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Post by hcnj on Nov 15, 2022 14:12:59 GMT -5
Not surprised by DB focus for lot's of reasons. Looks like we've also noted the need for edge pressure after this season. Hoping for another couple of late November surprise pick-ups
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Post by breezy on Nov 20, 2022 14:35:15 GMT -5
UPDATE (FROM AUGUST 10) AS OF NOVEMBER 20, 2022 -- NEW INFORMATION IN BOLD.
Part 1:
1 ROLLIN GEORGE III WR 6-1, 180 @rollingeorge3 CA
2 JUSTIN JOHNSON ATH 6-2, 185 @justinjohnson_4 CA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO FORDHAM
3 JACK GRUSSER QB 6-1, 185 @grusser_jack NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HARVARD
4 DYLAN GARRITY OL 6-3, 250 @dylangarrity2 NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO YALE
5 DARREN BURTON RB/DB 5-11, 185 @d2era_ NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HAMPTON
6 CONNOR McALLEN OL 6-5, 290 @mcallen_connor NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PRINCETON
7 MAXWELL WARREN WR 6-0, 175 @maxwellwarren05 CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
8 ELIAS CLOY OL 6-4, 280 @eliascloy GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO GEORGIA TECH
9 MAVRICK TORRICO RB/LB 6-0, 220 @mavricktorrico GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PRINCETON
10 AIDAN BESSELMAN WR/DB 6-2, 185 @aidanbessy PA
11 LUKE WATSON DL 6-5, 265 @lukewatson2023 DE -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO TEMPLE
12 WILLIAM ROBINSON DE/TE 6-5, 245 @will_Robinson OH -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
13 MATHANI PAUL-SWINSON DB 6-0, 185 @yoothani MD -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO FORDHAM
14 JAYDEN CLERVEAUX RB 5-11, 215 @jaydenclerveau1 MA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
15 MEKHI WORKMAN WR/DB 5-10, 165 @mekhiworkman2 MD
16 AUSTIN-JAKE GUILLORY DB 6-0, 180 @austin1guillory LA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HARVARD
17 A.J. SZYMANSKI TE/DE 6-5, 245 @ajszymanski3 MD -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO MARYLAND
18 KAMERON HOWARD ATH 6-0, 190 @kamplugg MD -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO KENT STATE
19 AUSTEN FRATTURA QB 6-1, 195 @austenfrat NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
20 COLIN BEESLEY OL 6-5, 288 @colinbeesley_73 TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
21 DAROLD DENGOHE DL 6-3, 270 @d1darold PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO JAMES MADISON
22 ASHER TOMASZEWSKI OL/DL 6-4, 275 @ashertomaszews1 IN -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO KANSAS STATE
23 JUSTIN “J.T.” TAYLOR WR 6-0, 187 @_justintaylor IL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO WISCONSIN
24 RILEY ROBELL DL 6-3, 280 @riley_robell PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO JAMES MADISON
25 DONOVAN McKOY WR 6-5, 200 @donovan_McKoy NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO YALE
26 ANTHONY CACCESE OL/DL 6-6, 270 @caccese_ac PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO DELAWARE
27 EZRA ODINJOR DE 6-4, 230 @ezraodinjor GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO LIBERTY; DE-COMMITTED FROM LIBERTY
28 VINNIE CANOSA LB 6-2, 230 @vinniecanosa GA --VERBAL COMMITMENT TO AIR FORCE
29 STEPHEN SCOURTIS DE 6-3, 240 @stephenscourtis PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HARVARD
30 ELIYT NAIRNE DL 6-2, 280 @eliytnairne NC -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO LIBERTY
31 ZACHARY ANDERSON OL 6-1, 280 @z_anderson55 MD -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO UMASS
32 ISAIAH THACKER WR/DB 6-1, 190 @isaiahthacker20 IN -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO BALL STATE
33 SE’QUAN OSBORNE WR/DB 6-1, 150 @_sequan_ NC -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOWARD
34 BRENDON WYATT RB 5-11,185 @brendonwyatt_1 MD
35 BRAEDEN WISLOSKI ATH 5-10, 185 @bwisloski PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO MARYLAND
36 MATTHEW SCICCHITANO DL 6-4, 280 @mschicky66 PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO COASTAL CAROLINA
37 AYDEN JACKSON ATH 6-0, 175 @_Ajax18 GA
38 TYLER DOUTHIT OL 6-5, 280 @tyler_Douthit12 GA
39 LONDON ROBINSON DL 6-2, 270 @l_Robinson NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PRINCETON
40 ELIJAH HOPKINS WR 6-2, 170 @elijahhopkins18 FL
A REMINDER THAT VERBAL COMMITMENTS ARE NON-BINDING; COMMITMENTS BECOME BINDING ONLY ON SIGNING OF A LETTER OF INTENT.
