For The Parents on the board

[PantherRob82]

I have a friend who played at a JUCO and is looking to try and play at a D-I school. He is a beast and I think he should at least be able to walk on somewhere. Anyone have suggestions on how to get his film into coaches hands? Can you e-mail them a link? Guy is a great athlete and strong. Deserves a shot to play someone.

[bojeta]

Usually, the JUCO coaches will prepare a DVD of hi-lights for him, and send it directly to the schools of his choice.

[UMaineD]

I have a friend who played at a JUCO and is looking to try and play at a D-I school. He is a beast and I think he should at least be able to walk on somewhere. Anyone have suggestions on how to get his film into coaches hands? Can you e-mail them a link? Guy is a great athlete and strong. Deserves a shot to play someone.


Yes you can go to each school he is interested in and find the recruiting coach and mail him a copy of tape and you can always send an email as well.


Good Luck.

[BisonFan02]

www.gobison.com, under football, then coaches. Kenni Burns looks like he coordinates recruiting. I would start there for NDSU.

[citdog]

kid needs a haircut something fierce

[Twentysix]

www.gobison.com, under football, then coaches. Kenni Burns looks like he coordinates recruiting. I would start there for NDSU.

Yes please, send some more kids with UNI ties to NDSU. That way they can have a ring :p.

[PantherRob82]

Yes please, send some more kids with UNI ties to NDSU. That way they can have a ring :p.

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[PantherRob82]

kid needs a haircut something fierce

I can't take that serious with the hair in the profile pic. :)

[Twentysix]

UNI has an interesting history with walk-ons. We make a big deal about walk-ons who make big contributions, but I've heard many stories over the years from players who said that there were guys on the practice squad who were better than the guys lining up beside them, but the coaches refused to play them. What the true story is, who knows, but I've heard it from a lot of players over the years. (Not from the walk-ons, but from key contributors/stars)

NDSU plays walk-on's. Pretty sure some of our Line on both sides were walk-ons at one point. We have had atleast 2 walk on WR's start/play while i've been in school. I believe some of our walk-on's have had stellar work ethic, which obviously goes pretty far when playing football.

[busybee14]

Have him go to Gobigrecruiting.com he can upload his film and info and for a couple bucks can have it sent and VIEWED by almost every school he desires.Most staffs are tied in its easy and effective.instant delivery and follow up. I was involved with recruiting for some time and this avenue does work to get kids highlights and info out there with very lil cost. Coaches like it also.

[CrazyCat]

Have him go to Gobigrecruiting.com he can upload his film and info and for a couple bucks can have it sent and VIEWED by almost every school he desires.Most staffs are tied in its easy and effective.instant delivery and follow up. I was involved with recruiting for some time and this avenue does work to get kids highlights and info out there with very lil cost. Coaches like it also.

I've noticed quite a few possible recruits using a similar site called HUDL.

[Bisonoline]

UNI has an interesting history with walk-ons. We make a big deal about walk-ons who make big contributions, but I've heard many stories over the years from players who said that there were guys on the practice squad who were better than the guys lining up beside them, but the coaches refused to play them. What the true story is, who knows, but I've heard it from a lot of players over the years. (Not from the walk-ons, but from key contributors/stars)

Players evaluation of talent is different than a coach.

[PantherRob82]

Have him go to Gobigrecruiting.com he can upload his film and info and for a couple bucks can have it sent and VIEWED by almost every school he desires.Most staffs are tied in its easy and effective.instant delivery and follow up. I was involved with recruiting for some time and this avenue does work to get kids highlights and info out there with very lil cost. Coaches like it also.

Is now a good time for him to be trying to get on a team? I'm not that familiar with recruiting cycles.

[busybee14]

Earlier the better.

[Bisonoline]

Is now a good time for him to be trying to get on a team? I'm not that familiar with recruiting cycles.

Hes way late. He needs to get on the phone and sell himself or have his coach do it.

[heath]

JUCO means??? If the kid is not getting offers then maybe he should just stick to the books and graduate.His playing days will be over soon,but his JOB will dictate the next 40 years of his life. Well maybe not,the path the country is on means everyone gets what they want at others costs. Tell him to take what he can getxnodx

[PantherRob82]

Tell him to take what he can getxnodx

I am. I think any FCS school would be smart to let him walk on. He would be a great scout team/special teams player, maybe more?

[Panther88]

Tremendous in the weightroom. xthumbsupx It's hard to find dedication in the weightroom, unless one is NDSU/Montana/UNI/SHSU/McN. :(

So, for all of you who are already rich in athletic/academic talent, why not share the wealth and allow some others to compete against you for once? lol

[heath]

Tremendous in the weightroom. xthumbsupx It's hard to find dedication in the weightroom, unless one is NDSU/Montana/UNI/SHSU/McN. :(

So, for all of you who are already rich in athletic/academic talent, why not share the wealth and allow some others to compete against you for once? lol

Why not just spread the wealth around like Obama? Make a team sign him even though he is not academically ready nor seriously being recruited by those great schoolsxthumbsupx In todays world it only seems FAIRxlolx

[Panther88]

Why not just spread the wealth around like Obama? Make a team sign him even though he is not academically ready nor seriously being recruited by those great schoolsxthumbsupx In todays world it only seems FAIRxlolx

Damn heath. Who pissed in your cheerios this morning? xconfusedx We're speaking about a kid and potential advancement in his football/academic career. xconfusedx What in sans hell does that have to do w/ Mr Obama and "fairness?" xlolx

[heath]

Damn heath. Who pissed in your cheerios this morning? xconfusedx We're speaking about a kid and potential advancement in his football/academic career. xconfusedx What in sans hell does that have to do w/ Mr Obama and "fairness?" xlolx

Your sarcasm deserved an equal dose.Being a JUCO, the kid needs to get his academics in line first.If he was recruited out of high school then contact those schools showing his academic progress. Maybe a prep school would have been a better choice since those coaches really try to place their players in appropriate programs.BTW,college football is not possible for everyone,but a degree isxsmiley_wix

[PantherRob82]

Your sarcasm deserved an equal dose.Being a JUCO, the kid needs to get his academics in line first.If he was recruited out of high school then contact those schools showing his academic progress. Maybe a prep school would have been a better choice since those coaches really try to place their players in appropriate programs. BTW,college football is not possible for everyone,but a degree isxsmiley_wix

He has his AA and is cleared. It's technically a Community College. Not a JUCO. Honestly not sure on the difference if there is one.

I think he is a lot bigger stronger and faster than he was in high school. Not sure what his opportunities were.

[bojeta]

He has his AA and is cleared. It's technically a Community College. Not a JUCO. Honestly not sure on the difference if there is one.

I think he is a lot bigger stronger and faster than he was in high school. Not sure what his opportunities were.

Community College = JUCO. No difference. There was a movement to call JUCOs CCs in the 70's. Some areas went with it.

[Panther88]

He has his AA and is cleared. It's technically a Community College. Not a JUCO. Honestly not sure on the difference if there is one.

I think he is a lot bigger stronger and faster than he was in high school. Not sure what his opportunities were.
U beat me to it: has AA and is cleared for the next level-> 4yr inst. Isn't that hard evidence that the kid is together academically? Excuse heath as he's obviously quite naive lol and has made physical love to his xbox/madden too much xlolx.