Undertherock

SDSU fan here. Good recruiting classes are fun, but SDSU's great recruiting classes really didn't come until after SDSU started getting to Frisco (and the best class ended up following Jimmy Rogers to Frisco). SDSU won with one offer guys. Don't get me wrong, I'll take recruiting wins against NDSU and other garbage FBS programs, and multiple FCS offer guys, but we have yet to see high ranking recruiting classes in Brookings equate to championships. No matter what, we're not talking about 4* and 5* sure fire guys and the development and retention is still just as important, if not more so, than subjective rankings. Hell, JSD loses every, and I mean every, head to head recruiting battle with SDSU, but they've fielded pretty darn competitive teams the last few years

NDSU has said it will get to 85 scholarships. I would imagine they are offering north of 63 already. They have an obligation to increase their budget commensurate with MWC schools and while there is no shortage of places to spend that money, scholarships will be a big part. I'd hate to be the coach of a non- revenue sport in North Fargo. SDSU, as of this spring, is still at 63. Coach Jackson has openly opined that he thinks increasing scholarships will be more valuable to State than increasing NIL.

Big kid. Moved to OL/DL last season from LB/TE. Switched from BB to wrestling last winter to improve as a lineman. Loves contact. Super loyal - if he develops he won't portal (maybe if your staff leaves). Won't turn 17 until Aug and will turn 18 during '27 camp. Outstanding young man and hard worker. Plays on a traditionally crappy HS team.