SIGNED ATH Luke Gifford

[C N Red]

Based on his UVs to N, he went to the Arkansas St, Idaho St, Michigan, and Minnesota games last year. Definitely a big fan of :bigredn:

He's a high school kid in Lincoln...

I'm just playing with you. Paulie, ADS, I know you guys have watched the football down in the Lincoln area with Banderas and Foster. Ever seen this kid play? Opinions?

Outside of Foster, he's probably the second best prospect in the state. Like him better than Phillips, worthy of an offer for sure. I wouldn't mind seeing him at WR, and maybe getting him up around 210-215

Wherever he ends up on the field it will depend on how he grows. I don't see us offering more than one other in-state prospect for a while for this recruiting cycle. Why? We need a QB, a RB, some OL, some DL, ILB, OLB, 3-4 CBs, TE, 2 Ss. That right there is more than a full class. So not much room right now to offer the other in-state guys outside of the DE.

If we have talent worthy of an offer in state we need to offer and get them to stay here period. Snubbing instate talent or especially within the 500 mile radius would be a huge mistake, and yes I do realize we need to concentrate on areas of need, but we can not afford to lose out on local talent.

We can if they truly aren't D1 talent. You don't just take local talent b/c they are local. That's just not smart. I'm all for taking local kids if they are good enough, but if they are just going to take up a schollie and sit on the bench then what's the use??

 

[RedRedJarvisRedwine]

Back to this crap! Seriously? If the young man received an offer from Nebraska and this staff, it's because he is worthy of it! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!

The low number of offers to instate kids the last few cycles should temper all talk of us giving offers to in state kids just cause they are in state. I thought we'd moved past this thinking. Congrats Mr. Gifford, hope you decide on :bigredn:

 

[husker07]

Hopefully doesn't turn into John Levorson 2.0

I was thinking he looked like a slightly bigger, but less athletic John Levorson. Really like the offer after watching film, and always love getting instate kids who deserve it. It seems that we are going after safeties that can really come up and fill in the run game, which I like.

 

[C N Red]

Back to this crap! Seriously? If the young man received an offer from Nebraska and this staff, it's because he is worthy of it! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!

The low number of offers to instate kids the last few cycles should temper all talk of us giving offers to in state kids just cause they are in state. I thought we'd moved past this thinking. Congrats Mr. Gifford, hope you decide on :bigredn:

I'm not saying who we offer isn't worthy of it, but some people seem to think every kid who is somewhat talented in the state SHOULD be offered and that just isn't the case, nor should it be.

 

[flatwaterfan]

Hopefully doesn't turn into John Levorson 2.0

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Leverson would of been really good, but had some off the field issues.

 

[Hedley Lamarr]

Gifford is a solid prospect. Will be interesting to see where he fits in regards to S, LB or TE

 

[Thanks_Tom RR]

Back to this crap! Seriously? If the young man received an offer from Nebraska and this staff, it's because he is worthy of it! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!

The low number of offers to instate kids the last few cycles should temper all talk of us giving offers to in state kids just cause they are in state. I thought we'd moved past this thinking. Congrats Mr. Gifford, hope you decide on :bigredn:

I'm not saying who we offer isn't worthy of it, but some people seem to think every kid who is somewhat talented in the state SHOULD be offered and that just isn't the case, nor should it be.

Why are we concerned about this? Gifford seems like a solid safety that can help with the run defense, and, obviously, Bo and staff find him worth a schollie. That should end the argument right there.

 

[PaulCrewe]

Luke should stay on defense. Early thoughts are as a safety, guy the staff wants to see how his body continues to grow. Potentially may grow into a MIKE or SAM.

Saw him a couple off times last fall, and the kid gets to the ball in a hurry and will pop the hell out of ya. Great on reading and dissecting plays. Corner is not for him. Gerry is a decent comparison sans the speed, but as I said more physical.

Figured this offer was going to happen sooner than later. What intrigues me is how clay Fisher is being looked at. Definitely should be offered. Best looking prospect out of the Fisher clan, and hands down the fastest.

Side note with Gifford, has said being "a Josh Banderas for this class"(as an instate ring leader for the recruits) is very tempting

 

[Danny Bateman]

Hopefully doesn't turn into John Levorson 2.0

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Leverson would of been really good, but had some off the field issues.

:smokin

 

[HUSKER FREAK]

Back to this crap! Seriously? If the young man received an offer from Nebraska and this staff, it's because he is worthy of it! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!

The low number of offers to instate kids the last few cycles should temper all talk of us giving offers to in state kids just cause they are in state. I thought we'd moved past this thinking. Congrats Mr. Gifford, hope you decide on :bigredn:

I'm not saying who we offer isn't worthy of it, but some people seem to think every kid who is somewhat talented in the state SHOULD be offered and that just isn't the case, nor should it be.

LMAO CN Red. Reread the first line of what I said. I think you will find that I said In State Kids worthy of an offer. I do not think that every good ball players deserves an offer, but it does not look good when we miss on local talent because we don't offer. JMO. But, yes Gifford definately deserves an offer glad he has the option to follow his dream.

 

[Lyons in the Sea of Red.]

Based on his UVs to N, he went to the Arkansas St, Idaho St, Michigan, and Minnesota games last year. Definitely a big fan of :bigredn:

He's a high school kid in Lincoln...

I'm just playing with you. Paulie, ADS, I know you guys have watched the football down in the Lincoln area with Banderas and Foster. Ever seen this kid play? Opinions?

Outside of Foster, he's probably the second best prospect in the state. Like him better than Phillips, worthy of an offer for sure. I wouldn't mind seeing him at WR, and maybe getting him up around 210-215

I've watched him play a few times. Nothing overly impressive, but he does have a nose for the ball. He is always in position and making a play on the ball, which is encouraging.

 

[Thanks_Tom RR]

Based on his UVs to N, he went to the Arkansas St, Idaho St, Michigan, and Minnesota games last year. Definitely a big fan of :bigredn:

He's a high school kid in Lincoln...

I'm just playing with you. Paulie, ADS, I know you guys have watched the football down in the Lincoln area with Banderas and Foster. Ever seen this kid play? Opinions?

Outside of Foster, he's probably the second best prospect in the state. Like him better than Phillips, worthy of an offer for sure. I wouldn't mind seeing him at WR, and maybe getting him up around 210-215

I've watched him play a few times. Nothing overly impressive, but he does have a nose for the ball. He is always in position and making a play on the ball, which is encouraging.

I would say that is impressive.

 

[PaulCrewe]

Averaging a hair under 10 points and 5 boards as a starter for the knights basketball team. Plays Papio tomorrow afternoon in the opening round at state.

 

[gratefullred]

Luke was on 1620's Unsportsmanlike Conduct yesterday. He said he was tempted to commit when offered, but wants to see what other offers come and possibly go to some camps.

He sounded like he's N in my opinion.

 

[Brouhaha]

Heard a tidbit that he will commit next week. You guys will just have to trust me on this one.