[either way] It'll be interesting to see how this coaching staff recruits Texas. Sark only recruited one player from Texas during his time at UW (Walker), and the only other player from Texas in the last decade was Victor Aiyewa.
We already have a commit from Texas for 2015 and just offered Warren's WR teammate, so it seems that there is a stronger focus in recruiting talent from Texas. I don't recall Sark offering many players from Texas until his final year recruiting at UW (Walker, Daeshon Hall, and some WRs).
Choate and Pease are the main ones. Those guys have recruited Texas for a long time. I am guessing Bhonapha has done the same as well since he has been at Boise for awhile and those guys went to Texas often.
Normally the odds of UW getting a 4-star RB from texas are less-than-miniscule. But I am mindful of Petersen's philosophy that he doesn't waste time on recruits that he has no chance of landing.
Normally the odds of UW getting a 4-star RB from texas are less-than-miniscule. But I am mindful of Petersen's philosophy that he doesn't waste time on recruits that he has no chance of landing.
Last year's close said a lot. He closed the deal on pretty much everyone he was in on. Budda and McGary are the most obvious—but he also closed the deal on Nate Dogg and Seferian Austin Carta Holy Grail (both 4-star guys). Further, he stole Sidney Jones from Utah, offered Pettis and held off Miami for Lenius.
Anyone who thinks Pete can't recruit is a fuckwad. I don't know if we'll get Warren or not, but I do know that we aren't Ruben Fostering.
Normally the odds of UW getting a 4-star RB from texas are less-than-miniscule. But I am mindful of Petersen's philosophy that he doesn't waste time on recruits that he has no chance of landing.
Last year's close said a lot. He closed the deal on pretty much everyone he was in on. Budda and McGary are the most obvious—but he also closed the deal on Nate Dogg and Seferian Austin Carta Holy Grail (both 4-star guys). Further, he stole Sidney Jones from Utah, offered Pettis and held off Miami for Lenius.
Anyone who thinks Pete can't recruit is a fuckwad. I don't know if we'll get Warren or not, but I do know that we aren't Ruben Fostering.
There are some interesting challenges this year. throbmorton is disappointing, but hey - you can't fault a kid for wanting gaudy uniforms and a degree from a poorly ranked university.
Obviously the big outstanding in-stater is Benning Potoae...and probably Joyner.
Normally the odds of UW getting a 4-star RB from texas are less-than-miniscule. But I am mindful of Petersen's philosophy that he doesn't waste time on recruits that he has no chance of landing.
Last year's close said a lot. He closed the deal on pretty much everyone he was in on. Budda and McGary are the most obvious—but he also closed the deal on Nate Dogg and Seferian Austin Carta Holy Grail (both 4-star guys). Further, he stole Sidney Jones from Utah, offered Pettis and held off Miami for Lenius.
Anyone who thinks Pete can't recruit is a fuckwad. I don't know if we'll get Warren or not, but I do know that we aren't Ruben Fostering.
There are some interesting challenges this year. throbmorton is disappointing, but hey - you can't fault a kid for wanting gaudy uniforms and a degree from a poorly ranked university.
Obviously the big outstanding in-stater is Benning Potoae...and probably Joyner.
He needs to close on some interior DLs.
With both Throbmoreman and Lemieux it honestly seemed like Pete didn't really want them. They only nominally recruited Throb and basically stopped after Hilbers committed. I'm not a WDWHA kind of guy, but the facts are the facts... Throb just wasn't a massive target for us for whatever reason.
If they don't close on Potatoe and Joyner I'll be shocked. Very similar to Budda and McGary last year, except easier to convince in both cases.
If you add Potatoe and Austin Joyner to this class... one surprise guy like C.Warren... all of a sudden we are talking about a top 15-20 class.
With Jusstis Warren, Potatoe and Joyner I'm basically just assuming they're all in. There are a few other kids who seem like heavy leans at this point (Fat Predator Ricky McCoy is the one that springs to mind).
