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Post by aggies22 » November 5th, 2019, 9:28 am

I'm really shocked this hasn't hit the board yet. I'm trying to reach out to him, so hopefully, I'll have an interview up with him shortly.

Poukesi Vakauta 6'0" 258 (247 3*) - DT - Trinity HS, TX - (Committed to Utah State 11/4/19)
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2018 (Jr.) Stats:
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Offers from: Hawaii, Kansas St, Houston Baptist, Liberty, Louisiana, New Mexico St, North Texas, Northwestern St, Tulane
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Re: New Commit

Post by USU78 » November 5th, 2019, 11:42 am

We had a player from Euless several years back. Who was that?


You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

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Re: New Commit

Post by slcagg » November 5th, 2019, 11:43 am

Tipa is from the same hs.

We are also recruiting a jv dline guy from the same hs.
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Re: New Commit

Post by Sl7vk » November 5th, 2019, 11:47 am

This is great! Gary and staff continue to do a great job on the recruitment front.
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Re: New Commit

Post by USU78 » November 5th, 2019, 11:48 am

Is he 5'11-1/2 or 6'2?


You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

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Re: New Commit

Post by NavyBlueAggie » November 5th, 2019, 12:13 pm

At just under 6' tall and 258 lbs he looks like a load to move from the line of scrimmage. I trust he has wheels to move that bulk around the field.



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Re: New Commit

Post by Aggie19 » November 5th, 2019, 12:18 pm

Any word on the third member of the polynesian trifecta that visited this weekend, Noa?


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Re: New Commit

Post by aggies22 » November 5th, 2019, 2:03 pm

Aggie19 wrote:
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Any word on the third member of the polynesian trifecta that visited this weekend, Noa?
I haven't heard from Elelyon yet. We also had one of the top 5 kickers in the country at the game on an unofficial visit. His name is RJ Lopez and I have been told that we are his favorite right now. He is training with none other than Brad Bohn.
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Re: New Commit

Post by aggies22 » November 5th, 2019, 2:04 pm

slcagg wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 11:43 am
Tipa is from the same hs.

We are also recruiting a jv dline guy from the same hs.
I'm pretty sure Salanoa went there as well which may be what he was thinking?



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Re: New Commit

Post by GUS » November 5th, 2019, 2:34 pm

Brad Bohn has helped us get a commit or two. He seems to bleed Aggie Blue.



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Re: New Commit

Post by slcagg » November 5th, 2019, 2:37 pm

GUS wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 2:34 pm
Brad Bohn has helped us get a commit or two. He seems to bleed Aggie Blue.
Good point, eberle came from him.



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Re: New Commit

Post by ericsil7 » November 5th, 2019, 2:52 pm

GUS wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 2:34 pm
Brad Bohn has helped us get a commit or two. He seems to bleed Aggie Blue.
slcagg wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 2:37 pm
GUS wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 2:34 pm
Brad Bohn has helped us get a commit or two. He seems to bleed Aggie Blue.
Good point, eberle came from him.
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Re: New Commit

Post by aggies22 » November 5th, 2019, 3:30 pm

ericsil7 wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 2:52 pm
GUS wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 2:34 pm
Brad Bohn has helped us get a commit or two. He seems to bleed Aggie Blue.
slcagg wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 2:37 pm
GUS wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 2:34 pm
Brad Bohn has helped us get a commit or two. He seems to bleed Aggie Blue.
Good point, eberle came from him.
And Bartolic
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Re: New Commit

Post by ViAggie » November 5th, 2019, 3:33 pm

From Texas and Matt Wells didn't land him at TT?


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Re: New Commit

Post by Smokin Joe » November 5th, 2019, 5:37 pm

aggies22 wrote:
November 5th, 2019, 9:28 am
I'm really shocked this hasn't hit the board yet. I'm trying to reach out to him, so hopefully, I'll have an interview up with him shortly.

Poukesi Vakauta 6'0" 258 (247 3*) - DT - Trinity HS, TX - (Committed to Utah State 11/4/19)
2019 (Sr.) Stats:
2018 (Jr.) Stats:
2017 (So.) Stats:
Offers from: Hawaii, Kansas St, Houston Baptist, Liberty, Louisiana, New Mexico St, North Texas, Northwestern St, Tulane
https://247sports.com/player/poukesi-vakauta-46054177/
https://www.hudl.com/profile/7880899/Poukesi-Vakauta
The kid is stout. I'll bet he hits hard. Knock 20 lbs off him and he'll be a helluva backer if he has speed. I seem to recall a 'backer at Miami (Dolphins) a few years back who was 5'11' and was All Pro many, many times. BWags is all of 6'. Just sayin.



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Re: New Commit

Post by brownjeans » November 6th, 2019, 4:02 pm

I'd rather put 25 lbs on him and let him play DT. Walter Feifia was just shy of 6' and was an amazing NG.
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Re: New Commit

Post by aggies22 » November 6th, 2019, 4:46 pm

brownjeans wrote:
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I'd rather put 25 lbs on him and let him play DT. Walter Feifia was just shy of 6' and was an amazing NG.
Poukesi will play DT.



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Re: New Commit

Post by TheAKAggie » November 6th, 2019, 5:34 pm

NavyBlueAggie wrote:At just under 6' tall and 258 lbs he looks like a load to move from the line of scrimmage. I trust he has wheels to move that bulk around the field.
Amos Fiefia build. 459, no warm up.


