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Recruiting Update: 4 stars.

Note: All information from BeaverBlitz.com

Hey Guys. This will be the first recruiting update of the year, but definitely not the last. So far, we have 10 verbals, and they are all over the field. The position breakdown is like this, 1- QB, RB, TE, OL, DB, K; 2- DL, LB

The guys we have committed so far show a lot of promise, especially in areas needed. We have a 4-star Defensive Tackle commit, as well as a 4-star QB. Learn more about each commit after the jump.

 

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First, the 4 star guys.

Sean Mannion

Quarterback 6'5", 205. Foothill HS, Pleasanton, CA

A guy with good size, he was recently bumped from a 3-star to a 4-star after being named to the Rivals Top 250 players list. He is a pro-style QB, with what sounds like good arm strength and accuracy. We are pretty deep at the position right now (Cody Vaz, Ryan Katz, and Peter Lalich), so its doubtful that he will come in and make an impact anytime soon, but there is no reason to think that Mannion won't make some fuss down the road. There is no football video that I could find, but apparently him and his buddies enjoy making videos mocking whatever. Here is a video of Mannion making fun of his dad, who is also their head coach.

VD's Take: I know we are deep, but I never think you can have too many Quarterbacks. Some pan out in the end (Moore, Canfield), sometimes they don't live up to your expectations (Ryan Gunderson, anyone?).  I am super excited about his verbal, because I do think he'll be a gamer somewhere down the road. Let's hope that this recent bump in his ratings doesn't sound off alarms to other coaches, and he decides he can make an impact elsewhere quicker (i.e. Arizona State)

 

Happy Iona

Defensive Tackle 6'3", 285. Bethel High School, Spanaway, WA

Happy doesn't look happy at all, and that's the way we like our defense. He is quick off the ball, and is able to penetrate the offensive line with ease. Good tackler, and decent speed for a defensive tackle, this guy looks like he can make an impact right away. Here is a video of (un)Happy

VD's Take: We are definitely going to need a solid defensive tackle to step up, especially if Paea enters the draft this year (I don't know if there has been any indication to either him staying or leaving, so I guess that's a plus). Happy looks like our stereotypical defensive lineman: quick and mean. I've heard rumors of him being a possible academic issue, so let's hope he doesn't become the next Simi Kuli.

We've got five 3-star guys to look at this next week, so keep your eyes open.

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I sure hope Paea sticks around!!!

by sangdorange on Dec 10, 2009 4:38 PM PST reply actions  

I would be very surprised if Paea went pro. To a large extent, he’s still learning the game and another year would do him good, especially given how many people are coming back from this year’s team. He didn’t get a whole lot of help this year but next year could improve his draft stock tremendously.

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by dvieira on Dec 11, 2009 1:20 PM PST up reply actions  

With Brian Price and Suh both drafting it up this year

Paea is 3rd best DTackle, best case scenario. He could potentially be best DT next year. I would agree with you and say he needs another year to learn what it takes to get double teamed game in and game out, and what he needs to do. He started to catch on at the end of the year

by The VD Special on Dec 11, 2009 9:47 PM PST up reply actions  

I doubt he gets the “third tackle” love from the NFL guys right now. One more year will make him a lot more money. He’s a smart kid, he must know that.

by ArbyOSU on Dec 15, 2009 2:26 PM PST up reply actions  

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