The Ralphie Report

Cope Fitzpatrick from ESPN article:

“I reassured them that I’m coming here. When it comes time for February 1, I’ll be signing my letter of intent to USC.”

So there we go I guess.

dune1980r - January 22, 2012 reply

Ya it's done. We tried, but really it was a long shot to begin with.

He was always USC’s to lose.

BigXIITDOG - January 22, 2012 reply

Derek McCartney commits, will greyshirt

CB Tyler Hasty chooses Oregon State over Colorado

Going to take a miracle to get this thing moving in the right direction

You going to USC or UCLA this week?

NYCskibum - January 22, 2012 reply

still haven't decided

I’ve got a Ucla fan buddy who might want to go to that game, and USC not being televised makes that more intriguing, but that Stanford game, coupled with my recent away game history:
45-6 @ Ucla
48-7 @ Stanford
52-7 @ Cal

gives me pause. You? David was thinking of going, too

Going to be swamped Thursday so shooting for UCLA on Saturday.

NYCskibum - January 22, 2012 reply

keep me updated

a win @ USC would certainly improve my outlook. I just can’t handle another beating on the road. phillip.r.fraser of the gmail variety if necessary.

I haven't yet bought a ticket, but I'm planning on going to the USC game with my roommate

shoot me an email if you’re going. Don’t know of any bars around the arena for beforehand (or after), but I’ve been assured there are some good ones

DavidAGerhardt - January 23, 2012 reply

You won't confuse the bar scene for Pearl Street or The Hill

Only places I know of The Lab and McKays. Lab is ok but overpriced for what your getting (sterile environment and mediocre tap selection). Never been to McKays but I think the LA alumni association is doing a pregame event there from 5-7.

NYCskibum - January 23, 2012 reply

Moreton Fig is worth checking out for dinner

if you can get in

Kansas ?? Seriously? Tough decision?

I heard three all-you-can-eat buffets in Lawrence closed the day Weis was hired. Something about still recovering from the Mangino years.

BuffnBigD - January 22, 2012 reply

it's not just between us and Kansas though

Wow, was that a slap to KU?

Take an OV and then get home Sunday night and commit to the Buffs!! Love it.

BuffnBigD - January 23, 2012 reply

Jeremy Castro, who had very little interest in CU, chooses Ucla

But something’s got to give, because they’re class is full. I thought that was the reason they fell off Rippy

Roaring Fork Buff - January 22, 2012 reply

Wow! Kelly gone?

Go talk to Bayliss and get back to Buckner in Hawaii.

The bottom line over the last couple weeks is we have lost a ton of momentum.

We are losing recruits to rival schools left and right, our “top target” has been kicked out of school, Crawley is enamored by Kansas, and quite frankly I’m getting very worried. I’m glad the recruits visiting this weekend got to see an epic basketball game. However, we must secure a couple of these 4 star guys (I still count Dillon as one). I know recruiting sites are not perfect estimates of potential but being the recruiting junky I am, I greatly value their opinion. We need a big commitment. Bad.

BigXIITDOG - January 22, 2012 reply

Don't get me wrong

I see potential in a lot of the recruits we have committed to us. I just am tried of seeing our team settle for “sleeper” recruits. I know beggars can’t be choosers with 3 wins but…GAHHHH I’m just frustrated.

BigXIITDOG - January 22, 2012 reply

Well...one night can change a lot

SB Nation needs to have a edit/delete comment feature haha. I’m really excited about Crawley-great pickup Embree!

BigXIITDOG - January 23, 2012 via mobile reply

Crawley to CU

even though Crawley might be the only 4* listed for CU on Rivals

I’m still not sure I fully understand why Dillon was “demoted” to a 3 star prospect not long after committing to CU. He was selected as one of the Elite 11 quarterback prospects over the summer, only to be almost immediately demoted. Let’s hope the same doesn’t happen to Crawley now that he’s chosen to be a Buff :-(

Boulder-96 - January 22, 2012 reply

on a side note

Greg Brown has to get some better pictures of himself on Rivals. The second mug shot on his bio looks like it was taken after a stumbling back to the office from a 3 martini lunch.

