SNCFL Daily Gazette

Top Recruiting Classes

The associated sports reporters have released this year's ranking of recruiting classes.

Top 10 Recruiting Classes

1 : Houston Cougars
2 : Baylor Bears
3 : Texas Longhorns
4 : Oklahoma Sooners
5 : Louisville Cardinals
6 : Alabama Crimson Tide
7 : Maryland Terrapins
8 : Stanford Cardinal
9 : USC Trojans
10 : Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Top 10 Recruiting Classes (Prestige Relative)

1 : Houston Cougars
2 : Oklahoma Sooners
3 : Texas Longhorns
4 : Baylor Bears
5 : Idaho Vandals
6 : Louisville Cardinals
7 : Penn State Nittany Lions
8 : Nebraska Cornhuskers
9 : Oregon State Beavers
10 : Arkansas State Red Wolves

Season Predictions

The associated sports reporters have released this year's playoff predictions.

Maryland Terrapins, Lousiana State Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, USC Trojans, Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan State Spartans, Clemson Tigers and Miami (FL) Hurricanes are the early favorites to reach the playoffs.

The Terrapins are the preseason favorites to take the title, but the pundits stressed that anything can happen in any given season.

SigningDay Recruiting Update

259 players committed this week.

5 star players committed this week: 1.
4 star players committed this week: 11.
3 star players committed this week: 109.
2 star players committed this week: 104.
1 star players committed this week: 34.

3 players ranked in the top 100 recruits committed this week.

The most highly touted prospect committing this week was Cortez Schmitz (a 5 star QB from BROCKTON HIGH ranked at 22) who committed to Iowa Hawkeyes.

Mountain West was the conference that netted the most recruits this week with a total of 37.

Boise State Broncos locked down the most prospects this week was as they got 10 recruits to sign.

The highest ranked uncommitted recruit is Geoffrey Schwartz - TE. He is ranked at 1377

Total Recruits committed this season is 2581.

Donald Vela has retired from coaching

Donald Vela is retiring from coaching.He will be starting a training facility and scouting service..

Roy Castellanos leaves for the pros!

Roy Castellanos has announced he is taking a position as a coach or coordinator in pro football. .

Position coach given chance with Missouri Tigers

With free agency and the draft approaching fast, and the Missouri Tigers budget running low, they have promoted a cheap candidate from their own ranks. Luis Cave will be serving as offensive coordinator for the upcoming season.

Oregon Ducks scramble to fill their staff

With free agency and the draft approaching fast, the Oregon Ducks have been scrambling to fill their coaching and front with viable candidates,

Position coach given chance with Baylor Bears

With free agency and the draft approaching fast, and the Baylor Bears budget running low, they have promoted a cheap candidate from their own ranks. Christopher Norton will be serving as offensive coordinator for the upcoming season.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Announce new staff.

The Rainbow Warriors have announced that they have signed Bruce Stout as their new Head Coach. He will get a 3 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Rainbow Warriors.

Washington Huskies Announce new staff.

The Huskies have announced that they have signed Jason Gaddis as their new Head Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 5 million pr year with the Huskies.

Colorado Buffaloes Announce new staff.

The Buffaloes have announced that they have signed Andrew Monaghan as their new Head Coach. He will get a 5 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Buffaloes.

Bowling Green Falcons Announce new staff.

Falcons have signed Kevin Barbosa as their new Defensive Coordinator. Barbosa will get a 3 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Falcons.

Akron Zips Announce new staff.

The Zips have announced that they have signed Michael Woo as their new Head Coach. He will get a 5 year contract worth 4 million pr year with the Zips.

Air Force Falcons Announce new staff.

The Falcons have announced that they have signed Timothy Boyd as their new Head Coach. He will get a 3 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Falcons.

Wyoming Cowboys Announce new staff.

The Cowboys have announced that they have signed Barry Mcneil as their new Head Coach. He will get a 5 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Cowboys.

Nevada Wolf Pack Announce new staff.

The Wolf Pack have announced that they have signed Michael Tompkins as their new Head Coach. He will get a 2 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Wolf Pack.

North Texas Mean Green Announce new staff.

