Recruiting news

BustaMcNutt · Post by **BustaMcNutt** » July 5th, 2021, 10:08 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
July 4th, 2021, 10:00 pm

BustaMcNutt wrote: ↑
July 4th, 2021, 7:56 pm

This guy I assume?
I hope it’s this guy. Offers from about half the mountain west plus BYU.

Also we have two poly kids on the team with the last name Hansen with James and Johnson Hansen. Maybe related? Could be a nice little connection.

I believe he’s related to James. I think brother, but it may just be a cousin.

Post by **aggies22** » July 5th, 2021, 10:15 am

Aggie19 wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 10:05 am

Thia commitment speaks volumes about the ground that the new coaching staff has gained in the state of Utah. They just pulled a kid out of a high school that saw the last coaching staff cast aside a former player and his brother transferred shortly following the season. With an entire year under their belt, 2023 could get crazy.

Post by **aggies22** » July 5th, 2021, 10:18 am

BustaMcNutt wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 10:08 am

slcagg wrote: ↑
July 4th, 2021, 10:00 pm

BustaMcNutt wrote: ↑
July 4th, 2021, 7:56 pm

This guy I assume?
I hope it’s this guy. Offers from about half the mountain west plus BYU.

Also we have two poly kids on the team with the last name Hansen with James and Johnson Hansen. Maybe related? Could be a nice little connection.
I believe he’s related to James. I think brother, but it may just be a cousin.

James is his brother. Johnson is a cousin.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » July 5th, 2021, 10:35 am

This is another really solid pick up!

BLUERUFiO · Post by **BLUERUFiO** » July 5th, 2021, 10:42 am

"According to Hansen’s Twitter account, Utah State was the first Division I program to offer him a scholarship back in February." (https://www.deseret.com/2021/7/5/225639 ... asi-hansen)

I think this staff's strategy of recruiting their targets early is paying off.

thegreendalegelf · Post by **thegreendalegelf** » July 5th, 2021, 11:23 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 10:06 am

sammyhagar wrote: ↑
July 4th, 2021, 6:30 pm
did the center from Utah who entered the portal land anywhere yet?
he is on my wish list.
I don't think Orlando Umana has committed anywhere yet.

Not announced but Ole Miss is saying he is 100% going there.

https://www.redcuprebellion.com/platfor ... ssion=true

2004AG · Post by **2004AG** » July 5th, 2021, 11:27 am

Suck it byu.

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AggieFBObsession · Post by **AggieFBObsession** » July 5th, 2021, 11:45 am

2004AG wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 11:27 am
Suck it byu.

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I don't want BYU anywhere near it.

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » July 5th, 2021, 12:12 pm

Even with us beating out BYU and many MW schools for Hansen, the DesNews had to again point out that many of USU’s 2022 recruiting class are players with no (or few) other FBS offers. I think it’s funny since if you look through BYU-P’s 2022 class, they have a lot of single offer commits too or beating out only the likes of UNLV, Hawaii, Nevada, or a similar MW school. I think the Moeaki kid is their only one they beat out a P5 for (Utah).

browntown · Post by **browntown** » July 5th, 2021, 1:50 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 12:12 pm
Even with us beating out BYU and many MW schools for Hansen, the DesNews had to again point out that many of USU’s 2022 recruiting class are players with no (or few) other FBS offers. I think it’s funny since if you look through BYU-P’s 2022 class, they have a lot of single offer commits too or beating out only the likes of UNLV, Hawaii, Nevada, or a similar MW school. I think the Moeaki kid is their only one they beat out a P5 for (Utah).

