NewSioux42 Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Something that should also be pointed out. The creator of hudl deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. Haha geaux......no question!!! Or maybe an ESPY for the way it changed American sports recruiting. It has completely transformed athletic recruiting. Talent that would've never been discovered now have a legitimate chance to find a home. My first son was still relying on sending DVDs and paying for an expensive webpage. Now kids of all socioeconomic strata have the same benefits. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 That is what scares me lol Will Lyons had interest from San Jose State and was a good DB in Nevada high school football. His grades cost him an opportunity at an FBS school. Watch for him during spring ball, because he has a chance to improve our secondary this fall. Here are his highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/717876/highlights/32495374 Quote
geaux_sioux Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Haha geaux......no question!!! Or maybe an ESPY for the way it changed American sports recruiting. It has completely transformed athletic recruiting. Talent that would've never been discovered now have a legitimate chance to find a home. My first son was still relying on sending DVDs and paying for an expensive webpage. Now kids of all socioeconomic strata have the same benefits. Exactly. I wish I had hudl at my disposal. The underlying granola eating sociological theme that you touched on though is the impact on kids who wouldn't have had the monetary means to get their tape out there when they were good enough to play and also get an education and contribute to the real world afterward. I say we file for the hudl creators Nobel Peace Prize consideration for the perhaps unintentional impact on the lives of those who would previously not be granted the opportunity to utilize their athletic ability as a vehicle to obtain an otherwise rare academic opportunity. Dare I say in the field of economics? Quote
NewSioux42 Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Exactly. I wish I had hudl at my disposal. The underlying granola eating sociological theme that you touched on though is the impact on kids who wouldn't have had the monetary means to get their tape out there when they were good enough to play and also get an education and contribute to the real world afterward. I say we file for the hudl creators Nobel Peace Prize consideration for the perhaps unintentional impact on the lives of those who would previously not be granted the opportunity to utilize their athletic ability as a vehicle to obtain an otherwise rare academic opportunity. Dare I say in the field of economics? You want to start the paperwork?? (haha) Here it is: The Economic Sciences Prize Committee The Economic Sciences Prize Committee at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is responsible for the selection of candidates for the Prize in Economic Sciences from the names submitted for consideration by qualified nominators, who have been invited through formal letters. Link: http://www.nobelprize.org/nomination/economic-sciences/index.html Quote
geaux_sioux Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 You want to start the paperwork?? (haha) Here it is: The Economic Sciences Prize Committee The Economic Sciences Prize Committee at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is responsible for the selection of candidates for the Prize in Economic Sciences from the names submitted for consideration by qualified nominators, who have been invited through formal letters. Link: http://www.nobelprize.org/nomination/economic-sciences/index.html May need to wait about 15 years for 'the hudl generation' to fully restore out economy to new heights first. Quote
Hambone Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Story about Dranka. http://nwherald.com/2014/01/26/dranka-commits-to-north-dakota/aas7z76/ Quote
UNDBIZ Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 SiouxFootballInsider @SiouxFootball Jacob Francis, a 6-4 290 lb OL from Liberty, MO has given #UND his verbal commitment. Francis visited campus this weekend. Quote
UND Fan Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 SiouxFootballInsider @SiouxFootball Jacob Francis, a 6-4 290 lb OL from Liberty, MO has given #UND his verbal commitment. Francis visited campus this weekend. First team all-state in 6A so he must have talent. Somewhat surprised he had no known offers although Big 10 & Big 12 teams were looking at him. Quote
Hambone Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I was hoping we'd get this kid! When I found him visiting UND I looked at his tape and loved what I saw! Now need to get Chris Carter and some others from the weekend on board! 1 Quote
homer Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Welcome to the new commits. Hopefully a couple more guys from the weekend commit as well. Quote
Dagger Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 It said Francis had an offer from SIU. I have 2 words to describe the recruiting class so far. Surprising and exciting. It would appear our recruiting isn't going to take a hit like I thought it could., Can't wait for this Fall. Go Bubba. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I was hoping we'd get this kid! When I found him visiting UND I looked at his tape and loved what I saw! Didn't look bad. Some major flexibility issues though.... Those need to be fixed his rs year. Stiff hips and heavy feet, must be a guard. Also holy !@#$ his OL was huge for a hs team. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Didn't look bad. Some major flexibility issues though.... Those need to be fixed his rs year. Stiff hips and heavy feet, must be a guard. Also holy !@#$ his OL was huge for a hs team. I wouldn't necessarily say he has heavy feet or flexibility issues. He pulled on darn near every play and still always found a way to front the defender. I'd say given his size he moves pretty well. He had PWO interest from Kansas and Missouri, so that's fairly significant. I agree that he does project as a guard though. Quote
Gus Chiggins Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Didn't look bad. Some major flexibility issues though.... Those need to be fixed his rs year. Stiff hips and heavy feet, must be a guard. What??? Quote
geaux_sioux Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I wouldn't necessarily say he has heavy feet or flexibility issues. He pulled on darn near every play and still always found a way to front the defender. I'd say given his size he moves pretty well. He had PWO interest from Kansas and Missouri, so that's fairly significant. I agree that he does project as a guard though. To get down into his stance he needs to arch the lumbar portion of his spine. That's a sign of hip stiffness. If he fixes that he'll be able to plow people without having to lean too far forward and possibly get swam. Being able to sink the hips is essential for every position in every sport. Quote
UND-FB-FAN Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 To get down into his stance he needs to arch the lumbar portion of his spine. That's a sign of hip stiffness. If he fixes that he'll be able to plow people without having to lean too far forward and possibly get swam. Being able to sink the hips is essential for every position in every sport. I don't see that as being a major issue of his. Stance techniques will be addressed in fall camp and be an easy fix. Quote
Hambone Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Sounds like the UND offer didn't come through for Jareem Fleming, as he's heading to NIU to walk on. Quote
Csonked Out Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Sounds like the UND offer didn't come through for Jareem Fleming, as he's heading to NIU to walk on. Maybe that means we got Ezra? Quote
UNDBIZ Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Maybe that means we got Ezra? I'm thinking it's because we got Greeley and Dranka, but I suppose there's a chance we got "Zurback" too. Quote
Hambone Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I think Fleming was expecting to be OLB. Ezra still a long shot. Quote
Irish Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I must admit that I was not a fan of our "outsiders need not apply" hiring process. Having said that, it looks so far like Bubba is exactly what this program needs. He has fired up the fan base in short order with his work ethic and entheusiasm. He has recruited his butt off. The attitude he brings to the program is amazing. For the first time in a long time I can't wait for the season to start. Nice job Bubba. Quote
Hambone Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Gopherhole article on Robert Olson. I like this kid - how are we not recruiting him? http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/342658?referrer_id=331171 Quote
homer Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I think Fleming was expecting to be OLB. Ezra still a long shot. I wonder if the Flemming offer could be based on Blake Weber's visit. I could see both those guys playing outside. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I wonder if the Flemming offer could be based on Blake Weber's visit. I could see both those guys playing outside. Either way it's nice to know that a player who was obviously good enough to play here had to be turned away because we ran out of room at his position. That wasn't the case even 3 years ago. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I don't see that as being a major issue of his. Stance techniques will be addressed in fall camp and be an easy fix. By far my favorite thing about him on film is his build. He's nice a lean. We've had a few too many guys with less than desirable body densities on our OL. Aka fat weak and slow. Quote
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