...talks about how UConn hasn't been in contact and how they're out. (HT: UMHoops)
TomVH: Potential New Visitor
January 25th, 2011 at 4:34 PM
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TomVH: Potential New Visitor
I just got off the phone with the head coach at Salesian High School, which is the home of 4 star SMU commit DE Devon Moreland (6'4", 230 lbs).
TE Coach Ferrigno was out to see Devon recently, and offered the chance to visit this weekend. Devon's coach didn't know if they offered a scholarship, or if Devon will visit this weekend. They're calling me back in a few hours to talk to Devon to find out for sure.
This would be a big deal if he visits. I'm on my phone because I'm having problems with the malware stuff. I'll update this as I find out more. I'll have updates on Twitter as usual.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:37 PM | 
Obviously it would be huge to get him on campus
Obviously it would be huge to get him on campus
January 25th, 2011 at 4:39 PM |
Scout lists him as an OLB and
Scout lists him as an OLB and
Scout lists him as an OLB and 10 pounds lighter than Rivals, so it sounds like he has some position flexibility.
"The difference between a man and a boy is, a boy wants to grow up to be a fireman, but a man wants to grow up to be a giant monster fireman."
- Jack Handey
January 25th, 2011 at 4:46 PM |
Were working some straight up
Were working some straight up
Were working some straight up snake oil....balls to the wall
HE16MAN '11
January 26th, 2011 at 3:24 AM |
Wait...
Wait...
You mean I can have balls to the wall and position flexibility?
It's a dream come true!
Flush twice - it's a long way to Columbus.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:37 PM |
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Devon-Moreland-106438
Rivals 250, #17 SDE, Top 25 in California
http://smu.scout.com/a.z?s=357&p=8&c=1&nid=4759359
Scout 300, #20 OLB
Offers from basically the entire Pac-10
January 25th, 2011 at 4:40 PM |
where is salesian high?
where is salesian high?
is he a texas kid?
thanks for the update, always fun to read about the potential future of the school
EDIT- the other posts about being in cali came up after i submitted this.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:40 PM |
CA
CA
Los Angeles.
"The difference between a man and a boy is, a boy wants to grow up to be a fireman, but a man wants to grow up to be a giant monster fireman."
- Jack Handey
January 25th, 2011 at 4:42 PM |
thanks
thanks
for the info
January 25th, 2011 at 4:43 PM |
No
No
bishop mora salesian high, los angeles
January 25th, 2011 at 4:40 PM |
Wow. Even if we go up to 22
Wow. Even if we go up to 22
Wow. Even if we go up to 22 in this class, it might still get very tight. Would love to get Moreland. Then again there's about 15 guys for 8 spots and they all are showing interest. Should be an exciting finish.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:41 PM |
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| 2011 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): | ||
| Pos: OLB | Pos Rank: #20 |
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: | ||||||||
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More of a pass-rusher than a pass-cover guy. Good quickness off the ball, an aggressive player with good agility and lateral movement. Needs to refine his pass coverage skills. |
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Aggressiveness
Pass Coverage Skills
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Had 95 tackles, 45 for loss and 21 sacks as a 2009 junior at Los Angeles (Calif.) Salesian. Named All-League Defensive MVP, All-CIF and L.A. Wave Player of the Year.
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School Interest LevelOffer?Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
- SMU VerbalYes None
- ArizonaNo InterestYes None
- Arizona StateNo InterestYes None
- CaliforniaNo InterestYes None
- OregonNo InterestYes None
- Oregon StateNo InterestYes None
- San Diego StateNo InterestYes None
- Texas A&MNo InterestYes None
- UCLANo InterestYes None
- USCNo InterestYes None
- WashingtonNo InterestYes None
January 26th, 2011 at 9:04 AM |
Perhaps it would be better
Perhaps it would be better
Perhaps it would be better for us to just post a link to the player's profile instead of just taking a screencap of the entire thing and placing it here. I know some of us aren't fans of the pay sites, but the bottom line is that without them, a lot of us would be much more in the dark about recruiting. Guys like TomVH can only do so much for free. And it's free to view a player's profile, so I don't know why a screencap is necessary.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:49 PM |
(No subject)
(No subject)
Syracuse '03, Michigan G'05
Space bitches, space.
January 25th, 2011 at 5:00 PM |
Ok, I'll bite.