Just saw another #HurdEmUp22 from around 1 PM today, anyone have info on who it could be? Coach Al and Coach James tweeting this one out. Seems like our momentum isn’t stopping anytime soon on the recruiting trail.

slcagg · Post by **slcagg** » July 5th, 2021, 2:04 pm

browntown wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 1:50 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 12:12 pm
Even with us beating out BYU and many MW schools for Hansen, the DesNews had to again point out that many of USU’s 2022 recruiting class are players with no (or few) other FBS offers. I think it’s funny since if you look through BYU-P’s 2022 class, they have a lot of single offer commits too or beating out only the likes of UNLV, Hawaii, Nevada, or a similar MW school. I think the Moeaki kid is their only one they beat out a P5 for (Utah).
Just saw another #HurdEmUp22 from around 1 PM today, anyone have info on who it could be? Coach Al and Coach James tweeting this one out. Seems like our momentum isn’t stopping anytime soon on the recruiting trail.

Think it was for Hansen

Post by **aggies22** » July 5th, 2021, 2:37 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 2:04 pm

browntown wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 1:50 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 12:12 pm
Even with us beating out BYU and many MW schools for Hansen, the DesNews had to again point out that many of USU’s 2022 recruiting class are players with no (or few) other FBS offers. I think it’s funny since if you look through BYU-P’s 2022 class, they have a lot of single offer commits too or beating out only the likes of UNLV, Hawaii, Nevada, or a similar MW school. I think the Moeaki kid is their only one they beat out a P5 for (Utah).
Just saw another #HurdEmUp22 from around 1 PM today, anyone have info on who it could be? Coach Al and Coach James tweeting this one out. Seems like our momentum isn’t stopping anytime soon on the recruiting trail.
Think it was for Hansen

That is correct.

GrandPoubah · Post by **GrandPoubah** » July 5th, 2021, 2:47 pm

With all the early commits and all the offers out there, who gets cut from the scholarship offer list?

For example, does this mean that we cannot take Jacob Reece or any of the other OL we have offered?

It’s a good problem to have, but with all these offers still out there, now what????

Post by **aggies22** » July 5th, 2021, 3:58 pm

GrandPoubah wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 2:47 pm
With all the early commits and all the offers out there, who gets cut from the scholarship offer list?

For example, does this mean that we cannot take Jacob Reece or any of the other OL we have offered?

It’s a good problem to have, but with all these offers still out there, now what????

I believe Jacob Reece is a mission kid. But it won't matter if he is, or isn't, if he wants to commit, we'll take him!

Post by **aggies22** » July 5th, 2021, 4:04 pm

GrandPoubah wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 2:47 pm
With all the early commits and all the offers out there, who gets cut from the scholarship offer list?

For example, does this mean that we cannot take Jacob Reece or any of the other OL we have offered?

It’s a good problem to have, but with all these offers still out there, now what????

Yes, there are still lots of offers out there but as guys commit they take up the spots that were open. Once a spot is committed to it's a done deal unless someone recommit. Our 2022 signing class is nearly full and I'm sure the coaching staff knows EXACTLY who they want to fill them.

newhouse9 · Post by **newhouse9** » July 5th, 2021, 4:28 pm

I believe this staff has a clearly defined strategy in what positions they are recruiting to, and what kind of kid they want and will go after for each position. I have no concerns about whether a kid has offers...I just want them to get here, get coached up, and win games. Go Aggies!

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » July 5th, 2021, 8:22 pm

Any chance we get commitments from any receivers? Or are any of the “athletes” going to be wideouts?

Post by **aggies22** » July 5th, 2021, 8:48 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 8:22 pm
Any chance we get commitments from any receivers? Or are any of the “athletes” going to be wideouts?

I'm thinking that we'll pull a couple of transfer portal guys eventually.

Intermeddler · Post by **Intermeddler** » July 5th, 2021, 9:30 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 3:58 pm

GrandPoubah wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 2:47 pm
With all the early commits and all the offers out there, who gets cut from the scholarship offer list?

For example, does this mean that we cannot take Jacob Reece or any of the other OL we have offered?

It’s a good problem to have, but with all these offers still out there, now what????
I believe Jacob Reece is a mission kid. But it won't matter if he is, or isn't, if he wants to commit, we'll take him!

