My turnQB: Ethan GarbersRB: Jay'Veon Sunday, Sam Adams IIOL: Gaard Memmelaar, Roger Rosengarten, Geirean Hatchett, Marcus Henderson IIITE: Ben Yurosek, Mark SwayemanWR: Jalen McMillan, Rome OdunzeOLB: Sawyer Racanelli, Sa'Vell SmallsILB: Cooper McDonaldDL: Jake ShipleyDB: Jacobe Covington, Ayden Hector, Makell Esteen, Trey PasterBeer me while I WOOF!
This was a fun thread to revisit last year, so I'll take the first shot at making myself look stupid.It feels like we're going to take a bit of a smallish class, given we only have 10 scholarship seniors left on the roster by my count. There are a few potential early entry candidates, but I don't think any underclassmen are a lock to leave. I know we freed up a few scholarships from turnover, but there are a couple walkons (Ulofoshio and Fowler) who could potentially earn scholarships this year. I'll assume for now we're targeting 19 spots for the class. Current commits are bolded, guesses are in italics.QB - GarbersRB - Sunday RB - AdamsTE - RedmanTE - YurosekWR - OdunzeWR - McMillanOL - MemmelaarOL - RosengartenOL - HatchettOL - PersiOLB - SmallsDL/OLB - ShipleyDL/OLB - LoloheaLB - RacanelliDB - EsteenDB - PasterDB - HectorDB - CovingtonI know I'm dooging on Smalls and McMillan, but there are always a couple high profile guys that the staff closes late. It would be nice if they finally closed a 5 star for once. Those in the know, let me know how realistic this is. Bob Gregory is so fucking terrible at his job I think he's pretty damn good at coaching the LB position. Everything else, not so much, but at least he's good at that.
This was a fun thread to revisit last year, so I'll take the first shot at making myself look stupid.It feels like we're going to take a bit of a smallish class, given we only have 10 scholarship seniors left on the roster by my count. There are a few potential early entry candidates, but I don't think any underclassmen are a lock to leave. I know we freed up a few scholarships from turnover, but there are a couple walkons (Ulofoshio and Fowler) who could potentially earn scholarships this year. I'll assume for now we're targeting 19 spots for the class. Current commits are bolded, guesses are in italics.QB - GarbersRB - Sunday RB - AdamsTE - RedmanTE - YurosekWR - OdunzeWR - McMillanOL - MemmelaarOL - RosengartenOL - HatchettOL - PersiOLB - SmallsDL/OLB - ShipleyDL/OLB - LoloheaLB - RacanelliDB - EsteenDB - PasterDB - HectorDB - CovingtonI know I'm dooging on Smalls and McMillan, but there are always a couple high profile guys that the staff closes late. It would be nice if they finally closed a 5 star for once. Those in the know, let me know how realistic this is. Bob Gregory is so fucking terrible at his job
This was a fun thread to revisit last year, so I'll take the first shot at making myself look stupid.It feels like we're going to take a bit of a smallish class, given we only have 10 scholarship seniors left on the roster by my count. There are a few potential early entry candidates, but I don't think any underclassmen are a lock to leave. I know we freed up a few scholarships from turnover, but there are a couple walkons (Ulofoshio and Fowler) who could potentially earn scholarships this year. I'll assume for now we're targeting 19 spots for the class. Current commits are bolded, guesses are in italics.QB - GarbersRB - Sunday RB - AdamsTE - RedmanTE - YurosekWR - OdunzeWR - McMillanOL - MemmelaarOL - RosengartenOL - HatchettOL - PersiOLB - SmallsDL/OLB - ShipleyDL/OLB - LoloheaLB - RacanelliDB - EsteenDB - PasterDB - HectorDB - CovingtonI know I'm dooging on Smalls and McMillan, but there are always a couple high profile guys that the staff closes late. It would be nice if they finally closed a 5 star for once. Those in the know, let me know how realistic this is.
