National signing day updates: FEB 1st 2023

[KPSUL]

Last day 2023 recruits and commits are expected to sign letters of intent. Any surprises?

[PaladinNation]

Furman pulled off a steal.

CB Jaylen Moson was a surprise to us Furman fans.
Moson is a 3-star CB from Kennesaw, GA
Originally committed to Tulsa.
Held over 20 offers. Mostly FBS; Tulsa, GSU, ODU, JakSt, UCF, GaSt, AFA, JMU, Liberty, MTSU, Buffalo, GaTech, ArkSt, FAU, Army, Akron.
https://twitter.com/PaladinFootball/status/1620773857119588353

Another surprise… Furman picks up Army Prep transfer Marc Hernández. Hernández is a 6-4 310 NG from Texas, Furman recruited him hard in HS. NG was the only position not returning a starter in 2023.
https://twitter.com/PaladinFootball/status/1620772259802787841

[DFW HOYA]

Last day 2023 recruits and commits are expected to sign letters of intent. Any surprises?

Actually, it's the first day of this signing period.

http://www.nationalletter.org/signingDates/index.html

[PaladinNation]

Last note on Furman's Feb. signings.
I would call this one a sleeper…

Hysan Dalton was the #4 DB for the 2022 Buford HS team.
In case you aren't aware of Buford HS football, they're a juggernaut in Georgia HS football.
They've won 17 state championships, including the 22 title at 7A.
The top two corners on the 22 team signed with Alabama and Pitt.
Dalton went to Fork Union Prep this year.

Dalton is a long, 6-2 corner than runs an officially timed 4:48 - 40.
Choose Furman over Coastal Carolina, and Marshall.
Dalton could be the diamond of this class.
https://twitter.com/PaladinFootball/status/1620767502556102657

[caribbeanhen]

Last note on Furman's Feb. signings.
I would call this one a sleeper…

Hysan Dalton was the #4 DB for the 2022 Buford HS team.
In case you aren't aware of Buford HS football, they're a juggernaut in Georgia HS football.
They've won 17 state championships, including the 22 title at 7A.
The top two corners on the 22 team signed with Alabama and Pitt.
Dalton went to Fork Union Prep this year.

Dalton is a long, 6-2 corner than runs an officially timed 4:48 - 40.
Choose Furman over Coastal Carolina, and Marshall.
Dalton could be the diamond of this class.
https://twitter.com/PaladinFootball/status/1620767502556102657

he looks good

Raleigh Herbert (https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13010511/619325c45caaca0460f749b9) LB

[ysubigred]

List for YSU not complete yet.. Seems like a decent size class..

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[WestCoastAggie]

A&T added a total of 12 over both signing day periods. Today alone, we added 7.

https://twitter.com/NCATFootball/status/1620756394696929283

https://twitter.com/NCATFootball/status/1620757368979226624

https://twitter.com/NCATFootball/status/1620758619963928577

https://twitter.com/NCATFootball/status/1620761028605915137

https://twitter.com/NCATFootball/status/1620762113445867524

https://twitter.com/NCATFootball/status/1620762754377486338

https://twitter.com/NCATFootball/status/1620768229940674561

[Tribe4SF]

W&M adds versatile DB from Md. who had about 10 offers. 6"2" 190 Sascha Garcia. Expect signing of PK Caden Bonoffski a transfer from Davidson.

https://i.imgur.com/0Wv8dbO.jpg

[SFA 93]

SFA signees so far...

QB: BROCK BOLFING 6-2; 190 (Blinn)
RB: ANTHONY WILLIAMS 6-1; 220 (UCF)
RB: JADEN STEWART 6-0; 220 (PVAMU)
WR: JAYLIN TOLBERT 6-2; 220 (Georgia State)
WR: KHIYON WAFER 6-1; 190 (Houston)
TE: CONNOR MULLINS 6-2; 250 (MHBU)
OL: NATE ADAMS 6-6; 315 (Hawaii)

DL: XAVIER POTTS 6-0; 290 (Southern University)
LB: SEBASTIAN SAGAR 6-4; 220 (Rhode Island)
DB: ADRIAN SHEPHERD 6-0; 200 (Washington State)
DB: PAUL MILLER 6-2; 195 (East Tennesse State/Charleston)
DB: MARSEILLE TAYLOR 6-2; 190 (Riverside City CC)

[Ridge1982]

https://lindenwoodlions.com/news/2023/2/1/football-announces-additions-with-signing-class.aspx

[bonarae]

ETSU has 8:

Khalil Anderson – 5’10” – 185 – DB – Atlanta, Ga. (University of Pittsburgh)
Andrei Delinois – 6’1” – 215 – OLB – Chattanooga, Tenn. (McCallie HS)
Blake Howard – 6’2” – 225 – DE/LS – Cincinnati, Ohio (Princeton HS)
Mike Jenkins – 6’2” – 185 – DB – Summerville, S.C. (Summerville HS)
Miada Jones – 6’2” – 220 – OL – Duluth, Ga. (Norcross HS)
Torey Lambert – 5’10” – 190 – RB – New Orleans, La. (Brother Martin HS)
Isaiah McConnal – 6’4” – 210 – OLB – Cincinnati, Ohio (Withrow University HS)
Rick Woolens – 6’1” – 254 – DL – Cincinnati, Ohio (Withrow University HS)

[FUBeAR]

SFA signees so far...

QB: BROCK BOLFING 6-2; 190 (Blinn)
RB: ANTHONY WILLIAMS 6-1; 220 (UCF)
RB: JADEN STEWART 6-0; 220 (PVAMU)
WR: JAYLIN TOLBERT 6-2; 220 (Georgia State)
WR: KHIYON WAFER 6-1; 190 (Houston)
TE: CONNOR MULLINS 6-2; 250 (MHBU)
OL: NATE ADAMS 6-6; 315 (Hawaii)

DL: XAVIER POTTS 6-0; 290 (Southern University)
LB: SEBASTIAN SAGAR 6-4; 220 (Rhode Island)
DB: ADRIAN SHEPHERD 6-0; 200 (Washington State)
DB: PAUL MILLER 6-2; 195 (East Tennesse State/Charleston)
DB: MARSEILLE TAYLOR 6-2; 190 (Riverside City CC)

Too bad there’s no High School Football in Texas.

[lionsrking2]

One of the side effects of the transfer portal is the plethora of quality high school players available in the talent pool—at least in Louisiana. We all knew high school kids would be impacted, but it's shocking the numbers of quality kids available—almost like the era before the advent of internet and social media when small schools could easily find hidden gems. Time will tell how they pan out but this is the most upside/talented high school class we've ever signed.

2023 Southeastern Football Additions
Peyton Anderson | DL | 6-3 | 240 | St. Amant, La. | St. Amant HS
Colin Boldt | LB | 6-2 | 190 | Baton Rouge, La. | Dunham HS
Rodney Brown Jr. | DB | 6-1 | 185 | Kentwood, La. | Jewel Sumner HS
Donovan Bynum | DB | 6-0 | 180 | Houston, Texas | Langham Creek HS
Tylon Cooper | DB | 6-0 | 160 | Eunice, La. | Eunice HS
Dorian Davis | DL | 6-5 | 250 | White Castle, La. | White Castle HS
Carson Dillashaw | DL | 6-6 | 245 | Moody, Ala. | Moody HS
Jaylon Domingeaux | WR | 6-2 | 175 | Lafayette, La. | Comeaux HS
Khamron Ford | LB | 5-11 | 200 | Olive Branch, Miss. | Northwest Mississippi CC | Olive Branch HS*
Tristan Goodly | WR | 6-0 | 170 | Westlake, La. | Westlake HS
Lemar Harris | ATH | 6-3 | 205 | Amite, La. | Amite HS
Deantre Jackson | RB | 5-8 | 180 | New Orleans, La. | Edna Karr HS
Jirrea Johnson | LB | 5-11 | 220 | New Orleans, La. | Warren Easton HS
Clayton Lonardo | WR | 6-3 | 210 | Slidell, La. | Brother Martin HS
Wayne McKinney III | OL | 6-3 | 290 | Geismar, La. | Dutchtown HS
Mike Mitchell | DB | 5-11 | 180 | Plaquemine, La. | Plaquemine HS
Jordan Okoye | LB | 6-1 | 225 | Baton Rouge, La. | Liberty Magnet HS
Ilias Rida | OL | 6-7 | 270 | Hamburg, Germany | St. Stanislaus HS
Javen Sanchez | DL | 6-1 | 280 | Houston, Texas | Tyler JC | Dobie HS*
Brandon Spincer Jr. | OL | 6-2 | 275 | New Orleans, La. | Edna Karr HS*
Riley Whitten | OL | 6-2 | 275 | Belle Chasse, La. | Belle Chasse HS
Mike Williams | WR | 5-11 | 170 | Marrero, La. | Archbishop Shaw HS

