2011 BYU recruiting........

[DrumNFeather]

It looks like BYU is doing pretty good on getting the top 2011 Utah prospects so far. Also, it seems that BYU may not have the recruiting edge it use to over Utah with Harvey Langi (if he stays in state):



If Holmoe comes through on those "great opportunities for BYU" then Langi will most likely be in the bag.

I'm not sure Utah would or could take Langi right now. They've only got 5 or 6 slots left for the 2011 class and have bigger needs.

[BoylenOver]

I'm not sure Utah would or could take Langi right now. They've only got 5 or 6 slots left for the 2011 class and have bigger needs.

Even assuming we have space, he'll elect to go elsewhere. I like our chances with Matthews, though. That's probably the true head-to-head battle in this class.

[scottie]

Rivals has Wyoming as a "Medium" interest level for Langi. Way to go Wyoming.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...ey-Langi-88709

[Goatnapper'96]

Is it just me or has BYU been getting its ass kicked in recruiting this year? I know last year was the anomoly given the level of LDS talent out there and the fact Scout's #1 QB prospect and his family were the most effective recruiters we've had in a long time, but this year seems particularly bad at a glance. Granted, I haven't followed as closely this year but my quick-and-lazy synopsis says we've basically verballed the entire Bingham and Timpview DLines and pulled in the brother of a former Olineman from out of state. (Edit: I forgot about Pulispher and Lene). Still...kind of weak sauce. I guess Matthews is an old fashioned Utah/BYU battle and Langi is an out-of-state lean. Anything else here to be excited about for 2011?

I don't know if it is bad or good and won't for a few years, but I think that not only in comparison to last year but in general it is a bit uninspiring at this point in time. I don't get too worked up over recruiting for just one season. I do trust Mendenhall, his track record speaks for itself but it seems that this isn't a year to get real excited about the new blood. There isn't one committ that I would project to contribute in 2011 at this point in time.

[cougjunkie]

I'm not sure Utah would or could take Langi right now. They've only got 5 or 6 slots left for the 2011 class and have bigger needs.

Utah can not afford to pass on a top 10 national running back. No matter the needs. They may have to do some shuffling but if Langi came at the 11th hour they find a spot for him.

[SeattleUte]

Utah can not afford to pass on a top 10 national running back. No matter the needs. They may have to do some shuffling but if Langi came at the 11th hour they find a spot for him.

I'm sure that if he does not come we will not want him.

[Portland Ute]

Utah can not afford to pass on a top 10 national running back. No matter the needs. They may have to do some shuffling but if Langi came at the 11th hour they find a spot for him.

I doubt Langi is stupid enough to go to a program that has just punched a one way ticket to the bottom of the PAC12.

Utah is doomed. Langi knows that.

[Surfah]

I doubt Langi is stupid enough to go to a program that has just punched a one way ticket to the bottom of the PAC12.

Utah is doomed. Langi knows that.

Good point.

[frank ryan]

Rivals has Wyoming as a "Medium" interest level for Langi. Way to go Wyoming.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecr...ey-Langi-88709

Wyoming has made a big push this year and last to recruit poly kids. It will be interesting to see what happens with that program

[Ma'ake]

The Utes would find a spot for Langi, IMO.

That said, he definitely looked a step slow against the Texas HS team last year. That's a different level of athleticism, explains the Texas pipeline for Utah.

[Blueintheface]

The Utes would find a spot for Langi, IMO.

That said, he definitely looked a step slow against the Texas HS team last year. That's a different level of athleticism, explains the Texas pipeline for Utah.

I think 3rd base is still open.

[Uncle Ted]

The Utes would find a spot for Langi, IMO.

That said, he definitely looked a step slow against the Texas HS team last year. That's a different level of athleticism, explains the Texas pipeline for Utah.

Yes, the Euless Trinity defense didn't give him much wiggle room and also lectured Bingham on how to run on the other side of the ball. Of course, Euless is a good HS team in North Texas and only lost to our local Allen Eagles last season.

Utah is doing well with recruiting from Texas. I think I counted 14 Texans on their roster for this year compared to BYU's four. It will be interesting to see if Utah can keep recruiting players from here after they start traveling more to the west.

[Hot Lunch]

The Utes would find a spot for Langi, IMO.

That said, he definitely looked a step slow against the Texas HS team last year. That's a different level of athleticism, explains the Texas pipeline for Utah.

The overall team speed of that Texas team was pretty dang good.

I personally don't think that any of these colleges are recruiting Langi to be a blazer or that quick change it up type back. Langi is a lot like Unga. He is a bigger back that has really good speed and is going to be tough to bring down and will be back that will be able to churn out 4 to 5 yards consistently and will have plays where he breaks a few for 15 to 20 yards.

Langi will be a great get for whoever gets him. Utah should be making a strong push for him. He has offers from multiple Pac-10 schools right now and Utah shouldn't want a team that they will be playing every year come 2011 to still someone that has his type of ability right out of their backyard. The state of Utah doesn't produce talent like Langi often. I hope the Utes can keep him home.

[frank ryan]

I saw another Kaufusi committed. How good is he expected to be?

[Hot Lunch]

I saw another Kaufusi committed. How good is he expected to be?

He is a project. Has the frame but he isn't nearly as talented as Bronson is.