2018 Recruiting Thread

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Shrug...that's a pretty average group of guys, but if the coaches like them, then ok...I like Guidry, Dixon, Nelson and Reed. What's crazy is that we have only 3 guys in our "top targets" that are rated 90+

It's a small year. 2019 should be better. Very rich in-state talent.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Shrug...that's a pretty average group of guys, but if the coaches like them, then ok...I like Guidry, Dixon, Nelson and Reed. What's crazy is that we have only 3 guys in our "top targets" that are rated 90+

I'm not saying that's our class just some names to know. IMO adding most of those guys would be just as good or better than the class you had listed in April.

[Bothrops]

Take off Howard, Bolar, Moore, Swann, Burton, Robinson, Jeff Johnson, Smith, Jones.

Add WR - Nathaniel Watson, Tyquan Watson, Stephen Guidry, Sam James
OL - Tanner Antonutti, Christian Henderson, Larry Dixon, Princeton Pines
LB - Aaron Brule, Nicholas Bolton, Shaun Peterson
DL - Devon Robinson
CB - Jermaine McMillan, Antonio Nelson, Jaylen Reed, Delvin Abrams
S - Tyrese Heard, Tyrese Ross

Just a few guys we're on

Commits I could see soon La'Damian Webb, Larry Dixon, Christian Henderson (if offered), Devon Robinson, Jaden Crumedy, Shaun Peterson, & Tyrese Ross.

No Bolar?

[smootness]

Shrug...that's a pretty average group of guys, but if the coaches like them, then ok...I like Guidry, Dixon, Nelson and Reed. What's crazy is that we have only 3 guys in our "top targets" that are rated 90+

I think he was saying those are the replacements for the guys he removed from your list...not that it is our entire class. So he still has Mayden, Webb, Jason, Heath, Crumedy, etc.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

No Bolar?

I don't think he's in this class. His chance has come & gone.

[Tripp McNeely]

Take off Howard, Bolar, Moore, Swann, Burton, Robinson, Jeff Johnson, Smith, Jones.

Add WR - Nathaniel Watson, Tyquan Watson, Stephen Guidry, Sam James
OL - Tanner Antonutti, Christian Henderson, Larry Dixon, Princeton Pines
LB - Aaron Brule, Nicholas Bolton, Shaun Peterson
DL - Devon Robinson
CB - Jermaine McMillan, Antonio Nelson, Jaylen Reed, Delvin Abrams
S - Tyrese Heard, Tyrese Ross

Just a few guys we're on

Commits I could see soon La'Damian Webb, Larry Dixon, Christian Henderson (if offered), Devon Robinson, Jaden Crumedy, Shaun Peterson, & Tyrese Ross.

Are we out of the mix with Corione Harris?

[Ari Gold]

Are we out of the mix with Corione Harris?

No

[Westdawg]

Take off Howard, Bolar, Moore, Swann, Burton, Robinson, Jeff Johnson, Smith, Jones.

Add WR - Nathaniel Watson, Tyquan Watson, Stephen Guidry, Sam James
OL - Tanner Antonutti, Christian Henderson, Larry Dixon, Princeton Pines
LB - Aaron Brule, Nicholas Bolton, Shaun Peterson
DL - Devon Robinson
CB - Jermaine McMillan, Antonio Nelson, Jaylen Reed, Delvin Abrams
S - Tyrese Heard, Tyrese Ross

Just a few guys we're on

Commits I could see soon La'Damian Webb, Larry Dixon, Christian Henderson (if offered), Devon Robinson, Jaden Crumedy, Shaun Peterson, & Tyrese Ross.

I notice that you took off the couple of star prospects from B-haven......interesting after just having read the RR thread and the names of some players and coach in some trips to grove-town.....hmmmmmmm

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I notice that you took off the couple of star prospects from B-haven......interesting after just having read the RR thread and the names of some players and coach in some trips to grove-town.....hmmmmmmm

Only Brookhaven kid I want is Jemaurian Jones & he's not planning on deciding until December 31. I don't think he will have a spot then.

[Shake 'n Bake]

I know I should be used to it, but our recruiting board is extremely sad. Mayden and Heath are really the only composite 4 stars we have a shot at.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I know I should be used to it, but our recruiting board is extremely sad. Mayden and Heath are really the only composite 4 stars we have a shot at.

Guidry is a 4*, James Williams is close, Crumedy is a 4* on 2 sites already, I expect Dolla Bill to end up a 4* (already a 4 on Scout), Jammal Houston show that he's back healthy he'll move back to a 4*, then there's Corione Harris & Whop who are both mid to high 4*.

[Cary Hudson's little bro]

Guidry is a 4*, James Williams is close, Crumedy is a 4* on 2 sites already, I expect Dolla Bill to end up a 4* (already a 4 on Scout), Jammal Houston show that he's back healthy he'll move back to a 4*, then there's Corione Harris & Whop who are both mid to high 4*.

Now that's what I'm looking for...guys that can close the gap on the best in the West

[smootness]

Who is Dolla Bill?

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Who is Dolla Bill?

Kwatrivous Johnson (http://247sports.com/Player/Kwatrivous-Johnson-93986)

[hailmari]

I see we have crystal balls from Paul and Robbie for a couple of safeties- Tyrese Ross and Shawn Preston. I haven't read much about either.

Also, CBs for Houston today. That's one I'd be excited for.

[JimmyMcNulty]

Whop and Harris haven't shown any interest.. I don't know why people are still hopeful there

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Whop and Harris haven't shown any interest.. I don't know why people are still hopeful there

Harris just said in an interview at the Opening he's taking an OV to MSU.

[CadaverDawg]

Paul just said on twitter "could be an interesting maroon Friday"....

Any idea what he's talking about?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Paul just said on twitter "could be an interesting maroon Friday"....

Any idea what he's talking about?

http://247sports.com/Player/Tyrese-Ross-91498

Jr Highlights

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3939637/57dd56945caa580cd8278e31

http://247sports.com/Player/Shawn-Preston-82272

Jr Highlights

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/3839931/57ed11645caa5814ccb8d881

[hailmari]

Just watched both videos. Ross really stands out to me.. He's got some nastiness to him.

