2014 Recruiting

[NorCalJack]

Re: 2014 Recruiting

A whole lot of cards being stacked on top of an unsourced rumor right now . . .

I thought there was a board rule that we could not spread a rumor about an current or potential athlete unless it was from a documented source?

[MontanaRabbit]

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Seems to happen fairly often in football , but I can't recall it happening in basketball.

Agree. Not saying it won't or can't happen, but it just seems odd that one poster is basically saying she is backing out of her verbal.

[Jacked_Up]

Re: 2014 Recruiting

June 22, 2007
By Mike Smith, Capital Journal staff
FORT PIERRE — When Sam Ostarello knows what she wants, she does not waste any time in taking it.
Ostarello, a 6-foot-2 junior at Stanley County High School, has accepted a full scholarship to play basketball at Purdue University. She is the fourth local basketball player to accept a Division I scholarship in the past two years ... (more).
Making the early commitment to play Big Ten basketball was not as easy as it sounds. Ostarello was also heavily recruited by South Dakota State University of Brookings, who gave her a scholarship offer midway through this past basketball season.
“It was definitely hard,” Ostarello said. “I’ve been close to South Dakota State since they started recruiting me. I was a little shaky telling A.J. (Jackrabbit coach Aaron Johnston) no. We had gotten really close. But you can’t pass up this opportunity. ..." (more)

[filbert]

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I thought there was a board rule that we could not spread a rumor about an current or potential athlete unless it was from a documented source?

Been a bit distracted . . .

[rabidrabbit]

Re: 2014 Recruiting

What? Basketball =P

[Nidaros]

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What? Basketball =P

Maybe we need a class on contract law! Is JackJD up to it? Special coverage should be oral offers and LOI's.

[WestSideRabbit]

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JacksWBB just tweeted "it's a great day to be a Jackrabbit!" Usually this means someone verbaled! Elite camp was either today or sometime this week. Excited to hear who it is!

[da_coach]

Re: 2014 Recruiting

JacksWBB just tweeted "it's a great day to be a Jackrabbit!" Usually this means someone verbaled! Elite camp was either today or sometime this week. Excited to hear who it is!

any word on this yet? Who is it?

[TK22867]

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Maybe we need a class on contract law! Is JackJD up to it? Special coverage should be oral offers and LOI's.

In college sports, a "verbal" commitment is non-binding. It can be broken at any time. It does not represent any sort of contract.

We at SDSU live a fairly sheltered life when it comes to gaining "verbals" and then following through to signing the NLOI's. Since we generally aren't in the hunt for the top 50 prospects in the country (basketball or football), we don't generally see the nastiness of college recruiting.

At the BCS level, especially football, verbals are broken all the time, sometimes even on national signing day.

Once the LOI is signed, its a whole new ballgame. However, just because someone signs an LOI it does not mean they will be forced to play for that school.

[jackdaniel]

Re: 2014 Recruiting

In college sports, a "verbal" commitment is non-binding. It can be broken at any time. It does not represent any sort of contract.

We at SDSU live a fairly sheltered life when it comes to gaining "verbals" and then following through to signing the NLOI's. Since we generally aren't in the hunt for the top 50 prospects in the country (basketball or football), we don't generally see the nastiness of college recruiting.

At the BCS level, especially football, verbals are broken all the time, sometimes even on national signing day.

Once the LOI is signed, its a whole new ballgame. However, just because someone signs an LOI it does not mean they will be forced to play for that school.

Not forced to play,but if they don't honor a LOI,they can't play for another team for that year,in effect wasting that year.(NCAA rules ?).Am I assuming that correctly?Otherwise,a LOI is pretty useless unless it has consequences if the signee fails to honor the agreement to play for a certain school,and chooses not to.

All our commits for 2014 are verbals I think,they have to wait until Nat'l signing day( early signing period or the late signing period) their senior year to sign?

[LakeJack]

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any word on this yet? Who is it?

