On The Trail: Nevada Wolf Pack
Centennial spring showcase unveils stars 
May, 13, 2013
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
Corona (Calif.) Centennial was the place to be for college coaches this past Thursday, as the Huskies went through their spring showcase event designed to give schools from every level a chance to evaluate the juniors and top underclassmen. More than 30 schools were represented, including coaches from Alabama, Oregon, Stanford, UCLA, USC and Washington.
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Greg Gaines says yes to Boise State
April, 28, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
The Boise State Broncos added their fourth 2014 pledge Friday with defensive tackle Greg Gaines (La Habra, Calif./La Habra), according to the Idaho Press-Tribune.
Boise State topped scholarship offers from Colorado and Nevada for Gaines' verbal. The 6-foot-1, 297-pound talent also received interest from Arizona, California and Northwestern among others.
“I've been thinking about it for a while now,” Gaines told the Press-Tribune. “I really love the area. I like that I can go fishing and hunting and snowboarding all about 20 minutes from the campus. I love the coaching staff, the facilities. Everything is great. I just really like the weather up there. I like it cold.”
The Press-Tribune also reports that Gaines has family in Idaho, has been following the Broncos since their 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma, and recently visited campus twice for a junior day and the spring game.
Gaines posted impressive combine figures this offseason on the Nike circuit, including a 5.25 40-yard dash, 4.75 20-yard shuttle, 28.4-inch vertical, 41-foot power throw and 83.99 SPARQ.
Boise State topped scholarship offers from Colorado and Nevada for Gaines' verbal. The 6-foot-1, 297-pound talent also received interest from Arizona, California and Northwestern among others.
“I've been thinking about it for a while now,” Gaines told the Press-Tribune. “I really love the area. I like that I can go fishing and hunting and snowboarding all about 20 minutes from the campus. I love the coaching staff, the facilities. Everything is great. I just really like the weather up there. I like it cold.”
The Press-Tribune also reports that Gaines has family in Idaho, has been following the Broncos since their 2007 Fiesta Bowl victory over Oklahoma, and recently visited campus twice for a junior day and the spring game.
Gaines posted impressive combine figures this offseason on the Nike circuit, including a 5.25 40-yard dash, 4.75 20-yard shuttle, 28.4-inch vertical, 41-foot power throw and 83.99 SPARQ.
El Cerrito (Calif.) High School is going to be a hot spot for college coaches this spring, and cornerback Adarius Pickett stands to reap the rewards.
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Tay Evans (Allen, Texas/Allen) proudly sports eight FBS offers. Ironically, only two are from his home state -- Rice and SMU.
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Wide receiver Erik Brown (Fontana, Calif./Summit) collected two offers last week, but it was a standout performance at last weekend's NLA 7-on-7 Las Vegas that really put him on the map.
Leading up to the event, Brown picked up his first two offers in the span of a few hours.
Leading up to the event, Brown picked up his first two offers in the span of a few hours.
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Brown gets on the board with two offers
February, 28, 2013
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Blair Angulo | ESPN.com
Fontana (Calif.) Summit effectively ran the ball to the tune of 200 yards per game last fall, so Class of 2014 receiver Erik Brown wasn't necessarily the primary option.
That might change this season.
Brown received his first two scholarship offers Thursday from Houston and Nevada. After waiting patiently the last two seasons, the 6-foot, 170-pound prospect was happy to start compiling his list.
That might change this season.
Brown received his first two scholarship offers Thursday from Houston and Nevada. After waiting patiently the last two seasons, the 6-foot, 170-pound prospect was happy to start compiling his list.
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Big Ten, Pac-12 coming after QB Durkin
February, 28, 2013
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Jared Shanker | ESPN.com
When Chris Durkin (Youngstown, Ohio/Ursuline) picked up an offer from Michigan State and coach Mark Dantonio earlier this month, he could hardly contain his excitement.
Neither could his coach.
Neither could his coach.
