LSC Scoop Football Recruiting Report - Updated 2-1

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Signings/Transfers




Midwestern State
Gradian Muse - JC Football.com is reporting that the Blinn LB  has signed with Midwestern State.
Jercorey Quarterman, LB, Kilgore JC - Midwestern State (originally signed with Florida International out of HS)
Eric Kabeya - LB, Cisco JC - transfer to Midwestern State
Christon Lisika - LB, Navarro JC - transfer to Midwestern State

Tarleton State
Navarro College is telling us that WR Brad Croak and DB Joe Jones have signed with Tarleton State. Croak had 24 receptions for 204 yards and 2 TDs, while Jones had 35 tackles and 2 interceptions.
Roddy Green, QB, Navarro JC - Tarleton - We have just learned that Green will be playing ball for Tarleton State.  Last year, Green threw for 1,242 yards, 13 TDs, 7 Ints while completing 56% of his passes.  He also rushed for 286 yards and 6 TDs. In 2009 he threw for 956 yds and 11 TDs, while rushing for 402 yds and 3 TDs.
Henry Hunter IV, QB, Sachse HS, James Madison - heading to Tarleton State.
Andre Jones, DL Navarro - Tarleton State (Jones played at TSU in 2009)

Texas A&M-Commerce
Tyler Rawlings, WR, Snow College - JCFootball.com is reporting that Rawlings signed with Texas A&M-Commerce.  Coming out of HS in 2006, he graded a 65 by ESPN, Rivals 2 star, Scout 2 star, originally signed with Colorado State.  Rawlings had 31 receptions for 436 yards and 5 TDs.
Yogi Gallegos, QB, TCU - Texas A&M-Commerce - Killerfrogs.com is reporting that Gallegos is transferring to Texas A&M Commerce.  He had very limited playing time for TCU in 2009 and 2010.
Tyrik Rollison, QB, Sulphur Springs HS, Auburn/Sam Houston State - Smoaky.com is reporting that Rollison will be at Texas A&M Commerce but not eligible for spring drills.
Darryll Crummie, RB, transferred to Texas A&M-Commerce.

Texas A&M-Kingsville 
Jai Cavness, RB, TCU - is reported to be at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Cass Mitchell, LB, Sealy - December Grad, enrolled at TAMK

Angelo Looney, DB Compton CC - transfer to TAMK
Eddie Kelly, DT Santa Monica CC - transfer to TAMK
Pat Daniels, C Tyler JC - transfer to TAMK
Trevor Pesek, S, Blinn JC - transfer to TAMK
Demontrelle Smith - S, The Citadel - transfer to TAMK
Randall Toney - RB, UT-Chattanooga - transfer to TAMK

West Texas A&M
Derrick Hall, RB, Navarro JC - West Texas A&M - Signed with Tulsa last year, but academically ineligible.  Planned to play at Lamar this year, but lingering eligibility concerns spoiled that.  Rushed for 2,222 yards and 29 TDs and added 27 receptions for 592 yards and 8 TDs in two seasons at Navarro JC.  Signed with Texas A&M out of high school. (Story)
Not confirmed, but  Jace Jackson, WR, Sam Houston - is reported to be at West Texas A&M.

Not confirmed, but Tyrell Higgins, DE, Texas - is reported to be at West Texas A&M.

James Jackson, LB Navarro - West Texas A&M

East Central
Chad Winbush, RB TVCC - at East Central

Northeastern State
Hans Cook, QB, Kilgore JC - Northeastern State
Jahmai Coleman, WR, Navarro JC - Northeastern State
Terrance Leach, DB, Kilgore JC - Northeastern State
Andre Taylor, WR, East Mississippi CC - Northeastern State

Southwestern Oklahoma
Kale Sawatzky, LB, 6-2, 210, Fr., University of Oklahoma/Weatherford HS - Southwestern Oklahoma…Spent last season at the University of Oklahoma where he was named the Scout Team Player-of-the-Year…Multiple all-state selection at Weatherford High School where he led team to an 11-1 record and a berth in the Class 4A semifinals in 2009…Rushed for more than 3,000 yards in his career, including 857 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior…Also caught 26 passes for 301 yards and three scores…Team leader on defense side of ball, finishing with 160 tackles, four sacks, an interception and three blocked kicks.

Andre Simmons, WR, 6-2, 200, Sr., University of Colorado /Blackville, SC - Southwestern Oklahoma …Played the 2009 season at the University of Colorado where he saw action in 11 games with one start…Had two catches for 47 yards, including a 44-yarder against Colorado State …Listed on Rivals.com 2009 Top 100 list as the No. 35 player overall and No. 6 wide receiver after impressive two seasons at Independence Community College…Had 91 catches for 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns as a freshman and sophomore…Set Independence school record with 12 catches for 232 yards in a single game and was named the KJCAA Player-of-the-Week…. All-State, All-Region and All-Area as a senior at South Carolina’s Blackville-Hilda High School, when he set school season records with 12 touchdown receptions and career record for interceptions with 14.

Jabari Harris, QB, 6-2, 205, So., University of Mississippi/Murrah HS - Southwestern Oklahoma…Attended the University of Mississippi on a track scholarship and later earned a spot on the football team as a walk-on…All-state football and track star at Murrah High School…Threw for more than 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior before injuries limited his senior year to just four games…Threw for 32 touchdowns in his high school career and rushed for another 14…State champion in the 400 meter dash and 300 meter intermediate hurdles…Earned Academic All-American honors in school and was a member of the National Honor Society.

Jim O’Brien, LB, 6-2, 225, Jr., San Bernardino Valley College/Rim of the World HS - Southwestern Oklahoma…Unanimous first team all-Mountain Conference selection for his role in leading the state in tackles at the linebacker position. …Had 26 solo tackles, assisted on 82 others, equaling 108 total tackles at SBVC…Also had 5.5 tackles for loss totaling 11 yards, one interception, three broken up passes, recovered two fumbles, had one forced fumble, and one blocked kick…Graduate of Lakeland’s Rim of the World High School.

Kaci Roinson, DE, 6-3, 295, Jr., Arkansas-Pine Bluff/Little Rock Central HS - Southwestern Oklahoma…Played two seasons at Independence Junior College in Kansas before transferring to the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff…All-conference pick at Little Rock Central High School where he helped lead the team to a 10-1 record and a berth in the state playoffs.

