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Oneback
07-24-2010, 08:37 PM
Talk about recruiting here.

fsuprime
07-24-2010, 08:51 PM
FSU
please delete my other post :)

4* OLB Brian Hunt 6'7 228 lbs from Coconut Creek, FL

Brian has pledged his services to the noles after a phone call from coach fsuprime today.

spd C+ ACC B+ TKL C BLKSHD B- PRST B- ZCV B- MCV C STR B- PWMV C+

The noles dont have an immediate need at OLB, but with 2 seniors graduating the depth chart will be very thin next season.

Iron Dragon
07-24-2010, 09:10 PM
The following players have signed their LOIs to Oklahoma:

Travis Lawson, the nation's 39th-ranked runningback.. B+ SPD, B- AGI, C+ ACC, B- ELU.. hoping for a diamond in the rough here or just a solid contributor. Lawson is from Paris, TX and also considered Arizona State, Michigan, UCLA and Penn State before deciding to join the Sooners. Lawson looks to be a power runner with C TRKing and C STR. Hopefully he will come in with mid-to-high 80s speed and will likely redshirt in 2011 and will probably be the no. 4 RB behind Calhoun, Clay and Finch next year if he doesn't. It's also possible that Lawson with his 5'10" 194lb size could end up playing WR.

Oneback
07-24-2010, 09:14 PM
Michigan lands #11 MLB Jarred Roberts:

Height: 6'4''
Weight: 235 pounds

Speed: A-, Acceleration B, Agility C+, Play Recognition B-, Block Shedding C+, Pursuit B-, Zone Coverage C, Man Coverage C, Power Moves C-, Finesse Moves C-

Evaluation:

Difficult to find many physical flaws in Roberts' game as an inside linebacker. He has great size, is strong, explosive and very aggressive between the tackles. Is tall and actually a bit high-cut; looks to still have a ton of physical development left and could easily tip the scales at the 240-pound range in college. Fills hard and fast between the tackles. Shows very good downhill burst and first-step quickness for a player with his size; is able to consistently beat blockers to the hole. Plays with square shoulder pads, even when pursuing off-tackle, and rarely gets turned at the point of attack and opens up a cutback crease. Flashes great short-area power and force. Drives through ball carriers as a tackler. Needs to work on hand technique and leverage at the point of attack but can stalemate the cutoff block and jolt blocker's back on contact; really generates great downhill force quickly. Shows above average burst and speed on outside run support; shows very good chase speed and acceleration to the sideline for his size. His longer, smoother stride is impressive tracking down ball carriers. However, we have concerns about his laterally agility through the wash and see some stiffness/wasted motion changing direction. Better redirecting in the short-area. More effective as a straight-line, vertical attacker but does show some deceptive athleticism getting depth in coverage and ball skills. Leverage could be a constant issue. Overall, Roberts needs to work on his flexibility and continue filling out his longer frame but we feel this guy will be very productive at the next level versus downhill, power-running teams. May struggle versus offenses who spread the field. Defensive end may be in his future with his long wingspan, quickness off the ball and up field explosiveness. Potentially a 3-4 OLB as well.

fsuprime
07-24-2010, 09:55 PM
nice pick up on that MLB oneback, whats his height?

JeffHCross
07-24-2010, 10:22 PM
Dynasty Wire says 6'4".

Oneback
07-24-2010, 11:13 PM
Yeah, I just updated my post. He's 6'4'' 235.

JeffHCross
07-24-2010, 11:23 PM
If Papa manages to Instant Commit #6 SS Morton, I think there might be a rebellion on this forum. 7 Users in his Top 10.

Oneback
07-24-2010, 11:45 PM
Thats one guy I am not going after. I already have 4 young safeties.

Kingpin32
07-25-2010, 02:47 AM
I'm glad most of you guys aren't in a lot of my recruits minds.

fsuprime
07-25-2010, 04:54 PM
looks like a few teams are losing quite a few seniors, i think i will be in that position next year, i will be interested to see if you guys can fill out your rosters completely this season.

JeffHCross
07-25-2010, 05:58 PM
Note: "né" means the name in the game. I'm going to be fitting my recruits to 1996 recruit's names.

Ben Gilbert (né Chase Dahl)
#17 G
Fort McKinley, OH
6'2" 288 lbs
Pass Block
4-star
C+ PBK | B PBS | B- PBF

Dan Stultz (né Derek Jones)
#6 K
Findlay, OH
6'4" 182 lbs
Balanced
3-star
C KPW | C- KAC

Kingpin32
07-25-2010, 06:31 PM
Tech and Houston has a lot of intense recruiting battles going on right now. I wish I had them on my schedule so I could invite recruits to the game and beat them.

JeffHCross
07-25-2010, 06:42 PM
Tech and Houston has a lot of intense recruiting battles going on right now. I wish I had them on my schedule so I could invite recruits to the game and beat them.I wish that actually mattered. :-/

Kingpin32
07-25-2010, 06:51 PM
I wish that actually mattered. :-/

It doesn't hurt to dream.

skipwondah33
07-25-2010, 09:20 PM
The Hokies grabbed their first commit of the season

**** #16 ATH
John Murphy

6'-2"
199 lbs
Reston,Va

Murphy chose Va Tech over Tennessee and Miami

Escobar
07-26-2010, 02:33 AM
I just got another commit. This time from a 3 star receiver with A SPD and only D ACC. So he might not see the field until his junior year or only as a return specialist.

Oneback
07-26-2010, 07:19 PM
I just had a good recruiting week. No one commited but I had some very good calls...namely two of them where I got 780 and 886 points on them.

Kingpin32
07-26-2010, 07:23 PM
I just had a good recruiting week. No one commited but I had some very good calls...namely two of them where I got 780 and 886 points on them.

Damn it must of been double points day! Speaking of which, is there double points on the web part of recruiting?

Oneback
07-26-2010, 07:25 PM
I needed every one of those points in hopes of catching the teams in front of me as well.

Kingpin32
07-26-2010, 07:32 PM
I needed every one of those points in hopes of catching the teams in front of me as well.

I've been debating on whether or not I should drop some of my players off my board. I'm behind on some but I think I can still make up the deficit.

fsuprime
07-26-2010, 07:48 PM
im pretty sure you get the recruiting adviser random bonuses whether u recruit on the web or in the game.

yea i hit double recruiting week on 3 of my most coveted recruits, very happy. Had two 900s and a 860.

Kingpin32
07-26-2010, 09:30 PM
Tech gets it's first recruit:

**** WR Gerald Chavez

fsuprime
07-26-2010, 10:37 PM
alot more anxiety this year in recruiting, never sure when the computer is going to dominate me :/, and picking visit dates is tougher as well.

JeffHCross
07-26-2010, 11:03 PM
Seeing Tennessee inviting recruits for their Week 3 showdown with Florida was all the proof I needed that recruiting has drastically changed this year.

Iron Dragon
07-26-2010, 11:44 PM
I had quite a few recruits in house for our 49-17 creaming of Iowa including two players ranked #1 in their position.. wouldn't be surprised with a couple commits, maybe from the #1 C.

psusnoop
07-27-2010, 06:45 AM
I signed a 4* HB Jeremy Mackey in week 1.

I have been trying so hard to solidify my top 10 on my board that I have turned a blind eye almost to the back end of my board. This year the recruiting is much more intense and adds some more excitement for me.

I brought in a couple of recruits to watch that beatdown against Kent State actually just to see what their rating of the trip will be since I would be a very strong favorite in this out of conference game. Looking forward to seeing how their trip went.

skipwondah33
07-27-2010, 07:35 AM
The Hokies pick up their 2nd recruit yesterday evening by signing

Bo Booth
#14 DE
6'-6", 230 lbs
Waltham,MA

Run Stopper
4-star (top 150)
B+ PUR, B+ FIN Moves, B- Blk Shedding

Booth chose the Hokies over West Virginia and Auburn

Hopefully we lock up a few more recruits next week after their visits after ECU

texacotea
07-27-2010, 07:43 AM
im pretty sure you get the recruiting adviser random bonuses whether u recruit on the web or in the game.

yea i hit double recruiting week on 3 of my most coveted recruits, very happy. Had two 900s and a 860.

dont like to hear that.

Agreed recruiting is different and way harder to set up visits. Had 3 ppl ready in another dynasty and wanted to go ahead and get them in the game I was playing and they all were going somewhere else that week not used to that.

