UND92,96 Posted January 18, 2003 Posted January 18, 2003 Gearman sounds like a very interesting prospect. He was first team AP all-state in MN, has excellent size for a receiver, caught 13 td's and averaged 17 yards per catch as a senior. It sounds like he could potentially be a great player. According to mnpreps.com, Minnesota is recruiting him along with the Sioux, St. Cloud St. and San Jose St. (among others). Hopefully the fact that there are 3 or 4 other players from Alexandria on the team will help UND land him. Quote
star2city Posted January 22, 2003 Posted January 22, 2003 On the MinnesotaPrep board, it was reported that Rick Presthus, 6'4" WR from Edina, All-state selection, has verballed to UND: Verbal Quote
BisonMav Posted January 22, 2003 Posted January 22, 2003 Probably a little history behind the Presthus verbal. The story I heard was his dad is from Rugby and went to play basketball for the Minnesota Gophers. The Gophers were after both Presthus and Phil Jackson at the time. Presthus signed with the Gophers first, and Jackson then decided on UND. Quote
JBB Posted January 22, 2003 Posted January 22, 2003 Paul Presthus was a great star, both basketball and football and led Rugby to a State BB title in, just guessing here, 1966 or 67, maybe both years? Im not sure if NDSU is even concentrating on the regional prospects this year? The Fargo Forum reported today that the slate of regional athletes was very thin. Only 2 were mentioned. Early indications are that UND is hitting the regional prospects hard. Possibly a lot of good DII prospects and/or maybe the probationary thing? In time most regional DI prospects are going to find their way to NDSU. The others, at least in so far as the future limited scholarship levels will support, will find their way to UND. Just as it should be. Whatever the reason it was not unexpected that recruiting would be a bit tough for the BISON for the next couple of years. We will see what the NDSU slate looks like when it becomes official. So far so good! Quote
wfduck Posted January 25, 2003 Posted January 25, 2003 This just in UND has locked up the starting QB from the School of the Blind congrats to Fighting Sue as this should put the finishing touches on this years class. Go Sue Go Quote
star2city Posted January 25, 2003 Posted January 25, 2003 This just in UND has locked up the starting QB from the School of the Blind congrats to Fighting Sue as this should put the finishing touches on this years class. Quote
star2city Posted January 25, 2003 Posted January 25, 2003 Updating the Sioux Verbal Commitments: Alan Sundby RB Cavalier, ND Drew Thomas LB Grand Forks Jeff Richter LB 6'4" 240 St. Cloud Mitch Braeggleman TE 6'2" 265 St. Cloud Brett Bauer OL 6'6" 300 Dickinson Aaron Austin WR 6'3" Hallock Preston Stewart FB/LB 5'11" 208 Flasher/Carson Michael Hegg TE Thompson, ND Rick Presthus WR 6'4" Edina, MN The following almost certainly have had or will have UND visits, with considerable interest by both sides: Brian Dykema LB Strasburg, ND Drew Hysjulien WR/P Grand Forks Andrew Pratt OT 6'6" 280 Roseville, MN Barrett Anderson OG Rochester, MN Andy Colburn LB 6'2" 215 LaCrosse, WI Kyle Gearman WR 6'5" 200 Alexandria, MN Matt Holland RB 5'8" 180 Eden Prairie, MN Dan Roscoe OL 6'6" 300 Wayzata, MN Luke Swan WR 6'0" 175 Fenimore, WI Jayson Winterfeldt 6'2" Hortonville, WI Andy Soll OL 6' 3" 280 Fond du Lac, WI Chris Schwantz WR 6'3" 181 Becker, MN Andy White DE 6'?" 2?? Hartland, WI A number of the above are probably waiting to see how DivI scholarships shake out. For comparison sake's, NDSU's verbals are as follows: Bryan Lanzy TE 6'3" 220 St. Paul Tony Stauss QB xfer- N'w 6'1" 215 Racine, Wisc Allen Burrell WR xfer - UNK Aurora, Co Adam Tollefson QB 6'2" Thorp, Wi (revoked/reneged ?) Nick Jackson QB 6'1" 185 Cleveland, OH Cinque Chapman RB 5'11" 190 Chicago, IL Mike Dragosavich WR 6'6", 195 Oak Lawn, IL Alex Wiese RB 6'0" 200 LaCrescent, Mn The following have visited or will visit Fargo: John Majeski DB, WR 6'1" 185 Hastings, Mn Marcus Fitzgerald RB Richfield, Mn Adrian Henry LB 6'3" 200 Mundelein, Il Dominique Sims S Xfr - UMinn Tom Conboy DL 6'2" 260 Rosemount, Mn Andy Thoreson QB Fargo North Quote
