiting ASU this weekend after visiting GSU last weekend. As far as I know, he is not committed either way at this point. WR Tim Hill also visited GSU last weekend and will be in Boone this weekend. Both look to be solid players whose decisions are worth watching.

[ChadWC]

We've got a few more commits than are listed and I think we'll have a couple of more surprises by signing day.

[eaglessoar20021]

Here is a list of the players that are commited in class AAAA in Georgia. We all know that anything could happen until they sign on the dotted line.
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Class AAAA Commitments



ALCOVY – 1

Devon Edwards – Duke



BANNEKER – 3

Chaz Elder – South Carolina

Trey James – Chattanooga

Larry Jefferson – Louisville



BRUNSWICK – 2

Demetrius Frazier – Louisville

Avery Sweet – Georgia State



CHAMBLEE – 1

Robbie Theus – Georgia State



CHAPEL HILL – 1

A.J. Liddell – Maryland



CHATTAHOOCHEE – 1

Will Johnson – Chattanooga



CLARKE CENTRAL – 1

Quenshaun Watson – Tennessee



CREEKSIDE – 2

Josh Holsey – Auburn

Davion Tookes – Virginia Tech



DUNWOODY – 4

Chris Hale – Florida International

Jake Hudgins – Davidson

Justin King – Tennessee

TeMyrick Mosley – The Citadel



DUTCHTOWN – 1

Darian Small – Georgia Southern

EAST PAULDING – 2

LaDarius Banks – Vanderbilt

Andrej Suttles – Furman



FLOWERY BRANCH – 2

Kanler Coker – North Carolina

C.J. Curry – Oklahoma State



HABERSHAM CENTRAL – 1

Austin Allen – Presbyterian



HARRIS COUNTY – 1

Jordan Jenkins – Georgia



HERITAGE-CONYERS – 1

Ryan Watson – Air Force



LIBERTY COUNTY – 2

Melvin King – Georgia State

Shadrach Thornton – North Carolina State



LITHONIA – 1

Joe Harris – South Carolina



LOVEJOY – 2

Jamal Covington – Charlotte

Rico McWilliams – South Carolina



MARIST – 2

Nick Brigham – Maryland

Austin Hardin – Florida



MAYS – 2

J.T. Blasingame – Rice

Jonathan Williams – Wake Forest



MILLER GROVE – 1

J’Terius Brown – Miami (OH)



OSBORNE – 1

Nyiakki Height – U.A.B.



REDAN – 1

Andrew Williams – Tennessee-Martin



SOUTH PAULDING – 1

Adrian Lindsey – Buffalo



SOUTHWEST DeKALB – 3

Toran Davis – Ohio

Gabe Echols – Southern

Shaq Goodwin – Memphis



STATESBORO – 2

Freddie Burden – Georgia Tech

Michael Summers – Georgia Tech



TUCKER – 4

Kenneth Crenshaw – South Alabama

Josh Dawson – Vanderbilt

Jake Sealand – Vanderbilt

Michael Young – Georgia Southern



UNION GROVE – 1

D.J. White – Georgia Tech



WAYNE COUNTY – 1

Greyson Lambert – Virginia



WHITEWATER – 1

Jordan Watson – Kentucky



I just read that Small will be visiting ASU this weekend after visiting GSU last weekend. As far as I know, he is not committed either way at this point. WR Tim Hill also visited GSU last weekend and will be in Boone this weekend. Both look to be solid players whose decisions are worth watching.

[eaglessoar20021]

What do you know about him. I could find nothing

Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga

I like this kid.

[asumike83]

He committed to us in December. It was in the Atlanta Journal Constitution with quotes from his coach.

It is possible that he committed verbally in December and opened his options back up, because he is going to be in Boone for a visit on Saturday. Of course I have no idea where he stands but until signing day, nothing is set in stone. Neither Rivals or ESPN has him as a commitment to either school.

[asumike83]

Here is a list of the players that are commited in class AAAA in Georgia. We all know that anything could happen until they sign on the dotted line.

Exactly. It sure is fun to speculate though!

[ChadWC]

I believe hes committed. There have been a few published articles naming all state teams and so forth the past few weeks that list him as committed. He could be taking all of his visits but we'll see. I'm sure some of our commits have taken visits to other schools and we have some commits of other schools in for visits as well. Can't blame a kid for that. We'll know on signing day. Where did you see he is visiting ASU this weekend?

And FWIW, heres the excerpt from the AJC: Dutchtown High School defensive tackle Darian Small (6-2, 285) committed to Georgia Southern. “Georgia Southern has really recruited Darian hard the past month,” Dutchtown assistant Terry Herrod said. “His best football is ahead of him. He has the frame to add 15 pounds and not lose any speed or quickness. He will play NG and DE in their scheme.” - AJC



It is possible that he committed verbally in December and opened his options back up, because he is going to be in Boone for a visit on Saturday. Of course I have no idea where he stands but until signing day, nothing is set in stone. Neither Rivals or ESPN has him as a commitment to either school.

[Bam]

EKU gets a commit from KY school boy legend JJ Jude. See attachment:

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/NwTTuwfREeG-rAAmVebEWg/jj-jude-breaks-kentucky-rushing-record.htm

From ESPN:

Jared Sanders- RB- Hallandale, FL
Michael Simpson- QB- Trotwood, OH
Jon Floyd- ILB- Richmond, KY

[asumike83]

I believe hes committed. There have been a few published articles naming all state teams and so forth the past few weeks that list him as committed. He could be taking all of his visits but we'll see. I'm sure some of our commits have taken visits to other schools and we have some commits of other schools in for visits as well. Can't blame a kid for that. We'll know on signing day. Where did you see he is visiting ASU this weekend?

I know that some ASU commits are also taking visits elsewhere since nothing is set in stone yet. It was reported on our Rivals site just today that he is coming, he confirmed it with our beat writer. Not sure how much I am able to post since it is a pay site but he apparently has offers from ASU, GSU and Marshall.

[Cocky]

What do you know about him. I could find nothing

If Im thinking of the right person, he is a big strong RB. Was impressive in the championship game.

[PaladinFan]

Odds of Georgia Southern fans telling us once again they have the SoCon's top recruiting class? 100% :)

[PaladinFan]

We have a guy over at theuffp.com who does an extensive workup on Furman recruiting. The following is what has been reported so far.

Georgia:

QB – Terry Robinson*
Hephzibah HS
5’11”, 165 lbs, 4.71 sec, 31.5” vert
JR Stats: 1700 yards passing, 8 TDs

WR – Chad Scott*
North Gwinnett HS
5’11”, 170 lbs, 4.63 sec
SR Stats: 57 catches, 773 yards

LB – Carl Rider*
North Gwinnett HS
6’2”, 188 lbs

WR – Andrej Suttles*
East Paulding HS
5’10”, 179 lbs, 4.64 sec, 33” vert, 3.7 gpa

South Carolina

WR/DB – Thomas Brown*
Seneca HS
6’2”, 187 lbs, 4.69 sec

QB – Reese Hannon**
Greer HS
6’2”, 197 lbs, 4.75 sec, 230 lbs bench, 405 lbs squat, 29” vert, 4.87 gpa
JR Stats: 1800+ yards passing, 400+ yards rushing, 18 TDs

North Carolina

OL – Harrison Monk*
Providence HS
6’4”, 248 lbs, 4.9 sec, 275 lbs bench, 375 lbs squat, 3.2 gpa

[eaglessoar20021]

Odds of Furman having the top recruiting class in the SoCoN.......0%

[PaladinFan]

Odds of Furman having the top recruiting class in the SoCoN.......0%

Not going to debate that one. I was just giving you a hard time.

[eaglessoar20021]

Same here.

Not going to debate that one. I was just giving you a hard time.

[Rekdiver]

Odds of the coaching issues (now settled thank God) affecting ASU's recruiting class........200%. Richmond coach mentioned this one of his commits yesterday...........It's a nasty world out there!

[The Eagle's Cliff]

Recruiting is a fun off-season topic, but I wish I had a dollar for every "awesome recruit" I've heard someone discuss, including NFL draftees, that flopped.

Conversely, there are a pile of walk-ons, JUCO, and late-round draft picks who turn out to be stars. I will say that Monken has mostly hit home-runs the last two years (knock on wood).

[blueballs]

Unless a kid is enrolled in school already hardly any commitments to a FCS program can be taken seriously as FBS schools can flip a kid literally on signing day. It happens all the time.

This is all good conversation fodder but not much more than that.

[asumike83]

Unless a kid is enrolled in school already hardly any commitments to a FCS program can be taken seriously as FBS schools can flip a kid literally on signing day. It happens all the time.

This is all good conversation fodder but not much more than that.

Very true. Luckily for ASU, 2 of our 3 biggest recruits (RB's Tysean Holloway and Quartterrio Morgan) have already enrolled and joined the team. Our attrition to FBS programs has not been too terrible the past few years but as you said, a solid FBS program that puts in the effort could snatch them pretty much at will.

Oddly enough, ASU (as well as other FCS programs I'm sure) have turned the tables a couple of times recently on in-state FBS programs. Trevor Sawyer (East Carolina 2010) and Brandon McGowan (Wake Forest 2011) de-committed last minute to come to Boone.

[Monarch History]

These are the players who signed letters of intent to ODU which we know about so far. But as you know they mean nothing until they sign on Feb. 1st.

C. J. Bradshaw, RB, Kinston,NC
Troy Butler, OL, Hickory HS, Chesapeake, VA **
Cal Cook, LB, Booker T. Washington, Norfolk, VA **
Jacob Green, DT, Page HS,Geensboro NC
Ervin Johnson, LB, Dean College
Malique Johnson, DB, Annapolis Christian School, Severn, MD **
Andrew Maddox, OL, Woodbridge, VA **
Colin McElroy QB Milton HS, Alpharetta, GA
Anderson Miller, LB, First Colonial HS, Virginia Beach, VA
Fellonte Misher, SS, Coolidge HS, Washington, D.C
Rahsaan Moore, DE , Upper Marlboro, MD (Transfer) ***
Zach Pascal, WR, Wise HS, Upper Marlboro, MD
Reshawn Proctor, WR, Bethel HS, Hampton, VA
David Washington, WR, DB, QB, Raleigh, NC
Isaac White, WR, Norcom HS, Portsmouth, VA **
Darius Wilkins DE, Middle Creek HS, Apex, NC

[PaladinFan]

Unless a kid is enrolled in school already hardly any commitments to a FCS program can be taken seriously as FBS schools can flip a kid literally on signing day. It happens all the time.

This is all good conversation fodder but not much more than that.

Bobby Lamb was interviewed recently as Mercer's head coach (and seeking his first recruiting class). He mentioned the avalanche of calls he would recieve the day after signing day from coaches with kids that fell through the cracks. I imagine its the same for most college coaches.

Circumstances change rapidly. I, for one, have no idea how Furman gets on the radar of some of these kids, much less manages to land them. Just last year, TCU pulled its offer to Travis Eman, a Canadian born QB playing in Buffalo. He ends up at Furman and will likely start for the Paladins this season as a freshman. How a Buffalo kid that was heading to TCU ended up at Furman is beyond me.

[SU DOG]

Samford looks to be off to a great recruiting season. Agreed with others, however, that until the name is on the LOI, nothing is 100% certain.

Ben Tamburello - Center Bham AL ESPN 3*** #14 rated in the nation!!! One of Alabama's top 20 players.
Josh Kimberlin - OLB Olive Branch MS Rivals 2** ESPN Grade 74 Top 40 in the state of Mississippi.
Brandon Teeling - DL Seffner FL Rivals 3*** Several FBS offers
Amos Harper - LB Stone Mt. Ga Rivals listed.
Khalil Stinson - WR Atl GA Listed as a Georgia "sleeper" one FBS offer.

Hopefully some good surprises to come. Maybe even an FBS xfer.

[asumike83]

Samford looks to be off to a great recruiting season. Agreed with others, however, that until the name is on the LOI, nothing is 100% certain.

Ben Tamburello - Center Bham AL ESPN 3*** #14 rated in the nation!!! One of Alabama's top 20 players.
Josh Kimberlin - OLB Olive Branch MS Rivals 2** ESPN Grade 74 Top 40 in the state of Mississippi.
Brandon Teeling - DL Seffner FL Rivals 3*** Several FBS offers
Amos Harper - LB Stone Mt. Ga Rivals listed.
Khalil Stinson - WR Atl GA Listed as a Georgia "sleeper" one FBS offer.

Hopefully some good surprises to come. Maybe even an FBS xfer.

Damn good job! Glad to see talent coming in all over the SoCon.

[lionsrking2]

Bobby Lamb was interviewed recently as Mercer's head coach (and seeking his first recruiting class). He mentioned the avalanche of calls he would recieve the day after signing day from coaches with kids that fell through the cracks. I imagine its the same for most college coaches.

Circumstances change rapidly. I, for one, have no idea how Furman gets on the radar of some of these kids, much less manages to land them. Just last year, TCU pulled its offer to Travis Eman, a Canadian born QB playing in Buffalo. He ends up at Furman and will likely start for the Paladins this season as a freshman. How a Buffalo kid that was heading to TCU ended up at Furman is beyond me.

Problem is, most FCS coaches want a bird in the hand and aren't willing to wait ... they want as close to a full class ready to go on signing day as possible for fear of left holding the bag ... but often times, there are some really good players who get dropped by FBS schools at the last minute, wait too late to commit, receive a passing test score after signing day or are simply overlooked ... and now, with the NCAA making it tougher to get JC kids into school, there may be more opportunities out there after signing day with kids who otherwise may have chosen to go the JC route, instead of signing with an FCS or D-II.

