(01-03-2018 02:51 PM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 02:46 PM)ljmhurons Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 02:35 PM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  Welp didn't see this coming, could be a bust, but who knows. As ETough has said, the more the merrier!

http://emueagles.com/news/2018/1/3/footb...nsfer.aspx

Played only a few snaps in his time at Iowa. Here is a link to his recruiting coming out of HS, which was Detroit Country Day.

6'4 225

https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Tyler-...tInterests

That's a puzzling sign. Wiegers is not a dual threat QB, which is what I thought CC wanted. And hardly any college experience.

I agree, they must think he has a chance to start otherwise they wouldn’t make this move. Maybe they just want someone with multiple years of “college” experience not necessarily playing experience to be on the roster.


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Exactly! He finished #2 in QB competition at Iowa that from all reports went down to the last week of fall camp so I'm sure our staff considers his chances to be our starter to be pretty high.

(01-03-2018 03:57 PM)EMU03 Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 02:51 PM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 02:46 PM)ljmhurons Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 02:35 PM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  Welp didn't see this coming, could be a bust, but who knows. As ETough has said, the more the merrier!

http://emueagles.com/news/2018/1/3/footb...nsfer.aspx

Played only a few snaps in his time at Iowa. Here is a link to his recruiting coming out of HS, which was Detroit Country Day.

6'4 225

https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Tyler-...tInterests

That's a puzzling sign. Wiegers is not a dual threat QB, which is what I thought CC wanted. And hardly any college experience.

I agree, they must think he has a chance to start otherwise they wouldn’t make this move. Maybe they just want someone with multiple years of “college” experience not necessarily playing experience to be on the roster.


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Exactly! He finished #2 in QB competition at Iowa that from all reports went down to the last week of fall camp so I'm sure our staff considers his chances to be our starter to be pretty high.

Here is a very good article which puts everything into perspective.

http://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/...000942001/

https://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2018...a-football

Nathan Stanley is the one who beat him out. Stanley is a good one. Very good stats.

http://www.espn.com/college-football/pla...an-stanley

https://www.landof10.com/iowa/iowa-quart...an-stanley

From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Possible RB transfer from Kentucky:

https://www.seccountry.com/kentucky/kent...k-transfer

(01-03-2018 09:32 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Possible RB transfer from Kentucky:

https://www.seccountry.com/kentucky/kent...k-transfer

Interesting.....add more to the stable!


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(01-03-2018 09:32 PM)EagleTough Wrote:  Possible RB transfer from Kentucky:

https://www.seccountry.com/kentucky/kent...k-transfer

This article provides more details: Narrowed his choice to TOL, BG, and EMU, all three close to his home.

http://www.wtol.com/story/37184003/forme...pe=generic

And a good thing that we played Kentucky last year and he knows, first hand, that we have a quality program.

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Here might be the answer to #1:
https://twitter.com/xxl_wun/status/948650474324086786


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(01-04-2018 06:49 AM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Here might be the answer to #1:
https://twitter.com/xxl_wun/status/948650474324086786


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He's listed at 6'2" 290 but I'm guessing about 310 or so. Plugs holes. Run stopper. Not fast. Won't be able to rush the passer. Takes two to block him when he lines up in the gaps.

Very interesting prospect. I like big DTs who can plug the middle.

(01-04-2018 07:21 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(01-04-2018 06:49 AM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Here might be the answer to #1:
https://twitter.com/xxl_wun/status/948650474324086786


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He's listed at 6'2" 290 but I'm guessing about 310 or so. Plugs holes. Run stopper. Not fast. Won't be able to rush the passer. Takes two to block him when he lines up in the gaps.

Very interesting prospect. I like big DTs who can plug the middle.

This one shows 6’2, 325.
http://www.indypirates.com/sports/fball/...ualin_sko5



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(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

possible answer to number 2:

http://www.hudl.com/profile/1729108/jord...ne-prather

https://twitter.com/jordanprather50

We already got one of his JUCO teammates

(01-04-2018 07:28 AM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  

(01-04-2018 07:21 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(01-04-2018 06:49 AM)EAGLE KING Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Here might be the answer to #1:
https://twitter.com/xxl_wun/status/948650474324086786


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He's listed at 6'2" 290 but I'm guessing about 310 or so. Plugs holes. Run stopper. Not fast. Won't be able to rush the passer. Takes two to block him when he lines up in the gaps.

Very interesting prospect. I like big DTs who can plug the middle.

This one shows 6’2, 325.
http://www.indypirates.com/sports/fball/...ualin_sko5



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https://www.hudl.com/video/3/8447674/59d...07b8a8df1d

https://twitter.com/XXL_WUN

Was a Missouri Valley College commit coming out of high school-2016 class.