THE EARLY SIGNING PERIOD IS DECEMBER 21-23, 2022; THE REGULAR SIGNING PERIOD STARTS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023.
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Post by breezy on Nov 20, 2022 15:01:48 GMT -5
UPDATE (FROM AUGUST 10, 2022) AS OF NOVEMBER 20, 2022 -- NEW INFORMATION IN BOLD
Part 2:
41 JOSH GOINES TE 6-3, 225 Josua_Goines18 TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO TULANE
42 LACOTA DIPPRE TE 6-4, 230 @dipprelacota PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
43 T. J. McWILLIAMS WR 6-1, 175 @tjmcwilliams9 IN -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PURDUE
44 MICHAEL SHORT LB 6-3, 220 @michaelshort167 NC -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO EAST CAROLINA
45 FRANTZYR CHARDAVOINE WR 6-0, 160 @frantzyrc GA
46 GEORGE INGE DB 6-1, 185 @georgeinge8 NJ
47 JARON TIBBS WR 6-4, 190 @jarontibbs2023 IN -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PURDUE
48 JALEN POPE WR 6-0, 180 @jalenpope11 TX
49 LUKE MERGOTT LB 6-3, 210 @lukemergott MD -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO DUKE
50 NICK OLIVEIRA OL 6-5, 285 @nickoliveira101 NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO CINCINNATI
51 CHASE CHRISTOPHER LB 6-1, 215 @_ChaseLB NC -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PRINCETON
52 BENNETT NUNNALLY OL 6-5, 260 @bennettnunnally TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
53 KADEN BEATTY DL 6-2, 285 @beattykaden VA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO KENT STATE
54 KENRIC LANIER WR/DB 6-3, 180 @kenriclanier GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO VANDERBILT
55 BRAYDEN HOLMES DB 6-0, 180 @braydenholmes4 GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS; DE-COMMITTED
56 ETHAN CRITE WR 6-2, 180 @e_Crite05 GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
57 LANDON CHAMBERS RB 6-2, 205 @_LandonChambers TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO BYU; DE-COMMITTED
58 MARIO THOMPSON, JR. ATH 6-0, 205 @mariothompson3_ VA --VERBAL COMMITMENT TO OLD DOMINION
59 BRADEN MARCEAU-OLAYINKA OL/DL 6-3, 265 @marceaubraden MA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO COLUMBIA
60 JAKE POLITO OL 6-3, 285 @polito_jake NY -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO NAVY
61 ELIJAH RAINER LB 6-1, 225 @elijahrainer6 VA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO WILLIAM & MARY
62 JACK COMEAU TE 6-3, 225 @jackcomeau8 NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PRINCETON
63 BRAXTON WOODSON QB 6-3, 194 @braxtonwoodson FL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO NAVY
64 RYAN SIMS WR 6-3, 185 @ryansims_ows IL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO MIAMI (OH)
65 LANDON ELLIS WR/DB 6-2, 195 @landonellis VA
66 KENYON MILES WR 5-2, 175 @kenyonmiles NY -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO VILLANOVA
67 JACK CROWLEY DE 6-3, 240 @jackcrowley_10 MA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HARVARD
68 RODERICK OLSON LB 6-2, 230 @rolson_ CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO NAVY
69 KENDALL BANNISTER DB 5-10, 165 @kendallbannist2 VA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO OHIO
70 COLLIN MILLER LB 6-2, 230 @collin_Miller52 GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO AIR FORCE
71 VINCENT DROLET TE/WR 6-6, 220 @droletvincent2 CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO DUKE
72 MICHAEL ZACK OL 6-4, 280 @mikezack77 CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PENN
73 LUCIAN ANDERSON III QB 6-3, 190 @lucian_LA3 GA
74 JACKSON HARPER WR/DB 6-2, 195 @1jacksonharper CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO UCONN
75 TY GORDON DL 6-2, 240 @tygordon2723 VA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO OLD DOMINION
76 B. J. WILLIAMS OL 6-4, 270 @ceobrianjr GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO MEMPHIS; DE-COMMITTED FROM MEMPHIS; VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PITT
77 AARON FENIMORE OL 6-1, 280 @aaronfenimore1 GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO COASTAL CAROLINA
78 EVAN HAYNIE WR/DB 6-0, 175 @evanhaynie_ TN -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PRINCETON
79 BRANDEN PALMER DE 6-4, 205 @sirbpsosa NC -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO GEORGIA SOUTHERN
80 THEORIN RANDLE DL 6-3, 265 @theorinr TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO WASHINGTON STATE; DE-COMMITTED
UPDATES ON PART 3 & PART 4 LATER THIS WEEK..
