21 verbal commitments, but Pelini wants more

[Husker_Power]

21 verbal commitments, but Pelini wants more

The Daily Nebraskan

 

 

With less than three weeks remaining until National Signing Day and 21 verbal commitments already in Nebraska's bag, Cornhuskers coach Bo Pelini has said he's looking to add a player or two before the Feb. 4 deadline.

 

With the recent decommitment of Kevin Young, landing another defensive end seems to be a point of focus for the coaching staff.

 

Junior college defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is one of the highest-rated uncommitted players at his position, and Nebraska is among his top college candidates.

 

Pierre-Paul, a strong-side defensive end from Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kan., visited Nebraska in September. He is scheduled to visit Kansas State this weekend and has already visited Arizona and South Florida.

 

"Jason's been offered by practically everyone in the country," Fort Scott coach Jeff Sims said. "He's a gifted athlete. He's 6-foot-6 and runs like a six-footer. He's long-armed, he's fast. With all his pads on, he can do a backflip."

 

Sims said the most important quality for Pierre-Paul when it comes to selecting a school will be its position coach, which he considers a strength for Nebraska.

 

"Carl Pelini is an outstanding defensive coordinator and defensive line coach," Sims said. "I don't think that he could have a better coach than Carl Pelini."

 

The college recruiting Web site Scout.com rates Pierre-Paul as a five-star prospect. He collected 67 tackles this season, including 20.5 for loss, and led Fort Scott with 10.5 sacks in 10 games. He attends the same junior college as wide receiver Brandon Kinnie, a current Husker commit.

 

Another possibility for the Huskers is Bennie Logan. The 6-foot-2 defensive end from Red River High School in Coushatta, La., has received significant interest from Nebraska.

 

Logan, a three-star recruit who could also play defensive tackle, visited Lincoln Nov. 28 for the Colorado game and will make visits to LSU and Texas Tech later this month. He visited Michigan last weekend.

 

"He's told me Nebraska is up real high on his list," said Red River coach Reginald Prelow. "Nebraska was one of the first ones that offered him."

 

Prelow credits defensive ends coach John Papuchis for Nebraska's progress with Logan.

 

"Coach J.P. has been down here a number of times and has spent time with him. I feel like he's developed a good relationship with us," Prelow said.

 

Logan is looking for a school with good academics and a program that will give him a chance for early playing time.

 

"He wants to play now, and I think that will influence his decision," Prelow said. "As a player, he's just relentless. He's got a motor, and he comes off that edge hard play after play."

 

The team already has a verbal commitment from Jason Ankrah, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Md. Ankrah, a four-star prospect on both Rivals.com and Scout.com, committed in December and is considered one of the top commits to the Huskers' recruiting class.

 

Young, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Olathe North in Olathe, Kan., renewed his pledge to Kansas on Jan. 9. He had been committed to the Jayhawks since July, but backed out of it in favor of the Huskers following his visit to Lincoln on Nov. 28 for the Nebraska-KU game.

 

Young told Scout.com he was unhappy that the coaching staff hadn't stopped recruiting at his position.

 

"I felt like I was told one thing and other things were occurring. They were still recruiting defensive ends and playing time seemed like an issue. I just feel like I will be better off at Kansas," Young told the Web site on Jan. 9.

 

The Huskers will welcome back senior Barry Turner, who went down with a broken left leg against San Jose State on Sept. 6. Turner will receive a medical redshirt and have one more season of eligibility. His replacement, sophomore Pierre Allen, thrived in the starting role and collected 52 tackles and 5 sacks.

 

Beyond Allen and Turner, there is little experienced depth. True freshman Cameron Meredith appeared in one game but is also expected to receive a medical redshirt for the season. Redshirt freshman William Yancy was the only other defensive end to see playing time, appearing in one game.

[hskrpwr13]

Sounds good. Maybe we can land both.

[caveman99]

Sounds good. Maybe we can land both.

 

Would like to get Martin as well.

