2013 FCS Signings

[SACCAT]

So, hows the weather in Missoula?

I don't know since I can't get to eGriz, but it's good to see the obsession continues. Some day your fanbase will learn to detach themselves from our hip

That's what she said...To soon?

[SACCAT]

I don't know since I can't get to eGriz, but it's good to see the obsession continues. Some day your fanbase will learn to detach themselves from our hip

Don't count on it. Those scars acquired from '86-02 are there for good.

You have no F***ing idea. It is the reason I can't root for the griz in anything ever. I can't even watch the Memphis Grizzlies.

[Brock Landers]

Don't count on it. Those scars acquired from '86-02 are there for good.

You have no F***ing idea. It is the reason I can't root for the griz in anything ever. I can't even watch the Memphis Grizzlies.

Don't worry, another year or two of enduring what I did from the drunken line of students right behind me at Cat-Griz and I'll be right there with you! Endless cycle

[dal4018]

Here are the recruiting classes for Texas Southern and Prairie View featuring all-state DB Kenneth Jordan.http://www.tsuball.com/news/2013/2/6/FB_0206130059.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.pvpanthers.com/news/2013/2/6 ... 35132.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; here is footage of Jordan http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1098182/highlights/40148373" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[slulionsfan]

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA SIGNEE CAPSULES

Tyler Abadie, OL, 6-3, 270, Baton Rouge, La. (Central HS)
An All-District 4-5A performer at Central High School … helped the Wildcats to a 10-2 record and berth in the regional round of the 2012 state playoffs … a three-year starter for CHS … as a junior, helped the Wildcats to a 7-5 record and berth in the regional round of the state playoffs … coached by Sid Edwards.

Duane Abney, OL, 6-4, 285, Lancaster, Calif. (Antelope Valley College/Lancaster HS)
A 2012 first-team All-Pacific Conference selection at Antelope Valley College … key contributor on a offensive line that helped AVC average 468 yards of total offense, including 243 on the ground … helped the Marauders to a 7-3 record … started 10 games at left tackle as a freshman in 2011 … a four-year letterwinner for Chad Shrout at Lancaster High School … a three-time All-Golden League selection.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/601769/highlights/33317391" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

John Andrews, DE/LB, 6-1, 270, Round Rock, Texas (CISCO College/Connally HS)
The fifth-leading tackler for CISCO College, recording 44 tackles with six tackles for loss and a pair of sacks as a sophomore … named Honorable Mention All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference … totaled 34 tackles with five stops for loss and two sacks as a freshman.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/887792/highlights/24361373" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bryan Bennett, QB, 6-3, 205, Encino, Calif. (Oregon/Crespi HS)
Played in 18 career games in two seasons at Oregon, serving as the backup quarterback to Darron Thomas in 2011 and Marcus Mariota in 2012 … will have two years of eligibility remaining … played in 10 games for the Ducks in 2012, finishing as the team's fifth-leading rusher (165 yards) while scoring six touchdowns and helping the Ducks to a Fiesta Bowl victory over Kansas State and No. 2 ranking in the final national polls … rushed for 79 yards on 10 carries and scored three touchdowns in a win over Colorado while rushing for a pair of TDs against Tennessee Tech and a TD against Arizona … completed 20 of 37 passes for 211 yards on the season with three TDs – against Arkansas State, Arizona State and California … as a redshirt freshman in 2011, Bennett finished as the Ducks' sixth-leading rusher averaging a team-best 8.7 yards per carry in eight games that included a Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin … tossed six touchdown passes on the season, including two against Washington State and two in his first collegiate start against Colorado … engineered a comeback win against Arizona State, filling in for an injured Thomas and helping the Ducks to a 41-27 victory … a three-year starter at Encino's Crespi High School … a four-star recruit and the No. 10 quarterback in the country in 2009 by Scout.com … rated a four-star recruit and the No. 15 quarterback by Rivals.com and a three-star recruit by ESPN.com … took over the starting quarterback job as a sophomore, replacing injured starter Kevin Prince (a former starter at UCLA) and helped to the Celts to an 11-3 record and state runner-up finish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUmxqGaqK1A" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPuji7y-oC4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A.J. Bowen, DL, 6-1, 295, Olive Branch, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Centerhill HS)
Played in eight games as a redshirt freshman at Copiah-Lincoln Community College … recorded 20 tackles with one sack … will have three years of eligibility remaining … helped Co-Lin to a 9-3 record and its first Mississippi JUCO state championship since 1985 … spent the 2011 season as a redshirt at Division II Delta State … played for coach Pete Hurt at Centerhill High School … played tight end, fullback and defensive end … was the state's defensive player of the year and a first-team all-district selection … also ran track.

