Eric the Red Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 Player: Steven Octavien Hometown: Palatine, IL Position: LB Height: 6’1” Weight: 230 40 time: 4.5 Visit Date: 11/26/04 Scholarships offered: Kansas, Nebraska, Toledo, Arizona, Central Florida, Indiana Favorites: Nebraska, Toledo, Kansas Rankings/Stars: Rivals: NR/*** Insiders: NR Assessing the talent: JUCO LB with solid skills. Should have a good shot at starting where ever he commits. His speed stands out. Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 65% The Huskers are the only major D-1 school to offer and I get the feeling after he visits on 11/26, he will give his pledge. On a side note, that same weekends appears to be a major recruiting weekend. First off it’s the last home game and that’s how the Huskers snag a lot of them. Current Status: Committed to NU, 12/14/04 Articles: LJS OWH Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Didn't this kid commit somewhere before he went to the JC route. The name just sounds familiar. I might be wrong though. Quote Link to comment
rocketlb Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 Didn't this kid commit somewhere before he went to the JC route. The name just sounds familiar. I might be wrong though. Did you just watch Spiderman 2? That could be why Octavien sounds familiar...IDK just a guess. Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted November 28, 2004 Author Share Posted November 28, 2004 Octavien has committed to the Husker as of Sunday night reported by Rivals.com. Steve becomes the third recruit after the bit recruiting weekend. Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted November 29, 2004 Author Share Posted November 29, 2004 Well consider him a "soft"commit. He said he'll take other visits, but doesn't see a reason as of now why he wouldn't be a Husker. He just wants to shop around a bit more. Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I don't blame kids for taking other visits. They still get some pretty good purks. If i was them, i would plan a visit to a florida or california school so that I could treat it like a mini vacation. Quote Link to comment
Benard Posted November 30, 2004 Share Posted November 30, 2004 I don't blame kids for taking other visits. They still get some pretty good purks. If i was them, i would plan a visit to a florida or california school so that I could treat it like a mini vacation. and check out the hunnies Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted December 11, 2004 Author Share Posted December 11, 2004 Steve Octavien should be announcing he is committing to Nebraska on Monday says numerous reports. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirt Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Steve visited Iowa this past weekend, and like they all do "enjoyed his visit". However, like Eric said, many believe NU is the best fit for him, mainly b/c he would have more of a chance to get early PT. At Iowa he would be competing against 2 All Big Ten LBs in Greenway and Hodge, and the third linebacker spot will probably be taken by a redshirt junior that saw a lot of playing time this past season. Stay tuned for a commit update. Quote Link to comment
nebr_bob Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 It's official Octavian has coommited to nebraska according to BRR Quote Link to comment
Blackshirt Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Very nice. Thanks Bob! Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Yes sir, baby. Nebraska gets richer. He's a 4 star stud, who should get playing time right away because of Ruud's departure, unless Dillard can make it happen. Solid pick up for Nebraska... Quote Link to comment
hoyamannn Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Octavien should be starting on one end, Moore on the other, and depending on how good Dillard is, he could be starting in the middle very soon. Tom Lemming said Dillard should be an All-American here at Nebraska in a couple of years. Also compared Marlon Lucky to Marshall Faulk because he can do it all. I like how this class is rounding out! Quote Link to comment
formerfan Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Octavien should be starting on one end, Moore on the other, and depending on how good Dillard is, he could be starting in the middle very soon. Tom Lemming said Dillard should be an All-American here at Nebraska in a couple of years. Also compared Marlon Lucky to Marshall Faulk because he can do it all. I like how this class is rounding out! I would take everything that Lemming (callahans cousin) has to say with a grain of salt. This is great. They now have 3 middle lbs in the class and 2 outside backers, along w/ the 7 qbs on scholarship. No wonder why they are thin on the lines and in the secondary. If this staff continues to recruit juco qbs, tailbacks, and middle lb's, they will never get better than 5-6. Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 RB's I will agree that we might have too many, but I think that QB and LB were a must to get. We need a quarterback that can lead and be consistent and we need linebackers with speed and toughness. I have no problem with them landing highly rated recruits to up the talent level on this team. Quote Link to comment
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