[Street Novelist]

thx for the update...landing Jason Pierre would be huge. I hope he chooses us. We would be a force on defense come next season.

[melscott62]

21 verbal commitments, but Pelini wants more

The Daily Nebraskan

 

 

With less than three weeks remaining until National Signing Day and 21 verbal commitments already in Nebraska's bag, Cornhuskers coach Bo Pelini has said he's looking to add a player or two before the Feb. 4 deadline.

 

With the recent decommitment of Kevin Young, landing another defensive end seems to be a point of focus for the coaching staff.

 

Junior college defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is one of the highest-rated uncommitted players at his position, and Nebraska is among his top college candidates.

 

Pierre-Paul, a strong-side defensive end from Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kan., visited Nebraska in September. He is scheduled to visit Kansas State this weekend and has already visited Arizona and South Florida.

 

"Jason's been offered by practically everyone in the country," Fort Scott coach Jeff Sims said. "He's a gifted athlete. He's 6-foot-6 and runs like a six-footer. He's long-armed, he's fast. With all his pads on, he can do a backflip."

 

Sims said the most important quality for Pierre-Paul when it comes to selecting a school will be its position coach, which he considers a strength for Nebraska.

 

"Carl Pelini is an outstanding defensive coordinator and defensive line coach," Sims said. "I don't think that he could have a better coach than Carl Pelini."

 

The college recruiting Web site Scout.com rates Pierre-Paul as a five-star prospect. He collected 67 tackles this season, including 20.5 for loss, and led Fort Scott with 10.5 sacks in 10 games. He attends the same junior college as wide receiver Brandon Kinnie, a current Husker commit.

 

Another possibility for the Huskers is Bennie Logan. The 6-foot-2 defensive end from Red River High School in Coushatta, La., has received significant interest from Nebraska.

 

Logan, a three-star recruit who could also play defensive tackle, visited Lincoln Nov. 28 for the Colorado game and will make visits to LSU and Texas Tech later this month. He visited Michigan last weekend.

 

"He's told me Nebraska is up real high on his list," said Red River coach Reginald Prelow. "Nebraska was one of the first ones that offered him."

 

Prelow credits defensive ends coach John Papuchis for Nebraska's progress with Logan.

 

"Coach J.P. has been down here a number of times and has spent time with him. I feel like he's developed a good relationship with us," Prelow said.

 

Logan is looking for a school with good academics and a program that will give him a chance for early playing time.

 

"He wants to play now, and I think that will influence his decision," Prelow said. "As a player, he's just relentless. He's got a motor, and he comes off that edge hard play after play."

 

The team already has a verbal commitment from Jason Ankrah, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Md. Ankrah, a four-star prospect on both Rivals.com and Scout.com, committed in December and is considered one of the top commits to the Huskers' recruiting class.

 

Young, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Olathe North in Olathe, Kan., renewed his pledge to Kansas on Jan. 9. He had been committed to the Jayhawks since July, but backed out of it in favor of the Huskers following his visit to Lincoln on Nov. 28 for the Nebraska-KU game.

Young told Scout.com he was unhappy that the coaching staff hadn't stopped recruiting at his position.

 

"I felt like I was told one thing and other things were occurring. They were still recruiting defensive ends and playing time seemed like an issue. I just feel like I will be better off at Kansas," Young told the Web site on Jan. 9.

The Huskers will welcome back senior Barry Turner, who went down with a broken left leg against San Jose State on Sept. 6. Turner will receive a medical redshirt and have one more season of eligibility. His replacement, sophomore Pierre Allen, thrived in the starting role and collected 52 tackles and 5 sacks.

 

Beyond Allen and Turner, there is little experienced depth. True freshman Cameron Meredith appeared in one game but is also expected to receive a medical redshirt for the season. Redshirt freshman William Yancy was the only other defensive end to see playing time, appearing in one game.

 

 

one thing i hate about this board is that the second a kid doesnt pick NU we just bash the crap out of the kid, insulting him both as a player and a person......

