2019 Recruiting Thread

[Ari Gold]

What are you hearing on Brooks Rayburn WR from the coast?

Nothing. Have no idea who he is .

[Coursesuper]

Nothing. Have no idea who he is .

He's been invited up three times and is going back for SBW, plays in a run heavy offense. no offer yet. There's not a lot of film on him. He can play.

[Ari Gold]

He's been invited up three times and is going back for SBW, plays in a run heavy offense. no offer yet. There's not a lot of film on him. He can play.

I will see what I can find out.
We prob aren’t taking but 3 WR this class and we would have to miss out on a bunch of guys right now for him to get in the mix is my guess

[Uncle Ruckus]

Good kid. Really, really hard working. Decent size. Good speed. Good family. Bulldog fan. He plays in a run oriented spread. I think it was something like 2-1 run/pass. With their QB coming back, Brooks progression and both of their 1000yd backs graduating, I'd expect the pass to increase. Most people will know him at the end of the year and he'll get some good offers.

[vv83]

Good kid. Really, really hard working. Decent size. Good speed. Good family. Bulldog fan. He plays in a run oriented spread. I think it was something like 2-1 run/pass. With their QB coming back, Brooks progression and both of their 1000yd backs graduating, I'd expect the pass to increase. Most people will know him at the end of the year and he'll get some good offers.

Just looked him up, he's from Klin. Auto offer**

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Just looked him up, he's from Klin. Auto offer**

never heard of Klin. Where is it?

[Bully13]

never heard of Klin. Where is it?

pretty sure it's Kiln, MS. on the coast . same place Brett Favre grew up in.

[Uncle Ruckus]

Hancock county. Just north of waveland. About 20m north of the beach.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

What are you hearing on Brooks Rayburn WR from the coast?

We're on him. He's been up here twice this spring. He's going to need a good camp for an offer to come his way. He's a good player though. I know TBuck likes him.

[Homedawg]

I will see what I can find out.
We prob aren’t taking but 3 WR this class and we would have to miss out on a bunch of guys right now for him to get in the mix is my guess

Pruitt needs to get on board. He doesn't have until Dec to decide.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Pruitt needs to get on board. He doesn't have until Dec to decide.

It wouldn't suprise me if he did it this weekend. Big Dawg Camp would be the latest. There will be a talk at some point if he's not committed this summer where it's a "yea it's time to get in the boat or get left" convo. I don't expect him to get left.

[vv83]

never heard of Klin. Where is it?

Brett Favre's hometown.. near coast

[Johnson85]

Pretty sure the UM verdict opened the floodgates.

The UM verdict opened the flood gates, but they opened them up for everybody. So any improvement is not that we're all the sudden playing by a different set of rules. We may be getting a little bump from not being as conservative as we were before, but you have to think i'ts primarily just having a really successful 8 year run (and recruits not remembering when we weren't at least decent with the exception of 2016) and then replacing coaches that couldn't stomach pursuing 18 year old kids (a sentiment I can completely understand) with coaches that view it as a vital part of any success they are going to have.

[Bully13]

I think what we are seeing thus far is better work ethic combined with more personable personalities now at the helm with much better sales abilities.

[KB21]

What happened to that defensive lineman from Yazoo that went to Oklahoma.

[sscjr1]

What happened to that defensive lineman from Yazoo that went to Oklahoma.

Had to quit football due to concussions

[BrunswickDawg]

Not related to the '19 Class - but just our current staff's work. I've seen that we have offered 3-4 of the '20 & '21 kids at Marietta HS outside ATL in the last day or so. Huge amount of talent at that school right now, and good to see our guys branching out.

[msstate7]

Delete

[Ari Gold]

Pruitt needs to get on board. He doesn't have until Dec to decide.

Agree

[jacksondawg]

Anyone have a list of visitors for Super Bulldog Weekend?

[Doggie_Style]

Anyone have a list of visitors for Super Bulldog Weekend?

wow almost 24 hours without a reply to this......guess everyone's been preoccupied with with the C34 BS.....I'll throw down a few names and maybe others can add on:

DJ James 3* CB - Al
Derick Hall 4* LB - Gulfport
Javis Atchison 3* WR - Al
Jashon Watkins 4* Ath - Tn

[Ari Gold]

wow almost 24 hours without a reply to this......guess everyone's been preoccupied with with the C34 BS.....I'll throw down a few names and maybe others can add on:

DJ James 3* CB - Al
Derick Hall 4* LB - Gulfport
Javis Atchison 3* WR - Al
Jashon Watkins 4* Ath - Tn

Im sure there are a few more and prob a few surprise guys .. Not going to be a huge group in .. Prom, showcases, and other things going on . Small is sometimes better.

[Turfdawg67]

https://s31.postimg.cc/liz7oat2j/IMG_0441.gif

[ShotgunDawg]

Im sure there are a few more and prob a few surprise guys .. Not going to be a huge group in .. Prom, showcases, and other things going on . Small is sometimes better.

I wish Pickering, Dean, Jones, and Jackson were coming.

[Doggie_Style]

I wish Pickering, Dean, Jones, and Jackson were coming.

Yea some real talent in that group......we may get Pickering but we are not looking good with the other 3

[Cooterpoot]

We're good with Pickering and Jones. Jackson is a no way, not happening. Dean probably isn't happening, but we'll see. I'd say we've got some pretty good kids coming in this weekend. Really need the OL recruits.

[Bully13]

We're good with Pickering and Jones. Jackson is a no way, not happening. Dean probably isn't happening, but we'll see. I'd say we've got some pretty good kids coming in this weekend. Really need the OL recruits.

what's Pickering and Jones' first names? had no luck with the "search engine" on the offer link. I did see a Jones , OT, from GA committed to MI. not him though, right?

[jacksondawg]

what's Pickering and Jones' first names? had no luck with the "search engine" on the offer link. I did see a Jones , OT, from GA committed to MI. not him though, right?
Nathan Pickering and Jarrian Jones

[Bully13]

Nathan Pickering and Jarrian Jones

thank you.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Nathan Pickering and Jarrian Jones

I thought it was Keiondre Jones

[Bully13]

Why does Jarrian Jones' 247 video show him making bad ass catches at WR? his profile says safety. even though he's committed to OU, they still have him favored for us. what's up with that? everybody seems confident he "flips" to us eventually. is there a story on that?

Also, are we in good with any other good offensive linemen?

[Doggie_Style]

thank you.

J. Jones is currently committed to Oklahoma but some here think he's a lock to be a bulldog....

[ShotgunDawg]

J. Jones is currently committed to Oklahoma but some here think he's a lock to be a bulldog....

Jones committing to OU still seems odd to me.

By all rumors, the guy was prepared to commit to MSU, but then takes a trip for the first time to OU & comes back committed.

Extremely odd. I just hope we don't get into an AJ Brown type situation here where a kid basically takes a "I'll show you" attitude & ends up sticking with OU just in an effort to be his own man & show people that he's independent.

Again, just odd that he committed to OU & for a kid from Mississippi that has grown up around SEC football to have any desire top lay in the Big 12

[KOdawg1]

Jones committing to OU still seems odd to me.

By all rumors, the guy was prepared to commit to MSU, but then takes a trip for the first time to OU & comes back committed.

Extremely odd. I just hope we don't get into an AJ Brown type situation here where a kid basically takes a "I'll show you" attitude & ends up sticking with OU just in an effort to be his own man & show people that he's independent.

Again, just odd that he committed to OU & for a kid from Mississippi that has grown up around SEC football to have any desire top lay in the Big 12

I think it's just a matter of him having a good time on his visit and committing as soon as he got back. As this process goes along, he'll start to realize how far away Norman, Oklahoma is from home.. hopefully

[Doggie_Style]

We're good with Pickering and Jones. Jackson is a no way, not happening. Dean probably isn't happening, but we'll see. I'd say we've got some pretty good kids coming in this weekend. Really need the OL recruits.

I believe Charles Cross, OT - Laurel and Ja'Quay Hubbard, OT - Penn. are both suppose to be on campus this weekend

[Bully13]

I believe Charles Cross, OT - Laurel and Ja'Quay Hubbard, OT - Penn. are both suppose to be on campus this weekend

I realize Charles Cross is not highly ranked but I think that's because he's got some bulking up to do (260 lbs). Prolly a red shirt, dunno . I think a lot of these rankings are dependent also on how fast of an impact they can be.

