Offers to date: Updated as of 1/25/17:
Commitment
OL .. Nico Antonucci .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 6-1 265 .. VALPO
DE .. Issac Velasco .. Naperville, IL .. 6-0 290 .. VALPO
LB .. Laddie Skarecy .. Naperville, IL .. 6-2 215 .. VALPO
LB .. Cole VanSetters .. Rockford, IL .. 6-0 205 .. VALPO
LB .. Cade Bishop .. West Lafayette, IN .. 6-2 220 .. VALPO
LS .. Carter Puckett .. LaPorte, IN .. 6-0 200 .. VALPO
OL/DL .. David Mason III .. Canton, MI .. 6-2 260 .. VALPO
OL .. Nick Johnson .. Portage, IN .. 6-4 315 .. VALPO
DL .. Nathan Orlandini .. Columbus, OH .. 6-3 235 .. VALPO
WR .. Josh Benson .. St John, IN .. 6-0 165 .. VALPO
WR/DB .. David Hebda .. Ann Arbor, MI .. 6-1 160 .. VALPO
ATH .. Kevin Wright .. Huber Heights, OH .. 6-0 177 .. VALPO
FB/DL .. Jake Rosiek .. Tarpon Springs, FL .. 6-0 245 .. VALPO
OL/DL .. Sam Vas .. Olmsted Falls, OH .. 6-3 300 .. VALPO
OL .. Thomas Walsh .. Lisle, IL .. 6-3 310 .. VALPO
WR/DB .. Conor Beer .. Sidney, OH .. 5-9 165 .. VALPO
Committed Elsewhere
QB .. Zach Oles .. Palatine, IL .. 6-0 200 .. Butler
DB .. Devin Aguilar .. Oswego, IL .. 5-11 165 .. Butler
RB .. Eric Wright .. Naperville, IL .. 5-11 170 .. Butler
TE/DE .. Austin Schwantz .. Palatine, IL .. 6-2 220 .. Butler
OL/DL .. Jorin McGuire .. Muskego, WS .. 6-4 290 .. Drake
OL .. Ryan Lieb .. Deerfield, IL .. 6-4 255 .. Drake
DE/LB .. Cross Robinson .. Oak Park, IL .. 6-1 215 .. Drake
RB/DB .. Fred Siplin III .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 5-9 178 .. Davidson
QB .. Luke Anthony .. Wheaton, IL .. 6-3 190 .. Dayton
OL .. Tyler Dix .. Weston, FL .. 6-5 315 .. Jacksonville
TE/LB .. Brent Mossburg .. Carelton, MI .. 6-3 205 .. Mich St (pwo)
OL .. Jake Stover .. Chicago, IL .. 6-3 295 .. Syracuse (pwo)
OL .. Tim O'Mara .. Chicago, IL .. 6-3 265 .. Western Mich
LB/LS .. Grant Young .. Cincinnati, OH .. 6-1 187 .. Air Force
QB/DB .. Taylor Vessel .. League City, TX .. 6-2 194 .. Army
TE/WR .. Jonathon Hammond .. Chicago, IL .. 6-3 220 .. Army
DE .. Turner Coxe .. Dallas, TX .. 6-1 248 .. SMU
QB/P .. Noah Sanders .. Apple Valley, MN .. 6-3 210 .. No Dakota St
OL .. Billy Trosper .. Byron, IL .. 6-4 315 .. South Dakota
WR/DB .. Israel Adeoti .. Plano, IL .. 5-10 180 .. North Dakota
WR .. Andrew Edgar .. Chicago, IL .. 6-0 175 .. Illinois St
WR/DB .. Jay Howard .. Lewisburg, TN .. 6-1 180 .. The Citadel
OL .. Mario Marset .. Hudson, OH .. 6-3 303 .. Boston U
OL .. John Brekke .. Wilmette, IL .. 6-2 275 .. Holy Cross
WR/DB .. Gavin Webb .. Springfield, IL .. 5-9 170 .. SEMO
RB/DB .. Ellis Taylor .. Naperville, IL .. 6-0 195 .. Fordham
WR .. Tyler Adams .. Louisville, OH .. 6-0 189 .. Harvard
TE/LB .. Garrett Ware .. Bradenton Beach, FL .. 6-2 210 .. Princeton
QB/K/P .. Chris Faddoul .. Weslry Church, FL .. 6-0 185 .. Florida A&M
WR/DB .. Samuel Christopher .. Grand Rapids, MI .. 6-3 201 .. Ferris State
WR .. Kijan Caldwell .. Oswego, IL .. 6-2 175 .. Findlay
FB/LB .. Danny Allen .. New Lenox, IL .. 6-1 215 .. Findlay
OL .. Matt Gray .. Lewis Center, OH .. 6-2 257 .. Hillsdale
RB/DE .. Avery Hall .. Indianapolis, IN .. 6-0 215 .. Wayne St
RB .. Nick Isley .. Rockford, MI .. 6-2 201 .. Wayne St
WR/DB .. Kade Messner .. Romeo, MI .. 5-10 180 .. Northwood
RB .. Jace Franklin .. Williamsville, IL .. 5-10 190 .. Minn State
LB/DB .. Nick Tanguay .. Mukwonago, WI .. 5-10 170 .. St Cloud St
WR/DB .. Ethan Wittenburg .. Franklin, WS .. 6-2 195 .. Winona State
TE/LB .. Austin Dreyer .. Noblesville, IN .. 6-3 240 .. St Francis IN
OL .. Caleb Rufener .. Saline, MI .. 6-0 230 .. Ind Wesleyan
OL/DL .. Mitchell Sacco .. Lowell, IN .. 6-2 270 .. Marian
OL .. Ethan Lemons .. Oak Park, IL .. 6-2 270 .. Robert Morris IL
DB .. Austin Chacon .. Miami, FL .. 5-11 180 .. Ave Marie
RB .. David Demeter .. Cocoa Beach, FL .. 5-8 175 .. Florida Tech
TE/DE .. Jack Hinton .. LaCrosse, WI .. 6-4 230 .. Sioux Falls
DL/LB .. Malcolm Fox .. Chicago, IL .. 6-1 215 .. Wesleyan
OL .. Madison Wrather .. Yukon, OK .. 6-6 265 .. Northeastern St
OL/DL .. Reide Klinger .. Hudsonville, MI .. 6-4 280 .. St Anselm
OL/DL .. John Page .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 6-2 245 .. Bowdoin
