Rhody Football Recruting

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

URI has put out offers to several recruits including running back Harold Cooper who has 6000 rushing yards 5th all time in CT.
Rhody has also landed a commit from DB Russell Walton II who attended Fork Union last year.
http://247sports.com/Player/Russell-Walton-16296
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1026517/harold-cooper

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

After spending the fall at Fork Union Military Academy, 2013 Montclair DB Russell Walton has committed to Rhode Island. NJ Football Spot (@NJ_FB_SPOT)

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

I'm getting excites for next season

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Maybe that's the problem.

Hurley is recruiting football players for the basketball program.

I'll get excited when they actually start winning.

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

We have extended several offers in the new Jersey area with in the past couple of days. Many of them at offensive line. With the addition of Bill Bleil our offense should be more productive. I talked to some Iowa State fans and they said he would work wonders at fcs level.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

Heard through the grapevine about a quarterback coming here from Boston College. Don't know anything else

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

They have seven QB's on their roster, we have three. With the addition of Harold Cooper at Running Back who committed within the past week I am excited to see what happens. I would love for a WR with speed to come in this class as well.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote:Heard through the grapevine about a quarterback coming here from Boston College. Don't know anything else

If true, it's probably this guy:

http://www.bcinterruption.com/boston-co ... ames-walsh

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

A really real QB??

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/3607047/h ... s/41834379

This is his senior season highlight reel. With the addition of him and some of the other players in this class things are looking up.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Good news about recruiting.

Also some good news: Lights and field turf are on the way, soon.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

We can add Shawn Antoine II to the last of commits as well. It was between us and Maine.

Andrew · Unread post by **Andrew** » 10 years ago

Cooper seems like a good get; between us and BC according to Scout. 3 star guy.

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 10 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:Good news about recruiting.

Also some good news: Lights and field turf are on the way, soon.

Any idea how soon?!

Surfri72 · Unread post by **Surfri72** » 10 years ago

that's a pretty legit back to add to the team. best signing in awhile.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:Good news about recruiting.

Also some good news: Lights and field turf are on the way, soon.

Do explain as much as you are able, 78!

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

ATP, got that news from a higher power at URI.

I didn't ask when the install was to happen, only that it will happen.

PM me and I'll tell you.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

Got this in email:

Fans of Rhode Island Football can join Head Coach Jim Fleming, his staff, and members of the team for National Signing Day on Wednesday February 5th. This year’s National Signing Day event will take place on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Ryan Center Alumni Lounge to welcome the new student-athletes to Kingston.

The event is free to the public, will feature in-depth analysis of the signees, and a chance to meet the new coaching staff. Follow @RhodyFootball on Twitter to get a first look at each signee as they submit their national letter of intent to play football at URI all day on Wednesday.

Interested in becoming a season ticket holder? Place your $25 deposit on season tickets today! Click here to place your deposit!

When - Wednesday, February 5th
Time - 4:00 p.m.
Where - Alumni Lounge in the Thomas M. Ryan Center

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

This is pretty cool. NSD is HUGE at almost every other FBS / FCS school in the country. Looks like they're trying to generate some buzz here as well.

GansettRam74 · Unread post by **GansettRam74** » 10 years ago

Any word on who the remaining coaches will be? Also, is there any word Mack Lowrie is transferring to Rhody? There was alot of buzz early/mid Jan but nothing since. Also, Rambone, did your contact give any indication if lights/turf will be for this season or down the road? Really hoping these changes are the shots in the arm the program needs to get the ship righted.

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

Joe Coniglio is the defensive line coach he is from Northern Michigan.

GansettRam74 · Unread post by **GansettRam74** » 10 years ago

Answered my own question.

Head Coach- Jim Fleming
Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line-Bill Bleil
Wide Receivers- Ari Confesor
Defensive Line- Joe Coniglio
Linebackers- Matt Dawson
Tight Ends Will Fleming
Defensive Assistant-Troy Gilmer
Quarterbacks/Recruiting Coordinator- Jim Miceli (former head coach a Bryant)
Quality Control-Donnie Smith
Director, Football Operations- Mitch Stone
Offensive & Defensive Meeting Room- ???

