Husker Extra live updates: Signing Day 2017

Follow along for updates as the Huskers put the final bows on their 2017 football recruiting class.

3rd & 7 37yd

Glad to have you back. Do anything fun on your break? Can you shed some light on the process in the "war room" today regarding players on the Huskers' big board that end up signing elsewhere? More to the point, is there a list of players the Huskers could "call" right now and say We Want You and the player would be on board?

by @Corn_Huskers 2/1/2017 5:21:57 PM
@StarCityRyan: I don't expect him to sign with Nebraska, I know that.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:22:26 PM
@@Corn_Huskers: Phone calls. Most interesting was talking with Guy Thomas' coach, Tim Harris. That one really did go down to the final minute. Decision wasn't made until this morning. Talk about stress on an assistant coach. Think of how many hours Parrella puts in on that. Hours and miles. And you just don't know what an 18-year-old is going to do until the final gun.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:24:03 PM
Welcome back, BC

by CDS 2/1/2017 5:24:07 PM
@CDS: I'm going to be in and out. This is kind of the intermission of the chat as we wait for the West Coast drama to pick up.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:24:37 PM
maybe I'll be wrong but 2 or 3 years from now we'll be asking Jamire who?

by Husker from Illinois 2/1/2017 5:24:46 PM
@HuskerfromIllinois: He's a good player. Every young guy handles it differently. Some better than others. I think Nebraska fans would be delighted if he were on their side.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:26:52 PM
Those obsessing over team recruiting rankings should consider that NU started the day at #22 in 247 composite rankings, is now at #23 and they're still counting Calvin as an NU commit which probably won't happen.

by Benchwarmer 2/1/2017 5:26:53 PM
@Benchwarmer: That's a good point and fair warning for how it's probably going to end up.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:27:07 PM
Jeremiah Hawkins sticks with Cal.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:27:39 PM
@HfromI sounds harsh but I agree.

by FargoHusker 2/1/2017 5:28:11 PM
So with Calvin flips to another school, and Lewis goes to USC (and with Hawkins and Thompson off the board), does that mean we could be at 3 WRs for this class?

by James Wilson 2/1/2017 5:30:14 PM
@JamesWilson: Yes, could happen, and no matter how you spin it, that's not great from a numbers standpoint when you look at the scholarship count. It's not a major problem if all those true frosh are ready to roll right away, and a couple walk-ons step up. But the bottom line is NU could have taken 5 WRs in this class and it wouldn't have been overkill at all.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:31:47 PM
Ouch I was hoping for Hawkins.

by FargoHusker 2/1/2017 5:31:48 PM
@Bc or Sip, a bit off topic, but how long can we keep the K-Williams and D-Williams. Their impact on recruiting has to be causing a lot of attention...right?

by FargoHusker 2/1/2017 5:31:52 PM
@FargoHusker: Can't speak on Donte Williams, but they just paid him handsomely and that has to mean something to him. And Keith Williams I expect to stay for a while, for a variety of reasons, including his son is a junior. Also, if you go beyond football, Riley stayed by him after his off-the-field mistake so I'm sure that means plenty to him.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:34:48 PM
We are not gaining on Michigan or Ohio State. Skers signing a good class. Moves us little closer in west maybe. But not closing on big boys at all

by Not Enough 2/1/2017 5:34:58 PM
I agree...it seemed we were in on many WRs, but they have been a bit fickle this year, and some other good 4-star guys we could have gone after we did not as we felt good about Calvin and Lewis for so long.

by James Wilson 2/1/2017 5:35:06 PM
Gotta win your division first, then you can worry about competing with Michigan and Ohio State.

by CDS 2/1/2017 5:39:04 PM
we need atleast 1 defensive back. 1 more wr. just 1 injury to the ones committted, leaving or not living upto the hype.

by jw 2/1/2017 5:39:11 PM
@jw: I think Blades jumps on board. And then ... I don't know. That might be it. Maybe there's one more surprise. I'm still watching to see what Tony Wallace does for sure. I don't believe Onyemaobi ends up here. Think he goes to TCU.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:40:00 PM
Does anyone have the fax # for the athletic dept? I need to send my letter in. :)

by Silicon Valley Husker 2/1/2017 5:47:58 PM
I know this is the biggest decision these kids will make in their lives. Nebraska may be the best fit for some of these kids, but the lure of playing close to home in front of their family and friends matters the most to these kids. not all but some. in their decision not to go to NU

by Husker from Illinois 2/1/2017 5:48:11 PM
@BC What happened with Onyemaobi? I thought he seemed pretty solid after visit?

by FargoHusker 2/1/2017 5:48:19 PM
@FargoHusker: I don't know completely. Just don't think it's happening from what I hear.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:48:31 PM
I agree with Sip's tweet. I've always been more into celebrating what we have than lamenting about what we don't.

by Benchwarmer 2/1/2017 5:48:37 PM
with diaco being the new d cord, the incoming class being highly touted was much needed the way 2016 ended on a sour note. if daico didnt happen lots of negativity would've happened and would've put a lot more pressure on this class.

by jw 2/1/2017 5:52:36 PM
USC has 21 commits already. Still room for Joseph Lewis/Greg Johnson???

by lredeugene 2/1/2017 5:52:44 PM
@lredeugene: I'll watch like the rest of you but I think those boys are going to USC.

by Brian Christopherson 2/1/2017 5:53:08 PM
Calvin is unlikely at this point, think we all agree there....clearly he has a lot on his plate making the decision. Five big names left and would love to see one swing our way....tons of positive vibe going on today!

by UWYOHusker 2/1/2017 5:53:11 PM
For NU to truly be competitive on a national basis, they need consistent top 15 teams (from a recruiting perspective). If you average all 4 major recruiting services and how teams ranked the past 4 or 5 years, those that averaged classes in the top 10 or 15 are the ones that end the football season in those same positions. Our recruiting rankings have averaged in the mid to high 20s over the past 5 seasons (when you look at 247, scout, rivals, etc...) and it seems where we finished the year in football rankings is about that place too. It's not a coincidence. If this class ends up average a ranking of about 20th, I would give that a solid B, but there is still a lot moreroom for improvement.

by James Wilson 2/1/2017 5:53:40 PM

Husker Extra live updates: Signing Day 2017

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