Oneback
07-27-2010, 07:56 AM
I am loving recruiting this year. From the increased difficulty, to the way calls go, to being able to see how many points you are behind a team and most importantly the way recruiting against another team is set up.

skipwondah33
07-27-2010, 08:53 AM
Agreed recruiting is different and way harder to set up visits. Had 3 ppl ready in another dynasty and wanted to go ahead and get them in the game I was playing and they all were going somewhere else that week not used to that.

60% of my recruits were ready for visits so I scheduled them for my past game lol. It was either that or wait until week 6 against Central Michigan which is another out of conference game.

Hopefully it didn't hurt me bringing them in this early.

Oneback
07-27-2010, 09:48 AM
I am bringing in all the recruits I can for Michigan State (week 6), hopefully it won't backfire.

JeffHCross
07-27-2010, 10:19 AM
Agreed, Oneback, the recruiting against opponents is a great improvement. Considerably better, and easier to understand, than last year's attempt.

skipwondah33
07-27-2010, 10:27 AM
I just noticed I only have one 5-star recruit I'm in the running for lol. The rest are all 4-star recruits. I added another 5-star just now but I know I won't get him as FSU is up by a huge amount.

fsuprime
07-27-2010, 10:36 AM
i have noticed that some of you all are still going for guys not in your top 10, i will be interested to see if you guys can pull it off, i have tried a few times in my offline OD and had 0 luck :/

haha skip, now i need to do some research and make sure i dont slack off on whoever ur talking about!

skipwondah33
07-27-2010, 10:43 AM
i have noticed that some of you all are still going for guys not in your top 10, i will be interested to see if you guys can pull it off, i have tried a few times in my offline OD and had 0 luck :/

haha skip, now i need to do some research and make sure i dont slack off on whoever ur talking about!

Haha I made it point not to mention his name but I'm sure you will find out soon enough when i offer that scholly lol. Every one of my recruits had me in their top 10 except the 2-star punter Im after haha

gschwendt
07-27-2010, 11:03 AM
A tip... do not recruit for an Online Dynasty during an electric storm or possible power outtage. I was recruiting last night during a storm and my power went out. When I got back on today, it had used all of my proper time, however none of the changes to my list were saved (ie adding, removing, and reorganizing my list). As well, two players that I had set to come in on a visit are no longer set for a visit, instead they're still listed as Ready. My assumption is that none of my call results were actually saved... instead it logged that I used that time but didn't log my results.

fsuprime
07-27-2010, 11:09 AM
A tip... do not recruit for an Online Dynasty during an electric storm or possible power outtage. I was recruiting last night during a storm and my power went out. When I got back on today, it had used all of my proper time, however none of the changes to my list were saved (ie adding, removing, and reorganizing my list). As well, two players that I had set to come in on a visit are no longer set for a visit, instead they're still listed as Ready. My assumption is that none of my call results were actually saved... instead it logged that I used that time but didn't log my results.

wow, i guess that is to keep ppl from 'quitting game' inside of the recruiting screen to redo their recruiting, its to bad EA has to fix things do to people like that :/

Oneback
07-27-2010, 11:21 AM
If you notice when you first call a recruit it says "Reporting call to server".

skipwondah33
07-27-2010, 11:21 AM
A tip... do not recruit for an Online Dynasty during an electric storm or possible power outtage. I was recruiting last night during a storm and my power went out. When I got back on today, it had used all of my proper time, however none of the changes to my list were saved (ie adding, removing, and reorganizing my list). As well, two players that I had set to come in on a visit are no longer set for a visit, instead they're still listed as Ready. My assumption is that none of my call results were actually saved... instead it logged that I used that time but didn't log my results.

Wow, this is ironic but guess what I just picked up this past weekend from BB?

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/9952/9952013_rb.jpg

I would have random outages a few months ago that would of course turn power off the PS3 (which is a no-no). Well I wanted to get one of these bad boys so I could plug the PS3, modem and router into so I can still stay powered up. Only thing I'd have to worry about is powering the plasma. Haven't checked to see how much power it would draw (currently the 3 devices I have in now draw 35% load or around 220 watts)

I know it doesn't totally pertain to your situation but wanted to share

gschwendt
07-27-2010, 08:15 PM
So I definitely got screwed in recruiting last week. Pretty much all of the recruits that I was in serious competition for, I'm now behind by at least 200-300 points on each.

Iron Dragon
07-27-2010, 10:18 PM
I decided to go ahead and remove all the players who I wasn't in first or second on my board this week. I think I have 14 guys with us in first.

psusnoop
07-28-2010, 07:15 AM
So I definitely got screwed in recruiting last week. Pretty much all of the recruits that I was in serious competition for, I'm now behind by at least 200-300 points on each.

Ouch that really hurts, especially in this dynasty with everyone so tight already. I was wondering about a few recruits we are in play for together what happened, why you chilled on them. I had to go over their attributes to makes sure I didn't make a mistake somewhere.

JeffHCross
07-29-2010, 09:21 PM
Awwwwwwwwwwesome ... since Snoop and Oneback got recruiting in almost immediately after we advanced, they both get the #2 WR for Week 6 visits. Since I was a little late, I'm relegated to getting him in Week 8. That's a change from past years ...

fsuprime
07-29-2010, 10:59 PM
wow, lol didnt know it was that 'up to date.'

JeffHCross
07-29-2010, 11:37 PM
wow, lol didnt know it was that 'up to date.'I've noticed that with Dynasty Wire recruiting is getting updated a lot faster. I'm not altogether surprised by this, but it definitely wasn't expected.

This may also explain why last week some of my guys were saying I was "a little slow" in offering them a visit and they expected it "last week". That was definitely the first week they were Ready, but if they perceived someone else finishing ahead of me as the week progressing ... that would explain the dialog. It didn't affect me, but that may explain the choice of dialog.

Kingpin32
07-29-2010, 11:47 PM
I've noticed that with Dynasty Wire recruiting is getting updated a lot faster. I'm not altogether surprised by this, but it definitely wasn't expected.

This may also explain why last week some of my guys were saying I was "a little slow" in offering them a visit and they expected it "last week". That was definitely the first week they were Ready, but if they perceived someone else finishing ahead of me as the week progressing ... that would explain the dialog. It didn't affect me, but that may explain the choice of dialog.

They also say that in offline dynasties too, so it could be just one of their dialogues when you send a visit invitation.

JeffHCross
07-29-2010, 11:51 PM
They also say that in offline dynasties too, so it could be just one of their dialogues when you send a visit invitation.Hm, that's a good point, I remember seeing that in my Offline as well now.

I'd completely forgotten about that, thanks Kingpin.

Oneback
07-30-2010, 06:50 AM
Next week is going to be a huge week for me. I've got 95% of my board coming in for a visit. Hopefully I'll be able to land most.

JeffHCross
07-30-2010, 08:27 AM
Next week is going to be a huge week for me. I've got 95% of my board coming in for a visit. Hopefully I'll be able to land most.Same here. And it would have been 100% if not for the Week 6 / Week 8 thing I discussed a couple posts ago.

Thankfully, it's only Indiana, so I'm not too concerned :D

skipwondah33
07-30-2010, 02:35 PM
I think by next week or so I'm going to lose a good bit of my board. I'm lagging behind on a good bit of my recruits compared to other schools. Good news is I'm only losing 11 people.

psusnoop
07-30-2010, 05:23 PM
Oneback our matchup could be a make or break for me as i'm bringing in a large group of recruits. I sure hope that I can make it pay off, I need some of these boys to commit soon.

fsuprime
07-30-2010, 05:42 PM
kiss of death, im sure the intangibles will NOT be in your favor snoop lol

psusnoop
07-30-2010, 07:01 PM
That is like the kiss of death for sure.

I was trying to spread out my visits this year but our home schedule is rather poor. Makes it really tough to chose between a weak Ilinios team, Michigan mid year or a last game of the year Michigan State (and who knows what you are getting with MSU each year). Tough tough tough.

JeffHCross
07-30-2010, 07:32 PM
Seems like an easy choice for Illinois to me. I've yet to see a benefit in recruiting for bringing them to a "close"/"good" game.

