Football Recruiting Thread

[steve dave]

After Lincoln, he visited Kansas State and Oklahoma State on successive
days. There's been some back channel scuttlebutt that his unofficial
visit to Manhattan went particularly well for Morrow. Whoever does end
up landing this four-star prospect will be getting a very talented
athlete, and we should know very soon where he will be attending
college.

 

[The Manhatter]

After Lincoln, he visited Kansas State and Oklahoma State on successive
days. There's been some back channel scuttlebutt that his unofficial
visit to Manhattan went particularly well for Morrow. Whoever does end
up landing this four-star prospect will be getting a very talented
athlete, and we should know very soon where he will be attending
college.

 

ummm...that is nice.  we need defensive backs and I would be absolutely ecstatic if we got Morrow and Flowers.  That would be an excellent start.  BTW, Flowers is a really good athlete at 6'3.  He won his 5A regional in the long jump and placed 6th at state (not bad for Texas as a junior).  He also ran on the two sprint relays that competed at state (4X100 and 4X200) for Converse Judson that would have dusted Kansas relay teams, obviously.  Only issue with Morrow is that he has a very slight build (165lbs) which seems to be why many of the bigger name schools have been reluctant to offer.  Yet he still has some nice offers among his 13 so far.  Dude can play...incredible range on both Flowers and Morrow.

Add to that...Lawrence and Chandler.  I don't see how we're not in it for both.

[Rage Against the McKee]

After Lincoln, he visited Kansas State and Oklahoma State on successive
days. There's been some back channel scuttlebutt that his unofficial
visit to Manhattan went particularly well for Morrow. Whoever does end
up landing this four-star prospect will be getting a very talented
athlete, and we should know very soon where he will be attending
college.

 

Riddle me this, though. If this kid's visit to K-State went so well, then why won't he pick up the phone when DJamer Wallace calls? It seems to me that there must be something to this NU beat writer getting the scoop on ol' Wally. The deej has no doubt been pounding the pavement and dialing his phone until his fingers get raw. I just cannot believe that this stud recruit would not want to talk to anybody over at GPC if he really was interested in Manhattan.

[The Manhatter]

After Lincoln, he visited Kansas State and Oklahoma State on successive
days. There's been some back channel scuttlebutt that his unofficial
visit to Manhattan went particularly well for Morrow. Whoever does end
up landing this four-star prospect will be getting a very talented
athlete, and we should know very soon where he will be attending
college.

 

Riddle me this, though. If this kid's visit to K-State went so well, then why won't he pick up the phone when DJamer Wallace calls? It seems to me that there must be something to this NU beat writer getting the scoop on ol' Wally. The deej has no doubt been pounding the pavement and dialing his phone until his fingers get raw. I just cannot believe that this stud recruit would not want to talk to anybody over at GPC if he really was interested in Manhattan.

He talked to Wallace the other day and there was a full update on GPC.  So there is no riddle.  Or is that the riddle within said riddle?

[Rage Against the McKee]

After Lincoln, he visited Kansas State and Oklahoma State on successive
days. There's been some back channel scuttlebutt that his unofficial
visit to Manhattan went particularly well for Morrow. Whoever does end
up landing this four-star prospect will be getting a very talented
athlete, and we should know very soon where he will be attending
college.

 

Riddle me this, though. If this kid's visit to K-State went so well, then why won't he pick up the phone when DJamer Wallace calls? It seems to me that there must be something to this NU beat writer getting the scoop on ol' Wally. The deej has no doubt been pounding the pavement and dialing his phone until his fingers get raw. I just cannot believe that this stud recruit would not want to talk to anybody over at GPC if he really was interested in Manhattan.

He talked to Wallace the other day and there was a full update on GPC.  So there is no riddle.  Or is that the riddle within said riddle?

Oh, that's good to know. 

And here I was thinking Wallace let us all down again.

[steve dave]

Yeah, GPC talked to him.  He said our facilities sucked ass compared to everyone elses but that everyone in Manhattan is nice while all the people in Lincoln are complete assholes and OSU people are complete assholes except for the coaches who are nice. 

