The 2011 Recruiting Thread

[Sniper]

http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2010/08/17/sources-top-recruit-james-wilder-jr-headed-to-georgia/

Take it for what it's worth, but this article claims James Wilder will be a Georgia Bulldog.

[sbh15]

http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2010/08/17/sources-top-recruit-james-wilder-jr-headed-to-georgia/

Take it for what it's worth, but this article claims James Wilder will be a Georgia Bulldog.

i'd honestly be 100% shocked if it's not fsu. maybe florida. georgia is so far out of it.

[SickwithIt1010]

he has been a silent UW commit since June 1st, but took his other visits to try and pursue more talent to come to UW and get more attention to UW when he commits there. When he got the Texas offer insiders got worried, but he was doing it to make his commitment mean more nationally. Rumor is Brett Hundley (AZ QB) will be at Kasen Williams' announcement, which is something ASJ alluded to in his press conference. He said he knows who else is coming and others are taking their visits just like him, even though they know they are coming to UW. Brett Hundley and Kasen would be the cream of the crop, or the breaking point to a top 5 class nationally. DeAnthony Thomas and a bunch of Cali 4 and 5 *'s are coming for the Nebraska game under the lights, which is going to be nationally televised.

oh and he also dropped some amazing quotes:

Deanthony Thomas will be a trojan....back off!

[JRTPlaya21]

http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2010/08/17/sources-top-recruit-james-wilder-jr-headed-to-georgia/

Take it for what it's worth, but this article claims James Wilder will be a Georgia Bulldog.

I for one would be beyond thrilled if this happens. It is always interesting to see who the next great UGA running back could potentially be to challenge my cousins legacy.

[Punisher]

I for one would be beyond thrilled if this happens. It is always interesting to see who the next great UGA running back could potentially be to challenge my cousins legacy.

We get it, your related to Herschel walker.

[JRTPlaya21]

We get it, your related to Herschel walker.

Lmao don't forget it Punisher ;). But forreal though I'm pretty sure Wilder is all Seminole. But who knows considering how right some of us were during the whole The Bryce Brown fiasco.

[BigJohn98]

Today is going to be a good day. :)

[HindSight]

Call me crazy..
But I'll take Kirk Ferentz, his coaching staff, and their evaluation (good enough to the tune of 10 lineman in the NFL) over Jim Tressels
Even more maddening, this kid had strong, strong Hawkeye ties and we still passed him up
Allen's better
see what I mean?

[jballa838]

Deanthony Thomas will be a trojan....back off!
no way!! The powers of Danny Shelton, ASJ, Kasen Williams, Brett Hundley, Brandon Bigelow and Sean Parker(2010 class) will reel him in just like Parker was reeled in last year on signing day. I know its a pipe dream but the Black Mamba in Purple and Gold would be the start of something legendary.

[Sniper]

just like Parker was reeled in last year on signing day.

I want to ******* stab you in the heart with a trident.

[sbh15]

Lmao don't forget it Punisher ;). But forreal though I'm pretty sure Wilder is all Seminole. But who knows considering how right some of us were during the whole The Bryce Brown fiasco.

it doesn't matter, james is going to be a mediocre rb, at best. he wouldn't challenge herschel's legacy. hell, he won't even challenge anyone's legacy unless he's playing defense. wilder is a freaking 6* linebacker prospect, high 3* or low 4* at running back. i'll say the same thing if he comes to uf. if he comes running back to uf and wants to be a tailback, i honestly wouldn't take his commitment. before, we said he could play runningback, but that was never going to happen. now we have a real chance at winning mike bellamy back from clemson.

in other news, uf got a commitment from 2012 wr latroy pittman.

[draftguru151]

Wilder is solid 4* talent at RB at worst. He's definitely a better LB prospect, but he still has amazing athleticism and will get to 6-2 235 easily and still be just as athletic. His balance and wiggle for this size is pretty damn amazing. I'd take Bellamy over him as a RB (and probably Malcolm Brown too) but you're insane if you wouldn't take his commitment as a RB.

[sbh15]

Wilder is solid 4* talent at RB at worst. He's definitely a better LB prospect, but he still has amazing athleticism and will get to 6-2 235 easily and still be just as athletic. His balance and wiggle for this size is pretty damn amazing. I'd take Bellamy over him as a RB (and probably Malcolm Brown too) but you're insane if you wouldn't take his commitment as a RB.

if you give bellamy and a savon huggins (or nobody else, even) in uf's offense? yeah, i'd tell wilder smell ya later unless he's committed to coming on campus as a LB from day 1. still, wilder is absolutely wasting himself at rb. he's setting himself up for the shortest career of any position, too.

[jballa838]

I want to ******* stab you in the heart with a trident.
I remember you had the same feelings then, as he was a UM lean up until he signed with UW. Totally sucks for UM because he would have been their best DB immediately, but its the same with the Safety situation at UW.

[SickwithIt1010]

no way!! The powers of Danny Shelton, ASJ, Kasen Williams, Brett Hundley, Brandon Bigelow and Sean Parker(2010 class) will reel him in just like Parker was reeled in last year on signing day. I know its a pipe dream but the Black Mamba in Purple and Gold would be the start of something legendary.

He would really break my heart....I mean with Sark being in Seattle and myself being from the Northwest I have become a fan of the Huskies, but at the same time im a die hard USC fan, and he is a player that I really really really wanna see in SO Cal

[Sniper]

He would really break my heart....I mean with Sark being in Seattle and myself being from the Northwest I have become a fan of the Huskies, but at the same time im a die hard USC fan, and he is a player that I really really really wanna see in SO Cal

Hey, Michigan needs corners. Just sayin'. Maybe he should wander over to Ann Arbor.

[jballa838]

He would really break my heart....I mean with Sark being in Seattle and myself being from the Northwest I have become a fan of the Huskies, but at the same time im a die hard USC fan, and he is a player that I really really really wanna see in SO Cal
Scout.com said he would be the first player ever ranked as a 5* at WR, HB, CB and S. If he doesn't go to UW (which there is a 80% chance he won't) I'd hope he goes to SC over UCLA. Neuheisal is a chump.

and Sniper, have Rich Rod give me a call. I will transfer there and be like a god due to how slow that conference is and my Great West Speedz

[BigJohn98]

James Wilder makes it official, commiting to Florida State!!!

[JRTPlaya21]

James Wilder makes it official, commiting to Florida State!!!

Worst kept secret ever. Congrats my friend.

[703SKINS202]

They're going to let him play RB right?

[Hines]

PA CB Kyshoen Jarrett to Pittsburgh. Good pick up. He was suppose to be a PSU lock untill the coaching staff dicked around with him.

[sbh15]

They're going to let him play RB right?

he wouldn't be going there if they weren't

florida isn't done yet, though. i don't think we take him later on though, if he still wants to play rb.

[phlysac]

PA CB Kyshoen Jarrett to Pittsburgh. Good pick up. He was suppose to be a PSU lock untill the coaching staff dicked around with him.

Great to finally see "The Stache" landing some top-notch DB recruits.

Pitt lands highly sought four-star cornerback

By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The Pitt football team picked up its fifth four-star recruit from the Class of 2011 when East Stroudsburg (Pa.) cornerback Kyshoen Jarrett committed to the Panthers this afternoon.

Jarrett, a 5-foot-11, 182-pounder, is ranked as the nation's No. 13 cornerback by Rivals.com. Jarrett had received more than a dozen scholarship offers, including from Pitt, Penn State, Illinois, Virginia Tech, Stanford, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Connecticut, Virginia and Wisconsin.

He is Pitt's fourth football recruit in the past nine days and the 15th recruit from the Class of 2011.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_695439.html


WkVn5iulBIo

[Gchu83]

Malcolm Brown to Texas!!

