Corn Nation - Nebraska Football Recruiting: National Signing Day '14 Is HereNebraska Cornhuskers Football - Gimme Red 'Til I'm Dead!https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48565/corn-fave.png2014-02-06T10:03:01-06:00http://www.cornnation.com/rss/stream/51447092014-02-06T10:03:01-06:002014-02-06T10:03:01-06:00Report Card: The 2014 recruiting cycle
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<p>The Huskers signed 24 players through the cycle, but there were many aspects that bring out their final grade. </p> <p>Nebraska finished out their '14 recruiting cycle yesterday, getting a class of 24 to put pen to paper to fax machine.</p>
<p>While there are a few groups that stand out in this class for good reasons, there also were a few misses that would have helped made this class one of the elite ones in the Big Ten. Lets go over everything.</p>
<p><b>Quarterback </b></p>
<p>Signed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Zack-Darlington-18755" target="_blank">Zack Darlington</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/AJ-Bush-31998" target="_blank">AJ Bush</a></p>
<p>Missed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/KJ-Carta-Samuels-21160" target="_blank">KJ Carta-Samuels</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Jerrod-Heard-11842" target="_blank">Jerrod Heard</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Quinton-Flowers-9276" target="_blank">Quinton Flowers</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Coltin-Gerhart-20996" target="_blank">Coltin Gerhart</a></p>
<p>This was interesting to see develop the last three or so weeks of the cycle. It became obvious that the staff wasn't just sitting on Darlington with his concussion issues the last couple of weeks. This was the time that Gerhart visited, and Carta-Samuels decommitted from Vanderbilt. I guess I just wonder why it took so long in the cycle to realize that a second QB was needed. Bush will do well in that aspect, but I just wonder if something could have been done earlier.</p>
<p>Grade: B</p>
<p><b>Running Back</b></p>
<p>Signed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Mikale-Wilbon-21725" target="_blank">Mikale Wilbon</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Larenzo-Stewart-13601" target="_blank">Larenzo Stewart</a></p>
<p>Missed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Madre-London-20211" target="_blank">Madre London</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Corey-Avery-19489" target="_blank">Corey Avery</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Kalen-Ballage-28235" target="_blank">Kalen Ballage</a></p>
<p>Pretty well done here. Wilbon is the prototypical back for this offense, while Stewart is fast and raw enough to take a chance on. Missing on London didn't help in November, but replacing him with Wilbon is pretty good.</p>
<p>Grade: B+</p>
<p><b>Wide Receiver/Tight End</b></p>
<p>Signed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Monte-Harrison-26287" target="_blank">Monte Harrison</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Freedom-Akinmoladun-31175" target="_blank">Freedom Akinmoladun</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Demornay-Pierson-El-29495" target="_blank">Demornay Pierson-El</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Jariah-Tolbert-25460" target="_blank">Jariah Tolbert</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Glenn-Irons-29917" target="_blank">Glenn Irons</a></p>
<p>Missed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Desean-Blair-27396" target="_blank">Desean Blair</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Dallis-Todd-28557" target="_blank">Dallis Todd</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Thaddeus-Snodgrass-14979" target="_blank">Thaddeus Snodgrass</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/TV-Williams-21600" target="_blank">TV Williams</a>, <a href="http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Deandre-Goolsby-134747" target="_blank">Deandre Goolsby</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Eric-Lauderdale-31161" target="_blank">Eric Lauderdale</a></p>
<p><i>(not including <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Robert-Lockhart-8694" target="_blank">Robert Lockhart</a> till he actually signs)</i></p>
<p>I suppose this grade on this class really depends on two things. One, if Monte Harrison ends up playing in Lincoln instead of taking the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/132036/bubba-starling" class="sbn-auto-link">Bubba Starling</a> route, and two, how much of a impact players like Pierson-El and such make on a special teams group that could use a spark. Interesting how Goolsby visited Lincoln twice on his own dime, but never got an offer. Nebraska took a lot of time trying to flip Todd from Oklahoma, and in the end lost out on Blair to Missouri but not for a lack of effort. The NOLA gang better show something in this group if Harrison leaves, or else this is not going to look good in a couple of years.</p>
