The Architect

I'll take this guy......... Teammate of Charles Jackson and David Santos who said "He loves Nebraska", BUT...NU needs OC that will put him in space too and screens! We need to get WR this go round plus IMO Rhodes is better than the other guy, what say you?

BOOM!!! http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1173441 Almost forgot this one too. Can't wait till Saturday to get down there to hear the car crash in the Alamo dome when CJ goes on that ass! http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1173427

In the top 10 2 out of 3......not bad. Can't wait to see him up against Watkins or Brassell in AA game because from watching the practices, he's about to unleash some pain on somebody.

I watched one of the videos and Barry Every said the DB Coach for the AA game told Jackson to leave the WR's standing......haha... doesn't he know he's talking to a

Perhaps teams like Texas, Florida, Alabama, and USC can say that. Not Nebraska IMO. If it had just been a bowl game loss, or a solid 10-4 season highlighted by dominant play and unlimited positive press (like last year) maybe we'd be ok. Not much positive is coming out of NU after the bowl game (or for the entire year to be honest). The bowl game this year just emphasized everything. It's like hitting a fade into the wind; it's going to slice, not fade. Winning impacts our recruiting dramatically - more so than numerous other teams. We don't have much of a draw outside of the football program to fall back on, or make up the difference between our program and another when a kid is on the fence. When the program struggles, recruiting struggles. No one can say we aren't struggling right now. If 10 wins is ok with you, then I understand...but there's a hump we need to get over. It took TO what, 12 years to get over that hump? Bo doesn't have that much time. This isn't the 70's, 80's or even the 90's. Recruits have to be wondering if we've peaked, or if we have the staff/system/athletes in place to break over that hump. If not, every one of these recruits will be playing for AT LEAST 1 new head coach in their career. It's not so much just the bowl game, but the losses and the season as a whole - the way we conducted ourselves, the way we lost the games we lost. Like I said, nothing much positive coming out of this season. Those.....ah....wow....hard to read cause

let's hope the last part is true Article states that is true. CJ is not going to cross that bridge with recruits...he said "it's not his decision to make". I bet they have alot to talk about though...one was Arky lead then NU, the other NU commit to Arky now. You can't write this stuff.

I'd love for him to honor his commitment too, but it is quite easy to see how it happens. CJ and Tevin are both Texans, knew of each other while NU commits, strucj up a friendship, CJ had Pig Sooey as his other finalist, Tevin chirping in his ear all week about playing with him as a Hog, and Petrino is a snake. High schoolers are very influential and it is a very logical scenario actually. Having David Santos is a plus, but anything goes in the recruiting game.

THIS........... http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1172048 Also heard CJ lit up some WR's today! Not sure if you saw the one on one's..........

Read your thoughts ... and I agree with you that Mizzou game was a good win ... never would discount that. Again, my post was about the build up that results after sealing that win and setting up us representing the North in the conference championship. In the end, I think we see the same thing ... from some different perspectives as fans. Enjoyed the interaction. SheepdogMark The A&M game did matter at the time, why? They were rollin' on an undefeated streak, a hot team, a win puts you in a shot of getting back to the top, and what happens....we cry foul and loss our cool! IMO this is "The Effect", "The Hump". Playing through emotions i.e...Texas game. Look at what Alabama did, "NO ONE" thought that was going to happen. Saban and Co. came prepared to show the Nation...yeah we had "The Effect", "The Hump" but THIS IS OUR NATION TITLE GAME and showed everyone "ROLL TIDE" and rolled MSU like they were 6-6! People need to leave BO alone, THIS IS FOOTBALL FOLKS!! Saban had no problem slappin that kid in the rear and didn't apologize for it either! "The Effect" Mental preparation + Execution + Being physical + Having a Leader on the field = MNC!! In hard times....you fight to win!! GBR!!

The Kicker from Klein Oak here in Houston is a beast! And the Kicker from Austin Bowie this dude even plays a little DB.

http://www.ihigh.com/ourfieldhouse/article_44797.html Link of your request.

having a top 10 draft pick 2 years in a row helps.. so does the margin of each of the losses. Fan passion also helps some.. hopefully recruits also realize that a lot of the struggles were offensive problems and if/when a coaching change happens, they can see that with a slightly better offense, and our D that we have a chance to do something great.. Other recruiters will use this season against NU, I just hope through guidance they can see Bo trying to build a program back to the top.......being consistent should help, along with some "O" staff being replaced, IMO.

