Kumonde Hines appears to be the first commit in next years class... Tape looks good
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3819996/high...9978376/v2

Also coming from a VA Powerhouse in Football as well. LC Bird is one impressive team

I do not recall getting really good commitments at this early point in the year before Withers. I am not hating on MM or any prior coach. I admit in advance that I could be wrong but this seems early in the 2016 process for us.

You're right HH&C. The previous staff did recruit early like this but they rarely got any commitments at this point. Verbals are always verbals whether it's JMU or LSU but I think it's a good sign.

(04-19-2015 07:27 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  I do not recall getting really good commitments at this early point in the year before Withers. I am not hating on MM or any prior coach. I admit in advance that I could be wrong but this seems early in the 2016 process for us.

I think its the Twitter and Facebook posta that are making these Verbal commitments notable. Its really a "new era" when it comes to how the internet is updates info on program min by min. They had their fair share of "verbals".

(04-19-2015 11:10 PM)Hotrod829 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 07:27 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  I do not recall getting really good commitments at this early point in the year before Withers. I am not hating on MM or any prior coach. I admit in advance that I could be wrong but this seems early in the 2016 process for us.

I think its the Twitter and Facebook posta that are making these Verbal commitments notable. Its really a "new era" when it comes to how the internet is updates info on program min by min. They had their fair share of "verbals".

I was counting on you for some insight. We just never really heard about verbals until late in the process. The young crowd seemd to text, tweet, instagram and facebook a ton about their lives. My life between 18-22 was not that interesting to discuss even if we had social media in the late '70s and early '80s.

(04-22-2015 07:20 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 11:10 PM)Hotrod829 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 07:27 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  I do not recall getting really good commitments at this early point in the year before Withers. I am not hating on MM or any prior coach. I admit in advance that I could be wrong but this seems early in the 2016 process for us.

I think its the Twitter and Facebook posta that are making these Verbal commitments notable. Its really a "new era" when it comes to how the internet is updates info on program min by min. They had their fair share of "verbals".

I was counting on you for some insight. We just never really heard about verbals until late in the process. The young crowd seemd to text, tweet, instagram and facebook a ton about their lives. My life between 18-22 was not that interesting to discuss even if we had social media in the late '70s and early '80s.

I quoted verbals because they would tell the staff , yes I am coming and then the next week be committed somewhere else. I never understood that, but people that age tend to till older ppl what they want to hear in the moment.

(04-22-2015 07:20 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 11:10 PM)Hotrod829 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 07:27 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  I do not recall getting really good commitments at this early point in the year before Withers. I am not hating on MM or any prior coach. I admit in advance that I could be wrong but this seems early in the 2016 process for us.

I think its the Twitter and Facebook posta that are making these Verbal commitments notable. Its really a "new era" when it comes to how the internet is updates info on program min by min. They had their fair share of "verbals".

I was counting on you for some insight. We just never really heard about verbals until late in the process. The young crowd seemd to text, tweet, instagram and facebook a ton about their lives. My life between 18-22 was not that interesting to discuss even if we had social media in the late '70s and early '80s.

Have you taken a look at what some of these young'uns put out there for all to see, nothing there. If they'd put the phone down and get outside, they might see there really is a lot to see and do.

(04-22-2015 08:03 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  

(04-22-2015 07:20 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 11:10 PM)Hotrod829 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 07:27 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  I do not recall getting really good commitments at this early point in the year before Withers. I am not hating on MM or any prior coach. I admit in advance that I could be wrong but this seems early in the 2016 process for us.

I think its the Twitter and Facebook posta that are making these Verbal commitments notable. Its really a "new era" when it comes to how the internet is updates info on program min by min. They had their fair share of "verbals".

I was counting on you for some insight. We just never really heard about verbals until late in the process. The young crowd seemd to text, tweet, instagram and facebook a ton about their lives. My life between 18-22 was not that interesting to discuss even if we had social media in the late '70s and early '80s.

Have you taken a look at what some of these young'uns put out there for all to see, nothing there. If they'd put the phone down and get outside, they might see there really is a lot to see and do.

(04-23-2015 12:59 PM)jmuwyhamhgawd Wrote:  

(04-22-2015 08:03 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  

(04-22-2015 07:20 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 11:10 PM)Hotrod829 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 07:27 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  I do not recall getting really good commitments at this early point in the year before Withers. I am not hating on MM or any prior coach. I admit in advance that I could be wrong but this seems early in the 2016 process for us.

I think its the Twitter and Facebook posta that are making these Verbal commitments notable. Its really a "new era" when it comes to how the internet is updates info on program min by min. They had their fair share of "verbals".

I was counting on you for some insight. We just never really heard about verbals until late in the process. The young crowd seemd to text, tweet, instagram and facebook a ton about their lives. My life between 18-22 was not that interesting to discuss even if we had social media in the late '70s and early '80s.

Have you taken a look at what some of these young'uns put out there for all to see, nothing there. If they'd put the phone down and get outside, they might see there really is a lot to see and do.