Toby Briggs, LB, 6-2, 250, Pineville, La. (Pineville HS)
Named honorable mention All-CENLA by the Alexandria Daily Town Talk … a two-time second-team All-District 2-5A selection and Class 5A Academic All-State honoree … helped the Rebels to a 5-5 record as a senior.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/556234/highlights/24324380" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Johnathan Braddock, OL, 6-4, 275, Ripley, Miss. (Northeast Mississippi CC/Ripley HS)
Two-year letterwinner at Northeast Mississippi Community College … as a freshman, helped the Tigers to a 6-4 record that included wins over eventual Junior College National Champion East Mississippi and nationally-ranked rivals Mississippi Gulf Coast and Northwest Mississippi … as a sophomore, helped NEMCC to a 3-6 record.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1843019/highlights/32578389" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hunter Brian, LB, 5-11, 215, Baton Rouge, La. (Parkview Baptist School)
An All-District 6-3A selection and honorable mention Class 3A All-State pick as a senior at Parkview Baptist School … helped PBS to a 15-0 record and the 2012 state title … coached by Kenny Guillot … returned an interception 98 yards for a touchdown in a District 6-3A contest against West Feliciana … intercepted a pass and forced a fumble in a state semifinal victory against Livonia.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1467003/highlights/23428377" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Tim Callian, K/P, 6-4, 175, Irvine, Calif. (New Mexico Military Institute/Irvine HS)
A second-team All-WSFL selection as a sophomore at New Mexico Military Institute … made seven of 10 field goals on the season with a long of 49 yards … converted on 45 of 52 extra point attempts on the season … ranked as the No. 23 punter by the NJCAA … averaged 35.9 yards per punt, posting a long of 65 yards with 10 punts placed inside the 20-yard line.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/537472/highlights/20355379" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Titus Charles, DL, 6-0, 305, New Orleans, La. (Edna Karr HS)
A two-time Class 4A All-State selection at New Orleans' Edna Karr High School … named twice to the New Orleans Times Picayune All-Metro Team … helped Karr to the 2012 Class 4A state championship along with a pair of state runner-up finishes (2010, 2011) … twice named to the All-District 9-4A team … recorded 65 tackles with 20 stops for loss as a junior.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1104500/highlights/37439398" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Taylor Cochran, DL, 6-3, 315, LaPlace, La. (St. Charles Catholic HS)
An All-District 7-3A selection as a senior at St. Charles Catholic High School … registered 35 tackles in eight games played for the Comets … coached by Frank Monica … helped SCC to consecutive District 7-3A titles … as a junior, helped SCC to a 15-0 record and the Class 3A state title … a two-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com … named to the Clarion Herald Elite Football Team … rated as the No. 36 prospect in Louisiana by DandyDon.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWYBn4pJYtU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ryan Cockerton, OL, 6-3, 290, Kelseyville, Calif. (Diablo Valley College/Kelseyville HS)
A first-team All-Mid Empire Conference selection at Diablo Valley College … anchored an offensive line that helped lead the Vikings to a 7-4 record while leading the MEC in scoring offense (36.3 points), total offense (473.2) and passing offense (381.7)
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/836731/highlights/22725385" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Isaiah Corbett, LB, 6-3, 250, Belle Glade, Fla. (Coahoma CC/Glade Central HS)
Played one season at Coahoma Community College where he was a first-team MACJC selection … will have two years of eligibility remaining … spent the 2011 as a redshirt at Division II Delta State … played for Jesse Hester at Glade Central High School … recorded 108 tackles with 14 sacks as a senior … a two-time All-State selection ... named All-Region and All-District.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1280880/highlights/29704376" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Devante Davis, DB, 5-11, 170, Baton Rouge, La. (North Texas/Woodlawn HS)
Played in five games as a freshman at North Texas … recorded 13 tackles with 1.5 stops for loss … recorded a season-high eight tackles against Houston and added four against Florida Atlantic … named to the District 5-5A First Team as a senior at Baton Rouge's Woodlawn High School and was rated as the No. 63 safety in the nation by ESPN ... had 97 tackles, four pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery as a senior for the Panthers ... ranked as the No. 48 player in Louisiana by MaxPreps.com ... played the in the U. S. Army Red Stick Bowl All-Star Game and was named the Defensive MVP of the game as he had an interception ... registered 85 tackles, eight pass breakups, five forced fumbles, and two interceptions as a junior and was named first-team all-district.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMT8QSabQEU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Emanuel Dayries, DL, 6-4, 265, New Orleans, La. (O. Perry Walker HS)
A two-star recruit by Scout.com … helped the Chargers to a 6-3 record and a berth in the Class 4A state playoffs … named to the All-District 9-4A team.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_4S5hWUkY0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Darrius Guy, RB, 5-10, 205, Tunica, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Rosa Fort HS)
A second-team MACJC All-State selection at Copiah-Lincoln Community College … will have three years of eligibility remaining … finished fourth in the MACJC in rushing yards, recording 863 with nine touchdowns … caught 20 passes for 202 yards and a TD … spent the 2011 season as a redshirt at Division II Delta State … rushed for 446 yards and four touchdowns as a senior at Rosa Fort HS … also caught 11 passes for 163 yards for the Lions.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1283066/highlights/30810376" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Brody Hay, P/K, 6-2, 170, Ponchatoula, La. (Ponchatoula HS)
An honorable mention Class 5A All-State selection and first-team All-District 6-5A pick for head coach Hank Tierney at Ponchatoula High School … named to the Class 5A Academic All-State team … helped the Green Wave to a 5-5 record and appearance in the Class 5A state playoffs.

