2021 Utah State Football Signing Day Central (February)

Post by **aggies22** » February 3rd, 2021, 7:15 am

This link will lead to all the signings and announcements for the day!

https://247sports.com/college/utah-stat ... 160379371/

BLUERUFiO · Post by **BLUERUFiO** » February 3rd, 2021, 8:21 am

I think I have my Aggie blue goggles on... but, that’s an impressive list to me.

Sl7vk · Post by **Sl7vk** » February 3rd, 2021, 9:19 am

So it looks like Maile has inked with us then?

Great signing, and I'm a little surprised it came to fruition.

NVAggie · Post by **NVAggie** » February 3rd, 2021, 9:24 am

That looks like the worst list of signees in the MWC...right?

GeorgiaAggie · Post by **GeorgiaAggie** » February 3rd, 2021, 9:26 am

Sl7vk wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 9:19 am
So it looks like Maile has inked with us then?

Great signing, and I'm a little surprised it came to fruition.

His only other D1 offer was BYU according to 247. If those were my two choices

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » February 3rd, 2021, 9:59 am

That's an awfully nice list given the state of the program a couple months ago.

Let the AndersOn Era begin!

Post by **aggies22** » February 3rd, 2021, 10:22 am

The list is 100% updated. Everyone that we have been expecting has been announced.

splintorb · Post by **splintorb** » February 3rd, 2021, 10:22 am

NVAggie wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 9:24 am
That looks like the worst list of signees in the MWC...right?

Is that...sarcasm?

Aggiealum13 · Post by **Aggiealum13** » February 3rd, 2021, 10:24 am

So technically we have 12 3* recruits/transfers with a few 2* sprinkled in. If USU is generally a 3* recruit type school then that's pretty good. I have no illusions getting a ton of 4* recruits. BYU generally gets only 3* recruits with an occasional 4*. Utah gets a few 4* recruits every year but again most of their class is 3* recruits.

AggieVoice · Post by **AggieVoice** » February 3rd, 2021, 10:26 am

That's a long list of impressive transfers, which we really need with the current state of the program. Let's hope the leadership kicks in and we can compete next year, but I think all of our expectations are a slow re-build. If we are competitive right out of the gate, I will be shocked and will want Anderson to stick around forever.

AggieFBObsession · Post by **AggieFBObsession** » February 3rd, 2021, 10:49 am

Does this affect our depth in the long run with so many transfers?

Post by **aggies22** » February 3rd, 2021, 10:54 am

What I think we've done well with the transfer is we have added 5 guys that are seniors, 4 that are juniors and 2 that are sophomores. That spreads things out really well and still offers us some room to have a good number of 2022 signings.

Post by **aggies22** » February 3rd, 2021, 10:54 am

AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 10:49 am
Does this affect our depth in the long run with so many transfers?

Funny you should ask. I just addressed that as you posted this bro!

NVAggie · Post by **NVAggie** » February 3rd, 2021, 11:13 am

splintorb wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 10:22 am

NVAggie wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 9:24 am
That looks like the worst list of signees in the MWC...right?
Is that...sarcasm?

It is sarcastic for sure. I don't know what the rankings will show, but I think that is a decent class considering all factors. I believe the transfers will actually help balance everything.

mcaggie1 · Post by **mcaggie1** » February 3rd, 2021, 11:41 am

Waassup with Parker Buchanan?
Are we going to sign him, and if not, would it be a bad loss for us?

apo · Post by **apo** » February 3rd, 2021, 11:42 am

Can someone explain the push forwards?
Does that mean they don’t count toward our scholarship total for this year (upcoming season) but a year after they leave school, it’ll count?

USUaggie · Post by **USUaggie** » February 3rd, 2021, 11:51 am

AggieFBObsession wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 10:49 am
Does this affect our depth in the long run with so many transfers?

I posted this in early Dec.:

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=55707&p=679438#p679368

I think an argument can be made that having junior and senior laden rosters with players that would not sign with us out of high school, been in weight programs, and have experience, could possibly be much better for USU than building a program on the level of HS player we can sign. That is especially true this year based on our needs, the number of players in the portal, not having to sit out a year (non-grad transfers), and having a new coaching staff.

I'm extremely pleased with the transfers. I also think we should be heavy in the transfer market from here on out.

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » February 3rd, 2021, 12:20 pm

Here's a link to the presser. It's live, but you can scroll back to the beginning

https://fb.watch/3qIcXSEpfF/

Post by **aggies22** » February 3rd, 2021, 1:14 pm

mcaggie1 wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 11:41 am
Waassup with Parker Buchanan?
Are we going to sign him, and if not, would it be a bad loss for us?

I never heard back from him and he was never announced so that leads me to believe that we parted ways with him as well. It's not a huge loss.

