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huskymedic said:
The simple reason I have them still listed as commits is I haven’t seen anything to the contrary. Wouldn’t surprise me either way though come Friday.
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Isn't signing day Wednesday 12/15?
 
Ajs120102 said:
Yeah I agree. I think Burke ends up signing w UConn and if that’s the case imo we burned too many scholly on a loaded wr room
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and you are an expert and have knowledge about this ... from what source? feel? Quija board?

We have been uber successful getting speed playmakers from Florida. Both Edsall (after a pursuit) and Mora vetted him. What praytell gives anyone here confidence that you have superior evaluative skills?
 
Looking at other schools recruiting it appears many had about 20 recruits prior to the beginning of the season. But yes some seem like easy commits. Hope for surprises and late bloomers.
 
Pudge said:
and you are an expert and have knowledge about this ... from what source? feel? Quija board?

We have been uber successful getting speed playmakers from Florida. Both Edsall (after a pursuit) and Mora vetted him. What praytell gives anyone here confidence that you have superior evaluative skills?
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not discussing about Burke specifically. I think Burke would be a terrific signing probably the most talented of the group. I meant more broadly.. didn’t think we would sign 3-4 starting caliber WRs when there are 3-4 starters already on the team. Really appreciate the humor though.
 
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huskymedic said:
The simple reason I have them still listed as commits is I haven’t seen anything to the contrary. Wouldn’t surprise me either way though come Friday.
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With Donovan Branch recommitting maybe he’ll bring back teammate Reggie Jean.
 
Pudge said:
you are reading too much into it

WE have several 230-240 kids coming as well. With Nigel ... and now Joly, we are now bringing in kids we haven't in a decade; that most every other major FBS program has. 6-4 6-5 225 Wideouts. Useful in many ways
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They tried filling that role. Diaco brought in Frank Battle and Aaron McClean. Edsall tried Tyler Davis and Donavon William's. Now have Jefferys and Clercius if you consider him as a big reciever.
 
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Semi OT but thought that I'd throw it on this thread: Yesterday was listening to Sirius-XM while driving & heard a discussion on the Childers-Neuheisel show with a "recruiting expert". The guest stated that the transfer portal has been a boon to recruiting to the detriment of players in the juco ranks. Neuheisal reaffirmed that thought with the comment that the portal IS the new juco method of recruiting players.
After listening to this discussion for a few minutes, my only thought is if most schools aren't mining the juco ranks for players, I'm VERY happy that Coach Mora is so active offering juco players. There is talent out there to be had.
 
Duncan Idaho said:
They tried filling that role. Diaco brought in Frank Battle and Aaron McClean. Edsall tried Tyler Davis and Donavon William's. Now have Jefferys and Clercius if you consider him as a big reciever.
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very good response

Yes. We have tried to fill this role - over and over. I like Clercius: he has made some really tough catches at key moments of games. He should be targeted more going forward.

Both Tyler Davis + Donovan Williams were more used as TE/WR hybrid. (and David seemingly thrived to the point of NFL) They both blocked a lot - and maybe there's one thing to credit Diaco. Frank Battle made no impression. Aaron McLean was productive and I thought had a decent career; though I thought another guy unutilized.

Jefferys? OK. I think he has dropped most things I've seen thrown to him and not many catches. He still has eligibility.

I hope Davenport - and maybe July immediately - fits in with Ross - Drayton - Marion. Clercius. Turner. Unlike 2021, I think that gives you about 4 different type of guys. Plus a decent TE makes for a more diverse Pass game. QB of course needs to accurate etc etc
 
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'Twas the (K)night before signing day, when all through the Burton Complex
Not a creature was stirring, not even a Murawski;
The offers were hung with a wishful Rope(r) and Robe(rson) by the chimney with care,
In hopes that D’mon and Donovan (and a few portals) soon would be signing theirs;

The current players were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of new recruits joining them danced in their heads;
And HCJM in his pullover and the new staff in their caps,
Had just settled down for a restless nap,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
Jimmy sprang from the bed to see if some much needed OL were the matter.
Away to the window he flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of new recruits below,
When, what should appear to his wondering eyes,
But a fax machine humming with NLIs,

With a little driver, so lively and quick,
He knew in a moment it must be that Rosa kid Vic.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

"Now, Voorhis! now, Spearman! now, Wayburn and Passmore!
On, Estes! on Fitzgerald! on, Hicks and Mountali-Johnstown!
To the top of the Rent! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!"