But anybody who also has offers from Tulane and Wake Forest is A-Okay by me. I like smart offensive linemen.

[Bully13]

what's the story on Ja'Quay Hubbard? from PA but no offers from Penn State, Pitt, or WV. the only offer of significance other than ours is VA.

[Lance Harbor]

No, no, no you don't.


but you have to think

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Official Visitors
2019 OL Keiondre Jones (Ga.)
MSU commit 2019 DE Ani Izuchukwu (Tenn.)
2019 OL Ja'Quay Hubbard (Pa.)
2019 DB Martin Emerson (Fla.)
2018 MSU Kwatrivous Johnson of Greenwood HS
2018 MSU Jaden Crumedy of Oak Grove HS

Unofficial Visitors
2019 DE Jack Harris of Oak Grove HS
2019 LB Derick Hall of Gulfport HS
2019 OL Darius Washington of West Florida Tech
2019 WR Brooks Rayburn of Hancock HS
MSU commit DE Charles Moore of Louisville HS
MSU commit WR Quinton Torbor (La.) HS
MSU commit QB Garrett Shrader (N.C.)
MSU commit DE De'Monte Russell of Provine HS
MSU commit OL Brandon Cunningham of St. Martin
MSU commit DB DJ James (Ala.) HS
2019 DB Malik Sanders of Northwest Miss. CC
2020 DE/TE Amari Severson (Fla.) HS
2020 LB Geron Hargon (La.) HS

[Bully13]

Official Visitors
2019 OL Keiondre Jones (Ga.)
2019 DE Ani Izuchukwu (Tenn.)
2019 OL Ja'Quay Hubbard (Pa.)
2019 DB Martin Emerson (Fla.)
2018 MSU Kwatrivous Johnson of Greenwood HS
2018 MSU Jaden Crumedy of Oak Grove HS

Unofficial Visitors
2019 DE Jack Harris of Oak Grove HS
2019 LB Derick Hall of Gulfport HS
2019 OL Darius Washington of West Florida Tech
2019 WR Brooks Rayburn of Hancock HS
MSU commit DE Charles Moore of Louisville HS
MSU commit WR Quinton Torbor (La.) HS
MSU commit QB Garrett Shrader (N.C.)
MSU commit DE De'Monte Russell of Provine HS
MSU commit OL Brandon Cunningham of St. Martin
MSU commit DB DJ James (Ala.) HS
2019 DB Malik Sanders of Northwest Miss. CC
2020 DE/TE Amari Severson (Fla.) HS
2020 LB Geron Hargon (La.) HS

Thank you for that info. Hopefully some in the know can comment on which ones we have a good shot at.

[msudawglb]

Official Visitors
2019 OL Keiondre Jones (Ga.) 4 star
MSU commit 2019 DE Ani Izuchukwu (Tenn.)
2019 OL Ja'Quay Hubbard (Pa.) 3 star
2019 DB Martin Emerson (Fla.) 3 star
2018 MSU Kwatrivous Johnson of Greenwood HS
2018 MSU Jaden Crumedy of Oak Grove HS

Unofficial Visitors
2019 DE Jack Harris of Oak Grove HS 3 star
2019 LB Derick Hall of Gulfport HS 4 star
2019 OL Darius Washington of West Florida Tech 3 star
2019 WR Brooks Rayburn of Hancock HS
MSU commit DE Charles Moore of Louisville HS
MSU commit WR Quinton Torbor (La.) HS
MSU commit QB Garrett Shrader (N.C.)
MSU commit DE De'Monte Russell of Provine HS
MSU commit OL Brandon Cunningham of St. Martin
MSU commit DB DJ James (Ala.) HS
2019 DB Malik Sanders of Northwest Miss. CC
2020 DE/TE Amari Severson (Fla.) HS
2020 LB Geron Hargon (La.) HS


I updated this list with the rankings (those who are not committed and have been evaluated)

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Thanks msudawglb I should have thought to do that..sorry

[ShotgunDawg]

Official Visitors
2019 OL Keiondre Jones (Ga.)
MSU commit 2019 DE Ani Izuchukwu (Tenn.)
2019 OL Ja'Quay Hubbard (Pa.)
2019 DB Martin Emerson (Fla.)
2018 MSU Kwatrivous Johnson of Greenwood HS
2018 MSU Jaden Crumedy of Oak Grove HS

Unofficial Visitors
2019 DE Jack Harris of Oak Grove HS
2019 LB Derick Hall of Gulfport HS
2019 OL Darius Washington of West Florida Tech
2019 WR Brooks Rayburn of Hancock HS
MSU commit DE Charles Moore of Louisville HS
MSU commit WR Quinton Torbor (La.) HS
MSU commit QB Garrett Shrader (N.C.)
MSU commit DE De'Monte Russell of Provine HS
MSU commit OL Brandon Cunningham of St. Martin
MSU commit DB DJ James (Ala.) HS
2019 DB Malik Sanders of Northwest Miss. CC
2020 DE/TE Amari Severson (Fla.) HS
2020 LB Geron Hargon (La.) HS

Hey guys,

I not here to play internet cop, but I wish we wouldn't just copy & paste what has been reported on 247.

If it's released by another twitter site or media outlet, then I completely agree with posting here, but I view what has been copy & pasted here as little bit over the line.

Those guys do an incredible job over there of reporting on & representing MSU, & I believe they deserve a little better than this.

Just my opinion.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Hey guys,

I not here to play internet cop, but I wish we wouldn't just copy & paste what has been reported on 247.

If it's released by another twitter site or media outlet, then I completely agree with posting here, but I view what has been copy & pasted here as little bit over the line.

Those guys do an incredible job over there of reporting on & representing MSU, & I believe they deserve a little better than this.

Just my opinion.

Is this a story? No. Is it a secret who is visiting? No. Plus my moniker says I am the Paysite policeman and I am rogue so I play by my own rules. You trying to take my title?

[msudawglb]

Hey guys,

I not here to play internet cop, but I wish we wouldn't just copy & paste what has been reported on 247.

If it's released by another twitter site or media outlet, then I completely agree with posting here, but I view what has been copy & pasted here as little bit over the line.

Those guys do an incredible job over there of reporting on & representing MSU, & I believe they deserve a little better than this.

Just my opinion.


give me a minute and I'll post it on my twitter account.

[preachermatt83]

Hey guys,

I not here to play internet cop, but I wish we wouldn't just copy & paste what has been reported on 247.

If it's released by another twitter site or media outlet, then I completely agree with posting here, but I view what has been copy & pasted here as little bit over the line.

Those guys do an incredible job over there of reporting on & representing MSU, & I believe they deserve a little better than this.

Just my opinion.

Facepalm

[msbulldog]

Hey guys,

I not here to play internet cop, but I wish we wouldn't just copy & paste what has been reported on 247.

If it's released by another twitter site or media outlet, then I completely agree with posting here, but I view what has been copy & pasted here as little bit over the line.

Those guys do an incredible job over there of reporting on & representing MSU, & I believe they deserve a little better than this.

Just my opinion.

Damn, seems like I've seen that message before.

[Bulldog1]

Didn't know it was VIP to see WHO IS VISITING THIS WEEKEND...

[msbulldog]

Why does Jarrian Jones' 247 video show him making bad ass catches at WR? his profile says safety. even though he's committed to OU, they still have him favored for us. what's up with that? everybody seems confident he "flips" to us eventually. is there a story on that?

Also, are we in good with any other good offensive linemen?

His hudl video shows all of his highlights as a player. He is being recruited as a safety in college, is why his profile says safety. A lot of the crystal balls think he will be a MSU commit and they don't want to change their prediction.

[msbulldog]

I realize Charles Cross is not highly ranked but I think that's because he's got some bulking up to do (260 lbs). Prolly a red shirt, dunno . I think a lot of these rankings are dependent also on how fast of an impact they can be.

But anybody who also has offers from Tulane and Wake Forest is A-Okay by me. I like smart offensive linemen.