Per a tweet from TV

https://twitter.com/terryvandrovec

Guard/forward Sydney Palmer, a 5-11 upcoming junior from Pierre, said she has given a verbal to SDSU for hoops. All-state as a soph.

[Nidaros]

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Per a tweet from TV

https://twitter.com/terryvandrovec

Guard/forward Sydney Palmer, a 5-11 upcoming junior from Pierre, said she has given a verbal to SDSU for hoops. All-state as a soph.

Amazing how many extraordinary athletes are coming from Pierre. Until Paluch and Lingle, there has not been many with this kind of talent. There have always been a number of good students from Pierre, even in my day, but not that athletically gifted. This has to be a golden era for Pierre Riggs High School.

[TK22867]

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Not forced to play,but if they don't honor a LOI,they can't play for another team for that year,in effect wasting that year.(NCAA rules ?).Am I assuming that correctly?

Correct. I believe the year they sit out also counts as a year of eligibility, but I'm not positive.

[HoboD]

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Amazing how many extraordinary athletes are coming from Pierre. Until Paluch and Lingle, there has not been many with this kind of talent. There have always been a number of good students from Pierre, even in my day, but not that athletically gifted. This has to be a golden era for Pierre Riggs High School.

There have been some good Pierre athletes through the years. Many of whom competed at SDSU.

Sox Walseth ’44 All-state in basketball, he was captain of the 1944 state class "A" Pierre Governors State Championship Team. Sox Walseth continued his career in basketball as a coach, serving as head boys basketball coach at SDSU for two years and head boys basketball coach at the University of Colorado for twenty-three years.

Terry Woodward ’58, He won All-State recognition two years in football, and three years in basketball. He was state track meet champ in the high jump and hurdles. He was a high school All-American in football in 1958. Terry played basketball for the University of Colorado.

Sandy Simmons ’75, She won state track meet titles in the 400 meter dash and 800 meter relay. She held the 400 meter dash record of 57.2 for over twenty years. Participating in track for the University of Colorado, Sandy ran on a mile relay team that set a National indoor track record.

Troy Schaefer ’83, Troy led the Governors to the State "AA" Basketball Championship in 1982 and a thrilling Runner-up in 1983. Troy was named South Dakota High School Prep Athlete of the Year, Mr. Basketball in South Dakota, and High School All-American in 1983. Augustana College.

Charles "Lindy" Feeney ’47, He was undefeated all four years in the 100 and 220 yd. sprints, and anchored an 880 relay team that went undefeated for four years. Lindy led the Pierre track squad to state championships in 1945 and 1947, and 4th place in 1946. At Indiana University, he was co-captain of the Big 10 Outdoor Championship track team.

Carin Doyle ’83, Golf, She was ESD Tournament Medalist twice; placed four times in the State Tourney, finishing second as a Senior. At SDSU she was NCC Tournament medalist twice. She was named South Dakota Female Athlete of the Year in 1983. She is a PGA Golf Course Professional.

Kirk Simet ’74, He was a two- time state champion, as well as a two time state runner-up. Kirk helped the Governors win state title in 1974. At SDSU he was a two- time NCC champion and earned All-American Honors.

Bob Ellwanger, ’68, He excelled in football as an All-state halfback. Bob lead the ESD in scoring and was recognized as a High School Football All-American. At SDSU he played baseball. All-NCC, All-District and led the NCC in batting average.

Tara Tessier ’84, She led the Lady Governors basketball team to the State Championship in 1982 and a second place finish in 1983. She achieved All-State and All-Tournament recognition in those years. Played college basketball at South Dakota State University, where she was a North Central Conference All-Conference player and NCC First Team All-Academic player for three years.

John D. Smith, ’77 John Smith was Pierre's and South Dakota's premier distance runner in the mid 1970's. At the University of South Dakota, being named an All-American in cross-country in 1980. His distance running passion continued while in the Army, and winning many road races and marathons while in the service.