Marquis Hayes, WR, 5-9, 175, Brookhaven, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC/Loyd Star HS)
Caught 29 passes for 572 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore at Copiah-Lincoln Community College … helped Co-Lin to a 9-3 record and its first Mississippi JUCO state championship since 1985 … in the MAJAC championship game against Mississippi Gulf Coast, eight passes for 231 yards, including touchdowns of 51, 71 and 46 yards in a 41-37 win.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2201658/highlights/32155380" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Daniel Henderson, OL, 6-4, 270, Amite, La. (Oak Forest Academy)
Lettered in football for coach Jason Brabham at Oak Forest Academy … helped the Yellow Jackets to a 5-6 record and berth in the South AA quarterfinals of the Mississippi Association of Independent School playoffs.

Eric Jenkins, DB, 5-10, 170, New Orleans, La. (Atlanta Sports Academy/McMain HS)
Named to the Class 3A All-State team as a senior in 2011 at New Orleans' McMain High School … helped the Mustangs to a 9-4 record a berth in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs … spent the 2012 season at the Atlanta Sports Academy … will have four years of eligibility for the Lions.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1742900/highlights/14977373" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jervenski Johnson, WR, 6-5, 190, Amite, La. (Amite HS)
A second-team All-District 8-3A selection as a senior at Amite High School … a two-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com … played one season for coach Alden Foster AHS after transferring from nearby Ponchatoula.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1704796/highlights/32205378" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Pat Malone, DB, 6-0, 180, Byhalia, Miss. (Itawamba CC/Byhalia HS)
Recorded 29 tackles with one sack and three tackles for loss at Itawamba Community College … broke up seven passes and registered a safety … part of a defensive unit that allowed 279.4 yards per game … had a season-high six tackles against Northwest Mississippi … had four stops and three pass breakups against Copiah-Lincoln.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/114183/highlights/31030374" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Keeland McElrath, DL, 6-4, 290, Ripley, Tenn. (Coahoma CC/Ripley HS)
Played as a redshirt freshman in 2012 for head coach Freeman Horton at Coahoma Community College … will have three years of eligibility remaining … competed in football and track at Ripley High School … claimed titles in the discus and shot put at 2010 Tennessee A-AA West Sectional Track Meet.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2095045/highlights/30044373" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jacob Newman, DL, 6-2, 275, Visalia, Calif. (College of the Sequoias/El Diamante HS)
A two-time First-Team Valley All-Conference selection at College of the Sequoias … recorded 21 tackles with eight tackles for loss and three sacks as a sophomore … registered a season-high five tackles, with three for loss and a sack, in a win over Foothill College … played in six games as a freshman and tallied 16 tackles with nine stops for loss and three sacks.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/853268/highlights/27662373" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Javari Nichols, DL, 6-3, 290, Kentwood, La. (Kentwood HS)
A two-time, first-team Class 1A All-State selection at Kentwood High School … named the District 7-1A Defensive MVP … recorded 48 tackles as a senior for the 'Roos on defense while being named All-State on offense … helped KHS to an 11-2 record and a berth in the state semifinals in 2012 … coached by David Currier.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1421922/highlights/40944406" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Kendrick Peeples, WR, 5-11, 175, Mableton, Ga. (Reedley College/Pebblebrook HS)
Finished as the second-leading JUCO receiver in the state of California with 78 receptions for 839 yards and six touchdowns … a unanimous first-team All-Golden Gate Conference selection … named to the Northern California All-Region team … caught 20 passes for 191 and two TDs as a freshman … rated as one of the top defensive backs in the state of Georgia in high school, intercepting seven passes as a junior at Pebblebrook High School
