NDSIOUXFAN1 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 That kid has a great frame and has awesome foot quickness for a tall guy. Shows some pop on throws down field and nice touch. If we do offer him he'd be a project with how awful his mechanics are. His release point is where a 5'6" qb would be. He needs to extend his arm and flick the ball instead of leaning on it and pushing it down field. If he brings his elbow up his release point would be super high and almost untouchable by defenders and he would be able to throw the ball farther and put more spin on it. Even a 3/4 release would be a vast improvement. I kind of hope he doesn't fix his mechanics going into next fall so we can snatch him up and refine his tools and make him into a stud qb. Although I believe that this kid is a solid high school QB, not sure he has the talent to play at the D-I level or even D-II. He is probably more of a lower level D-II or III QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Although I believe that this kid is a solid high school QB, not sure he has the talent to play at the D-I level or even D-II. He is probably more of a lower level D-II or III QB. We'll see how his all important senior year goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDSIOUXFAN1 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 We'll see how his all important senior year goes Does anyone know if we are recruiting him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDSIOUXFAN1 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I just went back and watched that video again. Considering his size, arm strength and that he is a junior, he definitely has some up side. You are probably right that things will depend on his senior year, but if he continues to improve there will probably be many schools interested in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I just went back and watched that video again. Considering his size, arm strength and that he is a junior, he definitely has some up side. You are probably right that things will depend on his senior year, but if he continues to improve there will probably be many schools interested in him. If his mechanics don't change I don't see a whole lot of interest from D1 schools coming his way unless they're willing to refine his motion which could take over a year. He does have a D1 frame and arm strength though. Those two attributes alone can go a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDSIOUXFAN1 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I don't really see much of a mechanics issue or ar least anything major. Although, you might have more experience teaching QB's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I don't really see much of a mechanics issue or ar least anything major. Although, you might have more experience teaching QB's. He's got T. rex arms when he throws. The ball isn't even above his head on most throws. Even with a 3/4 motion it's above the head. I've only seen Philip Rivers succeed with a motion like that in the last 15 years. It is possible but not preferable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDSIOUXFAN1 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I guess after researching him further, I am more impressed with him. His mechanics don't bother me after seeing how well he performed as a junior and taking into account his physical attributes. Does anyone know if he is being recruited or which others QB's we are looing at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I guess after researching him further, I am more impressed with him. His mechanics don't bother me after seeing how well he performed as a junior and taking into account his physical attributes. Does anyone know if he is being recruited or which others QB's we are looing at. http://wiki.siouxsports.com/doku.php/football/2014_recruiting_information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDSIOUXFAN1 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Now I have tons of players to research! Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkster Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 He's got T. rex arms when he throws. Hey, I just looked and I've still got both my arms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I believe Wilkie has visited Minnesota a couple times and talked to coaches and I also read an interview with him where he said he attended every Gopher home game, so I would guess if the Gophers offer he is their's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I believe Wilkie has visited Minnesota a couple times and talked to coaches and I also read an interview with him where he said he attended every Gopher home game, so I would guess if the Gophers offer he is their's. As with a lot of Minnesota boys. Luckily they continually miss studs and ndsu sdsu usd and us get to take advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDSIOUXFAN1 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 You have me confused geaux_sioux. I thought you didn't think he was good enough to play for us because of his mechanics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 You have me confused geaux_sioux. I thought you didn't think he was good enough to play for us because of his mechanics? Not what I said. He's got the tools to be a big time player. He's clearly a good big athlete. It's just that his throwing motion is pretty raw to say the least. I'm hoping we pick him up and refine his motion. He shows nice arm strength in his video so it's not like he can't throw the ball. With mechanics like that he could end up d2 but with raw talent like that he could end up with the gophers if he has a big senior year. I'm sure he's on the radar of the gophers due to his measurables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDSIOUXFAN1 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Not what I said. He's got the tools to be a big time player. He's clearly a good big athlete. It's just that his throwing motion is pretty raw to say the least. I'm hoping we pick him up and refine his motion. He shows nice arm strength in his video so it's not like he can't throw the ball. With mechanics like that he could end up d2 but with raw talent like that he could end up with the gophers if he has a big senior year. I'm sure he's on the radar of the gophers due to his measurables. Ok, thanks for clearing that up! Now on to the other positions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxfan68 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 There were several recruits at the Alerus on Saturday. Does anyone have any ideas on who was here at the spring game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingSuhaki Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I believe Wilkie has visited Minnesota a couple times and talked to coaches and I also read an interview with him where he said he attended every Gopher home game, so I would guess if the Gophers offer he is their's. My oldest goes to Edina. Played Andover last year and he's the real deal. I said to my buddy that he would look good in a Sioux jersey and he told me his dad (also the Andover coach ) played at UND. We probably have a pretty good chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 Wiki has been updated with competitive offers to players we have already offered. There have been many new offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaux_sioux Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Offer to Washburn RB Raymonte Maynard. Could be a diamond in the rough kind of guy since his backfield mate is the top player in MN and a 4 star recruit. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1060519/raymonte-maynard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Two offers: LB Greg Menard, 6'1", 215, Lakeville (North), MN Has offers from Army, IL St, Montana, NDSU, SDSU & USD RB Robert Taylor, 5'11", 175, Antioch (Deer Valley), CA Has offer from UCDavis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Saw a couple offers out of Arizona today - will have to post more info later as I gotta run. Edit: Athlete Cole Sterns and LB Corbin Gouby. http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Cole-Sterns-148215 http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1710635/cole-sterns http://www.hudl.com/athlete/629764/corbin-gouby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Offer to a TX DE: Xavier Washington, 6'1”, 235, 4.9, Cedar Hill (Cedar Hill) TX Has offers from Air Force, N TX & Yale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Three offers that I don't think have been reported here: WR Isaiah Lesure, 6'3”, 170, 4.6, Mount Horeb (Mount Horeb), WI WR David Williams, 6'1”, 180, Los Angeles (Dorsey), CA (3 Star - Rivals) Has offers from CSU, Hawaii, Idaho & Yale LB Hudson Watson, 6'1”, 200, Cedarburg (Cedarburg), WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UND Fan Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 I found a source for MN prospects who were either invited to and/or attended UND's Junior Day or spring game. Included are: Greg Menard, LB, Lakeville North (we have offered) Connor Wilkie, QB, Andover Nick Rathke, QB, Fridley Eji Ejiya, RB, Spring Lake Park Trey Volk, RB, Blackduck Drew Trabing, OL, Prior Lake Jason Telin, OL, Tartan Jack Vasko, OL, Hill-Murray Wyatt Russek, OL, Delano Blake Banham, Ath, Cretin-Derham Hall Michael Herzog, Ath, Detroit Lakes Blake Weber, Ath, Prior Lake Adam Kraft, Ath, Delano Kaleb Paehlke, Ath, Chisago Lakes Drew Greely, DE, Wayzata Greg Menard, LB, Lakeville North (we have offered) Payton Jordahl, FL, Perham Nick Mertes, LB, Edina Connor McCarthy, LB, Holy Angels Kyle Kalivoda, DB, Wayzata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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