Signing Day Live Thread
by thecassino on Feb 1, 2012 7:10 AM PST
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Soo pumped.
Soo excited. Here’s to the Dawgs!
Lets get this thing going
interested to see the “new treat” that coachsark.com is rolling out this year
15 minutes and no faxes?
I’m concerned that our recruits don’t wake up early enough.
Travel day for me..
I will be checking back in from Chi-town when I get in.
UW Dawg Pound - SBN Seattle
Always a delay after the fax is received
The UW compliance officers have to confirm before an announcement can be made. In years past, IIRC, we’d see a fax come off the machine, and then an announcement 10-15 minutes later.
Go Dawgs!
Go Dawgs!!! Shaq Thompson and Teeth Price in Wild Cat formation? With K-Williams and new cast out on the wings. Nice!
way to be specific Ruth
Gotta love her teases that can’t be traced back as right or wrong after the fact.
She’s got the best sources around – just ask the voices in her head!
Rector to Stanford.
Per @ChrisEgan5 via Condotta.
Pirates are punctual?
@JakeWorthen
Nothing from #Washington so far, interesting format on web site. #WSU has 7 in so far, including favorite OL Eduardo Middleton. #SigningDay
Twitter again
@bcondotta:
“UW saying it’s waiting to dot all the I’s and cross all the T’s before making announcements. Apparently signing lots of kids with long names”
LAWYERS ARE THE WORST
Since there is no fax cam
I wonder if they are holding them all back to make a bigger announcement about multiple kids at a time instead of drip drip drip.
@CoachSark
Kendyl Taylor! say.ly/eDL1lIT
That explains the delay
Lawyers spent the first hour trying to determine if Kendall can legally be spelled Kendyl.
I love Taylor! Pure Dawg...
Big expectations for this guy….
coachsark.com
They better be planning something better than what they are giving us…I expect a big “treat” but so far its been a big dud…
8 AM and we only have one LOI?????
FIRE HOLT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh . . . . . that right, we already did!!
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
by Lear Pilot on Feb 1, 2012 8:05 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Consortia tweet
Miles still deciding between UW and U$C may not sign today.
by sdhuskyfan on Feb 1, 2012 8:06 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Ha. Consortia.
Related link (something to laugh at while you’re waiting for more news): http://damnyouautocorrect.com/13603/the-25-funniest-autocorrects-of-dyacs-first-year/
I'm waiting for a player to annouce on uwdawgpound.com, maybe 2013
This is something we need to work on.
:D
And so my least productive day begins.. right before midterms.
I lied...
coachsark.com virtual highlights are AWESOME!!!!
there are virtual highlights of Pio Vatuvei
meaning he is a DAWG!!!!
by bigdave967 on Feb 1, 2012 8:11 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Pio
That was a big time get
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 9:37 AM PST up reply actions
Is the live timeline showing up for you guys?
It was for me when I loaded it at first but it wasn’t updating, then I refreshed and now it’s not showing up at all.
Taking bets on who's next.
My money’s on Shaq.
cyler myles
whats this i hear about he might not sign today i thought he was a lock?
Supposed to go on with Mitch this morning...
not sure why he would do that if he’s not signing.
plans can change.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
I'm VERY glad to see his LOI.
I wasn’t going to get my hopes up until that was in. Hopes are now high.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Sounds good to me.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
good to have this one
this is the one i was waiting for.
i gotta say.
the virtual highlights are actually pretty cool.
Where is Greg Biggins???
I typically like to follow his twitter feed but the man is mute today
Long Snapper as well as a big body
by sdhuskyfan on Feb 1, 2012 8:51 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Nothing.
Quiet boring day here . . . .
Sorry! I had too.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Taylor Hindy
Another surprise right?
Looks like scout.com didn't either...
…it looks like they added his profile page after he committed to UW!
Welcome to the "rollercoaster"...
I’ll call it “Crazydawg”!
Taylor Hindy
OL line
OL line
Gotta love that OL line!
Saying OL line is like saying ATM machine
it’s a redundant redundancy (someone cue The More You Know star)
If we keep getting OL beef
I don’t care what we call it…
by BrooklynPreacher on Feb 1, 2012 8:45 AM PST up reply actions
Me make mistake, solly
Now Jake is in! Gotta love that OL!
by McKinleyville on Feb 1, 2012 8:53 AM PST up reply actions
Hindy's not rated by Scout.
No photos, basically nothing except height and weight.
You guys, I think we signed a ghost.
Yeah...
That loss is going to hurt. But being an MI guy, I have to be pro-Lindquist!
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
i still think he'll come here
i think he just wants to make sure hes right.
Lov the optimism
I’d hate to lose the guy, but we can afford to. I hope he still picks Udub, QB roster depth is important to our growth.
Full complement of Washingtons.
Rondeau has his work cut out for him.
This Thread
Is a total circlejerk, love it heh
im skipping a midterm review
so we better get some more good news
I'm At Mine
But not paying attention to anything but Twitter
Are you referring to what they say at CGB?
I think it’s to say that he is….COLD BLOODED!
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
California Golden Blogs
CGB is bitter, angry and vindictive over the whole Tosh thing.
From my personal experience looking at all the different blogs
CGB guys are by the weirdest. Something in the water at Berkeley. DAMN THEM FOR REJECTING ME. :(
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
Meh
Got wait-listed – liked Washington better anyways.. all worked out :)
EDSBS is pretty weird.
Probably because Spencer Hall is an insane genius. But I love the hell out of them.
Every Day Should Be Saturday.
The best college football/general insanity blog I’ve ever read.
by huskies2010 on Feb 1, 2012 8:57 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
CGB thinking they were being clever.
It’s like the “Craig James killed five hookers while at SMU” meme, but way less funny.
CGB
They’re trying to do something similar to how Every Day Should Be Saturday started the “Craig James (allegedly) killed five hookers while at SMU” thing.
Of course, unlike the seals thing EDSBS uses their powers for good.
Work hard, play harder, rest easy.
Butt Hurt Cal Bears
over the Lupoi hire is where it came from.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 8:55 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Gotta love another "Jake"...
with big bonus of beef!
According to Bob C.'s Blog
Hindy is a longsnapper as well…big time need
by bigdave967 on Feb 1, 2012 8:52 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
So did I miss the collective sigh of relief that occurred when Shaq signed?
I don’t know. This whole process has got me on edge, and I think Washington was the benefactor of supreme timing.
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
Miracle on Ice speech
Great moments are born from great oppurtunity.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:01 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
It's difficult to wrap my mind around the magnitude of his recruitment.
If he’s even 80% as good as all the things I’ve been reading then this is a total game changer for the dawg’s D. It’s gonna be amazing to watch his ascent into super-stardom.
I've heard "once-in-a-decade prospect" at safety.
Shaq, Parker, and Sample – good luck over the middle, opposing WRs!
