Bear Down Wildcats

Here is the list of signed Wildcats for 2015.

Offense (9)
Brion Anduze TE, Central Kitsap HS, Silverdale, WA
Orlando Bradford RB, Calvary Baptist, Shreveport, LA
Cody Creason OL, Fulsom HS, Folsom, CA
Nathan Eldridge OL, Boulder Creek HS, AZ
Darick Holmes WR, Newbury Park HS, Newbury, CA
Alex Kosinski OL, Redwood HS, Larkspur, CA
Matt Morin (JC) TE, Riverside CC, Riverside, CA
Harper Sherman OL, New Westminster Secondary, BC Canada
Keenan Walker OT, Chaparral HS, Scottsdale, AZ


Defense (9)
Finton Connolly DT, Compo Verde HS, Gilbert, AZ
Dane Cruikshank (JC) CB, Citrus CC, Glendora, CA
Anthony "Tofa" Fotu DL, Oakland Laney CC
Kendal Franklin LB, Warren Easton Senior HS, New Orleans, LA
Timmy Hamilton (JC) DE, Coffeyville CC, Coffeyville, KS
Paul Magloire (JC) S, Arizona Western, Yuma, AZ
Anthony Mariscal S, Liberty HS, Bakersfield, CA
Sammy Morrison CB, Gonzaga HS, Washington DC
Antonio Parks CB, East Saint John HS, Reserve, LA

Athlete (2)
Shun Brown CB/WR, Calvary Baptist Academy, Shreveport, LA
Cedric Peterson CB/WR, Rancho Verde HS, Moreno Valley, CA

Total Commits = 20

Likely Grayshirts
Darrel Clark WR, Warren Easton Charter HS, New Orleans LA
Demetrius Flannigan S, Tucson, AZ
Jamie Nunley TE/WR, Vista Murrieta HS, Murrieta, CA

Updated 5 Feb

If you want to discuss commits don't add to this thread go to 2015 recruits/commitment thread

Do you have the rating stars Ang?

Class so far seems underwhelming to say the least.

Merkin wrote:Do you have the rating stars Ang?

Class so far seems underwhelming to say the least.

Still some big names out there. It's far from over..

CaninFL, what do you think the likelihood is that we get McKenzie/Gibson?

TuiTouchdown wrote:CaninFL, what do you think the likelihood is that we get McKenzie/Gibson?

Gibson is an attention whore. A talented one, but he seems interested in us. I think if McKenzie picks us we have a pretty good chance with Gibson, but I'm not sold on McKenzie coming here like some (chief). On landing both of them right now I'd give us a 30% chance. McKenzie I'll give us a 40% chance.

catinfl wrote:

TuiTouchdown wrote:CaninFL, what do you think the likelihood is that we get McKenzie/Gibson?

Gibson is an attention whore. A talented one, but he seems interested in us. I think if McKenzie picks us we have a pretty good chance with Gibson, but I'm not sold on McKenzie coming here like some (chief). On landing both of them right now I'd give us a 30% chance. McKenzie I'll give us a 40% chance.

I don't think Gibson commits. We'll probably be getting another QB.

chiefzona wrote:

catinfl wrote:

TuiTouchdown wrote:CaninFL, what do you think the likelihood is that we get McKenzie/Gibson?

Gibson is an attention whore. A talented one, but he seems interested in us. I think if McKenzie picks us we have a pretty good chance with Gibson, but I'm not sold on McKenzie coming here like some (chief). On landing both of them right now I'd give us a 30% chance. McKenzie I'll give us a 40% chance.

I don't think Gibson commits. We'll probably be getting another QB.

Are you a fan of this other QB?

Gibson is an attention whore. A talented one, but he seems interested in us. I think if McKenzie picks us we have a pretty good chance with Gibson, but I'm not sold on McKenzie coming here like some (chief). On landing both of them right now I'd give us a 30% chance. McKenzie I'll give us a 40% chance.[/quote]

I don't think Gibson commits. We'll probably be getting another QB.[/quote]

Are you a fan of this other QB?[/quote]

No. He just takes off and runs all the time. Doesn't allow plays to develop. He needs a lot of work.

chiefzona wrote:Gibson is an attention whore. A talented one, but he seems interested in us. I think if McKenzie picks us we have a pretty good chance with Gibson, but I'm not sold on McKenzie coming here like some (chief). On landing both of them right now I'd give us a 30% chance. McKenzie I'll give us a 40% chance.

I don't think Gibson commits. We'll probably be getting another QB.[/quote]

Are you a fan of this other QB?[/quote]

No. He just takes off and runs all the time. Doesn't allow plays to develop. He needs a lot of work.[/quote]
Ryan Davis?