[Bothrops]

Yes, indeed.

[Ari Gold]

Whop and Harris haven't shown any interest.. I don't know why people are still hopeful there

Becasue a few of us know a lot more than most. Including you.
These 2 won't sign with Kansas. So yeah we are in the mix.

[Irondawg]

Ari/IYOK - thoughts on the safeties that might commit today?

Does this mean no A. Brule?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Ari/IYOK - thoughts on the safeties that might commit today?

Does this mean no A. Brule?

Brule is an OLB but he's likely to follow Jammar Chase to TCU.

[vv83]

Ross commits

[JimmyMcNulty]

Malik Heath just got a CB to LSU from on of the LSU guys on 24/7.. we cannot lose that guy

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Malik Heath just got a CB to LSU from on of the LSU guys on 24/7.. we cannot lose that guy

Not worried

[BuckyIsAB****]

Whatever site doesnt have Marcus Murphy has a highly rated player is stupid. He can ball

[Bothrops]

The recruiting services often go into denial when we get commits from good players. They rank them accordingly.

I'm not kidding.

[msbulldog]

The recruiting services often go into denial when we get commits from good players. They rank them accordingly.

I'm not kidding.

Seems like that to me too, especially when a player loses a star after they sign with us and gain a star when they sign with Alabama. This is why I watch the films and disregard the ratings. The raters don't know what the hell they are doing.

[Ari Gold]

Whatever site doesnt have Marcus Murphy has a highly rated player is stupid. He can ball

Murphy is a legit 4 don't care what any service says.

[Todd4State]

Guidry is a 4*, James Williams is close, Crumedy is a 4* on 2 sites already, I expect Dolla Bill to end up a 4* (already a 4 on Scout), Jammal Houston show that he's back healthy he'll move back to a 4*, then there's Corione Harris & Whop who are both mid to high 4*.

IMO- I think Dolla Bill has a chance to be a 5 star. I agree with those that say that Williams and Murphy should be 4 stars.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

IMO- I think Dolla Bill has a chance to be a 5 star. I agree with those that say that Williams and Murphy should be 4 stars.

I don't think he will be a 5 star. You don't typically see a big jump in OL do you? I am not being sarcastic, sincere question.

[CadaverDawg]

Marcus Murphy now the #6 ATH in the country on 247's rankings.

[CadaverDawg]

What's the chances we get CJ Boler? Saw where he tweeted he had made his decision, whatever that means. I'd like to see him in Maroon

[Ifyouonlyknew]

What's the chances we get CJ Boler? Saw where he tweeted he had made his decision, whatever that means. I'd like to see him in Maroon

He's not a take. I could see him at USM.

[CadaverDawg]

He's not a take. I could see him at USM.

Oh really? I thought he was one of the top 10ish players in the state. Glad I'm wrong if we're going to get better guys than him.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Oh really? I thought he was one of the top 10ish players in the state. Glad I'm wrong if we're going to get better guys than him.

Top 15-20. CJ is a solid player & I wouldn't be upset with him but I think we can do better.

[CadaverDawg]

Top 15-20. CJ is a solid player & I wouldn't be upset with him but I think we can do better.

I gotcha.

[maroonmania]

Top 15-20. CJ is a solid player & I wouldn't be upset with him but I think we can do better.
Didn't realize we could be so picky given our recent track record on WR recruiting.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Didn't realize we could be so picky given our recent track record on WR recruiting.

This year we can. We would've taken him a few months back now there's some guys who've past him on the board.

[msbulldog]

Murphy is a legit 4 don't care what any service says.

Ari, you're right the damn services are highly inaccurate. Just look at the players that came to MSU low rated and are starring in the NFL now. We might be a helluva developmental school, but people like Dak, Fletcher and KJ had talent coming out of HS and nobody else recognized it but us.
The thing that chaps my A$$ is when a player commits to us they get a downgrade in their ranking, this has been going on for years. It makes you think that these guys that do the ranking went to Black Bear U., only place they could get in.

[Bothrops]

Well it's also the services not giving Mississippi HS talent any respect.

[SouthMSDog]

Marcus Murphy now the #6 ATH in the country on 247's rankings.

That is the second time I have seen that mentioned. Can I not see it since I am not a member?? All I see is this:

http://247sports.com/Player/Marcus-Murphy-85932

[vv83]

That is the second time I have seen that mentioned. Can I not see it since I am not a member?? All I see is this:

http://247sports.com/Player/Marcus-Murphy-85932

according to that link he is the #7 ATH in the country

[SouthMSDog]

according to that link he is the #7 ATH in the country

I see # 23.

[huffy]

#23 is the Composite ranking (average of the all the main recruiting services). Directly below in smaller font is the official 247 ranking. He's number 7 on their list.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

La'Damian Webb is committing tomorrow morning at 10AM.

[vv83]

La'Damian Webb is committing tomorrow morning at 10AM.

Odds? Also is Murphy 100% gonna be a safety here or are we looking at offense possibly for him?

[Ari Gold]

Odds? Also is Murphy 100% gonna be a safety here or are we looking at offense possibly for him?

99% and that's where he will start out on defesne..

[Ari Gold]

La'Damian Webb is committing tomorrow morning at 10AM.

Also under rated . Would be the rated the #1 back if he was in Mississippi.

[Ari Gold]

Good news tomorrow with Webb followed by possible more good news Friday and maybe even more Sat...

[Ari Gold]

Also anyone who thinks Whop has cooled on us, trust me you are wrong.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Also anyone who thinks Whop has cooled on us, trust me you are wrong.

I like to hear this.

[dawgman15]

Also under rated . Would be the rated the #1 back if he was in Mississippi.

Am I the only one here who thinks he looks like Derrius Guice running the ball?

[Turfdawg67]

Deleted- wrong thread

[maroonmania]

LaDamian followed by LaDarrius! Very nice week of recruiting.

[Turfdawg67]

I saw where someone on twitter wrote that it seems easier w/out the sh*tbirds cheating so much!

[DeputyDawg94]

Just saw where Bohanon got CBd to tcun. What are the chances that actually happens?