Cory Jones, RB/WR, 5-6, 165, So., Friends University/Jenks HS - Southwestern Oklahoma…Rushed for over 1,800 yards and scored 22 touchdowns in his career at Jenks High School where he helped lead the Trojans to the 2008 and 2009 Class 6A state title…Older cousin, Kejuan, played at the University of Oklahoma…Spent one season at Friends University where he had 19 carries for 105 yard and one touchdowns.

Arec Tucker, CB, 6-3, 180, Fr., Missouri Southern/Staley HS - Southwestern Oklahoma…Honorable mention all-conference player for the Kansas City Suburban Small Six…Played wide receiver in high school…Also ran track and participated in the high jump.

Cory Johnson, OL, 6-2, 270, Jr., College of the Siskiyous - Southwestern Oklahoma…First-team all-Mid Empire Conference for California's College of the Siskiyous…Graduate of Fortuna High School.

Jamaal Lewis, OL, 6-3, 300, Jr., Kilgore Junior College/Arlington Bowie HS - Southwestern Oklahoma...Two-year starter at Kilgore Junior College where he played for coach J.J. Eckert…Helped lead the Rangers to the SWJCFC playoffs after an 0-4 start…Team advanced to the quarterfinals before losing to Navarro….First-team, all-district selection at Arlington Bowie High School where he played for Coach Kenny Perry.

Dustin Crowley, LB, 6-0, 210, So., Blanchard, OK HS Southwestern Oklahoma…Two-time defensive MVP at Blanchard High School…Finished senior season with 94 tackles…Once had 17 tackles in a game against Newcastle...Attended school at Oklahoma State University-OKC.

Kemaine Thurston, DL, 6-1, 285, Jr., San Bernardino Valley College/Arroyo Valley HS - Southwestern Oklahoma... Two-year starter for SBVC where he helped the Wolverines to a 5-5 record which included four-straight victories and a 29-21 season-ending victory over Los Angeles Harbor…Graduate of Arroyo Valley High School where he was a three-year starter and also a member of the school’s varsity wrestling team.

Committments

Cullen Stone - OC/DE Tatum - commit to ACU

Dylan Johnson - OL, Cy Creek - commit to ACU

Jon Parker - TE, Carson City, NV - commit to ACU
Sam Kelley - RB, Round Rock Stony Point - commit to ACU
Connor Keeton - OL, Corpus Christi Carroll - commit to ACU
Musa Mahmud - Ath, Houston Jones  - commit to ACU
Chudi Njeako - DL, Lamar HS - commit to ACU

Reagan Womack - OL Lake Travis - commit to Angelo State

Colton Lyon - LB Boyd HS - commit to Angelo State

Chris DiClement - LB, Katy Seven Lakes HS - commit to Angelo State
Jeffrey Williams - LB, Katy Cinco Ranch HS - commit to Angelo State
Lucas Zoller - OL, Bowie HS - possible to Angelo State
Matthew Gholston - DE, Bowie HS - possible to Angelo State
Daniel Perez - DB, San Angelo Central - commit to Angelo State


Jeff Tuck - QB, Dripping Springs - commit to ENMU
Wade Bounds - DL, Dripping Springs - commit to ENMU

Dupri Wells - LB SA MacArthur - commit to ENMU

Wade Roark, QB Monahans HS - commit to UIW

Gabriel Taylor, WR, San Antonio Brackenridge - Incarnate Word

Horace Hayes, OT, Schertz Clemens - Incarnate Word - 3 year starter, 2nd team all-district

Nick Ginn, LB, Corpus Christi Calallen - heading to Incarnate Word

Jordan Scelfo, QB Salpointe - commit to Incarnate Word (football and baseball)

Joshua Campbell, LB San Antonio Brandeis - commit to Incarnate Word

Kyle Fishbeck, QB Gregory Portland - commit to Incarnate Word
Lach Labana - Smithson Valley - commit to Incarnate Word

Zach Jimenez, LB Converse Judson - commit to Midwestern State

Derek Lockhart, WR Converse Judson - commit to Midwestern State

Ricardo Riascos, CB Fort Bend Travis - commit to Midwestern State

Joshua Johnson, RB, Trinity Valley CC - has informed us that he has committed to Tarleton State.  Josh was a first team all conference selection this past season, rushing for over 1,000 yards with 15 TDs, and adding another 200 receiving yards. Might need more JC hours to be eligible.

Wade Venable - DL Teague HS - commit to Tarleton

Koe Wetzel, LB Pittsburg HS - commit to Tarleton

Johnny Hubbard, Dallas Maceo Smith - commit to Tarleton

Ty Weaver, Comanche HS - commit to Tarleton

Chance Wallace, QB, Canton HS - commit to Tarleton

Tyrone Melton - Sachse HS - commit to Tarleton

Savion Washington - North Garland - commit to Tarleton

Quincy Sims - Waco HS - commit to TAMC

Jacob O'Neil - Deer Park - commit to TAMC

Kirwyn Moncriffe - Garland Lakeview - commit to TAMC

Gage Windsor - Midlothian - commit to Texas A&M-Commerce

Kris Woods - Lakeview Centennial HS - commit to Texas A&M-Commerce

Breynon Henderson - LB Pine Tree HS - commit to Texas A&M-Commerce

Duncan Koonce - Deer Park - commit to Texas A&M-Commerce 
Anthony Hayes - Allen HS - commit to Texas A&M-Commerce 

Tyler Chauvin - OL Cedar Park - commit to Texas A&M-Kingsville

Lamont Hills - DB SA Stevens - possible TAMK commit
Jovan Thomas - SA Stevens - commit to TAMK

Kevin Joseph - Fort Bend Elkins - commit to TAMK

DJ Seay - WR Van Alstyne - commit to Texas A&M-Kingsville

Ollie Brady - Fort Bend Elkins - commit to TAMK

Aarom Whalon - DL Converse Judson - commit to TAMK

Benji Mota - OL, Lamar Alexander - heading to Texas A&M Kingsville.

Tanner Sparks - Ath, Corpus Christi Calallen - heading to Texas A&M Kingsville.

Andrew Shows - OL, Corpus Christi Calallen - heading to Texas A&M Kingsville.
Marquis Cardinal - RB, Klein Collins - commit to TAMK
Alex Dean - QB, Pflugerville - commit to TAMK

Lineman steps into the next chapter Football story continues at West Texas A&M  -  Cecil Conley, Sports Editor

One telephone call was all it took to convince Casey O’Connor to move thousands of miles away. To earn a football scholarship, the 2009 Lincoln High School graduate would do about anything.