Mean Green have signed James Brown as their new Defensive Coordinator. Brown will get a 5 year contract worth 2 million pr year with the Mean Green.

Western Michigan Broncos Announce new staff.

The Broncos have announced that they have signed Jason Ellington as their new Head Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Broncos.

Purdue Boilermakers Announce new staff.

The Boilermakers have announced that they have signed Carlos Albrecht as their new Head Coach. He will get a 5 year contract worth 4 million pr year with the Boilermakers.

UTEP Miners Announce new staff.

Miners have signed Bill Chapman as their new Defensive Coordinator. Chapman will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Miners.

Memphis Tigers Announce new staff.

The Tigers have announced that they have signed Hector Oneill as their new Head Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Tigers.

North Carolina State Wolfpack Announce new staff.

The Wolfpack have announced that they have signed Trey Rodriquez as their new Head Coach. He will get a 4 year contract worth 5 million pr year with the Wolfpack.

Richard Smith staying with Kent State Golden Flashes

The Wyoming Cowboys tried to pry Richard Smith away from Golden Flashes to fill the position as their new Head Coach. However, Smith publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Golden Flashes as their DefensiveCoordinator for the coming season.

Micheal Hamrick staying with Baylor Bears

The Washington Huskies tried to pry Micheal Hamrick away from Bears to fill the position as their new Head Coach. However, Hamrick publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Bears as their DefensiveCoordinator for the coming season.

Omar Bolden staying with Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Purdue Boilermakers tried to pry Omar Bolden away from Fighting Irish to fill the position as their new Head Coach. However, Bolden publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Fighting Irish as their DefensiveCoordinator for the coming season.

Carlton Walter staying with Mississippi State Bulldogs

The Akron Zips tried to pry Carlton Walter away from Bulldogs to fill the position as their new Head Coach. However, Walter publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Bulldogs as their OffensiveCoordinator for the coming season.

New Mexico Lobos steal Woodrow Tilley from the UTEP Miners

The Lobos have announced that they have signed Woodrow Tilley as their new Head Coach. Tilley was previously working for Miners as DefensiveCoordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 3.5 million pr year with the Lobos.

Texas Longhorns steal Blake Scott from the Maryland Terrapins

The Longhorns have announced that they have signed Blake Scott as their new Head Coach. Scott was previously working for Terrapins as OffensiveCoordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 6 million pr year with the Longhorns.

Ben Bradley staying with Florida Gators

The Memphis Tigers tried to pry Ben Bradley away from Gators to fill the position as their new Head Coach. However, Bradley publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Gators as their DefensiveCoordinator for the coming season.

Ben Bradley staying with Florida Gators

The Nevada Wolf Pack tried to pry Ben Bradley away from Gators to fill the position as their new Head Coach. However, Bradley publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Gators as their DefensiveCoordinator for the coming season.

Duke Blue Devils steal Shayne Cox from Mean Green

The Blue Devils have announced that they have signed Shayne Cox as their new Head Coach. Cox was previously working for Mean Green as DefensiveCoordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 5 million per year with the Blue Devils.

Pittsburgh Panthers steal Paul Baxter from the Iowa Hawkeyes

The Panthers have announced that they have signed Paul Baxter as their new Head Coach. Baxter was previously working for Hawkeyes as DefensiveCoordinator. He will get a 2 year contract worth 4.5 million pr year with the Panthers.

Brian Browning staying with Texas Christian Horned Frogs

The North Carolina State Wolfpack tried to pry Brian Browning away from Horned Frogs to fill the position as their new Head Coach. However, Browning publicly dismissed that a move was imminent, and that assured fans that he would stay with Horned Frogs as their DefensiveCoordinator for the coming season.

Boston College Eagles steal Timothy Wood from Falcons

The Eagles have announced that they have signed Timothy Wood as their new Head Coach. Wood was previously working for Falcons as DefensiveCoordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 4.5 million per year with the Eagles.

Washington Huskies Announce new staff.

Huskies revealed that they have signed Dennis Minnick as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Huskies.

New Mexico State Aggies Announce new staff.