[vv83]

I guess no chance we take both QBs in this class?

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Just saw where Bohanon got CBd to tcun. What are the chances that actually happens?

This is one of those "check the source" occasions. Rebels insider made that prediction.

[Todd4State]

I guess no chance we take both QBs in this class?

I'd rather spend it on another player. Otherwise it would end up being Fitz/Staley 2.0.

[DeputyDawg94]

This is one of those "check the source" occasions. Rebels insider made that prediction.

Figured. They have some quality talent CBd to em. Can't see all of them panning out. Unless things really haven't changed.

[Irondawg]

I'd rather spend it on another player. Otherwise it would end up being Fitz/Staley 2.0.

But where would we be if we had stopped with Staley?

[smootness]

But where would we be if we had stopped with Staley?

Yeah, the Fitz/Staley situation worked out pretty stinking well for us. Sign me up for more of that. You take two with the hope that you get a really good one out of it.

[bostondawg]

So....

Perhaps it's a bit early for all of this. But NCAA will likely allow players to transfer without sitting from TSUN. Any of them find their way to Starkville? Is AJ the prodigal son?

[msbulldog]

So....

Perhaps it's a bit early for all of this. But NCAA will likely allow players to transfer without sitting from TSUN. Any of them find their way to Starkville? Is AJ the prodigal son?

Needs to stay where he is, Tainted, his fault, his money!

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

So....

Perhaps it's a bit early for all of this. But NCAA will likely allow players to transfer without sitting from TSUN. Any of them find their way to Starkville? Is AJ the prodigal son?

Jake Wimberly just said on Periscope that he heard from multiple sources that several SEC schools are in contact with OM players....Is that legal?

[DownwardDawg]

Jake Wimberly just said on Periscope that he heard from multiple sources that several SEC schools are in contact with OM players....Is that legal?

I don't think that's allowed at all. When the NCAA states that the players are free to transfer without limitations, then the contact starts.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

So I understand that Hodges is headed to LSU for a visit this weekend. Anyone want to guess how this all plays out? Would have rather wrapped him up this week.

[bostondawg]

So I understand that Hodges is headed to LSU for a visit this weekend. Anyone want to guess how this all plays out? Would have rather wrapped him up this week.

big dawg camp is only for high schoolers and JUCOs, right? Not grad transfers?

[dawggrad08]

What's the deal with Jamal Houston now? Suddenly a heavy UTSA lean..

been watching for a while, but decided to post

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Is Whop not coming to BDC? He posted on Twitter that he was supposed to be in Starkville.

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

big dawg camp is only for high schoolers and JUCOs, right? Not grad transfers?

He came in for a midweek visit. I was just alluding to the fact that I wished we could have wrapped him up and he not take a visit to LSU.

[Ari Gold]

He came in for a midweek visit. I was just alluding to the fact that I wished we could have wrapped him up and he not take a visit to LSU.

We are still in really good shape with BH. It's all good

[bostondawg]

What commitments should we be watching for today?

[maroonmania]

We are still in really good shape with BH. It's all good

Still concerned about him tripping down to Orgeron and crew. Not sure how he recruits as well as he does when noone can understand him but he does by whatever means.

[Ari Gold]

After BDC here are a few things:

We are still In The mix big time for Harris and Whop even tho neither made it to BDC. Everyone just be patient and relax with them. I'm guessing they will be on campus a few times this fall. They aren't signing with Kansas and LSU isn't a player right now for either
I'm calling David Reese signs with the good guys.
I think we will "drop" a couple guys we have committed now or it will be a mutual parting of the ways ( I'm not going to say who)
We have a couple stud 5 star caliber kids committed now Heath , Dolla Bill, and Mayden who might not be elite 5 star but is underrated. Also underrated are Webb and Ross
And closing out the state of Miss, look for us to close with Williams, Lovett and Crumedy. Also don't be shocked if we get back in the mix for Umiss commit (for now ) Hyman .

And before everyone starts banging numbers and wondering how big the class will be.. don't worry if the players are there for the taking the numbers will work out.

[vv83]

So any update on Hodges?

[Ari Gold]

So any update on Hodges?

Prob Tuesday .. expect good news

[bostondawg]

After BDC here are a few things:

We are still In The mix big time for Harris and Whop even tho neither made it to BDC. Everyone just be patient and relax with them. I'm guessing they will be on campus a few times this fall. They aren't signing with Kansas and LSU isn't a player right now for either
I'm calling David Reese signs with the good guys.
I think we will "drop" a couple guys we have committed now or it will be a mutual parting of the ways ( I'm not going to say who)
We have a couple stud 5 star caliber kids committed now Heath , Dolla Bill, and Mayden who might not be elite 5 star but is underrated. Also underrated are Webb and Ross
And closing out the state of Miss, look for us to close with Williams, Lovett and Crumedy. Also don't be shocked if we get back in the mix for Umiss commit (for now ) Hyman .

And before everyone starts banging numbers and wondering how big the class will be.. don't worry if the players are there for the taking the numbers will work out.

Thanks for the update, great info!

Good advice to relax with Whop and Harris. I couldn't see those guys signing with Kansas. Interesting that LSU isn't really in play for them right now--I would have kinda expected them to be the default favorite.

[I seen it dawg]

Thanks for the update, great info!

Good advice to relax with Whop and Harris. I couldn't see those guys signing with Kansas. Interesting that LSU isn't really in play for them right now--I would have kinda expected them to be the default favorite.

A lot of squirrelly shit going on between some coaches in Nola and LSU staff right now.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

A lot of squirrelly shit going on between some coaches in Nola and LSU staff right now.

not anymore from what someone told me on here.

[VandelayIndustries]

Yea I think O cleared that up with the New Orleans high school coaches.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Whop & Corione were committed to LSU before they were committed to Kansas. When they de-committed they pretty much dropped Corione & have kind of left Whop on the back burner. Talking to him just enough that if need be they can say we've always kept recruiting you. If we can get Corione who I think really loves MSU then you're going to get Whop.

[bostondawg]

What's up with Jamal Houston commuting to Colorado State? He's also been a UTSA lean in recent weeks. That doesn't quite add up.

