[Husker] Recruiting

[Mark Landin]

> The Army All-American Bowl is next Saturday. A number of NU targets will be playing; you can expect a number of commitments after the game.
> 
> Nyan Boateng, WR, 6-3, 190 - four stars, ranked 21st at his position; now reportedly has "High" interest in NU, Florida and Michigan.

Very good shot at this one. Some think he has already committed, just
not made it public. Said he would announce his choice at the AA game.
Some think the Florida interest is just playing with the recruiting
experts, since they came on so late.

> James McKinney, DT, 6-3, 270 - four stars, ranked 9th; has "Medium" interest in NU and three others.

Outside shot at this one, but we are still in the hunt. 

> Adam Myers-White, S, 6-4, 195 - four stars, ranked 9th; has "Medium" interest in NU and four others.

Medium shot, at best.

> Dace Richardson, OL, 6-6, 300 - four stars, ranked 7th; has "Medium" interest in NU and six others.

Probably no shot any more.
 
> Ray Henderson, DE, 6-5, 260 - four stars, ranked 8th; has "Medium" interest in NU and five others.

Most likely Iowa bound, but he has played enough cat-and-mouse games
with the recruiting services that he himself may not even know where
he's going yet.

> Jerrell Powe, DT, 6-4, 322 - five stars, ranked 1st; has "Medium" interest in NU and five others.

Looked to be an Auburn lock, but recently said he would visit NU.
That's a moral victory for us, if nothing else. Actually signing him
would be ... amazingly amazing! He likely won't announce at the game.
 
> Matt Reynolds, OL, 6-6, 275 - four stars, ranked 2nd; has "Medium" interest in NU and 7 others.

No idea on this one.

> Reggie Smith, CB, 6-1, 195 - four stars, ranked 3rd at his position; has "Medium" interest in NU and four others.

Another Okie. The one that Stoops *really* wants. An electric player
that reminds me of Johnny Rodgers. In HS he played receiver, RB,
safety, and return man, and excelled at all of those. This would be a
huge get for us. Fortunately, his indications are that he's going to
sign with us. Has stated he won't announce at the game, though. :(
 
> Ndamukong Suh, DT, 6-5, 280 - four stars, ranked 6th at his position; has "Medium" interest in NU and four others.

About a 50-50 chance on this one, I think. He's cooled on us some.

> In addition, six NU commits are playing in the game, all for the West team: Marlon Lucky, Leon Washington, Craig Roark. Rodney Picou, Jordan Congden and Phillip Dillard.

Roark and Dillard are the #3 and #4 players in Oklahoma. Reggie Smith
is #1. (#2 committed to OU long ago). We already have a nice haul from
Oklahoma, but Smith could possibly be the jewel of the whole 2005
class if we can get him.