[steve dave]

we've offered these two d00ds

http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/football/recruiting/player-Ajahne-Brager-139649;_ylt=AqHVX__D0wzw4v_p6swD20fpsJB4

http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/football/recruiting/player-Cre-Moore-133739;_ylt=Amou0t3BC_qwauxXvFVDUPnpsJB4

[Rage Against the McKee]

we've offered these two d00ds

http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/football/recruiting/player-Ajahne-Brager-139649;_ylt=AqHVX__D0wzw4v_p6swD20fpsJB4

http://rivals.yahoo.com/kansasstate/football/recruiting/player-Cre-Moore-133739;_ylt=Amou0t3BC_qwauxXvFVDUPnpsJB4

OMG, I want this one.

[steve dave]

he has to tilt his head to make his mohawk stand straight.  pretty amazing.

[Panjandrum]

I am really starting to enjoy this thread.  I didn't think this was possible.

 

['taterblast]

Yeah, GPC talked to him.  He said our facilities sucked ass compared to everyone elses but that everyone in Manhattan is nice while all the people in Lincoln are complete assholes and OSU people are complete assholes except for the coaches who are nice.

i wish recruits spoke candidly like this

[The Manhatter]

Yeah, GPC talked to him.  He said our facilities sucked ass compared to everyone elses but that everyone in Manhattan is nice while all the people in Lincoln are complete assholes and OSU people are complete assholes except for the coaches who are nice.

that's weak, steve dave.  most of the decisions made in this world are people based.  that is not necessarily the case with 18 year old kids choosing schools but plenty still do, all things being equal.  it was definitely a great compliment he paid to KSU the way he stated it and shows the kid understands that aspect at his age (a good sign).  He also stated that while our facilities are not quite that of Nubb and OSU he went on to say, "it's more about what you do with what you have" which is a good sign.

Hey, we all realize our facilities are not on the elite level.  We get it.  We're trying to get there but we don't have $300 million handy to do everything at the moment.  Plans are made to get towards that.

But the negative posts at every turn are absurd.  I know some think they're edgy and cool doing it all of the time but at some point you take a look at what KSU does accomplish without as much.  It would be nice to have a shiny, new football complex and we're working towards it but in the interim it's also nice to know that we're coming off a 10-win season and expect similar results this season.  That is a testament to what we're getting done with what we do have and it was recognized by Morrow.

If you want to regurgitate an update...at least do so with accuracy.

['taterblast]

 

[treysolid]

Updated Offer List (unless you know of any others):

QB: Devante Kincade and Damian Williams

RB: Daryl Chestnut

WR/TE: Ra'shaad Samples, Prentavious Morehead, Ricky Jeune, Hunter Jarmon, Jatavious Stewart, Christian Morgan and Jon Wisnieski

OL: Kenny Lacy, Zach Hannon, Tyler Edwards and Jesse Robinson

DL: Justin Manning, Devon Nash, Jamone Boyd, Toby Johnson, Marcus Hardison, Joe Mathis, Edwin Delva, Ben Hughes, Stuart Mouchantaf, Abens Cajuste, Kyle Peko, Bobby Leath, Stacy Thomas and Ajahne Brager

LB: Isaiah Williams, Brandon Hines, Marcus Jenkins-Moore ,Brandon Minor, Eric Beisel, Jeremy Benjamin and Tommy Sanders

DB: Darius Mosely, Maurice Chandler, Tre Flowers and Cre Moore

ATH: Jamar Criswell, Corey Lawrence, Derrick Mitchell Jr. and Jerel Morrow

[steve dave]

Yeah, GPC talked to him.  He said our facilities sucked ass compared to everyone elses but that everyone in Manhattan is nice while all the people in Lincoln are complete assholes and OSU people are complete assholes except for the coaches who are nice.

that's weak, steve dave.  most of the decisions made in this world are people based.  that is not necessarily the case with 18 year old kids choosing schools but plenty still do, all things being equal.  it was definitely a great compliment he paid to KSU the way he stated it and shows the kid understands that aspect at his age (a good sign).  He also stated that while our facilities are not quite that of Nubb and OSU he went on to say, "it's more about what you do with what you have" which is a good sign.

Hey, we all realize our facilities are not on the elite level.  We get it.  We're trying to get there but we don't have $300 million handy to do everything at the moment.  Plans are made to get towards that.

But the negative posts at every turn are absurd.  I know some think they're edgy and cool doing it all of the time but at some point you take a look at what KSU does accomplish without as much.  It would be nice to have a shiny, new football complex and we're working towards it but in the interim it's also nice to know that we're coming off a 10-win season and expect similar results this season.  That is a testament to what we're getting done with what we do have and it was recognized by Morrow.