Now we just need to shut down the damn run
And we’re in business!
by Cad on Feb 1, 2012 9:16 AM PST up reply actions
Love the beef
Good to see the lineman (and a D lineman) up and in early! Welcome to the Huskies.
by sdhuskyfan on Feb 1, 2012 8:57 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
so usc got a stud from florida instead of signing vatuvei
leonard williams http://hsflorida.scout.com/a.z?s=376&p=8&c=1&nid=5172230
USC is going to have a good class,
just not the depth they want. It is USC, they always seem to land big fish.
by JaaronGriffeyJr on Feb 1, 2012 9:01 AM PST up reply actions
Seriously, anyone have USC's #s off the top of their head?
They’ve got to be near 15 already, right?
by Cad on Feb 1, 2012 9:17 AM PST up reply actions
Rumor
Cleveland Wallace may be flipping to us last minute…
And welcome Jeff Lindquist!
@AngieMachado1: Hearing that CB Cleveland Wallace may be flipping commitment to #UW. #signingday
Thanks for that! I've been holding my breath
More meat than I expected for breakfast! Perfect ….Dawgs are carnivores!
good news though
usc probably won’t have a spot for him if he waits till after today
Hope they don't use that to pressure him into a decision though
Cyler is a good kid and he should play wherever he feels like he’ll get the best and quickest opportunity to play
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
Exactly.
We have one stud QB, two is just icing on the cake.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
I don't get it
USC now has a bigger logjam at QB than UW. Miles has got to see that.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:04 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Didn't Kiffie that 13 year old QB to commit in 2010?
David Sills. Yeah, that’s right, for the class of 2015. There’s that kid, too!
by Cad on Feb 1, 2012 9:38 AM PST up reply actions
Who else does USC have?
Cyler has a gun and 4.4 speed. Nuff said. AHHH NOW I WANT HIM
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
they have some super talented kids
max wittek, jesse scroggins
With Jeff Lindquist
two top QB’s in one class, someone would have to sit. I do like that J. Lindquist doesn’t seem to care but Miles may not want to compete if he doesn’t have too…this is just my opinion and is in no way a knock on Miles.
if he doesnt want to compete then he def shouldn't go to usc
thats way more competition
if they dont bring in another QB
in this class then he can redshirt and still have 2 years of starting potential.
well there is always gonna be top notch competition there
they’ll bring in a top qb next year
Maybe I'm too much of an optimist
But recruiting quarterbacks should never be a huge issue for our program. For some reason, even if we lose out on Miles, I feel like every year we are in contention to get one of the top 10 QB recruits.
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
that should be the expectation with Sark as coach
For example, while I’d be disappointed if Browne is determined to go elsewhere for the 2013 class, I have every confidence Sark will find another highly talented QB to join up in his place. QB is not a spot I worry about with Sark around.
Woop!
I know we lost out on some big fish in Washington. But I’m so glad that we’ve picked up some solid D recruits this year. I think that makes out to the less-than-spectacular talent that we got the year prior.
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
If you guys are super anxious for fast info...
It looks like they’re sometimes uploading the virtual highlight videos before they officially announce the signings. If you keep checking that page, you might get a scoop on the official announcements…
that is what I have been doing...
Its great
Hooray BMW!
“@BigMikeWill17:
Woke up to a lot of Husky news… Good job @CoachSark so far on national signing day. One of the best coaches ive ever played for.”
by huskies2010 on Feb 1, 2012 9:12 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Uh Oh!
We might lose Payton last minute (twitter rumor).
Uh oh
Sean Ceglinsky @seanceglinsky Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Word is Jordan Payton from Westlake Village (Ca.) Oaks Chrisitian will sign with #UCLA. That’s right, #Washington no longer an option.
Day-of flips are the worst...
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 9:17 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
How many WRs does UCLA have?
I thought they already had a bunch of WRs in this class. Echoes of Neu?
by Cad on Feb 1, 2012 9:23 AM PST up reply actions
Jordan Payton
UCLA writer reporting he is going to UCLA. Hope he is wrong. Come on Jordan, LOI please.
by sdhuskyfan on Feb 1, 2012 9:14 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Holy...
Some UCLA beat writter is saying Mora flipped Payton and he’ll sign with UCLA instead. WTF???
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:15 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Grey shirting and fake medical hardships
Thats how Mora plans to do it. Over signing and roster culls comes to Westwood.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:19 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Mora pulling a Saban
The guy is going to sign 30+ players?
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:16 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Called It
Shelton signed to USC
One less spot at USC
Cyler, feel free to send us your LOI now.
by sdhuskyfan on Feb 1, 2012 9:21 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
nelson agalthor committed too
i think that fills up their class
Let me just say in regards to Payton
Dude was a gift for the Huskies. Can’t be too upset about missing out on him.
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
I am with you
Love to have the guy but he has switched 4 times now. I will believe it when I see it.
im not giving up yet.
until that letter is in somewhere
Ha.
“GoHuskies.com:
Again, our friendly reminder that until the LOI is signed, sealed and delivered, we can’t talk about potential recruits. Thanks.”
I WONDER WHO THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT
Payton
Going to UCLA….how many times can someone commit
He spreads the lovin' around...
Adore me, fan bases…
lol bpb condotta
“even brett farve thinks payton is indecisive”
Do you think that it's actually Sark behind that twitter feed?
Sometimes…I just don’t know!
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
I think a lot of the time it probably is.
Not on NSD, though. He’s too busy working the phones.
losing payton and miles....
would really hurt the perception of this class
Really?
Payton was barely in the picture until a couple days ago. Not sure if I agree. Picking up Beaver would definitely make up for those two losses
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
Agreed.
We have plenty of WR’s in this class. I’d love to have Payton, but won’t shed a tear if he goes elsewhere.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Miles saying he'll sign at 1pm
Down to USC or UW. Interesting.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:30 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Yes but...
Do you really feel concerned about the wr or qb position if they both go elsewhere? Really? I feel the “MO”! My wish for you is to also “feel the MO”! “FEEL THE MO”!
its not that we're concerned for the position
its that they are both really talented and have really good starting potential.
Good point
With Montana and Miles gone, the Max Browne thing improves, but the kid will have offers from 20+ schools.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:38 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Agreed.
Both are 4 star guys. Both have big starting potential. Hurts to lose that.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:35 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Brostek! Good!
Now they can get that Stadium thingy done…concreteman is here!
Love this picture
Brostek looks like a monster
by expatbayern on Feb 1, 2012 9:36 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
Someone needs to turn this
Into a Haters Gonna Hate image.
by Cad on Feb 1, 2012 9:39 AM PST up reply actions
Danny Shelton
Alamo Bowl flashbacks! Ahhh lol
I believe #10 in this picture
Just signed with Cal since they lost so many recruits when Tosh left!
by sdhuskyfan on Feb 1, 2012 2:04 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
I believe #10 in this picture
Just signed with Cal since they lost so many recruits when Tosh left!
by sdhuskyfan on Feb 1, 2012 2:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Shane Brostek doesn't use a fax machine
He sent his LOI as a paper airplane.
by thecassino on Feb 1, 2012 9:37 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
I heard he stapled it to a shark
and told it to get the letter to UW on time….or else.
by C Dubya on Feb 1, 2012 9:43 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
Now that's funny right there!
