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From what I have heard from people in touch with Blake's parents, we are tied with OU for the lead. KU, ND and Georgia round out his current top 5. Apparently, both his parents (and Blake) love NU and everything they said about the program and coaches was positive. Blake will be at our spring game. Location is a factor to Blake. However, that being said, they will be taking several road trips during this off-season to the southern schools that he has offers to. We have a serious chance here.

That is fast --- if the time is real. It likely is not. he probably runs a 4.65 --- and for a 220 Lb (if he weighs that, he could be 197 for all we know) LB a 5.65 is good speed. The point... Heights will be exaggerated, weights exaggerated, and 40 times are typically lowered from reality by 0.1-0.2 seconds. So... we have no real idea about this or any guys numbers. that said... if these numbers are real then yes, looks awesome. Agreed. The only REAL way to evaluate someone in HS (in my opinion) is to actually look at their tape. While I don't profess to be a collegiate scout, I do think I've been around the game long enough to know a good player when I see one. Game speed shows up on tape.

I ignore all self or coach reported 40 times as a general guideline. I tend to give more weight to the times that were recorded at Scout.com combines (or other similar events), but even those are unreliable as you don't know if they are stop-watch or electronic, etc. I've even considered not listing 40 times on the player profile posts that I create in the forums here, but I guess people like to see them so I elected to continue to include them.

It's now been confirmed on Rivals by the site staff. He has moved to Nebraska.

Haha, it's like the X-Files: I WANT TO BELIEVE

This is very strange.

Was waiting for a Florida offer and received one. I give us 1% chance on this.

WR is seen as a definitive need. We are lucky because there is SO much talent at that position this year. We have a firm shot at serious players like McCay and a few others like Josh Harper.

From what I understand, they are fraternal, not identical. Thus, it is possible for them to have entirely uncorrelated height / weights, etc.

This class seems to offer a ton of dual-threat QB talent, which is part of the reason we've offered so many guys. I would be happy if we took any of the 12 offers at this point, just because I think that the class as a whole is that good. Just my opinion, however.

I agree with you. The whole process is laughable. This Butler guy is a clown.

Arizona has also offered.

Ran the 100M in 11.11 at this meet last April: http://www.directathletics.com/athletes/track/1310582.html

The recruiting services' attention to detail can be sub-par at times.

Player: Robert Andrews Hometown: Dallas, TX Position: ATH Height: 6'2" Weight: 180 lbs. 40 time: N/A Visit Date: TBD Scholarships offered: Nebraska Favorites: Rankings/Stars: Rivals: Scout: ESPN Grade: N/A Assessing the talent: Projected as a RB or S in college. Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 15%.

Player: Russell Polk Hometown: Dallas, TX Position: S Height: 5'10" Weight: 175 lbs. 40 time: N/A Visit Date: TBD Scholarships offered: Nebraska Favorites: Rankings/Stars: Rivals: Scout: ESPN Grade: N/A Assessing the talent: Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 15%.

WR.

Who cares if he wears #15? I'm sure Tommie wouldn't mind. Dennard just switched from it too.

Coming to Nebraska's spring game.

I'm going to revise my prediction - his new top three is Florida, Texas and LSU.

My gosh, we missed you TT.

I would put my money on him ending up at Texas or TAMU. Just a feeling, no inside information.

Ron Coleman should be in the top 3. He is a beast.

Player: Josh Harper Hometown: Stockton, CA Position: WR Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 lbs. 40 time: Visit Date: TBD Schools of interest: Nebraska, Arizona, California, Florida State, Georgia, Miami (FL), Stanford, UCLA, USC Scholarships offered: Nevada Favorites: Rankings/Stars: Rivals: Scout: ESPN Grade: Assessing the talent: "In 2008, Joshua Harper the Rams' top wide receiver finished the season with 67 catches for 1,024 yards and 10 touchdowns in just 12 games. Harper had over 100 yards receiving three times this season, including his 10 catches for 216 yards, 120 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Los Banos on September 26. 2008 Honors 1st Team Junior All State Team-Multi Purpose---CalHiSports/ESPN 1st Team-Super Underclass All-State-WR---Scout.com 1st Team All Nor-Cal-WR 1st Team All Area-WR 1st Team All League-WR Nike Camp Palo Alto-MVP- WR 1st Team All Section-DB 2nd Team All State-DB--- Max Preps 3rd Team CalHisports All State Team-WR 2007 Honors Underclass All State-DB Statistics 2008 Offense 67 receptions for 1,024 yards, 15.28 ypc, 73.1 ypg, 13 touchdowns. Seven kick returns for 172 yards (24.57 avg), 20 punt returns for 282 yards (14.0 avg), 21 carries for 143 yards (6.81 avg). 2008 Defense 5 Interceptions Sophomore Season-2007 Offense 47 receptions for 698 yards (14.85 ypc), 58.2 ypg and six touchdowns. Family Members that played Football Willie M. Harper (Father), University of Nebraska, San Francisco 49ers Matthew Harper (Brother), Oregon University Marcus Harper (Brother), San Jose State University Johnny Harper (Brother), San Jose State University Willie Harper (Brother), San Jose State University Terrell Harper (Brother), Cal Poly Was named all-state underclass in both football and basketball." - from Scout Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 5%. Talented West Coast kid who has some interest in several out-of-state schools. Son of former Husker great Willie Harper.

Player: De'Aries Cotton Hometown: Alief, TX Position: DT Height: 6'4" Weight: 275 lbs. 40 time: 5.0 Visit Date: TBD Scholarships offered: Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas A&M Favorites: TBD Rankings/Stars: Rivals: Scout: ESPN Grade: Assessing the talent: Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 10%.