New Committ...

[Falconboy]

P'burg' Yellowjacket T.J. Fatinikun (6'2 225) will play at BG next year at either DE or OLB. There aren't too many Div.1 quality players in the NLL I presume. Anyone seen him play?

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar ... /810985998

[Flipper]

I think they offered his brother...a DB..a schollie a couple of ears ago too.

I believe they got a verbal from a QB in Michigan the other day too...I saw it online someplace.

[MarkL]

New QB commit:

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... _key=79405

A bit small for a college QB, but certainly athletic and has a decent resume of interested schools. Gee whiz, we sure have a lot of QBs on roster and now are getting another one ... but I guess a lot is better than not enough.

Other commitments:

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... _key=79914 - TE Alex Bayer

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... _key=77333 - DB Ricky Steele, from the same HS as Tyler Sheehan

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/vi ... _key=85091 - OLB Paul Swan, with an impressive resume of other interested schools.

[freefalcon]

T.J. Fatinikun
Alex Bayer
Ricky Steele
Paul Swan

Welcome 2 the nest boys

[Warthog]

Here's the full story in from today's Blade about signing Fatinikun.

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... /-1/SPORTS

Also mentions we received a commitment from a DL from Indiana, Chris Jones.

http://bowlinggreen.scout.com/a.z?s=337 ... id=3752120

[Globetrotter]

Great list....things seem to be coming together.

Id love to track these guys for 2008 as they finish up their careers.

[Class of 61]

P'burg' Yellowjacket T.J. Fatinikun (6'2 225) will play at BG next year at either DE or OLB. There aren't too many Div.1 quality players in the NLL I presume. Anyone seen him play?

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar ... TS03/81098
998

While checking thru the Scout.com site, it was very surprising to me to see how many MICHIGAN kids have been offered by BG so far... Supposedly, this is a very strong MICHIGAN group, with over 50 kids already having D-1 offers.(from a variety of schools I assume). As usual, it will be very interesting to see how many of these kids ACTUALLY come to BG.
In the meantime, it seems like more and more football players are committing EARLY as opposed to the usual wait and see game in Feb.

[1987alum]

In the meantime, it seems like more and more football players are committing EARLY as opposed to the usual wait and see game in Feb.

Den - I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if something fundamental has changed to spark this change or if it's just our perception.

[Globetrotter]

Austin Collier info....

Team went 10-1

Game stories, stats at the bottom

Standish 40 Beaverton 0

Rushing:14-208-5 tds (1,20,21,60,32)
Passing:4-12, 79 yds

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... .foot.html

Standish 53 Gladwin 12

Rushing:13-125, 2 TD (62,1)
Passing:3-10, 61 yds, 2 TD (37,25)

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... .foot.html

Standish 33, at Pinconning 13

Rushing:21-91, 1 TD (3)
Passing: 9-11, 181 yds, 2 TD(38.10)

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... .foot.html

Standish-Sterling 19, John Glenn 10

Rushing:9-18 85 1(20)
Passing:10-77-1 (6)

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... .foot.html

Tawas Area 26, Standish-Sterling 20

Rushing: 13-65
Passing: 7-16 82 1 (26) 2 ints

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... .foot.html

Standish-Sterling 33, Ogemaw Heights 22

Rushing:20-58-2 (23,11)
Passing:4-7 185 3 (77,23,29)

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... .foot.html

Standish-Sterling 63, Oscoda 14

Rushing: 4-116 2 (17,46)
Passing: 2-5 46 2 (25,21)

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... .foot.html

Standish-Sterling 28, at Reed City 8

Rushing: 17-93-1 (5)
Passing: 3-10 52 2 (22,20)

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... .foot.html

Standish-Sterling 28, Frankenmuth 2

Rushing: 17-94 2(1,6)
Passing: 2-4 96

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... .foot.html

Division 5 Pre-district: at Standish-Sterling 44, Gladwin 16

Rushing:21-117 4 (3,22,5,3)
Passing: 4-8 88 2 (49, 36)

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... 5foot.html

Div. 5 District Championship: at Standish-Sterling 39, Tawas Area 34

Rushing:24-117 1(5)
Passing:3-6 46 0tds

http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... 5foot.html

They then lost in the next round to Menomee (sic) the eventual state champion.

His season stats minus that last game were 50-107 46% 1001yds 15tds-2ints 174-1161 rushing 6.67 avg 21tds.

Absurd stats but he is from a smaller school. I wonder if AT and Freddie's success made it easier to sell this kid. Like someone said we have a lot of QBs now, but when you can recruit a kid like this and say we will try you at QB for 2 years and if things don't work out you can move positions having our starting RB and WR as ex QBs can't hurt.

He was also a basketball player avg it looked like just under 10 pts a game

And ran track winning the regional title in the 400 (50.42), Finishing 4th in the High Jump and making states in the 4x2 but missing in the 4x4.


Preview before last year
http://www.bucklandmedia.com/pages/arch ... views.html

Standish-Sterling Panthers

2006 Season: 7-4 (3-2, 2nd place tie NEMC); lost in second round of playoffs

Head Coach: Paul Walderzak

Head Coaching Experience: 26th year; 122-109, four playoff appearances

Basic Offensive Set: Multiple

Basic Defensive Set: 5-2

Returning Starters: Mark Stawowy, sr. (C); Ryan Proulx, sr. (G); Ashton Gulvas, sr. (SE); Brad Bialobrzeski, sr. (RB); Austin Collier, jr. (QB); Wes Dunn, sr. (DL); Jason Kandal, sr. (LB); Dewey Milan, sr. (DB); Ryan Donahue, sr. (DB); Adam Gulvas, jr. (LB).