February signees in bold | * - Currently enrolled at Southeastern and will participate in spring practice

2023 Southeastern Football Addition Capsules
Peyton Anderson | DL | 6-3 | 240 | St. Amant, La. | St. Amant HS
Second team All-District 5-5A choice at St. Amant High School … Also represented the Gators on the Class 5A Academic All-State team.
Head Coach Frank Scelfo (https://lionsports.net/sports/football/roster/coaches/frank-scelfo/3358) on Anderson: "Peyton is a guy that has just continued to improve throughout his high school career. We saw huge growth in his development from his junior to his senior season and we look for that to continue over the next four years."

Colin Boldt | LB | 6-2 | 190 | Baton Rouge, La. | Dunham HS
All-District 8-2A selection at Dunham High School … Played both free safety and wide receiver at DHS … Has the ability to play multiple positions for the Lions.
Scelfo on Boldt: "We're very excited about the addition of Colin. He's very athletic and can play multiple positions for us."

Rodney Brown Jr. | DB | 6-1 | 185 | Kentwood, La. | Jewel Sumner HS
All-district performer at both defensive back and wide receiver at Jewel Sumner High School … Expected to play in the secondary for Southeastern.
Scelfo on Brown: "Rodney will fit in well in our secondary. He has the size, length and frame that we look for and has the ability to develop into a special player for us."

Donovan Bynum | DB | 6-0 | 180 | Houston, Texas | Langham Creek HS
First team All-District 16-6A defensive back at Langham Creek High School.
Scelfo on Bynum: "Donovan can help us in a variety of ways. He's explosive and has the ability to play safety or at the star position for us."

Tylon Cooper | DB | 6-0 | 160 | Eunice, La. | Eunice HS
All-District 3-4A selection at both wide receiver and defensive back at Eunice High School … Projects as a cornerback for the Lions.
Scelfo on Cooper: "Tylon is going to be a great addition to our cornerback group. He's athletic, explosive and changes directions very well."

Dorian Davis | DL | 6-5 | 250 | White Castle, La. | White Castle HS
All-District 8-1A performer at White Castle High School … Also was a thrower on the WCHS track and field team.
Scelfo on Davis: "Dorian is guy we're excited to see continue to grow. His strength and physical presence will be a great addition inside for us up front."

Carson Dillashaw | DL | 6-6 | 245 | Moody, Ala. | Moody HS
All-St. Clair County performer as a senior at Moody High School … Versatile athlete played tight end and defensive end … Projects as a defensive lineman for SLU … Also plays basketball at MHS.
Scelfo on Dillashaw: "Carson is a long, rangy and physical athlete that has the opportunity to help us in a variety of ways. We're signing him as a defensive lineman, but he's athletic enough to contribute on either side of the ball."

Jaylon Domingeaux | WR | 6-2 | 175 | Lafayette, La. | Comeaux HS
First team All-District 3-5A wide receiver as a senior at Comeaux High School … Amassed 1,379 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior.
Scelfo on Domingeaux: "Jaylon is going to be a presence for us from the receiver position. He brings length and has a huge catch radius."

Khamron Ford | LB | 5-11 | 200 | Olive Branch, Miss. | Northwest Mississippi CC | Olive Branch HS
Spent two seasons at Northwest Mississippi Community College … Recorded 50 tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks and two fumble recoveries for the Rangers … Prepped at Olive Branch High School as a two-way player … Led region in rushing as a senior … Totaled 88 tackles and nine tackles for loss at OBHS … Currently enrolled at Southeastern and will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Ford: "Khamron is very athletic and can play a variety of positions for us. We can see him fitting in at linebacker, safety or the star position."

Tristan Goodly | WR | 6-0 | 170 | Westlake, La. | Westlake HS
First team all-district selection at wide receiver and kick returner at Westlake High School … Finished senior season with 15 touchdowns and 1,328 all-purpose yards … Cousin, Ian, is a defensive back for the Lions … Standout triple and long jumper for WHS is expected to participate in both football and track and field at SLU.
Scelfo on Goodly: "Tristan is an exceptional athlete who will think will excel in both football and track in Hammond."

Lemar Harris | ATH | 6-3 | 205 | Amite, La. | Amite HS
All-state performer at Amite High School … Played both wide receiver and in the secondar for the Warriors.
Scelfo on Harris: "Lemar is an excellent product from right up the road and has good length. He's another guy who can help us at numerous positions depending on where he's needed."

Deantre Jackson | RB | 5-8 | 180 | New Orleans, La. | Edna Karr HS
Standout running back at Edna Karr High School … Nickname is "The Jet" … Three-time all-state selection for the EKHS track and field team.
Scelfo on Jackson: "Deantre is a home run threat and reminds me a lot of (2019 All-SLC running back) Devonte Williams. He's explosive, has great hands and has great speed coming out of the backfield."

Jirrea Johnson | LB | 5-11 | 220 | New Orleans, La. | Warren Easton HS
All-state and all-district performer at Warren Easton High School … Rated No. 30 on Dandy Don's top 100 Class of 2023 Louisiana high school products.
Scelfo on Johnson: "Jirrea comes out of a great high school program and plays physical. He's a mike linebacker that packs a punch."

Clayton Lonardo | WR | 6-3 | 210 | Slidell, La. | Brother Martin HS
All-state, all-district and Clarion Herald All-Elite selection at Brother Martin … Helped Crusaders to a spot in the Division I state championship game … Played quarterback, wide receiver and in the secondary at BMHS.
Scelfo on Lonardo: "Clayton is a versatile player that was a team leader in high school. He'll bring value whenever he's on the field and we're fortunate to have him as part of our program."

Wayne McKinney III | OL | 6-3 | 290 | Geismar, La. | Dutchtown HS
Multi-time All-District 5-5A selection at Dutchtown High School.
Scelfo on McKinney: "Wayne has a huge upside due to his athleticism. He's someone that we're excited to develop and we expect him to be an impact player for us as he continues to grow over the next few years."

Mike Mitchell | DB | 5-11 | 180 | Plaquemine, La. | Plaquemine HS
All-District 7-4A performer at Plaquemine High School … Was one of state's most productive dual-threat quarterbacks as a senior … Projects as a defensive back for SLU … Younger cousin of Southeastern career receiving yardage leader Austin Mitchell.
Scelfo on Mitchell: "We've had a pipeline of good players come out of the Plaquemine High program and we think Mike will continue that tradition. He's athletic, versatile and plays the game passionately."

Jordan Okoye | LB | 6-1 | 225 | Baton Rouge, La. | Liberty Magnet HS
All-district and all-state performer at Liberty Magnet High School ... Also a member of the LMHS track and field team.
Scelfo on Okoye: "Jordan plays with the physicality wer're looking for at the linebacker position. He committed to us early and really wanted to be here at Southeastern."

Ilias Rida | OL | 6-7 | 270 | Hamburg, Germany | St. Stanislaus HS
All-state offensive lineman as a senior at St. Stanislaus High School … German native started high school career as a member of the Hamburg Huskies.
Scelfo on Rida: "Ilias has tremendous upside due to his size and ability. He's still learning the game, but we're excited to have the opportunity to develop him."

Javen Sanchez | DL | 6-1 | 280 | Houston, Texas | Tyler JC | Dobie HS
Posted 23 tackles, five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks as a sophomore at Tyler Junior College … All-District 22-6A selection at Dobie High School … Currently enrolled at Southeastern and will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Sanchez: "Javen is a powerful, interior addition to our defensive line. He's a good student and we believe he can be an anchor for us up front."