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
I'm stoked about the Brostek signing
A redshirt year will get him beefed up and ready to go for 2014.
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
Wallace a Husky?
@bcondotta says Oregonian reports we flipped him
Signing day is nuts.
Hopefully the good surprises outweigh the bad.
Cleveland Wallace to UW?
The twitter chatter is heating up in this.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:41 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Sounds like overall we may be losing a couple offensive guys
And flipping some defensive guys from other schools? I can deal with that
Lying is a requirement
to coach that conf.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:49 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Despite the losses on the homefront
I have never seen us close in Cali so well at the finish in the 30 plus years I have been following recruiting.
UW Dawg Pound - SBN Seattle
In the airport VIP lounge
Hopefully they have wifi on the plane.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 9:56 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe the heavy focus on Cal wasn't a total waste... :)
(fingers crossed for more good news!)
And now, for my very elaborate and college-educated plan!'
Nice to see
About all our commits are signed this early. They wanna be Dawgs.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 9:51 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Nilli Vanilli hairdo
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 9:58 AM PST up reply actions
Who are we still waiting for again?
Beaver, Miles, Auelea, Psalm, anddd?…
Looks like we are going to be right at 25
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
This is an underrated signing.
He is ranked against other running backs but is technically a fullback. Which makes him as good as Joe Montanya.
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
Here's the best part of his bio:
played rugby for the Kona Bulls and participated in a training camp in New Zealand in 2011
(full bio)
I KILL YOU
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
by JLee2025 on Feb 1, 2012 10:05 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
And Skilled! This Dude's A Stud!
Fully Weaponized! Adds a huge list of options to Sark and his mad scientist alter ego!
Oh yeah. Mickens...
That would hurt if we lost both Mick and Payton. Though both fell into our laps
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
Any word on Mickens?
Haven’t seen reports/rumors of what’s up.
Be still my heart! I LOVE this guy!
Mason_Foster:
What’s good twitter?! How y’all livin?! [via Twitter]
by FanofthePolkamotive on Feb 1, 2012 10:04 AM PST reply actions
Chip Just Doesn't Get It
Tweeted by Ducks’ beat writer
DuckFootball Rob Moseley
Mike Bellotti says on ESPNU that Chip Kelly told him yesterday Arik Armstead will play defense with the Ducks. Is THAT legal?
11 minutes ago
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
Self report and it goes away
Believe me…stuff like this is the least of Chip’s worries.
UW Dawg Pound - SBN Seattle
by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 10:09 AM PST up reply actions
Not official until his letter's in
Still time to decommit one more time. Any PAC-12 schools he hasn’t been connected with? Maybe he signs with Utah or Colorado.
Should we have a hissyfit like CBG would
because that a UW legacy went “turncoat” and stole a recruit at the last minute?
Nah.
And now, for my very elaborate and college-educated plan!'
Mickens hasn't signed yet
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
jaydiggla4 jaydon mickens
#DAWGNATION!
that was last night via twitter but who knows now after Payton.
Yep
I don’t trust it til they are signed!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
Miles
ScottEnyeart Scott Enyeart
If Cyler Miles chose USC they would have 4 QB’s on scholarship who are RS Soph’s or younger. Kind of a logjam
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
We'd have 3.
It’s not that much more out there.
In fact 3 RS Frosh and younger
But you’d like to see Miles coming in confident that he can beat the others out. A big-time QB has to be able to tell himself he’s the best out there.
I count 26 at UCLA so far
Mora signs a few more and Westwood is now WestAlabama.
by Regent Denali on Feb 1, 2012 10:16 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I count 15 commits for USC.
Would be no room for Miles.
by Cablinasian on Feb 1, 2012 10:16 AM PST via Android app reply actions
Grrr Terrence Jones....
That debacle was ridiculous!
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 10:34 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
He committed FOUR times.
So Terrence Jones x2.
Really hard to see them put on the colors we love one day
Then turn the next (literally).
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 10:37 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
Should I catch this? Is this ball meant for me?
Should I run an in? Or a go? Or a seam? Or a curl? Or should I just block this guy?
I’m so confused…
wow
andrus peat to stanford. that o line is not gonna take any steps back
Guess we'll just have to beat 'em with Shaq!
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 10:42 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
gah
I’m still expecting them to decline but it might take a few years
garnett, kyle murphy, and andrus peat
i don’t know if they will decline very much with that o line in front of them
oh my god
they also signed Barry Sanders Jr.
what
Yeah
That came out about a month ago. I remember them making a big deal about him not playing for Okie St like his dad. I live in Big 12 country, unfortunately!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
Just to clear things up..
USC will have room for Miles – if he wants to come they will absolutely do whatever it takes to get him on-board. He is a stud.
Mickens...you're scaring us.
Anybody have insider information about him?
Coach Dick on KJR said he was going to a signing party
Hence his tardiness.
Soooo
Has anyone been reading CGB’s thread?
You are a wise grasshopper
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Maybe..
Its kind of sad, they just seem sort of resigned..
Aren't you the optimist . . .
I thought it was closer to 95%
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
They seem pretty angry still...
Every other post is F Tosh and F Sark. I hear lots of chants of “remember the 2nd of November” the day we play Cal down at Berkeley.
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 11:16 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
I won't let USC ruin my day
It’s been a good one, better than most of us hoped for. I love being greedy but it’s ok. If Miles wants to be a Trojan, we will just have to make him say “All I see is purple!”
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Yup ...in the end we've got a MVP in Lindquist
and frankly I don’t know who’s going to emerge in that USC QB gauntlet after Barkley leave. Even if Miles becomes a Toejam we won’t see him on the field for 3 years.
I mean don't get me wrong
Depth at QB is huge for the growth and future success of our program. It would be great if he signs with us, but I will not allow those guys to ruin this day! If he wants to be a Trojan, good luck to him!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:15 AM PST up reply actions
Agree whole heartedly
Miles would be a bigtime get & would practically assure the dawgs of having top level qb play for years, but at this point if he defects it wouldn’t be soul crushing so much as merely disappointing. By all accounts Lindquist is legit, and we already know Price is!
Depth at QB is important
And only 3 scholarship QBs (with one true and one RS frosh) is pretty short on depth. Remember that you need QBs not just for injury replacements on game day, but for running practice at all.
I know from way back it seemed Sark definitely wanted two QBs from this class (even before any inkling of Montana transferring). Anyone got a guess whether we have some backup plans out there (kids who have verballed to smaller schools that we told to wait on signing in case we send a last-minute offer)?
I dunno - but our lack of depth continues to stress me out.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
Jason Thompson?
Did he commit to Wyoming already? Probably would be a dickish thing to do, but he does play QB. Of course, Shaq played QB in HS and Simms did in JC.
Benno
Thanks
I can’t follow the live chat here at work due to our firewall. Gohuskies just updated with him and Mickens! What a beautiful day!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
Why am I sitting here on my day off spamming refresh on football blogs...