[1standgoal]

These are the players who signed letters of intent to ODU which we know about so far. But as you know they mean nothing until they sign on Feb. 1st.

C. J. Bradshaw, RB, Kinston,NC
Troy Butler, OL, Hickory HS, Chesapeake, VA **
Cal Cook, LB, Booker T. Washington, Norfolk, VA **
Jacob Green, DT, Page HS,Geensboro NC
Ervin Johnson, LB, Dean College
Malique Johnson, DB, Annapolis Christian School, Severn, MD **
Andrew Maddox, OL, Woodbridge, VA **
Colin McElroy QB Milton HS, Alpharetta, GA
Anderson Miller, LB, First Colonial HS, Virginia Beach, VA
Fellonte Misher, SS, Coolidge HS, Washington, D.C
Rahsaan Moore, DE , Upper Marlboro, MD (Transfer) ***
Zach Pascal, WR, Wise HS, Upper Marlboro, MD
Reshawn Proctor, WR, Bethel HS, Hampton, VA
David Washington, WR, DB, QB, Raleigh, NC
Isaac White, WR, Norcom HS, Portsmouth, VA **
Darius Wilkins DE, Middle Creek HS, Apex, NC
Good looking list so far. One point of clarification...they cannot sign the LOI until Signing Day..they have only verbally committed thus far...but as you say a verbal commit does not mean anything until they sign the LOI.

[whoanellie]

the Furman coaching staff sure must not get off I-85 too often.

[PaladinNation]

the Furman coaching staff sure must not get off I-85 too often.

Furman has always recruited GA very well. But, it appears by the looks of the lists showing Furman interests and offers… it's expanded quite a bit with Coach Fowler at the helm. Several players are on the list outside of SC, NC, GA, TN, AL, FL, several from Kentucky, Ohio, and even California.

Concerning stacking Furman's recruiting classes with GSU, and APP. The three schools look for very different things. Furman does go head to head with both schools, we win some, they win some (Dakota Dozier and Charles Emert choose Furman over APP and GSU). I wouldn't be surprised to see Furman end up with some surprise gets this years, as in more speed on defense and at the offensive skill positions.

[PaladinFan]

the Furman coaching staff sure must not get off I-85 too often.

Not entirely accurate. It is true, Bobby Lamb recruited Atlanta hard. Not only was he from the area, his brother was a high school coach, and kids in the bigger cities tend to be able to cut it academically.

However, I'd wager Furman probably has the most state-diverse roster in the SoCon (or at least they did at one point). Naturally, they have a lot of players from Georgia and South Carolina, but they also recruit the heck out of Alabama -- where only UTC and Samford have any sort of SoCon presence. Quick look back shows that of the 22 starters that lined up against Elon this season, nine different states were represented.

[The Eagle's Cliff]

Not entirely accurate. It is true, Bobby Lamb recruited Atlanta hard. Not only was he from the area, his brother was a high school coach, and kids in the bigger cities tend to be able to cut it academically.

However, I'd wager Furman probably has the most state-diverse roster in the SoCon (or at least they did at one point). Naturally, they have a lot of players from Georgia and South Carolina, but they also recruit the heck out of Alabama -- where only UTC and Samford have any sort of SoCon presence. Quick look back shows that of the 22 starters that lined up against Elon this season, nine different states were represented.

A big part of "where" a coach recruits depends upon his recruiting budget. Fortunately, Georgia is fertile ground because Ga Southern can't afford to venture too far away from home.

[Tribe4SF]

W&M has six known commits at this point.

LB Marcus Harvey 6'2" 200 Langley HS Virginia
CB Trey Reed 5'8" 160 Colonial Forge HS Virginia
LB/DE Chris Donald 6'3" 235 Red Bank Catholic New Jersey
TE/DE Austin Taps 6'5" 240 Archbishop Stepinac New York
RB/WR Kevin Hart 6' 190 Seton La Salle HS Pennsylvania
OL/DL Dom Martinelli 6'4" 290 Montour HS Pennsylvania

[bluehenbillk]

I'm still waiting for the 1st coach to say on February 1st that "we're really disappointed with the recruiting class we got this year. There were some guys that we really wanted that went elsewhere, we'll have to overcome this over the next few seasons by practicing hard & coaching these guys up".

The fact of the matter is - every year there are schools that have bad recruiting classes. You can grade recruiting classes this winter & spring, but really the final grade for the kids that sign NLI's in less than 2 weeks won't come in until most likely December of 2015 when they've completed their junior or redshirt-sophomore year.

I'll give Villanova as just one of many examples. In '09 they win the NC, in '10 they get to the final four, in '11 they win one league game. Why? The answer is a few years ago Andy Talley lied on NLI day - the classes he brough in 2 years in a row did not pan out & they were forced to play a slew of true & red-shirt FR this past season, going 2-9 and losing to teams like Monmouth at home.

Fact of the matter is NLI day is like Opening Day in MLB - everyone feels good & has a shot. The reality is - some of these classes are great & some just stink...

[BisonHype!]

Some good recruiting classes so far. I will have to do some Bison research when I have time. That is unless someone beats me to it. Get a good list compiled for ya. Fun topic guys!

[blueballs]

Samford looks to be off to a great recruiting season. Agreed with others, however, that until the name is on the LOI, nothing is 100% certain.

Ben Tamburello - Center Bham AL ESPN 3*** #14 rated in the nation!!! One of Alabama's top 20 players.


Don't I remember a Tamburello as an OL for Auburn some time back? Any relation?

[LeeshaJo]

Here is SDSU's as it stands today... (Can't take credit for putting it together, copied from a post at SDSUfans.com)

Verbals (12)

QB - Nate Meyer 6'3" 190, Cold Spring, MN (Rocori) http://on.sctimes.com/uyB4ZO
TE - Mitch Vejvoda** 6'4" 240, New Lenox, IL (Providence Catholic) http://bit.ly/pwWw9T
OL - Seth Lansman 6'7" 255, Harlan, IA http://bit.ly/xfoQzg
DE - Marshall Peugh** 6'3" 230, Glendale AZ JUCO | Glendale, AZ (Ironwood) http://bit.ly/vbcpLr
DT - Jordan Brichacek 6'5" 240, Howells, NE http://bit.ly/uJ75XV
DT - Logan Roth 6'4" 245, Giltner, NE http://bit.ly/vmhCQe
OLB - Charles Elmore** 6'1" 200, Chicago, IL (St Rita) http://bit.ly/wIzxUN
CB - Herman Kleinsasser 5'10" 170, Onida, SD (Sully Buttes) http://argusne.ws/u4wZaD
S - Andrew Brown 5'10" 195, Iowa Western JUCO | Council Bluffs, IA (St Albert) http://bit.ly/tCGx4N
S - Nick Mears 5'11" 190, Milbank, SD http://bit.ly/rz2xVV
S - Dallas Brown 6'0" 190, Tucson, AZ (Sabino) http://bit.ly/yycPpF
S Andy Moritko 6'5" 210, Fridley, MN (Totino-Grace) http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Andy-Moritko-133733

[professor8315]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*

Charlie Moore and Buddy Pough are both recruiting these athletes:
Darius Paulk
All-purpose back
•Ht:5'9"
•Wt:190 lbs
Columbia, South Carolina
Richland Northeast

Darius Holliday
Safety
•Ht:6'3"
•Wt:178 lbs
Jacksonville, Florida
Stanton College Prep School

Who will win this recruiting war? Where will the play, ASU or SCSU?

[furbaloffear]

He committed to us in December. It was in the Atlanta Journal Constitution with quotes from his coach.

According to Brian our rivals writer Small considers his commitment to GSU a "soft" commit and will be either confirming with GSU or changing to APP after his official visit this weekend...

Take it or leave it just what he said after talking to Small this week.

[Canyoncat]

At Montana State we only have 10 or so scholarships to give out this year. Here are the confirmed verbals as of 1/19

Verbaled
QB Austin Barth 6'6" Columbia Falls, MT (Columbia Falls HS)

QB/S Vince DiGiallonardo 6'0" 180 Polson, MT (Polson HS) http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sp
QB Dakota Prukop Austin, TX (Vandegrift HS) http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sp ...

OL J.P. Flynn 6'3" 285 Iowa (Bettendorf HS) http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sp ...

OL Marshall Womack 6'4" 235 Austin, TX (Lake Travis) http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/sp

OL Ross Lodge 6'6" 285 Austin, TX (Westwood HS) http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/ap ...

DE Zach Hutchins 6'2" 225 Las Vegas (Bishop Gorman HS) http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/ap ...

[SU DOG]

Don't I remember a Tamburello as an OL for Auburn some time back? Any relation?

Yep, Our recruit is the son of Ben Tamburello, a 2 times All-American at Auburn who was drafted in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft in 1987 by the Eagles. He was also inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Not a bad pedigree for our commit (and I am still holding my breath) eh?

[GlassOnion]

Charlie Moore and Buddy Pough are both recruiting these athletes:
Darius Paulk
All-purpose back
•Ht:5'9"
•Wt:190 lbs
Columbia, South Carolina
Richland Northeast

Darius Holliday
Safety
•Ht:6'3"
•Wt:178 lbs
Jacksonville, Florida
Stanton College Prep School

Who will win this recruiting war? Where will the play, ASU or SCSU?

Who is Charlie Moore? And if you mean ASU as in App, we already have two 3 star fresh. Rbs enrolled for this semester, so I dont believe he will get an offer. We have more pressing needs than Rb. We've also got a 3 star, and 2 star DB verballed.

[PaladinFan]

Who is Charlie Moore? And if you mean ASU as in App, we already have two 3 star fresh. Rbs enrolled for this semester, so I dont believe he will get an offer. We have more pressing needs than Rb. We've also got a 3 star, and 2 star DB verballed.

I imagine App is going to work hard at brining in some linemen. Have plenty of "athletes."

[chattownmocs]

App and GaSo are widening the gap between the two schools and the rest of the conference. App has also made some great coaching additions so far, each from successful FBS programs.

-Alvis Whitted added as receivers coach. Played at NCSU, NFL receiver for almost 10 years, asst. at UCLA.

-Justin Stepp added as RB coach. Asst. at Clemson.

-And everyone already knows about the return of the architect of the best FCS offense of all time, Scott Satterfield as OC.

Fail.

[Eaglesrus]

Fail.

xhurrayxxhypedxxhurrayx HE'S BACK!!!

[Apphole]

Fail.

6th in the SoCon. EPIC FAIL. What about your preseason predictions last year, Nostra-dumb ***?

[asumike83]

Fail.


6th in the SoCon. EPIC FAIL. What about your preseason predictions last year, Nostra-dumb ***?

Maybe this off-season on AGS will be eventful after all...

xpopcornx

[Apphole]

Maybe this off-season on AGS will be eventful after all...

xpopcornx

Of course! It's Chattowntroll, Mike. He comments from January till football season, proclaiming UTC as the BCS preseason favorite. Of course when the season rolls around, he will boycot this website for obvious reasons, so enjoy while you can!

[frozennorth]

Maybe this off-season on AGS will be eventful after all...

xpopcornx

interesting coincidence that screaming eagle and chattownmocs are back within 24 hours of each other. Might as well get The Fan back too while we're at it.

[asumike83]

Of course! It's Chattowntroll, Mike. He comments from January till football season, proclaiming UTC as the BCS preseason favorite. Of course when the season rolls around, he will boycot this website for obvious reasons, so enjoy while you can!

I am all about the entertainment value, it was getting a little quiet around here!

[THE HERD]

I hear the Griz gotta a couple of nice jucos coming out of the California Penal League.......just a joke with a Major League twist to it. Seriously Griz fans whatcha got for verbals so far. I know the Bison and Griz are going head to head on a few AZ kids.

[PaladinFan]

App and GaSo are widening the gap between the two schools and the rest of the conference. App has also made some great coaching additions so far, each from successful FBS programs.

-Alvis Whitted added as receivers coach. Played at NCSU, NFL receiver for almost 10 years, asst. at UCLA.

-Justin Stepp added as RB coach. Asst. at Clemson.

-And everyone already knows about the return of the architect of the best FCS offense of all time, Scott Satterfield as OC.

We go through this same thing every offseason. The gap is not widening. You only think it is.

And this isn't to knock Justin Stepp (he's a nice guy and was a very good WR at Furman), but I'm not sure he qualifies as a "great coaching addition[]" from an FBS program. He was a grad assistant at Clemson, has never coached running backs, has never even played running back to the best of my knowledge. I don't necessarily see him as a hire that leaves behind the SoCon.

...I also think he's still wide open in the back of the Jacksonville State endzone.

[asumike83]

We go through this same thing every offseason. The gap is not widening. You only think it is.

And this isn't to knock Justin Stepp (he's a nice guy and was a very good WR at Furman), but I'm not sure he qualifies as a "great coaching addition[]" from an FBS program. He was a grad assistant at Clemson, has never coached running backs, has never even played running back to the best of my knowledge. I don't necessarily see him as a hire that leaves behind the SoCon.

...I also think he's still wide open in the back of the Jacksonville State endzone.

I am taking a 'wait and see' approach with Stepp but I do think Satterfield qualifies as a great coaching addition. I also love the Alvis Whitted hire. In spite of having little coaching experience, I put a lot of value in having a guy with 9 years experience as an NFL wide receiver coaching that position. I believe he will be the kind of guy that the kids will really listen and respond well to. Outside of Satterfield, our biggest hire is yet to come, as we have not announced an OL coach. I will withhold judgement on our new offensive staff as a whole until that position is filled.

