2015 Recruiting

[UND Fan]

OT Ben Shoults has verballed to Harvard.

[donspartan]

If you have any interest in seeing what kind of recruits have given commits to SJSU go to / www.247sports.com/. This is the best recruiting site for college football. Lots of info and accurate rating.. So far the Spartans have 15 commits. Of these 13 are rated three stars and two are two stars.

[UNDColorado]

If you have any interest in seeing what kind of recruits have given commits to SJSU go to / www.247sports.com/. This is the best recruiting site for college football. Lots of info and accurate rating.. So far the Spartans have 15 commits. Of these 13 are rated three stars and two are two stars.

Thanks for the info. Sounds like SJSU is putting together a pretty good class.

What is your take on the QB battle going on? Fales has to be tough to replace.

[donspartan]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like SJSU is putting together a pretty good class.

What is your take on the QB battle going on? Fales has to be tough to replace.

Most SJ fans agree that Joe Gray will be the starter. Joe was a three star QB out of high school and originally committed to U

Thanks for the info. Sounds like SJSU is putting together a pretty good class.

What is your take on the QB battle going on? Fales has to be tough to replace.

Thanks for the info. Sounds like SJSU is putting together a pretty good class.

What is your take on the QB battle going on? Fales has to be tough to replace.

Most Spartan fans agree that Joe Gray will start. Joe was a 3 star out of high school who committed to U of Washington. He made an official visit to them and changed his mind after finding out that the Huskies had commits from a couple of other QB's. The other negative for this California kid was the weather. We had been recruiting hard. That and his like for our coaches convinced him to sign with the Spartans. Joe red shirted his Fr year. He was our outstanding Scout Team QB the next two years. He's a Junior this season. He has a stronger arm than Fales and like Fales. he is very accurate. Fast also and will run when on You. Remains to be seen of course just how good of a starter he'll be. A lot will depend on how good our "O" line will be. Most think they definitely have the talent , speed and strength to be outstanding. Our "D" could be the strength of the team. Line Backers and "DE" may turn out to be the best in our league. All in all, fans and coaches feel that we have a good chance at a good bowl game this season. We look forward to playing your team and hope that neither program has any serious injuries. We have heard that UND has a good chance of being very tough. Sounds like you have some outstanding talent. We are not taking you lightly. Sparta hopes that those of you who are making the trip will enjoy San Jose and the Bay Area as a whole. At the game please stop by some of the tail gaiter's for a friendly visit and who knows, maybe a beer or two. Also take a look at the weight room building which next to the stadium. Good luck this season. May you win all of your games. Except one of course.

[UNDColorado]

Most SJ fans agree that Joe Gray will be the starter. Joe was a three star QB out of high school and originally committed to U

Most Spartan fans agree that Joe Gray will start. Joe was a 3 star out of high school who committed to U of Washington. He made an official visit to them and changed his mind after finding out that the Huskies had commits from a couple of other QB's. The other negative for this California kid was the weather. We had been recruiting hard. That and his like for our coaches convinced him to sign with the Spartans. Joe red shirted his Fr year. He was our outstanding Scout Team QB the next two years. He's a Junior this season. He has a stronger arm than Fales and like Fales. he is very accurate. Fast also and will run when on You. Remains to be seen of course just how good of a starter he'll be. A lot will depend on how good our "O" line will be. Most think they definitely have the talent , speed and strength to be outstanding. Our "D" could be the strength of the team. Line Backers and "DE" may turn out to be the best in our league. All in all, fans and coaches feel that we have a good chance at a good bowl game this season. We look forward to playing your team and hope that neither program has any serious injuries. We have heard that UND has a good chance of being very tough. Sounds like you have some outstanding talent. We are not taking you lightly. Sparta hopes that those of you who are making the trip will enjoy San Jose and the Bay Area as a whole. At the game please stop by some of the tail gaiter's for a friendly visit and who knows, maybe a beer or two. Also take a look at the weight room building which next to the stadium. Good luck this season. May you win all of your games. Except one of course.