[1bigdawg]

What's up with Jamal Houston commuting to Colorado State? He's also been a UTSA lean in recent weeks. That doesn't quite add up.

With his injury, looking for a place to call home.

[bostondawg]

With his injury, looking for a place to call home.

I wasn't aware he had an injury. Is it bad enough to be a deal breaker for bigger schools?

[jumbo]

I wasn't aware he had an injury. Is it bad enough to be a deal breaker for bigger schools?


He's currently committed to Colorado State, that should answer your question.

[Ari Gold]

Still long way to go with Houston.
Let's see how our WR big board plays out first.
Heath and Nelson already on board.
If we close with Guidry , Whop and Watson no room for Houston

Shit we just close Guidry and Whop along with Malik and Nero best WR class in decades

[sscjr1]

Still long way to go with Houston.
Let's see how our WR big board plays out first.
Heath and Nelson already on board.
If we close with Guidry , Whop and Watson no room for Houston

Shit we just close Guidry and Whop along with Malik and Nero best WR class in decades

What are the chances?

[Ari Gold]

What are the chances?

Guidry should be done deal.. Whop going to depend on this fall and how often he is in Starkville. He isn't going to Kansas or LSU

[bostondawg]

Still long way to go with Houston.
Let's see how our WR big board plays out first.
Heath and Nelson already on board.
If we close with Guidry , Whop and Watson no room for Houston

Shit we just close Guidry and Whop along with Malik and Nero best WR class in decades

Excellent point here--the ceiling of this WR class is unreal. We might have to be slow playing Houston anyway right now.
Guidry sounds like a dawg.
It's reassuring to see that Whop isn't going to LSU (and obviously not Kansas). If he doesn't go to LSU, I feel like we've got a decent shot with him.
What are our chances with Watson?

[MSUDawg99]

Well damn! Brandon Hodges headed to Pitt.

https://twitter.com/WillSammon/status/889910085467619328

[vv83]

Well damn! Brandon Hodges headed to Pitt.

https://twitter.com/WillSammon/status/889910085467619328

Pitt?!? are you kidding me. what a joke...

[3rdGen]

Pitt?!? are you kidding me. what a joke...

One of the tweet responses:
★$☆ KAM CARTER ☆ $★‏ @PipeUpKAM5 ? 2h2 hours ago

Replying to @BHoD_31 @PittGuru

Good to have my brother from EMCC ont the squad

....... so ....

[preachermatt83]

:confused:
Prob Tuesday .. expect good news

[maroonmania]

Pitt?!? are you kidding me. what a joke...

Looks like getting back close to home was a real priority for him. ***

[Ari Gold]

Shocked he went To Pitt.. the closer to home was obviously bullshit.
But when ur ex coach is there it makes more sense
And we didn't recruit him out of Juco, guess the kid still might hold a little grudge

I honestly thought if it wasn't us it would have been FSU

[1bigdawg]

[QUOTE=Ari Gold;780164]Shocked he went To Pitt.. the closer to home was obviously bullshit.
But when ur ex coach is there it makes more sense /QUOTE]

Let's be clear; the ex-coach is not the OL coach at Pitt. It is another position coach.

[1bigdawg]

[QUOTE=Ari Gold;780164]Shocked he went To Pitt.. the closer to home was obviously bullshit.
But when ur ex coach is there it makes more sense /QUOTE]

Let's be clear; the ex-coach is not the OL coach at Pitt. It is another position coach.

[bostondawg]

Fabian Franklin, one of the top players in MS commits to MSU: https://twitter.com/AnnieCostabile/status/890284301446721537

[Bothrops]

Big big get, possible sign and place, but you give him a spot, regardless.

[bostondawg]

What are the chances we can flip Cole Smith from LSU? Top center in the country according to ESPN: http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/227814/cole-smith
Also I think I heard he was a legacy.

[dawgman15]

Are we recruiting James Williams out of Callaway very hard? 4 star DT

[JimmyMcNulty]

Yes. He's supposed to be announcing before his first game and I believe all signs are pointing in our favor

[msbulldog]

Are we recruiting James Williams out of Callaway very hard? 4 star DT

He was at BDC and is considered a good lean in our direction

[msbulldog]

What are the chances we can flip Cole Smith from LSU? Top center in the country according to ESPN: http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/227814/cole-smith
Also I think I heard he was a legacy.

His daddy is Brent Smith who played in the line at MSU, also played for Miami and the Jets. We (supposedly slow played him ) offered after a camp in June. LSU jumped in early and offered early like in or around March. Kid jumped on the offer, he might be a LSU fan. I would think that his Dad and Mom would like him to go to MSU , but like all good parents the are letting their almost grown son make his own decision. Chances of flipping him 50/50.

[CadaverDawg]

Fabian Franklin, one of the top players in MS commits to MSU: https://twitter.com/AnnieCostabile/status/890284301446721537

Is that Malik Heath on the right in the announcement video he made? I saw Marcus Murphy, who were the others?

Nevermind, just saw where Heath, Murphy, Jett Johnson, & Kwatrivous Johnson were tagged in his tweet. That makes me feel great about those 4 studs sticking with us and recruiting for this class

[Ari Gold]

He was at BDC and is considered a good lean in our direction

Will be a dog.. kid just enjoying the process wouldn't be shocked if pulls trigger first home game or LSU weekend

[vv83]

Can we steal this kid from OM just to rub it in their face? Their highest ranked recruit and I'm always down to bring in more OL
http://247sports.com/player/blaine-scott-83753

[msbulldog]

Can we steal this kid from OM just to rub it in their face? Their highest ranked recruit and I'm always down to bring in more OL
http://247sports.com/player/blaine-scott-83753

Only if we can get him to throw a Mississippi hat across the room.

[sscjr1]

David Reese deciding today at 5. Any thoughts?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

David Reese deciding today at 5. Any thoughts?

MSU or Florida. We made a good impression at Big Dawg but he visited Florida Thursday & it's the instate school. Florida thinks it's them but we'll see.

