2010 Recruiting

[Skjellyfetti]

Who has your team picked up?

Here's what App has so far:

Graham Fisher 6'2 275 Offensive Lineman Waynesville, NC
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Graham-Fisher-99470

Kalan Jones 6'4 275 Offensive Lineman Mount Airy, Georgia
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Kalan-Jones-104825

Kendall Lamm 6'6 265 Offensive Lineman Matthews, NC
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Kendall-Lamm-105179

Picked up this 3-star D-lineman today:
Brandon Hunter 6'4 250 Defensive Lineman Chatham, Virginia
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-Hunter-103123

[CamelCityAppFan]

Picked up this 3-star D-lineman today:
Brandon Hunter 6'4 250 Defensive Lineman Chatham, Virginia


Any relation to another DE of recent past named Hunter?

[Skjellyfetti]

Any relation to another DE of recent past named Hunter?

Not sure, possibly a cousin or something. I think Jason Hunter was from Charlotte and this one is from Chapel Hill. Hopefully he plays like him though. xnodx

[elon77]

Elon will have their best class ever. Don't the coaches always say something like that?xconfusedx

[BigHouseClosedEnd]

London is blowing the rest of the CAA out of the water with 14 verbals so far.

http://www.recruitrecon.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3701&Itemid=351

You can see what the other CAA teams have been up to with the hotlinks on the left.

Winston, the D-tackle may be the gem, given that he has offers from Temple and Louisville and decided to stay home.

[Reign of Terrier]

App's finally getting some offensive lineman

[AppMan]

App's finally getting some offensive lineman

Love the Gaffney logo.

[FargoBison]

Despite our horrible season we are doing pretty well in recruiting this year...


Don Carter, 6-1, 220, Lake Forest (Lake Forest Academy), IL, LB 9/24/2009 Kolpack/Forum (first reported WDAY radio by same) (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/254060/group/home/)
Zach Colvin, 5-9, 152, Superior, WI, DB/KR 8/9/2009 WisSports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/blog/message.aspx?f=113&id=1053223)
Trevor Gebhart, 6-2, 180, Sioux Falls (Washington), SD, WR, 8/13/2009 Argus Leader (http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090813/SPORTS01/908130337/1002/sports)
Tyler Gefroh, 6-2, 200, Grand Forks (Red River), ND, LB 10/10/2009 Hallstrom/WDAY/Bison Media Blog (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/)
Michael (Mike) Hardie, 6-4, 205, Sioux Falls (O'Gorman), SD, DL 7/13/2009 Fargo Forum (http://m.inforum.com/article.cfm?id=247128&tag=NDSU) (first reported by Terry V of the Argus Leader)
Colten Heagle, 6-0, 181, Kimberly, WI, DB 7/9/2009 WisSports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/blog/message.aspx?f=113&id=1042509)
Jesse Hinz, 6-4, 280, Beatrice, NE, DL/OL 8/17/2009 Huskers Illustrated (http://nebraska.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=79516&sport=1)
Jason Pomerenke, 6-5, 300, Sioux City, IA, OL 8/27/2009 WDAY 10pm news (http://www.wday.com/pages/archive10)
Adam Schueller, 6-4, 295, Fergus Falls, MN, OL 8/25/2009 WDAY (http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/24120/group/home/)
Ryan Smith, 5-7, 165, Wahpeton, ND, RB/WR 8/3/2009 Wahpeton Daily News (http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2009/08/04/sports/doc4a78982f74441433578376.txt) (first reported on AM 740)
Esley Thorton, 6-2, 190, Bismarck, ND, QB, 8/21/2009 KYFR TV (http://kfyrtv.com/sports_Stories.asp?news=33282)
Billy Turner, 6-5, 270, Arden Hills (Mounds View), MN, OL 11/07/2009 Hallstrom/Bison Media Blog (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia)

[Skjellyfetti]

Who has your team picked up?

Here's what App has so far:

Graham Fisher 6'2 275 Offensive Lineman Waynesville, NC
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Graham-Fisher-99470

Kalan Jones 6'4 275 Offensive Lineman Mount Airy, Georgia
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Kalan-Jones-104825

Kendall Lamm 6'6 265 Offensive Lineman Matthews, NC
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Kendall-Lamm-105179

Brandon Hunter 6'4 250 Defensive Lineman Chatham, Virginia
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-Hunter-103123

Update for App:
Another big lineman
Dylan Bostic 6'6 280 Offensive Lineman Neptune Beach, Florida
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Dylan-Bostic-89622
Offers from 11 FBS schools. xeekxxeekxxeekx

[DFW HOYA]

Nothing yet.

[MountaineerNation]

good thread, I like catching up on who ASU's getting in!

[Mountaineer#96]

Update for App:
Another big lineman
Dylan Bostic 6'6 280 Offensive Lineman Neptune Beach, Florida
http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Dylan-Bostic-89622
Offers from 11 FBS schools. xeekxxeekxxeekx

Saw this guys highlight video....he makes Kerry Brown look like a nice guy.

[FargoBison]

NDSU has 17 verbals, is anyone close to that? I am just trying to get feel for how many verbals other FCS schools have since a SDSU fan posted on our board calling us a rarity for having so many verbals at this point.

[lionsrking2]

NDSU has 17 verbals, is anyone close to that? I am just trying to get feel for how many verbals other FCS schools have since a SDSU fan posted on our board calling us a rarity for having so many verbals at this point.