Mike Trautner ’76 Record of 80-2 in High School singles included South Dakota State Tennis Tournament titles in #1 singles in 1974, 1975 and 1976. He led the governors to two Eastern South Dakota Conference Championships and one Class A State Tennis title. Mike also played on the Governor basketball squad, earning All-State honors. Mike played college tennis at the University of Minnesota, where he was co-captain of the Big Ten Championship tennis team. He was recognized as an All-Big Ten tennis player.

Jean Misterek ’83, Led her Lady Gov basketball team to three state tournament appearances, finishing first in 1982. First Team AA All-State in 1982. She took her basketball talents to the University of South Dakota where she was a starter on the 1984 NCC Championship team. She was awarded the coveted NCC Stan Marshall Award in 1987.

Joe Ashley, ’79 Let Pierre to the 1979 state basketball championship. First Team All-State in both 1978 and 1979 and was a three-time pick on the All-Tourney team. Joe’s rebounding, scoring, and shot blocking helped the Govs win the 1979 Eastern South Dakota Conference basketball crown. Joe was named to the Converse All-American Basketball Team in 1979, and was awarded the Hertz Number One Award for outstanding sports performance. He received a full athletic scholarship to Iowa State in 1979 and 1980, and then transferred to SDSU where he continued a successful college career.

Karen Hasek ’82, Led the Lady Govs to an ESD Championship in 1982 and a State “AA” Championship in 1982. She was awarded “AA” Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 1982 and was a Miss Basketball Finalist. University of South Dakota Coyotes where she continued outstanding basketball. She was named MVP and Co-Captain her Senior Year.

Steve Cordts ’85, Steve won three State Tennis Championships, teaming with Paul Williams to win the #1 doubles titles in 1984 and 1985, and winning the State #1 singles title in 1985. Steve helped power the Governors to two South Dakota "AA" state tennis team championships, and one second place finish. In college at St. Thomas, Steve helped his team capture the MIAS Championship.

Charles "Chuck" Lindekugel ’45, On the basketball court, the 6'5" center's rebounding and shot blocking helped the Governor's claim the 1944 State "A" Basketball Championship. Chuck led the Governors to a second place finish in his senior year, and he was named to the All-State squad both seasons. In the spring, he placed 2nd in the discus and 3rd in the shot put, and ran 3rd leg of the winning 880 yard relay to help the governors win the State Track Meet in 1945. At the University of Minnesota he set a U of M record in the discus. Chuck was a member of Minnesota's 1948 National Track and Field Champions. Chuck joined the PRCA and continued to compete in calf roping, team roping and bareback riding until 2003.

Roger Garrett, ’56, while at SDSU he was a 3 year letterman in track, placing two times in the pole vault and winning the pole vault at the NCC Conference track meet.

Clayton Sonnenschein, ’64 First Team All-State fullback as a senior. He took his athletic talents to South Dakota State University and was a three year starter for the Jackrabbit's football team. Clayton was selected Co-Captain of the 1967 SDSU football squad. Following graduation,

David Baade ’63, In football, Dave was a three year starter and First Team All-State end for the Governors. At the University of South Dakota was Captain of the Coyote football team in 1966. Despite not wrestling in high school, Dave wrestled at USD and was awarded the Most Valuable Wrestler Award twice and was Captain of the team. He was a member of the two NCC Wrestling Championships for the Coyotes. Dave was also an outstanding college track athlete, winning the NCC discus title twice. Dave earned nine letters at USD.

Gaylord Sonnenschein ’65 A four sport athlete for the Pierre Governors in the mid 1960’s. Gaylord was named first team quarterback on the Class A All-State Team in 1964. State basketball All-Tournament Team. He led the State Tourney in scoring with 58 points, and was also selected to the class A All-State basketball squad. In track and field, he set a new Pierre High School shot put record with a toss of 56’3”. At South Dakota State University, he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball for two years.