ETA: expect Florida

[JimmyMcNulty]

Gonna be a merry flipmas. OMs top rated recruit, Blaine Scott, getting several CBs to West Virginia. That might drop their poor little class to 70ish. Just lol

[msbulldog]

Gonna be a merry flipmas. OMs top rated recruit, Blaine Scott, getting several CBs to West Virginia. That might drop their poor little class to 70ish. Just lol

Damn I hate it for them.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

[QUOTE=JimmyMcNulty;781924]Gonna be a merry flipmas. OMs top rated recruit, Blaine Scott, getting several CBs to West Virginia. That might drop their poor little class to 70ish. Just lol[/QUOTE

That's a shame...

[Ari Gold]

Staff won't give up on Reese. Hopefully he makes it to campus numerous times this year ..

[PSYCHO(thesis)DEFENSE]

Where is Johnquarise Patterson on the WR board? 3 crystal balls today.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Where is Johnquarise Patterson on the WR board? 3 crystal balls today.

He's a take. Likely sign & place but the kid really can play.

[bostondawg]

Yesterday, Nathaniel Watson had 3 more crystal balls come in for MSU. He now stands at 83% MSU: http://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Nathaniel-Watson-at-Maplesville-Sch-167327/CurrentExpertPredictions

[dawgman15]

Are we recruiting him as an OLB or WR?

[vv83]

Are we recruiting him as an OLB or WR?

at that size I really hope he develops into a WR

[jumbo]

Are we recruiting him as an OLB or WR?


Same situation as Jamal Couch. We are offering him WR while everyone else is saying LB.

[bostondawg]

Johnquarise Patterson commits.

[Bothrops]

OL Suggs is to enroll next week. I haven't heard a thing about Ellis or Richardson..

[msstate7]

OL Suggs is to enroll next week. I haven't heard a thing about Ellis or Richardson..

Suggs is good news anyway

[1bigdawg]

OL Suggs is to enroll next week. I haven't heard a thing about Ellis or Richardson..

I have heard that Ellis is going to Prep or JUCO. Did not make the needed ACT.

[bostondawg]

On latest boneyard, Steve says Nathaniel Watson is getting ready to announce, and we look good.

He also says that MSU has "made things interesting" with Jerome Carvin.

[Bothrops]

Is Watson a WR prospect for us?

[Ari Gold]

Is Watson a WR prospect for us?

Athlete

[bostondawg]

Steve says that Watson wants to play WR, and we're one of the only schools that will give him a chance. Others want him at LB. Sounds like we'd take him, give him a shot at receiver, and move him to defense if it doesn't work out.

[Todd4State]

I saw that we offered former LSU OT Willie Allen on Twitter. That would be a HUGE pick up if we can land him.

[msstate7]

I saw that we offered former LSU OT Willie Allen on Twitter. That would be a HUGE pick up if we can land him.

Where's he at?

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Where's he at?

Tyler Texas JUCO and he is going to TCU when done there.

[Todd4State]

Tyler Texas JUCO and he is going to TCU when done there.

Would be a better move for him to play in the SEC. Probably my maroon glasses talking but this is the kind of recruit we need to be pushing for. He knows Key and he could help fill a hole left by Lashley.

[Ari Gold]

Also anyone who thinks Whop has cooled on us, trust me you are wrong.

I just thought this was in need of a bump...

[JimmyMcNulty]

Yes, go on!!

[vv83]

I just thought this was in need of a bump...

Does he have a timetable on when he wants to commit?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Does he have a timetable on when he wants to commit?

He's an EE so won't be any later than December.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

I just thought this was in need of a bump...

I am really hoping for him. Does this affect anything with Watson at all or no?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I am really hoping for him. Does this affect anything with Watson at all or no?

No

[bostondawg]

Oh man, if he's an early enrollee we should have a full court press on his recruiting. Would be an amazing pickup. And perhaps a package deal with Corione.

[nicks_hammer]

Alright I must admit I'm lost. Who the hell is whop?

[CadaverDawg]

Any idea where the former 5 star OL from Texas is transferring? He announced it today. I figure we probably won't get him, but I'm wondering if we are even trying

[Noxdog]

Any idea where the former 5 star OL from Texas is transferring? He announced it today. I figure we probably won't get him, but I'm wondering if we are even trying

Or someone else?? Hodge was like a month ago to Pitt.

Willie Allen? Different story, read above.

[bostondawg]

Guy cadaver is referring to is Jean Delance: http://247sports.com/Player/Jean-Delance-76869?PlayerInstitution=134132

Big time recruit. We should be on him like white on rice.

[SouthMSDog]

In 2019 recruiting news, Charles Moore, #1 player in the state, HUGE State lean and 5* prospect, is out for his junior season with an ACL tear. He suffered the tear in Davis Wade at the jamboree last Saturday.

[vv83]

In 2019 recruiting news, Charles Moore, #1 player in the state, HUGE State lean and 5* prospect, is out for his junior season with an ACL tear. He suffered the tear in Davis Wade at the jamboree last Saturday.

indians

[smootness]

Alright I must admit I'm lost. Who the hell is whop?

Devonta Jason

[bostondawg]

2019 star inside LB Donte Starks (http://247sports.com/Player/Donte-Starks-45573479) says he is going to play his senior year of high school football in MS (from his twitter). Was playing in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Guy is right outside of 5* status and we haven't even offered him yet. What gives?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

2019 star inside LB Donte Starks (http://247sports.com/Player/Donte-Starks-45573479) says he is going to play his senior year of high school football in MS (from his twitter). Was playing in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Guy is right outside of 5* status and we haven't even offered him yet. What gives?

It will be his Jr year but he's a LSU lock.

[bostondawg]

It will be his Jr year but he's a LSU lock.

Ah right, his junior year. My mistake. Also didn't realize he was an LSU lock. I don't see the harm in extending the offer.

[sscjr1]

Aaron Brule on commitment watch - per Paul

[vv83]

Watson just committed

http://247sports.com/Player/Nathaniel-Watson-88245

[jumbo]

Nathaniel Watson is in

[sscjr1]

Fabien Lovett announcing tonight?

[SmokeyDawg]

Lovett commits

[ElectroDawg]

Fabien Lovett announcing tonight?

