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Looks like a terrific class. Some great talent at a variety of positions and both Demetrius Bronson (rb) and Andru Pulu (de) transfer over from the huskies.

Despite Late Start, Eagles See Silver Lining as They Sign 20 to Letters of Intent
Eagles also add pair of UW transfers, while adding depth to the offensive line and finding "true football players" was the emphasis in recruiting high school players

The late start to recruiting wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

Eastern Washington University's trek to the NCAA Division I Football Championship delayed its bulk of recruiting for about a month, but Eastern head coach Beau Baldwin was reminded of the silver lining to having its last two games of the season broadcast live on ESPN2. The Eagles won the title with a 20-19 victory over Delaware on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas.

"A fellow coach and I were talking about how other schools had recruits who had been home-visited and they saw them in school, but we hadn't even been out there," Baldwin explained of the late start. "He said, 'well, you've had two-straight home visits on ESPN2, so you are in some homes.' We felt late getting out, but it was good to be late."

On Wednesday (Feb. 2), Eastern's late start yielded a quality group of 20 high school players who signed letters of intent to attend EWU and play for the Eagles next fall.

Included is Vernon Adams, a quarterback from Pasadena, Calif., and Alemany High School. In his final two seasons, he passed for 5,234 yards and 49 touchdowns, and rushed for another 1,263 yards and 19 more scores in leading Alemany to an overall record of 22-5. Local product Jordan Tonani signed as a defensive back after helping Ferris High School in Spokane, Wash., finish unbeaten and win the State 4A title last fall.

Eastern also has added a pair of University of Washington transfers -- running back Demitrius Bronson and Andru Pulu -- who both played for the Huskies in 2009. Pulu is already attending EWU, and Bronson has signed a financial aid agreement and will attend EWU in the spring quarter.

Kalm, you've got the thread title all wrong. It should be "2011 National Champions' Recruiting Class." Fix it.

I think we did a hell of a job considering a our abbreviated recruiting period. 3-star MLB/FB in Cody McCarthy... asked to walk on at Boise State, but said no, I want red turf baby! Hey Big Sky... remember Aaron Boyce? Yep, Jason is his brother. Some hogs on both lines... David Delgado (Double D, Double Destruction?) 6-3, 320. Should get some nice instruction from Kninety-eight the Knife, Renard Williams.

SE, Kalm, etc.: Does this class look to you like the title aided recruiting, or are these for the most part guys you would have snagged anyway?

I've always been of the thought that winning titles helps future recruiting, but it would be good to know if that is true.

Everyone else with a title this decade: Did you see an uptick in recruit quality/quantity in the recruiting class immediately following the title?

Screamin_Eagle174 wrote:

WCB

SuperHornet wrote:SE, Kalm, etc.: Does this class look to you like the title aided recruiting, or are these for the most part guys you would have snagged anyway?

I've always been of the thought that winning titles helps future recruiting, but it would be good to know if that is true.

Everyone else with a title this decade: Did you see an uptick in recruit quality/quantity in the recruiting class immediately following the title?

The title does help. There are a few guys in this class that were on the fence that we swayed over. TE TJ Boatright was giving PSU a good look, but chose EWU.

The 6′5″ 225 Tight End had narrowed his choices down to Eastern Washington and Portland State, and decided to go with Eastern.
“My visit to Eastern was great,” said Boatright. “I loved all the people and the coaches.”
The fact that the Eagles just defeated Delaware 20-19 earlier this month to win the Division 1-AA National Championship played a part as well.
“It’s hard to pass up the National Champions,” he added.

McCarthy also might've been swayed, at least this article kind of suggests it.
http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2011/0 ... eastern_wa" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

EDIT: Just went and double checked, Vernon Adams (QB) had committed to PSU, but changed his mind at the last minute. So that's two we took away from PSU because of the NC. Suck it Jalmond!

89Hen wrote:

Screamin_Eagle174 wrote:

NCWCB

FIFY. YW.

SuperHornet wrote:SE, Kalm, etc.: Does this class look to you like the title aided recruiting, or are these for the most part guys you would have snagged anyway?

I've always been of the thought that winning titles helps future recruiting, but it would be good to know if that is true.

Everyone else with a title this decade: Did you see an uptick in recruit quality/quantity in the recruiting class immediately following the title?

Sure it helps, but we have several other advantages attached to this coaching staff: our track record with QB's the last two who at least made it into NFL camps, Payton Awards, two Buchanon Award winners in the last three years, all star NFL lineman, TJ leaving early... red turf.