Jimmy Goad, WR, Glendale CC - Scout.com is reporting that Goad has committed to West Texas A&M.  In 2010, he had 22 catches for 405 yards and 2 TDs and in 2008 he caught 14 passes for 229 yards and 4 TDs.

Beau Broussard - Brandeis HS - commit to WTAM

Tyler Babb, LB Harker Heights - commit to WTAM

Julian Ward - RB, Pflugerville - commit to WTAM

Quentin Pollard - Beaumont Westbrook - commit to WTAM

Xavier Williams, QB Mansfield Summit HS - commit to Central Oklahoma
Marcus Bruner, LB Porter HS - commit to Central Oklahoma
Tyler Newton - DL/OL/TE - commit to Central Oklahoma


Tylor Whitfield - Southmoore HS - commit to ECU

Kyler Harris, WR/DB Muskogee - commit to Northeastern State

Logan Andrews, Gore HS - commit to Northeastern State
Brad Ross - DL, Putnam City - commit to Northeastern State

Nate Ross - LB, Putnam City - commit to Northeastern State


Tanner Jackson - WR, Elgin HS - commit to Southeastern Oklahoma
Da'Yon Denmon, LB, Del Valle has given a verbal commitment to Southeastern Oklahoma.
Jeremy Akomeah - LB, Mansfield HS - commit to Southeastern Oklahoma
Jacob Beachum - DL, Mexia HS - commit to Southeastern Oklahoma
Barry Ward - Lamar HS - commit to Southeastern Oklahoma 
Nic Sioson - QB, Georgetown - commit to Southeastern Oklahoma


Dylan Laurens - OL, Duncan HS - commit to SWO



Offers
Shaun Rutherford, WR, Blinn College - Scout.com is reporting that Shaun has received inquiries from Ablilene Christian, Tarleton State, West Alabama, and North Texas, with the Texans currently his only offer.  He played QB in HS, and originally signed with Eastern New Mexico, but opted to attend Blinn instead.  Update - Rutherford committed to Texas State.

Terrel Thompson, Glendale CC - WTAM - Scout.com is reporting that West Texas A&M has offered Thompson.  However, they also report that Washington State has offered and Thompson's interest is much higher in their direction. Update - Committed to Weber State

Colter Smith, QB, Snow College - JCFootall.com is reporting that Texas A&M-Commerce and Central Missouri have offered Smith.   Smith threw for 1,088 yards with 13 TDs and 3 Ints, completing 62% of his passes in 7 games.  Smith saved his best for Snow's bowl game against Iowa Western, completing his first 13 passes, en route to a 22-34 performance for 309 yards and 6 TDs, 5 in the first half.
Update - Smith committed to Central Missouri.

Interest (Information from Scout.com unless otherwise noted)
QBs
Alexander Dean, Pflugerville HS - ACU (Commit to TAMK)
Cole Freytag, El Paso Coronado- ASU, WTAM   - Co-MVP District 1-5A - Commited to UTEP
James Satterwhite, Red Oak - ACU
Paul Wagner, Austin Crockett - ACU
Aaron Bueno, Ben Bolt - TAMK

RBs
Sam Brown, El Paso Coronado - ACU, WTAM
Trevion Cooks, Aldine Eisenhower - ACU
D'vonte Daniels, LaGrange - TAMK -  First Team All-District 23-3A (LB)
Treveon Taylor, Alief Taylor - ACU, TAMC, TAMK, WTAM
Terrance Tusan, Euless Trinity - ACU
O'Ryan Wiley, Aldine HS - ACU, WTAM
Chris Favella, San Antonio Southwest - ACU, WTAM   -  First Team All-District 28-5A (LB)
Kelton Rhine, Fort Bend Travis - ACU, WTAM
Deandre Bell, Waller - ACU, WTAM
Christian Ross, Fort Bend Travis - ACU as well as SW Baptist and Texas State.
Donnie Butler, Mathis - TAMK

WRs
Matt Arend, Flower Mound - ACU
Nick Bradley, Klein Oak - ACU - Second Team All-District 13-5A
Breland Dortch, South Houston - ACU, WTAM
DD Goodson, Lamar Consolidated - WTAM   -  First Team All-District 23-4A
Clinty Haynes, Cameron Yoe - Angelo, Tarleton
Damien Hurtado, El Paso Coronado - ACU, WTAM   -  First Team All-District 1-5A
Ross Jones, Houston Lamar - TAMC, TAMK
Clinton Killough, San Antonio McArthur - ACU
Keaton Knapp, Hutto - ACU
DeAndre Lewis, St Pius X - ACU, WTAM
Cole Parkey, All Saints Episcopal - ACU, WTAM
Jack Rhoades, Cameron Yoe - ACU, Angelo, Tarleton - 1st Team All State (QB and P)
Cody Sample, All Saints Episcopal - ACU, WTAM
Josh Taylor, Bastrop - ACU, WTAM
Luke Tomas, Richmond Foster - ACU   -  Second Team All-District 23-4A (QB)
Ryan Crew, Fort Bend Travis - ACU, WTAM
Kevin Thomas , WR, Waco Midway - visits to ACU, Tarleton and Midwestern State
Logan Simpson, WR, Waco Midway - visits to Mary Hardin Baylor and Incarnate Word

Offensive Line
Rudy Rodriguez, SA Southwest - ACU, WTAM
Juan Torres, Dayton - ACU, WTAM
Malcolm Rios, SA Southwest - ACU, WTAM   -  First Team All-District 28-5A
Francisco Lopez, Spring - Angelo
Alex Fogle,  Dallas Newman Smith - ACU, Angelo State

Michael Quiroga,  Dallas Newman Smith - TAMC, TAMK

Christian Barry, OL, Waco Midway - visits to Midwestern State and Tarleton

Defensive Line
Tyler Marvel, Angleton - TAMK -  First Team All-District 23-4A
Brody Johnson, Royse City - ACU, WTAM
Levi Garza, Dallas Newman Smith - TAMK, WTAM
Jonathan Parker, Carson City - ACU
Lyndell Mitchell - DT, Christian Brothers HS, TN - visiting ACU this weekend