<p>Grade: C+ (B if Harrison ends up staying)</p>
<p><b>Offensive Line:</b></p>
<p>Signed:<a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Tanner-Farmer-23863" target="_blank"> Tanner Farmer</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Nick-Gates-31080" target="_blank">Nick Gates</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/DJ-Foster-21553" target="_blank">DJ Foster</a></p>
<p>Missed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Frank-Ragnow-23316" target="_blank">Frank Ragnow</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Ross-Pierschbacher-13893" target="_blank">Ross Pierschbacher</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Kenyon-Frison-30286" target="_blank">Kenyon Frison</a></p>
<p>It's almost hard to really complain about the OL haul. Frison would have completed the class perfectly. I still wonder what would have happened if Nebraska hadn't told Ragnow to hold off on the visit he wanted to take. Pierschbacher being taken from both Nebraska and Iowa by Alabama cause LOL SABAN just shows how hard it is when the big boys really want someone in your backyard. But overall, well done here.</p>
<p>Grade: A</p>
<p>Defensive Line:</p>
<p>Signed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Peyton-Newell-19862" target="_blank">Peyton Newell</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Mick-Stoltenberg-31851" target="_blank">Mick Stoltenberg</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Sedrick-King-28958" target="_blank">Sedrick King</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/DeAndre-Wills-30004" target="_blank">DeAndre Wills</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Joe-Keels-34791" target="_blank">Joe Keels</a></p>
<p>Missed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Spencer-Williams-31955" target="_blank">Spencer Williams</a>,<a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Harrison-Phillips-21348" target="_blank"> Harrison Phillips</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Blake-McClain-20828" target="_blank">Blake McClain</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Darius-Slade-31230" target="_blank">Darius Slade</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Abu-Lamin-32260" target="_blank">Abu Lamin</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Terrell-Clinkscales-33475" target="_blank">Terrell Clinkscales</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Claudeson-Pelon-32402" target="_blank">Claude Pelon</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Dalvon-Stuckey-1739" target="_blank">Dalvon Stuckney</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Ricky-Walker-21667" target="_blank">Ricky Walker</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Rohan-Blackwood-23182" target="_blank">Rohan Blackwood</a></p>
<p>OHHHHHH the first group of what could have been here. King and Wills will be good DE's, but I'm unsure where the staff is going to put Stoltenberg, and if the class could have been finished by McClain it would have been fantastic. On the inside, Newell and Lamin would have been devastating inside, but Abu was another case where the staff did everything and it just didn't happen. Keels should do well, but who knows on Clinkscales to be quite honest. As I said before, it would have been nice to at least have him sign and keep him from other teams. And who knows what happens if the staff doesn't slow roll Phillips? This will be the group to watch inside and outside Lincoln to see what goes down in a few years.</p>
<p>Grade: C+</p>
<p><b>Linebacker:</b></p>
<p>Signed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Jaevon-Walton-30622" target="_blank">Jaevon Walton</a></p>
<p>Missed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Lee-27993" target="_blank">Elijah Lee</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Devante-Bond-23870" target="_blank">Devante Bond</a></p>
<p>Bond was the original one that the Huskers wanted, but when they missed, Walton became the only target. Lee would have been nice, but in the end, LB wasn't that big of a need in this class.</p>
<p>Grade: B</p>
<p><b>Secondary:</b></p>