This day is madness.
So.......Payton's gonna try UCLA out....for now?
So……Softy’s show just said Kenny Walker hasn’t sent in his UCLA loi yet…Hmmm? I thought Payton was the reason he flipped last night? Maybe? Maybe he’s gonna reverse field and come back to the Dawgs? Discuss…….
loi
Any word on Payton’s loi? #hopeful
Bringing Purple to Pullman
by Harry the Husky on Feb 1, 2012 11:25 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Word coming down Goforth was the only kid not to send his letter in from his school
Dawgman guys believe UW is strong in the running
What Time is Sark's Presser?
I thought it was scheduled for 2 pm PT but the Gohuskies.com/Allaccess thing shows 1 pm PT. Any clarification?
Nevermind...
Just saw it asked in the Gohuskies.com chat. Scheduled for 2 pm.
Come on Beaver!
Paired with Shaq and the new staff would go a long way to overhaul our awful secondary play.
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 11:23 AM PST reply actions
I'm starting the movement right now.
Shittu to Montlake. Make it happen.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
IDK
I think we got Pio because Shittu and that kid from FL are in at USC….
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
Miles
This could be my fault. I had to leave town and was unable to hide in his bushes and kidnap Kiffin on Saturday. No Saving Cylerman!
Damn you!
shakes fist
You only had one job to do...
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 11:33 AM PST via Android app up reply actions 2 recs
It's Ok! There's Still Time....
Let’s get Shane Brostek to project his voice to Cylers house…Via Whales…
What is your deal man!
I thought you were certainly kidnapping Lane Kiffin!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
USC and Stanford
Crushing today… even UCLA has made a strong late run.
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 11:32 AM PST reply actions
I feel great. ESPECIALLY if we get Beaver.
At worst, we have 7-8 starters from this class.
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
Agreed
It addresses huge needs in an heir to Price, and help in the secondary. Overall it seems a bit top heavy but that’s fine. I’m really looking forward to what Tosh and the new D staff can do with a full year on the trail from Udub. Fully expect 2013 to be a top 20 class.
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
I Agree!
This is turning into a group that I can see being WAY better than the first impression …
Is that really his nickname?
Yikes.
And now, for my very elaborate and college-educated plan!'
Yeah it's mathuea
Or however you spell his name!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
Actually it's Osvaldo Alonso from the Sounders
Moris Claiborne got the nickname later.
by CMC_Stags on Feb 1, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
People call everyone with dreads Predator
by FizzleDrip on Feb 1, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Honey badger is the most unoriginal nickname ever
good job stealing a 6 month old internet phenomena…
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
Unless I missed the sarcasm, I think you missed my point.
Morris Claiborne’s nickname, the honey badger, is lame. I suggested we find a better one.
No. Nothing "licious" for someone that we want to be a lock down defender.
And now, for my very elaborate and college-educated plan!'
You are killing me today! Just joking
It was Billy Madison and Snackpacks. although I think you are kidding.
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
I'm killing myself today.
Lack of sleep must be catching up.
It happens.
Being at work all day is killing me!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
It's been such a beautiful day for us Dawgs
Grim just can’t describe how I feel!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
It's not Claiborne
It’s the Mathieu guy. I have no idea how to spell his name.
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
No problem
I just remember his weird haircut.
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
Super weird.
It’s been a long morning.
Thanks
So I at least spelled it right in one post.
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
I'm with you. Just sharing my thoughts on the name
As for Shaq. Shaq on its own is a pretty awesome name. Maybe no nickname needed?
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
I am 99.99% sure Tyrann Mathieu was/is honey badger....
http://www.seatownsports.net
http://welcometoromarville.blogspot.com/
Shaqhammer!
I like that one. It’s between that and Shaq-Dawg!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Let's green egg and ham it
He’s the man of the ages, straight out of the pages. Hang on! he’s contagious, outrageous, spontaneous. You can’t contain this. He is KAZAAM!
How about...
Sha-kill Thompson because he’ll kill any opposing receiver who tries to go over the middle…
Agreed. Let the first dude he lights up provide nickname. Ha.
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
I like Shaq-Hammer
Beats my Shaq-Dawg. I still like Count Shaqula. We can call him “the Count.”
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
The magic of Kazaam?!
Shaq has bestowed the power to communicate with us from the heavens!
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 12:05 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
FL350???
I could make fun of big, fat airliners not getting very high, but that keeps the 40,000 altitudes from getting congested, which makes me a happy camper.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Over the gulf
Probably 75 miles out from Texas.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
Close to home!
Be over Austin soon! Go Dawgs!
by datboyeddiep on Feb 1, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
Looks like a small line of thunderstorms in your near future.
They’ll probably go west of them, taking you over Houston. Maybe a few bumps, but no big deal.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Getting a few bumps
Pounding on Jack rocks at the moment.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
Pretty incredible day so far
Nice recovery by the coaching staff…we could still end up getting another surprise or two.
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Pre loading for probation
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
Tairen Owens
Just saw he is not signing today with UCLA. Interesting… Maybe a casualty of the #’s game going on down there? If so, wonder if he regrets ditching us to choose UCLA instead.
Jordan Payton
Took his spot or possibly even Gorforth
It's in the post title
Tairen Owens (former Dawg commit, switched to UCLA, still hasn’t sent in his letter there, for whatever that’s worth)
As for Alphonso Marsh
Apparently he’s deciding between Utah/WSU/UW later tonight (source).
We seem to have a lot of cornerbacks already, but you never know…
Could be grades
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
Shaq Thompson....
Gotta get excited about this gem!
Get excited?
I’ve been excited since I read his scouting reports! Kazaam!!
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 12:34 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Building anticipation!
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 12:40 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
@insideUSC just tweeted that Cyler Miles just spoke again with USC just prior to his 1pm announcement.
I guess that could mean a few different things.
by SacramentoSeahawk on Feb 1, 2012 12:42 PM PST reply actions
It could mean that he is telling them that he is not going there....
I guess I am hoping that is what that means.
by SacramentoSeahawk on Feb 1, 2012 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
so, guys left on the board...
Still waiting to hear decisions on:
QB Cyler Miles (announcing at 1)
CB Brandon Beaver (announcing at 3 I think)
CB Alphonso Marsh (announcing at 3 I think too)
CB Randall Goforth
DL Alex Balducci (Oregon commit, has long been rumored to still be strongly considering UW – hasn’t sent LOI yet)
DE DeForest Buckner (Oregon commit, hasn’t sent LOI yet)
Let's go defensive recruits!
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 12:48 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
RE: Balducci
Been watching that one all morning long!
by onewoodwacker on Feb 1, 2012 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
update
QB Cyler Miles is a Dawg!
CB Brandon Beaver hasn’t announced yet
CB Alphonso Marsh hasn’t announced yet
CB Randall Goforth hasn’t announced yet, but it reportedly down to ASU and UCLA
DL Alex Balducci has finally sent his LOI to Oregon
DE DeForest Buckner has finally sent his LOI to Oregon
Unless there are some other surprises out there – which is possible – looks like we’re waiting on Beaver & Marsh.