Linebackers
Ragan Robichaux, Kingwood Park - Midwestern   -  First Team All-District 18-4A
Hani Annabi, El Paso Coronado - ACU   -  Second Team All-District 1-5A
Erick Callier, Midland - ACU, WTAM   -  First Team All-District 3-5A
Jake Knowles, Arlington Heights - ACU
Treyvon Sims, Cameron Yoe - Angelo, Tarleton, TAMC, TAMK - 2nd Team All State
Mikele Hicks, Dallas Madison - ACU
Luke Swierc, Falls City - UIW
Marc Martinez, LB, Waco Midway - visits to Tarleton and ACU


Defensive Backs
Mayo Akindele, Dekaney HS - ACU
Zachary Jimenez, Converse Judson - ACU, TAMK, WTAM
Jonathan Morrisette, Aldine Taylor - ACU, TAMC, TAMK, WTAM
Trey Oliver, Pearland Dawson - ACU
Raziel Velgis, El Paso Coronado - WTAM   -  First Team All-District 1-5A
Felix Castillo, SA Southwest - ACU   -  Second Team All-District 28-5A
Trevon Gamboa, Converse Judson - ACU, WTAM
Dante Jackson, Pflugerville - ACU

D.C. Dye,  Dallas Newman Smith - ACU, WTAM

Jaylon Jenkins, Dallas Newman Smith - ACU, TAMC

Kickers/Athletes
Dillion Duarte, Tomball HS - ACU - Honorable Mention All-District13-5A
Blake Kidd, Fort Bend Travis HS - hearing from ACU, but would like to walk on at A&M.

Visits

Joshua Campbell - SA Brandeis - WT visit

Austin Potter - Hargrave HS - WT visit

Justin Stewart - LB/DB, SA Churchill HS - ACU visit

Ricardo Riascos - CB, Fort Bend Travis - MSU visit

LSC Roundup 12-16

Follow up stories to yesterday's Breaking News...
ASU Football Coach Update 12-15-10 - ConchoValleyHomepage.com (Video)
Holt, Wagner among candidates for Angelo State football job - Abilene Reporter News

ASU offers partial list of coaching hopefuls - Nathan Wright, San Angelo Standard Times
ngelo State University has released a list of six applicants for its vacant head football coach position to the lscscoop.com website.

The website obtained the information through a Freedom of Information request sent to ASU Director of Communications and Marketing Preston Lewis.

The ASU Athletic Communications Department said the list includes applicants the school had at the time of the request and is not a comprehensive list of applicants. The search committee is still evaluating that list.

The names released to the website are Valdosta State defensive coordinator Joe Cauthen, Northwest Missouri State offensive coordinator Adam Dorrel, Blinn Junior College head coach Brad Franchione, Michigan Tech offensive coordinator Eric Leuter, Northwest Missouri State defensive coordinator Will Wagner and former ASU All-American Pierce Holt. (more)




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Early Signing for Junior College Transfers
WR - Tyler Rawlings - Snow College - Texas A&M-Commerce
Coming out of HS in 2006, he graded a 65 by ESPN, Rivals 2 star, Scout 2 star, originally signed with Colorado State.  Rawlings had 31 receptions for 436 yards and 5 TDs.



Scout is also reporting that Snow QB Colter Smith has been offered by Texas A&M-Commerce (and Central Missouri).  Smith threw for 1,088 yards with 13 TDs and 3 Ints, completing 62% of his passes in 7 games.  Smith saved his best for Snow's bowl game against Iowa Western, completing his first 13 passes, en route to a 22-34 performance for 309 yards and 6 TDs, 5 in the first half.

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ACU WR Gates catches all-America honor - Abilene Reporter News
Abilene Christian receiver Edmund Gates was named to the American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches’ All-American Team, which was announced Wednesday.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound senior from Vernon led the Wildcats with 66 catches for 1,182 yards and 13 touchdowns, helping ACU win its second Lone Star Conference title in three years. Gates was the LSC South Division receiver of the year this past season, and he was named second team all-America by Daktronics earlier this month.

Javs' Baptiste All-American again - Corpus Christi Caller Times
Texas A&M-Kingsville senior linebacker Tressor Baptiste was named to the 2010 American Football Coaches Association Division II All-America first team on Wednesday.

It was Baptiste’s second All-America honor in as many days after earning a second-team spot on the Daktronics team.

Baptiste played a key role in the Javelinas’ defense that finished first in the nation in rushing defense, allowing a school-record 57 yards per game. Baptiste had 66 tackles, 40 of which were a team-best solos.

A&M-Kingsville has been represented a total of 33 times by 29 players on the team. The Javelinas had at least one player named to the All-America team for 18 consecutive seasons (1986 -2003), the longest streak of any Division II team. Northwest Missouri State has the longest current streak (15), from 1996 to the present.

MSU's Silatolu named 1st-team All-American - Times Record News
Junior offensive lineman Amini Silatolu made history as the first Midwestern State player ever named to the American Football Coaches Association All-America team, which was released Wednesday.

Silatolu anchored MSU’s front unit, which paced the way for the Lone Star Conference’s best rushing attack, ranking 16th in NCAA Division II at 213.5 yards per game. He transferred to MSU from San Joaquin Delta Junior College, where he was voted to the California Community College Coaches Association’s first team in 2008. He also has been named to the Daktronics All-Super Region 4 first team and All-America second team.


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LSC Weekly Basketball Release
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
NORTH MEN’S OFFENSIVE
Dauntae Williams, University of Central Oklahoma, SR, Guard, Missouri City, TX, Missouri City HS
Williams had a dominating two games as No. 15-ranked UCO beat Angelo State and Abilene Christian, averaging 30.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.0 blocked shots while shooting 55.6 percent from the field. The senior guard scored a season-high 35 points and had three steals in an 85-83 win over ASU, hitting a game-winning 17-foot jumper with 3.1 seconds remaining after tying the game at 83-all on a 3-pointer with 54 seconds left. He came back with 26 points, five rebounds, four blocks and four steals in an 81-53 rout of ACU, scoring 19 first-half points to put the Bronchos in control.

NORTH MEN’S DEFENSIVE
Brian Singleton, Texas A&M-Commerce, SR, Guard, Ama, La., Hahnville HS
Singleton forced West Texas A&M’s point guard into nine turnovers in a one-point defeat in which he grabbed five rebounds and scored 16 points. In the win over Eastern New Mexico, he helped hold the Greyhounds to a .386 field goal percentage on 22-57 shooting, while recording a game-high 17 points.

