Ohio State Game Visit List

[SOHusker11]

Since that weekend is going to be huge, I'm going to start this. I'll continue to update when I can. Let me know if I miss anything.

2020 Officials:

Turner will use his official.
Commit Logan Smothers.

 

[SOHusker11]

2020 Unofficials:

Commits:

Xavier Trevino OL LSE Walk on

Targets:

Jaylon Roussell RB Omaha Burke

 

[SOHusker11]

2021 Visitors:

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/seth-malcom-235602
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/isaac-zatechka-234803
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/hayden-nelson-233446
https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2021/javion-hunt-190187
Keagon Johnson ATH Bellevue West, Clester's son
Jaden Taylor DB Montgomery, AL
Nolan Gorzcyca OL RCHS


2022 Visitors:

Joining Travion Ford
Caldra Williford DB St. Louis No Rivals profile yet.
Terrance Williford DE St. Louis

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2022/ali-wells-233995
Xavier Nwankpa DB Iowa

 

[Ewooc]

2 Alabama commits. Wonder how much of a shot we have with those guys? Or if it is just one of those "well I have visits left might as well take them" things.

 

[CatColumbia]

2 Alabama commits. Wonder how much of a shot we have with those guys? Or if it is just one of those "well I have visits left might as well take them" things.

Since we are limited in offering gameday visits, I'd assume that our staff feels confident that we can flip them.. We'll see though.

 

[HuskerLove]

2 Alabama commits. Wonder how much of a shot we have with those guys? Or if it is just one of those "well I have visits left might as well take them" things.

I was about to say the same thing myself - I obviously have no insight here but my gut just tells me these guys are only coming for a free trip :/

I'd LOVE to be wrong though!!!

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

2 Alabama commits. Wonder how much of a shot we have with those guys? Or if it is just one of those "well I have visits left might as well take them" things.

Jackson Bratton is best friends and teammates with Logan. Maybe he can flip him to NU.

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

I think Kaden pulls the trigger for N that week.

 

[wannabee8]

I think Kaden pulls the trigger for N that week.

Quit trying to get my hopes up you kool-aid chugging monster.

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

Quit trying to get my hopes up you kool-aid chugging monster.

SmokinWinking

 

[yunginsNU2]

That is an impressive list so far!!

 

[JPR95]

6 kids from Bama. Be nice if it were too end up like the Zona Haul..

 

[bvkley]

Linebackers more linebackers. Cant have enough of them.

 

[SkerInCo]

@SOHusker11 you've been killing it lately. Much appreciated!

 

[huskerfan1414]

2 Alabama commits. Wonder how much of a shot we have with those guys? Or if it is just one of those "well I have visits left might as well take them" things.

The thing to remember is these guys could take these trips just about anywhere in the country.
They're choosing Nebraska.
We obviously resonate in ways we haven't before.

Impressive list. Ill take Johnson and Green warren Asap plz.

 

[yunginsNU2]

@SOHusker11 you've been killing it lately. Much appreciated!

Agreed cant like this post enough..thanks SOHusker11

 

[huskerssalts]

The thing to remember is these guys could take these trips just about anywhere in the country.
They're choosing Nebraska.
We obviously resonate in ways we haven't before.

Impressive list. Ill take Johnson and Green warren Asap plz.

Add Quandarrius Robinson to that list as well. He’s ranked 31 in the country and dam near a 5 star OLB. I’d have to assume immediate playing time is what got his attention. But Landing Kaden Johnson and Q Robinson would be huge. And Warren-Green has had the Huskers up there for awhile now, so landing him to go with our previous DBs would be big time.

 

[Harry Caray]

Add Quandarrius Robinson to that list as well. He’s ranked 31 in the country and dam near a 5 star OLB. I’d have to assume immediate playing time is what got his attention. But Landing Kaden Johnson and Q Robinson would be huge. And Warren-Green has had the Huskers up there for awhile now, so landing him to go with our previous DBs would be big time.

Robinson is already committed to Alabama.

 

[huskerssalts]

Robinson is already committed to Alabama.

....and??? He’s coming here for an official for a reason. And he’s not signed. Maybe he wants to play sooner then later.

 

[barney44]

....and??? He’s coming here for an official for a reason. And he’s not signed. Maybe he wants to play sooner then later.