Thanks for the in depth summary. I am looking forward to this game because both teams have new coaching staffs. Will be interesting to see how well we can compete. Good luck this season...other than the opener of course.

[donspartan]

Thanks for the in depth summary. I am looking forward to this game because both teams have new coaching staffs. Will be interesting to see how well we can compete. Good luck this season...other than the opener of course.

This will be the second season for our current coaching staff. They had a very good recruiting class for 2014. We think that several of the recruits have a chance of playing this year. One of our two JC's that signed is a three star "DE. Victor Vernon. At 6ft, 3", 270 lbs, he was rated as one of the strongest in the country. Victor was recruited by a large number of big time programs. Watch for him. Number 97. The large majority of fans are very happy with this coaching staffs abilities to coach and recruit.

[UND-FB-FAN]

Most SJ fans agree that Joe Gray will be the starter. Joe was a three star QB out of high school and originally committed to U

Most Spartan fans agree that Joe Gray will start. Joe was a 3 star out of high school who committed to U of Washington. He made an official visit to them and changed his mind after finding out that the Huskies had commits from a couple of other QB's. The other negative for this California kid was the weather. We had been recruiting hard. That and his like for our coaches convinced him to sign with the Spartans. Joe red shirted his Fr year. He was our outstanding Scout Team QB the next two years. He's a Junior this season. He has a stronger arm than Fales and like Fales. he is very accurate. Fast also and will run when on You. Remains to be seen of course just how good of a starter he'll be. A lot will depend on how good our "O" line will be. Most think they definitely have the talent , speed and strength to be outstanding. Our "D" could be the strength of the team. Line Backers and "DE" may turn out to be the best in our league. All in all, fans and coaches feel that we have a good chance at a good bowl game this season. We look forward to playing your team and hope that neither program has any serious injuries. We have heard that UND has a good chance of being very tough. Sounds like you have some outstanding talent. We are not taking you lightly. Sparta hopes that those of you who are making the trip will enjoy San Jose and the Bay Area as a whole. At the game please stop by some of the tail gaiter's for a friendly visit and who knows, maybe a beer or two. Also take a look at the weight room building which next to the stadium. Good luck this season. May you win all of your games. Except one of course.

Thanks for the information and very kind gestures!

As for UND, most here don't know what to expect this season other than some form of improvement. We have a new coaching staff that most are high on, but it's unknown how long it will take them to changeover the roster.

Our current staff, as well as our successful teams of the past, pride themselves on physical offense and aggressive defense. However, our roster has to adapt to this and no one knows how long it will take.

I'm confident, though, that our team this season will be much more physical and disciplined than the 2013 - 2012 teams, as our previous head coach was inept.

I'm certainly looking forward to the season opener down at San Jose State - should be a good game!

[UNDColorado]

This will be the second season for our current coaching staff. They had a very good recruiting class for 2014. We think that several of the recruits have a chance of playing this year. One of our two JC's that signed is a three star "DE. Victor Vernon. At 6ft, 3", 270 lbs, he was rated as one of the strongest in the country. Victor was recruited by a large number of big time programs. Watch for him. Number 97. The large majority of fans are very happy with this coaching staffs abilities to coach and recruit.

That's right, I should have know that since your last coach is now at Colorado. Now that is a team that needs some help!

I think there will be some freshies on our team that get their shirts pulled as well.

[UND92,96]

Nevertheless I would expect/hope that he "recommits" soon.

 

Based upon a Gigli tweet, I'm thinking Oliveira may have committed to UND today. Also, Carl Engwall has reportedly committed to UND.

 

EDIT: Both commitments have been confirmed by SFI.

[Hambone]

Good pick ups. Hopefully Engwall can work on some of his teammates - specifically Tristyn Hanson

[UND-FB-FAN]

Between North Dakota, Minneapolis area, and Winnipeg area, I think the new staff is on to something as far as where the emphasis should be.

Class is starting to shape up good!

[sioux24/7]

Six commits before the season even started? Impressive compared to last season that's for sure.

[UND-FB-FAN]

Six commits before the season even started? Impressive compared to last season that's for sure.