I'd say it's quite rare to have that many announced verbals at this point...I know in the south, if you're an FCS school, you want to keep your commitments as low key as possible, especially if you have a decent number of "below-radar" guys on your list...with all the coaching changes around the country every year, there are bound to be a number of kids switch their commitments at the FBS level and that tends to start a chain reaction that results in FCS lists being raided at the last minute.

Maybe in the Dakotas and the upper midwest, you guys don't have the same issues as we have down here.

[FargoBison]

I'd say it's quite rare to have that many announced verbals at this point...I know in the south, if you're an FCS school, you want to keep your commitments as low key as possible, especially if you have a decent number of "below-radar" guys on your list...with all the coaching changes around the country every year, there are bound to be a number of kids switch their commitments at the FBS level and that tends to start a chain reaction that results in FCS lists being raided at the last minute.

Maybe in the Dakotas and the upper midwest, you guys don't have the same issues as we have down here.

Yeah, I can't remember the last time we lost a verbal to another school. There were some rumblings this year of a recruit wavering but in the end it turned out to be nothing.

I do know that our local media does a great job when it comes to recruiting..... http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/?blog=65851

[seattlespider]

UR, with a new HC, will obviously have to get to work securing the impressive recruitment list (on the 1st page). Coach Scott said in the presser that he hadn't contacted any of them yet (hardly a surprise, as this is the 1st official day on the job), but that is one of the top priorities.

[vbundy]

ODU picked up a former 3 star QB from Cali.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dominique-Blackman-60297

[ASU_Fanatic]

Yeah, we're really beefing up our lines. Now I say we go to SC and find another QB!

[HenZoneNation]

We got a two star QB and a 3 star RB (the first big in state recruit) that have us excited.

With Appy ST...I've only seen a few games at "The Rock" but it looks like it would be a strong, strong selling point to a young football player. Like I said in my previous post...I don't see Appy going anywhere.

[McNeese75]

Yeah, I can't remember the last time we lost a verbal to another school. There were some rumblings this year of a recruit wavering but in the end it turned out to be nothing.

I do know that our local media does a great job when it comes to recruiting..... http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/?blog=65851

Lionsking, sounds like we need to send Tulane, Colorado State, Texas Tech et al to North Dakota to scoop up some easy pickins xlolx (Maybe they would leave our pool alone)

[FargoBison]

Lionsking, sounds like we need to send Tulane, Colorado State, Texas Tech et al to North Dakota to scoop up some easy pickins xlolx (Maybe they would leave our pool alone)

We have our own problems with Colorado State when it comes to basketball.

[lionsrking2]

Lionsking, sounds like we need to send Tulane, Colorado State, Texas Tech et al to North Dakota to scoop up some easy pickins xlolx (Maybe they would leave our pool alone)

Would be nice huh?!!

[Ruler]

As far as Albany goes, 7 Hofstra players paid a visit last weekend. From what I understand 4 have committed to the Great Danes. Dave Cohen a former Albany coach directed them to pay Ford a visit.I don't know names yet but will inform as I get info.

Great for the former Hofstra players and great for UA!!!

[Canyoncat]

So far Montana State has two verbals

Matt Thibault 6-1 180 Athlete, Belgrade MT

Matt is also the winner of the Wendy's High School Heisman award for Montana. Returned 8 kick offs for TD's this year for Belgrade High School

http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2009/12/15/sports/000thibault.txt

Taylor Dees 6-3 225 DE, Huntley MT

http://mslacat.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/bobcat-fb-recruit-taylor-dees/

Heard some rumors on a kid out of Capital High in Helena named Josh Dirks (WR/Saftey 6-2 190) and also heard through a very good sourse that the #1 prospect in MT is seriously looking at MSU as well, Matt Miller. Matt has been offered by Arizona State, Boise State, Washington, Washington State and Colorado State to name a few. Sounds like he is considering staying close to home because he wants to stay close to his family and has a bunch of friends already attending MSU. I doubt it, but we'll see!

[Skjellyfetti]

Update for App:

Juco DT signs LOI with us.
http://appalachianstate.rivals.com/default.asp

http://rivals.yahoo.com/appalachianstate/football/recruiting/player-Chris-Aiken-95477

Good story on him as well:

http://images.townnews.com/brenhambanner.com/content/articles/2009/09/01/sports/sports02.jpg


Chris Aiken is an immovable force as a defensive lineman for the Blinn Buccaneers. Butler found this out last Saturday when the 6-foot-1, 298-pound defensive tackle had three tackles and one sack against the No. 1-ranked junior college football team in the country.

Each time Aiken made a big play, he paused to tap his heart twice and salute.

“I do this for the soldiers, the fallen soldiers, the soldiers who are still over seas and to my best friend that is not with me any more,” Aiken said.

Aiken joined the Army on his 18th birthday and served two tours in Iraq. He spent five years in the Army as part of the military police and lived in Samarra, one of the most dangerous cities in Iraq, before finding himself starting at Blinn College as a sophomore.

Aiken said the military made him more disciplined and the military mind set is almost the same as being on the football field.

http://www.brenhambanner.com/articles/2009/09/01/sports/sports02.txt

[TexasTerror]

A thread with all the verbal commitments and for JUCOs, NLIs for Southland schools...

http://www.katfans.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10805

[CFBfan]

Nothing yet.

i saw that GU has "signed" a big OL out of Texas...........

[FargoBison]

Here is our class so far, Bohl still wants three or four more...