 

but with that being said, I just have to shake my head at the highlighted statement

[hosker]

id say we kept it pretty clean after young decommitted..... i expected worse

[Huskers Forever]

21 verbal commitments, but Pelini wants more

The Daily Nebraskan

 

 

With less than three weeks remaining until National Signing Day and 21 verbal commitments already in Nebraska's bag, Cornhuskers coach Bo Pelini has said he's looking to add a player or two before the Feb. 4 deadline.

 

With the recent decommitment of Kevin Young, landing another defensive end seems to be a point of focus for the coaching staff.

 

Junior college defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is one of the highest-rated uncommitted players at his position, and Nebraska is among his top college candidates.

 

Pierre-Paul, a strong-side defensive end from Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kan., visited Nebraska in September. He is scheduled to visit Kansas State this weekend and has already visited Arizona and South Florida.

 

"Jason's been offered by practically everyone in the country," Fort Scott coach Jeff Sims said. "He's a gifted athlete. He's 6-foot-6 and runs like a six-footer. He's long-armed, he's fast. With all his pads on, he can do a backflip."

 

Sims said the most important quality for Pierre-Paul when it comes to selecting a school will be its position coach, which he considers a strength for Nebraska.

 

"Carl Pelini is an outstanding defensive coordinator and defensive line coach," Sims said. "I don't think that he could have a better coach than Carl Pelini."

 

The college recruiting Web site Scout.com rates Pierre-Paul as a five-star prospect. He collected 67 tackles this season, including 20.5 for loss, and led Fort Scott with 10.5 sacks in 10 games. He attends the same junior college as wide receiver Brandon Kinnie, a current Husker commit.

 

Another possibility for the Huskers is Bennie Logan. The 6-foot-2 defensive end from Red River High School in Coushatta, La., has received significant interest from Nebraska.

 

Logan, a three-star recruit who could also play defensive tackle, visited Lincoln Nov. 28 for the Colorado game and will make visits to LSU and Texas Tech later this month. He visited Michigan last weekend.

 

"He's told me Nebraska is up real high on his list," said Red River coach Reginald Prelow. "Nebraska was one of the first ones that offered him."

 

Prelow credits defensive ends coach John Papuchis for Nebraska's progress with Logan.

 

"Coach J.P. has been down here a number of times and has spent time with him. I feel like he's developed a good relationship with us," Prelow said.

 

Logan is looking for a school with good academics and a program that will give him a chance for early playing time.

 

"He wants to play now, and I think that will influence his decision," Prelow said. "As a player, he's just relentless. He's got a motor, and he comes off that edge hard play after play."

 

The team already has a verbal commitment from Jason Ankrah, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Md. Ankrah, a four-star prospect on both Rivals.com and Scout.com, committed in December and is considered one of the top commits to the Huskers' recruiting class.

 

Young, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Olathe North in Olathe, Kan., renewed his pledge to Kansas on Jan. 9. He had been committed to the Jayhawks since July, but backed out of it in favor of the Huskers following his visit to Lincoln on Nov. 28 for the Nebraska-KU game.

Young told Scout.com he was unhappy that the coaching staff hadn't stopped recruiting at his position.

 

"I felt like I was told one thing and other things were occurring. They were still recruiting defensive ends and playing time seemed like an issue. I just feel like I will be better off at Kansas," Young told the Web site on Jan. 9.

The Huskers will welcome back senior Barry Turner, who went down with a broken left leg against San Jose State on Sept. 6. Turner will receive a medical redshirt and have one more season of eligibility. His replacement, sophomore Pierre Allen, thrived in the starting role and collected 52 tackles and 5 sacks.

 

Beyond Allen and Turner, there is little experienced depth. True freshman Cameron Meredith appeared in one game but is also expected to receive a medical redshirt for the season. Redshirt freshman William Yancy was the only other defensive end to see playing time, appearing in one game.

 

 

one thing i hate about this board is that the second a kid doesnt pick NU we just bash the crap out of the kid, insulting him both as a player and a person......