Cross has been assessed as 'raw talent, needing development' is the reason for his rating.

[smootness]

His hudl video shows all of his highlights as a player. He is being recruited as a safety in college, is why his profile says safety. A lot of the crystal balls think he will be a MSU commit and they don't want to change their prediction.

Crystal balls are frozen once a player commits somewhere. You can't go back and change your prediction once they've made a decision. If they decommit, then you can go back and change it.

[Bully13]

Crystal balls are frozen once a player commits somewhere. You can't go back and change your prediction once they've made a decision. If they decommit, then you can go back and change it.

but the % is still slanted strongly in our favor.

[Bully13]

Hey guys,

I not here to play internet cop, but I wish we wouldn't just copy & paste what has been reported on 247.

If it's released by another twitter site or media outlet, then I completely agree with posting here, but I view what has been copy & pasted here as little bit over the line.

Those guys do an incredible job over there of reporting on & representing MSU, & I believe they deserve a little better than this.

Just my opinion.

I think if you also post the link, it's ok.

[Ari Gold]

I will throw this out and not saying these are the only 2, there may be more and there may be none .
But keep your eyes on commit watch with
Martin Emerson and Kyziah Pruitt

[Bully13]

I will throw this out and not saying these are the only 2, there may be more and there may be none .
But keep your eyes on commit watch with
Martin Emerson and Kyziah Pruitt

These 2 are not getting a lot of blue blood love.

[Doggie_Style]

I will throw this out and not saying these are the only 2, there may be more and there may be none .
But keep your eyes on commit watch with
Martin Emerson and Kyziah Pruitt

Is it likely that we are holding these two guys off until some of the higher rated prospects have decided?

[Ari Gold]

Is it likely that we are holding these two guys off until some of the higher rated prospects have decided?

We are for sure slowing playing a few guys and a few committed guys that are elsewhere . I’m not sure sure if we are slow playing these 2 or not.
I know Tbuck likes Emerson and we have been on Pruitt for a while now.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

If Pruitt wants to commit Saturday we'd take it.

[BeardoMSU]

I will throw this out and not saying these are the only 2, there may be more and there may be none .
But keep your eyes on commit watch with
Martin Emerson and Kyziah Pruitt

Ari, how many OL do anticipate us taking (or at least being in the mix for) this year?

[Hambone]

How about the huge news you were referring to earlier, Ari? Still set to take place?

[Ari Gold]

How about the huge news you were referring to earlier, Ari? Still set to take place?

Yes.. just waiting

[Ari Gold]

Ari, how many OL do anticipate us taking (or at least being in the mix for) this year?

OL is the worse club in my bag..
I would say 4-5 which you should be around every year.. Hev really left us in a ****ing bind numbers wise the last few years .
We are branching out with our OL recruiting that’s for sure. 100x better than it was

[preachermatt83]

If Pruitt wants to commit Saturday we'd take it.

Do u think he will commit?

[Bully13]

If Pruitt wants to commit Saturday we'd take it.

can you elaborate on that? why are we so high on this guy? I'm sure the guy's legit if this is the case and our coaches like him. just wondering.

[msbulldog]

2 1000 yd. receiving seasons.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

can you elaborate on that? why are we so high on this guy? I'm sure the guy's legit if this is the case and our coaches like him. just wondering.

He's a really good player. Back to back 1k yard receiving seasons. Good speed, good hands he's what you look for in a slot WR.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Do u think he will commit?

He needs to. That slot WR spot has pretty much been reserved for Kyziah but they're not going to hold that spot forever. I don't think tomorrow is a deadline or anything but it could be a talking point.

[msbulldog]

Ken Scurry a 4 star receiver from Tn showing a lot of interest, we're not going to hold Pruitt a spot forever.

[Lord McBuckethead]

On twitter the Bulldog Recruiting guy mentioned a 5* OL this weekend. Anyone know?

[Lord McBuckethead]

Also, they are holding a dawg walk prior to the spring game. It would be a good idea for a large crowd to be there to welcome the new team to the stadium. Especially for our recruits that have never seen it.

[smootness]

but the % is still slanted strongly in our favor.

Because that was the exact % it was in our favor when he committed. Once that happens, those predictions are frozen. Otherwise they wouldn't mean anything. This way we can see who was right and who was wrong.

They are not current %s.

[Bully13]

Because that was the exact % it was in our favor when he committed. Once that happens, those predictions are frozen. Otherwise they wouldn't mean anything. This way we can see who was right and who was wrong.

They are not current %s.

good to know. thank you.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Ken Scurry a 4 star receiver from Tn showing a lot of interest, we're not going to hold Pruitt a spot forever.

They play 2 diff spots but no we won't wait forever on Kyziah.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

On twitter the Bulldog Recruiting guy mentioned a 5* OL this weekend. Anyone know?

He's a 4* Keiondre Jones. I don't know who runs that twitter site but he's wrong a lot.

[Lord McBuckethead]

He's a 4* Keiondre Jones. I don't know who runs that twitter site but he's wrong a lot.

Good to know. We need Keiondre. Let's go.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

On twitter the Bulldog Recruiting guy mentioned a 5* OL this weekend. Anyone know?

Whoever does that account is like OM when it comes to recruiting rankings....Seems like he just makes recruits 5*'s even though they are not 5* on any recruiting services.

[Bully13]

do we have a snowball's chance in hell with this Keiondre Jones guy?

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

do we have a snowball's chance in hell with this Keiondre Jones guy?

yes. He'll commit this weekend

[Bully13]

yes. He'll commit this weekend

BOOM!!! What in the HELL did we do to pull this off? whose the crooter on this? is this Ari's bombshell? this is HUGE!!!


https://s18.postimg.cc/tjl4oyjih/Wool_heavy.jpg

[Cary Hudson's little bro]

Marcus Johnson doing work! Keiondre Jones bio (https://247sports.com/player/keiondre-jones-83780)

[Bully13]

Marcus Johnson doing work! Keiondre Jones bio (https://247sports.com/player/keiondre-jones-83780)

yep, also has offers from Duke, Vandy and Tulane. not only is a bad ass mofo, he's smart too. I like smart O-Linemen. (actually I've always heard O-Linemen were typically the smartest players on the team.)

[BeardoMSU]

yep, also has offers from Duke, Vandy and Tulane. not only is a bad ass mofo, he's smart too. I like smart O-Linemen. (actually I've always heard O-Linemen were typically the smartest players on the team.)

I like OL period......not converted DTs....but damn OL....add a 4* next to his name and it's bizarroworld in Starkville.

[preachermatt83]

yes. He'll commit this weekend

No way?? Are you serious!?!??!

[MetEdDawg]

Just to let you know how crazy the state of Georgia is with talent. Keiondre Jones is the 117 best overall prospect according to the 24/7 composite. That's good for 14th in the state of Georgia. So there are 13 kids rated better than Jones and his composite score is a .9513

Georgia isn't going away for a while with that kind of talent in state.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Come on Joe..... Ring the 17 bell.

[Lance Harbor]

Which makes you appreciate that UGA is the LSU of the East...Doing Less with More.


Just to let you know how crazy the state of Georgia is with talent. Keiondre Jones is the 117 best overall prospect according to the 24/7 composite. That's good for 14th in the state of Georgia. So there are 13 kids rated better than Jones and his composite score is a .9513

Georgia isn't going away for a while with that kind of talent in state.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I don't know who runs that twitter site but he's wrong a lot.

Sorry if you got offended but hey keep up the good fight.

[msbulldog]

yes. He'll commit this weekend

And your source is? Link?

[Leroy Jenkins]

.

[Westdawg]

I thought it was Keiondre Jones
I just watched his Hudl video.....WOW. That is one big, strong, fast,mean, BIG TIME prospect. I know he's being recruited by a lot of schools for DT, but that dude can flat truck it at OL. Some of the better footage I have seen of OL prospects in a while.

[msbulldog]

I just watched his Hudl video.....WOW. That is one big, strong, fast,mean, BIG TIME prospect. I know he's being recruited by a lot of schools for DT, but that dude can flat truck it at OL. Some of the better footage I have seen of OL prospects in a while.

