KABrother88 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 We've had a few JUCO DL offers go out in the last 24 hours [tweet]826216551154057216[/tweet] Jamori Fox (6'2" 300 lbs) from Ellsworth CC Also holds reported offers from Prairie View and SFA Has 3 years of eligibility left. http://www.hudl.com/profile/2025271/jamori-fox [tweet]826252265510014976[/tweet] Desi Bigbi Jr (6'3" 310 lbs) from Iowa Central CC Started his JUCO career at Itawamba CC in Mississippi (home of our 2 JUCO WR commits) Also holds reported offers from Georgia Southern and UCF. Was offered by Temple, Troy, UCF & UL-L for the 2016 cycle but transferred to Iowa Central instead. 2 years of eligibility left http://www.hudl.com/profile/4028806/desi-bigby [tweet]826514666822172673[/tweet] Tyrell Thompson (6'3" 300 lbs) from Trinity Valley CC Originally signed with Houston out of Coppress Cove HS as a 3-Star but transferred to Blinn before arriving. Spent 2 seasons there then transferred to TVCC for last season. Also holds offers from Bowling Green, Colorado, Colorado State, Houston, Kentucky, Oklahoma State, Prairie View & UAB Rated as a 3-Star by 24/7, Rivals & Scout 2 years of eligibility left http://www.hudl.com/profile/7347765/tyrell-thompson Quote
KABrother88 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 Glad you guys enjoy it. I know I don't catch everything but I do my best. Tomorrow morning should be fast and furious but then my fingers can get a rest. And thank you lu cards but I will have to respectfully decline. You aren't the first to tell me that so I'll give to my generic response...I'm fat enough without any Pi Quote
Dracula Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 I would like to add my thanks to KAbrother88 for all the hard work. Considering the status of the program just a month ago, I think that Lamar will sign a decent class. Quote
Mark Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/lamar/article/Lamar-football-poised-to-have-one-of-SLC-s-top-10896670.php Quote
Dracula Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 After watching the updates at Lamarcardinals.com, all I can say is Damn, this is looking good. Quote
spoonbill Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 So the only real surprise was Detrick Bell I guess. From his Hudl highlights, it looks like he played last year with a cast on his arm from the elbow down. Maybe he dropped to us because of that. He looks pretty athletic on tape. It looks like a pretty good class besides being a little light on DL. Quote
Skinny1 Posted February 3, 2017 Posted February 3, 2017 We did lose a local couple of kids to SFA, SHSU, McNeese. McNeese also landed Briscoe, RB out of Bellville, that Lamar had made an offer along with Merchant, a stud DB, went to SHSU.:( Looks like if you tally up all the kids on this website that Lamar was at least interested in from this time last year (2 different coaching staffs), there were a total of 103 names - of that we signed 20. Interestingly then, very few of the 103 signed with SLC as I can tell. Keeler stated at SHSU that they targeted basically specific positions - looks like SFA did too. Quote
KABrother88 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 We did lose a local couple of kids to SFA, SHSU, McNeese. McNeese also landed Briscoe, RB out of Bellville, that Lamar had made an offer along with Merchant, a stud DB, went to SHSU.:( Looks like if you tally up all the kids on this website that Lamar was at least interested in from this time last year (2 different coaching staffs), there were a total of 103 names - of that we signed 20. Interestingly then, very few of the 103 signed with SLC as I can tell. Keeler stated at SHSU that they targeted basically specific positions - looks like SFA did too. Most of the guys we signed weren't even on the radar when the new staff came in. That is to be expected with a coaching change. You are trying to create a relationship with a kid in 3 weeks that will trump the potentially 8-12 month relationship that kid has with other coaching staffs. Without saying too much, I've been told we could have potentially dodged a bullet with Merchant. While he is a great player, I've been told there is some baggage there. That would explain why a kid with some of the offers he had committed to an FCS school. I can also say now, we were very, very close to landing 3-Star DL Darren Thomas. I was told that UIW came in with an offer at the 11th hour and it is like 10 minutes from his home. That was enough for him. We still need bodies on the DL and I'm curious what we will do for spring with only like 5 DL on campus. Quote
KABrother88 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) [tweet]827303506738573312[/tweet] Nate Jones a 5'11" 185 lbs DB from Tyler JC. Also holds offers from McNeese, Memphis, New Mexico & Northwestern State Originally out of Mansfield Timberview HS where he held offers from Fresno State, Houston & SFA http://www.hudl.com/profile/2739890/nate-jones Edited February 15, 2017 by KABrother88 Quote
KABrother88 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Posted February 15, 2017 [tweet]827303506738573312[/tweet] Nate Jones a 5'11" 185 lbs DB from Tyler JC. Also holds offers from McNeese, Memphis, New Mexico & Northwestern State Originally out of Mansfield Timberview HS where he held offers from Fresno State, Houston & SFA http://www.hudl.com/profile/2739890/nate-jones Jones has now signed with Lamar [tweet]831580078731567105[/tweet] Quote
KABrother88 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Posted February 15, 2017 Also Laney College (CA) DL Yasmon Haynes (6'3" 300 lbs) was on a visit this weekend. No indication at this time if he has been offered. Quote
coachacola Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Saw on Twitter that LU has landed 6'3 315lb DT Simote Iloa from Snow College in Utah. http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5604510/5829e351688ec4bf483fe05b Quote
