Duffy Daugherty Forum

Up-Dated 6/26/12
This is the earliest in the recruiting process that I've ever put together a wish list. With MSU's 2013 class about 65% complete, it's time to take a look at a realistic list.
MSU currently has 58 offers out to prospects who are still uncommitted. Here goes :

MI, OT Riley Norman - If he decides to play college football, it will be for MSU. May announce a decision before his HS Sr. year begins.
FL, ATH Lamar Robbins - His top 2 are MSU and WVU but about 15 other schools are still pushing hard for him.
MI, OT Dennis Finley - He is starting to blow up. MSU and ILL currently lead with o$u right behind. This is eventually going to come down to MSU and o$u.
FL, DT Devyn Salmon - MSU leads over WVU, Cinci and Mizzou. He has already scheduled an Official Visit to MSU on Sept. 22nd (EMU game).
WI, DE Alec James - It's between MSU and Wisc. with the Badgers holding a slight home state school lead.
CA, S Brandon Arnold - MSU and Cal are his current Top 2. Ore. lurks.
IL, DE Demetrious Cooper - As expected, he has started to blow up after Coach D offered him. MSU and ND are his top 2. MSU offered him as a DE while ND offered him as a OLB.
OH, OL Matt Miller - MSU is in his Top 8. If o$u doesn't offer him, then MSU has a good chance with him.
IL, DL Josh Augusta - Top 4 of MSU, ILL, ND and um. MSU may have a slight lead.
IL, DE Ruben Dunbar - MSU is in his Top 6 and may have a slight lead.
JUCO, DT Kyle Peko - MSU is in his Top 6. MSU legacy. If USC were to offer him, that's where he would go.
FL, DT Monty Nelson - MSU is in his Top 6.
NJ, S Reginald Green - MSU is in his Top 8.
FL, OT Richy Klepal - MSU is in his Top 8.
TX, WR/TE Ellis Jefferson - MSU is in his Top 6.
FL, S Justin Williams - Top 3 of MSU, S. Car. and FIU.
PA, ATH Tyler Boyd - Versatile player who can play RB, WR, CB and S. Hasn't named any leaders but PSU would probably be right up there.
FL, DT Kyle Shortridge - MSU is in his Top 10.
OH, S Marcus Ball - MSU is in his Top 6 but Wisc. and ND lead.
GA, DE Antonio Riles - MSU is in his Top 7 but GA and FL lead.
TX, OL Caleb Benenoch - MSU is still recruiting him.
PA, ATH Delton Williams - Wait and see.
IL, WR Laquon Treadwell - MSU is in his Top 5.
PA, WR Robert Foster - MSU is in his Top 7. He's Bama bound.
MD, CB Taivon Jacobs - MSU made his Top 8. With Darian Hicks' commit, MSU will stop recruiting him.

Well, that's now 25 names for 5 or 6 spots. Realistically, the staff will continue recruiting about 20 of these players.

Note : The staff will now back off recruiting WR's and TE's. The staff will begin to concentate on OL, DL and a SS to finish out the 2013 class.

SS - Robbins
OT - Finley
OG - Miller
OG - Benenoch
DE - Cooper
DT - Bailey

That would be a great end to this clss.

So, who is left at OT/OG?

Kleple seems to have a top five that does not include us. What about Darius Latham? Shows Tenn and Wisc - maybe the good guys can sneak back in?

Based on the idea that we're focusing on OL, DL, and SS from here on out, I thought I'd extract the remaining guys we're still in the running for. This is based on CBD's list along with this week's news:

Offensive Line:
MI, OT Dennis Finley
FL, OT Richy Klepal
TX, OL Caleb Benenoch

Defensive Line:
FL, DT Devyn Salmon
IL, DL Josh Augusta
JUCO, DT Kyle Peko
FL, DT Monty Nelson
FL, DT Kyle Shortridge
WI, DE Alec James
IL, DE Demetrious Cooper
IL, DE Ruben Dunbar
GA, DE Antonio Riles

SS/ATH:
CA, S Brandon Arnold
NJ, S Reginald Green
FL, S Justin Williams
OH, S Marcus Ball
FL, ATH Lamar Robbins
PA, ATH Tyler Boyd
PA, ATH Delton Williams

I've been trying to keep a level head about the disappointing OL-recruiting news from this week, but it certainly is frustrating to see our prospect list dwindling. I'm sure our staff will find some guys, but it'd be nice to not have to think about it so much.

My confidence in the end result of DL class is certainly much higher. Getting any one of those DEs would be great. All studs.

I wonder if ND has a rough year and Kelly is booted whether or not MSU can flip Elmer.

I think his father said it would take a Sandusky for that to happen. I would like to think ND recruiting a bunch of other highly regarded OL would do it, but I just dont see it.

