Football Recruiting - West Region: Kansas State Wildcats
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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Watch List OT Bauer piling up offers 
February, 28, 2013
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
As ESPN Watch List offensive tackle Andy Bauer (St. Louis/ De Smet) creeps up on 40 offers, he is reminded of two important yet unofficial rules to the recruiting game.
Network, first of all; and second, have fun.
Network, first of all; and second, have fun.
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Bryce Fitzner agrees to grayshirt offer
February, 4, 2013
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
In a little more than 15 months, Bryce Fitzner (San Diego/Francis Parker) went from never having played football to an FBS recruit. Now, he'll need to use the rest of this year to prepare himself for big time college football, because he is headed to the Big 12.
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Juco DT talks KSU, sets decision date
January, 20, 2013
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
Junior college defensive tackle Chris Brown (Scottsdale, Ariz./Scottsdale Community College) is days away from making a decision of where he wants to play college football. Over the weekend, he took in what might be his final official visit of the recruiting period.
Brown, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound lineman, visited Kansas State and gave the visit “a 10” overall. He was hosted by sophomore defensive end Ryan Mueller, Brown said he enjoyed his first trip to Manhattan, Kan.
“It was my first trip to Kansas, period,” Brown said. “I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but when I got there, it was a great atmosphere. It seems like a really nice place with warm people.”
Brown, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound lineman, visited Kansas State and gave the visit “a 10” overall. He was hosted by sophomore defensive end Ryan Mueller, Brown said he enjoyed his first trip to Manhattan, Kan.
“It was my first trip to Kansas, period,” Brown said. “I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but when I got there, it was a great atmosphere. It seems like a really nice place with warm people.”
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With an official visit lined up for San Diego State on Dec. 21, defensive end Roosevelt Pearson (San Jacinto, Calif./Mount San Jacinto Community College) isn’t worried about signing when the mid-term period starts next week.
The 6-foot-4, 240-pound defensive end knows what he’s looking for and he has favorites in San Diego State, Oregon and Boise State, with an emphasis on the Ducks and Aztecs.
“They have a pretty good football team,” said Pearson of the Ducks. “It’s a great school from what I hear and a lot more.
The 6-foot-4, 240-pound defensive end knows what he’s looking for and he has favorites in San Diego State, Oregon and Boise State, with an emphasis on the Ducks and Aztecs.
“They have a pretty good football team,” said Pearson of the Ducks. “It’s a great school from what I hear and a lot more.
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Juco DT Marquel Combs picks Kansas
December, 12, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
One of the most heavily-recruited junior college players in the country took himself off the uncommitted list Tuesday night, as defensive tackle Marquel Combs (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce) committed to the Kansas Jayhawks.
Combs, who is expected to be one of the top ranked junior college players in the nation when ESPN RecruitingNation releases its juco rankings next week, collected more than 50 offers during the recruiting process and was an early commitment to Mississippi before opening up his recruitment. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound tackle eventually narrowed his list of schools to rivals Kansas and Kansas State. He visited both this fall but ultimately decided on the Jayhawks. He said the decision was finalized on Tuesday, but the reason behind his commitment was building for weeks.
"I want to accept the challenge," Combs said. "I feel with the attitude I have, as well as the other players coming in, we can turn this program around. I believe in what coach Charlie Weis is doing and what he brings to the table. I understand his past record at Notre Dame, but this time it's going to be different, no matter what. He is getting players who are determined and willing to make it."
Part of that credit can go to Combs himself, who has been organizing what he refers to as a "Dream Team." Kansas junior college commitments Cassius Sendish (Yuma, Ariz./Arizona Western), Marcus Jenkins-Moore (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce) and Isaiah Johnson (Council Bluffs, Ia./Iowa Western) were all in contact with Combs during the recruiting process. The big defensive tackle said his job between now and junior college signing day is simple.
"My role is to get the best talent into Lawrence, Kansas," Combs said. "I've got my eye on a lot of guys."
Combs said a variety of factors led to his decision to commit to Kansas, including the NFL experience among the Jayhawks coaches, as well as defensive coordinator Dave Campo's 4-3 base scheme. Combs will have three years to play two at Kansas and said he is very much looking forward to getting to campus.
"I'm very happy with my decision," Combs said in the immediate aftermath of his commitment. "I'm ready to go compete for a Big XII championship."
There has been an obvious emphasis on junior college talent for Kansas in this recruiting cycle. Combs is commitment No. 17 in the Jayhawks' 2013 recruiting class, and No. 11 from the juco ranks. Combs also held offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Michigan State, Oregon State, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas A&M, among others.