Aggies have signed Willie Baumgardner as their new Defensive Coordinator. Baumgardner will get a 5 year contract worth 2 million pr year with the Aggies.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Announce new staff.

Rainbow Warriors have signed Paul Sabo as their new Defensive Coordinator. Sabo will get a 3 year contract worth 2 million pr year with the Rainbow Warriors.

San Jose State Spartans Announce new staff.

Spartans revealed that they have signed George Overby as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 5 year contract worth 2 million pr year with the Spartans.

Ball State Cardinals Announce new staff.

Cardinals have signed Fredrick Burgess as their new Defensive Coordinator. Burgess will get a 3 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Cardinals.

Ohio Bobcats Announce new staff.

Bobcats revealed that they have signed Cecil Maier as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 2 million pr year with the Bobcats.

Miami (OH) RedHawks Announce new staff.

RedHawks have signed George Gamble as their new Defensive Coordinator. Gamble will get a 4 year contract worth 2 million pr year with the RedHawks.

Utah State Aggies Announce new staff.

Aggies have signed Stephen Tiller as their new Defensive Coordinator. Tiller will get a 4 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Aggies.

Florida Atlantic Owls Announce new staff.

Owls revealed that they have signed Clifton Parrish as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 5 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Owls.

Brigham Young Cougars Announce new staff.

Cougars have signed Antoine Mckinney as their new Defensive Coordinator. Mckinney will get a 2 year contract worth 3.5 million pr year with the Cougars.

Central Michigan Chippewas Announce new staff.

Chippewas revealed that they have signed Timmy Maher as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Chippewas.

Iowa State Cyclones Announce new staff.

Cyclones have signed Raymond Young as their new Defensive Coordinator. Young will get a 3 year contract worth 2 million pr year with the Cyclones.

Old Dominion Monarchs Announce new staff.

Monarchs have signed Jose Salley as their new Defensive Coordinator. Salley will get a 4 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Monarchs.

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Announce new staff.

Golden Hurricane have signed Richard Wingate as their new Defensive Coordinator. Wingate will get a 5 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Golden Hurricane.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Announce new staff.

Red Raiders revealed that they have signed Phillip Dye as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Red Raiders.

Other news included that Red Raiders have signed Donn Venable as their new Defensive Coordinator. Venable will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Red Raiders.

Virginia Cavaliers Announce new staff.

Cavaliers have signed Thomas Hightower as their new Defensive Coordinator. Hightower will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Cavaliers.

East Carolina Pirates Announce new staff.

Pirates have signed Joseph Sallee as their new Defensive Coordinator. Sallee will get a 2 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Pirates.

Temple Owls Announce new staff.

Owls revealed that they have signed Michael Feliciano as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Owls.

Connecticut Huskies Announce new staff.

Huskies have signed Joseph Evans as their new Defensive Coordinator. Evans will get a 3 year contract worth 2 million pr year with the Huskies.

Memphis Tigers Announce new staff.

Tigers revealed that they have signed Elbert Borders as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 2 million pr year with the Tigers.

Other news included that Tigers have signed Theodore Pruett as their new Defensive Coordinator. Pruett will get a 3 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Tigers.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons Announce new staff.

Demon Deacons revealed that they have signed Christopher Shafer as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 2 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Demon Deacons.

Duke Blue Devils Announce new staff.

Blue Devils revealed that they have signed Mark Choi as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 2.5 million pr year with the Blue Devils.

Defensive Coordinator Charles Conner (TEXST) signs contract extension!

The Bobcats have announced that they will be keeping Charles Conner on board as their Defensive Coordinator. Conner has been signed to a contract extension worth $4,000,000 for 3 years.

Offensive Coordinator John Craft (TEXST) signs contract extension!

The Bobcats have announced that they will be keeping John Craft on board as their Offensive Coordinator. Craft has been signed to a contract extension worth $3,000,000 for 3 years.

Offensive Coordinator Blake Scott (MD) signs contract extension!

The Terrapins have announced that they will be keeping Blake Scott on board as their Offensive Coordinator. Scott has been signed to a contract extension worth $6,000,000 for 3 years.

