The 2011 Recruiting Thread

[Silver & Blue]

Sounds like Dee Hart has decommited from Michigan.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=162&f=2019&t=6820808

NOOOOO!!!!!!!!

EDIT: Here was a story about him possibly decommitting earlier today.

http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1160582

[Hines]

Sounds like Dee Hart has decommited from Michigan.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=162&f=2019&t=6820808

NOOOOO!!!!!!!!

EDIT: Here was a story about him possibly decommitting earlier today.

http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1160582

That was quick.

[Silver & Blue]

That was quick.

Well, he was suppose to enroll in January so he has to decide pretty quick. Apparently from what I hear, he is going to announce something at his game tomorrow.

[MassNole]

Actually ND has had 2 commits this week.

And let's wait 4-5 years to see if Prestwood and Lynch amount to anything. The track record of kids who have committed to ND then went elsewhere hasn't been stellar as of late.
As a physical specimen Aaron Lynch is a straight up freak and is expected to get up to 285-290 when at FSU. I'll be surprised if Rivals and ESPN don't join scout with giving him a fifth star. As for Prestwood I have faith in anyone Rick Trickett likes.

[P-L]

Dee is enrolling in January and Michigan's coaching situation might not be resolved by then. It sucks, but I can't really blame him.

[wicket]

As a physical specimen Aaron Lynch is a straight up freak and is expected to get up to 285-290 when at FSU. I'll be surprised if Rivals and ESPN don't join scout with giving him a fifth star. As for Prestwood I have faith in anyone Rick Trickett likes.

ow, they are good prospects (lynch most of both) but he was just saying that other good ND prospect flipping elsewhere havent amounted to much lately

[ironman4579]

Rumor is Hart is going to commit to Alabama now. Clinton-Dix must have been in his ear.

[MassNole]

Rumor is Hart is going to commit to Alabama now. Clinton-Dix must have been in his ear.
I wonder if that pushes Isaiah Crowell to Georgia....

[JayP]

ow, they are good prospects (lynch most of both) but he was just saying that other good ND prospect flipping elsewhere havent amounted to much lately

That was my point, so I'm not all up in arms that they decommited from ND and went to state U. Kinda shady how Lynch did his (a text message? C'mon.), but once they decommit from ND, all I have to say is "bye". I was just pointing out to you that the overall careers of guys who committed to ND, then changed their mind and went elsewhere isn't great as of late. You might get a solid player or a good backup, but there haven't been many, if any, stud players. Just something to consider.

[keylime_5]

OG Jacoby Boren commits to Ohio State.

http://bucknuts.com/index.php/Football-Recruiting-Article/threes-not-a-crowd-jacoby-boren-a-buckeye/menu-id-1346.html

The first two Borens are studs at Ohio State right now, chances are he will be too.

[iowatreat54]

That was my point, so I'm not all up in arms that they decommited from ND and went to state U. Kinda shady how Lynch did his (a text message? C'mon.), but once they decommit from ND, all I have to say is "bye". I was just pointing out to you that the overall careers of guys who committed to ND, then changed their mind and went elsewhere isn't great as of late. You might get a solid player or a good backup, but there haven't been many, if any, stud players. Just something to consider.

Well, to be fair, the careers of players that commit to ND and stick hasn't really gone all that great either (for the most part). So, it's really not a point worth making in general.

[wicket]

Well, to be fair, the careers of players that commit to ND and stick hasn't really gone all that great either (for the most part). So, it's really not a point worth making in general.

Granted, although a few of them have made decent pros.

However Tuck is probably about the only real stud out there at the moment. Faine isnt what he used to be.

[MassNole]

Apparently Alabama is getting in Jacoby Brissett late to try and help with Nick O'Leary. Rumor I heard is that they told him he can play both football and basketball for them. Maybe it's me, but I don't really see Nick Saban letting that happen with a QB.

[M.O.T.H.]