And now he’s announced his commitment. Staff is loading up on OL prospects. Great to see.

utahcountyaggie · Post by **utahcountyaggie** » July 5th, 2021, 10:12 pm

Intermeddler wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 9:30 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 3:58 pm

GrandPoubah wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 2:47 pm
With all the early commits and all the offers out there, who gets cut from the scholarship offer list?

For example, does this mean that we cannot take Jacob Reece or any of the other OL we have offered?

It’s a good problem to have, but with all these offers still out there, now what????
I believe Jacob Reece is a mission kid. But it won't matter if he is, or isn't, if he wants to commit, we'll take him!
And now he’s announced his commitment. Staff is loading up on OL prospects. Great to see.

We sure have loaded up along the O-line.
22, any knowledge on whether all of the 2022 linemen will stay on the offensive side? Any indications on guys that may flip over to DT?

Post by **GeoAg** » July 5th, 2021, 10:55 pm

This is awesome to see! Can't wait to see these guys all rated. We haven't been able to get these types of local guys since midway through Matt Wells tenure.

Can't wait for the season and can't wait too see where these guys take us!

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » July 6th, 2021, 9:04 am

Love the focus with the O line especially with the local kids. The O line looks to be in solid shape in the coming years with all these new recruits.

AGGIEinIOWA · Post by **AGGIEinIOWA** » July 7th, 2021, 9:25 am

Wow, we just secured an entire 5 man Oline this past week, most of which are at least part poly and Utah kids. So much for the initial concern of recruiting Utah, mission kids, and Polynesians. Coach James and TJ are killing it.

Post by **aggies22** » July 7th, 2021, 10:44 am

utahcountyaggie wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 10:12 pm

Intermeddler wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 9:30 pm

aggies22 wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 3:58 pm

GrandPoubah wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 2:47 pm
With all the early commits and all the offers out there, who gets cut from the scholarship offer list?

For example, does this mean that we cannot take Jacob Reece or any of the other OL we have offered?

It’s a good problem to have, but with all these offers still out there, now what????
I believe Jacob Reece is a mission kid. But it won't matter if he is, or isn't, if he wants to commit, we'll take him!
And now he’s announced his commitment. Staff is loading up on OL prospects. Great to see.
We sure have loaded up along the O-line.
22, any knowledge on whether all of the 2022 linemen will stay on the offensive side? Any indications on guys that may flip over to DT?

All these dudes will remain offensive linemen. The only two-way guy I think we are recruiting for the defensive line is Irae Leilua.

Post by **aggies22** » July 7th, 2021, 10:59 am

GeoAg wrote: ↑
July 5th, 2021, 10:55 pm
This is awesome to see! Can't wait to see these guys all rated. We haven't been able to get these types of local guys since midway through Matt Wells tenure.

Can't wait for the season and can't wait too see where these guys take us!

We've NEVER been able to get these type of dudes.

ViAggie · Post by **ViAggie** » July 7th, 2021, 12:25 pm

AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑
July 7th, 2021, 9:25 am
Wow, we just secured an entire 5 man Oline this past week, most of which are at least part poly and Utah kids. So much for the initial concern of recruiting Utah, mission kids, and Polynesians. Coach James and TJ are killing it.

The Utah State model for success!

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » July 8th, 2021, 8:25 am

It's crazy how many players are still in the portal and how much talent is just sitting there. There's plenty of guys still available that were highly rated HS recruits.

https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Footb ... ncommitted

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » July 8th, 2021, 8:45 am

So, according to 247 we have 15 commits for 2022. Also, 247 is missing 3 others, so we have 18 total (Thanks, Busta!).

OL - 5 (Aloisio, Radford, Reece, Lapuaho, Kauasi Hansen)
RB - 1(Briggs)
QB - 1 (Davenport)
S - 2 (Alofipo, Vaenuku)
CB - 2 (Moore, Solomon)
LB - 3 (Fonoti-Maikui, Lotulelei, Williams)
DL- 2 (Jackson, Tomczyk)
ATH - 2 (Kao Hansen, Tuatagaloa)

What positions will the final spots go to? Are we looking for any WRs or TEs? Or are either of the ATHs going to be playing WR or TE?