Ok, I'll bite.
What?
January 25th, 2011 at 5:33 PM |
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January 25th, 2011 at 4:45 PM |
45 tackles for a loss!
45 tackles for a loss!
Good night! Who did they play against? Half of your tackles being made behind the line of scrimmage is just insane.
January 25th, 2011 at 4:49 PM |
Wasn't this kid committed to
Wasn't this kid committed to
Wasn't this kid committed to sdsu or another smaller university befor he chose smu? I think I remember seeing that somewhere at one point. I could be wrong.
HAIL!
January 25th, 2011 at 5:04 PM |
I don't think so, he just had
I don't think so, he just had
I don't think so, he just had a ton of offers from bigger programs. Here is a piece from "The Top 10 Most Surprising Commitments from 2010" on Rivals:
1) DE DAVON MORELAND
Committed to: SMU Buzz: Moreland turned down offers from USC, UCLA, Texas A&M, Washington, Oregon State, Arizona, Arizona State and others when he committed to SMU this summer in one of the biggest head-scratching moves this recruiting cycle. One of Moreland's coaches said the four-star defensive end wanted to be a big fish in a small pond so SMU is a better fit than those Pac-10 teams.
January 25th, 2011 at 5:42 PM |
I'm glad Anthony Zettel isn't
I'm glad Anthony Zettel isn't
I'm glad Anthony Zettel isn't on this list. He definitely could be.
January 25th, 2011 at 5:01 PM |
Excellent. I am really
Excellent. I am really
Excellent. I am really stunned at how this recruiting has turned out. I was convinced we would have around 10-12 recruits this year. Wow. Just Wow.
Hoke has done so many things to make me jump on his bandwagon, I'm thoroughly impressed with the job he has done thus far.
January 26th, 2011 at 11:13 AM |
posted from web tv
posted from web tv
Bandwagon? I think it should be called Freight Train..
Go Blue...
January 25th, 2011 at 5:15 PM |
I'm curious why this guy
I'm curious why this guy
I'm curious why this guy turned down some great Pac 10 schools for SMU. SMU is of course a good school, but the football program is only so so.
January 25th, 2011 at 5:27 PM |
He said...
He said...
... He wanted to be "a big fish in a small pond"
January 25th, 2011 at 6:42 PM |
Read my post above.
Read my post above.
Read my post above.
January 25th, 2011 at 5:24 PM |
::Reflects back::
::Reflects back::
I miss the Michigan Tight End waggle.
Even in a time of elephantine vanity and greed, one never has to look far to see the campfires of gentle people.
Garrison Keillor
January 25th, 2011 at 5:25 PM |
I wonder...
I wonder...
I wonder if Hoke is trying to maximize this class in light of the fact that there may be some attrition this spring?
Who is Jon Falk?
January 25th, 2011 at 5:27 PM |
This goes here now.
This goes here now.
Syracuse '03, Michigan G'05
Space bitches, space.
January 25th, 2011 at 5:32 PM |
Highlights
Highlights
Twitter // Recruiting Work// Email
January 25th, 2011 at 5:48 PM |
I love that he never gives up
I love that he never gives up
I love that he never gives up on a play, always seems to want to get a hit on the ball carrier.
January 25th, 2011 at 5:54 PM |
I particularly enjoyed the
I particularly enjoyed the
I particularly enjoyed the late hit out of bounds highlight at the 0:50 mark.
Syracuse '03, Michigan G'05
Space bitches, space.
January 25th, 2011 at 9:13 PM |
This kid really comes off the
This kid really comes off the
This kid really comes off the ball. That burst can't be taught but if you pair that with a few pass rush moves, you may have yourself a very special player.
January 26th, 2011 at 3:50 AM |
Moreland is obviously
Moreland is obviously
Moreland is obviously handpicked by Mattison to play his hybrid DE/OLB position. Once he puts a bit of weight on, he will be perfect for it.
January 25th, 2011 at 9:00 PM |
Well, we know he can run
Well, we know he can run
Well, we know he can run after seeing that video
"If you don't think you're a winner, you don't belong here." - Vince Lombardi -
If we really want him but do we need another DE?
He only got the job because he's a Michigan Man not because he was the best. Is that what Michigan is all about? You do the best, you get the job. This MM meme is crap.