Who wants to play basketball at Bama, though?

[MassNole]

Who wants to play basketball at Bama, though?
He wants to play both, to the best of my knowledge no one else has made that offer. Nick Marshall is going to UGA to play both, who would want to play basketball there either?

[M.O.T.H.]

He wants to play both, to the best of my knowledge no one else has made that offer. Nick Marshall is going to UGA to play both, who would want to play basketball there either?

I know he wants to play both, but Bama is still a **** basketball school. Basketball is his first love...someone better may up the ante.

[MassNole]

I know he wants to play both, but Bama is still a **** basketball school. Basketball is his first love...someone better may up the ante.
I think if UNC offers the same he's theirs to lose.

[tombau]

Well one player Butch Davis could have coached up out of the ACC, congrats Notre Dame! Been a while since someone has committed hasn't it, lately it's been players decommitting to go to Florida State (Aaron Lynch, Jordan Prestwood).

I like what Brian Kelly said on recruiting:

“There are plenty of great players out there. We are not going to lose sight of the fact that we’re going to develop our players, and we want guys here who want to be here,” Kelly said. “We are not going to beg anybody to come play at Notre Dame.”

[Sniper]

FL QB Kevin Sousa decommitts/gets told to hit the road from/by Michigan and commits to Wake Forest.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Florida guard Marcus Jackson decommits from Miami officially. Should be a Vol very soon.

[MassNole]

FSU picks up another huge commitment for 2012 with likely 4-5* DE Dante Fowler.

[Sniper]

Michigan commitment WR Shawn Conway isn't going to make the grades and has to go to JUCO. Don't you just love Rich Rod's recruiting?

[draftguru151]

Teddy decommits too WOOOOOOO. Sheesh we need a new coach already. I'm sure he'll be back by signing day but man this is annoying.

Also JUCO (formerly UGA) QB Zach Mettenberger to LSU. LSU has been the only real competition for Teddy, so this should help a big with keeping him.

[MassNole]

Teddy decommits too WOOOOOOO. Sheesh we need a new coach already. I'm sure he'll be back by signing day but man this is annoying.

Also JUCO (formerly UGA) QB Zach Mettenberger to LSU. LSU has been the only real competition for Teddy, so this should help a big with keeping him.
I think if Bridgewater wants to go to LSU they'd drop Steven Rivers for him.

[MassNole]

LB Arrington Jenkins Is Ready (http://floridastate.247sports.com/Article/LB-Arrington-Jenkins-Is-Ready-7644)

Looks like there will soon be another commitment for FSU's Class of 2011.

[Silver & Blue]

Michigan commitment WR Shawn Conway isn't going to make the grades and has to go to JUCO. Don't you just love Rich Rod's recruiting?

I was looking forward to seeing him next year too. He reminded me of Braylon Edwards. This class is getting worse and worse.

[iowatreat54]

I was looking forward to seeing him next year too. He reminded me of Braylon Edwards. This class is getting worse and worse.

You mean he reminds you of Roy Roundtree.

[Silver & Blue]

You mean he reminds you of Roy Roundtree.

Haha, well the way he jumps up and go gets the ball is what reminded me of Braylon. Besides Roundtree is only 6-0 where Conway is 6-3.

[iowatreat54]

Haha, well the way he jumps up and go gets the ball is what reminded me of Braylon. Besides Roundtree is only 6-0 where Conway is 6-3.

Yes, but Roundtree is the next (better) Braylon. Just ask sniper, he knows what's up.

[Sniper]

Haha, well the way he jumps up and go gets the ball is what reminded me of Braylon. Besides Roundtree is only 6-0 where Conway is 6-3.

It's a dig at the BTN's Chris Martin, who said that Roundtree's measurables (6'0", 175 pounds) reminded him of Braylon Edwards' measurables (6'3", 215 pounds).

[HindSight]

I was looking forward to seeing him next year too. He reminded me of Braylon Edwards. This class is getting worse and worse.
So you're saying Conway dropped the ball in the classroom?

