Football recruits 2005

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 2:10 pm

Wow....this kid has all of the physical tools to become a major star in this league. It also looks like he has a head on his shoulders.

Ht: 6-2
Wt: 205
40: 4.4
GPA: 3.2
ACT: 23

Go get him coaches!!!

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 4:32 pm

This is someone who could be visiting this week end

Zach Teisher
Tight end
Chula Vista (CA)
Southwestern College

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 250 pounds

From his coach:

Could you talk a lot about your preseason All-American tight end, Zach Teisher? �Zach has the best hands on the team. He also has a real mean streak. He started off as a defensive end, but we switched him over last year,� Justice noted. The 6-foot-4 and 250 pound tight end prospect graduates in December and will be able to enroll in the school of his liking in January. Teisher is receiving interest from BYU, Marshall, Idaho State, Utah and San Diego State.

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:15 am

I do not know the likely hood of this kid wearing blue and gold but he is a recruit:

Sleeper Athlete Looking to the Northwest

So 2004 Lincoln graduate Michael Willis has made it in to WSU. Could a former teammate be following him to Pullman? And could there be a circuitous route to get there?

Class of 2005 Rickey Chapman has been receiving some recent interest from the Cougs. He admitted though that he is basically a fallback option at this point. He is also hearing from Idaho, Idaho State, Montana, Montana State, as well as the Washington directional triumvirate of Eastern, Western and Central.

One school that has visited Chapman is one that is intriguing. It is Dixie State College in St. George, Utah, home to former WSU signee J.T. Deiderichs and soon to be home to Keauntea Bankhead.

Chapman said, "They saw me at the U of O camp and they have shown me that Dixie is a good school. In a couple years all their programs will go from JUCO to Division II, so if for some reason it doesn't pan out to transfer to a Pac-10 school, I could stay there and play. I like the coach there a lot, he and I have built a good relationship."

He was glad to hear his former teammate Michael Willis made it in to Pullman and would like to possibly follow him - if not this year, then possibly two years down the road. He plans on visiting Idaho and Idaho State for starters, and would like to take a visit to WSU.

In 2004, Chapman had 24 catches for 591 yards and had three picks on defense, receiving second team all-state accolades from WashingtonPreps.com.

We'll keep you posted if the Coug scholarship numbers allow for Chapman to get an offer.

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:11 am

What a coup this would be!! But Promising a starting spot !!??

Montana star tackle now up to seven offers

Kalispel (Mont.) Flathead defensive tackle Brandon Hoffenbacker will be
selecting from a select list of scholarship offers. We have highlighted this top-notch defensive lineman previously and since then, he has picked up an additional five offers.

Brandon has offers from Montana, Oregon, Boise State, Colorado, Montana State, Oregon State, and Wyoming and admits that a few stick out.

"I like Oregon, Montana State, and Montana," Hoffenbacker said. "I'm about half and half right now on whether I want to go in state or not. My parents tell me that they want to see my games wherever I go. They tell me that they don't care where I go, they just want me to go where I fit in."

Playing time will play a minor factor for Brandon.

"Playing time is a factor for me," he said. "I don't want to sit out for two years. I won't mind red-shirting, but I want to see the field after a couple years. Montana State said that I could come in and start next year."

Brandon Hoffenbacker led his team with seven sacks and an impressive 200 plus total tackles. For his hard work, Brandon was selected to the first-team all-state team as a defensive tackle and guard.

The 6-foot-4, 295-pound defensive tackle has been selected first-team all-state the
past three years as a defensive tackle and has started for Flathead High since his freshman year.

Where does Oregon stand with the Montana native?

"They are definitely in my top three," he said. "They said they would call me after Christmas break. I visited Montana State earlier in the year and haven't set any more."

As a junior, he had 58 assisted tackles, 39 unassisted tackles for a total of 97 tackles in 10 games. Added to the tackles, he had two broken up passes, three sacks, six tackles for loss and 10 hurries.

His best 40-yard dash time was done at last summer's Montana State camp - 4.95-seconds and his best 20-yard shuttle time was in the 4.65-second range.

Ducks Sports Authority will update after the break to let you know the latest on Brandon Hoffenbacker.

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 9:53 am

Hopefully ex-bobcat great, and new Kalispell social studies teacher/football coach Arie Grey can work some magic on this kid. I really think that he could start on our D-Line this year. The kid is a monster, and was a men among boys the last few years in AA football.

