Eric the Red 534 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 Player: DeAndre West Hometown: Oakland, CA Position: DB Height: 6’1 Weight: 197 40 time: 4.45 Visit Date: Scholarships offered: Washington State, San Diego State, Boise State, Nebraska, Arizona, UCLA and Utah Favorites: Committed to Nebraska Rankings/Stars: Rivals: Bid Red Report: Assessing the talent: Solid all around athlete. Projects as a big, physical DB. "Gumbs said West carries a 3.0 GPA and has already met his qualifying SAT score." -Oakland prep football standout commits to Huskers Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 15% Has had Big Red dreams for some time now. Dennis Wagner is recruiting him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hootin' annie's goatfarm 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 hello, this committment sounds like a good one to me: 6'1", 190 db w/ 4.40 speed (reincarnate of z bowman?): http://nebraska.scout.com/2/531151.html p.s. west's coach said that west can do it all - he plays offensive, & defensive, & even punts...wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA 59 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 I hope he is the steal his high school coach says he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest greenbayhusker Report post Posted May 16, 2006 I'm not saying I was worried, but this came at the right time! I'm happy to see he's on board! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA 59 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 Maybe he'll be playing his special teams duty as the punter. Looks to be a good find at DB and if he bulks up some could be like Demarrio Williams at LB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillie 609 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 I hope he is the steal his high school coach says he is. You know, you always get that 'coach speak', where the coach talks up their player no matter what. But in DeAndre's case, you read what his coach has to say and he just sends the confidence into you about DeAndre and what he will do for Nebraska. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric the Red 534 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 hello, this committment sounds like a good one to me: 6'1", 190 db w/ 4.40 speed (reincarnate of z bowman?): http://nebraska.scout.com/2/531151.html p.s. west's coach said that west can do it all - he plays offensive, & defensive, & even punts...wow! Seems to have a similiar frame. Hopefully we can keep him the whole time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric the Red 534 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 Oakland prep football standout commits to Huskers BY BRIAN ROSENTHAL / Lincoln Journal Star Monday, May 15, 2006 - 09:18:54 pm CDT DeAndre West lives just down the street from the Oakland Coliseum. He grew up an Oakland Raiders fan. And, not surprisingly, he knew a thing or two about Bill Callahan long before the Nebraska football coach began recruiting West, a standout at Wilson Prep in Oakland, Calif. “He’s a good coach,” West said of Callahan, the former Raiders coach who led Oakland to the Super Bowl. “That’s why I chose to play for him, because of the things he’s done for (Nebraska).” West, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound defensive back prospect, became Nebraska’s second oral commitment for the 2007 class when he phoned Callahan and NU assistant coach Dennis Wagner on Monday morning. Advertisement It ends a 132-day drought of no oral commitments for the Huskers. West joins Omaha North wide receiver Niles Paul, who committed on Jan. 3. West, who received a Nebraska offer within the last two months, had only one other written offer, from Boise State, said Wilson Prep coach Desmond Gumbs. Oregon State, UCLA and San Diego State were also showing heavy interest, Gumbs said. “I’ve been coaching football for 12 years,” Gumbs said, “and by far, he’s the best that I’ve coached.” West plays running back and linebacker for Wilson Prep, a fourth-year school that’s only in its second year of having a football program. As a junior, West ran for more than 1,500 yards and scored 17 touchdowns — four receiving — while registering some 140 tackles. “He’s very physical. He reminds me of Jack Tatum on defense,” Gumbs said, referring to the legendary Oakland Raiders safety. “He’ll tackle through you. He’s extremely explosive and always around the ball. Physically, he’s very impressive.” West is also the team’s punter, and he scored twice on fake punts. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Those plays, Gumbs said, are on West’s highlight tape sent to Nebraska. West, whose lead recruiter was Wagner, has yet to visit Lincoln. He said he’ll visit unofficially next month and take his first — and only — official visit in the fall. Gumbs said West carries a 3.0 GPA and has already met his qualifying SAT score. “He’s a really good student, and just an incredible athlete,” Gumbs said. “He’s a guy who I feel will make a big impact wherever he goes.” Reach Brian Rosenthal at 473-7436 or Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pigsonthewing 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 i cant wait to see those fake punts that would be pretty funny if our starting punter is a DB... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthDakotaHusker 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 Looks like Caly is recruiting the best available talent this year. That may be why recruiting is a little slow this year, but the results are awesome. This strategy works for me! Welcome aboard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric the Red 534 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 Also had 1,500 yards rushing and almost 20 touchdowns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorCal Husker 0 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 I just moved to Omaha from Fairfield, CA. I saw this kid play last year in high school. He reminded me of a lot of Courtney Grixby. Only difference is he is as tall as Zach Bowman. I think he would make a great free safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silent Commit 1 Report post Posted May 16, 2006 DBs and QBs. Great pickup for Cally and Co. