Experts: Riley Dodge will make big impact for UNT in recruiting
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Several experts in the world of recruiting said Monday that North Texas picked up momentum with the news that Riley Dodge has committed to play for the Mean Green. If Riley sticks with his commitment to play for his father Todd Dodge at UNT -- and there is no reason to think that he won't -- he will be the highest rated player the Mean Green has signed since Jamario Thomas in 2004. I covered UNT's recruiting effort that season and there was little doubt the Mean Green landed more and better recruits after Jamario committed. The experts expect Riley to have the same effect for the Mean Green in the next few months. UNT has eight recruits in the fold for 2008 and could pick up other top players who would like to play with Riley under his father at UNT. There will be a story in tomorrow's edition of the Denton Record-Chronicle and The Dallas Morning News with quotes from Bobby Burton and John Talman of Rivals.com on the Riley factor. While I am at it, I have received several questions about the status Jacob Kaiser, an offensive lineman from Pennsylvania who committed to UNT this week. What I have been told is Kaiser cannot sign a national letter of intent because the signing period is over. He is not bound to UNT, but has received an aid offer that will cover his school expenses. I have yet to speak to Kaiser, but his coach confirmed Monday morning that he has committed to UNT and will play for the Mean Green this fall. In an interesting side note, he is the son of a high school coach. |
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Posted by UNTFlyer @ 9:09 PM Fri, Jul 06, 2007
Todd Dodge hasn't even coached a game and he's already making a splash at North Texas. Imagine when he starts winning.