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 20, 2022 15:05:27 GMT -5
Thanks breezy for all of your hard work keeping track of this.
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Post by efg72 on Nov 20, 2022 20:51:48 GMT -5
Thank you for your extraordinary effort!
Football appears to be the only sport that is strategic in its recruiting. I am sure there might be one or two others, but in general we recruit players we think will commit, but not necessarily players that fit the immediate need in terms of talent, style, culture and a fit for Holy Cross. Winning cures some of it but it takes an understanding of Holy Cross and for coaches to have a three to five year recruiting plan they are able to execute.
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Post by hcgrad94 on Nov 21, 2022 6:25:17 GMT -5
Thank you for your extraordinary effort! Football appears to be the only sport that is strategic in its recruiting. I am sure there might be one or two others, but in general we recruit players we think will commit, but not necessarily players that fit the immediate need in terms of talent, style, culture and a fit for Holy Cross. Winning cures some of it but it takes an understanding of Holy Cross and for coaches to have a three to five year recruiting plan they are able to execute. What leads you to make this statement? Talk to any of our coaches and you would realize how ridiculous this is. Coaches recruit with a very specific set of criteria around position, skill set, experience, character etc etc.
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Post by dharry13 on Nov 21, 2022 12:46:25 GMT -5
Offer #161 Grayson Kerscher DB/WR 6'0/185 Naples, FL D3 type offers
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Post by cruskater31 on Nov 21, 2022 13:23:48 GMT -5
Offer #161 Grayson Kerscher DB/WR 6'0/185 Naples, FL D3 type offers Grayson attends the Community School of Naples which competes in Division 1S, which is based on enrollment (S stands for Suburban, M for Metro, and R for Rural) and is the smallest number of schools (29) of any classification. Not necessarily a classification based on skill level, Division 4 is the largest enrollment and Division 1 is the smallest enrollment. Pesansky's alma mater, Tampa Jesuit is 3M . Former HC QB Chris Butash came from another Division 1 school, Carrollwood Day. As Dharry mentioned with D3 offers, he has offers from Denison, Case Western, and Middlebury (from what I can tell on Twitter). Certainly could use all the DB help.
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Post by hcgrad94 on Nov 21, 2022 13:25:17 GMT -5
Joe Lang went to Community School. As did Damon Donalds.
