Final Thoughts: IU Recruiting Press Conference
-Signed 18 players
8 from Indiana: Lawrence Barnett (DB), Griffen Dahlstrom (FB/LB), Dusty Kiel (QB), Aaron Price (OL), Nick Turner (RB), Duwyce Wilson (WR), Edward Wright Baker (QB), Nick Zachery (DB)
5 from Ohio: Ted Bolser (TE), Javon Cornley (DL), Pat McShane (OL), Adam Replogle (OL), Damon Sims (LB)
2 from Illinois: Mitch Ewald (K), Dimitrius Carr (LB)
2 from Michigan: Charlie Chapman (OL), Jammone Chester (WR)
1 from Pennsylvania: Colin Rodkey (OL)
Breakdown by position:
Offensive Line- 4
Defensive Backs- 2
Tight End-1
Linebacker- 3 (Griffin Dahlstrom is listed as a Linebacker/Fullback) Lynch said if there's only position you can't recruit enough of, it's at linebacker
Wide Receiver- 2
Defensive Line- 2
Kicker- 1
Lynch's Recruiting Philosophy:
1/3 players- from Indiana
1/3 players-from Big Ten Country (states from the Big 10)
1/3 players - from Atlanta, Florida and several southern states- Lynch said his coaching staff has "a good presence down south." But, his staff didn't recruit there for this season because there aren't enough scholarship. Lynch anticipates more scholarships opening up next year (due to larger senior class)
Interesting enough, Lynch said IU "beat more more BCS schools this year." He mentioned that his recruiting classes keep getting stronger and stronger every year.
The New North Endzone: Lynch said he talked about it with the recruits. But he admitted its hard to sell something that doesn't have all "the bells and whistles." Though, Lynch is very excited about the new facility and said it will sell itself.