Boulder-96 - January 22, 2012 reply

I am excited for Crawley

Looks like we got some athletic and talented guys coming in. hopefully Rippy too. Henderson and Crawley in the defensive backfield for a couple years…could be really good. hopefully he comes here, works hard and shows his talent

dune1980r - January 23, 2012 reply

those are different entities

Rivals had him at a 4 star and then dropped him down. Scout never had him higher than 3. Elite 11 is an ESPN camp, and has nothing to do with the star system. All that matter is how you perform for the week at the camp. Cody Hawkins was an Elite 11 as well.

While Dillon did perform well in the camp

and FWIW, I read from somewhere else that the Elite 11 in Cody’s year is kind of different from recent years. And he was not chosen purely based on himself

cnbuff410 - January 23, 2012 reply

and Cody is not 6'6" either

brettden - January 23, 2012 reply

huh? So what?

My point is, Elite 11 has nothing to do with finding the best 11 QB prospects in the country. It’s about naming the best 11 who go through those camps. Adam Pittser was an Elite 11 last year. Yes, THE Adam Pittser, now of Wyoming, who also boasted offers from Illinois State, Ball State, and Western Michigan.

I'm pretty pumped about this

I like all three of the Woodson HS guys, Crawley, Walker and Wilson

DavidAGerhardt - January 23, 2012 reply

Kyle Ringo on Deysean Rippy

I was told by a source two weeks ago that CU wasn’t going to continue to recruit Rippy because he wasn’t serious enough about his grades. He has academic issues that need his attention and he was continuing to take recruiting visits. CU coaches didn’t like that much and backed off him. Maybe they will work it out, but I doubt it at this point

Buff'em Up - January 23, 2012 reply

thanks for posting.

BuffulanceMan - January 23, 2012 reply

Does that mean they pulled the offer?

Although it kind of annoys me that Ringo would report this, honestly that seems to be an internal issue with the program and Rippy. I have to question why a source would leak that, sounds like someone in the department has an issue with it, these guys have all been through the recruiting process, I am sure they understand that part of the excitement of being a high profile recruit is getting to go on campus visits and that the last semester of high school is mainly blown off anyways for the most part. I know I blew my last semester off and I had already been accepted to college and knew I would graduate, so I didn’t really care at that point. I assume Rippy and alot of these guys are all in the same boat.

Broncoman - January 23, 2012 reply

well, like you said, you had already been accepted and then took it easy last semester

Rippy hasn’t. I’m assuming his “issues” could prevent him from getting into CU and if the coaches told him he needed to finish strong and instead he’s just screwing around instead I could understand why they’d be upset. Very unfortunate though, I wanted him obviously.

nebraskasux - January 23, 2012 reply

bummer

highlandsbuff - January 23, 2012 reply

Seth Jacobs top 3:

Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma State. Will announce on signing day

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/preps/post/_/id/14353/time-is-of-the-essence-for-jacobs

ESPN Posting

If you read the post, he knocks the Buffs a little bit. But then in the same article, his HS coach says UCLA doesn’t have that good of a shot (they must have 65 scholarships this year) and the writer mentioned that it’s important to play in the PAC12. Sounds like CU to me.

CUJCC - January 23, 2012 reply

To be clear:

When you say “he knocks the Buffs” you mean the writer of the article, not Jacobs.

Having said that, after reading the article this smells to me of a “let’s play coy and then surprise everyone on announcement day by staying with the hometown team” written all over it. I very much hope I’m wrong, but I’m not expecting to see him put the CU hat on…

Buff-in-CA - January 23, 2012 reply

You are correct.

I was talking about the writer. He made CU sound like the Citadel. Although your theory could come true, UCLA can’t have many if any scholarships left.

