2020 Football Recruits

[reeder]

On 1/15/2020 at 2:27 PM, HOF2013 said:

Nothing else yet..   Fingers crossed.

The JC CB signed.  Now let’s see who might be available in the transfer portal.

 

Edited January 18, 2020 by reeder

[HOF2013]

4 hours ago, reeder said:

The JC CB signed.  Now let’s see who might be available in the transfer portal.

 

AWESOME.  He was the one I was waiting for.  Been on the computer watching for two days and just got off the computer for a few hours today and I missed it!!  Been following a few guys. No names to mention, hopes more than anything!

Edited January 18, 2020 by HOF2013

[HOF2013]

Where we are at Today, Jan 23, 2020 - Let's see what the next Month brings!  A GREAT Season and the NCAA Playoffs bringing rewards!  Coach Gatusso had said there could be 20 new guys by the time all was said and done!   I now think it may be more than 20!

Joey Carino Archbishop Stepinac HS, Somers, NY QB 6' 2", 195 lbs. https://www.hudl.com/profile/8212912/Joey-Carinoo
Jalen Rima, Cedar Rapids, IA , Northern Iowa, WR, 6' 1" 205 lbs , http://www.hudl.com/profile/2315741/Jalen-Rima
Chris Potts, Northeast Oklahoma A&M College Miami, OK,  WR, 6' 2", 190 lbs, https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9525730/5db74b295caa590d1428880a
Jackson Parker, Cheshire Academy, Kingston, Conn., WR, 6’2 180 lbs http://www.hudl.com/profile/6150432/Jackson-Parker
Dev Holmes, Troy HS, U Albany last year, 5' 9" 160 lbs, is BACK.  Need his speed.  As a walk on for the 2020 season, no scholarship.
Johnathan Opalko, Pittsburgh Central Catholic,  K/P, 5'11" 155lbs http://www.hudl.com/profile/8144861/Johnathan-Opalko
Tyson Foster, Aquinas Institute High School Rochester, NY, OL, 6' 2', 275 Lbs. https://www.hudl.com/profile/8001859/Tyson-Foster
Max Schumann, St Charles East, College of DuPage, OL; 6' 4" 305 http://www.hudl.com/profile/9412387/Max-Schumann
Scott Houseman, Pittsburgh, Pa and Lackawanna College, OL,  6' 4" 300 lbs, https://www.hudl.com/profile/4252748/Scott-Houseman
Will Marotta, Perkiomen Valley High School, Collegeville, PA ;  OL, 6' 6" 302 Lbs, https://www.hudl.com/profile/7648502/Will-Marotta
Ben Howe-Jones, General McLane High School, Edinboro, PA, DB 6' 0", 180 lbs, https://www.hudl.com/profile/10241144/Ben-HoweJones
Max Schipani Bethel Park, PA  DB 6' 3" 178 lbs., https://www.hudl.com/profile/6319669/Max-Schipani
Brad Igweike, Guilderland HS, DB, 5' 10" about 160 lbs.  no hudl account that I can find
Jacob Hargraves 6' 0" 190 lbs., Jacksonville University,  Safety, https://twitter.com/Iamjgraves_/status/1201948299177189376/photo/1
Donovan McConnell, Northeast Oklahoma A&M College Miami, OK, Corner Back,  6' 2" 190lbs https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9529469/5dc2218f42107c0d0cb3bb63
Jack Mottola, Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ  DL, 6’3 215, https://www.hudl.com/profile/3344336/Jack-Mottola
Maximilian Plank, Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, PA  DL, 6' 4" 240 lbs. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/3897265/5beda6e4578dfb04e43fc7cb
Sam Bond  Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ,  6’3 235 lbs, DL   https://www.hudl.com/profile/11581237/Sam-Bond

 

 

Edited January 24, 2020 by HOF2013

[Dane96]

I think we may have picked up West Virginia transfer Ricky Johns.  Was a safety out of high school and they moved him to WR.  Maybe he goes back.  Top 25 kid out of Pennsylvania.  Temple, Villanova, and West Virginia were his final three out of high school.  Would make sense as a db. 

[ctdanes]

solid pick up. definitely adding some length to the secondary

[ctdanes]

Also regarding Jalen Rima... Appears he could be McDonald replacement for returns. Has video of him taking return to the house on his twitter (while at UNI not hs)

Edited January 20, 2020 by ctdanes

[HOF2013]

Ricky Johns, North Wales, PA ,West Virginia Mountaineers, Transfer, 6' 3", 194 lbs, WR,  https://twitter.com/ricky_johns8  HUDL out of HS: http://www.hudl.com/profile/6940737/Ricky-Johns

Another Tall WR, played WR at WV.

 

Edited January 20, 2020 by HOF2013

[HOF2013]

 

10 hours ago, Dane96 said:

I think we may have picked up West Virginia transfer Ricky Johns.  Was a safety out of high school and they moved him to WR.  Maybe he goes back.  Top 25 kid out of Pennsylvania.  Temple, Villanova, and West Virginia were his final three out of high school.  Would make sense as a db. 

One I have been watching for a while,  Following on twitter for a month or so.  Good ball player, whatever position he plays!

Maybe Lineman next??  Who knows!

 

Edited January 20, 2020 by HOF2013

[HOF2013]

Where we are at Today, Jan 20, 2020 - Let's see what the next Month brings!  A GREAT Season and the NCAA Playoffs bringing rewards!  Coach Gatusso had said there could be 20 new guys by the time all was said and done!