Verbal list...
Boen Anderson, 6-3, 300, Minnetonka, MN/NDSCS (JUCO), OL 12/8/2009 Kolpack/Forum (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/262105/)
Travis Beck, 6-1, 190, Langdon/Munich, ND, ATH, 12/11/2009 Kolpack/Forum/Bison Media Blog (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/)
Don Carter, 6-1, 220, Lake Forest (Lake Forest Academy), IL, LB 9/24/2009 Kolpack/Forum (first reported WDAY radio by same) (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/254060/group/home/)
Zach Colvin, 5-9, 152, Superior, WI, DB/KR 8/9/2009 WisSports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/blog/message.aspx?f=113&id=1053223)
Christian Dudzik, 5-11, 180, Omaha (Skutt Catholic), NE, 12/23/2009 WDAY and Fargo Forum (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/263806/)
Kyle Emmanuel, 6-3, 225, Schuyler, NE, LB, 11/30/2009 Kolpack/Fargo Forum (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/261298/)
Dillon Forbes, 6-2, 235, Mequon (Homestead), WI / Harper (JUCO), LB, 11/30/2009 Kolpack/Fargo Forum (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/261298/)
Trevor Gebhart, 6-2, 180, Sioux Falls (Washington), SD, WR, 8/13/2009 Argus Leader (http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090813/SPORTS01/908130337/1002/sports)
Tyler Gefroh, 6-2, 200, Grand Forks (Red River), ND, LB 10/10/2009 Hallstrom/WDAY/Bison Media Blog (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/)
Michael (Mike) Hardie, 6-4, 205, Sioux Falls (O'Gorman), SD, DL 7/13/2009 Fargo Forum (http://m.inforum.com/article.cfm?id=247128&tag=NDSU) (first reported by Terry V of the Argus Leader)
Colten Heagle, 6-0, 181, Kimberly, WI, DB 7/9/2009 WisSports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/blog/message.aspx?f=113&id=1042509)
Jesse Hinz, 6-4, 280, Beatrice, NE, DL/OL 8/17/2009 Huskers Illustrated (http://nebraska.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=79516&sport=1)
Grant Olson, 6-2, 220, Plymouth (Wayzata), MN, LB 12/31/2009 WDAY and Fox News reported it, will update with a link.
Andy Pfeiffer, 6-0, 190 pounds, Mankato (Mankato West), MN, S, 11/25/2009 Bison Media (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia)
Jason Pomerenke, 6-5, 300, Sioux City, IA, OL 8/27/2009 WDAY 10pm news (http://www.wday.com/pages/archive10)
Adam Schueller, 6-4, 295, Fergus Falls, MN, OL 8/25/2009 WDAY (http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/24120/group/home/)
Ryan Smith, 5-7, 165, Wahpeton, ND, RB/WR 8/3/2009 Wahpeton Daily News (http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2009/08/04/sports/doc4a78982f74441433578376.txt) (first reported on AM 740)
Esley Thorton, 6-2, 190, Bismarck, ND, QB, 8/21/2009 KYFR TV (http://kfyrtv.com/sports_Stories.asp?news=33282)
Billy Turner, 6-5, 270, Arden Hills (Mounds View), MN, OL 11/07/2009 Hallstrom/Bison Media Blog (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia)

[AggieFinn]

UC Davis

London Lacy - QB, Kingsburg, CA, 6'-2", 190 lbs.
Ian Joseph - OT, Placerville, CA, 6'-6", 279 lbs.
Ryan Dimino - LB, Fair Oaks, CA, 5'-11", 202 lbs.
Jonathan Maricic - RB, Wildomar, CA, 5'-10", 195 lbs.
Charles Boyett - S, Napa, CA, 5'-11", 187 lbs.
Joey Waters - Long Snapper, San Clemente, CA, 5'-10", 210 lbs.

Lacy could be playing safety or corner, we'll see what the Aggies need most.

[NashMoc]

Chattanooga commits per the Chattanooga Times Free Press

Terrell Robinson QB 6-4 190 South Pittsburgh TN South Pittsburg HS
Zack Rayl LB 6-4 210 Englewood TN McMinn Central HS
Bryant Belew WR 6-4 205 Columbia TN Columbia Central HS
Charles Presnell OL 6-6 270 Carrollton GA Carrollton HS
Devin Caldwell OL 6-5 250 Chattanooga TN Boyd Buchanon HS
Keith Mayes DB 5-10 200 Chattanooga TN Red Bank HS
Nick Davison DT 6-0 280 Calhoun GA University of Alabama - Birmingham (Calhoun HS)
Devin Scates DL 6-2 250 Memphis TN Westwood HS
Chris Donald LB 6-1 250 Huntingdon TN University of Tennessee - Knoxville (Huntingdon HS)

[Canyoncat]

So far Montana State has two verbals

Matt Thibault 6-1 180 Athlete, Belgrade MT

Matt is also the winner of the Wendy's High School Heisman award for Montana. Returned 8 kick offs for TD's this year for Belgrade High School

http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2009/12/15/sports/000thibault.txt

Taylor Dees 6-3 225 DE, Huntley MT

http://mslacat.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/bobcat-fb-recruit-taylor-dees/

Heard some rumors on a kid out of Capital High in Helena named Josh Dirks (WR/Saftey 6-2 190) and also heard through a very good sourse that the #1 prospect in MT is seriously looking at MSU as well, Matt Miller. Matt has been offered by Arizona State, Boise State, Washington, Washington State and Colorado State to name a few. Sounds like he is considering staying close to home because he wants to stay close to his family and has a bunch of friends already attending MSU. I doubt it, but we'll see!