CUJCC - January 23, 2012 reply

I think he'll go OSU

I swear all I see is UCLA signings

Same thing happened when neuheisel was hired there

It should cool off next season when UCLA goes 6-6 again

Boulder-96 - January 24, 2012 reply

Isaiah Folasa (** from Corona, CA Santiago)

has decommited from Ucla. Visited CU last weekend

Colorado is the new favorite

Ryan Lewis will choose between Pitt and CU by the end of the week

both have home visits on Today

Rumors building that say Yuri is a Buff

Buffalo Chips Radio – Rumors abound that blue chip recruit Yuri Wright has committed to coach Embree this morning…while not 100% confirmed, one source inside the program told Reed Marks, “today has been a good day for recruiting!”

huckthefuskers - January 24, 2012 reply

Got a link?

http://www.allbuffs.com/showthread.php/56010-12-NJ-CB-Yuri-Wright

He's ours. He's your link

huckthefuskers - January 24, 2012 reply

Nice!

Buffscoop says Yuri Wright commits

Just saw that

2 lock down corners in 1 week. Well done Embo!

just saw that

but don’t see it confirmed anywhere else

highlandsbuff - January 24, 2012 reply

The guy might be an idiot, but idiots can be good at football, and I think Embree knows that as well as anybody throughout his days in college and the NFL…hell PacMan Jones was a dang good football player

Outside of some tweeting mistakes

I don’t know that I’d call Yuri an idiot. I’d agree with you if he was in trouble with the law.

But he just needs to keep his comments out of the public’s eyes. Easy fix for our staff.

huckthefuskers - January 24, 2012 reply

I have a feeling Embree will keep Wright in check

Seems like Embree knows how to reach people. I just hope he comes in and works hard. Don’t want to see another Scott situation.

dune1980r - January 24, 2012 reply

Rivals Mike

Yuri Wright has committed and it’s not #Rutgers or #NotreDame, huge news today.

http://Buffstampede.com has all the Yuri Wright news coming your way. Huge get for #Colorado.

Adam

Adam Munsterteiger @adamcm777

#Buffs just landed another four-star cornerback.

Gotta be able to defend that spread offense

Need Corners and Pass Rushers

Kyle Ringo

Four-star cornerback Yuri Wright from Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey N.J. has committed to Colorado. #CUBuffs #Pac12 #DonBosco #FBrecruiting

Well done Greg Brown!

Roaring Fork Buff - January 24, 2012 reply

I made some strong comments against Wright.

I welcome him to the Buff Nation. We are a country of forgiveness and second chances. You can be a leader on this team, lead wisely.

Leo Thomas back to Arizona

ESPN has a post that Leo Thomas recommitted after his visit this past weekend.

CUJCC - January 24, 2012 reply

Ma'ne Manaea to Idaho

Turns down CU’s offer to grayshirt.

CUJCC - January 24, 2012 reply

knew there was no way he'd come here after the greyshirt request

it’s not on rivals but I remember seeing somewhere wazzu finally offered him, they must of wanted the greyshirt too

well good for him, hope he has fun playing in that giant barn they call a stadium!

nebraskasux - January 24, 2012 reply

Jeffrey Hall DB Commits to the Buffs

fellas

Buff'em Up - January 24, 2012 via mobile reply

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=5420587

Buff'em Up - January 24, 2012 via mobile reply

Munsterteiger says nothing's official.

http://blogs.denverpost.com/colleges/2012/01/25/will-cu-land-its-third-cornerback-prospect-within-a-week/22762/?source=rsshomeblog

Sounds like it'll happen

BuffulanceMan - January 25, 2012 reply

Wow, boatload of DB's and DL, Seth Jacobs would be another nice addition

Probably need another O-lineman also

Broncoman - January 24, 2012 reply

OL will be Folasa

Anyone thinj we'll go over 28 commits?

Buff'em Up - January 24, 2012 via mobile reply

no

well, maybe, but it won’t matter. I predict 1 won’t qualify. And if need be, McCartney can count toward next year’s class.