Don’t get your hopes up. It would be nice if it did happen but unlikely.

 

[huskerssalts]

Don’t get your hopes up. It would be nice if it did happen but unlikely.

Right and I agreed there. I definitely don’t have high hopes. But one thing we all know, an Official to our Husker stadium at night can change many players minds. Maybe this will be one of those ....fingers crossed.

 

[Harry Caray]

....and??? He’s coming here for an official for a reason. And he’s not signed. Maybe he wants to play sooner then later.

Robinson isn't visiting here, unless I missed that news. He's 100% committed to Bama.

 

[huskerssalts]

Robinson isn't visiting here, unless I missed that news. He's 100% committed to Bama.

Are you sure he’s not? Or is that the last you knew?

Edited: now that I looked into it more...it doesn’t appear he is visiting. He must be all Bama. Which id 100% understand if he was.

 

[jlb321_rivals110621]

The night atmosphere can be a huge recruiting advantage.
Our play will need to be on par with the stadium environment throughout the game.
We can't get steam rolled early or it nullifies much of the night/game day visit recruiting advantage Nebraska has.

Calculated risk.

Highest reward are night/game day visits where we beat or play close a top 5 ranked team.
Highest risk is getting blown out early in one of these games nullifying much of the game day experience.

 

[JohnRossEwing]

The night atmosphere can be a huge recruiting advantage.
Our play will need to be on par with the stadium environment throughout the game.
We can't get steam rolled early or it nullifies much of the night/game day visit recruiting advantage Nebraska has.

Calculated risk.

Highest reward are night/game day visits where we beat or play close a top 5 ranked team.
Highest risk is getting blown out early in one of these games nullifying much of the game day experience.

I get what you are saying but I think players look at it differently. Now, if it is 55-0 that is one thing but players understand that losing happens AND they are not as invested in the Huskers (yet) as we are.

Now, winning helps, for sure. But those recruits are looking at more.

 

[cornhustler]

Calculated risk.

No fear of failure

 

[SOHusker11]

Are you sure he’s not? Or is that the last you knew?

Edited: now that I looked into it more...it doesn’t appear he is visiting. He must be all Bama. Which id 100% understand if he was.

Removed for now, one site has him listed, most don't. Pretty much 0% chance anyway.

 

[JPR95]

Thanks SO

 

[jlb321_rivals110621]

I get what you are saying but I think players look at it differently. Now, if it is 55-0 that is one thing but players understand that losing happens AND they are not as invested in the Huskers (yet) as we are.

Now, winning helps, for sure. But those recruits are looking at more.

I agree ... but I think initial impressions are underrated when dealing with high school kids

I have a bit of first hand experience with this .... the impression of a visit can be polar opposite based on big win versus bad loss

after a bad loss ... the stadium is dead, you go out with the players and the last thing many want to do is baby sit a recruit - they are in bad moods, the fans are in a bad mood, you indirectly hear negative comments from fans, the coaches energy level is different, etc, etc, etc ...

the experience is like a funeral after a bad loss versus mardi gras after a big win

I suspect much the recruiting pitch was based on the 4-2 finish and the close game with OSU last year and the fact that "we are close". That sales pitch will either be strengthened or weakened based in how things go in that game.

Many here are talking about a 3-5 year build for this program - that narrows the pool of recruits that want to be a part of that

these are high school kids - they latch on to little things that may unduly influence their decisions

some are out of control of the programs - standing on the sidelines in ****** weather for 3+ hours can negatively influence recruits impressions

 

[mpbrown27]

If these Southeast kids want to take a visit, I suppose it's worth the risk given the fact that most of them are bluechip prospects; however, I think they are just wanting to see a historically great program in a gameday atmosphere against a quality opponent.

My perspective, as someone currently living in this region, is that Nebraska is totally off the radar. There are so many top football schools within driving distance - Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Florida State, Clemson, and the list goes on and on. I'm curious to see if we can pull off a miracle or two, but it's certainly a low percentage play. Personally, I think we need to be investing more heavily in Arizona, New Jersey, and Colorado. These areas have a fair number of bluechip recruits without the overwhelming pull of local schools.