Sounds like Josh Dirks has given his verbal. Can't offically back it up with a news story, but sounds like it is true. Of course Matt verbaled to Boise State last week.

MSU also picked up another verbal from Brian Flotkoetter, WR 6-3 170 from Laurel, Montana

http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/bobcat-blog/?p=2361

[drm7336]

Gardner Webb

Committed - Jacob McQueen - 6'4" 260 lbs. OL - South Pointe High School

http://rivals.yahoo.com/clemson/football/recruiting/player-Jacob-McQueen-94733

Official visits Jan. 15th.. 15 or so guys planning on being there.

[LUFAN1]

Lamar 2010 Recruits so far.


Michael Allen DB 5-10 180 College of Sequoia San Marcos HS

Ryan Clark DB 6-1 190 Navarro JC Beaumont Ozen

Jordan Garrett DB 5-11 194 Tulane Beaumont West Brook

Stephone Mercer CB 5-11 185 Navarro JC Austin LBJ

Josh Powdrill WR 5-9 165 Navarro JC Beaumont West Brook


Our stadium and football athletic complex is starting to come together. Cannot wait to have football at LU!

[lionsrking2]

Southeastern Louisiana has three known commitments, plus two December JC transfers defensive tackles who haven't been officially announced yet - five total.


Treyvias Alexander, WR, 6-2, 205, Breaux Bridge HS/Hinds CC, Breaux Bridge, La...Rated a 3-Star by Rivals.com

Jordan Wells, RB, 5-11, 190, Round Rock HS, Round Rock, Tx...Rated 3-Stars by Rivals.com #72 RB overall.

Seth Sebastian, K, 5-10, 175, Lafayette HS, Lafayette, La.

[lionsrking2]

Southeastern Louisiana has three known commitments, plus two December JC transfers defensive tackles who haven't been officially announced yet - five total.


Treyvias Alexander, WR, 6-2, 205, Breaux Bridge HS/Hinds CC, Breaux Bridge, La...Rated a 3-Star by Rivals.com

Jordan Wells, RB, 5-11, 190, Round Rock HS, Round Rock, Tx...Rated 3-Stars by Rivals.com #72 RB overall.

Seth Sebastian, K, 5-10, 175, Lafayette HS, Lafayette, La.


Lions pick up another commitment today...

Robert Scarpati, DE, 6-4, 255, Cy Ridge HS, Houston, Tx...Rated 3-Stars by Rivals.com

http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/01/05/cy_fair_sun/sports/011310_scarpati_cyf.txt

http://rivals.yahoo.com/houston/football/recruiting/player-Robert-Scarpati-87129

[FargoBison]

Bison add another recruit... Michael Allen, RB/ATH, out of Chandler Arizona.

VERBAL LIST (23)
Michael Allen, 5-10, 170, Chandler (Hamilton), AZ, ATH 1/6/2010 Scout.com (http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=4333872)
Boen Anderson, 6-3, 300, Minnetonka, MN/NDSCS (JUCO), OL 12/8/2009 Kolpack/Forum (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/262105/)
Travis Beck, 6-1, 190, Langdon/Munich, ND, ATH, 12/11/2009 Kolpack/Forum/Bison Media Blog (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/)
Don Carter, 6-1, 220, Lake Forest (Lake Forest Academy), IL, LB 9/24/2009 Kolpack/Forum (first reported WDAY radio by same) (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/254060/group/home/)
Zach Colvin, 5-9, 152, Superior, WI, DB/KR 8/9/2009 WisSports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/blog/message.aspx?f=113&id=1053223)
Christian Dudzik, 5-11, 180, Omaha (Skutt Catholic), NE, 12/23/2009 WDAY and Fargo Forum (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/263806/)
Kyle Emmanuel, 6-3, 225, Schuyler, NE, LB, 11/30/2009 Kolpack/Fargo Forum (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/261298/)
Dillon Forbes, 6-2, 235, Mequon (Homestead), WI / Harper (JUCO), LB, 11/30/2009 Kolpack/Fargo Forum (http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/261298/)
Trevor Gebhart, 6-2, 180, Sioux Falls (Washington), SD, WR, 8/13/2009 Argus Leader (http://www.argusleader.com/article/20090813/SPORTS01/908130337/1002/sports)
Tyler Gefroh, 6-2, 200, Grand Forks (Red River), ND, LB 10/10/2009 Hallstrom/WDAY/Bison Media Blog (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/)
Michael (Mike) Hardie, 6-4, 205, Sioux Falls (O'Gorman), SD, DL 7/13/2009 Fargo Forum (http://m.inforum.com/article.cfm?id=247128&tag=NDSU) (first reported by Terry V of the Argus Leader)
Colten Heagle, 6-0, 181, Kimberly, WI, DB 7/9/2009 WisSports.net (http://www.wissports.net/sports/football/blog/message.aspx?f=113&id=1042509)
Jesse Hinz, 6-4, 280, Beatrice, NE, DL/OL 8/17/2009 Huskers Illustrated (http://nebraska.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=79516&sport=1)
Carlton Littlejohn, 6-2, 200, Minneapolis (North), MN, S, Bison Media Blog (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/?blog=67670)
Grant Olson, 6-2, 220, Plymouth (Wayzata), MN, LB 12/31/2009 WDAY and Fox News reported it, will update with a link.
Andy Pfeiffer, 6-0, 190 pounds, Mankato (Mankato West), MN, S, 11/25/2009 Bison Media (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia)
Jason Pomerenke, 6-5, 300, Sioux City, IA, OL 8/27/2009 WDAY 10pm news (http://www.wday.com/pages/archive10)
Adam Schueller, 6-4, 295, Fergus Falls, MN, OL 8/25/2009 WDAY (http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/24120/group/home/)
Ryan Smith, 5-7, 165, Wahpeton, ND, RB/WR 8/3/2009 Wahpeton Daily News (http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2009/08/04/sports/doc4a78982f74441433578376.txt) (first reported on AM 740)
Esley Thorton, 6-2, 190, Bismarck, ND, QB, 8/21/2009 KYFR TV (http://kfyrtv.com/sports_Stories.asp?news=33282)
Billy Turner, 6-5, 270, Arden Hills (Mounds View), MN, OL 11/07/2009 Hallstrom/Bison Media Blog (http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia)
Zach Vraa, 6-2, 185, Rosemount, MN, WR http://minnesotapreps.rivals.com/vie...p?pr_key=94023
Chad Wilson, 5-11, 230, Snow College (JUCO) / Layton HS, UT 1/5/2010 http://www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia/

