Alex Howie signed and submitted as of 7:26 this morning.

(02-07-2018 07:31 AM)cidbearit Wrote:  Alex Howie signed and submitted as of 7:26 this morning.

(02-06-2018 10:19 PM)ljmhurons Wrote:  

(02-04-2018 06:16 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(02-04-2018 03:13 AM)ljmhurons Wrote:  I think I have this right.

Gadie, who once committed to us, now to Western Carolina.

TE Whitmer to Western New Mexico

Thanks for the scoop and good work.

Western Carolina is a FCS school and Western New Mexico is D-II.

I need not say more...

Whitmer is sure struggling to make a decision. Now he says he's going to Weber St.

He did indeed sign with Weber State.

Kainer signed with Tyler Juco which is what I was figuring yesterday. He'll be playing P5 ball after 1 year at Tyler.

Although we didn't land him, I'm pretty impressed they found him, offered, visited, etc.

(02-07-2018 07:22 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Kainer signed with Tyler Juco which is what I was figuring yesterday. He'll be playing P5 ball after 1 year at Tyler.

Although we didn't land him, I'm pretty impressed they found him, offered, visited, etc.

Too bad. I fell in love with his tape from the drills.

In a couple years folks would ask: "How did EMU get him?"

(01-14-2018 04:40 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(01-14-2018 12:07 AM)ljmhurons Wrote:  

(01-11-2018 04:03 PM)emu steve Wrote:  http://gridironrr.com/teams/default.asp?...Qualifiers

I think Whitmer is a spring graduate although I think a full qualifier.

The question is: Are we still in on him or did the ship pass?

Do we want another TE? Did Wigers get a 2017 OR '18 scholarships?

How many scholarships left to give next month. Was CC trying to 'budget' 2017 scholarships leaving one open for a mid-year transfer (e.g., Wiegers).

This is PURE speculation and more an example than statement: Did the staff say to Whitmer we'll sign you in February instead of December and you can come during Summer (saving that scholarship and giving it to Wiegers) instead of January?

I'd think a smart coach would keep one mid-year scholarship open in case a graduate eligible player comes along who is too good to pass up. If one doesn't then that scholarship can be given out in February.

I saw that Whitmer made a visit to Weber State.

That suggests to me several important things:

1). Obviously he did not sign and appears to be uncommitted.

2). It doesn't appear that he'll go to a P5 program (e.g., L'ville). So he seems to be a G5/FCS canddate?

3). I don't know why he did not sign with EMU and if it could still happen.

4). Weber State is a very good FCS program which played deep in the FCS playoffs.

This was my take on Whitmer a while ago. Weber State is a very good FCS team. He'll probably end up doing well.

I'm adding this 2018 grad transfer website, in case it proves useful...

https://gradtransfertracker.com/potential-transfers/

These are committed transfers. Wiegers is one of a handful going to MAC schools for 2018.

https://gradtransfertracker.com/2018-com...transfers/

Very, very nice story on Howie...

http://www.hometownlife.com/story/sports...318340002/

(02-08-2018 11:05 AM)emu steve Wrote:  Very, very nice story on Howie...

http://www.hometownlife.com/story/sports...318340002/

Nice piece. I wonder if this kid has met TJ Lang yet. Seems like they have a few things in common.

I prefer Howie to a JUCO OL I think he could be a mainstay of an OL if he can remain healthy. Actually we signed some solid OL prospects earlier.

Dear Friends.
I don't know if many of you watched the interview with Coach Creighton after this latest signing period. When Greg Steiner asked if he was pleased with the number of three star players that Eastern acquired, his answer was that he finds players to fit Eastern's needs. He doesn't care about their star ranking. If, he and his staff feel that a player fits their needs, that's whom they go after. Stars have nothing to do with it. I thought that was a very candid way of discussing recruiting. To a point, I would agree with his thinking. I hope it brings success to our football program.

Article discussing the signings of Howie and Vines.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/...110207958/

(02-10-2018 04:24 AM)emu steve Wrote:  Article discussing the signings of Howie and Vines.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/...110207958/

BTW, I double checked the article for information as to the late signees, etc.

What I discovered is that WMU definitely, but no surprise, had the best MAC class among MI h.s. seniors. Once again they were best: head and shoulders ahead of the rest.

I see EMU is 2nd ahead of Toledo, CMU, BG, etc. That is the other big story!!

That is surprising. We normally struggle in the rankings vs. TOL, CMU and sometimes even BG.

(02-10-2018 10:30 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(02-10-2018 04:24 AM)emu steve Wrote:  Article discussing the signings of Howie and Vines.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/...110207958/

BTW, I double checked the article for information as to the late signees, etc.

What I discovered is that WMU definitely, but no surprise, had the best MAC class among MI h.s. seniors. Once again they were best: head and shoulders ahead of the rest.

I see EMU is 2nd ahead of Toledo, CMU, BG, etc. That is the other big story!!

That is surprising. We normally struggle in the rankings vs. TOL, CMU and sometimes even BG.

EMUs class may not be ranked at the top but they did a great job of adding players, increasing the talent, and plugging holes. The bottom line is they addressed their own needs.

The only rankings that really matter are the standings at the end of the season.

Rivals top 30 list for MI. We have two.

https://n.rivals.com/state_rankings/2018/michigan

Bottom line, we finally have some tangible signs of better recruiting. Break ground on the new facilities soon, get to another bowl game this year, and the momentum should continue. I've been one of the harshest critics as far as recruiting, but give credit where credit is due. Nice mix of high school and Juco's should be the consistent plan going forward. I think Nunez really injected some life into the recruiting, and hopeful Peterson and Needham will do more of the same.

Notice we now have a recruiting coordinator, an assistant recruiting coordinator, and a recruiting assistant. Progress!

Yes very impressed with this class if Grissom and Mickey get added to the roster its the cherry on top

(02-14-2018 07:56 PM)emu79 Wrote:  Yes very impressed with this class if Grissom and Mickey get added to the roster its the cherry on top

Karmi Mackey

http://www.hudl.com/profile/3939010/Karmi-Mackey

https://twitter.com/king24mackey?lang=en

This little vignette shows the joys of FB recruiting and player development: There are JUCOs and grad transfers, redshirts, true frosh who can play, and frosh who should redshirt.

It shows also a good lesson of life be it person or running an enterprise: there are short term goals, intermediate and longer term goals.

Carter Stagner seems the perfect recruit who will blossom with a red-shirt year. Not big or strong enough as a true frosh DE, but will develop in time with work in S&C (intermediate). We have recruited JUCO DE who can step in a play game #1 (short term)

https://twitter.com/statechampsnet/statu...4096215040

EMU adds another 2018 PWO, a WR, Tanner Knue.

https://twitter.com/tannerknue

https://twitter.com/JSnodsEnq/status/964206141357133829