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CHAT RECAP: Football Recruiting With Steve Williams

June 15, 2018
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Did you miss the Premium Chat we recently held on Wolfpack recruiting with Steve Williams? If so, here is a transcript we've created for our subscribers! 


Steve Williams: What an awesome day for NC State! Man, this has been a fun month.

Packfan1211: Looks like he was! Wow!

Packer10: I think we will end up with Shyheim Battle committed before the season is over. Supposedly Clemson is going to land a 5 star corner soon.

Bell Tower Grey: He's a football player...that should be what matters.

TraCha4: Can you post the link on here?

nryanh94: dhwhitley: it’s all the growth hormones in food

packfan1221: Huge day Steve

dhwhitley: yeah, but look at me nryan.....

RedPooch33:

dhwhitley: :)

TraCha4: Thank you

Andrew4343: We must have built a nice lake Friday night!

dhwhitley: thanks PB!

Steve Williams: Want to thank all the new folks that registered for the site today and also, sorry for the chat glitch earlier. Was a nationwide Microsoft outage.

packfan1221: Steve it was really the Sunday visit right that did it?

PB13: 👍🏼

RedPooch33: Steve, do u know when the coaches knew for sure?

Steve Williams: packfan1221:Steve it was really the Sunday visit right that did it?--I think that solidified it. I really think he may have already switched back after Friday visit. We found out about the switch Sunday night

Daviewolf83: So Savion broke Microsoft ;-)

packfan1221: Is Colquitt next?

Steve Williams: BTW, while on my mind- Shy Battle messaged me on Twitter that he'll be back at State

Steve Williams: tomorrow

Steve Williams: Also, Khalid Martin told me he hoped to be at State on Saturday

Andrew4343: Did the coaches from both schools know with pretty much certainty well before today?

Scwuffpak: So did the draft have that much of an impact on recruiting

packfan1221: Huge. I want him bad too to keep him home and away from the Tiggers

Steve Williams: I'm thinking State will take one more CB so Battle may need to do something soon

Tootie4Pack: Doesn’t Colquitt visit tomorrow ? Steve do you think a commitment could happen then ?

Steve Williams: draft gave NC State a TON of exposure they wouldn't have received otherwise. It has been huge for D-line recruiting

packfan1221: Martin Battle Harris Clark and Walker. That's my wish list

Buzz: Why does that staff not seem to be that in to Fields?

Andrew4343: Think Clark has to visit again before the 18th to pick us?

Wbtaylor: Steve, what’s the feeling on Harris now that Savion is committed?

Steve Williams: Buzz:Why does that staff not seem to be that in to Fields?===I think they just have couple guy ahead of him right now...Battle and Burrell.

TraCha4: Is Clark a serious option?

Bryant Carson: Buzz: Probably only taking 1 more CB. Board has Warren Burrell, Chris Shearin and Battle. Fields is really good but he is pretty small.

gopack1979: Chatting live from line of transformers ride at universal studios

amihok: Is Chris Shearin still a take?

Bell Tower Grey: Any new info about a QB in this class?

CardiacPackKid2002: May have already been asked but who is the next to pop for us?

Steve Williams: Wbtaylor:Steve, what’s the feeling on Harris now that Savion is committed? Today's visit was unexpected and it's a big development. We said earlier that State leads. Obviously, this only solidifies this.

Buzz: Thanks. Didn't realize his size

Wolfman588: Feeling on Clark?

Steve Williams: gopack1979:Chatting live from line of transformers ride at universal studios AWESOME

Scwuffpak: How many more commits do we expect this week?

Steve Williams: amihok:Is Chris Shearin still a take? Yes

dhwhitley: any potential silents out there Steve?

Andrew4343: Does getting a lot of the top in state talent have an affect of crouch?

PackDaddy: Is Rob McLamb single? Asking for a friend.

Steve Williams: Bell Tower Grey:Any new info about a QB in this class?--This is the one position that is completely up in the air. I have no clue right now where State is going with this. I just can't figure this one out. Should be the easiest spot to sell.

TraCha4: Steve , have you ever seen State in this good of a position?

PackFansXL: Steve, what are your thoughts on the impact Ted Roof has had on the staff and recruiting?