May it be a Joly day for all!
 
Pudge said:
very good response

Yes. We have tried to fill this role - over and over. I like Clercius: he has made some really tough catches at key moments of games. He should be targeted more going forward.

Both Tyler Davis + Donovan Williams were more used as TE/WR hybrid. (and David seemingly thrived to the point of NFL) They both blocked a lot - and maybe there's one thing to credit Diaco. Frank Battle made no impression. Aaron McLean was productive and I thought had a decent career; though I thought another guy unutilized.

Jefferys? OK. I think he has dropped most things I've seen thrown to him and not many catches. He still has eligibility.

I hope Davenport - and maybe July immediately - fits in with Ross - Drayton - Marion. Clercius. Turner. Unlike 2021, I think that gives you about 4 different type of guys. Plus a decent TE makes for a more diverse Pass game. QB of course needs to accurate etc etc
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Here's to a more creative offense!
 
huskymedic said:



Robbie Roper is a 6-4 215lb QB from Roswell High School in Roswell Georgia. Other offers from Morehead State, Morgan State, UMass and Western Carolina.

Highlights
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As a Giants fan the Morehead St offer brings back great memories. Let's hope he can be that good.
Great arm, great feet and running ability. Effortless motion, strong sideline passes, what's not to like?
Plays like a taller Fran Tarkenton....
 
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I trust the coaching staff and I know this was discussed but on paper I’m getting worried. Kareem Burke/Xander Brown > Justin Joly and Kylish Hicks by a lot in ratings and offer sheets by far. I guess we’ll never know but it seemed like Burke/brown wanted to come which just makes things more confusing. Also Ik we don’t know what joly/hicks will play here. I’m all about a few of these under the radar guys but I’m a lil cautious so far
 
In Jim Mora's first class at UCLA, he recruited a 5'9 180 lb CB from Iona Prep in New Rochelle NY (yup Justin Joly is a return) ... named Justin Combs. Who's father is ... Sean John Combs. Puff Daddy.

Mora's 1st DC was Lou Spanos; his 1st OC was Noel Mazzone. Young defensive assistants were Jeff Urbach who is DC of the NY Jets (unlikely to come back to college) and Demetrice Martin (now at Colorado - after years with UCLA & Arizona). Both were absolute novices in 2012; but with good backgrounds.

My view on the Eve of NLOI signing: He did a good job vetting the Edsall crop. He used communication skills and filmwork and got the kids that he really wanted. We will know some more tomorrow. Each of the fallouts are stories you won't find at UCONN; maybe at a more steeped recruiting culture school you would. Joly + Hicks (we don't know position targets yet - so it might not ve apples to apples). It is a good haul for a month in his office. Certain AC proved very capable in a short time frame.
 
Slick said:
Interesting story. University of Texas played Iowa State this season. Texas had OVER 70 4 star and 5 star players!! Iowa State had 4. Iowa State won 30 to 7!!!!!!! You would have thoght that Iowa State would never show up for a game that was as big a mismatch as that. The bottom line if you can get the right coaching staff that knows how to teach and the right transfers we can win.
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More likely, it means that Texas recruiting services give people who Texas is recruiting 4 stars.

If you get multiple P5 offers it is now almost automatically three stars.
 



Tre'Mond Shorts is a 6-4, 300lb OL from Hampton, Georgia (Transfer Portal). Shorts was a 3 year starter for ETSU. In the day or so since he entered the Transfer Portal he has picked up offers from Arkansas State, BGSU, Buffalo, CMU, Colorado, Georgia Southern, JMU, Liberty, Miami (OH), Purdue, Rice, Rutgers, Texas Tech, Toledo, Tulane, UTSA, WKU and WMU.
 
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