<p>Signed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Byerson-Cockrell-37340" target="_blank">Byerson Cockrell</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Joshua-Kalu-21385" target="_blank">Josh Kalu</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Trai-Mosley-31009" target="_blank">Trai Mosley</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Luke-Gifford-24404" target="_blank">Luke Gifford</a>, C<a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Jones-32198" target="_blank">hris Jones</a></p>
<p>Missed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Naijiel-Hale-26958" target="_blank">Naijiel Hale</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Hardeman-18649" target="_blank">Chris Hardeman</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Jason-Hall-28634" target="_blank">Jason Hall</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Raymond-Wingo-24352" target="_blank">Raymond Wingo</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Kweishi-Brown-32415" target="_blank">Kweishi Brown</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Josh-Keys-33793" target="_blank">Josh Keys</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Danzel-McDaniel-36443" target="_blank">Danzel McDaniel</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Deandre-Scott-27746" target="_blank">Deandre Scott</a>, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Chance-Waz-30543" target="_blank">Chance Waz</a></p>
<p>Here's your other big what-if group. Kalu and Mosley should be good cover guys, and I'm alright with losing Jason Hall. However, I remember Keys and McDaniel wanting to come to Lincoln big time, and Nebraska cooled on them when they would have committed. Chance Waz, I'm unsure if the staff should have even taken his commitment. Kinda surprised that Hardeman didn't give Lincoln more of a chance before committing to Oklahoma State. It'll be another group to watch in the future, as soon as probably 2 years down the line, to see how this ended up.</p>
<p>Grade: C+</p>
<p><b>Special Teams:</b></p>
<p>Signed: <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Drew-Brown-17024" target="_blank">Drew Brown</a></p>
<p>Offered one person, signed one person, and it's a legacy. Boom, we're done here.</p>
<p>Grade: A</p>
<p><b>Numbers of the class (according to our friends at 247):</b></p>
<p>Offers: 305 Official Visits: 49 Visits used on current or eventual commits: 25</p>
<p>There's no way that Nebraska ONLY gave out 300 offers, unless that number is confirmed offers, which I guess I believe. I still lament the fact that Nebraska didn't get more people into the August 31st game vs. Wyoming, as that was one of two later kicks at home that Nebraska didn't get later on in the year. Nebraska did well getting offers out there, and quite honestly, did alright getting kids who were truly interested in Lincoln into town for visits. I just wonder if those earlier visits would have helped.</p>
<p>Grade: B</p>
<p>A few interesting facts about this cycle:</p>
<p>- Everyone that visited for the Iowa game on Thanksgiving weekend were commits to the Huskers at one time (Newell, Clinkscales, Slade, Farmer, Cockrell, Stewart, Freedom)</p>
<p>- Everyone that visited on December 14th either ended up or still lean to Arizona State (Ballage isn't signed, and that isn't happening)</p>
<p>- 19 of the 49 used visits were used after the regular season finished.</p>
<p><b>Overall Grade: B to B-</b></p>
<p>The grade honestly depends on whether Harrison stays in Lincoln or not and whether Darlington can play his entire eligibility. If it both happens, the class looks a whole lot better. However, if Monte leaves or Zack goes on medical, you'll wonder if the Huskers will regret in the short term not filling the class with a couple more spots. It would help in the long run, however, as you could have more spots for a '15 cycle that does not have a lot of spots available.</p>
<p>Welcome the kids who came to Lincoln, wish the ones who didn't well in their careers, and realize we'll be doing this all over again next year at this time.</p>
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https://www.cornnation.com/2014/2/6/5385290/nebraska-huskers-2014-recruiting-class-report-cardBrian Towle2014-02-05T14:29:03-06:002014-02-05T14:29:03-06:00Meet your 2014 Walk On's
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<p>It's a big tradition at Nebraska, to be a local and to walk-on the program. These young men will continue on the legacy this year. </p> <p>At Nebraska, they take their walk-on's a little more seriously than other schools.</p>
<p>Here is the alphabetical listing of all of this year's "preferred" walk-on's. By preferred, this means they make the team and will not have to try out this fall, but will be still paying their own way to come to Nebraska.</p>
