'16 LA PF Mike Layssard Jr. (URI Signed NLI)
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'16 LA PF Mike Layssard Jr. (URI Signed NLI)
Mike Layssard, Jr. - PF
From: Lena, LA
School: Northwood HS
Travel/AAU: Red Storm Basketball
Ht: 6'9"
Wt: 280
RANKINGS:
Rivals: 3 Stars
ESPN: 4 Stars, 80 Grade, #24 PF
OFFERS:
Rhode Island
Buffalo
Florida
Memphis
Murray State
New Mexico St.
South Florida
Tulsa
Wake Forest
INTEREST:
LSU
Texas A&M
Vanderbilt
http://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruit ... ard-165288
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/baske ... ayssard-jr
http://www.theinsidershoops.scout.com/p ... e-layssard
http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/mike-layssard-jr
http://247sports.com/Player/Mike-Layssard-Jr-85417
ESPN has us offering Mike Layssard Jr. out of Shreveport, LA. He's a 6'9, 280 PF who also has offers from Buffalo, Florida, Memphis, New Mexico St., Northwestern St., Texas A&M, and Tulsa. They say that Michael is a big bodied low post player. He can score some on the low block and has solid hands and a nice touch in the paint. He scores mostly on putbacks and dump offs in the lane but can face and hit 12 to 15 footers.
From: Lena, LA
School: Northwood HS
Travel/AAU: Red Storm Basketball
Ht: 6'9"
Wt: 280
RANKINGS:
Rivals: 3 Stars
ESPN: 4 Stars, 80 Grade, #24 PF
OFFERS:
Rhode Island
Buffalo
Florida
Memphis
Murray State
New Mexico St.
South Florida
Tulsa
Wake Forest
INTEREST:
LSU
Texas A&M
Vanderbilt
http://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruit ... ard-165288
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/baske ... ayssard-jr
http://www.theinsidershoops.scout.com/p ... e-layssard
http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/mike-layssard-jr
http://247sports.com/Player/Mike-Layssard-Jr-85417
ESPN has us offering Mike Layssard Jr. out of Shreveport, LA. He's a 6'9, 280 PF who also has offers from Buffalo, Florida, Memphis, New Mexico St., Northwestern St., Texas A&M, and Tulsa. They say that Michael is a big bodied low post player. He can score some on the low block and has solid hands and a nice touch in the paint. He scores mostly on putbacks and dump offs in the lane but can face and hit 12 to 15 footers.
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Big boy.
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Hopefully he's aware of the rigorous burrito eating training underground program going on now. That could be the edge we need.rodfromcranston wrote:Lots of burritos!
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Moe's Southwest Grill is still one of our sponsors
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The burrito edge is clearly out there in recruiting circles. Would I be considered a booster if I started shipping burritos back from San Diego? Would put us on a whole different level.
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This should do it…..adam914 wrote:The burrito edge is clearly out there in recruiting circles. Would I be considered a booster if I started shipping burritos back from San Diego? Would put us on a whole different level.
http://wpri.com/2015/01/04/quick-bites-pacos-tacos/
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Speaking of Paco's Tacos and burritos, I'm still pretty upset that Paco's Tacos would not feed me at 11PM on a Friday night in freaking Brooklyn. Brooklyn! 11PM in New York City is like 4:30 in the afternoon everywhere else. At least nobody in Brooklyn will have the Burrito edge on us.bressler3south wrote:This should do it…..adam914 wrote:The burrito edge is clearly out there in recruiting circles. Would I be considered a booster if I started shipping burritos back from San Diego? Would put us on a whole different level.
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Yes, he's a big kid, but seems to be reasonable shape. He's certainly not fat ....
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I hear ya TP. When I was there after the GW game, they told me that they ran out of chicken (of all things).TruePoint wrote:Speaking of Paco's Tacos and burritos, I'm still pretty upset that Paco's Tacos would not feed me at 11PM on a Friday night in freaking Brooklyn. Brooklyn! 11PM in New York City is like 4:30 in the afternoon everywhere else. At least nobody in Brooklyn will have the Burrito edge on us.bressler3south wrote:This should do it…..adam914 wrote:The burrito edge is clearly out there in recruiting circles. Would I be considered a booster if I started shipping burritos back from San Diego? Would put us on a whole different level.