[Silver & Blue]

So you're saying Conway dropped the ball in the classroom?

I knew someone was going to say something like that when I mentioned Braylon. lol

[P-L]

Yeah, it sucks. I really thought Conway was underrated and was one of the few of Rod's three-stars that I was excited about.

[ToldLikeItIs]

That is an inappropriately awful comparison by Martin

[LizardState]

Here's a slideshow countdown of the top 100 recruits from no. 100 to no. 1:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/535758-college-football-recruiting-2011-the-top-100-commitments

Noteworthy are the higher than normal number of Stanford & Clemson recruits, a testament to the respective recruting skills of Jim Harbaugh & Dabo Swinney.

Alabama is allegedly neck in neck with Texas, the Horns have the most recruits from the ESPN top 150. They had a top 5 recruiting class last yr too, & didn't bowl qualify with a 5-7 rcd. this yr, that's got to be on Mack Brown their coaches.

The Crimson Tide cleaned up on in-state talent in the early recruiting seasonas expected (projected eventual starters in bold), with WR Marvin Shinn (6-4, 180)

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player?id=94359&_slug_=marvin-shinn&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcol lege-football%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d94359%26_slu g_%3dmarvin-shinn

from the Vigor HS Wolfpack in Prichard, a suburb of Mobile, & another LB Brent Calloway, #12-ranked in the country,

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brent-Calloway-97611

of Russellville, AL.

Ex-Kent St. CB Saban emphasizes the secondary above all & loves to personally cherrypick DBs -- he got the top-ranked safety per Scout.com in Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix of Orlando in April, beating out FSU. HC-D is expected to play corner at the next level.

As reported earlier LB Trey DePriest of Springfield, OH is a top 10 LB Saban stole from under the Buckeyes' noses.

[critesy]

been hearing rumblings that calloway is switching to auburn cause were giving him shots at rb cause our depth is nothing.

[Sniper]

HC-D is expected to play corner at the next level.

A little surprising.

[Hines]

Former Pitt commit Ben Kline switches to Penn State.

[MassNole]

It will be interesting to see how many commitments and transfers leave Florida in the next few days.

[keylime_5]

Sounds like there's really strong possibility that Ryan Shazier is gonna switch to Ohio State. He's gonna visit Columbus next week and Tressel has won over his mom.

[sbh15]

It will be interesting to see how many commitments and transfers leave Florida in the next few days.

A hire will be made quickly, it will be a big one, and well sign people to replace the ones we lose because kids get excited by the whole "new staff/new team" thing. It happens every year.

[roidrunner]

Bridgewater is going to be in Louisville this weekend. should be interesting to see if Charlie will get him.

[bearsfan_51]

Bridgewater is going to be in Louisville this weekend. should be interesting to see if Charlie will get him.
You mean to go to Florida? ;)

[wicket]

4* Ath Christian French to Oregon

[iowatreat54]

4* Ath Christian French to Oregon

Good luck to the kid. Not suprising though. He's a huuuuuuge project. But he's a 6'6 230 kid with legit 4.4 speed. If Oregon can teach him to do anything on the football field, he could be special. But right now he really isn't good at anything.

[wicket]

Good luck to the kid. Not suprising though. He's a huuuuuuge project. But he's a 6'6 230 kid with legit 4.4 speed. If Oregon can teach him to do anything on the football field, he could be special. But right now he really isn't good at anything.

Agreed, he has unbelievable tools but im really not all that bummed about missing him. Sure I would take him but its not a must

[MaxV]

Former Pitt commit Ben Kline switches to Penn State.

Can he play safety?

We have a bigger need there.

[iowatreat54]

Agreed, he has unbelievable tools but im really not all that bummed about missing him. Sure I would take him but its not a must

Yea, and it's a bigger deal for us to miss on him because he's instate. But everything I've heard and read, he should never set foot on the offensive side of the ball. And if he's to play defense (DE/LB/S), he needs to learn a lot about football.

