If I didn't have such a high number of recruits that I needed to bring in this year I would be close to wrapping up this class as well, but we've got holes to fill.
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If I didn't have such a high number of recruits that I needed to bring in this year I would be close to wrapping up this class as well, but we've got holes to fill.
i just didn't have a good game to bring recruits in for a visit, ended up with a top lsu team but its like 3rd or 4th on the tree of goodness.
next year should be better with 2+ conf games between week 4-7. I still met all my needs and look forward to some luck from the recruiting engine next year :)
Penn State lands their 4th commit of the year and it is a big one for sure.
Terrance Weddle #1 DE
[5star][espnu150]
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 248 lbs
Hometown: Middletown, PA
Tendency: Run Stopper
Top 3 Schools: #1 Penn State, #2 Pittsburgh, #3 USC
This recruiting battle was intense from the start. Pitt was the favorite for most of the battle but the staff at PSU really buckled down and sealed the deal with this talent. Weddle could see some action in situational downs next year, but we'll also consider redshirting him too.
Power Moves B-
Finesse Moves B+
Block Shedding B
Tackle C+
Hit Power B-
Pursuit B
Ohio State now has two remaining targets ... both Soft Committments.
Boooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnggg ggggggg
Longhorns add another recruit:
[4star] FS Jimmy Ellis [espnu150]
6'1'' 197
#109 overall, #8 FS
Tustin, CA
A: Acceleration
B+: Speed, Injury
B: Tackle, Pursuit
B-: Man Coverage, Zone Coverage, Hit Power
C+: Catching, Jumping
Other Offers: Oklahoma
You guys took my athlete, I thought I was gonna get him too.Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffHCross
Big slap in the face for PSU losing the #1 Tackle and the #1 Guard this week. Man that hurts........
So did I. Honestly I'm shocked I got him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingpin32
USC pulled in 2 commits on the advance and 1 instant while recruiting
Instant Recruit
Howard Campbell
#1 P http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/for...lies/3star.gif
6’2”
217 lbs
Buckeye, AZ
Kick Power B
Kick Accurace B-
Chose USC over -Penn State and Alabama
Howard Campbell
C http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/for...lies/4star.gif http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/for...s/ESPNU150.png
6’1”
261 lbs
Casa de Oro, CA
Strength B-
Pass Block B
Run Block B-
Pass Block Footwork C+
Run Block Footwork C+
Chose USC over -Stanford and Oregon
Martel Vincent
WR http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/for...lies/4star.gif
6’0”
180 lbs
Ponway, CA
Speed B+
Catching D+
Spectacular Catch B
Catch in Traffic C+
Chose USC over - Alabama
Kenneth Davis
FS
[4star] [espnu150]
6'4 218 lbs
Burton, MI
Sean Covington
WR
[4star] [espnu150]
6'1 165 lbs
Pennsauken, NJ
Sean Covington
WR
[3star]
6'4 214 lbs
Herdon, VA
Longhorns add another recruit:
[espnu150] [4star] SS Joe McBride
5'11" 213
Sun Valley, NV
#54 overall, #3 SS
A-: Zone Coverage
B+: Acceleration, Injury
B: Man Coverage, Hit Power, Pursuit, Jumping
B-: Agility, Tackle, Catching, Press Coverage, Block Shedding, Stamina
C+: Speed
Other Offers: Alabama
Chance Wright - CB #74
6'0'' 195 LBS
Vancouver, CN
3-Star
Ratings
Speed B+, Acceleration B, Agility B+, Man Coverage C, Zone Coverage C+
Evaluation
Wright is a fast, scheme versatile defensive back with a lot of upside. This guy has cover corner makeup speed and closing burst with safety size. Hips may project better at the latter when projecting for the major college level but still has sought-after size, speed and athleticism for perimeter defender, particularly in underneath schemes. Fluid and athletic for a 6-foot-1 corner but his great speed and range are his best assets. Diagnoses and anticipates the pass soundly allowing him to utilize his good breaking quickness and explosive plant and drive skill to make a lot of plays on the pass in front of him. Covers a lot of ground quickly as an underneath zone defender but his competitiveness and leaping and jump-ball skills should be noted in man schemes. Overall, he positions himself well defending in man-to-man and recovers quickly with proper inside positioning; very balanced and athletic with a natural feel for the position. However, we still feel he will need some time to refine his pedal, footwork and man-to-man skills as a true corner; may project better as a Nickel and best upside may eventually be at safety with his good range, field awareness and physicality. He is a solid run supporter who fights through the stalk-block and closes hard with collision type tackles. Overall, Wright will bring good flexibility to the back-seven with his blend of size, speed and athleticism and ability to play both corner and safety. A ball-hawk type defensive back with a big-play element to his game that could be flying under the radar.