Thanks for your opinion, Coach! +1

[Bully13]

how in the hell did we land this guy all of a sudden? how did this surprise just spring upon us? again I ask, is this Ari's "bomb shell" ?

[maroonmania]

how in the hell did we land this guy all of a sudden? how did this surprise just spring upon us? again I ask, is this Ari's "bomb shell" ?

We haven't landed him yet have we?

[Westdawg]

I won't try to spell his name, but he's as solid and legit of a HS OL prospect I have seen in the past 10 years. He's got amazing explosiveness on both his first AND second steps, as well as his initial punch. And keeps shoving til the whistle (actually after it just a little - I love that 😈😈😈😈

[preachermatt83]

how in the hell did we land this guy all of a sudden? how did this surprise just spring upon us? again I ask, is this Ari's "bomb shell" ?

I don't think so I think ari was talking about at Bulldawg Camp this summer.

[Bully13]

I don't know what the 17's going on but I'm liking it. I can't remember how long it's been to be as pumped about crootin' as I am right now. I'm sure work effort has a lot to do with it but I'm thinking some enthusiasm, desire, personality and sales skills are playing a huge role as well.

[shrimp]

how in the hell did we land this guy all of a sudden? how did this surprise just spring upon us? again I ask, is this Ari's "bomb shell" ?

Marcus Johnson is the connection. He was recruiting him while at Duke.

[Bully13]

Marcus Johnson is the connection. He was recruiting him while at Duke.

ahhh, well that splains it. thank you. Marcus Johnson must be a guy with a ton of personality. (my guess)

[Bully13]

ahhh, well that splains it. thank you. Marcus Johnson must be a guy with a ton of personality. (my guess)

LAUGHING MY ASS OFF!! He's the former OLE MISS player!!!!!

[msbulldog]

We need to give Coach Johnson an honorary MSU degree!

[MetEdDawg]

LAUGHING MY ASS OFF!! He's the former OLE MISS player!!!!!

This is the reason why fans have to take a step back and let coaches do their job. At the onset of this process, Moorhead was getting blasted because he was bringing in a former OM guy on staff. Why couldn't we get an MSU guy or keep Looney?

Now Marcus Johnson is heavily involved in bringing in potentially the highest ranked out of state prospect we've ever had on campus.

[Bully13]

This is the reason why fans have to take a step back and let coaches do their job. At the onset of this process, Moorhead was getting blasted because he was bringing in a former OM guy on staff. Why couldn't we get an MSU guy or keep Looney?

Now Marcus Johnson is heavily involved in bringing in potentially the highest ranked out of state prospect we've ever had on campus.

thanks for bringing that memory. who knows, maybe Marcus has a grudge against tsun. I would like to see a video of him on the practice field.

[Ari Gold]

It’s called not being a lazy mother ****er.. (Hev)
Like I have said OL is a recruiting club that’s in my bag but I don’t hit it very well.
There are some big boys after this kid. Would love to close him this weekend but not holding my breath ..
but yeah Coach MJ doing work .. Practice is night and day compared to fat ****. Ask any player they will tell ya .
And no this is not the news I’m waiting On to post.

[Bulldog1]

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[Ari Gold]

I think we get commits from Emerson and Pruitt this weekend
And wouldn’t be shocked if the big OL from Pa., Hubbard gets in the boat.

[Bully13]

I think we get commits from Emerson and Pruitt this weekend
And wouldn’t be shocked if the big OL from Pa., Hubbard gets in the boat.

still not understanding the Hubbard plan

[MetEdDawg]

still not understanding the Hubbard plan

I would be in the same boat as you except for one big thing. He's from Pennsylvania. You know JoeMo knows him and has seen him. There's a reason JoeMo wants him and as of right now that's all I need.

Additionally, he's 6' 6" 320 pounds. Frame is there. And it doesn't look like he's been evaluated by anyone other than 24/7. That should change with his exposure coming to our game today.

[Bully13]

I would be in the same boat as you except for one big thing. He's from Pennsylvania. You know JoeMo knows him and has seen him. There's a reason JoeMo wants him and as of right now that's all I need.

Additionally, he's 6' 6" 320 pounds. Frame is there. And it doesn't look like he's been evaluated by anyone other than 24/7. That should change with his exposure coming to our game today.

my concern is why doesn't he have a Penn State or Pitt offer?

[Cowbell]

my concern is why doesn't he have a Penn State or Pitt offer?

If JoeMo was still at Penn St., he would have an offer I'm sure. Just remember, neither of our last two star qbs were recruited at all by their home states early on.

[Ari Gold]

my concern is why doesn't he have a Penn State or Pitt offer?

Would you rather have a 2star OL from Miss with zero offers.?

[Ari Gold]

Lots of ex dawgs and current nfl guys here on the sidelines and in the locker room area.

[maroonmania]

Would you rather have a 2star OL from Miss with zero offers.?

Good point, we need at least 5 OL in this class. They've got to come from somewhere. Not a great year in state for OL and we've already flipped the best one from Miami.

[Bully13]

Would you rather have a 2star OL from Miss with zero offers.?

of course not. it's just the way we are rolling these days, it looks more like a Hev deal. I'd hate to string this guy along then "process" him later. But again, I trust Jo Mo more than 247. I'm just wondering if anybody had any inside info on the guy that's causing our staff to be showing this much love for him this early on.

[ejdallas322]

I honestly see Jordan Jernigan flipping from Ole Miss to us pretty soon.

[Ari Gold]

I know there is some worry from Oxford that Ealy May flip to Bama. Well they might want to worry more about him flipping To MooU

[BeardoMSU]

I know there is some worry from Oxford that Ealy May flip to Bama. Well they might want to worry more about him flipping To MooU

Nice, Ari. Not surprising, considering their last decent back was Brandon Bolden....

I thought the general consensus on him was that he was MLB bound, though.....not that I wouldn't enjoy the flip, regardless.

[ShotgunDawg]

Nice, Ari. Not surprising, considering their last decent back was Brandon Bolden....

I thought the general consensus on him was that he was MLB bound, though.....not that I wouldn't enjoy the flip, regardless.

Maybe but it's just too early to say this.

Ealy has a Summer full of attempting to hit 92-95 mph pitchers at PG National, Tournament of Stars, Area Codes, and East Coast Pro before any Major League team will even consider giving him a million dollars. It ain't easy to do. He's going to have to perform this Summer before anyone pays him.

[msstate7]

Maybe but it's just too early to say this.

Ealy has a Summer full of attempting to hit 92-95 mph pitchers at PG National, Tournament of Stars, Area Codes, and East Coast Pro before any Major League team will even consider giving him a million dollars. It ain't easy to do. He's going to have to perform this Summer before anyone pays him.

Is he not draft eligible for the 2018 draft in 43 days?

[ShotgunDawg]

Is he not draft eligible for the 2018 draft in 43 days?

No. Ealy is a JR in high school.

He's not eligible to be drafted until 2019

People are getting WAY ahead of themselves on his draft status. He's a Mississippi high schoo position player and that demographic is pretty bad historically.

He'll have to earn it this Summer

[somebodyshotmypaw]

Is he not draft eligible for the 2018 draft in 43 days?

The high school football commits are completing their junior year in about 4 weeks. They can sign in the middle of their senior year, in December. So they are the graduating class of 2019. The baseball draft will draft a kid in the summer after their senior year. So Ealy won't be drafted until the summer of 2019.

[msstate7]

No. Ealy is a JR in high school.

He's not eligible to be drafted until 2019

People are getting WAY ahead of themselves on his draft status. He's a Mississippi high schoo position player and that demographic is pretty bad historically.

He'll have to earn it this Summer

Thanks, not sure why I was thinking that

[ShotgunDawg]

Any good recruiting updates after the weekend?

What chaw hearin?

[Bully13]

Any good recruiting updates after the weekend?

What chaw hearin?

Fo Realz. specially that 4* OL outta GA.

