2023 Recruiting Thread

[ShoNuff]

Speaking of Lock Haven, they got a big commitment in early December from DL Rakeem Refile (6'4", 300 lbs). His stock has taken off like a rocket the past month.

Long story short, he committed to Lock Haven in early December. Since then, several others have come at him with offers (IUP, West Chester, Shippensburg and Millersville). I get the sense some lower D1's are also now snooping around.

He was "1,000% Committed" to Lock Haven. It will be interesting to see if they can get him to sign the dotted line. Verbal commitments, of course, don't mean a thing, and, of course, there's blood in the water now. The sharks are circling. IUP will likely offer more money and a winning program. West Chester will offer a 'meal plan', etc. SRU probably won't be far behind.

But, even on a small scale (down here in the bus leagues) it just goes to show you nobody cares about the verbal commitments. The recruiting show typically just intensifies.

He'd be a huge get for the Bald Eagles. At this point, however, I have serious doubts they land him.

I have to agree with you IUPbigINDIANS , unless Refile is getting a full academic scholarship, no way he stays with Lock Haven, not after looking at his highlight reel.

[Bart]

Speaking of Lock Haven, they got a big commitment in early December from DL Rakeem Refile (6'4", 300 lbs). His stock has taken off like a rocket the past month.

Long story short, he committed to Lock Haven in early December. Since then, several others have come at him with offers (IUP, West Chester, Shippensburg and Millersville). I get the sense some lower D1's are also now snooping around.

He was "1,000% Committed" to Lock Haven. It will be interesting to see if they can get him to sign the dotted line. Verbal commitments, of course, don't mean a thing, and, of course, there's blood in the water now. The sharks are circling. IUP will likely offer more money and a winning program. West Chester will offer a 'meal plan', etc. SRU probably won't be far behind.

But, even on a small scale (down here in the bus leagues) it just goes to show you nobody cares about the verbal commitments. The recruiting show typically just intensifies.

He'd be a huge get for the Bald Eagles. At this point, however, I have serious doubts they land him.

I am always reminded of a favorite movie scene: "Why, you pernicious little hypocrite! You bargained with me as a tough as any shyster lawyer. You ate every steak, used every airline ticket; You asked for a car, we gave you a car. Not once did you ask to have your character molded. You knew every minute what was going on!"

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Where do you all find this PSAC/d2 recruiting info?

The world of Twitter is the best resource along with 'some' direct info from close to the program.

Like I said above D2 is tricky because football signing day is still more than a month out. So all you see now are verbals (which change constantly).

[TDBoi8136]

Where do you all find this PSAC/d2 recruiting info?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Speaking of Lock Haven, they got a big commitment in early December from DL Rakeem Refile (6'4", 300 lbs). His stock has taken off like a rocket the past month.

Long story short, he committed to Lock Haven in early December. Since then, several others have come at him with offers (IUP, West Chester, Shippensburg and Millersville). I get the sense some lower D1's are also now snooping around.

He was "1,000% Committed" to Lock Haven. It will be interesting to see if they can get him to sign the dotted line. Verbal commitments, of course, don't mean a thing, and, of course, there's blood in the water now. The sharks are circling. IUP will likely offer more money and a winning program. West Chester will offer a 'meal plan', etc. SRU probably won't be far behind.

But, even on a small scale (down here in the bus leagues) it just goes to show you nobody cares about the verbal commitments. The recruiting show typically just intensifies.

He'd be a huge get for the Bald Eagles. At this point, however, I have serious doubts they land him.

[iupgroundhog]

One can't not ask, however, what mid-year (of any quality) would possibly want to go there?

I think PSAC coaches have to sell the whole campus experience, Not just football but the academics, social environment, etc. So, I think the LHU coach can offer an experience that appeals to some prospects. BTW, Tort seems to do a great job at selling the entire IUP experience.

I thought LHU got some decent transfers in the coach's first class but it didn't work out. I guess we'll see what his learning curve is like as time goes on but you can't stop trying (unless they pull the plug on the program).

[IUPbigINDIANS]

It’s a fair question, I guess it would be one who is buying into the energy and vision that the new head guy is selling. We know there isn’t a lot of money to go around so I think that’s the only answer?

I guess. But, it's a broken record. The last 8 guys all had the same spunk, etc.

[CUlater]

One can't not ask, however, what mid-year (of any quality) would possibly want to go there?

It’s a fair question, I guess it would be one who is buying into the energy and vision that the new head guy is selling. We know there isn’t a lot of money to go around so I think that’s the only answer?

[Horror Child]

Not sure if anyone is paying attention but Lock Haven has had an impressive start to the offseason...all things considered. They've landed some solid midyears and have already had a few high school kids commit which is impressive this early for any D2. One thing is for certain, if coach Mulrooney isn't successful there it will not be due to lack of effort or fear of trying something new/different. Good to see some different things happening there and maybe a little momentum building? Hope it translates to the field next fall, long way to go but seems to be some positive energy.

Agreed. He's brought energy to that program that hasn't been seen in a while.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Not sure if anyone is paying attention but Lock Haven has had an impressive start to the offseason...all things considered. They've landed some solid midyears and have already had a few high school kids commit which is impressive this early for any D2. One thing is for certain, if coach Mulrooney isn't successful there it will not be due to lack of effort or fear of trying something new/different. Good to see some different things happening there and maybe a little momentum building? Hope it translates to the field next fall, long way to go but seems to be some positive energy.

One can't not ask, however, what mid-year (of any quality) would possibly want to go there?

[CUlater]

Not sure if anyone is paying attention but Lock Haven has had an impressive start to the offseason...all things considered. They've landed some solid midyears and have already had a few high school kids commit which is impressive this early for any D2. One thing is for certain, if coach Mulrooney isn't successful there it will not be due to lack of effort or fear of trying something new/different. Good to see some different things happening there and maybe a little momentum building? Hope it translates to the field next fall, long way to go but seems to be some positive energy.