Brandon Spincer Jr. | OL | 6-2 | 275 | New Orleans, La. | Edna Karr HS
Standout offensive lineman at Edna Karr High School … Father played linebacker at Tulane under Southeastern head coach Frank Scelfo (https://lionsports.net/sports/football/roster/coaches/frank-scelfo/3358) and defensive coordinator Bill D'Ottavio (https://lionsports.net/sports/football/roster/coaches/bill-d-ottavio/3368) … Currently enrolled at Southeastern and will participate in spring practice.
Scelfo on Spincer: "Brandon epitomizes what we're looking for in a student-athlete. He's an excellent leader and checks every box in terms of the attributes he brings as a player, a person and a student."

Riley Whitten | OL | 6-2 | 275 | Belle Chasse, La. | Belle Chasse HS
Three-time first team all-district selection at Belle Chasse High School … Participated in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl … Played both sides for BCHS … Slated to play offensive line for the Lions … Nickname is "Cornbread".
Scelfo on Whitten: "Riley's size and strength has him more college-ready than most high school offensive linemen. He's another guy that has so much room to grow and build on a solid foundation."

Mike Williams | WR | 5-11 | 170 | Marrero, La. | Archbishop Shaw HS
First-team all-district performer at Archbishop Shaw High School … Nickname is "Speedy" … Also excels on the Shaw basketball team.
Scelfo on Williams: "Mike can really take the top off the defense with his speed. He's got great hands and has great athleticism."

[SFA 93]

Too bad there’s no High School Football in Texas.

We already signed the high school students at the earlier signing period, those I listed were just the transfers.

There were a total of 17 transfers including JUCOs and everyone of them are already on campus and enrolled.

WR: ISSAC JONES 6-3; 190 Nacogdoches, Texas (Nacogdoches)
WR: JONAH ROBERSON 5-11; 160 Royce City, Texas (Royce City)
WR: ELIAS DEJEAN 6-2; 190 Houston, Texas (C.E. King)
DL: BRYCE RUSHING 6-3; 260 Alexandria, Louisiana (Alexandria)
DL: TIM MUHAMMAD 6-4; 225 Garland, Texas (Garland)
DL: KAIDEN TURNER 6-2; 250 Waco, Texas (Connally)
DL: ELIJAH FIELDS 6-0; 270 Houston, Texas (North Shore)
DL: BRODRICK JOHNSON 6-3; 230 Katy, Texas (Katy)
LB: NATE FRANKFATHER 6-2; 210 San Marcos, California (Palomar)
DB: JARVIS ANDERSON 5-10; 170 Taylor, Texas (Taylor)
DB: DAWAUN HARRIS JR. 5-11; 180 Woodlawn, Louisiana (Woodlawn)
DB: TYLER HUTCHERSON 5-10; 170 Houston, Texas (Eisenhower)
DB: GERALD LACY JR. 5-11; 175 Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster)
DB: JASON HAMPTON 6-0; 180 Houston, Texas (South Houston)
K: JACOB HAND 6-1; 170 Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield)
QB: GAVIN RUTHERFORD 6-1; 195 Katy, Texas (Cinco Ranch)
OL: KOLT DE LA TORRE 6-2; 295 Denton, Texas (Ryan)
OL: JASON CROWDER 6-4; 285 Argyle, Texas (Argyle)
OL: JAYMON LAMB 6-4; 270 Rowlett, Texas (Rowlett)
OL: CHIMDIA NWAIWU 6-5; 280 Coppell, Texas (Coppell)
RB: JAYLEN JENKINS 5-9; 190 Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill)

[ysubigred]

YSU lands 12 for Feb signing. With limited scholarships. Hopefully some diamonds in the rough.

Vinny Ballone
Athlete
6-5, 200
Lowellville High School
Lowellville, Ohio

High School: First-team All-Ohio Division VII selection…was named the Division VII Northeast Inland District Offensive Player of the Year…named MVAC Offensive Player of the Year…passed for 3,360 yards this past season, rushed for 453 yards and accounted for 58 total touchdowns while leading Lowellville to 11 wins and a berth in the Division VII playoffs…threw 55 touchdown passes…was the school's all-time leading passer with 8,706 career yards and 124 career touchdowns…broke six school records during his high school career…completed 29-of-38 passes for 442 yards and tied the state record with nine touchdown passes against Jackson Milton on Sept. 16, 2022…named Honorable-Mention All-Ohio as a junior and sophomore…four-time first-team All-MVAC selection… coach was Andrew Mamula…has scored more than 1,000 points in his Rockets' basketball career.

Daniel Bibent
Linebacker
6-1, 195
Oak Hills High School
Cincinnati, Ohio

High School: Standout linebacker for Oak Hills…also plays lacrosse.

Brady Bunofsky
Linebacker
6-3, 200
Lowellville High School
Lowellville, Ohio

High School: Second-team All-Ohio Division VII selection as a wide receiver…caught 62 passes for 1,024 yards and 18 touchdowns…credited with 58 total tackles and seven sacks…first-team All-MVAC selection…first-team Division VII All-Northeast Inland pick…Rockets posted an 11-1 record for the season…set school record for career receiving yards (3,424), receptions (224) and touchdown catches (45)…as a junior, had 65 receptions for 1,005 yards…coach was Andrew Mamula…also plays basketball.

Isaiah Crozier
Cornerback
6-1, 185
Pickerington Central High School
Pickerington, Ohio

High School: Two-star defensive back by 247sports.com…helped lead Central to a 9-4 record in 2022…was an honorable-mention all-conference selection…coach was Jay Sharrett.

Sebastian Espinoza
Offensive Line
6-6, 280
Bullitt East High School
Mount Washington, Ky.

High School: Third-team All-Kentucky Class 6A selection…East finished the season with a 14-1 record and won the 6A title…coach was Keegan Kendrick.

Ben Fosnot
Offensive Line
6-6, 230
Mason High School
Mason, Ohio

High School: Two-star tight end from 247sports.com.

Michael Gleske
Kicker
5-10, 170
Medina High School
Medina, Ohio

High School: Honorable-Mention All-Ohio Division I selection…first-team Division All-Northeast Inland District pick…first-team All-GCC …named Greater Cleveland Conference's Special Teams Player of the Year…made 51 PATs, four field goals and had 40 touchbacks.

Connor Johannesen
Defensive Line
6-5, 250
Parsippany Hills High School
Parsippany, N.J.

High School: Played defensive end and offensive tackle…first-team All-Sussex/Morris County team selection on the defensive line…was a first-team all-conference honoree…team leader in sacks as a senior and a junior…coach was Dave Albano.

Matthew Keeley
Offensive Line
6-3, 255
Niles McKinley High School
Niles, Ohio

High School: Played offensive guard and defensive tackle…Honorable-Mention All-Ohio Division III selection…first-team Division III All-Northeast Inland District selection…coach was Jim Perry.

Maximus Lockett
Offensive Line
6-7, 250
Springfield Central High School
Springfield, Mass.

High School: Second-team Division I All-Western Mass Football selection…Played tight end and offensive tackle for Central…is also a standout basketball player.

DeVaughn McClinton
Cornerback
5-10, 170
Woodland Hills High School
Pittsburgh, Pa.

High School: Second-team Big East Conference selection as a junior.

Bryce Schondelmyer
6-2, 195
Quarterback
Springfield High School
Springfield, Ohio

High School: Two-star recruit by 247sports.com…First-team All-Ohio Division I selection as a quarterback…helped lead Springfield to a state runner-up finish…in senior season at Springfield guided the program to the Division I State Championship Game…completed 304-of-437 passes for 4,630 yards and 48 touchdowns…his 4,630 yards ranked fourth in the nation…in high school career, passed for 11,521 yards, which ranked fourth all-time in state history, and threw 136 touchdown passes, which ranked fifth…rushed for 1,766 yards and 34 touchdowns…was responsible for 170 touchdowns during high school career…played first three seasons at Aracnum High School before transferring for his senior campaign…as a junior, was named Ohio's Division VI co-Offensive Player of the Year along with fellow YSU QB Beau Brungard…was a first-team All-Ohio Division VI selection…passed for 3,278 yards and was named the WOAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2021.



