National signing day approaches..

[Mecca]

How's your college team doing in recruiting?

[JBucc]

Ronnie Wingo take that Mizzou!

[Mecca]

Ronnie Wingo take that Mizzou!

Ronnie Wingo looks like he's 40 years old, he caught Ed Reed disease.

[KCChiefsMan]

#32 last time I checked it, which was a week or 2 ago

[Mecca]

#32 last time I checked it, which was a week or 2 ago

If you're a KU fan they're 31....

[KCChiefsMan]

If you're a KU fan they're 31....

even better!

[Saulbadguy]

Awful.

[DaKCMan AP]

Ok. A few spots that wont be determined until signing day. Smaller class than the past few years, but that's a good thing. As of now we have a commitment at every position but CB, but we're stacked at DB.

[Mecca]

Awful.

No one wants to play for Bill Snyder?

[Mecca]

Ok. A few spots that wont be determined until signing day. Smaller class than the past few years, but that's a good thing. As of now we have a commitment at every position but CB, but we're stacked at DB.

You have a similar class to what SC has brought in...18 commits for SC 16 for Florida...

Although SC has 5, 5 star commits and offers out to several more 5 star guys this could be a great class.

[Saulbadguy]

No one wants to play for Bill Snyder?

No one good, apparently.

[Mecca]

What blows my mind about the Big 12 schools is one of the top prospects in all of the country Bryce Brown is from Kansas and he has 0 interest in any Big 12 Schools...last year his brother wasn't either.

[DJ's left nut]

We're probably going to lose Sheldon Richardson and now Freeman is coming over to cocktease for awhile...but we likely won't get him either. Kendial Lawrence was a huge get late in the period, we were in a lot of trouble if we didn't get a back.

I'll probably end up lighting myself on fire by Thursday.

[Saulbadguy]

What blows my mind about the Big 12 schools is one of the top prospects in all of the country Bryce Brown is from Kansas and he has 0 interest in any Big 12 Schools...last year his brother wasn't either.

He has K-State in his top 3.

[Mecca]

We're probably going to lose Sheldon Richardson and now Freeman is coming over to cocktease for awhile...but we likely won't get him either.

I'll probably end up lighting myself on fire by Thursday.

Where do you think Richardson is going?

Whoa Rivals dropped Barkley out of the top spot but moved Vontaze Burfict into the top 10 giving SC 3 top 10 commits..

They dropped Barkley from 1 to 5.

[Mecca]

He has K-State in his top 3.

Oh finally put them on?

For a long time he was committed to Miami and actually still has that listed as a soft commit..I suspect he's still going there due to his brother.

[KevB]

What blows my mind about the Big 12 schools is one of the top prospects in all of the country Bryce Brown is from Kansas and he has 0 interest in any Big 12 Schools...last year his brother wasn't either.

The Browns were not Ron Prince fans. He left, and Bryce decided to look more seriously at KState.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

haven't really kept up with it this year because it's becoming harder and harder to stay a Texas A&M fan

a lot of LBs and DBs--hopefully to fit Sherman's coaching staff-- and sprinkle in a few OL, a 4-star WR and a 5-star RB. RB and WR should be a strength for them next year