LB .. Noah Swisshelm .. Chicago, IL .. 6-0 195 .. North Central
Offer Outstanding
1 QB .. Andrew Burgess .. South Bend, IN .. 6-0 175 ..
2 QB .. Alex Piccirilli .. Jupiter, FL .. 6-4 215 ..
3 QB .. Ryan Markoff .. Kettering, OH .. 6-3 200 ..
4 QB .. Logan Betz .. Belleville, IL .. 6-1 175 ..
5 QB .. Tristen Hillerich .. Sarasota, FL .. 6-1 180 ..
6 QB/WR .. Preston Norwood .. Hoschton, MI .. 6-3 199 ..
7 QB/WR .. Nolan Abbiatici .. Pittsburgh, PA .. 6-0 175 ..
8 QB/DB .. Brody Hahn .. Louisville, KY .. 6-1 200 ..
9 QB/LB .. Logan Pfizenmayer .. Lexington, OH .. 6-2 210 ..
10 QB/LB .. Cameron Bauer .. Charlotte, NC .. 5-11 211 ..
11 RB .. Logan Moews .. Barrington, IL .. 5-10 190 ..
12 RB .. Zach Genrich .. Mukwonago, WI .. 5-11 195 ..
13 RB .. Tyler Hoosman .. Plainfield, IL .. 5-11 195 ..
14 RB .. Jason Loucks .. Jensen Beach, FL .. 5-11 200 ..
15 RB .. Koby Adu-Polcy .. Youngstown OH .. 5-9 175 ..
16 RB/WR .. Bobby Brady .. Bloomington, IL .. 5-10 170 ..
17 RB/DB .. Amadou Daff .. Madison, WS .. 6-0 185 ..
18 RB/DB .. Nick Deporte .. Rolling Meadows, IL .. 5-11 175 ..
19 RB/DB .. Anthony Humm .. Alma, MI .. 6-0 180 ..
20 RB/DB .. Richie Warfield .. New Lenox, IL .. 5-11 200 ..
21 RB/DB .. Deonte Curry .. Bolingbrook, IL .. 6-0 220 ..
22 RB/DB .. Sean Cooke .. Glen Ellyn, IL .. 5-9 190 ..
23 RB/DB .. Wesley Dugger .. Richmond, VA .. 6-0 200 ..
24 RB/DB .. Mason Brubeck .. Huntington, WV .. 6-1 193 ..
25 RB/DB .. Cameron Weems .. Chicago, IL .. 5-11 186 ..
26 RB/DB .. Elias Gates .. Winchester, IN .. 6-0 175 ..
27 RB/DB .. Alec McEachern .. Lisle, IL .. 6-1 220 ..
28 RB/DB .. Corey Shannon .. Chicago, IL .. 5-9 180 ..
29 RB/DB .. Gordon Stetson .. Tampa, FL .. 5-10 180 ..
30 RB/DB/P .. Jack Lanxon .. Belleville, IL .. 5-10 185 ..
31 RB/DE .. Mateusz Conrado .. Ann Arbor, MI .. 6-1 225 ..
32 RB/LB .. Gerrit Van Itallie .. Montvale, NJ .. 6-0 210 ..
33 RB/LS .. Doug Haugh .. Redlands, CA .. 6-0 205 ..
34 FB/LB .. Kyle Bilchik .. West Hills, CA .. 6-0 215 ..
35 FB/LB .. Jackson High .. Union, KY .. 6-0 235 ..
36 FB/DL .. Joe Royer .. Bloomfield Hills, MI .. 6-3 230 ..
37 WR .. Jalin Tolbert .. Gurnee, IL .. 6-1 181 ..
38 WR .. David Terrell, Jr .. Wlimette, IL .. 5-11 180 ..
39 WR .. Brett Bitter .. Lutz, FL .. 5-9 165 ..
40 WR .. Zak Netting .. Jacksonville, FL .. 6-0 170 ..
41 WR .. Clay Spivey .. Kings Mill, OH .. 6-3 180 ..
42 WR .. Luke Hinkamp .. Park Ridge, IL .. 6-6 205 ..
43 WR .. Brock Bishop .. Zionsville, IN .. 6-1 170 ..
44 WR .. Joey Polosley .. Boca Raton, FL .. 6-3 190 ..
45 WR .. Dylan Pouncy .. San Antonio, TX .. 5-11 170 ..
46 WR .. Logan Lindsay .. Stow, OH .. 6-2 185 ..
47 WR/DB .. Matthew Metz .. Skokie, IL .. 6-1 175 ..
48 WR/DB .. Sam Jeschke .. Madison, WS .. 6-0 180 ..
49 WR/DB .. Brady Shipp .. Peru, IL .. 6-0 190 ..
50 WR/DB .. Dilan Scargle .. Clearwater, FL .. 5-11 180 ..
51 WR/DB .. Owen Streiter .. LaPorte, IN .. 6-0 181 ..
52 WR/DB .. Kevin Guelce .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 5-10 175 ..
53 WR/DB .. Joe Andrassy .. Stow, OH .. 5-11 185 ..
54 WR/DB .. Brandon Easterling .. Fairborn, OH .. 5-11 186 ..
55 WR/DB .. Justin Weller .. West Lawn, PA .. 6-0 185 ..
56 WR/DB .. Austin Atkins .. St John, IN .. 6-4 185 ..
57 WR/DB .. Jack Combs .. E. Grand Rapids, MI .. 6-2 180 ..
58 WR/DB .. Bryce Leach .. Sacremento, CA .. 6-3 180 ..
59 WR/DB .. Donald Navarro III .. Naperville, IL .. 5-11 180 ..
60 WR/DB .. Jack Grochowski .. Palatine, IL .. 6-4 210 ..
61 WR/DB .. Walker Stillman .. Champaign, IL .. 5-11 165 ..
62 WR/DB .. Brandon Shilgalis .. Naperville, IL .. 6-0 185 ..
63 WR/DB .. Jack Skrzycki .. Warren, MI .. 6-1 170 ..
64 WR/DB .. Jay Edwards IV .. Zionsville, IN .. 6-1 185 ..
65 WR/DB .. Tyler Peretti .. Land O Lakes, FL .. 6-2 180 ..
66 WR/DB .. Trey Stablein .. Powell, OH .. 6-0 165 ..
67 WR/DB .. Elijah Maisonet .. Plano, IL .. 6-2 205 ..
68 WR/DB .. Dylan Allen .. Beech Grove, IN .. 6-0 165 ..
69 WR/DB .. Brent Brimmage .. Indianapolis, IN .. 6-0 175 ..
70 WR/LB .. Jason Smith .. Cincinnati, OH .. 6-2 215 ..
71 WR/DE .. Jonathon Taylor .. Bellwood, IL .. 6-5 200 ..
72 TE/WR .. Daniel LaRose II .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 6-2 215 ..
73 TE/WR .. Bryce Bramscher .. Medford, OR .. 6-1 210 ..
74 TE/WR .. Max Gonzalez-Britz .. Miami, FL .. 6-4 195 ..
75 TE .. Alex Pihlstrom .. Glen Ellyn, IL .. 6-6 220 ..
76 TE .. Brennan Hawkins .. Minneapolis, MN .. 6-5 220 ..
77 TE .. Jack Driscoll .. South Bend, IN .. 6-2 220 ..
78 TE .. James Ellis .. Roswell, GA .. 6-2 260 ..
79 TE/DE .. Brendan Siwajek .. Macomb, MI .. 6-5 257 ..
80 TE/DE .. Zach Tenczka .. Frankfort, IL .. 6-3 270 ..
81 TE/DE .. Scott Cooper .. LaPorte, IN .. 6-5 215 ..
82 TE/DE .. Josh Baker .. Lockport, IL .. 6-3 220 ..
83 TE/DE .. Cole Roepke .. Sussex, WI .. 6-2 250 ..
84 TE/DE .. Jackson Ross .. Novi, MI .. 6-3 235 ..
85 TE/DL .. Andrew Olson .. Wheaton, IL .. 6-4 225 ..
86 TE/LB .. Jason Winston .. Wesley Church, FL .. 6-2 220 ..
87 OL .. Jake Zeiler .. Naperville, IL .. 6-4 315 ..