My turnQB: Ethan GarbersRB: Jay'Veon Sunday, Sam Adams IIOL: Gaard Memmelaar, Roger Rosengarten, Geirean Hatchett, Marcus Henderson IIITE: Ben Yurosek, Mark SwayemanWR: Jalen McMillan, Rome OdunzeOLB: Sawyer Racanelli, Sa'Vell SmallsILB: Cooper McDonaldDL: Jake ShipleyDB: Jacobe Covington, Ayden Hector, Makell Esteen, Trey PasterBeer me while I WOOF! I want to believe on Smalls, Hillsyboat... I just can't. Don't think it happens. Will be so fucking happy to be wrong though.Last year's class had a bunch of dudes I'd consider true 'level-up' talents when they signed: Bandes, Tuitele, Fautanu, McDuffie, Latu, Nacau, Heimuli, and Turner.IMO, the only ones that fall into that category in the above 2020 class (discounting smalls) would be: McMillan, Adams, and maybe Rosengarten or Hatchett. This class, if it's what we end up signing, would be significant step back... and a really fucking disappointing effort on the defensive side.
My turnQB: Ethan GarbersRB: Jay'Veon Sunday, Sam Adams IIOL: Gaard Memmelaar, Roger Rosengarten, Geirean Hatchett, Marcus Henderson IIITE: Ben Yurosek, Mark SwayemanWR: Jalen McMillan, Rome OdunzeOLB: Sawyer Racanelli, Sa'Vell SmallsILB: Cooper McDonaldDL: Jake ShipleyDB: Jacobe Covington, Ayden Hector, Makell Esteen, Trey PasterBeer me while I WOOF! I want to believe on Smalls, Hillsyboat... I just can't. Don't think it happens. Will be so fucking happy to be wrong though.Last year's class had a bunch of dudes I'd consider true 'level-up' talents when they signed: Bandes, Tuitele, Fautanu, McDuffie, Latu, Nacau, Heimuli, and Turner.IMO, the only ones that fall into that category in the above 2020 class (discounting smalls) would be: McMillan, Adams, and maybe Rosengarten or Hatchett. This class, if it's what we end up signing, would be significant step back... and a really fucking disappointing effort on the defensive side. I’d put Redman in the leveling up category for sure and probably Covington but I agree overall it’s not inspiring.I’m pretty much in GSSNEM mode. Smalls saves the class, otherwise not exciting.
It won't be a super exciting class but it won't be a disappointment either. We need to load up on offense with better talent so that's what I think they're gonna do. We've had classes dominated by defense recently so it's time to really focus on this pussy ass offense. You look at the offensive class they're lining up and you are looking at a lot of big, physical, tough dudes at every position. Big receivers, big running backs, big TE's. All of them are just big. This class will make our offense bad ass and equal to the talent we already have on defense. It's a meat and potatoes class. Won't be flashy. But will easily be the best class in the Pac-12 in a down year for talent.
It won't be a super exciting class but it won't be a disappointment either. We need to load up on offense with better talent so that's what I think they're gonna do. We've had classes dominated by defense recently so it's time to really focus on this pussy ass offense. You look at the offensive class they're lining up and you are looking at a lot of big, physical, tough dudes at every position. Big receivers, big running backs, big TE's. All of them are just big. This class will make our offense bad ass and equal to the talent we already have on defense. It's a meat and potatoes class. Won't be flashy. But will easily be the best class in the Pac-12 in a down year for talent. I hear what you're saying... and I agree (if we actually get Adams/McMillan/Rosengarden/Hatchet) that it would be a pretty solid offensive class. But there's no good reason why our defensive recruiting should have to fall off in order to sign a solid offensive class. It's not just low on numbers defensively (which would be okay), it's way low on fucking talent in a lot of areas. LIPO, I guess.
Angelo with crystal balls to UW for hatchett and Adams in the last 40 minutes
We are still recruiting Johnny Wilson he’s gunna visit this summer hth. I think we get him.
We are still recruiting Johnny Wilson he’s gunna visit this summer hth. I think we get him. We are fucking Oregon's wife with the Roger Rosengarten thing. Getting Wilson would be like making them watch and jerk off
One thing to remember. At this time last year, the following guys were in the "no chance" or "not on radar" zone:Josh CalvertTroy FautanuTuitele (all Bama or SC)McDuffie (all Stanford)Liatu Latu (SC)Puka (this is around when he committed to SC)Other guys we ended up getting were considered leans elsewhere There will be plenty of guys on our final commit list that we figure are headed elsewhere or we haven't really considered yet.
One thing to remember. At this time last year, the following guys were in the "no chance" or "not on radar" zone:Josh CalvertTroy FautanuTuitele (all Bama or SC)McDuffie (all Stanford)Liatu Latu (SC)Puka (this is around when he committed to SC)Other guys we ended up getting were considered leans elsewhere There will be plenty of guys on our final commit list that we figure are headed elsewhere or we haven't really considered yet. This is a good point. The problem isn't that the kids we are going to be adding to the list are underwhelming. The problem is that there are too many we have already taken who are underwhelming. It's a numbers game.