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[bonarae]

Tommies get 3 from the portal (one from UNI) plus 2 more HS recruits:

https://tommiesports.com/news/2023/2/1/three-local-transfers-highlight-footballs-second-signing-day.aspx

[FUBeAR]

We already signed the high school students at the earlier signing period, those I listed were just the transfers.

There were a total of 17 transfers including JUCOs and everyone of them are already on campus and enrolled.

WR: ISSAC JONES 6-3; 190 Nacogdoches, Texas (Nacogdoches)
WR: JONAH ROBERSON 5-11; 160 Royce City, Texas (Royce City)
WR: ELIAS DEJEAN 6-2; 190 Houston, Texas (C.E. King)
DL: BRYCE RUSHING 6-3; 260 Alexandria, Louisiana (Alexandria)
DL: TIM MUHAMMAD 6-4; 225 Garland, Texas (Garland)
DL: KAIDEN TURNER 6-2; 250 Waco, Texas (Connally)
DL: ELIJAH FIELDS 6-0; 270 Houston, Texas (North Shore)
DL: BRODRICK JOHNSON 6-3; 230 Katy, Texas (Katy)
LB: NATE FRANKFATHER 6-2; 210 San Marcos, California (Palomar)
DB: JARVIS ANDERSON 5-10; 170 Taylor, Texas (Taylor)
DB: DAWAUN HARRIS JR. 5-11; 180 Woodlawn, Louisiana (Woodlawn)
DB: TYLER HUTCHERSON 5-10; 170 Houston, Texas (Eisenhower)
DB: GERALD LACY JR. 5-11; 175 Lancaster, Texas (Lancaster)
DB: JASON HAMPTON 6-0; 180 Houston, Texas (South Houston)
K: JACOB HAND 6-1; 170 Mansfield, Texas (Mansfield)
QB: GAVIN RUTHERFORD 6-1; 195 Katy, Texas (Cinco Ranch)
OL: KOLT DE LA TORRE 6-2; 295 Denton, Texas (Ryan)
OL: JASON CROWDER 6-4; 285 Argyle, Texas (Argyle)
OL: JAYMON LAMB 6-4; 270 Rowlett, Texas (Rowlett)
OL: CHIMDIA NWAIWU 6-5; 280 Coppell, Texas (Coppell)
RB: JAYLEN JENKINS 5-9; 190 Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill)


Ah…OK…so, 38 ‘new faces.’

[KPSUL]

Actually, it's the first day of this signing period.

http://www.nationalletter.org/signingDates/index.html

"expected" to sign. Those that don't are likely to find scholarship 2023 offers harder to find. I suppose this wouldn't be an issue at Georgetown, so best of luck picking through the leftovers.

[SFA 93]

Ah…OK…so, 38 ‘new faces.’

Make it at least 41 with three more JUCOs, going to more than that when all is said and done, major overhaul on the roster with all the graduates and portal losses.

DB: DYLAN TOOKER 5-10; 195 (Bakersfield College)
DB: TREY EDWARDS III 6-0; 180 (Long Beach City College)
OL: JACK BACON 6-6; 280 (Cabrillo College)

[FUBeAR]

Make it at least 41 with three more JUCOs, going to more than that when all is said and done, major overhaul on the roster with all the graduates and portal losses.

DB: DYLAN TOOKER 5-10; 195 (Bakersfield College)
DB: TREY EDWARDS III 6-0; 180 (Long Beach City College)
OL: JACK BACON 6-6; 280 (Cabrillo College)
Saw that kind of ‘roster churn’ in the SoCon last year with WCU, CIT, Mercer, and Samford gaining and losing 40-60+ Players from the prior year roster. That churn in SoCon seems to be way down this year, but won’t really know until comparing July/August 2023 Rosters to 2022 rosters.

[DFW HOYA]

"expected" to sign. Those that don't are likely to find scholarship 2023 offers harder to find. I suppose this wouldn't be an issue at Georgetown, so best of luck picking through the leftovers.

The Georgetown class appears very weak. A big, big step back for a 2-9 team.

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Here is the link explaining yesterday's 10 signings combined with 17 from the first class.
Definitely one of the largest classes some of the LB's and DL sound good. Thinking most of the Maine kids are PWO's. Only got two transfer portal FBS players with limited playing time so that was a little dissapointing. If anyone has info on the ny/nj players which is always are largest recruiting area please feel free to share.

https://goblackbears.com/news/2023/2/1/football-introduces-2023-signing-class.aspx

[KPSUL]

Here is the link explaining yesterday's 10 signings combined with 17 from the first class.
Definitely one of the largest classes some of the LB's and DL sound good. Thinking most of the Maine kids are PWO's. Only got two transfer portal FBS players with limited playing time so that was a little dissapointing. If anyone has info on the ny/nj players which is always are largest recruiting area please feel free to share.

https://goblackbears.com/news/2023/2/1/football-introduces-2023-signing-class.aspx

I saw your Senior Day presentations last season, I don't recall 27 graduating seniors. But maybe I had too many turns on the Shotsie board before the game. Also not too many in the portal. I'm also thinking a good part of your 27 must be PWO.
One very notable guy in the portal - QB Joe Fagnano! What's with that? He played well vs UNH and checking season stats he completed 208 of the 210 season pass completions. And one of the 2 "other" completions must have been a flea flicker against us - every other opponent seemed to complete one for a TD last season.

[UAalum72]

Albany - Eight transfers
Ben Eisenhower - OL - Lackawanna College 2nd Team Division All-Star, Mr. PA Football Nominee,Team Captain
Aamir Hall - CB - University of Richmond FCS Freshman All-American, CAA Rookie of the Week Recipient, Two Year Starter at Richmond, 106 Tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 2 INTs, 2 Forced Fumbles, and 19 Pass Break-Ups
Nate Larkins - RB - Bentley University Two Year Starter at Bentley University, 1,370 yards rushing and 16 TDs, First Team All-NE10
Trey Lindsey - QB - Auburn University 2,200 Yards and 24 TDs as a High School Senior, School Record Holder for TDs and Passing Yards, Conference Player of the Year
Michel Lucien - LB - Monroe Community College 2022 Junior College All-American, Team Captain, Two Year Starter at Monroe College, 85 Tackles, 12 TFLs
Ondre Toland - OL - Monroe Community College All-Conference, Team Captain, East Hartford High School, All-Conference Selection
Levi Wentz - WR - Old Dominion University1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-District, Big 33 Selection
DaeSean Winston - S - Temple University Three Time Letterman, Four Time AAC All-Academic Team Selection, Composite Three-Star Safety out of High School

Eleven Freshmen
Troy Berschwinger - LB - Guilderland High School (NY) Section 2 Defensive Player of the Year, Third Team All-State, Team Captain
Sean Dugery - OL - The Haverford School (PA) Three Year Starter, 1st Team All-Inter Academic League, 2nd Team All-Delco, 2nd Team All-Mainline
Dillon Dunathan - LB - Damascus High School (MD) Two Time 1st Team All-State. Two Time All-County MVP, 1st Team All-Met, 2022 State Champion
Neco Eberhardt - DL - Aliquippa High School (PA) Four Year Starter, Two Time 1st Team All-State, 2021 State Champion, Two Time WPIAL Champion
Joey Koch - ATH - Mahopac HS (NY) Team Captain, 2nd Team All-State LB, 1,597 Rushing Yards and 22 TDs as a Senior
Nolan Latulippe - OL - Champlain Lennoxville (QC) 1st Team All-League, Team Captain, Two Sacks Allowed as a Senior
Joey McMahon - OL - St. Joseph’s Prep (PA) Two Time State Champion, 2nd Team All-Philadelphia, 2nd Team All-State
Jordan Rae - QB - Christian Brothers Academy (NY) State Champion, Team Captain, Two Time All-Central New York, 5,700 Career Passing Yards and 70 TDs to just 9 INTs with 12 Rushing TDs
Anthony Schrom - OL - Shaker HS (NY) Multi-Sport Athlete, Team Captain, All Conference - New York Section 2
Cam Stodghill - S - LaSalle Institute (NY) All-State Honorable Mention, 1st Team All-Region and All-Conference, 7 INTs as a Senior
King Tshiama - DL - Quince Orchard High School (MD) Two Time State Champion, Team Alberta U17 & U18 All-Star

For pictures and videos, see https://ualbanysports.com/news/2023/2/1/football-announces-new-class-on-national-signing-day.aspx

[Tribe4SF]

Can't be walk-ons as they have to be enrolled to even be roster listed.

