'10 MO OT Nick Demien (Missouri Verbal)

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Wentzville (MO) Timberland

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Originally Posted by ShowMeSports

Wentzville Timberland OT/DT Nick Demien 6`5" 270 is possibly the
top line prospect in the state for the class of 2010

Notes:
- Demien was the 285 LB Gateway Conference 2007-08 wrestling champion
- No. 5 ranked 285-pound wrestler in Missouri as a soph
- 1st Team All Conference (football) as a sophomore
- Teammate of star Wisconsin commit RB Montee Ball

Offers: Iowa

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10/28

Says he is getting interest from most of the schools recruiting Montee. Most interest coming from Kansas, Kansas State, Mizzou, Wisconsin, Illinois.

[Bernini]

ShowMeSportsOnline
12/5
by Nick Rock

OT/NG Nick Demien picked up his first major offer on Friday from Big 10 school Iowa. The offer came as a pleasent suprise for Demien.

" I was in PE class and Coach Collins came over and told me that I just received my first offer from the Iowa Hawkeyes."said Demien. " He told me he would fill me in on the details later and when we finally spoke about it he informed me that something official would be coming in the mail. He also told me how they spoke about me making my ACT test scores and stuff like that."

Demien looks like he could be the top OL prospect in the state for 2010 and among the top 10 players overall for that class. He is a two year starter and has paved the way for RB Montee Ball who ran for over 3,000 yards last year and is well over 1,000 already this year.

Asked if he knew that Iowa was interested and recruiting him enough to offer early Demien said Iowa had been sending letters but he did not know they were serious enough to offer this early.

" I have been getting mail from them, probably them and Wisconsin have sent the most mail, but I haven`t been thinking about recruiting or any schools offering me this early. Coach Collins has told me that I had a chance to be a prospect if I work hard and cotninue to do what I am doing, but you never really know, so this is cool and means a lot and makes me want to work even harder."

Iowa and Wisconsin aren`t the only teams sending mail and have the attention of Demien`s talents.

" I get mail from most of the surrounding state schools. Illinois,Oklahoma,Kansas,Iowa St.,K-ansas St. with probably Wisconsin being the school furthest away. I also get some stuff from Missouri and just went to the game this past weekend against Oklahoma St."

I had heard that Missouri was a favorite of Demien`s and asked about it and his visit to Columbia.

" The outcome of the game was disapointing, but everything else was great. I got a chance to see some of the facilities and the locker rooma. I really watched the offense and the offensive line and tried to imagine myself in it and if I would like playing in it. I think I would fit in well with it given my skills."

"I have grown up watching Mizzou being from here. The program has gotten a lot better and they are among the top teams in the country now. I also went to their one day camp at Lindenwood over the summer. The coaches all seem nice and it is a school I am definately considering should they offer."

Demien did have an impressive camp with Mizzou running a 5.0 flat forty time. However, at this point he is wide open and going to take everything in before narrowing a list of schools.

" I am going to just wait and see who all offers me and then go from there. It`s all still really new and I am going to take my time and just worry about the rest of the season since districts start this weekend against Washington."

Demien said he would like to play either offensive tackle position in college but feels confortable at LT being left handed. He also lists his strengths as his footwork and quickness which he attributes to wrestling.

" I am pretty fast in short bursts and have worked on my footwork and qucikness alot. I know I need to get stronger on the college level but I keep working on that."

[Bernini]

All-Metro football team: Lineman Nick Demien

Position: Offensive line
School: Timberland • junior
Vitals: 6-6 • 290
College: Undecided Arguably the area’s top junior prospect, Nick Demien was the left tackle on the Wolves’ physical line that opened holes for Montee Ball. In 11 games, Timberland rushed for 3,913 yards, an average of 355.7 per game, on an average of 9.5 yards per carry.
IN HIS WORDS
Demien talks about playing the offensive line: Nick Demien
Favorite class: Physical education, weight training
Favorite food: Food
Favorite TV show: “House”
Favorite actor: Sylvester Stallone
Favorite pro athlete: Shaquille O’Neal, Phoenix Suns
Favorite pro team: Green Bay Packers
Best player you faced this year: Teammate Montee Ball during practice

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Scout $

2/2

From the Mizzou site. Missouri has offered Nick, who says he grew up watching the Tigers and rooting for them. The Tigers join Iowa in offering Demien, who says that he plans to play out the recruiting process.

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More on the Mizzou offer and his status:

Demien`s Visit Results In Second Offer - www.showmesportsonline.com

Timberland OT Nick Demien 6`6" 290 had to cut his junior day visit to Missouri short due to a school dance being held Saturday night, but it did not take long for him to enjoy the visit and feel welcomed by the Tigers.


"When I arrived the first person I ran into was Coach Pinekl and he is a great guy. Things went really fast and I was informed that I had an offer almost right away after I got there."said Demien. "Me and my family got to look around a little bit and I got to meet a lot of coaches including Coach Walker. I did not stay for the basketball game but the whole experience was great and I was really happy to get the offer from my home state school that I have liked and followed for a long time."
On how he feels about the Tigers and if there was a time frame for a possible commit to a school?