[Apphole]

We go through this same thing every offseason. The gap is not widening. You only think it is.

And this isn't to knock Justin Stepp (he's a nice guy and was a very good WR at Furman), but I'm not sure he qualifies as a "great coaching addition[]" from an FBS program. He was a grad assistant at Clemson, has never coached running backs, has never even played running back to the best of my knowledge. I don't necessarily see him as a hire that leaves behind the SoCon.

...I also think he's still wide open in the back of the Jacksonville State endzone.

Well the little stars next to recruit's names, attendance, facilities, playoff showings and consistent conference standings beg to differ, but that's fine. Believe what you want.

About our hires, Stepp is the only one that's remotely questionable. I think he will fill more of an emotional role with the team, being so young and being a former SoCon player. We need this after losing Elliot a few years ago and now Hult.

[chattownmocs]

Well the little stars next to recruit's names, attendance, facilities, playoff showings and consistent conference standings beg to differ, but that's fine. Believe what you want.

About our hires, Stepp is the only one that's remotely questionable. I think he will fill more of an emotional role with the team, being so young and being a former SoCon player. We need this after losing Elliot a few years ago and now Hult.

The conference games prove otherwise, your games are only getting closer, you are losing more, your team is slipping. Stop. Jerry Moore is 100 years old and he doesn't know where he is most of the time. Get a real coach and not a figurehead and then you can crow about your great coacching additions. As it is, STFU, and stick to sob stories about getting beat up by opposing fans.

[Apphole]

The conference games prove otherwise, your games are only getting closer, you are losing more, your team is slipping. Stop. Jerry Moore is 100 years old and he doesn't know where he is most of the time. Get a real coach and not a figurehead and then you can crow about your great coacching additions. As it is, STFU, and stick to sob stories about getting beat up by opposing fans.

That is no way to refer to the time I javelined, ran down, and tackled one of your dick head fans into submission. As for our "slipping" goes, I'm glad you revealed your ignorance in your post. Our future coach is already here. You might remember if you weren't too busy watching UT games and touching yourself. His name is Scott and he was the mastermind behind the best FCS offense of all time.

How do our conference games prove otherwise? This was the first time we haven't won the SoCon in 7 years and we came in second to a team we beat head-to-head. The gap is widening. Very bold talk coming from a UTC supporter. The only thing slipping is UTC slipping right into their 6th place spot.

[PaladinFan]

Well the little stars next to recruit's names, attendance, facilities, playoff showings and consistent conference standings beg to differ, but that's fine. Believe what you want.

About our hires, Stepp is the only one that's remotely questionable. I think he will fill more of an emotional role with the team, being so young and being a former SoCon player. We need this after losing Elliot a few years ago and now Hult.

I'm very unconcerned with the stars next to the players names. The App team that came to Greenville this season had a bunch of stars next to their names and left with one touchdown.

I'm simply saying that we go through this every year. We'll hear App State and GSU crow about their recruiting class. Not to say it isn't warranted. On paper, they usually look good. On the field, the gap is not nearly so large.

[asumike83]

I'm simply saying that we go through this every year. We'll hear App State and GSU crow about their recruiting class. Not to say it isn't warranted. On paper, they usually look good. On the field, the gap is not nearly so large.

The gap may not be as large as some folks think but ASU and GSU are consistently at the top, which is due in large part to recruiting. There has been only one season since '96 that ASU or GSU has not won at least a share of the SoCon crown ('03 - Wofford won outright). I have no idea if the gap is widening or not but generally speaking, these strong recruiting classes have tended to pan out.

[TheRevSFA]

Fail.

http://cache.blippitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Popcorn-11-Eddie-Griffin.gif

[PaladinFan]

The gap may not be as large as some folks think but ASU and GSU are consistently at the top, which is due in large part to recruiting. There has been only one season since '96 that ASU or GSU has not won at least a share of the SoCon crown ('03 - Wofford won outright). I have no idea if the gap is widening or not but generally speaking, these strong recruiting classes have tended to pan out.

I think its not up for dispute that both App and GSU get top recruiting classes. That isn't suprising. They are big state schools and don't have the same recruiting restrictions their competitors do. It makes sense.

I just don't see a widening gap. I see App State and GSU being good teams, like they have been, but I don't get a large picture of them running away with the conference. If anything, I think the conference is a much better group on the whole. I don't think any of today's teams are as good as they have been in recent years, but the quality across the conference is far more evenly dispersed.

[asumike83]

I think its not up for dispute that both App and GSU get top recruiting classes. That isn't suprising. They are big state schools and don't have the same recruiting restrictions their competitors do. It makes sense.

I just don't see a widening gap. I see App State and GSU being good teams, like they have been, but I don't get a large picture of them running away with the conference. If anything, I think the conference is a much better group on the whole. I don't think any of today's teams are as good as they have been in recent years, but the quality across the conference is far more evenly dispersed.

I agree with that statement although in fairness, there is more to it than just being a big public school. Otherwise, WCU and Chattanooga would be consistently at the top as well. While ASU/GSU are both bringing in strong recruiting hauls, Samford's looks very impressive thus far, Chattanooga has a lot of young returning talent and Furman is on the upswing as well. As usual, Wofford is consistent and will be in the mix. The SoCon as a whole is deeper than it has been in recent years.

I took your prior statement to mean that our classes look good on paper but don't pan out that way, but I think I misinterpreted.

[chattownmocs]

If anyone thinks that rivals is going to evaluate talent from school with a rivals site the same as they are teams without a rivals site than you are delusional. Get real.

[Apphole]

You were "delsional" enough to think UTC was a shoe in for Frisco. How did that work out for ya?

[asumike83]

If anyone thinks that rivals is going to evaluate talent from school with a rivals site the same as they are teams without a rivals site than you are delusional. Get real.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/commitments/2012/georgiasouthrn-175
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/commitments/2012/olddominion-649

The only real difference is that the commitments get updated more often. They still give star ratings and evaluate the recruits, like some of the GSU/ODU commits. Neither of those schools has a Rivals site.

[PaladinFan]

I agree with that statement although in fairness, there is more to it than just being a big public school. Otherwise, WCU and Chattanooga would be consistently at the top as well. While ASU/GSU are both bringing in strong recruiting hauls, Samford's looks very impressive thus far, Chattanooga has a lot of young returning talent and Furman is on the upswing as well. As usual, Wofford is consistent and will be in the mix. The SoCon as a whole is deeper than it has been in recent years.

I took your prior statement to mean that our classes look good on paper but don't pan out that way, but I think I misinterpreted.

I meant that sometimes the difference in recruiting classes doesn't proportionally relate to the field. Schools like Wofford don't land near the recruits App and GSU do, but they still manage to be competitve against much higher rated players.

[seantaylor]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*

You better watch your back. Barkley has probably already filed an injunction against you. This info cost him a Easter vacay in Clito, Georgia.

[blueballs]

The recruiting talk and all the "stars" beside a kid's name make for good conversation fodder, nothing more.

From a GSU perspective, I remember Hatcher's heralded class in 2008, led by 4 star transfer and GA HS POTY Antonio Henton. The talent in the class was- on paper and in HS- ungodly for an FCS program. Within 2 years only a handful of the recruits remained and the coach was unceremoniously dumped after only the second losing season in GSU's storied history.

Conversely, Monken's class of 2010 was not heralded nearly as much and came together on relatively short notice, but in that class were 8 freshman starters for a team that made the semi-finals that fall. I also don't remember a whole lot of hype surrounding GSU's signing class of 1997 (and that was when GSU was on Rivals) but that class was among the greatest in FCS history.

I could go on and on but hype desn't get you a whole lot, especially in January- and no the gap is surely not widening on the field. As close as the conference was on the field this year I don't see how anybody could make that assertion. I know GSU was darned lucky to defeat Chatty and Citadel, winning both games literally on the last play at home. That ain't a widening gap, that's darned competitive.

[eaglewraith]

And everyone already knows about the return of the architect of the best FCS offense of all time, Scott Satterfield as OC.

Gonna have to stop you there. You'd be ok by saying ONE of the best....but THE best?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvdf5n-zI14

[HailSzczur]

We just picked up a linebacker out of W.C Henderson. He was ranked the 18th best recruit out of the Philly area this year. Rivals has him rated as 2 stars, making him the 3rd 2 star LB in the class of '16. His father played under Talley when we restarted our program in the late 80's.

White choose Nova over Wester Michigan, Towson, UNH, Bucknell, and Costal Carolina

The rest of our class so far:

Jake Prus (OL, Woodstown HS)
Nico D’Angelo (OL, Holy Spirit – 2 stars)
Austin Calitro (ILB, Danbury – 3 stars)
Javon White (RB, Souderton HS)
Aaron Wells (RB, River Hill HS)
Tanoh Kpassagnon (DE, Wissahickon HS)
Michael Burke IV (WR, Columbia HS– 1 star)
Corey Majors (LB, Worcester – 3 stars)
Jonathan Green (OL, North Schuylkill)
Bradley Seaton (OT, Brunswick, CT)
Cameron McCurry (LB, Fleming Island, FL)

[rbostic278]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:
Jermine Morris DE
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young,Tucker,Ga-OL
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*
KEVIN ELLISON-HABERSHAN,GA-QB-ESPN*

[chattownmocs]

Let's compare Chattanooga's 10 and 11 classes production with App State's. Lol at your little fairy tale rivals stars. App State is still getting good players but it seems their talent is getting worse by the year.

[BisonFan02]

Let's compare Chattanooga's 10 and 11 classes production with App State's. Lol at your little fairy tale rivals stars. App State is still getting good players but it seems their talent is getting worse by the year.

So UTC shouldn't have any trouble rolling App St. this year in Chatty along with the rest of the SOCON schedule?

[chattownmocs]

So UTC shouldn't have any trouble rolling App St. this year in Chatty along with the rest of the SOCON schedule?

I'll give Georgia Southern credit, they are much better than I gave them credit for. Looking at objectively it Chattanooga and Southern are the clear favorites to win the SOCON based on what both teams have coming back. As far as rolling App State? Yes.

[Horseshoe App]

I believe we were 2-0 against UTC and Georgia southern. We played our best game of the year to beat GS. We played our worst game of the year and we still beat you. You must be smoking some good stuff tonight to come up with such objective reasoning. Please STFU and go back into your hole.

I'll give Georgia Southern credit, they are much better than I gave them credit for. Looking at objectively it Chattanooga and Southern are the clear favorites to win the SOCON based on what both teams have coming back. As far as rolling App State? Yes.

[seantaylor]

KEVIN ELLISON-HABERSHAN,GA-QB-ESPN*

That was the one I wanted. Sleeper of the class. Great speed.

[TheRevSFA]

I'll give Georgia Southern credit, they are much better than I gave them credit for. Looking at objectively it Chattanooga and Southern are the clear favorites to win the SOCON based on what both teams have coming back. As far as rolling App State? Yes.


Wanna bet on UTC winning the SoCon?

[BisonFan02]

Wanna bet on UTC winning the SoCon?

Was kinda thinking the same thing.....over/under finishing 3rd?

[seantaylor]

Was kinda thinking the same thing.....over/under finishing 3rd?

I would bet good money they don't finish top 3. They don't have any speed and don't know how to win. And they lost 4 of their top 6 players.

[blueballs]

I would bet good money they don't finish top 3. They don't have any speed and don't know how to win. And they lost 4 of their top 6 players.

That's the main thing holding them back IMO, they have made the choke into an art form... on paper they have as many good players as anybody coming back in the SoCon. They also have GSU and App at home this year.

[seantaylor]

That's the main thing holding them back IMO, they have made the choke into an art form... on paper they have as many good players as anybody coming back in the SoCon. They also have GSU and App at home this year.

I would disagree. They have no one that is McKinnon on offense. Swope will eat their entire D. Not even getting into the run Monken will pull. Chatty will finish 4th at best.

[Apphole]

Satterfield is going to make the Chatty D look as foolish as he did during his previous tenure. I expect App to destroy them this year and every year till the FBS move.

[eaglewraith]

I would disagree. They have no one that is McKinnon on offense. Swope will eat their entire D. Not even getting into the run Monken will pull. Chatty will finish 4th at best.

I doubt McKinnon goes back to offense. We need him in the secondary.

[SU DOG]

Back to the thread theme - Samford today received a commitment from speedy WR Gavin Sinclair. Sinclair had offers from Ga State(doesn't everybody?), Wofford, and Ohio among others. He is a a Rivals 2** from St Aquinas HS in Florida, and now brings our star count to at least 10. Hope we can hold on to them.

[chattownmocs]

Keon williams should be ba this year, will be one of if not the the most talented back in the SOCON the day he returns to the fiel.. WR Mike Bowman may transfer from Alabama. If marlon anthony gets consistent that is the best WR corps in the conference. 9 Defensive starters returning. The whole backfield returning. The whole offensive line returning, if they get much better it will be a long year for Southern Conference opposition.

[SU DOG]

Actually Bowman has spent the last TWO seasons in trouble at Bama, playing very little. That sounds like a real great get for the Mocs, and Bowman sounds like a real winner - should do a lots for team chemistry. Another word of warning - he might just wind up at JSU. LOL.

