Two new commits
Jackson Dorr Punter Valor Christian Colorado
Gaillin Mitchell Edge Elder - Ohio
Lost commit:
Kanen Rossi sunset Oregon- has confirmed he will be taking preferred walk on to Oregon Ducks
Appears in a Robinson tweet that Niesner the punter will be back for a 5th season, one less hole to fill
#16 Noah Carlton FR place kicker has entered transfer portal , 0 GP last fall
#22 DJ Hutcherson appears to be grad transferring, started a handful of games at the LB/DB hybrid position. Was a key factor in defense
Good for him. He did his time here, and is taking one last shot at a higher level. Can't fault anyone in making that decision.
Have spoke with PFL Offensive Player of the Year Robert Washington, as of this second he will be coming back and not exploring transfer portal.
Massive win for program
Quote from: valpofb16 on April 26, 2021, 04:10:59 PM
Have spoke with PFL Offensive Player of the Year Robert Washington, as of this second he will be coming back and not exploring transfer portal.
Massive win for program
I don't fault him either way he decides. Being the PoY would have definitely drawn eyes from higher level programs. How high and how much PT? Hard to say.
Have a rough estimate on which seniors are returning and who is not
QB-
#14 Duncan- Leaving
RB
#15- Haugh - Staying
#3 Washington - Staying
WR
#48 Hodge - Staying
#23 Lopez - Staying
#17 Larose - Staying
#7 Stablein - Staying
TE
#84 Bittner - Staying
OL- NA
DL
#92 Gedrys - Leaving
#94 Orlandini - Staying
#45 Purty - Staying
# 46 Martin's - Staying
#96 Germain - Fence
#34 Bishop- Staying
LB
#28 Twigg - Staying
DB
#22 Hutcherson - Leaving
# 11 Hebda - Leaving
# 18 Hebda - Leaving
SP
#49 Puckett - Leaving
#33 Niesner - Staying
Quote from: valpofb16 on April 28, 2021, 06:11:15 PM
Have a rough estimate on which seniors are returning and who is not
QB-
#14 Duncan- Leaving
RB
#15- Haugh - Staying
#3 Washington - Staying
WR
#48 Hodge - Staying
#23 Lopez - Staying
#17 Larose - Staying
#7 Stablein - Staying
TE
#84 Bittner - Staying
OL- NA
DL
#92 Gedrys - Leaving
#94 Orlandini - Staying
#45 Purty - Staying
# 46 Martin's - Staying
#96 Germain - Fence
#34 Bishop- Staying
LB
#28 Twigg - Staying
DB
#22 Hutcherson - Leaving
# 11 Hebda - Leaving
# 18 Hebda - Leaving
SP
#49 Puckett - Leaving
#33 Niesner - Staying
I didn't realize Lopez was still around.
What about Reese?
Everything points to Reese being back, he's a 2018 grad and a JR so unless he graduated in 3 we can count on him
Lopez was removed from roster and missed season to injury, has happened few times over years, not often though
Seems like DT and DB our biggest question marks for next year
Somewhat if it stands as is today we return 11 starters on offense and 8 on defense
Gedrys started due to Satoski injury, Evan started the first 3 or so games. Orlandini and Him should start with Kessen/Miller receiving another year in weight room.
Henry Hebda is a three year starter at corner. That hurts but we still have Horton, Turner, Carrillo, Earles there which all played roles this year
David Hebda was really injured from game 3-4 on. Sciarroni took over for him and played well then got hurt. Chillin came in then had a rough game against Morehead and a great game against San Diego.
So one can argue we are returning 21/22 starters with our newest starter being an all PFL performer (Turner)
Schedule dropped and man is it brutal
Game 1: @Indiana Wesleyan : lost to NAIA natty contenders Marian and St. Francis by 1 touchdown
Game 2: @ North Dakota State - just got upset in FCS playoffs
Game 3: Dartmouth- 9-1 last season played
Game 4: @ Drake - would be tough to go back to back there
Game 5: Marist - should be a win, hasn't been a win besides 2017
Game 6: @ Saint Thomas - D3 national contender moved up
Game 7: Dayton at home- sure they will be motivated for Fox
Game 8: @ San Diego have we won here?
Game 9: Presbyterian - wild card/ how many scholarship kids will still be on roster?
Game 10: @ Butler if this is a week 4 game great! Week 10 after this schedule I don't know
Game 11: Morehead State traditionally a loss but a close one
#39 RSSO Drew Engle has entered the transfer portal was buried behind Washington, Lane, Robinson, Allison, Haugh on depth chart
wow... a 9-game Pre-Season schedule... we ought to be warmed up by then.
I like the challenge!
If the program is truly improving, the program needs to withstand the tougher schedule.
Saw on Twitter we have a new coach in charge of Special Teams Quality Control named Ben Rohaly.
Quote from: IndyValpo on May 17, 2021, 11:04:23 AMSaw on Twitter we have a new coach in charge of Special Teams Quality Control named Ben Rohaly.
This may have been what you meant but I think that should read Special Teams/Quality Control. The QC guy is usually the film breakdown guy. I would doubt they'd have one coach specifically to break down film for special teams. Also, why would a program the size of Valpo's have 2 ST coaches which makes me wonder if something's going on with Jon Robinson.
Austin Blizzard has decommitted , makes sense with brother Tyler leaving program.