Steve Williams: dhwhitley:any potential silents out there Steve?--- right now, potentially one

dhwhitley: love it Steve!

Steve Williams: Andrew4343:Does getting a lot of the top in state talent have an affect of crouch?---doesn't hurt but I don't think it'll have much impact on his decision unfortunately.

nryanh94: Any real shot at Derrick McClendon

dhwhitley: "The ceiling is the Ted Roof" is just hilarious to me

packfan1221: We gotta win 10 for Crouch I think

CardiacPackKid2002: Steve, If this class closes out with the potential that it "could", this is the best NC State class since...

pkt89: so chart works now?

Steve Williams: Scwuffpak:How many more commits do we expect this week?---I'm thinking/hoping 1-3

nryanh94: Also anything new on Freshwater, see he’s fallen on the watchlist

dhwhitley: help me here, how many ships do we have left available now?

Steve Williams: nryanh94:Any real shot at Derrick McClendon---huge wild card right now...some things will be answered this weekend. Unfortunately can't share more than that right now

Scwuffpak: Awesome! Thank you guys for everything. This site is Awesome!

JamesJohnson: So how is recruiting going?

Steve Williams: nryanh94:Also anything new on Freshwater, see he’s fallen on the watchlist---grades just aren't where they need to be right now

dhwhitley: JamesJohnson, I think Savion might have committed, Steve is trying to confirm

Steve Williams: CardiacPackKid2002:Steve, If this class closes out with the potential that it "could", this is the best NC State class since...---I think it's a top 20 class so best since...last year lol

PB13: After reading the “behind the curtains” story on Savion. I will always understand when they say they can share any more right now.

CardiacPackKid2002: Steve Williams: good answer thanks

pkt89: no QB this class?

JamesJohnson: thanks DH

packfan1221: I think our 2

TheCapper: Is there a how to GIF/Image guide?

packfan1221: Sorry our 02 class was better

bbsimons03: Any hope with CJ Clark?

HappyHooker73: Is Clark coming back any time soon.

RedPooch33: Is it just me, or are quality NC OL numbers down this year?

dhwhitley: how many ships left to give now?

MaxPack: This class isn't done...so 2002 might get smoked

Steve Williams: Packsd14me:What about timing on Knight and Walker, any idea?---I think Knight sooner than later...Walker, I'm personally thinking he would be a candidate to commit at Alpha Wolf.

DJncsu13: Steve Williams: Any concerns with Josh Harris, JR Walker headed to the Freak Show this weekend?

Bell Tower Grey: For us old guys, what exactly is the freak show?

CardiacPackKid2002: DJ, I actually am glad they are going to Freak Show. I think they both know they are coming here and can rep us while there. Just my gut feeling.

Steve Williams: TraCha4:Steve , have you ever seen State in this good of a position?---over the years we've seen State be in a good spot with 5,6,7 guys but never with 20+ guys. And we're talking about prospects with major offers.

CardiacPackKid2002: Freak Show is Ewwwwnc's big recruiting event where they bring in their top recruits and always land a top commit that ends up backing out eventually.

RBTFall06: After today’s visit, I get the sense that Harris could pop any day. Bringing mom

wolfpack4199: one thing that has impressed me with our staff....This year and last year we are getting exactly who we want and at positions of need. It's a thing of beauty

nryanh94: Bell Tower Grey: freak show is uncs version of alpha wolf

DJncsu13: Bell Tower Grey: It’s UNC’s version of Alpha Wolf. It’s a big recruiting night for their main prospects. They sell it as a camp.

RBTFall06: for a visit always feels like the final event.

Bell Tower Grey: Thank you CPK02 and DJ13

packfan1221: Steve best recruiting since Doc and company were here?

TheCapper: I am stunned at UNC threw out “blue” carpet for CJ and he still had them 3rd.

MaxPack: We've never had a group of coaches that can recruit and coach like this at all positions. Ever.

DJncsu13: Sure thing

amihok: Can someone tell me what date the Alpha Wolf showcase is?

Steve Williams: Wolfman588:Feeling on Clark?---this is a weird one. I posted on board about a week ago that we were getting conflicting info on Clark. At the same time he was listing Georgia as his favorite, I was being told by my sources he would be the next to commit to State. Obviously he wasn't but State's in a good place. For the record, however, right now I'm not on board with projecting him to State. At least not at this very second. I;ll know much more by the end of the weekend.