94VegasCat · Post by **94VegasCat** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:15 pm

Isn't MSU about due for another 4 year starter from the Flathead area? (Neal Smith-Polson) If this kid is geting this much attention, we should be lobbying hard to get him to the Bozone!!!!

El_Gato · Post by **El_Gato** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:50 pm

I've posted this elsewhere, but Hoff is going to be a long-shot to anyone who takes him because he will MOST LIKELY be academically ineligible his 1st year. He is definitely OK physically; when his motor was running full speed (which WASN'T always the case at Flathead HS), he could dominate games.

But the fact that he didn't go all-out, all the time on the field, combined with his classroom struggles lead me to think he's going to be a real project for whoever ends up with him. I've never heard whether his grades are a function of IQ or work ethic, but either problem would obviously be magnified at the college level.

I hope he gets his head on and succeeds somewhere, though; from my dealings with him, he seems like a good kid.

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:08 pm

I've posted this elsewhere, but Hoff is going to be a long-shot to anyone who takes him because he will MOST LIKELY be academically ineligible his 1st year. He is definitely OK physically; when his motor was running full speed (which WASN'T always the case at Flathead HS), he could dominate games.

But the fact that he didn't go all-out, all the time on the field, combined with his classroom struggles lead me to think he's going to be a real project for whoever ends up with him. I've never heard whether his grades are a function of IQ or work ethic, but either problem would obviously be magnified at the college level.

I hope he gets his head on and succeeds somewhere, though; from my dealings with him, he seems like a good kid.

I think that people were saying the same thing about Hilliard a few years ago.

El_Gato · Post by **El_Gato** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:44 pm

Except that Hilliard WAS eligible from Day 1! And, if ANY school can find a way to make & keep a kid eligible, it's dUMb! Does MSU offer this mysterious "inter-session" course I keep hearing about for Griz BBallers...?

BTW, Hilliard's stats from the semi's & NC game: 26 carries, 64 yards. It will be very interesting to see how well the Griz offense performs the first 4 or 5 games next year; with a new QB & receiver corp, NO ONE will be worrying about the pass until they prove they are a threat. Given that, will Hilliard or Waller be able to run the ball against 8 or 9 guys in the box?

It's obvious that SHSU & JMU took away the Griz running game; good thing they've got those 2 DII schools on the menu, er, schedule...

gtapp · Post by **gtapp** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:38 pm

If Hofenbacker was smart we would not choose MSU. Kramer would just make him another back-up O-Lineman like he does with all his D-Line recruits (Birkland, Nellermoe, Smith and Saucedo).

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:46 pm

gtapp wrote:If Hofenbacker was smart we would not choose MSU. Kramer would just make him another back-up O-Lineman like he does with all his D-Line recruits (Birkland, Nellermoe, Smith and Saucedo).

Birkland is starting on the OL right now and Smith was recruited as an offensive lineman. Saucedo was moved as a result of injuries last year (redshirt alert) and is 50/50 on moving back maybe. Plus if he was smart he would choose MSU for both academics and athletics. Like Kramer said, only 1% if that make it to the next level so you better earn your degree while your there. Thats what is the SMART move.

gtapp · Post by **gtapp** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:59 pm

I don't know this kid (Hofenbacker) but if he is struggling acedemically in high school then the college degree is not a good bet to begin with. We have had problems with many student-athletes and their grades at MSU. If he just wants to play football and assuming he wants to play D-Line then Kramers record speaks for itself. Three of the four we both mentioned were recuited as D-Lineman and I think Smith was listed as OL/DL on signing day (not sure). You could add Quast ot hat list also. Kramer does not seem to like big D-Lineman (too slow perhaps).

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 4:03 pm

gtapp wrote:I don't know this kid (Hofenbacker) but if he is struggling acedemically in high school then the college degree is not a good bet to begin with. We have had problems with many student-athletes and their grades at MSU. If he just wants to play football and assuming he wants to play D-Line then Kramers record speaks for itself. Three of the four we both mentioned were recuited as D-Lineman and I think Smith was listed as OL/DL on signing day (not sure). You could add Quast ot hat list also. Kramer does not seem to like big D-Lineman (too slow perhaps).

