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RE: 2018 Official Verbal Thread
(08-22-2017 09:12 PM)BDB5yp Wrote:  
(08-22-2017 01:40 PM)Teamduh Wrote:  
(08-22-2017 01:27 PM)MiamiHuskie Wrote:  
(08-22-2017 12:57 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  
(08-22-2017 10:32 AM)MiamiHuskie Wrote:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/na...story.html

Interesting line from the story:

Robinson said he was sold by the vision of Northern Illinois coach Rod Carey.

The Tribune writer had to suppress his shock that Robinson chose NIU over P5 schools.

Hopefully Carey has turned things around.
Yeah another backhanded compliment. Gee thanks.

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The Tribune should move to Indiana since all they talk about is Notre Dame.

Or Rome.
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Edgytims preseason all state team. We have several commits on this list.

http://www.csnchicago.com/preps-talk/edg...tball-team
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Don't think the olineman is from Iowa, yet.

http://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports...s-20170818

Would be nice to get Arquette out of Minnesota.
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RE: 2018 Official Verbal Thread
There is little question that the Maine South football team's offense begins the season short on experience. Just three players who started on last year's Class 8A state championship team are back.

Maine South will have a whole new offensive line. The Hawks will have to replace lineman Kevin Jarvis, who now plays at Michigan State, among others. Plus, first-year quarterback John O'Sullivan takes over for Nick Leongas.

The Hawks do, however, return their biggest playmaker in senior running back Fotis Kokosioulis, and he is determined to lead his team back to the state finals.

"I think what helped us win last year was people didn't think we were going to win, so we used that as motivation," said Kokosioulis, a Park Ridge resident. "And I think this year people are already thinking that since we lost all these guys they might be doubting us. So we'll use that as motivation as well to try and get it done."

Kokosioulis rushed for 1,464 yards and 21 touchdowns last season for the Hawks. He's also a major threat in the passing game, as he's compiled more than 4,000 yards of offense in the past two years, Hawks coach Dave Inserra said.

And, given the lack of varsity experience surrounding him this year, he'll likely be called upon to carry an even bigger load.

"We've got to take some pressure off the O-line and we've got to take some pressure off the quarterback, so we'll use Fotis in all kinds of different ways," Inserra said. "Line him up everywhere, somehow and someway get him the ball and make it a little bit easier on John O'Sullivan."

Kokosioulis, who committed to play at Northern Illinois in April, said he didn't bother attending recruiting camps this summer and instead focused on preparing for his senior season and another run at a state title.

Kokosioulis said he spent a good portion of his time doing endurance training in anticipation of a bigger workload this season. The 5-foot-9 Kokosioulis said he also added 10 pounds of muscle to his frame and now weighs 175 pounds.

"He looks bigger, but he's always looked big — he's just a very strong kid," Inserra said. "Pound for pound he's our strongest guy. He just really has an incredible work ethic and he's got the skills to go along with it. That's what you want and that's why he's a Division I player."

Kokosioulis' offseason exploits certainly come as no surprise to his teammates. Senior Cam Stacy, who returns as a starting receiver and safety for Maine South, said Kokosioulis' work ethic is unparalleled.

"I haven't really played with many guys like him," said Stacy, a Park Ridge resident. "I don't really believe he gets the recognition that he deserves and he puts in the work like no one else. He's always pushing everyone else at practice. He hates losing — he's one of the most competitive guys you've ever met — so he brings that same attitude to practice every day and in games. He's just a really special running back."

Kokosioulis is aware that many will view him as the focal point of the Hawks' offense this season, but he's not concerned about his supporting cast. Kokosioulis extolled O'Sullivan's arm strength and acumen in the pocket and tabbed Stacy and senior wide receiver Rory Hayes as guys who should have huge years alongside him for the Hawks.

"I think the guys that we've got coming in are doing pretty good, so I don't think it's all on me, you know," Kokosioulis said. "I obviously have to do my part, but I have trust in our guys. Coming in I could see how it looks like it's on me, but I don't think it is at all, because I know my guys and I have trust in them and I think they'll do a great job."