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/652087/highlights/31151402" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Laurence Ramsey, OL, 6-1, 310, Gulfport, Miss. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC/Gulfport HS)
A second-team All-MACJC selection for Steve Campbell at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College … helped the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record and a No. 6 ranking in the final NJCAA national poll … competed in the MACJC All-Star game.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1756895/highlights/18766384" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Dario Robinson, WR, 5-10, 180, Amory, Miss. (Amory HS)
Rushed for 1,021 yards and 10 touchdowns while catching 52 passes for 801 yards and five TDs for coach Trent Hammond at Amory High School … one of the top receiving threats in the state of Mississippi as a junior after posting 143 catches for 2,191 yards and 21 touchdowns … a three-star recruit by 247sports.com and a two-star recruit by Rivals.com … rated as the No. 17 recruit in the state of Mississippi by 247sports.com.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4crcM4nZ6Rg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Travis Romero, OL, 6-3, 315, Manvel, Texas (Manvel HS)
All-state and All-District 22-5A performer at Manvel High School … ranked among Houston's Top 100 Prospects by Vype Magazine … older brother, Taylor, played in two games for the Lions as a true freshman in 2012.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/502534/highlights/35906397" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ryan Sigers, DB, 6-0, 185, Katy, Texas (Seven Lakes HS)
Two-star recruit by Rivals … a second team All-District 19-5A selection as a senior at Katy's Seven Lakes High School … ranked in the top 20 in District 19-5A by Houston's Vype Magazine.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/486684/highlights/39373374" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mike Smith, DB, 6-3, 205, Palmdale, Calif. (Antelope Valley College/Antelope Valley HS)
Intercepted seven passes and finished with 56 tackles in 2012 at Antelope Valley College … named a 2012 first-team All-Pacific Conference selection … standout performer at Antelope Valley High School … will have two years of eligibility remaining.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/591154/highlights/29876373" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jordan Sutherlin, OL, 6-5, 295, Bay St. Louis, Miss., (Pearl River CC/Bay HS)
A two-year letterwinner at Pearl River Community College … helped the Wildcats to a 3-6 record as a sophomore after PRCC posted a 4-5 mark in 2011 … part of an offensive line that helped quarterback Marvin German throw for over 3,000 yards in 2011 and Dylan Favre toss for over 2,000 yards in 2012.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/783640/highlights/8010401" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Kody Sutton, RB, 5-8, 195, Texarkana, Texas (Wyoming/Texas HS)
Played in five games as a true freshman at Wyoming in 2011, gaining 146 yards on 30 carries, highlighted by a season-high 56-yard performance against Air Force … averaged 4.9 yards per carry and finished fifth for the Cowboys in rushing … did not play in 2012 after leaving UW for personal reasons … was an Honorable Mention All-State Class 4A selection by the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors in 2010 at Texas High … earned First Team All-District 13-4A and All-Area honors as a running back his senior season as he rushed for 1,718 yards and scored 17 touchdowns … ran for 1,187 yards and scored 10 touchdowns as a junior … became a starter his sophomore year and gained 861 yards with 10 rushing touchdowns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYQeZ8jKJ-Y" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Trenon Trosclair, DB, 6-0, 190, Eunice, La. (Eunice HS)
A two-time All-District 5-3A selection at Eunice High School, where he was named the Offensive MVP in 2012 … starting quarterback at EHS where he was coached by his father, Paul Trosclair … led the Bobcats to an 11-1 record, the District 5-3A title and a berth in the regional round of the Class 3A state playoffs as a senior, completing 79 of 123 passes for 1,327 yards and 13 TDs … named second-team All-District 4-3A at quarterback as a sophomore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBHZqTjpCOo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