[crisco0710]

Malcolm Brown to Texas!!

steele’s malcolm brown, one of the top-ranked recruits in the nation, committed to texas on wednesday night.
Brown, a 6-foot-1, 220-pound running back, chose the longhorns over alabama.

“i was very comfortable up in austin,” brown said. “the coaches were real down-to-earth, and i know it’s the right fit.”

he rushed for 2,170 yards and 33 touchdowns last season.

Brown is rated as the no. 1 running back and no. 8 overall recruit according to rivals.com.

“i guess i got a chance to look at ut a little more, because they’re right down the road,” brown said.

[critesy]

i wish wilder would of went to UF. then AUs chances with blakely would of sky rocketed.

[sbh15]

i wish wilder would of went to UF. then AUs chances with blakely would of sky rocketed.

you don't want this kid in the sec. one thing that dropped florida down a peg, probably moreso than anything else, was that although uf was recruiting him for rb, it was pretty much a forgone conclusion that he would end up playing lb. so, had he gone to uf, he probably would have been terrorizing the rest of the sec for the next four years ;)

[M.O.T.H.]

3 star RB, Brandon Wilds, commits to SCAR.

[JRTPlaya21]

There are going to be some very excited Texas fans in here very soon. Nice to see them land a stud back finally.

[Sniper]

Told's boy IL OL Jack Allen committed....to Michigan State.

[P-L]

Told's boy IL OL Jack Allen committed....to Michigan State.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

[draftguru151]

That's fantastic.

[jballa838]

Kasen Williams making his decision next friday. told KJR he already knows where he's going, just building the hype. sounds too much like ASJ for me to call UW anything but the favorite now.

[iowatreat54]

Even I'm laughing.

I woulda liked to get Allen, but that's just great. Good thing we didn't offer Bobek...

At least it's not a 4* OL from Iowa that chose MSU over us this year.

[ToldLikeItIs]

He'll be a Hawkeye in the end, like Fiedorowicz before him.

[HindSight]

He'll be a Hawkeye in the end, like Fiedorowicz before him.
link?
no?
then gtfo

[iowatreat54]

*Shakes head while looking down*

I would be happy if you're right told, but I just don't understand that logic at this point.

[critesy]

i literally lol'd at work and everyone was like "wtf" towards me. funny stuff.

[iowatreat54]

Hindsight, here's a gem you will like:

this staff was already strong at talent evaluation before Petrino, Koenning, etc. came. Now they are stronger. Off the field problems hurt some very talented prospects here, but that is no longer the case. As for the rankings, again, politics. But they mean next to nothing for OL (As Asamoah, Allen, Thornton, etc. show you). Bobek is NOT the best center in the state (And your guy Jeff agrees 25). As I said a while ago, Durkin emerged later than those guys, and the staff put a premium on him and got him. I even had Jack Allen above Bobek.

[703SKINS202]

Jermichael Selders TX RB commits to WVU. Excited about this, I think he will fit real nice in our offense and it appears Tre Mason likes PSU now.

[sbh15]

apparently valdez showers will be a gator in about a week.

[djp]

I'm taking a huge step back in following recruiting this year. I'm just so sick of all the dog and pony shows that these kids put on. I'll be back in late January. Don't you guys ever get sick of the way that these kids are just dying to be in the spotlight?

[thenewfeature06]

Yeah I mean that is part of the reason that things are alot different then 2 or 3 decades ago.. once they get there cash it is like the passion for the game has been somewhat lost.

[Sniper]

apparently valdez showers will be a gator in about a week.

Poopstick. Well, if it's not going to be Michigan, keep him out of the Big 10.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Feeling good about Zettel.

[steelernation77]

Yeah I mean that is part of the reason that things are alot different then 2 or 3 decades ago.. once they get there cash it is like the passion for the game has been somewhat lost.

Two or three decades ago they were getting paid to go to schools and not subtly like today.

[Sniper]

Feeling good about Zettel.

Feeling Jack Allen-good about him? He recently named a top two of Michigan and Penn State with Michigan State third.

[iowatreat54]

Feeling Jack Allen-good about him? He recently named a top two of Michigan and Penn State with Michigan State third.

Iowa has him right where they want him...

[Sniper]

Iowa has him right where they want him...

I thought Iowa didn't want to recruit four-stars. Zettel's a solid top-100 player. He's no diamond in the rough. Why is Iowa recruiting him?

[iowatreat54]

I thought Iowa didn't want to recruit four-stars. Zettel's a solid top-100 player. He's no diamond in the rough. Why is Iowa recruiting him?

Obviously it's because Iowa is the only staff that recognizes he's under-ranked. Should be at least a 6 or 7 star. So technically, he's just another sleeper recruit for us...

[Hines]

Feeling Jack Allen-good about him? He recently named a top two of Michigan and Penn State with Michigan State third.

I think he's all UM. Are you recruiting him as a guard or DT?

[Sniper]

I think he's all UM. Are you recruiting him as a guard or DT?

I think they're recruiting him as a "sign on the dotted line and we'll figure that out when you get here" type of guy.

[P-L]

It doesn't matter because everyone is going to decommit when Coach Rod gets fired.

[Sniper]

It doesn't matter because everyone is going to decommit when Coach Rod gets fired.

I don't think Zettel would. As a matter of fact, I think he'd be encouraged if/when UM hired a pro-style guy. Plus, looking at the list of commits, I don't know how accurate your statement is.

Greg Brown, Delonte Hollowell, Brennen Beyer, Shawn Conway, Jake Fisher and probably Kellen Jones would have committed if you or I were coaching.

[Sniper]

I love MSU fans.

http://www.spartantailgate.com/forums/duffy-daugherty-msu-football-recruiting-forum/434047-11-il-ol-jordan-walsh-msu-offer.html

Jack Allen vs. Jordan Walsh:
No contest, we got the better player, and as a true C, pivotal to our recruiting class.

I have seen both play, and at the HS level, both are dominant. Many of Walsh's pancakes were the result of him just being much bigger and better than his opponent. Physically, Allen has considerably less body fat, has better balance, is faster, and plays meaner. Both are great kids. But my opinion is certainly swayed most by people more knowledgable than me, who have seen, coached, and had both at different camps. For sure, Rivals and Scout both have Walsh ranked higher, but that has a lot to do with the Glenbard West HS coach's connections and Walsh's early offers. Allen was really flying under the radar until he got his first offer from a Big 10 school (MSU), and many thought he was going to wrestle in college.

Like I said, both great kids, and I wish them both the very best, but I take Allen 10 out of 10 times.

ThaKid and Told should battle this guy.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Jack Allen will be a Hawk still.
Cj syndrome.
Believe it.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Yep feel good about Zettel, partly because Michigan is going to drastically underachieve yet again this year under the genius tutelage of Richard Rodriguez.

[Sniper]

Yep feel good about Zettel, partly because Michigan is going to drastically underachieve yet again this year under the genius tutelage of Richard Rodriguez.

Not sure how that makes Iowa leap over Penn State and Michigan State. The question is, do you feel John Clay-good about him? Zettel would probably feel more comfortable committing to a coach not named Rodriguez, so your comment makes no sense.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Melvin Gordon to Iowa.
Zettel visits and commits shortly after IMO.

[bearsfan_51]

Good pickup for Iowa, and fine by me since he doesn't go to Wisconsin, we had no chance anyway, and it increases our odds for Darrian Miller.

[P-L]

I don't think Zettel would. As a matter of fact, I think he'd be encouraged if/when UM hired a pro-style guy. Plus, looking at the list of commits, I don't know how accurate your statement is.

Greg Brown, Delonte Hollowell, Brennen Beyer, Shawn Conway, Jake Fisher and probably Kellen Jones would have committed if you or I were coaching.
Yeah, that was an exaggeration. I'm just frustrated.