[kdinva]

VMI signs 10, making a total of 25, and I think VMI has about 8 committed PWO's.

https://vmikeydets.com/news/2023/2/2/football-gets-10-commits-on-national-signing-day.aspx

[UNHWildcat18]

UNH signs 4 making a total of 14. I know we have 2 PWO's. Not sure if there will be any more additions by the absolute deadline of April 1st

https://unhwildcats.com/news/2023/2/1/FBNSD2023.aspx

[caribbeanhen]

Delaware has 28 newcomers including 13 transfers. On paper, this is a big upgrade compared to what Hen fans have seen for a decade or so

https://baytobaynews.com/delaware/stories/delaware-football-signing-class-grows-to-28-players,100378 (https://baytobaynews.com/delaware/stories/delaware-football-signing-class-grows-to-28-players,100378)

“The Hens also signed Todd Williams, a 6-foot-2, 240-pound defensive lineman from Wakulla (Fla.). His father, also named Todd, played at Florida State and then in the NFL with the Titans, Buccaneers and Packers.
Another defensive line addition, Kion Wright, had verbally committed to Georgia Tech before they had a coaching change. The Cheltanham High, Pa. product reportedly had 21 Division I offers.
Carty said he won’t be surprised if Williams and Wright make an immediate impact.
“I mean, they’re different, as far the talent level of a freshman at the defensive end position,” said Carty.”

[Panther88]

SFA signees so far...

QB: BROCK BOLFING 6-2; 190 (Blinn)
RB: ANTHONY WILLIAMS 6-1; 220 (UCF)
RB: JADEN STEWART 6-0; 220 (PVAMU)
WR: JAYLIN TOLBERT 6-2; 220 (Georgia State)
WR: KHIYON WAFER 6-1; 190 (Houston)
TE: CONNOR MULLINS 6-2; 250 (MHBU)
OL: NATE ADAMS 6-6; 315 (Hawaii)

DL: XAVIER POTTS 6-0; 290 (Southern University)
LB: SEBASTIAN SAGAR 6-4; 220 (Rhode Island)
DB: ADRIAN SHEPHERD 6-0; 200 (Washington State)
DB: PAUL MILLER 6-2; 195 (East Tennesse State/Charleston)
DB: MARSEILLE TAYLOR 6-2; 190 (Riverside City CC)

I hope the last of the Bolfing brothers does well at SFA. Also, hopefully big power back Stewart rights his ship. Stewart is very physically gifted and hopefully expands on his pass catching ability.

[ngineer]

Actually, it's the first day of this signing period.

http://www.nationalletter.org/signingDates/index.html

Correct. A lot of people think it's the deadline. Just the opposite. There will be a number of commitments made over the next coming weeks.

[SpreadTheWord]

UIW added 31 new players yesterday: https://uiwcardinals.com/news/2023/2/1/31-new-faces-added-to-the-2023-uiw-football-roster.aspx


Transfer Students

Ryan Stubblefield – East Carolina University/ Foster High School
Quarterback | 5'10 | 205
"Ryan Stubblefield is the type of player and person people rally around. His moxie and play-making ability is something that I am excited to see flourish within our offense."

Zach Calzada – Texas A&M/Auburn/ Lanier High School
Quarterback | 6-4 | 200
"I couldn't be more excited to call Zach Calzada a UIW Cardinal. Zach has a special talent and he has been able to showcase his ability at the highest level of college football. I expect his experience and talent to pay instant dividends for our football team."

Jaelon Travis – Butler Community College/ Mansfield High School
Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 200
"J Travis is a play maker that has the versatility to play both inside and out. He has a tremendous feel for leverage and space as a route runner, and I am excited to get him into the fold offensively."

Joe Bryson – University of Southern California/ Colorado Mesa/ Rock Canyon High School
Offensive Line | 6'8 | 300
"Bryson is coming into our program with all of the intangibles to be a great piece for us up front. His size and athleticism will help in every aspect of our offensive attack. Excited to watch his influence in a leadership role as well!"

Branon Jackson – Texas A&M – Kingsville/ Brennan High School
Offensive Line | 6-3 | 295
"B Jack is a multi-year all-conference performer that is coming home! A San Antonio standout that graduated from Brennan High School, I expect him to produce an immediate impact upfront for our football team."

Darren Brown – Southern Methodist University/ Judson High School
Defensive Tackle | 6'1 |323
"Darren Brown is another San Antonio native that is coming home. His strength and size will bolster our defensive front and accompanying that with his athletic ability is going to make him a force in this league."

Chase Carter – Michigan State University/Minnehaha Academy
Defensive End | 6'4 |195
"Chase is someone with an unlimited ceiling of potential. I am anxious to watch him develop under Coach Olson, and I expect Chase to become a dominant force up front for UIW!"

Marcus Brown – Howard/Lamar High School
Defensive End | 6'5 | 245
"Marcus will be an immediate impact guy for us on the edge. He brings all-conference experience and playing style that will match great with the talent that we already have in the defensive line room."

Ronald Wilson – University of New Mexico/North Crowley High School
Defensive End | 6'2 | 220
"Ronald was a contributor at New Mexico early in his career and with spring development with Coach Sanders, we look forward to seeing him grow into the special player that we know he can be."

Chris Pierce – Eastern New Mexico /Red Oak High School
Defensive Back | 6-0 | 170
"Chris is a defensive back who started every game at Eastern New Mexico as a true freshman. As he takes a step up in competition, he will be an immediate impact on our defensive backfield."

Sam Obiang – Texas State/Northeastern Oklahoma A&M/Woodbridge Academy
Defensive Line |6-0 |285
"Powerful and twitchy interior piece for the defensive line. I am confident that Sam will create problems for a lot of opponents with his ability to make plays in the backfield!"

Derrick Lewis – Texas Tech /Clemens High School
Linebacker | 6'1 | 210
"Derrick is a San Antonio product who brings special ability when he steps on the field. He will be a pivotal part of replacing All-American Linebacker, Kelechi Anyalebechi (https://uiwcardinals.com/sports/football/roster/kelechi-anyalebechi/9866)."

Emmerick Dopona – North Texas/ Marcus High School
Linebacker | 5-10 | 215
"Emmerick Dopona comes to us from North Texas where he played for Coach Gush and Coach Bennett. He will have a familiarity with the system and has full eligibility remaining. We plan for him to impact the game in multiple phases."

Dalton Meyer – Sam Houston State University/Alvin High School
Tight End | 6'2 | 250
"Dalton was a part of a National Championship season while at his previous institution and that experience will be invaluable to our football team. His grit and toughness are going to help us get the job done on the ground and through the air."

Mason Chambers – Iowa State/ Clemens High School
Safety | 5'10 |210
"Mason comes back home from Iowa State where he played a key role in one of the best defenses in the Big 12. He could play multiple positions this season, and we are expecting him to be a dominant player in the Southland Conference."

Ben D'Aquila – Mt. San Antonio College/ Damien High School
Punter/Kicker | 6-2 | 200
"Ben is a high-quality punter with a big leg. I'm looking for Ben to create a competitive advantage and help us win the field position battle every week this coming fall."

Bryce Felt – Mt. San Antonio College/Damien High School
Long Snapper | 5-9 | 180
"Bryce was a high-quality get for us. He and D'Aquila were junior college teammates that I believe will help our special teams unit set the standard of efficiency."

High School Students

Lontrell Turner – Duncanville High School
Wide Receiver | 5'11 | 180
"Lontrell is one of the best players on one of the best teams in the state. He will continue the legacy of great receivers at UIW."

Jameson Garcia – Amarillo High School
Wide Receiver | 6-1 | 190
"J-Mo! I can't say enough about this young man. He brings a dynamic skill set to the table that is highlighted by speed and physical play on the perimeter. Big time career ahead for Jameson."