[msstate7]

Looking at recruiting ranking, I found this interesting... Oklahoma is #1 with 10 commits at an avg rating of .9313. Nothing strange about that, but they 0 commits from Oklahoma. Texas, California, Arizona, NC, and Mississippi are the home state of current commits

[Bully13]

Looking at recruiting ranking, I found this interesting... Oklahoma is #1 with 10 commits at an avg rating of .9313. Nothing strange about that, but they 0 commits from Oklahoma. Texas, California, Arizona, NC, and Mississippi are the home state of current commits

They have money and they use it accordingly. I.E. they cheat.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Looking at recruiting ranking, I found this interesting... Oklahoma is #1 with 10 commits at an avg rating of .9313. Nothing strange about that, but they 0 commits from Oklahoma. Texas, California, Arizona, NC, and Mississippi are the home state of current commits

The state of Oklahoma only has 3 4* prospects. They've only offered 2. Not much to choose from instate.

[MetEdDawg]

The state of Oklahoma only has 3 4* prospects. They've only offered 2. Not much to choose from instate.

This is why I think that Oklahoma, even though they've had a good amount of success the past 10-15 years, that they are one of the most impressive stories among the elite in college football. There isn't a lot of good football talent around them except in Texas. And if you look at the college football elites, they have a wealth of in state talent to choose from. Oklahoma doesn't have that. Midwest is void of a lot of really good athletes. Their ability to elevate themselves and recruit out of state is impressive.

[ShotgunDawg]

This is why I think that Oklahoma, even though they've had a good amount of success the past 10-15 years, that they are one of the most impressive stories among the elite in college football. There isn't a lot of good football talent around them except in Texas. And if you look at the college football elites, they have a wealth of in state talent to choose from. Oklahoma doesn't have that. Midwest is void of a lot of really good athletes. Their ability to elevate themselves and recruit out of state is impressive.

Oklahoma is good but I just wonder how much they are a product of the Big 12 being garbage and a boarderline G5 conference from an overall talent profile.

I mean, while at times impressive, Oklahoma never wins these playoff games.

There is something to be said for playing a schedule that only requires you to get up for 2-3 games a year.

[Todd4State]

No. Ealy is a JR in high school.

He's not eligible to be drafted until 2019

People are getting WAY ahead of themselves on his draft status. He's a Mississippi high schoo position player and that demographic is pretty bad historically.

He'll have to earn it this Summer

People see that he is number one after his sophomore year on PG and don't understand that there will be a lot of guys developing and growing over that course of 2-3 years. For example, I remember Luke Alexander was I think in the top 10 of his class at one time on PG when he was in 8th or 9th grade and people were telling me that he would never make it to campus. A lot happens over the course of a few years with high school players that are growing and developing at different rates.

[Todd4State]

I know there is some worry from Oxford that Ealy May flip to Bama. Well they might want to worry more about him flipping To MooU

The thing about MSU is we have Charles Huff who used to coach Saquon Barkley and we use our running backs in a lot of different ways that showcases their skill sets.

Ole Miss has Derrick Nix who has coached?

[msstate7]

The state of Oklahoma only has 3 4* prospects. They've only offered 2. Not much to choose from instate.

Which is why recruiting at such an elite level is so impressive

[the_real_MSU_is_us]

They have money and they use it accordingly. I.E. they cheat.

So if you get out of state commits you are definitely cheating... guess we're cheating then, as we're doing good out of state.

Do some programs cheat like crazy? of course. But some programs just have good recruiters. Oklahoma has a lot to offer so I'm not going to jump to cheating.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Which is why recruiting at such an elite level is so impressive

Oklahoma is pretty much a Texas university. The majority of their players come from Texas.

[ShotgunDawg]

The best high schools in DFW are on the North side. From North Dallas OU is only 2.5 hours away. Texas is 3+ hours away and A&M is 3 hours away.

Other than TCU and Baylor, OU is closer to Dallas than their competitors.

Imagine the Hattiesburg having 6+ million people and we praised LSU for recruiting it well.


Which is why recruiting at such an elite level is so impressive

[msstate7]

Oklahoma is pretty much a Texas university. The majority of their players come from Texas.

Pretty much, but still not. On 2017 roster according to cfbstats.com, they have 38 players from Texas of the 111 listed (35%). Big number for sure, but there are a ton of states there including Canada. Obviously they can only have 85 scholarships, so a bunch are walkons

[yjnkdawg]

Coach Huff and John Emery Jr., a good prior relationship. That has a good ring to it..................... But these northern coaches can't recruit in the South, especially in LSU's stomping ground.*** .......If we can get Emery and Ealy. BOOM!!!

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Coach Huff and John Emery Jr., a good prior relationship. That has a good ring to it..................... But these northern coaches can't recruit in the South, especially in LSU's stomping ground.*** .......If we can get Emery and Ealy. BOOM!!!

Wait a minute....When Ealy committed to OM, He would never make it to campus. Now that there is a chance he flips, we think he will pass up baseball and come to college? wth?

[yjnkdawg]

Wait a minute....When Ealy committed to OM, He would never make it to campus. Now that there is a chance he flips, we think he will pass up baseball and come to college? wth?


Under current NCAA guidelines/rules an athlete can be an amateur (college football) in one sport and professional ( minor league baseball) in another, and still receive a scholarship to play football. It doesn't happen much, but Russell Wilson is one example where it did. THe school and the athlete would have to agree on it, but it is a possibility.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

Under current NCAA guidelines/rules an athlete can be an amateur (college football) in one sport and professional ( minor league baseball) in another, and still receive a scholarship to play football. It doesn't happen much, but Russell Wilson is one example where it did. THe school and the athlete would have to agree on it, but it is a possibility.

Like A.Alford and AJ Brown?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Wait a minute....When Ealy committed to OM, He would never make it to campus. Now that there is a chance he flips, we think he will pass up baseball and come to college? wth?

I expect Ealy to go pro no matter where he signs. He won't sign with OM.

[Jarius]

So if you get out of state commits you are definitely cheating... guess we're cheating then, as we're doing good out of state.

Do some programs cheat like crazy? of course. But some programs just have good recruiters. Oklahoma has a lot to offer so I'm not going to jump to cheating.

Everyone who signs 4 and 5 star players cheats. Most of the time the money is pretty even on all sides and no one gets their panties in a wad. Then you have schools like Ole Miss that under normal circumstances would not get a look from out of state 5 stars so they just throw out a shit ton of cash and piss everyone off. That causes them to end up getting a 5 year ncaa investigation because they are too stupid to realize that recruiting a top 5 class to Ole Miss made up of mostly highly rated OOS kids after a 6 win season is a bit too obvious.

[Turfdawg67]

Wait a minute....When Ealy committed to OM, He would never make it to campus. Now that there is a chance he flips, we think he will pass up baseball and come to college? wth?

Stealing him from those jackasses would be a victory in of itself... but other than that no one's thoughts have changed.

[Commercecomet24]

I expect Ealy to go pro no matter where he signs. He won't sign with OM.

This is the correct answer.

[ShotgunDawg]

Stealing him from those jackasses would be a victory in of itself... but other than that no one's thoughts have changed.

This. Just flip him and worry about the rest later.

Honestly though, I wouldn't be shocked if he signed with Bama so that he could have maximum leverage in the draft and his signing bonus.

The real question is: if Ealy has a great Summer in baseball, will Bama even want to use one of their 25 signing spots on him?

[Bully13]

Everyone who signs 4 and 5 star players cheats. Most of the time the money is pretty even on all sides and no one gets their panties in a wad. Then you have schools like Ole Miss that under normal circumstances would not get a look from out of state 5 stars so they just throw out a shit ton of cash and piss everyone off. That causes them to end up getting a 5 year ncaa investigation because they are too stupid to realize that recruiting a top 5 class to Ole Miss made up of mostly highly rated OOS kids after a 6 win season is a bit too obvious.

Ole Miss broke "protocol" is why they got busted. Unethical attorney tactics and $ is why they skated.

Next time the Blue Bloods need to open their pocket books too. Tobacco litigation money can be hard to compete with though.

[RezDog7]

Ole Miss broke "protocol" is why they got busted. Unethical attorney tactics and $ is why they skated.

Next time the Blue Bloods need to open their pocket books too. Tobacco litigation money can be hard to compete with though.

You would think they would run out of tobacco money at some point with all those recruiting classes.

[msstate7]

This. Just flip him and worry about the rest later.

