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2009 Bowling Green Football Recruiting

2009 BG Recruiting Overview:

Bowling Green signed 22 players from seven different states. Of the 22 recruits, twelve are from Ohio, five from Michigan and one each from PA, IN, MA, CA and WI. There were no JUCOs or prep school players listed. Overall there was an emphasis on defense line, especially defensive ends, along with running-backs and LBs. The breakdown is as follows; 1 QB, 4 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 TE, 1 OL, 6 DLs, 5 LBs and 1 DB. There were no kickers or ‘specialists’ signed.

Top Players for Bowling Green:

• Dylan Farrington, DE, 6-5, 220, Adrian, MI

  An extremely athletic and active defensive end. Ranked as the #115 DE end prospect in the nation by ESPN/Scout and three-star recruit by Rivals. Ranked the #19 overall prospect in Michigan and had reported offers from Indiana, South Florida, Toledo among others. Earned all-state honors.

• Austin Collier, QB/WR, 6-1, 195, Sterling, MI (Standish-Sterling Central)

  A superb dual-threat QB in high school and may end up at WR in college. Rated by one recruiting service as the #70 QB prospect in the country and listed as the #25 overall recruit from Michigan. State ‘Division 5 Player of the Year’ award winner.

• Matthew Schilz, QB, 6-2, 190, Arcadia, CA (Maranatha)

  Hurt much of his junior year in high school which took him off the radar of many west coast programs. Had a huge senior year passing for over 3,200 yards and 31 TDs. Listed as a three-star recruit by Rivals.

Sleepers in the 2009 BG Recruiting Class:

• John Pettigrew, RB, 5-10, 185, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (CVCA)

  Earned the Cleveland Plain Dealer Offensive Player of the Year Award after rushing for nearly 6,400 yards during his prep career, ranking eighth best all-time. Excellent power for a player of his size. Chose BG over Akron, Toledo and Kent State among others. If he was two-inches taller, he would be at Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame or one of the super power programs.

• Mark Mays, RB, 5-10, 170, Dayton, OH (Clayton Northmont)

  Ohio High lists him as the 78th overall from the state of Ohio while Ohio Preps has him ranked as the ninth-best running back in the state. Excellent speed.

Final Analysis of BG:

During the coaching change from Greg Brandon to Dave Clawson the Falcons did lose a few recruits to rival MAC programs. But by mid-January, the new coaching staff was off and running and signed a class that is considered EXCELLENT compared to other MAC schools. BG found some wonderful running back and defensive end prospects that should pay dividends right away. QB Matthew Schilz has the potential to be a star in this league. TE Alex Bayer is another recruit who is highly regarded as is WR Jordan Hopgood. There are several playmakers in this class who will contribute right away.

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