Virginia Tech 2012 Recruiting Target List

[NickVT10]

We should just start crazy rumors

 

[Chrish1023]

After signing day is when the true offseason begins. Then we have to twiddle our thumbs until the Spring Game.

 

[VTscores]

What a great recruiting class for the Hokies.

It's a solid class, even without these last superstars, but I'm looking forward to seeing them sign on as well!

It's going to be a good year for VT football!

 

[jermadams]

I'd guess that Blue will NOT get that offer from Miami, ALOT of signees...seems the U has a good shot w Darius Hamilton (down to Rutgers and Miami) and Tracy Howard (Miami and Florida)...would guess they would sign atleast one of these guys...prob Howard

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

I think that we end up with Blue, Stanford, and the big three...

Taraschke, Conte, T. Smith, Dooley and Wright will greyshirt.

 

[HokieGhost]

I think that we end up with Blue, Stanford, and the big three...

Taraschke, Conte, T. Smith, Dooley and Wright will greyshirt.

I'm thinking only three of the players you mention will have to prep/greyshirt. Then again, you may be correct.

Here's what I think at the current time:


Prep/Greyshirt: 3 - Counts against 2013
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Wright
Smith
Conte

2012 Regular Arrivals: 25 - 2012 Class Limit
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*Blue (If MIami doesn't offer/sign him)
*Caleb (We'll know tomorrow am)
*Kirven (We'll know tomorrow am)
*Ekanem (We'll know tomorrow am)
Stanford
Willenbrock
Taraschke
Williams
Vandyke
Tookes
Smith
Riley
Motley
McKinnon
Mangus
Jones
Jackson
Irick
Harris
Frye
Edmunds
Dooley
Clarke
Baron
Greene

2012 Early Signees: 2 - Counts against 2011
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Manning
Coleman

 

[HoHumHokie]

"Virginia's Trio" making ESPN's signing day headlines...

National signing day preview - ESPN

 

[HokieGhost]

Just thought I'd post what may be our DT/DE roster in the Fall:

Fall 2012 Roster:
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J.R. Collins DE 6' 2" 240 r-Jr. Va.
James Gayle DE 6' 4" 257 r-Jr. Va.
Tyrel Wilson DE 6' 1" 219 r-Jr. Va.
Zack McCray DE 6' 4" 254 r-So. Va.
Dadi Nicolas DE 6' 2" 214 r-Fr. Fla.
Matt Roth DE 6' 2" 223 r-Fr. Fla.
Justin Taylor DE 6' 2" 230 r-Fr. N.C.

Antoine Hopkins DT 6' 1" 306 r-Sr. Va.
Derrick Hopkins DT 6' 0" 301 Jr. Va.
Luther Maddy DT 6' 1" 283 So. Fla.
Corey Marshall DT/DE 6' 1" 253 So. Va.
Kris Harley DT 6' 0" 287 So. Ind.

Duan Perez-MeansDE 6' 4" 248 r-So. Va. (moves to TE)


Jan 2012 Arrival:
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DeWayne Alford DE 6' 3" 220 Fr Va.


Fall 2012 Arrivals:
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Nigel Williams DT 6' 3" 260 Fr Va.
Alston Smith DT 6' 3" 272 Fr Va.
Woody Baron DE 6' 3" 252 Fr. Tn.
Korren Kirven DT 6' 4" 272 Fr Va. (if he signs w/Tech)

Jarontay Jones DE 6' 1" 240 Fr. Ga.
Seth Dooley DE 6' 5" 230 Fr. Va.
Ken Ekanem DE/LB 6' 3" 226 Fr. Va. (if he signs w/Tech)

 

[hokiecheme11]

I'm thinking only three of the players you mention will have to prep/greyshirt. Then again, you may be correct.