COMMITTED/UNSIGNED Pos Stars Ht Wt 40 RR Video Enrolled Hometown
Aaron Arterburn LB 6-2 215 - 5.5 Rockwall, TX
Stephen Barrera OL 6-5 290 4.9 5.7 Houston, TX
Steven Campbell DB 6-0 178 4.53 5.5 Houston, TX
Kirby Ennis DE 6-4 233 4.8 5.5 Huntsville, TX
Desmond Gardiner DB 5-10 175 4.5 5.5 Port Arthur, TX
Kalvin Guyton RB 5-10 190 4.5 5.6 Houston, TX
Dustin Harris ATH 6-0 160 4.47 5.5 Livingston, TX
Chris Henderson DT 6-1 249 4.85 5.6 Dallas, TX
Brandal Jackson WR 6-1 180 4.51 5.7 Navasota, TX
Malcolm Johnson LB 6-2 211 4.46 5.6 Klein, TX
Coryell Judie DB 5-11 185 4.4 5.8 Fort Scott, KS
Michael Lamothe LB 6-3 215 4.65 5.5 New Iberia, LA
Patrick Lewis OL 6-2 293 5.35 5.8 LaPlace, LA
Kenric McNeal ATH 6-1 175 4.4 5.6 Spring, TX
Christine Michael RB 5-11 202 4.45 6.1 Beaumont, TX
Clint Naron OL 6-6 290 - 5.5 Klein, TX
Spencer Nealy DE 6-5 250 4.7 5.4 San Antonio, TX
Uzoma Nwachukwu WR 6-0 186 4.42 5.8 Allen, TX
Sean Porter LB 6-2 205 4.6 5.6 Schertz, TX
Hutson Prioleau TE 6-4 243 4.68 5.7 Fort Worth, TX
Rhontae Scales OL 6-6 299 5.2 5.7 Killeen, TX
Jonathan Stewart LB 6-4 221 4.64 5.8 Shreveport, LA
Ryan Swope ATH 6-0 195 4.41 5.7 Austin, TX
Steven Terrell DB 5-10 176 4.4 5.7 Allen, TX
Charlie Thomas DB 6-1 194 4.45 5.6 Beaumont, TX
Colton Valencia DB 5-10 176 4.49 5.5 Missouri City, TX
Andrew Weaver LB 6-2 220 4.7 5.6 Waco, TX

ranked #18 on rivals with 27 committed

[Saulbadguy]

Oh finally put them on?

For a long time he was committed to Miami and actually still has that listed as a soft commit..I suspect he's still going there due to his brother.

He had a good relationship with Snyder, as did his handler, Brian Butler.

[eazyb81]

Ronnie Wingo take that Mizzou!

I'm still shocked that Wingo chose Arkansas over Mizzou, Illinois and Alabama.

Ark is coming off an awful season, who knows how long Petrino will be there and they already have a commitment from another good RB in Knile Davis.

It really makes you wonder....

[Mecca]

I'm still shocked that Wingo chose Arkansas over Mizzou, Illinois and Alabama.

Ark is coming off an awful season, who knows how long Petrino will be there and they already have a commitment from another good RB in Knile Davis.

It really makes you wonder....

Well he's got Ryan Mallet now though....

I think Petrino will flip Arkansas around he knows how to use offensive talent.

[DaKCMan AP]

You have a similar class to what SC has brought in...18 commits for SC 16 for Florida...

Although SC has 5, 5 star commits and offers out to several more 5 star guys this could be a great class.

Yeah, still have 4-5 spots open for about 10 guys to decide. It's already a great class but it could become spectacular if things break our way. Would love to get Jelani Jenkins and steal Richardson from Bama.

[bigdreams1]

I believe South Carolina is ranked 12th this year. Everything for us rides on the shoulders of Garcia's success, so we shall see. Florida will once again be stacked and I will enjoy the game at Williams-Brice this year.

[Mecca]

Yeah, still have 4-5 spots open for about 10 guys to decide. It's already a great class but it could become spectacular if things break our way. Would love to get Jelani Jenkins and steal Richardson from Bama.

Jenkins has an offer from SC aswell....how do you think that plays out?

The 10th 11th and 12th players from rivals who are uncommitted all have offers from SC in Jenkins, Dre Kirkpatrick and Manti Te'o.

I wonder if Urban will go all Emmual Moody on SC again....I'll never forget that ridiculous shit he pulled with James Wilson.

[DJ's left nut]

Where do you think Richardson is going?

Whoa Rivals dropped Barkley out of the top spot but moved Vontaze Burfict into the top 10 giving SC 3 top 10 commits..

They dropped Barkley from 1 to 5.

This Miami talk has me nervous. He's just seemed awfully outspoken about his great his visit to The U was. As an MU fan, I'm just waiting for something bad to happen, that's just how it goes with this school.

As for Wingo and Arkansas, he's a terrifying threat as a WR or even used in a hybrid wildcat role. I honestly think he's a little too tall to be the starting RB, but he'll be a dynamite player. Petrino will put him to good use...right before he better deals him.

[Sam Hall]

The Huskers class is about filling needs, and the coaches did a good job.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

If we lose Sheldon Richardson after having him for two fucking years, I'm going to vomit.