SOUTH MEN’S OFFENSIVE
Chris Hagan, Midwestern State University, SR, Guard, Houston, Texas, Westfield HS
Hagan erupted for a school-record 50 points to lift Midwestern State to a 91-82 LSC crossover win over Cameron Monday night at Aggie Gym. The Sporting News Preseason All American connected on 17 of 26 shots from the field including eight 3-pointers and was 8-of-10 from the free throw line while scoring 21 in the first half before closing with 29 in the second. The senior guard from Houston went for a game-high 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting with three treys in the Mustangs’ 67-40 victory over Southwestern Oklahoma Saturday afternoon in Weatherford. Hagan tallied 71 points in 70 minutes to average 35.5 points a game while shooting 62.5 percent from the field (25-40) and 55 percent from the arc (11-20) as the Mustangs knocked off two teams previously unbeaten on their respective home floors. He set LSC season highs in points (50), field goals made (17), field goals attempted (26) and 3-point field goals made (8). He is averaging 28.8 points per game and shooting 62 percent from the field (44-71) including a 50-percent clip from the arc (15-30) during LSC crossover play. It was the first 50-point performance in the storied Midwestern State basketball history and bettered a 48-year-old record of 46 points set by Roger Ellis on Feb. 27, 1962 then matched by NAIA All American Earl Beechum versus Monmouth in a national tournament contest on March 8, 1966.

SOUTH MEN’S DEFENSIVE
Shaun Umeh, University of the Incarnate Word, JR, Guard, Houston, Dulles HS
Umeh was instrumental in the Cardinals defensive efforts last week, which included wins over Southeastern Oklahoma and East Central to remain undefeated. Against SE, he held the three starting guards to a total of 10 points on 5-15 shooting from the field, while recording five steals, which set a personal high and tied a team individual high. He also handed out three assists and pulled down six rebounds. UIW won their ninth straight game to open the season versus ECU, with Umeh helping to limit the Tigers to a .377 field goal percentage.


NORTH WOMEN’S OFFENSIVE
Mattilyn McIntyre, Texas A&M-Commerce, SR, Guard, Texarkana, Texas/Liberty Eylau HS
McIntyre paced Texas A&M-Commerce to a split in two LSC crossover games last week, averaging 24 points, 6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. She was 14 of 26 from the field (.538) including a double-double effort (23 points, 10 boards) in the one-point victory over Eastern New Mexico and 25 points against West Texas A&M.

NORTH WOMEN’S DEFENSIVE
Jasmine Wright, Northeastern State University, JR, Guard, Dallas, TX, Lake Highlands HS
Wright was part of a stingy Northeastern State defense that limited two LSC South opponents to just .269 field goal percentage (.119 from 3-point range, and .583 from the FT line). She had nine rebounds, four steals and one block as the team gave up an average of 42 points in a pair of crossover wins at home against Abilene Christian (60-44) and Angelo State (67-40). The No. 7-ranked RiverHawks remain unbeaten at 7-0.

SOUTH WOMEN’S OFFENSIVE
Jamie Simmons, West Texas A&M University, JR, Forward, Houston, Texas, Jones HS
Since losing teammate Joni Unruh to injury, Simmons has stepped up her game and has proven that she can be the new leader on this team. Simmons averaged 22.5 points a game last week while leading the No. 22 Lady Buffs to a pair of victories over LSC North Division opponents. The junior forward tallied 22 points in an 80-45 win over Texas Woman’s last Thursday, then followed it up with a 23-point effort against Texas A&M-Commerce in WT’s 79-71 victory over the Lions. Simmons, who currently ranks 20th in the nation in field goal percentage, shot 60% from the field this week, tallied 17 rebounds (8.5/game) and had two blocks as well.

SOUTH WOMEN’S DEFENSIVE
Precious Herrin, Eastern New Mexico University, JR, Forward, Shreveport, La., Southwood HS/Jacksonville College
Herrin had four steals, a block and six rebounds in last week’s victory at Texas Woman’s to go along with an 18-point performance. She followed with an 18-point, three-block, six-rebound performance against Texas A&M-Commerce. Her play helped limit the opposition to 54 points per game and 36.9 percent from the field on the two-game road trip.

Rams' goal? Finish strong - Nathan Wright, San Angelo Standard Times
This is not how Angelo State University men’s basketball coach Fred Rike and the Rams envisioned their season beginning.

After six games, ASU is still searching for its first victory of the season. The Rams are off to an 0-6 start, the second-worst start in the history of the program.

However, none of those losses has been by more than eight points. And two came in overtime — one even in triple overtime.

The Rams’ next chance to get their first win of the season is Saturday when they host Southeastern Oklahoma.

They will do so with the Lone Star Conference’s leading scorer (LaMarshall Corbett) and leading rebounder (Ridge McKeither) and one of the LSC’s highest-scoring offenses.

The Rams have the talent. They have the ability to score. They just haven’t been able to finish games.

What will Hagan do for encore? - Nick Gholson, Times Record News
Just three days after outscoring every NCAA player in the country, Chris Hagan will take the home court tonight and try to help Midwestern State keep two streaks alive. The Mustangs will be going for their eighth straight win of the season and their 33rd consecutive victory at D.L. Ligon Coliseum when they host Northwestern Oklahoma State in a 7 p.m. tipoff.

Hagan broke a school record with a 50-point performance in MSU’s 91-82 win over Cameron on Monday night in Lawton. That is the highest individual point total in any of the three NCAA divisions this season. The next best is 47 by Jarrell Douglass of Division II Limestone College in a win over Catawba last Saturday. It was also the first 50-point game in Division II since Wisconsin-Parkside’s LaVontay Fenderson poured in 52 against St. Joseph’s on Feb. 12, 2009.

Hagan’s output was the most by a Lone Star Conference player since former Central Oklahoma star Eddie Robinson scored 52 against Southwestern Oklahoma in 1999.