[chattownmocs]

Actually Bowman has spent the last TWO seasons in trouble at Bama, playing very little. That sounds like a real great get for the Mocs, and Bowman sounds like a real winner - should do a lots for team chemistry. Another word of warning - he might just wind up at JSU. LOL.

He'll do just fine for team chemistry. Chances are that he has been in trouble because he didn't live up to expectations. Nick Saban is notorious for that.

[The Eagle's Cliff]

Actually Bowman has spent the last TWO seasons in trouble at Bama, playing very little. That sounds like a real great get for the Mocs, and Bowman sounds like a real winner - should do a lots for team chemistry. Another word of warning - he might just wind up at JSU. LOL.

Hmmm, a trouble-maker and a quitter - sounds like a good fit for Chatty.

[whoanellie]

Hmmm, a trouble-maker and a quitter - sounds like a good fit for Chatty.

the one big reason UTC has not performed well over the last eras is they bring in reclaimation projects with a lack of character and they just are cancers to their program.

[chattownmocs]

the one big reason UTC has not performed well over the last eras is they bring in reclaimation projects with a lack of character and they just are cancers to their program.

This certainly hasn't been the case over the past few years. I also love the way everyone is dismissing the fact that this is a guy who didn't perform up to expectations at Alabama. Was suspended for undiscosed reasons by Nick Saban. Could very well be a case of him doing something very minor and getting the wrath of Saban because of his lack of performance.

[eaglessoar20021]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:Updated 1/23/2012
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*
Kevin Ellison - Habersham, Ga - RB - ESPN*
Gabe Johnson - Florida - RB -

[eaglessoar20021]

Defference is we now have a coach who can do something with them stars. Unlike before.

The recruiting talk and all the "stars" beside a kid's name make for good conversation fodder, nothing more.

From a GSU perspective, I remember Hatcher's heralded class in 2008, led by 4 star transfer and GA HS POTY Antonio Henton. The talent in the class was- on paper and in HS- ungodly for an FCS program. Within 2 years only a handful of the recruits remained and the coach was unceremoniously dumped after only the second losing season in GSU's storied history.

Conversely, Monken's class of 2010 was not heralded nearly as much and came together on relatively short notice, but in that class were 8 freshman starters for a team that made the semi-finals that fall. I also don't remember a whole lot of hype surrounding GSU's signing class of 1997 (and that was when GSU was on Rivals) but that class was among the greatest in FCS history.

I could go on and on but hype desn't get you a whole lot, especially in January- and no the gap is surely not widening on the field. As close as the conference was on the field this year I don't see how anybody could make that assertion. I know GSU was darned lucky to defeat Chatty and Citadel, winning both games literally on the last play at home. That ain't a widening gap, that's darned competitive.

[PaladinFan]

This certainly hasn't been the case over the past few years. I also love the way everyone is dismissing the fact that this is a guy who didn't perform up to expectations at Alabama. Was suspended for undiscosed reasons by Nick Saban. Could very well be a case of him doing something very minor and getting the wrath of Saban because of his lack of performance.

Again, I think most folks here are just talking from experience. There have been some transfers that have made a monumental impact at the FCS level. A lot of them don't. I can't think of a transfer running back in recent memory that has been a top flight SoCon player. Maybe some of the sharper minds around here can offer insight.

[eaglewraith]

Again, I think most folks here are just talking from experience. There have been some transfers that have made a monumental impact at the FCS level. A lot of them don't. I can't think of a transfer running back in recent memory that has been a top flight SoCon player. Maybe some of the sharper minds around here can offer insight.

We had an RB transfer in either 2006 or 2007, Mike Hamilton from Ok State I think. He looked promising but after getting injured he didn't return to the form that got him recognized as Freshman of the Year in the Big 12.

I can't think of any transfer RB's in the conference in recent history actually.

[blueballs]

We had an RB transfer in either 2006 or 2007, Mike Hamilton from Ok State I think. He looked promising but after getting injured he didn't return to the form that got him recognized as Freshman of the Year in the Big 12.

I can't think of any transfer RB's in the conference in recent history actually.

Lamar Lewis from Fl State transferred to GSU in 2006 and rushed for over 900 yards in 2007 despite being banged up a good portion of the second half of the season.

Wasn't App's starting RB this year a transfer from Va Tech?

The highest profile RB transfer I can think of in FCS in recent memory is Brandon Jacobs, who transferred from Auburn to SIU and pretty much tore up the (at the time) Gateway.

[asumike83]

Wasn't App's starting RB this year a transfer from Va Tech?

Travaris Cadet was a transfer but not from VT. I want to say Toledo but I could be wrong. Cadet was a very athletic, versatile player who contributed at RB, KR/PR and in the slot but never exactly a top-notch RB. I never felt he had a natural position.

The guy you are thinking of is Devin Radford. He was a VT transfer that played for us for 2 years, had amazing speed and some big plays but was never an every down back. He was a change of pace guy for Devon Moore. I believe his last season was 2009.

[blueballs]

Thanks for the clarification Mike!!!

[eaglewraith]

Lamar Lewis from Fl State transferred to GSU in 2006 and rushed for over 900 yards in 2007 despite being banged up a good portion of the second half of the season.

Holy crap I can't believe I forgot about Lewis. I really liked him too.

Guess I didn't think of him as a transfer.

[Eagle22]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:Updated 1/23/2012
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*
Kevin Ellison - Habersham, Ga - RB - ESPN*
Gabe Johnson - Florida - RB -

Gabe Johnson is not a Georgia Southern commit. He is a commit for Charleston Southern. ESPN has it listed incorrectly. He was offered a Georgia State scholarship, per the article out of St. Petersburg, so it looks like the Bucs yanked one away from the Panthers.

[SU DOG]

RB Chris Evans transferred to Samford from UAB when Pat Sullivan came over. Chris had some nice stats in SoCon games.

[49RFootballNow]

Charlotte's Verbals so far:

Alan Barnwell - RB, Cummings HS - NR - 5'10" 175lb
Greg Cunningham - DB, W. Charlotte HS - NR - 6'2" 180lb
Justin Bolus - SF, James Island, SC - ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 205lb
Karsten Miller - QB, N. Davidson HS - NR - 6'3" 190lb
Mason Sledge - DE, Monroe HS - NR - 6'4" 250lb
Matt Johnson - QB, Madien HS - ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 210lb
Rick Legrant - OLB, Buford, GA - NR - 6'0" 205lb
Tank Norman - CB, Richlands HS - NR - 5'11" 180lb
Terry Caldwell - OLB, Hoggard HS - NR - 6'0" 200lb
Tashion Singleton - MLB, West Meck HS - NR - 6'3" 215lb
Larry Ogunjobi - DT, Rasdale HS - NR - 6'2" 267lb
Mark Petitt - DE/OLB, W Guilford HS - NR - 6'6" 235lb
Brandon Banks - DE, SW Guilford HS - ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 230lb
Thomas La Bianca - OL, Porter Ridge HS - NR - 6'3" 282lb
Will Thomas - WR, Topsail HS - NR - 6'0" 165lb
Jamal Covington - OT, Hampton, GA - NR - 6'4" 270lb
Jalen Holt - Ath, S. Stanley HS - NR - 6'3" 220lb
Casey Perry - OL, Hillside HS - Rivals 3 STAR, ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 295lb
Karyim Gent - Ath, Ayden-Grifton HS - NR

[PaladinFan]

Charlotte's Verbals so far:

Alan Barnwell - RB, Cummings HS - NR - 5'10" 175lb
Greg Cunningham - DB, W. Charlotte HS - NR - 6'2" 180lb
Justin Bolus - SF, James Island, SC - ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 205lb
Karsten Miller - QB, N. Davidson HS - NR - 6'3" 190lb
Mason Sledge - DE, Monroe HS - NR - 6'4" 250lb
Matt Johnson - QB, Madien HS - ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 210lb
Rick Legrant - OLB, Buford, GA - NR - 6'0" 205lb
Tank Norman - CB, Richlands HS - NR - 5'11" 180lb
Terry Caldwell - OLB, Hoggard HS - NR - 6'0" 200lb
Tashion Singleton - MLB, West Meck HS - NR - 6'3" 215lb
Larry Ogunjobi - DT, Rasdale HS - NR - 6'2" 267lb
Mark Petitt - DE/OLB, W Guilford HS - NR - 6'6" 235lb
Brandon Banks - DE, SW Guilford HS - ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 230lb
Thomas La Bianca - OL, Porter Ridge HS - NR - 6'3" 282lb
Will Thomas - WR, Topsail HS - NR - 6'0" 165lb
Jamal Covington - OT, Hampton, GA - NR - 6'4" 270lb
Jalen Holt - Ath, S. Stanley HS - NR - 6'3" 220lb
Casey Perry - OL, Hillside HS - Rivals 3 STAR, ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 295lb
Karyim Gent - Ath, Ayden-Grifton HS - NR

What is an SF?

[49RFootballNow]

What is an SF?

I believe that stands for Safety.

[eaglessoar20021]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:Updated 1/24/2012
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*
Kevin Ellison - Habersham, Ga - RB - ESPN*
Grady Redding - Florida -LB/S- ESPN-**

[PaladinFan]

I believe that stands for Safety.

Most likely scenario. Don't think there are any strong forwards in football :)

[Twentysix]

Most likely scenario. Don't think there are any strong forwards in football :)

what sport has strong forwards?

[ChadWC]

Andre Johnson is NOT committed to Georgia Southern.


Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:Updated 1/24/2012
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*
Kevin Ellison - Habersham, Ga - RB - ESPN*
Grady Redding - Florida -LB/S- ESPN-**

[blueballs]

RB Chris Evans transferred to Samford from UAB when Pat Sullivan came over. Chris had some nice stats in SoCon games.

Evans was a heckuva' player for Samford... he sure put the hurtin' on GSU when they played.

[eaglessoar20021]

This where I got my INFO. http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=37&f=2687&t=8572423

Andre Johnson is NOT committed to Georgia Southern.

[PaladinNation]

Add three more additions to Furman's commitment list.

Corey Miller Mallard Creek HS 6-1 180 WR
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/6849953/charlotte-mallard-creek-stocked-prospects

TJ Warren Ooltewah HS Ooltewah, TN 6-3 200 LB
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/935637/tj-warren

Sebastian Rice Grayson HS Grayson, GA 6-5 270 DL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bji8TROqec

[eaglewraith]

This where I got my INFO. http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=37&f=2687&t=8572423

Could be someone misinterpreted a report.

[eaglessoar20021]

This is not a scout report. This is a dude that has kept up with Georgia high school players that commit.He has been very accurate over the years and seems to do his homework. All this recruit talk is what it is. Talk until Feb. 1st.

[cannonballgsu]

Sebastian Rice Grayson HS Grayson, GA 6-5 270 DL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bji8TROqec

Wait...wasn't he committed to....oh never mind....

[TheRevSFA]

Andre Johnson is NOT committed to Georgia Southern.

He is, however, committed to kicking Cortland Finnegan's *** year in and year out

http://media.lehighvalleylive.com/sports_impact/photo/andre-johnson-punch-10e6efda597abe20.jpg

[ChadWC]

I know OceanTiger pretty well. He gets his info from people posting on there and the recruiting services. The guy on GAVSV.com that posted that Andre Johnson was committed started a new thread a couple of days later saying he was misinformed. I'll repeat, he is NOT committed to Georgia Southern.


This is not a scout report. This is a dude that has kept up with Georgia high school players that commit.He has been very accurate over the years and seems to do his homework. All this recruit talk is what it is. Talk until Feb. 1st.

[eaglessoar20021]

OK. We will be fine without him. I going to go out on a limb and say we've gotten the two best rd's from Buford last year. Good luck to the young man where ever he play's.

I know OceanTiger pretty well. He gets his info from people posting on there and the recruiting services. The guy on GAVSV.com that posted that Andre Johnson was committed started a new thread a couple of days later saying he was misinformed. I'll repeat, he is NOT committed to Georgia Southern.

[eaglewraith]

OK. We will be fine without him. I going to go out on a limb and say we've gotten the two best rd's from Buford last year. Good luck to the young man where ever he play's.

Funny thing is we weren't even looking for Swope. That was just one of those cases of extreme luck.

[UD77]

Very true. Luckily for ASU, 2 of our 3 biggest recruits (RB's Tysean Holloway and Quartterrio Morgan) have already enrolled and joined the team. Our attrition to FBS programs has not been too terrible the past few years but as you said, a solid FBS program that puts in the effort could snatch them pretty much at will.

Oddly enough, ASU (as well as other FCS programs I'm sure) have turned the tables a couple of times recently on in-state FBS programs. Trevor Sawyer (East Carolina 2010) and Brandon McGowan (Wake Forest 2011) de-committed last minute to come to Boone.

Are they transfers, Decided they didn't need a HS diploma or grey shirts? I haven't heard of getting out of HS in 3.5 years but guess it is possible.

[asumike83]

Are they transfers, Decided they didn't need a HS diploma or grey shirts? I haven't heard of getting out of HS in 3.5 years but guess it is possible.

Morgan is a transfer, Holloway graduated early in December.

[eaglessoar20021]

Wasn't he commited to Maryland and switched to us on signning day?


Funny thing is we weren't even looking for Swope. That was just one of those cases of extreme luck.

[mainejeff]

Maine's verbals so far..........

http://www.mbr.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=31146

[McNultey]

You better watch your back. Barkley has probably already filed an injunction against you. This info cost him a Easter vacay in Clito, Georgia.
Haha. Clito.

