Signing Day

[Pistol Pete 1]

Up in Idaho for the holidays watching the LOI’s come in on Twitter cause there is nothing else to do other than shovel some snow. All of the 3 stars have signed as well as the U of A LB transfer (4 Star) with the exception of FriehL from Hawaii and I expect that is because it is still early there. I was hoping to see some unexpected signings but that hasn’t happened yet. My biggest question is whether or not these guys will be coming to school right away to take part in spring drills. Could be very valuable as Arroyo has shown he is not afraid to put freshmen on the field.
Looking forward to the signing day event this afternoon. Nothing else to do other than shovel snow today!!

 

[rebneck]

Friel is finally in the fold.

 

[Pistol Pete 1]

Friel is finally in the fold.

It looks like he got his DB buddy, Jensen to come along.

 

[RebNReno]

The signing day show is streaming now if anyone wants to hear CMA talk about the class.

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[khokhol8]

I am liking what I am seeing on the defensive side of things!

 

[RebNReno]

We also picked up Kylan Wilborn as a grad transfer from Arizona. Started 20+ games in the PAC12 for Wildcats. He should be able to help the defense immediately next year.

 

[rebswin2]

We also picked up Kylan Wilborn as a grad transfer from Arizona. Started 20+ games in the PAC12 for Wildcats. He should be able to help the defense immediately next year.

Did he play for last week for UofA when ASU dropped 70 on them? If so it shouldnt take him long to get acclimated at UNLV.

 

[Pistol Pete 1]

Did he play for last week for UofA when ASU dropped 70 on them? If so it shouldnt take him long to get acclimated at UNLV.

It didn't take ling for the negativity to come rushing in on what is a great day for UNLV.

 

[WarthogRebel]

It didn't take ling for the negativity to come rushing in on what is a great day for UNLV.

I get it that this should be a happy time. But it's hard to blame anyone for being negative about Rebel football.

 

[j. spilotro]

I get it that this should be a happy time. But it's hard to blame anyone for being negative about Rebel football.

I love what he did with recruiting.

But getting too celebratory - it’s like fighting alcoholism and patting yourself on the back for the one day out of the month that you didn’t get drunk.

 

[LINEBACKER_U]

2nd best class in mountain west. This year was painful but a bump in talent is coming.

 

[lvrebalum2012]

Did he play for last week for UofA when ASU dropped 70 on them? If so it shouldnt take him long to get acclimated at UNLV.

No, he transferred out prior to the season.

 

[220reb]

Hopefully we can find more players in the transfer portal. We need more players with game experience.

 

[Pistol Pete 1]

Hopefully we can find more players in the transfer portal. We need more players with game experience.

I am expecting a QB from the transfer portal as I don't think we have one on campus that is up to his liking and he probably wont want to rely on just a freshman to run the team. A power RB around 220-230 lbs would be nice as well.

 

[BleedRebelRed90]

I am expecting a QB from the transfer portal as I don't think we have one on campus that is up to his liking and he probably wont want to rely on just a freshman to run the team.

One transfer QB to keep an eye on is Jason Sirmon from Washington. He entered the transfer portal yesterday.

Interesting side note... another QB at Washington is former UNLV QB Kevin Thompson is now in his 7th scholarship college season (possible from earlier medical hardship waivers; spent several years at Sac St). Thompson was on Bobby Hauck's final UNLV team and due to this season not counting he should be able to play again next season. Not expecting him to transfer - just a side note.

 

[1Tripoda]

2nd best class in mountain west. This year was painful but a bump in talent is coming.

Should be 1st once updates is done. BSU have several players holding out until spring

 

[rebswin2]

One transfer QB to keep an eye on is Jason Sirmon from Washington. He entered the transfer portal yesterday.

Interesting side note... another QB at Washington is former UNLV QB Kevin Thompson is now in his 7th scholarship college season (possible from earlier medical hardship waivers; spent several years at Sac St). Thompson was on Bobby Hauck's final UNLV team and due to this season not counting he should be able to play again next season. Not expecting him to transfer - just a side note.

Im wondering if Arroyo gets any QB's from Oregon to transfer. Starter Tyler Shough is a Soph, and they just signed a rapidly rising 4 star Ty Thompson yesterday (86 in ESPN 300), They also have RS Fresh Cale Millen (Hugh's son), Fresh Jay Butterfied, and Fresh Robby Ashford. All were 4 star recruits that Im sure want to play. ALthough Im sure each has higher aspirations than UNLV they all are familiar with Arroyo.

Millen is from WA, Butterfield CA and Ashford AL, if any of them would consider UNLV Id think it would be the two west coast guys.

 

[rebelzzz]

Just looked who Rivals has as the top 25 player to come to UNLV and 7 of those top 25 are in the 2021 class. I dont know much about these players but looking like a very good recruiting class for UNLV.

 

[WarthogRebel]

Im wondering if Arroyo gets any QB's from Oregon to transfer. Starter Tyler Shough is a Soph, and they just signed a rapidly rising 4 star Ty Thompson yesterday (86 in ESPN 300), They also have RS Fresh Cale Millen (Hugh's son), Fresh Jay Butterfied, and Fresh Robby Ashford. All were 4 star recruits that Im sure want to play. ALthough Im sure each has higher aspirations than UNLV they all are familiar with Arroyo.

Millen is from WA, Butterfield CA and Ashford AL, if any of them would consider UNLV Id think it would be the two west coast guys.

It can go both ways. Some kids want to stay home. But it's not too uncommon for kids to want to get away from Alabama.

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

Did he play for last week for UofA when ASU dropped 70 on them? If so it shouldnt take him long to get acclimated at UNLV.

I really want to be angry at this comment...

 

[Pistol Pete 1]

I really want to be angry at this comment...

I gave it my best attempt at righteous indignation.

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

I gave it my best attempt at righteous indignation.

Sometimes you just gotta laugh at yourself.

 

[Rebelious1]

I am expecting a QB from the transfer portal as I don't think we have one on campus that is up to his liking and he probably wont want to rely on just a freshman to run the team. A power RB around 220-230 lbs would be nice as well.

I thought Justin Rogers was the answer?

 

[Bullmastiff 1]

I thought Justin Rogers was the answer?

Pre-injury probably.

Now, not so sure.

The injury he had was pretty significant.

Worth the scholarship to try and see if he can regain his previous form.

 

[Pistol Pete 1]

I thought Justin Rogers was the answer?

He was a dual threat QB that I believe had a serious leg injury so he is no longer the runner he once was. Bull can correct me if I am wrong.

 

[WarthogRebel]

I thought Justin Rogers was the answer?

I am expecting a QB from the transfer portal as I don't think we have one on campus that is up to his liking and he probably wont want to rely on just a freshman to run the team. A power RB around 220-230 lbs would be nice as well.

Personally, I like the philosophy of having so stout a defense that your offense can be way below average and you'll still win.

 

[Pistol Pete 1]

He was a dual threat QB that I believe had a serious leg injury so he is no longer the runner he once was. Bull can correct me if I am wrong.

He already confirmed me while I was typing.