Honestly though, I wouldn't be shocked if he signed with Bama so that he could have maximum leverage in the draft and his signing bonus.

The real question is: if Ealy has a great Summer in baseball, will Bama even want to use one of their 25 signing spots on him?

I say no way. Bama doesn?t have to take a shot like that. I really don?t like taking a chance ourselves. Don?t we lose like 30 guys this year?

[Ari Gold]

I say no way. Bama doesn?t have to take a shot like that. I really don?t like taking a chance ourselves. Don?t we lose like 30 guys this year?

Numbers will work out for the. Upper elite players. Don’t worry about that we will make room

[SmokeyDawg]

You would think they would run out of tobacco money at some point with all those recruiting classes.

No. Hard to make that much money run out.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Javorrius selmon gets an offer today. 4* CB I think.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Javorrius selmon gets an offer today. 4* CB I think.

Yea 2020 kid from Provine.

[msu15]

Stealing him from those jackasses would be a victory in of itself... but other than that no one's thoughts have changed.

Ealy has a story with Paul today saying we're back in the mix.

[ShotgunDawg]

Ealy has a story with Paul today saying we're back in the mix.

Just reading the tea leaves, I think he'd be an MSU lean if we had a baseball coach.

[Cary Hudson's little bro]

Ealy has a story with Paul today saying we're back in the mix.

Steve said Monday "expect him to decommit" at some point from TSUN

[yjnkdawg]

Just reading the tea leaves, I think he'd be an MSU lean if we had a baseball coach.


If you are referring to Henderson, Henderson is a non factor in Ealy's decision. If for some unknown reason he does decide to play college baseball, and he decided to play for us, Henderson would not be coaching him.

[Bully13]

Can anyone tell me about

Montravious
Richardson

the OT that's already signed? 247 has next to no info on him.

[ShotgunDawg]

If you are referring to Henderson, Henderson is a non factor in Ealy's decision. If for some unknown reason he does decide to play college baseball, and he decided to play for us, Henderson would not be coaching him.

Agree. That's why I said, "if we had a baseball coach"

Meaning, if we had a head baseball coach, I think Ealy would be much more open to flipping now

[Lord McBuckethead]

dude is a monster. like 6-7 320 if I remember correctly. A little raw, but has pretty good hands and feet.

[yjnkdawg]

Agree. That's why I said, "if we had a baseball coach"

Meaning, if we had a head baseball coach, I think Ealy would be much more open to flipping now


If Ealy, for some unknown reason, does decide to play baseball at OM, MSU or on any other college baseball team, no matter who the college coach is, it will probably be because MLB is no longer in existence.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I'm not expecting Ealy to sign with MSU or play college football.

[Bully13]

dude is a monster. like 6-7 320 if I remember correctly. A little raw, but has pretty good hands and feet.

The only thing I could find was some video coverage. He did appear to have good hands and feet protecting the QB's blind side. He also showed some bull rush ability too. He's also bulked up since going juco.

It's just there is no offer list or anything. That could be that he has always been so 100% MSU from the get go.

[Doggie_Style]

I'm not expecting Ealy to sign with MSU or play college football.

I agree...we do need to sign a RB or two this year. Do we have a shot at John Emery and/or Eric Gray? Any others?

[Commercecomet24]

I'm not expecting Ealy to sign with MSU or play college football.

This. He's not playing college football. He's going to mlb no matter what round he's drafted. That's coming from the ealy camp, he won't see a college campus.

[Dolphus Raymond]

This. He's not playing college football. He's going to mlb no matter what round he's drafted. That's coming from the ealy camp, he won't see a college campus.

**** it. Flip him anyway just because.

[Ari Gold]

I agree...we do need to sign a RB or two this year. Do we have a shot at John Emery and/or Eric Gray? Any others?

Yes ,yes and yes

[preachermatt83]

I know iyok says no and I trust him and ari over everyone else in recruiting but I keep hearing whispers that we are in the game with Sean Dollars.

[Commercecomet24]

**** it. Flip him anyway just because.

Heck yeah!

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I know iyok says no and I trust him and ari over everyone else in recruiting but I keep hearing whispers that we are in the game with Sean Dollars.

You're the only & I mean only person that I've talked to that's hearing those whispers. Maybe I'm deaf but I think it's a 0.001% chance on Dollars.

[yjnkdawg]

I know iyok says no and I trust him and ari over everyone else in recruiting but I keep hearing whispers that we are in the game with Sean Dollars.

If we are, then that would have to be one of the best kept secrets in college football recruiting, because besides IYOK saying no, media people who keep up with college recruiting have not said one word of him concerning us. It was mentioned on 247 a good while back that we were recruiting him, but it seemed he didn't return the interest. Also on his 247 profile, we are listed as Cool on his Interests' recruting list. Most also project him to Oregon with USC mentioned a little.. Guess we will see.

[Bully13]

Yes ,yes and yes

I'm cool with Eric Gray out of Mempho. John Emery? the day we sign a 4* RB out of LA with a LSU offer, well you know what I mean. .

[Ari Gold]

I'm cool with Eric Gray out of Mempho. John Emery? the day we sign a 4* RB out of LA with a LSU offer, well you know what I mean. .

Well it very well may happen , so whatever you mean you might better get ready

[TrapGame]

Well it very well may happen , so whatever you mean you might better get ready

Man, if we start taking LA guys LSU wants they're gonna run Ed outta Red Stick on a rail.

[the_real_MSU_is_us]

As long as we get one of the three RBs mentioned I'll be very happy... they all look very similar in abilities and potential to me, but I don't really know what to look for in the film. But all 3 look very comparable

[Jarius]

Man, if we start taking LA guys LSU wants they're gonna run Ed outta Red Stick on a rail.

They are going to run him out of there before signing day anyway. LSU will be going 6-6

[Lumpy Chucklelips]

What is going on at Callaway? Read on Gene's where people were freaking out about a rumor about a grade scandal and Heath was going to have to go juco, etc. Steve shot it down, but a few were adamant that it was happening, basically saying sit back and watch. Said it was a matter of time. Anybody got anything?

[thf24]

What is going on at Callaway? Read on Gene's where people were freaking out about a rumor about a grade scandal and Heath was going to have to go juco, etc. Steve shot it down, but a few were adamant that it was happening, basically saying sit back and watch. Said it was a matter of time. Anybody got anything?

Didn't want to be the first to bring it up, but there's also a fairly long thread on the other board in which multiple posters sound sure that it's going to be a problem for Heath. Anyone over here know anything?

[Bass Chaser]

There are certain posters on both 247 and SPS that are positive he won’t be here. I was waiting for someone to start a new thread here about it.

[Cooterpoot]

Going to be a wait and see at Callaway. Nothing known yet on Heath, specifically. But he had work to do to begin with. Either way, he was going to redshirt this year anyway.

[Doggie_Style]

There are certain posters on both 247 and SPS that are positive he won?t be here. I was waiting for someone to start a new thread here about it.

wow...this sux if true. We should still be in good shape at at WR in the fall with Couch, Todd, Jackson, Mitchell, etc., returning and adding Whop, Guidrey and Austin Williams. So what is the basic premise to the rumor?

[the_real_MSU_is_us]

So, assuming nothing offical comes from the NCAA before fall (and with how slow they are it's extremely unlikely), he will be on our sidelines redshirting and going through drills. If the NCAA coems out and says "A bunch of your As were faked, you're not eligible" what would happen? Obviously he couldn't play this year, but if that's the only punishment who cares as he'd have to redshirt anyway. Is there a chance they'd say "You shouldn't have qualified to begin with, therefore get off the team immediately and don't come back till you've been to juco."? THAT would suck, as we'd loose a year with him. But I assume it would still count as a sign and place, so wed get him after JuCo with 3 to play 3. 2019 would be the only year lost. Am I thinking through this right?

[Johnson85]

So, assuming nothing offical comes from the NCAA before fall (and with how slow they are it's extremely unlikely), he will be on our sidelines redshirting and going through drills. If the NCAA coems out and says "A bunch of your As were faked, you're not eligible" what would happen? Obviously he couldn't play this year, but if that's the only punishment who cares as he'd have to redshirt anyway. Is there a chance they'd say "You shouldn't have qualified to begin with, therefore get off the team immediately and don't come back till you've been to juco."? THAT would suck, as we'd loose a year with him. But I assume it would still count as a sign and place, so wed get him after JuCo with 3 to play 3. 2019 would be the only year lost. Am I thinking through this right?