[BisonBacker]

NDSU's verbals so far

http://www.dafk.net/what/

[Seawolf97]

Very quiet on the transfer front for SBU.

[eaglewraith]

Wasn't he commited to Maryland and switched to us on signning day?

I don't know, but we went to Buford to recruit Seon Jones. When we got there our coaches saw Swope and immediately went after him too.

[eaglewraith]

Haha. Clito.

Beware everyone....LegalGeorgiaSouthernEagle has returned.

Make sure you don't call the cops.

[McNultey]

Beware everyone....LegalGeorgiaSouthernEagle has returned.

Make sure you don't call the cops.Beware everyone. Eaglewraith is 5'7", weighs 300 lbs. And he smells like mold. Make sure you don't call weight watchers.
You gotta be quite a little fagggot to be a messageboard rat. Scrape the cum off your keyboard wraith and take your first shower in 8 days.

[eaglewraith]

Beware everyone. Eaglewraith is 5'7", weighs 300 lbs. And he smells like mold. Make sure you don't call weight watchers.
You gotta be quite a little fagggot to be a messageboard rat. Scrape the cum off your keyboard wraith and take your first shower in 8 days.

And this is exactly why I made that post :)

<3 ya buddy

[McNultey]

And this is exactly why I made that post :)

<3 ya buddyYou wanted to expose yourself as a fat piece of grease? Weird.
Seriously though, have you ever gotten a piece of pusssy? I bet your pecker is internal because of all the fat. <3 ya good buddy.

[eaglewraith]

You wanted to expose yourself as a fat piece of grease? Weird.
Seriously though, have you ever gotten a piece of pusssy? I bet your pecker is internal because of all the fat. <3 ya good buddy.

And somehow you think this is going to affect me?

I like having you around man, you keep it interesting.

[seantaylor]

Choco Wonderfall

[eaglewraith]

Choco Wonderfall

And there's the second half of the Double Dutch Rudder.

[McNultey]

And somehow you think this is going to affect me?

I like having you around man, you keep it interesting.

Sure you do. You were just being helpful to the mods. You're a pusssy, wraith. Golden corral closes in 3 hours, you piece of *****.

[eaglewraith]

Sure you do. You were just being helpful to the mods. You're a pusssy, wraith. Golden corral closes in 3 hours, you piece of *****.

Haha they wouldn't have needed my help eventually, I'm just good enough to notice within 2 posts that you couldn't stop fellating your buddy once you returned.

You always give yourself away.

Besides....the mods got a lot of enjoyment out of you being here last time too. Definitely makes the offseason a lot more entertaining.

[McNultey]

Give myself away. Hey wraith you moron, did it ever occur to you that the only reason I'm posting here right now is to call out your fat *** for being a no pussy gettin, unemployed, overweight piece of human waste?
Let me add "dumb mother *****er" to that list.
Go hang out in the shoneys fat boy.

[SU DOG]

Two more for Samford. Rangy OLB Jake Kingree(6-4, 225) of Chattachooche HS, Johns Creek GA. Rivals listed, but no stars.
OG Armando Bonheur(6-4, 271, 4.89 forty)of Fleming Island FL. This big guy is a Rivals 2**.
Samford now has 8 known commitments, although Rivals has yet to post 2 of them. ALL 8 are Rivals listed with 12 total stars - and that ain't bad!! The Dogs are barking!!

[eaglewraith]

Give myself away. Hey wraith you moron, did it ever occur to you that the only reason I'm posting here right now is to call out your fat *** for being a no pussy gettin, unemployed, overweight piece of human waste?
Let me add "dumb mother *****er" to that list.
Go hang out in the shoneys fat boy.

I would but it closed down. Damn the luck.

[McNultey]

I would but it closed down. Damn the luck.is it simply coincidence that every all you can eat joint within a 10 mile radius of you has shut down? They see you roll up into the parking lot at golden corral, riding your Rascal, and they lock the doors and hide.

[eaglewraith]

is it simply coincidence that every all you can eat joint within a 10 mile radius of you has shut down? They see you roll up into the parking lot at golden corral, riding your Rascal, and they lock the doors and hide.

Hell yea son, I get the group discount.

And that **** is delicious.

[McNultey]

Go buy two airline seats and still overflow, you sweaty piece of goo.

[eaglewraith]

Go buy two airline seats and still overflow, you sweaty piece of goo.

Sweet that means I don't have to worry about anyone sitting beside me. Sounds like an awesome idea. I get 3 packs of peanuts too....this is a great idea.

[SU DOG]

I think I took the wrong turn at the intersection.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Just saw this one following mcnulley's posts. Glad to see the hunch was spot on.

Stop trying to trash discussion threads McNulley and it'll all be fine. I like having ya around up to a point but others don't and I can't let ya wipe your *** on the drapes in every room in the house.

I'd love to have ya stick around but we don't have to if you don't want to.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I think I took the wrong turn at the intersection.

Small fender bender you need to navigate around for a minute or two but we'll be back on path soon enough. Sorry for the delay.

[McNultey]

Just saw this one following mcnulley's posts. Glad to see the hunch was spot on.

Stop trying to trash discussion threads McNulley and it'll all be fine. I like having ya around up to a point but others don't and I can't let ya wipe your *** on the drapes in every room in the house.

I'd love to have ya stick around but we don't have to if you don't want to.who gives a ****? The only people who post here are mouth breathing fat bodies like eaglewraith. Go down the list. Pathetic people. FCS sucks *****.

[PaladinFan]

Add three more additions to Furman's commitment list.

Corey Miller Mallard Creek HS 6-1 180 WR
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/6849953/charlotte-mallard-creek-stocked-prospects

TJ Warren Ooltewah HS Ooltewah, TN 6-3 200 LB
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/935637/tj-warren

Sebastian Rice Grayson HS Grayson, GA 6-5 270 DL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bji8TROqec

Rice flips from Georgia State to the Paladins. Watched his video. He could be a force in the SoCon. Don't see too many defensive tackles with his size and agility.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

who gives a ****? The only people who post here are mouth breathing fat bodies like eaglewraith. Go down the list. Pathetic people. FCS sucks *****.

Sounds good. Let me know if you change your mind.

[Apphole]

This is intense even for me

[ursus arctos horribilis]

This is intense even for mexlolxxthumbsupx

[jmuwishyouhadadukedog]

JMU has had a pretty good recruiting year thus far.

A few solid 2 and 3 stars

http://rivals.yahoo.com/jamesmadison/football/recruiting/commitments/2012/jamesmadison-196
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/school/_/id/256

Also today we added Tyrell Smith, a 6'4 280 OL/DL from New Jersey who we won out over Nevada, Marshall, and Tulane for.

Add the recruiting class with 4 star defensive back Titus Till from Maryland and 3 star defensive back Jeremiah Wilson from Maryland as well and you have a pretty solid stock of new players.

[rutlandbison]

NDSU

http://www.bisonville.com/forum/showthread.php?24154-2012-Recruiting-Summary

[SU DOG]

JMU has had a pretty good recruiting year thus far.

A few solid 2 and 3 stars

http://rivals.yahoo.com/jamesmadison/football/recruiting/commitments/2012/jamesmadison-196
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/school/_/id/256

Also today we added Tyrell Smith, a 6'4 280 OL/DL from New Jersey who we won out over Nevada, Marshall, and Tulane for.

Add the recruiting class with 4 star defensive back Titus Till from Maryland and 3 star defensive back Jeremiah Wilson from Maryland as well and you have a pretty solid stock of new players.

Very impressive list.

[eaglessoar20021]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:Updated 1/25/2012
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Darian Small-Hampton,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*
Kevin Ellison - Habersham, Ga - RB - ESPN*
Grady Redding - Florida -LB/S- ESPN-**
Bryce Golsby - Parkview, Ga. Preferred walk on

[eaglemachine]

Rice flips from Georgia State to the Paladins. Watched his video. He could be a force in the SoCon. Don't see too many defensive tackles with his size and agility.

whaaaaaaa!?!?! why would he change from the greatest team ever and pass up the opportunity to play in the dome?!! /sarcasm

[frozennorth]

who gives a ****? The only people who post here are mouth breathing fat bodies like eaglewraith. Go down the list. Pathetic people. FCS sucks *****.

I happen to be an underweight twerp from many years of running too much and eating too little. I am a mouth breather though. xthumbsupx

[eaglessoar20021]

Cuz he likes purple. ;-)

whaaaaaaa!?!?! why would he change from the greatest team ever and pass up the opportunity to play in the dome?!! /sarcasm

[eaglessoar20021]

If you don't reply he might just go away.

I happen to be an underweight twerp from many years of running too much and eating too little. I am a mouth breather though. xthumbsupx

[AppMan]

Reported on Rivals today Small flipped to ASU this weekend. GSU came back at him and he told them he was sticking with the Apps. GSU gets a talented DB and ASU a much needed D-Lineman. Seems like a fair sweap to me considering ASU already has 4 DB's in the fold.

[asumike83]

Reported on Rivals today Small flipped to ASU this weekend. GSU came back at him and he told them he was sticking with the Apps. GSU gets a talented DB and ASU a much needed D-Lineman. Seems like a fair sweap to me considering ASU already has 4 DB's in the fold.

Yeah, I read the same thing. Apparently Small was a soft verbal for GSU, de-committed and gave App a verbal. Tim Hill on the other hand was another ASU/GSU recruit thought to be leaning towards App but instead gave a verbal to GSU.

I hope that Small does end up signing with us but I am not counting on it until there is ink to paper. It would make sense though, if he is as good as advertised then he would likely see the field at App from day one. If he signed with Southern, he'd be behind that Pig-Bear fellow.

[asumike83]

I know OceanTiger pretty well. He gets his info from people posting on there and the recruiting services. The guy on GAVSV.com that posted that Andre Johnson was committed started a new thread a couple of days later saying he was misinformed. I'll repeat, he is NOT committed to Georgia Southern.

Out of curiosity, did you get my PM? I received yours and tried to send a reply but I cannot see anything in my outbox.

[Tribe4SF]

Updated W&M commits.

LB Marcus Harvey 6'2" 200 Langley H.S. VA
CB Trey Reed 5'8" 160 Colonial Forge H.S. VA
OL KJ Jennings 6'3" 275 Hermitage H.S. VA
DE Peyton Gryder 6'3" 245 Clover Hill H.S. VA
RB Kendell Anderson 5'9" 185 Westfield H.S. VA
DE/LB Chris Donald 6'3" 235 Red Bank Catholic NJ
WR Kevin Hart 6' 190 Seton-La Salle H.S. PA
OL/DL Dom Martinelli 6'3" 290 Montour H.S. PA
DL VJ Davey 6'4" 270 Thomas Johnson H.S. MD
DT Tyler Claytor 6'3" 270 Shiloh H.S. GA
QB Steve Cluley 6'3" 210 Wall Twnshp H.S. NJ

[darell1976]

UND just got a recruit from Panthers's territory!
http://siouxfb.areavoices.com/


The UND Football program has received a commitment from DB Ryan Cain of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Cain, 6′-0″-180lbs, played multiple positions for the Warriors and was very dangerous on kick returns, as evidenced in this highlight tape. The Warriors finished the season 8-4. Cain had 3 INT’s in his senior season but missed the first 4 games of the season with a broken collarbone injury. Head Coach Tony Lombardi’s Warriors finished the season 8-4 on the season and lost to Cedar Falls in the Class 4A quarterfinals.
It should be noted that per Rivals.com, Cain chose UND over offers from MVFC members South Dakota and Northern Iowa. Cedar Falls (UNI) is only 60 miles away from Cedar Rapids, so UND literally got one from the Panther’s back yard this time. This has proven to be a very difficult task to accomplish for UND in the past.

Cain is the 14th known verbal commitment to the 2012 recruiting class and the 1st prep commitment from the state of Iowa.

[ChadWC]

Yes I did.


Out of curiosity, did you get my PM? I received yours and tried to send a reply but I cannot see anything in my outbox.

[HailSzczur]

Nova just got a commit from a QB out of Cincinnati named Gary Underwood to play RB (go figure) in college. He primarily ran out of the backfield and is expected to be featured in a wildcat formation too. Now if only we could get some Defense backs....... running pretty low on those right now.

Here are the other 12 verbals we have so far:
Jake Prus (OL, Woodstown HS)
Nico D’Angelo (OL, Holy Spirit – 2 stars)
Austin Calitro (ILB, Danbury – 3 stars)
Javon White (RB, Souderton HS)
Aaron Wells (RB, River Hill HS)
Tanoh Kpassagnon (DE, Wissahickon HS)
Michael Burke IV (WR, Columbia HS– 1 star)
Corey Majors (LB, Worcester – 3 stars)
Jonathan Green (OL, North Schuylkill)
Bradley Seaton (OT, Brunswick, CT)
Cameron McCurry (LB, Fleming Island, FL)
T.J. White (LB, West Chester Henderson, PA – 2 stars)

[PaladinFan]

Furman adds another.

TE – Kevin Mall*
Viera HS
6’3”, 225 lbs

[HailSzczur]

Villanova got a verbal today from QB C.J. Logan from Watertown, MA. He spent last year at Northfield Mount Hermon Prep in Gill, MA to focus on academics for a year. He originally committed to Bently University, but evidently our School of Business changed his mind. In 2010 he threw for 15 touchdowns and ran for another 11 and some in the coaching staff are comparing his style of play to that of Chris Whitney. There is a chance though that he will be asked to change his position.

......and still waiting for some defensive backs......

