DGB IS HUGE FOR MIZZOU PROGRAM, PLUS OTHER IMPORTANT SIGNINGS FOR THE TIGERS
Dorial Green-Beckham's decision to attend the University of Missouri was broadcast live nationally, he is the highest rated recruit to ever sign with the Tigers. He's a name that's known nationally, often by his initials, D-G-B. This signing by Gary Pinkel can bring other top recruits to Columbia, people will pay attention to the Tiger program now to see how DGB progresses as the highest rated wide receiver since Randy Moss came out of Rand, West Virginia. He could become Pinkel's #1 recruiter just by being a major part of the program.
Satellite trucks outside Springfield's Hillcrest H.S. this morning.
Moving to the SEC will give Mizzou added prestige nationally, that prestige will spike as soon as DGB takes the field this fall. He will join veteran WR's T.J. Moe & Marcus Lucas in the starting lineup. It's important to note all three are from Missouri high schools. The signing of guard Evan Boehm is a huge deal as well, he was the #2 rated player in the state. Keeping the top players from the state of Missouri should be the norm, not the exception. Pinkel has done a much better job of that in recent years.
The Parade Player of the Year, Gatorade Player of the Year & U.S. Army Player of the Year, Green-Beckham is the all-time leading receiver in high school history with 6,447-yards & 75-touchdowns. That's nationally, not just a Missouri high school record. As a senior his gaudy stats of 119-receptions for 2,333-yards & 24-touchdowns came on a team that wasn't too great. Springfield's Hillcrest High School has the smallest enrollment in the city with a population of just under 160,000. I absolutely loved his announcement, "This morning it is an honor to announce that I will be continuing my education at the University of Missouri." Not I'm taking my game to Mizzou, "I will be continuing my education at." This is an outstanding young man raised since the age of twelve by white parents & with 4 other adopted siblings & a 6-year old sister who is the Beckham's only biological child. To say this family is close would be a bigger understatement than "DGB is Mizzou's biggest get as a football program."
Dorial Green-Beckham seconds after committing to the MU. His adopted parents on the R
Another key part of the Mizzou equation is current starting quarterback James Franklin. The tough as nails junior signal-caller should continue to improve, even as the Tigers begin play in the Southeastern Conference. If RB Henry Josey can rehab his way back from a severe knee injury, this offense is loaded at the skill positions. Another of today's recruits to sign with Mizzou, quarterback Maty Mauk from Indiana could make a major impact. His skills as a passer(5,413-yards & 68 TD passes as a senior) & a runner(1,768-yds & 24-TD's) out of a spread offense, make him a serious contender for playing time down the road. In the Indiana State Championship game, Mauk went 27 of 29 for 505-yards & 9 touchdowns. Yes, I said nine. I've watched a lot of tape on this kid & believe me, he throws the ball 50-60-yards downfield with excellent accuracy. Like another high school spread QB in Mizzou's past, Chase Daniel, Mauk gets rid of the ball so quickly, but he adds the run dimension like no other Missouri quarterback since Brad Smith. He has the speed to run away from defenders.
Kenton High's Maty Mauk
Bowie High School speedster Russell Hansbrough breaks long run after long run on his senior tape. So many 50-60-70-yard runs by the Arlington Texas native. He's kinda small at 5' 7" 178-pounds, but that's the same height & just a few pounds lighter than Josey was when he came to Columbia. This young man is scary in the open field & has elite acceleration, his size was the only thing keeping him out of a top-10 ranking as a prep recruit. Another exciting RB, Morgan Steward from Staley High School in Kansas City, also brings that breakaway threat to Columbia. This 2,227-yard rusher, as a senior, averaged 9.9-yards per carry while scoring 27-touchdowns.
Russell Hansbrough Morgan Steward
The Tiger recruiting class was top-heavy with defensive backs & with the exception of Josh Gibson(5' 10" 172) all of them are at least 6' & 190-pounds. They also bagged a good tight end prospect in 6' 5" Sean Culkin from Largo Florida. The only down note was St. Louis native Ed Ray, a defensive tackle, who reneged on his verbal commitment this morning & signed with Texas A&M.
Tight end prospect Sean Culkin
All in all, coach Gary Pinkel had a top-25 recruiting class, mostly on the strength of DGB & Boehm, but I'm very happy with the rest of the prospects as well. Keeping the state's top players is paramount in building a stronger program as they compete in the SEC.
A quick note for K-State fans, Glenn Gronkowski, a fullback/tight end from New York signed this morning. His is the youngest brother of Rob Gronkowski, Patriots' tight end. The pair have two other brothers between them in age & both played college football as tight ends. Good blood line.
