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re: Old Recruiting Thread: RIP insiders
Posted on 5/11/23 at 8:35 pm to ChexMix
Posted on 5/11/23 at 8:35 pm to ChexMix
Isaac Ukwu was on a podcast named off schedule and gave a few updates on his recruitment:
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Q: What are you looking for in a school? What are you looking for to make a new home?
Isaac Ukwu: The main thing I’m looking for is football, that’s the top thing. No. 1 is football. Can I see myself playing in that defense? Can I see myself excelling in that defense? When you’re a transfer coming in for one year, the main thing is the football. I can go to any area and acclimate to the area for a 6-month period. It’s not the rest of my life. So the main thing is football, if I think I can fit in that defense and play in that defense. After that, I would say the next thing would be the connections that the school can give me in terms of after football. Nothing is guaranteed, so being able to set myself up outside of football and the connections I can get through the University, through the head coach, through the anyone on the staff that can help me in the future or even if football doesn’t work.
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Q: We’re living in the time of NIL, and it’s crazy out there. Does NIL also play a factor into your decision?
Isaac Ukwu: Oh, no question. No question. It definitely plays a factor. I’m not going to lie and say it doesn’t. It definitely plays a role. It’s not the No. 1 thing for sure, but it definitely does play a role. It’s nice to feel financially comfortable and taken care of. Especially when it’s something I haven’t experienced up to this point in college.
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Q: Can you tell us about some of the visits you’ve taken?
Isaac Ukwu: The first visit I took was like two weeks ago, I went to Auburn in Alabama. Definitely a different environment. I’ve been to Alabama when I was younger probably like middle school, but I haven’t been since. It’s definitely different than up here towards the north than like Maryland and Virginia. But, it was a nice college town. It reminded me a lot if you put JMU on UVA’s campus. It was a lot of brick buildings and stuff like that, like a town—It was really nice, definitely a place that I thought I could see myself at. That’s the biggest thing. Also, the coaching staff was really nice. Head coach was extremely nice, very personable guy. Food was good, probably gained like 5 pounds on each of these visits with all the food they’re giving me. But no, it was a great visit.
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Q: So how would you talk about the facilities? Power five schools, I know the facilities were crazy.
Isaac Ukwu: Oh yeah, it was crazy. It was something I had never experienced. I was like, ain’t no way. I was texting people like ‘Yo, this is literally cheating.’ Like this is literally cheating. Compared to what we had, no knock on JMU or anything like that. Compared to what we have here versus what I was seeing there, I mean cryo chambers, infrared saunas, and it had like a human car wash, they had like three locker rooms. Keep in mind, you’re not going to get this everywhere, they had just built it in December. It literally looked like an NFL facility when you walked in to the entrance it was like stories high.
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Q: So you also said you went to Ole Miss, how crazy was that visit?
Isaac Ukwu: That visit was great, too. They’re not making it easy on me. A lot of the same things I would say about Auburn I would say about Ole Miss as well. It was a nice little college town, nice environment, nice people. It’s in the south as well, so different than what I’ve experienced in Virginia and Maryland. The coaches are really cool, the environment was really cool. Their facilities were under construction at this point, but I was able to see a video and see the indoor and the weight room. That was really nice. That’s going to be done in a couple of months I think. Everything there was really nice as well. Two great visits.
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Q: People want to know, man, when is the big decision coming? Do you have a timetable?
Isaac Ukwu: No, I don’t have a date, I want to get to where I’m going before they start summer workouts. That’s my main thing when it comes to this. I don’t have a date at all, y’all just have to stay tuned. I’m going to announce it on the pod.
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Posted on 5/11/23 at 9:38 pm to AUFan2015
Auburn offered 3* LB Khmori House from St. John Bosco ( CA)today and according to Chad Simmons, Auburn went to his practice last week.
He's been in contact with Roberts and will UOV on June 8 and working on an OV.
His mom is moving to ATL next week and he'll be there with her and will iron out OV details then. He's very intrigued with Auburn.
He's been in contact with Roberts and will UOV on June 8 and working on an OV.
His mom is moving to ATL next week and he'll be there with her and will iron out OV details then. He's very intrigued with Auburn.
This post was edited on 5/11/23 at 9:42 pm
Posted on 5/12/23 at 5:19 am to jvilletiger25
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Auburn now sponsored by Prestige Worldwide
“The Nina and the Pinta, and the Santa Maria…..”
Posted on 5/12/23 at 6:14 am to AUFan2015
Starting to get nervous about all these 3* getting offered lately
Posted on 5/12/23 at 6:56 am to jvilletiger25
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Starting to get nervous about all these 3* getting offered lately
Posted on 5/12/23 at 7:18 am to LanierSpots
Posted on 5/12/23 at 7:18 am to jvilletiger25
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House is one of the most athletic linebackers in the West and a player we think is primed for a huge senior year. He battled some injuries as a junior but really came on late for the Braves last season.