Jarvis Reed – Mansfield Timberview High School
Running Back | 6'0 | 180
"Jarvis Reed is the total package at the running back position. Jarvis is going to thrive as a 3 down back in our system and I can't wait to watch him make plays!"

Rasheed Jackson – Duncanville High School
Offensive Line | 6-7 | 320
"Rasheed has an enormous upside. He was a late transfer to Duncanville after playing basketball at Simeon High School in Chicago. He has all of the tools to be as good as any offensive linemen our program has seen."

Christian Fitchett –Steele High School
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 270
"Christian is a San Antonio product that fits the mold of a prototypical tackle. He has a great frame, long arms, and active feet. His mindset and approach to the game are going to make him a big-time player."

Lawson Petty – Highland Park High School
Offensive Line | 6'3 | 280
"Lawson is one of the most polished players in our class. He comes from an outstanding program where he was a team captain and one of the most dominant offensive linemen in the Dallas-Fort Worth area."

Logan Granville – Fort Bend Marshall High School
Defensive Line | 6'3 | 230
"Logan will look to make a name for himself as soon as he arrives on campus. He has all of the tools to be special and looks to be one of the next elite players under Coach Olson."

Marquice Hill – Denton Ryan High School
Defensive End | 6'2 | 245
"Truly a 2-way player. Marquice looks dominant at any position that he plays on the field. The Southland will be on notice once he starts to strap it up."

Patrick Batiste – Klein Cain High School
Defensive Back | 6'0 | 185
"One of the best DBs in the Houston area, Patrick garnered a ton of attention in the recruiting process but decided to make The Word his home."

Barry Dillon – Arlington High School
Defensive Back | 6'1 | 170
"Barry went under-recruited throughout the process but he was at the top of our boards since our new staff arrived. With a great summer, he will be a factor for us this season."

Jeremiah Robinson – Ryal High School
Defensive Line | 6'2 | 240
"Jeremiah is a guy that does everything right. He is an extremely high GPA student and even more dominant on the field. Once he steps foot in our program, he will become a force for years to come."

Dane Farley – Wylie High School
Tight End | 6'1 | 230
"Dane is exactly what we want at the tight end position. He can do it all on the field and plays with unbelievable effort. We expect him to show up to campus to make a name for himself."

D'Arius Carmouche – South Grand Prairie High School
Corner Back | 6'0 | 165
"D'Arius is a ball magnet. His speed and length on the outside will be a big factor in his game as a shutdown corner at the Word."

AJ Harris – Lakeview Centennial High School
Safety | 5'10 | 170
"AJ is a true ball hawk. He can play multiple positions in the secondary and is always looking to make the next big play."

[Tribe4SF]

xcoffeex UIW has more transfers than W&M has total signees. Assume many partials on that list but that's a lot of guys. Saw Norfolk State signed 38. Team chemistry has got to be a problem.

[FUBeAR]

xcoffeex UIW has more transfers than W&M has total signees. Assume many partials on that list but that's a lot of guys. Saw Norfolk State signed 38. Team chemistry has got to be a problem.
Not all that unusual these days. This may actually be well within ‘the new normal.’

As you can see below in this post from late July of 2022, FUBeAR tracked the ‘roster churn’ in the SoCon last year (except ETSU as their website roster format didn’t lend itself to easy analysis) and bringing in 31 new Players was well below the SoCon average of 45 (Column 5).

At this time, it seems this ‘churn’ may be significantly less in the SoCon this year, but we will need to wait until late July rosters are published to make a good year-over-year comparison.




Team
# of Returning Players
Total # of Players Departed
# of Players Departed with Eligibility Remaining
Total # of New Players
# of New Players who are Inbound Transfers
Total # of Transfers on Roster


Chattanooga
57
39
22
27
16
36


ETSU
?
?
?
?
?
?


Furman
75
34
23
33
5
6


Mercer
57
41
34
59
11
16


Samford
71
46
31
49
25
38


The Citadel
66
46
41
57
13
14


VMI
84
23
16
33
0
0


WCU
58
57
42
65
16
35


Wofford
78
33
11
35
6
?


TOTAL
546
319
209
358
92
145


8 Team AVG (rounded)
68
40
26
45
11
21*


* 7 Team AVG - could not determine/distinguish Woff inbound transfers

…the numbers of departing players and the numbers of new players seem really high compared to what we perceive would have been these numbers in prior years. We’ll see if/how that affects what we see on the field AND if/how it affects how we feel about our Teams and our ongoing / continued support for them, specifically, and college football (particularly FCS), generally.

[KPSUL]

xcoffeex UIW has more transfers than W&M has total signees. Assume many partials on that list but that's a lot of guys. Saw Norfolk State signed 38. Team chemistry has got to be a problem.

Towson, 2022, is a good example of this. They had 40+ college transfers on their roster. They were a much better team in the 2nd half of the season. There was plenty of talent there, but it took half of the season to have a functioning team. At least last season, focusing primarily on player development and retention, helped W&M and UNH end up on top of the conference standings.

[ElCid]

Towson, 2022, is a good example of this. They had 40+ college transfers on their roster. They were a much better team in the 2nd half of the season. There was plenty of talent there, but it took half of the season to have a functioning team. At least last season, focusing primarily on player development and retention, helped W&M and UNH end up on top of the conference standings.

Yup.

Bringing a player or two to fill holes is one thing. Packing half of the two deep with players who have never played together and expecting them to gel quickly, is something else entirely.

[SU DOG]

I only see 9 new xfers at this point for Samford and that includes jucos. I expect there will be a few more later on.

[ElCid]

I only see 9 new xfers at this point for Samford and that includes jucos. I expect there will be a few more later on.

Reread his post. That was last year .....

[caribbeanhen]

Towson, 2022, is a good example of this. They had 40+ college transfers on their roster. They were a much better team in the 2nd half of the season. There was plenty of talent there, but it took half of the season to have a functioning team. At least last season, focusing primarily on player development and retention, helped W&M and UNH end up on top of the conference standings.

I would bet UIW has some serious talent in that class, I’ll roll with loading the bus now more so than ever as roster churn is here to stay

In Delaware example, Carty hit portal hard not only to fill immediate needs, but just to be competitive ... Danny Rocco, now banished to the gallows, left several talent gaps that Carty is trying to flip to the plus side

Last years strong Defense will be made up of only a few familiar faces, it was either hit the portal hard or get beat

FG kicker was a must, they got St Francis NE conf First teamer

2 more WRs including Ivy All conference Kym Wimberly, a native of Slidell, Louisiana. If healthy, he can be spectacular

QB Nolan Henderson is moving on, like Schmid at Sam Houston, he still had one year of eligibility but he’s suffered numerous injuries. Zach Marker, A JUCO QB from Central Iowa will compete with Ryan O’Connor for the starting job.

[Tribe4SF]

I would bet UIW has some serious talent in that class, I’ll roll with loading the bus now more so than ever as roster churn is here to stay

In Delaware example, Carty hit portal hard not only to fill immediate needs, but just to be competitive ... Danny Rocco, now banished to the gallows, left several talent gaps that Carty is trying to flip to the plus side

Last years strong Defense will be made up of only a few familiar faces, it was either hit the portal hard or get beat

FG kicker was a must, they got St Francis NE conf First teamer

2 more WRs including Ivy All conference Kym Wimberly, a native of Slidell, Louisiana. If healthy, he can be spectacular

QB Nolan Henderson is moving on, like Schmid at Sam Houston, he still had one year of eligibility but he’s suffered numerous injuries. Zach Marker, A JUCO QB from Central Iowa will compete with Ryan O’Connor for the starting job.

Look at the top teams from last year. Other than UIW and Samford there was little dependency on the portal.

[caribbeanhen]

Look at the top teams from last year. Other than UIW and Samford there was little dependency on the portal.

could it be because they already had the talent in place ?

[Tribe4SF]

could it be because they already had the talent in place ?

I'm sure, but the talent wasn't accessed through the portal. NDSU, SDSU, and MSU built from within. The Tribe had only six transfers on the roster and 3 were walk-ons. Furman also with only six transfers.