Still would love to know when lights and turf are going in. That would be huge.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

GansettRam74 wrote:Also, is there any word Mack Lowrie is transferring to Rhody?

05 said he heard buzz that a QB was coming here from BC. If that's the case, it makes sense that it would be Lowrie. But other than that, there's no other word. Seems like just rumor at this point.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Ive said before that Trainers staff was weak. This looks much better: a lot of guys with FBS experience. Fleming is well connected and reached out to coaches he knew. Gilmer played for him at Akron. He coached with Miceli at Akron and Coniglio at Kent St. And of course he has a history with Bleil

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

Having this staff gives us a leg up on recruiting. Because they can talk to players from other states as well as lower level FBS players. We have offered JC Dunston Payne yesterday.

The lights and turf will probably be first then new stands or a video board after.

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 10 years ago

SmartyBarrett wrote:
GansettRam74 wrote:Also, is there any word Mack Lowrie is transferring to Rhody?
05 said he heard buzz that a QB was coming here from BC. If that's the case, it makes sense that it would be Lowrie. But other than that, there's no other word. Seems like just rumor at this point.

I've also heard that same thing from someone else.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Rhody4012016 wrote:Having this staff gives us a leg up on recruiting. Because they can talk to players from other states as well as lower level FBS players. We have offered JC Dunston Payne yesterday.

The lights and turf will probably be first then new stands or a video board after.

Matt Dawson bringing a player with him from Monroe

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 10 years ago

Lowrie is here. Official.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Wish I could tell you guys if lights and field turf are coming this summer. I guess I should have asked!

This guy really does look like a game changer for this program. Nice to see.

Start winning, and the rest will come.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote:Lowrie is here. Official.

So awesome. Looking forward to NSD more so than in years past.

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

Were facility improvements in Flemings contract.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Good question. Someone has said not specifically, but the word that lights and field turf are coming soon, must have been discussed for sure.

Hopefully a general timetable has been set for other improvements also, but that most likely is going to depend on revenue increases. Due to winning games, of course.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

This is the biggest jump in sports and facilities that I've seen in a while. Its a special time for Uri

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

http://www.bcinterruption.com/boston-co ... g-day-2013

Lowrie has a great arm. Interesting that his only scholarship offer was from Boston College but i'll take him in a heartbeat

neil · Unread post by **neil** » 10 years ago

Reaching a bit, but I was not overly impressed with the backup qb from S. Alabama. Granted it was in garbage time. Get this guy!

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 10 years ago

We have him. He's enrolled in classes.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

I'm guessing 4 years eligibility

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:I'm guessing 4 years eligibility

Believe so. He is eligible right away for sure.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

This is great. Going to be an exciting season for Uri.. Especially when you can't go anywhere but up

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

GansettRam74 wrote: Wide Receivers- Ari Confesor

I played AAU basketball with Ari. Awesome kid (guy now, I guess, but haven't seen him in 10+ years). I followed his career at Holy Cross and he tore it up there.

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

Jose Duncan a DE has committed. This class is looking good. Add in a WR with speed and it could be amazing.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

T.J. Hayduk, Trumbull, Ct., WR.

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

He has the credentials and speed. His highlights are crazy.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Holy Spirit (NJ) QB/LB T.J. Anderson. Will play LB or DE. Bench presses 405 pounds and runs the 40 in 4.6 seconds. Had interest from Villanova and Delaware.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Two T.J.'s on the team next year.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Shaping up to be the best recruiting class in years, and with what looks like a huge upgrade in the coaching staff.

Rome wasn't built in a day, but maybe in another year or two, it'll all start to pay off.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

This Coaching Staff is thinking next year - not a long term improvement plan.
Transfers from BCS Schools can play immediately - huge advantage over Basketball where guys have to sit out a year, JUCOs, High School Players - expect URI to turn this around very quickly.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

True, Ramster. Plus, transfers from BCS schools have the experience already, they aren't freshmen projects like a lot of our previous recruits were.

Start winning right away, attract better recruits going forward.

Start winning, more money comes in, get those facility upgrades off the drawing board to reality sooner.

Rhody4012016 · Unread post by **Rhody4012016** » 10 years ago

So many players have high hopes for this coming season.