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Leather Necks landed the best Linebacker in the state.

of raider joel — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:31:24 GMT

Leatherneck Nation,
I am here to tell you that Chad Sprayberry is the real deal.At 6'3 230lbs and growing.I have been around alot of football players and there is know who hits harder works harder.He will be a early impact player no redshirt here.Western I believe he is the best true middle linebacker in the state.This is the type of kid you want to represent your program.

WIU 2008 Football Recruiting News and Rumors

StLouisNecks — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:06:56 GMT

Originally posted on the football fourm, I thought this woudl be a better place. Mods, feel free to delete the original post. I'm going to try to get together a list of rumors and what we know, feel free to add on:

Adam Coleman, Verbal as listed here and on ESPN. Looks like we really got a steal, ESPN puts his ranking at 74/100. I really like the fact that NIU and UNI were both after him:
http://www.chicagosports.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?sport=1&pr_key=62027

Jordan Tassio, Verbal as listed on ESPN. As mentioned earlier. ESPN ranks him at 40/100:
http://www.chicagosports.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=70669&sport=1

Listed as interested on scout:

Kevin Lee, OG, 6'3", 285 lbs:
http://northernillinois.scout.com/a.z?s=352&p=8&c=1&nid=3281581

Matt Leper, LB, 6'2", 210 lbs:
http://northernillinois.scout.com/a.z?s=352&p=8&c=1&nid=3283020

Manny Juarez, (pretty much everyone in Illinois after him) S, 5'10", 175 lbs:
http://northernillinois.scout.com/a.z?s=352&p=8&c=1&nid=2966547

Chris Schweighardt (looks like a lot of ivy league interest here), WR, 5'11", 165 lbs:
http://illinoisstate.scout.com/a.z?s=461&p=8&c=1&nid=3345182

Josh Hill, looks like we did give him an offer and has already visited Tulane. I would love for WIU to get this guy, just _looks_ like a great player, CB/S, 6'0", 190 lbs:
http://illinoisstate.scout.com/a.z?s=461&p=8&c=1&nid=3429282

Bobby Earnest, S, 5'10", 178 lbs:
http://illinois.scout.com/a.z?s=169&p=8&c=1&nid=3063597

Who do you like best? Is there anyone else out there reporting interest?

We Got Another One

Football Fan — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:52:19 GMT

This guy is coming: Adam Duvendack, 6' , 200lb., RB/WR/KR from 2007 Illinois State Champion Metamora H.S..

Basketball Recruiting

meganeck — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:46:25 GMT

Anyone heard anything on any recruiting news on the basketball front - either men's or women's. I know the women have a commitment from the girl from Macomb. I also know with Coach Thomas' situation being what it is, I don't expect too much.

I know I read Western was showing interest in Isiaiah Nunn from Moline, but it looks like Wisconsin and Iowa are after him now, so I'm sure western is out.

Potential WIU recruits in Iowa title game

meganeck — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 09:59:57 GMT

A couple of players from Bettendorf that are being recruited by Western are in the 4A title game. Adam Coleman and Garrett Scott will be playing next Friday. Good luck to them and the Bulldogs.

Any idea of how the 2007 recruiting class will be?

lublub89 — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 10:56:52 GMT

Any names? or any specific positions? any transfer's? Anybody know anything?

Which sport grabbed the best recruiting class?

Leatherneck Newbie — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 23:58:15 GMT

There are a lot of sports to me that should gain this spot, but i think bb-ball & track takes these spots

Northern Iowa Lands Possible Stud

WWIRCoachP_Fan — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:02:20 GMT

I am going to post things from time to time that take place in the Gateway that may affect the Necks on leathernecknation.com so we always don't have to snoop around the gateway forum. Anyway, looks like UNI could have a stud WR on their hands...or a dud, but I think this could be a nice addition. I still feel like this would be the type of player a WIU team would have gotten between 98-02. Just my opinion.

Former USC wideout Lewis to play for Northern Iowa
July 12, 2006
CBS SportsLine.com wire reports

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Former USC wide receiver Whitney Lewis is expected to enroll at Division I-AA Northern Iowa and play for the Panthers this season.

UNI spokesman Colin McDonough said Wednesday that Lewis has been working out in Cedar Falls and will be eligible to play immediately. Lewis has two years of eligibility remaining.

Lewis was one of the top players in Southern California's 2003 recruiting class, which included Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush, Tennessee Titans second-round pick LenDale White and current star receiver Steve Smith. Many recruiting publications had Lewis rated higher than Bush coming out of high school, but things never worked out for him at USC.

Lewis was shifted between receiver, tailback and fullback as a true freshman in 2003 and gained 38 total yards. He was redshirted in 2004 after being ruled academically ineligible.

The 6-foot-1, 225-pound Lewis was moved back to receiver as a sophomore last season but didn't catch a pass in nine games.

Lewis played at St. Bonaventure High in Ventura, Calif., and was the state's "Mr. Football" in 2002. He caught 65 passes for 1,235 yards, rushed for 1,059 yards and scored 42 touchdowns as a senior.

Because Lewis hasn't officially enrolled in classes, Northern Iowa coach Mark Farley declined comment

New Tailback

The "PIT" Prognosticator — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:13:21 GMT

He has added some size in the off-season and will come in this fall around 26lbs. Moves real quick and shows great awareness.

D-I Transfers

WWIRCoachP_Fan — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 11:35:42 GMT

What happened to the good ol' days of real *** kicking D-I transfers? Is just not happening as much? Is Coach P leary of bringing in questionable off-the-field guys? This is the same university that brought in Aaron Stecker, Will Peterson, and Edgerton Hartwell. Peterson would disappoint in the end (rumors circulating it wasn't just an injury...no need to get further into that). Plus with other WIU black marks in the past few years off the field, i wonder if COach P has taken more of a no nonsense, we aren't here to give you a second chance approach? Am I way off base here? Or have we just not hit the jackpot on the DI transfers we've gotten since RJ Luke left? Very curious to see the replies on this one.