I just like that our coaches have integrity and don't lie about where recruits stand in the whole process. Make them desire to attend NIU. Didn't Novak only have 25 offers out at all times? He never gave out offers that we didn't have available. Kill doesn't stray too far from this same philosophy.

(03-06-2010 07:43 PM)rabidawg900 Wrote:  I just like that our coaches have integrity and don't lie about where recruits stand in the whole process. Make them desire to attend NIU. Didn't Novak only have 25 offers out at all times? He never gave out offers that we didn't have available. Kill doesn't stray too far from this same philosophy.

I'm not sure I agree with limiting offers to 25 - you're not going to get literally every kid you offer - but I'm also not a big fan of throwing out offers left and right just to get kids interested. There's a happy medium somewhere in there.

IMO...Recruiting needs for 2011 class:

1. At least 2 QB's
2. Running Backs
3. Defensive Backs
4. Defensive Line
5. Tight End
6. WR
7. Offensive Line

(03-08-2010 05:00 PM)RitzHuskie Wrote:  IMO...Recruiting needs for 2011 class:

1. At least 2 QB's
2. Running Backs
3. Defensive Backs
4. Defensive Line
5. Tight End
6. WR
7. Offensive Line

I would say -2- Rbs as well and as many players 6'4 or taller who can play any position. WR,DE<OL, LB.... We need to get BIGGER.

WE have offered Ryan Klachko: 6' 4" 280 lbs. OL from Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin.He has 13 offers including 4 Big Ten and Boston College, an OL factory. It is a long shot, but at least we are in the mix.

Tom Lemming's Top 20 Prospects for 2011:

WR DaVaris Daniels of Vernon Hills
OL Ryan Klachko of Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin
DE Riley McMinn of Rochester
RB Rodney Coe of Edwardsville
OL Jordan Walsh of Glenbard West
FB/LB Nick Lifka of Naperville North
DL James Adeyanju of Curie
S Jarrell Williams of Richards (Northwestern Commit)
WR Evan Spencer of Vernon Hills
C Brian Bobek of Fremd
OL Patrick Flavin of Benet
OL Matt Frazier of Bishop McNamara
TE Jack Konopka of Fremd
WR Keante Minor of East St. Louis
RB Josh Ferguson of Joliet Catholic
OL Victor Nelson of Maine South
OL Mason Fuller of Uplift
OL Chris Bryant of Simeon
QB Matt LaCosse of Naperville North
RB Calvin Phillips of Kankakee (Minnesota Commit)

Just missed the cut:

DE Demetrius Hill of Kankakee
DL Zach Colvin of Minooka
OL Ben Carbery of Oak Park
QB Hayden Daniels of Naperville Central
RB Peter Bonahoom of Prospect
QB Reilly O'Toole of Wheaton Warrenville South
OL Rafe Kiely of Wheaton North
OL Ed O'Connor of Mount Carmel
OL Dan Lembke of Providence
QB Judson Wienke of Tuscola
DL Clint Tucker of East St. Louis
S Glen Faulkner of East St. Louis (Kentucky Commit)
RB Vincent Aterbridge of East St. Louis

Says were after Riley McMinn, just haven't offered yet. Also says hes planning a visit. Good news for us. http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?name...%3d4985959

New offer...you don't see too many TEs targeted early by this coaching staff. Where is our resident Waubonsie expert?

TE Mark Szott
Aurora, IL (Waubonsie Valley)
6'4" 225 lbs
40 time: 4.88 secs
Shuttle: 4.51 secs
Vertical: 26"

Other offers: Ball State

Rivals Profile: NR

Youtube [1] [2]

(03-23-2010 09:52 AM)rabidawg900 Wrote:  New offer...you don't see too many TEs targeted early by this coaching staff. Where is our resident Waubonsie expert?

TE Mark Szott
Aurora, IL (Waubonsie Valley)
6'4" 225 lbs
40 time: 4.88 secs
Shuttle: 4.51 secs
Vertical: 26"

Other offers: Ball State

Rivals Profile: NR

Youtube [1] [2]

I know this kid, or least I know his Dad. I've played Basketball with his Dad several times. I believe Mark has played both varsity basketball and varsity football as a freshmen. Pretty athletic kid from what I understand.

Anyone have ESPN insider? In the article summary it said that Riley O'Toole has us along with 4 BCS schools as his favorites. Couldn't see anymore because I am not a subscriber. Very good news for us if that is true. http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?name...%3d5026640

(03-25-2010 10:12 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  Anyone have ESPN insider? In the article summary it said that Riley O'Toole has us along with 4 BCS schools as his favorites. Couldn't see anymore because I am not a subscriber. Very good news for us if that is true. http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?name...%3d5026640

This isn't from the ESPN article, but it will be a huge recruiting upset by somebody if O'Toole doesn't go to Kansas, assuming they offer him a scholarship.

(03-25-2010 10:12 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  Anyone have ESPN insider? In the article summary it said that Riley O'Toole has us along with 4 BCS schools as his favorites. Couldn't see anymore because I am not a subscriber. Very good news for us if that is true. http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?name...%3d5026640

His profile has NIU & Toledo as his 2 favorites:

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruitin...son%3d2011

I watched him play basketball against glenbard east in the regional finals this year. Before the game started I definitely didn't think he would be that athletic, until the game started. A very coordinated, athletic, big kid, that would be a huge grab for NIU if he decided to come here.

We could sure use a QB they are dropping like flies here.

(03-25-2010 10:33 PM)rabidawg900 Wrote:  His profile has NIU & Toledo as his 2 favorites:

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruitin...son%3d2011

You sure this isn't more accurate? http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/re...ole-105555

I find it hard to believe his top two choices are Toledo and NIU if he has interest from KU, BC, Zona, etc. Also, if we somehow stole him from KU, it would be great for me. One of my good friends is a KU alum and we both went to WWS.

JC has a great RB/athlete in each of the next 3 classes.

Joshua Ferguson '11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbaSFsRMpt0
Malin Jones '12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1UmTDYrHqw
Ty Isaac '13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLxKBUipusg

I would be estatic if we could get any of the above here.

Ty Isaac is a flippin' phenom considering his age.

We have offered Derek Watt: 6'2" 215 lbs. LB from Pewaukee, Wisc.

(04-05-2010 10:37 AM)thetachihuskie Wrote:  We have offered Derek Watt: 6'2" 215 lbs. LB from Pewaukee, Wisc.

Holy crap it's J.J. Watt's little brother! You know, the Wisconsin DE that owned us in last year's season opener.

(04-05-2010 11:03 AM)rabidawg900 Wrote:  

(04-05-2010 10:37 AM)thetachihuskie Wrote:  We have offered Derek Watt: 6'2" 215 lbs. LB from Pewaukee, Wisc.

Holy crap its J.J. Watt's little brother! You know, the Wisconsin DE that owned us in last year's season opener.

LB isn't a need for us at this point, but if he is half as good as his brother I'll take him.

I'd agree Ritz. Prolly the one position that we should be stacked at for the next few years to come.