 

but with that being said, I just have to shake my head at the highlighted statement

 

I totally disagree with what you said. Read the threads of the recruits we lost to other schools this year, and you will see that most of us wish the kids goodluck. The only exception is kevin Young, because of his stupid comments on why he went back to KU. If you can show me one example, besides Young, I will eat crow. Yhe last recruit we lost out on was Omigie, and not one negitive thing was said about him.

[caveman99]

21 verbal commitments, but Pelini wants more

The Daily Nebraskan

 

 

With less than three weeks remaining until National Signing Day and 21 verbal commitments already in Nebraska's bag, Cornhuskers coach Bo Pelini has said he's looking to add a player or two before the Feb. 4 deadline.

 

With the recent decommitment of Kevin Young, landing another defensive end seems to be a point of focus for the coaching staff.

 

Junior college defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is one of the highest-rated uncommitted players at his position, and Nebraska is among his top college candidates.

 

Pierre-Paul, a strong-side defensive end from Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kan., visited Nebraska in September. He is scheduled to visit Kansas State this weekend and has already visited Arizona and South Florida.

 

"Jason's been offered by practically everyone in the country," Fort Scott coach Jeff Sims said. "He's a gifted athlete. He's 6-foot-6 and runs like a six-footer. He's long-armed, he's fast. With all his pads on, he can do a backflip."

 

Sims said the most important quality for Pierre-Paul when it comes to selecting a school will be its position coach, which he considers a strength for Nebraska.

 

"Carl Pelini is an outstanding defensive coordinator and defensive line coach," Sims said. "I don't think that he could have a better coach than Carl Pelini."

 

The college recruiting Web site Scout.com rates Pierre-Paul as a five-star prospect. He collected 67 tackles this season, including 20.5 for loss, and led Fort Scott with 10.5 sacks in 10 games. He attends the same junior college as wide receiver Brandon Kinnie, a current Husker commit.

 

Another possibility for the Huskers is Bennie Logan. The 6-foot-2 defensive end from Red River High School in Coushatta, La., has received significant interest from Nebraska.

 

Logan, a three-star recruit who could also play defensive tackle, visited Lincoln Nov. 28 for the Colorado game and will make visits to LSU and Texas Tech later this month. He visited Michigan last weekend.

 

"He's told me Nebraska is up real high on his list," said Red River coach Reginald Prelow. "Nebraska was one of the first ones that offered him."

 

Prelow credits defensive ends coach John Papuchis for Nebraska's progress with Logan.

 

"Coach J.P. has been down here a number of times and has spent time with him. I feel like he's developed a good relationship with us," Prelow said.

 

Logan is looking for a school with good academics and a program that will give him a chance for early playing time.

 

"He wants to play now, and I think that will influence his decision," Prelow said. "As a player, he's just relentless. He's got a motor, and he comes off that edge hard play after play."

 

The team already has a verbal commitment from Jason Ankrah, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Md. Ankrah, a four-star prospect on both Rivals.com and Scout.com, committed in December and is considered one of the top commits to the Huskers' recruiting class.

 

Young, a 6-foot-4 defensive end from Olathe North in Olathe, Kan., renewed his pledge to Kansas on Jan. 9. He had been committed to the Jayhawks since July, but backed out of it in favor of the Huskers following his visit to Lincoln on Nov. 28 for the Nebraska-KU game.

Young told Scout.com he was unhappy that the coaching staff hadn't stopped recruiting at his position.

 

"I felt like I was told one thing and other things were occurring. They were still recruiting defensive ends and playing time seemed like an issue. I just feel like I will be better off at Kansas," Young told the Web site on Jan. 9.

The Huskers will welcome back senior Barry Turner, who went down with a broken left leg against San Jose State on Sept. 6. Turner will receive a medical redshirt and have one more season of eligibility. His replacement, sophomore Pierre Allen, thrived in the starting role and collected 52 tackles and 5 sacks.

