I have family and friends that live in Stow. They tell me Cincinnati.A BCS school is no surprise here.
Have heard some rumors of Bo going after a lot of JUCO and FBS guys. Bo was also on campus at the University of Kentucky last weekend.I'd take UK's QB that is transferring.
I have family and friends that live in Stow. They tell me Cincinnati.A BCS school is no surprise here.
Have heard some rumors of Bo going after a lot of JUCO and FBS guys. Bo was also on campus at the University of Kentucky last weekend.I'd take UK's QB that is transferring.
I don't think Montgomery's kid has any interest in playing college football. He wants to play baseball and was offered a spot on the YSU baseball team but he is weighing his options.
Good for him! We could always use DB's!I don't think Montgomery's kid has any interest in playing college football. He wants to play baseball and was offered a spot on the YSU baseball team but he is weighing his options.
Speaking of coaches' kids, Pearson's son London was named 1st team All-Ohio as a DB at the Division 2 level.
I don't think Montgomery's kid has any interest in playing college football. He wants to play baseball and was offered a spot on the YSU baseball team but he is weighing his options.
QuoteTanner M has some talent, but at 5-10 155 (and I would question the 5-10) I doubt 1-AA potential. Looks NAIA at best to me.
This kid is more than obtainable. Montgomery's kids play in that same conference and he probably has already seen Vantrease. Coach M's son is the QB at Green (and very talented in his own right).
However, he is most-likely a really good future coach, so he has some decisions to make. Does he want to coach baseball or football :)Hey 1-AA, give the kid a chance to go to school and play the sport of his choice first! He has plenty of time for career decisions down the line!
I wonder if coach Pelini or any of his staff have been in Columbus for the championship games. I'm Currently watching Bishop Hartley and Stubenville. I'm very impressed with both power backs Quri Hickman of Bishop and Johnny Blue of Stubenville. I would love to see a true power running game at YSU and either one of these 2 would definitely helpI saw Big Red last week vs. Ursuline. I'd love to get a handful of those kids. They were good, yet they just lost in the state title which really surprises me!
There is a very good chance Bo will bring in a dual-threat Quarterback. The last I heard they were looking at Trent Hosick a 6"2 225 pounder with 4.6 speed from Arizona Western Junior College. Signed with Missouri as a 3 star prospect but left after the first year because he felt he wasn't given a fair opportunity to start. Finished 7-0 his first season at the J.C. Level and was offered by San Diego St. and B.Y.U. but turned down their offers. Lost his starting job this season after several bad outings and fought various injuries along the way. The film looks very good on him but the level of competition is nothing compared to the Missouri
Not impressed ...besides he is in his second year. We are set at QB long before the line. I do not think any of us realize how good Mays can be. He is 6-3 and a 4-year player at basketball
If I was looking at the JUCO rout, it would have to be a kid that upped his grades enough the first year. Maybe someone in the prep ranks or a IA transfer out of a red-shirt year? I want 3 years out of him. Then again, if Bo is in a hurry, we need someone proven ...I just hate using "the Delaware method". You can never get out of it.
Trent is a mirror image of Ricky Davis with Johnny Football size. I say if you want to go the Dual threat direction go with Ricky to preserve scholarships so you can bring in lineman that can support a running QbI don't get this Ricky Davis, dual threat stuff. This kid seems like a nice kid and all, but he can't pass well and he can't run well. He runs better than Hunter, but not well. Somebody go key up the games we played against running QB's and Ricky's "highlights" and it isn't compairable. Ricky isn't a dual threat, damn, he isn't even a single threat! I think you can win with Hunter, but you absolutely can't with Ricky. Forget Ricky Davis.
Trent is a mirror image of Ricky Davis with Johnny Football size. I say if you want to go the Dual threat direction go with Ricky to preserve scholarships so you can bring in lineman that can support a running QbI don't get this Ricky Davis, dual threat stuff. This kid seems like a nice kid and all, but he can't pass well and he can't run well. He runs better than Hunter, but not well. Somebody go key up the games we played against running QB's and Ricky's "highlights" and it isn't compairable. Ricky isn't a dual threat, damn, he isn't even a single threat! I think you can win with Hunter, but you absolutely can't with Ricky. Forget Ricky Davis.