Kelly would need to lose every game. He's not going anywhere.

Up-Dated 7/19/12
This is the earliest in the recruiting process that I've ever put together a wish list. With MSU's 2013 class about 65% complete, it's time to take a look at a realistic wish list.
MSU currently has 51 offers out to 2013 prospects who are still uncommitted. Here goes :

PA, ATH Delton Williams - Drug charges against him were dismissed. Now planning to take Official Visits to MSU and Neb. MSU leads for him.
FL, ATH Lamar Robbins - His top 2 were MSU and WVU but about 15 other schools are still pushing hard for him. If the U were to offer him, that's where he would go.
MI, OT Dennis Finley - He is starting to blow up. MSU, o$u, Wisc. and ILL currently lead. This is eventually going to come down to MSU and o$u.
FL, DT Devyn Salmon - MSU leads over WVU, Cinci and Mizzou. He has already scheduled an Official Visit to MSU on Sept. 15th (ND game). Now planning to announce his college decision before the end of July. He will commit to MSU. The ? is; Will Coach D accept his committment before he visits MSU ? We'll know on Mon. when Coach D returns from vacation.
WI, DE Alec James - It's between MSU and Wisc. with the Badgers holding a slight home state school lead.
CA, S Brandon Arnold - MSU and Cal are his current Top 2. If Ore. offers him, then that's where he would go.
IL, DE Demetrious Cooper - As expected, he has started to blow up after Coach D offered him. MSU may have a slight lead now over ND. MSU offered him as a DE while ND offered him as a OLB. May visit MSU again this summer. If not, he will take an Official Visit to MSU. If MSU would ever offer his HS teammate Khari Bailey, then they would be a package deal.
IL, DL Josh Augusta - Top 7 of MSU, ILL, ND, Mizzou, Neb., Iowa and Ind. MSU may have a slight lead. He has some grade issues which it appears he is getting resolved. Planning to take an Official Visit to MSU.
IL, DE Ruben Dunbar - MSU is in his Top 6 and may have a slight lead.
JUCO, DT Kyle Peko - MSU is in his Top 6. MSU legacy. If USC were to offer him, that's where he would go. Planning to take an Official Visit to MSU. His friend, Fou Fonoti will be his Spartan host when he visits.
OH, OL Kyle Meadows - MSU is in his Top 5. He attended o$u's summer camp but they didn't extend him an offer. If o$u ever offers him, then that's where he would go. If not, MSU has a good chance with him. He wants to take an Official Visit to MSU.
FL, DT Monty Nelson - MSU is in his Top 6. Planning to take an Official Visit to MSU.
NJ, S Reginald Green - MSU is in his Top 8.
FL, S Justin Williams - Top 3 of MSU, S. Car. and FIU.
PA, ATH Tyler Boyd - Versatile player who can play RB, WR, CB and S. Hasn't named any leaders but PSU would probably be right up there.
OH, S Marcus Ball - MSU is in his Top 5 along with Wisc., ND, ASU and PSU. MSU will receive one of his 5 Official Visits.
GA, DE Antonio Riles - MSU is in his Top 7 but GA and FL lead.
TX, OL Caleb Benenoch - MSU is still recruiting him. He may take an Official Visit to MSU.
OH, DT Donovan Munger - May be an o$u lean but he is planning to take all 5 of his official visits and MSU could get one.
FL, DT Maquedius Bain - De-committed from FSU. Recently stated that his top 5 are now MSU, Miami, Bama, LSU and USC.
NY, WR Malique Belfort - Recently offered by MSU. The staff is still considering taking a big WR in 2013 but it's not necessarily a priority and Belfort fits the mold (6'-4", 200 lbs.). He is planning to take an unofficial visit to MSU yet this summer.
MI, OT Riley Norman - Word at this time is that he will not play college football.
IL, WR Laquon Treadwell - MSU is in his Top 5 but he will eventually choose UM.
PA, WR Robert Foster - MSU is in his Top 5. Pitt may lead now due to family issues. Also some grade concerns.

Well, that's now 24 names for 5 or 6 spots. Realistically, the staff will continue recruiting about 20 of these players hard.

Note : The staff may now back off some in recruiting WR's and no more TE's. The staff will begin to concentate on OL, DL and a SS to finish out the 2013 class.

MSU has pretty well filled all the positions that Boyd can play; WR, RB, S, CB.
Having said that, He is too good a ATH to pass on if he wanted to commit to MSU.

I said before that i don't understand why we're recruiting another WR, but if we get robert foster...

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With all the WR, ATH, S offers the staff has out it makes me wonder if they are preparing for more than one or two early exits to the NFL?