Return Missionary Watch

Post by **aggies22** » April 6th, 2020, 11:32 am

With the mission field being evacuated right now we have the possibility of several of our signees returning early. This is who I have confirmed so far.

Players that were due to return THIS summer
Johnson Hansen 6'3" 247 (247 3*) - OLB - East HS, UT - (Signed with USU 2/7/18)
2017 (Sr.) Stats: 81 tackles 14.5 sacks 1 INT; 1 reception 9 yards
2016 (Jr.) Stats: 33 tackles 4 sacks 1 INT; 1 reception 68 yards 1 TD
2015 (So.) Stats: 8 tackles 1 sack 1 INT
Offers from: Fresno St, Navy
Accolades: First team Region 3 Deseret News

http://www.hudl.com/profile/5310207/johnson-hansen

Karene Reid 6'2" 220 (247 3*) - OLB - Timpview HS, UT - (Signed with USU 2/7/18)
2017 (Sr.) Stats: 84 tackles 11 tackles-for-loss 2.5 sacks 8 QB hurries 1 INT 1 forced fumble
2016 (Jr.) Stats: 79 tackles 15 tackles-for-loss 2 sacks 1 INT
2015 (So.) Stats: 22 tackles 1 sack 1 pass breakup
2014 (Fr.) Stats: 2-2 FG's 9-9 PAT's
Offers from: Air Force, byu, Fresno St, Navy
Accolades: 5A First team all-state Deseret News; First team all-region 7 Deseret News; 5A Second team all-state Salt Lake Tribune

http://www.hudl.com/profile/4058830/karene-reid

Seni Tuiaki 6'2" 250 (247 3*) - G - East HS, UT - (Signed with USU 2/7/18)
2017 (Sr.) Stats: 24 tackles 1 sack
2016 (Jr.) Stats: 2 tackles 1 sack
Offers from: Fresno St, Georgia Tech, Navy, Princeton
Accolades: First team Region 3 Deseret News

https://www.hudl.com/profile/4038757/seni-tuiaki

Players that have returned home EARLY
Sione Moa 6'2" 190 (247 3*) - OLB - Weber HS, UT - (Signed with USU 12/19/18)
2018 (Sr.) Stats: 58 tackles 7.0 tackles-for-loss 6.0 sacks 1 forced fumble; 27 receptions 370 yards 2 TDs
2017 (Jr.) Stats: 40 receptions 430 yards 2 TDs; 3 tackles
2016 (So.) Stats: 15 receptions 154 yards 2 TDs

https://www.hudl.com/profile/5336267/Sione-Moa

Cole Motes 6'6" 230 (247 3*) - TE - Thatcher HS, AZ - (Signed with USU 6/10/19)
2018 (Sr.) Stats: 7 receptions 140 yards 2 TDs; 38 tackles 9.0 tackles-for-loss 1.0 sack 1 INT
2017 (Jr.) Stats: 1 reception 9 yards; 8 tackles
2016 (So.) Stats: 2 receptions 24 yards; 5 tackles 1 tackles-for-loss
Offers from: New Mexico St, Western New Mexico
https://247sports.com/player/cole-motes-46057231
https://www.hudl.com/profile/7989435/Cole-Motes

AggiePT · Post by **AggiePT** » April 6th, 2020, 1:23 pm

Looks like some potential to boost the LB positions. Thanks for the info.

Post by **aggies22** » April 6th, 2020, 2:58 pm

Cole Motes is a freak athlete. We stole him.

bullshot · Post by **bullshot** » April 7th, 2020, 9:03 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 6th, 2020, 2:58 pm
Cole Motes is a freak athlete. We stole him.

We stole him from whom? I don’t think Western New Mexico is even a 4 year university. And New Mexico State is barely.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 7th, 2020, 9:48 am

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 9:03 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 6th, 2020, 2:58 pm
Cole Motes is a freak athlete. We stole him.
We stole him from whom? I don’t think Western New Mexico is even a 4 year university. And New Mexico State is barely.

