nebr_bob Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 here is the complete article from BRR This story originally published on TheInsidersRecruiting.com Ndamukong Suh (Glenn Nelson/Scout.com) Ndamukong Suh (Glenn Nelson/Scout.com) Suh commits to Nebraska By Chris Fetters Northwest Recruiting Analyst Date: Jan 20, 2005 Ndamukong Suh, a 6-5, 290-pound defensive tackle from Portland (Ore.) Grant announced at a press conference Thursday morning that he will be attending the University of Nebraska. He chose the Cornhuskers over offers from a number of schools, but most notably California, Oregon State, Mississippi State and Miami. The Cornhuskers were in the top-10 in the Scout.com team recruiting rankings, and picking up the #6 defensive tackle - a true five-star prospect - will not do anything to diminish their standing. The first time we spoke to Suh, at an Air Attack camp in Eugene, Oregon, the Cornhuskers were on his mind. "I've always kind of liked them," Suh told Scout.com in an exclusive interview Wednesday night. "I just realized that they were the best fit for me." 'Damo' already talked with the Nebraska coaches Wednesday about his decision. He will start out on defense for the Cornhuskers. "It's been rewarding and a little difficult, but I just want to thank God for having the opportunity to do this," he said of the recruiting process. "That's the main thing." Suh was a U.S. Army All-American, and was expected to announce his college intentions during the game, but decided he needed a little more time. He didn't need much more, as the decision to attend Nebraska was reached the night after the game "I have no regrets about that," he said, when asked about his decision not to tell the world this past Saturday. Future teammates Phillip Dillard, Leon Jackson and Marlon Lucky played alongside Suh for the winning West team. "I talked to them, but I don't think it really had any impact on my decision," Ndamukong said. "I think it was more for just finding out what school might be the best fit for me competition-wise." Suh was named the 2004 PIL Defensive Player of the Year, as well as first-team all-league on offense and defense, finishing with 65 tackles, ten sacks and four fumble recoveries (one for TD) as a senior. As a junior, he was Class 4A All-State Offense honorable mention, as well as a first-team all-PIL pick on both offense and defense. Damo is known for his incredible athleticism for his size, as he can dunk a basketball from a standing start. "It seems like I am pretty quick when you see me play the other offensive lineman in my league," Suh said earlier when asked to describe his game. "When we got to the playoffs it was the same. It must be my quickness and my size." Quote Link to comment
cwgriswald Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 We all thought David Horne was going to be the savior, and now he is a greeter at Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Well if I had to choose. I will take my chances with a kid like this. He has awesome ability and great character. David Horne probobly is at Wally world. He also got himself into trouble with the law. Time will tell. I think that we have got a great one here. Once again this coaching staff has brought home the bacon. Quote Link to comment
HuskerBob Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 yeh true definitely need to let him put the pads on and take a wildhacks head off before we can crown Damo king thats for sure. but he certainly passes the paper test!! Quote Link to comment
HuskerBob Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 yeh also remember he already has his major chosen and is entereing the College of Engineering at UNL. so obviously hes academically inclined. Quote Link to comment
cwgriswald Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I just heard on the radio that when Adrian Peterson had surgery on his shoulder, it was much worse than they thought. Talking about a redshirt. Quote Link to comment
Washusker Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Whether or not Suh turns out to be a player (and from all indications, he will), it is important to note that Nebraska Football is in the minds of recruits all over the country. Suh is from Oregon. Lucky is from SoCal. Leon Jackson is from Washington. Boeteng considered us for a long time before going to FLA, but he was from Jersey. We've taken Roark, Dillard, and possibly Reggie Smith from OK. There's no question that Husker football is on the rise. This is a big day. It shows we are as competitive as any school in the nation in the recruiting game, and that we can get involved with just about any recruit in the nation. I read yesterday on SI.com about the troubles that Carroll and Saban had their first year of recruiting. But once they got established, they went off. I think we are seeing the same thing with Callahan and Co. We are becoming a major force again in the recruiting scene. And that is a very good thing!!! Quote Link to comment
BelieveN Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Awesome! Hopefully he will turn out to be great. I think he has the ability to. This is a good day for Husker recruiting!!! Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 I counted over 120 HUSKER FANS clad in game day RED. That's awesome!!! So Damo is his nickname huh. I like Donkey Kong myself I hope he can take a joke Quote Link to comment
formerfan Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Don't want to rain on the parade, but if you go to www.collegefootballnews.com you can see all the recruiting busts from 2001. I won't have a drink in his honor until he destroys someone from K-state. Great point, most of these guys have never made an impact. I also checked out the 2005 predicted top teams, and NU is rated 45. Oh how far the mighty have fallen (thanks bill!) Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 Really good Suh article from Tacoma Paper. Gives a short list of the top six Northwest recruits. and Nebraska has two of them. Great article 2005 Northwest Nuggets Anthony Felder LB 6-3, 225 O'Dea Committed to: California J.R. Hasty RB 5-11, 200 Bellevue Committed to: Undecided Leon Jackson ATH 6-3, 200 Pasco Committed to: Nebraska E.J. Savannah LB 6-2, 215 Bellevue Committed to: Undecided Jonathan Stewart RB 5-10, 225 Timberline Committed to: Oregon Ndamukong Suh DT 6-5, 275 Grant (OR) Committed to: Nebraska Quote Link to comment
joshuavacek Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 It is true some recruits do not pan out and it is smart not to start planning a trip to the orange bowl... but you have to admit it is looking pretty good. The more players we get, the better the odds of some of them being studs. Keep up the good work NU Quote Link to comment
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