2010 Recruiting

[star2city]

Updated list (new info in italics):

Marcus Trotter Milwaukee Marquette 6'1", 220, LB Has offers from UNI, Indiana, IL State

Michael Trotter Milwaukee Marquette 6'0", 200, DB Committed to Badgers

Matt Eggen La Crosse 6'5", 290, OL Committed to Gophers

Cameron Botticelli Milwaukee Marquette 6'5", 238, LB/DE Has offers from UNI, IL State, SIU

Kyle Costigan Muskego, WS 6'5", 250, OL/DE Has offers from USD, IL State, UNI, SIU, NDSU

Grant Olson Wayzata 6'2", 220, LB Has offer from NDSU

Bryce Dietz Lincoln, NE 6'5", 285, OT Committed to Ohio

Yusef Wade Lincoln, NE 5'11", 175, CB No other known offers

Ryan Smith Wahpeton 5'7", 163, RB Committed to NDSU

Trey Demler Oshkosh, WS 6'1", 183, QB Committed to UND

Sam Cunningham Hudson, WS 6'5", 300, OL Has offer from SIU

Billy Turner Arden Hills, MN 6'5", 270, OL Committed to NDSU

Max Busher Rosemount, MN 6'1", 215, LB Has offer from NDSU

Jesse Hinz Beatrice, NE 6'4", 280, OL Committed to NDSU

Trevor Gebhart Sioux Falls Wash. 6'2", 180, WR Committed to NDSU

Tracy Clark Pittsburg (CA) 5'10", 175, CB Committed to Wash St.

Jeremy Gordon Milw. Riverside 6'1", 220, DE No other known offers

Eric Oertel Racine Lutheran 6-2, 198, RB-LB Committed to Wash St

Ekenna Anya-Gafu Sacramento, CA 6'3" 230 LB/DE Committed to UND

Chad Gilson Urbandale, IA 6'1, 215, RB-LB Offers from EIll, NDSU, UNI

This has not been updated for awhile - I would guess there should be other additions.

Chad Gilson

Gilson was his team’s second leading rusher with 1,077 yards and 15 touchdowns on 152 carries.

Whether the 6-foot-1, 215-pounder’s future is on offense or defense where he led Urbandale with 79 tackles, Eastern Illinois is among the schools under consideration along with offers from Northern Iowa, North Dakota and North Dakota State.

Sure, Northern Iowa is closer and gets more attention in Gilson’s area.

[WisconsinFootballer25]

Chad Gilson

Just a quick note on Hudson,Wi Offensive Tackle Sam Cunningham, in addition to his Southern Illinois offer he recently got his first division 1 fbs offer from Eastern Michigan

[UND92,96]

Mounds View Offensive lineman Billy Turner has verbaled to NDSU.

www.areavoices.com/bisonmedia -

I noticed they only have 1 offensive lineman left that has an offer on their board, any ideas on how many they will try to sign or who they might be showing increased interest in due to the commitments of guys to other schools?

I'm not sure how solid of a commitment Turner is, as the following link from the Pioneer Press indicates NDSU may be the favorite but doesn't mention any commitment: http://www.twincities.com/ci_13776525?source=most_emailed

I would expect UND to sign a number of offensive linemen as per usual--at least four.

[WisconsinFootballer25]

here is the link to Billy's commitment

[UND92,96]

here is the link to Billy's commitment

I'm aware that he apparently committed about a week ago, but it seems odd that he didn't mention the commitment in an article posted yesterday by one of his hometown newspapers. That's why I question how solid the commitment is. When all is said and done, I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up at Northern Iowa (where his brother plays).

[UNDvince97-01]

I'm aware that he apparently committed about a week ago, but it seems odd that he didn't mention the commitment in an article posted yesterday by one of his hometown newspapers. That's why I question how solid the commitment is. When all is said and done, I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up at Northern Iowa (where his brother plays).

I came across a video interview on the Prep Sports section of the Star Tribune website of Billy Turner after Mounds View's section playoff win against Roseville on October 31st. They eventually ask him about his recruitment and I find it interesting at the least that he mentions us first when naming schools. Maybe it was an accident, maybe not.

I realize that a week after the interview, Hallstrom reported his verbal to ndsu on his blog, but I don't think we should stop recruiting this kid given the fact that his "verbal" seems so uncertain and awfully soft. Has any other media outlet besides the bison blog reported the verbal from Turner?

The article that 92,96 linked and posted came 6 days after the Hallstrom blog post. It mentions ndsu and Northern Iowa as the leaders in that article, but doesn't quote the kid as saying he has verballed to ndsu.