He has committed to the good guys

[Dolphus Raymond]

Great news on Lovett.

[vv83]

2019 but Charles Moore is in. 5 star talent all day but will probably get dropped to a 4 star because of an ACL

[CadaverDawg]

If we land Guidry in addition to Heath, I will feel good about this WR class.....but what do we have left as OL targets? That's the one position left that we need to close on with this class. Dolla Bill is an anchor, will we have anybody else to go with him?

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

2019 but Charles Moore is in. 5 star talent all day but will probably get dropped to a 4 star because of an ACL

He was going to drop to 4 star regardless

[vv83]

Disagree. Kids a beast and was only going to go up

[CadaverDawg]

He was going to drop to 4 star regardless

Based on what?

[maroonmania]

Based on what?

Commitment to MSU?**

[CadaverDawg]

Commitment to MSU?**

Lol yep

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Based on the fact that most players who are initially rated high settle down to closer to their real rating as time goes on. See 5* Ashton Shumpert

[CadaverDawg]

Based on the fact that most players who are initially rated high settle down to closer to their real rating as time goes on. See 5* Ashton Shumpert

That's a pretty silly assessment if you ask me. But whatever.

Dude is rated #3 at his position in the country. Not sure Shumpert is a good comparison.

[vv83]

Based on the fact that most players who are initially rated high settle down to closer to their real rating as time goes on. See 5* Ashton Shumpert

This is much more of a see Jeffery Simmons situation

[CadaverDawg]

This is much more of a see Jeffery Simmons situation

Yep

[ShotgunDawg]

Based on the fact that most players who are initially rated high settle down to closer to their real rating as time goes on. See 5* Ashton Shumpert

Like Chris Jones?

I would argue that we have numerous players in our current class that are underrated.

Lovett an 84? nah
Mayden a 3 star? Nah
Dollar Bill a low 4 star? Nah
Malik Heath only a 92? Nah

[Ari Gold]

The only way he drops to a high or mid 4 is because he doesn't play this year ..
Kids a 5 star talent so who cares.

[hailmari]

Was Shump really a 5* at some point? I missed that.

[vv83]

Was Shump really a 5* at some point? I missed that.

I think one of the sites had him a 5 star as a safety his junior year

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Was Shump really a 5* at some point? I missed that.

Yes he was. He was rated very near to 100 junior year

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Like Chris Jones?

I would argue that we have numerous players in our current class that are underrated.

Lovett an 84? nah
Mayden a 3 star? Nah
Dollar Bill a low 4 star? Nah
Malik Heath only a 92? Nah


True and they will have plenty of chances to prove if they are under rated. I don't think players should be rated as Juniors in HS. All that is is fluff to appease fans. Not to say some of them are justified in their rating but most will drop from their intitial rating.

[ShotgunDawg]

Montravious Richardson is going to JUCO

So basically, with Suggs having to RS and Cooper also going to JUCO, we recruited an academically ineligibile OL last year.

MSU football is committed to excellence in every way.

[civildawg]

We need to sign about 10 OL this class

[ShotgunDawg]

We need to sign about 10 OL this class

LOL

What's happened in OL recruiting over the past 2 classes is incompetence. No other way to explain it.

Dollar Bill is a GREAT get, but he's the only one we have committed in 2018.

Between Siddiq Charles, Cole Smith, Cushenberry, Shawn Rawlings, Javon Patterson, Lashely, Etc, it's been one kick in the nuts after another at that position and no one seems to be taking pride in making it better.

It's like we play musical chairs at that position every year and always get left without a seat.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

LOL

What's happened in OL recruiting over the past 2 classes is incompetence. No other way to explain it.

Dollar Bill is a GREAT get, but he's the only one we have committed in 2018.

Between Siddiq Charles, Cole Smith, Cushenberry, Shawn Rawlings, Javon Patterson, Lashely, Etc, it's been one kick in the nuts after another at that position and no one seems to be taking pride in making it better.

It's like we play musical chairs at that position every year and always get left without a seat.

Griffin McDowell is committed

[Todd4State]

LOL

What's happened in OL recruiting over the past 2 classes is incompetence. No other way to explain it.

Dollar Bill is a GREAT get, but he's the only one we have committed in 2018.

Between Siddiq Charles, Cole Smith, Cushenberry, Shawn Rawlings, Javon Patterson, Lashely, Etc, it's been one kick in the nuts after another at that position and no one seems to be taking pride in making it better.

It's like we play musical chairs at that position every year and always get left without a seat.

I've noticed a common theme between many of them- "Mississippi State just wasn't talking to me or seemed to be as interested in me as __." Now that's not every case to be clear but I have a feeling that probably explains Lashley and Cole Smith to a degree- and those two should have been slam dunks for a below average recruiter. Charles actually was one of the guys that said my quote when he committed to LSU.

A guy like Dolla Bill who is a legit 4-5 star guy that wants to go to MSU and completely shut down his recruitment is rare and is a once every ten years kind of thing.

[NYDawg]

LOL

What's happened in OL recruiting over the past 2 classes is incompetence. No other way to explain it.


Maybe we became overconfident after giving up a mere 16 sacks to Alabama and OM in 2015.***

[msstate7]

Maybe we became overconfident after giving up a mere 16 sacks to Alabama and OM in 2015.***

Then followed that up by only giving up 18 total last season (2nd in sec)

[ShotgunDawg]

Then followed that up by only giving up 18 total last season (2nd in sec)

It helps having the fastest white boy in the country playing QB.

[msstate7]

It helps having the fastest white boy in the country playing QB.

I guess dak was too immobile

[ShotgunDawg]

I guess dak was too immobile

Dak is solid runner, but Fitz is elite.

There really isn't much comparison between their running ability

[smootness]

Dak is solid runner, but Fitz is elite.

There really isn't much comparison between their running ability

Dak is great at evading the rush, though. We didn't go from Peyton Manning to Michael Vick.

[vv83]

I've noticed a common theme between many of them- "Mississippi State just wasn't talking to me or seemed to be as interested in me as __." Now that's not every case to be clear but I have a feeling that probably explains Lashley and Cole Smith to a degree- and those two should have been slam dunks for a below average recruiter. Charles actually was one of the guys that said my quote when he committed to LSU.