[HindSight]

Hindsight, here's a gem you will like:
haha....that poor kid. should've committed to Illinois so he could have been the greatest recruit evar.

[HindSight]

I love MSU fans.

http://www.spartantailgate.com/forums/duffy-daugherty-msu-football-recruiting-forum/434047-11-il-ol-jordan-walsh-msu-offer.html





ThaKid and Told should battle this guy.
the internets would blow up.


both of them are better than bobek, though.

[iowatreat54]

the internets would blow up.


both of them are better than bobek, though.

Umm well yea, duh. Bobek sucks, didn't OSU get the memo?

Also, how you compare a pure OC to basically an OG with slight OC capabilities is beyond me. Is Allen a better OC than Walsh? Probably without a doubt. Is Allen a better OL overall? I'd say no and not really close.

I just love that whenever a recruit spurns "Team X", their most outspoken fans justify it with 1. We cooled on him (my personal favorite) 2. We pulled his offer (close 2nd) 3. Player Z really likes us and is actually better 4. He must not want to win/make the NFL/there's something shady going on.

[Sniper]

1. We cooled on him (my personal favorite) 3. Player Z really likes us and is actually better

Michigan fans are the kings of these two. Some times, UM's staff does cool on some guys (hey, you try throwing out 200 offers a year and see how it goes!). When Lawrence Thomas committed to Michigan State, a ton of people were, like, "Psh, we never wanted him anyway. We lead for Kellen Jones and Kris Frost!!!!!!!!!" Yeah, we're going to turn down the top-ranked MLB in the country who grew up right in the backyard because we MIGHT lead for some kid from Texas or North Carolina? Mmmmmmmmk.

For Michigan fans, though, the clear leader is "He must be afraid of BARWISSSSSSS!!!!!!!!11"

[ironman4579]

Michigan fans are the kings of these two. Some times, UM's staff does cool on some guys (hey, you try throwing out 200 offers a year and see how it goes!). When Lawrence Thomas committed to Michigan State, a ton of people were, like, "Psh, we never wanted him anyway. We lead for Kellen Jones and Kris Frost!!!!!!!!!" Yeah, we're going to turn down the top-ranked MLB in the country who grew up right in the backyard because we MIGHT lead for some kid from Texas or North Carolina? Mmmmmmmmk.

For Michigan fans, though, the clear leader is "He must be afraid of BARWISSSSSSS!!!!!!!!11"

I think the real leader over the last two years is "Negative recruiting and Lies, damn lies and slander!" Followed by "All we have to do is win and he'll be ours."

This has been the consistent meme since Rod took over.

What really gets me is the "He doesn't fit the offense anyway" line. For some reason this always comes when a 5 star or high 4 star commits somewhere else. It's like "Yea, he doesn't fit the offense anyway, we didn't really want him. Sure he's a 6'4" 220 lb WR with 4.3 speed and incredible hands. But he doesn't fit the spread!"


And by the way:



For Michigan fans, though, the clear leader is "He must be afraid of BARWISSSSSSS!!!!!!!!11"


This one makes me want to punch myself in the face.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Bfan,

Miller and Coe are probably Hawks also.

[bearsfan_51]

Of course they are.....

[iowatreat54]

You guys have nothing on Iowa fans.

When talking about a top 250 guy from Illinois or Michigan or Flordida, etc., something to the extent of "Yea, he's ok, but we have better guys interested. Steve Jones from rural Iowa HS of about 40 kids playing in 1A is way more talented than him. He doesn't have any offers, but we should offer him because he probably is as talented as anyone in the top 100 and small school Iowa football is just as good as the top divisions in Illinois or Ohio. Plus, we need to recruit only Iowa players and only have 1-2 out of state recruits per year."

Seriously though, they think because Dallas Clark walked on at Iowa as a kid from Iowa, that all kids from Iowa will be that successful and should be given immediate preference over every kid from out of state regardless of how good they are.

Btw, apparently we are looking at Melvin Gordon's OL teammate as well. I don't know his name, but we will probably bring him in given how we've swung and missed on some OL guys and to keep Gordon from jumping ship later. Especially since he had another teammate commit to MSU earlier and there were strong rumblings he wanted to play with someone he's close with.

[bearsfan_51]

Seriously though, they think because Dallas Clark walked on at Iowa as a kid from Iowa, that all kids from Iowa will be that successful and should be given immediate preference over every kid from out of state regardless of how good they are.
Minnesota fans are the exact same way with Eric Decker. Because Decker had two-stars, they think every two-star player from Minnesota will be just as good.

[Sniper]

You guys have nothing on Iowa fans.

When talking about a top 250 guy from Illinois or Michigan or Flordida, etc., something to the extent of "Yea, he's ok, but we have better guys interested. Steve Jones from rural Iowa HS of about 40 kids playing in 1A is way more talented than him. He doesn't have any offers, but we should offer him because he probably is as talented as anyone in the top 100 and small school Iowa football is just as good as the top divisions in Illinois or Ohio. Plus, we need to recruit only Iowa players and only have 1-2 out of state recruits per year.

So all Iowa fans are like Told?

[Sniper]

Minnesota fans are the exact same way with Eric Decker. Because Decker had two-stars, they think every two-star player from Minnesota will be just as good.

Michigan fans use the same logic with regards to Mike Hart, Braylon Edwards, David Harris, etc.. Yeah, well, since those guys were three-stars and dominated, that automatically means that they will be All-Big 10 and All-Americans. If UM loses out on a five-star, it's "well, guys like Kevin Grady, Justin Turner, Boubacar Cissoko etc.. were five-stars and look how they turned out".

The whole stars thing isn't an exact science, but they're right more often than they're wrong.

[HindSight]

All Ohio State fans are logical and smart. So there.

[steelernation77]

You guys have nothing on Iowa fans.

When talking about a top 250 guy from Illinois or Michigan or Flordida, etc., something to the extent of "Yea, he's ok, but we have better guys interested. Steve Jones from rural Iowa HS of about 40 kids playing in 1A is way more talented than him. He doesn't have any offers, but we should offer him because he probably is as talented as anyone in the top 100 and small school Iowa football is just as good as the top divisions in Illinois or Ohio. Plus, we need to recruit only Iowa players and only have 1-2 out of state recruits per year."

Seriously though, they think because Dallas Clark walked on at Iowa as a kid from Iowa, that all kids from Iowa will be that successful and should be given immediate preference over every kid from out of state regardless of how good they are.

Btw, apparently we are looking at Melvin Gordon's OL teammate as well. I don't know his name, but we will probably bring him in given how we've swung and missed on some OL guys and to keep Gordon from jumping ship later. Especially since he had another teammate commit to MSU earlier and there were strong rumblings he wanted to play with someone he's close with.

I think this is an exaggeration. Iowa fans don't automatically assume some player from Iowa is better than anyone else but they also don't assume that just because a prospect is unheralded and from Iowa that they're worthless players.

If you look at the Iowa players currently in the NFL a fairly high percentage of them were not highly recruited kids and from Iowa. Every year Iowa's starting line-up is filled with kids like that.

[iowatreat54]

I think this is an exaggeration. Iowa fans don't automatically assume some player from Iowa is better than anyone else but they also don't assume that just because a prospect is unheralded and from Iowa that they're worthless players.

If you look at the Iowa players currently in the NFL a fairly high percentage of them were not highly recruited kids and from Iowa. Every year Iowa's starting line-up is filled with kids like that.

No, but it's a lot of them. I'm as big of an Iowa fan as any, but after 5 or 6 years I'm starting to realize what several other fan bases have said about Iowa fans is somewhat true.

And even if you look at the guys in the NFL, that's like 5% of guys over the past 10ish years. That's my point. Fans will say, "Oh look, so and so is a walk on from Iowa and he's in the NFL. Obviously, we should be taking more guys from Iowa," when in reality it's such a small percentage. But because there's one example, they make it sound like it's the rule when it's really the exception.