Anti-Smurf: Chances on Colquit pulling the trigger?

WolfpackBAE08: Great day. Can't wait to watch the rest of the dominoes fall. Hope Drake and Savion bring in the rest of the big names

TraCha4: From a calculation standpoint, what would it take to land a top 10-15 class?

packfan1221: I would say those 02 through were insanely good. Our whole defense from 04 was drafted

SettleDown12: Kitchings is the man....i hope he continues to stay a while. I know he's had multiple offers.

Steve Williams: Andrew4343:Think Clark has to visit again before the 18th to pick us?---I'm thinking yes. Watching Saturday or Sunday.

Steve Williams: dhwhitley:help me here, how many ships do we have left available now?---covering it like 15 left

knights4: This is great....my fantasy football group message has a guy that is a UNC homer....everytime we get a recruit I send a message.....He says..."I feel like I'm in a state football recruiting text message"....I was like "are you a subscriber to IPS too?? haha

GuerrillaPack: As others have said, we need to keep this staff intact, especially Des

dhwhitley: thanks Steve.....

RedPooch33: It would have been nice if all those guys from the early 2000’s actually made it on campus or the field

Anti-Smurf: The best was

PB13: 15? Are we expecting to lose one already?

Anti-Smurf: William Joey Johnson

packfan1221: A lot of them did though and were huge. Willie Young was one of our lowest rated recruits. That's how good those classes were

nryanh94: Do we know if Walker, Harris, Clark and Knight will be at alpha wolf

1MANWOLFPAK: We better start listening to the boys when they talk about big time moves is all I can say - they seem to know more than anyone

CardiacPackKid2002: When is AlphaWolf?

Bryant Carson: nryan: AlphaWolf will likely be mid-July. I'm sure they'll all be invited but we won't know until much later who is planning to attend

Steve Williams: DJncsu13:Steve Williams: Any concerns with Josh Harris, JR Walker headed to the Freak Show this weekend?---it's recruiting so anything can happen. However, knowing what I know I would be shocked if either of them falls for the Fake Show.

SettleDown12: I think Thunder Dan has a huge impact on these recruits. Dude is a legacy and bleeds red and white while doing it the right way.

ncsualum05: Who’s next? It’s a race now.

Anti-Smurf: Steve: I asked This on the boare, but curious -

RedPooch33: Those bastards were keen enough to steal our snapper

DJncsu13: “Fake Show” LOLOL

TraCha4: Settle- I agree on Thunder Dan

Steve Williams: packfan1221:Steve best recruiting since Doc and company were here?- yes but man those were some fun times. We weren't in on as many guys but we were in on some big timers and got our fair share.

Anti-Smurf: how often do you know what a recruit is going to do prior to his announcement?

dhwhitley: Agree Settle

JamesJohnson: Anti-Smurf: Steve and James know all

Anti-Smurf: Great! Need some new stock tips

Steve Williams: amihok:Can someone tell me what date the Alpha Wolf showcase is? I'm thinking July 27 but that's not confirmed. We go into a dead period at end of June that runs through July 24 IIRC

packfan1221: Those Mario Williams classes were insane

GuerrillaPack: Unc-CHeat homers must be getting concerned. We are looking at another top 25 class and minimum 8/9 win season, while their class is very weak and a 5/6 win season

Steve Williams: Anti-Smurf:Chances on Colquit pulling the trigger?- prior to Ole Miss visit, 80-20 State. Now it's literally 50-50.

nryanh94: packfan1221: funny thing is I think Savion was ranked higher than Mario was

dhwhitley: what's the Ole Miss draw/connection for Colquit?

Daviewolf83: had lunch yesterday with a friend who is UNC grad - along with his entire family and all his kids - he is really down on their football team

Anti-Smurf: Sec.

