Robert Morris announced its official recruiting class for 2013 back in February, but recruiting coordinator Scott Farison made it clear at the time that a few additions could be made. Robert Morris typically holds a few scholarships for guys who are finalizing their academic situations, waiting to make a decision after all the Signing Day dominoes fall, or decide to transfer before or after spring practice.
The Colonials are still hoping to ink Downingtown East HS linebacker Nelson Lee-Lucas Murphy, one of their earliest commits, once his situation clears up. In the meantime, they could land two more intriguing prospects.
The first is a potential freshman signee. After Robert Morris brought in Zach Cooper, current middle linebacker Kyle Cooper's younger brother, the younger Cooper went to work on a fellow West Virginia. Two-star running back David Gaydosz has visited and is enduring the full-court press from Cooper and other recently signed Colonials. Gaydosz, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound back out of Cabell Midland High School, ran for over 2,000 yards and 27 touchdowns. He had significant interest, including an opportunity to walk on to West Virginia, but has taken his time to decide on what he wants to do. He visited Coastal Carolina after signing day and has made other visits as well.
Farison said after signing day that Robert Morris wanted to add another running back, and it seems clear they're holding out hope it will be Gaydosz.
The other potential addition is a transfer from the University of North Texas. ColonialsCorner has had multiple sources tell us that Michael Stojkovic, a linebacker who starred as a true freshman for the FBS school in 2011, is exploring a move to Moon Township. Stojkovic had 48 tackles and two sacks that year, and the 6-foot-2, 211 pound linebacker showed a lot of promise for his sophomore year. But that promise was shelved when Stojkovic was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault for his role in during a fight outside of a Denton, Texas bar in January 2012.
Stojkovic eventually pleaded no contest to two counts of misdemeanor assault and sentenced to 15 months probation. He also had to pay fines, as well as restitution to two victims, and went through several other programs, including a drug/alcohol evaluation and anger management. Stojkovic initially left the team and then returned and redshirted last year before ultimately deciding to leave North Texas.
Robert Morris has had success with other "reclamation" projects in the past and has shown a willingness to give players a second chance. Andrew Douglass was arrested and left Montana's football program, but he went through two years at RMU fairly cleanly and finished up his eligibility this fall. Robert Morris also has shown a willingness to come down hard on those who waste those second chances.
Stojkovic apparently hasn't made up his mind yet, but if he were to commit, he'd be eligible to play right away if all of his academics and other NCAA paperwork is in order.
ColonialsCorner will keep you posted on any developments.
The Colonials are still hoping to ink Downingtown East HS linebacker Nelson Lee-Lucas Murphy, one of their earliest commits, once his situation clears up. In the meantime, they could land two more intriguing prospects.
The first is a potential freshman signee. After Robert Morris brought in Zach Cooper, current middle linebacker Kyle Cooper's younger brother, the younger Cooper went to work on a fellow West Virginia. Two-star running back David Gaydosz has visited and is enduring the full-court press from Cooper and other recently signed Colonials. Gaydosz, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound back out of Cabell Midland High School, ran for over 2,000 yards and 27 touchdowns. He had significant interest, including an opportunity to walk on to West Virginia, but has taken his time to decide on what he wants to do. He visited Coastal Carolina after signing day and has made other visits as well.
Farison said after signing day that Robert Morris wanted to add another running back, and it seems clear they're holding out hope it will be Gaydosz.
The other potential addition is a transfer from the University of North Texas. ColonialsCorner has had multiple sources tell us that Michael Stojkovic, a linebacker who starred as a true freshman for the FBS school in 2011, is exploring a move to Moon Township. Stojkovic had 48 tackles and two sacks that year, and the 6-foot-2, 211 pound linebacker showed a lot of promise for his sophomore year. But that promise was shelved when Stojkovic was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault for his role in during a fight outside of a Denton, Texas bar in January 2012.
Stojkovic eventually pleaded no contest to two counts of misdemeanor assault and sentenced to 15 months probation. He also had to pay fines, as well as restitution to two victims, and went through several other programs, including a drug/alcohol evaluation and anger management. Stojkovic initially left the team and then returned and redshirted last year before ultimately deciding to leave North Texas.
Robert Morris has had success with other "reclamation" projects in the past and has shown a willingness to give players a second chance. Andrew Douglass was arrested and left Montana's football program, but he went through two years at RMU fairly cleanly and finished up his eligibility this fall. Robert Morris also has shown a willingness to come down hard on those who waste those second chances.
Stojkovic apparently hasn't made up his mind yet, but if he were to commit, he'd be eligible to play right away if all of his academics and other NCAA paperwork is in order.
ColonialsCorner will keep you posted on any developments.