Just heard that Kenny Walker is still in play
Thanks to my old buddy Chris Fetters for that tid bit.
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Still no word on some seriously good ballers:
3* OLB Moana Ofahengaue
3* CB Randall Goforth
3* CB Brandon Beaver
3* CB Alphonso Marsh
4* DT Aziz Shittu
5* OT Kyle Murphy
4* WR Kenny Lawler
4* WR Darreus Rogers
3* WR Jonavaughn Williams
Unfortunately, like RB Tarien Owens, I believe CB Bryan Harper blew it and will end up going from the PAC-12 to SDSU.
Miles is on Sark
Most of the late recruiting surge (Shaq’s comments excepted) has been due to one or more of the new assistants.
Convincing Miles that his best option is here rather than at SC has to be Sark’s job. Sure hope he’s getting the chance to talk to him—just keep seeing tweets that Miles is on the phone with Kiffin again.
Kiffin upped it to a Range Rover
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 12:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
This suspense is ridiculous...I"m actually excited sitting on my computer arse...
I love that Mickens,Thompson both said they loved the fans the best…at UW
We are quite the crazy bunch!
Being a UW fan is exiting!
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 12:59 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
With you there.
I don’t think he’d be making an announcement to go to the school that he committed to months ago.
Block U @BlockU
If Raymond Ford does indeed commit to Cal, expect Alphonso Marsh to follow Brandon Beaver to Washington.
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That would be nice.
I wish Miles would hurry up and announce.
The account belongs to a Utes blogger.
I take that as a good sign
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
I wonder
how coaches must feel when a recruit turns on them? I know they are probably numb to it but my feelings would be hurt!
I wonder how it feels for a recruit to screw a program up the rear.
I honestly don’t think my concscience would let me do something like that.
They're 17 year old kids who have had the world promised to them
Pretty sure they could care less about hurt feelings
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 1:09 PM PST up reply actions
Imagine that: AaDawg trying to follow the Ducks
BUT – I am trying to find out if Alex Balducci has signed with them? Waivering?
Can’t seem to find any answers.
Can anyone remember what it was like to not have up to the second updates about stuff?
We would have had to wait till the following day or till the evening news at least not that long ago to learn about all this stuff.
by SacramentoSeahawk on Feb 1, 2012 1:14 PM PST reply actions
Ryan Casey @jryancasey Reply Retweet Favorite · Open No Cyler. Almost a clandestine atmosphere here. School wasn't aware of his announcement. pic.twitter.com/qyU7Tcxq Retweeted by Dave Softy Mahler
by SacramentoSeahawk on Feb 1, 2012 1:18 PM PST reply actions
I am confused.
I thought SC only had one open schollie, and I’m hearing that Murphy is set to sign. (Enyeart)
Enyeart just tweeted he things Miles is staying with UW.
Remember just 21/2-3 weeks ago? we were all like...What's gonna happen
with no defensive coaching staff! look at things now! Wow!
Bob has the latest
@bcondotta
People saying OL Kyle Murphy now ready to commit to USC. Could that fill USC’s slots and mean Cyler Miles has to come to UW?
Formerly the fan known as Denvdawg.
"You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
And Enyeart just tweeted that SC has room for both.
Very confused.
My understanding is that
4 of USC’s current commits were early enrollees and counted against last year’s class so they have room for 4-5 more commits this class.
by onewoodwacker on Feb 1, 2012 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
Does anyone know if
Alex Balducci has grade issues? He never took a single visit this season.
Anyone who picks Oregon has grade and money issues.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 1:21 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
@ScottEnyeart
Last count I had was USC at 11 (12 if you include Rogers). So, room for 3-4 more.
by SacramentoSeahawk on Feb 1, 2012 1:21 PM PST reply actions
My understanding is that
4 of USC’s current commits were early enrollees and counted against last year’s class so they have room for 4-5 more commits this class.
Apparently
nobody knows where Miles is. Somebody should check the bathroom …
Formerly the fan known as Denvdawg.
"You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
That is like months
In this day and age.
by bigtrain21 on Feb 1, 2012 1:26 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Yes!
Smart kid unlike a 6’8 local guy who doesn’t get it.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 1:27 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
No kidding!
I know they are still kids, but still…
by CanisInvictus on Feb 1, 2012 1:50 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So happy I didn’t have to post this and be serious.
Everyone should read brewers interview with Romar
really puts local recruiting into perspective
picture for proof
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"You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
Miles v Lindquist to be Price's successor
Start in their Junior or red Soph year. That’s winning development. I love it!
Both will be in the NFL
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
actually
ucla has 2 really talented freshmen qbs on their roster since brett hundley red shirted
But who is coaching them?
Some schools seem like they always have really talented freshmen QBs coming in every year, but never seem to have talented QBs on the field.
by Mind of no mind on Feb 1, 2012 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
What's Left that We have a Real Shot at?
Beaver, Marsh, Goforth, Balducci, Walker, anyone else? What about Cody Clyburt at UCLA? Noticed on Scout that he hadn’t sent in his LOI yet.
Bummer
Oh well…Nothing wrong with playing for Jimmy Mora.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
Beaver and maybe Marsh
I’m good after that.
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
I'm with you!
I just want to see a couple more DB’s in this class and in an ideal world, one more great LB (but I don’t think that’s in the cards this year).
Hallelujah!
Feeling much better than I did a couple of days ago right after Banner pick SC and it looked like all the late battles were breaking against us.
by expatbayern on Feb 1, 2012 1:31 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Losing the in state guys we did definitely hurts
But the coaching overhaul has already paid off in roughly a week. 2013 is going to be the best class Udub has seen in a long time.
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 1:39 PM PST up reply actions
Check out this tweet
Congratulations to the player whose name, on first glance, most looks like “Miley Cyrus.” RT @insidetroy: Cyler Miles going to #UW
Formerly the fan known as Denvdawg.
"You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
that's true
no expletives were used in this tweet.
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"You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
by Randall Floyd on Feb 1, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
well thats everyone who was committed
minus micheal rector and jordan payton. now come on beaver, marsh and goforth.
Wow
The greatest offensive line class I can remember.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
@JHopkins247
said that
Cyler Miles sticking with #Washington might be their biggest get, yes, even over Shaq Thompson based on importance. #NSDWhat do you think?
Is Miles a bigger get than Thompson???
Formerly the fan known as Denvdawg.
"You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
Well ...
Miles was the Heisman Pundit’s #1 quarterback.
Formerly the fan known as Denvdawg.
"You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
by Randall Floyd on Feb 1, 2012 1:46 PM PST up reply actions
According to him
We now have Cam Newton and Jake Locker. #1 and #8 pick NFL QBs I’LL TAKE IT!
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
That link just caused a tightening in my pantaloons
Even though I had never heard of Heisman Pundits before right now I still enjoy a good glass of purple koolaid whenever possible
by C Dubya on Feb 1, 2012 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
No.
