DL Frank Wilson
School: Goddard HS Hometown: Goddard, KS
495 Rating

Athleticism	36
Speed	36
Durability	41
Work Ethic	44
Stamina	61
Strength	63
Blocking	22
Tackling	72
Hands	8
Game Instinct	30
Elusiveness	34
Technique	48

Frank Wilson wouldn't be a bad player this year if we needed him, but d-line is very crowded with non-seniors, so he'll likely redshirt. His overall rating is deflated a bit by his low hands rating (which doesn't matter in DL's), but he's a great tackler with good strength, acceptable technique, and high potential.

Potential: "With your coaching, I think his game has a lot of room to grow."

LB David Brown
School: Buffalo HS Hometown: Buffalo, OK
521 Rating

Athleticism	49
Speed	58
Durability	29
Work Ethic	36
Stamina	53
Strength	61
Blocking	28
Tackling	56
Hands	28
Game Instinct	25
Elusiveness	43
Technique	55

LB was a big need this time around, as we're graduating four senior LB's after this season. We got two, and while they're both about equal in terms of talent, David Brown may redshirt because of his higher potential. He's a run-stopper with good speed, and while his game instinct and semi-low work ethic are both concerns, neither are deal-breakers.

Potential: "With your coaching, I think his game has a lot of room to grow."

LB Jesus Mendez
School: Cedar Catholic HS Hometown: Hartington, NE
562 Rating

Athleticism	69
Speed	60
Durability	55
Work Ethic	37
Stamina	38
Strength	44
Blocking	34
Tackling	47
Hands	22
Game Instinct	60
Elusiveness	63
Technique	33

Jesus Mendez is a great athlete with some smarts to him, although I really wish his tackling/strength scores were higher. His potential isn't great, but it's not terrible, and he WAS a very cheap signing.

Potential: "I think his growth potential is pretty average - nothing special."

DB Larry Jefferson
School: Trenton HS Hometown: Trenton, MO
589 Rating

Athleticism	59
Speed	69
Durability	44
Work Ethic	52
Stamina	46
Strength	59
Blocking	22
Tackling	43
Hands	46
Game Instinct	48
Elusiveness	70
Technique	31

I got in a big recruiting war with Quincy for Larry Jefferson, one I engaged in because the local DB pool was pretty poor. Jefferson may redshirt (the last one goes to him or Allen), but it isn't for a lack of talent. He's a strong athlete with solid ratings across the board, and his high work ethic ensures he'll reach his potential pretty fast.

Potential: "I think his growth potential is pretty average - nothing special."

Just noticed this. nice updates !

Thanks, realist! Much appreciated.

Our recruiting class was ranked 18th by this season's GUESS Reports, which seems about right. I've redshirted Wall, Wilson, and Brown (the last of whom the GUESS Reports were NOT kind to), and it seems like we'll be alright this year. We have a lot of guys coming back from last year, and I'm optimistic that we can get back to the playoffs again this season.

Though rankings this early in the season (at this point, three games in) are screwy, it should be noted we're #1 in both the Press and Coaches' Polls after a 3-0 start. Only one win was over a human-coached team, but it was a quality win over a good Central Arkansas team. We finish our non-league slate with two tough games at Kentucky State and at home against #2 Slippery Rock.

As I sort of anticipated, we got crushed by Slippery Rock (though we did beat Kentucky State and finished non-league play at 4-1). The road wins over Central Arkansas and Kentucky State will look good at the end of the year, and while we're not quite one of the upper-echelon teams in D2, we've got a chance to make some noise.

Press/Coaches #7, WIS #10, schedule below.

Date	Opponent	Record	WIS	SOS	Coach	vs. School	Spread	Result
11/10/14	Missouri Western State	3-2	61	67	Sim AI	32-3	-0.5
11/11/14	at Emporia State	2-3	44	13	Sim AI	32-4
11/12/14	at #5 Central Missouri State	5-0	5	15	Sim AI	16-47
11/13/14	at Lock Haven	2-3	125	126	zdev78	51-23
11/14/14	at Southwest Baptist	3-2	93	116	Sim AI	67-7
11/15/14	at Missouri-Rolla	2-3	118	112	Sim AI	56-18
11/16/14	Cheyney	3-2	35	19	cincyson	48-27
11/17/14	Missouri Southern State	3-2	77	84	Sim AI	55-19

An update, as we earned a pretty important 30-19 win at Central Missouri State. With that win, we can probably lose to Cheyney and still make the playoffs as long as we don't shoot ourselves in the foot elsewhere.

