NU has 2017 WR commit Berkeley Holman from St. John Bosco. Now the Cats have offered 2018 QB Re-Al Mitchell.
2018 QB Mitchell another Bosco target for Northwestern ($)
2018 QB Mitchell another Bosco target for Northwestern ($)
2018 QB Re-Al Mitchell talks about Northwestern offer
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This is important:
http://m.bleacherreport.com/article...itchell-son-of-an-original-american-gladiator
Therefore, this is important:
http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/photo/2016/07/01/american-gladiators-now-and-then
And this:
http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/07/06/american-gladiators-games-cast-history-episodes
I have never wanted a recruit more.
http://m.bleacherreport.com/article...itchell-son-of-an-original-american-gladiator
Therefore, this is important:
http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/photo/2016/07/01/american-gladiators-now-and-then
And this:
http://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/07/06/american-gladiators-games-cast-history-episodes
I have never wanted a recruit more.
Seems a little strong... probably needs to get on campus first and don't think there was an indication of an upcoming visit in the update.
He said he is contemplating an unofficial in February. My guess is he commits shortly thereafter. The kid is a perfect fit for our offense and our depth chart sets up nicely for a chance to start early in his career, something he said is important to him. His relationship with the coaching staff is very important to him and we all know how good of an impression our staff makes on student/athletes and parents when they get a chance to meet them in person. The kid is a very good student who has described NU as the Stanford of the East and he is very close to his current teammate and 2017 NU WR commit, Berkeley Holman. Lastly, we are by far his best option because top programs are hesitant to offer due to his height. Arizona has offered but already has a 4 star QB commit for the class of 2018 which leaves Utah as our main competition. I like our chances.
Do you think the Mike Adamle connection will have any influence on the parents?
If he was serious about PSU distance isn't an issue. It has got to be easier to get back and forth from Evanston than College station.
Yes but they were recruiting Mitchell pretty hard before Fields committed. He was probably the next QB on their list. Re Al visited PSU prior to Fields' commitment and seemed very interested which indicates distance from home should not be an impediment for NU's recruitment.
Glad to see us going after a dual-threat guy. With quicker, more mobile defensive players these days, it's a bonus if your QB is a true running threat and is able to prolong passing plays when the protection breaks down. Penn State's McSorley has been a great example this year.
For the 2018 season, when Mitchell is a true freshman, the scholarship QB situation looks like this from what I can gather:
Thorson - RS Sr
Yates - RS Jr
Smith - RS So
Marty - RS Fr
So if Mitchell redshirts, he will likely compete in 2019 with Yates, Smith, and Marty. By that time, who knows Yates may have switched positions. So the opportunity for Mitchell would be about as good as one could hope for on a P5 team.
Thorson - RS Sr
Yates - RS Jr
Smith - RS So
Marty - RS Fr
So if Mitchell redshirts, he will likely compete in 2019 with Yates, Smith, and Marty. By that time, who knows Yates may have switched positions. So the opportunity for Mitchell would be about as good as one could hope for on a P5 team.
I think that people may underestimate both Smith and Marty. I liked what I saw of both on film and Marty is apparently fully recovered from his injuries and had a great senior year. Mick is also darn good at developing young QB talent and teaching our system. I am not saying that a guy like Mitchell could not win the job as a RS frosh, but only that the cupboard is not likely to be bare.
Hey I used to live about 6 blocks west of Western Ave. I didn't even know we had a King.