So you don't like alot of NFL corners with that statement. The kid is 5'10, has a 40 inches vertical, can play both corner, safety, return punts/kicks, can play RB avg 12.7 or 9.7 a carry, 6 TD, what did I miss? Oh yeah ..... HE HITS LIKE A TRUCK! IMO, he has the potential to be one of the great CB to come out of NU. Did I mention he can TACKLE?

****Update***** Arkansas making a full court press on Jackson, along with A&M and Okie State! Staying solid but damn this recruiting thing is starting to get real for this kid! Currently getting ready for the USAA game, hope he kicks a$$! Will update if anything else pops off! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The way NU has played the final 4 games of the season and the effort put out yesterday. If you were a recruit this year or next, be it offense or defense, how could you think a putting NU in your top 3?

I have watched this team go backwards since the Martinez ankle n turf toe injuries which means "just like Texas" I have QB's that are not ready to lead me to the MNC! WHY? Because IMO, there's a OC n other O staff that don't know how to develope talent especially at QB, back to back delay of games, not stepping up in the pocket to avoid sacks, mental "non discipline" errors = 11 penalties! Yeah D is going to get my flame too....HORRIBLE attempts at tackling....TACKLING.... what you learned in pop-warner. Gomes, Osbourne, Prince, and others WTF! C'mon man, and why was there no pressure on Locker? 0 sacks, 0 pics! I don't care if this team already whipped Washington, when you hit the field you take care of business...PERIOD! With the upcoming schedule this staff needs to fix the QB position (passing game, pocket awareness) or it will be a rude awakening in the BIG 10, that was sad to watch that product on the field.....both sides!

What I saw this year before the ankle injury, except Texas, is the blueprint to build off of for the BIG TEN. Add WR that can burn on the outside and work the slot (catch the ball in traffic) or TE like we do now. Get somebody in here that can teach these QB's how to pass and have pocket presence when needed. To be a player in the BIG TEN, you have to be able to run heavy n play action pass, but if you dont get the passing respect....you're DOOMED!

I live in Texas and have Coached for 10 years (5 as Head Coach) in our leagues down here, but stepped away 2 years ago ( they've been trying to get me back ever since). The first rule is correct above and the one thing that separated me from a lot of other coaches was I was there for the kids! You'll have fun and sometimes none, but when you see those little smiling faces.......you remember way you are there.

Tidbit from ESPN; http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=5942394

There is a better chance of me committing to Nebraska as a CB, then Josh "Big Time" Turner. Haha ya IF he leaves Texas he'll go to Oklahoma Whats going on with Marcus Roberson recruiting?

It would be a plus to grab another CB in this class, especially since it sounds like CJ may have qualifying issues. I hope this staff has some CB's in mind that they can make a push for. Where did you hear that about Jackson? I think it's a really old rumor that's still spinning around HI.. FWIW ... Jackson should be fine when ready to enroll.

It would be a plus to grab another CB in this class, especially since it sounds like CJ may have qualifying issues. I hope this staff has some CB's in mind that they can make a push for. Where did you hear that about Jackson?

+1

Yeah let the kid do what his heart wants, plus he'll be in the same backfield with Jackson at the AA game, and if Lyons commits to NU, he might see the future n go RED! Who knows!

This came out of a different district here in Houston (Cy Fair). Thought it was cool to have 3 Klein Collins guys, mad respect for these kids. Rhodes is rumored to want NU offer......he's a beast for his size. ALL-SUN FOOTBALL TEAM (BY MICHAEL SUDHALTER/SPORTS EDITOR) PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Colton Huntsman (Cy Woods quarterback) OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Chuck Keeton (Cy Creek quarterback) DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: David Santos (Klein Collins linebacker) MR. VERSATILITY: Charles Jackson (Klein Collins cornerback/kick returner/running back), Frederick Anderson (Cy Woods running back/wide receiver), Shane Rhodes (Klein Collins running back/wide receiver)