(02-01-2017 01:07 PM)emu79 Wrote:  

(02-01-2017 12:53 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(02-01-2017 12:47 PM)emu79 Wrote:  An overall class of 20 I think we may have one or two more in the pocket, there may be some departures after this semester we may need to back fill.

A couple late Juco OT gems would fill this class perfectly, as far as NEED.

Overall quality, numbers of legit offers, and MAC ranking will likely still end up in the bottom quarter again.

Probably that's true but it isn't anything new. All I can say it looks better today than did yesterday in terms of quality.

Nowhere to go but up, right....haha. Won't know about most of these guys, outside of the Juco's, for a year or two because of the current composition of the team. Would expect most of them to redshirt.

We've had some pretty good luck with Canadian players pretty recently. One of them (Andy Mulumba) even had a brief spell in the NFL, starting a few games for the Packers before getting seriously injured. Kalonji Kashama, Cory Watman, and Jabar Westerman were other very productive players that we had from Canada. Let's hope Sow can eventually fall in line.

(02-01-2017 01:07 PM)emu79 Wrote:  

(02-01-2017 12:53 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(02-01-2017 12:47 PM)emu79 Wrote:  An overall class of 20 I think we may have one or two more in the pocket, there may be some departures after this semester we may need to back fill.

A couple late Juco OT gems would fill this class perfectly, as far as NEED.

Overall quality, numbers of legit offers, and MAC ranking will likely still end up in the bottom quarter again.

Probably that's true but it isn't anything new. All I can say it looks better today than did yesterday in terms of quality.

Considering the assistant coaching changes and poaching from WMU, could be worse.

(02-01-2017 01:13 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  We've had some pretty good luck with Canadian players pretty recently. One of them (Andy Mulumba) even had a brief spell in the NFL, starting a few games for the Packers before getting seriously injured. Kalonji Kashama, Cory Watman, and Jabar Westerman were other very productive players that we had from Canada. Let's hope Sow can eventually fall in line.

Don't forget Eric D. We nicknamed him "Canada". Helluva WR on genyks teams.

(02-01-2017 01:45 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(02-01-2017 01:13 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  We've had some pretty good luck with Canadian players pretty recently. One of them (Andy Mulumba) even had a brief spell in the NFL, starting a few games for the Packers before getting seriously injured. Kalonji Kashama, Cory Watman, and Jabar Westerman were other very productive players that we had from Canada. Let's hope Sow can eventually fall in line.

Don't forget Eric D. We nicknamed him "Canada". Helluva WR on genyks teams.

The other giant Canadian OL that we were in on went to Grubb's new employer Fresno St.

ESPN3 EMU signing day special starts at 2:00 p.m.

(02-01-2017 01:09 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  

(02-01-2017 12:57 PM)EagleSam Wrote:  Dan Samuelson? Sidy Sow as an OL?

Must have pushed Porter and Niupalau forward somehow. Samuelson no idea, he hasn't shown the ability to contribute at all since he showed up. Sow definitely being recruited as OL. Too big and upright to play DT, plus we're really deep there already. Would be huge if Sow actually showed the foot quickness and ability to develop into a legit MAC OT after a redshirt year. Total unknown coming from Canada.

Or sales job upon sales job they weren't on scholarship last year with a promise if they produced they would get one this year.

(02-01-2017 12:52 PM)emu steve Wrote:  BTW, the website shows a number of players from 2016 listed on the 2017 signing list.

Are these players who walked on in 2016 and now being given scholarships?

E.g., A. Porter, Niupalau, etc.

Blue Shirt is my guess.....
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football...hirt-rules

Wouldn't be surprised to see Michael Smith Jr. moved to interior OL as well this year, at least for depth. No chance on the DL with the talent and depth we now have there. Apparently a talented kid, just isn't there mentally yet.

(02-01-2017 02:11 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Wouldn't be surprised to see Michael Smith Jr. moved to interior OL as well this year, at least for depth. No chance on the DL with the talent and depth we now have there. Apparently a talented kid, just isn't there mentally yet.

Agree.

Watching the signing day show. Looks like 20 newcomers + 5 who were on campus during the fall.

I'm GUESSING, the 3 JUCOs can count back to 2016 (no one doubts that) but I think 22 count FORWARD to 2017/18 academic year.

IF so, we would have a MAX of 3 more LOIs to give.

'79: Good ? for the staff tonight.

(02-01-2017 02:13 PM)emu steve Wrote:  Watching the signing day show. Looks like 20 newcomers + 5 who were on campus during the fall.

I'm GUESSING, the 3 JUCOs can count back to 2016 (no one doubts that) but I think 22 count FORWARD to 2017/18 academic year.

IF so, we would have a MAX of 3 more LOIs to give.

'79: Good ? for the staff tonight.

Can do, I'll be there.

As we talk about the JUCOs I'm hearing they will be here for 3 years which is a big bonus.

the production needs work guys love ya but....a black screen and no sound does not project a positive image for the university.

(02-01-2017 02:22 PM)emu79 Wrote:  

(02-01-2017 02:13 PM)emu steve Wrote:  Watching the signing day show. Looks like 20 newcomers + 5 who were on campus during the fall.

I'm GUESSING, the 3 JUCOs can count back to 2016 (no one doubts that) but I think 22 count FORWARD to 2017/18 academic year.

IF so, we would have a MAX of 3 more LOIs to give.

'79: Good ? for the staff tonight.

Can do, I'll be there.

Curious if Sidy counts 2016 or 2017 class?

(02-01-2017 02:34 PM)emu79 Wrote:  the production needs work guys love ya but....a black screen and no sound does not project a positive image for the university.

The volume was a big issue on my end too. Greg was fine, but Sean and the segments were considerably lower.

(02-01-2017 02:31 PM)emu79 Wrote:  As we talk about the JUCOs I'm hearing they will be here for 3 years which is a big bonus.

Don't think all 3 have 3 to play 3.

(02-01-2017 02:53 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(02-01-2017 02:31 PM)emu79 Wrote:  As we talk about the JUCOs I'm hearing they will be here for 3 years which is a big bonus.

Don't think all 3 have 3 to play 3.

I think the three who have 3 are Dervil, Kelly (mentioned in the interview) and the new de. Jones and the DT are incoming juniors and have two years. Again I could be wrong maybe I can clarify.

BTW, CC announced recruit #26, a kid from the same h.s. as Myrick.

http://247sports.com/player/jeffrey-hubbard-76622

Wowza! Good offers.