HOF2013

6’2 - 230 LB, Lakawana CC  

Van Weber QB  6' 4", 185 lbs,  Rut herford Hs,Milford Academy   https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12889425/64ff2342ff03a107d88febcb

Tyson Durant @Tysondurant12, Akron DB transfger portal,  39 games with 98 tackles, 1 Sack, 4 TFL, 1 FF, 14 PBU and 5 Int   https://twitter.com/i/status/1734797204802453546
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Blessed to receive an offer from @UAlbanyFootball !

Committed to Washington State

Jojo Uga, @JojoUga, Worcester Academy, RB / S, 6' 0" 195 lbs. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19796558/655a74e6ab9d78098812a393
After a phone call with @CoachOrlovsky I’m beyond blessed to receive another Division 1 Offer from @UAlbanyFootball

Committed to U Albany

They are going after a bunch in the portal - check the recruiting I have posted.  New guys entering all the time too.

12 hours ago, Stonewall D said:

The refs ignored the targeting call on Woodel's fumble.  The SDSU player led with the crown of his helmet directly to Woodel's shoulder/ elbow.  The refs even saw it on the instant replay. The SDSU guy should have been ejected; the penalty should have been assessed.  Players suffer permanent injury because refs have a different standard in the NCAA playoffs.  Richmond had a star player's future wrecked on a similar play by NDSU several years back. Rules are there to be enforced for player safety. It's disgusting. 

yep I saw that too but kept quiet!  They usually do not call it on an inside play I think.

One of the QB's also entered - the guys who have done so see the handwirtting on the wall. Singer has never played. 

1 hour ago, Clickclack said:

He'll get stronger, not sure he'll get faster or more athletic. Right now he's a power back without the power. 

He has injuries in both shoulders.  He has been very quick inside and good for 4 - 5 yds in many games.  We'll be back next year.  Great season over-all.  As some have said SDS is a top 30 team among ALL College FB. They showed it tonight

4 hours ago, haggyland said:

The high school version wasn't in Idaho.  No doubt he still has a leg; the kick was just a lot to ask at the time.

As I said he hasn't been asked to kick any over 46 this year................

2 hours ago, BestDaneSinceHamlet said:

Is Walker playing? if he's sick that's big

 

no

2 hours ago, haggyland said:

There were three play calls that really had me scratching my head in the Idaho game, not including the decision to kick to their quality returner.  Two of those plays were on special teams:

1) In the 1st quarter asking your kicker to attempt a FG well out of his range because you were in "no-man's land."

2) 2nd and goal...3rd quarter? Pulling Reese and lining WR Roy Alexander up as the QB.

3) The formation for the 2 point conversion.  That kind of formation gets you featured in a YouTube video...of the "non-highlight" variety.

Actually he had three 50+ kicks in HS when he was almost 20 lbs lighter, 55 yds, 54 yds and 52 yds - saw them all on tape.  Hasn't been asked to kick anythng beyond 46 yds this year though.

Roy dropped the ball or it was a go

BUT there is no question whatever about doing a better job against kickoff returns and punt returns.  Just downright poor all year!!!!!  The best bet is the short kick OR a 30 yrd low bouncer; stop them near the 25.

Jordan Scruggs, CB  Hutchinson C.C. (Hutchinson, KS), CB 5' 11", 185, https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19144917/64fdc64fff0cd80fb8eddd09

Committed to South Alabama

Courage Ugochukwu, @Courage_Ugo   Blinn C. C. (Brenham, TX), DB,  6' 2",  180lbs   https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15340117/6510ddbb6899a60cccd8a5b8

Committed to Utah State

Ryan Nolan, Hutchinson C.C. (Hutchinson, KS), 5' 10", 185 lbs, Safety, JUCO All American, from Gainsville, Fl   https://www.hudl.com/profile/12714219/Ryan-Nolan

Committed to Texas State

On 12/5/2023 at 2:07 PM, Clickclack said:

Hof, thanks for your work on tracking recruits. Do you get the sense that this playoff run is paying off on the trail with the caliber of recruit we are going after or getting commitments or to early to tell? I'm hopeful we can parlay this into some studs and keep building on this success. 

Sorry I have been out of town helping my daughter with our first grandchild while my son-in-law is in Europe for work for 17 days.  Yes there is no question. Talking to coaches gives me that impression [and there are a couple of impressive early committments].  That's what a run like this does.  This is ONLY my guess, but I think we'll probably have less than 10 HS kids early signing again and at least several tranfers coiming in. 

By the way I am not seeing as many offers right now - minds are elsewhere as we know, BUT I know a bunch have been made.   I have to find them as I have no inside info.

5 hours ago, UAalum72 said:

Danes face toughest test - Times-Union

Bob Ford, UAlbany football’s ‘godfather,’ enjoys ride to FCS semifinals

Really nice reads.  I see Fordy at every home game.  Still as sharp as always!

On 12/12/2023 at 10:33 AM, ctdanes said:

I totally forgot but would’ve been nice to have the DB Winston. Kid looked like he was gonna ball out at this level 

He'll be back next year - Got an extra year and told me he was coming back

Zakar Morris @ZakarMorris  Iona prep 6’ 2",  270 lbs. DL https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15917194/65071b364ba8310910027f59

I had him listed earlier.

36 minutes ago, Clickclack said:

Still not one poster on their board has given us props...board full of excuses and cope. Lol...amazing after the crap that was talked all week. 

And they are saying our Athletics Dept posting the video of their coach boasting his bags are already packed and he's tired of hearing about our defense is classless!

7 hours ago, jimbo said:

I wish there was a tunnel from the PE building to the podium. My (then) long hair froze more than once on the walk back. First day of second semester Freshman year it was -28 in Albany. The Dakotas don’t have a monopoly on crappy weather. Snow here tomorrow as a matter of fact

 

Woodell appeared to be really struggling. He’s been wearing a shoulder restraint/brace or whatever you call it for several weeks and after a few tackles he really looked rough. They do need to use other RBs. Despite the extra grey hairs for Gattuso, I did like that he scored on that nice run. You’ve been trying to break a long one all game and finally do….gotta be hard to slide down to run out the clock. Hicks looked like he hurt his arm diving for a ball near the goal line. 
 

I join all in saying that this season is an epic run, especially after the last two and the prediction of #11. House money…house money. 

That can be attributed to their Defense I think.  Our young guys started opening things up a little in the 4th after we had several big passes.

8 hours ago, Clickclack said:

It's true and let's face it...that's a great team on the other side, game not over

WE are young too. Poff a sophomore, Griff a Freshman, two starting O linemen freshman.  Many other underclassman playing a lot!!!

1 hour ago, alum73 said:

Position?

1 hour ago, alum73 said:

Position?

Oops. De / edge rusher

Carter Glassmyer @CarterGlassmyer  St Francis Transfer 3 years of eligibility, 6'1 215 Lbs Thankful to receive an offer from the university of Albany

  
89 tackles (50 solo), 6.5 TFLs, 2.5 Sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 QBH (10 Games Played)
-FCS Freshman All-American by FCS Football Central
-Jerry Rice Award Finalist
-NEC Defensive Rookie of the Year
-1st team all-conference
@BillNesselt_UA

Marcus Winfield @MarcusWin11, Kent State, DL 6’3 250 (Midyear Grad Treansfer)

Committed to U Albany  

Jack Iuliano @IulianoJack, DE / Edge,  6’3 255 | MIDYEAR Grad Transfer, Penn

Two Years of Eligibility Blessed to receive an offer from Albany! 

Committed to U Albany