Hunter still throws better then Hosick..watching film of Arizona Western games reminds me of teams in the pioneer conference..so that's not saying muchTrent is a mirror image of Ricky Davis with Johnny Football size. I say if you want to go the Dual threat direction go with Ricky to preserve scholarships so you can bring in lineman that can support a running QbI don't get this Ricky Davis, dual threat stuff. This kid seems like a nice kid and all, but he can't pass well and he can't run well. He runs better than Hunter, but not well. Somebody go key up the games we played against running QB's and Ricky's "highlights" and it isn't compairable. Ricky isn't a dual threat, damn, he isn't even a single threat! I think you can win with Hunter, but you absolutely can't with Ricky. Forget Ricky Davis.
You see Hunter throw the ball this year? Can't win with him either so guess we should go should with somebody new.
The stats for Southern Illinois QB recruit Jhakari Harrison out of Coconut Creek, FL are amazing. I know, the 2 big questions about recruits are "system" and this kid is out of a wide open spread offence and "competition" and I don't know Cononut Creek from Duck Creek. but 3 games of 7+ TD's, 41 as a senior and 107 overall against even me would be at least something.
YTOWNCHIEF22 Any word on Devin O'Hara Juco Qb DuPage? I like him better then Hosick. As highly rated as both were (some publications #3 and #4 they still have yet to receive any offers. The last I checked the top 12 or so have signed and are off the board
I heard the staff is interested. He did take a official visit to Indiana, But the highest rated qb in the Juco rankings just signed with the Hoosiers. I like his size at 6"5 and 220 and his 4.6-4.7 speed is legit. I believe he completed about 67% of his passes this season with 21 td's and 5 int's and was only sacked twiceYTOWNCHIEF22 Any word on Devin O'Hara Juco Qb DuPage? I like him better then Hosick. As highly rated as both were (some publications #3 and #4 they still have yet to receive any offers. The last I checked the top 12 or so have signed and are off the board
I have not heard anything on him yet. Definitely has the size and physical attributes. Was committed WIU out of high school.
1AA FAN we lost big Malik to Fresno St. his next choice was YSU
Contra Costa DB Billy Nicoe Hurst has committed to us. Signed his papers today.Good 4.5 speed. Other offers were Delaware St, Weber St, and Mississippi Valley St. Still good to get a California kid. Proximity is not always in our favor with the top Juco programs being out west. Matt Campbell of Iowa St. has hit alot of home runs today
I'm sure thats why he was there. Stoops probably helping Bo out, but Towles graduates in december and can transfer to a D1 school immediately.
Shhhhhh!!I'm sure thats why he was there. Stoops probably helping Bo out, but Towles graduates in december and can transfer to a D1 school immediately.
Or maybe because he's leaving to be Kentucky's DC.....
I'm sure thats why he was there. Stoops probably helping Bo out, but Towles graduates in december and can transfer to a D1 school immediately.
Or maybe because he's leaving to be Kentucky's DC.....
Hosick ended up getting 0 offers and did not sign with anyone today.Correct
More then likely just a rumor that is sure to pick up steam in the coming days. I really thought Bo's name would come up in the college coaching carousel the last 6 weeks but that hasn't been the case. Stoops needs all the help he can get Defensively and Bo could earn the label coach in waiting in a year or so. It does make perfect sense, what I do know is Bo cant afford another .500 season at Youngstown or that type of scenario will be less likely to happenI'm sure thats why he was there. Stoops probably helping Bo out, but Towles graduates in december and can transfer to a D1 school immediately.
Or maybe because he's leaving to be Kentucky's DC.....
Rumors
Couple walk on offers the last couple days:Does anybody have any information on whether we are targeting any local players?
Clay Shreve- Lake- 6-2, 225 MLB. Also has a walk on offer from Akron.
Zane Bunnell- Eastlake- 6-2 QB.
More then likely just a rumor that is sure to pick up steam in the coming days. I really thought Bo's name would come up in the college coaching carousel the last 6 weeks but that hasn't been the case. Stoops needs all the help he can get Defensively and Bo could earn the label coach in waiting in a year or so. It does make perfect sense, what I do know is Bo cant afford another .500 season at Youngstown or that type of scenario will be less likely to happenI'm sure thats why he was there. Stoops probably helping Bo out, but Towles graduates in december and can transfer to a D1 school immediately.
Or maybe because he's leaving to be Kentucky's DC.....