Here's a little easier to read recruit list:

QB
Vernon Adams QB 6-0 180 Pasadena, CA (Alemany)

OL
Cassidy Curtis OL 6-7 260 Denver, CO (Cherry Creek)
Clay DeBord OL 6-6 250 Asotin, WA (Asotin)
Jay Deines OL 6-4 250 Issaquah, WA (Issaquah)
Thomas Gomez OL 6-3 310 Graham, WA (Graham Kapowsin)
Aaron Neary OL 6-4 250 Richland, WA (Hanford)
Julius Tevaga OL 6-3 290 Bothell, WA (Archbishop Murphy)

DL
*Andru Pulu DL 6-2 280 Federal Way, WA (Federal Way/Washington)
David Delgado DL 6-3 320 American Canyon, CA (St.Patrick- St.Vincent)

TE
T.J. Boatright TE 6-5 225 Vancouver, WA (Union)
Jake Withnell TE 6-5 225 Salem, OR. (South Salem)

WR
Jason Boyce WR/TE 6-4 225 Kent, WA (Kentwood)
Shaquille Hill WR 5-10 180 Fremont, CA (Brookside Christian)
Todd Raynes WR 6-2 185 Kenmore, WA (Inglemoor)
Anthony King WR 6-1 180 Elk Grove, CA (Franklin)

RB
*Demitrius Bronson RB 5-10 225 Kent, WA (Kentwood/Washington)
Quincy Forte RB 5-11 185 Fairfield, CA (Vacaville)
Jordan Talley RB 5-10 180 Portland, OR (Jesuit)

LB
Cody McCarthy LB 6-1 233 Boise, ID (Bishop Kelly)

DB
Isaiah Davis DB 5-11 175 Bremerton, WA (South Kitsap)
Jordan Tonani DB 6-0 180 Spokane, WA (Ferris)
Tevin Williams DB 6-2 190 Belfair, WA (North Mason)

*FBS Transfer

Brilliant. Now I’m totally going to steal this listing idea for the thread idea that I previously stole.

SDHornet wrote:Brilliant. Now I’m totally going to steal this listing idea for the thread idea that I previously stole.

You Mexicans always stealin' shit.

You know you owe that AFL title to a former Bobcat, right?

QB
Vernon Adams QB 6-0 180 Pasadena, CA (Alemany)
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OL
Cassidy Curtis OL 6-7 260 Denver, CO (Cherry Creek)
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Clay DeBord OL 6-6 250 Asotin, WA (Asotin)
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Jay Deines OL 6-4 250 Issaquah, WA (Issaquah)
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Thomas Gomez OL 6-3 310 Graham, WA (Graham Kapowsin)
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Aaron Neary OL 6-4 250 Richland, WA (Hanford)
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(Basketball Highlights)

Julius Tevaga OL 6-3 290 Bothell, WA (Archbishop Murphy)
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DL
*Andru Pulu DL 6-2 280 Federal Way, WA (Federal Way/Washington)
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David Delgado DL 6-3 320 American Canyon, CA (St.Patrick- St.Vincent)
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TE
T.J. Boatright TE 6-5 225 Vancouver, WA (Union)
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Jake Withnell TE 6-5 225 Salem, OR. (South Salem)
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WR
Jason Boyce WR/TE 6-4 225 Kent, WA (Kentwood) (All-American Aaron Boyce's brother)
[no videos found]

Shaquille Hill WR 5-10 180 Fremont, CA (Brookside Christian)
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Todd Raynes WR 6-2 185 Kenmore, WA (Inglemoor)
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Anthony King WR 6-1 180 Elk Grove, CA (Franklin)
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RB
*Demitrius Bronson RB 5-10 225 Kent, WA (Kentwood/Washington)
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(2:04-2:35)
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(6:25-end)

Quincy Forte RB 5-11 185 Fairfield, CA (Vacaville)
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Jordan Talley RB 5-10 180 Portland, OR (Jesuit)
[youtube][/youtube]

LB
Cody McCarthy LB 6-1 233 Boise, ID (Bishop Kelly)
[youtube][/youtube]
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DB
Isaiah Davis DB 5-11 175 Bremerton, WA (South Kitsap)
[no videos found]

Jordan Tonani DB 6-0 180 Spokane, WA (Ferris)
[no videos found]

Tevin Williams DB 6-2 190 Belfair, WA (North Mason)
[youtube][/youtube]

CatMom wrote:You know you owe that AFL title to a former Bobcat, right?

He helped. More EWU players were on the Shock roster than TSU players though.

Screamin_Eagle174 wrote:

CatMom wrote:You know you owe that AFL title to a former Bobcat, right?

He helped. More EWU players were on the Shock roster than TSU players though.

Markee White - didn't need any more than that!

CatMom wrote:

Screamin_Eagle174 wrote: He helped. More EWU players were on the Shock roster than TSU players though.

Markee White - didn't need any more than that!

Raul Vijil has been with the Shock since they've been a team, and had a part in all three National Championships. Markee White got a chance to shine because Vijil went down halfway through the season. White is a great player though, and TALL!

Screamin_Eagle174 wrote:

SDHornet wrote:Brilliant. Now I’m totally going to steal this listing idea for the thread idea that I previously stole.

You Mexicans always stealin' shit.

We are entitled to this stuff given the blatant abuse of our cheap labor.

Nice haul, Eagles!

Five of your recruits earned two or more stars from espn recruiting site.

Cody McCarthy, ILB, 73

Thomas Gomez, OG, 71

Jay Deines, DE, 68

Julius Tevaga, OG, 66

Jordan Talley, RB, 65

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiti ... ass%3d2011" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Weber is the only other BSC school with those kinds of numbers in the class of 2011.