2018 Recruiting List

[Kemo]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

From what I have been told is that the plan is to have as much talent in the QB room as possible so when Taryn graduates it is a 100% open competition between 4-5 HIGH QUALITY arms. I think the realization is there that there will likely be a transfer or 2 out in this scenario but they want to make sure the room is loaded with talent not just camp arms. At least that is what I have gathered from conversations.

I'm a huge proponent of this strategy.

There are so many intangibles and variables that factor in to whether a kid will be a good QB or not and those factors are extremely hard to predict. A kid can have the arm, the size, the athleticism, the grades, or all of them, and it still doesn't necessarily mean they'll pan out. Anticipation, spacial recognition, muscle memory, work ethic all play an important role and you really don't know if they have the ability to develop those skills until they're thrown into the fire over and over again. I like the practice of getting as much tangible talent that is feasible at the position and see which ones get forged into good steel.

[GopherHole]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Could he play another position if Gibbs is THE QB?

I don't see playing Masker at another position at this level. However, he is the high character type guy that I could see being a Zach Lujan player if he's not the starter. Someone you could count in when needed, but the type of team player that will help you even if he's not on the field every game. He's a competitor and I know he wants to play at the highest level, but I don't see him being anything but an asset in the locker room or huddle.

[GopherHole]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

I like having some options at QB. While it is great to have a TC that you can count on, I'd be a bit frustrated if we had an Easton Stick that is struggling with turnovers and not have an alternative. Worse yet, have a TC and lose him to season ending injury and not have a quality backup. The position is too important to not have options.

[WestSideRabbit]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Could he play another position if Gibbs is THE QB?

From what I have been told is that the plan is to have as much talent in the QB room as possible so when Taryn graduates it is a 100% open competition between 4-5 HIGH QUALITY arms. I think the realization is there that there will likely be a transfer or 2 out in this scenario but they want to make sure the room is loaded with talent not just camp arms. At least that is what I have gathered from conversations.

[BTownJack]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Another QB offer out and I love this kid!!!

QB - Matt Masker, 6'3" 215, Kearney, NE (Kearney Catholic) - HUDL
Offers: Northwest Missouri State, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Emporia State

Mike Sautter from the Omaha World Herald has him ranked as the top QB in this year's Nebraska prep class. He's a classic pro-style QB with an excellent arm, extremely quick release and outstanding presence on the field. While he's not a dual threat to burn you while running the ball, he still can hurt you with his feet. I'd compare him to Aaron Rodgers for how he moves. He won't be a threat to go 90 yards like Taryn, but he can buy time in and out of the pocket, and his team has effectively used him in running situations.

I've had the pleasure to officiate at least six of his varsity games over the years and he's the best QB and possibly the best high school football player I've seen in 28 years of officiating. He moves well inside the pocket, yet he's outstanding moving outside of the pocket. The last two years I've seen him make unbelievable throws at least 40 yards down field while moving outside of the pocket. These are throws while under heavy pursuit and the receivers never had to break stride. One last year was while scrambling to the left and he hit a receiver down the right sideline in stride - the ball had to travel at least 60 yards. This year, he hit a receiver in tight coverage at the sideline, while rolling to his left again and off of his back foot with a linebacker in his grill.

His maturity on and off the field is second to none. He never loses his cool when a player misses an assignment or the coaches get on him. In one of the tight games we worked this year, the coaches were yelling at him to step up into the pocket on multiple times and he kept his cool while encouraging his linemen to stick to their assignments. What the coaches could not see was there was no pocket to step into as the interior linemen were getting continually beat. I even joked with him one time about the lack of the pocket and he'd just smile at me and then give firm but positive encouragement to his linemen. The only times I've every seen him challenge authority is with his eye patches. By rule, they are supposed to be a simple black stroke under the eye. His always have a bible verse and every year we remind his coaches that he has to cover them up.

I've seen him and his older brother around the community many times and they are always in leadership positions or volunteering for something. When he addresses you, it's almost like he has a military background. He's the type of kid I'd be pleased if my daughter dated. My wife even loved him when he was a student in her preschool class 13 years ago.

While he's a different player than TC or J'Bore Gibbs from this year's class, I'm so pleased that the coaches decided to pursue him despite having Gibbs' verbal commitment. Please don't read this offer as a softening of Gibbs, I've seen multiple retweets about the Marker staying in Brookings on his twitter page.

Dynamite post and insight. Thanks!