Don't wanna jump to any conclusions, but it appears to be quite evident that Bubba and staff are better recruiters, whether that be because of talent or effort, than Mussman's staff.

Part of it, I think, is that they are staying in the region rather than going all over the place to recruits who don't know where or what UND is.

[jdub27]

Any clue how high up their RB board Oliveira was?  Looks like a good get for UND.

[geaux_sioux]

We've needed a power runner for a long time. I was initially worried that we didn't have a single commit but now we have way more than we've ever had. These players all look solid and best of all they all have Midwestern(Manitoba included) roots.

[jjensen]

Just watched both of their highlights again.  It's been a long time coming to get a guy like Brady, we get a running back that isn't afraid to get get physical or shy away from tacklers.  Also I'm liking what I saw from Engwall, he showed various different moves as well as some nice form tackling which will be a nice change from some previous recruits.  Although I do hope that he gets bigger for his senior year, you can see he has the physical tools but also there is room for him to get bigger.  Should be a good get from what seems to be a pretty good team from a recruiting standpoint.

[darell1976]

Six commits before the season even started? Impressive compared to last season that's for sure.

 

Tom Miller has this little tidbit, sounds like this team will be headed into the right direction:

 

Tom Miller @tommillergf · 5h

FWIW: UND FB has 6 commits on Aug. 14. UND's first commit of last year came on Oct. 21.

[darell1976]

Metro Miami's 2013 Class 4A #1 and #2 RBs lived in Grand Forks until 2010. They combined for over 2,100 yards last season and averaged well over 10 yards per carry. They earned All-County, All-Conference and All-State honors. They have run 4.46 and 4.57 40s. In track, their best 100 times were 10.89 and 11.09. Their GPAs are well above 3.0. They also play OLB and return kickoffs. Yes, they are identical twins (5'11" and 185 pounds). And, yes, they would like to return to Grand Forks to help the Fighting Sioux win 4 Big Sky championships - and earn college degrees.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1684157/george-jacobsen

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1684156/henry-jacobsen

That would be great to get them!!

[UND Fan]

Metro Miami's 2013 Class 4A #1 and #2 RBs lived in Grand Forks until 2010. They combined for over 2,100 yards last season and averaged well over 10 yards per carry. They earned All-County, All-Conference and All-State honors. They have run 4.46 and 4.57 40s. In track, their best 100 times were 10.89 and 11.09. Their GPAs are well above 3.0. They also play OLB and return kickoffs. Yes, they are identical twins (5'11" and 185 pounds). And, yes, they would like to return to Grand Forks to help the Fighting Sioux win 4 Big Sky championships - and earn college degrees.

 

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/1684157/george-jacobsen

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1684156/henry-jacobsen

I assume our coaching staff is aware of their interest in UND? 

 

I see Tavernier is a relatively small town but if you play in a metro Miami league and the twins have those types of honors, they must be good!

 

Welcome to the board - are you related to the twins?

[Hambone]

I assume our coaching staff is aware of their interest in UND? 

 

I see Tavernier is a relatively small town but if you play in a metro Miami league and the twins have those types of honors, they must be good!

 

Welcome to the board - are you related to the twins?

I know that Maurice is following them on Twitter......

[donspartan]

Any clue how high up their RB board Oliveira was?  Looks like a good get for UND.

See www.247sports.com/ .  They report him as a UND solid commit.  They have his film.  Nice pick up.

[UND Fan]

New offer:

 

CB Brian Hanserd, 6'2", 185, Glen Ellyn (College of DuPage), IL  JC Player

[LkvlleUNDFan]

Good pick ups. Hopefully Engwall can work on some of his teammates - specifically Tristyn Hanson

 

Rumor is that Tristyn is going to GF for a game day visit sometime this fall.

[UND Fan]

Rumor is that Tristyn is going to GF for a game day visit sometime this fall.

Welcome to the board!  Thanks for the info on Tristyn.  Based on your name, you must be from Lakeville.  What else can you tell us about either Engwall or Hanson?  Hanson has a couple of other offers - is he leaning one way or the other yet? 

[UND92,96]

Per Dom Izzo, Johannesson has committed to Minnesota.