[ToldLikeItIs]

5 of our lineman in the two deeps are no stars or walk ons
It's just coaching when it comes to the big uglies
Bf, not kidding about Miller and Coe
Stupid nasty class coming up this year for the Hawks

[critesy]

if AU doesnt get blakely then i think they will get coe.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Location is a huge deal with Coe.
Been a Hawk for awhile.

[Hines]

Location is a huge deal with Coe.
Been a Hawk for awhile.

Just like Clay, Allen, and who else?

[critesy]

i forget where but i read that as his recruitment is going on distance isnt as much of a factor cause the teams interested in him are broadening. (this is earlier on when he didnt narrow it down to 3) but even still.. location is not that big.

[jballa838]

Kasen Williams said on kjr that he is "deciding between two schools"

he didn't specify which 2 schools he's deciding between, but it just seems like he is building up attention, which is exactly what ASJ did. I believe.

[Babylon]

Kasen Williams said on kjr that he is "deciding between two schools"

he didn't specify which 2 schools he's deciding between, but it just seems like he is building up attention, which is exactly what ASJ did. I believe.

For sure one has to be the UW. After they grabbed the QB last year (Montana) and the big tightend from the other side of the water i would be very surprised if he went elsewhere.

See where Kavario Middleton didnt get in to Nebraska. That doesnt say much when you cant get into that place.

[jballa838]

rumor is they are going to get Hundley, one of the top QB's in the West. he's going to be in town for Raise the Woof, but he'll be at Kasen's decision. and seeing as the only school they have in common is UW, chances are they get both.

hopefully Danny Shelton commits soon, big interior lineman are what matters.

and Kavario got into Montana. there is nothing else to do in mizzoula besides smoke, so he's screwed.

[bearsfan_51]

Miller could go to the Hawkeyes, but your word isn't worth ****.

I don't think Louisville, Wisconsin or Kansas State are really in it, which only leaves Minnesota, Iowa, and Kansas. I'm not sure why more teams haven't offered, maybe because he committed to Kansas so early.

[Don Vito]

4-star MS OT Aaron Morris commits to Ole Miss over offers from Bama, Auburn, and MSU. This is a huge get in so many ways for Ole Miss, we are getting a great class with a ton of in state talent but we really needed some OL help and this is another great OL pick up. This is looking like an amazing class so far for Ole Miss.

[bearsfan_51]

My current top 10 prospects (based on ability and chance of commitment):

1) Ramik Wilson, OLB/DE, Tampa (Biggest competition: Georgia, Texas Tech)
2) Bishop Sankey, RB, Spokane (Washington State)
3) Leshundrick Morrison, S, Dallas (Missouri)
4) Darrian Miller, RB, Kansas City (Kansas, Iowa)
5) Corey Tindal, CB, Miami (Maryland)
6) Benson Browne, TE, Cincy (Illinois, West Virginia, Louisville)
7) Trayion Durham, RB/FB, Cincy (Wisconsin, Cincy)
8) Kadetrix Marcus, S, Atlanta (Half the SEC, Clemson, Michigan State)
9) Austin Traylor, DE, Columbus (Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin, etc..)
10) Herve Coby, WR, Miami (Vanderbilt, West Virginia)

[critesy]

4-star MS OT Aaron Morris commits to Ole Miss over offers from Bama, Auburn, and MSU. This is a huge get in so many ways for Ole Miss, we are getting a great class with a ton of in state talent but we really needed some OL help and this is another great OL pick up. This is looking like an amazing class so far for Ole Miss.

good pick up for ole miss, i liked him as a prospect.

[Sniper]

MI ATH Valdez Showers commits to Florida.

[critesy]

hey jballa, how solid is rb brenden bigelow to you guys (washington) ?

[Babylon]

rumor is they are going to get Hundley, one of the top QB's in the West. he's going to be in town for Raise the Woof, but he'll be at Kasen's decision. and seeing as the only school they have in common is UW, chances are they get both.

hopefully Danny Shelton commits soon, big interior lineman are what matters.

and Kavario got into Montana. there is nothing else to do in mizzoula besides smoke, so he's screwed.

They down a lot of pints there.

[jballa838]

hey jballa, how solid is rb brenden bigelow to you guys (washington) ?
I think it's relatively solid, as he has been committed for some time now. He said he really liked that the coaches offered him first. But that being said nothing is solid until his name is inked. he could end up being 5* after a great season, since he missed most of last year with a torn ACL.
They down a lot of pints there.
hahahaha thats true.

[critesy]

I think it's relatively solid, as he has been committed for some time now. He said he really liked that the coaches offered him first. But that being said nothing is solid until his name is inked. he could end up being 5* after a great season, since he missed most of last year with a torn ACL.
.

auburn randomly offered him today and apparently he is showing some interest saying he is very excited about it and going to look more into them. not going to get too excited though.

his highlights are nasty though, daammmm.

[jballa838]

auburn randomly offered him today and apparently he is showing some interest saying he is very excited about it and going to look more into them. not going to get too excited though.

his highlights are nasty though, daammmm.
he would look good as an auburn tiger, but better as a husky. and yeah he is nasty

[TitansCJftw]

alabama 4 star commit doesnt qualify enrolls at ecu http://www.wralsportsfan.com/college_football/story/8190823/

[ToldLikeItIs]

Miller recently named Iowa his leader fwiw.
Will decide soon.

[M.O.T.H.]

Dont know if anyone posted it but, T Quincy Mckinney committed to SCAR. Fantastic news. Only a 3 star, but very sought after. Over 20 offers.

[jballa838]

Kasen Williams, best WR in the nation(?), is announcing his commitment today. UW, UF. LSU. ND. Cal. his final 5.

[jballa838]

Kasen picked UW. Sorry Florida fans

[sbh15]

Kasen picked UW. Sorry Florida fans

don't think we ever expected him to be a gator. most of the sensible ones of us, at least.

[wicket]

Kasen picked UW. Sorry Florida fans

congrats, gonna be a really good one for you guys, kinda makes me bummed out heaps didnt go to udub, wouldve liked them stick together and see that connection in college

[CameronCropper]

Washington are going to be scary good over the next couple of years

[jballa838]

don't think we ever expected him to be a gator. most of the sensible ones of us, at least.
Yeah I understand that. He woulda been a monster for UF though.
congrats, gonna be a really good one for you guys, kinda makes me bummed out heaps didnt go to udub, wouldve liked them stick together and see that connection in college
that would have been too sick.

[LizardState]

Too early for a 2012 recruiting thread so I'll add it here.

Saban develops NFL-quality DBs more than any other position & personally coaches them himself. Word has gotten out to the top notch national 5-star DBs as the Tide HC continues to stockpile DBs.

Eddie Williams comes from Panama City, FL on the Florida Gulf Coast that they call in the Deep South LA ("Lower Alabama") just east of Pensacola. The Tide coaching staff is hardwired into Panama City -- it gave the Tide D.J. Hall 6 yrs ago, the SEC career receiving yds. per game (103.26 yds) rcd. holder -- Hall, a 4-yr. starter at WR, btw also holds the Alabama career total receiving yds rcd that broke B-More Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome's mark set in the late '70s.

Williams is only a jr, 6-3, 200 lbs & a ballhawk 5-star recruit. Tough noogies UGA, Gators, Noles, Irish etc, Bama has found it's 2012 & beyond free safety of the future.

from Rivals.com:

Panama City DB Eddie Williams becomes Tide's first 2012 commitment.

Eddie Williams, a versatile star at Arnold High School in Panama City , Fla. , today became the first player to commit to Alabama for the signing class of 2012.

Williams, a 6-foot-3, 200-pound junior, is projected as a five-star prospect by Rivals.com and is expected to play safety in college.