Bahahhaa

(04-23-2015 01:00 PM)DirtyDukes Wrote:  

(04-23-2015 12:59 PM)jmuwyhamhgawd Wrote:  

(04-22-2015 08:03 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  

(04-22-2015 07:20 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  

(04-19-2015 11:10 PM)Hotrod829 Wrote:  I think its the Twitter and Facebook posta that are making these Verbal commitments notable. Its really a "new era" when it comes to how the internet is updates info on program min by min. They had their fair share of "verbals".

I was counting on you for some insight. We just never really heard about verbals until late in the process. The young crowd seemd to text, tweet, instagram and facebook a ton about their lives. My life between 18-22 was not that interesting to discuss even if we had social media in the late '70s and early '80s.

Have you taken a look at what some of these young'uns put out there for all to see, nothing there. If they'd put the phone down and get outside, they might see there really is a lot to see and do.

Bahahhaa

I like it. Made me laugh.

(04-23-2015 01:09 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  

(04-23-2015 01:00 PM)DirtyDukes Wrote:  

(04-23-2015 12:59 PM)jmuwyhamhgawd Wrote:  

(04-22-2015 08:03 PM)BleedingPurple Wrote:  

(04-22-2015 07:20 PM)HotHamandCheese84 Wrote:  I was counting on you for some insight. We just never really heard about verbals until late in the process. The young crowd seemd to text, tweet, instagram and facebook a ton about their lives. My life between 18-22 was not that interesting to discuss even if we had social media in the late '70s and early '80s.

Have you taken a look at what some of these young'uns put out there for all to see, nothing there. If they'd put the phone down and get outside, they might see there really is a lot to see and do.

Bahahhaa

I like it. Made me laugh.

QB commit:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/recr...s-madison/

Matt Jones article on JMU rivals available on Williams.

Rivals 3 star, showing other offer as Fordham:
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/re...ams-164139

Scout unranked:
http://recruiting.scout.com/player/79391...n-williams

ESPN unranked, lists position as "Athlete". Also showing other offer as Fordham:
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/footba...n-williams

(05-06-2015 03:23 PM)Dukes84 Wrote:  Matt Jones article on JMU rivals available on Williams.

His HS coach:
"....Lilly said most major-conference schools saw Williams as a receiver or safety...."

Sounds familiar. Wasn't that the case with Lander or Thorpe (or both)? Might explain the only other offer as Fordham if he is telling the I-A schools he only wants to play QB...
https://jamesmadison.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1763658

(05-06-2015 09:41 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(05-06-2015 03:23 PM)Dukes84 Wrote:  Matt Jones article on JMU rivals available on Williams.

His HS coach:
"....Lilly said most major-conference schools saw Williams as a receiver or safety...."

Sounds familiar. Wasn't that the case with Lander or Thorpe (or both)? Might explain the only other offer as Fordham if he is telling the I-A schools he only wants to play QB...
https://jamesmadison.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1763658

I'm thinking a FBS school will tell him he will be a QB and get him to sign.

(05-06-2015 10:20 PM)Hotrod829 Wrote:  

(05-06-2015 09:41 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(05-06-2015 03:23 PM)Dukes84 Wrote:  Matt Jones article on JMU rivals available on Williams.

His HS coach:
"....Lilly said most major-conference schools saw Williams as a receiver or safety...."

Sounds familiar. Wasn't that the case with Lander or Thorpe (or both)? Might explain the only other offer as Fordham if he is telling the I-A schools he only wants to play QB...
https://jamesmadison.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1763658

I'm thinking a FBS school will tell him he will be a QB and get him to sign.

Yeah. 2 big IFs. If he remains committed to JMU and if he signs, IF he remains at QB.

(05-06-2015 10:20 PM)Hotrod829 Wrote:  

(05-06-2015 09:41 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(05-06-2015 03:23 PM)Dukes84 Wrote:  Matt Jones article on JMU rivals available on Williams.

His HS coach:
"....Lilly said most major-conference schools saw Williams as a receiver or safety...."

Sounds familiar. Wasn't that the case with Lander or Thorpe (or both)? Might explain the only other offer as Fordham if he is telling the I-A schools he only wants to play QB...
https://jamesmadison.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1763658

I'm thinking a FBS school will tell him he will be a QB and get him to sign.

Yep, then move him wherever they want him.

(05-07-2015 11:22 AM)JMU_71 Wrote:  

(05-06-2015 10:20 PM)Hotrod829 Wrote:  

(05-06-2015 09:41 PM)BDKJMU Wrote:  

(05-06-2015 03:23 PM)Dukes84 Wrote:  Matt Jones article on JMU rivals available on Williams.

His HS coach:
"....Lilly said most major-conference schools saw Williams as a receiver or safety...."

Sounds familiar. Wasn't that the case with Lander or Thorpe (or both)? Might explain the only other offer as Fordham if he is telling the I-A schools he only wants to play QB...
https://jamesmadison.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1763658

I'm thinking a FBS school will tell him he will be a QB and get him to sign.

Yep, then move him wherever they want him.

The difference between him and Landers are the size and speed ratio. I would assume Landers would be a little more easoer to pass on.