Joey Carino Archbishop Stepinac HS, Somers, NY QB 6' 2", 195 lbs. https://www.hudl.com/profile/8212912/Joey-Carinoo
Jalen Rima, Cedar Rapids, IA , Northern Iowa, WR, 6' 1" 205 lbs , http://www.hudl.com/profile/2315741/Jalen-Rima
Chris Potts, Northeast Oklahoma A&M College Miami, OK,  WR, 6' 2", 190 lbs, https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9525730/5db74b295caa590d1428880a
Ricky Johns, North Wales, PA ,Virginia Mountaineers, Transfer, 6' 3", 194 lbs, WR, https://twitter.com/ricky_johns8
Jackson Parker, Cheshire Academy, Kingston, Conn., WR, 6’2 180 lbs http://www.hudl.com/profile/6150432/Jackson-Parker
Dev Holmes, Troy HS, U Albany last year, 5' 9" 160 lbs, is BACK.  Need his speed.  As a walk on for the 2020 season, no scholarship.
Johnathan Opalko, Pittsburgh Central Catholic,  K/P, 5'11" 155lbs http://www.hudl.com/profile/8144861/Johnathan-Opalko
Tyson Foster, Aquinas Institute High School Rochester, NY, OL, 6' 2', 275 Lbs. https://www.hudl.com/profile/8001859/Tyson-Foster
Max Schumann, St Charles East, College of DuPage, OL; 6' 4" 305 http://www.hudl.com/profile/9412387/Max-Schumann
Scott Houseman, Pittsburgh, Pa and Lackawanna College, OL,  6' 4" 300 lbs, https://www.hudl.com/profile/4252748/Scott-Houseman
Will Marotta, Perkiomen Valley High School, Collegeville, PA ;  OL, 6' 6" 302 Lbs, https://www.hudl.com/profile/7648502/Will-Marotta
Ben Howe-Jones, General McLane High School, Edinboro, PA, DB 6' 0", 180 lbs, https://www.hudl.com/profile/10241144/Ben-HoweJones
Max Schipani Bethel Park, PA  DB 6' 3" 178 lbs.,   https://www.hudl.com/profile/6319669/Max-Schipani
Brad Igweike, Guilderland HS, DB, 5' 10" about 160 lbs.  no hudl account that I can find
Jacob Hargraves 6' 0" 190 lbs., Jacksonville University,  DB, https://twitter.com/Iamjgraves_/status/1201948299177189376/photo/1
Donovan McConnell, Northeast Oklahoma A&M College Miami, OK, CB FS,  6' 2" 190lbs https://www.hudl.com/video/3/9529469/5dc2218f42107c0d0cb3bb63
Jack Mottola, Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ  DL, 6’3 215, https://www.hudl.com/profile/3344336/Jack-Mottola
Maximilian Plank, Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, PA  DL, 6' 4" 240 lbs. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/3897265/5beda6e4578dfb04e43fc7cb

Edited January 24, 2020 by HOF2013

[HOF2013]

14 hours ago, Dane96 said:

I think we may have picked up West Virginia transfer Ricky Johns.  Was a safety out of high school and they moved him to WR.  Maybe he goes back.  Top 25 kid out of Pennsylvania.  Temple, Villanova, and West Virginia were his final three out of high school.  Would make sense as a db. 

he was a WR at WV

[Dane96]

I know.  Read what I wrote.  

[HOF2013]

On 1/20/2020 at 2:05 PM, Dane96 said:

I know.  Read what I wrote.  

I did.  Don't think so but who knows, anything is possible.  We are over-loaded with WR now.   Very hard not to be excited at the additions when added to the men returning.  Very hard.......but...  Still 2 more to hit the 20 that Coach G. thought we might hit!  

There are some parents who I speak with who agree with you that he may be moving back to Safety.  I guess we'll see.   Good at either position I'd say.

Edited January 21, 2020 by HOF2013

[Dane96]

Looks like they had a DB on campus over the weekend.  Kid from Bridgeton Academy. 

[HOF2013]

On 1/20/2020 at 3:32 PM, Dane96 said:

Looks like they had a DB on campus over the weekend.  Kid from Bridgeton Academy. 

Yep, kid is from Florida and another tall one. 6' 1" or 2".  And they have been recruiting a couple in the transfer portal.  Someone mentioned the ones that were redshirted last year, Couple of 6' 0" to 6' 3".  They have to be biting the bit waiting too.  I personally am hoping for a couple of more lineman as well.  Totally depends on what scholarships and positions they have left.  There is a limited number above scholarships who can be on the team.  If somebody knows for sure please post.  I think it might be 105.  Also I would guess it depends on IF and how many current players see the handwriting on the wall and leave the program, including walk-ons. Coach Gatusso had said as many as 20 so we are getting really close.  

Roy Alexander, https://twitter.com/SaucyAlexander1

Official visit photo

https://twitter.com/MamaSaucy1/status/1218753825982550017/photo/1

 

He MAY be a mid-year transfer.  Looks like him on the far right of the Team Zenelovic in the Draft!!!

 

 

 

Edited January 28, 2020 by HOF2013

[Dane96]

23 hours ago, HOF2013 said:

Yep, kid is from Florida and another tall one. 6' 1" or 2".  And they have been recruiting a couple in the transfer portal.  Someone mentioned the ones that were redshirted last year, Couple of 6' 0" to 6' 3".  They have to be biting the bit waiting too.  I personally am hoping for a couple of more lineman as well.  Totally depends on what scholarships and positions they have left.  There is a limited number above scholarships who can be on the team.  If somebody knows for sure please post.  I think it might be 105.  Also I would guess it depends on IF and how many current players see the handwriting on the wall and leave the program, including walk-ons. Coach Gatusso had said as many as 20 so we are getting really close.  

63 full rides.  Split amongst 85 players but a total of 63 rides.  Total team limit for active players, I believe, is 125...travel limited is set by the CAA...think it is in the 50's.   

Edited January 21, 2020 by Dane96