2009 Recruiting Class

[YanktonRabbit]

Re: 2009 Recruiting Class

Iowa Preps had a story on this young man yesterday and it said he committed to NW Missouri State. Maybe this young man changed his mind because of a better offer. We will find out in a few days.

[JimmyJack]

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It's probably worth stepping back just for a minute and reflecting on what an impressive job the coaching staff is doing on the recruiting trail. My sense, based on a lot of conversations I've had, is they've only had one player they really wanted at SDSU who chose to go elsewhere, versus a dozen or so who they pushed to bring in who have chosen SDSU. That's impressive.

It says something about the institution and about the coaching staff. Probably everybody feels good about their recruiting classes, but it makes me proud as a Jackrabbit fan to see the caliber of student athlete that the football coaches are bringing to campus.

[Jack4Life]

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It's probably worth stepping back just for a minute and reflecting on what an impressive job the coaching staff is doing on the recruiting trail. My sense, based on a lot of conversations I've had, is they've only had one player they really wanted at SDSU who chose to go elsewhere, versus a dozen or so who they pushed to bring in who have chosen SDSU. That's impressive.

It says something about the institution and about the coaching staff. Probably everybody feels good about their recruiting classes, but it makes me proud as a Jackrabbit fan to see the caliber of student athlete that the football coaches are bringing to campus.

Well said, JJ. The character of the coaches is reflected in the athletes they recruit.

[UWMandSDSU]

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Well said, JJ. The character of the coaches is reflected in the athletes they recruit.

Agree, Good people usually surround themselves with other good people!

[BTownJack]

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Another Verbal Committ (per TV blog roll)

Pat Brown, 6-1, 180, CB/R, Bettendorf, Iowa. Elite all-state pick by the Des Moines Register and second-team all-state selection by the Iowa Newspaper Association. Has qualified for the state track meet in four sprinting events.

Thanks for the find. They also have a tidbit about him in the sports brief section which isn't online. Frustrating that the sports brief section on the Argus Leader website only gets updated a couple of times a week but yet always has the current date.

Here is what was included there:

Pat Brown, a cornerback and return specialist from Bettendorf, Iowa, said Thursday that he has made a verbal commitment to play football at South Dakota State.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder was a member of the Des Moines Register Elite All-State Team and was named second-team all-state by the Iowa Newspaper Association as a wide receiver in his senior year. As a junior, he helped Bettendorf to an undefeated season and a state title in Iowa’s largest class.

Brown is also a standout sprinter, qualifying for the state meet in four events.

[NoVaJack]

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Agree, Good people usually surround themselves with other good people!

I've had occassion to email Stig a couple of occasions, usually congratulatory notes, or "tough one, go get em next time." Every single time he's responded thoughtfully, even if it's just a line or two, and there's no varnish to it at all. If he disagrees with the sentiment, he says so. Judging from what I see, he definitely understands that the inevitable PR role he plays is not best served by hubris, but by action, and there is one heck of a difference between the two.
Good lesson for young men.

[jacksfaninne]

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Heard Stig on WNAX on the way back from lunch. He said the thought they had about 13 verbals (TV has 12 on his list) and hope to land 18 commits. He verified that they've only had one prospect turn down their offer.

[KUlawJack]

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Here is a little more about Lee Mondol and his decision to come to SDSU. Posted on Scouts.com yesterday. I didn't see this posted anywhere, but more of the same about our rising program and the coaching staff being the top draw. That's a great reputation to have.

http://recruiting.scout.com/2/832568.html

[Jack4Life]

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Heard Stig on WNAX on the way back from lunch. He said the thought they had about 13 verbals (TV has 12 on his list) and hope to land 18 commits. He verified that they've only had one prospect turn down their offer.

Talked to Coach Meadows last night and he said of the 14 offers, they have 13 verbals. One still pending.

[sf_jackster]

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Looks like Clay Gosse is going to Minnesota for Track.

http://test.wissports.net/sports/foo...=113&id=936912

[Cowbell]

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In the "old days", SDSU lost out to NDSU on a majority of kids. Not anymore. The success of the program, the respect for the coaching staff and the increase in fan support have all made SDSU a real viable option for talented high school students. Also, facility enhancement (Wellness Center, Dykhouse Center, upgrades to Frost Arena, etc.) has made a significant difference in how recruits see us.

[KUlawJack]

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In the "old days", SDSU lost out to NDSU on a majority of kids. Not anymore. The success of the program, the respect for the coaching staff and the increase in fan support have all made SDSU a real viable option for talented high school students. Also, facility enhancement (Wellness Center, Dykhouse Center, upgrades to Frost Arena, etc.) has made a significant difference in how recruits see us.

Agreed. We needed those facility upgrades dearly and I am glad that things have come together.

[JimmyJack]

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In the "old days", SDSU lost out to NDSU on a majority of kids. Not anymore. The success of the program, the respect for the coaching staff and the increase in fan support have all made SDSU a real viable option for talented high school students. Also, facility enhancement (Wellness Center, Dykhouse Center, upgrades to Frost Arena, etc.) has made a significant difference in how recruits see us.

Agreed. And a third place finish in the Valley in year one doesn't hurt either.

[joeboo22]

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Don't people think the big reason would be that SDSU has beat NDSU the last 2 years?

[Cowbell]

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It's more than just the past two years. We've won four of the last seven meetings. Now, NDSU faithful will start screaming, "That' being selective! What about the past 40 years!"

Recruits don't think in terms of the past 40 years. That's for geezers who like to sit around and talk about the good old days. Young people look at what's in front of them - in the present. For many of those recruits, they don't view NDSU as the school at the top of the mountain. In the late 70s, 80s and early 90s it was. Not anymore.

They don't like that in Fargo.