Official 2014 Recruiting Updates Thread: Links, Tweets, Videos, Stories, Rumors, etc.

[Norsk_Gopher]

What is interesting over the last couple of years, is we have heard from kids saying "U of M was my best offer" to kids saying "I want to be a Gopher." Kill is building. Let him build.

GO GOPHERS!!!

This is one of the best statements I have ever read on Gopherhole. Couldn't agree more.

 

[GopherHole Staff]

GopherHole Q&A: Big Time DE Dewayne Hendrix Wishes He Could Talk to Gophers Limegrover More Frequently

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/275853?referrer_id=388419

 

[jaymil]

The Gopher Report (@TheGopherReport) tweeted at 1:05 AM on Thu, Aug 08, 2013GravettMatt recently changed his #CrystalBall prediction for Frank Ragnow to Alabama. http://t.co/XGT6ff9uDh

FWIW, Ryan Burns still thinks the Gophers are in a good spot with Frank.

 

[GopherInPittsburgh]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No offer for Frank Ragnow following his <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Florida&src=hash">#Florida</a> visit this morning.</p>— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsGI/statuses/365895951870734336">August 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[JMWZ]

Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsGI) tweeted at 1:29 PM on Fri, Aug 09, 2013:

Ragnow's (@KNARFWONGAR) plan is to narrow his list down into a top 5 next week and then decide from there. #Gophers looking good still.

(https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsGI/status/365902715890573313)

 

[jaymil]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No offer for Frank Ragnow following his <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Florida&src=hash">#Florida</a> visit this morning.</p>— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsGI/statuses/365895951870734336">August 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Still haven't heard whether he has an Alabama offer yet. Does anyone know?

 

[GopherInPittsburgh]

Still haven't heard whether he has an Alabama offer yet. Does anyone know?

He said Saban needs to watch his film and he'll get back to him. The kid paid to fly to Tuscaloosa and Saban couldn't take 15 minutes to watch his film beforehand.

 

[GopherinPhilly]

He said Saban needs to watch his film and he'll get back to him. The kid paid to fly to Tuscaloosa and Saban couldn't take 15 minutes to watch his film beforehand.

Like Country Jer said, we recruit, they select.

 

[GopherHole Staff]

GopherHole Q&A: Gophers Commit Steven Richardson Talks Gophers Staff, Relationship With Other U Commits

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/276274?referrer_id=331171

 

[BleedGopher]

per Shooter:

Don't be surprised if DeLaSalle's 6-7, 230-pound football-basketball star Reid Travis switches from quarterback to tight end for his senior season this fall and is offered a tender by Ohio State. Travis has assorted major offers for basketball.

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci...ers-london-may-trip-minnesota-vikings-playoff

Go Gophers!!

 

[GopherInPittsburgh]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>What SEC commit wants to take an official visit to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Minnesota&src=hash">#Minnesota</a>? Find out the latest always on GopherIllustrated. <a href="http://t.co/nYawNhnGA9">http://t.co/nYawNhnGA9</a></p>— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsGI/statuses/366378788654825473">August 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Two wide receivers with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gopher&src=hash">#Gopher</a> offers plan on visiting Minnesota this season. Find out who and when here. <a href="http://t.co/unQ96pl95o">http://t.co/unQ96pl95o</a></p>— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsGI/statuses/366378360168919041">August 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[GopherInPittsburgh]

In order: Shakenneth Williams, Conner Krizancic & Dorian Baker

It'd be pretty sweet to steal one off Georgia.

 

[El Amin Fan]

In order: Shakenneth Williams, Conner Krizancic & Dorian Baker

Williams would be a nice flip. His offer list is probably on the low end for most Georgia skill players so it wouldn't surprise me if they are already recruiting around him. He would look great in maroon and gold!

 

[GophersOnTheRise]

It'd be pretty sweet to steal one off Georgia.

How is someone with those offers only a 2-star?

 

[GopherInPittsburgh]

How is someone with those offers only a 2-star?

Not sure. The other 3 sites (Scout, 247, ESPN) have him as a 4-star.

http://alabama.scout.com/a.z?s=14&p=8&c=1&nid=6709724

http://247sports.com/Player/Shakenneth-Williams-27661

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/172461/shakenneth-williams

 

[mkAz]

In order: Shakenneth Williams, Conner Krizancic & Dorian Baker

Dorian Baker goes to the same high school that DeNiro Laster went to.