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<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Noah-Arneson-33505" target="_blank">Noah Arneson</a><span> DL 6-3 300 Omaha, Neb. Omaha Gross HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Alex-Boryca-38488" target="_blank">Alex Boryca</a><span> LB 6-2 220 Cozad, Neb. Cozad HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Cole-Conrad-38491" target="_blank">Cole Conrad</a><span> OL 6-5 280 Fremont, Neb. Archbishop Bergan HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Ryan-Freudenberg-40614" target="_blank">Ryan Freudenburg</a><span> OL 6-5 290 Norfolk, Neb. Lutheran-Northeast HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Nolan-Graham-38495" target="_blank">Nolan Graham</a><span> DB 5-11 195 Firth, Neb. Norris HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Blake-Holtmeier-38497" target="_blank">Blake Holtmeier</a><span> WR 6-2 190 Kearney, Neb. Kearney Catholic HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Cameron-Jakub-38484" target="_blank">Cameron Jakub</a><span> DB 5-11 170 Columbus, Neb. Columbus HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Matt-Jarzynka-36537" target="_blank">Matt Jarzynka</a><span> DE 6-4 220 Loup City, Neb. Loup City HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Bo-Kitrell-38486" target="_blank">Bo Kitrell</a><span> FB/LB 6-1 210 Ashland, Neb. Ashland-Greenwood HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Creighton-Koley-36538" target="_blank">Creighton Koley</a><span> DB 6-0 185 Omaha, Neb. Skutt Catholic HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Nate-Meduna-40615" target="_blank">Nate Meduna</a><span> TE 6-5 220 Wahoo, Neb. Bishop Neumann HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Trent-Ortmeier-38493" target="_blank">Trent Ortmeier</a><span> OL 6-6 270 West Point, Neb. Guardian Angels Catholic </span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Dylan-Owen-38545" target="_blank">Dylan Owen</a><span> DL 6-5 240 Westchester, N.Y. Bridgton Academy/Somers </span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Brady-Pelzer-37387" target="_blank">Brady Pelzer</a><span> WR 5-11 170 Bellevue, Neb. Bellevue East HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Garrett-Poppen-36539" target="_blank">Garrett Poppen</a><span> LB 6-1 215 Giltner, Neb. Giltner HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Bryan-Reimers-38496" target="_blank">Bryan Reimers</a><span> TE 6-5 205 Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln East HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Austin-Rose-23487" target="_blank">Austin Rose</a><span> RB 6-1 220 Lincoln, Neb. Lincoln North Star HS</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Jack-Van-Almen-40613" target="_blank">Jack Van Almen</a><span> LB 6-1 215 Rochester Hills, Mich. Stoney Creek HS</span></p>
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https://www.cornnation.com/2014/2/5/5383308/nebraska-huskers-2014-walk-on-national-signing-dayBrian Towle2014-02-05T11:39:16-06:002014-02-05T11:39:16-06:00Meet your 2014 Nebraska Cornhusker Signees
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<p>Here's your one stop area to have all the names and links available to see who Nebraska signed. </p> <p>Here in one listing is your 2014 Nebraska Cornhusker signing class, everyone.</p>
<p>National Ranking: <a href="http://247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/CompositeTeamRankings" target="_blank">36th by 247 Sports</a>.</p>
<p>Big Ten Conference Ranking: <a href="http://247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/CompositeTeamRankings?Conference=Big-Ten" target="_blank">6th by 247 Sports</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/AJ-Bush-31998" target="_blank">AJ Bush</a><span> - Quarterback from Norcross HS in Alpharetta, Georgia</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Demornay-Pierson-El-29495" target="_blank">Demornay Pierson-El</a><span> - Wide Receiver from West Potomac HS in Alexandria, Virginia</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Tanner-Farmer-23863" target="_blank">Tanner Farmer</a><span>- Offensive Guard from Highland Park HS in Highland, Illinois</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Mikale-Wilbon-21725" target="_blank">Mikale Wilbon</a><span> - Running Back from De La Salle Institute in Chicago, Illinois</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Sedrick-King-28958" target="_blank">Sedrick King</a><span> - Defensive End, Plant City HS in Plant City, Florida</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/DJ-Foster-21553" target="_blank">D.J. Foster</a><span> - Offensive Guard, Lincoln Southeast HS in Lincoln, Nebraska</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Joshua-Kalu-21385" target="_blank">Josh