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeyehusker 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 Oakland prep football standout commits to Huskers BY BRIAN ROSENTHAL / Lincoln Journal Star Monday, May 15, 2006 - 09:18:54 pm CDT DeAndre West lives just down the street from the Oakland Coliseum. He grew up an Oakland Raiders fan. And, not surprisingly, he knew a thing or two about Bill Callahan long before the Nebraska football coach began recruiting West, a standout at Wilson Prep in Oakland, Calif. “He’s a good coach,” West said of Callahan, the former Raiders coach who led Oakland to the Super Bowl. “That’s why I chose to play for him, because of the things he’s done for (Nebraska).” West, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound defensive back prospect, became Nebraska’s second oral commitment for the 2007 class when he phoned Callahan and NU assistant coach Dennis Wagner on Monday morning. Advertisement It ends a 132-day drought of no oral commitments for the Huskers. West joins Omaha North wide receiver Niles Paul, who committed on Jan. 3. West, who received a Nebraska offer within the last two months, had only one other written offer, from Boise State, said Wilson Prep coach Desmond Gumbs. Oregon State, UCLA and San Diego State were also showing heavy interest, Gumbs said. “I’ve been coaching football for 12 years,” Gumbs said, “and by far, he’s the best that I’ve coached.” West plays running back and linebacker for Wilson Prep, a fourth-year school that’s only in its second year of having a football program. As a junior, West ran for more than 1,500 yards and scored 17 touchdowns — four receiving — while registering some 140 tackles. “He’s very physical. He reminds me of Jack Tatum on defense,” Gumbs said, referring to the legendary Oakland Raiders safety. “He’ll tackle through you. He’s extremely explosive and always around the ball. Physically, he’s very impressive.” West is also the team’s punter, and he scored twice on fake punts. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Those plays, Gumbs said, are on West’s highlight tape sent to Nebraska. West, whose lead recruiter was Wagner, has yet to visit Lincoln. He said he’ll visit unofficially next month and take his first — and only — official visit in the fall. Gumbs said West carries a 3.0 GPA and has already met his qualifying SAT score. “He’s a really good student, and just an incredible athlete,” Gumbs said. “He’s a guy who I feel will make a big impact wherever he goes.” Reach Brian Rosenthal at 473-7436 or I'm glad to hear he passed his SAT. I heard somewhere he needed to take it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGREDIOWAN 2,234 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 Good to hear............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huskerhaze 1 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 Did we lose this guy??? He is no longer on our Scout.com committ list! And his profile says no interest.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro Guerrero 961 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 Read on Scout that NU isn't interested anymore. Some are saying grades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NevadaHusker27 1 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 If we lose DeAndre West who do you think the Huskers will target to fill his place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex 4.0 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 I think it is a testing score, be it act or sat, if he can manage to get the grade he may still be in. That sucks if he can't make it, he still wants to play here and I still think he was one of the better DB recruits we had for the class.... I say if we can't get anyone better than him, don't take anyone, and try to help this kid make the grade... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA 59 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 He's not listed on the Rivals list of commits either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-BONE 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2006 what happend to this kid ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
husker rob 23 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 it has been posted that the coaches lost interest because of difficulties getting him qualified because of grades. dont know if it is true or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chamrocck 477 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 "Gumbs said West carries a 3.0 GPA and has already met his qualifying SAT score." -Oakland prep football standout commits to Huskers Guess we were wrong about his GPA / SAT score? Most people saying he is out because he did not qualify? Good luck to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGREDIOWAN 2,234 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 WTF!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJR313 67 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 "Gumbs said West carries a 3.0 GPA and has already met his qualifying SAT score." -Oakland prep football standout commits to Huskers Guess we were wrong about his GPA / SAT score? Most people saying he is out because he did not qualify? Good luck to him. Maybe it is a character issue that arose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigRedfxtoy 4 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 The OMW reported today that he has acidemic issues. ???? That is really too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartness 7 Report post Posted December 22, 2006 I think we got enough talented DBs in this class, so hopefully this doesn't hurt us. With that said, who on earth got the facts wrong that he had a 3.00 GPA and had passed the SAT? Huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckd 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2006 I'm not 100% sure about this, but I think the "academic issues" had something to do with him not having enough "core classes." He goes to a fairly new charter school and sometimes charter schools don't offer the "right" classes required to get into some colleges. It seems that is what has happened here. but again, I'm not completely sure about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartness 7 Report post Posted December 22, 2006 That makes sense. Thanks for the info. It seems like the coaches have completely lost interest in him. Perhaps because of the Dbs we have signed or are commited? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
husker rob 23 Report post Posted December 23, 2006 if you have a 4.0 in auto shop, phys ed, and under water basket weaving and have a 2.0 in math, history, and english. you still have a 3.0 GPA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamecocks 6 Report post Posted December 23, 2006 if you have a 4.0 in auto shop, phys ed, and under water basket weaving and have a 2.0 in math, history, and english. you still have a 3.0 GPA Only if the hours are the same for all the classes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric the Red 534 Report post Posted January 15, 2007 if you have a 4.0 in auto shop, phys ed, and under water basket weaving and have a 2.0 in math, history, and english. you still have a 3.0 GPA Odds of becoming a Cornhusker: 15% Does not look good!!! They look at "core classes" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGREDIOWAN 2,234 Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Jeez!!!! What the hell ever happened to keeping your nose in the books!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackshirt 40 Report post Posted February 7, 2007 DeAndre West has signed with San Diego St. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJR313 67 Report post Posted February 8, 2007 DeAndre West has signed with San Diego St. Rivals said he commited to Barbazon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
