Southern Miss with 8 official and more to come.
OL Tyler Stutzman (6-4, 265, Smithdale, Miss., SW Mississippi CC)
DB Devonta’ Foster (6-0, 190, Chester, S.C., Coffeyville (Kan.) CC)
TE Taylor Marini (6-4, 237, Chuluota, Fla., Copiah-Lincoln CC)
OL Ty Pollard (6-6, 302, Hattiesburg, Miss., Oak Grove HS)
TE Julian Allen (6-3, 234, Sewell, N.J., Lackawanna (Pa.) College)
DB Deshadrick Truly (6-0, 190, Charleston, Miss., East Mississippi CC)
DB D’Nerius Antoine (6-0, 231, New Iberia, La., Trinity Valley CC)
OL Jacob Fleming (6-4, 302, McComb, Miss., Copiah-Lincoln CC)

USM is going JUCO heavy

(12-17-2014 12:09 PM)techdawg88 Wrote:  USM is going JUCO heavy

Just filling gaps created by Old Man Ellis and Maples the Real Estate Coach

Pollard is an early high school signee

(12-17-2014 12:22 PM)nastybunch Wrote:  Pollard is an early high school signee

Also, Marini will only be a RS Soph next season and will have 3 years left to play.

(12-17-2014 12:09 PM)techdawg88 Wrote:  USM is going JUCO heavy

Yes, I think everyone saw how it helped UAB this year and we simply can't wait another year for our young guys to mature. I have a feeling this is a one year thing for Monken, but after this year most of our younger guys should finally be hitting the point where they can contribute.

ODU will sign 10 in the early period, 5 will be juniors, 5 will be freshman:

Jordan Petty, 5'10", 180 CB, UAB transfer (jr)
Devon Brown, 5'11", 182 CB, UAB transfer (jr)
Richard Thomas, 6'0", 220 LB, Pearl River CC(MS) JUCO
Shadow Williams, 6'0", 225 LB, Glendale CC (AZ) JUCO
Joey Verhaegh 6'3", 220 QB, Fullerton College (CA) JUCO
Homer Barnett, 6'4", 295 OT, Fork Union Military. Acad. (VA)
Jeremy Cox, 5'11", 195 RB, Fork Union Military Acad. (VA)
Derek Wilder, 6'2", 230 LB, Maury HS, Norfolk, VA.
Tim Ward, 6'5", 210 WDE, High Oint Central HS, NC
Jaylin Jeffries, 6'0", 220 ILB, Walter M. Williams HS, NC

this is the first time I can remember Tech not going after a JUCO (at least not right now)

(12-17-2014 01:57 PM)techdawg88 Wrote:  this is the first time I can remember Tech not going after a JUCO (at least not right now)

The USM site indicates that Tech went after some that selected USM. Maybe Tech went after JUCO but just havent landed any yet.

ODU has 10 early signing recruits that plan to enroll in Jan. 2015

1). Jordan Petty, 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, cornerback
University of Alabama-Birmingham (hometown Florence, Ala.)
Ratings: 247Sports, 2 stars in high school.

2). Devon Brown, 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, cornerback
University of Alabama-Birmingham (hometown Hoover, Ala.)
Ratings: 247Sports, 2 stars in high school

3). Joey Verhaegh, 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, quarterback
Fullerton College, Fullerton California
Ratings: None.

4). Richard Thomas, 6-foot, 220 pounds, outside linebacker
Pearl River Community College, Poplarsville, Mississippi
Ratings: 2 stars

5). Shadow Williams, 5-foot-11, 225 pounds, linebacker
Glendale Community College, Arizona (hometown Land O’ Lakes, Fla).
Ratings: 2 stars

POSTGRADUATE PLAYERS WHO WILL ENROLL AT ODU IN JANUARY

6). Jeremy Cox, 5-foot-11, 195 pounds
Fork Union Military Academy (hometown Hope Mills, N.C.)
Ratings: 247Sports, 3 stars. Rivals, 3 stars

7). Homer Barnett, 6-foot-4, 295 pounds, offensive tackle
Fork Union Military Academy (hometown Nelson County, Va.)
Ratings: None.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS WHO WILL ENROLL AT ODU IN JANUARY

8). Jaylin Jeffries, 6-foot, 220 pounds, middle linebacker
Walter Williams High, Burlington, N.C.
Ratings: 247Sports, 2 stars (from 2013).

9). Derek Wilder, 6-foot-3, 240 pounds, linebacker/tight end.
Maury High School, Norfolk
Ratings: 247Sports, 3 stars, Rivals, 2 stars ESPN 3 stars.

10). Tim Ward, 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, defensive end
Central High School, High Point, N.C.
Ratings: 247Sports, 2 stars.

