Louisiana has spring games as well

If you want to see all the players NIU is interested in on rivals.com follow the directions below:

1. Go to http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/pro...sp?sid=880
2. Click on "Show advanced search options" at the bottom.
3. Under "WHERE IS HE GOING?" choose Northern Illinois.
4. Click the Advanced Search button.

(06-17-2009 06:16 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  If you want to see all the players NIU is interested in on rivals.com follow the directions below:

1. Go to http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/pro...sp?sid=880
2. Click on "Show advanced search options" at the bottom.
3. Under "WHERE IS HE GOING?" choose Northern Illinois.
4. Click the Advanced Search button.

Another tip as well, you can select "Show prospects that have received offers only" and it will show you who has NIU offers. Some of the offers may not be verified or even official offers but it will still give you a good list to see who they're really looking at.

Don't think it was mentioned but we have an offer out to JUCO cornerback Kweku Arkorful out of Rock Valley C.C.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vie..._key=95124

(06-17-2009 06:26 PM)epasnoopy Wrote:  Don't think it was mentioned but we have an offer out to JUCO cornerback Kweku Arkorful out of Rock Valley C.C.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vie..._key=95124

Interesting, he started his career at Murray State. He played in HS at Thornridge:
http://www.goracers.com/ViewArticle.dbml...EASON=2008

The Huskies are in the top 3 for three star lineman Zac Epping.

Zac Epping Profile

(06-17-2009 10:57 PM)HuskiePride#1 Wrote:  The Huskies are in the top 3 for three star lineman Zac Epping.

Zac Epping Profile

Epping is Rivals top rated prospect for the state of Wisconsin
Have to like the coaching staff's aggressiveness.
http://wisconsinpreps.rivals.com/viewran...a_key=2332

I know we are trying to be aggressive and get our name out there, but are offers to these players really necessary?

Florida WR Kenny Shaw
http://edgytim.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=88134
http://northernillinois.scout.com/a.z?s=...id=4051644

Louisiana DT Elliott Porter
http://edgytim.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=92128
http://northernillinois.scout.com/a.z?s=...id=4215931

(06-18-2009 02:08 PM)rabidawg900 Wrote:  I know we are trying to be aggressive and get our name out there, but are offers to these players really necessary?

Florida WR Kenny Shaw
http://edgytim.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=88134
http://northernillinois.scout.com/a.z?s=...id=4051644

Louisiana DT Elliott Porter
http://edgytim.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=92128
http://northernillinois.scout.com/a.z?s=...id=4215931

Sometimes coaches don't know who is going to blow up ...... and sometimes Its similar to negotiating...... You are offering the **** merchandise just to let others know you are in the game.... You advertise your offer to Johnny 4star which lets Tony 2shoes know that there are others out there and he has to make a decision. What do want to do Tony?????? ...... Coffee is for closers....

(06-18-2009 02:08 PM)rabidawg900 Wrote:  I know we are trying to be aggressive and get our name out there, but are offers to these players really necessary?

Florida WR Kenny Shaw
http://edgytim.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=88134
http://northernillinois.scout.com/a.z?s=...id=4051644

Louisiana DT Elliott Porter
http://edgytim.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=92128
http://northernillinois.scout.com/a.z?s=...id=4215931

Well Kenny Shaw can be explained because I'm pretty sure we have a good relationship with Dr. Phillips (I know there is some sort of connection I just don't recall what it was.) We won't get him but this offer doesn't hurt to maintain a relationship.

And Elliott Porter can be explained because Kill can't let go of LA. A state we were shut out in last season, and run a chance of being shut out in again in terms of recruits.

Good times.

The Huskies have offered a scholarship to another Louisiana prospect.

Seth Ancar is a linebacker prospect who also has an offer from Louisiana-Lafayette.

http://edgytim.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=75375

3 Stars (#28 inside LB prospect in the Nation per rivals.com)
Inside linebacker
Port Sulphur (LA) South Plaquemines

Ht: 6-foot-0
Wt: 198 lbs
Forty: 4.67 secs
Vertical: 31 inches
Shuttle: 4.19 secs

(06-23-2009 11:33 AM)niuohdeez Wrote:  The Huskies have offered a scholarship to another Louisiana prospect.