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Post by breezy on Nov 21, 2022 15:30:01 GMT -5
UPDATE (FROM AUGUST 11, 2022) AS OF NOVEMBER 21, 2022 -- NEW INFORMATION IN BOLD
Part 3:
81 HARRISON KEITH DB 6-1, 195 @harrisonkeith14 CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO DARTMOUTH
82 TOMMY DUNN LB 6-3, 210 @tommydunn152 OH
83 COLIN VAN ROOY OL 6-5, 300 @vanrooyfb OH -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PITTSBURGH; DE-COMMITTED
84 PEYTON FAULKNER TE/DE 6-4, 225 @peyton4faulkner PA
85 QUINTON LEWIS OL 6-3, 290 @quinton_Lewis74 GA
86 DAVID EGBE RB 5-10, 195 @davidegbe10 CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO WAKE FOREST
87 AIDAN WARNER QB 6-4, 200 @aidanwarner_3 FL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO YALE
88 CAPRI MARTIN DL 6-2, 270 @caprimartin3 NY -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO VILLANOVA
89 CARSON BYRD TE 6-4, 220 @carbyrd15 FL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO RICHMOND
90 BRICE STEVENSON DL 6-2, 275 @bricestevenson4 FL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
91 ROSS DANSDILL TE/LB 6-3, 240 @rdansdill10 IL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
92 JAMARCUS SMITH LB 6-1, 225 @humbledjay5 FL
93 XAVIER PERKINS DE 6-4, 220 @xavierperkins23 FL
94 WILLIAM BEARGIE DL 6-4, 280 @beargiewilliam IL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PRINCETON
95 LUKE ANDERSON LB/RB 6-1, 210 @lukejacob03 TX
96 DREW SPINOGATTI LB 6-1, 215 @drewspinogatti FL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
97 WESLEY SHAW OL 6-4, 280 @shawwes_45 FL
98 JAYLEN HALL WR 6-0, 180 @jaylenhall17 CA; VERBAL COMMITMENT TO MONTANA
99 ELIJAH DAVIS ATH 6-1, 175 @elijah_Davis05 IN -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO BALL STATE
100 AIDAN JOHNSON OL 6-3, 300 @aidan_Johnson71 MD -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO OHIO
101 DANIEL LIPOVSKI QB 6-0, 185 @dlipovskii VA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO DELAWARE
102 MATT KINGSBURY LB 6-3, 225 @mattkingsbury3 IL
103 MATTHEW TRAYNOR ATH 6-2, 190 @matthewdtraynor GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO RICHMOND
104 JADEN GIBSON ATH 6-1, 175 @jadengibson20 GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO GEORGIA SOUTHERN; DE-COMMITTED
105 JARVIS “JETT” JONES ATH 6-2, 180 @jaronly1 NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO UCONN
106 GATLIN HANCOCK OL 6-4, 260 @gatlinhancock GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO KENNESAW STATE
107 YAMIR KNIGHT WR 5-9, 180 @knightyamir DE -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO JAMES MADISON
108 CAYDEN SWEATT OL 6-5, 270 @caydennoah GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO APPALACHIAN STATE
109 JON MOULD OL 6-6, 290 @23jmould MA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HARVARD
110 HENRY GARRITY TE 6-4, 220 @henrygarrity2 MI -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO NOTRE DAME
111 BRODY BALLIEW OL 6-5, 275 @balliewbrody GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO FURMAN
112 RYAN BROWNE QB 6-5, 210 @ryanbrownexv FL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PURDUE
113 MAX TUCKER DB 6-0, 185 @maxwelltucker16 MA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO AKRON
114 KADEN FREEMAN DE 6-4, 235 @kaden_Freeman9 TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO AIR FORCE
115 CHRIS HUDSON DB 5-11, 170 @chris6hudson CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO UCONN
116 JACKSON ST. AUBYN OL 6-5, 270 @jackson_StAubyn CO -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO YALE
117 ANSEL DIN-MBUH DL 6-2, 270 @dinmbuh TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO WASHINGTON STATE
118 BRIAN NELSON II DB 6-0, 175 @brian_nelson3 TX
119 DAMIEN HENDERSON ATH 6-0, 170 @damien22_ FL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HARVARD
120 JACOB BENJAMIN OL 6-5, 270 @jbenji75 GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO ARMY
PART 4 WILL FOLLOW SHORTLY.