For my buddy Eddie F. out in Las Vegas, your Seminoles had a banner day, signing three #1 rated players at their position by Rivals.com. The last of the three came this morning when Eddie Goldman, a defensive tackle, made his commitment to FSU. They lost 5-star recruit Dante Fowler who decommitted at the last minute & signed with Florida. I think the defensive end looked at his competition on the depth chart & decided to go elsewhere. Overall the Noles will be ranked #2, pretty good there pal.
Satellite trucks outside Springfield's Hillcrest H.S. this morning.
Moving to the SEC will give Mizzou added prestige nationally, that prestige will spike as soon as DGB takes the field this fall. He will join veteran WR's T.J. Moe & Marcus Lucas in the starting lineup. It's important to note all three are from Missouri high schools. The signing of guard Evan Boehm is a huge deal as well, he was the #2 rated player in the state. Keeping the top players from the state of Missouri should be the norm, not the exception. Pinkel has done a much better job of that in recent years.
The Parade Player of the Year, Gatorade Player of the Year & U.S. Army Player of the Year, Green-Beckham is the all-time leading receiver in high school history with 6,447-yards & 75-touchdowns. That's nationally, not just a Missouri high school record. As a senior his gaudy stats of 119-receptions for 2,333-yards & 24-touchdowns came on a team that wasn't too great. Springfield's Hillcrest High School has the smallest enrollment in the city with a population of just under 160,000. I absolutely loved his announcement, "This morning it is an honor to announce that I will be continuing my education at the University of Missouri." Not I'm taking my game to Mizzou, "I will be continuing my education at." This is an outstanding young man raised since the age of twelve by white parents & with 4 other adopted siblings & a 6-year old sister who is the Beckham's only biological child. To say this family is close would be a bigger understatement than "DGB is Mizzou's biggest get as a football program."
Dorial Green-Beckham seconds after committing to the MU. His adopted parents on the R
Another key part of the Mizzou equation is current starting quarterback James Franklin. The tough as nails junior signal-caller should continue to improve, even as the Tigers begin play in the Southeastern Conference. If RB Henry Josey can rehab his way back from a severe knee injury, this offense is loaded at the skill positions. Another of today's recruits to sign with Mizzou, quarterback Maty Mauk from Indiana could make a major impact. His skills as a passer(5,413-yards & 68 TD passes as a senior) & a runner(1,768-yds & 24-TD's) out of a spread offense, make him a serious contender for playing time down the road. In the Indiana State Championship game, Mauk went 27 of 29 for 505-yards & 9 touchdowns. Yes, I said nine. I've watched a lot of tape on this kid & believe me, he throws the ball 50-60-yards downfield with excellent accuracy. Like another high school spread QB in Mizzou's past, Chase Daniel, Mauk gets rid of the ball so quickly, but he adds the run dimension like no other Missouri quarterback since Brad Smith. He has the speed to run away from defenders.
Kenton High's Maty Mauk
Bowie High School speedster Russell Hansbrough breaks long run after long run on his senior tape. So many 50-60-70-yard runs by the Arlington Texas native. He's kinda small at 5' 7" 178-pounds, but that's the same height & just a few pounds lighter than Josey was when he came to Columbia. This young man is scary in the open field & has elite acceleration, his size was the only thing keeping him out of a top-10 ranking as a prep recruit. Another exciting RB, Morgan Steward from Staley High School in Kansas City, also brings that breakaway threat to Columbia. This 2,227-yard rusher, as a senior, averaged 9.9-yards per carry while scoring 27-touchdowns.
Russell Hansbrough Morgan StewardThe Tiger recruiting class was top-heavy with defensive backs & with the exception of Josh Gibson(5' 10" 172) all of them are at least 6' & 190-pounds. They also bagged a good tight end prospect in 6' 5" Sean Culkin from Largo Florida. The only down note was St. Louis native Ed Ray, a defensive tackle, who reneged on his verbal commitment this morning & signed with Texas A&M.
Tight end prospect Sean Culkin
All in all, coach Gary Pinkel had a top-25 recruiting class, mostly on the strength of DGB & Boehm, but I'm very happy with the rest of the prospects as well. Keeping the state's top players is paramount in building a stronger program as they compete in the SEC.
A quick note for K-State fans, Glenn Gronkowski, a fullback/tight end from New York signed this morning. His is the youngest brother of Rob Gronkowski, Patriots' tight end. The pair have two other brothers between them in age & both played college football as tight ends. Good blood line.
For my buddy Eddie F. out in Las Vegas, your Seminoles had a banner day, signing three #1 rated players at their position by Rivals.com. The last of the three came this morning when Eddie Goldman, a defensive tackle, made his commitment to FSU. They lost 5-star recruit Dante Fowler who decommitted at the last minute & signed with Florida. I think the defensive end looked at his competition on the depth chart & decided to go elsewhere. Overall the Noles will be ranked #2, pretty good there pal.
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