A guy like Dolla Bill who is a legit 4-5 star guy that wants to go to MSU and completely shut down his recruitment is rare and is a once every ten years kind of thing.

I would not be surprised AT ALL if he doesn't sign with us. I've just completely come to expect it at this point.. I never once thought Lashley was going anywhere besides MSU then Hev screwed that one up. I wouldn't put anything past him.. we should be calling Kwatrivous every single day acting like he isn't committed and treating him like the 5 star recruit at our biggest position of need that he is.

[1bigdawg]

Since we have 22 commits and only four obvious takes other than OL (Williams, Crumedy, Guidry and Whop), I would hope the whole staff is combing the country for OLs.

[Perpetual Underachiever]

If we land Guidry in addition to Heath, I will feel good about this WR class.....but what do we have left as OL targets? That's the one position left that we need to close on with this class. Dolla Bill is an anchor, will we have anybody else to go with him?

I was wondering the same thing with our class filling up. Who are our top OL targets for 2018, other than Johnson and McDowell who are committed? I really hope we find at least 2 more that will actually make it to campus.

[msbulldog]

Hell what about that OL that decommited from Mississippi, Blaine Scott, 6'4" 310 lbs 247 composite .8822. Maybe we should be talking to him. He's a W. Virginia lean, but if he committed to UM, he might consider us.

[Johnson85]

Since we have 22 commits and only four obvious takes other than OL (Williams, Crumedy, Guidry and Whop), I would hope the whole staff is combing the country for OLs.

You're saying that we have accepted 18 commits in August that are questionable as to whether we should take them?

I've got to think you're being a little over pessimistic there.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

You're saying that we have accepted 18 commits in August that are questionable as to whether we should take them?

I've got to think you're being a little over pessimistic there.

I think you misread his comment.

[vv83]

You're saying that we have accepted 18 commits in August that are questionable as to whether we should take them?

I've got to think you're being a little over pessimistic there.

He's saying we have 22 now plus 4 more targets that are takes regardless of what happens

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

...but if he committed to UM, he might consider us.

So what are you implying exactly?

[bostondawg]

So what are you implying exactly?

I think he was simply implying that Scott doesn't mind moving from Ohio all the way to Mississippi to play football. Given that fact, he might consider the extra 1.5 hours to Starkville. I don't think he was implying anything more than that.

Kid would be a great pickup for us when we are in desperation mode for OL. I'd love to see us recruit him.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

I think he was simply implying that Scott doesn't mind moving from Ohio all the way to Mississippi to play football. Given that fact, he might consider the extra 1.5 hours to Starkville. I don't think he was implying anything more than that.

Kid would be a great pickup for us when we are in desperation mode for OL. I'd love to see us recruit him.

I knew he wasn't I was just kidding. But I had to do it.

[bostondawg]

I knew he wasn't I was just kidding. But I had to do it.

Haha, fair enough. Didn't want anyone to think he was comparing us to those depraved televangelists up north.

[msbulldog]

I knew he wasn't I was just kidding. But I had to do it.

Thanks man, I glad your really not mad, I worry about people I can't see.
Rep given!

[vv83]

Figure LSU will be our big weekend but are we expecting anyone this weekend?

[Ari Gold]

Whop Top 7.
I never say I told ya so. But come signing day I will say I ****ing told ya so...

[bostondawg]

Whop Top 7.
I never say I told ya so. But come signing day I will say I ****ing told ya so...

Love it, keep doing work Ari.

Whop has to know that he would be an immediate contributor at MSU, and he'd have 1000x better QBs throwing to him than at LSU.

[CadaverDawg]

Whop Top 7.
I never say I told ya so. But come signing day I will say I ****ing told ya so...

Who the hell did Ole Miss pay to get in that kid's top 7 with their current situation? How does that happen? Wake up, Whop

[Todd4State]

Love it, keep doing work Ari.

Whop has to know that he would be an immediate contributor at MSU, and he'd have 1000x better QBs throwing to him than at LSU.

And he would know one of those QB's very, very well to say the least.

[Lance Harbor]

I hope so. Whop was reportedly at LSU last week.

[Ari Gold]

Who the hell did Ole Miss pay to get in that kid's top 7 with their current situation? How does that happen? Wake up, Whop

Orchestrated by Mullen. **

[Goldendawg]

Saw and spoke to Stephen Guidry at halftime under the stands on the West Side at the game today against Charleston Southern. He had a visitor's pass (?) on. Told him I had been reading about him and we would love to have him. He replied, "yes sir".

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Saw and spoke to Stephen Guidry at halftime under the stands on the West Side at the game today against Charleston Southern. He had a visitor's pass (?) on. Told him I had been reading about him and we would love to have him. He replied, "yes sir".

Don't talk to recruits

[vv83]

Don't talk to recruits

I think that's dumb advice. Talk to them and be friendly but obviously stop at that point.

[msbulldog]

Don't talk to recruits

You can talk to them and tell them you are a fan and how much you would like for them to be a MSU Student, but for God's sake don't buy them a coke or anything else.

[Ari Gold]

Commit alert. Some good news could be hitting as early as this evening or tomorrow ..
And no I don't do the ****ing sunglasses emoji like some douche bag does. And my shit is actually legit info..

[Leroy Jenkins]

Don't talk to recruits



Is that you, Hev?

[Mjoelner34]

Is that you, Hev?

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Leroy Jenkins again.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

I think that's dumb advice. Talk to them and be friendly but obviously stop at that point.

Be friendly? yes. "I hope you come here?" no.

[Commercecomet24]

Commit alert. Some good news could be hitting as early as this evening or tomorrow ..
And no I don't do the ****ing sunglasses emoji like some douche bag does. And my shit is actually legit info..

Offense or defense ?

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

crickets*

[smootness]

Be friendly? yes. "I hope you come here?" no.

That is also totally fine.

[JimmyMcNulty]

what's the deal Ari?

[Ari Gold]

Kid didn't commit yet. Pretty simple.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

what's the deal Ari?