KABrother88 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Posted February 21, 2017 Saw on Twitter that LU has landed 6'3 315lb DT Simote Iloa from Snow College in Utah. http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5604510/5829e351688ec4bf483fe05b Yes I added him to the list in the first page but got side tracked and forgot post about it. Looks like the staff is still out for JUCO DL in addition to Iloa as well Quote
Skinny1 Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Saw on Twitter that LU has landed 6'3 315lb DT Simote Iloa from Snow College in Utah. http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5604510/5829e351688ec4bf483fe05b Video primarily shows running plays, so his pass rush ability maybe in question. Does seem to plug up the middle and shows good strength. Quote
lu cards Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 this fires me up.still need to add a few more interior d-line guys. Quote
KABrother88 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Posted March 8, 2017 Also Laney College (CA) DL Yasmon Haynes (6'3" 300 lbs) was on a visit this weekend. No indication at this time if he has been offered. [tweet]839305514261463040[/tweet] Haynes has committed https://www.hudl.com/profile/1351606/yasmon-haynes Quote
KABrother88 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Posted April 24, 2017 Lackawanna College DL Terrence Harris (6'3" 295lbs) has picked up an offer from Lamar. Was a 3-Star out of Paramus Catholic HS in New Jersey and signed with Iowa in 2014. Took a RS in 14 and transferred to Lackawanna after the 2015 season. Recorded 21 tackles and 3 sacks this past season. Holds offers from Akron, Arkansas State, Buffalo, Charlotte, Jacksonville State, USF & Youngstown State. https://www.hudl.com/profile/1485083/terrence-harris Quote
Dracula Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 After watching the Hudl films, I think that Terrance Harris is my favorite. He's got speed and that first hit on that QB left a mark. I hope that he signs. Quote
spoonbill Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 Can't wait to see the big body D-line kids in action this fall. That's been a weakness. #PeckEm Quote
KABrother88 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Posted April 27, 2017 Per Sugar Land Austin HS K/P Benjamin Baxter's twitter account, he will join Lamar as a preferred walk-on. Added depth in the kicking game as currently we only had signee Elvin Martinez set to be here for the season. Still might be a work in progress with 2 true-freshman handling the duties. http://www.hudl.com/profile/4700263/benjamin-baxter Quote
spoonbill Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Per Sugar Land Austin HS K/P Benjamin Baxter's twitter account, he will join Lamar as a preferred walk-on. Added depth in the kicking game as currently we only had signee Elvin Martinez set to be here for the season. Still might be a work in progress with 2 true-freshman handling the duties. http://www.hudl.com/profile/4700263/benjamin-baxter I was hoping someone would walk on. Freshman kickers and punters scare the crap out of me tho. Morse punted during the spring and there were ZERO kickoffs. Quote
KABrother88 Posted May 1, 2017 Author Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Looks like the staff is after some immediate depth at the RB position as well. JUCO RB Thomas McDonald (5'11" 195 lbs) is set to take on official visit to Lamar. He was a 3-Star coming out of Grossmont College in California in 2016 and had committed to Utah. For whatever reason he did not sign and it appears he was out of football last year, However, he hadn't used his RS there so he would have 2 years of eligibility left. In 19 games at Grossmont he ran for 1,331 yards on 235 carries (5.66 y/c) with 13 TDs http://www.hudl.com/profile/4226428/thomas-mcdonald http://www.hudl.com/profile/2003372/thomas-mcdonald Edited May 2, 2017 by KABrother88 Quote
KABrother88 Posted May 5, 2017 Author Posted May 5, 2017 Couple of new California JUCO OL offers went out today for the 2017 class. Evan Pumphrey a 6'2" 290 lbs OL from Grossmont College http://www.hudl.com/profile/522779/evan-pumphrey [tweet]860279609882886144[/tweet] Zach Hickman a 6'3" 270 lbs OL from Orange Coast College http://www.hudl.com/profile/2621698/zach-hickman [tweet]860271895656120320[/tweet] Quote
KABrother88 Posted May 5, 2017 Author Posted May 5, 2017 Elijah Porchia a 5'9" 175 lbs RB/WR out of the College of the Sequoias has committed to Lamar. Last year he ran for 649 yards on 118 carries (5.5 y/c) with 5 TDs. He also had 20 receptions for 170 yards and 2 TDs. http://www.hudl.com/profile/1244004/elijah-porchia/about [tweet]860363988726566913[/tweet] Quote
KABrother88 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Posted May 21, 2017 FBS transfer season will start soon. There are a few early names to keep an eye on. DL Marcel Southall - the UT transfer is a long shot in my opinion due to him still having a RS and JUCO eligibility as well. I would expect the Lamar staff would at least reach out to gauge interest though. DL Jordan Elliott - another UT DL transfer (both were announced Thursday) this one is an even longer shot. And potentially for good measure. In just 1 year, the kid was committed to Baylor, Houston & Michigan all before eventually signing with Texas. Then he only lasted 1 season there before deciding to transfer. Granted it was following a coaching change but that has to make a coach a little hesitant what kind of commitment he's actually getting. TE Payton Aucoin - yet another UT transfer and there has been some twitter follow activity between some of the Lamar coaches and Aucoin. He's a New Orleans native so SELA and Nicholls might be bigger players in this. OL Tank Davis - while there has not been an official release that Davis is leaving Texas A&M, there has been some smoke about him leaving for a few months. The RS Jr has had trouble cracking the depth chart even with a lack of depth at their tackle positions Quote
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