[FargoBison]

Add yet another recruit to NDSU, this is a major addition...

Zach Vraa, WR, from Rosemount MN...

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=80757&season=2010&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf %2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d807 57%26season%3d2010

Vraa choose NDSU over Air Force and UND. Vraa was also named Minnesota's Mr. Football.

Vraa is NDSU's 22nd verbal.

[UD77]

It is a given that according to the JMU coach that they will have the best recruits ever.

[elon77]

It is a given that according to the JMU coach that they will have the best recruits ever.

But don't they all pretty much say that? Have you ever heard a coach say" my class sucks this year, it's the worst bunch of recruits I have ever seen" ?

[JMUNJ08]

But don't they all pretty much say that? Have you ever heard a coach say" my class sucks this year, it's the worst bunch of recruits I have ever seen" ?

xsmileyclapxxsmileyclapxxsmileyclapx

UD says it though. They make up for it by going and getting what other teams didn't want in transfers...xeekx

[FargoBison]

NDSU picks up another recruit today...Carlton Littlejohn, 6-2, 200, Minneapolis (North), MN, LB

Littlejohn also had an offer from UNI

This is NDSU 23rd verbal.

[JMUNJ08]

NDSU picks up another recruit today...Carlton Littlejohn, 6-2, 200, Minneapolis (North), MN, LB

Littlejohn also had an offer from UNI

This is NDSU 23rd verbal.

How much room do you guys have? That's a pretty big class now and signing day is still a few weeks away...

[FargoBison]

How much room do you guys have? That's a pretty big class now and signing day is still a few weeks away...

Bohl was looking for 23-24 players in this class. I think we are done as soon as we find a kicker.

[PaladinNation]

Furman University 2010 Commits

OL – Charles Emert 6’2”, 270 lbs | Statesboro HS
First Team All-State AAAA
FU (o), GSU (o)

OL – Ryan Marks 6’4”, 255 lbs | North Forsyth HS
’09 GA North/South all-star selection

OG – Grayson Weber 6’4”, 260 lbs | Cardinal Mooney HS (FL)
73” ESPN rating, #103 OG
UAB (o), FAU, USF, Marshall (o), Duke, FIU (o), FU (o)

DE – Shawn Boone 6’3”, 230 lbs | Newsome HS (FL)

WR – Gary Robinson 5’11”, 175 lbs | Hephzibah HS
FU (o), WCU (o)

Today Furman got some great news:

DT – Danny Palmer 6’4”, 240 lbs | Lake Brantley HS (FL)
5.4 RR, Scout.com #1 DT in Central FL, #8 DT in FL, ESPN Rating #96 DT
Air Force (o), Navy (o), The Citadel (o), FU (o), WC (o), GA St (o), ASU, Wofford, UTEP, Louisiana Monroe, FAU, W&M, UTC, Charleston Southern

And a transfer:

DE – Cameron Mason 6’3”, 242lbs | Transfer from Navy | Brentwood HS
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20091231/SPORTS/912310334/1027/SPORTS0103/Paladins-get-DL-transfer-from-Navy

[FUwolfpacker]

Furman University 2010 Commits

OL – Charles Emert 6’2”, 270 lbs | Statesboro HS
First Team All-State AAAA
FU (o), GSU (o)

OL – Ryan Marks 6’4”, 255 lbs | North Forsyth HS
’09 GA North/South all-star selection

OG – Grayson Weber 6’4”, 260 lbs | Cardinal Mooney HS (FL)
73” ESPN rating, #103 OG
UAB (o), FAU, USF, Marshall (o), Duke, FIU (o), FU (o)

DE – Shawn Boone 6’3”, 230 lbs | Newsome HS (FL)

WR – Gary Robinson 5’11”, 175 lbs | Hephzibah HS
FU (o), WCU (o)

Today Furman got some great news:

DT – Danny Palmer 6’4”, 240 lbs | Lake Brantley HS (FL)
5.4 RR, Scout.com #1 DT in Central FL, #8 DT in FL, ESPN Rating #96 DT
Air Force (o), Navy (o), The Citadel (o), FU (o), WC (o), GA St (o), ASU, Wofford, UTEP, Louisiana Monroe, FAU, W&M, UTC, Charleston Southern

And a transfer:

DE – Cameron Mason 6’3”, 242lbs | Transfer from Navy | Brentwood HS
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20091231/SPORTS/912310334/1027/SPORTS0103/Paladins-get-DL-transfer-from-Navy


Palmer also had offers from EKU, Jacksonville St, Gardner Webb, and Charleston Southern along with AF, Navy, El Cid, WCU, and Georgia St.

