2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

[Finishempty Fred]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

The Reddies sign 48. I think people like red over purple. :wink:

D2 teams are allowed 36 equivalent scholarships to field a team. Do the math. Then see why I say quality over quantity.

[Divisiontwo]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

D2 teams are allowed 36 equivalent scholarships to field a team. Do the math. Then see why I say quality over quantity.

To be fair Fred, us private schools are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. HSU can offer a player 1000 a year and academics or grant money will pay rest of tuition at public institution and essentially a full. Offer a 1000 a year at HU or OBU and it won't even be close to full scholly.

[Brandon]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

To be fair Fred, us private schools are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers.

I was going to post this exact point.

[Finishempty Fred]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

To be fair Fred, us private schools are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. HSU can offer a player 1000 a year and academics or grant money will pay rest of tuition at public institution and essentially a full. Offer a 1000 a year at HU or OBU and it won't even be close to full scholly.

That's why private schools can't shoot craps. OUACHITA seems to get the majority of the best Arkansas highschool D2 caliber players every year.

[Redready]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

D2 teams are allowed 36 equivalent scholarships to field a team. Do the math. Then see why I say quality over quantity.

I am aware of the 36. I know some of them are signing with no money. I know a RB that played for years on next to nothing scholarship money. He was a quality player in the GAC. You also back an Arkansas school and know about the Arkansas Scholarship Fund for the Arkansas HS kids. Tuition is lower at state schools and some kids/parents take advantage of this opportunity to close the gap. Not to mention they just want to play for HSU over OBU. :).

I also personally know kids that have played FB for some of the private schools like OBU and HU, and the AR Scholarship helped them close a financial gap and were able sign with a higher cost private school.

I think you can agree that you have seen quality players come from all of the GAC schools. And I think you can also agree that we have seen non quality players come out of all the GAC schools.
Yep. This is going to be a fun year.

[Redready]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

I see some potential players to fill the needed holes with the Reddies. I like this class from what I see. Hope they stay around.

[bandguy11]

[Divisiontwo]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

He didn't t appear on the list that I saw. Doesn't mean it didn't happen though. If he wasn't good enough to play at SAU, I'm not too concerned.

[Weevil Watcher]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

I see some potential players to fill the needed holes with the Reddies. I like this class from what I see. Hope they stay around.

That is a big reason I think that we didn't go the JUCO route as heavy this year. There is always washout, but if you have the potential to have more of them for four years then it gives you stability. By the way, love what Drago is doing in our off season S&C program. Thanks for sending him down.

[Redready]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

That is a big reason I think that we didn't go the JUCO route as heavy this year. There is always washout, but if you have the potential to have more of them for four years then it gives you stability. By the way, love what Drago is doing in our off season S&C program. Thanks for sending him down.

I miss Darren. He will continue to do a great job there. This will help the UAM program.

[Weevil Watcher]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

http://www.d2football.com/forum/newr...treply&t=90337

[Weevil Watcher]

Re: 2018 National Signing Day (Feb 7, 2018)

I just spent 30 mins putting our recruits together by position and that is what posted.......it's a good thing people don't think I'm an IT guy.......