Kingpin32
07-31-2010, 04:10 PM
Texas Tech picks up *** FB Blake Wallace

psusnoop
07-31-2010, 07:32 PM
I've split my visits up pretty much 25% Illinios, 50% Michigan (only because I've had decent success against Michigan thus far), and 25% against MSU. So I'm not like I made it sound, I've spread it around a bit.

Kingpin32
07-31-2010, 07:37 PM
I've got a lot of guys coming for the A&M game, since I'm not playing Texas at home this year.

JeffHCross
08-01-2010, 08:50 PM
Ohio State finally nets another recruit, this time a mid-week commitment.

Note: "né" means the name in the game. I'm going to be fitting my recruits to 1996 recruit's names.

Kevin Houser (né Calvin Blake)
#14 TE, 3-star
Wyoming, MI
6'5" 262 lbs
Blocking
C- CTH | C+ CIT | C PBK/RBK

Oneback
08-01-2010, 09:16 PM
Michigan has 9 guys coming in for the Michigan State game. Three of which we had VERY good calls with including one WR William Schroeder who we gained 1124 points this week...hopefully we can pull off the win against MSU and welcome Mr. Schroeder to The Big House.

JeffHCross
08-01-2010, 09:59 PM
1124?! Holy crap.

I'm fairly convinced the points in a call aren't literal to how much we're behind/ahead. But by that score, you should be leading me by about 400 this week.

fsuprime
08-01-2010, 10:28 PM
wrong thread, just signed my center this week with that 4* OT

JeffHCross
08-01-2010, 10:33 PM
can i get a rules clarification, I thought we banned aggressive DL play? or was that just talked about but never implemented?I believe it was the latter. For one, the CPU uses it all the damn time ...

fsuprime
08-01-2010, 10:35 PM
was just curious, could care less vs the CPU but vs humans it is kind of dumb, thanks for the update (even though i used the wrong thread)

Oneback
08-01-2010, 10:39 PM
1124?! Holy crap.

I'm fairly convinced the points in a call aren't literal to how much we're behind/ahead. But by that score, you should be leading me by about 400 this week.

With the big day on the phone and a big win over a rival I hope so.

JeffHCross
08-01-2010, 10:50 PM
I hope not ;)

Oneback
08-02-2010, 10:30 PM
Michigan Lans #18 ATH David Gibson:

Height: 6'4''
Weight: 242 pounds

Speed B+, Acceleration B-, Agility C-, Break Tackle C-, Catch in Traffic C+, Route Running C

Gibson is a tall, rangy hybrid wide receiver/H-back that is very effective as a short and intermediate pass catcher. He is tall with good overall bulk and the frame to add considerable size and strength in a short period of time. He is a prospect with deceptively good straight-line speed if he can get into the open field. Has upside as a redzone jump ball target because of his height and long arms. Gibson can be an imposing figure off the line. Uses his frame and size to gain position and shield defenders from the ball. Is a big target and can adjust to poorly thrown balls very well. Has very good hands, extends away from his frame and above his head to pluck balls and can win in a crowd. He is tough and when he plays out of the slot he is a real factor due to his size and ability to stretch the seam. Is not afraid to make plays over the middle and is a very reliable when working against zone coverage underneath. He shows flashes of taking the short catch and turning it into a big gainer when he gets a seam. He is not going to be a guy that is flashy or sudden in his change-of-direction so he needs some open field to showcase his top end speed. Will surprise you with his ability to win some footraces which is why he could be a real factor as an H-back. Gibson does show some stiffness through his hips as a runner and is not overly elusive which is why he would be considered more of a possession type player. However, he is athletic and very productive. Gibson is a solid prospect with measurables and redeeming qualities.

gschwendt
08-02-2010, 11:11 PM
4-star DE Matt Wilson
6'1 240lbs Middleton, WI

Wilson is a classic 3-4 Defensive End with excellent strength and moves to get to the QB. His speed will hinder him somewhat but once he gets to fall camp we'll be able to determine whether he fits in as a pass-rush DT or a run-stopping DE.

psusnoop
08-03-2010, 06:43 AM
5-star #1 WR William Schroeder
6'1" 202lbs Wadsworth, OH

Willy will be a tremendous asset to our program. He has sticky glue on his hands, and I mean it too.
CTH-C+
SPC-B+
CIT-B+
RTR-B-
REA-B+

He doesn't have great speed, but he has good speed. B spd, B Agi.

psusnoop
08-03-2010, 06:51 AM
I wanted to see if I could bounce something off of you guys. Since he is a soft commit right now, I feel it is safe to talk about him and the fact no one is going after him LOL. I have a SO, RS SO, FR and FR as my QB's on my team so QB's were the furthest from my mind going into recruiting. Then the #1 QB just so happens to love PSU, has me #1 on his board and I feel obligated at giving him a scholly. Was this right? And since i did this another local in State QB has an throw power of A+, I want to see what his cannon can do so I gave him a scholly as well. I could end up with 6 QB's on my roster which is totally insane.

Oneback
08-03-2010, 08:03 AM
You have the freedom to build your roster as you see fit. If that means you have 6 QB's, well only one can see the field at a time.

psusnoop
08-03-2010, 08:08 AM
I'm going to pass on the 4* with A+ throw power I think. He may end up at WVU it appears.

I am going to sign that #1 QB just because, he is an instate kid and I like to attempt to protect my turf so to speak. One reason I pushed so hard for that #1 WR was just to steal him from Jeff, LOL.

fsuprime
08-03-2010, 09:50 AM
FSU Grabs star Duo from Bellview

Brian Gaines OT( (#8) 4* from Bellview, FL 6'7 302lbs

prototypical size for an offensive tackle, Brian chose FSU over Tennessee and UGA though fsu has been way out in front since week 2. With less than ideal ACC (C+) and AGI (D) he could be a candidate to play Center in the future, his regular pB and rB stats are C but the 4 other blocking stats all check in at B-, so depending on how his redshirt year goes he will either be slotted at RT or C.

Quentin Dawson TE (#4) 4* from Bellview, FL 6'7 235 lbs

Quentin selected FSU over ACC rivals Va Tech and Miami. Great size and speed make Dawson a great prospect for the TE position, B- speed but C+ AGI and ACC give him some good quiicks for a player his size, if he can work on his catching (C) CIT (C-) he could be a real star. He is already a great run blocker (B-) playing in the Bellview run heavy offense with team mate Brian Gaines, so coach fsuprime will not have to convince him to do the dirty work that the position requires.

skipwondah33
08-03-2010, 10:21 AM
Damn I literaly just finished trying to recruit him a half an hour ago. It listed us both at 100% so I thought I had a shot. Oh well I totally forgot that a new pool of players will be released after the season is over.

We did snag up

#7 QB
4-star
Jamaal Booth
6'-1"
214 lbs
Sayreville, NJ

Scrambler
B speed, B agility, B throw power, C throw accuracy

JeffHCross
08-03-2010, 10:31 AM
One reason I pushed so hard for that #1 WR was just to steal him from Jeff, LOL.Oh, I knew.

If I don't end up signing a WR this year, please feel free to change his name to David Boston. If for no other reason than just to tweak the hell out of me every time we play.

EDIT: Strange thing ... when I logged in this morning, he was showing as the #2 WR.

psusnoop
08-03-2010, 10:40 AM
I thought for sure he was #1 and by the sounds of it so did you. I looked online here but it doesn't give that information, from what I can find.

I will be sure to change his name if you don't land one.

I just went through and realized that I'm behind on both MLB's that I hitting hard and heavy and not making up ground. So I added a couple I found searching around. It was tough but I have a couple of prospects that will take a few years to develop which is OK.

That Center you have a soft commit from was bothering me. I have been on him all year each and every week and still can't get on his good side. Not sure what to do other then start throwing money at the boy to open his eyes into coming to Happy Valley.