Rumors
Juco quarterback Trent Hosick was offered
He is on campus this weekend as well. Trying to seal the deal I'd imagine.It's really hard to say what type of offer it is, keep in mind he holds know other offers. Typically Juco's are brought in to fill an immediate void and or need. In this situation I think it's way to early to tell. The staff could be trying to light a fire under Hunters butt and feel Ricky isn't pushing him hard enough and they need the added depth. Or they could be planning on making him the starter. For right now nothing is official
.I trust coach M (in choosing a QB) more so than I do coach Bo. So if Montgomery likes what he sees, then for now ...so do I. Welcome to Youngstown!!
I don't get it; but ...I think Trent will wait to see if he picks up any other offers before making a decision on YSU. Without question he would bring a element of toughness to the quarterback position. I still don't like the fact he gave his word to two different programs and backed out of his commitment. He was benched this season at AWC and replaced with a true freshman. His passing skills are know where close to that of Wells. The speed and complexity of Missouri conference defenses will be alot different then that in the Juco ranks and will take time for him to adjust . I to trust Shane's opinion with player personell. .then again this might be all Bo's decision. We will welcome Trent with open arms if he picks YSU. The fact that he did have offers from Missouri and BYU says alot. Sometimes the road through the Juco rankings isn't the easiest and I fully understand that. It can either help or hurt your cause(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWoWxUjUEAAgJAO.jpg)
I do like that he is only a freshman, but I do not think he has the passing skills of Wells. Then again, he seems much more mobile, has good touch on the ball and has not had 2-years to hone his skills at the DI level. Let's put it this way ...I trust coach M (in choosing a QB) more so than I do coach Bo. So if Montgomery likes what he sees, then for now ...so do I. Welcome to Youngstown!!
All I need to see is at 2:07 in this video. We have him this past year we beat Ill. State and NDSU. Tough and can take a hit and sold out for that score!! Unlike our current QB who fell in front of the goal line agains Ill. State and is a 0 threat to run the ball. We need to land this kid...
http://www.hudl.com/v/DNZer
GO GUINS
So if he comes here who is out.Well, you can argue if Wells can play or not, but Davis clearly can't so one way or the other, Ricky is out.
So if he comes here who is out.Well, you can argue if Wells can play or not, but Davis clearly can't so one way or the other, Ricky is out.
Let's be real Nation, Receivers did Wells know favors. Probably should've been closer to a 65 to 70% completion rate. More and more colleges however are going the Dual-threat route while NFL teams are in search of guys who can make complicated reads, difficult throws and stay healthy. Different schemes and systems require different players. This program is know where close to having those players to support a running Qb..it could take years
Let's be real Nation, Receivers did Wells know favors. Probably should've been closer to a 65 to 70% completion rate. More and more colleges however are going the Dual-threat route while NFL teams are in search of guys who can make complicated reads, difficult throws and stay healthy. Different schemes and systems require different players. This program is know where close to having those players to support a running Qb..it could take years
This is a really good point. Finally, someone mentioning style. Over the last 3-years, I have watched Montgomery "dumb-down" his offense and it has been less effective in terms of points. Now last year we really had no choice, as we had no power backs on offense & depleted O-Line. Prior to that it was a request from coach Wolf. Now we do have a better TOP and stronger second-half stats, but little else to show for it. So just how many changes do we want to make? I think we can score many more points with a bit more complexity & this means we need to recruit players with higher football IQ's.
Also, I do not feel it is that much of a stretch to infuse a more mobile QB into Montgomery's offense. Should not take long to make the adjustment. Indiana State and Jacksonville State both have mobile QB's with very similar styles of offense, compared to YSU.
Not to much to report on the recruiting front. Quarterback Trent Hosick did pick up his second offer from Charleston Southern. CSU enjoyed their best season ever and lost in the quarterfinals to Jacksonville St.
I have a feeling he is coming here!I do to..unless something crazy happens like Bo to LSU as the next D.C.
Hosick has committed. New QB and Center combo next year?Not surprised about this latest development. Trent must feel pretty good about his chances of becoming the starter. My gut feeling is Wells beats him out ( If he doesn't transfer ) and Trent plays a similar role like Ricky did last year.
Hosick has committed. New QB and Center combo next year?Not surprised about this latest development. Trent must feel pretty good about his chances of becoming the starter. My gut feeling is Wells beats him out ( If he doesn't transfer ) and Trent plays a similar role like Ricky did last year.
Yo -- he may work out but needs work and development . Maybe a player at this level and maybe not. Not a lock.
If they don't get down to Florida and sign some kids, this class will be questionable.
Yo -- he may work out but needs work and development . Maybe a player at this level and maybe not. Not a lock.
If they don't get down to Florida and sign some kids, this class will be questionable.