Maybe he does end up at UNI or ndsu eventually, but I'm not sure we shouldn't stay on him.

[UND92,96]

Wayne Nelson confirms the Anya-Gafu commitment in today's Herald:

UND recently received a verbal commitment from a high school player in Sacramento, Calif.

Ekenna Anya-Gafu, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound linebacker/defensive end from Christian Brothers Catholic High School, is planning on attending UND. He

[star2city]

Rivals is reporting UND has interest in the following recruits (not previously listed).

OL Boen Anderson Wahpeton, North DakotaNorth Dakota State College of Science 6'3" 290 5.1

WR Geoffery Bacon Milwaukee, WisconsinRiverside University 6'2" 205

RB Mario Brown Oakland, CaliforniaBishop O'Dowd 5'9" 160

RB Andre Clay Las Vegas, NevadaClark 5'8" 200 4.6

DT Rickey Edwards Milwaukee, WisconsinRiverside University 6'2" 280

RB Deshea Edwards North Las Vegas, NevadaLegacy 5'7" 152 4.7

QB Jake Fuhs Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'2" 205 4.8

LB Tyler Haaland Albert Lea, MinnesotaAlbert Lea 5'10" 185 5.0

QB Kyle Harmyk Hidden Valley Lake, CaliforniaMiddletown 6'5" 170

QB Ethan Harris Wauwatosa, WisconsinWauwatosa East 6'3" 210

TE Derric Junakin Cudahy, WisconsinCudahy 6'3" 240

OL Brad Kaatz Pewaukee, WisconsinPewaukee 6'5" 275 5.4

QB Bronson Marsh Omaha, NebraskaMillard South 6'0" 200 4.5 2 stars 5.1

QB Drew McAdams Madison, WisconsinMadison East 6'1" 185

LB Gabe Mezzenga MinnesotaTotino Grace 6'4" 230 4.8

DT Deveaun Pittman Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'1" 282

OL Chris Reed Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'5" 300 5.2

OL Evan Rosa West Allis, WisconsinWest Allis Hale 6'3" 285

ATH Justin Sinz Edgar, WisconsinEdgar 6'4" 214 N/A 2 stars 5.3

RB Joel Sweeney Tomah, WisconsinTomah 6'2" 220

OL Shea Walker St. Paul, MinnesotaCretin-Derham Hall 6'2" 290 5.2

WR Mike Westrich West Allis, WisconsinWest Allis Central 6'3" 187

LB Austin Williams Omaha, NebraskaBurke 6'2" 190 4.7

TE Mitch Ziegler Kenosha, WisconsinBradford 6'3" 225

[BigGame]

Has anyone heard if UND is recruiting Jake Miller from Bismarck? If so I would assume that it would be as a WR or position other than RB.

[SOONERbeaSIOUXfan]

Has anyone heard if UND is recruiting Jake Miller from Bismarck? If so I would assume that it would be as a WR or position other than RB.

Just heard over the weekend that he is seriously looking at UND and depending on what our offer is will likely play for the Sioux. Great young man.

[Hambone]

Just heard over the weekend that he is seriously looking at UND and depending on what our offer is will likely play for the Sioux. Great young man.

Heard a week or two ago on Bisonville (maybe not the most reliable source, but they are normally on top of their recruiting like a hawk) that Miller to UND was pretty much a done deal. I hope that's the case as it sounds like he has some skills.

[Westside]

Has anyone heard if UND is recruiting Jake Miller from Bismarck? If so I would assume that it would be as a WR or position other than RB.

I think getting Miller would be huge. He absolutely tore up ND AAA the last 2 yrs. I'd like to see him stay at RB... he has great moves & really follows his blocks well. Hopefully, if he ends up here, he'll put on 20+ lbs during the redshirt yr. Depending on position needs, he could be a great WR. The kid is a playmaker whenever he touches the ball.

[star2city]

Rivals is reporting UND has interest in the following recruits (not previously listed).