Not given that we already have Lindquist.
Didn't think so either
wonder why he thought that though
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by Randall Floyd on Feb 1, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
not at all
shaqs a bigger get both in importance and overall
No way....
There is a good chance that one of Lindquist or Miles don’t even graduate from UW. Miles is a “good to have” in my book. Those 2 can have a nice battle in a couple of years.
Gotcha
I am flying at 35,000….the brain is at 70,000
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 1:45 PM PST up reply actions
Common Mistake
My senior class in high school actually had “Who’s House” sweathshirts printed. The only problem was I didn’t see anything wrong with it till our 10 year reunion.
"Anytime, Anyplace"
"Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I am so smart...
S. M. R. T.
"Anytime, Anyplace"
"Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I know that we were on pins and needles with Miles and tough news about Payton
But I said it before, this program will NEVER have trouble recruiting QBs, WRs, and TEs as long as Sark is our coach.
thisjustinlee.wordpress.com
Cyler Miles puts Huskies over the top for a great recruiting class!
Sark & Huskies took huge steps forward today and are officially off my sh-t list for last year’s inconsistent performance. I can’t wait for Spring Ball! GO HUSKIES!
so couldn't usc wait till next year to use those open scholaship spots
then they would have 19 spots next year
Not sure...
But, since they can’t be at more than 75 total, may just mean they won’t have to kick as many players off the team now…
Yes
So if they signed 15 this year and that brought their total scholarship players entering fall camp to over 75, then anyone on the roster currently could be cut.
Pretty much...
But with Lame Kitten at the helm, would you really be surprised if he axed a few of the third stringers in favor of some new 5 star talent?
to be fair...
…it happens at most school. Let’s not forget that quite a few guys from the Ty era left the program under Sark. Sometimes attrition is totally a kid’s decision, sometimes there’s “encouragement” from the coaching staff. Those of us in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones…
Agreed, but....
Attrition under a new coaching staff is a little different. Often times, the players already on the roster don’t fit the model envisioned by the new staff and as such, are asked to move on or “encouraged” to look elsewhere. In this case, if USC had over-signed knowing they’d have to cut some kids, I think that’s a little more harsh, particularly given the clear intent by the current coaching staff (who is not new) to over-sign and cut kids later.
Also, if I recall correctly, when Sark took over, we were never really at risk of going over the 85 person limit so his roster management was more directed at finding players for his system rather than intentionally adding too many players knowing that he’d just cut some kids later.
not true
In both of the first three seasons under Sark there was a lot of question about how he’d fit his recruiting classes into the existing roster because the numbers would put us well over. Even this year I think we’re signing more guys than have exhausted their eligibility.
And Kiffin is only in his 3rd season, so the comparison to Sark is still valid.
Knock the crap out of you...
…and give your wife a complete gynecological exam that you are confident about.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
oh good lord.
USC players will do that to … but the gynelogical exam will be a little ….errr … different.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Feb 1, 2012 2:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone hear Biggins on Brock and Salk yesterday
Talking about how some coaches in SEC country have laid pipe on a PSA’s Mom to land a kid? Great radio.
Yeah, that was messed up!
I really hope that the guys from Yahoo are digging around in SEC country, because there are some great scandals just waiting to be uncovered there.
by Mind of no mind on Feb 1, 2012 3:14 PM PST up reply actions
Did you see how 'Bama gave the girlfriend of a top recruit from Louisiana...
an “internship” in the football offices? He then chose ’Bama over LSU, and mama was on TV next to him just shaking her head no, no, no, no, no.
by Cad on Feb 1, 2012 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
Was that at the US Army game?
Did that happen?
Damn John you're on a roll today
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Twitter @DAWGFATHER91
Apparently
Miles is going to be on Elise on KJR at 4:15
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"You can observe a lot by just watching." - Yogi Berra
So what recruits would you like to see in 2013?...too soon?
I think an All-American DT to rotate with Sione and Danny, along with another 6ft+ wideout.
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UW needs to start reeling in top-flight linemen on both sides
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
i agree
get some stud o and d linemen and get michael hutchings at linebacker
Hutching's isn't coming
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 2:07 PM PST up reply actions
i think our coaches can try to get him
they’re pretty good recruiters. so we’ll see what wilcox and gang can do.
We missed on some major local beef
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
no kidding
losing elite local talent like Garnett and Banner really hurts
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
The beatings will continue until the Washington lines regain their former rep.
I'm so positive, you'll need AZT later.
Stanford -
Well, I see that Kyle Murphy signed his LOI and Andrus Peat did NOT. Interesting! He is not going to flip to USC after Banner signed with the expectation of becoming the next USC LT?
Miles
apparently decided 45 minutes before he announced.
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There's apparently a tv stream for Beaver's announcement
It’s on foxsportswest.com
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His dream
That kid is huge publicity hound…hope he plays as well as he hypes.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
Press conference
on right now on KJR.
by bigtrain21 on Feb 1, 2012 2:13 PM PST via Android app reply actions
Sark!
Yeah, Pio gives us MUCH needed size at DE
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
Seems like he just alluded to Marsh coming too.
“can’t talk about the other cornerback we signed”
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
other QUARTERBACK . . .
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Crap happens.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
Sark says if Brostek was in California or Oregon...
he would be a 4 or 5 star recruit,
ya that was a surprising thing to hear.
by SacramentoSeahawk on Feb 1, 2012 2:38 PM PST up reply actions
Not surprising at all.
Brostek had extremely little exposure to the media and scouting services, combined with living in Hawaii, it makes for an incomplete rating. I’d be willing to bet that Brostek is as good, if not better, than Garnett and Banner.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
I find that to be pretty unlikely.
Banner and Garnett are fantastic talents.
by Cablinasian on Feb 1, 2012 2:49 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know
Brostek looked pretty darn explosive when I saw him play. And remember, big men are the hardest to forecast to the next level, so you never really know how it will all settle out. Recruiting is only half the battle.
Not at all....
I think he’s already better than Banner as far as Garnett? Probably not yet but it’s close…I’ll be surprised if alot of us aren’t giddy once it sinks in how good he is..
I don't mean to take ANYTHING away from Banner and Garnett
Brostek’s dad was an All PAC10 offensive linemen and won the Morris Trophy his final year. He was then drafted #23 overall in the NFL draft and played for 8 (?) years in the NFL before retiring due to injuries. When that guy is your dad and your football coach, odds are you have the genetics and the tutoring to be a future NFL linemen.
The only reason Shane Brostek is a 3 star prospect is because he lives in Hawaii and was sheltered from the media and scouting services. Trust me (and the others here), Brostek is a stud and will be an All PAC12 player.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
My saying that Brostek is not (at this point) of Zach Banner/Josh Garnett quality doesn't mean I think he's average.
I think he’s a very very good prospect.
Banner had the most upside
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 4:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Most upside, but most bust potential as well.