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DB Caballero attracting more interest
February, 12, 2013
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
2014 defensive back Alex Caballero (Dallas/Woodrow Wilson) is one of the many players hoping to turn the spring into his recruiting sanctuary. If he’s able to do so, he’ll also be able to tell a nice story about his journey to being a college football recruiting prospect.
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Juco OT Chongo Kondolo picks Nebraska
February, 2, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Nebraska secured a pledge Friday from Fresno (Calif.) City College offensive lineman Chongo Kondolo, according to multiple sources. He officially visited the Huskers on Jan. 18th.
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Three-star WR Long finds a new home
February, 2, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Three-star wide receiver Sammie Long (Lakewood, Wash./Lakes) thought his future was set early in the recruiting process. He committed to in-state Washington last March. However, the two recently parted ways, and Long had to consider new options.
In the last two months, he took official visits to Montana (Dec. 7), Idaho (Jan. 11), Colorado State (Jan. 18) and Eastern Washington (Jan. 25). Friday, he announced for Jim McElwain's Rams.
Nevada also offered the 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior. Programs such as California, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA and Washington State showed interest.
In the last two months, he took official visits to Montana (Dec. 7), Idaho (Jan. 11), Colorado State (Jan. 18) and Eastern Washington (Jan. 25). Friday, he announced for Jim McElwain's Rams.
Nevada also offered the 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior. Programs such as California, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA and Washington State showed interest.
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Defensive tackle Dupree Roberts-Jordan (Lakewood, Calif./Golden West College) will suit up for the Wolf Pack next year after committing to Nevada, multiple sources report. He posted the following to his Twitter handle:
"It's official... I will be playing football for the University of Nevada!"
"It's official... I will be playing football for the University of Nevada!"
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Aztecs secure sleeper defensive back
January, 27, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
San Diego State, which possesses one of the top non-BCS classes for 2013, has added another high three-star prospect. Defensive back Charles Okonkwo (Fontana, Calif./Summit), the No. 25-rated safety according to ESPN, picked the Aztecs Sunday night, multiple sources report.
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Gophers land big receiver Wolitarsky
January, 27, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Three-star Drew Wolitarsky (Canyon County, Calif./Canyon County) committed Sunday to play in the Big Ten for Minnesota, according to sources. He visited the Gophers back in September.
Arizona, Army, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico State and San Jose State (Dec. 7 official visit) also extended scholarship offers to the 6-foot-3, 215-pound target. Boise State, Colorado, UCLA and Washington showed interest.
ESPN writes in his scouting evaluation, "Wolitarsky is a possession player with redeeming qualities... Possesses good size and strength as an outside receiver, but lacks top end speed and may be a candidate to move down into an H position with added bulk... Super productive young high school receiver who has the tools to be productive in the right system at the next level."
Wolitarsky is commitment No. 15 for the Gophers
Arizona, Army, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico State and San Jose State (Dec. 7 official visit) also extended scholarship offers to the 6-foot-3, 215-pound target. Boise State, Colorado, UCLA and Washington showed interest.
ESPN writes in his scouting evaluation, "Wolitarsky is a possession player with redeeming qualities... Possesses good size and strength as an outside receiver, but lacks top end speed and may be a candidate to move down into an H position with added bulk... Super productive young high school receiver who has the tools to be productive in the right system at the next level."
Wolitarsky is commitment No. 15 for the Gophers
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Hybrid outside linebacker/defensive end Ian Seau (Carlsbad, Calif./Grossmont College), a nephew of the late NFL star Junior Seau, has given his pledge to Nevada, multiple sources report.
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Nevada lands juco OT, high school QB
January, 25, 2013
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By RecruitingNation | ESPN.com
Foothill College (Los Altos, Calif.) product Braxton Isaac, a three-star, and Dante Mayes of Freedom High School (Oakley, Calif.) are the newest 2013 verbals for Nevada, according to sources.
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