Roaring Fork Buff - January 24, 2012 reply

On the OL, have we conceded Brostek to UCLA?

is his dad Bern Brostek?

I think it is. I remember him in the NFL. Damn I’m old

Roaring Fork Buff - January 24, 2012 reply

Yes he is

and Bern is the coach at Hawaii Prep. Has been a good pipeline for UW. Would be nice to get his son in Black and Gold.

Buffscoop reporting Paulay Asiata has left the program

unsurprising.

heard that might be a possibility a couple of weeks ago. Probably won’t be the last

any insight as to why?

highlandsbuff - January 25, 2012 reply

Not sure

I’m sure something will come out soon.

Rumor is grades

but who knows

NYCskibum - January 25, 2012 reply

Adam Munsterteiger just confirmed it

still no details but from what I have read sounds like grades

Just got clarification from Adam

Adam Munsterteiger adamcm777 <blockquote>mateomuhammad He kept missing classes and workouts after two warnings from Embree.

What the?!? I'll try this again

Adam Munsterteiger @adamcm777

He kept missing classes and workouts after two warnings from Embree.

Roaring Fork Buff - January 25, 2012 reply

what a shame

hope he figures stuff out and lands on his feet somewhere in a few years

highlandsbuff - January 25, 2012 reply

A real shame.

I figured he’d be in Ryan Miller’s old spot because I’m convinced Bakhtiari will move inside to left guard. The O-Line recruits look to be developmental redshirt types. That leaves probably either Munyer or Crabb.

CUJCC - January 25, 2012 reply

huh?

Why would he leave?

jaysbuffs - January 25, 2012 via mobile reply

frustrating

We can’t we sustain some good momentum? One step forward, one step back. Weird.

jaysbuffs - January 25, 2012 via mobile reply

Also not surprised.

This time last year we were trying to get Juda Parker and Asiata. Asiata was a four star but rumored to have academic issues. Like to think with tutors they could have kept him elgible, but apparently not.

Horse/water

Ash Jackson - January 26, 2012 reply

Interesting story from Drew Goodman today on the radio

He was talking about CU continuing to recruit Yuri even after Twittergate. He agreed with Embree’s decision to pursue Yuri for the same reasons we have all mention, the kid deserves a 2nd chance, what 17 year old doesn’t have a filthy mouth. He went a little further in defending CU by explaining how Embree and co. actually backed off the recruitment of a coveted prospect because of character and grade issues.

I can only speculate that if you connect the dots Drew was eluding to the situation with Deaysean Rippy. Earlier this week, as stated in this thread, Kyle Ringo reported -

I was told by a source two weeks ago that CU wasn’t going to continue to recruit Rippy because he wasn’t serious enough about his grades. He has academic issues that need his attention and he was continuing to take recruiting visits. CU coaches didn’t like that much and backed off him. Maybe they will work it out, but I doubt it at this point

They might be talking about separate individuals but I think this speaks volumes about what Embree will and will not permit at CU. He’s not going to bring just anyone into the program. He’s going to try and do it the right way, with the type of kids he feels comfortable with.

This makes me happy.

Austin Vincent also out

http://www.buffzone.com/ci_19818748

Out?

Jon Woods - January 25, 2012 reply

Story on both

Says Pugh also out

Broncoman - January 25, 2012 reply

and Makiri Pugh.

God, our APR is going to hell

Daily Camera

Makiri Pugh, a senior-to-be in 2012, also is no longer with the program. He was listed as suspended at the end of the season for unspecified reasons. Pugh transferred to CU from Georgia two years ago as a defensive back. He voluntarily switched to receiver midway through last season. He finished the year sixth in special teams points earned for the Buffs.

Roaring Fork Buff - January 25, 2012 reply

maybe we can take the scholarship hit in advance since we won't have a full roster anyways

think we did something similar to that under Hawkins

highlandsbuff - January 25, 2012 reply

Signing hopes-

Sign everyone who has given a verbal, plus Solomon, Folasa, Brostek and a Embree surprise (Jacobs?)

