Fred Hansard has a good idea of where he wants to go

[RRRRUUUU]

Todd Hunt has an article up. Even though he has a top 9, it really looks like a top 3 of Florida, RU, and Penn St. Based on how much of the focus is on Florida (will spend 4 days there this summer too), it sounds like that's where he wants to go as of now but RU will still have a shot, as he will be on campus 2 more times. Darius had Florida as his leader too and still ended up picking us, so you never know.

In-depth update on 4-star DT Fred Hansard, N.J.'s top recruit
http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/i...update_on_4-star_dt_fred_hansard_njs_top.html

 

[Knight Shift]

Not sure I would agree with what you said is the Top 3. He has Oklahoma as a dark horse. Our buddy JG is working him hard to establish a Jersey pipeline to Tennessee, and Butch Jones hits him up every day.

 

[albanyknight]

I learned a long time ago as an RU fan to not get too involved in the speculation, especially with top five recruits. On National Signing Day, he either will be with us or he won't. Either way the sun will rise the next day.

 

[RRRRUUUU]

Yes you are right. I was reading it on my phone and missed the last half of the slides.

 

[Knight Shift]

Yes you are right. I was reading it on my phone and missed the last half of the slides.

Don't think anyone is "right". But if everything that was posted in those slides is correct, any of the 9 teams has a legitimate shot. But it is fair to infer that the teams that are in the lead (in no particular order) are Rutgers, Florida, Penn State, Tennessee and Oklahoma. But Alabama also has him on their radar screen. The one thing he said that bodes well for RU is that he said something to the effect that he thinks every day about staying home and he talks about it with his parents.

 

[eceres]

Here is the RU specific follow-up...

http://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/i...d_hansard.html#incart_river_mobileshort_index

Enticing quote:
"But I think sometimes if I make that decision that I could get that thing rolling on the defensive side of the ball and get a couple players like Harrison Hand and Markquese Bell. So I think about that all the time."

 

[ArminRU]

I don't think the amount of time at Florida really tells you much other than its one of his top schools. He wants to visit RU twice in July, that has to count for something?

 

[oldman87]

He wants to visit RU twice in July, that has to count for something?

I think BBQ might have some to do with that.

 

[ArminRU]

I think BBQ might have some to do with that.

Obviously, and?

 

[Ataylor1989x]

It's interesting to see him mentioning early playing time being the key. Is someone going to claim that Tennessee is bare at DT?

 

[brodo]

... On National Signing Day, he either will be with us or he won't. Either way the sun will rise the next day.

And that next day is Feb. 2 - Groundhog Day. So you're saying Phil will see his shadow? 6 additional weeks of winter? How reliable is your source?

 

[Knight Shift]

And that next day is Feb. 2 - Groundhog Day. So you're saying Phil will see his shadow? 6 additional weeks of winter? How reliable is your source?

Phil? Phil Connors?

 

[RU23]

If he doesn't commit to Florida on his visit I like our chances. Don't see him picking Penn State, it's gotta be SEC or RU imo. I think Florida and RU are the clear favorites based on what's out there but of course he could surprise us.

 

[FELONIOUSMONK]

I am a Gator grad. I would take as many free trips to Gainesville as I could. I truly hope we get him but it's tough to fight the power down south.

 

[oldman87]

I am a Gator grad. I would take as many free trips to Gainesville as I could.

Just make sure you don't go near water.

 

[RUBand]

He would be such an asset, family and friends can easily see him play at the home games.

 

[OriginalKnight]

Obviously, and?

He's making a joke genius.