32 - Howard was a steal. Fast and quick twitch.

(12-18-2019 04:53 PM)NIU05 Wrote:  32 - Howard was a steal. Fast and quick twitch.

Agreed! Just watched his senior tape. Huge improvement from junior year (which was already solid). Definitely a steal


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is the list on niuhuskies.com complete? I see some missing names from the list that was posted the other day. Piotr Partyla is one name I noticed right away.

Piotr Partyla, I believe is a preferred walk on. Hammock mentioned in his presser that they would release names of the walk-ons in February.

(12-18-2019 05:35 PM)Doggone Wrote:  Piotr Partyla, I believe is a preferred walk on. Hammock mentioned in his presser that they would release names of the walk-ons in February.

thanks fro the clarification!

Billy Dozier is in

https://twitter.com/billy_dozier/status/...2678265857

Interesting geography in this years class. Only 3 Illinois kids. We went out and got people.


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Hammock tweeted out about an hour ago "another one" , does anyone have a guess as to who that might be?

(12-18-2019 03:36 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  Will Charles Robinson be coming to campus?

The true answer I do not know but I don't think so. Heard his sr. year of HS wasn't as good as his jr. Then grades made him go juco.

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(12-18-2019 10:36 PM)NIU05 Wrote:  Hammock tweeted out about an hour ago "another one" , does anyone have a guess as to who that might be?

Eric Rogers from NJ?

We got a Baller!!!

Good pick up : https://twitter.com/jacobwaskow/status/1...0887688192

Kids got a Motor : https://www.hudl.com/profile/8107918/Jacob-Waskow

(12-24-2019 01:19 PM)BDB5yp Wrote:  We got a Baller!!!

Good pick up : https://twitter.com/jacobwaskow/status/1...0887688192

Kids got a Motor : https://www.hudl.com/profile/8107918/Jacob-Waskow

I assume he’d be a PWO. Those are impressive weight room numbers for a kid coming outta HS. Watching his tape looks like a Dlineman at the next level - not sure if it specified where he might be playing.

(12-24-2019 09:17 PM)DPD Wrote:  

(12-24-2019 01:19 PM)BDB5yp Wrote:  We got a Baller!!!

Good pick up : https://twitter.com/jacobwaskow/status/1...0887688192

Kids got a Motor : https://www.hudl.com/profile/8107918/Jacob-Waskow

I assume he’d be a PWO. Those are impressive weight room numbers for a kid coming outta HS. Watching his tape looks like a Dlineman at the next level - not sure if it specified where he might be playing.

Agree 100%. Good size. Little explosion. May need to beef up to D-tackle. But you never know.

(12-24-2019 09:32 PM)Rabid Squirrel Wrote:  

(12-24-2019 09:17 PM)DPD Wrote:  

(12-24-2019 01:19 PM)BDB5yp Wrote:  We got a Baller!!!

Good pick up : https://twitter.com/jacobwaskow/status/1...0887688192

Kids got a Motor : https://www.hudl.com/profile/8107918/Jacob-Waskow

I assume he’d be a PWO. Those are impressive weight room numbers for a kid coming outta HS. Watching his tape looks like a Dlineman at the next level - not sure if it specified where he might be playing.

Agree 100%. Good size. Little explosion. May need to beef up to D-tackle. But you never know.

Yeah, pretty sure Canton is a small school and hes playing against that type of competition. He's going to win a lot of those matchups in HS just based off his size and speed alone at that level and vs that competition, but hes definitely need to play faster and more explosive to make an impact at FCS level. Seems like a solid prospect though, and we've done well with these types of PWO guys in the past, so great addition

Jack Heflin is a very similar example. He's from a small town in Illinois and played against kids much smaller than him. He was very much under the radar when he came to NIU as a PWO. Clearly, Jack adjusted to FBS level talent and has become an incredible player for NIU. Hopefully, we hear about similar stories from the 2020 class.

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Coach Hammock's twitter page seems to suggest that there will be some kind of new addition(s) at the upcoming February signing day. Best I can figure they still have 3 available scholarships for this class and most coaches like to hold at least one back for after spring ball in case they get a transfer request or find out they have a hole they need to fill.