Combs, who is expected to be one of the top ranked junior college players in the nation when ESPN RecruitingNation releases its juco rankings next week, collected more than 50 offers during the recruiting process and was an early commitment to Mississippi before opening up his recruitment. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound tackle eventually narrowed his list of schools to rivals Kansas and Kansas State. He visited both this fall but ultimately decided on the Jayhawks. He said the decision was finalized on Tuesday, but the reason behind his commitment was building for weeks.
"I want to accept the challenge," Combs said. "I feel with the attitude I have, as well as the other players coming in, we can turn this program around. I believe in what coach Charlie Weis is doing and what he brings to the table. I understand his past record at Notre Dame, but this time it's going to be different, no matter what. He is getting players who are determined and willing to make it."
Part of that credit can go to Combs himself, who has been organizing what he refers to as a "Dream Team." Kansas junior college commitments Cassius Sendish (Yuma, Ariz./Arizona Western), Marcus Jenkins-Moore (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce) and Isaiah Johnson (Council Bluffs, Ia./Iowa Western) were all in contact with Combs during the recruiting process. The big defensive tackle said his job between now and junior college signing day is simple.
"My role is to get the best talent into Lawrence, Kansas," Combs said. "I've got my eye on a lot of guys."
Combs said a variety of factors led to his decision to commit to Kansas, including the NFL experience among the Jayhawks coaches, as well as defensive coordinator Dave Campo's 4-3 base scheme. Combs will have three years to play two at Kansas and said he is very much looking forward to getting to campus.
"I'm very happy with my decision," Combs said in the immediate aftermath of his commitment. "I'm ready to go compete for a Big XII championship."
There has been an obvious emphasis on junior college talent for Kansas in this recruiting cycle. Combs is commitment No. 17 in the Jayhawks' 2013 recruiting class, and No. 11 from the juco ranks. Combs also held offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Michigan State, Oregon State, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas A&M, among others.
Juco S Doug Elliott excited for first offer
December, 11, 2012
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Brad Bournival | ESPN.com
Doug Elliott (San Jacinto, Calif./Mount San Jacinto Community College) knows it’s getting down to mid-term signing day for junior college players.
He also knows once that first offer comes, it likely will snowball as the 6-foot-1, 205-pound safety looks to sign with a team probably after many of the other juco players do.
“You get a little nervous, because now it will be crunch time for some of those schools to make decisions on me,” Elliott said. “It’s exciting, but frustrating as well.”
He also knows once that first offer comes, it likely will snowball as the 6-foot-1, 205-pound safety looks to sign with a team probably after many of the other juco players do.
“You get a little nervous, because now it will be crunch time for some of those schools to make decisions on me,” Elliott said. “It’s exciting, but frustrating as well.”
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Waters receives special call from Klein
December, 9, 2012
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Mitch Sherman | ESPN.com
A postscript to today's report on Iowa Western Community College quarterback Jake Waters:
Waters, while on his visit to Kansas State, received a call Saturday night from K-State co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Del Miller minutes after the Heisman Trophy was awarded. Miller, in New York, handed the phone to Collin Klein, who finished third in the Heisman balloting.
“I was really surprised that it was Collin,” Waters said. “He just told me that Kansas State was a great place.”
Waters, while on his visit to Kansas State, received a call Saturday night from K-State co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Del Miller minutes after the Heisman Trophy was awarded. Miller, in New York, handed the phone to Collin Klein, who finished third in the Heisman balloting.
“I was really surprised that it was Collin,” Waters said. “He just told me that Kansas State was a great place.”
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Juco CB Nate Jackson Big 12 bound
December, 6, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
Still feeling the positive effects of an official visit to Kansas State this past weekend, cornerback Nate Jackson (San Mateo, Calif./San Mateo) went all-in with a commitment to the Wildcats on Thursday.
Jackson was scheduled to take an official visit to Utah this weekend, but the 5-foot-11, 185-pound cornerback already found a home, according to San Mateo assistant head coach Tim Tulloch.
"He loved his visit," Tulloch said of Jackson. "He loved coach [Bill] Snyder and the rest of the staff. He loved everything about it and he said it felt like home. He wanted to jump in and make the decision."
Jackson was scheduled to take an official visit to Utah this weekend, but the 5-foot-11, 185-pound cornerback already found a home, according to San Mateo assistant head coach Tim Tulloch.
"He loved his visit," Tulloch said of Jackson. "He loved coach [Bill] Snyder and the rest of the staff. He loved everything about it and he said it felt like home. He wanted to jump in and make the decision."
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Juco DT Combs chooses final official
December, 4, 2012
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Josh Moyer | ESPN.com
Juco defensive tackle Marquel Combs, who claims 50 offers, recently decided where to take his final official visit -- Houston.