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http://www.scout.com/college/southern-m ... review-8-7Just talking to him, he really likes SMU, he really likes Oklahoma and he really likes Rhode Island. Those are schools that he gets hit up hard by a lot.”
It’s a stretch to call those his top three schools, but those are the three with the highest mutual interest. Johnson said he’s looking closest at SMU, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wichita State, Texas Tech and Providence. SMU, Oklahoma, Rhode Island are on the list for official visits, and Johnson has reached out to each to set up dates.
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He and Berry are about the same size. We'd definitely have some beef up front for the next couple of years.
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Did he commit or is he just going on an official visit?ace wrote:Enjoy those upcoming sanctions, Mike
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Will visit weekend of October 2-3. Southern Methodist plays home to East Carolina Pirates that weekend. Says he could commit on a visit on the spot if he feels right about the school.
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That could be good news that we get first crack with him saying that if he likes a school he won't have a problem committing on the spot if he gets the right vibe.
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He did not commit after his visit to SMU. Good that we have Thompson on our team also from Louisiana.
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The SMU visit hasn't happened, it's scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd.
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Such an impressive job by this staff. Smart, smart choice, Mike! Welcome!
Dan got this out quick-
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Alex Kline @TheRecruitScoop 2m2 minutes ago
2016 Northwood Lena (LA) center Mike Layssard has committed to Rhode Island, per a source.
ARD paying dividends! Great get for Rhody!
2016 Northwood Lena (LA) center Mike Layssard has committed to Rhode Island, per a source.
ARD paying dividends! Great get for Rhody!
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Thanks Rod, I knew someone would post the tweet, I need to learn how to embed but I'm lazy!
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Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria 6m6 minutes ago
Mike Layssard to Rhode Island http://zagsblog.com/articles/mike-layss ... de-island/ …
Mike Layssard to Rhode Island http://zagsblog.com/articles/mike-layss ... de-island/ …
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I think this counts as Christion Thompson's first official assist as a Ram.
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Just proves the importance of getting prospects to visit here.
Dan and staff have a pretty good success ratio when this happens.
It's also why there;s irritation when a player commits elsewhere
without visiting URI at all.
Dan and staff have a pretty good success ratio when this happens.
It's also why there;s irritation when a player commits elsewhere
without visiting URI at all.
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Boom. I'm telling you, this staff gets guys interested enough to come on an official visit and they are tough to beat.
Welcome to the family, Mike!
Welcome to the family, Mike!
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Yes!!! Man it really is crazy. Dan gets a guy he really wants on campus and he sure knows how to close it. Props to ARD as well. Great news.
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Agreed. Layssard had a good relationship built up with ARD and knows Christion a little bit, but read his above comments about SMU. He was sold... until he got to Kingston. The team itself is tight, which is not always an easy thing to accomplish, especially with the turnover they've had. The staff really puts together a nice presentation for how they plan to develop a player, and they have plenty of success stories on the roster where those plans have come to fruition. The preseason expectations don't hurt, either.rodfromcranston wrote:Just proves the importance of getting prospects to visit here.
Dan and staff have a pretty good success ratio when this happens.
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!!! what is it like less than three weeks until the start?
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From everything that I've read, it looks like he lost over a 100lbs in the last year. Hopefully with our conditioning program, we can keep him at a reasonable weight. This appears to be a coup, for Dan and our program. Congrats to all.
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Great news! Nice to get some size committed for next year.
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Congratulations to everyone involved in corralling a BIG man!!!!!
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The view from one who's been close to the action:
Coach Brumfield @Coach_Brumfield 4h4 hours ago
Sad That He Wasn't Able To Stay In the Louisiana/ Texas Area
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Coach Brumfield @Coach_Brumfield 4h4 hours ago
He Hasn't Even Reached His Full Potential, Has Never Been Well Coached or Pushed Beyond His Comfort Level. Good Pick Up.
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Coach Brumfield @Coach_Brumfield 4h4 hours ago
Sad That He Wasn't Able To Stay In the Louisiana/ Texas Area
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Coach Brumfield @Coach_Brumfield 4h4 hours ago
He Hasn't Even Reached His Full Potential, Has Never Been Well Coached or Pushed Beyond His Comfort Level. Good Pick Up.
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Great job by the staff to pluck a player that seemed destined for another school. He said he would have no problem committing right away if it felt right and we capitalized on the first crack. I'd love to know the success rate when they get a player on campus, it's through the roof! Coffee for everyone!
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