But regardless, hard not to choose Oregon after this season. I hope the kid turns out to be a stud because he definitely has freakish measurables at this point.

[Sniper]

Isn't this the kid that Told assured us would be a Hawkeye?

[bearsfan_51]

Isn't this the kid that Told assured us would be a Hawkeye?
No, that's every kid.

[iowatreat54]

No, that's every kid.

hahaha I was just about to respond similar to this.

I don't care that told was wrong on this one, but I really, really hope he isn't wrong on Coe. Coe's had us as one of his top schools forever, while everyone else has constantly changed. He's really the only recruit I care about for the rest of '11.

[bearsfan_51]

Coe has been a silent Gopher commit for months.

[iowatreat54]

Coe has been a silent Gopher commit for months.

Nooooo only one person is allowed that type of knowledge about recruits!!!!

I really just want Coe because while he really is good, Illinois fans have gotten their hopes up since he randomly decided to visit them after seeing how beastly Leshoure is.

But Coe is announcing at the AA game, so I get to wait a while.

Oh and I lied, I kinda care about getting Cyrus Kouandjio out of Maryland. It won't happen, and he's prolly gonna go to Alabama or something, but a little piece of me hopes he picks us.

[JayP]

Didn't see it mentioned, but 3* CB Bennett Okotcha decommits from Wisconsin and commits to ND.

Seems the kid has no film on him, but is a teammate of recent ND commit Cam McDaniel. At this point, any CB will help, with the depth chart there being so thin.

[wicket]

what position would coe play for yall?

[ToldLikeItIs]

coe, simmons, kirby, taylor, price

feel good about them all

wrong on french, happens

BF still sucks bad

[draftguru151]

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

BearsFan, Coe, and French are silent commitments.

I lol'd. laaaaaa

[bearsfan_51]

wrong on french, happens (all the time)
fixed for ya

[iowatreat54]

fixed for ya

I've come to realize it's not actually his fault. It's not like he's actually making meaningful predictions, he's just taking any name mentioned by an Iowa website article or on an Iowa message board and saying he has a good feeling about them, and for the guys mentioned 5 or more times they are close to committing or are silently committed. He's just using the shotgun method, throwing **** at the wall and seeing what sticks.

[Sniper]

He's just using the shotgun method, throwing **** at the wall and seeing what sticks.

Michigan fans know that as the Rich Rodriguez method of recruiting.

[BigJohn98]

Florida commit Nick Waisome will visit FSU officially this weekend.

[ToldLikeItIs]

big time visit for fsu
french named ia his leader about...ten times over the last few months
crap season will do that to recruiting
bf still sucks
meyer leaving helps us tremendously with delvon simmons

[MassNole]

He was like 55/45 when he committed to Florida, now I think regardless of hire he is FSU's to lose. This FSU class is going to be epic, like 2006 Florida or 2008 Alabama epic.

[sbh15]

He was like 55/45 when he committed to Florida, now I think regardless of hire he is FSU's to lose. This FSU class is going to be epic, like 2006 Florida or 2008 Alabama epic.

Are you kidding? Calm down, your class will be good. It probably won't be in the top 20 of the past five years though. Florida is going to make a huge hire and your going to see the same thing that happens to any big school when a new coach comes in. Guys who were never are on Florida's radar are going to commit and guys we thought rock solid will leave. But don't act like suddenly you can get anyone you want because the other big FL schools are down.

[etk]

Are you kidding? Calm down, your class will be good. It probably won't be in the top 20 of the past five years though. Florida is going to make a huge hire and your going to see the same thing that happens to any big school when a new coach comes in. Guys who were never are on Florida's radar are going to commit and guys we thought rock solid will leave. But don't act like suddenly you can get anyone you want because the other big FL schools are down.