There’s a reason there have been so few guys that tall that have succeded on the field.
going by their dads...
…Brostek doesn’t have any advantage. Kennedy was an even better OL than Brostek, and Garnett was a terrific athlete and talent that was derailed by foot injuries.
Lincoln isn't his coach though
Bern has been there to mentor Shane along the way. I think Shane is better right now than Banner, although they’ll play different positions. Zach has huge upside though, and likely could end up as an AA down the road.
That was my point.
Thanks for the assist. Both have TREMENDOUS upside, but Shane has been tutored by his dad since he was in diapers. In my original comment I said, Brostek is as good, if not better than Banner. I didn’t say he was better, just saying he is highly underrated and will be a stud offensive lineman.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington"
I think Brostek will be real good
But he’s also probably closer already to his ceiling – a LOT closer – than Banner. Brostek is probably more ready to play this fall, but 4 years from now, I’d bet Banner is the better player.
Coach speak
Who knows what he would have been. Sounds like he was a solid pickup all the same.
by chemicalhuskies on Feb 1, 2012 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
yup
Sark does bring up a good point with the subjectiveness of the ratings. Besides, maybe more than any other position, linemen really develop between 18-22. I’ve seen data showing that a considerable number of NFL first-round OL picks were unranked at their position coming out of high school.
pull up the food cart...I'm eating it up!
gimme mo Sark… FEED ME MO’
I heard the DawgMan guys give the same assessment on 950
Of course, those are homers. But the Dawgman guys, for the most part, know their stuff at the very least. They weren’t shy about comparing Brostek to the WA guys either.
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Sark admitted to stealing the thunder
But stated that he got his permission. Ego Soothed!
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Just tuned in to the High School Spotlight show on Fox Sports West
Gonna have about 6 guys announcing where they are going.
by SacramentoSeahawk on Feb 1, 2012 3:02 PM PST reply actions
New thread time?
Beaver is up!
UW, where our trophy case goes 7 Rosebowls deep...how deep does yours go?
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Love this class!
Great work Sark and team!
by sdhuskyfan on Feb 1, 2012 3:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions
HUGE past few days for UW football
This class went from average to top 25 in a hurry, but it’s still got to be better going forward. Fortunately we’ve got the personnel in Tosh, Sirmon, and Wilcox to make that happen.
Now to coach up that D!
Below average
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 4:11 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
below average is a harsh assessment...
… talent wise, it is a borderline top 20 which is pretty good for us. We deserve demerits for missing out on exceptional in-state talent. Sark will have to answer for that.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
From some of what I've read it sounds like with Banner and Garnett, part of the decision was out of Sark's hands
They just wanted to go elsewhere, and there wasn’t much the staff could do to change their minds.
The object of rectuiting is to CHANGE kids' minds.
That’s what recruiting, and sales, is all about. Do you actually think Shaq Thompson had any notion that he wanted to be a Husky until he was recruited?
That’s why this class is good, but not as good as it should have been. I’m fine with it. More than fine, given the hole the Dawgs’ dug themselves out of the last two weeks. But it should’ve been very, very special.
Yes, but you can't control their decision, no more than you can control the weather.
There will always be things that are out of a coach’s hands. That’s what makes recruiting so difficult: The human element.
by Carl Shinyama on Feb 1, 2012 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
You clearly have not seen Glengarry Glen Ross
Watch Coffee is for closers
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
He's right though.
Even an average year in the state (which you should count on every year in Washington) makes this class what it should’ve been.
All of the signings are great. But the misses are pretty damn bad.
It doesn't have enough balance
…but all in all not a bad recovery.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
I don't follow this stuff too close but...
Shaq is a 5 star prospect. Not even ASJ, Kasen Williams, or Jake Locker were 5 star guys.
This class may not have a strong local presence, but our team did get a lot of 4 star recruits all the same. Miles, Lindquist, Mickens, and Beaver. All told five guys who rate 4 or 5 stars.
How does this year compare in terms 4 and 5 star recruits compared to years past? I honestly don’t know, and I’ve heard UW get some very good national recruiting grades in the past so I’m curious.
by Kip Earlywine on Feb 1, 2012 5:12 PM PST up reply actions
Kasen & ASJ were 5* in some databases
And besides, don’t make too much of a fuss over the distinction between 4* and 5*.
Shaq is a big-time talent, but so was Kasen & so was ASJ. What’s huge about landing Shaq is that usually when Washington gets a talent like that, it’s a local kid. Grabbing an elite talent out of California is unusual for the UW.
Kasen...
He was rated as the #1 recruit in the country regardless of position by a number of publications including Parade Magazine.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
So why is this year's class "below average?"
by Kip Earlywine on Feb 1, 2012 10:09 PM PST up reply actions
Or rather, why is it not balanced in your view?
Shouldn’t it be enough that we got a ton of good players?
by Kip Earlywine on Feb 1, 2012 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
I'm happy with it
If this were an NFL draft, and you got 4-5 players with 1st or 2nd round grades on your draft board, but missed out on filling a couple needs in the process, you may experience some short term pain, but taking that approach in the long term is going to lead to very good things.
Last year’s draft by the Seahawks was widely panned by pundits. They didn’t get a QB. They didn’t get a legit starting D-lineman or pass rusher. Out of a big list of needs, they only addressed one (offensive line) definitively. And yet that class produced 4 immediate starters- and 1 of them is already playing near an all-pro level. That draft class is a big reason why the Seahawks future looks very bright right now.
I agree that UW’s recruiting class kind of avoided the elephant in the room- the offensive and defensive lines. However, I think that the team’s biggest need (even if its a quiet one) was QB- since both Pete Carroll and Sark both strongly prefer to groom QBs for a couple years before starting them, and Keith Price will be gone after 2012 or 2013. If there was a year to go hard after a couple great QBs this was it, and UW was very successful. Cyler Miles rates very highly and and Lindquist is not far behind.
I also think WR was an unheralded need for Seattle. Kearse is leaving as is (I think) Aguilar. *Fun fact, Aguilar and Cyler Miles played for the same Denver High School. Keith Price was still relying on Kearse/Aguilar pretty heavily last year. If you lose 2 impact WR, its important to replace them. Going after Payton and Mickens made a lot of sense.
All in all, I think UW did fill some less publicized needs and filled them with really damn good players. They couldn’t address everything perfectly, and their in-state recruiting was a disaster from the start- probably because of the coaching flux as well as other things, but there could still be JuCo transfers, and maybe we’ll actually see some of those redshirted guys from last year step up. I trust Sark’s judgement and he put his priorities where he did for a reason. Overall, I’m very happy with how things turned out.
by Kip Earlywine on Feb 1, 2012 10:45 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
it's a good class in general...
…but we’re going to need to do better than 5th in the conference in recruiting to get to where we want to be. I know I know, recruiting rankings aren’t everything. But they’re not meaningless either.
The other thing is, this wasn’t a zero-sum game. Losing out on Garnett & Banner didn’t allow us to get Shaq & Miles & Lindquist – we should have had all of them. Getting those two guys would have gone a long way towards boosting this class to 3rd or 2nd in the conference.