[eazyb81]

We're probably going to lose Sheldon Richardson and now Freeman is coming over to cocktease for awhile...but we likely won't get him either. Kendial Lawrence was a huge get late in the period, we were in a lot of trouble if we didn't get a back.

I'll probably end up lighting myself on fire by Thursday.

I expect we'll hold on to Richardson, but I'm excited about bringing Henson, LSU's recruiting coordinator, to Mizzou.

Pinkel and his coaching staff seem to have hit their ceiling on recruiting and they need a stud recruiter in there.

[Mecca]

If we lose Sheldon Richardson after having him for two fucking years, I'm going to vomit.

Alot of times you do lose guys like that...

Marquis Simmons whos in this class has been committed to SC since he was a sophomore as was Taylor Mays and I remember numerous people being stunned that Mays never wavered on his commit.

[DaKCMan AP]

Jenkins has an offer from SC aswell....how do you think that plays out?

The 10th 11th and 12th players from rivals who are uncommitted all have offers from SC in Jenkins, Dre Kirkpatrick and Manti Te'o.

I wonder if Urban will go all Emmual Moody on SC again....I'll never forget that ridiculous shit he pulled with James Wilson.

We'll see with Jenkins. Kirkpatrick has an offer from Florida as well. Still kind of pissed about Greg Reid, but if the guy is scared to compete then we probably don't want him.

Wilson will be a starter this year. :D

['Hamas' Jenkins]

I expect we'll hold on to Richardson, but I'm excited about bringing Henson, LSU's recruiting coordinator, to Mizzou.

Pinkel and his coaching staff seem to have hit their ceiling on recruiting and they need a stud recruiter in there.

It's pathetic that we are 7th in the conference in recruiting. There is no reason why KU should be getting better players.

[Mecca]

We'll see with Jenkins. Kirkpatrick has an offer from Florida as well. Still kind of pissed about Greg Reid, but if the guy is scared to compete then we probably don't want him.

Wilson will be a starter this year. :D

You know the James Wilson story right.....even if that was my team I'd say that was a completely ridiculous thing to do.

[DaKCMan AP]

You know the James Wilson story right.....even if that was my team I'd say that was a completely ridiculous thing to do.

There were many reports and theories as to why he switched.

[Mecca]

There were many reports and theories as to why he switched.

The story I heard is...his parents are separated and when he picked SC she flipped out thinking he picked his dad over her because he lives on the west coast and kicked him out of the house.

Then Urban brought in some minister to talk to him and had him living with Tim Tebows family.

[DaKCMan AP]

The story I heard is...his parents are separated and when he picked SC she flipped out thinking he picked his dad over her because he lives on the west coast and kicked him out of the house.

Then Urban brought in some minister to talk to him and had him living with Tim Tebows family.

Hadn't heard that one. Heard the one about changing tune at the Army AA game, about him being promised a starting spot, about concern over the Reggie Bush saga, etc.

[ohiobronco2]

The Buckeyes have an amazing class coming in next year. Some sites have them first, others 3rd. Running the ball shouldn't be a problem, they have really recruited some amazing OL players the last few years. Also look pretty solid at LBer. I'd have liked to have seen more players on the D line, but I'm pretty happy overall. Tress is finally begining to have some success outside the midwest. We now shall see if we can win a meaningful game outside of the Michigan game.

[Mecca]

Ohio State has a typical class for them alot of 3 stars and 4 stars...

SC may finish with 7 or 8 5 star players.

[ArrowheadHawk]

It's pathetic that we are 7th in the conference in recruiting. There is no reason why KU should be getting better players.:deevee:

[Mecca]

Of course this is all just speculation because I can pull out numerous examples of half of the top 50 turning into bums.

[ohiobronco2]

Ohio State has a typical class for them alot of 3 stars and 4 stars...

SC may finish with 7 or 8 5 star players.

Sure, alot of them are 3 and 4 star recruits. They have 3-5 star recruits, with the potential to add one more, but I find it unlikely the Marlon Brown signs outside the SEC. The majority are 4 star, but according to Scout.com, they have the top class and they have not had that dating back to 2002. USC on the other hand has had the top class 3 times in that time frame. USC only has 5 5 star recruits right now according to Scout.com. Besides, it is a hell of a lot more difficult to get people to go to OSU than it is to USC.