 

Beyond Allen and Turner, there is little experienced depth. True freshman Cameron Meredith appeared in one game but is also expected to receive a medical redshirt for the season. Redshirt freshman William Yancy was the only other defensive end to see playing time, appearing in one game.

 

 

one thing i hate about this board is that the second a kid doesnt pick NU we just bash the crap out of the kid, insulting him both as a player and a person......

 

but with that being said, I just have to shake my head at the highlighted statement

 

I totally disagree with what you said. Read the threads of the recruits we lost to other schools this year, and you will see that most of us wish the kids goodluck. The only exception is kevin Young, because of his stupid comments on why he went back to KU. If you can show me one example, besides Young, I will eat crow. Yhe last recruit we lost out on was Omigie, and not one negitive thing was said about him.

 

Go find the Blaine Gabbert or Josh Freeman threads

[Overland Park Husker]

21 verbal commitments, but Pelini wants more

Young told Scout.com he was unhappy that the coaching staff hadn't stopped recruiting at his position.

 

"I felt like I was told one thing and other things were occurring. They were still recruiting defensive ends and playing time seemed like an issue. I just feel like I will be better off at Kansas," Young told the Web site on Jan. 9.

one thing i hate about this board is that the second a kid doesnt pick NU we just bash the crap out of the kid, insulting him both as a player and a person......

 

but with that being said, I just have to shake my head at the highlighted statement

I totally disagree with what you said. Read the threads of the recruits we lost to other schools this year, and you will see that most of us wish the kids goodluck. The only exception is kevin Young, because of his stupid comments on why he went back to KU. If you can show me one example, besides Young, I will eat crow. Yhe last recruit we lost out on was Omigie, and not one negitive thing was said about him.

Go find the Blaine Gabbert or Josh Freeman threads

We lost those guys this year?

[caveman99]

21 verbal commitments, but Pelini wants more

Young told Scout.com he was unhappy that the coaching staff hadn't stopped recruiting at his position.

 

"I felt like I was told one thing and other things were occurring. They were still recruiting defensive ends and playing time seemed like an issue. I just feel like I will be better off at Kansas," Young told the Web site on Jan. 9.

one thing i hate about this board is that the second a kid doesnt pick NU we just bash the crap out of the kid, insulting him both as a player and a person......

 

but with that being said, I just have to shake my head at the highlighted statement

I totally disagree with what you said. Read the threads of the recruits we lost to other schools this year, and you will see that most of us wish the kids goodluck. The only exception is kevin Young, because of his stupid comments on why he went back to KU. If you can show me one example, besides Young, I will eat crow. Yhe last recruit we lost out on was Omigie, and not one negitive thing was said about him.

Go find the Blaine Gabbert or Josh Freeman threads

We lost those guys this year?

no last year and 3 years ago, I didn't see a time limit on melscott's comments. I think since he has been on here for awhile he is talking about what he has seen in general. I will tell you the thread on Blaine last year was BRUTAL.

 

--edit--

Here is an example of the feelings that were expressed then, and this is today a full year afterwards!

 

http://www.huskerboard.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=408650

[Huskers Forever]

no last year and 3 years ago, I didn't see a time limit on melscott's comments. I think since he has been on here for awhile he is talking about what he has seen in general. I will tell you the thread on Blaine last year was BRUTAL.

 

--edit--

Here is an example of the feelings that were expressed then, and this is today a full year afterwards!

 

http://www.huskerboard.com/forums/index.ph...st&p=408650

Of course people are going to be pissed at kids that decommit, and go to division rivals. But when we lose kids that have not given us a verbal commitment, the posters here almost always say goodluck to the kid.

[zoogs]

melscott was talking about Young, so I assume he misspoke and meant decommits.

[Ohio Pete]

So with more than 21, will there need to be gray shirts? Bo has said he does not expect anymore loss of current players.

[macroboy]

Explain what a gray shirt is again?

[hskerholic]

Explain what a gray shirt is again?

Its a scholarship that starts in the spring semester. you have to pay your first semester of college but when a scholarship frees up in the spring it is yours. I do belive that is correct.