Another note, I for the first time this year decided today would be a fun day to do my recruiting online and it worked really good. I had no problems but that doesn't mean a whole heck of a lot. I just thought I'd share that with everyone.

texacotea
08-04-2010, 05:13 AM
I have to do something, after seeing all the commits and seeing FSU in front of almost all my targets I starting to offer cash and free liqour

Oneback
08-04-2010, 06:55 AM
Michigan picks up two more:

Nick Cleveland HB #5
5'9''
203 LBS
Lamesa, TX

Speed B, Acceleration B+, Agility B, Break Tackle C+, Carying C, Trucking B, Elusiveness C, BC Vision B-, Strength B-, Catching C-, Spin Move C, Juke Move B, Route Running C-

Cleveland already looks like a college back physically and possesses similar downhill power. Built low to the ground with a thick, very solid base. Extremely difficult to wrap up cleanly with his low center of gravity. He can make the first defender miss through the hole and cutback with more-than-adequate sharpness, redirection and stop-start skill. Doesn't give defenders a lot of direct shots and can get thin to slide through the smaller creases. However, his production stems from yards after contact and his ability to consistently break first contact. A load to take down when he squares up out of his cuts and gets downhill behind his pads. Shows flashes of good quickness and momentum through the hole; suddenness is inconsistent though. At times he appears to build speed and lacks great initial burst out of his cuts. Bounces off most arm-tackles with his compacted thickness and great balance. Has thicker thighs, a wide hip-base and powerful lower-body to pull through tackles, absorb the big hit and keep forward progress. Does a great job keeping his legs moving on contact. Flashes good quickness through the second level and shows he can change gears to separate. Has a very good blend of speed and power but not a homerun threat when projecting for the next level. We do not see him consistently separating from or eluding major level defensive backs. May be scheme limited to downhill, power-running offenses and will need to run with consistent downhill authority to continue producing at the next level. Overall, Cleveland flashes the speed-to-power combination coveted in a college load-back. Looks to have the strength, durability and determination to carry the rock and wear down a defense.


Ronnie Lewis WR #34
6'5''
205 LBS
Cedar Lake, IN

Speed B+, Acceleration B, Agility B-, Catching C-, Route Running C-, Catch in Traffic B-, Spectacular Catch B-, Jumping B, Release B-, Carrying C, Break Tackle C-

Lewis is a mammoth target to say the least. He stands as listed and possesses a huge wingspan and long levers. He is a lot like Kyle Prater in terms of measurables and we suspect that in time he could develop into a hybrid H-back/WR and maybe a fulltime TE as well. Possesses tremendous height and is a one-on-one nightmare on fades, redzone shots and underneath slants and crossing routes. Is capable of outmuscling and shielding DB's from the ball and makes for a wide catch radius for his QB to hit the strikezone. He is a galloper out wide, not doubt about it, but he does also possess very good speed given his size. Climbs the ladder and can be a load when he gets rolling. He is a very natural pass-catcher. Has big, strong hands and the wide catch radius to haul in poorly thrown balls. Focus and concentration when in a crowd is very strong and he does a great job of adjusting to the ball when it is in the air at the last second. Does an excellent job of securing the ball in traffic. Wins more jump balls than most receivers not only because of his size, but timing as well. Is a serious weapon inside the red zone, especially at this level. He is a highly competitive player and works to get to the football. However, while Lewis is smooth for his size he is not very crisp when it comes to running routes. Rounds off too many of his breaks and still has room to improve with his overall footwork. Must gear down too much going into and out of cuts. He is so tall that his pad level can be high and it makes it difficult for him to juke and cut with ease which is why he is not a huge threat to make people miss after the catch. Strength and size advantage are what he thrives on especially in the red area, but in the open field he can be a load to tackle and will drag defenders in space. Obviously Lewis is not a blazer, but he has other attributes. Overall, Lewis may be a guy that outgrows the WR position, but he is ultra athletic and possesses some real issues because of his height and strength when matched-up one-on-one.

psusnoop
08-04-2010, 07:06 AM
I lost a soft commit to Tennessee, he gave me the softie last week then changed his mind. Oh the computer, grrr. He was the 5* #2 DT Keith Gunn was his last name. Big big boo.

skipwondah33
08-04-2010, 08:05 AM
Virginia Tech picks up 3 this week

4-star
#6 MLB
Ken Williams
6'-0"
220 lbs
Santa Fe, Tx

Coverage
B speed, B- agility, C+ strength, C tackle, B hit power, C+ pursuit, C+ play recognition, C+ block shed

(also considered West Virginia and Oregon)

4-star
#7 OLB
Deshawn Bryant
6'-1"
229 lbs
Pennsauken, NJ

Run Stopper
B speed, B- strength, B tackle, C pursuit, C hit power, C play recognition, C block shed

(also considered Auburn and West Virginia)


4-star
#8 HB
Pat Hardy
6'-0"
197 lbs
Herdon, VA

Power
B+ speed, B- agility, B- acceleration, B- elusiveness, B- spin move, B+ juke move,

(also considered West Virginia and Virginia)

psusnoop
08-04-2010, 08:18 AM
Penn State picks up it's 3rd Commit of the year.

4* OT Joshua Shelby
Fairborn, OH

pbk C-
rbk C
pbs C+
pbf C-
rbf C-
rbs B-
ipb C-

Joshua is really going to push for the two deep right from the start. He is planning on enrolling early for a chance to compete for playing time.

*Joshua Shelby's Cousin is also interested in the Lions. I look for a commit from 5* #1 QB Eddie Shelby in the coming days.

fsuprime
08-04-2010, 09:43 AM
FSU signs 2 more

Mike Bentley CB (#1) 5* 5'11 186 lbs Gulfport, MS

Mike selected FSU over Auburn, Notre Dame, and UGA. Listed as the top CB in this years recruiting class, he possesses great speed and acceleration (A for both), though he is a bit stiff in the hips (C+). MCV (B-) ZCV (B+) PRS (C+) PRC (B-) JMP (B+)

Lawrence White MLB (#5) 4* 6'2 245lbs Mckinney, TX

Lawrence chose the Noles over Texas, USC, Auburn, and Tennessee. He has above average tackle, blocking shedding and pursuit ratings (B, B-, B-) as well as very good coverage skills for a MLB (C ZCV and C- MCV). He hit power will not scare anyone (C) but his STR (B) is elite.

psusnoop
08-04-2010, 11:51 AM
Prime, you seem to be bringing in quite the class.

Interesting Agility for that CB, never would have pictured him at a C+ there.

fsuprime
08-04-2010, 01:29 PM
yea, dont like it, but figure after 2 years of progression it will be in the low 80s which is fine, id rather have low AGI than low ACC that is for sure. EA really screwed me with xavier rhodes and juco xfer mike harris as they both have bad acceleration :0

class is nice and small, only lose 8 seniors this year so even with 1 or 2 juniors bolting i will only sign around 12 players or so total and that is if any in post season look good and sign with me.

psusnoop
08-04-2010, 01:41 PM
So refresh my memory are we allowed to sign over the 70 possible spots available? I was thinking no but I might have been remembering a discussion and not what is actually in place.

fsuprime
08-04-2010, 01:47 PM
pretty sure we can if one wants to, i just dont have a need this year.

Oneback
08-04-2010, 01:49 PM
You are free to sign as many as you want. I don't think it will be a problem this year.

psusnoop
08-04-2010, 01:49 PM
yea, dont like it, but figure after 2 years of progression it will be in the low 80s which is fine, id rather have low AGI than low ACC that is for sure. EA really screwed me with xavier rhodes and juco xfer mike harris as they both have bad acceleration :0

class is nice and small, only lose 8 seniors this year so even with 1 or 2 juniors bolting i will only sign around 12 players or so total and that is if any in post season look good and sign with me.

He'll for sure end up around a mid 80 and i agree that acc is a bigger asset this year it seems.

skipwondah33
08-04-2010, 01:56 PM
Is the limit still 70 players? So we will need to cut people by doing so correct?

fsuprime
08-04-2010, 01:56 PM
You are free to sign as many as you want. I don't think it will be a problem this year.

yea, i dont think i could sign more than 15 players that i really want 4*s or greater in a season even with a lucky draw (as far as competition from users) and a few quick commits...


yea skip, roster limit is still 70

skipwondah33
08-04-2010, 01:59 PM
yea skip, roster limit is still 70

ok thanks, well then I won't even bother trying to go over the limit because its just going to make more work for me to do lol. I always hated having to do that.

fsuprime
08-04-2010, 02:05 PM
yea, i dont like cutting anyone, especially after a few years when any 'scrubs' on the original roster have been purged or graduated.

Kingpin32
08-04-2010, 02:06 PM
I think I'm good as far as seniors leaving and recruits coming in. I doubt I get all 15 that is currently on my board, but I shouldn't have to cut anyone at the end of the off season.

psusnoop
08-05-2010, 09:34 AM
I agree the ships probably won't be a problem to a degree, though I do enjoy a plus 2 or 3 just to keep from hoarding talent and keeping it from other users, and the CPU. No worries though.