Well, Ryan Davis is going to play WR for FSU probably. He did the same thing though Gibson has better arm strength. Gibson is worse than Randall with the happy feet and wanting to run. Much work needed for a kid who thinks he's God.

chiefzona wrote:Well, Ryan Davis is going to play WR for FSU probably. He did the same thing though Gibson has better arm strength. Gibson is worse than Randall with the happy feet and wanting to run. Much work needed for a kid who thinks he's God.

So I'm going to assume Gibson wasn't the QB you were alluding to from the start? Do you like the QB the staff will likely end up with?

ElGatoBlanco wrote:

chiefzona wrote:Well, Ryan Davis is going to play WR for FSU probably. He did the same thing though Gibson has better arm strength. Gibson is worse than Randall with the happy feet and wanting to run. Much work needed for a kid who thinks he's God.

So I'm going to assume Gibson wasn't the QB you were alluding to from the start? Do you like the QB the staff will likely end up with?

I was alluding to Gibson. He has good tools just needs a QB guru to work with him. I am skeptical of him being a Wildcat...I could be wrong but it looks like there are one or two plan b's.

I was alluding to Gibson. He has good tools just needs a QB guru to work with him. I am skeptical of him being a Wildcat...I could be wrong but it looks like there are one or two plan b's.

I'm skeptical as well. On Gibson's recent blog post he talks about Auburn/TN visits and wanting to visit tOSU. I read as Gibson doing some damage control.

No mention of Arizona.

Several schools wanting Gibson to be a WR in college. Gibson wants to be a QB. Just Guessing that plays a role with UA. That and the rumors most schools have backed off Gibson.

Also, Sounds like Kahlil McKenzie will be on Vols fan Internet radio show tonight (7pm Tucson) taking questions http://www.blogtalkradio.com/volislife @volislife

I know we're all waiting patiently for the KM announcement. In the meantime, I just saw latest commit, Antonio Park's highlight reel and wanted to share. Looks like a quick, hard hitter.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2263525/hig ... /107126382

2 star DE from NOLA: http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... lin-160145

Guard Cody Creason out of Folsom, California... 3 stars, 56th in Cali...

BibbysTowelDude wrote:Guard Cody Creason out of Folsom, California... 3 stars, 56th in Cali...

I think "Arizona bound (airplane symbol)" just meant he's coming for a visit.

Ah I see, didn't see the Airplane symbol at all, so that would have helped me out, hahaha.

Creason just committed to Arizona.

BTD, you're welcome to bring your crystal ball around the football boards anytime you want.

Flannigan needs to be changed to Mountain View. Possibility he might not be able to play his Sr year. Word is recruiter from SDSU notified Tucson High that Bam from Desert View was illegally recruiting Flannigan. Complaint was filed well before Flannigan transferred.

KCF wrote:Flannigan needs to be changed to Mountain View. Possibility he might not be able to play his Sr year. Word is recruiter from SDSU notified Tucson High that Bam from Desert View was illegally recruiting Flannigan. Complaint was filed well before Flannigan transferred.

Mountain View or Desert View?

UAEebs86 wrote:

KCF wrote:Flannigan needs to be changed to Mountain View. Possibility he might not be able to play his Sr year. Word is recruiter from SDSU notified Tucson High that Bam from Desert View was illegally recruiting Flannigan. Complaint was filed well before Flannigan transferred.

Mountain View or Desert View?

Mountain View. So used to going to Desert View games... haha

Man, I wish Desert View would start recruiting some kids. We haven't won much of anything in 20 years.

Picked up a new commitment, a TE no less. Appears that RichRod and co. are serious about integrating TEs into the system.

http://sports.yahoo.com/arizona/footbal ... rin-161652

Welcome Matt!

We have a new commitment for JC TE Matt Morin

Wonder if this means Woods is moving to DE? Or maybe we're losing someone? Cloy perhaps?

whatisee wrote:We have a new commitment for JC TE Matt Morin

Wonder if this means Woods is moving to DE? Or maybe we're losing someone? Cloy perhaps?

McCoy is a possibility. Wood isn't gonna move to DE full time.

Some more on our new TE from Berk

http://m.tucson.com/sports/blogs/uafoot ... touch=true

whatisee wrote:We have a new commitment for JC TE Matt Morin

Wonder if this means Woods is moving to DE? Or maybe we're losing someone? Cloy perhaps?

We aren't losing Cloy. McCoy perhaps.

Starting to wonder about Ricky McCoy.

and the AIA has ruled Flannigan ineligible for this year due to rules violations.

This victory will hopefully open a few more recruiting doors for the Cats. Come on down, recruits! RR is getting this puppy rolling!

Go CAts!!

I would love 4* or 5* but our 2* guys ball out and believe they can out play 4* or 5* ie OREGONE. OKG for life. Scooby is the definition of OKG!