Also pretty sure Marks had a couple other offers although I can't remember them at this time. I was told another FCS coach (who has taken his team to the playoffs recently) was extremely high on Marks.

FU was Boone's only offer that I'm aware of.

Not sure where Mason will fit in. He could play DE, DT, or TE even though he was slotted at DE at Navy.

Robinson isn't flashy but is a solid looking WR. I think he would have gotten a lot more attention (besides FU and WCU) from other local FCS school if he hadn't committed so early.

[batrack]

Recruiting has been slow becuase of the change of coach, but they have announce one new Montana Girzzly and he is very impressive.

Jordan Johnson QB Oregon 6a player of the year. Began as starter in his 4 game as a sophmore. Here are his stats:

Stats for 3 seasons
8258 Yards Passing
94 Touchdown passes
2903 yards rushing
45 Rushing Touchdowns

His Senior year
Completed 74.9% of his passes
3508 Yards Passing
46 Passing TD's
Only 5 INT's
1091 Yards Rushing
20 Touchdowns rushing

[FUwolfpacker]

Furman picked up its 8th known commitment from Alcovy (GA) LB Gary Wilkins (6'3", 200 lbs).

Actually, he's been committed for several months, but a newspaper is just now reporting it.

That gives FU 8 known commitments. They'll probably take about 5 more to finish up this class.

[BDKJMU]

JMU gets 3rd Rose brother:

-Jonathon Rose was a redshirt sophomore last season. Got moved from TB to safety last spring. Was neck and neck with Vidal Nelson for the starting strong safety job before getting beat out by Nelson at the end of summer camp.

-Peter Rose originally committed to VT in 08', sat out 08' due to legal problems, before coming to JMU last season where he was redshirted.

-Anthony Rose, who had numerous offers, including from Maryland, Marshall, and Ohio, just committed to JMU:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Anthony-Rose-88963

[FUwolfpacker]

UTC landed a commitment from Pacelli (GA) O-lineman Taylor Dodds (6'5", 255 lbs)

[PaladinFan]

Happy to see the Paladins dipping deep into Florida.

[busybee14]

Furman University 2010 Commits

OL – Charles Emert 6’2”, 270 lbs | Statesboro HS
First Team All-State AAAA
FU (o), GSU (o)

OL – Ryan Marks 6’4”, 255 lbs | North Forsyth HS
’09 GA North/South all-star selection

OG – Grayson Weber 6’4”, 260 lbs | Cardinal Mooney HS (FL)
73” ESPN rating, #103 OG
UAB (o), FAU, USF, Marshall (o), Duke, FIU (o), FU (o)

DE – Shawn Boone 6’3”, 230 lbs | Newsome HS (FL)

WR – Gary Robinson 5’11”, 175 lbs | Hephzibah HS
FU (o), WCU (o)

Today Furman got some great news:

DT – Danny Palmer 6’4”, 240 lbs | Lake Brantley HS (FL)
5.4 RR, Scout.com #1 DT in Central FL, #8 DT in FL, ESPN Rating #96 DT
Air Force (o), Navy (o), The Citadel (o), FU (o), WC (o), GA St (o), ASU, Wofford, UTEP, Louisiana Monroe, FAU, W&M, UTC, Charleston Southern

And a transfer:

DE – Cameron Mason 6’3”, 242lbs | Transfer from Navy | Brentwood HS
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20091231/SPORTS/912310334/1027/SPORTS0103/Paladins-get-DL-transfer-from-Navy
Palmer is a real nice pick up .

[Hoyadestroya85]

Villanova 2010 Commits (as of 1/13)

Jordy Paulemon- OL 6-3 297 (Hofstra Transfer three years of eligibility.. Uncle Buck said that this was a good get for Villanova.)
Craig James (http://rivals.yahoo.com/villanova/football/recruiting/player-Craig-James-97523)- DB 6-0 192
Dustin Thomas (http://rivals.yahoo.com/villanova/football/recruiting/player-Dustin-Thomas-90152)- QB 6-2 190
Austin Medley (http://blogs.courierpostonline.com/varsity/2010/01/12/medley-headed-to-villanova/)- RB 5-11 200 Pounds
Antoine Lewis (http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_5a0c7b6a-ffce-11de-994a-001cc4c002e0.html)- DT 6-3 255
Ross Hall (http://blogs.lancasteronline.com/jeffreyreinhart/2010/01/12/catholics-ross-hall-commits-to-villanova/)- OL 6-4 260
Leighton Dennis- DB 6-1 180

This class so far not only fills needs, but it bolsters positions that Villanova is already strong at. I especially like the quarterback signing, he looks like a hell of a player. Villanova has been really hitting south jersey hard and it's paying off.

[letsgopards04]

Haven't seen anything except for allegedly (read on here) we got one casualty from each Hofstra and Northeastern.

[Hoyadestroya85]

Villanova just apparently got another Commitment
Ransford Quarrie (http://rivals.yahoo.com/njhoops/football/recruiting/player-Ransford-Quarrie-85750)- RB 6-0 225

This would bring it up to eight commitments (including the hofstra transfer) with less than a month to go.