He picked Alabama over offers from Florida, Florida State, Notre Dame, Georgia and others.

"I wanted to get on board and become the first commitment of 2012 for Alabama and get the ball rolling," Williams told BamaOnline.com. "It was important to me to be a leader for my class and I figured it would be helping my future team out if I got it out of the way and helped them put together the No. 1 class. I have known where I have wanted to go for a long time, so there was no need to wait."

Williams said relationships with Alabama defensive backs coach Jeremy Pruitt, defensive coordinator Kirby Smart and head coach Nick Saban "put it over the top."

James Hale, who has been the head coach at Arnold High School for 11 years, marvels at Williams' athletic ability.

"He has two more years of high school left which is scary. He dominates every position on the field we put him at," Hale told BamaOnline.com. "He is already 6-foot-3 and has athleticism like you wouldn't believe. He has great ball skills and will come up and hit you."

[Sniper]

If you're going to jack an entire article, the least you could do would be to post a link.

[keylime_5]

6'3"/200 junior sounds like a future linebacker in college.

[HindSight]

either word has gotten out to 5 star DBs and they're all jizzing their pants over Alabama.....or he's from "LA" and the staff is hardwired into the city. It's not both.

[critesy]

Washington are going to be scary good over the next couple of years

this. im really liking what sark is doing.

[draftguru151]

4* FL DE Anthony Chickillo will announce his decision Sept 9th. His father and grandfather were Canes but Chickillo has been fairly open. Would be shocked if he isn't a Cane though.

[Hines]

OSU lands top OH RB in the 2012 class Warren Ball today. Good, that gives PSU a little chance to land Rushel Shell next year.

[keylime_5]

we're taking 2 backs next year, and the other one is gonna be either shell or dunn.

[Hines]

Take Dunn, please. haha

[Hines]

PSU is in the top 3 for the services of Texas 5* LB Anthony Wallace! We just offered him the other day and he already has us in his top 3. OSU and Oklahoma round out his list.

[draftguru151]

That list is from someone close to Wallace, not him. He loved his visit to UM, Canes might not have the same interest in him that he has in UM though. OU probably leads atm.

[RealityCheck]

No news from Clowney?

[RH27]

The #1 ranked JC prospect according to rivals.com Jesse Williams commits to Alabama.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/09/tide_gets_a_commitment_from_au.html

[JRTPlaya21]

No news from Clowney?

Uhh pretty much all Bama & USCe right now.

[Hines]

Chandler, AZ QB Brett Hundley commits to UCLA.

[jballa838]

shut up hines...

just kidding, i'm over it. good for him, go get blown up behind the worst line in the pac 10.

USC Fans I heard Wittek might open his recruitment. Would you rather lose him or DeAnthony Thomas if you had to lose one?

[BigJohn98]

Can we bring JoeyJr back? Recruiting talk isn't the same.

[bearsfan_51]

Can we bring JoeyJr back? Recruiting talk isn't the same.
In that we're not talking about Miami 95% of the time?

[draftguru151]

Hey Canes are only gonna have like 15 people in this class so it'd probably be closer to 75%.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Miller just named us his leader.
I said something like that would happen..
Right?

[bearsfan_51]

I never said you were wrong, in fact I said you may well be right.

I just said that nobody would believe you because you're always full of ****. Blind squirrel and all that.

[DHVF]

Miller just named us his leader.
I said something like that would happen..
Right?
Actually, I'm pretty sure you're just restating what you said a couple of weeks ago.

Miller recently named Iowa his leader fwiw.
Will decide soon.
Check that, now I'm positive.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Blindingly accurate you mean

[draftguru151]

As expected 4* DE Anthony Chickillo commits to Miami. Woo.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/recruiting/os-miami-commit-anthony-chickillo,0,6820936.story

[ToldLikeItIs]

Miller, Zettel, French, all visiting this weekend.
Could be dirty.

[djp]

Can we bring JoeyJr back? Recruiting talk isn't the same.

He's over at tharinger if you want to talk recruiting with him

[Giantsfan1080]

6'8 280 pd Keith Lumpkin commited to Rutgers today. I think he's going to be a beast because of his size and quickness(basketball player). The other big thing is he is a teammate of Savon Huggins so this is great in 2 ways.

[Hines]

6'8 280 pd Keith Lumpkin commited to Rutgers today. I think he's going to be a beast because of his size and quickness(basketball player). The other big thing is he is a teammate of Savon Huggins so this is great in 2 ways.

I've read that some people believe that Rutgers lands that trio of players.

[ironman4579]

Miller, Zettel, French, all visiting this weekend.
Could be dirty.

Zettel's already said he's waiting until the end of the season to make a decision. He's waiting to see how Michigan's season goes. Good and he's probably blue. Bad and not so much.

[Giantsfan1080]

I've read that some people believe that Rutgers lands that trio of players.

Yeah I've seen that also plus Shuler. That would be huge for us.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Just an unofficial visit.
He'll be making an official as well.

[ironman4579]

Just an unofficial visit.
He'll be making an official as well.

I know, I'm just saying, don't get your hopes up for a commit. Zettel has already said he's waiting.

[draftguru151]

Savon Huggins final five schools are Rutgers, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Florida and Notre Dame. Would be shocked if it wasn't Rutgers.

[JoeJoeBrown]

As expected 4* DE Anthony Chickillo commits to Miami. Woo.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/recruiting/os-miami-commit-anthony-chickillo,0,6820936.story

He has the chance to be a good one.

[Giantsfan1080]

Savon Huggins final five schools are Rutgers, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Florida and Notre Dame. Would be shocked if it wasn't Rutgers.

Like Hines said it looks like we might get Huggins, Royster, and Shuler. I'd jizz myself. Rutgers is the leader for Huggins and Royster right now but Shuler I'm not as sure.

[mat33]

Atkinson twins (George III and Josh) commit to Notre Dame. Huge pick ups after a disapointing loss against Michigan.

[ironman4579]

Just an unofficial visit.
He'll be making an official as well.

Zettel said he didn't make it up to Iowa this weekend told.

[ToldLikeItIs]

That's alright. He'll be in for an official against PSU on October 2 (coincidentally my birthday?)

[shylo3716]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd7lcrsJCXw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZPyqPdTss8&feature=related

[LizardState]

Jesse Williams, an Australian native & the #1 JUCO lineman & #1 overall prospect per some polls has signed to play at Bama.

Williams is 6-4, 330 & played for Arizona Western Community College in Yuma, AZ. He will enroll in January.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/b5Jr2

[bearsfan_51]

October 2 (coincidentally my birthday?)
I'm not sure I even believe you about that.

[JayP]

GA 4* DE Stephon Tuitt commits to ND. Not a bad weekend considering the loss.

[jballa838]

Big weekend for UW Visitors.
DeAnthony Thomas
Viliami Moala
Todd Barr
Antwun Woods
James Sample
Deonte Livingston

[wicket]

GA 4* DE Stephon Tuitt commits to ND. Not a bad weekend considering the loss.

yeah, if i wasnt to tired/lazy to do it Id be jumping on my bad right now

[CashmoneyDrew]

Four star Georgia linebacker A.J. Johnson recommits to Tennessee.

[Sniper]

'12 OH OL Kyle Kalis to Ohio State.

[BuckeyeDan17]

'12 might be something a little nice for S&G recruiting.

[draftguru151]

2012 looks like it could compete with the 08 class for UM. Already has 3 big time local commits in LB Keith Brown (6-1 210), RB Duke Johnson (5-10 180) and DB Willie Bradley (6-1 160). DB Amos Leggett and WR Brandon Snell are expected to commit soon as well. RB/Freak Matt Jones is probably the top player in Florida for next year, leaning towards Georgia atm but hopefully with their struggles UM can sway him. Looking like a really good year in Florida next year.