Seth Ancar is a linebacker prospect who also has an offer from Louisiana-Lafayette.

http://edgytim.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=75375

3 Stars (#28 inside LB prospect in the Nation per rivals.com)
Inside linebacker
Port Sulphur (LA) South Plaquemines

Ht: 6-foot-0
Wt: 198 lbs
Forty: 4.67 secs
Vertical: 31 inches
Shuttle: 4.19 secs

I think we'd HAVE to land a guy from LA this year. If not it's just a terrible terrible joke being played on Kill by the football gods.

On another note, I was able to find this post on edgytim.com message board regarding NIU's camp at St. Rita earlier this year:

"Went to 77th and Western to watch NIU's one day camp. I felt bad for all in attendance. This was to be an evaluation camp I think but the turnstyles were over run by an entire team - Shepard - and a host of underclassmen. There was over 220 players. The fields were cluttered with bodies and the lines for the drills went all the way to Gary. After testing which was done poorly with little regard for technique - there was no starter for the 40 and the short shuttle was being improperly done with players using their off hand to balance themselves up.

The drills were not impressively run because of the numbers. There was no way that coaches could have known who were the seniors they needed to evaluate. Some players were getting called out - Whitelaw was one - but there was no focus on the better players who are prospects for NIU.

All in all a good try but an F for the Huskies. They had a good opportunity to get some quality looks at some of the south side talent but were over served. In fact they didn't even video any of the drills to review when they get back to DeKalb."

I am hoping this is just a personal opinion and that NIU coaches were more prepared than that.

Ryan Williams - Pelham, Alabama

I was hoping they would offer this RB/Slot/Return athlete. He is on the smallish side, but a 4.42 (Nike Combine) and 35 ' vertical and NO offers per Rivals he looks like a player. First in...... usually gets the best look..........

(06-23-2009 11:47 AM)NIU05 Wrote:  Ryan Williams - Pelham, Alabama

I was hoping they would offer this RB/Slot/Return athlete. He is on the smallish side, but a 4.42 (Nike Combine) and 35 ' vertical and NO offers per Rivals he looks like a player. First in...... usually gets the best look..........

Are those real combine numbers? None of them have the confirmed by "r" logo by em.

(06-23-2009 04:14 PM)TheNEWguy Wrote:  

(06-23-2009 11:47 AM)NIU05 Wrote:  Ryan Williams - Pelham, Alabama

I was hoping they would offer this RB/Slot/Return athlete. He is on the smallish side, but a 4.42 (Nike Combine) and 35 ' vertical and NO offers per Rivals he looks like a player. First in...... usually gets the best look..........

Are those real combine numbers? None of them have the confirmed by "r" logo by em.

It is confirmed Nike Mobile 2009

:ncaabbs::ncaabbs:

(03-10-2009 10:49 PM)TheNEWguy Wrote:  

(03-10-2009 09:52 PM)warriorfan Wrote:  Yep, that perception is understood and appreciate the constructive input. It is precisely why I posted .. to get feedback, so thanks. He is working very hard towards camps and combines, and senior season, then college. Understand this, he is extremely self-driven and determined .. stay tuned.

A lot of guys are driven - but that doesn't always do the job. It's great that he's a hard worker because if he does have the talent he'll be a great player in college. (Wherever he goes, even if it's DII it's still football!) You always hear about guys who bounce out of a program who have so much potential but they just can't cut it, from what you say it seems like this kid won't be one of those guys.