Steve Williams: PB13:15? Are we expecting to lose one already? My bad, Savion made 11 so 14 more.

packfan1221: I know if he has half the career Mario does I'll be happy. Jackson reminds me of Roseboro 2.0

1MANWOLFPAK: He just really enjoys saying "hotly toddy"

packfan1221: Mario was a freaaakkkkkkk

Scwuffpak: It still seems weird to me, given our success with QBs that we don’t have one yet this year and it is still so cloudy

Anti-Smurf: They have some hotties there

Steve Williams: nryanh94:Do we know if Walker, Harris, Clark and Knight will be at alpha wolf---be a few weeks before we get a list

James Henderson: Sorry, Had some dad stuff to do and I probably wasn't needed anyways with Steve in tonight

packfan1221: Slacker

DJncsu13: James you’re always needed

Anti-Smurf: So you were drinking and scratching yourself?

dhwhitley: we thought you were at Woody's James

Anti-Smurf: Hahaha

DJncsu13: James - BP said he sent you his mock up of the Day 1 t shirt idea I had

Daviewolf83: for qb recruiting i think it is tough for all teams - wake is likely losing their qb commit to clemson

PackDaddy: Mario was my sisters stately lady. I got to sent with him at the games and he would take me in the locker room afterwards. I was in like 6th grade

DJncsu13: Looked sweet

Buzz: I think any time you get a stud at QB the year before, the next year is always a struggle. Think these kids know what we have in Leary. Not to mention McKay too.

James Henderson: lol

SettleDown12: I like the mckay vs leary for next years qb situation

James Henderson: DJ-he did, we'll ahve that in

Steve Williams: Anti-Smurf:how often do you know what a recruit is going to do prior to his announcement?---in all honesty, about 99% of the time. If I don't know I will say I don't know. However, these days that's rare.

Anti-Smurf: Thx Steve. Gotta be hard watching everyone lose their cookies and not being able to say anything.

GuerrillaPack: If you can dominate state of NC recruiting, you can land top 25 class consistently

CLTWolf: Daviewolf83: that’s crazy. Clemson is taking 2 QBs this year? Sheesh.

RedPooch33: I’ve been tweeting Michael Johnson Jr pictures of Russel Wilson in a state uni

Steve Williams: dhwhitley:what's the Ole Miss draw/connection for Colquit?--- SEC and they connected with him and his family. Again, like with Savion, they have to recruit mom.

Anti-Smurf: fat fingered that one.

Daviewolf83: yes clt - brenden clark - has been committed for months - opened it up last week after clemson visit

Daviewolf83: brendon

ushum: JR Walker, Zonovan Knight, and Josh Harris come on down...

CLTWolf: I saw he opened up but I figured it was to go to Tenn.

Steve Williams: Scwuffpak:It still seems weird to me, given our success with QBs that we don’t have one yet this year and it is still so cloudy--- we [rpbably spend more time tracking info on this position than any other. It has just been a bizarre year for QB recruiting.

Daviewolf83: tenn is another possibility - also have a rb commit that is also now looking hard at tenn

Anti-Smurf: Seems like a buyers market. Not deep at qb this year so recruits can be more selective

RBTFall06: Are we still recruiting Sam Howell?

nryanh94: Do we know if Johnson is gonna make it out?

knights4: Probably already been asked, but just got here...who is next to commit?

PackDaddy: When will we be able to know about the blue shirt punter?

Steve Williams: SettleDown12:I like the mckay vs leary for next years qb situation---next year is almost a guarantee we take two QB's

SettleDown12: when is early signing period and how many you think will put pen to paper early?

DJncsu13: MacTTP says States class isn’t that great because Jackson is the only member of Don Callahan’s Top 10 that’s committed

nryanh94: Michael Johnson commits to FSU, Howell decommits, we get Howell. Problem solved

DJncsu13: 😂😂

1MANWOLFPAK: Of who is on board so far, do we know who plans to enroll early?

CLTWolf: Who is in Callahan’s top 10?

Steve Williams: RBTFall06:Are we still recruiting Sam Howell? No

PB13: Drake

statefan91: Drake Thomas is an early enrollee, not sure on others

Steve Williams: nryanh94:Do we know if Johnson is gonna make it out?---gonna follow up with that but it is looking unlikely.

GuerrillaPack: 247 already has NC State's class ranked 25th nationally

Wolfpacklife: Steve Williams: is rusty still in the navy?