And how MANY of those kids START over local or Ohio or Pa players ? Wolf won 8 games with those players and had increasing wins over the years. Bo had 5 and a losing record. Hello ? I'm already on record in saying that Bo's first recruiting class was a stinker. Another, and I assure you, the program sinks, just as it did with Heacock who recruited poorly. Ohio is over-recruited. So is Pa. Both are well picked over. Florida has an overflow of athletes among the tops in the nation. If you expect Bo to recruit locally and win you are sadly going to be disappointed royally. The Ytown area really sucked this year and wasn't much better last year. Jucos and transfers may be the only way to avoid a huge hole in the program. We will revisit this when the NLOID are announced.
Its funny how some of you call yourselves fans and promote this crap, expecting the program to improve. Clueless you are.
The "Metro" area is a commercial designation for Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana and Mercer Counties ( the Valley) for investment/commercial purposes and used to be well over 700k at one time.Football players are recruited one at a time, so some idiotic "metro" population of >700K or <600K doesn't mean a damn thing. If there is a good player at say West Branch, you recruit him, and what the hell does the population of Youngstown have to whether or not you want to offer the kid from West Branch? All this pseudo intellectual bullsh** of yours is tiring. "MAC type programs" and "metro populations" doesn't mean squat.
Don't have a stroke ;D
The "Metro" area is a commercial designation for Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana and Mercer Counties ( the Valley) for investment/commercial purposes and used to be well over 700k at one time.
Don't have a stroke ;D
Too bad I will be working a 12 hour shift that day and won't find out the news till later :-[
Too bad I will be working a 12 hour shift that day and won't find out the news till later :-[
Not to worry about your work schedule. Every class looks good on NSD, but the proof won't be for about 2 years. With red-shirts etc. even the 1st year doesn’t mean much. All these recruits that come in 6-2 210# LB's grow to 225# freshmen and 235# sophs don't really contribute for a couple years.
Look at Shereif Bynum. 6-4 210 DL recruit from last year, was listed as a 235# freshman DL in 2015. I don’t know this kid at all, and I don’t even know if he’s still with the program, but it will take him until at least his soph. year and 245# if he is ever going to contribute.
Yes, there are Armand Dellovade’s that contribute right away, but not that many overall. The guys like Paladin that write off a class as a bust after the freshman year, (mostly because not enough FL guys) don’t know what they are talking about. These are kids and it takes most of them some time to develop.
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Cameron Mackey from North Marion High School (FL) has committed. Had offers from Cincy, Kent State, UAB and South Alabama. Speedster athlete.
per scout he is a 5-8 160lb wr whom is a no star recruitA couple of points:
sounds like stubbs replacement to me
Vindicator had an article/interview with the newly signed QB, Trent Hosick. See links below:
https://shar.es/1hHhkj
As hard as this is to believe (NOT) the Vindy site is down!
If anybody has this in text, can you post?
Pally doubts Pelini's recruiting ability. I checked the past 6 or 7 yrs there was like 20 players or more that were drafted in the NFL under his watch at Nebraska a bunch are playing. So you are full of sh**. You are a wanna be and a hater. Pelini admitted that last year class was trying to address depth issues. Your guy Wolford recruited a lot of pretenders but you like a lot of his recruits and I remember you saying years ago that Hess wouldn't be that good of a QB. Every town has a village idiot and I am starting to think your our boards idiot.
New Specialist just committed, Nate Needham, highly rated from Indiana. Will most likely be the new punter next season. He is also very talented kicker just in case Kennedy has the dreaded Sophomore slump.Yes we could use better punting, but it's the kickoffs that were abysmal. Love Kennedy, but raw leg strength isn’t enough and McFadden was worse. This signing will never show in stats, but could be big help.
New Specialist just committed, Nate Needham, highly rated from Indiana. Will most likely be the new punter next season. He is also very talented kicker just in case Kennedy has the dreaded Sophomore slump.Yes we could use better punting, but it's the kickoffs that were abysmal. Love Kennedy, but raw leg strength isn’t enough and McFadden was worse. This signing will never show in stats, but could be big help.
Giacamo Cappabianca, OL/DT from Ursuline has committed.
Four year starter that has had his share of injuries over the past four years. A great kid that has wanted to play for YSU. Congrats Moe!Giacamo Cappabianca, OL/DT from Ursuline has committed.
Nice pick up here as well. Consistent performer, 1st-team all state. At 265lbs, we can fatten him up to OL.
