joshc- looks like the cupboard is overflowing, can't wait for spring practice - murphy will be more comfortable here, closer to home and reunited with stephen brown - jeremy has all the ingredients, with depth to ensure hard work in competing for time on the pitch very psyched
Really? That's interesting. I never saw him as a guy who really wanted to be involved with the pros so I'm surprised he's taking not getting the gig so hard. I guess I misread him on this one.
So how many of those 11 UNM recruits will get to dress for home games in the fall? I guess they can start a JV team. (Just kidding, guys.)
good question really, 16 returning and 11 incoming, there will have to be some redshirting - total of 4 keepers (2 soph, 2 frosh) - there will definitely be competition to see the pitch so training sessions should be high quality
Yes- Jacobs recruited both to Duke. He knows how to get the most out of these guys and also sees past their size for their other attributes on the field. Most coaches (and fans) just expect the big guys to go out and play physical and be thugs. JAcobs expect them to play soccer.
2008 Recruiting Classes link Furmans 2008 Class http://furmanpaladins.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/020808aaa.html
Re: 2008 Recruiting Classes link Tulsa's 2008 Class http://tulsahurricane.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/020608aaa.html
Oregon State http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=24877&SPID=1956&DB_OEM_ID=4700&ATCLID=1385682 The signing class includes the following players: Josh Belfrage (F, 6-0, 185, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Mountain Vista HS/Marquette University), Matt Drake (MF, 6-2, 170, Happy Valley, Ore.; Clackamas HS), Chris Harms (D, 6-3, 190, Portland, Ore.; Wilson HS), Aaron Holtz (GK, 6-3, 175, Portland, Ore.; Lincoln HS), Danny Mwanga (F, 6-2, 175, Portland, Ore.; Jefferson HS), Eugene Ogbeide (F, 6-3, 185, Edmond, Okla.; Dodge City (Kan.) CC) and John Swenson (D, 6-0, 170, Langlois, Ore.; Pacific HS). New Hampshire http://www.unhwildcats.com/index.cf...061A2051-B62F-0B52-9699F5606EA5F770&archive=0 DURHAM, N.H. - University of New Hampshire men's soccer head coach Rob Thompson has announced that Sean Coleman (Stratham, N.H.) and Brad Hilton (Merrimack, N.H.) have both signed National Letters of Intent to play for the Wildcats beginning in the fall of 2008. http://www.unhwildcats.com/index.cf...C6427E1D-A6F4-6600-2DC6BC48812539C9&archive=0 DURHAM, N.H. - University of New Hampshire men's soccer head coach Rob Thompson has announced that Gregory Brown (Salem, N.H.) has committed to play for the Wildcats this spring. Dayton http://daytonflyers.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/021108aaf.html The 2008 class includes midfielders Jonny Phipps, Lucas Young, John Sobey and Mario Falsetti, defenders Michael Deyhle and Alex Frenz and goalkeepers Patrick Hardt and Connor Quinn. UAB http://uabsports.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/021008aaa.html BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - UAB men's soccer head coach Mike Getman announced the signing of two standout players for the 2008 season. Forward Babayele Sodade (Windsor, Canada) and midfielder Chris Williams (Pearl, Miss.) are both standout players who are set to join the Blazers next season.
I am surprised New Hampshire did not get out of their immediate area and recruit some higher level players after the season they had in 2007. Hard to imagine a bunch of players from a pretty average club team lifting them to the higher level. I guess it could be the lack of athletic scholarship money that keeps them recruiting instate where the soccer level is not near the top.
Here's a good source for a few more schools..... go to the soccer mogul website, for some reason the link wont copy and paste. How do they do that?????
Here is what the unofficial Penn State Soccer site says for 2008 recruits. I know that at least a couple of these players are preferred walk ons so they did not sign an LOI. http://pennstatesoccer.com/
No matter this year's recruiting class, Wake will be competetive this year. That being said, they need a quality GK for backup now, starter in a year or two, and some central defender depth as well. What are the positions of the above?
Re: 2008 verbals and commits posted 02 Nov 2007, 01:19 PM I understand the Lee twins from Magruder High School in MD have verbally committed. Justin the defender to Penn State and Alex the forward to Maryland. I called this one in November.
Don't worry. They're looking at an outstanding GK for 2009 to come in out SoCal way. This kid would a jewel for them. Just my humble opinion of course.
Nick Millington - D/M Dan Wenzel - D/M Chris Estridge - M/D Jesse Sokolow - D Luke Norman - M Doug Ryan - GK Sean Haglund - M Kyle Adams - D I'll be surprised if this is not a Top 5 class nationally.
Not just Magruder; Walter Johnston, Northwest, Sherwood, River Hill, and Mc Donough. I know kids from many of these schools because my son played Club, ODP, futsal and DDP with them over the years we lived in Maryland.
I guess Agorsor decided to postpone his pro options for now. (I know he could still sign before classes start.) Wonder how long he stays in C-ville. BTW, Hunter Jumper is a great name. Don't know how good he is, but he makes any all-name team.
The Hoosiers with what looks like a tremendous class, one that will break the hearts of most SLU fans. IU has always recruited well in St. Louis - no coincidence that SLU's last title was the first year IU went varsity - but this year borders on ridiculous. http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/021208aac.html Nick Blevins (Carroll, Ohio/Bloom Carroll), Will Bruin (St. Louis, Mo./DeSmet Jesuit), Chris Haffner (St. Louis, Mo./St. Louis University High), Tommy Meyer (St. Louis, Mo./St. Louis University High), Luis Soffner (St. Louis, Mo./St. Louis University High), Joe Tolen (Evansville, Ind./Evansville Central) and Tim Wylie (Fort Wayne, Ind./Fort Wayne Carroll)
IU lost Sarkodie to the pros and graduated Stevning and Traylor, so the two SLUH defenders have a chance for early and significant minutes in the back. I expect Bruin to get a lot of time up front too.From everything I've read, he is a beast.