Daryl Schofield ’84 In the 1984 State Track Meet Daryl won the high jump and 200 meter dash. Daryl took his talents to SDSU and became the school record holder in the decathlon. He placed fifth at the National Junior Decathlon. He was a four time academic All-Conference member and in his senior year Daryl became Academic All-American in the decathlon.

Terry Nelson ’89 Led Pierre to an undefeated Eastern South Dakota Conference football title in 1988. Terry went on to play college football at South Dakota State University and was an Honorable Mention All-North Central Conference running back.

Michael Tveidt 2005, Four year starter NDSU basketball.

[MontanaRabbit]

Re: 2014 Recruiting

There have been some good Pierre athletes through the years. Many of whom competed at SDSU.

Sox Walseth ’44 All-state in basketball, he was captain of the 1944 state class "A" Pierre Governors State Championship Team. Sox Walseth continued his career in basketball as a coach, serving as head boys basketball coach at SDSU for two years and head boys basketball coach at the University of Colorado for twenty-three years.

Terry Woodward ’58, He won All-State recognition two years in football, and three years in basketball. He was state track meet champ in the high jump and hurdles. He was a high school All-American in football in 1958. Terry played basketball for the University of Colorado.

Sandy Simmons ’75, She won state track meet titles in the 400 meter dash and 800 meter relay. She held the 400 meter dash record of 57.2 for over twenty years. Participating in track for the University of Colorado, Sandy ran on a mile relay team that set a National indoor track record.

Troy Schaefer ’83, Troy led the Governors to the State "AA" Basketball Championship in 1982 and a thrilling Runner-up in 1983. Troy was named South Dakota High School Prep Athlete of the Year, Mr. Basketball in South Dakota, and High School All-American in 1983. Augustana College.

Charles "Lindy" Feeney ’47, He was undefeated all four years in the 100 and 220 yd. sprints, and anchored an 880 relay team that went undefeated for four years. Lindy led the Pierre track squad to state championships in 1945 and 1947, and 4th place in 1946. At Indiana University, he was co-captain of the Big 10 Outdoor Championship track team.

Carin Doyle ’83, Golf, She was ESD Tournament Medalist twice; placed four times in the State Tourney, finishing second as a Senior. At SDSU she was NCC Tournament medalist twice. She was named South Dakota Female Athlete of the Year in 1983. She is a PGA Golf Course Professional.

Kirk Simet ’74, He was a two- time state champion, as well as a two time state runner-up. Kirk helped the Governors win state title in 1974. At SDSU he was a two- time NCC champion and earned All-American Honors.

Bob Ellwanger, ’68, He excelled in football as an All-state halfback. Bob lead the ESD in scoring and was recognized as a High School Football All-American. At SDSU he played baseball. All-NCC, All-District and led the NCC in batting average.

Tara Tessier ’84, She led the Lady Governors basketball team to the State Championship in 1982 and a second place finish in 1983. She achieved All-State and All-Tournament recognition in those years. Played college basketball at South Dakota State University, where she was a North Central Conference All-Conference player and NCC First Team All-Academic player for three years.

John D. Smith, ’77 John Smith was Pierre's and South Dakota's premier distance runner in the mid 1970's. At the University of South Dakota, being named an All-American in cross-country in 1980. His distance running passion continued while in the Army, and winning many road races and marathons while in the service.

Mike Trautner ’76 Record of 80-2 in High School singles included South Dakota State Tennis Tournament titles in #1 singles in 1974, 1975 and 1976. He led the governors to two Eastern South Dakota Conference Championships and one Class A State Tennis title. Mike also played on the Governor basketball squad, earning All-State honors. Mike played college tennis at the University of Minnesota, where he was co-captain of the Big Ten Championship tennis team. He was recognized as an All-Big Ten tennis player.

Jean Misterek ’83, Led her Lady Gov basketball team to three state tournament appearances, finishing first in 1982. First Team AA All-State in 1982. She took her basketball talents to the University of South Dakota where she was a starter on the 1984 NCC Championship team. She was awarded the coveted NCC Stan Marshall Award in 1987.