Anticipate the next commits for Villanova to be from these positions:

Defensive Line
Linebacker
Wide Receiver
Tight End

[elon77]

Villanova 2010 Commits (as of 1/13)

Jordy Paulemon- OL 6-3 297 (Hofstra Transfer three years of eligibility.. Uncle Buck said that this was a good get for Villanova.)
Craig James (http://rivals.yahoo.com/villanova/football/recruiting/player-Craig-James-97523)- DB 6-0 192
Dustin Thomas (http://rivals.yahoo.com/villanova/football/recruiting/player-Dustin-Thomas-90152)- QB 6-2 190
Austin Medley (http://blogs.courierpostonline.com/varsity/2010/01/12/medley-headed-to-villanova/)- RB 5-11 200 Pounds
Antoine Lewis (http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/article_5a0c7b6a-ffce-11de-994a-001cc4c002e0.html)- DT 6-3 255
Ross Hall (http://blogs.lancasteronline.com/jeffreyreinhart/2010/01/12/catholics-ross-hall-commits-to-villanova/)- OL 6-4 260
Leighton Dennis- DB 6-1 180

This class so far not only fills needs, but it bolsters positions that Villanova is already strong at. I especially like the quarterback signing, he looks like a hell of a player. Villanova has been really hitting south jersey hard and it's paying off.

Craig James, wasn't he involved in that Texas Tech mess? xlolxxlolxxlolx

[Hoyadestroya85]

Another Villanova Football Commit:

Corey Reeder (http://rivals.yahoo.com/temple/football/recruiting/player-Corey-Reeder-83710)- WR 6-3 185

Big Pickup for The 'Cats, the kid had an offer from Iowa.

[Monarch History]

Here is a brief synopsis of kids who have given verbals (for whatever that's worth) to Old Dominion. Posted on Rich Radford's blog in the Virginian-Pilot, pilotonline.com. By the way Radford does a great job covering the Monarchs and FCS. xthumbsupx

Dominique Blackman,6-4, 240, Soph., QB (Carson High, Los Angeles, Calif./Los Angeles Harbor College): He could red-shirt if the Monarchs feel it's in everybody's best interest. But after passing for 3,711 yards and 35 TDs against nine interceptions this past fall, how does a guy like that sit?
Ronnie Cameron, 6-3, 295, Jr., DT (Holy Trinity, Hicksville, N.Y./Hofstra): The fire sale at Hofstra after the program was cancelled turned up this gem.
Deron Mayo, 5-11, 214, Sr., DE (Kecoughtan High, Hampton, Va./Hofstra): Older brother Jerod Mayo was NFL defensive rookie of the year for New England Patriots last season. Also a Hofstra fire-sale special.
Angus Harper, 5-11, 202, Fr., RB (Edison High, Alexandria, Va.): Spurned interest from Pitt and Boston College because the Monarchs told him he could play running back at ODU while others wanted him as a safety. He ran 210 times for 1,396 yards and 19 TDs as a senior. Harper graduated early and has already enrolled at ODU.
Dominik Davenport, 6-1, 264, R-Fr., DT (Phoebus High, Hampton, Va./West Virginia): A transfer from West Virginia, Davenport didn't fit the mold with the Mountaineers' 3-4 defensive alignment. Hopes are that ODU's 50 defensive set will suit him better.
Jarod Brown, 5-11, 200, R-Fr., PK (Grafton High, Va./West Virginia): Kicked a 57-yard field goal in high school. Enrolled at ODU this month.
Kenny McAdow, 5-10, 220, R-Fr.,LB (Broad Run High, Ashburn, Va./Northeastern): Left Northeastern in fall after program was discontinued. Enrolled at ODU.
Trevon Butler, 6-1, 171, WR (Wise High, Upper Marlboro, Md.): Played on a state championship. Has 4.5 speed, maybe better.
Charles Owens, 6-1, 310, DT (Wise High, Upper Marlboro, Md.): ODU received commitments from Butler and his teammate Owens before the Wise Pumas turned into such a hot commodity. Wise went 12-2.
Dominique Guinn-Bailey, 6-4, 225, DE (Churchland High, Portsmouth, Va): He runs a 4.6 in the 40, which is crazy-good speed for his size. And he's got a motor that just keeps chugging.
Paul Morant, 6-0, 180, FS (Phoebus High, Hampton, Va.): Ever heard of the Phoebus Phantoms? They win state titles. Lots of them.
Aaron Evans, 5-8, 170, DB (Woodside High, Newport News, Va.): Evans was the Peninsula District's first-team QB this season as he rushed, and passed, for over 1,000 yards. And he's going to play cover corner at ODU.
Eriq Lewis, 6-0, 175, DB (Coolidge High, Washington, D.C.): The Monarchs dipped into the well two years ago and landed Craig Wilkins, who is now a captain on the team and holds down the strong safety slot.
Darryl Brown, 6-0, 210, LB (First Colonial High, Virginia Beach, Va.): Monarchs thicken the pot at linebacker with a fast one.
Colby Goodwyn, 5-8, 190, RB (Phoebus High, Hampton, Va.): Ran for 1,869 yards and 31 TDs for unbeaten state champs. Enough said.
Michael Justice, 6-7, 279, OT (West Springfield High, Fairfax, Va.): Can't coach size. You recruit size.
Preston Smith, 6-3, 240, TE (Deep Creek High, Chesapeake, Va.): This guy has a fast-racing motor and the chance to perform at multiple positions for the Monarchs. Can play DE or OG as well.
Larry Pinkard, 5-11, 170, WR (Ballou High, Washington, D.C.): Popped up on the mild-interest lists of a lot of schools. ODU goes back to the D.C. well again.