In a related article about recruiting and the tactics of certain programs I thought I'd share this link.

http://oversigning.com/testing/

psuexv
08-05-2010, 10:27 AM
The CPU has done a nice job of bringing in a good class so far at USC.... even though they've signed 3 guards and I have another that has me #1 and I have 5 on my roster and only losing 1. I guess some position changes will be in their future.

Quick recap of the class so far.

Cameron Bryan 5* T
Ryan Jones 5 * G
James Louis 5* DE
Justin Williamson 4* OLB
George Goins 4* OLB
Darius Daniel 4* WR
Richard Williams 4* G
Nick Leslie 4* G
Clay Jackson 4* CB
Ray Jordan 3* FB

Kingpin32
08-05-2010, 10:28 AM
I'm surprised they haven't signed any RBs yet.

psuexv
08-05-2010, 11:30 AM
Funny thing is they don't even have any RBs on the board... and I'm losing 2.

psusnoop
08-05-2010, 12:54 PM
OUCH, bucking the tradition was the CPU. Just offer one of them a house, I'm sure they'll take it.

JeffHCross
08-05-2010, 07:01 PM
USC is so incredibly overpowered in recruiting this year, it's ridiculous.

JeffHCross
08-05-2010, 10:31 PM
Note: "né" means the name in the game. I'm going to be fitting my recruits to 1996 recruit's names.

Mike Burden (né Scott Morton)
#6 SS (#69 OVR), 4-star
Grand Prairie, TX
6'2" 201 lbs
Hard Hitter
B+ ZCV | C+ PRC | A- HPW | A- PUR

Kurt Murphy (né John Henderson)
#4 C (#71 OVR), 4-star
Austintown, OH
6'4" 295 lbs
Balanced
B+ ACC | B- RBF | B- PBF

Jefferson Kelley (né Jay Grant)
#10 G, 4-star
Cheviot, OH
6'4" 269 lbs
Balanced
A ACC | B RBS | B PBS

Na'il Diggs (né Mark Newton)
#10 MLB, 4-star
Forest Park, OH
6'2" 214 lbs
Coverage
B- SPD | B- PUR | C PRC

Brent Johnson (né Bryan Smith)
#15 OLB, 4-star
Chillicothe, OH
6'0" 203 lbs
Run Stopper
C+ PRC | C TAK

Rolland Steele (né Heath Little)
#16 CB, 4-star
Twinsburg, OH
6'0" 193 lbs
Hard Hitter
B+ SPD | B MCV | B- ZCV | B- PRC

Clinton Wayne (né Matt Jackson)
#39 DT, 3-star
Fort McKinley, OH
6'2" 259 lbs
Pass Rusher
C+ PMV | C+ BSH | C+ PUR

fsuprime
08-05-2010, 11:30 PM
i like how you are hitting ohio hard :)

JeffHCross
08-06-2010, 07:06 AM
i like how you are hitting ohio hard :)I decided that going practically anywhere else, at least in year one, was a dangerous idea.

Oneback
08-06-2010, 07:23 AM
I decided that going practically anywhere else, at least in year one, was a dangerous idea.

The way pipeline states are playing a factor this year that may not be a bad strategy moving forward either.

psusnoop
08-06-2010, 08:36 AM
I completely agree, pipeline states are going to be a major factor in years ahead for me.

skipwondah33
08-06-2010, 11:02 AM
I completely agree, pipeline states are going to be a major factor in years ahead for me.

Yes opposing coaches need to have their pass approved by me to recruit in the state of Va. Any and all talent will be inspected thoroughly before crossing state lines :D

Kingpin32
08-06-2010, 12:35 PM
Yeah all of my recruits are from Texas except 2.

Papa LoneStar
08-06-2010, 12:50 PM
My pipeline in Texas is ok....as I believe (educated guess) only 2 on the roster are not from Texas (LB Hicks and DE Jones)....so I decided to attempt to work on building pipelines in Florida and California....if I can secure all 3....I wouldn't even have to look outside my pipelines except for those freaks and just have to be recruited.

Risky....but DEFINITELY worth it in the long run

Oneback
08-06-2010, 01:39 PM
My pipelines are awesome: California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio and Florida...not sure you can get much better than that.

Kingpin32
08-06-2010, 03:00 PM
I think after a couple of winning seasons, I'll try to expand my pipelines outside of Texas and Oklahoma.

JeffHCross
08-06-2010, 09:40 PM
Yes opposing coaches need to have their pass approved by me to recruit in the state of Va. Any and all talent will be inspected thoroughly before crossing state lines :DI was piiiiiiiiisssssssssed earlier this season. Saw a highly rated recruit from Pulaski, Va. That's never happened before ... I think he had you in his Top 10. Every other year of NCAA, if I see recruits from Pulaski, VA or Boone, NC (two places I lived while I grew up), I would always recruit them. Couldn't touch that guy this year though. Would have been a waste of minutes.

My pipelines are awesome: California, Texas, Michigan, Ohio and Florida...not sure you can get much better than that.One problem with those pipelines is, personally, I'm not willing (yet) to take on Miami, FSU, Texas or Texas Tech. Too many battles to be had when I'm already fighting with you and Snoop in Ohio.

Funny enough, I was reviewing Ohio State's real 1997 class last night, and there are several guys who picked Ohio State over Florida State. I figure eventually I'm going to have to try to reproduce those victories.

fsuprime
08-06-2010, 09:54 PM
considering fsu was in the top 5 of most every major recruit back then im sure we got picked over many times :), i look forward to being that popular again as well.

JeffHCross
08-06-2010, 10:04 PM
Yep, especially for guys that came from Florida. And Ohio State in the mid-90s had essentially three pipelines ... Ohio, Florida, and Arizona.

JeffHCross
08-07-2010, 01:15 AM
Gary Berry (né Daniel Crowell)
#6 FS, 4-star
Lompoc, CA
6'1" 171 lbs
Hard Hitter
B SPD | C+ TAK | B- PUR

Tyson Walter (né David Herring)
#31 T, 3-star
Redan, GA
6'8" 296 lbs
Balanced
B ACC | B- RBS | B- PBS

gschwendt
08-07-2010, 08:18 AM
Wisconsin has no luck in recruiting. This week I lose my top three targets, all to user teams. I expected to lose the FS to Penn State (but had hopes otherwise) but I didn't expect to lose an MLB that I had worked on all season and finally got a Soft Commit from last week only for him to hard commit to Clemson this week. To make matters worse, MLB is one of my few needs... FML.

Iron Dragon
08-07-2010, 08:27 AM
My class could end up with less than 10 players. I've lost 2 players now who had us first two weeks ago and one soft commited, now he has us in third and the other has us down to fifth. And I'm spending a good amount of time on these guys.

The #1 C did soft commit, so I guess that's good.

skipwondah33
08-07-2010, 12:04 PM
ESPN U 150
4-star

CB #8
Kevin Hurd
6'-1"
171 lbs
Rockledge,FL

Balanced
B+ speed, B- agility, C+ acc, C+ man cov, B zone cov, C- press

also considered Ole Miss, West Virginia

ESPN U 150
4-star

#9 HB
Brooks Minor
6'-0"
194 lbs
Seagate,NC

Power
B speed, B agility, B acc, B- elusiveness, B stiff arm, B spin move, C+ ball carrier vision

fsuprime
08-07-2010, 02:28 PM
Gene Horton OT (#2) 5* 6'6 313 lbs

Horton chose FSU over Miami and UF. Has Prototype size for a LT and is being looked at as a future starter behind junior Andrew Datko. RB/PB (C+) ACC(B+) AWR (C) STR (B) RBF (C+) RBS (B) PBF (C) PBS (C+)

He is FSU's 6th commitment, and a great addition to a small 2011 class which should finish right around 12 players depending on off-season recruiting interest from late bloomers.

Escobar
08-08-2010, 02:08 AM
That MLB came in for a visit last week against Georgia Tech. I think that's why he changed his mind.

