Official 2015 Recruiting Updates Thread: Links, Tweets, Videos, Stories, Rumors, etc.

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die hard gopher said:
lock, i hope he skyrockets in the rankings because i just can't see him getting out of state
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This I just don't get. If you feel he is coming to MN why do you care what he is ranked. Will it change how good he is?
 


hungan1 said:
A potential replacement for 'Shede?
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Nah, he'll be an OL. He's already 6'5" and will easily be 300 by the time he sees the field. Way too big and slow to play DT. I'm not sure why Rivals lists him there.
 

Spoofin said:
This I just don't get. If you feel he is coming to MN why do you care what he is ranked. Will it change how good he is?
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I would think that a highly ranked QB or RB would find it more attractive to sign with a program with highly ranked OL recruits than lower ranked recruits. The ranking doesn't change how good he is but can have an impact on other potential recruits that want to be part of a strong recruiting class.
 

Spoofin said:
This I just don't get. If you feel he is coming to MN why do you care what he is ranked. Will it change how good he is?
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+1

I want him to commit to the U, if him having a lower ranking makes that more possible, I hope he has a lower ranking.
 



Spoofin said:
This I just don't get. If you feel he is coming to MN why do you care what he is ranked. Will it change how good he is?
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i hope he turns out to be really good and has a breakout season and can be a major impact player at the next level, thats what i would like to happen of course and that would lead to a higher ranking. You know what i mean
 

Carlberg, Schmidt and the Paulsen brothers would be an excellent crop of O-lineman for Limegrover to work with, some very nice targets
 

I see that Iowa and Illinois had their Junior Days this weekend, does anyone recall when ours is? It's after signing day, no?
 



CDH played bball in Duluth last night. Saw Jashon there wearing an OSU sweatshirt oh no! But anyway big bodied kid definitely see him staying on the line.
 

GG07 said:
CDH played bball in Duluth last night. Saw Jashon there wearing an OSU sweatshirt oh no! But anyway big bodied kid definitely see him staying on the line.
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No way does he go to Oregon State.

Go Gophers!!
 





Yes! Yes! Yes!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gopher game flow Gophers vs Badgers <a href="http://t.co/XjQpLSs6ga">pic.twitter.com/XjQpLSs6ga</a></p>— Jashon Cornell (@Jay_Rock16) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jay_Rock16/statuses/426201450209751040">January 23, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Golden13 said:
I think he meant Oklahoma State. I don't see him being a Cowboy..
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first of all GG07 was obviously referring to Ohio State, not Oklahoma State and second BleeGopher was being sarcastic with Oregon State
 




STrib: Super Preps: players to watch in 2015



Jashon Cornell, DE

Cretin-Derham Hall

6-4, 250. A tremendous edge rusher, considered the nation’s top junior DE prospect. He has more than 25 Division I offers.

Josh Corcoran

LB, Lakeville South

6-3, 233. A late bloomer who stuffs the run yet still has the speed (4.7 in the 40) to be effective in coverage.

Adam Buirge

CB, Park Center

6-0, 180. The fastest Minnesota player in the Class of 2015 (4.43 in the 40). The Gophers have their eyes on him.

Drayton Carlberg

DT, DeLaSalle

6-5, 275. A strong and tenacious two-gap lineman with the agility to play off blocks. Has offers from Minnesota, Rutgers, Pitt.

Ryan Schlichte

QB, Mankato West

6-2, 205. A three-sport athlete with a strong arm and an advanced ability to read defenses.

Kez Flomo, RB

Totino-Grace

5-10, 210. Physical with quick feet and can run through tackles. He hasn’t put up big numbers, but his stock is rising.

http://www.mnfootballhub.com/news_article/show/342859

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>2015 OL Dillon Holtan (Stewartville, Minn.) heading to Minnesota junior day Feb. 9. He says he's also hearing from MSU.</p>— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomVH/statuses/427485787446181888">January 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BREAKING: 2015 Baldwin (KS) OT <a href="https://twitter.com/Big_Chris_65">@Big_Chris_65</a> picks up D1 offer #7 from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Minnesota&src=hash">#Minnesota</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> are 2nd <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23B1G&src=hash">#B1G</a> offer for 4-star prospect.</p>— Randy Withers (@RandyWithersKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/RandyWithersKC/statuses/428357737521491970">January 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> RT <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeDyer">@mikedyer</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Minnesota&src=hash">#Minnesota</a> offered Ross 2015 OL Simon Stepaniak today, says Ross coach Brian Butts. 10th offer for Stepaniak <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23enqr&src=hash">#enqr</a></p>— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole/statuses/428597589039407104">January 29, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Limegrover is casting a huge net for offensive lineman in the 2015 class. I expect our OL class to be very good next year.
 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Third <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BigTen&src=hash">#BigTen</a> offer in as many days for Top100 2015 RB Andre Robinson. The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> are the latest: <a href="http://t.co/6TFNczn7Ez">http://t.co/6TFNczn7Ez</a></p>— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong247) <a href="https://twitter.com/SWiltfong247/statuses/429085069941018625">January 31, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kennedale, Texas RB => RT <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Wash20">@J_Wash20</a>: Its now official I will be at Minnesota Feb 9th for Junior Day! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a></p>— GopherHole.com (@GopherHole) <a href="https://twitter.com/GopherHole/statuses/429328707929792512">January 31, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Franklin (Wisc.) 2015 OT Vincent Hughes visited <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wisconsin&src=hash">#Wisconsin</a> today, has <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Minnesota&src=hash">#Minnesota</a> next week: <a href="http://t.co/hWFTD7IWwI">http://t.co/hWFTD7IWwI</a></p>— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllenTrieu/statuses/429748954327027714">February 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Looking ahead to 2015, I'm interested in what local prospects and quarterbacks are on the radar, since those are almost always the first to commit. I remember looking at this before, but the # of non-QBs from outside our local recruiting area who commit before June (camps and such) is really low, both under Kill and Brewster (and presumably Mason and so on).