Post by **aggies22** » February 3rd, 2021, 1:28 pm

apo wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 11:42 am
Can someone explain the push forwards?
Does that mean they don’t count toward our scholarship total for this year (upcoming season) but a year after they leave school, it’ll count?

"Push forwards" or "blue shirts" allow you to sign a player (typically high school) now and then put them on scholarship beginning August 1st of the new school year. That will allow you to count them toward the 2022 signing class.

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » February 3rd, 2021, 1:49 pm

@aggies22 Are all the transfers immediately eligible?

Post by **aggies22** » February 3rd, 2021, 4:22 pm

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 1:49 pm
@aggies22 Are all the transfers immediately eligible?

YES!!

TheAKAggie · Post by **TheAKAggie** » February 3rd, 2021, 6:11 pm

You missed one!

AussieAggieDad · Post by **AussieAggieDad** » February 3rd, 2021, 7:54 pm

I watched the live stream on FB where Coach A talked about the new incoming players and then intro'd his coaching staff.

I'm not qualified to comment on the players themselves, obviously, but I was very impressed with the recruiting strategy, the intended culture for the program and the passion of the leaders. There seems to be a good camaraderie within the group (as you would expect).

In the short time since Coach A's appointment great strides have been taken.

Of course, we have a long wait to see how it all translates to on-field performance but I was left with a very strong feeling that the Aggies are in good hands.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » February 3rd, 2021, 8:14 pm

AussieAggieDad wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 7:54 pm
I watched the live stream on FB where Coach A talked about the new incoming players and then intro'd his coaching staff.

I'm not qualified to comment on the players themselves, obviously, but I was very impressed with the recruiting strategy, the intended culture for the program and the passion of the leaders. There seems to be a good camaraderie within the group (as you would expect).

In the short time since Coach A's appointment great strides have been taken.

Of course, we have a long wait to see how it all translates to on-field performance but I was left with a very strong feeling that the Aggies are in good hands.

Thank you for your posts it is always wonderful to have inside insights from players' parents.

AussieAggieDad · Post by **AussieAggieDad** » February 3rd, 2021, 8:29 pm

One aspect which seems very important is that 15 of the 19 newbies are already on campus (and some struggling with Logan's altitude, according to Coach A)!!

This must be a tremendous benefit for relationship building, fitness and developing an in-depth understanding of the new game plan.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » February 3rd, 2021, 8:45 pm

TheAKAggie wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 6:11 pm
You missed one!

22. I think a profile is needed on 247. Although I’ll leave it up to you on star rating.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » February 3rd, 2021, 8:52 pm

Does anyone have a replay from the event from this evening?

AussieAggieDad · Post by **AussieAggieDad** » February 3rd, 2021, 8:59 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 8:52 pm
Does anyone have a replay from the event from this evening?

Here you go: https://www.facebook.com/usufootball

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » February 3rd, 2021, 9:05 pm

TheAKAggie wrote: ↑
February 3rd, 2021, 6:11 pm
You missed one!

Huge get.

Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » February 3rd, 2021, 10:21 pm

Disappointed that Alabama got the top ranked recruiting class over us. Just more fuel for this year's Aggie class to prove them wrong when we visit Tuscaloosa in two years.

TheAKAggie · Post by **TheAKAggie** » February 4th, 2021, 6:25 am

AussieAggieDad wrote:One aspect which seems very important is that 15 of the 19 newbies are already on campus (and some struggling with Logan's altitude, according to Coach A)!!

This must be a tremendous benefit for relationship building, fitness and developing an in-depth understanding of the new game plan.

It’s been 20 years and I’m still struggling with the altitude.

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Chatman · Post by **Chatman** » February 4th, 2021, 6:57 am

My take on the class:

Held serve offensively.

Improved dramatically defensively.

USU78 · Post by **USU78** » February 4th, 2021, 9:06 am

Chatman wrote: ↑
February 4th, 2021, 6:57 am
My take on the class:

Held serve offensively.

Improved dramatically defensively.

My take: they did about as well as anybody could under the circumstances.

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » February 4th, 2021, 9:23 am

I think the staff did a great job of filling positions of need for the most part. My positions of concern for next season were DT, DE, LB, RB, OL, WR, CB and Safety. They got us immediate help in most all of those positions. My biggest remaining concerns are WR and Safety. I think we have enough bodies in the secondary that a few of those guys can be versatile and provide some depth at Safety. Love the "use all the grass and use all the weapons" philosophy of Coach BA/Tucker but I think we are a little low on wideout weapons. We have some awesome smurfs (DT, Nathan, Bowling) but really need a few more game changing outside receivers. I think McGriff, Wright, Savon, and even Patrick will be serviceable but I hope the staff can pull in another seasoned game changing WR to play on the outside.
Excited for spring ball so we can get some progress reports! Bummer that Bonner broke his foot and may be out for much of Spring ball though.

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