If he's already enrolled at State, I would assume he can transfer those credits to JUCO, and still get an associates degree in JUCO, and come back as a RS So. But the NCAA is not exactly predictable or principled, so I could see them doing just about anything.

What happened to the players involved with the grade fixing in Memphis? How were they treated? Or was it discovered far enough after the fact that nothing was done?

[Bothrops]

If Heath has to go Juco, he may or may not ever play here.

[Bully13]

If Heath has to go Juco, he may or may not ever play here.



https://s14.postimg.cc/uzxvnoi8x/Sheared.jpg

[bulldawg28]

If Heath has to go Juco, he may or may not ever play here.

Knowledge, but what other options would there be? Lol

[BuckyIsAB****]

Couch and Todd have to become more consistent or their football days will pass them by in a hurry

[BuckyIsAB****]

Was hoping Heath would at least come in to push them, if not replace them.

[Bothrops]

Knowledge, but what other options would there be? Lol

None, but it's just one more bullshit thing we have to deal with in our recruiting, JPS.

[Bully13]

why can't the Big 3 in this state get together and team up and do something to fix this shit? I thought I read something a while back that MSU was going to spearhead an effort or something. No?

[JoseBrown]

If he's already enrolled at State, I would assume he can transfer those credits to JUCO, and still get an associates degree in JUCO, and come back as a RS So. But the NCAA is not exactly predictable or principled, so I could see them doing just about anything.

What happened to the players involved with the grade fixing in Memphis? How were they treated? Or was it discovered far enough after the fact that nothing was done?

If we enroll him, it won't be the NCAA sending him to JUCO. Only thing they can do is deny him eligible to play football until he gets the credits needed. I don't think the clearinghouse has anything to do with him being eligible for enrollment. That's what's in question with him as I understand it.

[msudawglb]

If we enroll him, it won't be the NCAA sending him to JUCO. Only thing they can do is deny him eligible to play football until he gets the credits needed. I don't think the clearinghouse has anything to do with him being eligible for enrollment. That's what's in question with him as I understand it.

It?s time for the Dontae Jones express education package!

[Bully13]

If we enroll him, it won't be the NCAA sending him to JUCO. Only thing they can do is deny him eligible to play football until he gets the credits needed. I don't think the clearinghouse has anything to do with him being eligible for enrollment. That's what's in question with him as I understand it.

So if the NCAA rules him ineligible, can he red shirt and simultaneously take classes that would get him eligible while also doing the college work as well? Or would our academic department say if your high school transcript is not accurate, than you don't qualify to enroll in college classes?

[Johnson85]

If we enroll him, it won't be the NCAA sending him to JUCO. Only thing they can do is deny him eligible to play football until he gets the credits needed. I don't think the clearinghouse has anything to do with him being eligible for enrollment. That's what's in question with him as I understand it.

Gotcha. But would he not need the equivalent of an associates degree to become eligible if he's not eligible out of high school? If so, I assume we'd want him to go to JUCO so that he could get some easier classes under his belt and RS one year, play JUCO for a year, rather than redshirt for a year and then sit for a year. Of course if he has the ability to get eligible in a fall, spring, and summer semester, i guess that would make it moot whether he goes to JUCO or states at STate.

[NotCoJoMo]

Long time listener. First time caller.

Ari, any update on the big board and any idea when you plan to drop the big news?

I'll hang up and listen.

[Ari Gold]

Long time listener. First time caller.

Ari, any update on the big board and any idea when you plan to drop the big news?

I'll hang up and listen.

Try and get Big board soon and Still waiting on the news.

[msu15]

What are we looking like with Jack Harris?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

What are we looking like with Jack Harris?

He's ours as long as we want him & I expect he'll commit to us next month sometime. We're recruiting him as an OLB.

[msu15]

He's ours as long as we want him & I expect he'll commit to us next month sometime. We're recruiting him as an OLB.

10-4

[Lance Harbor]

Bueller...Bueller...



It?s time for the Dontae Jones express education package!

[BuckyIsAB****]

He's ours as long as we want him & I expect he'll commit to us next month sometime. We're recruiting him as an OLB.

Hes a good player. OG is loaded with talent. Coaching not so much

[jumbo]

Any info on the mystery basketball recruit coming in Friday?

[msstate7]

Any info on the mystery basketball recruit coming in Friday?
Hope it's a grad transfer shooter

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Hope it's a grad transfer shooter

No grad transfer is coming to MSU. We have pretty much no minutes to sell a kid with 1yr left. I hear it's a guy who can sit a year & have multiple years left. Don't have a name yet but it's a guard.

[jumbo]

No grad transfer is coming to MSU. We have pretty much no minutes to sell a kid with 1yr left. I hear it's a guy who can sit a year & have multiple years left. Don't have a name yet but it's a guard.


Do you know where he's coming from? Please say UNC.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Do you know where he's coming from? Please say UNC.

If you're referring to Jalek Felton a lot of people are kind of cautious about him he has some baggage. He's talented for sure so I'm sure he'll land at a good school.

[Bulldog1]

Any info on the mystery basketball recruit coming in Friday?

Woah!

[jumbo]

If you're referring to Jalek Felton a lot of people are kind of cautious about him he has some baggage. He's talented for sure so I'm sure he'll land at a good school.



I was. Seems like South Carolina is the favorite there.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I was. Seems like South Carolina is the favorite there.

Yea it's the home state school & coming home is always a popular sentiment.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

No grad transfer is coming to MSU. We have pretty much no minutes to sell a kid with 1yr left. I hear it's a guy who can sit a year & have multiple years left. Don't have a name yet but it's a guard.

May be wrong or they're bringing in 2 kids but a Freshman Big is visiting this weekend.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

https://twitter.com/adamzagoria/status/989595399714496513?s=21

[BuckyIsAB****]

Ari, IYOK, we have any shot at Darius Thomas the OT from Arkansas?

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Ari, IYOK, we have any shot at Darius Thomas the OT from Arkansas?

Not really

[BuckyIsAB****]

Not really

Damn. Who are the top OL targets in your opinion? Besides the kid from Laurel. I just saw his name on the 247 board is why I asked

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Damn. Who are the top OL targets in your opinion? Besides the kid from Laurel. I just saw his name on the 247 board is why I asked

Darius Washington
Charles Cross
Chris Akporoghene
Laquinston Sharp
Adrien Medley
Keiondre Jones
Ja'quay Hubbard

[Cary Hudson's little bro]

Darius Washington
Charles Cross
Chris Akporoghene
Laquinston Sharp
Adrien Medley
Keiondre Jones
Ja'quay Hubbard

damn...that's a good list! 3-4 of them and we have caught up from Hevesy's sabotaged depth chart

[Cooterpoot]

I'll take Washington, Cross, Akpo, Sharp, & Jones for the win....

[Commercecomet24]

I'll take Washington, Cross, Akpo, Sharp, & Jones for the win....

Me too!

[Johnson85]

damn...that's a good list! 3-4 of them and we have caught up from Hevesy's sabotaged depth chart

Three won't help us catch up. Need at least four and I would prefer 5 I think. We're going to need a couple of them to pan out as RS FR to fill out a two deep if not a starting 5.

[Ari Gold]

Three won't help us catch up. Need at least four and I would prefer 5 I think. We're going to need a couple of them to pan out as RS FR to fill out a two deep if not a starting 5.

We have 2 commits already with Richardson and Cunningham
We just need 3-4 of these 7.. which we will get.

[Johnson85]

We have 2 commits already with Richardson and Cunningham
We just need 3-4 of these 7.. which we will get.

Gotcha. Weird seeing us on top of OL recruiting.

I know OL is hard to project, but any of the ones committed or that we're looking at expected to be the type of player that can be good as a RS FR?

Also, non-recruiting but related, are we hearing anything about Suggs or the Dollar bill guy? Either or both of them looking like they'll be ready to play next year?