OL Boen Anderson Wahpeton, North DakotaNorth Dakota State College of Science 6'3" 290 5.1

WR Geoffery Bacon Milwaukee, WisconsinRiverside University 6'2" 205

RB Mario Brown Oakland, CaliforniaBishop O'Dowd 5'9" 160

RB Andre Clay Las Vegas, NevadaClark 5'8" 200 4.6

DT Rickey Edwards Milwaukee, WisconsinRiverside University 6'2" 280

RB Deshea Edwards North Las Vegas, NevadaLegacy 5'7" 152 4.7

QB Jake Fuhs Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'2" 205 4.8

LB Tyler Haaland Albert Lea, MinnesotaAlbert Lea 5'10" 185 5.0

QB Kyle Harmyk Hidden Valley Lake, CaliforniaMiddletown 6'5" 170

QB Ethan Harris Wauwatosa, WisconsinWauwatosa East 6'3" 210

TE Derric Junakin Cudahy, WisconsinCudahy 6'3" 240

OL Brad Kaatz Pewaukee, WisconsinPewaukee 6'5" 275 5.4

QB Bronson Marsh Omaha, NebraskaMillard South 6'0" 200 4.5 2 stars 5.1

QB Drew McAdams Madison, WisconsinMadison East 6'1" 185

LB Gabe Mezzenga MinnesotaTotino Grace 6'4" 230 4.8

DT Deveaun Pittman Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'1" 282

OL Chris Reed Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'5" 300 5.2

OL Evan Rosa West Allis, WisconsinWest Allis Hale 6'3" 285

ATH Justin Sinz Edgar, WisconsinEdgar 6'4" 214 N/A 2 stars 5.3

RB Joel Sweeney Tomah, WisconsinTomah 6'2" 220

OL Shea Walker St. Paul, MinnesotaCretin-Derham Hall 6'2" 290 5.2

WR Mike Westrich West Allis, WisconsinWest Allis Central 6'3" 187

LB Austin Williams Omaha, NebraskaBurke 6'2" 190 4.7

TE Mitch Ziegler Kenosha, WisconsinBradford 6'3" 225

Clark verbals Southern Utah

Clark High senior running back Andre Clay has verbally committed to Southern Utah University, Chargers coach Don Willis said.

Clay, who rushed for 850 yards and 14 touchdowns this fall, also received interest from North Dakota and South Dakota State.

[UND92,96]

Trey Demler has won the Dave Krieg award as the top sr. quarterback in Wisconsin: link

[Marlins]

New offer.

Article: http://wissports.net/sports/football/blog/...&id=1092670

Player Profile: http://wissports.net/sports/football/teamp...29&tid=1417

[UND Fan]

I think getting Miller would be huge. He absolutely tore up ND AAA the last 2 yrs. I'd like to see him stay at RB... he has great moves & really follows his blocks well. Hopefully, if he ends up here, he'll put on 20+ lbs during the redshirt yr. Depending on position needs, he could be a great WR. The kid is a playmaker whenever he touches the ball.

Can anyone confirm that we have offered him a scholarship? I would guess that we have ......

[UND Fan]

Updated list of UND offers:

Marcus Trotter Milwaukee Marquette 6'1", 220, LB Has offers from UNI, Indiana, IL State, Wofford

Michael Trotter Milwaukee Marquette 6'0", 200, DB Committed to Badgers

Matt Eggen La Crosse 6'5", 290, OL Committed to Gophers

Cameron Botticelli Milwaukee Marquette 6'5", 238, LB/DE Committed to IL State

Kyle Costigan Muskego, WS 6'5", 250, OL/DE Has offers from USD, IL State, UNI, SIU, NDSU

Grant Olson Wayzata 6'2", 220, LB Has offer from NDSU, Army, WY

Bryce Dietz Lincoln, NE 6'5", 285, OT Committed to Ohio

Yusef Wade Lincoln, NE 5'11", 175, CB No other known offers

Ryan Smith Wahpeton 5'7", 163, RB Committed to NDSU

Trey Demler Oshkosh, WS 6'1", 183, QB Committed to UND

Sam Cunningham Hudson, WS 6'5", 300, OL Has offer from SIU, E MI

Billy Turner Arden Hills, MN 6'5", 270, OL Committed to NDSU (?)

Max Busher Rosemount, MN 6'1", 215, LB Has offer from NDSU

Jesse Hinz Beatrice, NE 6'4", 280, OL Committed to NDSU

Trevor Gebhart Sioux Falls Wash. 6'2", 180, WR Committed to NDSU

Tracy Clark Pittsburg (CA) 5'10", 175, CB Committed to Wash St.

Jeremy Gordon Milw. Riverside 6'1", 220, DE No other known offers

Eric Oertel Racine Lutheran 6-2, 198, RB-LB Committed to Wash St

Ekenna Anya-Gafu Sacramento, CA 6'3" 230 LB/DE Committed to UND

Chad Gilson Urbandale, IA 6'1, 215, RB-LB Offers from E IL, NDSU, UNI

Aaron Esala Ashland, WS 6'4", 305 OL Offers from NDSU, St. Cloud, Winona, UMD

Feel free to update with any new info.