Anti-Smurf: 😂🤣😂

patsports7: steve, that doesnt seem normal with this staff. were we just completely out of it with howell and theres no reason to waste any more time?

James Henderson: I think Howell saw stars

Steve Williams: PackDaddy:When will we be able to know about the blue shirt punter? It could literally be August 2nd. He's in Australia, was told his known but I'll be darned if I can remember what it was. Hey, I'm old. It happens. LOL

CLTWolf: Wolfpacklife: DA BLESSING!

statefan91: An Aussie punter? Awesome! Hopefully he was a rugby player too

Anti-Smurf: Oh my? Did I break wind?

Steve Williams: Someone needs to start a Twitter page named "Stupid $%$ that macttp says"

DJncsu13: Amen Steve

DJncsu13: Dude is a clown

Scwuffpak: Hahahaha

DJncsu13: His hypocrisy knows no bounds

RBTFall06: If you haven’t been to the WPC jamboree, you need to make it happen next year. I don’t think it’s right to share what some of the coaches said, but a few coaches weee very open about recruiting and where they thought we stand.

Steve Williams: 1MANWOLFPAK:Of who is on board so far, do we know who plans to enroll early?---keep checking our player profiles through the watchlist. We'll be getting all that updated as we go along

Anti-Smurf: A true hole he is

ushum: Why have I read more about macTTP in the past 2 days than I have in the last 15 years? I forgot that guy existed

RBTFall06: *were

DJncsu13: RTB, guessing they all felt pretty good?

Anti-Smurf: Steve with the shameless plug

Steve Williams: Daviewolf83:i agree steve - leary vs mckay seems good, but need more than that - need competition on the room and injuries happen a lot---we're actually a QB short right now. Supposed to have four on scholly. That's ideal.

Steve Williams: Wolfpacklife:Steve Williams: is rusty still in the navy?- Grace? Grace died 30 years ago. :)

Amphibious: steve, we are going after a transfer correct?

Anti-Smurf: Any juxo options for qb?

Anti-Smurf: Juco

Steve Williams: patsports7:steve, that doesnt seem normal with this staff. were we just completely out of it with howell and theres no reason to waste any more time? I thinkyou have to focus on who you have a legit shot to land. Of course, things could change. It did with Payton Wilson when he reached out to us.

Wolfpacklife: LOL

Daviewolf83: statefan91 - i'm not a fan of bringing in punters from australia - i understand what state is doing - saves scholarship for this year -but american punters can aussie punt if asked

CLTWolf: JUCOs are tough. Most want to play right away, may not have grades to get in or had to drop down to JUCO for a good reason.

Daviewolf83: my son and other punters do it in practice a lot - used in games when punting into a short field

statefan91: Good point Davie, thanks for the words. Any thoughts on why we’re taking this approach?

SettleDown12: make new id's create a new person keep aj cole for 4 more years

Steve Williams: Amphibious:steve, we are going after a transfer correct?- No one specific right now. But will if one surfaces.

Daviewolf83: 91 - saves a scholarship for this year and gets you a scholarship punter

Steve Williams: Anti-Smurf:Any juxo options for qb?---none that I'm aware of

Andrew4343: Who are the top uncommitted qbs in NC? Anyone good enough to earn an offer?

Daviewolf83: aussie guys also tend to be older and more physically developed

Glasswolf: Steve Williams:Someone needs to start a Twitter page named "Stupid $%$ that macttp says": That would be great except 95% have been banned from IC and can't read his post on premium

statefan91: Brad Wing does seem to be the only long term successful Aussie I’ve seen

Fish2: RBTFall06: the jamboree is a good time. I was with Coach Doeren when a player called to commit. I can why these kids and parents like this staff. They work their tails off.

packfan1221: Steve would Howell reconsider us if FSU takes another QB? I know they told him he was their only take.

PackDaddy: QB from SC that was at camp. I think the name was Davis. How did he look?

DJncsu13: Fish - if it was this year it was Drake

SettleDown12: a little off subject but still on football....how's Person's rehab going since Collins left?

Steve Williams: Okay guys, I love all of you but I gotta get some work done. THANK YOU ALL for giving us a shot here at IPS. Next couple weeks in particular should be a blast.

 
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