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Updated Cactus Bowl Confirmations
Shad Baichtal, West Texas A&M
Tressor Baptiste, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Lonnie Buchanan, Tarleton State
Tae Evans, West Texas A&M
Brandon Johnson, Tarleton State
Trent Perkins, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Jesse Poku, Eastern New Mexico
Corey Robertson, Texas A&M-Kingsville
Garrett Tidwell, Angelo State

Zach Amedro, West Liberty State
Josh Baker, Northwest Missouri
Perry Baker, Fairmont State
Adam Bighill, Central Washington
Taylor Boggs, Humboldt State
Blake Bolles, Northwest Missouri
Bryan Boyce, Mercyhurst
Cameron Bradfield, Grand Valley State
Shannon Breen, West Virginia Wesleyan
Travis Brisco, Urbana
Xavier Brown, C.W. Post
Darrell Burks, Fort Valley State
L.J. Castle, Delta State
Antonio Charles, Arkansas Tech
Mark Chestnutt, Pittsburg State
Bryan Church, Ouachita Baptist
Eric Czerniewski, Central Missouri
Chad Daniel, North Alabama
Livonnie Davis, Albany State
Larry Dean, Valdosta State
Trevar Deeds, Delta State
Dionti Dinkins, Fort Valley State
Scott Ferguson, St. Cloud State
Matthew Freed, East Stroudsburg
Fred Hale, Mercyhurst
Ken Hale, West Georgia
Jacob Hardwick, Albany State
Courtney Harris, North Alabama
Joe Hastings, Washburn
Mike Higgins, Nebraska-Omaha
Alfonso Hoggard, Clarion
Steve Ivanisevic, Washburn
Malcolm Jenkins, Elizabeth City State
Justin Johnson, Fort Lewis
Chris Jones, Carson-Newman
Tony Kelly, Mesa State
Matt Khouri, Fairmont State
Harrison Lingenfelter, Nebraska-Omaha
Ricardo Lockette, Fort Valley
Brady MacIver, Augustana College (SD)
Justin Magruder, Ashland
Matt McQuiston, MSU-Mankato
Phil Milbrath, Michigan Tech
Ian Mullen, Morehouse
O.J. Murdock, Fort Hays State
Bill Nickell, Urbana
Michael Price, West Virginia Wesleyan
Eric Quintana, Indianapolis
Gareth Rowlands, Tusculum
Mario Russell, Carson-Newman
Cordarol Scales, Fort Hays State
Marc Schiechl, Colorado School of Mines
Marcus Shuford, Lenoir-Rhyne
Anthony Stewart, Central Missouri
Stan Thornton, Wayne State
Ryan Travis, West Liberty State
Jamorris Warren, Central Missouri
Robert Welton, Albany State
Steven Wesley, North Alabama
Ian White, Virginia State
Michael Wilhoite, Washburn
Darnel Williams, C.W. Post
Fred Williams, St. Cloud State
Evan Woody, Colorado Mines

Recruiting 2011

Here is an early, early look at some high school student athletes who (according to Scout.com) are interested in LSC schools.

QB - Cole Freytag (El Paso Coronado HS) - WTAM (2nd team 1-5A)
QB/WR - Brandon Bullock (Killeen Harker Heights HS) - ACU, WTAM (39-76-369-3-4)
QB - Clinton Killough (San Antonio MacArthur HS) - ACU (134-244-1,617-9-8)
QB - Alex Dean (Pflugerville HS) - ACU (2nd team 25-5A, 64-135-1,142-12-3)

RB - Sam Brown (El Paso Coronado HS) - ACU, WTAM (1-5A Off MVP)
RB - Terrance Tusan (San Antonio MacAruthur HS) - ACU
RB - Brandon Carter (San Antonio MacAruthur HS) - WTAM

WR - Damian Hurtado (El Paso Coronado HS) - ACU, WTAM
WR - Keaton Knapp (Hutto HS) - ACU (6-83-1)
WR - Matt Arend (Flower Mound HS) - ACU
WR - D. D. Goodson (Lamar Consolidated HS) - WTAM (1st team 23-4A, 30-439-5)
WR/QB - Luke Tomas (Richland Foster HS) - ACU (2nd team 23-4A, 77-187-736-5-8)

OL - Francisco Lopez (Spring HS) - Angelo State

LB - Hani Annabi (El Paso Coronado HS) - ACU (1-5A Def. Newcomer of the Year)
LB - Mikele Hicks (Dallas Madison HS) - ACU
LB - Jake Knowles (Arlington Heights HS) - ACU
LB/S - Trey Oliver (Pearland Dawson HS) - ACU (2nd team 24-4A)

S - Raziel Velgis (El Paso Coronado HS) - WTAM (2nd team 1-5A)
CB - Dante Jackson (Pflugerville HS) - ACU

2010 Recruiting Recap

1. West Texas A&M - A++
2. Texas A&M-Kingsville - A+
3. Tarleton State - A+
4. Midwestern State - A
5. Texas A&M-Commerce - A-
6. Northeastern State - B+
7. East Central - B+
8. Abilene Christian - B+
9. Southeastern Oklahoma - B
10. Central Oklahoma - B
11. Southwestern Oklahoma - B
12. Angelo State - B-
13. Eastern New Mexico - C
14. Incarnate Word - C

Potential impact players for 2010 (in no particular order)

ACU - Josh Morgan - RB
ECU - Rodney Picou - OL
ECU - Lonnell Rice - DL
ECU - Carlos Savala - OL
NSU - Gus Jones - LB
NSU - Gionni Harris - WR
SOSU - Sam Roberson - WR
SWO - Carlos Cuevas - OL
TAMC - Damien Davis - WR
TAMK - Johnny Tivao - DT
TAMK - Roman Pula - LB
TAMK - Junior Tivao - LB
TSU - Nick Stephens - QB
TSU - Terrance Henry - DB
TSU - Herman Marshall - DL
UCO - Artrell Woods - WR (if healthy)
UIW - Manuel Tijerina - OL
WTAM - Simi Kuli - DE
WTAM - David Grant - OL
WTAM - Gabe Tuata - WR
WTAM - Shawn Johnson - OL

Top long term prospects (in no particular order)

ACU - T.R. Varnado - DT
ACU - Brandon Bowles - LB
ACU - Ashton Williams - TE
ASU - Paul Ives - OL
ASU - Quinton Crow - LB
ECU - Ken Berry, Jr. - LB
ENMU - Keighen Thetford - LB
MSU - Joe Sanders - QB/Ath
MSU - Deterries Jackson - DT
MSU - Tyler Brown - OL
MSU - Demetrich Gilliam - LB
MSU - Neiko Conway - DB
NSU - Steven Hopper - RB
NSU - Isikeli Cocker - OL
NSU - Daryn Alves - Ath
SOSU - Sean Clayton - OL
SWO - Josh Dorman - QB
SWO - Cory Hines - WR
TAMC - Michael Johnson - DB
TAMC - Brandon Jackson - DB
TAMK - Josh Schneider - QB
TAMK - Henry Greathouse - DL
TAMK - Forest Jones - DB
TSU - O'Chea Thomas - OL
TSU - Devin Figures - DB
UCO - Dante Lipscomb - RB
UCO - Garrett Sullivan - OL
UCO - Terrance Davis - WR
WTAM - Westin Williams - QB
WTAM - Shane Sobnosky - LB

West Texas A&M - 2010 Recruiting Class

Need Help:

RB - Keithon Flemming (1st LSC South) has signed a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, leaving a huge hole at the running back spot. Flemming missed the first six games of the season and the Buffs were 1-5, averaging just 21 points and 376 yards per game. Upon his return, WT was 6-0, averaging 42.5 points and 493 yards per contest. Kelvin Thompson (102-529 6 TDs) returns, but not much other experience.