JBB Posted January 25, 2003 Posted January 25, 2003 If your comparing the length of the lists UND wins, but they are sharing scholarship money. I think NDSU has offered 4 full rides. Eventually the NDSU list will have about 27 more full ride offers. Beyond the top few players on the UND list I don't think there will be too much competition between the two schools, unless NDSU adds hockey. You guys will have to start looking to Bismark for your comparisons. For the most part the best local and regional athletes will find their way to NDSU. Quote
BisonMav Posted January 25, 2003 Posted January 25, 2003 Both sides have a good recruiting class. But I would say the following players, in no particular order are the best four on either list. John Majeski DB, WR 6'1" 185 Hastings, Mn Marcus Fitzgerald RB Richfield, Mn Dominique Sims S Xfr - UMinn Allen Burrell WR xfer - UNK Aurora, Co Quote
JBB Posted January 26, 2003 Posted January 26, 2003 Ive read elswhere that Dominique Sims is not moving. Quote
UND Fan Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 Supposedly, LB Robbie Meek of Jefferson committed to the Sioux last night! Quote
UND Fan Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 As a reminder, I am ignoring you, JBB. This will be the last time I respond to one of your posts. Quote
BisonMav Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 Here's a start: Robbie Meek, Bloomington Jefferson, 6'1 210 Quote
JBB Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 What makes you think I was talking to you DMB? Quote
UND92,96 Posted January 28, 2003 Posted January 28, 2003 Another ND recruit for the Sioux. Defensive lineman Nick Bonnet from state champion West Fargo has verbally committed to UND according to Pat Sweeney on the 5:00 sports. It's getting to be quite a pipeline from Jay Gibson's team to UND with Ryan Grant, Ross Brennan, Caleb Johnson, Steve Brennan and now Bonnet all having signed with the Sioux the past 3-4 years. Quote
UND92,96 Posted January 29, 2003 Posted January 29, 2003 According to the GF Herald, Troy Ott, a 6-5, 210 pound receiver from Dickinson has verbally committed to UND. Ott is a pretty good all-around athlete. He's a good basketball player and qualified for the state track meet in the 800 meters last spring. Quote
JBB Posted January 31, 2003 Posted January 31, 2003 Pretty good? Next year is your last chance to beat the BISON at football. Quote
star2city Posted February 1, 2003 Posted February 1, 2003 Going into the final weekend before the Feb 5th signing date, here's the latest recap on UND football verbal commitments: Alan Sundby RB Cavalier, ND Drew Thomas LB Grand Forks, ND Jeff Richter LB 6'4" 240 St. Cloud, Mn Mitch Braeggleman TE 6'2" 265 St. Cloud, Mn Brett Bauer OL 6'6" 300 Dickinson, ND Aaron Austin WR 6'3" Hallock, Mn Preston Stewart FB/LB 5'11" 208 Flasher/Carson, ND Michael Hegg TE Thompson, ND Robbie Meek LB 6'1" 210 Bloomington, Mn Nick Bonnet DL 6'4" 250 West Fargo, ND Troy Ott WR 6'5" 210 Dickinson, ND The following probably have (or had) UND scholarship offers and a decision should be forthcoming. (Options they are contemplating are included in parenthesis.) Rick Presthus of Edina was moved from the committed to this list, as he may yet walk on at the UMinn. Rick Presthus WR 6'4" Edina, MN (UND, UMinn walkon) Brian Dykema LB Strasburg, ND (UMary, UND) Andrew Pratt OT 6'6" 280 Roseville, MN (UND, NDSU, Wyoming, Air Force, UMinn walkon) Barrett Anderson OG Rochester, MN (UND, NDSU, other Div 1?) Kyle Gearman WR 6'5" 200 Alexandria, MN (UMinn, SJoseSt, UND, NDSU) Chris Schwantz WR 6'3" 181 Becker, MN (SCSU, UMD, MSU-Mank, UND) Andy White DE 6'?" 