Edit to include those that Busta mentioned.

BustaMcNutt · Post by **BustaMcNutt** » July 8th, 2021, 9:03 am

247 is missing Hansen (OL), Williams (LB) and Tomczyk (DT).

MWCFAN12 · Post by **MWCFAN12** » July 8th, 2021, 9:53 am

Roy McAvoy wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 8:25 am
It's crazy how many players are still in the portal and how much talent is just sitting there. There's plenty of guys still available that were highly rated HS recruits.

https://247sports.com/Season/2021-Footb ... ncommitted

This is crazy. And I suspect it will be similar for 3 -4 more years. One of the side effects of covid and everyone getting a year back. It added a full years worth of players and talent into the system but the NCAA gave schools no way to handle it. You still only get 25 a year and 85 total. It has been very interesting to see how schools are dealing with this.

It is never a good time to rebuild but if you had to do it right now you can get some dudes above your weight class for sure.

Post by **aggies22** » July 8th, 2021, 10:38 am

BustaMcNutt wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 9:03 am
247 is missing Hansen (OL), Williams (LB) and Tomczyk (DT).

Sorry guys, I can't do anything about it.

Post by **aggies22** » July 8th, 2021, 10:41 am

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 8:45 am
So, according to 247 we have 15 commits for 2022. Also, Kauasi Hansen isn't on 247 yet, so 16 total. Am I missing any?

OL - 5 (Aloisio, Radford, Reece, Lapuaho, Kauasi Hansen)
RB - 1(Briggs)
QB - 1 (Davenport)
S - 2 (Alofipo, Vaenuku)
CB - 2 (Moore, Solomon)
LB - 2 (Fonoti-Maikui, Lotulelei)
DL- 1(Jackson)
ATH - 2 (Kao Hansen, Tuatagaloa)

What positions will the final spots go to? Are we looking for any WRs or TEs? Or are either of the ATHs going to be playing WR or TE?

I believe you will see us take another defensive lineman for sure MAYBE two. Maybe another offensive lineman as well. Other than Chas Nimrod, I don't think any WRs are real high on our priority list. I also think you'll see Chase Tuatagaloa play TE.

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » July 8th, 2021, 10:58 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 10:38 am

BustaMcNutt wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 9:03 am
247 is missing Hansen (OL), Williams (LB) and Tomczyk (DT).
Sorry guys, I can't do anything about it.

The traffic to the USU 247 message boards are a victim of this board's success.

Post by **aggies22** » July 8th, 2021, 11:18 am

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 10:58 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 10:38 am

BustaMcNutt wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 9:03 am
247 is missing Hansen (OL), Williams (LB) and Tomczyk (DT).
Sorry guys, I can't do anything about it.
The traffic to the USU 247 message boards are a victim of this board's success.

It's fine. The lack of interest in the Aggies by the remaining 247 regional staff only helps me and what I do. The USUFans administration has always been gracious enough to allow me to post whatever I've written here on the board.

browntown · Post by **browntown** » July 8th, 2021, 11:45 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 11:18 am

3rdGenAggie wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 10:58 am

aggies22 wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 10:38 am

BustaMcNutt wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2021, 9:03 am
247 is missing Hansen (OL), Williams (LB) and Tomczyk (DT).
Sorry guys, I can't do anything about it.
The traffic to the USU 247 message boards are a victim of this board's success.
It's fine. The lack of interest in the Aggies by the remaining 247 regional staff only helps me and what I do. The USUFans administration has always been gracious enough to allow to post whatever I've written here on the board.

That’s unfortunate 247 doesn’t have much interest in the Aggies but seems like there’s not too much to be done with that.

I think we can all agree Aggies22 is a legend; the only question is when will he be inducted into the Aggies Sports Hall of Fame?

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