I think 22 is saying that he could be a steal like a fackrell or vigil steal. My goodness can’t we all just get along!

brownjeans · Post by **brownjeans** » April 7th, 2020, 9:53 am

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 9:03 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 6th, 2020, 2:58 pm
Cole Motes is a freak athlete. We stole him.
We stole him from whom? I don’t think Western New Mexico is even a 4 year university. And New Mexico State is barely.

It's an expression - meaning better than we deserve or could have earned with the qualities we currently possess.
For example, your friend who looks like Jack Black's half brother and lives with his mom comes up to you and says,
Hey Chad, meet my wife Rachel, she's a model.
Nice to meet you, Rachel.
Likewise. (she walks away)
Dude! Where'd you steal her from?

newhouse9 · Post by **newhouse9** » April 7th, 2020, 10:53 am

I don't know that I would call any player a steal until after they perform on the field. Hopefully all of our guys are steals!

AggiePT · Post by **AggiePT** » April 7th, 2020, 11:02 am

C'mon now fellas. Nothing wrong with having some excitement and optimism for our new players! Nobody really knows, but hopefully they are all amazing Aggies!

ususports · Post by **ususports** » April 7th, 2020, 11:11 am

newhouse9 wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 10:53 am
I don't know that I would call any player a steal until after they perform on the field. Hopefully all of our guys are steals!

This is the most negative post I have ever witnessed from you. What is going on?

newhouse9 · Post by **newhouse9** » April 7th, 2020, 11:48 am

Well, I was only speaking for myself, as always, and how I view things. But I always view recruiting that way. I'm always excited for signings, but it's all in the proving after that! I'm just praying we get to have a season to watch this year!

I'm grateful you have percieved me to be positive!

Post by **aggies22** » April 7th, 2020, 12:09 pm

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 9:03 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 6th, 2020, 2:58 pm
Cole Motes is a freak athlete. We stole him.
We stole him from whom? I don’t think Western New Mexico is even a 4 year university. And New Mexico State is barely.

Well, Cole committed during the summer prior to his senior year. He was so firm on his commitment to us that his high school coach wouldn't let any other schools even make a pitch to him. His physical abilities were so freakish that David Yost went to Thatcher to see for himself and once Coach Yost saw him workout, he offered him on the spot. I compare his ability to Dax Raymond coming out of high school. Cole was simply overshadowed because his school was predominantly a run offense and he spent a TON of time as a blocker. He was also one of the first players to reaffirm their commitment to Utah State when Coach Collins and Coach Maile held our recruiting class together.

newhouse9 · Post by **newhouse9** » April 7th, 2020, 12:39 pm

That's great info on the kid. Thanks for sharing!

Turtle · Post by **Turtle** » April 7th, 2020, 7:52 pm

Wow, I didn't know how much I loved Cole Motes.

bullshot · Post by **bullshot** » April 7th, 2020, 8:17 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 12:09 pm

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 9:03 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 6th, 2020, 2:58 pm
Cole Motes is a freak athlete. We stole him.
We stole him from whom? I don’t think Western New Mexico is even a 4 year university. And New Mexico State is barely.
Well, Cole committed during the summer prior to his senior year. He was so firm on his commitment to us that his high school coach wouldn't let any other schools even make a pitch to him. His physical abilities were so freakish that David Yost himself went to Thatcher to see for himself and once Coach Yost saw him workout he offered him on the spot. I compare his ability to Dax Raymond coming out of high school. Cole was simply overshadowed because his school was predominantly a run offense and he spent a TON of time as a blocker. He was also one of the first players to reaffirm their commitment to Utah State when Coach Collins and Coach Maile held our recruiting class together.

I’m sorry if my comment came across as demeaning, except perhaps a good natured jab at the southern Aggies. The explanation above makes sense and makes me feel better about this recruit

Post by **aggies22** » April 7th, 2020, 9:57 pm

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 8:17 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 12:09 pm