The 6-foot-3, 310-pound prospect said in a text message Tuesday night that his final visit came down to four schools. He declined to mention those finalists, but Penn State offered him last Wednesday. He'll visit the Cougars on Dec. 14.
Combs (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce College) already has spent official visits on Kansas, Ole Miss, Washington State and Kansas State. As a result, the Nittany Lions no longer appear to be in the running.
The 6-foot-3, 310-pound prospect said in a text message Tuesday night that his final visit came down to four schools. He declined to mention those finalists, but Penn State offered him last Wednesday. He'll visit the Cougars on Dec. 14.
Combs (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce College) already has spent official visits on Kansas, Ole Miss, Washington State and Kansas State. As a result, the Nittany Lions no longer appear to be in the running.
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It was a big weekend of football in the Little Apple, as Kansas State won the Big 12 title in front of a number of recruits who were on official visits. Two of those visitors were big-time targets and teammates: defensive tackle Marquel Combs (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce College) and outside linebacker Marcus Jenkins-Moore (Woodland Hills, Calif./Pierce College).
Combs holds offers from schools including Arkansas, Michigan State, Oregon State, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Utah. Jenkins-Moore, a Kansas verbal commitment, was sought by Arkansas, Purdue, Rutgers, San Diego State and Texas Tech, among others. Kansas State is putting together a strong push for both players, and the visits this weekend made a positive impression.
"The experience was good," Combs said. "It was a good atmosphere and the people were nice. It made me feel like part of the family. There were a lot of good things there."
Combs holds offers from schools including Arkansas, Michigan State, Oregon State, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Utah. Jenkins-Moore, a Kansas verbal commitment, was sought by Arkansas, Purdue, Rutgers, San Diego State and Texas Tech, among others. Kansas State is putting together a strong push for both players, and the visits this weekend made a positive impression.
"The experience was good," Combs said. "It was a good atmosphere and the people were nice. It made me feel like part of the family. There were a lot of good things there."
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Illinois took advantage of having official visitors in the double digits on campus this weekend, as the Illini earned verbal commitments from two West Coast junior college standouts: defensive tackle Abens Cajuste (Victorville, Calif./Victor Valley College) and safety Eric Finney (Santa Clarita, Calif./College of the Canyons).
The highly recruited Cajuste selected Illinois over Kansas State and Pittsburgh. Finney said his recruitment was picking up in recent weeks, but Illinois led from the beginning. It was the first trip to Illinois for both players and each said he committed for similar reasons.
"It's a great family atmosphere at Illinois," Finney said. "It's Big Ten football. There's a lot of talent there and I feel like I can make it a special place."
The highly recruited Cajuste selected Illinois over Kansas State and Pittsburgh. Finney said his recruitment was picking up in recent weeks, but Illinois led from the beginning. It was the first trip to Illinois for both players and each said he committed for similar reasons.
"It's a great family atmosphere at Illinois," Finney said. "It's Big Ten football. There's a lot of talent there and I feel like I can make it a special place."
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The battle between Ohio State and Michigan isn’t just a one-day war, even when it comes to someone who is currently committed to another school.
Kenny Lacy (Phoenix/Mountain Pointe) was offered by Wolverines offensive line coach Darrell Funk on Tuesday.
In turn, Buckeyes offensive line coach Ed Warinner put in an offer for the big tackle on Thursday.
Kenny Lacy (Phoenix/Mountain Pointe) was offered by Wolverines offensive line coach Darrell Funk on Tuesday.
In turn, Buckeyes offensive line coach Ed Warinner put in an offer for the big tackle on Thursday.
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Michigan enters the mix for OT Kenny Lacy
November, 27, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
Offensive tackle Kenny Lacy (Phoenix, Ariz./Mountain Pointe) committed to the UCLA Bruins after an official visit in early September, but that hasn't stopped other programs from chasing the 6-foot-5, 260-pound tackle.
The latest school to show increased interest in Lacy is Michigan, as Wolverines offensive line coach Darrell Funk extended an offer while at Mountain Pointe on Tuesday. The magnitude of the offer was not lost on Lacy.
"That's a big-time school with great tradition and great academics," Lacy said. "I'm going to give them a serious look."
The latest school to show increased interest in Lacy is Michigan, as Wolverines offensive line coach Darrell Funk extended an offer while at Mountain Pointe on Tuesday. The magnitude of the offer was not lost on Lacy.
"That's a big-time school with great tradition and great academics," Lacy said. "I'm going to give them a serious look."
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Flowers splits from ASU, high on OSU
November, 26, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
Three-star defensive back Tre Flowers (Converse, Texas/Judson) is back on the market.
Flowers said Monday evening that he has reopened his process and will look at other options before making a final decision. Flowers originally committed to Arizona State on Oct. 7.
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