My brother at Boardman said Wes Thompson is committing to YSU.
appears class is small is scholarship players, i wonder if this means a large amount of transfers ?
Just got a big announcement. 6-3 DE Jamal Smith out of American high school in FL has committed!
Had previously committed to (UCF) Central Florida and had offers from Oregon State, USF, Bowling Green, NC State, Kentucky and Pitt.
My brother at Boardman said Wes Thompson is committing to YSU.
Yes, he will be a walk-on.
My brother at Boardman said Wes Thompson is committing to YSU.
Yes, he will be a walk-on.
I follow Boardman Wrestling (grandson) Wes Thompson joined for the first time this year and has been very impressive for a first year guy. Really athletic, really strong and a somewhat cut body for a 275 pounder. Legs are huge (think Earl Campbell huge), good motor in football. Saw him play football a couple games -- I made comment after watching him that if he were 6' 3" or 6' 4" he would be recruited at MAC level or just above. If YSU still uses Nose Tackle he would be perfect fit eventually.
One further comment -- Bo CAN recruit, put me on his side.
2nd further comment -- YSU needs to get the damn kick-offs into the end zone! Hope the new kid can do it. That is so important.
Hate to burst your balloon ,HLecter, but Bo can't recruit. Second straight weak class. That puts dark clouds on the horizon. Things do not look good for YSU.
My picks for the class are the Juco Center and Smith from Fla. The Juco QB may work out but I don't see a star. The rest are either undersized, lack talent for this level, or nepotism . Hosick might work out as he has running skills but a questionable arm strength or accuracy. He should start. However, this creates a HUGE hole in the program at QB as YSU will have one Sr. & 3 Jrs. at the position. The current Fr. will not play here. No future starter , no backups. Something smells with Smith. He had committed to his choice of schools ( UCF) and had other offers from FBS schools, yet went FCS ( YSU). On film , he appears to be a D-I project -- strong upper body, but no techniques. Overwhelms high school Harrys but will face bigger, stronger , quicker players who will have techniques. They have four years to work with him, but it bothers me why he passed over lots of FBS schools to come here. There may be some problems. No one wanted the coaches kids but I would put them at D-II talent. Then there are some who earned no post season honors or few of them. Never a good sign and confirmed with film. The small class means the errors will be magnified.
Of course the cheerleaders here will blow this off. Remember, I told you in advance that YSU was going down under Heacock because of bad recruiting . You do remember what happened ? I've made a number of predictions here ( most have been true) that got blown off only to see them come true. Heck, the coaches just rushed out to show my prediction that the current QB would never start for 4 years by bringing in a new starter.
Besides having a foul mouth HC who has anger issues , he took a loaded team with most players back to a losing season ( 5-6) when they should have matched the previous 8-3 ( no less 7-4) . Coaching seems to be an issue and now, his recruiting is confirmed. Poor.
So, now I'm on the record again. Grab some popcorn and sit back. Make sure you hype the program. Its always gives it a stunning effect when the bottom falls out. Just don't be surprised.
You heard it here first.
So revealing what Pelini says at the end about people in Youngstown. He is spot on. The morons that think Kemt and Akron etc have better football because they are FBS. We would take them to the woodshed. Idiots don't realize the level of competition, bit nationwide they do. How far the community knowledge base has slipped.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qRfX6hpXODQ
Anybody see the comment Newell made on signing day during his interview? Said he committed based on the scheme and fit of the defense. We would have never heard those words under Wolford lol....
So revealing what Pelini says at the end about people in Youngstown. He is spot on. The morons that think Kemt and Akron etc have better football because they are FBS. We would take them to the woodshed. Idiots don't realize the level of competition, bit nationwide they do. How far the community knowledge base has slipped.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qRfX6hpXODQ
Gotta get these guys on the schedule.
So revealing what Pelini says at the end about people in Youngstown. He is spot on. The morons that think Kemt and Akron etc have better football because they are FBS. We would take them to the woodshed. Idiots don't realize the level of competition, bit nationwide they do. How far the community knowledge base has slipped.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qRfX6hpXODQ
Gotta get these guys on the schedule.
No return game ...we don't need them. Sorry but I am not going to play MAC games without a return. I mean have a trophy game with both Akron and Kent and we cannot even get them to come here and play for it? Send your emails to the MVFC and the MAC ...get them to change their rules.
