LOIs are coming in

[demian]

Of the young DE's I think Crane could fill the role as a pass rush specialist. Even though he is raw his skill set is more towards a pass rush player right now then the other 3. As he gains experience, strength, and size he will be a very good every down player. If we stay with a 3-4 base I can see him as a Buck LB used on passing downs as well. And yes we have to be able to get pressure bringing 4 and not always have to bring 5 or 6 and hope we can cover man to man.

That's great analysis by you.

 

[up for the challenge]

The 3 JC's (OL, DB, LB) and the drop down (DL) all have to be big time contributors next season. Who else out of this class do you think might find their way onto the field next season? I think most are redshirt/mission players which is not a bad thing. I do think one or two of the young DB's might push for playing time since that is an area we need to improve the most to compete for a play-off spot. Horton also might be too good to keep off the field even with all those receivers coming back.

Of course the three JC's and drop down will be contributors but also will be considered starters going into fall camp. Coach Phen did the right thing signing these guys and may sign another one by April deadline. If he gets good results with these guys he will be looking to recruit more next season. Northern Arizona signed 8 Transfers this recruiting season I believe. It is not difficult transferring to ISU. This is not an Ivy League school.

 

[bengalcub]

It is much more difficult to transfer to ISU than most other BSC schools. Idaho State requires AA in hand, a bulk of other BSC schools do not. Not that you even care, but that is one of the reasons.

 

[up for the challenge]

It is much more difficult to transfer to ISU than most other BSC schools. Idaho State requires AA in hand, a bulk of other BSC schools do not. Not that you even care, but that is one of the reasons.

Isn't that what we want before transferring? An AA with two years of playing experience. Those are committed student-athletes. Have redshirt option too. When they come to ISU they are committed to the program and graduating.

 

[bengalcub]

Yep. That is what the want. The point is other schools don’t require the same things that ISU does. So, while you continue your fantasy of calling for ISU to sign transfers and drop downs—remember, it’s not as easy as you think. ISU may not be Ivy League, but the ISU transfer guidelines do put the Bengals at more of a disadvantage than you might think. Especially in the BSC.

 

[BSCfan]

It is much more difficult to transfer to ISU than most other BSC schools. Idaho State requires AA in hand, a bulk of other BSC schools do not. Not that you even care, but that is one of the reasons.

Isn't that what we want before transferring? An AA with two years of playing experience. Those are committed student-athletes. Have redshirt option too. When they come to ISU they are committed to the program and graduating.

I didn't know this and I''m grateful to find this out for my son! He's currently a JUCO player in California and will hopefully be transferring somewhere after next season. He's looking to graduate with his AA in December of this year so hopefully he can be somewhere in time for Spring Ball the following year.

I'm trying to get him to consider schools of all sizes and classifications and cast as big a net as possible to see what he can find. At least ISU will even look at JUCO players, the Big Sky school in my state doesn't want anything to do with them.

 

[up for the challenge]

Bengalcub - tell me why ISU requirements are more difficult for Transfers since you know this subject. What else besides AA degree? Two out of the three JUCOs that signed early are on ISU campus already. They must have worked their butts off in the classroom to get an AA early. The best way to get into ISU football is to be a resident of Idaho and walkon. Get a scholarship after you walkon. Bypass NCAA clearinghouse and AA degree and any other academic requirements.

 

[isubengalfan]

ISU requires a higher GPA for transfer students and a higher ACT score than most schools. This is a self imposed rule by the president and AD from what I know. I do know that this is one of the issues between the alumni and administration and it has cost ISU a chance at several JC and drop down transfers.

 

[demian]

Bengalcub - tell me why ISU requirements are more difficult for Transfers since you know this subject. What else besides AA degree? Two out of the three JUCOs that signed early are on ISU campus already. They must have worked their butts off in the classroom to get an AA early. The best way to get into ISU football is to be a resident of Idaho and walkon. Get a scholarship after you walkon. Bypass NCAA clearinghouse and AA degree and any other academic requirements.

If I’m not mistaken I think that if a kid qualifies through ncaa clearinghouse after high school senior year and he elects to go JUCO then that kid does not need a AA degree to transfer to 4 year school and be eligible. Like mike goggin last season transferred to ISU and I think he only was at juco one season. These guys that are on ISU campus as of January 2018 might not have received AA degree in a year and a half, maybe they were ncaa qualifiers out of high school and maybe therefore ISU goes with the normal ncaa rule that the kid can transfer without AA degree

 

[up for the challenge]

Bengalcub - tell me why ISU requirements are more difficult for Transfers since you know this subject. What else besides AA degree? Two out of the three JUCOs that signed early are on ISU campus already. They must have worked their butts off in the classroom to get an AA early. The best way to get into ISU football is to be a resident of Idaho and walkon. Get a scholarship after you walkon. Bypass NCAA clearinghouse and AA degree and any other academic requirements.

