B.B. Hemingway Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Silent Commits do not exist. The sooner we get that through our heads, the better off we will be. Yes, I'm just starting to buy into this method of thinking, join me. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 I could see the silent commits being Daniels and Greg Johnson. Here is a question I've had rumbling around in my head while cooped up in the house because of ice. Let's say we get to signing day and the staff realizes we only have 20 instead of 22 commits. Would you offer some players that are more of a project to fill the class or leave those scholarships open so we can sign more next year? From what I have read we only have something like 15-16 seniors graduating next year. IF we can't fill this class up with players we really want, I would suggest leaving a couple open and even out the classes. Two fewer recruits this year isn't going to hold back the program compared to taking a couple kids that probably aren't going to see the field. Wishful thinking......wouldn't it be fun to get both Lewis and Grimes from USC? I could see Daniels. I don't think it's Johnson unless it's just a place-holder. I think best-case is we're 50/50 at the moment and I actually think we're on the outside looking in. I don't think (hope) that we'll only end up at 20. I think we have enough guys - and needs - to get to 22. But that might be why they are only looking at 22 instead of the full 25 (to save a couple for next year). Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 So, who do you think are the last 5 that will get us to 22? Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 So, who do you think are the last 5 that will get us to 22? I feel pretty good about Rafdal and Daniels. After that, I really don't know. Robinson perhaps. I really don't feel all that great about any of our top DB targets. Not that we won't get a couple but I don't think we're clearly leading for any of them. I don't think we get Lewis or Holmes but it sounds like we're gaining on Thompson and Grimes. Quote Link to comment
SODAKSKERSFAN20 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Wishlist: 1.) Lewis 2.) Thompson/Grimes 3.) Curl 4.) Blades 5.) Daniels Who I think we get: 1.) Rafdal 2.) Thompson 3.) Grimes 4.) Onyemaobi 5.) Daniels Obviously if the first one happens we would end up taking 24-25 guys would be my guess.. 1 Quote Link to comment
B.B. Hemingway Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 So, who do you think are the last 5 that will get us to 22? I feel pretty good about Rafdal and Daniels. After that, I really don't know. Robinson perhaps. I really don't feel all that great about any of our top DB targets. Not that we won't get a couple but I don't think we're clearly leading for any of them. I don't think we get Lewis or Holmes but it sounds like we're gaining on Thompson and Grimes. Grimes would be a huge coup.... A very nice consolation after (likely) missing out on Lewis. Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 No one thinks we end up with Calvin? Quote Link to comment
Huskinator Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Everyone me seems to hate him for his "commitment". No sympathy for the kid. I think a lot hope we don't get him. Sad Quote Link to comment
GlobalHusker Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I could see the silent commits being Daniels and Greg Johnson. Here is a question I've had rumbling around in my head while cooped up in the house because of ice. Let's say we get to signing day and the staff realizes we only have 20 instead of 22 commits. Would you offer some players that are more of a project to fill the class or leave those scholarships open so we can sign more next year? From what I have read we only have something like 15-16 seniors graduating next year. IF we can't fill this class up with players we really want, I would suggest leaving a couple open and even out the classes. Two fewer recruits this year isn't going to hold back the program compared to taking a couple kids that probably aren't going to see the field. Wishful thinking......wouldn't it be fun to get both Lewis and Grimes from USC? I can see Riley saving those 2 schollies for deserving walkons. maybe A couple of seniors? Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 No one thinks we end up with Calvin? I think it's still possible. Heck, he might be a silent commit and he's just not going to say anything till signing day. But, I'm not going to hold my breath. And, if I were a coach, he would have to do one hell of a good job convincing me he's seriously N for me to hold a spot for him. In the end, if he's N....fantastic. If not....good luck. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 No one thinks we end up with Calvin? Sorry, yes, I think we end up with him. Quote Link to comment
TonyStalloni Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Does the magic 22 number change if the 5 fifth year seniors who haven't played yet are cut loose? And if so can we use those schollies this year or do they jump to next year? Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 No one thinks we end up with Calvin? Sorry, yes, I think we end up with him. As do I. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Interesting tid bit that I thought of. It's quite possible that none of the Calibraska players would have considered us without KJJ. However KJJ might very well end up being the lowest rated player of the group from California. He actively has recruited players at the same position as him that are higher talent wise. His commitment meant the world to this class. 4 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 What's the deal with Riley's "no January visits if committed" policy? Two of our three D-line commits have visits in January. That kind of only works when the players wants the school more than the school wanting the player. Quote Link to comment
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