[dmksioux]

New offer.

Article: http://wissports.net/sports/football/blog/...&id=1092670

Player Profile: http://wissports.net/sports/football/teamp...29&tid=1417

Thanks for the infor Marlin...seems like a good prospect!

[UND Fan]

Here are a few more (they may or may not have been mentioned earlier):

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Rivals is reporting UND has interest in the following recruits (not previously listed).

OL Boen Anderson Wahpeton, North DakotaNorth Dakota State College of Science 6'3" 290 5.1

WR Geoffery Bacon Milwaukee, WisconsinRiverside University 6'2" 205

RB Mario Brown Oakland, CaliforniaBishop O'Dowd 5'9" 160

RB Andre Clay Las Vegas, NevadaClark 5'8" 200 4.6

DT Rickey Edwards Milwaukee, WisconsinRiverside University 6'2" 280

RB Deshea Edwards North Las Vegas, NevadaLegacy 5'7" 152 4.7

QB Jake Fuhs Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'2" 205 4.8

LB Tyler Haaland Albert Lea, MinnesotaAlbert Lea 5'10" 185 5.0

QB Kyle Harmyk Hidden Valley Lake, CaliforniaMiddletown 6'5" 170

QB Ethan Harris Wauwatosa, WisconsinWauwatosa East 6'3" 210

TE Derric Junakin Cudahy, WisconsinCudahy 6'3" 240

OL Brad Kaatz Pewaukee, WisconsinPewaukee 6'5" 275 5.4

QB Bronson Marsh Omaha, NebraskaMillard South 6'0" 200 4.5 2 stars 5.1

QB Drew McAdams Madison, WisconsinMadison East 6'1" 185

LB Gabe Mezzenga MinnesotaTotino Grace 6'4" 230 4.8

DT Deveaun Pittman Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'1" 282

OL Chris Reed Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'5" 300 5.2

OL Evan Rosa West Allis, WisconsinWest Allis Hale 6'3" 285

ATH Justin Sinz Edgar, WisconsinEdgar 6'4" 214 N/A 2 stars 5.3

RB Joel Sweeney Tomah, WisconsinTomah 6'2" 220

OL Shea Walker St. Paul, MinnesotaCretin-Derham Hall 6'2" 290 5.2

WR Mike Westrich West Allis, WisconsinWest Allis Central 6'3" 187

LB Austin Williams Omaha, NebraskaBurke 6'2" 190 4.7

TE Mitch Ziegler Kenosha, WisconsinBradford 6'3" 22

OL Spencer Jacque Cedar Grove, WS 6'4", 260

LB Derek Allen Canada 6'2", 220

OL Taylor Gabriel Manitowoc, WS 6'3", 280

LB Tremayne Williams Appleton, WS 6', 205

LB Andrew Mark Berlin, WS 6'3", 219

DB Daryl Brown Wayzata, MN 5'11", 175

FB/LB Aaron Armstrong Neenah, WS 6'2", 235

RB Cole Myhra Menomonee Falls, WS 6', 200

QB Jared Russo Milwaukee, WS 6'3", 194

DE Ben Rasmussen Hayward, WS 6'4", 230

WR Scott Forchette Kenosha, WS 6'2", 175

ATH Christian Dudzick Omaha, NE 5'11", 180

I would guess there is little interest in any of these QBs - they were likely "on the list" before Demler committed.

[82SiouxGuy]

Here are a few more (they may or may not have been mentioned earlier):

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Rivals is reporting UND has interest in the following recruits (not previously listed).

OL Boen Anderson Wahpeton, North DakotaNorth Dakota State College of Science 6'3" 290 5.1