If I’m not mistaken I think that if a kid qualifies through ncaa clearinghouse after high school senior year and he elects to go JUCO then that kid does not need a AA degree to transfer to 4 year school and be eligible. Like mike goggin last season transferred to ISU and I think he only was at juco one season. These guys that are on ISU campus as of January 2018 might not have received AA degree in a year and a half, maybe they were ncaa qualifiers out of high school and maybe therefore ISU goes with the normal ncaa rule that the kid can transfer without AA degree

I Believe you are correct. No AA needed if qualifier. Bengalcub?

 

[bengalcub]

An AA or AS degree is required in all JC transfer situations at ISU. That and the 2.5 minimum GPA, make the JC recruiting way tougher for ISU compared to other BSC programs. Most of the other conference schools can take kids with a GPA of less than 2.5 and AA/AS in hand in not necessarily a requirement.

2 - year college Transfer Student
• Academic GPA (non activity credits) of a 2.50 or higher. Will be evaluated from
the first full-time enrollment at the two-year school(s). Past dual enrollment will
not be included in this GPA
• AA or AS degree for qualifiers or non-qualifiers that have been at the 2 year
school for 4 full-time semesters or more
• Averaged 12 credits for all full-time semesters at the 2-year school.
• Will receive AA degree prior to arriving at ISU
• Summer school will only be completed the summer prior to attending ISU at
the institution that awards the AA or AS degree
• 6 credits of English and 3 credits of Math and 3 credits of a lab science (non
remedial)
• Must meet all criteria after the final transcript or the financial aid offer will be
null and void
• Exceptions: There are no exceptions to these rules.

2 - year college Transfer Student (3 semesters @ JC)
Academic GPA (non-activity credits) of a 2.50 or higher. Will be evaluated from
the first full-time enrollment at the two-year school(s). Past dual enrollment will
not be included in this GPA
• Averaged 12 credits for all full-time semesters at the 2-year school
• 6 credits of English and 3 credits of Math and 3 credits of a lab science (non
remedial)
• Must meet all criteria after the final transcript or the financial aid offer will be
null and void
• Must have an AA degree regardless of qualifying status.
• Exceptions: There are no exceptions to these rules.

2 - year college Transfer Student (1-2 semesters @ JC)
Academic GPA (non-activity credits) of a 2.50 or higher. Will be evaluated from
the first full-time enrollment at the two-year school(s). Past dual enrollment will
not be included in this GPA
• Averaged 12 credits for all full-time semesters at the 2-year school
• 6 credits of English and 3 credits of Math and 3 credits of a lab science (non
remedial)
• Must meet all criteria after the final transcript or the financial aid offer will be
null and void
• Must have an AA degree regardless of qualifying status.
• Exceptions: There are no exceptions to these rules.

4 - year college Transfer Student (This applies to walk on student-athletes who are
currently at ISU if athletic aid is requested for that walk on student)
• GPA of 2.5 or higher
• ACT in Math of 17 or higher and English of 17 or higher
OR
• SAT in Math of 420 or higher and English of 440 or higher
OR
• Completed 3 credits of English (non remedial) and 3 credits of Math (non
remedial)
• Must meet all criteria after final transcript or the financial tender will be null and
void
Exceptions: rules defining and regulating exceptions to the above rules
• Exceptions are defined as any person not meeting the minimum standards for
the particular category in which they fall above.
i. Once a student is defined as an exception, they will stay in that category
until they graduate or leave Idaho State University
• Each team may have 25% of the students on athletic aid on their roster in the
category of exceptions.
• Coaches will be able to sign more exceptions for the following year (25% of total
roster on athletic applies) only if their one year APR score for the previous school
year was a 950 or greater.
• Coaches who are signing exceptions to the above rules will provide the athletic
director with an academic plan for success of the student in question. This
academic plan should focus on the areas of weakness and be specific to
addressing the success of the student in those particular areas.

 

[up for the challenge]

Looks like ISU lowered their academic requirements from 2.75 to 2.50. That is good news Bengalcub.

 

[SLCBengal]

Campbell Sheidow, K/P, committed today (preferred walk-on)...

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