Joe Ashley, ’79 Let Pierre to the 1979 state basketball championship. First Team All-State in both 1978 and 1979 and was a three-time pick on the All-Tourney team. Joe’s rebounding, scoring, and shot blocking helped the Govs win the 1979 Eastern South Dakota Conference basketball crown. Joe was named to the Converse All-American Basketball Team in 1979, and was awarded the Hertz Number One Award for outstanding sports performance. He received a full athletic scholarship to Iowa State in 1979 and 1980, and then transferred to SDSU where he continued a successful college career.

Karen Hasek ’82, Led the Lady Govs to an ESD Championship in 1982 and a State “AA” Championship in 1982. She was awarded “AA” Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 1982 and was a Miss Basketball Finalist. University of South Dakota Coyotes where she continued outstanding basketball. She was named MVP and Co-Captain her Senior Year.

Steve Cordts ’85, Steve won three State Tennis Championships, teaming with Paul Williams to win the #1 doubles titles in 1984 and 1985, and winning the State #1 singles title in 1985. Steve helped power the Governors to two South Dakota "AA" state tennis team championships, and one second place finish. In college at St. Thomas, Steve helped his team capture the MIAS Championship.

Charles "Chuck" Lindekugel ’45, On the basketball court, the 6'5" center's rebounding and shot blocking helped the Governor's claim the 1944 State "A" Basketball Championship. Chuck led the Governors to a second place finish in his senior year, and he was named to the All-State squad both seasons. In the spring, he placed 2nd in the discus and 3rd in the shot put, and ran 3rd leg of the winning 880 yard relay to help the governors win the State Track Meet in 1945. At the University of Minnesota he set a U of M record in the discus. Chuck was a member of Minnesota's 1948 National Track and Field Champions. Chuck joined the PRCA and continued to compete in calf roping, team roping and bareback riding until 2003.

Roger Garrett, ’56, while at SDSU he was a 3 year letterman in track, placing two times in the pole vault and winning the pole vault at the NCC Conference track meet.

Clayton Sonnenschein, ’64 First Team All-State fullback as a senior. He took his athletic talents to South Dakota State University and was a three year starter for the Jackrabbit's football team. Clayton was selected Co-Captain of the 1967 SDSU football squad. Following graduation,

David Baade ’63, In football, Dave was a three year starter and First Team All-State end for the Governors. At the University of South Dakota was Captain of the Coyote football team in 1966. Despite not wrestling in high school, Dave wrestled at USD and was awarded the Most Valuable Wrestler Award twice and was Captain of the team. He was a member of the two NCC Wrestling Championships for the Coyotes. Dave was also an outstanding college track athlete, winning the NCC discus title twice. Dave earned nine letters at USD.

Gaylord Sonnenschein ’65 A four sport athlete for the Pierre Governors in the mid 1960’s. Gaylord was named first team quarterback on the Class A All-State Team in 1964. State basketball All-Tournament Team. He led the State Tourney in scoring with 58 points, and was also selected to the class A All-State basketball squad. In track and field, he set a new Pierre High School shot put record with a toss of 56’3”. At South Dakota State University, he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball for two years.

Daryl Schofield ’84 In the 1984 State Track Meet Daryl won the high jump and 200 meter dash. Daryl took his talents to SDSU and became the school record holder in the decathlon. He placed fifth at the National Junior Decathlon. He was a four time academic All-Conference member and in his senior year Daryl became Academic All-American in the decathlon.

Terry Nelson ’89 Led Pierre to an undefeated Eastern South Dakota Conference football title in 1988. Terry went on to play college football at South Dakota State University and was an Honorable Mention All-North Central Conference running back.

Michael Tveidt 2005, Four year starter NDSU basketball.

Werent Toby and Tyler Bryant from Pierre? I believe at least one of them wrestled at State.