Kalu</a><span> - Safety, Alief Taylor HS in Houston, Texas</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Jones-32198" target="_blank">Chris Jones</a><span> - Cornerback, Sandalwood HS in Jacksonville, Florida</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Mick-Stoltenberg-31851" target="_blank">Mick Stoltenberg</a><span> - Offensive Tackle, Gretna HS in Gretna, Nebraska</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Larenzo-Stewart-13601" target="_blank">Larenzo Stewart</a><span> - All Purpose Back, Klein Oak HS in Spring, Texas</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Luke-Gifford-24404" target="_blank">Luke Gifford</a><span>- Athlete, Lincoln Southeast HS in Lincoln, Nebraska</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Trai-Mosley-31009" target="_blank">Trai Mosley</a><span> - Cornerback, Hendrickson HS in Pflugerville, Texas</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Monte-Harrison-26287" target="_blank">Monte Harrison</a><span> - Wide Receiver, Lee's Summit West HS in Lee's Summit, Missouri</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Drew-Brown-17024" target="_blank">Drew Brown</a><span> - Kicker, Southlake Carroll HS in Southlake, Texas</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Freedom-Akinmoladun-31175" target="_blank">Freedom Akinmoladun</a><span> - Tight End, Grandview HS in Grandview, Missouri</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Glenn-Irons-29917" target="_blank">Glenn Irons</a><span> - Wide Receiver, Edna Karr HS in New Orleans, Louisiana</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Jariah-Tolbert-25460" target="_blank">Jariah Tolbert</a><span> - Wide Receiver, Edna Karr HS in New Orleans, Louisiana</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Jaevon-Walton-30622" target="_blank">Jaevon Walton</a> - Wide Receiver, Edna Karr HS in New Orleans, Louisiana</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Peyton-Newell-19862" target="_blank">Peyton Newell</a><span> - Defensive End, Hiawatha HS in Hiawatha, Kansas</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Nick-Gates-31080" target="_blank">Nick Gates</a><span> - Offensive Tackle, Bishop Gorman HS in Las Vegas, Nevada</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/DeAndre-Wills-30004" target="_blank">DeAndre Wills</a><span> - Defensive End, Clay Central HS in Lineville, Alabama</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Byerson-Cockrell-37340" target="_blank">Byerson Cockrell</a><span> - Safety from East Mississippi CC in Scooba, Mississippi</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Joe-Keels-34791" target="_blank">Joe Keels</a><span> - Defensive End from Highland CC in Highland, Kansas</span></p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Zack-Darlington-18755?Institution=9295" target="_blank">Zack Darlington</a><span> - Dual Threat Quarterback from Apopka HS in Apopka, Florida</span></p>
https://www.cornnation.com/2014/2/5/5382548/nebraska-huskers-2014-signees-welcome-to-lincolnBrian Towle2014-02-05T10:41:34-06:002014-02-05T10:41:34-06:00Gates, Wills become final faxes into North Stadium
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<p>The last 2 faxes have made it to Lincoln. They are:</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Nick-Gates-31080" target="_blank">Nick Gates</a> - Offensive Tackle, Bishop Gorman HS in Las Vegas, Nevada</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/DeAndre-Wills-30004" target="_blank">DeAndre Wills</a> - Defensive End, Clay Central HS in Lineville, Alabama.</p>
<p>This makes all 24 expected National Letters of Intent expected faxed into Lincoln accounted for. Robert Lockhart, the WR out of Hinds CC will not be sending his letter to Nebraska today. It is more probable that he is a May enrolee, because of grades.</p>
<p>This doesn't mean we're done with coverage of National Signing Day, of course. We'll have more today, including Head Coach Bo Pelini's comments on the class later this afternoon.</p>
https://www.cornnation.com/2014/2/5/5382330/nebraska-huskers-nick-gates-deandre-wills-national-signing-day-2014Brian Towle2014-02-05T10:05:45-06:002014-02-05T10:05:45-06:00Newell signs, waiting on two
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<p>One we were all waiting on finally came through:</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Peyton-Newell-19862" target="_blank">Peyton Newell</a> - Defensive End, Hiawatha HS in Hiawatha, Kansas</p>
<p>As of now, we are waiting on Nick Gates and DeAndre Wills to send their faxes in. When they arrive, you will know.</p>