88 OL .. Brian Foley .. Hinsdale, IL .. 6-4 290 ..
89 OL .. Tarnjeet Singh .. Whiteland, IN .. 6-4 283 ..
90 OL .. Drew Christensen .. Hinsdale, IL .. 6-5 285 ..
91 OL .. Chase Boeckermann .. Cincinnati, OH .. 6-1 265 ..
92 OL .. Torri Young .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 6-5 251 ..
93 OL .. Josh Feld .. Cincinnati, OH .. 6-2 250 ..
94 OL .. Evan Rojas .. Davie, FL .. 6-3 265 ..
95 OL .. Robert Perez .. Miami, FL .. 6-4 265 ..
96 OL .. Nico Ivanisevic .. Hinsdale, IL .. 6-3 290 ..
97 OL .. Spencer Locke .. West Aurora, IL .. 6-2 270 ..
98 OL .. Jack Eken .. Bolingbrook, IL .. 6-5 302 ..
99 OL .. Alex Gonzalez .. Cape Coral, FL .. 6-4 295 ..
100 OL .. Mike Dilla .. Stuart, FL .. 6-5 295 ..
101 OL .. Kyle Gannon .. Waukesha, WI .. 6-2 275 ..
102 OL .. Brian Qua .. West Chester, OH .. 6-4 315 ..
103 OL .. Logan Floyd .. Georgetown, KY .. 6-1 275 ..
104 OL .. Joe Bischoff .. Cincinnati, OH .. 6-2 280 ..
105 OL .. Drew Gedrys .. McDonald, PA .. 6-3 275 ..
106 OL/DL .. Ethan Hanson .. Palentine, IL .. 6-3 260 ..
107 OL/DL .. Peter Greubel .. .. ..
108 OL/DL .. Skyler Blacker .. Lake Bluff, IL .. 6-2 270 ..
109 OL/DL .. Shane Walker .. Wheaton, IL .. 6-2 280 ..
110 OL/DL .. Travis Sanders .. Worthington, OH .. 6-5 285 ..
111 OL/DL .. John Stefan .. Barrington, IL .. 6-2 265 ..
112 OL/DL .. Keegan Hurst .. Mishawaka, IN .. 6-5 295 ..
113 OL/DL .. Cole Johnson .. Grand Ledge, MI .. 5-10 255 ..
114 OL/DL .. Max Schumann .. West Chicago, IL .. 6-5 255 ..
115 OL/DL .. Zach Kerns .. Charleston, WV .. 6-2 300 ..
116 OL/DL .. Jack McCarthy .. Orchard Lake, MI .. 6-2 275 ..
117 OL/DL .. Spencer Schmuckie .. Tarpon Springs, FL .. 6-1 300 ..
118 OL/DL .. JJ Shaw .. Mason, OH .. 6-5 240 ..
119 OL/DL .. Bryce Jenkins .. Tampa, FL .. 6-0 262 ..
120 OL/DL .. Michael Dennison .. Mishawaka, IN .. 6-2 260 ..
121 OL/DL .. Jake Moore .. Tampa, FL .. 6-2 260 ..
122 OL/DL .. Conor Mehrer .. Lenexa, KS .. 6-0 250 ..
123 C/LS .. Jack Darby .. Batavia, IL .. 6-2 260 ..
124 OL/LS .. Phillip Barbar .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 5-9 220 ..
125 OL/LS .. Alex Caron .. Orlando, FL .. 5-10 240 ..
126 OL/DL/LS .. Marco Foreman .. Viera, FL .. 6-1 240 ..
127 DE .. Ian Huggins .. Tampa, FL .. 6-3 245 ..
128 DE .. Grant Trueman .. Chino Hills, CA .. 6-3 240 ..
129 DE .. Dan Flaherty .. New Prairie, IN .. 6-4 230 ..
130 DL .. Mark Gordan, Jr. .. Mentor, OH .. 6-1 275 ..
131 DL .. Jacob Miller .. Mequen, WI .. 6-5 250 ..
132 DL .. Jowell Aponte .. Houston, TX .. 6-2 245 ..
133 DL .. Justin Herold .. Lakewood, OH .. 6-2 260 ..
134 DL/LB .. Caremon Germain .. Palm Brach Gardens, FL .. 6-5 235 ..
135 DE/LB .. Marc Doran .. Montvale, NJ .. 6-1 218 ..
136 DE/LB .. Chase Hartley .. Port St Lucie, FL .. 6-1 225 ..
137 DE/LB .. Tim Dennahue .. Plainfield, IL .. 6-2 205 ..
138 DE/LB .. Sammy DeBiasi .. Franklin, OH .. 6-3 225 ..
139 DE/LB .. Jake Cirame .. Lake Forest, IL .. 6-1 230 ..
140 LB .. Mickey Kane .. Wilmette, IL .. 6-2 215 ..
141 LB .. Graham Repp .. Chicago, IL .. 6-1 200 ..
142 LB .. Gavin Twigg .. Acworth, GA .. 6-0 215 ..
143 LB .. Eric Samata .. Glen Ellyn, IL .. 5-11 205 ..
144 LB .. Jackson Bond .. Fortville, IN .. 6-1 225 ..
145 LB/DB .. Zach Meyers .. Tampa, FL .. 6-1 205 ..
146 LB/DB .. Jordan Starks .. Tulsa, OK .. 5-11 180 ..
147 LB/DB .. Aaron Chichester .. Homestead, FL .. 6-1 180 ..
148 LB/DB .. Kevin Dever .. Lakewood, OH .. 6-1 205 ..
149 DB .. Hunter Stevens .. Davie, FL .. 6-2 190 ..
150 DB .. Justin Kren .. Land O Lakes, FL .. 6-1 165 ..
151 DB .. Myles Wright .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 5-11 175 ..
152 DB .. Kyle Keeton .. Oswego, IL .. 5-10 165 ..
153 DB .. Stacey Jones .. Gurnee, IL .. 6-2 185 ..
154 DB .. Kobe Vinegar .. Trotwood, OH .. 6-2 205 ..
155 DB .. Justin Correll .. Flossmoor, IL .. 5-11 175 ..
156 DB .. Julian Benavides .. Orchard Lake, MI .. 6-0 195 ..
157 DB .. Jake Gapinski .. Mason, OH .. 6-1 191 ..
158 DB .. Macauley Kilbane .. Chicago, IL .. 5-11 180 ..
159 DB .. Cam Kelly .. Greenwich, CT .. 5-11 175 ..
160 K .. Adam Stage .. Kimberly, WI .. 5-8 175 ..
161 K .. Sam Milazzo .. Lafayette, IN .. 5-11 165 ..
162 K .. Zach Williams .. Louisville, KY .. 5-8 180 ..
163 K/P .. Riley Erickson .. Pheonix, AZ .. 6-1 185 ..
164 K/P .. Ryan Chalifoux .. Champaign, IL .. 6-2 185 ..
165 K/P .. Jonah Wieland .. Hudson, OH .. 6-3 215 ..
166 LS .. John Davis Jr .. South Elgin, IL .. 6-0 210 ..
Decent OL/DL size. :thumbsup:
I became interested in football recruiting a few years back when a friends son was being recruited to play D1 (ended up at Ball State).
Recruiting at this level must be an amazing challenge.
Per the current list we have offers out to 170 players to find 30-40 players.
A fascinating list. The range of recruits is really impressive and a big tip of the hat to the staff. The list includes kids from 19 states ranging from Houston, Texas to Apple Valley, Minnesota and Richmond Virginia to West Hills, California. Still, there is plenty of local/Indiana kids including from LaPorte and Portage.
