Pictures of the Visiting Recruits Yesterday

by irish1611 on Nov 9, 2008 9:10 AM MST in Football Game Threads Comment 4 comments

So I managed to get really close to the recruits yesterday. Yes, I felt weird snapping pictures of 18 and 19 year old guys but hey, its for the blog. I could only recognize 4* DT Latu Heimuli, 3* OL Nik Abele, 4* WR Diante Jackson, 5* Nick Kasa and 4*/3* LB Michael Clay. The other two recruits that visited yesterday were 4* DB Bradley McDougald and Athlete Deji Olatoye. Diante Jackson was wearing a #8 Raider shirt with Culpepper's name on the back. He immediately was dropped to a two star recruit for me! Most impressive recruit in regards to size was definitely Nik Abele who is built like a brick and tall. He made Nick Kasa look small and that is hard to do. Kasa is supposed to be 6'7" and Abele is every bit as tall. Latu Heimuli looked wider than he did tall. He looks the part of the #1 run stopper in the nation. Sorry for the picture quality. The iphone isn't quite there yet and I was definitely kicking myself for not having a good camera as they were right in front of me for pregame.

Latu Heimuli walking across the endzone. He was wearing shorts and a hoodie. I guess you can do whatever you want when you are a commodity. I was either walking with 4* DB Bradley McDougald or Athlete Deji Olatoye.

Picture from left to right of Nick Kasa, Nik Abele, Michael Clay and Diante Jackson. Abele was huge.

See more pictures of recruits after the jump...

Stands and Ralphie. Diante Jackson and Michael Clay are in the background but it is hard to see.

Latu Heimuli walking in the endzone.

Michael Clay and Diante Jackson taking in pregame warmups.

Latu Heimuli

Michael Clay and Diante Jackson taking in pregame warmups.

From far left to right, Nik Abele, Nick Kasa, Diante Jackson and Michael Clay.

From left to right, Nick Kasa, Nik Abele's head, Diante Jackson and Michael Clay

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This is awesome stuff

A bit creepy in theory, but it’s for the blog, so no worries. Also, Heimuli apparently has a…limited wardrobe. Look at him! It’s just weird. Clay and Jackson look like they bonded. They’re more than welcome to both sign with Colorado and continue their blossoming friendship. Hopefully Kasa felt at home and wants to commit to us…now.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Nov 9, 2008 10:18 AM MST reply actions 0 recs

nice work!

I’ve seen Nick Kasa and been impressed. If Abele is a bigger guy than Kasa, I’m sure I’d be blown away.

by JustmyOp on Nov 9, 2008 12:48 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

im not sure

whether the game being so close is a good thing, or almost losing to ISU and how that affects a recruits view of the program

by roxbombers on Nov 9, 2008 6:50 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

It's a good thing

The home team wins, the crowd cheers, and the recruit feels the excitement.
I think it’s good that it’s a close game, because he can imagine himself fitting in and making an contribution right away. Blowouts are boring, close games get your adrenaline rushing.

That’s my polish on the apple.

by JustmyOp on Nov 11, 2008 6:31 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs