Wisconsin had a big recruiting weekend, hosting several visitors for its game against Maryland. The Badgers came away with the win and the coaches also landed a few commitments.
Athlete Zack Baun and linebacker Jordan Griffin both announced their commitment to Wisconsin on Saturday, giving the Badgers 21 commitments in the 2015 class.
I have officially committed to the university of Wisconsin #Badgers #OnWisconsin
— Jordan Griffin (@HawkStar40) October 26, 2014This type of visit is big for the uncommitted prospects, but it’s also important for the committed recruits to take in the atmosphere and spend time around the program.
Everything going great pic.twitter.com/TglBMeajpf
— DSG14â„¢ (@SheppardDominic) October 24, 2014Michigan State had a huge game at home Saturday, hosting quite a few commitments, targets and in-state prospects. The Spartans beat rival Michigan in resounding fashion and in front of an exciting atmosphere.
Great win over Michigan!! pic.twitter.com/i4dsq2SA9L
— Chris Hart (@CjayhartHart) October 25, 2014The visiting recruits got to see quite a show, and the Spartans likely helped themselves with the in-state recruits, especially the 2016 and 2017 class.
Chilling at Michigan state. #Spartans pic.twitter.com/BIOwRYlAlO
— Michael Onwenu#⃣5⃣2⃣ (@_MXKEY) October 25, 2014Because Michigan State came away with the win, the prospects also got to see an exciting environment in the locker room after the game.
MSU QB commit Brian Lewerke gives you a look at what the Spartans locker room looked like after the win https://t.co/dGPLnU39Xf
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) October 26, 2014While the Spartans handled Michigan fairly easily, the game in Happy Valley with Penn State and Ohio State turned into an outstanding game. The two teams went to overtime, where Ohio State eventually won. The sentiment from the prospects on campus, though, was that it was crazy and exciting.
2016 OL Parker Boudreaux gives you a recruit's perspective from the Penn State-Ohio State game https://t.co/USEZTAHmE9
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) October 26, 2014Penn State losing won’t matter as much to prospects because of the way it happened and the fact that the crowd was loud and the visit seemed to make a lasting impression on many of the recruits. The Nittany Lions had some big 2015 targets on hand, including ESPN 300 offensive lineman Matt Burrell, who was taking an official visit.
#ESPN300 OL Matt Burrell spending some time with Penn State OL commit Sterling Jenkins pic.twitter.com/K4kQ8tJWiL
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) October 25, 2014Penn State coach James Franklin made sure to get a little recruiting done before the game with Burrell and Indiana quarterback commit Tommy Stevens, who was offered by the Nittany Lions.
Sterling Jenkins, Tommy Stevens, James Franklin and Matt Burrell pic.twitter.com/zpZjYeuOdY
— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) October 26, 2014