Another update, another huge win, this time a 34-31 squeaker over then-#19 Cheyney. We've clinched a spot in the MIAA title game against Central Missouri State, and if we win out, we're probably a 2-seed in the tournament. There exists a slim chance we could be a 1-seed, but we'd need a pretty huge upset to happen for that to be the case.

Press/Coaches #4, WIS #5.

We won our second conference title in three seasons today, topping CMSU 33-23. As a result, we got a 2-seed in the tournament, which is what I figured we'd get. First up is 7-seed Edinboro, and here's a quick and dirty profile.

Team link: HERE
Head coach: heelsfan (fourth season)
Record: 10-3
WIS/Press: #27
Coaches: #28

heelsfan has several GD teams and boasts a heck of a resume in Warner, having taken UNC to a Rose Bowl many seasons ago. This is the third straight NT appearance for Edinboro, who plays in the most loaded D2 conference in Warner. Their three losses are to prohibitive championship favorite Slippery Rock and NT teams Millersville and Indiana (PA), and it's very safe to assume they'd be a higher seed if they played in a less demanding league.

They're a balanced team that can pass and run effectively, and in truth, they remind me a lot of the team I coach. WIS has installed Edinboro as 6 1/2-point favorites despite the seed differential, and even though we've played very well against quality teams (we have five wins over teams in WIS's top 35), I wouldn't be shocked if we got beat here.

In other headlines, kicker Randy Wilson was a third-team All-American, while running back Carl Morris was an honorable mention and was fifth in the Player of the Year voting (behind four other running backs!).

We lost 27-3. We got picked off at the 1-yard line in the first half and never threatened again. Kudos to heelfan for an awesome defensive gameplan; our team had a very good year, but we lost to an under-seeded team that could make serious noise. Senior retrospectives are forthcoming.

QB Jason Richardson

Athleticism	69	2
Speed	52	3
Durability	57	3
Work Ethic	55	4
Stamina	44	3
Strength	58	2
Blocking	13	-3
Tackling	33	-3
Hands	49	3
Game Instinct	56	3
Elusiveness	36	3
Technique	58

Year	GP	GS	Comp	Att	%	Yds	TD	Int	S	Thr	Scr	Rush	Yds	Avg	TD	20+	Lg	St
Senior	15	15	295	461	64.0	2839	18	4	27	12	8	35	-116	-3.3	0	0	6	27
Junior	14	14	268	430	62.3	2601	16	14	28	15	8	37	-138	-3.7	0	0	5	28
	29	29	563	891	63.2	5440	34	18	55	27	16	72	-254	-3.5	0	0	11	55

Jason Richardson was almost like the Alex Smith of my team. He was a very competent game manager who improved considerably in his second year as a starter, but he was never going to be the reason I won games. That showed in the playoffs, as he laid an egg against Edinboro. He was a GOOD quarterback, but there shouldn't be much of a dropoff going forward.

RB Carl Morris

Athleticism	58	4
Speed	64	3
Durability	49	4
Work Ethic	60	5
Stamina	67	3
Strength	67	4
Blocking	57	2
Tackling	22	-3
Hands	61	3
Game Instinct	64	4
Elusiveness	72	3
Technique	57	3

Year	GP	GS	Rush	Yds	Avg	TD	20+	Lg	St	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	YAC	Thr	Dr
Senior	15	15	574	3032	5.3	27	18	74	120	68	560	8.2	3	355	105	1
Junior	14	14	32	197	6.2	5	2	39	7	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
	29	29	606	3229	5.3	32	20	113	127	68	560	8.2	3	355	105	1

Carl Morris's stats look great, and while he had a very, VERY strong year, he did fumble a lot (we averaged about a fumble a game). Still, he had a very strong year and surpassed my expectations. I give a lot of credit to our o-line, but still, Morris turned out to be a very good starter.