In terms of coach Rohaly, hard to believe he is one of paid coaches. May just be opportunity for him to get exposure
Road trip to Fargo and hit Vinyl Tacos
Update transfer list
#26 Robinson- 2nd string RB
# 17 Larose - Grad WR
#22 Hutcherson - Grad DB
#16 Carlton - Reserve K
#39 Engle - Reserve RB
Those all make sense. The grad transfers moving on to their next education stop, and the other 3 are backups to pretty solid starters.
Late but DT coach Jackson Smith has moved on to Averett University as DL/ST Coordinator
RB Coach Cory Colder to Davidson in same role. tough loss. great recruiter. hurts even more to lose him to a PFL school.
per Twitter & IG
He should have rode our star RB for another year, and gotten an even better job.
Losing a top recruiter from staff to a conference foe. Wonder how low the budget was.
Could it happen?
https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2021/06/robert-washington/
Yes, he has a chance. He already has the HS pedigree and potential following from those ratings. He just needs to put up a 1,000+ yard season, and take us to the top of the league again, and he will get invites. It might be as an undrafted free agent, but he has NFL skills overall.
New Running Back Coach:
https://sports.yahoo.com/vols-max-james-hired-running-231912373.html
New Coaches
RB: Max James - Tennessee Vols Grad Assistant
TE Alex Bayer - Wake Forest Special Teams Analyst
DT Alex Land - OL Greensboro College
DJ Hutcherson lands at Northern Michigan
Looks like Dunn is no longer on the staff. Ghilarducci now listed as DL coach. Derickson moves from TE to Nickelback coach
Dunn a big loss
Brian Robinson lands at Limestone College (D2) South Carolina
Interesting side note, looks like his HS QB is their QB and Gavin Twigg little brother is on the team
Deuce Larose lands at East Tennessee State
Quote from: valpofb16 on July 19, 2021, 09:04:21 AM
Deuce Larose lands at East Tennessee State
Look like we are bringing in some highly rated receivers with good size as well. Guys like Trent Pennington (6'3") or Rylen Richardson (6') ranked #8 in Indiana by MaxPreps.
Looks like we just added a grad transfer RB from U Mass. Nick Orekoya 5-10 210. Doesn't appear to have played in several seasons.
22 games played at UMass. Between him and Washington , imagine we have a pretty talented Runningback room for PFL
That will help Washington over a full season. The load that he carried last season would not be tenable for 11-12 games.
Quote from: valpofb16 on July 19, 2021, 09:04:21 AM
Deuce Larose lands at East Tennessee State
It will interesting to see if we makes the 2 deep. He
is a pretty good receiver.
Quote from: IndyValpo on July 20, 2021, 03:20:46 PM
Quote from: valpofb16 on July 19, 2021, 09:04:21 AM
Deuce Larose lands at East Tennessee State
It will interesting to see if we makes the 2 deep. He
is a pretty good receiver.
Are you going with him to ETSU? Together you would be 2 deep, right? ;D
Fox mentioned a transfer DT from San Diego by all social media it seems to be Cody Laut 6'4 275 6th year senior
Coach Jon Robinson has left to become a head high school football coach in Michigan.
Special Teams Coordinator job now open
Have added Teryn Berry former Weber State QB , comes in as a RSJR
Quote from: valpofb16 on July 21, 2021, 11:20:09 AM
Fox mentioned a transfer DT from San Diego by all social media it seems to be Cody Laut 6'4 275 6th year senior
His Twitter says North Alabama so perhaps he changed his mind.
Quote from: valpofb16 on July 21, 2021, 06:39:44 PM
Coach Jon Robinson has left to become a head high school football coach in Michigan.
Special Teams Coordinator job now open
Also LB coach. Note That Ben Rohaly an unannounced coach lists Special teams as part of his title. He also coached OLB at his former job.
We now also have someone named Yoni Offit as a Defensive coach of some sort.
Pre-season poll is out. I think we will continue to be underestimated. We beat two of the teams voted a head of us, bring back the entire offensive line and the offensive player of the year. I think we will pretty competitive!
https://www.valpoathletics.com/football/news/2021-22/20566/pioneer-football-league-releases-fall-2021-preseason-poll/?fbclid=IwAR030QKtIuDvLryNBfylBPFY2TEI1v0TBrpYbjesLkfuZobW6Ct2zH3gnF8
I don't know if anyone knows what to expect out of Presbyterian and I wouldn't expect, at least at this point, Valpo to be ranked ahead of any of those teams based off a shortened season in the middle of a pandemic. I'll guess this is the highest Valpo's been ranked pre-season in quite some time.
Five on 1st team pre-season:
https://www.valpoathletics.com/football/news/2021-22/20568/five-valpo-players-named-to-preseason-all-pfl-team/
It will definitely be interesting! Kenny Brewer made the 2-Deep depth chart at CMU.
Quote from: IndyValpo on July 06, 2021, 09:14:53 PM
Looks like Dunn is no longer on the staff. Ghilarducci now listed as DL coach. Derickson moves from TE to Nickelback coach
Looks as if Derickson has gone to Sul Ross in Texas as OC. The opening was caused by the COVID death of the former coach.
Coaches moving around is one thing and to be expected. Coaches moving around when the squad is already or about to be at Summer Camp is concerning. Right now there are nearly as many administrators as assistant coaches.
Quote from: Footballfan15 on August 02, 2021, 07:57:46 PMIt will definitely be interesting! Kenny Brewer made the 2-Deep depth chart at CMU.
The more the merrier but did you sign up just to post this?
Kenny......is that you? ;D
Lol no!
They call it a $hit show.
HC is a bit of a moron.
Staff is a joke.
And good Lord....a break even season would be nothing short of a miracle.