DL - Gone are Los Angeles Rams draft pick Eugene Sims (1st LSC South), Broderick Marshall (1st LSC South), and Marcus Rowe. Sophomores Aaron Wampler, Bo Campbell and junior Rashad Sanders are the only returnees with significant playing time.

Need Depth:

OL - J'Marcus Webb (1st LSC South), Jon Ioane (2nd LSC South) and Renarko Cunningham were seniors last year. Returnees Michael Zoch, Isaiah Lewis and Shaun Wesley started a combined 27 games last year. Coming back from injuries are Daniel Sherwood and Hector Rodriguez, who were lost very early in the season.

Good Quality/Depth:

QB - Taylor Harris finished 2009 strong, ending the season with 3,735 yards and 22 TDs. Backup Tanner Marsh did well in limited playing time, completing 60% of his passes for 432 yards, 5 TDs and 0 Ints. Harris will be a senior and Marsh just a sophomore.

WR - Tyson Williams, Stephen Burton, Brittan Golden and Jeremy Watson lead the returnees. They combined for 192 receptions for 2,814 yards and 18 TDs. Burton is the lone senior in the group.

LB - Strong returning group - Bryan Braman (1st LSC South), Anthony Scott (HM LSC South), Drew Graham, Chris Brown, Kyle Voss and Kevin McCluskey combined for 283 tackles with 35.5 for losses and 8.5 sacks. Braman and Scott are the only seniors.

DB - Curtis Jefferson (1st LSC South), Tae Evans (1st LSC South), Jordan Smith (HM LSC South), Shad Baichtal, Caleb Randolph, Curtis Slater, Maurice Caldwell and Lawrence Hood return, giving WT a deep and talented secondary. This octet had 389 tackles, 14 interceptions and 31 passes broken up.

Another large class for WT, but (early on at least) not as many transfers as in previous classes. The transfers that they have announced should step right in and contribute - Gabe Tuata at WR, David Grant and Shawn Johnson on the OL, and D. J. Ross and Simi Kuli at DL. The top HS recruits appear to be QB Westin Williams, RBs Jay Baines, William Wright, and Donnie Foster, WR Cody Reeves, OL Chris Clees, DL Greg Castro, Xavier Mitchell and Cole Gossett, LBs Fred Simpson, Shane Sobnosky and Derrick Davis and DBs D'mentrie Lacy and Lakeem Wilson.

LSC Ranking - 1

Overall Grade- A++

The Buffs did not lose as many players as some teams, but they did lose some that will be hard to replace. With their transfers, they addressed some of the biggest questions, while bringing in a lot of high schoolers to slug it out for the long term.

Texas A&M-Kingsville - 2010 Recruiting Class

Need Help:

QB - Billy Garza (2nd LSC South) has moved on, after passing for almost 5,500 yards and 40 TDs the last two years. Both primary backups from the past two seasons are back, Nate Poppell in 2009, and Daniel Ramirez in 2008 (redshirt in 2009). Poppell only attempted 7 passes last season, but Ramirez got a fair amount of playing time in 2007 & 2008.

DL - lost three defensive tackles, including Chicago Bear signee, Jimmy Saddler McQueen. Starting DE's Matt Romig (HM LSC South as a RS Frosh) and Mike Talamantez return, as does DT Dondi Cooks. After leading the LSC in run defense in 2008, the team fell to 9th, giving up 131 yards per game, and totalled just 19 sacks.

Need Depth:

RB - Fred Winborn (1st LSC South, 1,295 yds, 17 TDs) and Connell Davis (HM LSC South, 491 yds, 8 TDs) return, but both are seniors. Myron Brew returns after missing all of last year with injuries.

OL - Lost 4 year starters in Markeith Wesley (two time 1st LSC South) and Jorge Guerra (2nd LSC South) plus two top backups. The three returning starters - Colby Lowrie, Trent Perkins and Timothy Byerly - are seniors. Perkins and Byerly were HM LSC South in 2009. The line did a good job last year, allowing just 14 sacks, and helping the running game average 5.1 yards per carry and 185 per game, both tops in the conference.

LB - Lost Jeff Edwards (2nd LSC South) and Arlen Childress. Returning are Marcus Sanders, Hector Sobers and Aaron Buckley, who combined for 107 tackles. Sobers is the lone senior of the three.

DB - lose starters Eric John (HM LSC South) and John Reeves (2nd LSC South) as well as backup Stuart Moffitt (HM LSC South) who combined 164 tackles. Starters DeIra Glover and Corey Robertson (both 2nd LSC South) return at safety, and Derrick Thomas at one corner position. Returning reserves include Marc Kinney and Mardrick Johnson. That quintet combined for 240 tackles, 15 for losses, 6 Ints, and 17 passes broken up. Four of those five will be seniors. The pass defense gave up 228 yards per game, but were 8th in pass efficiency defense.

Good Quality/Depth:

WR - Ryan Lincoln (2nd LSC South), Damian Couthren, Sherman Batiste (both HM LSC South) and Darryl Malone combined for 148 receptions, for 1,922 yards and 10 TDs. Lincoln and Malone will be seniors.

The Javelinas should get some immediate help from OL Keenan Woods, at DL - Johnny Tivao, Zane Brown, Marquis Singleton and Darnell Hicks, at LB - Junior Tivao, Tressor Baptiste, and Roman Pula and DB - Arron Fisher and Quincy Williams. Down the road, look for Josh Schneider, who threw for 3,900 yards and 38 TDs, and was named the 3A breakout player of the year by Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine. Tre'vion Johnson was a San Antonio Express 1st Team All Area and HM All State after rushing for 1,400 yards, while Jerreal Minor was named to the second team. Charles Coleman rushed for 2,280 yards and was a third team All-State 5A and Josh Washington was an honorable mention. For the defense, keep an eye on DLs Rambo McAfee (a double signee with Blinn) and Henry Greathouse, and DBs Forest Jones, Cody Brooks (HM All-State) and Jeff Phillips.