The reasons are pretty obvious (well, to most people, anyway). A kid in Florida or Texas is unlikely to have grown up dreaming of specifically playing for Minnesota and so will likely wait until at least the summer to make a trip on his own dime, or September to take an unofficial on ours.

The exception is quarterback, which has always traditionally been the first domino to fall in the recruiting season.

As a matter of perspective, here are our commits before June every year for the last few years:

2014
Jeff Jones (February 2)- Minnesota
Dimonic McKinzy (April 27)-Quarterback
Steven Richardson (April 29)- Chicago- Chicago is arguably within our range. 6 hour car ride. Steven and his parents made a few visits on their own dime.

2013
No commitments before June. Keelon Brookins did before he bolted.

2012
Philip Nelson (Feb 19)-Minnesota and Quarterback
Maxx Williams (Feb 23)- Minnesota
Andre McDonald also committed, then uncommitted, and then committed again. Good thing that wasn't a sign of things to come...

2011
Tommy Olson (Jan 18 of 2009)- Minnesota

2010
Jimmy Gjere (March 5)- Minnesota
Lamonte Edwards (March 8)- Minnesota
Tom Parrish (April 4)- Wisconsin and Quarterback

And so on. So, if history is any guide, if we're going to get a 2015 commitment in the next four months it's very likely to either be a quarterback and/or a local kid.

Looking at our current offer list (which is still super selective), there are only a few prospects who fit this criteria:

-Jashon Cornell, DE, MN -- can't see this happening that early. If Jashon does end up staying home, my guess is it's going to be a long process. I'd certainly be glad to be wrong.

-Drayton Carlberg, OL, MN -- I was glad to see the staff give Drayton the early offer. He already has offers from Pitt and Rutgers and has been in contact with Nebraska and Iowa. I haven't read much on the kid yet, so I could see this going either way.

-Grant Schmidt, OL, SD -- Big fan of this kid, and I'm including Sioux Falls as local. Has offers from North Carolina and Washington State and has been in contact with Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin. My guess is that he waits a while, but I'm optimistic we can get him.

-Trevor Ruhland, OL, IL -- Trevor is from the Chicago area and camped with us last June. Has offers from Northwestern and Nebraska. I think this could move fast.

-Landan and Levi Paulsen, OL, IA -- I'm assuming they are a package deal. Came here on an unofficial in the Fall. Would be a really tough get to snag these kids out of Iowa, but certainly worth the effort.

-John Kelly, ATH, MI- Has some local ties to the area, but until he actually makes a trip out here I wouldn't consider him a likely early commit.


That's about it in terms of kids with offers. In terms of kids without offers yet I've found the following:

Ryan Schlichte, QB, MN- A quarterback from Mankato that might be a better fit for a pro-style offense? Hmm.... Ryan is on the radar and I'm a little surprised we haven't offered yet, but there are people far more in the know on MNHS football who could speak on that.

Josh Corcoran, LB, MN- Another Minnesota kid where you've got to think it's just a matter of time before he gets an offer. With his size he might project better to DE.

Andrew Ruzek, DL, WI- Andrew visited in November and is from Stevens Point. I've seen him in person a few times and the kid has a great frame to be a college DE or DT. Reminds me a lot of Andrew Stelter but a little smaller in size. I'd be surprised if we don't eventually offer.

Datrice Mulsumo, ATH, MN- Easily my favorite Minnesota name since Bridgeport Tusler. Only 5'9", so that's an obvious concern. We probably won't offer him because we never offered Bridgeport, which is terrible because I really wanted an excuse to say Bridgeport Tusler like 50 more times.

Grant Perry, WR, MI- From Brother Rice, same school as Kenny Watkins. Camped with us in June. No offers yet but likely to come. Smaller guy, which Limegrover seems to be moving away from.

Cole Chewins, TE, MI- Camped with us in July. Has an offer from Central Michigan. 6'7" and 208 lbs, which almost doesn't seem possible.

Ben Swanton, OL, WI- Another Midwestern lineman. Took an unofficial last year. Been to tons of camps so far with no offers.

Ryan Boyle, QB, IA- Iowa's player of the year in 2013 as a Junior. More of a pro-style player, but he's a talented kid.


There are a ton more Minnesota kids that have camped with us that I don't know anything about. If someone like Bob who follows MNHS football much more than I do could chip in, that'd be great.

I'm really curious what we do at QB. Only 368 days until 2015 signing day!!
 

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