One thing to remember. At this time last year, the following guys were in the "no chance" or "not on radar" zone:Josh CalvertTroy FautanuTuitele (all Bama or SC)McDuffie (all Stanford)Liatu Latu (SC)Puka (this is around when he committed to SC)Other guys we ended up getting were considered leans elsewhere There will be plenty of guys on our final commit list that we figure are headed elsewhere or we haven't really considered yet. This is a good point. The problem isn't that the kids we are going to be adding to the list are underwhelming. The problem is that there are too many we have already taken who are underwhelming. It's a numbers game. And the overwhelming have already eliminated us.
One thing to remember. At this time last year, the following guys were in the "no chance" or "not on radar" zone:Josh CalvertTroy FautanuTuitele (all Bama or SC)McDuffie (all Stanford)Liatu Latu (SC)Puka (this is around when he committed to SC)Other guys we ended up getting were considered leans elsewhere There will be plenty of guys on our final commit list that we figure are headed elsewhere or we haven't really considered yet. This is a good point. The problem isn't that the kids we are going to be adding to the list are underwhelming. The problem is that there are too many we have already taken who are underwhelming. It's a numbers game. And the overwhelming have already eliminated us. Bananas point is that we can get back in on some of them, which is correct.We just can't take enough of them.
I’m buying pretty much everyone is saying, especially Ballz (!!!), but I think the improvement from an underwhelming 2020 recruiting performance thus far really lies in an 11-win season w/ a NY6 win, not just appearance. Nothing original, I know, as I don’t see Ringo, Botelho, Ransom, Phillips, or Herbig changing their minds. But maybe Banks, Sellers, and, well fuck it, Savvy. Just think: What if Pete and the Dawgs beat Ohio State or Georgia in a NY6 game? That would get the elite’s attention. Dreamy, I know.
It won't be a super exciting class but it won't be a disappointment either. We need to load up on offense with better talent so that's what I think they're gonna do. We've had classes dominated by defense recently so it's time to really focus on this pussy ass offense. You look at the offensive class they're lining up and you are looking at a lot of big, physical, tough dudes at every position. Big receivers, big running backs, big TE's. All of them are just big. This class will make our offense bad ass and equal to the talent we already have on defense. It's a meat and potatoes class. Won't be flashy. But will easily be the best class in the Pac-12 in a down year for talent. I hear what you're saying... and I agree (if we actually get Adams/McMillan/Rosengarden/Hatchet) that it would be a pretty solid offensive class. But there's no good reason why our defensive recruiting should have to fall off in order to sign a solid offensive class. It's not just low on numbers defensively (which would be okay), it's way low on fucking talent in a lot of areas. LIPO, I guess. It is mostly because we are low on scholarships available for the defense. We have loaded up on defense the past two classes so now we don't have a lot of room on that side of the ball. You also have to recognize that the 2020 class sucks. There's just not a lot of elite talent to go around compared to previous classes. This DB class will be elite as usual. DL was always going to be just one guy because of the big haul they took last class. Shipley is an animal. When I watch a D-line recruit's high school highlights I want to see a guy who enjoys physically dominating other human beings, plays with relentless effort, and does it consistently. I see that from Shipley. His size and movement ability is similar to Drake Jackson at the same age. There are quite a few plays in Shipley's film in which he surprises you with how quick he is off the ball. The more I watch his film the more I like him. He could be a big steal for us.ILB will be nonexistent. Just pretend Tuputala, Ah You, and Fowler are the 2021 ILB class because that's essentially what they are. They will redshirt and get bumped back a class while Calvert and Heimuli play right away. The biggest disappointment right now is no doubt OLB. Smalls is now a long shot after whatever drama went on between him and UW behind the scenes that caused him to supposedly eliminate us in the Spring. Bama and Ohio State are not taking Jordan Banks, but Oklahoma will. He's not coming here. It also blows my mind that Damian Sellers isn't interested in UW at all. That's how bad Kwat sucks at recruiting. I think our best chance to get a legit level up talent at OLB in this class is to flip Jaden Navarrette from Oregon and I think that's a legit possibility with how good UW's defense is gonna be this season. I won't be surprised to hear he's taking an official visit to UW at some point.