We'll have to wait until DJ Looney's next tweet

[Ari Gold]

When Jones commits to use today, everyone chill about the numbers game.
We will make room for our big targets left.
I still bet we make a few cuts before or around Dec.

This will be a very solid pick up for the good guys. Nice offer sheet on the kid. Very high ceiling from what I was told

[smootness]

When Jones commits to use today, everyone chill about the numbers game.
We will make room for our big targets left.
I still bet we make a few cuts before or around Dec.

This will be a very solid pick up for the good guys. Nice offer sheet on the kid. Very high ceiling from what I was told

After Dak and Chris Jones, no one should ever freak out when we take a lower rated kid early. This is not crazy early, and obviously they're not going to all work out, but I remember plenty of fans wondering why in the world we would offer guys like that before we had to, and they ended up being 2 of the best to ever grace the program.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

When Jones commits to use today, everyone chill about the numbers game.
We will make room for our big targets left.
I still bet we make a few cuts before or around Dec.

This will be a very solid pick up for the good guys. Nice offer sheet on the kid. Very high ceiling from what I was told

If Jones commits. I hear there's some rumblings behind the scenes he may commit to OM & his uncle Freddie Roach. We'll see what shakes out.

There is a much bigger fish to fry that's going public in a couple hours anyway that will make people not care about Jacquez 1 way or the other.

[JimmyMcNulty]

Robbie Faulk says Stephen Guidry is committing today at 10 am

[BigEasyDawg]

If Jones commits. I hear there's some rumblings behind the scenes he may commit to OM & his uncle Freddie Roach. We'll see what shakes out.

There is a much bigger fish to fry that's going public in a couple hours anyway that will make people not care about Jacquez 1 way or the other.

Oh my

[Ari Gold]

[QUOTE=Ifyouonlyknew;798363]If Jones commits. I hear there's some rumblings behind the scenes he may commit to OM & his uncle Freddie Roach. We'll see what shakes out.

There is a much bigger fish to fry that's going public in a couple hours anyway that will make people not care about Jacquez 1 way or the other.[/QUOTE

OM still going OM pretty amazing

[Ari Gold]

Robbie Faulk says Stephen Guidry is committing today at 10 am

Guidry basically committed to us Sunday night just didn't go public . Unless something has changed in last 5 days this is a slam dunk

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Guidry basically committed to us Sunday night just didn't go public . Unless something has changed in last 5 days this is a slam dunk

Sunday night? Ha....way before then.:)

[Ari Gold]

Sunday night? Ha....way before then.:)

He almost went public Sunday night.

[bostondawg]

Stephen Guidry makes it official to MSU. Will contribute next year immediately.

[maroonmania]

Stephen Guidry makes it official to MSU. Will contribute next year immediately.

If he is eligible. Seemingly now getting harder to get a JUCO guy eligible than a HS kid.

[louisvilledawg]

When Jones commits to use today, everyone chill about the numbers game.
We will make room for our big targets left.
I still bet we make a few cuts before or around Dec.

This will be a very solid pick up for the good guys. Nice offer sheet on the kid. Very high ceiling from what I was told


https://www.awesomelyluvvie.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Nailed-It.gif

[louisvilledawg]

Any word on Zach Farrar? I always wanted him to end up at MSU.

For the recruiting guys, does this hurt our chances with whop? Heath?

[Bothrops]

Any word on Zach Farrar? I always wanted him to end up at MSU.

For the recruiting guys, does this hurt our chances with whop? Heath?

Forget about Farrar. There's no reason for Guidry's commitment to hurt our chances with Heath or Whop. These 3 guys would transform our offense, adding a quick strike component, that we've never had in the past. You can't beat Bama or LSU without at least two elite receivers.

[vv83]

Forget about Farrar. There's no reason for Guidry's commitment to hurt our chances with Heath or Whop. These 3 guys would transform our offense, adding a quick strike component, that we've never had in the past. You can't beat Bama or LSU without at least two elite receivers.

Is there a reason you say forget him, or are we just not interested anymore?

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Is there a reason you say forget him, or are we just not interested anymore?

I would say because there are bigger fish to fry.

[bostondawg]

Malik Heath says on twitter that he's "rethinking his college decision." hopefully it's just smoke.

[jumbo]

Don't follow high school kids on twitter

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Don't follow high school kids on twitter

This^^ Kylin Hill said basically the same thing a year ago..Some people forget these are high school kids wanting attention on social media.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Is Cole Smith completely off the board or is there any hope he would flip to MSU?

[bostondawg]

Is Cole Smith completely off the board or is there any hope he would flip to MSU?

I wanna know this too. Guy is a legacy and from Mississippi. It's a joke we aren't in his recruitment.

[bostondawg]

Speaking of Cole Smith, he just got named an Under Armour All-American.

I'm just laughing at MSU OL recruiting at this point.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

I wanna know this too. Guy is a legacy and from Mississippi. It's a joke we aren't in his recruitment.

Paul says he expects him to stay with LSU.

[Bothrops]

This staff is usually Johnny on the spot when it comes to in-state kids. Cole Smith is the snake that bit 'em.

[msbulldog]

I think they took the kid for granted, being a legacy, certainly a lapse in judgement, common sense or effort. I really wish we had Cole Smith in our auspicious OL class.

[Tripp McNeely]

This staff is usually Johnny on the spot when it comes to in-state kids. Cole Smith is the snake that bit 'em.

There is ZERO difference between Cole and the OC we already have committed.

[maroonmania]

I think they took the kid for granted, being a legacy, certainly a lapse in judgement, common sense or effort. I really wish we had Cole Smith in our auspicious OL class.

We can ding our staff all we want but the blame lies with Cole on this if there is any. The kid knows MSU inside and out and if he wanted to be at MSU that is where he would commit to go. If he really had MSU in his being like most that grew up an MSU fan not even Hevesy would deter him. It would certainly not deter him that we were a month behind LSU offering given that we still offered well before the summer of his SR year.

[Bothrops]

There is ZERO difference between Cole and the OC we already have committed.

Let's hope he signs here.

[bostondawg]

Anyone know a list of recruits who were at our game against LSU?