So revealing what Pelini says at the end about people in Youngstown. He is spot on. The morons that think Kemt and Akron etc have better football because they are FBS. We would take them to the woodshed. Idiots don't realize the level of competition, bit nationwide they do. How far the community knowledge base has slipped.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qRfX6hpXODQ
Gotta get these guys on the schedule.
No return game ...we don't need them. Sorry but I am not going to play MAC games without a return. I mean have a trophy game with both Akron and Kent and we cannot even get them to come here and play for it? Send your emails to the MVFC and the MAC ...get them to change their rules.
This subject has been debated to death.....so I won't rehash it....except to ask this.....right now every potential recruit has reason to believe Can't or Akron is an upgrade from YSU.....how do we decisively fix that?
So revealing what Pelini says at the end about people in Youngstown. He is spot on. The morons that think Kemt and Akron etc have better football because they are FBS. We would take them to the woodshed. Idiots don't realize the level of competition, bit nationwide they do. How far the community knowledge base has slipped.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qRfX6hpXODQ
Gotta get these guys on the schedule.
No return game ...we don't need them. Sorry but I am not going to play MAC games without a return. I mean have a trophy game with both Akron and Kent and we cannot even get them to come here and play for it? Send your emails to the MVFC and the MAC ...get them to change their rules.
This subject has been debated to death.....so I won't rehash it....except to ask this.....right now every potential recruit has reason to believe Can't or Akron is an upgrade from YSU.....how do we decisively fix that?
You cannot. If we move to the same level as them, do you think we will be that much better (if at all)? We would be the same & probably split with them most often. Playing them at their house exclusively would give them the majority of the wins, which also would not prove anything.
So revealing what Pelini says at the end about people in Youngstown. He is spot on. The morons that think Kemt and Akron etc have better football because they are FBS. We would take them to the woodshed. Idiots don't realize the level of competition, bit nationwide they do. How far the community knowledge base has slipped.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qRfX6hpXODQ
Gotta get these guys on the schedule.
No return game ...we don't need them. Sorry but I am not going to play MAC games without a return. I mean have a trophy game with both Akron and Kent and we cannot even get them to come here and play for it? Send your emails to the MVFC and the MAC ...get them to change their rules.
This subject has been debated to death.....so I won't rehash it....except to ask this.....right now every potential recruit has reason to believe Can't or Akron is an upgrade from YSU.....how do we decisively fix that?
You cannot. If we move to the same level as them, do you think we will be that much better (if at all)? We would be the same & probably split with them most often. Playing them at their house exclusively would give them the majority of the wins, which also would not prove anything.
We would crush can't on any field. Look at the final Sagarin ratings...and how much lower Can't is rated than YSU:
http://sagarin.com/sports/cfsend.htm
Can't BTW is paying >$300K to FCS schools.
Akron has had an up year and barely outranks YSU. We played Pitt closer at Heinz than they did at the Info. This one is more of a challenge...and IMO would create tremendous hype...something the program needs. I say we likely win at the Info...but if we lose we are no worse off.....except have a decent payday.
Like I have said repeatedly...................
Playoff eligible? Does going winless in November qualify as playoff eligible? All those "great" recruiting classes Wolford brought in, not too many of those guys worked out due to coaching... Sad. Onward to see what Pelini can do.
Thanks for avoiding the obvious in refusing to note my comments about good teams and great recruiting as I projected here. The cheerleaders here are scum. You are not interested in having great teams again. Just keep saying nice things about YSU no matter how bad the A.D., coach and athletic dept are. Just to hear nice things while it gets sh!t on record wise. Plant your head in the ground. Pelini ? LOL. Took a loaded team I projected to win at least 7 games and make the playoffs and had two big transfers from Neb. he brought. I had to eat crow after he proved how poor a coach he is and revise my projection before the halfway point of the season to a 5-6 projection. Result ? 5-6 record. No playoffs. Two straight terrible recruiting classes. I rank this class EIGHT in the 10 team MVFC recruiting derby. Last year was barely better. And you expect "great" things to come with Bo ?
Good luck.
My good predictions will flow just as my bad predictions will flow. Thanks for proving my point.
And now, back to your pom-poms .
Saying its so doesn't make it so. Many times I project YSU with a winning season, great recruit classes , etc. ...
My two cents...
The biggest mistake of the 2015 campaign was not starting Ricky Davis in the home game against Misery State. Three things were clear at that point in the season:
a) We would win that game if Justin Beiber was our QB.
b) #pick 6 was not an MVFC QB, and it was time to end the experiment of having a statue with a low passing efficiency as QB who drops his knee before reaching the end zone.
c) The season was still salvageable.