Brett Ward
#10 ATH | #82 OVR
[4star] [espnu150]
6'4 193lbs
Goshen, IN
When the Wisconsin coaching staff went to visit Brett and his high school coach, for whatever reason the high school coach wouldn't let Brett throw to any receivers, instead would only let him throw it as far as he could downfield. As a result, the Badgers know that he has a big strong arm, but what they don't know is whether he can hit the broad side of a barn or not. Despite that, Wisconsin looks forward to getting him on campus to see what he can do and what potential he has to take over the reigns in the future of their offense.
Ward chose Wisconsin over offers from West Virginia and Florida State. Interestingly enough, Florida State had been late in targeting him as a recruit but they did bring him in for a visit to their campus this past week. Apparently Brett had seen enough and instantly committed to Wisconsin the following week.
Wisconsin has now signed 10 recruits on the season with 8 of those being listed on the ESPNU 150. The Badgers have covered their team needs and now are just recruiting for added depth.
I am jumping for joy that I got the three guys I just landed...I'll post them up when I get back from the store.
Michigan inks 3 more.
Brian Young - QB #3
Kitchener, CN
6'2'' 192 LBS
4-Star
Speed B+, Acceleration A-, Throw Power B+, Break Tackle B-, Elusiveness B
Evaluation:
This guy has really got some tools and is highly productive as a runner and passer. He possesses adequate height and the frame to add bulk and strength. He is a true dual-threat that is advanced as a passer in comparison to most. He has a big arm and can make every single throw. This offense provides him opportunities to stretch the field both outside of the numbers and between the hashes. Shows good velocity on his deeper throws. Can fit the ball into a lot of tight spots. He does a very nice job surveying the field and goes through his progressions. This offense forces him to make a variety of throws. Shows ability to change velocities and throw catchable balls underneath. He also shows good accuracy and touch in the short-to-intermediate passing game. Release mechanics are compact, but can be about 3/4. He is in the shotgun most of the time and needs more reps from under center to develop as a drop-back passer reading on the move. Possesses good lateral movement and shows the ability to slip pressure and create second-chance opportunities. He has very good speed for the position. He is elusive and quick for his size and displays some start and stop ability. Outside of the pocket he is very dangerous because of his athleticism yet he can stand tall in the passing game and deliver to all areas of the field with confidence from within the pocket. He is clearly in command of this scheme and makes good decisions with the football. Hits his target and shows good balance and set up to be consistently accurate. Overall, Young will be one of the hotter commodities in this class of QB's and not just as a dual-threat, but as a passer. Very good player with upside to be an elite guy at the BCS level with further development.
Chris Haynes - DE #8
Provo, UT
6'7'' 252 LBS
4-Star
Speed B, Acceleration B+, Tackle B-, Power Moves B-, Finesse Moves B, Block Shedding B-, Pursuit B+, Hit Power B
Evaulation:
Right off the bat Haynes grabs your attention with a very impressive physical presence. In that 6-foot-7 range he carries his weight well and for a kid at about 250 pounds he has room to pack on a significant amount of bulk as he continues to physically develop. He possesses a nice wingspan and has a very physical nature to him and displays good strength. He looks to enjoy contact and will deliver some big hits. As a pass rusher he is tough to contain as he uses his long limbs and hands to club and punch by blockers. He also can be very quick off the ball. He plays with a good motor and will pursue to the ball. He also possesses excellent straight-line game speed which allows him to be a factor on plays all over the field and has good overall athleticism. He is still young and growing as a player. He needs to watch his pad level as he can play tall. He is physical when engaging blockers, but needs to use his hands and reach more to his advantage to create separation and shed against the run. He also needs to work on his tackling. He can deliver big blows and slam ball carriers to the turf, but needs to work on wrapping up at times to secure more tackles. It is clear this is a good defender and a kid worthy of the attention he is getting. He also displays versatility and is able to make plays on defense, offense, and special teams, though the majority of his time in college will be spent at defensive end. He needs to keep working on some of the 'little things' that the position requires, but he is a kid capable of creating big plays and being a difference maker.
