Official 2018 Recruiting Updates Thread: Links, Tweets, Videos, Stories, Rumors, etc.

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I would be very happy if we could sign Ronnie Perkins. Only problem is, where will he be the most effective...O or D?
 




Jalen Mayfield picked up a Michigan offer today. He's gone.
 

What was your favorite Mayfield moment?

In all seriousness, Michigan under Harbaugh has been known to throw out offers all over the place but they aren't necessarily commutable. I'm a little wait and see with this one
 

RatherBeGolfing said:
What was your favorite Mayfield moment?

In all seriousness, Michigan under Harbaugh has been known to throw out offers all over the place but they aren't necessarily commutable. I'm a little wait and see with this one
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It'd be committable if he hopped on the offer right now but the longer he waits, the less likely it is that it would be committable.
 



RatherBeGolfing said:
What was your favorite Mayfield moment?

In all seriousness, Michigan under Harbaugh has been known to throw out offers all over the place but they aren't necessarily commutable. I'm a little wait and see with this one
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How is this any different than the 179 offers Fleck has put out there so far? Seems to be a common practice.
 

Tlsbhansen said:
How is this any different than the 179 offers Fleck has put out there so far? Seems to be a common practice.
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It's not. They also have a pecking order. That's the point. Mayfield may have an offer from them but where is he on their pecking order? The difference is they are much more likely and able to be selective
 

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It'd be committable if he hopped on the offer right now but the longer he waits, the less likely it is that it would be committable.
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It don't matter until signing day. As soon as Captain Khaki finds a better option, it won't be "committable"


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Yeah, unless someone has some kind of inside info on the kid I don't understand all the pessimism that he's gone. He had an offer from Michigan State, so it's not like he's afraid to leave the state. Our lack of depth on the o-line and this staffs history with putting o-lineman in the nfl speaks for itself.
 



btowngopher said:
Yeah, unless someone has some kind of inside info on the kid I don't understand all the pessimism that he's gone. He had an offer from Michigan State, so it's not like he's afraid to leave the state. Our lack of depth on the o-line and this staffs history with putting o-lineman in the nfl speaks for itself.
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I think it is because he has said UM would be his dream school, IIRC.


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Abi Okonji! Cool name, if nothing else. Anyone know anything bout the kid?


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per CBS:

Coach Fleck and the Minnesota Golden Gophers landed their seventh verbal in the class of 2018 via Snellville, GA (South Gwinnett) 3-star DE Abi Okonji.
Abi and his father flew into town last night, when he gave Coach Mo and Fleck his verbal commitment, and will spend the weekend in Dinkytown visiting the University of Minnesota campus.

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound defensive end chose Minnesota over more than a dozen other offers, including programs such as; Boston College, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Rutgers and others.

Okonji joins fellow South Gwinnett teammate Terell Smith as a member of the Gophers class, that no ranks No. 14 nationally and is still No. 5 in the Big Ten.

Abi is currently rated the No. 21 Strong-Side D-End in the country on 247Sports with a Composite grading to-date of 0.8422. 247Sports Crystal Ball was accurate in predicting the Gophers, though held just one prediction at the time of Abi’s verbal.

http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/breaking-gophers-land-3-star-georgia-de-abi-okonji/

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Wonder who it is
 

Owatonna Press: Three OHS football players to attend Gopher Junior Day

There will be few teams in all of Class AAAAA football that will begin next season with more buildup than Owatonna.

The junior-heavy Huskies, of course, made it all the way to the state semifinals in 2016 before losing 19-7 to eventual state champion, Elk River. Though always high, the buzz around the program continues to intensify and is something that can be felt for essentially 12 months a year.

It’s individuals like Alex Raichle, Zach Mensink and Jason Williamson who make this hype so palpable.

After successful 2016 campaigns in which each earned all-district and all-area recognition, the trio has started to draw preliminary attention from the next level, including the Minnesota Gophers.

Though none have been officially offered a scholarship, being invited to Saturday’s Gopher Junior Day in Minneapolis is quite an honor.

“I found out on Monday when I checked my email, and I was pretty psyched,” Raichle said. “I really had no idea. To have the opportunity to see what it’s like at a Division I program is really cool”

Williamson and Mensink echoed Raichle’s sentiment, both saying they are “very excited” for the opportunity to show what they have in front of Minnesota’s coaching staff.

The invitation-only event is open to recruits grades 10-12. The day will start with a presentation from new Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck as well as the team’s strength and conditioning coach. After watching a highlight video, players will break into position-specific groups and work directly with Minnesota’s staff. After that, there will be an optional campus tour and a chance to meet with some of the current Gopher players, like Owatonna’s very own Andrew Stelter.

http://www.southernminn.com/owatonn...cle_fdfb5f93-e13c-52c5-ba91-7cd045e3869e.html

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Based on the hype and the fact that Paup tweeted about it, my guess is Waggoner from Iowa. Would be huge if it happened.
 

