I posted this as a response to a comment in the Sunday Night OT recap, but since it was kind of buried, I thought I'd post it as its own thread. It's a brief rundown of those with offers, so I'll call it "War Room-lite".

QB is in a little bit of a standstill until the coaches have sufficient film to evaluate from senior year.

At running back, the Gophers are in the top four for Daniel Young. I think they'll continue to talk to NC State commit Erin Collins. I think they're on top for Jakyle Holmes, but they're still evaluating Holmes. They lead for Josh Samuel, but he's not a top priority at the moment.

At receiver, they're competitive with Jayden Comma but right now West Virginia leads. Iowa State commit Joshua Johnson has Minnesota in his top three along with Notre Dame.

I think we'll see some new tight ends pop up after the staff is able to evaluate more film.

Gophers are done at offensive line.

On the defensive line, Minnesota is sitting well, maybe the best, right now with Kendrick Green. Syracuse and UCF are also right there with Green. They're definitely competitive with Ellison Hubbard. They're still talking to Juan Harris a little bit. Andrew Van Ginkel doesn't have Minnesota in his top three, but the Gophers want him and are working to get him on an official visit. Michael Clemons is a JUCO that the Gophers got in on early and has since picked up big offers. The Gophers have a connection to Clemons through offensive quality control coach William Peagler.

At linebacker, the Gophers are competitive with high three-star Dimitri Moore, who visited in July. They'll also continue to recruit Wake Forest commit Jeffery Burley, and I think Burley will take an official here. The Gophers could flip UL-Lafayette commit Ja'len Johnson if they want him, I believe.

Sawvel never really has an issue getting corners, so no worries here. I think they're second, behind Cal, for Dewayne Terry. I'm confident they'll get official visits out of Iowa State commit Richard Bowens III and Louisville commit Tre Norwoord. Trey Creamer has Minnesota in his top four. They're also right there with Illinois for Juawan Treadwell, who they'll continue to evaluate into his senior year.

At safety, they're definitely competitive with Kendarian Handy-Holly, who holds some bigger offers. They'll try and flip Indiana commit Bryant Fitzgerald, who's hearing Minnesota out, but I wouldn't predict a Minnesota flip. He has about seven power fives all trying to flip him.

our Sooners may take it you know where tonight; so far pretty ugly.

Another day, another very tough injury announcement for the Northwestern Wildcats. This time it’s starting safety Kyle Queiro who has been announced out for the Duke game.

Northwestern really could not have afforded yet another injury to the secondary, yet that’s exactly what has happened. Queiro has been extremely valuable not only as a safety but also as a swing corner when Northwestern went into its sub-packages. With him out, it’s anyone’s guess as to who will play nickel corner. The Wildcats are already without Matthew Harris and Alonzo Mayo for at least this game and Keith Watkins for the year after a preseason ACL tear. Jared McGee will step into Queiro’s place—McGee had an interception against Illinois State and has significant experience—but again, who steps up as that third corner is a mystery. Northwestern has virtually no experience at cornerback. Starters Montre Hartage (two starts) and Trae Williams (no starts) are backed up by true freshmen Roderick Campbell and Brian Bullock. This secondary is scrambling.

Starting offensive lineman Oxley missed last week with an injury and will be out this week as well.


http://www.insidenu.com/2016/9/15/1...ort--duke-kyle-queiro-injury-cornerback-depth

I despise the Domers and Kelly; would be a nice win for them on the road.

Would love to see the Gophers vs MSU in the title game, boy would that make the pundits pissed since scUM or tOSU would not be in the big game.

Mark Emmert was on campus today for a quick visit. It's my understanding that he frequently visits schools and there's no particular discussion he had with U admins today.

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I guess we won't have to suffer through Reusse's annual diatribe about Gopher scheduling this year.

'effin cannon attached to his shoulder. I can't remember the last time I saw a collegiate QB throw the ball this hard.

only to become LSU's new starting QB?

Talk about an upgrade for Etling and another head scratching twist to the Darrell Hazell era at Purdue.

in Jersey. Edit...21-7 as Rutgers goes 75 yards with 3 seconds left. Bob Davie fuming at his dback.

I have no clue, but do they have a lot of their roster back from last year ?

Are they any good ? I know they are playing UoNC today.

What is best option? What is suggested? At spoerts pavilion. Will arrive mode early match about 430

Cheers and skiumah

over Northern Colorado...Went with new QB this week. 3rd choice the charm?

banged up non throwing shoulder brings Nate Stanley on field.

Wow

They are fun to watch. FSU is getting booty blasted.

Badgers a little banged up...Clement expected to go, but listed as questionable.

Olineman Dietzen out. Was an expected starter.

Two corners, both on the second team on depth chart, out...Jamerson and Williams.

Wr Love, 2nd team, and Hirschfeld, 2nd team, out.

Chryst pulls his starting QB in third quarter in 6-3 game vs Ga State. Freshman Hornibrook drives team right down field for TD.

....that the Gophers are currently last in th nation in recruiting?

Probably no reason to be concerned I guess, just wondering your thoughts.

twice the tickets that Cyclone fans bought.

If the reports are true, and he's not just bluffing, this would be a very dumb move. I sure hope Zimmer doesn't develop Brad Childress syndrome. Stubbornness and trying to show everyone how smart you are; essentially outsmarting yourself. I hope all the positive press-clippings haven't gone to Zimmer's head. We can't afford to throw games away, just because it's early.

The Gophers now have bricks as helmet stickers.

http://z.umn.edu/091416fb

With the bye week, its fun to take a peek ahead before we settle back into game action next week

Recruiting:
With Mitch graduating so we feel comfortable next year with Rhoda, Croft, Green and Williams or with almost the entire offense returning (sans, Pirsig and Wolitarsky) is it a perfect opportunity to try to land a big time JUCO QB?

How about a grad transfer QB? One year older kid while we continue to groom the young QB's (hoping both Green, Croft and Williams redshirt this year)

Are we still looking at the Baylor OL? JUCO or grad transfer OL?

Do we also look to add a JUCO receiver? Grad transfer WR?

On defense we graduate a couple in Ekpe, Lynn, Myrick and Travis. Do we go after Williams from Iowa Western (Notre Dame bounce back)?

Do we go after a JUCO corner if lose Burford and Hardin by chance? (hope we don't)
If the suspensions are temporary we would have Hardin, Buford, Creighton,Shenault, Durr and Thomas. Very young group. Does it make sense to bring in a JUCO corner either way just to add some age and experience?

What other immediate needs?

In an effort to entertain myself amongst a bunch of nitwits.

55 poses a question

Is this the best collection of defensive freshman football players the U has ever seen. I know its early but after 2 games. 55 says yes!

Martin
Devers
Coughlin (didn't focus on him but assume the hype is true)
Am i forgetting someone?

Johnson you looking good on O youngin. But dis bout defense.

wondering if anyone is willing to share some tidbits of what they're hearing? Couple posts have alluded to positive news, but not sure what that really means. Any additional context?

Also, found it interesting that Still tweeted out "almost there" or something along those lines. That would be a pleasant surprise if that's the case.