I am curious about how others feel about the video of Ross Donelly. I think his combination of size, strength, and agility is unique for Rice. Covington was equally impressive but his high school competition was not at the level of Donelly's. If Bailiff can get players with this much potential to come to Rice, we will be in good shape, especially if they are defensive line recruits.

I think I may give the new guy at Rivals a shot. One of my friends is still a subscriber and just told me he thinks he knows his stuff and that he hit quite a bit of stuff last season info wise, which he was surprised with giving his newness around the Rice program. He told me a lot of things but what stuck was he called that Dillard and Davis would be big at RB last season in spite of a few members questioning him publicly on the forum during hist first month or two. I can't remember everything but he spoke highly of him. I think I may give it a shot. If Im not happy I can always cancel. Thanks for the feedback.

(03-18-2014 07:00 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  I wouldn't be surprised if the success of guys like James Casey, Vance McDonald and Luke Willson are helping us get some of these kids (David Sloan as the tight ends coach doesn't hurt either).

That is the case with Herndon. He would like to play tight end and was impressed with those guys. Academics is also playing a huge role as he wants to major in EE. He also spoke very highly of Bailiff, the coaches and players.

Rivals interviewed offerree Riley Garner. Subscribe if you want to read it all, but it sounds like the EZF/facilities plans are being shown to recruits and they are hearing about a timeline...

Rivals site showing a new commit Jackson Tyner:
http://sports.yahoo.com/rice/football/re...ner-161802

Anyone got the scoop?

(03-20-2014 12:43 AM)ChicagoOwl (BS 07) Wrote:  Rivals site showing a new commit Jackson Tyner:
http://sports.yahoo.com/rice/football/re...ner-161802

Anyone got the scoop?

Talon Owl mentioned him a few days ago, back in Post #29

(03-20-2014 02:10 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  

(03-20-2014 12:43 AM)ChicagoOwl (BS 07) Wrote:  Rivals site showing a new commit Jackson Tyner:
http://sports.yahoo.com/rice/football/re...ner-161802

Anyone got the scoop?

Talon Owl mentioned him a few days ago, back in Post #29

Ah, thx

(03-20-2014 10:45 AM)ChicagoOwl (BS 07) Wrote:  

(03-20-2014 02:10 AM)Almadenmike Wrote:  

(03-20-2014 12:43 AM)ChicagoOwl (BS 07) Wrote:  Rivals site showing a new commit Jackson Tyner:
http://sports.yahoo.com/rice/football/re...ner-161802

Anyone got the scoop?

Talon Owl mentioned him a few days ago, back in Post #29

Ah, thx

Jumbo QB/Athlete likely destined for DE. Runs well for his size, lots of frame for an S/C program to work with.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1240212/highlights/77717375

So what are the rules for bringing premium info from Rivals and posting it here for free? Im seeing a lot of that. Kinda seems cheap to me.

(03-20-2014 11:25 AM)JarrodWiles Wrote:  So what are the rules for bringing premium info from Rivals and posting it here for free? Im seeing a lot of that. Kinda seems cheap to me.

Where? I think mrbig's and bob's small synopsis posts are ok. Just as long as one's not copying content over.

I am only asking because I didn't know the rules and I decided to go ahead and join Rivals.

I am trying to post just enough to whet appetites and get a few more people to join. The coverage has been pretty solid this spring.

(03-20-2014 11:25 AM)JarrodWiles Wrote:  So what are the rules for bringing premium info from Rivals and posting it here for free? Im seeing a lot of that. Kinda seems cheap to me.

(03-20-2014 02:39 PM)mrbig Wrote:  I am trying to post just enough to whet appetites and get a few more people to join. The coverage has been pretty solid this spring.

(03-20-2014 11:25 AM)JarrodWiles Wrote:  So what are the rules for bringing premium info from Rivals and posting it here for free? Im seeing a lot of that. Kinda seems cheap to me.

Well you guys certainly talked me into it. I decided to join yesterday.

I believe in supporting both. Rivals has gone through some lean times but has recently showed significant improvement. I don't think it is fair to transfer information developed by Rivals.

(03-18-2014 04:14 PM)bobreinhold1 Wrote:  

(03-18-2014 07:00 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  I wouldn't be surprised if the success of guys like James Casey, Vance McDonald and Luke Willson are helping us get some of these kids (David Sloan as the tight ends coach doesn't hurt either).

That is the case with Herndon. He would like to play tight end and was impressed with those guys. Academics is also playing a huge role as he wants to major in EE. He also spoke very highly of Bailiff, the coaches and players.

Tyner's dad played with David Sloan at New Mexico... never hurts to have good genetics and a personal connection.

(03-16-2014 12:33 AM)talon owl Wrote:  First commit is apparently in following today's Junior day:

Ross Donnelly, 6-2 300lb DT from Cy-Fair

Offers from northwestern and Wake Forest.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/re...lly-141050

http://247sports.com/Player/Ross-Donelly-23420

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/footba...ss-donelly

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/939056/hig.../119997377

Oh man. This guy is stout. He'll probably put on 25 lbs. of muscle over the next 2 years. This is a good commitment.

All these guys are big and athletic. These are very good players.

(03-27-2014 11:11 PM)Afflicted Wrote:  All these guys are big and athletic. These are very good players.

Yes they are and the new guy is doing a much better job this spring and I am supporting him, but let's never forget MOONDOG who was unbeatable!

Strange but exciting to look at the ESPN recruiting page and see that 1/3 of Rice's commits have 4-stars, 1/3 have 3-stars, and 1/3 are un-ranked. Sure, that is only 1 commit per category, but still...

Apparently Rice is solidly in the hunt for a 6'3, 280lb DE from Canada, Neville Gallimore...Hopefully Rice's Canadian connections will pay off.

http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/03/14/big-...all-player