Brett Nash - MLB #18
Adamsville, AL
6'3'' 238 LBS
3-Star
Speed B+, Acceleration A, Play Recognition B-, Block Shedding C+, Pursuit C+, Finesse Moves B-
Evaluation:
Nash is a very productive player capable making big plays from any spot on the field. Has the size and excellent athleticism for the outside linebacker position at the major level of competition. This is a flexible athlete with good agility and balance; plays in space very well showing the potential to be a positive factor in pass coverage. Displays good K&D run recognition skills; flashes good playing strength along with the ability to take on and defeat blockers at the point of attack; his quickness allows him to avoid contact while moving through traffic in short or long pursuit. This guy shows the ability to play downhill, stack and scrape off the edge. We like his instincts; never appears to be out of position, always maintaining good leverage on the football. Demonstrates very good pass rush and containment skill; can release from flat coverage to contain and sack the QB with a good closing burst. This is a difficult guy to block in pass protection; his athleticism and playing speed allow for game plan flexibility. Displays very good wrap tackling skills; can balance up and knock'em back. We see this guy playing early on special teams. Nash may not be an immediate starter however if a red shirt year is not deemed necessary don't be surprised if he starts to see early playing time.
http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/for...lies/4star.gif CB Juco (jr) Alex Harvey 6'1 184 Sulphur Springs, Tx
Chose FSU over UF and Bama
Spd B+ ACC B+ JMP B+ MCV B+ ZCV B+
FSU is happy to get some experienced depth from the juco ranks to fill out its dime defense without having to play SS or FS there.
Nice land on Chris Haynes OB - I was throwing everything I had at him. He's a freak with that size and speed.
Yeah I was giving him 1 hour a week and gave him 3 promises. I held off on offering him a scholly until last week when I brought him in for a visit. When I saw you inch ahead of me I thought it would come back to haunt me. But with the 1 hour spent recruiting, the scholly offer and the visit against a rival I was more than happy to have him bring his services to Ann Arbor.
I will look for him to disrupt pass blocking schemes in the nickle next year and play behind last years JUCO transfer in base formations. I cannot wait to see how much damage he will do to opposing QB's in his Junior year.
Patrick Reed - SS #11
Waihee-Waiehu, HI
6'3'' 195 LBS
3-Star
SPD B-, ACC B+, AGI C+, TKL C+, MCV B-, ZCV B, PREC C, HPOW B, CTH C, PUR B-, STR C+, PRS C+, JMP B
Evaluation
Reed is a productive safety prospect who actually fits the mold of a hybrid type defender the more you watch him on film. Ton of production comes near the line of scrimmage; would make an ideal Rover. He is tall, long and rangy; combines good body length and speed to cover a lot of ground on his pursuit. Has a very good blend of size and straight-line speed. Will enter college with better run support skills than pass. A real ball-hawk when positioned down in the box. Strong tackler who drives through ball carriers with good pop from his hips and is very sound in the openfield; does need to avoid lunging and leading with head, Effective Blitzer and vertical attacker with his closing burst and length. Anticipates the snap well and thrives in heavy pressure schemes. Shows similar explosiveness breaking on the underneath pass; separates a lot of balls from the receiver with high impact hits and limits yards after the catch. However, he can look also look a bit rigid at times transitioning in and out of his pedal and does not take consistently direct angles to the ball. Better defending the pass in front of him than opening and turning in coverage; flashes some hip stiffness changing direction. Could improve ball and diagnosis skills in coverage. Would like to see him sharpen his angles running the alley on run support; Displays wasted movement at times. That said, Reed could develop into a very good strong safety with continued physical develop and polish in pass coverage. Should be an asset on special teams as well.
Well, web based recruiting shafted on a call to a DE i was after, .....looks like AU will get this one. He was a soft commit but I was still going hard.
Reed sure does have some nice attributes. I love SS with B+ or higher ACC, they seem to flow towards the play so quick in this years game. Nice signing.
PSU lands their 7th Commit of the year.