Here's what I think at the current time:


Prep/Greyshirt: 3 - Counts against 2013
--------------
Wright
Smith
Conte

2012 Regular Arrivals: 25 - 2012 Class Limit
--------------------
*Blue (If MIami doesn't offer/sign him)
*Caleb (We'll know tomorrow am)
*Kirven (We'll know tomorrow am)
*Ekanem (We'll know tomorrow am)
Stanford
Willenbrock
Taraschke
Williams
Vandyke
Tookes
Smith
Riley
Motley
McKinnon
Mangus
Jones
Jackson
Irick
Harris
Frye
Edmunds
Dooley
Clarke
Baron
Greene

2012 Early Signees: 2 - Counts against 2011
------------------
Manning
Coleman

Does it make sense to greyshirt the two more that 46n2 if they're not ready to contribute? Then we could decide whether to count them towards this year or next year depending on who we sign in 2013, right?

 

[ImAHokie]

I'd guess that Blue will NOT get that offer from Miami, ALOT of signees...seems the U has a good shot w Darius Hamilton (down to Rutgers and Miami) and Tracy Howard (Miami and Florida)...would guess they would sign atleast one of these guys...prob Howard

His offer depends on whether or not they lose 4* LB Reggie Northrup to FSU or not. Or at least if Miami thinks they're going to lose him.

 

[HokieGhost]

Does it make sense to greyshirt the two more that 46n2 if they're not ready to contribute? Then we could decide whether to count them towards this year or next year depending on who we sign in 2013, right?

It really depends on how many open slots Dr. Ballein projects for 2013. The fewer the numbers of players who leave the program in 2012, the fewer the number of slots available for 2013. I tend to play it a little on the safe side and try to get as many signees in early counting toward 2011, and for the regular 2012 season (up to 25) as I can. That allows you to have more open slots for 2013.

It also depends on how many of the players are willing to greyshirt if they absolutely don't need to prep. Kids in that position have to be pretty mature to take that six-month period getting physically ready for D1 ball and academically ready for college courses.

 

[HokieGhost]

Bill_Lawson_TX Bill Lawson
kirven will commit to vt tomorrow, book it!

Bill_Lawson_TX Bill Lawson
@jcshurburtt - nope, he's all hokie!

Bill Lawson is a Regional Scouting Coordinator...but for whom? Anyone know this guy?

 

[HoHumHokie]

Bill_Lawson_TX Bill Lawson
kirven will commit to vt tomorrow, book it!

Bill_Lawson_TX Bill Lawson
@jcshurburtt - nope, he's all hokie!

Bill Lawson is a Regional Scouting Coordinator...but for whom? Anyone know this guy?

Never heard of him, but I thought this message found in his twitter feed was amusing....

Bill Lawson_TX Bill Lawson
TJ Millweard will have to fight for the QB job. Devin Fuller just committed to UCLA.

 

[HokieGhost]

Never heard of him, but I thought this message found in his twitter feed was amusing....

Bill Lawson_TX Bill Lawson
TJ Millweard will have to fight for the QB job. Devin Fuller just committed to UCLA.

Ha! That is funny!

 

[HokieGhost]

Amazing how rumors blow up in the last several hours before Signing Day.

 

[Sleepy T]

That is assuming Fuller will play QB at UCLA. Either way you look at it, it is kinda funny. Don't look now, but Millweard still has time to pull chocks and go somewhere else!!

 

[jermadams]

@rivalsmike Mike Farrell
seems to be rumors about Kirven and #Alabama now RT@mrhrdcre24: @rivalsmike I think VT gets 2 of the big 3. Nervous about Kirven.

I hate rumors...

 

[Camfantasy]

Fwiw not looking good on the kirven front anymore

 

[vtpoop]

Volnation posters saying Bama told Kirven they have a spot for him, and supposedly Shurbutt said Bama is likely to sign Kirven

 

[Hokie Swagger]

why have sentiments changed so drastically in the last 24 hours? what could alabama possibly have done since last night to change the mood about kirven? seems kinda weird to me