2013 Recruiting

[MoSiouxFan]

He hits the hole very hard but he doesn't seem very fast. Looks like an average high school runningback when it comes to speed. He doesn't necessarily out run anybody in that video. Doesn't look quick or shifty either. He would definitely be a third down back IMO

Really? It looks like all he does is outrun people. Any high schooler that scores 40 TD's in a season (33 rushing, 7 pass receptions) hasn't been caught from behind too many times.

[UNDvince97-01]

Really? It looks like all he does is outrun people. Any high schooler that scores 40 TD's in a season (33 rushing, 7 pass receptions) hasn't been caught from behind too many times.

I'm no expert, but I tend to agree to GFG on this one. Seems like a good small school player with some decent top-end speed. He's playing against some very suspect competition each week and he shows stiffness in his hips.

Just my opinion, but I'd be surprised if we offer him a scholarship. Would be a great preferred walk-on candidate though.

[GFG]

Never said he got outrun or caught up to from behind (Which really should never happen to any halfway decent HS runningback). Most of the defenders have about the same speed as him when they chase after him. Seems like most of the time the defense just wasn't ready for him because of how hard he hit the holes (Which is understandable in high school) and by the time they respond he's going by them. Once they turn and start running after him, though, it seems like he's about the same speed as most of the people chasing him. He's got good vision and hits the hole hard, but just doesn't have breakaway speed IMO.

[MoSiouxFan]

I'm no expert, but I tend to agree to GFG on this one. Seems like a good small school player with some decent top-end speed. He's playing against some very suspect competition each week and he shows stiffness in his hips.

Just my opinion, but I'd be surprised if we offer him a scholarship. Would be a great preferred walk-on candidate though.

You're right, it's harder to judge someone when they're playing against smaller schools. Regardless, it will be interesting to see where he goes and how well he does.

[MoSiouxFan]

Never said he got outrun or caught up to from behind (Which really should never happen to any halfway decent HS runningback). Most of the defenders have about the same speed as him when they chase after him. Seems like most of the time the defense just wasn't ready for him because of how hard he hit the holes (Which is understandable in high school) and by the time they respond he's going by them. Once they turn and start running after him, though, it seems like he's about the same speed as most of the people chasing him. He's got good vision and hits the hole hard, but just doesn't have breakaway speed IMO.

I noticed the same thing, that he really gets through the holes in a hurry. May or may not have FCS-quality breakaway speed; time will tell. At the very least, I agree with UNDVince that he'd be a great preferred walk-on candidate.

[GFG]

I noticed the same thing, that he really gets through the holes in a hurry. May or may not have FCS-quality breakaway speed; time will tell. At the very least, I agree with UNDVince that he'd be a great preferred walk-on candidate.

Can't deny that.

[Hambone]

Wiki isn't working for me either. I had heard that we may have offered Miller but had been unable to confirm it. I know we have Favors and Carr as offered and I think Phillips as well. I know that SU had offered Benoit but I am not sure he was on our list.

Thanks for the info - I will update Wiki as soon as I can get in there.

Now with Wiki back up - looks like Carr is only in the interest list although Scout says we've offered.

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=6276682

[UND Fan]

Thanks - Carr has been added. I made quite a few other updates on Wiki this morning - let me know if I have missed anything else.

[geaux_sioux]

so who are the top recruits in the state of ND?

[sioux24/7]

so who are the top recruits in the state of ND?

I don't know for sure but I am guessing Red River's Bryan Bjerk is one of the top lineman.

[UND Fan]

Offer:

WR Chad Beebe, 5'9", 160, Aurora (Christian), IL Has offers from Colgate, N IL & IL St

[UND Fan]

Per a Gopher website, UND has made two more offers, both to DeLaSalle athletes:

DB Oscar Opara, 5'11", 180

DE Jareid Combs, 6'4", 225

Other updates have been made to Wiki - mostly prospects receiving offers from other institutions.

[Hambone]

According to EDGYTIM, UND has an offer out to Oak Lawn Ill. Richards junior OG Joe Kupcikevicius.

[UND Fan]

Thanks for the info - Wiki has been updated. He also has an offer from USD.

[Hambone]

Sounds like UND offered three more Wisco players yesterday per WisSportsNet. Don't have any names......will update if/when hear anything.

EDIT: One may be Brandon Miller.

DT Brandon Miller, 6'5" 290 Waterford, WI

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-Miller-133603;_ylt=Aly59Dkj_ZCKGX8iYkk1qGhIPZB4

[UND Fan]

Sounds like UND offered three more Wisco players yesterday per WisSportsNet. Don't have any names......will update if/when hear anything. EDIT: One may be Brandon Miller. DT Brandon Miller, 6'5" 290 Waterford, WI http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-Miller-133603;_ylt=Aly59Dkj_ZCKGX8iYkk1qGhIPZB4

You were correct, Miller was one of them. The other two from WI plus a new one from OR:

OL Jake Gronholz, 6'2", 265, Lake Mills (Lakeside Lutheran), WI

DE Nathan Tanguay, 6'5", 240, Mukwonago (Mukwonago), WI

OL Alex Sirois, 6'5", 275, Hillsboro (Century), OR

[travisWSN]

Story on the Wisconsin offers for those interested: http://www.wissports.net/article.asp?pageID=1&newsID=23310&sportID=3

[Hambone]

Story on the Wisconsin offers for those interested: http://www.wissports...23310&sportID=3

Thanks Travis - appreciate the info. Hopefully you are able to post regular updates, as I know some of us would appreciate them.

[Hambone]

UND has offered Chandler Hamilton RB Frankie Felix according to Kevin Stewart.

Also found on rivals.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Frankie-Felix-131373;_ylt=Ahx6oofyZ2W7hLebfJ4YeitIPZB4

[Hambone]

Also, per rivals, here is another offer:

DE Zach Skibinski Sioux City, IowaBishop Heelan 6'4" 230

4.5

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Zach-Skibinski-141036;_ylt=AjatCdT.lvIdMykODM36YnNIPZB4

[UND Fan]

Story on the Wisconsin offers for those interested: http://www.wissports.net/article.asp?pageID=1&newsID=23310&sportID=3

As Hambone noted, we sure appreciate your insight. Keep in info coming!!

[jdub27]

I thought this article on Ole Miss's recruiting is a little bit relevant and gives some insight to the strategy Mussman is using, though at a much smaller level.

[UND Fan]

I thought this article on Ole Miss's recruiting is a little bit relevant and gives some insight to the strategy Mussman is using, though at a much smaller level.

Thanks - the article did a good job of explaining the philosophy and the NCAA rules.

[UND Fan]

We have reached 50 known offers. The latest:

DB Chris Parker, 6', 190, Sioux Falls (Washington), SD Has offer from SDSU

LB Robert Relf, 6'1”, 180, Phoenix (Brophy Prep), AZ

[UND92,96]

New offer-- Chandler (Az) HS TE Patrick Baldenegro.