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Post by breezy on Nov 21, 2022 17:26:12 GMT -5
UPDATE (FROM AUGUST 11, 2022) AS OF NOVEMBER 21, 2022 -- NEW INFORMATION IN BOLD
Part 4:
121 JOSEPH MUTOMBO DE 6-5, 240 @josephmutombo25 TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO RICE
122 THOMAS BIEL OL 6-4, 280 @thomasbiel39 OH -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
123 JOVAN GEORGE DL 6-2, 290 @jovan_George NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
124 IAN FISHER OL 6-4, 290 @ianfisher04 GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO AIR FORCE
125 LUCAS LAMBERT DL 6-2, 270 @lucaslambert28 PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO ROBERT MORRIS
126 NOAH GARDNER OL/TE 6-6, 275 @ngardner_75 TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO TULANE
127 BRYCE WOODY DB 6-4, 195 @brycewoody4 TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO ABILENE CHRISTIAN
128 HIRO CARR ATH 6-2, 185 @hiro_Carr VA
129 JAMARI SOMERVILLE DB/RB 6-0, 185 @selfmademari3x MD
130 LUKE PETITTA TE 6-5, 240 @lukepetitta FL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
131 WILL MARSHALL OL 6-5, 280 @willmarshall71 TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO COLGATE
132 MATTHEW SELIGA DB 5-11, 180 @matthewseliga OH -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO NAVY
133 JOSH PHIFER TE 6-5, 225 @joshphifer11 GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO LIBERTY
134 JAYVIN THOMPSON ATH 6-2, 190 @jayvinthompson PA
135 DONOVAN COMESTRO DB 6-0, 180 @dcomestro CA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
136 CHARLY MULLALY WR 6-1, 180 @charlymullaly NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
137 CHARLIE PIETROSANTE OL 6-5, 270 @cpietrosante MI -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO BROWN
138 WILLIAM JANIS OL 6-4, 280 @wjanis3 CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
139 JAELEN SMITH WR 6-2, 190 @jaelen_smith2 TX
140 ELI THOMPSON ATH 5-11, 175 @elithompson_5 GA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
141 SEAN WOODS OL 6-4, 290 @sean_Woods67 NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
142 RYNE BERGER DE 6-4, 240 @ryneberg3r TX
143 CAMERON JONES ATH 5-11, 185 @cam1jones PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
144 WILL RUBALCAVA DB 6-0, 170 @rubalcava_will TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO NEW HAMPSHIRE
145 DAX HORANY ATH 6-1, 190 @daxhorany22 TX -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO SAM HOUSTON STATE
146 STERLING SMITH DB 5-11, 170 @stumoney7 IN -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
147 RAL NWOGBO DE 6-3, 245 @rnwogbo CT -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PRINCETON
148 TORIAN ROBERTS ATH 5-11, 175 @torianroberts1 FL -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO PRINCETON
149.CAM SANTEE ATH 6-3, 210 @camsantee OH -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
150 DONOVAN WALKER DB 6-1, 180 @donovanwalkerr PA
151 ASHTON OJIAKU DB 6-1, 190 @aojiaku6 TX
152 LOGAN GALLETTA ATH 6-0, 195 @logangalletta CT
153 ANTHONY HAWKINS DB 6-3, 170 @anthwkk MD
154 NICO DOWDELL DB 6-0, 180 @nicodowdell GA
155 JOSH JENKINS QB 6-2, 180 @1kaeee_ PA -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
156 ZAHMIR DAWUD ATH 6-0, 175 @zahmirdawud NJ
157 BRENDAN GAY OL 6-5, 290 @brendangay6 NJ -- VERBAL COMMITMENT TO HOLY CROSS!
158 CHARLES McCARTHERENS ATH 5-11, 170 @charlesmacc_ GA
159 JAMES CAVE DL 6-6, 240 @jamescave00 TX
160 KSHAWN COX DB 5-11, 175 @kshawn_c7 DE
161 GRAYSON KERSCHER ATH 6-0, 185 @graysonkerscher FL
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Post by dharry13 on Nov 21, 2022 17:30:45 GMT -5
Galletta committed to Penn
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Post by breezy on Nov 21, 2022 17:34:47 GMT -5
Thanks, dharry --
I will make correction on the next update.