WR Geoffery Bacon Milwaukee, WisconsinRiverside University 6'2" 205

RB Mario Brown Oakland, CaliforniaBishop O'Dowd 5'9" 160

RB Andre Clay Las Vegas, NevadaClark 5'8" 200 4.6

DT Rickey Edwards Milwaukee, WisconsinRiverside University 6'2" 280

RB Deshea Edwards North Las Vegas, NevadaLegacy 5'7" 152 4.7

QB Jake Fuhs Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'2" 205 4.8

LB Tyler Haaland Albert Lea, MinnesotaAlbert Lea 5'10" 185 5.0

QB Kyle Harmyk Hidden Valley Lake, CaliforniaMiddletown 6'5" 170

QB Ethan Harris Wauwatosa, WisconsinWauwatosa East 6'3" 210

TE Derric Junakin Cudahy, WisconsinCudahy 6'3" 240

OL Brad Kaatz Pewaukee, WisconsinPewaukee 6'5" 275 5.4

QB Bronson Marsh Omaha, NebraskaMillard South 6'0" 200 4.5 2 stars 5.1

QB Drew McAdams Madison, WisconsinMadison East 6'1" 185

LB Gabe Mezzenga MinnesotaTotino Grace 6'4" 230 4.8

DT Deveaun Pittman Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'1" 282

OL Chris Reed Omaha, NebraskaCentral 6'5" 300 5.2

OL Evan Rosa West Allis, WisconsinWest Allis Hale 6'3" 285

ATH Justin Sinz Edgar, WisconsinEdgar 6'4" 214 N/A 2 stars 5.3

RB Joel Sweeney Tomah, WisconsinTomah 6'2" 220

OL Shea Walker St. Paul, MinnesotaCretin-Derham Hall 6'2" 290 5.2

WR Mike Westrich West Allis, WisconsinWest Allis Central 6'3" 187

LB Austin Williams Omaha, NebraskaBurke 6'2" 190 4.7

TE Mitch Ziegler Kenosha, WisconsinBradford 6'3" 22

OL Spencer Jacque Cedar Grove, WS 6'4", 260

LB Derek Allen Canada 6'2", 220

OL Taylor Gabriel Manitowoc, WS 6'3", 280

LB Tremayne Williams Appleton, WS 6', 205

LB Andrew Mark Berlin, WS 6'3", 219

DB Daryl Brown Wayzata, MN 5'11", 175

FB/LB Aaron Armstrong Neenah, WS 6'2", 235

RB Cole Myhra Menomonee Falls, WS 6', 200

QB Jared Russo Milwaukee, WS 6'3", 194

DE Ben Rasmussen Hayward, WS 6'4", 230

WR Scott Forchette Kenosha, WS 6'2", 175

ATH Christian Dudzick Omaha, NE 5'11", 180

I would guess there is little interest in any of these QBs - they were likely "on the list" before Demler committed.

They may want to look at moving some of them to other positions like Safety or Wide Receiver.

[UND92,96]

According to the Bison media blog, Langdon-Munich lb Travis Beck (presumably related to former UND women's basketball player Karla Beck?) will be taking an official visit to NDSU. Has anybody heard with UND is recruiting either Beck or Jon Dinius?

[siouxknocka]

According to the Bison media blog, Langdon-Munich lb Travis Beck (presumably related to former UND women's basketball player Karla Beck?) will be taking an official visit to NDSU. Has anybody heard with UND is recruiting either Beck or Jon Dinius?

I know Jon was with the other recruits at the Sioux Falls game but I don't know about Travis (and yes I believe Travis and Karla are cousins).

[UND92,96]

Pioneer Press has come out with their all state team. Interesting that Crookston jr. LB Brody Davidson made the team, as you don't normally expect kids from not-especially-good teams from northwest MN to get a lot of recognition state-wide.

Some of the names I'm especially interested in from this list are John Crockett from Totino-Grace, Shea Walker from Cretin (h.s. teammate of Kleason and Binns), and Matt Michaelson from Pequot Lakes.

[UND Fan]

Ashland's Aaron Esala just received his 6th offer (he has one from UND) from USD. They do have a nice schedule over the next few years. From WSN:

"Perhaps the most appealing thing about South Dakota though is it's future schedule which includes Central Florida (2010), Minnesota (2010), Wisconsin (2011), and Northwestern (2012)."

[SooToo]

Pioneer Press has come out with their all state team. Interesting that Crookston jr. LB Brody Davidson made the team, as you don't normally expect kids from not-especially-good teams from northwest MN to get a lot of recognition state-wide.

Some of the names I'm especially interested in from this list are John Crockett from Totino-Grace, Shea Walker from Cretin (h.s. teammate of Kleason and Binns), and Matt Michaelson from Pequot Lakes.

Today's Herald also carries the AP Minnesota All-State Team which includes several 1st-team players previously listed as possible UND recruiting targets, including OL Walker, DB Daryl Brown (Wayzata) and LB Gabe Mezzenga (Totino-Grace). I wonder if there are any players from either list who could provide some help at WR.

Always need local/area recruits, and I see both Pioneer-Press and AP list Davidson and OL Steve Widner (Sr., Stephen-Argyle) on their second teams. The AP also includes OL Andrew Muer (Sr., Perham) on its second team. Anyone know anything about these kids?