George Rohl Commits

[mngg11]

These dudes are also super valuable in the offseason and between games as scout team players

 

[Just Gopher It!!]

This is the lamest take ever.

First time reading one of his posts???

They went after him because they think he'll be able to contribute.

Exactly!!!

Nick Kallerup only had an offer from 1 FCS school (USD) before walking on and is now collecting an NFL paycheck.

Guts like this besides providing the players you need to effectively practice, add depth to the position, push the players in front of them (as they’ll be working their tails off) and contribute to the culture, which is a huge part of Flecks program!!!!

 

[MonikerSchmoniker45]

Offensive tackle project? That's my guess

Maybe, but in his interview he said he was recruited as a Y- Tight end.

 

[Mulligan]

I think I mistakenly assumed he was getting a scholarship. I take back my comments if he's just walking on. That's a great thing if he can come here and try it on his own dime.

You "think?"

 

[btowngopher]

This is the lamest reply ever.

Can he contribute right away? I highly doubt it or he'd have more offers and such. Why let him sit on our bench for a few years hoping he can contribute later? Why not go get a transfer who can contribute immediately and then bring this guy in when said transfer graduates?

And yes, there are examples like you mentioned, although it's not apples to apples since this guy is eating up a scholly versus the walk-on you mentioned, but in this day and age, what's wrong with letting someone else develop him?

I can make a longer list of players like Spencer Alvarez (the local dude who was like a 2* but we took him in 2020 or whatever) that never amounted to squat than you can make a list of these guys being successful.

Geez, only positive things on this board, eh?

He would actually have to enter the transfer portal in order for us to go and get him later. Obviously it happens where teams are contacting players on teams, maybe I’m naive but I don’t think that’s that the standard operating procedure. I’m sure we will be going after some transfer targets as well at the tight end position. But letting a guy develop elsewhere then snagging him is easier said than done as anyone who proves themselves elsewhere will attract many more suitors.

 

[spermophilus]

Rohl the boat!!

 

[gopherphil]

Rohl the boat!!

Now that’s a problem you don’t want.

 

[swede2]

You "think?"

Assuming we're funding a full 105 schollies then there is no such thing as a walk on.

 

[Dave H]

The days of "projects" should be over with. Go somewhere else and develop and get back to us.

 

[gopherdudepart2]

This is the kind of recruit that used to be the heart and soul of Wisconsin Badger football. Mr. Rohl is from Ellsworth and one of the top players in Wisconsin. ELLSWORTH the cheese curd capitol and near our border. This is the kind of dude that usually surprises coaches with his athleticism. Involved in track and basketball so a three sport athlete. Don't care if he was previously a UND recruit, he's a Gopher now and we welcome him. Coaching staff evaluated and offered. I like we are raiding the Badger state for good players.

 

[GopherTheJugular]

"We just got better today"

 

[spermophilus]

I hoped the Goldy vibes I channeled and spread during our visit to the Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival this past summer would pay dividends!! We “squeaked” him away, and to a commitment - I ‘curdent’ be more pleased.

 

[WAGopher]

Now that’s a problem you don’t want.

Unless your boat is a kayak!

 

[Tech Machine]

Okay, thread was low on the page, but I saw this guys name in local newspaper. Every time I read it it comes out in my head in Astro’s voice(Jetsons).

Anyone else having that anomaly.

I do think we will all “Rove Reorge”.

 

[GoldMedalCounty]

Wish we would have flipped Kleinsasser from UND…he eventually went 44th overall in 1999.

 

[studentgopher94]

Wish we would have flipped Kleinsasser from UND…he eventually went 44th overall in 1999.

After 30 years, I feel we must let go