It's been said that the coaches knew what they were doing when they continued to start pick 6, but not everyone knows what they are doing. To this day #12 has not a true on the field chance to demonstrate his abilities, and now prolly never will with Hosick joining the team. I'd like to see the two QB system continue with Hosick and Davis...and for the love of god let Davis pass.
We lost the last two games after Misery State. Insane. You'd think after three straight October losses a personnel change would at least be tried.
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My two cents...
The biggest mistake of the 2015 campaign was not starting Ricky Davis in the home game against Misery State. Three things were clear at that point in the season:
a) We would win that game if Justin Beiber was our QB.
b) #pick 6 was not an MVFC QB, and it was time to end the experiment of having a statue with a low passing efficiency as QB who drops his knee before reaching the end zone.
c) The season was still salvageable.
It's been said that the coaches knew what they were doing when they continued to start pick 6, but not everyone knows what they are doing. To this day #12 has not a true on the field chance to demonstrate his abilities, and now prolly never will with Hosick joining the team. I'd like to see the two QB system continue with Hosick and Davis...and for the love of god let Davis pass.
We lost the last two games after Misery State. Insane. You'd think after three straight October losses a personnel change would at least be tried.
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And that falls on the OC who gets too much credit and not enough blame.
I'm going to give Hosick the benefit of the doubt since he has yet to take a snap at YSU. He appears to be a great leader and a very good kid with a strong christian faith. The one thing I do know is teams need a strong passing game in this conference in order to win. Keep in mind Hosick had about a 50% completion rate and was picked off once in every 17 attempts against poor competition in the Juco ranks for his career. Wells on the other hand is about a 57% passer and throws about 1 interception in every 30+ attempts. It sounds like Bo is willing to give up success in the passing game for a quarterback who can run..be careful what you wish for, but I do like the fact competition was added at that position. Trent still has a steep learning curve ahead of him.
This is also why I was against bringing in a short-timer. Luckily he has not red-shirted so he has 2-years. However, we need to be realistic, Montgomery is going to have to keep his offense dummied-down once again. Then again, the way Wells played last year ...that probably would have been the case anyway. If we can just get a short-yardage back, we can open up so much of the field
This is also why I was against bringing in a short-timer. Luckily he has not red-shirted so he has 2-years. However, we need to be realistic, Montgomery is going to have to keep his offense dummied-down once again. Then again, the way Wells played last year ...that probably would have been the case anyway. If we can just get a short-yardage back, we can open up so much of the fieldFinally...Someone got it right!! Hopefully Moore will be back. I heard in Bo's comments he plans on posibly using Devon McNutt as a back that can run in between the tackles
Ryan Moore is a beast! He can run, block and catch. He tore his ACL during spring practice and has been working out and watching his diet closely. I thought he got a medical redshirt - not so?
This is also why I was against bringing in a short-timer. Luckily he has not red-shirted so he has 2-years. However, we need to be realistic, Montgomery is going to have to keep his offense dummied-down once again. Then again, the way Wells played last year ...that probably would have been the case anyway. If we can just get a short-yardage back, we can open up so much of the field
Interesting radio show, "Ricky and Roth", on Rookery radio at 8 am on Wednesdays. Nice, although guarded, insight from YSU players.
Interesting radio show, "Ricky and Roth", on Rookery radio at 8 am on Wednesdays. Nice, although guarded, insight from YSU players.
I love their show. Very cool. :)
Interesting radio show, "Ricky and Roth", on Rookery radio at 8 am on Wednesdays. Nice, although guarded, insight from YSU players.
I love their show. Very cool. :)
They really work well together and were very comfortable on the air. I must admit, however, that I got really bummed when they spoke as if #6 is the presumed starter in 2016. If that actually happens I may have to break stuff.
Agree , PN. But I'll wait until the pre-season Fall camp to project. It was easy to project losing seasons with Heacock because his early classes were so bad and lacked meaningful transfers and Jucos, but currently they are pulling in transfers and recruiting a number of Jucos. That can only tilt the program for a very limited time ( one season). But a losing season again looks like a possibility I grant you.
BTW, we were badly outrecruited again by most of the MVFC teams.
So at QB -- Hosick 1st team, Wells 2nd team, Davis 3rd team. Would not be surprised if they try to lure in a D-I transfer either before camp starts.