I do volunteer work with Concordia Lutheran High School's football program and as some of you may know they had a fantastic season here in Indiana and were the 3A State Champions this year. They dominated the 3A playoffs averaging 53 PPG while giving up 21 PPG, most of those in the 4th quarter after the games were really over. Asked our coach the other day whether any of our athletes, a number of whom were All State selections, had received any interest from VU and was surprised when he said "no", and that he rarely hears anything from VU in regards to our athletes. I know that being a 3A school many times means that you don't get the looks many of the 6A and 5A school do, but this still surprised me that a close Lutheran university would not be more engaged with the largest local Lutheran high school.
Quote from: FWalum on December 14, 2016, 02:17:33 PM
I do volunteer work with Concordia Lutheran High School's football program and as some of you may know they had a fantastic season here in Indiana and were the 3A State Champions this year. They dominated the 3A playoffs averaging 53 PPG while giving up 21 PPG, most of those in the 4th quarter after the games were really over. Asked our coach the other day whether any of our athletes, a number of whom were All State selections, had received any interest from VU and was surprised when he said "no", and that he rarely hears anything from VU in regards to our athletes. I know that being a 3A school many times means that you don't get the looks many of the 6A and 5A school do, but this still surprised me that a close Lutheran university would not be more engaged with the largest local Lutheran high school.
Just sent the recruiting coordinator a copy of your post. Hopefully something will come of it.
I've always thought that every VU football recruiting coordinator (actually every coach, not just football) should have a separate Lutheran High School database and maintain at least annual contact with the school's AD and Head FB Coach if just for the purposes of (1) emphasizing and reinforcing the Lutheran foundation of the university and (2) asking about any players who those coaches think can play at the PFL D-I level. That should be a proactive outreach. Even if it doesn't get us a player one year (or ever), it might the next or the next after that. And it is contact with our traditional base which needs to happen to preserve our identity as a private university.
Quote from: FWalum on December 14, 2016, 02:17:33 PM
I do volunteer work with Concordia Lutheran High School's football program and as some of you may know they had a fantastic season here in Indiana and were the 3A State Champions this year. They dominated the 3A playoffs averaging 53 PPG while giving up 21 PPG, most of those in the 4th quarter after the games were really over. Asked our coach the other day whether any of our athletes, a number of whom were All State selections, had received any interest from VU and was surprised when he said "no", and that he rarely hears anything from VU in regards to our athletes. I know that being a 3A school many times means that you don't get the looks many of the 6A and 5A school do, but this still surprised me that a close Lutheran university would not be more engaged with the largest local Lutheran high school.
Not as a criticism but rather just a suggestion. If you posters have a concern don't hesitate to reach out to the people at Valpo. My email to the recruiting coordinator took about an hour for a response. Please see below:
Thanks so much for reaching out to us. Its always nice to hear from our fan base and alums, in this case both at the same time. I have forwarded the information about Concordia Lutheran High School to our LBs coach who recruits Fort Wayne.
Currently our coaches are in 8 different states looking for the next group of Crusaders, so there are some schools that slip through the cracks. Regardless, hopefully you will be able to make it out to a game next fall. As always, if there is anything you need from me, feel free to reach out. Thanks again.
72, you are spot on. I have been in contact with the VU HC, OC, DC and RC on numerous occasions over the past few years. And I make a point to shake a hand and say hello at every game I attend (too few unfortunately). All are responsive and a pleasure to chat with. Which brings up a good point. If there is a kid in a poster's area who could help a VU program, regardless of which sport, by all means email the coach and let him/her know. Part of the problem these guys face is that they recruit NATIONALLY so there are bound to be local cracks that good players fall through.
Quote from: vu72 on December 14, 2016, 05:27:19 PMCurrently our coaches are in 8 different states looking for the next group of Crusaders, so there are some schools that slip through the cracks. Regardless, hopefully you will be able to make it out to a game next fall. As always, if there is anything you need from me, feel free to reach out. Thanks again.
Our football staff has done a fine job and I think we should all be pleased with the progress they have been making over the past three years.
Having said that, i find this boilerplate explanation from the recruiting coordinator to be completely unsatisfactory. I simply do not believe that a Lutheran school an hour away from VU, with a state championship football team, somehow "slipped through the cracks." A small public high school championship program from, say, Kentucky -- I can accept that. But not Concordia Lutheran from Ft. Wayne. Sorry, but I do not find this statement to hold water. It is disheartening to learn that a high school like this merits next to zero attention from VU. We should have close ties to a school like this, for many reasons, and I am mystified why we don't.
Paul
Quote from: 78crusader on December 14, 2016, 06:24:28 PM
Quote from: vu72 on December 14, 2016, 05:27:19 PMCurrently our coaches are in 8 different states looking for the next group of Crusaders, so there are some schools that slip through the cracks. Regardless, hopefully you will be able to make it out to a game next fall. As always, if there is anything you need from me, feel free to reach out. Thanks again.
Our football staff has done a fine job and I think we should all be pleased with the progress they have been making over the past three years.
Having said that, i find this boilerplate explanation from the recruiting coordinator to be completely unsatisfactory. I simply do not believe that a Lutheran school an hour away from VU, with a state championship football team, somehow "slipped through the cracks." A small public high school championship program from, say, Kentucky -- I can accept that. But not Concordia Lutheran from Ft. Wayne. Sorry, but I do not find this statement to hold water. It is disheartening to learn that a high school like this merits next to zero attention from VU. We should have close ties to a school like this, for many reasons, and I am mystified why we don't.
Paul
Paul, If I'm not mistaken, you may have some "influence" in this regard. Please exert it!! I totally agree that the Lutheran nature of our university is being pushed to the side and that is not acceptable.
Just an FYI regarding recruiting. I have been monitoring the PFL fan board for a couple of years and finally broke down and joined. On one thread was some information on Drake's recruiting offers. Interesting that Valpo came up quite often as extending offers to many of the same kids. One disappointing class of 2017 loss to Drake was a 6-4, 295# OL from Muskego, WI.
Quote from: VULB#62 on January 03, 2017, 08:40:18 AM
Just an FYI regarding recruiting. I have been monitoring the PFL fan board for a couple of years and finally broke down and joined. On one thread was some information on Drake's recruiting offers. Interesting that Valpo came up quite often as extending offers to many of the same kids. One disappointing class of 2017 loss to Drake was a 6-4, 295# OL from Muskego, WI.
OL/DL Jorin McGuire Muskego, WS 6-4 290
We have our first commitment:
OL Nico Antonucci Fort Lauderdale, FL 6-1 265
Quote from: IndyValpo on January 06, 2017, 07:32:10 AMWe have our first commitment: 118 OL Nico Antonucci Fort Lauderdale, FL 6-1 265
Comes from the best program in Florida and one of the best in the nation. Let's hope he remains committed.
Quote from: VU2624 on January 06, 2017, 10:06:40 AM
Quote from: IndyValpo on January 06, 2017, 07:32:10 AMWe have our first commitment: 118 OL Nico Antonucci Fort Lauderdale, FL 6-1 265
Comes from the best program in Florida and one of the best in the nation. Let's hope he remains committed.
Seems undersized as usual. I think I'd rather have the 6'4" 295 lber who got away to Drake.