Yep, I agree he could be a risky pickup. I haven't seen the kid play. Yeah, Kramer is very pick about his DL/LB's. They all have to be high revving/strong/fast pursuit type runners. He has had success with that in the past so I can see him still sticking to his philosophy. 3 out of last 4 years the Bobcats led the Big Sky in total defense (including 3 in a row .. unprecedented feat). I hope he can find 1-2 more in the spring like Rogers/Papich/Clarky types and we should be set. Clive Lowe really needs to work hard in the offseason and gain some weight/strength/speed. I heard his wisdom teeth surgery really killed him early last year and he couldn't get his weight back up/speed.

gtapp · Post by **gtapp** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 4:08 pm

Just received an email form an avid Griz fan. He said that Hofenbacker was quoted as saying he doesn't much care if he playes O-Line or D-Line. He (the Griz fan) also mentiond that the Griz offered him a scholarship but were not heavily pursuing him. Don't know how much of this is true but found it interesting.

94VegasCat · Post by **94VegasCat** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 4:26 pm

If Hoffenbacker (sp) is being pursued by the likes of Boise St and several Pac-10 schools, then how could we be going wrong to bring this kid in? Seems to me that if he is that sought after, and we land him, then I say YIPPPPPPEEEEEEEEE.

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Thu Jan 06, 2005 6:17 pm

FOUND THIS ON THE NET:

CERISE FOCUSING ON DIVISION-1AA SCHOOLS

After impressive summer camp performances at Colorado State, Colorado and Stanford last summer, it looked like Ryan Cerise might have been on the verge of picking up a Division-1 scholarship offer. But now he is focusing more on Division-1AA schools.

The Colorado School of Mines, Montana State and Northern Colorado are interested.

"I should be setting up some visits here soon," explained the 6-foot-3, 240-pound defensive line prospect. "I'll make my decision when the time comes and I learn more."

Cerise was named first-team all-state by both of the main publications in Colorado. Hailing from Colorado Springs (Colo.) Cheyenne Mountain, he plays with a good motor.

He would certainly qualify for a walk-on opportunity with a 3.6 GPA and 25 ACT score.

catatac · Post by **catatac** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 10:28 am

Good find. Looks like a great prospect.

mslacat · Post by **mslacat** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 4:49 pm

Found on net:

White River TE John Rice met with Eastern Washington at school this week as well as Montana State. He will take visits the next two weekends and he could either make a decision on a visit, or end up going past the first day of the LOI period to do so.

Helcat72 · Post by **Helcat72** » Sun Jan 23, 2005 7:11 pm

CARDIAC_CATS wrote: Yep, I agree he could be a risky pickup. I haven't seen the kid play. Yeah, Kramer is very pick about his DL/LB's. They all have to be high revving/strong/fast pursuit type runners. He has had success with that in the past so I can see him still sticking to his philosophy. 3 out of last 4 years the Bobcats led the Big Sky in total defense (including 3 in a row .. unprecedented feat). I hope he can find 1-2 more in the spring like Rogers/Papich/Clarky types and we should be set. Clive Lowe really needs to work hard in the offseason and gain some weight/strength/speed. I heard his wisdom teeth surgery really killed him early last year and he couldn't get his weight back up/speed.

I heard this weekedn at the basketball game that we signed a 6-2, 305 lb nose guard. Don't have a name...just a rumor

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Mon Jan 24, 2005 10:07 am

Helcat72 wrote:
CARDIAC_CATS wrote: Yep, I agree he could be a risky pickup. I haven't seen the kid play. Yeah, Kramer is very pick about his DL/LB's. They all have to be high revving/strong/fast pursuit type runners. He has had success with that in the past so I can see him still sticking to his philosophy. 3 out of last 4 years the Bobcats led the Big Sky in total defense (including 3 in a row .. unprecedented feat). I hope he can find 1-2 more in the spring like Rogers/Papich/Clarky types and we should be set. Clive Lowe really needs to work hard in the offseason and gain some weight/strength/speed. I heard his wisdom teeth surgery really killed him early last year and he couldn't get his weight back up/speed.
I heard this weekedn at the basketball game that we signed a 6-2, 305 lb nose guard. Don't have a name...just a rumor

Would this guy be in addition to the Arizona guy we just signed? He was around 285 or so (Samoan dude)? Or is this a new guy as well? I'm hoping the latter as we can always use some more beef on the DL