This however puts them with 1 senior and 3 juniors at QB with a Frosh who isn't going to play here1. Did you forget that 2 of those juniors have red-shirts to offer?
Nation, unlike you partner in crime, you make some solid points. I just do not agree. Monty is one heck of an OC & has proven it year-after-year. Did we slip in 2015 ...yes. Enough to have his job be called into question? No.This is a very good post. I don't know Wells personally, but he can make throws at the FCS level that few can. You don't finish second for freshman of the year in the Missouri and 5th nationally by accident. A large part of his struggles this past season were do in part to not having the pieces around him. Any Qb will press with a make shift line , a power running game that is non-existent and receivers that have a ton of drops. That was one reason Ricky was inserted -to try and take pressure off. The coaching staff has addressed some of those needs for who ever the quarterback may be. Trent will not be able to run like he did in the Juco ranks and remain healthy ..He needs to show the staff he can make all the throws and make good decisions against Missouri conference defenses if he wants to become the starter..this will be very interesting..I've heard since the signing of Hosick..two FBS programs have inquired about Wells
As to QB's:
Well's is a wonderful passer Paladin, have you ever sen him? To say limited ...well Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are limited as well ...so what does that mean? I have seen every play of every game and off-season work as well. Now if you want to say he has a tendency to "telegraph"? Then say that & you have a valid point. Did he push himself & that resulted in forced throws? Perhaps, but he was a lame-duck back there much of the year with the inconsistent front-line support that we gave him.
BTW: you constantly bring up some BS point about the class-rank of our QB's yet you seemed to be 100% in the "JUCO" or "Transfer" camp. So what did you think you were going to get ...a frosh or soph? BTW, there is another QB that will be on the roster ...not certain if he plays QB though. I understand he cannot play spring ball.QuoteThis however puts them with 1 senior and 3 juniors at QB with a Frosh who isn't going to play here1. Did you forget that 2 of those juniors have red-shirts to offer?
2. Garry is a good return because he is our holder.
3. The mere fact that you do not even know the name Nathan Mays pretty much makes your opinion of him meaningless. I guaranty you that you have never seen him even toss the ball one single time. You will be surprised by his ability.
Nation, unlike you partner in crime, you make some solid points. I just do not agree. Monty is one heck of an OC & has proven it year-after-year. Did we slip in 2015 ...yes. Enough to have his job be called into question? No.
Your stats are flawed.
If you want to give somebody a nickname why don't we call him O.J since all he could do is run.
Go Guins this is big boy football. ACCAC VS. the Missouri Valley conference NOT EVEN CLOSE. There are some exceptional athletes at various positions in the Juco ranks but groups as a whole are very weak, film does not lie. How do you think Davis or Wells would perform at a community college? They would probably tear it up 😊
On his radio show this AM. Ricky Davis said that he could hear defenses say when he was put in that it was going to be a run play. The defenses knew it, and played accordingly. We knew it. In other words, Shane telegraphed our plays to the opponent. Ridiculous incompetence.
On his radio show this AM. Ricky Davis said that he could hear defenses say when he was put in that it was going to be a run play. The defenses knew it, and played accordingly. We knew it. In other words, Shane telegraphed our plays to the opponent. Ridiculous incompetence.
Don't tell 1-AA that!
On his radio show this AM. Ricky Davis said that he could hear defenses say when he was put in that it was going to be a run play. The defenses knew it, and played accordingly. We knew it. In other words, Shane telegraphed our plays to the opponent. Ridiculous incompetence.
Don't tell 1-AA that!
Are you saying that he won't like my "Shane Sucks" t-shirts and bumper stickers?
On his radio show this AM. Ricky Davis said that he could hear defenses say when he was put in that it was going to be a run play. The defenses knew it, and played accordingly. We knew it. In other words, Shane telegraphed our plays to the opponent. Ridiculous incompetence.
On his radio show this AM. Ricky Davis said that he could hear defenses say when he was put in that it was going to be a run play. The defenses knew it, and played accordingly. We knew it. In other words, Shane telegraphed our plays to the opponent. Ridiculous incompetence.
Oh and I suppose that something that obvious escapes Montgomery ...we really need a peewee caliber coach to see such a thing. Gee did you ever stop to think that this is why his completion % was so high?
Nick Bazzarro a 6"6 295 OG/T from Cathedral Prep in Erie,Pa will be joining the penguins as a preferred walk-on. Very impressive on film for a big guy - surprised he wasn't taking by anyone else..Good job C. Bricillo for finding this kid