Total Returning Players: 16

Outlook: The Panthers won their first playoff game since 1997 and, with 10 starters returning, hope to build on that success. But even with a good mix of returners, just getting to the playoffs will be an accomplishment even if the 2007 team matches last year's squad in quality of play.

“This is as balanced as I've seen the conference in a long time,” says SSC coach Paul Walderzak, entering his 26th season as the Panthers' head coach. “Just getting those (playoff-qualifying) six wins won't be easy.”

Last year the Panthers benefited from a forfeit to Oscoda and wins over Beaverton (1-8) and Byron (3-6). The nonleague schedule will be tougher as Beaverton and Gladwin both figure to be improved and Reed City and Frankenmuth – both frequent playoff teams – will finish out the slate. With NEMC could well be a free-for-all with playoff teams SSC, Tawas, Ogemaw Heights and John Glenn all returning plenty of talent, Pinconning looking vastly improved over their tough-luck 2006 season of close losses and Oscoda rebirthing its program with a solid JV squad moving up.

“There's no luxury there,” Walderzak says.

That said, the Panthers have solid building blocks in key places. Junior quarterback Austin Collier steadily grew into his role as a sophomore, but Collier, a threat as both a runner and passer, won't be taking anyone by surprise this year.

“Last year he was under the radar a bit,” says Walderzak. “This year it won't be that easy. But he's an exciting player.”

Running back Brad Bialobrzeski, a tough inside runner, stepped up as the season progressed and had his best performance in the playoff win over Tawas. Split end Ashton Gulvas will be a primary target for Collier, while center Mark Stawowy and guard Ryan Proulx return to anchor the offensive line.

“We have a good core,” says Walderzak. “If teams try focus on just stopping Austin, we've got some other weapons. We're very solid at a lot of positions.”

Defensively, Wes Dunn is the only returning lineman, but he'll be backed up by linebackers Adam Gulvas and Jason Kandal, who played in the defensive backfield last year. Ryan Donahue shifts from offense to defensive back, and Dewey Milan also returns to the backfield.

“We have a lot of work to do on the lines and in the defensive backfield,” Walderzak said. “A lot of questions to be answered yet. We have good kids there, with tons of potential; they're just not experienced there yet.

“The keys will be staying healthy, working hard and keeping a great attitude. As balanced as teams are this year, those things will probably be the difference.”

[Globetrotter]

http://www.scoutingohio.com/TJ_Fatinikun_Perrysburg.htm

Video about TJ from perrysburg. He looks good. Looks like he plays a bit too high but has a strong base and a mean streak.

Sentinels take: http://www.sent-trib.com/index.php?opti ... Itemid=104

Note: After reading Ryans article a leg injury could be the reason it appears like he is playing too high.

[freefalcon]

In the meantime, it seems like more and more football players are committing EARLY as opposed to the usual wait and see game in Feb.

Den - I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if something fundamental has changed to spark this change or if it's just our perception.

A very big reason is the Sebo Center. It is the best in the MAC by far.

I think Akron will have the same outcome with the new stadium/work out room/offices when it is finished.

Very good class in 2008 and following it up with looks like an very good class for 2009

GO FALCONS

[SicSic80]

http://www.scoutingohio.com/TJ_Fatinikun_Perrysburg.htm

Video about TJ from perrysburg. He looks good. Looks like he plays a bit too high but has a strong base and a mean streak.

Sentinels take: http://www.sent-trib.com/index.php?opti ... Itemid=104

Note: After reading Ryans article a leg injury could be the reason it appears like he is playing too high.

Wow - after viewing the highlight video and knowing that he is only @ 75-80%, I can't wait to see this stud @ 100!! Man - what a great get for us if he can get totally healthy again. Can't wait.

[Class of 61]

In the meantime, it seems like more and more football players are committing EARLY as opposed to the usual wait and see game in Feb.

Den - I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if something fundamental has changed to spark this change or if it's just our perception.

A very big reason is the Sebo Center. It is the best in the MAC by far.

I think Akron will have the same outcome with the new stadium/work out room/offices when it is finished.

Very good class in 2008 and following it up with looks like an very good class for 2009

GO FALCONS

FF, I'd agree with you on this re: the SEBO...but it seems like MOST of the schools are getting major commits "earlier" than usual...an article on OSU, for example, showed 23 commits already...when in prior years, they only had about 8-10 or so at an equivilant time. Seems like more of the FB players are following the lead of B-ballers...perhaps it's time to have an "early signing" period for FB in the NCAA?

[tiznow]

Here's the full story in from today's Blade about signing Fatinikun.

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... /-1/SPORTS

Also mentions we received a commitment from a DL from Indiana, Chris Jones.

http://bowlinggreen.scout.com/a.z?s=337 ... id=3752120

I don't follow Indiana High School football. I live 5 miles from Brownsburg. I will have to find out some info on him and follow his senior year.

[transfer2BGSU]

FF, I'd agree with you on this re: the SEBO...but it seems like MOST of the schools are getting major commits "earlier" than usual...an article on OSU, for example, showed 23 commits already...when in prior years, they only had about 8-10 or so at an equivilant time. Seems like more of the FB players are following the lead of B-ballers...perhaps it's time to have an "early signing" period for FB in the NCAA?

Tressel was saying that an August 1 date would give the players the opportunity to commit to their teammates for the senior year.

http://tinyurl.com/5pu9wt

It would be interesting to see how many gems out there would wind up MAC/MWC/Sun-Belt schools if the big boys had given away all of their scholarships during the early signing period