2?? Hartland, WI (SCSU, UND, ) Devin Jones OL 6'5" 280 St Paul, MN (SCSU, UND) Jeremy Faue FB 6'0" 205 Wayzata, MN (UND, Uof Minn Walkon) Donovan Alexander CB fast! Winnipeg, MB (UND, NDSU, Eastern Mich, ) Josh Bean LB 6'1" 205 Calgary, AB (UND, Washburn (Ks)) The following almost certainly visited the UND campus. Offers may or may not be outstanding and could be dependent on decisions of the previous group. Andy Colburn LB 6'2" 215 LaCrosse, WI (Winona St.) Drew Hysjulien WR/P Grand Forks () Matt Holland RB 5'8" 180 Eden Prairie, MN ( ) Dan Roscoe OL 6'6" 300 Wayzata, MN () Jayson Winterfeldt 6'2" Hortonville, WI () Andy Soll OL 6' 3" 280 Fond du Lac, WI () This week, Luke Swan, a WR from Fenimore, WI decided to attend UWisco as a preferred walkon. He was being pursued by both UND and NDSU. His decision probably opened the way for Troy Ott's verbal commitment. Disclaimer: Above information was obtained from different internet sources. Quality information is not assured! NDSU's signings: NDSU Bryan Lanzy TE 6'3" 220 St. Paul, Mn Tony Stauss QB Transfer- Northwestern 6'1" 215 Racine, Wisc Allen Burrell WR - Transfer - UNK Aurora, Co Nick Jackson QB 6'1" 185 Cleveland, OH Cinque Chapman RB 5'11" 190 Chicago, IL Mike Dragosavich WR 6'6", 195 Oak Lawn, IL Alex Wiese RB 6'0" 200 LaCrescent, Mn Jason DePolo LB 6'1" 225 New Lenox, IL Steve Walker QB 6'1" 185 Lockport, IL Jamie Bechdol OL/DL 6'5" 270 Orono, Mn Joe Mays LB 6'2" 220 Chicago, IL Justin Frick OL/DL 6'4" -260 Yankton, SD Oustanding offers from NDSU (other than those listed above): John Majeski DB, WR 6'1" 185 Hastings, Mn (Wyoming, NDSU) Marcus Fitzgerald RB Richfield, Mn (Marshall, NDSU) Adrian Henry LB 6'3" 200 Mundelein, IL (NDSU, ?) Tom Conboy DL 6'2" 260 Rosemount, Mn (NDSU, ?) Quote
sioux2233 Posted February 1, 2003 Author Posted February 1, 2003 Donovan Alexander CB fast! Winnipeg, MB (UND, NDSU, Eastern Mich, ) has already commited to the university of north dakota Quote
sioux2233 Posted February 1, 2003 Author Posted February 1, 2003 i wouldnt doubt that all 3 of these players cross scsu off their list after seeing scsu's facilities Chris Schwantz WR 6'3" 181 Becker, MN (SCSU, UMD, MSU-Mank, UND) Andy White DE 6'?" 2?? Hartland, WI (SCSU, UND, ) Devin Jones OL 6'5" 280 St Paul, MN (SCSU, UND) Quote
JBB Posted February 1, 2003 Posted February 1, 2003 Don't be too sure. The home team locker room is really nice. The field is good, the stands suck, but who cares. It's the visitor locker rooms and visitor stands that really really suck. You also have to remember that they are going to build a new 6.000 seater for football this summer. It will be south of the hockey arena in the parking lots. It will be small, but from what I have seen it will be a nice little bowl. Most people that I have talked to want it to be 10,000. Quote
donalexander Posted February 1, 2003 Posted February 1, 2003 Sioux are checking out some prospects in Colorado. http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,3...87%257E,00.html Go way to the bottom of the link. Quote
UND92,96 Posted February 2, 2003 Posted February 2, 2003 Three more recruits have verbally committed to the Sioux according to the Milwaukee Journal. Andy White, an OLB-DE from Arrowhead, Duane Wenzel, a safety from Janesville Parker, and Andy Soll, an offensive lineman from Fon du Lac. UND recruits from Wisconsin I haven't found much on White, but Wenzel and Soll have very good credentials. Wenzel was named to at least three different all-state first teams, and Soll to two. Wenzel is also a very good hurdler and triple jumper in track. Quote
star2city Posted February 2, 2003 Posted February 2, 2003 From this South Dakota report,SoDak Commitment, Dustin Reiff, 6'1"195 LB (convert to S?) from Dell Rapids, SD has verballed to UND. Adam Wolff, red-shirt freshman LB, is also from Dell Rapids. Quote
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