[BTownJack]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Could he play another position if Gibbs is THE QB?

Or the other way around? Any chance Gibbs won't be slotted in at QB?

[UWMandSDSU]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Another QB offer out and I love this kid!!!

QB - Matt Masker, 6'3" 215, Kearney, NE (Kearney Catholic) - HUDL
[I]Offers: Northwest Missouri State, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Emporia State.

Could he play another position if Gibbs is THE QB?

[GopherHole]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Another QB offer out and I love this kid!!!

QB - Matt Masker, 6'3" 215, Kearney, NE (Kearney Catholic) - HUDL
Offers: Northwest Missouri State, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Emporia State

Mike Sautter from the Omaha World Herald has him ranked as the top QB in this year's Nebraska prep class. He's a classic pro-style QB with an excellent arm, extremely quick release and outstanding presence on the field. While he's not a dual threat to burn you while running the ball, he still can hurt you with his feet. I'd compare him to Aaron Rodgers for how he moves. He won't be a threat to go 90 yards like Taryn, but he can buy time in and out of the pocket, and his team has effectively used him in running situations.

I've had the pleasure to officiate at least six of his varsity games over the years and he's the best QB and possibly the best high school football player I've seen in 28 years of officiating. He moves well inside the pocket, yet he's outstanding moving outside of the pocket. The last two years I've seen him make unbelievable throws at least 40 yards down field while moving outside of the pocket. These are throws while under heavy pursuit and the receivers never had to break stride. One last year was while scrambling to the left and he hit a receiver down the right sideline in stride - the ball had to travel at least 60 yards. This year, he hit a receiver in tight coverage at the sideline, while rolling to his left again and off of his back foot with a linebacker in his grill.

His maturity on and off the field is second to none. He never loses his cool when a player misses an assignment or the coaches get on him. In one of the tight games we worked this year, the coaches were yelling at him to step up into the pocket on multiple times and he kept his cool while encouraging his linemen to stick to their assignments. What the coaches could not see was there was no pocket to step into as the interior linemen were getting continually beat. I even joked with him one time about the lack of the pocket and he'd just smile at me and then give firm but positive encouragement to his linemen. The only times I've every seen him challenge authority is with his eye patches. By rule, they are supposed to be a simple black stroke under the eye. His always have a bible verse and every year we remind his coaches that he has to cover them up.

I've seen him and his older brother around the community many times and they are always in leadership positions or volunteering for something. When he addresses you, it's almost like he has a military background. He's the type of kid I'd be pleased if my daughter dated. My wife even loved him when he was a student in her preschool class 13 years ago.

While he's a different player than TC or J'Bore Gibbs from this year's class, I'm so pleased that the coaches decided to pursue him despite having Gibbs' verbal commitment. Please don't read this offer as a softening of Gibbs, I've seen multiple retweets about the Marker staying in Brookings on his twitter page.

[WestSideRabbit]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

So he is in school, but cannot practice or have any official contact with the program ?

Correct.

[bigticket1]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

He’s in a situation like Zy and Smenda were in, a “prove it” semester academically. Seems like a good kid so I hope he makes it.

So he is in school, but cannot practice or have any official contact with the program ?

[Project-Badass]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Argus Leader did some nice stories about commits Mason McCormick/Roosevelt and Seth Benson/Washington before their matchup in the championship this weekend.

McCormick - http://www.argusleader.com/story/spo...nce/838688001/

Benson - http://www.argusleader.com/story/spo...ote/845375001/

[WestSideRabbit]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Sam Wilmott OL from Rosemount.
Ian Bass OL from Rosemount.
PWOs?

Yes, PWO. Both are very intelligent which has helped the past PWO’s especially along the o-line. I see Bass keeps tagging Smith and not Eck so I wonder if he’s switching to DT.

[WestSideRabbit]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Thanks - what about Malachi Johnson, the big DL from the Twin Cities ? I see he is still retweeting lots of Jacks stuff.

He’s in a situation like Zy and Smenda were in, a “prove it” semester academically. Seems like a good kid so I hope he makes it.

[UWMandSDSU]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Eck with a #605hogs tweet and Bergstrom followed with a MN Jacks retweet...

Sam Wilmott OL from Rosemount.
Ian Bass OL from Rosemount.
PWOs?

[Jackedforlife]

Re: 2018 Recruiting List

Eck with a #605hogs tweet and Bergstrom followed with a MN Jacks retweet...