Do we know if Oregon had any recruits on their official visits that the Cats are in on too that we could possibly steal away? Wishful thinking I know!

We've also got 2 additional schollies to give out now that Bush-Loo and Allen are gone.

Arizona did offer teammates Boss Tagola and Devin Asiasi according to Adam Gorney.

Devin http://247sports.com/Player/Devin-Asiasi-45512
Boss http://247sports.com/Player/Boss-Tagaloa-32837

I heard that Matty D and some of the other staff hit the road after the game on Thurs to ride the hype wave. I hope it pays off.

I saw that Kendal Franklin (commit) is visiting this weekend, has anyone heard of anyone else coming to town for a sell-out against SC?

who?

Sage&Silver wrote:who?

3-star CB/WR slot (small at 5-9ish). Had offers from Pitt and Miss State.

Shun Brown. We sure like the Bayou kids.

thanks

Dami Ayoola no longer committed to UA, according to Matt Moreno:

https://twitter.com/mattgoazcats/status ... 6785729536

Looks like we're opening up for new recruits.

TuiTouchdown wrote:Dami Ayoola no longer committed to UA, according to Matt Moreno:

https://twitter.com/mattgoazcats/status ... 6785729536

Looks like we're opening up for new recruits.

Maybe his scholie was pulled? Lost his starting spot at Arizona Western.

http://www.yumasun.com/sports/preview-n ... b2370.html

Gibson's committed to Ohio State.

azpenguin wrote:Gibson's committed to Ohio State.

Yup. Just saw that too on ESPNU at lunch.

Merkin wrote:Do you have the rating stars Ang?

Class so far seems underwhelming to say the least.

Two star Scooby just scoffed at you

whatisee wrote:

Merkin wrote:Do you have the rating stars Ang?

Class so far seems underwhelming to say the least.

Two star Scooby just scoffed at you

Agree.

I'm curious what else it is that RR and his staff have to prove to Arizona fans as far as recruiting goes? That they recruit the player "they want" instead of what a recruiter thinks and are right way more times than the so called recruiter is? They took a QB in Denker that had no business playing QB in the Pac 12 and helped him lead us to 8 wins and a bowl victory. Said this numerous times but that alone is one of the single greatest coaching jobs ever. There aren't 5 other coaches in the country who could've done what RR and company did with Denker LY. Period.

Scooby Wright, no need to go over the fact that a bunch of Pac 12 schools passed on him while Arizona offered the next day after watching his film. Then flew a private jet a couple of months later just to visit him and make sure his commitment was solid. That's all old news at this point and I'm guessing a bunch of pac 12 schools have similar stories with 2 star recruits?

It's a skill to be able to not only judge talent but to project where that talent will be once you get them on campus. Arizona's coaching staff as proven that they have that skill and it's a skill that trumps most if not all of the staffs in the Pac 12. If that's not the case then maybe somebody can explain why no other school in the Pac 12 offered Scooby a scholi? Not one. He sent tape to every school in the Pac 12 yet only one offered a scholi and he wins 3 national awards as the best defensive player in the country. I'm sure our recruiting will stay "underwhelming" as far as the so called recruiters go. RR and company run rings around those guys.

dc4azcats wrote:

whatisee wrote:

Merkin wrote:Do you have the rating stars Ang?

Class so far seems underwhelming to say the least.

Two star Scooby just scoffed at you

Agree.

I'm curious what else it is that RR and his staff have to prove to Arizona fans as far as recruiting goes? That they recruit the player "they want" instead of what a recruiter thinks and are right way more times than the so called recruiter is? They took a QB in Denker that had no business playing QB in the Pac 12 and helped him lead us to 8 wins and a bowl victory. Said this numerous times but that alone is one of the single greatest coaching jobs ever. There aren't 5 other coaches in the country who could've done what RR and company did with Denker LY. Period.

Scooby Wright, no need to go over the fact that a bunch of Pac 12 schools passed on him while Arizona offered the next day after watching his film. Then flew a private jet a couple of months later just to visit him and make sure his commitment was solid. That's all old news at this point and I'm guessing a bunch of pac 12 schools have similar stories with 2 star recruits?

It's a skill to be able to not only judge talent but to project where that talent will be once you get them on campus. Arizona's coaching staff as proven that they have that skill and it's a skill that trumps most if not all of the staffs in the Pac 12. If that's not the case then maybe somebody can explain why no other school in the Pac 12 offered Scooby a scholi? Not one. He sent tape to every school in the Pac 12 yet only one offered a scholi and he wins 3 national awards as the best defensive player in the country. I'm sure our recruiting will stay "underwhelming" as far as the so called recruiters go. RR and company run rings around those guys.

Nate Phillips comes to mind as well.