17' DL Zack Semrak; Southlake Carroll

UNTLifer · December 24, 2016

I never intended to have this young man's thread shut down, so I would like to start it back up for those interested in his recruitment.

http://www.hudl.com/profile/5593339/zack-semrak

Unanimous All District DT

http://www.wfaa.com/sports/2016-5-6a-all-district-selections/355003348

I hope our coaches take a look as it appears his only current offers are with A&M Commerce and Northeastern State although it is reported that Kansas State has been in contact. Outside of that, I can't find much information on his recruiting. He has already been accepted to UNT.

Cr1028 · December 24, 2016

A player can still walk on without being a PWO, right? Come in and earn the scholly like Buyers did. Prove you deserve to be D1, while staying close to home, if nobody offers.

Also, there are way worse things than playing for Colby Carthel.

UNT90 · December 24, 2016

This isn't a typical SLC kid. A scholarship is important to him, as is a feeling that the program actually wants him.

It'll be interesting to see what happens after the dead period ends Jan 12

UNTLifer · December 25, 2016

23 hours ago, UNT90 said:

This isn't a typical SLC kid. A scholarship is important to him, as is a feeling that the program actually wants him.

It'll be interesting to see what happens after the dead period ends Jan 12

Knowing him personally, how much weight could his frame comfortably hold without being a detriment to his movement and speed? Also, does he project as a DE or a DT?

Edited December 25, 2016 by UNTLifer

UNT90 · December 25, 2016

He turns 18 in February. He is 6'3 and could carry more weight. How that affects his mobility is a coaching question. I would assume if it's the right weight put on the right way, it wouldn't hurt and might even help mobility. With this kid, I can promise you it will be put on the right way.

Look at his recruiting tape. There is a still shot at the beginning with him standing giving a radio interview. Pretty rangy kid, even at 250.

No idea where he projects at the college level. My guess would be a 3 tech DT weighing about 285.

Wag Tag · December 25, 2016

13 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Knowing him personally, how much weight could hos frame comfortably hold without being a detriment to his movement and speed? Also, does he project as a DE or a DT?

He could always go the other way! Slim down for inside linebacker! He is aggressive! Best of luck!

BTG_Fan1 · December 26, 2016

On 12/24/2016 at 0:31 PM, Cr1028 said:

A player can still walk on without being a PWO, right? Come in and earn the scholly like Buyers did. Prove you deserve to be D1, while staying close to home, if nobody offers.

Also, there are way worse things than playing for Colby Carthel.

Yes and honestly a great time to do it as well, with the # of guys we are losing along the DL and paying for college shouldn't be a problem.. worth a shot at UNT over smaller D2 schools. Come in and work his butt off like he does in his tape and the staff will follow through. If he can't make it I'm sure other smallest schools would still be interested

GMG24 · December 26, 2016

7 hours ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

Yes and honestly a great time to do it as well, with the # of guys we are losing along the DL and paying for college shouldn't be a problem.. worth a shot at UNT over smaller D2 schools. Come in and work his butt off like he does in his tape and the staff will follow through. If he can't make it I'm sure other smallest schools would still be interested

Could be less expensive than a scholarship to a D2 as they can't give full rides.

UNT90 · December 26, 2016

4 hours ago, GMG24 said:

Could be less expensive than a scholarship to a D2 as they can't give full rides.

I think they can give full rides, but only have 36 scholarships to give out, so they usually split them?

Or did I read that wrong?

Graddean · December 26, 2016

UNT 90 is correct ( 90, I really hated to say that). A DII can give a full ride. It isnt realistic. They operate kind of like the NFL salary cap. The more you offer one the less is available for others.

GMG24 · December 27, 2016

52 minutes ago, Graddean said:

UNT 90 is correct ( 90, I really hated to say that). A DII can give a full ride. It isnt realistic. They operate kind of like the NFL salary cap. The more you offer one the less is available for others.

True bad wording on my part. They can give full scholarships they just don't. Lol

UNT90 · December 27, 2016

34 minutes ago, GMG24 said:

True bad wording on my part. They can give full scholarships they just don't. Lol

Good to know. Lol.

UNTLifer · December 27, 2016

For some reason I thought of Evan Cardwell, DT from the Sun Belt glory days. As a senior he was 6'3" and 290 lbs. Does anyone remember how big he was coming out of Hutto High?

Cerebus · December 28, 2016

22 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

For some reason I thought of Evan Cardwell, DT from the Sun Belt glory days. As a senior he was 6'3" and 290 lbs. Does anyone remember how big he was coming out of Hutto High?