D.J. Williams, OL, 6-5, 320, Jersey City, N.J. (Garden City CC/James Ferris HS)
A first-team All-Jayhawk Conference selection at Garden City Community College … served as the left tackle on one of the top JUCO offenses in the country, finishing sixth in total offense (498.5 yards per game), seventh in passing (287.5 yards per game), 13th in rushing (210.9 yards per game) and 15th in scoring (37.7 points per game) … helped GCCC to a 6-4 record, a Region VI playoff berth and victory in the Mississippi Bowl over No. 7-ranked Copiah-Lincoln.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/579780/highlights/41710373" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Preston Winget, LB, 6-2, 225, Mandeville, La. (Mandeville HS)
A first-team Class 5A All-State selection and the District 6-5A Defensive MVP at Mandeville High School … named to the New Orleans Times Picayune's All-Metro Team … recorded 90 tackles for the Skippers with three sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception as a senior … coached by Guy Lecompte … a two-star recruit by 247sports.com and rated as the No. 42 player in the state of Louisiana by DandyDon.com … helped MHS to an 11-3 record and a semifinal berth in the Class 5A state playoffs … registered 135 tackles with 15 stops for loss, six sacks, three pass breakups and an interception as a junior.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1206809/highlights/25483380" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[dal4018]

Mike Smith is a nice find for the Lions as a DB excellent size 6-3 205!!! Another nice pick up DJ Williams 6-5 320 from my backyard NJ!! Hunter is SS/FS material to me at 5-11 215.

[slulionsfan]

Mike Smith is a nice find for the Lions as a DB excellent size 6-3 205!!! Another nice pick up DJ Williams 6-5 320 from my backyard NJ!!

Our coaches were fired up to get both. Williams had a bunch of FBS interest in the fall but is a redshirt sophomore and doesn't graduate until May ... we wouldn't have a shot otherwise. Smith is a ballhawk who makes plays.