Kevin Price MLB [3star]
* Height: 6'0"
* Weight: 229 lbs
* Hometown: Robinson, PA
* Tendency: Balanced
* Top 3 Schools: #1 Penn State, #2 USC, #3 Pittsburgh
Price also had offers from USC
The Trojans are sneaking around the East Coast lately, but on this one the Lions out worked the Trojan staff and landed a very good kid.
* Tackle C, Hit Power C, Pursuit D, Play Recognition C-, Speed B, Strength C+, Block Shedding C
Kevin will Redshirt next season and work on his lateral movements and coverage skills. One of the things that drew PSU to recruit Kevin was his instincts for the ball. Right now it seems that he is taking some pretty bad angles to the ball carrier, which we should be able to fix once he gets on campus. The shear speed difference from High School should be enough to show Kevin the importance of Pursuit Angles.
That bit me twice this year on the 5* tackle (lost after leading for 7 weeks on the guy till it messed up), the the 5* G (both number 1 at their positions) and the web based recruiting hiccuped on the same week for the both and I got jumped and never got the lead back. I'm still torqued about losing those two guys. Man that would have been sweet.
Well Tex, note to self lately has been to avoid recruiting online at all. Just get it done on the console till they have some things ironed out.
so much eaiser doing it here @ work
I agree, I also like to look through things because it is a lot easier then at home but I just hate the lost calls. They kill ya if it happens.
I find the biggest thing with recruiting on the web is patience. Sometimes it takes awhile for an action to register and I've noticed if you click again before it does anything that's when it messes up.
As predicted, Ohio State's board has been clear since Week 9. Here's the remaining signees I didn't mention in this thread.
David Mitchell (né Cedric McMahan)
#2 CB / #26 OVR [espnu150] [4star]
Solon, OH
6'1" 178 lbs
Balanced
Despite the depth at cornerback, Mitchell was very interested in being a Buckeye, and the coaches welcomed him with open arms. He may redshirt next season, depending on any position changes or transfers during the offseason.
Mike Collins (né Mario House)
#6 DT / #124 OVR [espnu150] [4star]
Chevoit, OH
6'3" 286 lbs
Pass Rusher
Yet another impressive specimen in the defensive line rotation for the Buckeyes.
Tim Cheatwood (né Brian Terrell)
#15 ATH / #128 OVR [espnu150] [4star]
Essex Junction, VT
5'10" 180 lbs
Athlete
An all around athlete in high school, Cheatwood projects as a safety at the next level.
Reggie Germany (né Chris Smart)
#11 ATH / #85 OVR [espnu150] [4star]
Plano, TX
6'1" 192 lbs
Athlete
Germany came to Ohio State after a prolonged recruiting battle with Texas Tech. He projects at Wide Receiver at the collegiate level, and should immediately boost an extremely depleted Buckeye receiving corps.
Tam Hopkins (né Mario Jean)
#9 G [4star]
Belleville, IL
6'6" 328 lbs
Balanced
Will likely redshirt next season and prepare to fight for a starting spot in 2013.
Darnell Sanders (né Brian Smith)
#25 ATH [4star]
Petersburg, WV
6'4" 231 lbs
Athlete
A WR/TE hybrid, Sanders will probably slide into the rotation at receiver because of the three freshmen currently at Tight End. Sanders does need to improve his ball handling and catching, but has an early start on learning how to run routes, and is willing to go over the middle to catch the ball. His 6'4" frame should provide some matchup difficulties when in the slot.
Heath Queen (né Larry Smith)
#17 DT [3star]
Findlay, OH
6'4" 310 lbs
Balanced
310 lbs. What do you think he's going to be doing?
Austin Moherman (né Tye Jenkins)
#53 QB [3star]
Borger, TX
6'2" 178 lbs
Scrambler
Moherman comes in to provide depth behind incumbant QB Joe Germaine for the next two seasons, and will probably serve as the backup to Germaine's replacement in 2014.
Eric Weaver
#56 HB [3star]
Rochester, MI
6'1" 196 lbs
Power
Dangit. Since we advanced while I was recruiting, every visit from week 12 was graded as an F, J.J. McLaughlin, a 4-star WR who I got to commit to me, has now soft commited to TCU and put OU in 2nd. Michael Drew, a 4-star FS who also commited mid-week, did not commit and now has OU in 2nd.
These were two guys I really were looking forward too next year. Shit.
You were set ready to advance when I advanced. I appoligize.
It's fine, I just have to hope 60 minutes on both of these guys can draw them off their soft commits.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oneback
Longhorns add another....
