HuskerNation1 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I know NSD is the big day for football recruiting, but if teams still have spots to fill, aren't they allowed to seek out some JUCO options to fill those spots, or even go after players that may not have signed on NSD for whatever reason. I know we briefly got Jordan Stevenson just before the start of the 2015 season, and I'm wondering if there are other guys out there we could pursue after February 1 that would still be eligible for the 2017 season. 1 Quote Link to comment
Minnesota_husker Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Transfers(Grad or otherwise) are an option. Some kids dont sign on NSD or fall out of favor late because a class fills up. I think we will fill our class out but could still add players via transfer. 1 Quote Link to comment
HuskermanMike Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 I don't know why but I just don't buy the we need a bunch of Juco's to fill spots argument. Most of the time it takes them one half or one whole year to get acclimated, and some frankly need a redshirt year. Some do pan out and play well but most our here to add depth or they play if a few people in front of them go down. Unless it is a highly rated Juco(Gregory or Kongo-last year went to Tenn) I would pass. I would say we are better off getting a solid recruit that we can develop 2-3 years rather than taking a risk at a guy who can only be here for two or three years(If they redshirt). Now to the op more, I agree with Minn husker and we could maybe go after some big d-lineman transfers or some cornerback/ safety transfers that may not happen until after spring ball. Seniors usually know after this time if they will play or if they are there just to provide depth at a position. If we don't get our big bodied Wideout like we had hoped, we might also look into that option if it is available. Basically all of these could happen or won't happen it just depends on what happens on NSD! Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If the juco players were worth a darn they would have signed with everyone else. It will be interesting to see if we go after any grad transfers this year. Last year we pushed hard for a DT who ended up at USC. 1 Quote Link to comment
Nebfanatic Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If the juco players were worth a darn they would have signed with everyone else. It will be interesting to see if we go after any grad transfers this year. Last year we pushed hard for a DT who ended up at USC. sometimes academics are the problem or legal issues. Cam Newton comes to mind Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If the juco players were worth a darn they would have signed with everyone else. It will be interesting to see if we go after any grad transfers this year. Last year we pushed hard for a DT who ended up at USC. sometimes academics are the problem or legal issues. Cam Newton comes to mind Did Cam sign after signing day? Im not advocating not taking any jucos. I'm talking about jucos enrollees that didn't sign on signing day (or in Dec). 1 Quote Link to comment
Nebfanatic Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If the juco players were worth a darn they would have signed with everyone else. It will be interesting to see if we go after any grad transfers this year. Last year we pushed hard for a DT who ended up at USC. sometimes academics are the problem or legal issues. Cam Newton comes to mindDid Cam sign after signing day? Im not advocating not taking any jucos. I'm talking about jucos enrollees that didn't sign on signing day (or in Dec). That would make sense in this thread I suppose, excuse my 2nd grade comprehension skills lol Quote Link to comment
theknife Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If the juco players were worth a darn they would have signed with everyone else. It will be interesting to see if we go after any grad transfers this year. Last year we pushed hard for a DT who ended up at USC. Stanley Jean-Baptiste joined UNL in the summer, seemingly out of nowhere as I recall. I think last year is an indication we might consider a graduate transfer post spring. That's also when some more shake out after things become clear in the spring on teams' depth charts. Quote Link to comment
ScottyIce Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If the juco players were worth a darn they would have signed with everyone else. It will be interesting to see if we go after any grad transfers this year. Last year we pushed hard for a DT who ended up at USC. Stanley Jean-Baptiste joined UNL in the summer, seemingly out of nowhere as I recall. I think last year is an indication we might consider a graduate transfer post spring. That's also when some more shake out after things become clear in the spring on teams' depth charts. I think that's possible, but they would either need to be a 5 star talent (unlikely) or an ideal NT or OLB pass rush threat. Quote Link to comment
MinnwiscowaSker Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 If the juco players were worth a darn they would have signed with everyone else. It will be interesting to see if we go after any grad transfers this year. Last year we pushed hard for a DT who ended up at USC. Stanley Jean-Baptiste joined UNL in the summer, seemingly out of nowhere as I recall. I think last year is an indication we might consider a graduate transfer post spring. That's also when some more shake out after things become clear in the spring on teams' depth charts. Matt Slauson was a summer add too IIRC. Quote Link to comment
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