Q&A: Apple Valley WR Luke Martens Talks Recruiting, Gophers and More
By Chris Monter

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Luke Martens, a 6-foot-4, 188-pound wide receiver, is one of the top pass catchers in the Class of 2018. He had hoped to attend Minnesota's Junior Day this weekend, but his other duties take priority as a member of the third seed Eagles, who are hoping to win their third Class AAAA title in the past five years.

Martens helped lead the Eagles to a 7-4 record in football, losing to Owatonna in the Class AAAAA quarterfinals 28-24.

Martens had several big games this past season, including seven catches for 115 yards and one touchdown versus Forest Lake, five catches for 109 yards against Farmington and 11 receptions for 160 yards and five scores versus Eastview.

Martens is also a starter for the Eagles' basketball team that plays undefeated Champlin Park Saturday for the Class AAAA title. He is averaging 10.6 points per game. Martens has scored in double figures in 15 of 31 games, including a season-high 22 points versus Lakeville North.

Gopher Hole caught up with Martens at state tournament to learn the latest on his early football recruitment.

Gopher Hole: Obviously, you are in basketball mode, how pleased are you with how well the team has played down the stretch?

Luke Martens: I am really pleased. It is great to see our team doing so well. We have a star in Tre (Jones), but anyone can step up. Any role player can step up and score like they did today.

Gopher Hole: It seems like Tre is always going to be "the man," but you had several good games and Momhamed (Kane) has had several games where he has stepped up. Is that something that guys have talked about that you are always going to need more than just him to win games?

Luke Martens: Yes. Basketball is a team sport, so we need everyone to do their job and do it well. Everyone needs to defend. That is the main thing that we are focusing on.

Gopher Hole: I know that you are getting some looks in football. What schools are you hearing from right now?

Luke Martens: I am hearing from North Dakota, Minnesota and a little from Princeton.

Gopher Hole: Have you been invited to any Junior Days?

Luke Martens: The three that I have been invited to are from those three schools; North Dakota, Minnesota and Princeton.

Gopher Hole: Minnesota's Junior Day is this weekend. Have you made some plans to go there some other time?

Luke Martens: I have RSVP'd, but if basketball is working out, I probably wouldn't be able to make it.

Gopher Hole: Are you playing AAU basketball in the spring?

Luke Martens: Yes, I am playing AAU basketball for Minnesota Select.

Gopher Hole: What do you see as your strengths as a wide receiver?

Luke Martens: One of my strengths is just kind of going up and getting in position, getting to the ball and making the play on it.

Gopher Hole: How about last year? You are in one of the toughest conferences in the state (South Suburban) and you played well in the playoffs. What are the expectations for the Eagles this year?

Luke Martens: Our expectations are pretty high. We are changing conferences, so we are going to be traveling a lot more and we are not in the South Suburban anymore.

Gopher Hole: What conference are you going to be in now?

Luke Martens: I'm not exactly sure. We are moving down to playing 5A schools, instead of the 6A schools we have been playing.

Gopher Hole: Do you think that is going to help because you are playing schools, that are unfortunately 50% bigger than you are at times?

Luke Martens: Yes.

Gopher Hole: Your quarterback last year was a senior (Noah Sanders, who signed with North Dakota State). Do you have someone who is grooming that you are working with or do you know who your QB is going to be?

Luke Martens: We have about four or five people right now that are working out in the mornings, twice a week, that we are trying to figure out.

Gopher Hole: You had an experienced quarterback last year and that seemed to make for a good combination with you and him. Is that a little tougher now when you are not sure who the starter is going to be?

Luke Martens: It's a little tough, but I feel like they will work hard and whoever gets the spot will do great.

Gopher Hole: What would it mean to play Division I football?

Luke Martens: It would be great. I would see all my hard work pay off. Lifting. Getting in the gym.

Gopher Hole: Did you get a chance to go to any college games last fall?

Luke Martens: Yes. I was invited and went to two of the Minnesota ones against Northwestern and Purdue.

Gopher Hole: The Gophers have had a coaching change with Coach Fleck and the new coaching staff. Have you gotten to know him and the coaching staff yet? They are pretty new, obviously.

Luke Martens: Not much. They are pretty new. I haven't talked to Fleck at all, but I've heard great things about him. He seems like a high-energy, great coach.

Gopher Hole: Does that maybe get you a little more excited about Minnesota? There seems like there is more excitement around the program than there had been in the past?

Luke Martens: There is a lot of excitement. I really like the atmosphere around there. There is high expectations with the new facility and everything. Minnesota has been doing great as of recently.

Gopher Hole: What would it mean to maybe have the chance to play for the homestate school?

Luke Martens: That would be awesome. An opportunity to have my family go to the game and play in front of my friends around here would be great.
 



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