[darell1976]

UND adds two more:
http://siouxfb.areavoices.com/

Luke Mathewson, a 6-5, 235 pound TE/DE from Libertyville, IL, has given a verbal commitment to the North Dakota Football program. Randy Kuceyeski’s Wildcats finished 5-5 and lost in the 1st round of the Class 7A Illinois Playoffs to eventual state champion Boylan.

http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=921&CID=1188183

Brandon Larson, 6'2 200, Bemidji - All-State Second Team. In 11 games, has 148 tackles. In 11 games as a junior, had 152 tackles (62 solo),1 .5 sack, 9 TFL, 5 INT, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery. Has a 3.8 GPA.

[straightshooter]

Add Rivals and Scout three-star recruit Nardo Govan, 6'3", 225 OLB/DE from Savannah Christian Prep to the Georgia Southern commit list. Govan is a player who had offers from Mississippi State and Cincinnati. Loved GSU on his visit and wanted to play closer to home. Great get for the Eagles.

[PaladinNation]

Interesting pickup for Furman… Daniel LaMontagne longsnapper from Brookwood HS.
Kohl's #8 national ranking, Rubio #10 national ranking. Great to see Furman taking special teams seriously, offering a scholarship to a longsnapper.

Check out the video at the 2:30 mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfpzg7RCHrg

[PaladinFan]

Interesting pickup for Furman… Daniel LaMontagne longsnapper from Brookwood HS.
Kohl's #8 national ranking, Rubio #10 national ranking. Great to see Furman taking special teams seriously, offering a scholarship to a longsnapper.

Check out the video at the 2:30 mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfpzg7RCHrg

Not sure how other programs handle this position, but snapping has been a sore spot for Furman for years, and has directly been the deciding factor in several losses. Great to see Furman not only have one single player designated for the duties, but also let everyone know that special teams will be taken seriously and not resemble some hodgepodge unit it has in year's past.

[Apphole]

Not sure how other programs handle this position, but snapping has been a sore spot for Furman for years, and has directly been the deciding factor in several losses. Great to see Furman not only have one single player designated for the duties, but also let everyone know that special teams will be taken seriously and not resemble some hodgepodge unit it has in year's past.

A couple of special teams plays in Boone come to mind...xlolx
Solid pick up though for a team that struggled in that area. I'd be upset if we used a scholarship on a long snapper, but it does indeed show your coaching staff's commitment to improve what needs to be improved.

[PaladinNation]

Add the other piece to Furman's future special teams. Hunter Townes appears to have committed to Furman.

QB/Kicker/Punter First team Class 1A Division II 2011 South Carolina, as well as State Champs. He has some insane numbers from high school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_SwSuWQR7Q

[PaladinFan]

A couple of special teams plays in Boone come to mind...xlolx
Solid pick up though for a team that struggled in that area. I'd be upset if we used a scholarship on a long snapper, but it does indeed show your coaching staff's commitment to improve what needs to be improved.

The idea originally annoyed me, but it further shows Bruce Fowlers commitment to getting Furman back to the program it was -- strong on defense and special teams and ball control on offense. When you consider Furman was a small handful of plays away from being in the playoffs the past two years, spending a scholarship on a guy that can tighten up those "doing the little things" areas can make a big difference.

[underdawg]

SO Far for SIU Salukis:

Transfers:
Antonio Banks: 5'10 214 RB U of Indiana--two years of eligibility
Victor Barnett: 5'10" 235 MLB U of Washington--three years of eligibility
Elroy Douglas: 6' 170 CB Coffeyville CC--four years of eligibility
Nate Haremza: 6'5" 320 OGuard Butler Ks CC--two years
Mika'il McCall: 6' 215 RB U of Iowa--three years
Tyler Williamson: 6' 200 CB Highland CC

High school:

Jordan Bowlby: 5'10" 240 MLB Carbondale Il High, 4.6 forty, 300 bench and 475 squat
Kaleb Humphrey: 5'8" 170 Cb Warren Central High Indianapolis--4.4 forty
Kaid Koester: 6'2" 230 FB--Carbondale High, first team class 5A All-stater
Shawn Mitchell: 5'10" 170 WR Rich Central (Chicago Area) 4.5 forty
Darrius Merriweather: 6'2" 185 WR New Jersey
Billy Reed: 6'2" 180 WR Lockport Il High
Ryan West: 6'2" 185 QB Illinois (Oswego)

[FUwolfpacker]

Furman also added DB Reggie Thomas from Abbeville HS in SC. Abbeville went 50-5 and won 2 state championships (by scores of 42-13 and 20-0) during Thomas' four years there.


Brings FU's count to 13 known commits at this point:

QB Reese Hannon - Greer HS (SC)
QB/ATH Terry Robinson - Hephzibah HS (GA)
WR Corey Miller - Mallard Creek HS (NC)
WR Chad Scott - North Gwinnett HS (GA)
TE/FB Kevin Mall - Viera HS (FL)
OL Harrison Monk - Providence HS (NC)
DT Sebastian Rice - Grayson HS (GA)
LB Carl Rider - North Gwinnett HS (GA)
LB TJ Warren - Ooltewah HS (TN)
CB Reggie Thomas - Abbeville HS (SC)
S Thomas Brown - Seneca HS (SC)
K/P Hunter Townes - Christ Church Episcopal School (SC)
LS Danny LaMontagne - Brookwood HS (GA)

[mainejeff]

Maine is up to 11 known commitments.......

http://www.mbr.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=31146

[seantaylor]

GSU signs Nardo Gavon. Huge signing.

[straightshooter]

It is huge, but don't forget that the signing day is actually Wednesday. Keep your fingers crossed till the signature comes through. Kids like Nardo get last minute FBS/BCS offers every year. Don't forget that he was offered by Mississippi State and Cincinnati, but chose to play close to home.

[rbostic278]

NEW GA SOUTHERN COMMITS LB/RB JAHVON HARDWICK PER TWITTER...DE DEONTE DEMPSEY PER TWITTER..IRVING HUGGINS PER TWITTER

[HailSzczur]

Praise Jeebus we finally got a Defensive Back!!!

S/CB/PR Shayne Jones out of Somerville NJ. Rated 2 Stars by Rivals, Scouts, and ESPN. 6'0" 179 with a 4.5 second 40 time.
Turned down offers from Albany, Bryant, Central Michigan, and Buffalo.

[HailSzczur]

Maine is up to 11 known commitments.......

http://www.mbr.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=31146

Pretty sure you guys just got this guy, DB Mark Clements, as well this weekend. I know he was visiting.
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/oakcrest-s-mark-clements-commits-to-villanova-for-football/article_fc217cc9-a11e-5c0c-a85a-509414045844.html

We got a verbal commit from him over the summer, but he got hung up in the admissions office. Rumor is his SAT scores weren't high enough so he opted to go back on the market than try a year of junior college

[Tribe4SF]

Updated W&M commits.

LB Marcus Harvey 6'2" 200 Langley H.S. VA
CB Trey Reed 5'8" 160 Colonial Forge H.S. VA
OL KJ Jennings 6'3" 275 Hermitage H.S. VA
DE Peyton Gryder 6'3" 245 Clover Hill H.S. VA
RB Kendell Anderson 5'9" 185 Westfield H.S. VA
DE/LB Chris Donald 6'3" 235 Red Bank Catholic NJ
WR Kevin Hart 6' 190 Seton-La Salle H.S. PA
OL/DL Dom Martinelli 6'3" 290 Montour H.S. PA
DL VJ Davey 6'4" 270 Thomas Johnson H.S. MD
DT Tyler Claytor 6'3" 270 Shiloh H.S. GA
QB Steve Cluley 6'3" 210 Wall Twnshp H.S. NJ
LB CJ Reimann 6' 210 Oakton H.S. VA
CB Cameron Ramirez 6' 170 Dematha H.S. MD

[eaglessoar20021]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:Updated 1/31/2012
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*
Kevin Ellison - Habersham, Ga - RB - ESPN*
Grady Redding - Florida -LB/S- ESPN-**
Bryce Golsby - Parkview, Ga. Preferred walk on
Nardo Govan - Savannah, Ga. - DE - Rivals & Scout ***
Irvin Huggins - Chatham, Va - RB - ESPN***
Jahvon Hardrick -RB -
Deonte Dempsey - Florida - DE

[ChadWC]

Lets just hope we sign them all. If we do, it will one of our best on paper classes in history and should be one of the better looking ones in the FCS. You don't have the heights and weights listed, but our defensive players are huge. We've got a few more commits listed on the Eagles Nest than you have here. Its shaping up to be a nice looking class but bigger than I think we all thought we would sign.

[rbostic278]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:Updated 1/31/2012
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*
Kevin Ellison - Habersham, Ga - RB - ESPN*
Grady Redding - Florida -LB/S- ESPN-**
Bryce Golsby - Parkview, Ga. Preferred walk on
Nardo Govan - Savannah, Ga. - DE - Rivals & Scout ***
Irvin Huggins - Chatham, Va - RB - ESPN***
Jahvon Hardrick -RB -
Deonte Dempsey - Florida - DE

Sorry had the name spelled wrong Hardrick. I hope we sign them all too a lot of schools are scrambling at the last minute including the bulldogs. They have 12 more slots to fill. Hope we get at least 3 more DBs and 2 more LBs but I know of these kids will be converted.

[ChadWC]

We have more commits than are listed and I'll add that those two positions are more stocked than this list would indicate. Also, Patrick Flowe is being signed as a linebacker according to the AJC article that was published back when he committed. He wanted to play OLB, not S and we told him we'd take him as an OLB.

[eaglessoar20021]

We have more commits than are listed and I'll add that those two positions are more stocked than this list would indicate. Also, Patrick Flowe is being signed as a linebacker according to the AJC article that was published back when he committed. He wanted to play OLB, not S and we told him we'd take him as an OLB.
That will add some serious speed at the LB'er spot.

[PaladinFan]

We have more commits than are listed and I'll add that those two positions are more stocked than this list would indicate. Also, Patrick Flowe is being signed as a linebacker according to the AJC article that was published back when he committed. He wanted to play OLB, not S and we told him we'd take him as an OLB.

Perhaps more or coming, but it doesn't look like any of these guys play on the Oline. Deep position already, or just waiting to see what shakes out?

[rbostic278]

I am sure we have alot more on our secret eagles nest list...Many thought that GA State would have the top class this year (Mainly them) but man I am impressed with the group GA Southern has so far.

[ChadWC]

I think we'll finish with more than the 1 we have committed, but O-line isn't as big of a priority in this class because we signed seven last year and most of those redshirted.


Perhaps more or coming, but it doesn't look like any of these guys play on the Oline. Deep position already, or just waiting to see what shakes out?

[PaladinFan]

I am sure we have alot more on our secret eagles nest list...Many thought that GA State would have the top class this year (Mainly them) but man I am impressed with the group GA Southern has so far.

Furman has taken one from Ga. State this offeseason. Recruiting is a dog eat dog world.

[WH49er]

http://www.yadkinvalleysports.com/2012/01/29/west-stokes-bullard-commits-to-charlotte-49ers/


Charlotte adds last year's NC sacks leader.



GaSo is definitely bringing it on the recruiting trail this year.

[Monarch History]

In today's VP Rich Radford mentioned that we expect to sign 17 tomorrow. My calculation lists 18 commitments so I'm not sure if someone is on the list who shouldn't be or if someone gave us a verbal and is now going somewhere else. Diggs did this to Richmond when he followed Coach Burden from Richmond to ODU.

Larry Alston, LB, Matawan H.S., Matawan, New Jersey
C. J. Bradshaw, RB, Kinston,NC
Troy Butler, OL, Hickory HS, Chesapeake, VA **
Cal Cook, LB, Booker T. Washington, Norfolk, VA **
Reggie Diggs, WR; Surry H.S., Surry Virginia
Andrew Everett, DE, Collins Hill, Suwanee, GA**
Jacob Green, DT, Page HS,Geensboro NC
Malique Johnson, DB, Annapolis Christian School, Severn, MD **
Andrew Maddox, OL, Woodbridge, VA **
Colin McElroy QB Milton HS, Alpharetta, GA
Anderson Miller, LB, First Colonial HS, Virginia Beach, VA
Fellonte Misher, SS, Coolidge HS, Washington, D.C
Rahsaan Moore, DE , Upper Marlboro, MD (Transfer) ***
Zach Pascal, WR, Wise HS, Upper Marlboro, MD
Reshawn Proctor, WR, Bethel HS, Hampton, VA
David Washington, WR, DB, QB, Raleigh, NC
Isaac White, WR, Norcom HS, Portsmouth, VA **
Darius Wilkins DE, Middle Creek HS, Apex, NC[/quote]

I guess we will know in less than 24 hours!

[PaladinFan]

http://www.yadkinvalleysports.com/2012/01/29/west-stokes-bullard-commits-to-charlotte-49ers/


Charlotte adds last year's NC sacks leader.



GaSo is definitely bringing it on the recruiting trail this year.

They have a good class most every year.

[darell1976]

UND's updated list as we just added the ND Class AAA and AA players of the year:
http://wiki.siouxsports.com/doku.php/football/2012_recruiting_information

QB Braden Hanson, 6'6', 215. Charlotte (UNC) FBS transfer - one year of eligibility remaining

QB Ryan Bartels, 6'4”, 210, Sycamore (Sycamore) IL Had offer from Indiana St.

