2015 YSU Football Recruiting Thread

[ysubigred]

Now that is funny. How quickly you  forget I named TWO of Wolfs recruiting classes the BEST in the MVFC. Explain that ?   Everyone should feel free to go to Rivals page on NDS and read for themselves. Then compare with YSU. Watch film. Don't take your word or mine. Look for yourself . Meanwhile, recruiting goes on. It is not over yet.

Wait.. What?? Ok I can't figure you out. Lets see since Wolford came here he recruited two of the best classes in the MVFC. So with all the talent at YSU Stevie Wonder should have been able to coach them to the playoffs. Face it, Wolford was NOT a good coach or recruiter of "Football players". 

[ysufan0505]

Jalen Austin, 6-2 DB from Columbus Bishop Hartley has committed to YSU.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2730027/jalen-austin

[ysubigred]

Jalen Austin, 6-2 DB from Columbus Bishop Hartley has committed to YSU.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2730027/jalen-austin

Nice. I wasn't as impressed with his defense as I was with his offense, special teams and blocking skills. I wonder where that #7 tailback is going 

[OleYSUfan]

We had several more recruits give their verbal commitments to YSU: But time is now running out.

James Wilson                             Isiah Scott                     
Zack Kennedy                            Joey Davidson
Gavin Wiggins                            Avery Moss
Jacob Zinni                                Tre'Von Williams
Ryan Emans                              Zack Torbert
Curtis Parks                               Mark Schuler
Darius Shackleford                     Chad Swanson
Lamont  Ragland                        Joe Alessi
Avery Larkin                              Jalen Austin
Armand Dellovade
DeAngelo Malone
Kyle Hegedus
Casimeir Mitchell
Nathan Mays
Christian Randall-Posey

So far 24 recruits: more than I expected, probably some with 1/2 scholarships

[HappyPenguin]

I'm willing to give him a full year on the job before running him out of town based on youtube videos of high school kids playing football.

[IAA Fan]

I did not see any info on Randall-Posey ...great pick-up. Do you have a link? If he is whom I think he is, Posey was the Quad-A defensive POY in the WPIAL.

[go guins]

I have to laugh at the negativity of the comments regarding Pelini and positive comments about Wolford.
Nebraska DII and Pelini can't recruit anybody that can play, etc.  Let's review the facts, Pelini's worst record at 1-A Nebraska, in the Big10 was better than Wolford's best record at 1-AA in the MVC.  I agree that the "Valley" is the best 1-AA conference, but it isn't the Big 10 so those comments are just play silly. 
Secondly, there is much more to winning football than recruiting.  Look at the last 4-5 classes at Michigan and what the recently dismissed staff did with the talent.  Nothing.  Wolford was the same, good looking recruits, 3 years later out of the program or on the bench.  Consistently.  Eric can't coach.  Bo knows coaching!

[OleYSUfan]

IAAfan:

Randall-Posey gave verbal commitment per 0505 via hudl.com several days ago. That seems confirmed after checking hudl.

He plays both offence & defense:  LB and RB. He played for Penn Hills which plays against good competition. 

[FOOTBALLFEVER]

I certainly wouldn't put down the last couple of Wolford's recruiting classes. They won some very big games and were competitive in just about all of their conference loses that could've went either way. If they were getting blown out of every conference game lose that would be a different story. Wolford knew as a coach he would be judged on win and loses. It was his job to have the adjustments made by his staff to win the close ones and he didn't get it done. It's not a easy thing for Pelini to come in at the last minute, put a staff together and get these players signed. The staff has gotten some big gets that I'm very happy with. I made the comment before Bo was hired that we would be forced to offer many Division 2 players without division 1 offers and that's what has happened. It doesn't mean they won't pan out or contribute in some way. But more of that is insurance then anything. I think all of us are surprised how many players have been added to this class. There looks like a big shakeup that awaits.Spring will be very interesting. We just need to be patient and see how this all works out..some times change doesn't result in instant success right away

[IAA Fan]

IAAfan:

Randall-Posey gave verbal commitment per 0505 via hudl.com several days ago. That seems confirmed after checking hudl.

He plays both offence & defense:  LB and RB. He played for Penn Hills which plays against good competition.

That has to be him, but I cannot find where he was Quad-A POY. I do see where he made the Big-22. This is a nice grab.

[go guins]

It should be noted that the rumored OSU RB transfer Bri'onte Dunn was a Tressel recruit.

[ysufan0505]

Dana Balash @DanaBalash21  ·  45m 45 minutes ago
.@21WFMJSports  Mooney's WR D.J. Anderson verbals to Youngstown State

Never heard of this kid. Sounds like a partial or a walk on.

[DoubleE]

It should be noted that the rumored OSU RB transfer Bri'onte Dunn was a Tressel recruit.

Tressel/Fickell Recruit

[ysufan0505]

Dana Balash @DanaBalash21  ·  21m 21 minutes ago

@21WFMJSports  Struthers Austin Yemma will sign with #Youngstown State as a preferred walk on.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2980665/austin-yemma

[paladin]

6:00 news said Anderson from Mooney was a walk-on.