" It`s really early and I am going to keep an open mind and listen to every school and see what they have to say and who might offer. Iowa has already offered me and I go to their junior day on March 7th. So we`ll see what happens, but the Tigers will be in the mix.. "
Demien projects to play left tackle in college.

[Heavystarch]

Rivals (Free)

2/17/09

Demiens stock is beginning to rise, and he now claims offers from Florida State and Arizona. Says he really only knows about Mizzou and Iowa (his first offer), but is beginning to do his homework.

[Heavystarch]

Rivals $

2/17/09

Talks about Demiens interest in the Badgers and his relationship with Montee Ball.

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Football Recruiting News

Nick has offers from Iowa, Nebraska, Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, UCLA, Florida State, Missouri, Kansas and others. Nick said the only schools that he has visited that on his commit list are Missouri and Iowa.
Continued...

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Rivals $

6/10/09

Demien has decided its time to start to get to know the schools that offered, which stands around 15. Plans on visiting Oklahoma, Alabama, Ole Miss, and Wisconsin. Wants to decide before his senior season.

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Rivals

7/1/09

Demien is at 17 offers, new ones coming from the west coast. Of those, only has interest in Oregon, which he might visit in the summer since he has family there. Also mentions Mizzou, Oklahoma, and UW

[Bernini]

OT Demien Focusing On Two

7/29

Offensive lineman Nick Demien has been a hot commodity among colleges this year, picking double digit offers and having a full court press put on him with recruiting. However, it appears the the end of the recruiting trail is in sight for the 6`6" 300lbs tackle as he plans on making a decision sometime with in the next few weeks.

"It has been a lot of fun (recruiting), but I am ready to end things soon. I am ready to wrap this up, hopefully before the start of the season, but if it doesn't happen by then it will happen early in the season. I have a final four and really I have it narrowed down to two" said Demien when we spoke recently.

" My final four are Missouri,Oklahoma, Oregon and Wisconsin. My top two are Missouri and Oklahoma. I have visited both Mizzou and Oklahoma. I like Oregon and Wisconsin but I haven not been able to visit them and depending on the time and money, I don't think I will be able to before I make my decision."

So with a time frame for a decision looming and not being able to visit schools such as Oregon and Wisconsin before then, is it safe to say it is a two team race?

"Yeah, pretty much it is between Missouri and Oklahoma. Those are the schools that I know the best and I have been focusing on a lot lately. Those are the two schools I can really see myself playing at."

I asked Nick if he could break down what he liked about each school and he had solid reasons for why he is strongly considering them.
On Missouri:

"Well, Mizzou is the home team. I have really liked them for a long time. Really they have always had the lead and upper hand on everyone because of their location. Family have gone there and like I said, because of them being so close I have had a better chance to go there and see them the most. I have also developed a very close relationship with the coaches. Not just my recruiting coach (Cornell Ford) or position coaches, but also a close relationship with Coach Pinkel himself."

On Oklahoma:
"They have a great tradition. They are always competing for championships and the coaches tell me that they are in need of lineman. They also seem to think that I can play right away which really interests me. I don't want to red-shirt if I don't have to. I would like to be able to come in right away and compete and show what I can do."

On Wisconsin and Oregon:
" I like Oregon and the offense they run. Wisconsin likes to run the ball and Montee (Ball) is going there. They are both good schools. I just haven't had the time to get to know them as well as Missouri and Oklahoma."

Regarding playing time and not having to red-shirt, does he see a big difference betwen Oklahoma and Mizzou in that regards?

"No, not really. I mean, I know at Mizzou the coaches always say that the best players will play regardless. I would like to not red-shirt if I can avoid it. However, if I am not ready to play right away then I am perfectly fine with that as well. I just would like the opportunity to show what I can do and if not play every down at least make the two deep and get in the game in situations."

So when will he know the time is right to make his announcement?

"It's getting close. I will be going up to Mizzou to help some friends move up there that are going to school. They don't play football, but a lot of people from my school are going to Mizzou this year. And we start practice on August 10th I think. So it would be good to do it before then if possible."

Will he hold a press conference to make the announcement?



"That's a good question. I was actually talking that over with my Mom and I told her that a press conference is not for me. That's too flashy. I will probably just inform the coaches of my decision. I would like to be able to tell the entire coaching staff at the same time. So maybe I can get them on a conference call or something."

One last time I tried to press him on if he had one school with a lead over the other between Mizzou and OU regarding his recruitment.
"Honestly, there is one between the two who has really been on my mind a lot. I have one that I have been thinking a lot about and probably has the lead. I will keep that to myself. I haven't told anyone else, including family, but one school is standing out right now."
The rest of us will have to wait a little while longer to find out.

Showmesportsonline.com will continue to follow Nick Demien's recruitment and decision when announced.