At close to 6-1, 210 pounds, he has an athletic frame and plays a physical game. He’s comfortable in space, can fly off the edge, hits like a truck and can run down plays from behind.
Looking at officials to Washington (former teammate plays there), Oklahoma, Tennessee, and two other schools. High on Washington at the moment.
St John Bosco is one of the premiere HS football programs in California, and plays in probably the most competitive league in California.
Posted on 5/12/23 at 7:21 am to LanierSpots
Brannigan is no longer around. Somebody had to say it. 
Posted on 5/12/23 at 7:41 am to jvilletiger25
Randy would suggest we’re already working down the board to our backup, backup plans
Early still. Guessing the offer stems from this kid having a local tie now with his mom living in Atlanta
Early still. Guessing the offer stems from this kid having a local tie now with his mom living in Atlanta
Posted on 5/12/23 at 8:02 am to jvilletiger25
Not every offer is committable
Posted on 5/12/23 at 11:47 am to TheJones
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Randy would suggest we’re already working down the board to our backup, backup plans
Posted on 5/12/23 at 12:41 pm to RandySavage
Larry Nixon quotes:
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“It was a great visit,” he said. “The atmosphere here is great. The stadium is great. I love the stadium and the coaches. Hugh (Freeze) did a great job getting everybody up here. I’m excited to see where everything goes from here.”
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Nixon met in-depth with linebackers coach Josh Aldridge. The two talked about what Nixon’s role would be should he choose the Tigers.
“He’s a great guy,” Nixon said. “He knows what he’s talking about and is a good linebackers coach from the top down. They want to use me at the will position with my speed and cover ability. I can do 1-on-1 and blitz. That’s what they are looking for out of me.”
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“Everything I saw on film is perfect for me,” he said. “I can do everything that they want me to do.”
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Nixon last weekend visited Miami. He’ll visit West Virginia on Sunday and Monday.
“And I’ll make my decision after that on Tuesday,” he said.
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Does he have a leader?
“Auburn is up there right now,” he said. “Being Auburn, the stadium is crazy and you can’t beat the SEC. Miami is a great place, too. That visit exceeded my expectations, but Auburn exceeded my expectations, too. As in the campus, stadium wise, (Auburn was better).”
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“Being at North Texas for five years, I feel like I gave it everything I could,” he said. “For my goal, it’s to get to the (NFL). So, this was a big thing for me … to go out and prove I can do it at the highest level, which is the SEC. That’s the one thing I’m looking for.”
This post was edited on 5/12/23 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 5/12/23 at 12:55 pm to AUFan2015
Markel Bell quotes:
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"It was real good, It was great," Bell told Auburn Undercover. "I most definitely liked the facility and the staff, the staff is very cool. They’re pretty nice, pretty down-to-earth. I like the weight room and Coach Dom (Studzinski). That stood out to me."
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"Yeah I have a couple of visits left this month and then I’m going to make my decision at the end of the month," Bell said. "(Mississippi) State next week and Ole Miss the week after."
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As for Auburn's chances to land him?
"It’s a good place," Bell said. "I feel at home. They’re pretty high on my list. I don’t have a specific order right now, but they’re pretty high."
Posted on 5/12/23 at 7:13 pm to AUFan2015
Im glad Bell likes the weight room, from what it sounds like he will be spending a lot of time there.
Kind of the same thing we heard about the other Juco lineman, "his body needs some development".
Nice to see them layering in some classes so we dont end up with all senior portal guys and a bunch of freshmen.
Kind of the same thing we heard about the other Juco lineman, "his body needs some development".
Nice to see them layering in some classes so we dont end up with all senior portal guys and a bunch of freshmen.
Posted on 5/12/23 at 7:49 pm to trinidadtiger
It’s because Hugh understands how to manage a roster. Unlike our previous two head coaches.
Posted on 5/12/23 at 9:05 pm to smuphy72
The Ryan Williams stories with Haskins are truly mind blowing. How does someone make it that high in a profession with that much lack of awareness or effort?
Posted on 5/12/23 at 9:08 pm to Rhymenoceros
Lank?
Posted on 5/12/23 at 9:47 pm to AUFan2015
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So, this was a big thing for me … to go out and prove I can do it at the highest level, which is the SEC. That’s the one thing I’m looking for.
Since Miami is ACC and WVA is Big 12, this statement looks good for Auburn’s chances.
Posted on 5/13/23 at 6:08 am to Dilligas
Any time frame for a decision?
Posted on 5/13/23 at 6:14 am to Poker Dough
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Nixon last weekend visited Miami. He’ll visit West Virginia on Sunday and Monday.
“And I’ll make my decision after that on Tuesday,” he said.
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