2012 Recruiting Thread

[gschwendt]

Nicholas Johnson
#242 ATH | #2248 OVR
[1star] JUCO(SO)
6'0" 217 lbs
Santa Clara, CA

While on paper, Nicholas doesn't excite much, he does bring something to the table that the Badgers will be missing at the QB position next year... speed. He won't start and may not contribute his first season on campus but the coaches in Madison are looking to create some packages for Johnson to be able to showcase his special skills.

[psusnoop]

Interesting, but cool following this kid for the next few years. Appears to be a nice find for sure.

[gschwendt]

Nicholas Johnson

So after doing a bit of research, I'm even happier about this signing as it looks like he should come to campus even better than I anticipated. His ratings will be something like this:

SPD: 90
AWR: 60-65
AGI: 76-79
ACC: 76-79
THP: 80-83
THA: 72-75

Now, granted he's not going to come in as a stud, but he definitely can give some quality production in certain packages. I'll probably play him his first year, then after his first season progression, determine whether to redshirt or not. Obviously as a [1star], I don't expect his progression to be very good.

[psusnoop]

Those are some really good numbers, I bet your going to be very very happy with this signing come mid season next year. Kid looks like a gamer for sure. I'm going to be closely following his year and certainly his progression after next year.

[gschwendt]

Albert Butler
#129 TE | #1335 OVR
[3star] JUCO(JR)
6'7" 244 lbs
Hurricane, WV

Albert will be working out a new position once he arrives on campus moving to the Fullback position. At 6'7, he'll be a towering body-guard for Montee Ball to run behind.

[psusnoop]

Sounds like Wisky will be going back to the strong running game next year. That is great, and fits wisky better just not good for fellow big 10 teams

[JeffHCross]

Week 11 Top 25 Update:
1. Texas
2. USC
3. Ohio State
4. Florida State
5. Penn State
12. Virginia Tech
13. Miami
21. Oklahoma

Final Regular Season Recruiting Top 25 Update:

[fsuprime]

[espnu150][4star] HB (#11) Juco Jr. Joey Taylor 6'1 215 Lbs Long Beach, MS
Joey chose FSU over Alabama

He is a bull who will look to compete for the starting job from day one.

SPD/ACC B
AGI B+
CAR B+
TRK B-
ELU B-
STR C+
STFARM B+

really looking forward to getting this guy in the backfield after having to run with a tiny running back for most of this season

[psusnoop]

really looking forward to getting this guy in the backfield after having to run with a tiny running back for most of this season

He does look like a stud

[JeffHCross]

If the CPU doesn't sway pitches (which I disagree with but I've heard some people claim), then either G was doing a number on the #9 HB, or something is just crazy.

He has four schollie offers ... me and 3 CPU teams (UL Lafayette, UL Monroe and Eastern Michigan). I think I've swayed one pitch, but that's all I can remember.

He has 5 Highs and 4 Very Highs. He doesn't have a single pitch below Average.

[fsuprime]

ive had some recruits give me the minimum of like 2 very highs 1 most and the rest average or below as well. I know if u sway a pitch it does not sway it for other schools, they have to spend their own time doing it, so cpu teams swaying would not affect u imo.

[JeffHCross]

I know if u sway a pitch it does not sway it for other schools, they have to spend their own time doing it, so cpu teams swaying would not affect u imo.

I don't believe this is correct. I've seen swaying effect other schools, at least on past versions.

[fsuprime]

really? i could have sworn when i did some 2 player dynasties in germany and me and my friend were after the same guy it would not affect it.

[gschwendt]

If the CPU doesn't sway pitches (which I disagree with but I've heard some people claim), then either G was doing a number on the #9 HB, or something is just crazy.

I've not been recruiting him at all in the offseason. He was only a "just in case" if Ball left early. I've got plenty of talent returning at HB as well I already have two slow HBs that I didn't want to add another.

[psuexv]

I don't believe this is correct. I've seen swaying effect other schools, at least on past versions.

I was under the impression that it didn't affect other schools either. At least I remember seeing that in last years version.

I've also seen a player with 2 Most without a sway as it was very early in the season.

[JeffHCross]

I was under the impression that it didn't affect other schools either. At least I remember seeing that in last years version.

I would contend until I was blue in the face that I've seen player's values change while I was recruiting them, and without me swaying them. So either other users were swaying them or I was just on something.

Both are equally possible, I suppose.

If me and fsu or you and me are going after the same guy next year, let's remember to check at some point.

[psuexv]

If me and fsu or you and me are going after the same guy next year, let's remember to check at some point.

Completely agree, I say some testing is in order.

[fsuprime]

sounds good, if im bored next week ill just run an offline od with 2 users cause im sure im right

btw 4Loko is gross, halfway done with a can now

[JeffHCross]

btw 4Loko is gross, halfway done with a can now

No shit, dude. It's not designed to taste good.

Did you get it before or after they took the caffeine out of it? If after, I'm sure it's even worse.

[Oneback]

sounds good, if im bored next week ill just run an offline od with 2 users cause im sure im right

btw 4Loko is gross, halfway done with a can now

Is this you Prime?