[Mecca]

I don't like using scout they give to many guys 5 star ratings.

[ohiobronco2]

I don't like using scout they give to many guys 5 star ratings.

Who do you use then?

[Mecca]

Rivals I think is better on how many guys have 5 star ratings.

[Al Bundy]

UCF has 1 4 star and a couple of 3 star's. About what I expected.

[ohiobronco2]

Well, rivals also has OSU having the top class, but I'm sure that will change on signing day.

[DaKCMan AP]

Well, rivals also has OSU having the top class, but I'm sure that will change on signing day.

It always does.

[Mecca]

It looks like Burfict is going to go to Arizona State instead of USC because he can't academically qualify to play at USC..

There you go ASU you got a 5 star player because he's a dumbass, good luck.

[T-post Tom]

It's pathetic that we are 7th in the conference in recruiting. There is no reason why KU should be getting better players.

I can give you one reason:

http://blogs.pitch.com/plog/baby%20mangino.jpg

:)

[Rausch]

There is no reason why KU should be getting better players.

I'm in complete agreement...

[Lzen]

It's pathetic that we are 7th in the conference in recruiting. There is no reason why KU should be getting better players.

ROFL

[Mecca]

Man the SEC should really do something about their recruiting standards, they frankly do things that other schools just won't do.

Alabama has signed 32 and 27 players in back to back years and Ole Miss had 38 LOI today...that's ridiculous, it's oversigning.

So long as the actual number who enrolled is eventually pared down to the limit. IOW, SEC teams often overcommit because they know a handful will not have the grades or test scores to qualify.

It's a pretty cynical practice and I suppose there could be debate over how ethical it is, but other schools have much stricter limits on how many kids you can offer. This partially explains why SEC classes are usually ranked so high; most of the programs oversign on purpose.

So the question becomes...what do you do when more guys qualify than you expected? Tell some kid to get bent when he could have gone somewhere else?

Sometimes I wonder if it's done to satisfy the fan bases so they can go "look 10 SEC schools are in the top 25 recruiting!" Then they never realize how many of those players never play or even go to the school.

[Chiefs_Mike_Topeka]

It's pathetic that we are 7th in the conference in recruiting. There is no reason why KU should be getting better players.

Even recruits can see KU is better place to be than mizery.

Rock Chalk! I am very pleased with the players signed.

[DaKCMan AP]

Man the SEC should really do something about their recruiting standards, they frankly do things that other schools just won't do.

Alabama has signed 32 and 27 players in back to back years and Ole Miss had 38 LOI today...that's ridiculous, it's oversigning.

So long as the actual number who enrolled is eventually pared down to the limit. IOW, SEC teams often overcommit because they know a handful will not have the grades or test scores to qualify.

It's a pretty cynical practice and I suppose there could be debate over how ethical it is, but other schools have much stricter limits on how many kids you can offer. This partially explains why SEC classes are usually ranked so high; most of the programs oversign on purpose.

So the question becomes...what do you do when more guys qualify than you expected? Tell some kid to get bent when he could have gone somewhere else?

Sometimes I wonder if it's done to satisfy the fan bases so they can go "look 10 SEC schools are in the top 25 recruiting!" Then they never realize how many of those players never play or even go to the school.

:deevee: Tennessee, Georgia and Florida had 18, 18 and 16, respectively, and all three classes are ranked top-25, two of them top-10.

Sure, Ole Miss at 37 is ridiculous but for the others there are university's that sign just as many:

Troy 41
USF 30
Cent. Mich. 30
UNC 29
Hawaii 29
Army 29
TAMU 28
Baylor 28
Temple 28

[Mecca]

When you sign that many you are saying 1 of 2 things...my current team really blows or I'm recruiting a bunch of retards that won't qualify.

[DaKCMan AP]

When you sign that many you are saying 1 of 2 things...my current team really blows or I'm recruiting a bunch of retards that won't qualify.

Well we're talking about Arkansas, Kentucky, Auburn and Ole Miss... so yeah, one of the two (or both) would apply.