Football: Utah State Recruiting Update
It is no secret in Logan. The Utah State Aggies need a quarterback -- at least until Riley Nelson returns from his LDS Church mission.
Even then, the Ags need some depth at the position, and rumors continue to persist that Nelson will look elsewhere when he returns -- maybe even to BYU.
They are unsubstantiated rumors, as far as I can tell, and sources at BYU continue to hold fast to the statement that they've never offered a scholarship to Nelson and haven't had discussions with him or his family.
We do know that the Aggies are interested in a high school quarterback from California and a junior college quarterback from Texas.
Robert Fuller, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound quarterback from Arroyo Valley High in San Bernardino, Calif., will visit Utah State on Jan. 18, although it is uncertain whether USU has offered him a scholarship. Fuller said last week that the only offer he has is from Idaho State, a school he will visit on Jan. 11.
If the Ags can't beat Idaho State for a recruit, they are in serious trouble.
Fuller passed for 2,775 yards and 28 touchdowns with just 12 interceptions for a 7-3-1 team last fall. He also rushed for 880 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Fuller received an early offer from Colorado State, but is assuming that has been withdrawn due to the Rams' coaching change. Boise State has also shown some interest, especially lately.
The junior college quarterback Utah State likes is Jeremy Sanders, a 6-3, 215-pound athlete from Navarro Junior College in Texas. Sanders originally committed to Missouri, but de-committed and is said to be waiting to see whether Mizzou quarterback Chase Daniel enters the NFL Draft.
Sanders will visit Utah State on Jan. 11, a big recruiting weekend for the Ags because their basketball team plays New Mexico State on Jan. 12 at the Spectrum and they want to show off the electricity a home hoops game generates in Logan.
Sanders recently told Superprep.com that his favorites are Missouri, Baylor, Tulsa and Utah State.
In Friday's printed edition of The Salt Lake Tribune, we will have a story about another juco quarterback who's considering Tulsa.
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In case you missed it, last month the Aggies announced four junior college signings. They were:
* Casey Davis, a defensive lineman from Riverton High and Snow College
* Sevaro Johnson, a defensive lineman from Laney College in California
* Jeremy Mitchell, a tight end from Laney College in California
* Christopher Williams, a safety from El Camino College in California
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According to Scout.com, the Aggies have offered scholarships to at least seven high school players. The other major recruiting Web site, Rivals.com, does not even have a team page for Utah State football.
Here are some of the players the Aggies have offered:
* Taylor Tingley, a wide receiver from Highland High in Pocatello, Idaho
* Jemarcus Williams, a defensive tackle from St. Francis High in Mountain View, Calif.
* Greg Grimes, a defensive tackle from Inderkum High in Sacramento
* Josh Kaddu, a linebacker from Vacaville High in Vacaville, Calif.
* Damion Whittington, a linebacker from Norco High in Norco, Calif.
* Thaddeus Brown, a running back from Notre Dame High in Sherman Oaks, Calif.
* Jason Klingernon, a running back from Valley Center High in Escondido, Calif.
Even then, the Ags need some depth at the position, and rumors continue to persist that Nelson will look elsewhere when he returns -- maybe even to BYU.
They are unsubstantiated rumors, as far as I can tell, and sources at BYU continue to hold fast to the statement that they've never offered a scholarship to Nelson and haven't had discussions with him or his family.
We do know that the Aggies are interested in a high school quarterback from California and a junior college quarterback from Texas.
Robert Fuller, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound quarterback from Arroyo Valley High in San Bernardino, Calif., will visit Utah State on Jan. 18, although it is uncertain whether USU has offered him a scholarship. Fuller said last week that the only offer he has is from Idaho State, a school he will visit on Jan. 11.
If the Ags can't beat Idaho State for a recruit, they are in serious trouble.
Fuller passed for 2,775 yards and 28 touchdowns with just 12 interceptions for a 7-3-1 team last fall. He also rushed for 880 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Fuller received an early offer from Colorado State, but is assuming that has been withdrawn due to the Rams' coaching change. Boise State has also shown some interest, especially lately.
The junior college quarterback Utah State likes is Jeremy Sanders, a 6-3, 215-pound athlete from Navarro Junior College in Texas. Sanders originally committed to Missouri, but de-committed and is said to be waiting to see whether Mizzou quarterback Chase Daniel enters the NFL Draft.
Sanders will visit Utah State on Jan. 11, a big recruiting weekend for the Ags because their basketball team plays New Mexico State on Jan. 12 at the Spectrum and they want to show off the electricity a home hoops game generates in Logan.
Sanders recently told Superprep.com that his favorites are Missouri, Baylor, Tulsa and Utah State.
In Friday's printed edition of The Salt Lake Tribune, we will have a story about another juco quarterback who's considering Tulsa.
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In case you missed it, last month the Aggies announced four junior college signings. They were:
* Casey Davis, a defensive lineman from Riverton High and Snow College
* Sevaro Johnson, a defensive lineman from Laney College in California
* Jeremy Mitchell, a tight end from Laney College in California
* Christopher Williams, a safety from El Camino College in California
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According to Scout.com, the Aggies have offered scholarships to at least seven high school players. The other major recruiting Web site, Rivals.com, does not even have a team page for Utah State football.
Here are some of the players the Aggies have offered:
* Taylor Tingley, a wide receiver from Highland High in Pocatello, Idaho
* Jemarcus Williams, a defensive tackle from St. Francis High in Mountain View, Calif.
* Greg Grimes, a defensive tackle from Inderkum High in Sacramento
* Josh Kaddu, a linebacker from Vacaville High in Vacaville, Calif.
* Damion Whittington, a linebacker from Norco High in Norco, Calif.
* Thaddeus Brown, a running back from Notre Dame High in Sherman Oaks, Calif.
* Jason Klingernon, a running back from Valley Center High in Escondido, Calif.
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