I have a feeling that the Rippy story is not quite done being written as well

what do you know?

Buff'em Up - January 25, 2012 via mobile reply

not a lot. Just some loose info and speculation

I’m not saying that Rippy will be coming. Far from it. There are problems on both ends (mostly CU’s). I’m just not willing to write him off until he signs on the dotted line. At this point, CU needs him, and he wants to be here. So there might be some space in there to come together.

Should be an interesting 8 days for sure

Buff'em Up - January 25, 2012 via mobile reply

and just like that, we can write him off

final 3 of Arizona, Pitt, West Virginia

Same guy who told me it was JE over EB told me earlier this week...

that Rippy called us and tried to commit and Embree told him no. Personally, I’m glad we drew the line somewhere.

Buff-in-CA - January 26, 2012 reply

I heard the same thing out of Ucla

They wouldn’t even bother with a visit. Makes me question Folasa even more

Pete Thomas transferring to NC State

Good news

I was hoping he’d be outside of the PAC12.

CUJCC - January 25, 2012 reply

Buffscoop reporting another 4* just committed

Gotta be Seth Jacobs or a change of heart with Rippy

Buff'em Up - January 25, 2012 via mobile reply

Maybe Cope-Fitzpatrick or Luke Kaumatule?

SFBuff - January 25, 2012 reply

Fitzpatrick's pretty solid with USC

The guys at Allbuffs think its Rippy

Buff'em Up - January 25, 2012 via mobile reply

I don't think it's Jacobs

Jacobs had an HV w/ OSU tonight, and is an official to Ucla this weekend. Poor timing for a commit

+1

Buff-in-CA - January 25, 2012 reply

Probably Rippy

JCF is a goner. Kaumatule is scheduled to visit CU this coming weekend. Even though he may not have passed Stanfod admissions, why we he commit now? I still think we may be in the running for Jacobs, but the timing isn’t right. Kozan isn’t going to happen.

CUJCC - January 25, 2012 reply

Buffscoop can go F*** themselves

I can’t stand a website making up news. We did not have another commitment from a 4 star player.

I can guarantee that joke of a site will never get my money.

huckthefuskers - January 26, 2012 reply

Ringo says that @YuriWright is a fake

which is weird, because it’s the best publicity Wright could claim. It’s completely clean

http://www.buffzone.com/ci_19822837

Just saw that

Seems like if it was a fake it would come off with bad intentions.

Buff'em Up - January 25, 2012 via mobile reply

this would seem to confirm that Wright is not on Twitter

I still don’t quite get the motivation for faking it, especially an account so banal.

+1

highlandsbuff - January 26, 2012 reply

and yet, 2 of his teammates seem to think it's real as well

really really weird

Walker Williams?

Just a hope.

BuffnBigD - January 25, 2012 reply

he's a 3 star

Greg Schiano of Rutgers to the Bucs

could kill his nice recruiting class less than a week from signing day

waterboy31321 - January 26, 2012 reply

Arent we competing with Rutgers for one or two guys?

waterboy31321 - January 26, 2012 reply

Yuri was 1

Buff'em Up - January 26, 2012 via mobile reply

they have 5 4 stars committed right now, and they might get some more Top 50 guys, but I don’t know about that now. Maybe we can snipe 1?

waterboy31321 - January 26, 2012 reply

Schiano was supposed to visit Don Bosco today

Buff'em Up - January 26, 2012 via mobile reply

4* WR

there committed to Rutgers. would be a nice test for the new “pipe line”

BuffinCuse - January 26, 2012 via Android app reply

Apparently Helfrich was set to be the next Oregon coach until Kelly changed his mind

Via @CUSportsMag

RT @BryanDFischer: It was done. RT @dennisdoddcbs: Florio says Oregon had promoted OC Helfrich when it thought Kelly had left for Bucs. Wow.

highlandsbuff - January 26, 2012 reply

Santa Margarita (Calif.) 2013 center Dane Crane picked up his first offer, from Colorado.