Undersized is much better than you think. With the weight program many kids that go non-scholarship football are either undersized or not talented enough. Carlson always recruited for size but the players were not as talented. Now we are bringing in kids that in 2-3 years of weight training will be able to compete with the big boys. As for Nico and recruiting getting any starter from St. Thomas Aquinas is a major win for Valpo. Will have time to grow into his role at center with RSSO Jack Jarnigan and SO Sean Pierce returning.
Saw two guys on the list from Stow HS, which has been a top D1 school in Ohio the past couple years. Both would be very helpful to the football program. Lindsay also hit 3 3s in a game the other night and has a great looking shot....
Here's a couple links if you want to see them in action.
https://hudsoncommunitytv.viebit.com/player.php?hash=Myxr4xbULO1F
https://hudsoncommunitytv.viebit.com/player.php?hash=MaCA8988cJDR
Jonah Weiland is a fantastic punter. Had a 98 yder this year. He should be getting D1 scholly offers from MAC and high end academic schools. You can see Jonah kick in the link above or below.
http://scoutingohio.com/index.php?option=com_community&view=profile&userid=11151
Two new recruits tonight
OLB Laddie Skarecky Naperville central 6-1 200
DT Isaac Velasco Naperville North 6-1 275
Brings class to 3 verbals
Recruiting losses to other PFL teams to date:
QB Zach Oles Palatine, IL 6-0 200 Butler
OL/DL Jorin McGuire Muskego, WS 6-4 290 Drake
DE/LB Cross Robinson Oak Park, IL 6-1 215 Drake
OL Ryan Lieb Deerfield, IL 6-4 255 Drake
Drake having a QB committ isn't surprising. I think they are down to 2 or 3 on the roster. Valpo's QB situation, to a recruit, is going to look pretty solid unless one or two of the fall rostered players didn't show up yesterday. It wouldn't shock me if Valpo picks up no QBs.
Big commit Nick Johnson 6'5 310 Portage HS guard, had pages on 247sports and scout.com
Quote from: valpofb16 on January 15, 2017, 11:00:03 AM
Big commit Nick Johnson 6'5 310 Portage HS guard, had pages on 247sports and scout.com
Big in many ways ;)
Quote from: valpofb16 on January 15, 2017, 11:00:03 AM
Big commit Nick Johnson 6'5 310 Portage HS guard, had pages on 247sports and scout.com
Did he actually commit?? Had interest (or was interested in) IU, Purdue, Nebraska AND Valpo!! Here is a kid who will get a full ride from Valpo. Top ten in his class!!
Quote from: vu72 on January 15, 2017, 01:52:03 PMQuote from: valpofb16 on January 15, 2017, 11:00:03 AMBig commit Nick Johnson 6'5 310 Portage HS guard, had pages on 247sports and scout.com
Did he actually commit?? Had interest (or was interested in) IU, Purdue, Nebraska AND Valpo!! Here is a kid who will get a full ride from Valpo. Top ten in his class!!
Valpo offers full scholarships for academics?
Two more recruits from the weekend
DT David Mason III 5'10 265 Salem, MI
OLB/DE Cade Bishop 6-2 215 West Lafayette, IN
Quote from: VU2624 on January 15, 2017, 04:41:43 PM
Quote from: vu72 on January 15, 2017, 01:52:03 PMQuote from: valpofb16 on January 15, 2017, 11:00:03 AMBig commit Nick Johnson 6'5 310 Portage HS guard, had pages on 247sports and scout.com
Did he actually commit?? Had interest (or was interested in) IU, Purdue, Nebraska AND Valpo!! Here is a kid who will get a full ride from Valpo. Top ten in his class!!
Valpo offers full scholarships for academics?
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Yes, that would be a Presidential Scholarship. Might it not quite cover everything? Possibly, but not much. The kid is a great student and probably wants to be challenged rather than skating by for four years. Still, a win over the big boys (who may have offered a walk-on, is still great. In this video he pancaked a bunch of dudes:
http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/nick-johnson/wpi9th4UEeOZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm
Quote from: vu72 on January 15, 2017, 07:16:26 PMQuote from: VU2624 on January 15, 2017, 04:41:43 PMQuote from: vu72 on January 15, 2017, 01:52:03 PMQuote from: valpofb16 on January 15, 2017, 11:00:03 AMBig commit Nick Johnson 6'5 310 Portage HS guard, had pages on 247sports and scout.com
Did he actually commit?? Had interest (or was interested in) IU, Purdue, Nebraska AND Valpo!! Here is a kid who will get a full ride from Valpo. Top ten in his class!!
Valpo offers full scholarships for academics?
Yes, that would be a Presidential Scholarship. Might it not quite cover everything? Possibly, but not much. The kid is a great student and probably wants to be challenged rather than skating by for four years. Still, a win over the big boys (who may have offered a walk-on, is still great. In this video he pancaked a bunch of dudes: http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/nick-johnson/wpi9th4UEeOZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm
Presidential doesn't get you even half way to the true cost of attendance. Director's is about half the total cost. There's another award which is given out to a couple of students more specific to outstanding Lutheran students.
Long Sapper: Carter Puckett 6-0 200 pounds Laporte HS commit
Outside Linebacker: Cole VanSetters 6-0 210 Rockford Illinois commit
Brings class to 8 commitments , if no transfers or attrition there are about 14-18 roster spots remaining for camp
Here are the 8 so far:
OL Nico Antonucci Fort Lauderdale, FL 6-1 265
DE Issac Velasco Naperville, IL 6-0 290
LB Laddie Skarecy Naperville, IL 6-2 215
LB Cole VanSetters Rockford, IL 6-0 205
LB Cade Bishop West Lafayette, IN 6-2 220
LS Carter Puckett LaPorte, IN 6-0 200
OL/DL David Mason III Canton, MI 6-2 260
OL Nick Johnson Portage, IN 6-4 315
Quote from: VU2624 on January 15, 2017, 08:07:38 PMPresidential doesn't get you even half way to the true cost of attendance. Director's is about half the total cost. There's another award which is given out to a couple of students more specific to outstanding Lutheran students.
I stand corrected. The Directors Scholarship is the biggest non-athletic scholarship at $26,000. The current sticker price is 46,680 per the website. He could be getting other outside scholarships and/or student loans and on-campus jobs or grant money if he comes from a high need family. The only athletic full-rides are for basketball and volleyball.
Quote from: vu72 on January 16, 2017, 08:14:57 AMQuote from: VU2624 on January 15, 2017, 08:07:38 PMPresidential doesn't get you even half way to the true cost of attendance. Director's is about half the total cost. There's another award which is given out to a couple of students more specific to outstanding Lutheran students.
I stand corrected. The Directors Scholarship is the biggest non-athletic scholarship at $26,000. The current sticker price is 46,680 per the website. He could be getting other outside scholarships and/or student loans and on-campus jobs or grant money if he comes from a high need family. The only athletic full-rides are for basketball and volleyball.
A general number I use when talking to players is a cost of $50,000 per year when everything is factored in. If you're the Valedictorian you may get half of it paid for plus the other possibilities you mention.