LSC Ranking - 2

Overall Grade- A+

The Javelinas recruited well across the board. Young talent at QB, RB, OL, DL and DB and immediate help at OL, LB, DB and especially the DL.

Tarleton State - 2010 Recruiting Class

Need Help:

QB - Three year starter Scott Grantham announced after the 2009 season, that he would not retrurn for his final year of eligibility. Grantham had thrown for 7,860 yards and 57 TDs in his career. No other returning collegiate experience returning.

WR - Devin Guinn (1st LSC South) and Jahmeel Hobson (2nd LSC South) combined for 127 receptions, 2,065 yards and 15 TDs last year. The leading returning receivers are Devon Gray and Arthur Buckingham (combined 30-423 with 0 TDs).

DL - Lost a ton here, including Alonzo Horton (2nd LSC South), Ben Taifane (2nd LSC South), Jamaal Steamer (HM LSC South), and Bryant Bray. Those four combined for 172 tackles, 34.5 for losses and 9 sacks. Jacob Rowe is the only returning player with experience.

LB - Starters Marcus Phillips (1st LSC South) and Emeri Spence have moved on, taking 139 tackles, 17 for losses and 3 interceptions with them. Matt Knicky (HM LSC South) was the leading tackler for the Texans last year. He and Corey White are the lone experienced players returning.

K - Garrett Lindholm takes his cannon leg to the Atlanta Falcons, leaving a huge hole here. Punter Kyle Hopf is also gone. Both were 1st LSC South performers.

Need Depth:

RB - Roderick Smith leaves Tarleton with more than 3,000 yards rushing and 37 TDs. Evan Robertson (HM LSC South) and Kenneth Travis return, but no proven depth behind them.

DB - McNeal Uwajeh (2nd LSC South) is gone, but Lonnie Buchanan (1st LSC South) and Brandon Johnson (2nd LSC South) return. The two combined for 88 tackles and 6 interceptions in 2009. If Jeremy Sifford and Jamarcus Ballard return (they are not on the spring roster), this would be a good quality/depth position.

Good Quality/Depth:

OL - Dustin Washburn (HM LSC South) was the only senior on last year's line. Bubba Wagner (2nd LSC South) leads the returnees, but three starters from 2009 will be seniors this fall.

No other LSC team lost as much leadership as the Texans, and with the possible exception of Midwestern State, as much talent. Immediate help was needed in most positions. Tennessee transfer, Nick Stephens, should step right into the QB spot. Coming out of HS, he was a top 15 QB in several of the ratings services. Sam Robinson looks to fill one of the WR spots. The DL was reloaded with transfers Michael Washington, Logan Johnson, Brian Ford and Herman Marshall. Dan Jackson should bolster the LB corps, while Terrance Henry does the same for the secondary. Longer term, look for prospects such as RB Brandon Lowery and Mitch Villemez, OL Blake Jordan, O'Chea Thomas and Ryan Martin. Defensively, the Texans brought in DL Justin Grisham, LBs Chris Greene and Shaquille Ross, and DBs Devin Figures and Garrett Hughes.

LSC Ranking - 3

Overall Grade- A+

The Texans might be even better offensively next year, but the defense will be challenged to duplicate the success of the predecessors.

Texas A&M-Commerce - 2010 Recruiting Class

Need Help:

OL - Lose RJ Brisbon (1st LSC North), Daniel Stantz, and Brian Lynch who combined for 25 starts last year. Returning are David Sudderth (1st LSC North), John Marshall and Brady Autry, who also combined for 25 starts. Marshall and Autry will be seniors.

DL - Starters William Green (1st LSC North) and Anthony DeGrate have moved on. They combined for 93 tackles, 33 for losses and 18 sacks. Four reserves who combined for another 66 tackles were also seniors in 2009. Jacoby Veals and Derrick Hubert are the only returnees with experience, but watch for Tramaine Williams who redshirted last fall after transferring from NW Mississippi CC.

DB - Two starters, Alex Contreras (1st LSC North) and Shea Rodriguez, as well as key reserve Ameer Ali are gone. The trio combined for 121 tackles last year. Isreal Hughes (13 passes broken up), Lorenzo Bursey, A.J. Billings, and Michael Cleveland should be back though.

Need Depth:

QB - Adam Farkes was named HM LSC North after throwing for 1,953 yards with 12 TDs, and 14 Ints. Bryan Hughes is the only other returning QB with any experience, but he attempted just 7 passes last year.

RB - Marcus Graham was a 1st team LSC North honoree, after rushing for 677 yards and 7 TDs. If Jetavious Best can return from last year's injury, running back looks much better. Not much experience after these two.

WR - Adam Jones, Blake Patton and Taylor Fore were a combined 84-1,199 and 9 TDs last year, and all will be juniors this fall. No other returnees had more than 6 catches.

Good Quality/Depth:

LB - Chad Washington, Ramon Jackson, and Mikell Mair combined for 71 tackles and 7.5 for losses in 2009, were seniors. Leading tackler Cory Whitfield (1st LSC North) and Stephen DeGrate (HM LSC North) return (combined 169 tackles, 18 for losses), as do reserves Devin Woods and Austen Brewer.

The Lions continue to focus on high school recruits, after years of relying heavily on transfers. The did bring in a couple of transfers that could provide immediate help - QB Cal Farley and WR Damian Davis. Farley was a Dave Campbell Texas Football top 15 QB in 2007, while Davis was the #27 rated WR in the nation in the same year. J.J. Harp is also transferring in from Eastern New Mexico, where he threw for 6,275 yards and 31 TDs in his freshman and sophomore seasons. He will have to sit out 2010, but should be ready for 2011. For the long haul, the Lions also brought in QB Luke Wagner, FB Carrington Brown, WRs Darrin Brown, Jarrod Hall, Kenzee Jackson, and Tevin Thompson, and Offensive Linemen Brandyn Hinnrichs and Zach Rice. For the defense, keep a look out for LBs Isaiah Cobbin and Jeremy Dotson, and DBs Brandon Jackson and Michael Johnson.

LSC Ranking - 5

Overall Grade- A-

This is a really good looking class for the future, especially at quarterback, wide receiver and the secondary. With all of the losses from last season's roster, the future could start as soon as this fall for some of these youngsters. If so, the Lions might struggle early on.