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4* DE Loren ***an
6'1" 250
Bonita Springs, FL
#208 overall, #26 DE
B+: Acceleration
B-: Speed, Block Shedding, Injury
C+: Strength, Power Moves, Pursuit, Stamina
Other Offers: Clemson, Florida
:D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Papa LoneStar
lol....his name is F.A.G.A.N....lmao!
Kyle Oliver
CB http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/for...lies/3star.gif
5’9”
175 lbs
Colton, CA
Speed B+
Man Coverage C-
Zone Coverage B-
Press B
Chose USC over - Oregon State and Stanford
Jeremy Reid
G http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/for...lies/3star.gif
6’5”
277 lbs
Virginia Beach, VA
Pass Block C
Run Block C-
PB Strength C-
PB Footwork B-
RB Footwork C
RB Strength C-
No other offers
[espnu150] [4star] FS Thomas Hawthorne 6'2 188 lbs Sun City, AZ
Thomas chose FSU over USC, UF, PSU, ND, Iowa and others.
SPD A+
ACC B+
STR C+
Hit Power B
TAK B-
PRST B-
ZCV B-
Nice signee Prime. I'm not sure how you jumped me and got the commit all in one week. I hit him with an hour and I think I pulled like 380 points on him. He should be a burner, looks like his speed will be like AJ Alexander - take him a while to get to top end but when he does look out.
i got an X2 for him.
Yea his ACC is B+ so plenty good enough for me, AJ got his first catch last weekend vs WFU in real life, apparently he hates to tackle so we had to move him to WR lol.
Damn 2X. Yeah he was like that in high school too. He went to school about half an hour from where I live.
Yea he was lacking on the physical part of it, but AJ was a playmaker for sure.
I really wanted Hawthorne, I just never stood a chance. Rumor has it, Hawthorne just doesn't enjoy the cold weather up north and doesn't see PSU sustaining an elite program up there. I hear the staff is just all kinds of upset right now, maybe even some division in the ranks. They just lost a good recruit at a need position and that just isn't sitting well with Coach Snoop.
Michigan signs another to round out in-season recruiting:
Colby Allan - QB #45
Sandy Springs, GA
6'3'' 212 LBS
3-Star
Ratings:
Throwing Power B, Throw Accuracy C
Evaluation:
Allan is a pocket passer with terrific size and excellent arm strength to make all the throws. He plays in a pro-style scheme with some shotgun sprinkled in and he is a very effective ball handler. Has the height to see the field and the frame to develop added bulk and strength. He has a calm presence and is very methodical with his style of play. His mechanics, for the most part, are solid. Seems to have a feel for the game and is cool under pressure. Has a high release and shows good quickness in his drops. He's a good ball handler who carries out play fakes well. Feet and set up balance are consistent and as a result he transfers weight and drives the ball with good overall accuracy. Shows excellent velocity on throws to the perimeter and nice touch and accuracy on short and intermediate passes. Comes off play fakes with a very good sense of where to go with the football. He can be a very efficient rhythm and timing passer. He is an adequate athlete, but won't wow you with his legs. Can move around, buy a second chance and get the ball out. Allan can fit the ball into tight spots and can also stretch the field with his arm, but his delivery for lack of a better phrase can be stiff. Release is away from his body and there is not much bend at the elbow. It is tough to describe how the ball comes out, but it is not always fluid with a quick stroke. He has power and velocity and will flash some really impressive throws though. Allan is a great fit for a pro-style scheme where he is protected and gets the ball out on time.
At the end of off-season recruiting, the Powerhouse coaches in the Top 50:
#1 Texas (6 [5star], 6 [4star])
#2 Michigan (1 [5star], 8 [4star], 6 [3star])
#3 USC (2 [5star], 5 [4star], 7 [3star])
#5 Ohio State (1 [5star], 9 [4star], 3 [3star])
#10 Wisconsin (1 [5star], 8 [4star], 3 [3star])
#12 Miami (1 [5star], 7 [4star], 3 [3star])
#14 Clemson (2 [5star], 4 [4star], 4 [3star], 1 [2star])
#36 Virginia Tech (1 [5star], 5 [4star], 2 [3star])
#38 Florida State (7 [4star], 2 [3star])
#41 Texas Tech (3 [4star], 9 [3star], 1 [2star])