Defensive Tackle: Nathan Orlandini Columbus, Ohio 6-1 245 commit
Corner Back: David Hebda 5-11 175 Brighton, MI commit
Also worth noting he has a twin brother named Henry who was on the visit as well and is offered
Wide Reiver: Josh Benson 5-11 175 Lake Central, IN, commit, has a 247sports profile, looks like we're cleaning up northwest Indiana
QB/WR/RB Athlete: Kevin Wright 6-0 177 Wayne HS,
Huber Heights, OH. (played first three years of high school at St. Thomas Aquinas HS in Florida with Nico)
Quote from: valpofb16 on January 19, 2017, 01:28:33 PM
QB/WR/RB Athlete: Kevin Wright 6-0 177 Wayne HS,
Huber Heights, OH. (played first three years of high school at St. Thomas Aquinas HS in Florida with Nico)
Holy crap! This kid is a stud and with breakaway speed. A track site said he ran a 7.28 60 and a 23.99 200 meter. That is before this coming spring season. Watch the highlight film. The kid can fly!
http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kevin-wright/IMmHse-aEeS-8KA2nzwbTA/default.htm
Quote from: valpofb16 on January 19, 2017, 01:28:33 PMQB/WR/RB Athlete: Kevin Wright 6-0 177 Wayne HS, Huber Heights, OH. (played first three years of high school at St. Thomas Aquinas HS in Florida with Nico)
Kevin Wright only played Freshman ball at Aquinas. He was at Wellington High for his Jr year before heading north. Wellington is the school Jean Rene attended.
Updated list of Commits (1/20/17)
1 OL Nico Antonucci Fort Lauderdale, FL 6-1 265
2 DE Issac Velasco Naperville, IL 6-0 290
3 LB Laddie Skarecy Naperville, IL 6-2 215
4 LB Cole VanSetters Rockford, IL 6-0 205
5 LB Cade Bishop West Lafayette, IN 6-2 220
6 LS Carter Puckett LaPorte, IN 6-0 200
7 OL/DL David Mason III Canton, MI 6-2 260
8 OL Nick Johnson Portage, IN 6-4 315
9 DL Nathan Orlandini Columbus, OH 6-3 235
10 WR Josh Benson St John, IN 6-0 165
11 WR/DB David Hebda Ann Arbor, MI 6-1 160
12 ATH Kevin Wright Huber Heights, OH 6-0 177
Quote from: IndyValpo on January 20, 2017, 07:38:08 AM
Updated list of Commits (1/20/17)
1 OL Nico Antonucci Fort Lauderdale, FL 6-1 265
2 DE Issac Velasco Naperville, IL 6-0 290
3 LB Laddie Skarecy Naperville, IL 6-2 215
4 LB Cole VanSetters Rockford, IL 6-0 205
5 LB Cade Bishop West Lafayette, IN 6-2 220
6 LS Carter Puckett LaPorte, IN 6-0 200
7 OL/DL David Mason III Canton, MI 6-2 260
8 OL Nick Johnson Portage, IN 6-4 315
9 DL Nathan Orlandini Columbus, OH 6-3 235
10 WR Josh Benson St John, IN 6-0 165
11 WR/DB David Hebda Ann Arbor, MI 6-1 160
12 ATH Kevin Wright Huber Heights, OH 6-0 177
Some terrific size, particularly at linebacker. Not sure we have had a bunch off 200 plus lb. linebackers before. Also better size at WR
Guard: Sam Vas 6-2 300 Cleveland, Ohio commit
Quote from: valpofb16 on January 22, 2017, 08:10:03 AM
Guard: Sam Vas 6-2 300 Cleveland, Ohio commit
This kid is a beast and I'm guessing an immediate starter. Pancake after pancake and SIZE!!! Wow! The recruiting class is really taking off and still only one Floridian and zero from Texas or California! (yet)
300lbs at 6'2" may actually be too big to be athletic enough for the position. At that size, if he were athletic enough at the collegiate level he'd probably be headed to a scholarship program. Growing into the body is better in my opinion.
Quote from: VU2624 on January 22, 2017, 01:13:37 PM
300lbs at 6'2" may actually be too big to be athletic enough for the position. At that size, if he were athletic enough at the collegiate level he'd probably be headed to a scholarship program. Growing into the body is better in my opinion.
I think he HAS grown into his body and will only get bigger. Take a look at his highlites. He plays pulling guard in a winged T formation. Pretty solid.
http://www.hudl.com/profile/3946275/sam-vas
Quote from: vu72 on January 22, 2017, 01:39:55 PMQuote from: VU2624 on January 22, 2017, 01:13:37 PM300lbs at 6'2" may actually be too big to be athletic enough for the position. At that size, if he were athletic enough at the collegiate level he'd probably be headed to a scholarship program. Growing into the body is better in my opinion.
I think he HAS grown into his body and will only get bigger. Take a look at his highlites. He plays pulling guard in a winged T formation. Pretty solid. http://www.hudl.com/profile/3946275/sam-vas
That's against HSers where size is going to outweigh the ability to move. I'd bet, if anything, the kid would trim down if there's an expectation he's going to improve at the collegiate level. As I said, a 6'2" 300lb OG (always a potential Center as well at that size) who's not recruited to play at a scholarship program says something in my opinion. It would probably be more impressive if he was 20 to 25 lbs lighter. For instance, the player who lined up next to Nick Antonacci (Valpo recruit) at STA is 6'3" and 270. He's being recruited fairly significantly as a Div I player. He'll be bigger when he plays in college but he's an athlete (as is Antonacci).
The new recruit for Valpo may actually be a fit at DT if he's got a solid enough base.
However, we shall see.
Defensive End: Jake Rosiek 6-0 245 Tarton Springs, FL
Guard: Thomas Walsh 6-2 300 Lisle, Illinois
Wide Receiver: Conor Beer Sidney,Ohio 5-9 165 commit
Updated commitment list (1/25/17)
Commitment
1 OL .. Nico Antonucci .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 6-1 265
2 DE .. Issac Velasco .. Naperville, IL .. 6-0 290
3 LB .. Laddie Skarecy .. Naperville, IL .. 6-2 215
4 LB .. Cole VanSetters .. Rockford, IL .. 6-0 205
5 LB .. Cade Bishop .. West Lafayette, IN .. 6-2 220
6 LS .. Carter Puckett .. LaPorte, IN .. 6-0 200
7 OL/DL .. David Mason III .. Canton, MI .. 6-2 260
8 OL .. Nick Johnson .. Portage, IN .. 6-4 315
9 DL .. Nathan Orlandini .. Columbus, OH .. 6-3 235
10 WR .. Josh Benson .. St John, IN .. 6-0 165
11 WR/DB .. David Hebda .. Ann Arbor, MI .. 6-1 160
12 ATH .. Kevin Wright .. Huber Heights, OH .. 6-0 177
13 FB/DL .. Jake Rosiek .. Tarpon Springs, FL .. 6-0 245
14 OL/DL .. Sam Vas .. Olmsted Falls, OH .. 6-3 300
15 OL .. Thomas Walsh .. Lisle, IL .. 6-3 310
16 WR/DB .. Conor Beer .. Sidney, OH .. 5-9 165
Quote from: IndyValpo on January 24, 2017, 07:28:44 AMUpdated commitment list (1/25/17) Commitment 1 OL .. Nico Antonucci .. Fort Lauderdale, FL .. 6-1 265 2 DE .. Issac Velasco .. Naperville, IL .. 6-0 290 3 LB .. Laddie Skarecy .. Naperville, IL .. 6-2 215 4 LB .. Cole VanSetters .. Rockford, IL .. 6-0 205 5 LB .. Cade Bishop .. West Lafayette, IN .. 6-2 220 6 LS .. Carter Puckett .. LaPorte, IN .. 6-0 200 7 OL/DL .. David Mason III .. Canton, MI .. 6-2 260 8 OL .. Nick Johnson .. Portage, IN .. 6-4 315 9 DL .. Nathan Orlandini .. Columbus, OH .. 6-3 235 10 WR .. Josh Benson .. St John, IN .. 6-0 165 11 WR/DB .. David Hebda .. Ann Arbor, MI .. 6-1 160 12 ATH .. Kevin Wright .. Huber Heights, OH .. 6-0 177 13 FB/DL .. Jake Rosiek .. Tarpon Springs, FL .. 6-0 245 14 OL/DL .. Sam Vas .. Olmsted Falls, OH .. 6-3 300 15 OL .. Thomas Walsh .. Lisle, IL .. 6-3 310 16 WR/DB .. Conor Beer .. Sidney, OH .. 5-9 165
Interesting distribution. Lotsa beef which is good. 4 WRs and no QBs or RBs. One potential DB. With only 2 WRs graduating and only one of those who played significant time along with only one graduating next year it is only odd when compared to the same situation at both QB and RB. They could be having some problems getting a QB to committ with not a lot of room from a new recruit to fit in but they need to grab a RB and DB or two without putting up a zero for the new class OR some of these guys will find themselves at new positions.