Oneback
08-09-2010, 12:27 AM
Bill Sykes OC (#1)
Sugar Land, TX
6'2'' 272 LBS
5-Star

Ratings:

Speed C, Acceleration B, Agility C, Awareness C-, Impact Blocking C+, Strength B-, Run Block Footwook C+, Run Block Strength B-

Evaluation:

Sykes combines his athleticism and playing strength with the technical skills to excel as very good offensive run blocker This prospect possesses the size for the center's position at the major level of competition. Shows the ability to handle the shotgun snap with consistent accuracy; is quick to snap and step when the QB is under center. Displays good flexibility and explosion coming off the ball; gets good fit and pad level on initial contact. Displays the playing strength to get movement off the line of scrimmage when covered; plays with a good base, can roll his hips with good leg drive. Demonstrates the initial quickness to block offset lineman with up field movement while gaining leverage. We like his ability to zone and chip block to the second level; plays well in space and once getting his hat on defenders is a very aggressive, tough finisher; doesn't let up, plays to the whistle with quite few pancake blocks. At this stage of his development we see a guy capable of making all the necessary run blocks at the next level of play. Pass protection is an area which will need work although his athleticism and playing strength should serve him well. Demonstrates the ability to snap and short set, flashing the skill to handle quick movement. Must improve his initial punch, location and extension however his arm length and quick hands are a positive; can bend, slide his feet and play flat footed but on occasion will lean in. This player should be able to pop out of the guard / center box in pass protection. Sykes may not be an immediate starter at the major level of competition however early playing time is a distinct possibility if a red shirt year is not deemed necessary.

Patrick Weber - OLB (#40)
Trenton, TN
6'1'' 232 LBS
3-Star

Ratings:

Speed B, Acceleration B, Tackle C+, Play Recognition C-, Strength C

Evaluation:

Weber is a very active and productive player off the edge. Has the size and athleticism for the outside linebacker position at the major level of competition. Shows good flexibility, balance and agility from a two and three point stance; displays an explosive first step from either stance with the ability to use his playing strength when taking on single blocks; will need to improve his shiver and shed technique. Demonstrates the quickness and agility to avoid contact; can step in and work out to the ball against the outside run however this could get him in trouble at the next level. This guy has a very good motor; works through traffic well and is capable of creating havoc in the backfield; his wrap tackling style is punishing. Although we see some uncontested sacks his edge speed and acceleration to the QB is undeniable; we see a prospect capable of squeezing off the edge or beating blockers to the inside with an explosive burst; QB's are either sacked or forced to hurry throws, destroying the ability to throw on time. His intensity could get him early playing time on special teams. Weber may not be an immediate starter when he begins his career; some time and perhaps a red shirt may be necessary to polish his skills especially if asked to defend as a coverage player. Regardless, once this is accomplished we see him having a long and productive career at the BCS level of play.

fsuprime
08-09-2010, 09:20 AM
Kyle Larsen DT (#15) 4* 6'2 280lbs Mountain Park, GA

Kyle chose FSU over GT and Tennessee. FSU coaches are very excited to get Kyle, he possesses some very nice skills that they feel will help him become a very good player in years to come.

STR (B-) PWR MV (B-) BLKSHD(C+)

Jonathan Tatum DE (#22) 4* 6'5 254lbs Irvine, CA
Tatum chose FSU over Auburn and Oregon.

The only pure DE in this years class, Tatum will be expected to jump into the mix early in his career, possibly by his redshirt freshman or true sophomore year depending on how his summer camp goes. He has avg speed (C-) good acceleration (B-) great strength (B) and great skills on the line PWR MV(B-) FINSMV (C+) BLKSHD (B) Pursuit (B+)

gschwendt
08-09-2010, 09:31 AM
Ryan Johnson T (#22) [4star] 6'7 336lbs Bartow, FL

SPD|STR|PBK|RBK|PBS|PBF|RBS|RBF|IBL
C-|C|C|C-|B-|C+|C-|C-|C

Johnson comes in as a raw talent but most of the scouts indicate that he has a good deal of potential. Not only does he give the Badgers a player that they can develop, but it also helps the maintain their pipeline into the state of Florida. He chose Wisconsin over late interest from Texas.

Kingpin32
08-09-2010, 03:15 PM
9 recruits committed, 8 more to go. I think this is gonna be a good class for Tech.

fsuprime
08-09-2010, 03:21 PM
i think we will all be disappointed in the 3* players, but next year the 3*s will be better do to the tuner patch...ive already seen a crop of 3*s in another OD and they were 99% dog shit ;)

ii avoided taking any this year since i am taking a small class, but next year it will be important as i will lose a bit more and it will be unrealistic imo to sign 17 or 18 4 and 5 *S

Kingpin32
08-09-2010, 03:29 PM
I only have a few [4star] recruits, but I got one from the top 150. The rest of my recruits are [3star] and down. I'm stuck with a [1star] kicker for the next 4 years. :smh:

skipwondah33
08-09-2010, 03:33 PM
I'm stuck with a [1star] kicker for the next 4 years. :smh:

Haha, I'm certain I'll have a 1-star punter signed during offseason

Iron Dragon
08-09-2010, 06:09 PM
How the heck did Bill Sykes soft commit to us two weeks ago and turn around and then this week when I expected him to commit say "no thanks" to put us in third and commit to Michigan??

My recruiting class right now is a 4* WR, a 3* RB (sub-4.4 40 - if it's who I think it is), a 3* TE

Oneback
08-09-2010, 06:30 PM
Because last week I got a x2 on him and racked up +1000 and beat a top 5 Penn State team 42-7. I was only 40 points behind you going into last week.

You gotta win those big games.

psusnoop
08-10-2010, 07:08 AM
OK every thread I turn to has mention of the let down in Happy Valley. This game is circled for the upcoming year, when the Lions visit Ann Arbor and take on the hated Michigan Wolverines.:D

Papa LoneStar
08-10-2010, 08:24 AM
I feel ya, Snoop....straight dishin out BULLETIN board material!

Oneback
08-10-2010, 09:08 AM
I feel ya, Snoop....straight dishin out BULLETIN board material!

I see what side your taking....I won't post up what you wanted me to make the Dynasty Wire title.

Oneback
08-10-2010, 09:09 AM
OK every thread I turn to has mention of the let down in Happy Valley. This game is circled for the upcoming year, when the Lions visit Ann Arbor and take on the hated Michigan Wolverines.:D

Michigan welcomes the challenge. I told you I wasn't going to start trash talking until after I beat someone.

psuexv
08-10-2010, 09:23 AM
Well Snoop, when you get handled like that it deserves to be posted.

Oneback
08-12-2010, 06:41 PM
Michigan Ink's Two More:

Terrence Fine - TE #31
Sweetwater, FL
6'5'' 216 LBS
3 - Star

Ratings:

Speed C+, Acceleration B-, Catching C, Catch In Traffic B-, Route Running C, Run Block Strength C

Evaluation:

Fine is a kid who displays the tools to be a well-rounded and productive tight end. He is a kid with good height though he will need to add more bulk to his frame which he should be able to do with time in a college weight program. He has experience playing from an in-line position and does a good job of being able to fairly quickly get out of his stance and into his route. He can display good hands and seems to try and catch the ball away from his body and bring it in when possible. He does a good job of tracking the ball and being able to make the over-the-shoulder grab. He displays solid straight-line speed. He will take a hit to make the catch. After the catch does not display a great ability to make defenders miss, but will battle for yards. He can be a physical and tough blocker. Delivers a good initial pop and will get hands on, but he will need to be sure to get good placement and also keep his pads down. Flashes the ability to quickly get up to second level and get a piece of moving targets. Fine is a kid who displays the tools to contribute some as receiver and blocker and should develop into a solid well-rounded college tight end.