https://www.cornnation.com/2014/2/5/5381994/nebraska-huskers-peyton-newell-nick-gates-national-signing-day-2014Brian Towle2014-02-05T09:00:16-06:002014-02-05T09:00:16-06:00Freedom, NOLA kids ink. Frison to OU
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<p>The newest faxes into North Stadium has arrived:</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Freedom-Akinmoladun-31175" target="_blank">Freedom Akinmoladun</a><span> - Tight End, Grandview HS in Grandview, Missouri</span></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://247sports.com/Player/Glenn-Irons-29917">Glenn Irons</a> - Wide Receiver, Edna Karr HS in New Orleans, Louisiana</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Jariah-Tolbert-25460" target="_blank">Jariah Tolbert</a> - Wide Receiver, Edna Karr HS in New Orleans, Louisiana</p>
<p>However, Nebraska is now 0 for 3 in decisions today. Not good.</p>
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<p>Kenyon Frison has signed with Oklahoma per <a href="https://twitter.com/joeyhelmer10">@joeyhelmer10</a></p>
— Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelbruntz/statuses/431071966351470592">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Frison wasn't a need, necessarily. But still, for all the work Nebraska put in there like Blair, it stinks that they lost out on this one also.</p>
<p>However, Plan B in case <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/207551/blake-mcclain">Blake McClain</a> didn't come to Nebraska isn't going to happen.</p>
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<p>3* DE Spencer Williams to Missouri. Cincinatti commit who visited the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Huskers&src=hash">#Huskers</a>. I've got to say: I didn't see that coming.</p>
— Jeff Mason (@RedSideline) <a href="https://twitter.com/RedSideline/statuses/431076345943060480">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Like Jeff said.... this one was out of nowhere. Bright side: This opens up some spots for next year's amazingly thin class.</p>
https://www.cornnation.com/2014/2/5/5381752/nebraska-huskers-freedom-glenn-irons-national-signing-day-2014Brian Towle2014-02-05T08:14:47-06:002014-02-05T08:14:47-06:00Mosley, Harrison, Brown "N", Blair to Mizzou
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<p>More faxes? More faxes.</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Trai-Mosley-31009" target="_blank">Trai Mosley</a> - Cornerback, Hendrickson HS in Pflugerville, Texas</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Monte-Harrison-26287" target="_blank">Monte Harrison</a> - Wide Receiver, Lee's Summit West HS in Lee's Summit, Missouri</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Drew-Brown-17024" target="_blank">Drew Brown</a> - Kicker, Southlake Carroll HS in Southlake, Texas</p>
<p>Meanwhile, <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Desean-Blair-27396" target="_blank">Desean Blair</a>, who Nebraska really macked on hard, has decided to decommit from Louisville and sign with Missouri this morning.</p>
https://www.cornnation.com/2014/2/5/5381646/nebraska-huskers-mosley-harrison-drew-brown-national-signing-day-2014Brian Towle2014-02-05T07:49:00-06:002014-02-05T07:49:00-06:007 more letters hit the fax machine.
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<p>A lot more faxes come across the machine in Lincoln very quickly. They are:</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Sedrick-King-28958" target="_blank">Sedrick King</a> - Defensive End, Plant City HS in Plant City, Florida</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/DJ-Foster-21553" target="_blank">D.J. Foster</a> - Offensive Guard, Lincoln Southeast HS in Lincoln, Nebraska</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Joshua-Kalu-21385" target="_blank">Josh Kalu</a> - Safety, Alief Taylor HS in Houston, Texas</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Jones-32198" target="_blank">Chris Jones</a> - Cornerback, Sandalwood HS in Jacksonville, Florida</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Mick-Stoltenberg-31851" target="_blank">Mick Stoltenberg</a> - Offensive Tackle, Gretna HS in Gretna, Nebraska</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Larenzo-Stewart-13601" target="_blank">Larenzo Stewart</a> - All Purpose Back, Klein Oak HS in Spring, Texas</p>
<p><a href="http://247sports.com/Player/Luke-Gifford-24404" target="_blank">Luke Gifford</a>- Athlete, Lincoln Southeast HS in Lincoln, Nebraska</p>
<p>That makes approximately half of the expected letters to come into Lincoln by 8am.</p>
https://www.cornnation.com/2014/2/5/5381526/nebraska-huskers-kalu-foster-luke-gifford-stoltenberg-larenzo-stewart-national-signing-day-2014Brian Towle