Quote from: VU2624 on January 24, 2017, 02:02:24 PMInteresting distribution. Lotsa beef which is good. 4 WRs and no QBs or RBs. One potential DB. With only 2 WRs graduating and only one of those who played significant time along with only one graduating next year it is only odd when compared to the same situation at both QB and RB. They could be having some problems getting a QB to committ with not a lot of room from a new recruit to fit in but they need to grab a RB and DB or two without putting up a zero for the new class OR some of these guys will find themselves at new positions.
With 6 QB's returning it could be a challenge to add one but we have several possibilities still out there. Watching Wright's tape he played wildcat last season.
I agree I would like to add a RB though we are pretty deep if it does not happen once again lots of offers out there. To me the only place where we have to add someone is at punter. As far as I know we have only one and made through last season at that level.
Having said that any new players would be welcomed regardless of position.
Quote from: IndyValpo on January 24, 2017, 03:28:23 PMQuote from: VU2624 on January 24, 2017, 02:02:24 PMInteresting distribution. Lotsa beef which is good. 4 WRs and no QBs or RBs. One potential DB. With only 2 WRs graduating and only one of those who played significant time along with only one graduating next year it is only odd when compared to the same situation at both QB and RB. They could be having some problems getting a QB to committ with not a lot of room from a new recruit to fit in but they need to grab a RB and DB or two without putting up a zero for the new class OR some of these guys will find themselves at new positions.
With 6 QB's returning it could be a challenge to add one but we have several possibilities still out there. Watching Wright's tape he played wildcat last season. I agree I would like to add a RB though we are pretty deep if it does not happen once again lots of offers out there. To me the only place where we have to add someone is at punter. As far as I know we have only one and made through last season at that level. Having said that any new players would be welcomed regardless of position.
The roster as a whole should be good for next season. I was thinking more from a future distribution of positions throughout the roster standpoint.
Cornerback: Dilan Scargle 5-11 190 Clearwater, Florida commit
Think about all the fun things we can discuss with Beer as long as he does not get fully krausened.
Commit: Safety Henry Hedba 6-0 180, Davids twin brother also more immediate updates on the twitter handle @valpo_huddle
National signing day is Wednesday February 1st....closing time
www.valpohuddle.com new website for football news
Quote from: valpofb16 on January 28, 2017, 07:35:47 PM
www.valpohuddle.com new website for football news
This is terrific, however, unfortunately there is a typo in the first line of the recap.
I'm a fan not an author, but I can fix it to appease viewers
Bunch of commits today apparently including a QB who I wouldnt' think would challenge any of the guys on the roster currently.
Cole Van Setters is from Rockford, Michigan, not Rockford, IL. Just making this known, as I live in the Rockford, IL area, and would have heard about this kid during the high school season here.
01 Feb -- National Signing Day. The VUFB signees are being rolled out individually on the VUFB Twitter site: https://twitter.com/valpoufootball
The Greatest recruit name in America just signed with Illinois State. I kid you not his name is 'Kobe Buffalomeat'. Valpo missed a good one.
https://twitter.com/RedbirdFB/status/826797183018082305
I count 31 signed as of 4:55. I'm always amazed at Valpo's national draw. The players come from 11 different states.
Quote from: VU2014 on February 01, 2017, 01:36:59 PM
The Greatest recruit name in America just signed with Illinois State. I kid you not his name is 'Kobe Buffalomeat'. Valpo missed a good one.
https://twitter.com/RedbirdFB/status/826797183018082305
Hello, I'm Kobe (A well marbled piece of) Buffalomeat
There was a second QB in there as well.
Yep, 2 QBs.
Markoff is from Ohio -- 6-3, 200, 4.65 40. Hudl clips show about 50-50 runs to passes. Speedy and illusive. Doesn't throw as well as Bilinski but can run option and scrambles really well.
Bilinski is from Illinois -- 6-3, 189 (no 40 time listed). Hudl clips show he is the more polished passer of the two, but doesn't run as well.
Of the two, it would seem that Markoff is a better fit in the Cecchini offensive system (like Ben and like Dalton was supposed to be before being so frequently injured.)
As in the past, this is the first wave of signees -- they had all their paperwork in prior to NSD 2017 so their names could be released. There will be more.
Quote from: VULB#62 on February 02, 2017, 07:32:38 AM
Yep, 2 QBs.
Markoff is from Ohio -- 6-3, 200, 4.65 40. Hudl clips show about 50-50 runs to passes. Speedy and illusive. Doesn't throw as well as Bilinski but can run option and scrambles really well.
Bilinski is from Illinois -- 6-3, 189 (no 40 time listed). Hudl clips show he is the more polished passer of the two, but doesn't run as well.
Of the two, it would seem that Markoff is a better fit in the Cecchini offensive system (like Ben and like Dalton was supposed to be before being so frequently injured.)
As in the past, this is the first wave of signees -- they had all their paperwork in prior to NSD 2017 so their names could be released. There will be more.
Very impressed by Markoff. VERY FAST and made some tough throws as well. At one point he was at his own goal line being pressured and on his heals and threw it 40 yards in the air. He looks like the real deal and I would think he could be a very good compliment to Jimmy's skill set.
Quote from: VU2014 on February 01, 2017, 01:36:59 PM
The Greatest recruit name in America just signed with Illinois State. I kid you not his name is 'Kobe Buffalomeat'. Valpo missed a good one.
https://twitter.com/RedbirdFB/status/826797183018082305
Native American or just a radical name changer?
Quote from: VULB#62 on February 02, 2017, 07:32:38 AM
Yep, 2 QBs.
Markoff is from Ohio -- 6-3, 200, 4.65 40. Hudl clips show about 50-50 runs to passes. Speedy and illusive. Doesn't throw as well as Bilinski but can run option and scrambles really well.
Bilinski is from Illinois -- 6-3, 189 (no 40 time listed). Hudl clips show he is the more polished passer of the two, but doesn't run as well.
Of the two, it would seem that Markoff is a better fit in the Cecchini offensive system (like Ben and like Dalton was supposed to be before being so frequently injured.)
As in the past, this is the first wave of signees -- they had all their paperwork in prior to NSD 2017 so their names could be released. There will be more.