Eddie Long - CB #70
Hayward, CA
6'0'' 160 LBS
3 - Star

Ratings:

Speed B+, Acceleration B, Agility B-, Man Coverage C, Zone Coverage C-, Press B-, Catching C-, Play Recognition C-, Pursuit C+, Jumping B, Hit Power C+

Evaluation:

Long is a good sized cornerback prospect with some upside and scheme versatility when projecting for the college level. Tall with good length but is lean and will need to add some size and strength before making a major contribution at the next level. Shows some rigidness in his hips and turns but may be athletic and aggressive enough to play corner to start his career in Cover 2 schemes. Reads the quarterback well and shows solid underneath skill-set breaking on the perimeter pass. Displays more than adequate quickness jumping routes and physicality jamming and limiting yards after the catch. Utilizes his length to cover a lot of ground on his underneath run support and flashes good contact as a tackler. Needs to work on wrapping up more consistently instead of lunging as well as improving upper-body strength to shed the stalk-block quicker. As a deep zone defender he shows good range, coverage awareness and ball skills. Those attributes as well as his ability to get down into the box quickly on run support when deployed as a high-point defender make safety a good possibility if he adds the necessary size. Our main concern at corner or safety is his lack of great speed and smooth transitional skills. Does show the ability to flip his hips in man schemes and stay between the ball and receiver but we do not see great overall man-to-man ability at the next level without over the top help. Needs some overall polish in his footwork, consistent hip sink and knee bend. Overall, Long is a productive defensive back prospect whose best football is ahead of him. Versatile, rangy, aggressive and comfortable around the ball, just lacks some sought-after speed and smoothness.

fsuprime
08-12-2010, 06:45 PM
Jake Jones DT (#17) [4star] Punta Gorda, FL 6'2 301lbs

It was a two team battle for the sunshine state prospect from minute one between Florida and Florida State, after a week 10 visit Jake pulled the trigger for the Noles.
Power Moves: B+
Finesse Moves: B-
Blk Shd: B-
Prst: B
Spd: D+
ACC: C

Nick Moore OT (#16) [4star] Crossett, AR 6'8 291 lbs

Nick chose FSU over Nebraska, LSU, and UL Lafayette *lol*

He is the 3rd tackle prospect of the class and will be in a battle with the other 2 to decide who moves inside.
RB C+
PB C+
RBF B
RBS B
PBF C+
PBS B-

gschwendt
08-12-2010, 07:30 PM
Wisconsin signs two recruits this week.

DT Dan Carter [3star] 6'1 286lbs Cutlerville, MI
SPD|STR|AWR|PMV|FMV|BSH|TKL|PUR|HPW
D|B-|D-|B|C|C+|C+|C-|C+

Carter chose the Badgers over Notre Dame and Oregon.

CB Chance Callahan [4star] [espnu150] 6'1 199lbs Waggaman, LA
SPD|AWR|AGI|ACC|MCV|ZCV|PRS|PRC
B|D-|B-|B-|B|B|B-|C+

Chance's speed may hold him back for a year or two but most recruiting sites have claimed that he's a raw talent and can only improve. With his already developed coverage skills, look for Chance to make an impact early in his career for the Badgers. Callahan chose Wisconsin over offers from Texas A&M Auburn, and Western Kentucky.

skipwondah33
08-13-2010, 10:43 AM
[4star]
DT Carlos Davis
6'4
287 lbs
Hawthorne, NJ

SPD|STR|AWR|PMV|FMV|BSH|TKL|PUR|HPW
D-|B-|D-|C+|C|C+|C|C|C

Davis chose the Hokies over West Va. and Nebraska

[3star]
OLB Kyle West
6'5
204 lbs
Punta Gorda, FL

SPD|STR|AWR|AGI|TAK|PUR|HPW|PRC
B|C-|D-|D+|C-|D|D-|C-

West chose the Hokies over Indiana and USF

psuexv
08-13-2010, 12:51 PM
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Guard Mike Daniels
* Height: 6'1"
* Weight: 264 lbs
* Hometown: Hanford, CA
* Tendency: Pass Block

Pass Block C+ Run Block C Pass Block Strength C- Pass Block Footwork C- Run Block Footwork B+ Run Block Foot Strength C+
Impact Blocking C+

Chose USC over Oregon, Florida and Oklahoma.

Oneback
08-14-2010, 07:26 AM
Michigan signs another:

Logan Cooper - OT #26
Bellair, FL
6'4'' 309 LBS
3 - Star

Ratings:

Speed C, Acceleration A, Strength B, Run Block Footwork C, Run Block Strength C, Pass Block Footwork C+, Pass Block Strength C+

Evaluation:

Cooper is an explosive run blocker with the playing strength to dominate opponents. Has the size and athleticism for the offensive tackle position at the major level of competition. Shows good flexibility, balance and agility; from a two point stance; this prospect comes off the ball low and hard with the explosion necessary to knock defenders off the line of scrimmage. Demonstrates very good initial fit and pad level; his base and leg drive allow him to sustain blocks very well; displays the athleticism to get a hat on active 1st and 2nd level defenders. This guy has the tools necessary to make all the run blocks at the next level of play. His nimble feet and quick hands will be assets in pass protection; demonstrates the ability to quick set, slide his feet and stay in front of rushers. We like his upper body playing strength as it relates to initial punch; has the strength to shock defenders and stop them cold. His location and extension will need refinement. We see the tough aggressive finishing attitude necessary for success as an offensive lineman at the BCS level of play; flashes a bit of a nasty attitude that we would like to see more of. Depending on his progress in pass protection, Cooper could see early playing time if a red shirt year is not deemed necessary.

gschwendt
08-14-2010, 08:59 AM
http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/194.19.1/images/fbodNCAAFBOnlineDynastyPlugin/avatars/7_M_G_007_SnapShot.png [3star] WR Justin Payne 6'0 191lbs Suffolk, VA
SPD|AGI|JMP|CTH|SPC|CIT|RTE|REL|BTK
B+|B|B+|C-|C-|C+|C-|C+|C+
Payne was an under-the-radar recruit who didn't receive any real attention until after the top prospects were already signed. Despite that, he comes in with already developed talent which could have him seeing playing time as a true freshman in Madison. As well, Virginia Tech lets one slide out of their borders as the Badgers sign Payne regardless of attention from the Hokies as well as Notre Dame.

JeffHCross
08-14-2010, 09:17 AM
Mark Garcia (né Shannon Jenkins)
#? QB, 3-star JUCO
Cicero, IL
6'2" 220 lbs
Balanced
B- THP | C- THA | C- SPD

Vaness Provitt (né Edward Whitlock)
#? WR, 3-star
Aurora, OH
6'7" 181 lbs
Balanced
B- SPD | B- BTK | C- CIT

Nice pickup G. Finding a 3-star WR that can actually catch is rare.

Iron Dragon
08-14-2010, 09:17 AM
Here's our four-stars so far, will do the 3s later.

[espnu150][4star] Brett Muse - WR - 6'3", 183lb - Picked over A&M and LSU.
>> B+ SPD, B AGI, C+ JMP, C BTK, C+ CAR, C- CTH, C- SPC, C+ CIT, C- RR, C- RLS

Muse will obviously need work on his catching abilites but he could be a RB/WR in disguise and has ESPNU150 potential. His size with probably high 80s or low 90s SPD could be a factor on the inside routes.

[4star] Corey Parsons - TE - 6'4", 232lbs - Picked over Penn St. and Notre Dame
>> B- SPD, D+ CTH, C CIT, C RR, C RLS, C PBK, C+ RBK, B- PBF, C+ PBS

Parsons is mainly a blocker with good speed for a TE and a 6'4" size, if he works on his catching, he could have some fine mid-20 reception seasons for the Sooners.

fsuprime
08-14-2010, 11:12 AM
arent WR's juke/elu/truck/spin move/ etc... all nerfed in the recruiting pool for WRs? might be tricky to make him a HB

JeffHCross
08-14-2010, 11:17 AM
His Juke / ELU might be decent, but his CAR will probably suck bigtime.