Head Coach Marlin Lane (PITT) signs contract extension!

The Panthers have announced that they will be keeping Marlin Lane on board as their Head Coach. Lane has been signed to a contract extension worth $2,500,000 for 3 years.

2035 Transfer Update

77 players have decided to transfer.

Stanley Lucero - CB Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Moshe Martin - QB Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Derek Woods - C Virginia Tech Hokies
Mark Leone - QB Virginia Cavaliers
John Keefe - LB Virginia Cavaliers
Joseph Johnson - LB Virginia Cavaliers
Patrick Owens - C East Carolina Pirates
George Wallis - RB Temple Owls
Emmitt Larkin - CB Temple Owls
Douglas Cowell - TE Tulane Green Wave
Aaron Jordan - LB Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Terry Duval - LB Connecticut Huskies
Russell Henry - LB Kansas State Wildcats
Andrew Worrell - DE Oklahoma Sooners
Allan Richardson - DE West Virginia Mountaineers
Chris Carson - TE Oklahoma State Cowboys
Robert Wong - TE Texas Tech Red Raiders
Christopher McBee - C Kansas Jayhawks
Glen Harbin - G Kansas Jayhawks
Christopher Wilcox - FB Ohio State Buckeyes
Buck Hinson - DE Michigan State Spartans
John Mays - WR Michigan State Spartans
Kim Stewart - QB Maryland Terrapins
Richard Ratliff - TE Maryland Terrapins
Louis Florez - T Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Danilo Goforth - TE Illinois Fighting Illini
Rickey Looney - LB Florida International Golden Panthers
Michael Lombard - CB Florida Atlantic Owls
James Cooper - LB Rice Owls
Richard Forsythe - C North Texas Mean Green
Richard Brown - QB Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
Paul Mcnally - G Army Black Knights
Chris Wise - SS Brigham Young Cougars
Frederick Reis - LB Brigham Young Cougars
Douglas Ferrell - RB Brigham Young Cougars
Kenneth Ramirez - DE Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Heriberto Shores - DE Northern Illinois Huskies
Ronald Russo - LB Toledo Rockets
Richard Braxton - DT Toledo Rockets
Christopher Murray - P Central Michigan Chippewas
Edwin Taft - TE Eastern Michigan Eagles
Mark Wooley - LB Bowling Green Falcons
Roy Quinones - TE Bowling Green Falcons
Adrian Gonzalez - FB Massachusetts Minutemen
Richard Boynton - RB Miami (OH) RedHawks
Victor Shipley - DE Colorado State Rams
Kenneth Hamilton - RB Colorado State Rams
Sam Hastings - TE Utah State Aggies
Michael Almond - DT Air Force Falcons
William Ferry - CB Fresno State Bulldogs
Corey Whitley - LB Nevada Wolf Pack
Charles Baez - TE Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Glen Cosgrove - TE San Jose State Spartans
Paul Quinonez - FS San Jose State Spartans
Rogelio Sauer - RB Stanford Cardinal
Adrian Levin - TE Stanford Cardinal
James Williams - WR Arizona Wildcats
Jerry Booth - DE UCLA Bruins
James Zuniga - RB UCLA Bruins
Louis Lavoie - G UCLA Bruins
Anthony Hussey - TE Utah Utes
Kip Chan - DE Colorado Buffaloes
Cortez Schmitz - QB Alabama Crimson Tide
Eric Shepard - RB Lousiana State Tigers
Derrick Kasper - WR Lousiana State Tigers
Paul Abbott - FS Lousiana State Tigers
Cody Nadeau - T Arkansas Razorbacks
Luke Vance - LB Missouri Tigers
William Santos - LB Georgia Bulldogs
Charles Luster - QB Florida Gators
Joseph Fritz - QB Florida Gators
Clifford Rayford - QB South Carolina Gamecocks
Douglas Ulrich - TE Kentucky Wildcats
John Kinard - LB Georgia Southern Eagles
Lou Williams - DT Louisiana Monroe Warhawks
Vincenzo Hawkins - CB Louisiana Monroe Warhawks
Edward Logan - LB Troy Trojans