Then we have a bunch of kids who we are going to get (or have gotten) visits from who are all very good players and getting just 2 or 3 of them would be pretty exciting
I haven't gotten too into recruiting this year, but I'm meh on young Potatoe. I'm worried he's just like his brother and is basically maxed out at 18. Sione dominated in high school because he was stronger and more mature than the guys he was playing against.
Benning was considered a 5 star guy by Biggins two years ago, but has steadily dropped since. Just thinking out loud here. I'm no talent evaluator and I'm not ready to submit a resume to Woody for Peterman's job.
I haven't gotten too into recruiting this year, but I'm meh on young Potatoe. I'm worried he's just like his brother and is basically maxed out at 18. Sione dominated in high school because he was stronger and more mature than the guys he was playing against.
Benning was considered a 5 star guy by Biggins two years ago, but has steadily dropped since. Just thinking out loud here. I'm no talent evaluator and I'm not ready to submit a resume to Woody for Peterman's job.
Maybe, but there is something wrong about letting a top-ranked DL leave the state. WA just doesn't produce a lot of these kids, like louisiana.
Also, Benning (6'4" 265) seems to have a different body type than Sione (6'2" 278). He is thinner and rangier. I guess I'd rather take him, if there is room.
I haven't gotten too into recruiting this year, but I'm meh on young Potatoe. I'm worried he's just like his brother and is basically maxed out at 18. Sione dominated in high school because he was stronger and more mature than the guys he was playing against.
Benning was considered a 5 star guy by Biggins two years ago, but has steadily dropped since. Just thinking out loud here. I'm no talent evaluator and I'm not ready to submit a resume to Woody for Peterman's job.
Maybe, but there is something wrong about letting a top-ranked DL leave the state. WA just doesn't produce a lot of these kids, like louisiana.
Also, Benning seems to have a different body type than his brother. He is thinner and rangier. I guess I'd rather take him, if there is room.
Agree about taking him, and it's evident the coaches have made him a priority. I have some family that went to Lakes and still attend a few games a year. They have said Potatoe looks great, but doesn't have that much of an impact on the field. Lakes hasn't been very good for a few years.
Considering the quantum leap in dl play and improvement shown by our players there this year, I feel Benning will have a much bigger impact at UW over his brother just from coaching alone.
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We already have a commit from Texas for 2015 and just offered Warren's WR teammate, so it seems that there is a stronger focus in recruiting talent from Texas. I don't recall Sark offering many players from Texas until his final year recruiting at UW (Walker, Daeshon Hall, and some WRs).
Anyone who thinks Pete can't recruit is a fuckwad. I don't know if we'll get Warren or not, but I do know that we aren't Ruben Fostering.
Obviously the big outstanding in-stater is Benning Potoae...and probably Joyner.
He needs to close on some interior DLs.
If they don't close on Potatoe and Joyner I'll be shocked. Very similar to Budda and McGary last year, except easier to convince in both cases.
If you add Potatoe and Austin Joyner to this class... one surprise guy like C.Warren... all of a sudden we are talking about a top 15-20 class.
With Jusstis Warren, Potatoe and Joyner I'm basically just assuming they're all in. There are a few other kids who seem like heavy leans at this point (Fat Predator Ricky McCoy is the one that springs to mind).
Then we have a bunch of kids who we are going to get (or have gotten) visits from who are all very good players and getting just 2 or 3 of them would be pretty exciting
RBs - C.Warren, C.Scarlett
WRs - X.Castille, J.Hawkins
OL - J.Empey
DL - C.Peat, R.Manu, A.Fotu (JC)
LB - T.Bartlett, A.Camargo
DB - D.Holiday, E.Turner (JC)
ATHs - N.Meadors, O.Spencer
Interesting times.
Benning was considered a 5 star guy by Biggins two years ago, but has steadily dropped since. Just thinking out loud here. I'm no talent evaluator and I'm not ready to submit a resume to Woody for Peterman's job.
Also, Benning (6'4" 265) seems to have a different body type than Sione (6'2" 278). He is thinner and rangier. I guess I'd rather take him, if there is room.