[MR. CHICKEN]

..UMMM.....WE HAD UH COACHIN' CHANGE.....SEVERAL PLAYERS HIT DUH PORTAL.....REEDER LB.......TA IOWA STATE....COE FG'S....TA CINCINNATI.....A FEW PLAYERS CAME BACK TA YOU-DEE...WHEN CARTY SOUGHT 'EM OUT......SPOKE TO 'EM.....COE LEFT US HIGH 'N DRY.....COST UH COUPLE GAMES AN' ALTERED PLAYCALLIN'....HIS COUPLE UH UNDERSTUDIES......WHOM WOODAH BEEN ON UH DIET UH LEG LIFTS/SQUATS & PEANUT BUTTER..AWAITIN' HIS GRADUATION.....WERE PRESSED INTA ACTION...AN' WERE CLEARLY NOT READY....WE AREN'T IN RELOAD MODE......AS CARIB SAYS....."PORTAL OR GET BEAT"....JES' DAT SIMPLE.....DAKOTAH'S/MONTANA'S.....JES' RELOAD...OR...YOUNG 'NUFF TA COME BACK...IT'S NOT JES' UD......PLENTY UH SQWADS......INKIN'.....HIGH TWENTY SOMETHIN'S...........BRAWK!

[lionsrking2]

I would bet UIW has some serious talent in that class, I’ll roll with loading the bus now more so than ever as roster churn is here to stay

In Delaware example, Carty hit portal hard not only to fill immediate needs, but just to be competitive ... Danny Rocco, now banished to the gallows, left several talent gaps that Carty is trying to flip to the plus side

Last years strong Defense will be made up of only a few familiar faces, it was either hit the portal hard or get beat

FG kicker was a must, they got St Francis NE conf First teamer

2 more WRs including Ivy All conference Kym Wimberly, a native of Slidell, Louisiana. If healthy, he can be spectacular

QB Nolan Henderson is moving on, like Schmid at Sam Houston, he still had one year of eligibility but he’s suffered numerous injuries. Zach Marker, A JUCO QB from Central Iowa will compete with Ryan O’Connor for the starting job.

I suppose it'll take another two or three years to process the full impact of the new transfer rules, but we're taking the position of going heavy high school, develop, move them on in 2-3 years (if they're good enough and want to leave), rinse/repeat, and fill-in with targeted transfers as needed. One of the unintended consequences, at least in our state, is the alarming number of quality high school players with few or no offers. We're taking walk-ons who would have been scholarship offers a few years ago. While the days of a Cole Kelley or a Bryan Bennett falling in our lap are essentially over, we're finding we're on much better high school talent than we ever would have had access to in past years. Eventually the portal craze will soften as schools get burned by taking large numbers of other people's problems, but right now, the strength of the recruiting market for us is high school players.

[PaladinNation]

We forget about the PWOs that also sign during this signing period. Cody Mauch proves there can be some diamonds to mine. Would love to know other FCS schools that prioritize PWOs? Since Clay Hendrix's arrival Furman has made PWOs a priority. Furman currently has nine committed/signed PWOs for this class. Most of these players had D2 offers and several had other FCS offers.

A couple that standout:
Aiden Ruckh (WR) held offers from ETSU, WCU
Tanner Schuck (OLB) held offers from Lehigh, Sacred Heart, UTM, EKU, PC.

Aiden Ruckh WR 6-3 215 | North Forsyth, GA
Jacob Hefner LS 6-3 235 | Creekview, GA
Miles Moss WR/ATH 6-0 175 | St Thomas Aquinas, FL
Tyler Hendley WR/SS 6-2 175 | Charlotte Latin, NC
Viny Jordan SS 5-11 185 | Weddington, NC
Tanner Schuck OLB/DE/TE 6-2 230 | Ravenwood, TN
Luke Smith MLB 6-2 200 | Brentwood, TN
Griffin Farmery LB/TE 6-1 210 | Leesburg, VA
Evan Stanley C/DL 6-1 270 | Leesburg, VA

[Tribe4SF]

We forget about the PWOs that also sign during this signing period. Cody Mauch proves there can be some diamonds to mine. Would love to know other FCS schools that prioritize PWOs? Since Clay Hendrix's arrival Furman has made PWOs a priority. Furman currently has nine committed/signed PWOs for this class. Most of these players had D2 offers and several had other FCS offers.

A couple that standout:
Aiden Ruckh (WR) held offers from ETSU, WCU
Tanner Schuck (OLB) held offers from Lehigh, Sacred Heart, UTM, EKU, PC.

Aiden Ruckh WR 6-3 215 | North Forsyth, GA
Jacob Hefner LS 6-3 235 | Creekview, GA
Miles Moss WR/ATH 6-0 175 | St Thomas Aquinas, FL
Tyler Hendley WR/SS 6-2 175 | Charlotte Latin, NC
Viny Jordan SS 5-11 185 | Weddington, NC
Tanner Schuck OLB/DE/TE 6-2 230 | Ravenwood, TN
Luke Smith MLB 6-2 200 | Brentwood, TN
Griffin Farmery LB/TE 6-1 210 | Leesburg, VA
Evan Stanley C/DL 6-1 270 | Leesburg, VA

W&M maintains a Walk-On Hall of Fame and has emphasized PWOs for decades. In 2022 we had six starters who came in as PWOs including two Captains and the CAA Def. ROY. Also have a scholarship fund specifically to reward walk-ons. HEYFARL (Hundred Each Year For A Rising Letterman)

[MR. CHICKEN]

I suppose it'll take another two or three years to process the full impact of the new transfer rules, but we're taking the position of going heavy high school, develop, move them on in 2-3 years (if they're good enough and want to leave), rinse/repeat, and fill-in with targeted transfers as needed. One of the unintended consequences, at least in our state, is the alarming number of quality high school players with few or no offers. We're taking walk-ons who would have been scholarship offers a few years ago. While the days of a Cole Kelley or a Bryan Bennett falling in our lap are essentially over, we're finding we're on much better high school talent than we ever would have had access to in past years. Eventually the portal craze will soften as schools get burned by taking large numbers of other people's problems, but right now, the strength of the recruiting market for us is high school players.

....AH'D UH THUNK.....COVID IMPACTED.....AS MANY PLAYERS....SPENT 6-7 YEARS IN PROGRAMS.....BLOCKIN'....HIGHSKOOLERS.....WHEN THOSE PLAYERS LEFT.......X-FERS QUICK FIX....FO' INEXPERIENCE .....xtwocentsxxwhistlexxtwocentsx....AWK!

[caribbeanhen]

I suppose it'll take another two or three years to process the full impact of the new transfer rules, but we're taking the position of going heavy high school, develop, move them on in 2-3 years (if they're good enough and want to leave), rinse/repeat, and fill-in with targeted transfers as needed. One of the unintended consequences, at least in our state, is the alarming number of quality high school players with few or no offers. We're taking walk-ons who would have been scholarship offers a few years ago. While the days of a Cole Kelley or a Bryan Bennett falling in our lap are essentially over, we're finding we're on much better high school talent than we ever would have had access to in past years. Eventually the portal craze will soften as schools get burned by taking large numbers of other people's problems, but right now, the strength of the recruiting market for us is high school players.

Good stuff LK2 and this PWO talk matches up with what our recruiting gurus said on gohens. Basically that the quality of the PWOs this year was noticeably better, projected of course, to the PWOs Delaware has seen in the past.

And you mentioned something else, If some of these guys are as good as advertised, they might not be around very long... kind of like minor league baseball

[FUBeAR]

....AH'D UH THUNK.....COVID IMPACTED.....AS MANY PLAYERS....SPENT 6-7 YEARS IN PROGRAMS.....BLOCKIN'....HIGHSKOOLERS.....WHEN THOSE PLAYERS LEFT.......X-FERS QUICK FIX....FO' INEXPERIENCE .....xtwocentsxxwhistlexxtwocentsx....AWK!we won’t see Covid free years eligibility years fully ‘washed out’ of the system until after the 2025 season. Got a ways to go with that yet. For example, Furman will have over 90 Players in Spring Practice soon. Normally, that number is in the 60’s or 70’s. Lots of guys sticking around for their 5th and 6th years.