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Another potential answer to number 2:

http://www.hudl.com/profile/2995475/gerrit-prince

https://twitter.com/GerritPrince5

(01-04-2018 08:57 AM)emu79 Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Another potential answer to number 2:

http://www.hudl.com/profile/2995475/gerrit-prince

https://twitter.com/GerritPrince5

Would love to get this kid, 6'5, 230. Plays primarily split out wide and seems to have +speed for his size. Could really create matchup problems wide/slot/TE. 9 TD's almost all red zone fades in endzone.

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Regarding #1, looks like Scott Marqualin (sp?) Is going to sign with EMU...

https://mobile.twitter.com/JUCOFFrenzy/s...28/video/1

6'2" at 325...yep, he's what we needed!!

http://www.indypirates.com/sports/fball/...ualin_sko5

(01-05-2018 02:48 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Regarding #1, looks like Scott Marqualin (sp?) Is going to sign with EMU...

https://mobile.twitter.com/JUCOFFrenzy/s...28/video/1

6'2" at 325...yep, he's what we needed!!

http://www.indypirates.com/sports/fball/...ualin_sko5

Which may allow Haney to move to the offensive line to help answer number 3 on your list.

https://247sports.com/player/mikey-haney-46047439

Note 247 sports rates Haney at OT

I think we redshirt all the incoming frosh offensive linemen.

(01-05-2018 02:48 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Regarding #1, looks like Scott Marqualin (sp?) Is going to sign with EMU...

https://mobile.twitter.com/JUCOFFrenzy/s...28/video/1

6'2" at 325...yep, he's what we needed!!

http://www.indypirates.com/sports/fball/...ualin_sko5

Believe he will have 3 years of eligibility correct?

Yes, from this I believe he has 3 to play 3. Looks like a June 2016 h.s. grad. BTW, apparently played baseball too in h.s. Thinking of Prince Fielder. Both big guys.

http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/marquali...-stats.htm

I assume he'll complete his associate's degree this spring which is why there was no rush for him to sign early (Dec. 2017)

(01-04-2018 08:43 AM)emu79 Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

possible answer to number 2:

http://www.hudl.com/profile/1729108/jord...ne-prather

https://twitter.com/jordanprather50

We already got one of his JUCO teammates

We made an official offer to him January 5

(01-05-2018 04:35 PM)emu79 Wrote:  

(01-05-2018 02:48 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Regarding #1, looks like Scott Marqualin (sp?) Is going to sign with EMU...

https://mobile.twitter.com/JUCOFFrenzy/s...28/video/1

6'2" at 325...yep, he's what we needed!!

http://www.indypirates.com/sports/fball/...ualin_sko5

Which may allow Haney to move to the offensive line to help answer number 3 on your list.

https://247sports.com/player/mikey-haney-46047439

Note 247 sports rates Haney at OT

I think we redshirt all the incoming frosh offensive linemen.

Just a P.S. thought:

I hope we redshirt all frosh recruits.

If we need immediate help in the 2-deeps that is what the redshirt frosh and JUCOs should provide. The equation is simple: Look at the departures and see which frosh who redshirted can replace them and augment with JUCOs, as needed.

E.g., if we need another OT in the 2-deeps that should be Sidy Sow. I don't see any jUCO OLs.

As always, having an extra year to complete academic studies is a good thing.

(01-08-2018 10:52 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(01-05-2018 04:35 PM)emu79 Wrote:  

(01-05-2018 02:48 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  

(01-03-2018 08:38 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  From my humble opinion, I believe we still need the following positions to make a run for the 2018 MAC Title:

1) A 310lb+ DT
2) Another stud Juco WR
3) A stud Juco offensive LT

Assuming we get adequate QB play, I believe we could win the MAC if our February signees could jump in and be starters at these positions.

Why Not Us for 2018, Why Not Now?

Let's win it!

Regarding #1, looks like Scott Marqualin (sp?) Is going to sign with EMU...

https://mobile.twitter.com/JUCOFFrenzy/s...28/video/1

6'2" at 325...yep, he's what we needed!!

http://www.indypirates.com/sports/fball/...ualin_sko5

Which may allow Haney to move to the offensive line to help answer number 3 on your list.

https://247sports.com/player/mikey-haney-46047439

Note 247 sports rates Haney at OT

I think we redshirt all the incoming frosh offensive linemen.

Just a P.S. thought:

I hope we redshirt all frosh recruits.

If we need immediate help in the 2-deeps that is what the redshirt frosh and JUCOs should provide. The equation is simple: Look at the departures and see which frosh who redshirted can replace them and augment with JUCOs, as needed.

E.g., if we need another OT in the 2-deeps that should be Sidy Sow. I don't see any jUCO OLs.

As always, having an extra year to complete academic studies is a good thing.

I'd be surprised if Sow is not a starter. May rotate early as we seem to like to do with linemen early in the season. With ALL of these guys coming back, it would be disappointing if we don't see marked improvement up front in the run game.