[msu15]

Gotcha. Weird seeing us on top of OL recruiting.

I know OL is hard to project, but any of the ones committed or that we're looking at expected to be the type of player that can be good as a RS FR?

Also, non-recruiting but related, are we hearing anything about Suggs or the Dollar bill guy? Either or both of them looking like they'll be ready to play next year?

I'd have to imagine that Dolla Bill will need a year to redshirt just for his body and conditioning. He's huge lol

[Ari Gold]

Gotcha. Weird seeing us on top of OL recruiting.

I know OL is hard to project, but any of the ones committed or that we're looking at expected to be the type of player that can be good as a RS FR?

Also, non-recruiting but related, are we hearing anything about Suggs or the Dollar bill guy? Either or both of them looking like they'll be ready to play next year?

They will both redshirt baring multiple injuries.

[1bigdawg]

They will both redshirt baring multiple injuries.

Didn't Suggs redshirt last year?

[Ari Gold]

Didn't Suggs redshirt last year?

You are correct.
I was thinking about the incoming guys . Dolla bill and Cam Jones.

Suggs might can get into that 2nd group rotation come the fall.
I think the top 8 are pretty much set. With Champion , Story and Phillps with the starting 5

[Johnson85]

You are correct.
I was thinking about the incoming guys . Dolla bill and Cam Jones.

Suggs might can get into that 2nd group rotation come the fall.
I think the top 8 are pretty much set. With Champion , Story and Phillps with the starting 5

That's somewhat disappointing. I know Story has played some, but I was under the impression that Champion and Phillips were back-up quality, not SEC starter quality, so I was hoping Suggs would be a clear #2 and ready to step in as a starter in 2019. Also, going back to back years with one HS signee, we really need Suggs and Dolla Bill to pan out or we need to hit it out of the park with this year's OL in order to avoid having a patchwork OL for a couple of years.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

That's somewhat disappointing. I know Story has played some, but I was under the impression that Champion and Phillips were back-up quality, not SEC starter quality, so I was hoping Suggs would be a clear #2 and ready to step in as a starter in 2019. Also, going back to back years with one HS signee, we really need Suggs and Dolla Bill to pan out or we need to hit it out of the park with this year's OL in order to avoid having a patchwork OL for a couple of years.

I won't be surprised at all if Tyre starts in 2019.

[msstate7]

I won't be surprised at all if Tyre starts in 2019.

G, C, or T?

[BuckyIsAB****]

I think Tommy Champion will surprise some. Remember he was a highly recruited kid out of HS

[Ifyouonlyknew]

G, C, or T?

T

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I think Tommy Champion will surprise some. Remember he was a highly recruited kid out of HS

Yea he's really re-shaped his body during his RS year.

[Lord McBuckethead]

I am kind of ready for a new 4* guy to come aboard. It's about time to open the cooler.

[somebodyshotmypaw]

That's somewhat disappointing. I know Story has played some, but I was under the impression that Champion and Phillips were back-up quality, not SEC starter quality, so I was hoping Suggs would be a clear #2 and ready to step in as a starter in 2019. Also, going back to back years with one HS signee, we really need Suggs and Dolla Bill to pan out or we need to hit it out of the park with this year's OL in order to avoid having a patchwork OL for a couple of years.

They are backups. The starters are Eiland, Calhoun, Jenkins, Reese, and Williams. Champion and Phillips will be backups, along with Story.

[Ari Gold]

That's somewhat disappointing. I know Story has played some, but I was under the impression that Champion and Phillips were back-up quality, not SEC starter quality, so I was hoping Suggs would be a clear #2 and ready to step in as a starter in 2019. Also, going back to back years with one HS signee, we really need Suggs and Dolla Bill to pan out or we need to hit it out of the park with this year's OL in order to avoid having a patchwork OL for a couple of years.

Im not worried about 2019 right now. If Suggs isnt starting as a redshirt soph all is not lost

[Ifyouonlyknew]

Preacher just to give you an update on Sean Dollars. He's committing May 13 & MSU isn't 1 of his 6 finalists. You can put that 1 to bed.

[msstate7]

Preacher just to give you an update on Sean Dollars. He's committing May 13 & MSU isn't 1 of his 6 finalists. You can put that 1 to bed.

Dollars is just playing coy. We will be the choice**

[Bothrops]

That's somewhat disappointing. I know Story has played some, but I was under the impression that Champion and Phillips were back-up quality, not SEC starter quality, so I was hoping Suggs would be a clear #2 and ready to step in as a starter in 2019. Also, going back to back years with one HS signee, we really need Suggs and Dolla Bill to pan out or we need to hit it out of the park with this year's OL in order to avoid having a patchwork OL for a couple of years.

It's always going to be a patchwork OL for us after multiple starters graduate. It's like that for half the SEC.

[jacksondawg]

Looks like Handy and Edwards were on campus today. Anyone have insight on how that went?

[msbulldog]

Handy said he was surprised at how nice MSU was he came with uncle and cousin. Edwards had parents with him, his mother sounded enthused, her twitter link:
https://twitter.com/i_am_genetrice/status/992915172439351296

[preachermatt83]

Preacher just to give you an update on Sean Dollars. He's committing May 13 & MSU isn't 1 of his 6 finalists. You can put that 1 to bed.

Thank you sir.

[Bully13]

Handy said he was surprised at how nice MSU was he came with uncle and cousin. Edwards had parents with him, his mother sounded enthused, her twitter link:
https://twitter.com/i_am_genetrice/status/992915172439351296

can you give Handy and Edwards' first names? and why does our offer link not have a search engine that I can ctrl F and stick in the last name?

[Hambone]

Jaren Handy and Zach Edwards

[PCHSDawg]

Jaren "Stone" Handy. I'll have my son ask what he thought of his visit.

[PCHSDawg]

Says Coach Joe is his favorite coach so far. Whatever that means from a high school junior.

[Bully13]

Jaren Handy and Zach Edwards

thanks Ham. I'm assuming Zach Edwards' offer list is lite due to other schools knowing he's narrowed his list down and is not changing his mind. Anybody whose a "hard commit" to LSU is top notch. he's a high 3* (.885)

[Bully13]

Says Coach Joe is his favorite coach so far. Whatever that means from a high school junior.

I think it means a lot for him to say that about Joe. We look forward to hearing back from you on this PCH.

[Homedawg]

thanks Ham. I'm assuming Zach Edwards' offer list is lite due to other schools knowing he's narrowed his list down and is not changing his mind. Anybody whose a "hard commit" to LSU is top notch. he's a high 3* (.885)

He's a guy wo a position at this point. I'll be shocked if lsu doesn't let him go.

[the_real_MSU_is_us]

He's a guy wo a position at this point. I'll be shocked if lsu doesn't let him go.

Do yo mean "wo a position" as in he physically doesn't fit a position at the college level, or that he doesn't have a commitable offer right now? 247 has him as a top 500 player and 6'2", unless he's as slow as me or afraid of contact it seems as though he'd fit at MLB. Does he have off field problems? Grades? Are 247 and the composite way overrating him?

[PCHSDawg]

I think it means a lot for him to say that about Joe. We look forward to hearing back from you on this PCH.
My son graduates in a few weeks but I have a nephew who may can give me updates.

[Bully13]

My son graduates in a few weeks but I have a nephew who may can give me updates.

Thanks man. Of course we are a long way away from the 2019 class signing day. If the player doesn't want to show his cards on the internets (sorry Swami, I just love how you pluralized that word and can't help using it from time to time), we should respect that.

That said, let's hope prospect is cool with his MSU love being known to the ED Brethren and is willing to allow as many beans (of the coffee variety?) being spilled as the player will allow over here on the sacred grounds of ED.

[Madisonmd]

Do yo mean "wo a position" as in he physically doesn't fit a position at the college level, or that he doesn't have a commitable offer right now? 247 has him as a top 500 player and 6'2", unless he's as slow as me or afraid of contact it seems as though he'd fit at MLB. Does he have off field problems? Grades? Are 247 and the composite way overrating him?

may be some off field issues per SHS insiders

[msstate7]

Will losing pat Austin hurt our recruiting this cycle?