QB Jake Hanson, 6', 200, Grafton (Grafton), ND Preferred Walk-on

QB Joe Mollberg, 6'2”, 210, Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes), MN (Scout 2 Star) Had offers from SDSU & NDSU

FB Kevin Bayer, 5'11”, 235, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), IL

WR Anthony Fletcher, 6'3”, 190, 4.9, Goodyear (Desert Edge) AZ (Scout 2 Star)

WR Kenny Golladay, 6'3”, 190, Chicago (St. Rita), IL

WR Anthony Taylor, 5'11”, 180, Lombard (Montini), IL

TE Luke Mathewson, 6'5”, 235, Libertyville (Libertyville), IL

TE/DE Tucker Nordby, 6'6”, 240, 4.8, Harvey (Harvey), ND Had offer from USD

OL Joel Isenberger, 6'4”, 280, 5.4, Monona (Monoma Groves), WI

DL Conrad Schwartkopf, 6'2”, 285, Bismarck (Century), ND Preferred Walk-on

DL Mike Edwards, 6'2”, 290, Sun Prairie (Sun Prairie), WI

DL EJ Welch, 6'2”, 285, Biwabik (Mesabi JC), MN JUCO

LB Derrick Goard, 6', 220, Flossmoor (College of DuPage), IL JUCO

LB Brian Labat, 6'3, 210, Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes), MN

LB Brandon Larson, 6'2”, 195, Bemidji (Bemidji), MN Preferred Walk-on

LB Taj Rich, 6'2”, 215, New Hope (Robbinsdale Cooper), MN

LB Jake Watson, 6'2”, 190, Mandan (Mandan), ND Preferred Walk-on

DB Ryan Cain, 6',180, Cedar Rapids (Washington), IA Had offers from UNI and USD

DB Devin Coyle, 5'11”, 170, Mandan (Mandan), ND Preferred Walk-on

DB Dan Konowalski, 5'11”, 165, Waukesha (West), WI

[GSUwinsagain]

I see on Rivals that Darian Smalls-DT, a former GSU commit, has gone to the dark side and is now with Appy. xshakefistx

[GSUwinsagain]

Impressive class. More defensive recruits to go to an outstanding defense already. Lots of size too.



UND's updated list as we just added the ND Class AAA and AA players of the year:
http://wiki.siouxsports.com/doku.php/football/2012_recruiting_information

QB Braden Hanson, 6'6', 215. Charlotte (UNC) FBS transfer - one year of eligibility remaining

QB Ryan Bartels, 6'4”, 210, Sycamore (Sycamore) IL Had offer from Indiana St.

QB Jake Hanson, 6', 200, Grafton (Grafton), ND Preferred Walk-on

QB Joe Mollberg, 6'2”, 210, Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes), MN (Scout 2 Star) Had offers from SDSU & NDSU

FB Kevin Bayer, 5'11”, 235, Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East), IL

WR Anthony Fletcher, 6'3”, 190, 4.9, Goodyear (Desert Edge) AZ (Scout 2 Star)

WR Kenny Golladay, 6'3”, 190, Chicago (St. Rita), IL

WR Anthony Taylor, 5'11”, 180, Lombard (Montini), IL

TE Luke Mathewson, 6'5”, 235, Libertyville (Libertyville), IL

TE/DE Tucker Nordby, 6'6”, 240, 4.8, Harvey (Harvey), ND Had offer from USD

OL Joel Isenberger, 6'4”, 280, 5.4, Monona (Monoma Groves), WI

DL Conrad Schwartkopf, 6'2”, 285, Bismarck (Century), ND Preferred Walk-on

DL Mike Edwards, 6'2”, 290, Sun Prairie (Sun Prairie), WI

DL EJ Welch, 6'2”, 285, Biwabik (Mesabi JC), MN JUCO

LB Derrick Goard, 6', 220, Flossmoor (College of DuPage), IL JUCO

LB Brian Labat, 6'3, 210, Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes), MN

LB Brandon Larson, 6'2”, 195, Bemidji (Bemidji), MN Preferred Walk-on

LB Taj Rich, 6'2”, 215, New Hope (Robbinsdale Cooper), MN

LB Jake Watson, 6'2”, 190, Mandan (Mandan), ND Preferred Walk-on

DB Ryan Cain, 6',180, Cedar Rapids (Washington), IA Had offers from UNI and USD

DB Devin Coyle, 5'11”, 170, Mandan (Mandan), ND Preferred Walk-on

DB Dan Konowalski, 5'11”, 165, Waukesha (West), WI

[asumike83]

I see on Rivals that Darian Smalls-DT, a former GSU commit, has gone to the dark side and is now with Appy. xshakefistx

Yep, he visited last weekend (1/20) and gave a verbal shortly after. However, y'all stole Tim Hill (WR/CB) from us and he was a guy we really wanted so I guess we're even?

Big day for ASU recruiting as LB John Law (2-star Rivals/ESPN) de-committed from Cincinnati and committed to ASU after finding that they wanted to redshirt him. In-state OL Jamie Collmar (3-star ESPN) switched his commitment from FIU to App today as well. Gotta think all the 'Cristobal to Rutgers' talk helped us out there.

[straightshooter]

GSU may have a half dozen on more three star signees this year. Lots of speed in this class and there are a couple of sleepers who weren't evaluated by any of the recruiting services who can absolutely fly.

[asumike83]

GSU may have a half dozen on more three star signees this year. Lots of speed in this class and there are a couple of sleepers who weren't evaluated by any of the recruiting services who can absolutely fly.

I fall into the 'star' trap as much as anybody but I'm trying to stop myself. I remember in 2010 ASU picked up 4 guys that were Rivals 3-star recruits and only 1 has seen the field in any significant amount. Then in 2011, our 2 best DE's turned out to be true freshmen not evaluated by any recruiting service.

The 'stars' are fun to talk about though and I do love seeing them on our list!

[seantaylor]

This class on paper could be our top class ever. Huggins the RB is special

[ChadWC]

Theres a chance it could be a lot more than 6.


GSU may have a half dozen on more three star signees this year. Lots of speed in this class and there are a couple of sleepers who weren't evaluated by any of the recruiting services who can absolutely fly.

[Cocky]

JSU will start recruiting Wednesday. We feel it is important to give your opponents a fair chance so they get to pick first

[straightshooter]

I fall into the 'star' trap as much as anybody but I'm trying to stop myself. I remember in 2010 ASU picked up 4 guys that were Rivals 3-star recruits and only 1 has seen the field in any significant amount. Then in 2011, our 2 best DE's turned out to be true freshmen not evaluated by any recruiting service.

The 'stars' are fun to talk about though and I do love seeing them on our list!

I can assure you that I don't give a rip about the stars these kids get from recruiting services. I take a closer look than that, but on paper you have to admit that at the FCS level it's pretty impressive.

[PaladinFan]

This class on paper could be our top class ever. Huggins the RB is special

If I had a dime...

[FUwolfpacker]

Furman has added Wade Hampton (SC) DE/LB Cory Magwood (6'3", 210) and Tri-Cities (GA) WR/S Jairus Hollman (6'3", 190). Hollman spent last year at Air Force Prep. Brings FU's known total to 15.

[asumike83]

I can assure you that I don't give a rip about the stars these kids get from recruiting services. I take a closer look than that, but on paper you have to admit that at the FCS level it's pretty impressive.

Absolutely, I did not mean that to say otherwise. GSU has put together a great looking class, as has ASU. As always, we have to wait and see who pans out but with what both schools are doing on the recruiting trail along with what I've seen from the other SoCon schools, the conference should be strong for the foreseeable future.

[PaladinFan]

Furman has added Wade Hampton (SC) DE/LB Cory Magwood (6'3", 210) and Tri-Cities (GA) WR/S Jairus Hollman (6'3", 190). Hollman spent last year at Air Force Prep. Brings FU's known total to 15.

Guess Furman's brief foray in to the "small faster defense" is gone. Back to the big ole boys again.

[darell1976]

Impressive class. More defensive recruits to go to an outstanding defense already. Lots of size too.

We are loading up for the Big Sky!!!

[oceandogs]

Stony Brook has two big name transfers currently enrolled: second team all Big Ten Iowa RB Marcus Coker and 4 star Maryland WR Adrian Coxson.

[DetroitFlyer]

http://lagrange.suntimes.com/sports/10328812-419/football-lyons-townships-konstant-commits-to-dartmouth.html

So, Dayton loses one to Dartmouth.... I thought this was interesting due to the following:

"Konstant owns a 3.4 grade-point average and hopes to major in pre-med with a possible minor in economics."

A decent GPA, but not one that I would normally associate with an Ivy League school. His GPA is a bit lower than the average Dayton's student's 3.6 GPA. The article does mention that he has not been accepted yet, so maybe he will end up at Dayton yet....

[Cocky]

Does Maryland have any players left?

[DetroitFlyer]

http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/deuce-gruden-commits-lafayette/12565/

OK, how the heck did this happen, Deuce Gruden chooses Lafayette over my Flyers.... I know Dad just brought him for a second visit to Dayton and they both attended the Dayton at Xavier basketball game.... This one bums me out, I really wanted to see Deuce follow in his Dad's footsteps....

[underdawg]

Stony Brook has two big name transfers currently enrolled: second team all Big Ten Iowa RB Marcus Coker and 4 star Maryland WR Adrian Coxson.



Wow, Coker? That's a surprise!

[bluehenbillk]

Stony Brook has two big name transfers currently enrolled: second team all Big Ten Iowa RB Marcus Coker and 4 star Maryland WR Adrian Coxson.

Yea, but doesn't Coxson have to sit out this year? Same deal as former Rutgers/Arizona QB Tom Savage who already lost his NCAA appeal. The second time you transfer you have to sit =- and if I'm correct Coxson was at Florida then transferred to Maryland....

[HappyAppy]

By my count, App has 5 *** guys and 6 ** guys who have given verbals. I understand that stars are not the end all/be all, but it's really the only thing I looked at in the past (i've followed recruiting a lot more closely this year).

Question to the App guys who have followed recruiting more closely the last few years; is this higher than normal? Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I seem to remember the last few classes having only one or two *** guys and a couple of ** guys. (Let me reiterate that I am NOT judging this class or any other solely by the stars beside a guys name, this is just all I have to compare past classes to).

[oceandogs]

Yea, but doesn't Coxson have to sit out this year? Same deal as former Rutgers/Arizona QB Tom Savage who already lost his NCAA appeal. The second time you transfer you have to sit =- and if I'm correct Coxson was at Florida then transferred to Maryland....

I don't know. He never matriculated at Florida, signed his LOI for Florida before changing his mind and going to Maryland. Maybe that changes his case a bit?

[asumike83]

By my count, App has 5 *** guys and 6 ** guys who have given verbals. I understand that stars are not the end all/be all, but it's really the only thing I looked at in the past (i've followed recruiting a lot more closely this year).

Question to the App guys who have followed recruiting more closely the last few years; is this higher than normal? Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I seem to remember the last few classes having only one or two *** guys and a couple of ** guys. (Let me reiterate that I am NOT judging this class or any other solely by the stars beside a guys name, this is just all I have to compare past classes to).

Depending on the recruiting service, that count is about right. Including the transfer (Morgan), we've got five 3-star, two 2-star by ESPN count and two 3-star, five 2-star by Rivals count. That is much higher than last year when we had one 3-star and two 2-star recruits and about the same as 2010 when we pulled four 3-star and four 2-star.

I do follow our recruiting pretty closely and in my opinion, this class is the best we've had since '09 when we brought in Jeremy Kimbrough, Jamal Jackson, Troy Sanders, Justin Wray, Demetrius McCray, Brandon Grier and Travaris Cadet. With Tysean Holloway and Quartterrio Morgan coming on board, it is the best RB class we have had in a LONG time. We have picked up some players with great potential on OL, DL, LB and athletes that can be moved around. This class is very well-rounded which I am impressed by. Never know how these guys will pan out but it has the potential to be one of the better classes in recent years. Considering all the coaching turnover we had this year, Scot Sloan has certainly earned his paycheck!

[bluehenbillk]

I don't know. He never matriculated at Florida, signed his LOI for Florida before changing his mind and going to Maryland. Maybe that changes his case a bit?

OK - that may be a good explanation. Savage actually started for RU before transferring to Arizona. May be an apples to oranges comparison.

[eaglessoar20021]

Here are a few players that have commited to the Eagles:Updated 1/31/2012
Jermine Morris
Devonte Wheaton-Woodstock,Ga - ATH
Patrick Flowe-Liburn,Ga - S - ESPN**
Michael Young
Tre Griffin-Kennesaw, Ga - DE - ESPN ***
Jamal Johnson-Brooklet,Ga - DE - ESPN*
Dequan Clark-Buford,Ga - DT - ESPN***
Andre Johnson-Buford,Ga
Matt Dobson - Tallahassee,Fla - QB - ESPN ***
Deshawntee Gallon - Madison,Fla - CB - Rivals**
Shun Tribble - Woodruff,SC - RB - ESPN*
Kevin Ellison - Habersham, Ga - RB - ESPN*
Grady Redding - Florida -LB/S- ESPN-**
Bryce Golsby - Parkview, Ga. Preferred walk on
Nardo Govan - Savannah, Ga. - DE - Rivals & Scout ***
Irvin Huggins - Chatham, Va - RB - ESPN***
Jahvon Hardrick -RB -
Deonte Dempsey - Florida - DE
Tim Hill - Hoschton, Ga - DB

[ChadWC]

Hope we keep all these names.

[eaglessoar20021]

Know of any suprises we may get on signning day?

Hope we keep all these names.