Our staff loves Keeland McElrath, Darrius Guy and Isiah Corbett as well ... all have three years eligibility remaining. they signed both Guy and Corbett at Delta State when they were there, along with DL A.J. Bowen, who also has three years left.

Of course getting Bryan Bennett from Oregon was huge ... helluva class overall, assuming we can get them all on campus and on the playing field.

[dal4018]

Mike Smith is a nice find for the Lions as a DB excellent size 6-3 205!!! Another nice pick up DJ Williams 6-5 320 from my backyard NJ!!

Our coaches were fired up to get both. Williams had a bunch of FBS interest in the fall but is a redshirt sophomore and doesn't graduate until May ... we wouldn't have a shot otherwise. Smith is a ballhawk who makes plays.

Our staff loves Keeland McElrath, Darrius Guy and Isiah Corbett as well ... all have three years eligibility remaining. they signed both Guy and Corbett at Delta State when they were there, along with DL A.J. Bowen, who also has three years left.

Of course getting Bryan Bennett from Oregon was huge ... helluva class overall, assuming we can get them all on campus and on the playing field.

What D1 schools were looking at Williams was Rutgers interested??What about Smith with his size somebody from D1 had to come looking at him???What about Johnson with his size 6-5 190 put on a extra 30 pounds he is ready to do some damage!!!!

[slulionsfan]

Our coaches were fired up to get both. Williams had a bunch of FBS interest in the fall but is a redshirt sophomore and doesn't graduate until May ... we wouldn't have a shot otherwise. Smith is a ballhawk who makes plays.

Our staff loves Keeland McElrath, Darrius Guy and Isiah Corbett as well ... all have three years eligibility remaining. they signed both Guy and Corbett at Delta State when they were there, along with DL A.J. Bowen, who also has three years left.

Of course getting Bryan Bennett from Oregon was huge ... helluva class overall, assuming we can get them all on campus and on the playing field.

What D1 schools were looking at Williams was Rutgers interested??What about Smith with his size somebody from D1 had to come looking at him???What about Johnson with his size 6-5 190 put on a extra 30 pounds he is ready to do some damage!!!!

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State were two I was told about among others, not sure about Rutgers ... not sure who was on Smith ... Jervenski Johnson was an Arkansas commit for months, up until the coaching change ... we also signed WR, Dario Robinson who was a long time Illinois commit ... he had offers from MTSU, Arkansas State and La Tech at one point.

[dal4018]

What D1 schools were looking at Williams was Rutgers interested??What about Smith with his size somebody from D1 had to come looking at him???What about Johnson with his size 6-5 190 put on a extra 30 pounds he is ready to do some damage!!!!

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State were two I was told about among others, not sure about Rutgers ... not sure who was on Smith ... Jervenski Johnson was an Arkansas commit for months, up until the coaching change ... we also signed WR, Dario Robinson who was a long time Illinois commit ... he had offers from MTSU, Arkansas State and La Tech at one point.

Shocked that Rutgers didn't come calling on this D1 talent right under their very nose if Penn St excuse me Pedophile St asked for his services Rutgers would have paid him a visit.

[dal4018]

Again shocked that none of the PAC-12 schools came looking at Smith with his size 6-3 205 he is a defensive co-ordinators dream!!!! And a WRs nightmare!!!

[slulionsfan]

Oklahoma and Oklahoma State were two I was told about among others, not sure about Rutgers ... not sure who was on Smith ... Jervenski Johnson was an Arkansas commit for months, up until the coaching change ... we also signed WR, Dario Robinson who was a long time Illinois commit ... he had offers from MTSU, Arkansas State and La Tech at one point.

Shocked that Rutgers didn't come calling on this D1 talent right under their very nose if Penn St excuse me Pedophile St asked for his services Rutgers would have paid him a visit.