Lol

(12-17-2014 01:04 PM)EaglehasLanded Wrote:  

(12-17-2014 12:09 PM)techdawg88 Wrote:  USM is going JUCO heavy

Yes, I think everyone saw how it helped UAB this year and we simply can't wait another year for our young guys to mature. I have a feeling this is a one year thing for Monken, but after this year most of our younger guys should finally be hitting the point where they can contribute.

I think this was based on immediate needs. We graduated both safeties and needed depth and competition on the offensive line. Also didn't have any true tight ends on the roster.

(12-17-2014 01:57 PM)techdawg88 Wrote:  this is the first time I can remember Tech not going after a JUCO (at least not right now)

We have 23 HS commits with only room for 2 more. I think I know the 2 we really want and they are both HS players. The only way I see us going for a JUCO is if we lose some of our commits before signing day.

Unless we have a major falling out, our recruiting will be just fine with the HS studs we have committed. If we get these last one's we have targeted..best class in the conference.

Tech lost a 6'4 320 lineman commitment due to Kentucky and a couple of other SEC schools. While our skill players recruiting is fine, we are low on OL numbers needed. USM out-recruited us for at least 3 that we wanted.

(12-17-2014 05:17 PM)DogsWin1 Wrote:  Tech lost a 6'4 320 lineman commitment due to Kentucky and a couple of other SEC schools. While our skill players recruiting is fine, we are low on OL numbers needed. USM out-recruited us for at least 3 that we wanted.

We have 9 OL committed if we hold onto all that didn't sign early until February 4.

(12-17-2014 01:45 PM)paintedblue2 Wrote:  ODU will sign 10 in the early period, 5 will be juniors, 5 will be freshman:

Joey Verhaegh will be a sophomore with redshirt eligibility.

http://www.goblueraiders.com/news/2014/1...45825.aspx

Got one to flip from Memphis State to us today. One of our signees (Beasley) has 3 years left, and another is out of HS.

I wish Props / non-qualifiers were allowed at MT. Our overall team grades are good enough to take a risk or two.

Following are bios on the five signees:

Nick Beasley (Safety, 6-2, 205, So.)
Canton, MS (Copiah-Lincoln CC)

Copiah-Lincoln: Redshirted in 2013 and started in 2014 at Copiah-Lincoln … Registered 44 tackles, a sack and one interception in 2014 … Had 11 tackles in win over Jones County.

High School: Lettered in football, baseball, and basketball at St. Joseph Catholic … Ended his career with 216 total tackles, 14 interceptions, six fumble recoveries and three fumbles … As a senior he had 72 stops and five interceptions, while adding 66 tackles as a junior to go with five interceptions … Also rushed for 733 yards on 64 carries and nine touchdowns his last two years combined … As a junior he tallied 1,163 receiving yards on 57 catches and 12 scores, then had 19 receptions for 535 yards as a senior.

Personal: Nicholas Beasley … Parents: Stan and Melba Beasley … Born: 5/22/95.

Khalil Brooks (CB, 5-11, 180, Fr.)
Atlanta, GA (Benjamin E. Mays HS)

High School: Lettered in football and track at Benjamin E. Mays High School … Earned first team all-region honors as a senior after registering 92 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries … Had 76 tackles as a junior on way to earning second team all-region honors … Was a state participant in the 4x100 in track … Member of the Beta Club, National Honor Society and Top 10 Percent.

Personal: Khalil Hasaan Brooks … Parent: Mary Brooks … Born: 7/7/97.


Rod Ducksworth (WR, 6-0, 180, Jr.)
Taylorsville, MS (Jones County JC)

Jones County: A two-year starter at Jones County … Had 50 receptions for 851 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore (17.0 yards a catch) on his way to earning first team all-state and first team all-region honors … Finished runner-up in the Player of the South voting … Registered 20 catches for 346 yards and a touchdown as a freshman.

High School: As a senior at Taylorsville High School, he had 84 receptions for 1,857 yards and 14 touchdowns while averaging 22.1 yard a catch … Earned first team all-state honors and played in the North-South Mississippi All-Star game.

Personal: Rodregus Ducksworth … Parent: Mary Ducksworth … Born: 9/3/93.

Myles Harges (LB, 6-1, 220, Jr.)
Grenada, MS (Itawamba CC)

Itawamba: A two-year starter at Itawamba … As a sophomore he turned in 73 tackles, 12 TFLs, seven sacks and two pass breakups … Earned second team all-state accolades and first team all-region recognition in 2014 … Finished with 52 tackles, five TFLs, and two sacks as a freshman.

High School: An all-state performer at Grenada High School where he registered 95 tackles, nine sacks, and 15 TFLs as a senior.

Personal: Myles Harges … Parent: Johnnie and Latonia Johnson … Born: 6/16/94.