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 9:03 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 6th, 2020, 2:58 pm
Cole Motes is a freak athlete. We stole him.
We stole him from whom? I don’t think Western New Mexico is even a 4 year university. And New Mexico State is barely.
Well, Cole committed during the summer prior to his senior year. He was so firm on his commitment to us that his high school coach wouldn't let any other schools even make a pitch to him. His physical abilities were so freakish that David Yost himself went to Thatcher to see for himself and once Coach Yost saw him workout he offered him on the spot. I compare his ability to Dax Raymond coming out of high school. Cole was simply overshadowed because his school was predominantly a run offense and he spent a TON of time as a blocker. He was also one of the first players to reaffirm their commitment to Utah State when Coach Collins and Coach Maile held our recruiting class together.
I’m sorry if my comment came across as demeaning, except perhaps a good natured jab at the southern Aggies. The explanation above makes sense and makes me feel better about this recruit

No worries my Aggie brother! I just figured I would explain why I feel confident in what I said.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 8th, 2020, 10:31 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 9:57 pm

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 8:17 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 12:09 pm

bullshot wrote: ↑
April 7th, 2020, 9:03 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
April 6th, 2020, 2:58 pm
Cole Motes is a freak athlete. We stole him.
We stole him from whom? I don’t think Western New Mexico is even a 4 year university. And New Mexico State is barely.
Well, Cole committed during the summer prior to his senior year. He was so firm on his commitment to us that his high school coach wouldn't let any other schools even make a pitch to him. His physical abilities were so freakish that David Yost himself went to Thatcher to see for himself and once Coach Yost saw him workout he offered him on the spot. I compare his ability to Dax Raymond coming out of high school. Cole was simply overshadowed because his school was predominantly a run offense and he spent a TON of time as a blocker. He was also one of the first players to reaffirm their commitment to Utah State when Coach Collins and Coach Maile held our recruiting class together.
I’m sorry if my comment came across as demeaning, except perhaps a good natured jab at the southern Aggies. The explanation above makes sense and makes me feel better about this recruit
No worries my Aggie brother! I just figured I would explain why I feel confident in what I said.

Mr Phillips (aka 22) must have called Cole yesterday and asked for a video.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » April 9th, 2020, 5:30 am

I’d assume add crew wakely to the mix as well.

brownjeans · Post by **brownjeans** » April 9th, 2020, 7:47 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 9th, 2020, 5:30 am
I’d assume add crew wakely to the mix as well.

Crew Wakely? With a name like that he should be in a rowing team somewhere.

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » April 9th, 2020, 8:34 am

Crew is listed as an Athlete. Any ideas what position he’ll play? He’s very good and fast with the ball in his hands so I’d love to see him develop into a WR but something tells me Gary will make him a safety, which is fine too. I imagine he’ll redshirt this season regardless (play is no more than 4 games).

BustaMcNutt · Post by **BustaMcNutt** » April 9th, 2020, 9:41 am

He was announced as a safety in our signing class in February.

Post by **aggies22** » April 9th, 2020, 11:10 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
April 9th, 2020, 5:30 am
I’d assume add crew wakely to the mix as well.

I excluded Crew because he was announced in February with the 2020 class.

AGGIEFIGHT · Post by **AGGIEFIGHT** » April 9th, 2020, 11:26 am

It will be interesting to see if schools will have scholarships available for Missionaries returning early. They will have to count against the 25 initial scholarships of which all but one was used up. I hope we don't lose anyone over this .

GUS · Post by **GUS** » April 9th, 2020, 1:33 pm

I'm excited to see these players on the field. They were the kind of players that were exciting to sign. Hope we can make space for all of them.

Post by **aggies22** » April 10th, 2020, 2:08 pm

AGGIEFIGHT wrote: ↑
April 9th, 2020, 11:26 am
It will be interesting to see if schools will have scholarships available for Missionaries returning early. They will have to count against the 25 initial scholarships of which all but one was used up. I hope we don't lose anyone over this .

While I understand your concern, I would be shocked if we lost any recruits to this whole ordeal. The kids have to understand that the coaching staff had no idea that up to 10 of them could possibly come back all in the same summer. If my count is correct we have 4 or 5 scholarships left that could be used this summer for some of the RM's. The school in provo is the one that is screwed they have as many as 30 to 35 kids all coming back.

ususports · Post by **ususports** » April 10th, 2020, 3:44 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
April 9th, 2020, 8:34 am
Crew is listed as an Athlete.

Sounds like he could play baseball.

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