If you want to regurgitate an update...at least do so with accuracy.

my post was equally as negative towards NU and OSU as it was KSU.  hell, I'd say it was more complimentary towards KSU than anything.  take off the purple shades hatter. 

[The Manhatter]

ran a laser timed 4.51 and vertical leaped over 36" at Nike sparq combine.  It proves the mohawk has some aerodynamic qualities that may carry over with a helmet on.

[wes mantooth]

Hatters gonna hate.

[The Manhatter]

sorry stevedave.  friends?

[steve dave]

sorry stevedave.  friends?

YES!

[Rage Against the McKee]

ran a laser timed 4.51 and vertical leaped over 36" at Nike sparq combine.  It proves the mohawk has some aerodynamic qualities that may carry over with a helmet on.

 

Let's just hope OU doesn't offer. I like our chances otherwise.

[The Manhatter]

ran a laser timed 4.51 and vertical leaped over 36" at Nike sparq combine.  It proves the mohawk has some aerodynamic qualities that may carry over with a helmet on.

 

Let's just hope OU doesn't offer. I like our chances otherwise.

they won't but I could see OSU offering late.  The kid is good.  He's somewhat of a developmental project because he's awfully thin.  But he's got the talent to turn into a good one.  He doesn't have that elite athleticism and sudden quicks and that is the main reason why OU won't offer. 

[MadCat]

The athletic department could do a few extra things to help with recruiting.  For instance, when Suh bought all those iPads for the athletic department with which they are just creating digital name plates for the football players in the locker room.  That costs piddly-crap for quite a return on recruit appeal, imo.  K-State could do the same thing with cheaper alternatives than iPads even.  I know the University general IT department has invested in resources for digital signage; the athletic department should look at how they could use that to their advantage.

[The Manhatter]

Flowers is easily one of my fave prospects we have a good shot at landing.

even does the KSU salute after the pick 6 on 1st play of this vid: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/549181/#highlights/7576393

gorgeous length and range.  If this kid ever gets in the 210-220lb range he could be something.  ESPN didn't rate him that high but they really like his potential upside.

Flowers is a tall, lengthy safety prospect who will attract plenty of recruiting attention given is range. While he has ideal height, this prospect is very slight in stature and will really need to fill out and add strength before contributing as a fulltime player at the next level. Shows good, long striding speed and actually has good initial burst given his high high-cut frame. Anticipates the pass well but overall is not a real reactive athlete and can late on his reads. At his best playing the ball in front of him. Can be high and rigid in movements given his height but overall changes direction sharply without gathering much and shows good feet for such a tall athlete. Transitions out of pedal with deceptively good burst jumping intermediate routes. Displays the ability to plant, drive and undercut the pass utilizing his length and closing quickness. Will match up in off-man coverages and mirror over the top of quicker slots and decreases underneath separation. Shows he can turn and run vertically with tight ends. In deep zone coverage he demonstrates the ability to turn, get off the hash and over the top of routes. Makes up ground with his long stride when the ball is in the air. While he shows the ability to high-point and win the jump-ball (with his length alone), we do not see great leaping skills. He does show good hands and ball skills and feel once he fills out and develops more explosion he could really become a defender that can cover the field. Still we do not see man-to-man skills when projecting for the BCS level and feel he will need to time to develop physically before he can support the run in the box. Does not get downhill with much assertiveness or physicality. Has the length for reach and grab tackles but catches ball carriers more than he wraps up and drives through with power from his hips. Overall, Flowers certainly has a lot of upside as you cannot coach his frame and range. Has a very high ceiling as a free safety or traditional half field defender if a team is patience with his physical development.

[The Manhatter]

If you have not watched Morrow's highlight video you have done yourself, community, country, and school a disservice.  Motherfvcker is cold!  Elite athleticism and length.  Snyder would turn into an all-american caliber corner.  Once he develops physically, it's over.

[Panjandrum]

If you have not watched Morrow's highlight video you have done yourself, community, country, and school a disservice.  Motherfvcker is cold!  Elite athleticism and length.  Snyder would turn into an all-american caliber corner.  Once he develops physically, it's over.

SHAWNEE HEIGHTS!!!!