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Post by efg72 on Nov 21, 2022 17:44:58 GMT -5
Thank you for your extraordinary effort! Football appears to be the only sport that is strategic in its recruiting. I am sure there might be one or two others, but in general we recruit players we think will commit, but not necessarily players that fit the immediate need in terms of talent, style, culture and a fit for Holy Cross. Winning cures some of it but it takes an understanding of Holy Cross and for coaches to have a three to five year recruiting plan they are able to execute. What leads you to make this statement? Talk to any of our coaches and you would realize how ridiculous this is. Coaches recruit with a very specific set of criteria around position, skill set, experience, character etc etc. HC 94 The execution I mentioned is almost non existent for example, in Men’s hoops, we have a team of wonderful young men but a team without a legitimate mid major pg a big that is shy of 6’5, but a warrior playing out of position one pure shooter, who is a freshman an ideal 6th man who plays multiple roles and positions that is expected to give 36 min one solid defender from the portal with a reasonable ability to score one complete player, from the portal, who is hurt one or two athletes with length Four bigs that are yet to be developed or always hurt strategy and execution not really we take the best available athlete without regard to the system or style of play because we need bodies however, if a coach understands his/her talent and plays a way that puts the team in a position to win this current roster would have a winning record without the two practice games
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Nov 21, 2022 18:16:15 GMT -5
Nice analysis
My biggest concern (jury is still out but early evidence is negative) is two portal transfers who may not have the talent to contribute much. I hope I’m wrong
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Post by crusader1970 on Nov 23, 2022 9:23:04 GMT -5
Rather impressive numbers for our QB recruit:
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Post by Crucis#1 on Nov 27, 2022 22:38:58 GMT -5
While looking at a site that tracks the transfer portal, I saw a couple of players from NJ that may be of interest…. Ryan Butler, Fr RB from Princeton, 5’ 11, 200, played HS @ Bergen Catholic. Arsheen Jiles, Fr. CB, from Sacred Heart, played HS @ Don Bosco Prep. Were either player on the radar for HC? Also interesting to see the listed NIL value listing for some of the players, including one from St. Peter’s Prep, who was expected to have been in Purple this season. www.on3.com/transfer-portal/wire/football/2023/?position=cb
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Post by hc2020 on Nov 28, 2022 14:35:32 GMT -5
I would be surprised if Chesney opted to add players from the portal. Based upon some of his earlier comments, I get the sense he prefers to recruit the players he likes and build from within rather than add outsiders from the portal. There may also be additional issues with admissions that create added layers to the transfer portal process that he would just as well avoid.
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Post by princetoncrusader on Nov 28, 2022 14:43:14 GMT -5
Ryan Butler looked like an outstanding RB to this non-expert. Wonder what the backstory is around his decision to enter the portal.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Nov 28, 2022 15:22:14 GMT -5
Ryan Butler looked like an outstanding RB to this non-expert. Wonder what the backstory is around his decision to enter the portal. Seems strange as he was Princeton's leading rusher as a freshman this season
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Post by efg72 on Nov 28, 2022 16:35:39 GMT -5
Giving up a Princeton degree suggests something unfortunate happened or he wants to go up a level or two
If he made a mistake perhaps worth a look, if he wants big time vs a Princeton degree he knows not what life opportunities are all about- imho
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Nov 28, 2022 17:07:02 GMT -5
He averaged 3.9 yards per carry and got 11TD’s so I’m guessing he’s a power runner. Only a freshman, yes, but still just looking at the numbers and not at the videos as an expert would, he does not jump off the page as a guy who would be pursued by a dozen power five programs.
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Post by efg72 on Nov 28, 2022 17:08:43 GMT -5
And therefore the explanation might be?
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Post by HC92 on Nov 28, 2022 17:32:55 GMT -5
Butler was Princeton’s leading rusher on Nov 19th so a pretty narrow window for him to have made a mistake and been asked to leave. Guessing either he doesn’t like Princeton as a whole, doesn’t like teammates or coaches or wants something bigger for football. Guessing he has a plan. He certainly knows some of the kids on our team but maybe not a ton of playing time available at his position at HC for a few years.
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Post by gks on Nov 28, 2022 19:35:18 GMT -5
Butler was Princeton’s leading rusher on Nov 19th so a pretty narrow window for him to have made a mistake and been asked to leave. Guessing either he doesn’t like Princeton as a whole, doesn’t like teammates or coaches or wants something bigger for football. Guessing he has a plan. He certainly knows some of the kids on our team but maybe not a ton of playing time available at his position at HC for a few years. Maybe Butler wants to play a full slate of 11 games and go to the playoffs....
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