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Re: New Commit

Post by aggies22 » November 7th, 2019, 5:22 am

I'm still working on an interview with Poukesi but I just wanted to add that he has just become our highest-rated recruit.



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Re: New Commit

Post by Sl7vk » November 7th, 2019, 9:15 am

aggies22 wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 5:22 am
I'm still working on an interview with Poukesi but I just wanted to add that he has just become our highest-rated recruit.
Wow!



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Re: New Commit

Post by RigAggie » November 7th, 2019, 9:46 am

Say what you will about GA as a coach, but the man has been our best recruiter by far.



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Re: New Commit

Post by tetonaggie » November 7th, 2019, 9:54 am

RigAggie wrote:Say what you will about GA as a coach, but the man has been our best recruiter by far.
Right. And you don’t recruit like that if “your heart’s not in it” as some have suggested recently.


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Re: New Commit

Post by Aggie19 » November 7th, 2019, 10:01 am

I like the kids motor, doesn't quit on plays. Got knocked down on one play, got up and still made the tackle. Looks like he sheds blocks well, multiple times he waited for the runner to come to him and tosses the guy to the side to make the stop. Maintains his gap assignment, lots of plays came to him after a cut back when he was where he was supposed to be. Once he makes the decision to go, looks like he has a quick burst. Hopefully all that continues and he kills it as an Aggie!


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Re: New Commit

Post by ThunderAggie » November 7th, 2019, 10:11 am

tetonaggie wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
RigAggie wrote:Say what you will about GA as a coach, but the man has been our best recruiter by far.
Right. And you don’t recruit like that if “your heart’s not in it” as some have suggested recently.


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We are ranked number 121 on 247 team rankings, which is 2 spots ahead of Montana State. Not quite sure why everyone keeps saying how good we are doing at recruiting. There are a ton of G5 teams ahead of us. Am I missing something, like are we low because we only have 7 commits and we are going to jump up a ton?!



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Re: New Commit

Post by YoungBloodAggie » November 7th, 2019, 10:17 am

ThunderAggie wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 10:11 am
tetonaggie wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
RigAggie wrote:Say what you will about GA as a coach, but the man has been our best recruiter by far.
Right. And you don’t recruit like that if “your heart’s not in it” as some have suggested recently.


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We are ranked number 121 on 247 team rankings, which is 2 spots ahead of Montana State. Not quite sure why everyone keeps saying how good we are doing at recruiting. There are a ton of G5 teams ahead of us. Am I missing something, like are we low because we only have 7 commits and we are going to jump up a ton?!
The rankings are determined on a total points basis. Total points are calculated by how many recruits you have, their ratings, and how many other players of that position you have on roster/are also committed.

USU is going to suffer in the RANKINGS because of class size.

USU is going to have its best year ever with RATINGS.

Small class, terrific players.
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Re: New Commit

Post by ThunderAggie » November 7th, 2019, 10:18 am

YoungBloodAggie wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 10:17 am
ThunderAggie wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 10:11 am
tetonaggie wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
RigAggie wrote:Say what you will about GA as a coach, but the man has been our best recruiter by far.
Right. And you don’t recruit like that if “your heart’s not in it” as some have suggested recently.


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We are ranked number 121 on 247 team rankings, which is 2 spots ahead of Montana State. Not quite sure why everyone keeps saying how good we are doing at recruiting. There are a ton of G5 teams ahead of us. Am I missing something, like are we low because we only have 7 commits and we are going to jump up a ton?!
The rankings are determined on a total points basis. Total points are calculated by how many recruits you have, their ratings, and how many other players of that position you have on roster/are also committed.

USU is going to suffer in the RANKINGS because of class size.

USU is going to have its best year ever with RATINGS.

Small class, terrific players.
Thanks for the clarification!



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Re: New Commit

Post by BearLakeMonster » November 7th, 2019, 4:07 pm

tetonaggie wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
RigAggie wrote:Say what you will about GA as a coach, but the man has been our best recruiter by far.
Right. And you don’t recruit like that if “your heart’s not in it” as some have suggested recently.


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Re: New Commit

Post by brownjeans » November 7th, 2019, 4:21 pm

BearLakeMonster wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 4:07 pm
tetonaggie wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
RigAggie wrote:Say what you will about GA as a coach, but the man has been our best recruiter by far.
Right. And you don’t recruit like that if “your heart’s not in it” as some have suggested recently.
Can you still recruit well with a brain cloud?
You can recruit players from Waponi Woo - especially if you take some orange soda.
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Re: New Commit

Post by Stucki » November 7th, 2019, 6:39 pm

brownjeans wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 4:21 pm
BearLakeMonster wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 4:07 pm
tetonaggie wrote:
November 7th, 2019, 9:54 am
RigAggie wrote:Say what you will about GA as a coach, but the man has been our best recruiter by far.
Right. And you don’t recruit like that if “your heart’s not in it” as some have suggested recently.
Can you still recruit well with a brain cloud?
You can recruit players from Waponi Woo - especially if you take some orange soda.
And offer to jump in the volcano.
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Re: New Commit

Post by slcagg » November 8th, 2019, 6:31 am

Mission kid?



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Re: New Commit

Post by aggies22 » November 8th, 2019, 7:09 am

slcagg wrote:
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Mission kid?
Yes! Poukesi will be going on a mission.
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