and another 2013 offer from the OC:

OLu offensive lineman Colin Sutton (6-5, 285)

good lord, the OL class for Stanford is going to be beastly

5 star guard
4 star center
4 star tackle
and likely a 5 star tackle on signing day

…oh yeah, and Barry Sanders’ kid to run behind them.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/recruiting-insider/post/hd-woodson-all-met-defensive-back-kenneth-crawley-talks-about-commitment-to-colorado/2012/01/26/gIQASWZxTQ_blog.html

And if they all can get accepted to Stanford

Possibly one of smartest and best offensive lines of all time.

Queso Mal - January 28, 2012 reply

O-Line

Yup, sure would have been nice to get one or two of our in state O-Line to stay home. I guess we’ll see what the buffs can pull off come signing day.

jaysbuffs - January 26, 2012 via mobile reply

huckthefuskers!

How’s my homework now bro?

jaysbuffs - January 26, 2012 via mobile reply

I don't get it...

huckthefuskers - January 27, 2012 reply

NIce article in the Washington Post on Crawley

Sounds like he was sold on CU for quite some time.

"This is a rebuilding type of year and they just need players," Crawley said Thursday. "I fell in love with the school as soon as I went out there for a visit. I love the coaches and the atmosphere and everything. They came on a home visit and met my parents and that was it right there."

Buff'em Up - January 26, 2012 reply

I've got a question.

Bleacher Report says we might land Folasa because two weeks ago UCLA told him he probably wouldn’t qualify academically. I have never thought of UCLA as having higher standards for admission then us. True or not?

Roaring Fork Buff - January 26, 2012 reply

true

but not by a ton. I read the same thing somewhere else. That is… concerning.

Are you going to the game?

Buff'em Up - January 26, 2012 reply

no, a confluence of failures made it impossible

No one to go with, so I tried to find a good single. Found a pair, 4 rows behind the CU bench. But I couldn’t split them, so I would’ve ended up paying $75 for just me. So I figured I just go down and scalp one after work. Then I spilled a mango lassi all down my pants, so I had to come home and change after work. Figured I could still make it if there wasn’t traffic. There was traffic. Blah. That’s OK, I really shouldn’t be spending the money anyway.

Damn you mango lassi!!!

What the F is a mango lassi and why would you be drinking(?) THAT?

Damn you Pacific Time (9:30 start)…

Blame my negativity on American Airlines.

BuffnBigD - January 26, 2012 reply

it's Indian. Kind of like a mango shake

Went well with the tikka masala and samosas I had for lunch. Well, it would have…

I don't even know you anymore... ;)

BuffnBigD - January 26, 2012 reply

haha. It's a food truck!

Phew, i was worried there for a sec.

Been traveling all week, need to bring myself up to speed on the recruiting buzz. Know all about Wright (awesome, had a feeling….) and looks like jeffrey Hall fell through?

Still waiting for that last minute surprise.

BuffnBigD - January 26, 2012 reply

I think he's supposed to announce tomorrow officially

I wouldn’t mind missing out on him now, honestly (depending on who else we can get). We’re suddenly flush with DBs, with only a couple of spots left to fill. Luke K. is off the board- got admitted to Stanford, so he’s solid there.

Well tomorrow things can only get better

Buff'em Up - January 26, 2012 reply

I hope Hall verbals today.

Could still use another athlete back there, protect against injuries.

Do we need a third TE with Hobbs?

yes

I think that’s the offense the coaches want to go to. almost like when stanford rolls out their goaline one 1st and 10 on their own 20.

BuffinCuse - January 27, 2012 via Android app reply

or like the Patriots

I hate them but that two TE set they run is dangerous

RMoysters33 - January 27, 2012 reply

I'll defer to the coaches on this kid

I’m guessing Embo knows his TE’s

huckthefuskers - January 27, 2012 reply

Makes sense. Thanks.

Read the story from Scout on Jontrey Tillman.

Sounds like a kid you want in your locker room.