Brett Christie is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
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Erick Doke out for the season with a knee injury.

http://www.kenoshanews.com/sports/footba...a6f4f.html
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(08-27-2017 08:41 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  Erick Doke out for the season with a knee injury.

http://www.kenoshanews.com/sports/footba...a6f4f.html

Ugh, I have had that injury and never fully recovered though some of my problem was mental in never fully trusting my knee again. Hopefully surgical techniques have improved and hopefully Erick will fully recover.

One way to build great relationships with HS coaches is to honor recruiting commitments in these situations. Joe Novak always did that and it is part of the bedrock of trust and integrity on which our program was built. Good to see coach Carey honor these commitments as well.
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Not sure how early he was offered, but didn't Huff have a knee injury in High School. NIU gave him a shot, that's turned out pretty well.
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(08-28-2017 03:35 PM)niu50yrdline Wrote:  Not sure how early he was offered, but didn't Huff have a knee injury in High School. NIU gave him a shot, that's turned out pretty well.

Not to mention Doke was on some pretty big school's radars if I recall. This may be a blessing as he might have decommitted if he had a big year. He sits out this year and possibly next via RS and then has a great career.
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Came across another article on Robinson.

Says hes hoping to break some records in DeKalb. 02-13-banana

https://macprospectus.com/2017/08/28/3-s...minnesota/
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Justin Hall had a big game his past Friday. 332 yards 4 Touchdowns.....

Highlights: https://twitter.com/allentrieu/status/90...0287895552
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(09-18-2017 09:06 PM)BDB5yp Wrote:  Justin Hall had a big game his past Friday. 332 yards 4 Touchdowns.....

Highlights: https://twitter.com/allentrieu/status/90...0287895552

Very impressive; running and seems to have good hands. He committed to us as a DB; interesting - seems he can play a number of positions, and with that kind of production as a RB...With more games like that look out for poaching time! At least he is a "hard commit", for what that is worth!
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(09-18-2017 09:29 PM)NILAW Wrote:  
(09-18-2017 09:06 PM)BDB5yp Wrote:  Justin Hall had a big game his past Friday. 332 yards 4 Touchdowns.....

Highlights: https://twitter.com/allentrieu/status/90...0287895552

Very impressive; running and seems to have good hands. He committed to us as a DB; interesting - seems he can play a number of positions, and with that kind of production as a RB...With more games like that look out for poaching time! At least he is a "hard commit", for what that is worth!

Maybe he'll be a two way player for the Huskies. Not a lot of those, but looks like a playmaker.
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Our dual threat QB commit, Jiya Wright, is having a very good year.

http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/the_pi...s_20170921

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JIYA WRIGHT, HOMESTEAD
Anyone who attempts to make a case for anyone else in the area should not be talking high school football.

Through five weeks, Jiya Wright is AVERAGING 350 yards of total offense per game. That's more than a fair amount of local teams average.

The senior quarterback has thrown for 1,246 yards and rushed for another 504, even making the stout Snider defense look pedestrian last week at Lucas Oil Stadium.

All the more impressive is that Wright is doing this without much of a running game to complement him. The next leading rusher is sophomore Jake Archbold, who has gained 105 yards on 27 carries.

With Wright, Homestead is capable of beating any team in the area if its defense plays well...including Snider (Not saying that happens, calm down Panthers fans).
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(10-04-2017 07:18 PM)HuskieDave Wrote:  Nolan Potter in the house.

https://twitter.com/nolan_potter2/status...8681201664[/i]

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/7774075/57e...%3Famp%3D1
I saw this earlier. Sorry if it is a repeat.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.desmoin...504778001/

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Potter is such a prototypical NIU recruit. Under-sized midwestern lineman. I LOVE big men who play basketball...hard to coach agility and foot speed.

Bet he turns into yet another OL stud.
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Short article about Justin Hall received his Under Armour All-America Game jersey.

http://usatodayhss.com/2017/northern-ill...ica-jersey
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