As for 2011, UM's class is pretty narrowed down for the most part, going to be a smaller class, here's my prediction for now (bold=committed).

QB- Teddy Bridgewater
WR- Eli Rogers, Phillip Dorsett, Sammy Watkins or George Farmer
TE- Nick O'Leary
OL- Marcus Jackson
DE- Anthony Chickillo, Nick Menocal
DT- Maurice Couch, Todd Peat or Todd Barr or Chris Mayes
LB- Denzel Perryman
DB- Albert Louis-Jean, Jeremy Davis, Jabari Gorman, Robensen Therezie

Some others that are being focused on are RB Marlin Lane, DEs Bryant Debose, Ray Drew, Jadeveon Clowney, LB Conard Johnson and DBs Marqise Lee and Dallas Crawford.

[703SKINS202]

Can one of you recruiting experts update me on Quinta Funderburke? Has he said who leads for his services or does anyone have a good guess where he will end up? I know he has offers from Miami, PSU, UM, WVU...

[jballa838]

nothing on scout for a couple months or so. I am reading he is down to 6 (odd, since you can only go on 5 official visits).
Those six are:
Arkansas
Clemson
Florida
Michigan
Penn State
WVU.
he's going to Fayetville for the Bama-Arkansas game this weekend. Seems like a NSD situation with no leaks about who his favorite is. Him ruling out a VT offer is kinda odd since he is in Virginia.

I'm not seeing the Clemson thing since they already signed one of the top WR's in the Nation and a top Prep School WR. He's talented enough he shouldnt be considering a 3rd fiddle position. Other than that, I really think it is wide open.

[703SKINS202]

nothing on scout for a couple months or so. I am reading he is down to 6 (odd, since you can only go on 5 official visits).
Those six are:
Arkansas
Clemson
Florida
Michigan
Penn State
WVU.
he's going to Fayetville for the Bama-Arkansas game this weekend. Seems like a NSD situation with no leaks about who his favorite is. Him ruling out a VT offer is kinda odd since he is in Virginia.

I'm not seeing the Clemson thing since they already signed one of the top WR's in the Nation and a top Prep School WR. He's talented enough he shouldnt be considering a 3rd fiddle position. Other than that, I really think it is wide open.
Hey, thanks man. Not surprised he ruled out a VT offer, he's from the state and knows whats up. This kid needs to come play with Geno.

[jballa838]

Hey, thanks man. Not surprised he ruled out a VT offer, he's from the state and knows whats up. This kid needs to come play with Geno.
No problem. having a friend with a rivals account is a nice thing. He turned down an offer from Virginia too, who is actually having a not bad class. I am not as big into the East Coast as I am the West Coast. So that surprised me. But he is a real solid talent and he has real good film.

[BigJohn98]

Giorgio Newberry to FSU. :)

[critesy]

2010 OT five star shon coleman who signed with auburn but then got cancer has beaten it and etc. he said he plans on enrolling at auburn in january and then redshirting that year. so 2012 he would be a redshirt freshman. i hope everything works out for this kid, hes been through way too much. hes currently at 6-7 280 he said.

[keylime_5]

2012 RB Brionte Dunn commits to OSU. Warren Ball and Brionte Dunn both already in the fold for 2012, two of the top backs/players in the entire country for 2012 already. That's gonna be an insane backfield, not to mention Rod Smith who is gonna be a redshirt frosh next year.

[Hines]

2012 RB Brionte Dunn commits to OSU. Warren Ball and Brionte Dunn both already in the fold for 2012, two of the top backs/players in the entire country for 2012 already. That's gonna be an insane backfield, not to mention Rod Smith who is gonna be a redshirt frosh next year.

Yes!! Rushel Shell to PSU may have jumped to 1% now!!!

[JoeJoeBrown]

Brionte Dunn highlights from one televised game. The run at 4:35 is spectacular.

Video (http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1002972.html)

[Axl Rose]

4 star receiver Davarias Daniels commits to Notre Dame.

[ironman4579]

Though we've heard this before, supposedly Dee Hart is making his decision this weekend. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's Michigan, but it's got me nervous that he's making a decision after seeing Alabama two weeks in a row.

I'm also really hoping Thomas Rawls can get his grades up so he can get his Michigan offer. He's pretty much smashing Mark Ingram's Flint area rushing record right now. Hart and Rawls would be a pretty sexy set of RB's in this class.

[critesy]

Though we've heard this before, supposedly Dee Hart is making his decision this weekend. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's Michigan, but it's got me nervous that he's making a decision after seeing Alabama two weeks in a row.

I'm also really hoping Thomas Rawls can get his grades up so he can get his Michigan offer. He's pretty much smashing Mark Ingram's Flint area rushing record right now. Hart and Rawls would be a pretty sexy set of RB's in this class.
he had an official to auburn to the clemson game i believe which was two weeks ago. so he only visited bama this past week. with all that said though, i think he's michigans for sure with the success you guys are having.

[P-L]

He's visiting Alabama again this week and then deciding next week.

[BuckeyeDan17]

2012 RB Brionte Dunn commits to OSU. Warren Ball and Brionte Dunn both already in the fold for 2012, two of the top backs/players in the entire country for 2012 already. That's gonna be an insane backfield, not to mention Rod Smith who is gonna be a redshirt frosh next year.

Who do you think has better ball speed Dunn or Ball? From very limited footage I would say Dunn.

[ironman4579]

he had an official to auburn to the clemson game i believe which was two weeks ago. so he only visited bama this past week. with all that said though, i think he's michigans for sure with the success you guys are having.

See PL's post above.

[draftguru151]

OSU people/keylime what are you hearing about Gorman?

[ironman4579]

Dee Hart's mom now says Tuesday or Wednesday will be decision day.

[keylime_5]

Who do you think has better ball speed Dunn or Ball? From very limited footage I would say Dunn.

I haven't watched as much of Ball's film as I have Dunn's. I think Ball is more explosive, but Dunn looks so much like Beanie out there. I like Dunn better right now.

[keylime_5]

i get the feeling gorman is downplaying his interest in miami a bit by continuing to list them 2nd or 3rd in his ordered list of favorites. That said he had a good visit to Columbus and I think we have a sporting shot....but I don't think anyone's calling him a done deal or anything like that like they did Jeremy Cash.

[Hines]

OSU people/keylime what are you hearing about Gorman?

IIRC, I read that he was a U lean. I could be wrong.

[draftguru151]

He's a fairly heavy U lean, was just wondering what OSU guys were hearing.

[keylime_5]

yeah, i don't have premy anymore. i wouldn't be surprised if he was a heavy miami lean. he is from down there afterall.

[Giantsfan1080]

Well some good news after the Rutgers debacle, 4* CB Jonathan Aiken committed to us.

[etk]

yeah, i don't have premy anymore. i wouldn't be surprised if he was a heavy miami lean. he is from down there afterall.

If you did you'd be calling him to OSU cuz it seems like their insiders all think he's a Buckeye. I'd be floored if they're right.

[ironman4579]

Dee Hart has eliminated Auburn. Deciding between Michigan and Alabama on Friday. I'm hopeful, but as someone on MGoblog said,

"I have a bad feeling about this. That's no moon........"

[critesy]

Dee Hart has eliminated Auburn. Deciding between Michigan and Alabama on Friday. I'm hopeful, but as someone on MGoblog said,

"I have a bad feeling about this. That's no moon........"

thought that was happenin. if it makes you feel any better the auburn insider said he thinks its michigan.

[iowatreat54]

http://floridastate.247sports.com/Article/DE-Lynch-giving-FSU-another-look-2219

Current ND commit, 4* Florida DE Aaron Lynch is planning on taking some official visits. One to Iowa and one to FSU as of right now. Also taking an unofficial to Miami and going to the FSU/Miami game. Good news for FSU and Miami I would guess.