Remember…If players enrolled in 2020…

2020 - Free Covid Year
2021 - Possible Redshirt
2022 - Year 1 of eligibility
2023 - Year 2 of eligibility
2024 - Year 3 of eligibility
2025 - Year 4 of eligibility

Add medical ‘redshirts’ years in for some and it really won’t be until after 2026 that Covid is fully, fully out of the NCAA eligibility system.

[caribbeanhen]

..UMMM.....WE HAD UH COACHIN' CHANGE.....SEVERAL PLAYERS HIT DUH PORTAL.....REEDER LB.......TA IOWA STATE....COE FG'S....TA CINCINNATI.....A FEW PLAYERS CAME BACK TA YOU-DEE...WHEN CARTY SOUGHT 'EM OUT......SPOKE TO 'EM.....COE LEFT US HIGH 'N DRY.....COST UH COUPLE GAMES AN' ALTERED PLAYCALLIN'....HIS COUPLE UH UNDERSTUDIES......WHOM WOODAH BEEN ON UH DIET UH LEG LIFTS/SQUATS & PEANUT BUTTER..AWAITIN' HIS GRADUATION.....WERE PRESSED INTA ACTION...AN' WERE CLEARLY NOT READY....WE AREN'T IN RELOAD MODE......AS CARIB SAYS....."PORTAL OR GET BEAT"....JES' DAT SIMPLE.....DAKOTAH'S/MONTANA'S.....JES' RELOAD...OR...YOUNG 'NUFF TA COME BACK...IT'S NOT JES' UD......PLENTY UH SQWADS......INKIN'.....HIGH TWENTY SOMETHIN'S...........BRAWK!

this is dark humor ... funny but painful ....as only Mr C can bring it

xtra points were barely clearing the crossbar

[KPSUL]

UNH signs 4 making a total of 14. I know we have 2 PWO's. Not sure if there will be any more additions by the absolute deadline of April 1st

https://unhwildcats.com/news/2023/2/1/FBNSD2023.aspx

That closely matches the number of departing Seniors and Grad Students recognized at the last regular season home game.

[lionsrking2]

....AH'D UH THUNK.....COVID IMPACTED.....AS MANY PLAYERS....SPENT 6-7 YEARS IN PROGRAMS.....BLOCKIN'....HIGHSKOOLERS.....WHEN THOSE PLAYERS LEFT.......X-FERS QUICK FIX....FO' INEXPERIENCE .....xtwocentsxxwhistlexxtwocentsx....AWK!

No doubt extra COVID years have had a major impact on roster management and recruiting, but new transfer rules have gummed it up even more, making it easier for schools to go quick fix route, which in turn, leads to a vicious cycle. We'll see how it plays out.

[lionsrking2]

Good stuff LK2 and this PWO talk matches up with what our recruiting gurus said on gohens. Basically that the quality of the PWOs this year was noticeably better, projected of course, to the PWOs Delaware has seen in the past.

And you mentioned something else, If some of these guys are as good as advertised, they might not be around very long... kind of like minor league baseball

We've gone relatively unscathed by the portal until this year. We lost two secondary guys to LSU (Zy Alexander) and Minnesota (Jack Henderson) respectively, a defensive end to Texas State (Bryce Cage) and a WR to Miami-OH (Gage Larvadain). The only one of the four who had offers coming out of high school was Bryce Cage. We were the only offer for Alexander, Henderson and Larvadain which not only speaks to our ability to identify and develop players, but also shows you can still find good high school value in today's internet/social media environment. There are even more bargain finds now than just two, three or four years ago when those kids came out of high school.

Instead of complaining about FBS schools raiding us, our coaches have taken the position that we'll go find the next wave, coach 'em up, develop them and use their "success" to go find the next wave, and so on. Some will decide to stick around 4-5 years, and that's great, but if we can get 2 to 3 solid years of contribution on the field, we're okay with it. Time will tell with this current class, but there's a good chance we'll be raided again in two to three years.

I still can't get over the number of quality players still out there looking for places to go. It's sad to be honest.

[McCowboys]

All total from the December signing and this signing the McNeese Cowboys signed 33, and it is a pretty even split between transfers (needed experience and bodies to bolster very low senior and junior class numbers) and high school seniors -- and several PWO's -- to fill the needs: https://mcneesesports.com/news/2023/2/1/football-rebuilding-a-champion-continues-for-cowboys-on-nsd-23.aspx

After hurricanes and four coaching changes in five years and many player defections, McNeese was playing with dangerously low numbers and lacked depth in 2022. It was pretty much next body up for most positions. Still, the Cowboys finished 4-7 and won their last three games in a row.

In a testament to this coaching staff, only a handful of players (and only one notable player) entered the transfer portal, and the coaching staff stayed intact except for one young coach who chose to leave the profession due to family considerations.

Geaux Pokes!

[VandalBasher]

Idaho Vandals 2023 class:


Jack Wagner, QB, 6'4" 185 - Tualatin, Oregon (Tualatin HS)
Payton Gunter, DL, 6'4" 230 - Nampa, Idaho (Nampa HS)
Matyus McLain, LB, 6'4" 220 - Priest River, Idaho (PRHS)
Art Williams, RB, 6'0" 195 - Meridian, Idaho (Rocky Mountain HS)
Carlos Matheney, RB, 6'0" 205 - Olympia, Washington (Tumwater HS)
Ethan Beard, LB, 6'3" 185 - Meridian, Idaho (Meridian HS)
Malakai Railton-Stewart, DL, 6'5" 250 - Brisbane, Australia
Hayden John, DB, 6'1" 188 - Anacortes, Washington (Anacortes HS)
Lincoln Gee, DB, 5'11" 185 - Meridian, Idaho (Cole Valley HS)
Zach Penner, OL, 6'4" 275 - Meridian, Idaho (Rocky Mountain HS)
Deshaun "Day Day" Buchanan, RB, 5'11" 200 - Chandler, Arizona (Basha HS)
Alex Green, OL/DL, 6'5" 265 - CDA, Idaho (Lake City HS)
Mason Mini, ATH, 6'1" 210 - Pacifica, CA (Tera Nova HS)
Layton Vining, OL, 6'3" 260 - Peoria, AZ (Liberty HS)
Emmerson Cortez, WR, 6'2" 185 - Salinas, CA (Salinas HS)
Joseph Faulkner, DB, 5'11" 163 - Long Beach, CA (St. Anthony HS)
Donovan Faupel, WR, 6'1" 195 - Riverside, CA (Centennial HS)
Kiegan Hensen, OL, 6'5" 275 - Meridian, ID (Mountain View HS)
William "James" White, TE, 6'4" 227 - Lewiston, ID (Lewiston HS)
Zach Johnson, LB/TE, 6'3" 205, CDA, ID (Lake City HS)
Jaxton Eck, LB, 6'0" 215, Brookings, SD (Brookings HS)
Jaxin McCallum, OL, 6'4" 285, Kennewick, WA (Kamiakin HS)
David Fuiava, OL, 6'2" 285, Medford, OR (North Medford HS)
Wyatt Gordon, S, 5'11" 190, Puyallup, WA (Puyallup HS)
Jonathan Stromberg, TE, 6'5" 210, Vancouver, WA (Skyview HS)
Cam Stephens, DB, 6'0" 165, (Nevada, Victor Valley College)
Andrew Marshall, DB, 6’1” 175, Eastvale, CA (Roosevelt HS)
Mark Hamper, WR/OLB/SS, 6'3" 206, West Linn, OR (West Linn HS)
Tre Thomas, LB, 6'1" 220, Burnsville, MN (U of South Dakota)
Dallas Afalava, DL/OL, 6'2" 250, Seattle, WA (Rainier Beach HS)


Preferred Walk-Ons

Kaden Robnett, OL, 6'3" 284 - Spanaway, WA (Bethel HS)
Trevor Miller, DL, 6'2" 225, Post Falls, ID (Post Falls HS)
Brayden Rice, WR, 6'0" 175, Lewiston, ID (Lewiston HS)
Tupulea “BAM” Afalava, DL, 6'3" 240, Puyallup, WA (Emerald Ridge HS)
Felix Kiama, OL, 6'4" 250, Tacoma, WA (Washington HS)