Joshua Niemann
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Really? Interesting, thank you for that.
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On the MSU recruiting page he is listed as a TE. For Lexington he hardly ever comes off the field playing multiple positions in every game.
Joshua Niemann
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Then 1.5 committed QBs
, I saw him sling it at OSU last year assumed he was QB only, had some serious arm talent.He is a big strong kid. Throws a good ball. Has a lot of carries every game. Plays linebacker and sometime lines up as a D end.Then 1.5 committed QBs
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GeneralWOO
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Yes he’s a ranked TE commit to MSU.
OCC now has 5 D1 offered players and a few more D2. I’m sure there will be more. I see a lot of action with a New Philadelphia WR and Ashland LB.
OCC now has 5 D1 offered players and a few more D2. I’m sure there will be more. I see a lot of action with a New Philadelphia WR and Ashland LB.
Big Lex Fan
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I saw on another site that Purdue was at Lex to talk to Joey Caudill possibly looking at him for another position. I know he's committed to Michigan State but if Purdue is looking for him at quarterback could that sway him?
Heard Purdue is looking for defense.
On the surface this sounds great for a league, but in truth some of these D1 offers can be misleading. I saw a one particular school had 23 scholarships available but had made offers to 437 offers to players in one class. 50 of those were to kids without a specific position and just listed at athletes. What this tells me is the value of getting a verbal offer in D1 football is on the decline, because if you turn to the coach and verbally say "I accept" they will tell you to wait and see what the others 20 players in you classification do. Unless you are at the top of their list.
The portal doesn't help either.
I think the portal is a bigger benefit to the big time programs. They can get a veteran player or five and make an immediate impact. Most high school kids are a 2-3 year project at a big program, and that's only if you can hold on to them. Some kids may only be recruited as a scout team player. The hard truth is if you are a 3* or less player and have a verbal offer from and FBS D1 school, you are an scout team/insurance object to make sure they get a spot filled. Specially if you are recruited as an ATHLETE. If you try to commit early most coaches will ask you to wait to see the action of other players ranked above you. So the offer really is contingent upon 6-7 other guys not taking it. Plus, some players are getting these bogus offers in their freshman year. It can be very misleading.
I agree all offers are not the same and most do not mean much. They see a little something and throw out the verbal offer just to keep you on the radar until a better prospect comes around.
Colleges at all levels are using the portal to some degree for all sports. There are roughly 4,000 names entered and over 2,100 signed in 2025 just in the football portal. Bigger school guys that don't get a chance transfer to the smaller programs searching for an opportunity. Will have to see how the lawsuit settles out and see if the roster limits actually come into play too.
Shelbyrr11
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A wrinkle that should be considered for the portal is that the covid eligibility players should be rolling off the docket this season. That was putting a downward pressure for a while. Who wouldn't take a defined, stable 23-24 year old vs an incoming freshman without blockbuster potential?
The other matter with the portal are the optics we don't quite see. It's one thing when P5 guys are dancing amongst those programs, it's another when guys are pushed out or trying to get some meaningful reps when it doesn't work out at the level they were brought into.
For my actual opinion, I would think coaches start recognizing that the portal legends who hop every year aren't worth the effort. Those NIL donors are going to start scrutinizing their returns one day.
The other matter with the portal are the optics we don't quite see. It's one thing when P5 guys are dancing amongst those programs, it's another when guys are pushed out or trying to get some meaningful reps when it doesn't work out at the level they were brought into.
For my actual opinion, I would think coaches start recognizing that the portal legends who hop every year aren't worth the effort. Those NIL donors are going to start scrutinizing their returns one day.
It will be interesting to see how it all plays out. The court case not being settled has to be rough and coaches and recruits this year. The covid guys moving out should free up some space, but if the roster limits are approved, it may not make much a difference.
I think a few coaches may take that stand and stay away from portal jumpers, but we all know coaches need to win now and some coaches/donors would sell their soul to win the playoff or at least qualify and win a game or two.
Anyways I hope all the kids with D1 offers get the chance and make the most of the opportunity!
I hate the fact that college coaches are now convincing kids to leave high school early on a regular occasion.
Big Lex Fan
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Are any of teams competing in 7 vs 7's or any information on who OCC teams are scrimmaging? Just thought I'd put it out there. Thread has been kinda quiet.
i heard the lineman has moved back to wooster
uncfan4life
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Ashland was at Ohio State's 7on7 last week, and will be at the Pickerington North 7on7 next week. Should be some pretty good competition. Looking forward to getting this season started!
Big Lex Fan
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I honestly haven't heard much about Lex. I heard Brayden Fogle had an official visit to Penn State and Joe Caudill was at Michigan State over the weekend.
Big Lex Fan
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Lexington's Brayden Fogle to make a college decision on July 4th. Narrowed down to 3 choices. LSU, Georgia, or Penn State.
Big Lex Fan
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Lexington's Brayden Fogle has committed to the University of Georgia. Congratulations to him. Now he can focus on getting better and get ready for his senior season.
I think it was you or Big Lex mentioned they have the skill positions, but it's a team sport. They have to win the LoS in order to compete with the better teams, and so far that hasn't been consistently done by Lex to get that nod from me anyways.
NO argument here, but a D1 athlete can make a big difference in all team sports. With them having 2-4 of those guys I would think it would give them a boost.
uncfan4life
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They had the same guys on the team last year and went 5-5 in the regular season. They did make a nice run in the playoffs, but those same D1 guys that were getting offers as Juniors didn't put it all together for most of the season. Either way expectations should be high in Lexington.
As every season goes by other schools graduate talent. Since that school brings back all of its talent it is reasonable to think expectations should be much higher than 5-5 this season.