Good luck!

hey THENEWGUY what thenewguy and shutup i seen him play and he is working out so hard. i live really really close to him and i think he is good.It is the huskies choice who they pick.i have watched 3 warrriors games and each and every game he got 2 touchdowns.
if you want to see him watch his games. he has hands.
go warriors and huskies.:ncaabbs::ncaabbs:

(06-23-2009 11:38 AM)niuohdeez Wrote:  On another note, I was able to find this post on edgytim.com message board regarding NIU's camp at St. Rita earlier this year:

"Went to 77th and Western to watch NIU's one day camp. I felt bad for all in attendance. This was to be an evaluation camp I think but the turnstyles were over run by an entire team - Shepard - and a host of underclassmen. There was over 220 players. The fields were cluttered with bodies and the lines for the drills went all the way to Gary. After testing which was done poorly with little regard for technique - there was no starter for the 40 and the short shuttle was being improperly done with players using their off hand to balance themselves up.

The drills were not impressively run because of the numbers. There was no way that coaches could have known who were the seniors they needed to evaluate. Some players were getting called out - Whitelaw was one - but there was no focus on the better players who are prospects for NIU.

All in all a good try but an F for the Huskies. They had a good opportunity to get some quality looks at some of the south side talent but were over served. In fact they didn't even video any of the drills to review when they get back to DeKalb."

I am hoping this is just a personal opinion and that NIU coaches were more prepared than that.

I was there and I think it was a great success. The staff was able to log very important info. They knew who every kid was by the color of the jerseys and the kids got to show something. I think the staff saw this as a great success and so do I. And it was very organized in spite of the number os kids.

(06-24-2009 09:13 AM)niurules Wrote:  :ncaabbs::ncaabbs:

(03-10-2009 10:49 PM)TheNEWguy Wrote:  

(03-10-2009 09:52 PM)warriorfan Wrote:  Yep, that perception is understood and appreciate the constructive input. It is precisely why I posted .. to get feedback, so thanks. He is working very hard towards camps and combines, and senior season, then college. Understand this, he is extremely self-driven and determined .. stay tuned.

A lot of guys are driven - but that doesn't always do the job. It's great that he's a hard worker because if he does have the talent he'll be a great player in college. (Wherever he goes, even if it's DII it's still football!) You always hear about guys who bounce out of a program who have so much potential but they just can't cut it, from what you say it seems like this kid won't be one of those guys.

Good luck!

hey THENEWGUY what thenewguy and shutup i seen him play and he is working out so hard. i live really really close to him and i think he is good.It is the huskies choice who they pick.i have watched 3 warrriors games and each and every game he got 2 touchdowns.
if you want to see him watch his games. he has hands.
go warriors and huskies.:ncaabbs::ncaabbs:

Umm...try using English. Thanks.

(06-24-2009 02:00 PM)gcd Wrote:  

(06-23-2009 11:38 AM)niuohdeez Wrote:  On another note, I was able to find this post on edgytim.com message board regarding NIU's camp at St. Rita earlier this year:

"Went to 77th and Western to watch NIU's one day camp. I felt bad for all in attendance. This was to be an evaluation camp I think but the turnstyles were over run by an entire team - Shepard - and a host of underclassmen. There was over 220 players. The fields were cluttered with bodies and the lines for the drills went all the way to Gary. After testing which was done poorly with little regard for technique - there was no starter for the 40 and the short shuttle was being improperly done with players using their off hand to balance themselves up.

The drills were not impressively run because of the numbers. There was no way that coaches could have known who were the seniors they needed to evaluate. Some players were getting called out - Whitelaw was one - but there was no focus on the better players who are prospects for NIU.

All in all a good try but an F for the Huskies. They had a good opportunity to get some quality looks at some of the south side talent but were over served. In fact they didn't even video any of the drills to review when they get back to DeKalb."

I am hoping this is just a personal opinion and that NIU coaches were more prepared than that.

I was there and I think it was a great success. The staff was able to log very important info. They knew who every kid was by the color of the jerseys and the kids got to show something. I think the staff saw this as a great success and so do I. And it was very organized in spite of the number os kids.

I actually have heard that it was super big mess - but after reading that thread I think that the info I was given came straight from that thread that seemed to be just one dudes thoughts.

I wonder what some kids thought of it.