[TTUEagles]

Tennessee Tech just picked up a committment from a rivals.com 3-star QB !!!

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Darian-Stone-94063

They also got a committment from a LB out of Nashville, Doug Page, - his Dad is a former Vanderbilt QB.

[BDKJMU]

JMU just landed a 3 star from VA Beach, Dejor Simmons, who had 4 I-A offers: UConn, Duke, Marshall and Toledo :
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dejor-Simmons-92737

Notice in the Rivals Top 30 for VA, JMU is the only I-AA to get commits from any (#23 and Simmons at #27)
http://virginiapreps.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=2319&Year=2010

[19Duke97]

JMU just landed a 3 star from VA Beach, Dejor Simmons, who had 4 I-A offers: UConn, Duke, Marshall and Toledo :
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dejor-Simmons-92737

Notice in the Rivals Top 30 for VA, JMU is the only I-AA to get commits from any (#23 and Simmons at #27)
http://virginiapreps.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=2319&Year=2010

This kid is a steal if we got him. He's rated the number 16 back in the nation, and the highest recruit I believe JMU would have ever signed straight out of school.

[seattlespider]

After some attempted antics from W&M, one of UR's recruits reaffirms his verbal to UR.

http://weblogs.dailypress.com/sports/highschool/bayriversblog/2010/01/york_ben_edwards_will_sign_to.html

[JmuSkinsfan]

JMU just landed a 3 star from VA Beach, Dejor Simmons, who had 4 I-A offers: UConn, Duke, Marshall and Toledo :
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Dejor-Simmons-92737

Notice in the Rivals Top 30 for VA, JMU is the only I-AA to get commits from any (#23 and Simmons at #27)
http://virginiapreps.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=2319&Year=2010

You know, it's funny how these websites can have some very serious variation on players. Just goes to show how inexact the science can be. But Rivals has Simmons as a 3-star and rated the 16th RB in the country (20ths best player in Va) ... Scouts has Simmons rated as a 2-star and the 131st Rb in the country. That is a serious discrepency! Rivals has him down as running a 4.39 40 (7th fastest track athlete in the country this year in the 100m i think) ... while scouts has him running a 4.43

[BDKJMU]

This kid is a steal if we got him. He's rated the number 16 back in the nation, and the highest recruit I believe JMU would have ever signed straight out of school.


You know, it's funny how these websites can have some very serious variation on players. Just goes to show how inexact the science can be. But Rivals has Simmons as a 3-star and rated the 16th RB in the country (20ths best player in Va) ... Scouts has Simmons rated as a 2-star and the 131st Rb in the country. That is a serious discrepency! Rivals has him down as running a 4.39 40 (7th fastest track athlete in the country this year in the 100m i think) ... while scouts has him running a 4.43

Rivals doesn't have him as the 16th best RB in the nation. Rather the 16th best all purpose back:
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/quicklist.asp?School=&Sport=1&DPosition=9&Position=8&Year=2010&qs=1

Yes Scouts has him as the #131 running back out of HS, and the 2nd highest RB commit to a I-AA (their #122 RB comitted to Weber State):
http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&pid=11&yr=2010

He was also injured for over half his senior season with an ankle injury. Might be why some of the big schools backed off. He still rushed for over 600 yards in 4 games.
http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=rivals-345164&prov=rivals&type=lgns

Yeah, one of the most touted recruits straight out of HS that JMU has gotten. I remember MM a couple of years ago saying Kerby Long in 07' was the biggest since Tony Lezotte in 03', but Long had a year of post grad on Fork Union Military Academy's post grad team. Lezotte redshirted and then was a 4 time AA. Long redshirted due to a NCAA Clearinghouse issue, started 08' (missed a couple games due to injury) and was starting last season but missed over half due to injury. Has been solid when healthy but not spectacular, and hasn't lived up to the hype. So you never can tell.

I take these star rankings, Rivals, Scouts, etc with a grain of salt. I won't get excited about this kid unless I see him excel on the field. same goes for I-A transfers.

[BDKJMU]

Another thing, MM spent some time recruiting in TX this winter. According to the twitter page of the Daily News Record beat writer, JMU got a commit from TX QB Jace Edwards:
http://twitter.com/MikeABarber
http://rivals.yahoo.com/tcu/football/recruiting/player-Jace-Edwards-105025
Rivals rated 172 Pro Style QBs as 2 stars and above, and this kid isn't on ranked, so who knows how good he is. He did play for Midland Lee, a notable West Texas HS:

"Midland Lee won three consecutive 5A state football championships, the first school to ever accomplish that feat (Southlake Carroll High School has since won three consecutive 5A titles, in 2004-2006). The 1999 season marked an undefeated national championship awarded by the Associated Press. In the span of those three years Midland Lee went 43-3. The Rebels were led by tailback Cedric Benson...

Notable alumni
* Laura Bush, former First Lady[2] - Graduated in 1964[3]
* General Tommy Franks, retired General in the United States Army and former Commander of the U.S. Central Command
* Tommy Lee Jones, actor and director
* Cedric Benson, Cincinnati Bengals running back[1]
* Eric Winston, Houston Texans offensive tackle
* Ryan Tucker, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle
* Randy Velarde, former MLB player.
* Allen Wilson, Texas state championship-winning high school football coach
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_E._Lee_High_School_%28Midland,_Texas%29

JMU has also gotten a visit from 2 star dual QB Henry Hunter of Sachese, TX:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Henry-Hunter-92557