Dontavious Heard (CB, 6-1, 190, Jr.)
Atlanta, GA (Phoenix College)

Phoenix College: As a sophomore he played cornerback and also saw some time at wide receiver for Phoenix … Finished with 32 tackles and nine pass breakups on defense and had four receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns on offense … Was a backup free safety and started one game at receiver in 2013 before ending season with a hand injury in early October … Attended Iowa Western in 2012 and redshirted.

High School: Attended Martin Luther King High School in Atlanta, GA where he lettered in football.

Personal: Dontavious Heard … Grandparents: Boyd and Catherine Heard … Born: 11/15/92.

(12-17-2014 05:17 PM)DogsWin1 Wrote:  Tech lost a 6'4 320 lineman commitment due to Kentucky and a couple of other SEC schools. While our skill players recruiting is fine, we are low on OL numbers needed. USM out-recruited us for at least 3 that we wanted.

I don't think we're low on OL. We have 3 committed. I think we'll get 1 more. That's almost a full line in one year.

(12-17-2014 09:22 PM)KAjunRaider Wrote:  http://www.goblueraiders.com/news/2014/1...45825.aspx

Got one to flip from Memphis State to us today. One of our signees (Beasley) has 3 years left, and another is out of HS.

I wish Props / non-qualifiers were allowed at MT. Our overall team grades are good enough to take a risk or two.

Following are bios on the five signees:

Nick Beasley (Safety, 6-2, 205, So.)
Canton, MS (Copiah-Lincoln CC)

Copiah-Lincoln: Redshirted in 2013 and started in 2014 at Copiah-Lincoln … Registered 44 tackles, a sack and one interception in 2014 … Had 11 tackles in win over Jones County.

High School: Lettered in football, baseball, and basketball at St. Joseph Catholic … Ended his career with 216 total tackles, 14 interceptions, six fumble recoveries and three fumbles … As a senior he had 72 stops and five interceptions, while adding 66 tackles as a junior to go with five interceptions … Also rushed for 733 yards on 64 carries and nine touchdowns his last two years combined … As a junior he tallied 1,163 receiving yards on 57 catches and 12 scores, then had 19 receptions for 535 yards as a senior.

Personal: Nicholas Beasley … Parents: Stan and Melba Beasley … Born: 5/22/95.
Co lin produces a good number of players. Plus any kid from St al you dont have to worry about in the classroom.
Khalil Brooks (CB, 5-11, 180, Fr.)
Atlanta, GA (Benjamin E. Mays HS)

High School: Lettered in football and track at Benjamin E. Mays High School … Earned first team all-region honors as a senior after registering 92 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries … Had 76 tackles as a junior on way to earning second team all-region honors … Was a state participant in the 4x100 in track … Member of the Beta Club, National Honor Society and Top 10 Percent.

Personal: Khalil Hasaan Brooks … Parent: Mary Brooks … Born: 7/7/97.


Rod Ducksworth (WR, 6-0, 180, Jr.)
Taylorsville, MS (Jones County JC)

Jones County: A two-year starter at Jones County … Had 50 receptions for 851 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore (17.0 yards a catch) on his way to earning first team all-state and first team all-region honors … Finished runner-up in the Player of the South voting … Registered 20 catches for 346 yards and a touchdown as a freshman.

High School: As a senior at Taylorsville High School, he had 84 receptions for 1,857 yards and 14 touchdowns while averaging 22.1 yard a catch … Earned first team all-state honors and played in the North-South Mississippi All-Star game.

Personal: Rodregus Ducksworth … Parent: Mary Ducksworth … Born: 9/3/93.
Was hoping we would sign this kid. Wr is one of the few positions we had no room. Taylorsville is very small but produces good players. Jason Campbell was a Tartar.
Myles Harges (LB, 6-1, 220, Jr.)
Grenada, MS (Itawamba CC)

Itawamba: A two-year starter at Itawamba … As a sophomore he turned in 73 tackles, 12 TFLs, seven sacks and two pass breakups … Earned second team all-state accolades and first team all-region recognition in 2014 … Finished with 52 tackles, five TFLs, and two sacks as a freshman.

High School: An all-state performer at Grenada High School where he registered 95 tackles, nine sacks, and 15 TFLs as a senior.

Personal: Myles Harges … Parent: Johnnie and Latonia Johnson … Born: 6/16/94.

Dontavious Heard (CB, 6-1, 190, Jr.)
Atlanta, GA (Phoenix College)

Phoenix College: As a sophomore he played cornerback and also saw some time at wide receiver for Phoenix … Finished with 32 tackles and nine pass breakups on defense and had four receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns on offense … Was a backup free safety and started one game at receiver in 2013 before ending season with a hand injury in early October … Attended Iowa Western in 2012 and redshirted.

High School: Attended Martin Luther King High School in Atlanta, GA where he lettered in football.

Personal: Dontavious Heard … Grandparents: Boyd and Catherine Heard … Born: 11/15/92.