[PaladinFan]

By my count, App has 5 *** guys and 6 ** guys who have given verbals. I understand that stars are not the end all/be all, but it's really the only thing I looked at in the past (i've followed recruiting a lot more closely this year).

Question to the App guys who have followed recruiting more closely the last few years; is this higher than normal? Maybe I'm remembering it wrong, but I seem to remember the last few classes having only one or two *** guys and a couple of ** guys. (Let me reiterate that I am NOT judging this class or any other solely by the stars beside a guys name, this is just all I have to compare past classes to).

In my opinion (that of a rival outsider to be sure), App has landed some very good recruits, but a lot of them tend to be 5'11ish 190ish "athletes." Great for the spread system, but the numbers can be misleading. There needs to be balance, and App signed a lot of highly regarded prospects, but very few highly regarded prospects to block for them.

That "oversight" (lack of emphasis, perhaps) really began to show in 2011. App was stellar, with great skill guys handling the ball. However, those skill guys really struggled against teams with phyical defensive fronts where App's lack of recruiting along the offensive line really began to show.

[asumike83]

In my opinion (that of a rival outsider to be sure), App has landed some very good recruits, but a lot of them tend to be 5'11ish 190ish "athletes." Great for the spread system, but the numbers can be misleading. There needs to be balance, and App signed a lot of highly regarded prospects, but very few highly regarded prospects to block for them.

That "oversight" (lack of emphasis, perhaps) really began to show in 2011. App was stellar, with great skill guys handling the ball. However, those skill guys really struggled against teams with phyical defensive fronts where App's lack of recruiting along the offensive line really began to show.

There always seems to be a 2-3 year lag for the line prospects since they can so rarely contribute as freshmen, but hopefully we are done dealing with the oversight in recruiting OL in '08-'09 when we signed a TOTAL of 2 offensive linemen in 2 years. As you stated, it really hurt us this past year. How that position failed to be addressed for two years really is inexplicable.

We have signed 3 OL this year, 3 in 2011 and 5 in 2010 so we've got some good players coming up and we should be in better shape this year than last. With our freshmen who redshirted last year along with 2 starters returning to action (one from injury and one from suspension), I'm optimistic about an improved unit in 2012. A new position coach should make a world of difference too, McClain was a terrible fit at App.

[ChadWC]

Yes.


Know of any suprises we may get on signning day?

[eaglessoar20021]

Going to make me ask? :-)

Yes.

[Sammy94]

Good article.



http://itemonline.com/sports/x1296875535/Plenty-of-buzz-plenty-of-benefits

[eaglewraith]

Going to make me ask? :-)

He won't put it in the public.

[eaglessoar20021]

That's ok. I like surprises. Tomorrow is going to be a good day. Good luck to all the other teams and hope you get the recruits you want. Unless Georgia Southern is going after them.


He won't put it in the public.

[Cocky]

RB Troymaine Pope Rivals **#146; ESPN ** #164
OL Nick Johnson
WR Josh Barge
DB Telvin Brown
ATH Jermaine Hough
S Darrell Smith Scout ** #114;ESPN *** #78;Rivals *** #80 (not sure if he can qualify for admission to JSU) transfer from Arkansas
TE Gavin Ellis Scout **;transfer from Troy
DB Dominique Smith
ATH Nick Martin
QB Eli Jenkins
S Desmond Brown Rivals **** #24; Scout *** #64; transfer from Clemson
LB Ketrick Wolfe transfer from Pearl River
DB Dushonta Broughton
OL JC Barefield
DL Maurice Bennett Scout *** #99; Rivals ***
RB/DB Ladarius Rodgers
LB Leon Jones
LB Blake Glaze
RB Miles Jones ESPN ** #146; Scout **; Rivals ***
OLB Josh Symonette Rivals**
OL Calvin Baker
OL Austin Parker

[SFA 93]

CB: Avery Henderson 5-10; 185 Tyler, Texas (Chapel Hill)
1st Team All-District, Honorable Mention All-East Texas, East Texas Dream Team

LB: Jordan Burton 6-2; 210 Longview, Texas (Longview)
*** #99 OLB Scout.com; 1st Team All-District; Top 20 linebacker by Dave Campbell’s, East Texas Dream Team

OG: Travis Wiggins 6-3; 280 Grand Prairie, Texas (South)
** Scout; 2nd Team All-District 5-5A; ESPN All-Combine Team; ** ESPN Grade 72 #139 OG; *** 247 sports Grade 81

OT: Terran Vaughn 6-4; 280 Beaumont, Texas (Ozen)
1st Team All-District 20-4A; SETX Academic All-Star

LB: Trevor Holmes 6-1; 212 Newton, Texas (Newton)
1st Team All-District 10-2A; 1st Team Houston All-Combine Team

OG: Sam Schomp 6-4; 300 Lindale, Texas (Lindale)
1st Team All-State; 1st Team All-District 14-3A; 14-3A Offensive Linemen of the Year; East Texas Dream Team

QB: Marshall Williams 6-5; 200 Flower Mound, Texas (Flower Mound) ** #106 QB Scout ** #94 QB ESPN
Honorable Mention All-State 5-A; 1st Team All-District 8-5A

RB: Jamarcus Walker 5-9; 180 Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) *** (5.5) Rivals
District 14-5A MVP; All-State Honorable Mention; 1st Team All-District 14-5A

WR: Lamarcus Brown 5-11; 175 Henderson, Texas (Henderson)
1st Team All-District 16-3A; 3rd Team All-State

[asumike83]

General question here: in looking at all of the FCS classes this year, it seems that we are seeing a lot more players with stars by their names signing with FCS programs and not just the traditional powers. Do y'all think that is because more highly regarded players are seeing the value in getting early playing time as opposed to riding the bench at an FBS program or because these recruiting services are evaluating more players? I tend to think it is a combination of both but maybe a bit more on the side of players looking to get on the field early and taking notice of other recruits who have gone the FCS route and made their way to the NFL.

Either way, it is great for the FCS.

[mountaineer in Cane Land]

I think its the recent attitude change by the NFL towards the FCS. 15 years ago, it was rare for an FCS player to be drafted, I remember the bears had an offical policy that they would only draft FBS players. Now, you see FCS players at the Senior Bowl, and at the combines in Indy. Players, who want a shot at the NFL, realize its far better to play at the FCS, and get noticed,than to sit on the bench at Alabama

[49RFootballNow]

Updated list for Charlotte:

Alan Barnwell - RB, Cummings HS - NR - 5'10" 175lb
Greg Cunningham - DB, W. Charlotte HS - NR - 6'2" 180lb
Justin Bolus - SF, James Island, SC - ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 205lb
Karsten Miller - QB, N. Davidson HS - NR - 6'3" 190lb
Mason Sledge - DE, Monroe HS - NR - 6'4" 250lb
Matt Johnson - QB, Maiden HS - ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 210lb
Rick Legrant - OLB, Buford, GA - NR - 6'0" 205lb
Tank Norman - CB, Richlands HS - NR - 5'11" 180lb
Terry Caldwell - OLB, Hoggard HS - NR - 6'0" 200lb
Larry Ogunjobi - DT, Ragsdale HS - NR - 6'2" 267lb
Mark Petitt - DE/OLB, W Guilford HS - NR - 6'6" 235lb
Brandon Banks - DE, SW Guilford HS - ESPN 2 STAR, Scout 2 STAR - 6'3" 230lb
Thomas La Bianca - OL, Porter Ridge HS - NR - 6'3" 282lb
Will Thomas - WR, Topsail HS - NR - 6'0" 165lb
Jamal Covington - OT, Hampton, GA - NR - 6'4" 270lb
Jalen Holt - Ath, S. Stanley HS - NR - 6'3" 220lb
Casey Perry - OL, Hillside HS - Rivals 3 STAR, ESPN 2 STAR - 6'3" 295lb
Karyim Gent - Ath, Ayden-Grifton HS - NR
Tyler Bullard - LB, W. Stokes HS - NR
Austin Berrios - Ath/QB, Leesville HS - NR
Austin Duke - WR, Independence HS - NR -5'8" 155lb
Lee McNeill - QB, Porter Ridge HS - NR - 6'1" 170lb
Jarred Barr - C, Sun Valley HS - NR - 6'3" 270lb
James Middleton - DT, St. Stephens SC - NR - 6'5" 250lb
Jamel Ross - WR, Panther Creek HS - NR -

[AppMan]

In my opinion (that of a rival outsider to be sure), App has landed some very good recruits, but a lot of them tend to be 5'11ish 190ish "athletes." Great for the spread system, but the numbers can be misleading. There needs to be balance, and App signed a lot of highly regarded prospects, but very few highly regarded prospects to block for them.

That "oversight" (lack of emphasis, perhaps) really began to show in 2011. App was stellar, with great skill guys handling the ball. However, those skill guys really struggled against teams with phyical defensive fronts where App's lack of recruiting along the offensive line really began to show.

Just my .02 worth, but ASU lost its way for a few of years and focused more on recruiting "athletes" than fotball players. It appears someone in the administration (Charlie Cobb was a former O-lineman at NC State) saw the need for some enlightenment among the staff. Changes were made and the focus restablished. Although you can never count anything until the hay is in the barn, the short handed staff appears to have done an outstanding job this year. Kinda makes me excited about next year when we have a complete staff on the road. I don't pay much attention to the stars attached to a kid's name. i'm more interested in who else wanted to sign him. If everything holds firm ASU is bringing in one of, if not the most, heavily recruited class in the history of the school. At least nine high school kids had offers from FBS schools and two FBS transfers (each with 4 years eligibility remaining) and several more who just missed an FBS offer when those schools received a commitment from someone else. Info is scarce on a couple of our kids, so that number could actually be greater. Many of these players are in the trend of bigger players we started bringing in a few years back. Granted all this looks great on paper but the proof is the results on the field. I am excited to see this group on campus next fall.

[49RFootballNow]

Breakdown on North Carolina recruits:

http://ncpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1320738

[ursus arctos horribilis]

General question here: in looking at all of the FCS classes this year, it seems that we are seeing a lot more players with stars by their names signing with FCS programs and not just the traditional powers. Do y'all think that is because more highly regarded players are seeing the value in getting early playing time as opposed to riding the bench at an FBS program or because these recruiting services are evaluating more players? I tend to think it is a combination of both but maybe a bit more on the side of players looking to get on the field early and taking notice of other recruits who have gone the FCS route and made their way to the NFL.

Either way, it is great for the FCS.

I think your spot on but stopped just a bit short. Take Armanti as an example. A lot of these kids will also be given the opportunity they want to pursue at the position they want to at the FCS schools. These guys that like their offense don't have to worry about moving to a safety or CB spot if they don't want to because the coaches will tell them they have a shot at their desired spot. I think that is pretty big to a lot of guys as well.

Taiwan Jones for instance.

[seantaylor]

Vegas Harley

[eaglewraith]

Vegas Harley

Has not committed.

We'll find out today whether he signs or not.

[PaladinFan]

Breakdown on North Carolina recruits:

http://ncpreps.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1320738

There's scuttlebut on our site (going off a twitter feed from someone who follows such things) that Barnwell may still be in the air between Charlotte and Furman.

[PaladinFan]

Just my .02 worth, but ASU lost its way for a few of years and focused more on recruiting "athletes" than fotball players. It appears someone in the administration (Charlie Cobb was a former O-lineman at NC State) saw the need for some enlightenment among the staff. Changes were made and the focus restablished. Although you can never count anything until the hay is in the barn, the short handed staff appears to have done an outstanding job this year. Kinda makes me excited about next year when we have a complete staff on the road. I don't pay much attention to the stars attached to a kid's name. i'm more interested in who else wanted to sign him. If everything holds firm ASU is bringing in one of, if not the most, heavily recruited class in the history of the school. At least nine high school kids had offers from FBS schools and two FBS transfers (each with 4 years eligibility remaining) and several more who just missed an FBS offer when those schools received a commitment from someone else. Info is scarce on a couple of our kids, so that number could actually be greater. Many of these players are in the trend of bigger players we started bringing in a few years back. Granted all this looks great on paper but the proof is the results on the field. I am excited to see this group on campus next fall.

I think you are seeing (yet again) another shift in the SoCon. A few years ago it seemed every team was making adjustments in scheme and recruiting to get more speed on the field with App State going on a big run, and the emergence of teams like Elon (with their spread passing attack).

I think you are seeing the shift back to the big boys. Furman has gone back to the old power game. The Citadel, GSU, and Wofford are all now heavy run teams. It warrants the need for bigger players.

Case in point. In 2004 and 2005 Furman's linebacker corps went 6'3 235, 6'1 230, 6'2 230. Two years after that we were running something called the 4-2-5 with a bunch of safeties because every team in the conference was in the spread, but Wofford (option) and Samford (multiple). Now the conference has reversed course, and the spread is the exception, not the rule. Thus, teams are having to bulk up again on the running game with the re-emergence of the "feature back."

[eaglewraith]

Vegas Harley

Ok now it's official. His fax just came in.

[darell1976]

For North Dakota:
21 have signed
Plus 3 transfers inlcuding QB Braden Hanson from UNC (Tar Heels)
http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.db ... =205372074

[GATA_Eagles]

For North Dakota:
21 have signed
Plus 3 transfers inlcuding QB Braden Hanson from UNC (Tar Heels)
http://www.undsports.com/ViewArticle.db ... =205372074
Georgia Southern just got its 22nd signee. Our class is looking great!

http://www.gsufans.com/tsc/showthread.php?19126-newEagle