2018 Recruiting List

[BTownJack]

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In the last 24 hours, Benson has unpinned the tweet regarding his commitment to SDSU and his latest tweet is him informing everyone he's received an offer from Iowa. Consider him a Hawkeye.

[Hip2daHop]

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I completely agree with you and not many 18 year old kids are going to make the decision as easy I made it out to be above. More of a statement of how I would be assessing the situation if it was my kid and he/she were lucky enough to have these types of options in front of him.

Any surprise signings tomorrow that aren't on the radar?

[BTownJack]

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This is all easy to say until you’re the kid making the decision. I mean, playing in the B1G is getting to play at a level almost as popular as the NFL as far as crowds, TV, and the “glory”. It’s not as simple as we would like it to be.


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I completely agree with you and not many 18 year old kids are going to make the decision as easy I made it out to be above. More of a statement of how I would be assessing the situation if it was my kid and he/she were lucky enough to have these types of options in front of him.

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Moreover, the foundation we are building with players in the trenches from this class may be more important than some other areas, and I like this class with their big boys.

McCormick and Greenfield look solid. The Brandon kid and Bass also look pretty good. On defense I'm psyched about Sanders, Van Marel, and Terveer.

[thumper_76]

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Walk-on offer from the Huskers or a guaranteed full-ride at any FCS school? I'd take the full-ride every time! I don't care how much "aura" there is. That is a simple decision in my mind. You can either go to a school that is hoping you turn out to be a contributor or a school that is investing a lot of money in you because they feel confident you are going to make an impact on their program.

I know this situation has been hashed out a million times on various channels over the years but I don't get how you turn down a full scholarship. I understand you can argue the Dallas Goedert story here and that he should have then went to Northern on a scholarship versus coming to SDSU. But for every Goedert there is 30-40 other kids who took the scholarship and it worked out better in the end.

This is all easy to say until you’re the kid making the decision. I mean, playing in the B1G is getting to play at a level almost as popular as the NFL as far as crowds, TV, and the “glory”. It’s not as simple as we would like it to be.


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[GopherHole]

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These young men have so many things and offers going on to sort out and this is the biggest decision of their young lives. As stated by BitsTD, they may not have the financial need of a full scholarship. Two of the best senior QBs in Nebraska this year are both from Kearney. In my opinion, Masker is the better QB, but Kanon Koster was first team Super State by the Lincoln Journal Star as an athlete and he's got several options to figure out. Koster has multiple D1 schools interested in him as a basketball player. (One of the top players in Nebraska this year.) He's also tied for first in his class of nearly 400 students academically and has a 35 ACT score. Koster has options to do what he wants and where he wants to go, even if he's not offered a full ride scholarship. I don't know Makser's ACT/academic situation, but I know he's a bright kid from a solid family with tons of leadership skills on the field and off. He's also a competitor that wants to play the highest level he can and the Huskers have offered him a 'chance' to be a QB at the next level.

To me, the question I'd look at if I was Masker is what school will offer him the best chance to succeed as a QB. I don't know if Nebraska would be the answer in my book. Frost is going to run a spread offense that would benefit from an athletic QB who can do it all. Masker is more of a pro-style QB whose athletic enough, but more for moving around in the pocket than doing the read option at the highest collegiate level. I'm not sure if he'd be the perfect fit for the Jackrabbits, but I think the fit is better in Brookings than in Lincoln. He's not like TC who can sling the ball around, do the read option or score on a 90 yard QB draw. He is a highly accurate QB with a big arm and extremely quick release. I've also been very impressed with his on-field IQ and strong leadership skill. My gut reaction is that J'Bore Gibbs may be the better fit for how our offense has evolved with TC receiving snaps. Gibbs appears to bring those other elements that an athletic QB can bring. I'm still sold on Masker as a QB who can lead a strong passing offense or hand it off to a strong running game. Play action pass would thrive with his style of play.

Regardless, I'm thrilled with some of the players we are projected to land. J'Bore may be the second coming of TC. I'd be more concerned with the loss of LBs in this class if not for the strong nucleus of young LBs currently on the roster. I'm also excited about the potential of Mike Timm from Whales, WI. Moreover, the foundation we are building with players in the trenches from this class may be more important than some other areas, and I like this class with their big boys.

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Was hoping we'd get Masker. Sucks extra to lose him to a walk on program.

[Hip2daHop]

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If we are smart, and I have no doubt we are, we will keep the communications open with Johnson. A couple walk on years, doing nothing but getting pummeled in practice and losing seasons may re-open the door. Frost is going to have a difficult time reviving NU. This is not the 80s and 90s and Nebraska is no longer considered the go to school for top talent.

** Similar to Jared Blum - played 2 years for Jacks at DE after 3 years of limited play at Nebraska**

[jacksfan29]

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It is hard to fault Johnson or Benson for going to Nebraska or Iowa if they get the opportunity. Can you imagine the pressure kids from Nebraska feel from coaches, parents friends etc. to take a walk on roll there? We will lose some kids, no doubt, however we are also going to gain some kids from early signing period, as we will truly find out if these "Offers" from D1 schools are legit or BS. My guess is that some of these offers from U of MN might not be there as expected. Don't forget Grant Schmidt was on Ohio State's roster 2 years ago. I remember an interview from Chad Greenway, he said that Stig told him to go to Iowa, if he had that opportunity he should take it, however he said that if it didn't work out that he always had a home at SDSU. Greenway said he never forgot that honesty from Stig. It all works out in the end.