[draftguru151]

Definitely to see FSU, never had much interest in UM. I recall him REALLY liking FSU but his mom pushed him to ND.

[703SKINS202]

4* Florida RB, Tre Mason, now lists Ole Miss and WVU as his two favorites.

[ironman4579]

Orlando Sentinel reporting Dee Hart said he's leaning toward Alabama.....................

[Silver & Blue]

Orlando Sentinel reporting Dee Hart said he's leaning toward Alabama.....................

I think Dee is just trying to mess with people. It gives me more confidence that he is coming to Michigan after what he said on Ricardo Miller's facebook page.

[djp]

I think Dee is just trying to mess with people. It gives me more confidence that he is coming to Michigan after what he said on Ricardo Miller's facebook page.

These kids know what they say on facebook/twitter (formerly myspace) will get back to the coaches and fans. They're not naive. Don't fall for the game.

[Silver & Blue]

These kids know what they say on facebook/twitter (formerly myspace) will get back to the coaches and fans. They're not naive. Don't fall for the game.

Well, then he was playing with BAMA fans too after he said he is leaning towards them. We will see who he is playing games with on Friday. But I think Dee knows that RichRod's offense would fit him the best and he has the best chance to be a starter here.

[JayP]

http://floridastate.247sports.com/Article/DE-Lynch-giving-FSU-another-look-2219

Current ND commit, 4* Florida DE Aaron Lynch is planning on taking some official visits. One to Iowa and one to FSU as of right now. Also taking an unofficial to Miami and going to the FSU/Miami game. Good news for FSU and Miami I would guess.


Lynch dropped on his Facebook that he was confused for a moment, but that he's committed to ND and he's 99.9% sure that he will sign with the Irish. I'm not overly worried.

There was also some rumor about George Atkinson III taking visits, but his dad debunked all of that.

[iowatreat54]

Lynch dropped on his Facebook that he was confused for a moment, but that he's committed to ND and he's 99.9% sure that he will sign with the Irish. I'm not overly worried.

There was also some rumor about George Atkinson III taking visits, but his dad debunked all of that.

That doesn't mean he isn't taking his visits.

From random stuff I've read, his mom really pushed ND on him and he committed. And when he came out in an interview saying he wanted to take his officials (to Iowa and FSU, in addition to ND), his mom came out to some reporter saying something to the effect of, "Absolutely not. He's going to ND/is committed to ND."

So while I would guess he's still going to ND and he may just want to take his visits because he can, his mom seems to have a lot of influence on things and why he committed to ND so early. My feeling is that this isn't just a case of him being confused and misspeaking.

[ToldLikeItIs]

This won't go over well for ND. These type of situations never do.

[wicket]

This won't go over well for ND. These type of situations never do.

we'll see, bit worried but I kinda feel like this is gonna work out

[JayP]

http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20101006/SPORTS13/101009614

There's the link to what his mother said. And his mom is only pushing the wishes of his deceased grandfather, whose ashes Aaron spread around campus while he was in South Bend to commit (http://www.irishsportsdaily.com/recruiting/football/2890-lynchs-heart-is-at-nd).

I don't see him taking any visits other than to ND or him going anywhere else. Just my opinion.

[etk]

This won't go over well for ND. These type of situations never do.

Wow Told is on fire right now. Logic, knowledge, rational arguments everywhere.

[JayP]

Wow Told is on fire right now. Logic, knowledge, rational arguments everywhere.

If Told thinks Lynch is going somewhere other than ND, I'm sure he's going to be on campus come February.

[Sniper]

http://twitter.com/TomVH

RB Demetrius Hart has committed to Michigan. Hart is the #1 All Purpose Back in the country, and #37 overall in the nation.

Woooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Suck it, everyone else.

[ironman4579]

Dee Hart to Michigan! Wooohoooo!

[Silver & Blue]

Dee Hart commits to Michigan!

Denard Robinson + Dee Hart = Pat White and Steve Slaton 2.0

[dannyz]

I heard Aaron Green is making his decision Sunday. I think it is Nebraska. Getting him would help us out a lot.

[wicket]

congrats michigan fans, ive been pretty vocal about him being overrated but the fit is just awesome.

[critesy]

great pick up for michigan. all those late visits to bama was to probably just gain pub and make it a big signing. love the kid hopes he rips it up for michigan.

[LetsGoGiants!]

Anyone know the latest on Jacoby Brissett? Has he announced his top schools?

Thanks

[critesy]

Anyone know the latest on Jacoby Brissett? Has he announced his top schools?

Thanks
LSU, Wisconsin, Florida State, South Carolina, and USF

[bwillie26]

I heard Aaron Green is making his decision Sunday. I think it is Nebraska. Getting him would help us out a lot.

Likely next Sunday after his OV to Lincoln.

Pretty sure that has been the play all along, in hopes of kick-starting a haul of commits, since it will be our huge recruiting weekend. I think basically every one of our current commits will be there on either OVs or UOVs will be there as well. Although it sucks that it may be the last time we see Bubba Starling in Lincoln. :(

[ironman4579]

great pick up for michigan. all those late visits to bama was to probably just gain pub and make it a big signing. love the kid hopes he rips it up for michigan.

Yea, well if we go 1-7 or 2-6 in conference again we'll see if Dee sticks around.

[dannyz]

Likely next Sunday after his OV to Lincoln.

Pretty sure that has been the play all along, in hopes of kick-starting a haul of commits, since it will be our huge recruiting weekend. I think basically every one of our current commits will be there on either OVs or UOVs will be there as well. Although it sucks that it may be the last time we see Bubba Starling in Lincoln. :(

Why is that?

[bwillie26]

Why is that?

Baseball.

Bubba is skyrocketing up draft projection boards (likely top 10 pick) and has already retained Scott Boras to 'advise' him during the draft.

[703SKINS202]

WVU picks up two 3* recruits in LB Shaq Petteway and WR Kenneth Myers. We now have 14 commits.

[LizardState]

Yessir, Hart was shining on both Auburn & Bama.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/b6lKd

[critesy]

- rodney coe is not interested in auburn anymore cause they want him more for a linebacker. we'll see if the schools recruiting him now stick to their promise of keeping him there.

- jordan prestwood de-commits from notre dame, said he rushed into things and etc.

[sbh15]

ac leonard decommits from uf

i would too without the guarantee that steve addazio will be fired

[draftguru151]

Great news for Bama/UM fans considering O'Leary to FSU is all but done.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Coe is still a RB prospect for us and Hawkeye, like I've been saying the entier time.

[etk]

ac leonard decommits from uf

i would too without the guarantee that steve addazio will be fired

fyi this isn't a new revelation. Our staff has been recruiting AC all along and he was never a solid commit. We have a much more favorable depth chart and can sell him on our TE tradition.

The loss certainly helped our cause but this is one of those cases where the kid never should've committed in the first place. He jumped the early offer before letting things play out.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Maurice Couch committed to UT today.... and then decommitted. He's down to UT and South Carolina and will probably recommit to UT after his visit.

[draftguru151]

Hoping UM stays on him though I'm not sure how high our interest in him is. He has a history with Mike Barrow (LB coach) and Rick Petri (DL coach) going back to high school so hopefully he can get over the depth chart issue he has with us, would probably get in the 2 deep when he gets here anyway. We offered not that long ago but apparently haven't been pursuing very hard. Couch seemed like the most likely DT candidate for UM this cycle with most the others being west coast kids. Really like Couch though, real nimble big man.

Edit- Gah just looked into it apparently we have grade concerns with him. Crap.

[IrishTrojan]

Max Wittek says he is not waivering and will enroll at usc early which was not expected.
USC offers several local prospects after they improved since their tape since last season.
DE/LB Charles Burks commits.
LB Corey Waller expected to commit soon.
DE DeVante Wilson also now has USC as his leader.