The good news is, I think with the new blood on this staff, finishing 3rd (or better) in recruiting is a realistic possibility.
"we should have had all of them"
You kind of hit on my point though. Perhaps we are expecting too much? UW finished 4th in the Pac-12 this year, lost all 5 games against ranked opponents, fired much of its coaching staff in the middle of recruiting season, has not won more than 7 games in roughly a decade, and is only 3 years removed from a 0-12 season. I look at that context and think “5th place really isn’t so bad,” especially since UW is easily top 25 nationally. Of course it would be nice to get them all, but I don’t think that kind of mentality is realistic right now.
I think this was just a weird year and frankly I think UW dodged a huge bullet. People complain what we missed out on while forgetting how truly close this offseason came to being a complete disaster. I’m normally a glass-half-empty guy myself, but considering how bad things could have been, its very easy to be glass half full right now for me.
by Kip Earlywine on Feb 1, 2012 11:06 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
And the Ducks should have gotten Ndamukong Suh.
As much as I wish this wasn’t the case, just because a guy is local doesn’t mean we have the inside track.
by Kip Earlywine on Feb 2, 2012 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
Aguilar/Miles
Played for Mullen, but both from across town. Their coach actually just got fired and the rumors are that he was recruiting.
Just had a great interview with Cyler on KJR
Sounds like an awesome guy, was doing it from rehab too!
They can have as many "commitments" as they want.
They can only have 25 “signed” in each class. They can stuff a few kids in last years’ class if they were short of 25 by July of last year. They can also gray shirt as many as they need to next years’ class. Also, they can sign a ton of kids with grade problems that won’t make it into school. Miami then stuffs them on one of their pet JuCo’s, and saves them until later. As long as the math is right when they report to the NCAA in June or July, they can sign as many as they want. One year Huston Nutt signed like 39 kids. Yes – signed! The following year the SEC capped the number of signings. I don’t remember at what, but it is still over 25.
Goforth to UCLA
Leaves only Marsh thats considering us. That plus Sark saying we’re probably done means no major surprises probably
That gives UCLA
like 14 DB’s on scholarship – interesting.
by onewoodwacker on Feb 1, 2012 5:18 PM PST up reply actions
I think you have to grade a class
on who you got, not who you didn’t get. Plus wiping the defensive coaching staff for promising guys looks good to us, but it’s still a big unknown for recruits to put their faith in for the biggest decision of their lives up to this point.
The best way to get recruits is to win and prove this is a program they should go to. As of yet on the defensive side we haven’t proven anything. I think Wilcox will do well and we’ll have a monster 2013 class.
by Skeptical Dawg on Feb 1, 2012 6:46 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
There is a relationship between who you got and who you missed
… you can’t really separate them.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
I disagree
Given the status of this team even just a month ago, I’d consider this recruiting class to be the most pleasant surprise in years, and like Skeptical Dawg, I agree that it matters who we did get and less so who we didn’t.
I look at it this way: sometimes outstanding performance can create unrealistic and unfair expectations. Its not like Cardinals fans focus on the passes Larry Fitzgerald can’t pull in, because they know that a lesser WR wouldn’t even come close to making the play. If we are going to poo-poo 5-6 legitimately exciting prospects because we missed out on 1-2 other guys, guys we are lucky to even be in on, that seems really petty and short-sighted to me. We aren’t USC or Alabama. We’re a team 3 years removed from an 0-12 season.
by Kip Earlywine on Feb 1, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
Overall Balance
It is a pretty good class…and you can actually say it is miraculous considering where it was a month ago. My only criticism is the lack of a couple of big time offensive tackles, a tight end, and a big nose tackle. Sure…you can say we can get them next year but we have been saying that for a couple of years now.
I think Banner is going to develop into something pretty special…too bad we missed on him…he is a real good kid.
Brostek is truly underrated…I think he is a five star talent.
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by John Berkowitz on Feb 1, 2012 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
Agree with most of what you said
I think TE we can get next year, all the rest of the positions i’d like to get EVERY year. Look at where we were 2 weeks ago, let alone a month ago. I think who signed today along with the coaching staff we have will make for a special year. The combination packages for the defensive backfield are mind boggling, with a play maker like the SHAQALICIOUS lurking, I see good things on the horizon.
UW, where our trophy case goes 7 Rosebowls deep...how deep does yours go?
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TE was going to be a tough sell this year
Everyone saw what ASJ could do, and they also saw fellow frosh in Hartvigson & Hudson getting the rest of the snaps. It’ll get a little easier for the 2013 class to sell a TE on coming here since they’ll have 2 years (at minimum) distance between themselves and the current guys dominating the depth charts.
Price's monster year didn't disuade Miles or Lindquist.
by Skeptical Dawg on Feb 1, 2012 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
Not if one wins the back-up
who will almost certainly get playing time and spend eligibility.
by Skeptical Dawg on Feb 1, 2012 10:51 PM PST up reply actions
Price has two years of eligibility left.
There will be at least two years between the two commits and him in every scenario.
by bigtrain21 on Feb 1, 2012 11:31 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
ideally neither has to play this upcoming year
Knock on wood Keith Price stays healthy, but hopefully if someone else needs to take snaps it will be Derrick Brown and we won’t need either Lindquist or Miles.
But if we do, that doesn’t mean whoever sees the field in 2012 can’t redshirt in 2013…
That actually might be a great solution
Have one of them play their Freshman year and the other play in their sophomore year. Hopefully we will have some blowout wins to get each of them playing time in their respective years. That is not to forget Brown either who can make himself part of the equation if he beats them both out for backup.
by bigtrain21 on Feb 1, 2012 11:39 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
True
That is what I am rooting for. I am just making the point that we do use their redshirts it would be better if they happened in different years to maximize their game experience.
by bigtrain21 on Feb 1, 2012 11:57 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Thanks guys
I find it almost overwhelming how much insightful UW information this site has provided the last few days. Its been a lot of fun to follow. Thanks to John Berkowitz, kirkd, and others for providing so much great content and information.
I’m optimistic about UW showing further improvement in 2012 and I’m really looking forward to next year’s recruiting class with Wilcox/Lupoi and company having a full year to make UW the “place to be.”
You should stop by and chat more often!
by Carl Shinyama on Feb 2, 2012 12:46 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks Carl
Truth is I’ve been a lurker here for 3-4 years now, just haven’t felt much urge to comment until this offseason which has had so much turmoil which has really generated some interesting discussion to say the least. Its nice seeing some familiar faces from Fieldgulls.
I really need to spend my time writing instead of commenting though. Its draft season and I’m making Rob do too much of the work at Seahawks draft blog. : P
by Kip Earlywine on Feb 2, 2012 4:37 AM PST up reply actions
Heh. Who are some of your covets for this year?
We’ve had some very identical ideals in last year’s pre-draft season.
by Carl Shinyama on Feb 2, 2012 10:48 PM PST up reply actions
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