Class of 1999, the players in bold were all conference performers:

North Texas
NAME POS HT. WT. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL/JC/CC
Matt Bradshaw, ol, 6-4, 240, Spring (Texas) HS
Josh Brown, ol, 6-5, 295, NE Oklahoma State
Jonas Buckles, db, 5-11, 195, Yates HS, Houston, Texas
Evan Cardwell, dl, 6-3, 240, Hutto (Texas) HS
Taylor Casey, te, 6-3, 205, Odessa (Texas) HS
Justin Claborn, lb, 6-2, 235, Apache (Okla.) HS
LaJace Eleby, qb/db, 5-11, 190, Cleveland (Texas) HS)
Randy Gardner, te, 6-4, 220, Midland (Texas) HS
Joey Harrison, dl, 6-2, 250, Sulphur Springs (Texas) HS
Scott Hall, db, 6-1, 190, Clemens HS, Schertz, Texas
Kevin Howard, wr, 5-8, 175, Carter HS, Dallas, Texas
Freddie Johnson, rb, 6-2, 185, Wichita Falls (Texas) HS
Jonathon Jusiewicz, ol, 6-4, 260, Garland (Texas) HS
Brad Kadlubar, k, 5-11, 185, Ennis, TX (Ennis HS)
Brandon Kennedy, dl, 5-10, 285, Terrell (Texas) HS
Shawn Kramer, te/ol, 6-5, 270, Coffeyville (Kans.) CC
Chris Land, ol, 6-4, 295, Taylor HS, Katy, Texas
Cougar McBride, lb, 6-1, 215, Alpine (Texas) HS
Ryan Northcutt, dl, 6-3, 290, Keller (Texas) HS
Sam Parker, te, 6-3, 225, US Naval Academy Prep School
Walter Priestley, db, 5-10, 175, Elsik HS, Alief, Texas
Chris Ridgeway, de, 6-4, 220, Clear Brook HS, Houston, Texas
Aaron Tei, lb, 6-1, 205, Grand Prairie (Texas) HS
Nick Zuniga, ol, 6-3, 300, South Grand Prairie, Texas, HS

UNTLifer · December 28, 2016

Thank you.

UNT90 · December 31, 2016

Received an offer from Drake today. Great education. If I knew how to copy and paste tweets, I would.

emmitt01 · December 31, 2016

On 12/27/2016 at 8:39 PM, Cerebus said:

Class of 1999, the players in bold were all conference performers:

North Texas
NAME POS HT. WT. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL/JC/CC
Matt Bradshaw, ol, 6-4, 240, Spring (Texas) HS
Josh Brown, ol, 6-5, 295, NE Oklahoma State
Jonas Buckles, db, 5-11, 195, Yates HS, Houston, Texas
Evan Cardwell, dl, 6-3, 240, Hutto (Texas) HS
Taylor Casey, te, 6-3, 205, Odessa (Texas) HS
Justin Claborn, lb, 6-2, 235, Apache (Okla.) HS
LaJace Eleby, qb/db, 5-11, 190, Cleveland (Texas) HS)
Randy Gardner, te, 6-4, 220, Midland (Texas) HS
Joey Harrison, dl, 6-2, 250, Sulphur Springs (Texas) HS
Scott Hall, db, 6-1, 190, Clemens HS, Schertz, Texas
Kevin Howard, wr, 5-8, 175, Carter HS, Dallas, Texas
Freddie Johnson, rb, 6-2, 185, Wichita Falls (Texas) HS
Jonathon Jusiewicz, ol, 6-4, 260, Garland (Texas) HS
Brad Kadlubar, k, 5-11, 185, Ennis, TX (Ennis HS)
Brandon Kennedy, dl, 5-10, 285, Terrell (Texas) HS
Shawn Kramer, te/ol, 6-5, 270, Coffeyville (Kans.) CC
Chris Land, ol, 6-4, 295, Taylor HS, Katy, Texas
Cougar McBride, lb, 6-1, 215, Alpine (Texas) HS
Ryan Northcutt, dl, 6-3, 290, Keller (Texas) HS
Sam Parker, te, 6-3, 225, US Naval Academy Prep School
Walter Priestley, db, 5-10, 175, Elsik HS, Alief, Texas
Chris Ridgeway, de, 6-4, 220, Clear Brook HS, Houston, Texas
Aaron Tei, lb, 6-1, 205, Grand Prairie (Texas) HS
Nick Zuniga, ol, 6-3, 300, South Grand Prairie, Texas, HS

Can i just take that recruiting class this year?

UNTLifer · December 31, 2016

Sure but no Cougar McBride.

Cr1028 · January 1, 2017

On 12/31/2016 at 4:16 PM, UNT90 said:

Received an offer from Drake today. Great education. If I knew how to copy and paste tweets, I would.

Was he at the HOD bowl? I think I saw a group of Southlake folks while I was there that may have included him.

UNT90 · January 1, 2017

13 minutes ago, Cr1028 said:

Was he at the HOD bowl? I think I saw a group of Southlake folks while I was there that may have included him.

He was.

Cr1028 · January 1, 2017

28 minutes ago, UNT90 said:

He was.

Glad to hear it

Graddean · January 1, 2017

Some of you in the know, how can a school make an offer during the dead period?

UNT90 · January 1, 2017

5 hours ago, Graddean said:

Some of you in the know, how can a school make an offer during the dead period?

They can't. At least that is the way I read the NCAA rules. The guys you see committing now had offers before the dead period. Not sure how that affects JC players, though.

EDIT: Speaking of FBS schools only here.