 

[SOHusker11]

If these Southeast kids want to take a visit, I suppose it's worth the risk given the fact that most of them are bluechip prospects; however, I think they are just wanting to see a historically great program in a gameday atmosphere against a quality opponent.

My perspective, as someone currently living in this region, is that Nebraska is totally off the radar. There are so many top football schools within driving distance - Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Florida State, Clemson, and the list goes on and on. I'm curious to see if we can pull off a miracle or two, but it's certainly a low percentage play. Personally, I think we need to be investing more heavily in Arizona, New Jersey, and Colorado. These areas have a fair number of bluechip recruits without the overwhelming pull of local schools.

This is one of the best reasons to bring these kids in. We need to change perceptions and spread the word. Even if you don't get that kid, it can help down the road.

Unless you have absolutely no chance, you don't turn away blue-chip talent.

 

[ZJSARENOTFREE]

If these Southeast kids want to take a visit, I suppose it's worth the risk given the fact that most of them are bluechip prospects; however, I think they are just wanting to see a historically great program in a gameday atmosphere against a quality opponent.

My perspective, as someone currently living in this region, is that Nebraska is totally off the radar. There are so many top football schools within driving distance - Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Florida State, Clemson, and the list goes on and on. I'm curious to see if we can pull off a miracle or two, but it's certainly a low percentage play. Personally, I think we need to be investing more heavily in Arizona, New Jersey, and Colorado. These areas have a fair number of bluechip recruits without the overwhelming pull of local schools.

While yes that is true, we are pulling kids out of the area still and that part of the country has a ton of talent. Yes those schools listed will take the majority but there are plenty of players down there. Look at some of the kids that end up at UAB, Southern Miss, etc. that are studs in their own right. We won't win the majority but we will get good talent out of that area even if it is in small chunks.

 

[planored]

No fear of failure, gett them on campus

 

[jlb321_rivals110621]

No fear of failure, gett them on campus

I hope my comments above are not interpreted as to whether or not to bring them in - just a risk/benefit analysis of when to bring them in

we may not have a choice, anyway, if many aren't able to get here for a day game

 

[vs540husker]

Would be nice to see 8 O-linemen, 6 LB’s and 4 DT’s visiting...but beggars can’t be choosers.

 

[planored]

I hope my comments above are not interpreted as to whether or not to bring them in - just a risk/benefit analysis of when to bring them in


we may not have a choice, anyway, if many aren't able to get here for a day game

I respect what you are saying, but you have to take shots, I hope they vette the player with real interest vs just a trip to Lincoln. GBR

 

[jlb321_rivals110621]

I respect what you are saying, but you have to take shots, I hope they vette the player with real interest vs just a trip to Lincoln. GBR

high degree or low degree of interest if they are willing to visit bring them in

the concern is if the OSU game goes sideways early ... you essentially have a bunch of high profile recruits travelling many hours and witnessing a funeral like environment .. on the other hand if it is close and the crowd is engaged the entire game you have a heck of a selling pitch

 

[John_J_Rambo]

high degree or low degree of interest if they are willing to visit bring them in

the concern is if the OSU game goes sideways early ... you essentially have a bunch of high profile recruits travelling many hours and witnessing a funeral like environment .. on the other hand if it is close and the crowd is engaged the entire game you have a heck of a selling pitch

I'd be curious to see if Ws/Ls at all correlates with commitments

what if some kids see OSU trounce us and say 'not on my watch'?

 

[Solana Beach Husker]

This is one of the best reasons to bring these kids in. We need to change perceptions and spread the word. Even if you don't get that kid, it can help down the road.

Unless you have absolutely no chance, you don't turn away blue-chip talent.

The one advantage is many parents want to get their kids away from the south. The perception of SEC schools is one of relative chaos, cutthroat mentality, and obviously academics is NOT first. The kids we have pulled from the south are well spoken, with strong families who value education and a family environment. We are never going to pull NFL first guys, but we never have pulled NFL first guys...I do actually wonder if we are targeting states that have similar weed laws...the coaches may be finding that it is hard to get or keep kids that are used to smoking.

 

[barney44]

I do actually wonder if we are targeting states that have similar weed laws...the coaches may be finding that it is hard to get or keep kids that are used to smoking.

Doubt it and I don’t see why that would even matter. They’re not supposed to be smoking it in states that it’s legal in either.