(01-24-2020 02:47 PM)TXHuskieJA26 Wrote:  Coach Hammock's twitter page seems to suggest that there will be some kind of new addition(s) at the upcoming February signing day. Best I can figure they still have 3 available scholarships for this class and most coaches like to hold at least one back for after spring ball in case they get a transfer request or find out they have a hole they need to fill.

He did say in early signing day, because of NCAA rules, he couldn't disclose the walk ons he has coming in and that would be announced in February.

I'm guessing that's what he is referring to.

(01-24-2020 02:53 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(01-24-2020 02:47 PM)TXHuskieJA26 Wrote:  Coach Hammock's twitter page seems to suggest that there will be some kind of new addition(s) at the upcoming February signing day. Best I can figure they still have 3 available scholarships for this class and most coaches like to hold at least one back for after spring ball in case they get a transfer request or find out they have a hole they need to fill.

He did say in early signing day, because of NCAA rules, he couldn't disclose the walk ons he has coming in and that would be announced in February.

I'm guessing that's what he is referring to.

Could very well be. Following his twitter page there were 6 or so PWO's that announced their commitment to NIU, so it could just be those guys being officially announced, as you said. Watching their highlights several of them look like they could develop into contributors.

(01-24-2020 03:03 PM)TXHuskieJA26 Wrote:  

(01-24-2020 02:53 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(01-24-2020 02:47 PM)TXHuskieJA26 Wrote:  Coach Hammock's twitter page seems to suggest that there will be some kind of new addition(s) at the upcoming February signing day. Best I can figure they still have 3 available scholarships for this class and most coaches like to hold at least one back for after spring ball in case they get a transfer request or find out they have a hole they need to fill.

He did say in early signing day, because of NCAA rules, he couldn't disclose the walk ons he has coming in and that would be announced in February.

I'm guessing that's what he is referring to.

Could very well be. Following his twitter page there were 6 or so PWO's that announced their commitment to NIU, so it could just be those guys being officially announced, as you said. Watching their highlights several of them look like they could develop into contributors.

My horse in this race is Jaden Dolphin. I think he could be something. He's got great size.

(01-24-2020 03:07 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(01-24-2020 03:03 PM)TXHuskieJA26 Wrote:  

(01-24-2020 02:53 PM)HawaiiToNIU Wrote:  

(01-24-2020 02:47 PM)TXHuskieJA26 Wrote:  Coach Hammock's twitter page seems to suggest that there will be some kind of new addition(s) at the upcoming February signing day. Best I can figure they still have 3 available scholarships for this class and most coaches like to hold at least one back for after spring ball in case they get a transfer request or find out they have a hole they need to fill.

He did say in early signing day, because of NCAA rules, he couldn't disclose the walk ons he has coming in and that would be announced in February.

I'm guessing that's what he is referring to.

Could very well be. Following his twitter page there were 6 or so PWO's that announced their commitment to NIU, so it could just be those guys being officially announced, as you said. Watching their highlights several of them look like they could develop into contributors.

My horse in this race is Jaden Dolphin. I think he could be something. He's got great size.

I think its a great group for PWO's.

Connor Leffler is so versitle. He played WR, RB, S, CB and QB in hs. If nothing else he will he a great addition to the scout team with that ability to move all over and simulate opposing players you want to focus on.

Billy Dozier is tough and physical and can play WR or RB.

Patrick Hoffman is a pure chain mover at the WR position. He's not flashy or anything but he catches everything and a high percentage of his catches are first downs.

Matt Schooley is a WRECKER! Whether he ends up O-line or D-line (my guess is interior dline) he just mauls everything in his path.

Jacob Waskow played both OLB & DE in a 3-4 defense so he has a good combo of run to the ball as a LB and pass rush ability as a DE.

Jaden Dolphin I'm a little surprised he didn't have some legit scholarship offers. With his combo of size, speed and hands he could definitely be something. Plus, he was an absolute ballhawk on defense. I could see him working his way on to the field at WR or S sooner rather than later.