Like I said earlier, the issue with Williams is he's a 2 for 2, May graduate, and most FBS programs aren't going to take a chance on a QB or OL in that situation. The ideal situation is to have a redshirt year available and have them on campus for spring practice. He fits neither category, though for us, it's a no brainer because talent-wise, he's a difference-maker at the FCS level, plus we have 4 of 5 starters returning and signed several OL at midterm ... if something happens and he doesn't make it, we're ok depth-wise ... but if all goes as planned and he's good to go in the fall, you're talking a major upgrade potentially.

As for Smith, I don't know his back story as much other than he kinda flew under radar ... I'm sure there's a reason why FBS schools passed, but again, if you're us, you take a chance on the upgrade in talent.

Ron Roberts has a history of mining overlooked nuggets out of JCs, especially May graduates who tend to get left behind by FBS schools ... he did it at D-II Delta State and is doing it again here ... we'll be a much different team in the fall than we were in 2012.

[dal4018]

Shocked that Rutgers didn't come calling on this D1 talent right under their very nose if Penn St excuse me Pedophile St asked for his services Rutgers would have paid him a visit.

Like I said earlier, the issue with Williams is he's a 2 for 2, May graduate, and most FBS programs aren't going to take a chance on a QB or OL in that situation. The ideal situation is to have a redshirt year available and have them on campus for spring practice. He fits neither category, though for us, it's a no brainer because talent-wise, he's a difference-maker at the FCS level, plus we have 4 of 5 starters returning and signed several OL at midterm ... if something happens and he doesn't make it, we're ok depth-wise ... but if all goes as planned and he's good to go in the fall, you're talking a major upgrade potentially.

As for Smith, I don't know his back story as much other than he kinda flew under radar ... I'm sure there's a reason why FBS schools passed, but again, if you're us, you take a chance on the upgrade in talent.

Ron Roberts has a history of mining overlooked nuggets out of JCs, especially May graduates who tend to get left behind by FBS schools ... he did it at D-II Delta State and is doing it again here ... we'll be a much different team in the fall than we were in 2012.

Okay thanks again if PAC-12 schools knew about Smith no way in hell would your guys have gotten a shot at him with his size 6-3 205.

[slulionsfan]

Like I said earlier, the issue with Williams is he's a 2 for 2, May graduate, and most FBS programs aren't going to take a chance on a QB or OL in that situation. The ideal situation is to have a redshirt year available and have them on campus for spring practice. He fits neither category, though for us, it's a no brainer because talent-wise, he's a difference-maker at the FCS level, plus we have 4 of 5 starters returning and signed several OL at midterm ... if something happens and he doesn't make it, we're ok depth-wise ... but if all goes as planned and he's good to go in the fall, you're talking a major upgrade potentially.

As for Smith, I don't know his back story as much other than he kinda flew under radar ... I'm sure there's a reason why FBS schools passed, but again, if you're us, you take a chance on the upgrade in talent.

Ron Roberts has a history of mining overlooked nuggets out of JCs, especially May graduates who tend to get left behind by FBS schools ... he did it at D-II Delta State and is doing it again here ... we'll be a much different team in the fall than we were in 2012.

Okay thanks again if PAC-12 schools knew about Smith no way in hell would your guys have gotten a shot at him with his size 6-3 205.

For whatever the reason, he was available and we got him ... also signed his teammate, Duane Abney, who's a pretty talented left tackle, similar to Williams but not as big. I'm sure packaging them together didn't hurt.

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Okay thanks again if PAC-12 schools knew about Smith no way in hell would your guys have gotten a shot at him with his size 6-3 205.

For whatever the reason, he was available and we got him ... also signed his teammate, Duane Abney, who's a pretty talented left tackle, similar to Williams but not as big. I'm sure packaging them together didn't hurt.

If I were Smith it wouldn't matter to me either.Great to see this Mel Blount clone playing at our level hope to see this guy in the FCS playoffs.Put him on the track team it will increase his shot of playing on Sunday's in the NFL.