Kingpin32
08-18-2010, 11:44 PM
I finally got the double points day that I needed on a receiver to take him away from Houston. He's been soft committed to them for about 3 weeks now.

gschwendt
08-19-2010, 09:36 PM
http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/194.20.4/images/fbodNCAAFBOnlineDynastyPlugin/avatars/6_T_S_007_SnapShot.png [2star] K Shawn Gordon 6'0 175lbs Paterson, NJ
SPD|AWR|KPW|KAC
C+|D+|C|C
Originally a target as a concern for lack of future recruits in the kicking department, once the fortune tellers in Madison said, "not to worry... I foresee strong legs in the future", the Badgers backed off a bit but still kept an interest. Gordon never received any other real attention so the Badgers will welcome him with open arms to Wisconsin. With two seniors next year, he can redshirt and possibly develop into a starting kicker.

fsuprime
08-20-2010, 05:14 PM
I finally got the double points day that I needed on a receiver to take him away from Houston. He's been soft committed to them for about 3 weeks now.

nice, i have not had a x2 since week 1 or 2 i believe.

gschwendt
08-25-2010, 08:12 PM
Wisconsin's signed recruits after Week 1 of the offseason:

http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/194.20.4/images/fbodNCAAFBOnlineDynastyPlugin/avatars/7_M_G_007_SnapShot.png Deonne Wyatt [3star] ATH 6'3 211lbs Gilroy, CA
SPD|AGI|AWR|CTH|CIT|RTE
A-|C-|D-|D|C|D+
With really no discernible skills other than his speed, Wyatt comes in as a project. He'll be redshirting his first year and most likely assigned to special teams for his freshman & sophomore years, but the Badgers are hoping that by his Junior year that he can develop into a solid contributor.[/table]




http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/194.20.4/images/fbodNCAAFBOnlineDynastyPlugin/avatars/7_B_G_004_SnapShot.png James Luke [3star] OLB 6'0 213lbs Goldsboro, NC
SPD|STR|AGI|ACC|TKL|HPW|PUR|PRC|PMV|FMV|BSH
B|D|D|A|D|D|D|D+|D|C-|D
Like Wyatt, Luke comes in as a project signee. While he played OLB in high school, the Badger defensive staff will have to evaluate him and potentially move him to defensive end as a rush end. Regardless though, it will take several years to develop him into playing time. He had offers from ECU & Maryland.




http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/194.20.4/images/fbodNCAAFBOnlineDynastyPlugin/avatars/1_M_S_011_SnapShot.pngTerrence Fine [3star] TE 6'5 216lbs Sweetwater, FL
SPD|STR|CTH|CIT|RTE|PBK|RBK
C+|D+|C|B-|C|C-|DOne of Wisconsin's needs this season was that of a receiving Tight End. The previous coaching staff just consider their TEs as glorified Tackles but Fine certainly breaks that mold with decent speed as well as hands to boot. He might even find himself in some packages lined up as a slot WR. Fine had an offer from Alabama and interest from Michigan.




http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/194.20.4/images/fbodNCAAFBOnlineDynastyPlugin/avatars/7_M_G_007_SnapShot.png Brandon "357" Mangum [3star] 6'0 217lbs Bayton, TX
SPD|AGI|ACC|BTK|ELU|SPM|JKM|CAR
B-|B-|B-|C-|B+|D-|B-|A|D
While Mangum is not the speed demon type of halfback, he more than makes up with it with his ability to elude defenders, primarly with his juke step. Over time, the Badgers expect him to develop into a quality back that can contribute game in and game out. As well he has potential to see game time in his freshman year depending on if the coaches decide to redshirt Junior Montee Ball in the upcoming season. Mangum chose Wisconsin over an offer from Miami.




http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/194.20.4/images/fbodNCAAFBOnlineDynastyPlugin/avatars/6_M_M_006_SnapShot.png Josh Nobles [3star] WR 6'1 172lbs Ridgewood, NJ
SPD|AGI|JMP|CTH|SPC|CIT|RTE|REL
B|C-|B|C-|A-|C+|D|D+
Look for Josh to be primarily used on third down as well as goalline situations. His natural ability to come down with amazing catches will be very beneficial when the Badgers need a play. He'll have the opportunity to showcase that talent his first year on campus as WR is a definite need in Wisconsin. Nobles chose Wisconsin over Pittsburgh.

skipwondah33
08-26-2010, 07:47 AM
VT picked up a few recruits so far 3 weeks into the off-season

[3star]
TE
Ron Thomas

6'-7
213 lbs
Portland, OR

Blocking
SPD|AWR|CTH|CIT|RTE|PBK|RBK
C+|D-|D|C|C|C|C


[4star]
WR
Frank Scott

6'-1
208 lbs
Rendon, Tx

Balanced
SPD|AGI|AWR|JUM|CTH|CIT|SPC|RTE
B+|B|D-|B-|C|C+|B+|C-

Oneback
08-26-2010, 08:17 AM
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2461/eddielong.png




Ratings:

Speed B+, Agility B-, Acceleration B, Jumping B, Hit Power C+, Pursuit C+, Man Coverage C, Zone Coverage C-, Press B-

Evaluation:

Long is a good sized cornerback prospect with some upside and scheme versatility when projecting for the college level. Tall with good length but is lean and will need to add some size and strength before making a major contribution at the next level. Shows some rigidness in his hips and turns but may be athletic and aggressive enough to play corner to start his career in Cover 2 schemes. Reads the quarterback well and shows solid underneath skill-set breaking on the perimeter pass. Displays more than adequate quickness jumping routes and physicality jamming and limiting yards after the catch. Utilizes his length to cover a lot of ground on his underneath run support and flashes good contact as a tackler. Needs to work on wrapping up more consistently instead of lunging as well as improving upper-body strength to shed the stalk-block quicker. As a deep zone defender he shows good range, coverage awareness and ball skills. Those attributes as well as his ability to get down into the box quickly on run support when deployed as a high-point defender make safety a good possibility if he adds the necessary size. Our main concern at corner or safety is his lack of great speed and smooth transitional skills. Does show the ability to flip his hips in man schemes and stay between the ball and receiver but we do not see great overall man-to-man ability at the next level without over the top help. Needs some overall polish in his footwork, consistent hip sink and knee bend. Overall, Long is a productive defensive back prospect whose best football is ahead of him. Versatile, rangy, aggressive and comfortable around the ball, just lacks some sought-after speed and smoothness.

Oneback
08-26-2010, 06:59 PM
http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/4126/darrenjennings.png





Ratings

Speed C, Acceleration B-, Strength B-, Tackle C+, Power Moves B, Finesse Moves B+, Block Shedding B, Pursuit B+,

Evaluation

Jennings is a defender that displays the ability to force offenses to account for his whereabouts. He has a great frame with good listed bulk, but on film still looks to be a kid with a lean build and he has plenty of room to pack on more good size. Displays a good get-off, but can be more consistent and can help him self at times by crowding the ball more. He looks to have a good reach and displays the ability to use it well. He will shoot his hands coming out of his stance and create and maintain separation. He can be tough to block one-on-one as he uses his hands and displays the ability to keep leverage. Despite having a lean build he displays good strength and can hold his ground and stretch plays out laterally. While he can be tough to run at especially if you just try and base block him he can also be disruptive from the backside. He can seem a little gangly like he is still getting comfortable in is body at times, but once he knows where he wants to get and goes he can move and has the ability to run plays down from behind. He needs to work on squeezing down and staying square. He has a good motor and is a good tackler. He has ability as a pass rusher and seems best at this point when he can take a wide rush. Will flash the ability to use his hands and can get the body lean to turn the corner. He does need to be more consistent with his weapons and increase his pass arsenal. Jennings is a good defender. He displays the ability to be tough versus the run and pass and has nice continued upside physically and as a player.

Oneback
08-26-2010, 07:01 PM
Still trying to figure out if I am running a 4-3 or 3-4 next year. Jennings will find the field either at DE in the 4-3 or OLB in the 3-4.

gschwendt
08-26-2010, 07:22 PM
Still trying to figure out if I am running a 4-3 or 3-4 next year. Jennings will find the field either at DE in the 4-3 or OLB in the 3-4.
Depending on me moving a few players around, I'll waffling between a 4-2-5 & 4-3 next year. While I'd rather stay away from 425 due to the man cover bug, I see a potential for moving some players around (namely DBs) that could set the personnel up nicely.

fsuprime
08-26-2010, 07:59 PM
im done recruiting for the year :) ready for training results and cut players!

skipwondah33
08-26-2010, 09:09 PM
[espnu150]
[4star]
DE
Bill Arnold

6'-3"
241 lbs
Parkersburg, WV

Run Stopper
SPD|AWR|TKL|HPW|PUR|PMV|FMV|BSH
B-|D-|B-|B-|C|C+|C|B-

JeffHCross
08-26-2010, 11:40 PM
I was something like 560 points behind the CPU on my 3* DE target, but thanks to a X2 and a Visit, he committed. That's borderline insane.

skipwondah33
08-27-2010, 07:41 AM
[4star]
DE
Tyson McLaughlin

6'-2"
242 lbs
Chillum, MD

Run Stopper
SPD|STR|TKL|HPW|PUR|PMV|FMV|BSH
C-|C+|B-|B|C+|B-|C|C+