[IrishTrojan]

Marquis Lee will join George Farmer to whatever school Farmer decides to attend.

[iowatreat54]

Rumors that Iowa pulled 4* RB Damian Miller's offer. Kinda weird since he visited for the PSU game, and articles right after claimed we were #1 on his list. I wonder what happened, but it appears we are out for his services for whatever reason.

We still have Melvin Gordon and hopefully can land Rodney Coe. But Miller has been tearing it up this year so far, I hope it doesn't come back to bite us in the ass (I'm thinking it's going to be similar to James White and Wisconsin, unfortunately).

If true, this probably helps us with Coe in that we really are still looking at him as a RB.

[ToldLikeItIs]

He has to be a headcase.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Georgia WR Vincent Dallas commits to UT.

[etk]

Marquis Lee will join George Farmer to whatever school Farmer decides to attend.

The stakes have been raised. Still a longshot but wow that would be a huge pull.

[BPhilb]

Rumors that Iowa pulled 4* RB Damian Miller's offer. Kinda weird since he visited for the PSU game, and articles right after claimed we were #1 on his list. I wonder what happened, but it appears we are out for his services for whatever reason.

We still have Melvin Gordon and hopefully can land Rodney Coe. But Miller has been tearing it up this year so far, I hope it doesn't come back to bite us in the ass (I'm thinking it's going to be similar to James White and Wisconsin, unfortunately).

If true, this probably helps us with Coe in that we really are still looking at him as a RB.

Something is weird with him. Missouri never even offered him. Kansas didn't seem upset that he pulled the commitment. If Iowa recinded, I imagine it's for a good reason.

[ToldLikeItIs]

For future reference Philb, it's rescind.

We probably have three silent commitments right now.

[BPhilb]

For future reference Philb, it's rescind.

We probably have three silent commitments right now.

Thanks Webster.

[bearsfan_51]

We probably have three silent commitments right now.
**** that. You probably have like 800 million silent commitments right now!

[iowatreat54]

Something is weird with him. Missouri never even offered him. Kansas didn't seem upset that he pulled the commitment. If Iowa recinded, I imagine it's for a good reason.

Yea, it's really weird when your home state team doesn't offer, the team you decommitted from doesn't seem to care that you left, and then the team you name your #1 pulls their offer.

But like I said, I get a funny feeling he's gonna pick Wisconsin now, and we will not like facing him the next couple years, just like what happened with James White.

[jballa838]

Corey Waller is expected to commit to 'SC soon? Per what? He was on campus at UW yesterday and all I've seen is him calling 'SC his "dream offer".

[LizardState]

Bama signed 4-star DT Andrew Bone from Georgia.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/b6rqq

The 6-2, 285-pound DT turned down Tennessee, Stanford & others to play for the Tide.

[dannyz]

Barry Sanders looks at four Schools. Alabama is one of the Schools.

[dannyz]

Which of these guys do you think Alabama will end up getting? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/491445-alabama-recruiting-wish-list-latest-on-jadeveon-clowney-alabamas-top-targets#page/1

[wicket]

Which of these guys do you think Alabama will end up getting? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/491445-alabama-recruiting-wish-list-latest-on-jadeveon-clowney-alabamas-top-targets#page/1

Id say the 2 offensive tackles and curtis grant

[draftguru151]

Clowney is going to South Carolina. O'Leary is going to FSU. Jernigan is going to UF. Not familiar with the rest. And I wouldn't read bleacherreport for, well just about anything, but especially not recruiting.

Eli Rogers decommitted from UM, and apparently Teddy is going to take visits as well. Would be shocked if both don't end up at UM though.

[etk]

Which of these guys do you think Alabama will end up getting? http://bleacherreport.com/articles/491445-alabama-recruiting-wish-list-latest-on-jadeveon-clowney-alabamas-top-targets#page/1

Kouandjio is a lock. That's about it...the rest are leans/locks elsewhere. The best chance is probably with Crowell who was a Georgia lean but could be swayed with UGA's on-field struggles.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Cyrus likes Iowa quite a bit. He'll visit.

BearsFan, Coe, and French are silent commitments.

[sbh15]

Cyrus likes Iowa quite a bit. He'll visit.

BearsFan, Coe, and French are silent commitments.

There is no way that you guys are getting bearsfan....

[Sniper]

There is no way that you guys are getting bearsfan....

I hear he's a pretty solid verbal to Minnesota. I guess if Iowa gets him on campus, though, it's a possibility.

[draftguru151]

He's way too highly ranked for Iowa.

[Sniper]

He's way too highly ranked for Iowa.

That's why Ferentz cancelled his visit, much like he did with Seantrel Henderson. He's got a thing against Minnesota prospects.

[HindSight]

Bama signed 4-star DT Andrew Bone from Georgia.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/b6rqq

The 6-2, 285-pound DT turned down Tennessee, Stanford & others to play for the Tide.
it's February already?

[wicket]

Cyrus likes Iowa quite a bit. He'll visit.

BearsFan, Coe, and French are silent commitments.

you mean the same french who will be coming to ND according to anyone but you?

[bearsfan_51]

There is no way that you guys are getting bearsfan....
It's true, the ladies in Iowa are too ugly para mi.

[critesy]

2012 OL michael flint from oxford alabama commited to auburn. should be a top player in alabama next year.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/10/lineman_michael_flint_commits.html

[Hurricanes25]

Not sure where else to put this but it's a cool story.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/highschool/blog/prep_rally/post/Ohio-girl-s-kick-believed-to-be-longest-by-femal;_ylt=Ar3dYcS45cD2rfYw3Ijio0s5nYcB?urn=highsc hool-277779

[iowatreat54]

you mean the same french who will be coming to ND according to anyone but you?

Honestly, you guys can have him. He's big and fast, but has no skills on the football field. Do you know where ND is looking to play him?

[JayP]

Honestly, you guys can have him. He's big and fast, but has no skills on the football field. Do you know where ND is looking to play him?

ND is looking at French to play OLB, but people have floated around that he could get a look at WR or S. It just depends on need and where he fits in the best and can make the biggest impact.

[dannyz]

What is the latest news on Tony Steward? His guys looks to be really good, has NFL size and is only a Senior in High School.

[iowatreat54]

ND is looking at French to play OLB, but people have floated around that he could get a look at WR or S. It just depends on need and where he fits in the best and can make the biggest impact.

I think he would be best at OLB or DE. He really should be nowhere near the offense from what I've read/seen, and he isn't a great tackler/smart defender either.

He's basically just the definition of a raw athlete. Obviously that can be improved, but I wouldn't be upset if he went else where. Besides, it seems like he's in love with the Irish aura, so if that's the case I'd rather him go to the school he wants than settle on his 2nd choice.

[ToldLikeItIs]

French is all kinds of Hawkeye, and has been for months now.

[sbh15]

ac leonard recommits to florida

[LizardState]

Byron Marshall, only a 16-yr old jr. RB at Valley Christian, the premier FB HS here in town, has drawn interest from ~50 schools. His older brother starts at Arizona St.

http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_16381738

Note about 2 paragraphs from the bottom how he is leaning toward SEC schools & seems to be spurning Pac 10, WAC, etc. programs.

[Da Big Harv]

speaking of AC leonard he has been suspended the rest of his high school season for a punch he threw last week.

[Hines]

Hey Key, is it true that 2012 PA LB Deaysean Rippy is a OSU lean? That's what I'm hearing.

[keylime_5]

haven't really followed recruiting very closely during the season, but last I heard his two favorites were Pitt and OSU, and with Pitt being Pitt and OSU needing linebackers I wouldn't be surprised.

[BigJohn98]

Any truth to the rumor that Timmy Jernigan eliminated Florida?