 

[jaymil]

Not sure. The other 3 sites (Scout, 247, ESPN) have him as a 4-star.

http://alabama.scout.com/a.z?s=14&p=8&c=1&nid=6709724

http://247sports.com/Player/Shakenneth-Williams-27661

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/_/id/172461/shakenneth-williams

Seems like he'd be a great get. The fact that we're getting him on campus is huge.

 

[Parski1]

Seems like he'd be a great get. The fact that we're getting him on campus is huge.

He's from Macon Georgia and committed to Georgia....nice that he's visiting but it bet it will be hard to get him to decommit.

 

[jaymil]

Deron Thompson?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>ICYMI: A running back told me late last night that he will visit for the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> B1G opener against Iowa. Go to GI to find out who.</p>— Lucas Trickle (@LucasTrickleGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucasTrickleGI/statuses/366555571337433088">August 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[RoyalGopher]

Deron Thompson?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>ICYMI: A running back told me late last night that he will visit for the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gophers&src=hash">#Gophers</a> B1G opener against Iowa. Go to GI to find out who.</p>— Lucas Trickle (@LucasTrickleGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucasTrickleGI/statuses/366555571337433088">August 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Deron Thompson and Trevon Walters both are running backs that are visiting for the Iowa game.

 

[Sparlimb]

He's from Macon Georgia and committed to Georgia....nice that he's visiting but it bet it will be hard to get him to decommit.

How many 4 star players comitted to a top SEC school (which happens to be the hometown school to boot) de-commit to us. None. I'd be stunned if it happened (and giddy).

 

[GopherInPittsburgh]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good for Gophers on Ragnow offer chances RT <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewJBone">@AndrewJBone</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rivals100&src=hash">#Rivals100</a> OT Ross Pierschbacher has flipped his commitment from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Iowa&src=hash">#Iowa</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Alabama&src=hash">#Alabama</a></p>— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsGI/statuses/366715281210474496">August 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[jaymil]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good for Gophers on Ragnow offer chances RT <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewJBone">@AndrewJBone</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rivals100&src=hash">#Rivals100</a> OT Ross Pierschbacher has flipped his commitment from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Iowa&src=hash">#Iowa</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Alabama&src=hash">#Alabama</a></p>— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsGI) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanBurnsGI/statuses/366715281210474496">August 12, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Win-win?

 

[GopherInPittsburgh]

Win-win?

Potentially. Iowa fans are tearing him a new one on Twitter.

 

[Costa Rican Gopher]

You leave Pig's post up, but delete mine & Butch Nash's for calling him out? I would think the GH staff would have enough professionalism to respect Burns' wishes? He gives you guys sooooo much free content & the only time he's ever asked for discretion, not even on the whole thing, just the one name, you guys blow his contact & hang him (and the team) out to dry. Unbelievable.

 

[hungan1]

How many 4 star players comitted to a top SEC school (which happens to be the hometown school to boot) de-commit to us. None. I'd be stunned if it happened (and giddy).

He is smart to look at the U. I bet his chances for playing time is much higher than in the SEC where they over sign. Let's get the highway out of SEC open. Maybe he will start a trend. Who knows.

 

[GopherInPittsburgh]

He is smart to look at the U. I bet his chances for playing time is much higher than in the SEC where they over sign. Let's get the highway out of SEC open. Maybe he will start a trend. Who knows.

The SEC sure has done that to the Midwest. A 4-star recruit from Chicago (his name escapes me) had a top 5 listed, and they were all SEC schools. Yeesh.

 

[GopherHole Staff]

GopherHole Q&A: Texas LB Everett Williams Has Gophers Offer, Plans to Visit U for Western Illinois Game

http://www.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/276460?referrer_id=331171

 

[Deleted_User]

The word is out that coach Kill is a guy to play for.

 

[Go4]

The word is out that coach Kill is a guy to play for.

no doubt he's a guy that both parents and players will want to play for. i am worried about the jeff jones hs transfer rumors. not sure if that will change his college decision, it shouldn't, but hope we can hang on to him.