If we are smart, and I have no doubt we are, we will keep the communications open with Johnson. A couple walk on years, doing nothing but getting pummeled in practice and losing seasons may re-open the door. Frost is going to have a difficult time reviving NU. This is not the 80s and 90s and Nebraska is no longer considered the go to school for top talent.

[BitsTD]

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Walk-on offer from the Huskers or a guaranteed full-ride at any FCS school? I'd take the full-ride every time!

Unless he doesn't "need" the scholarship. Maybe he has other means to pay for school and has the luxury of not needing financial aid. I have not idea if this is true or not, but it could be. And it allows him to possibly live out his dream.

[rabbits64]

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It is hard to fault Johnson or Benson for going to Nebraska or Iowa if they get the opportunity. Can you imagine the pressure kids from Nebraska feel from coaches, parents friends etc. to take a walk on roll there? We will lose some kids, no doubt, however we are also going to gain some kids from early signing period, as we will truly find out if these "Offers" from D1 schools are legit or BS. My guess is that some of these offers from U of MN might not be there as expected. Don't forget Grant Schmidt was on Ohio State's roster 2 years ago. I remember an interview from Chad Greenway, he said that Stig told him to go to Iowa, if he had that opportunity he should take it, however he said that if it didn't work out that he always had a home at SDSU. Greenway said he never forgot that honesty from Stig. It all works out in the end.

[Nidaros]

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The aura of the Huskers runs deep for Nebraska kids, even for kids that were infants the last time Nebraska was relevant for conference and national championships. For Matt Masker, his coaches commented that it was about getting the chance to compete at the highest level possible. For Masker, two months ago it was looking like NW Missouri State was his opportunity. Then came our offer followed by Frost returning home. Masker eclipsed some of Frost's Nebraska Class C1 high school passing records earlier this year. Can't fault them for being competitive and for following their heros. If a young man feels he is settling for playing FCS ball, I think it would be better for them to take the chance while they can. For many, it may mean that they don't see the field as much or even at all, but you've got to pursue your dreams. I wish these young men well and look forward to those who are truly "committed" to being a Jackrabbit.

Thanks I know this all too well. Frost is perceived as the second coming of Tom Osborne. I recall one press conference where Tom was criticized and he replied "Maybe I should have brain transplant", so its a hard bunch to please. Scott Frost seems to have that same Osborne dedication to coaching.

Its going to harder to recruit out of Nebraska. We are lucky to get Cade Johnson, and the link that some one posted yesterday does have bearing mostly what Clister said about schools who offer free education are often the one chosen. So maybe we will see recruits from Nebraska but not as many.

[BTownJack]

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Walk-on offer from the Huskers or a guaranteed full-ride at any FCS school? I'd take the full-ride every time! I don't care how much "aura" there is. That is a simple decision in my mind. You can either go to a school that is hoping you turn out to be a contributor or a school that is investing a lot of money in you because they feel confident you are going to make an impact on their program.

I know this situation has been hashed out a million times on various channels over the years but I don't get how you turn down a full scholarship. I understand you can argue the Dallas Goedert story here and that he should have then went to Northern on a scholarship versus coming to SDSU. But for every Goedert there is 30-40 other kids who took the scholarship and it worked out better in the end.

[GopherHole]

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What happen here Gopherhole? A Kearney kid no less. Must have bought into this Frost fever.

The aura of the Huskers runs deep for Nebraska kids, even for kids that were infants the last time Nebraska was relevant for conference and national championships. For Matt Masker, his coaches commented that it was about getting the chance to compete at the highest level possible. For Masker, two months ago it was looking like NW Missouri State was his opportunity. Then came our offer followed by Frost returning home. Masker eclipsed some of Frost's Nebraska Class C1 high school passing records earlier this year. Can't fault them for being competitive and for following their heros. If a young man feels he is settling for playing FCS ball, I think it would be better for them to take the chance while they can. For many, it may mean that they don't see the field as much or even at all, but you've got to pursue your dreams. I wish these young men well and look forward to those who are truly "committed" to being a Jackrabbit.

[Jackedforlife]

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While it hurts to lose a kid like Johnson and potentially lose Benson, I think this is a testament to the athlete we are finally able to recruit. Whether it be the success of the past few years, the incredible coaching staff or the fantastic facilities one can say we are attracting a whole new level of athlete. Look at the success of our the freshman, both true and RS had this past season. We were as deep as we've ever been this season and so much of it is due to the depth. I don't fault a FBS coach for looking to add, if the kid wants that then good for them. Dallas Goedert took a chance walking on here and that should parlay him into a high draft pick. Who knows what happens for Joey, but a NE kid getting to play for his home state team under a NE FB hero that just won coach of the year. Not a bad risk I'd say. Now for a kid like Seth Benson he's weighing Big10 and a good program vs his home state school and many of his family's alma mater. Does he go south and potentially play 1-2 years, compete for a big10west season title? Or come north and potentially play 3-4 years, compete in the toughest conference in the FCS, play for the conference championship, and legitimately compete for a national title? 24 hours, does anyone know what time they can start sending in their LOI?