Bilinski is from Northwood HS in Indiana the same school that Gessinger is from....
Click here... and one of the photo's on the scroll through is Bilinski's signing
http://gonwpanthers.com/
Here's the VU Athletics Release: http://www.valpoathletics.com/football/news/2016-17/16072/valpo-football-unveils-first-batch-of-2017-recruits/#.WJNsgxiZMo8
And a paste of the list:
2017 Valparaiso Recruiting Class
Nicholas Antonacci, Cooper City, Fla. / St. Thomas, OL
Conor Beer, Sidney, Ohio / Sidney, WR
Julian Benavides, Rochester Hills, Mich. / Saint Mary's Prep, DB
Josh Benson, Dyer, Ind. / Lake Central, WR
Trey Bilinski, Nappanee, Ind. / Northwood, QB
Cade Bishop, West Lafayette, Ind. / William Henry Harrison, LB
Tramone Duncan, Gastonia, N.C. / Forestview, DB
Andrew Gedrys, McDonald, Pa. / South Fayette, DL
Cameron Germain, West Palm Beach, Fla. / Dwyer, DL
Douglas Haugh, Redlands, Calif. / Redlands, RB
David Hebda, Brighton, Mich. / Gabriel Richard, DB
Henry Hebda Brighton, Mich. / Gabriel Richard, DB
Nick Johnson, Portage, Ind. / Portage, OL
Cameron Kelly, Stamford, Conn. / The Brunswick School, DB
Aaron King, Tampa, Fla. / H.B. Plant High School, DB
Alexander Kluck, Cedarburg, Wis. / Cedarburg, TE
Ryan Markoff, Centerville, Ohio, QB
David Mason III, Canton, Mich. / Salem, DL
Donald Navarro III, Naperville, Ill. / Neuqua Valley, WR
Nathan Orlandini, Columbus, Ohio / Upper Alrington, DL
Carter Puckett, LaPorte, Ind. / LaPorte, LS
Logan Pfizenmayer, Mansfield, Ohio / Lexington, LB
Jakob Rosiek Tarpoon, Springs, Fla. / East Lake, DL
Dilan Scargle, Dunedin, Fla. / Clearwater Central Catholic, DB
Laddie Skarecky, Naperville, Ill. / Naperville Central, LB
Trey Stablein, Delaware, Ohio, Olentangy Liberty, WR
Gavin Twigg, Acworth, Ga. / Allatoona, LB
Coleman VanSetters Rockford, Mich. / Rockford, LB
Samuel Vas, Cleveland, Ohio / Olmsted Falls, OL
Isaac Velasco, Naperville, Ill. / Naperville North, DL
Thomas Walsh, Plainfield, Ill. / Benet Academy, OL
Kevin Wright, Huber Heights, Ohio / Wayne High School, WR
On paper this is an excellent class.....size on both lines, speed and lots of depth basically everywhere. We even added two long snappers as RB Haugh also snaps. Not announced yet but we added a punter/kicker out of Florida named Logan Robinson who was one the best kickers in Florida apparently.
Kudos to the coaching staff!!
Quote from: IndyValpo on February 02, 2017, 01:21:37 PMOn paper this is an excellent class.....size on both lines, speed and lots of depth basically everywhere. We even added two long snappers as RB Haugh also snaps. Not announced yet but we added a punter/kicker out of Florida named Logan Robinson who was one the best kickers in Florida apparently. Kudos to the coaching staff!!
Same HS as Ng and Rene.
Quote from: VU2624 on February 02, 2017, 02:59:25 PMSame HS as Ng and Rene.
Well then Mr. Ng will be watching from the bench. He averaged 37.7 per punt while Mr. Robinson averaged 43 his senior year.
Quote from: vu72 on February 02, 2017, 04:10:33 PMQuote from: VU2624 on February 02, 2017, 02:59:25 PMSame HS as Ng and Rene.
Well then Mr. Ng will be watching from the bench. He averaged 37.7 per punt while Mr. Robinson averaged 43 his senior year.
I'll text the coaches.
It's not always about yards. Depending on what the coaches want in given situations a lot of emphasis is placed on field position and punts downed inside the 20 may of which reduce the yards but achieve objectives.
It'll always be wait and see in the fall.
Quote from: bbtds on February 02, 2017, 08:37:11 AM
Quote from: VU2014 on February 01, 2017, 01:36:59 PM
The Greatest recruit name in America just signed with Illinois State. I kid you not his name is 'Kobe Buffalomeat'. Valpo missed a good one.
https://twitter.com/RedbirdFB/status/826797183018082305
Native American or just a radical name changer?
Apparently I wasn't the only one curious about the origin of this recruit's name.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC_MxTsfAoE
Wright went to St. Thomas freshman and sophomore year before traveling to Wellington to play along side Miami freshman star Richardson. This kid can be the next one.
Since our original announcement I had found the following additions:
K/P .. Logan Robinson .. Wellington, FL .. 5-8 150
DB .. Jake Gapinski .. Mason, OH .. 6-1 198
LB .. Luke Stansfield .. Philadelphia, PA .. 6-2 240
WR/DB .. Bryce Leach .. Sacremento, CA .. 6-3 180
Robinson had been mentioned previously. I am pretty sure there is one more commit I can not locate.
We have added a 2nd RB, Corey Shannon 5-9 180 out of Chicago.
Coach Cecchini just released series of tweets announcing the addition of 8 new commits who augment the original release made right after 2017 NSD. No Hudl links or stats (Ht. WT, etc.) were provided so those interested need to find them themselves.
https://twitter.com/valpoufootball
Bryce Leach - DB - California
Daniel LaRose - WR - Florida
Kyle Ulbrich - P/K - Ohio
Jacob Gapinski - LB - Ohio
Brett Bittner - TE - Chicago
Logan Robinson - K/P - Florida
Antonio DarGaj - WR - Ohio
Luke Stansfield - FB - Pennsylvania
Indy, you got all of them except the Chicago RB - good hunting. Then there were a couple more too. Will be interesting to get the heights and weights and watch some clips. Interesting that Robinson is listed as a K/P and Ulbrich is a P/K probably reflecting their primary skill.
By my count this class now has 40 athletes. Remains to be seen how many show up in August or whether some really late signings come in.
Quote from: VULB#62 on March 03, 2017, 08:30:59 AM
Bryce Leach - DB - Sacramento, California 6-3 180
Daniel LaRose - WR - Fort Lauderdale, Florida 6-1 210
Kyle Ulbrich - P/K - Mentor, Ohio 6-0 185
Jacob Gapinski - LB - Mason, Ohio 6-1 198
Brett Bittner - TE - Chicago, IL 6-5 205
Logan Robinson - K/P - Wellington, Florida 5-8 150
Antonio DarGaj - WR - Shaker Heights, Ohio 6-4 190
Luke Stansfield - FB - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 6-2 240
Some good size in this group. Interestingly I missed Brett Bittner but had us recruiting a WR our of Florida named Brett Bitter. I am assuming that the RB out of Chicago, Corey Shannon's paperwork is not complete.
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/hs-blog/2017/03/14/rosters-north-south-all-star-football-game/99164074/
Two of our incoming freshmen are playing in the Annual North/South Indiana All-Star game:
QB Bilinski (NorthWood) and DE Bishop (Harrison)
I wonder if the closing of St. Joe's will allow Valpo to add some quality athletes to the FB program. They should be eligible immediately. Any input of observations?