If it's Petrino your recruiting will suffer. He's a great coach but there will be a drop-off from Meyer to him.

If it's Stoops then recruiting should stay the same but you'll never win another BCS game.

[MassNole]

Are you kidding? Calm down, your class will be good. It probably won't be in the top 20 of the past five years though. Florida is going to make a huge hire and your going to see the same thing that happens to any big school when a new coach comes in. Guys who were never are on Florida's radar are going to commit and guys we thought rock solid will leave. But don't act like suddenly you can get anyone you want because the other big FL schools are down.
FSU currently sits with the #3/4 class between ESPN/Rivals and are a mere 1 point behind OU on Rivals, so lets say consensus #3 class right now. This is with the following players LIKELY to commit to FSU.....

5* LB Tony Steward
#1 TE Nick O'Leary
4* QB Jacoby Brissett (back to FSU in a big way now from what I was told)
4* WR Kelvin Benjamin
#1 Juco DE Tank Carradine
#1 Juco OL Jacob Fahrenkrug

And possibly from 4/5* DT Tim Jernigan, 4* CB Nick Waisome and 3* ATH Pop Saunders.

That would be a total of 14-16 of the ESPNU 150. That is an epic class by any measure. As for Rivals rankings, FSU would have three 5*'s and I believe 8/10 of the top players in Florida.

If it pans out on the field will be another matter.

[dannyz]

Also isn't Clowney looking a FSU also? I know he probably won't go there but I think he visited or something.

[MassNole]

Also isn't Clowney looking a FSU also? I know he probably won't go there but I think he visited or something.
Clowney is visiting but there is only like a .00001% chance if FSU beats the tar out of USC in the Peach Bowl.

[Sniper]

Clowney is visiting but there is only like a .00001% chance if FSU beats the tar out of USC in the Peach Bowl.

Single-game results don't really affect recruits that much.

[MassNole]

I know, FSU has no chance at Clowney and it's just a courtesy visit.

[BigJohn98]

If you can get a recruit to visit, there is always a chance.

[BigJohn98]

He was like 55/45 when he committed to Florida, now I think regardless of hire he is FSU's to lose. This FSU class is going to be epic, like 2006 Florida or 2008 Alabama epic.

If we managed to land Clowney, I'd agree with you. It's a very good class, but not epic.

[Sniper]

5* CA WR George Farmer commits to USC.

[jballa838]

Brendon Bigelow switches to Cal from UW. salty.

[ToldLikeItIs]

that big kid can run
f*** snow

[MassNole]

If you can get a recruit to visit, there is always a chance.
Not true, some recruits go on visits to recruit for other schools. In 2008 when FSU was recruiting Julio Jones they didn't let one of his teammates join him because he had been recruiting for other schools. Clowney is currently recruiting for SC, fortunately there are no other real overlapping recruits between FSU and SC besides maybe Erinn Joe, but I am 99% sure FSU dropped him from their recruiting list.

[critesy]

FSU currently sits with the #3/4 class between ESPN/Rivals and are a mere 1 point behind OU on Rivals, so lets say consensus #3 class right now. This is with the following players LIKELY to commit to FSU.....

5* LB Tony Steward
#1 TE Nick O'Leary
4* QB Jacoby Brissett (back to FSU in a big way now from what I was told)
4* WR Kelvin Benjamin
#1 Juco DE Tank Carradine
#1 Juco OL Jacob Fahrenkrug

And possibly from 4/5* DT Tim Jernigan, 4* CB Nick Waisome and 3* ATH Pop Saunders.

That would be a total of 14-16 of the ESPNU 150. That is an epic class by any measure. As for Rivals rankings, FSU would have three 5*'s and I believe 8/10 of the top players in Florida.

If it pans out on the field will be another matter.
taking official visit to auburn this weekend.

also auburn got a commitment from greg robinson, tackle from louisiana. HUGE steal from lsu again. first trovon reed now him.

[thenewfeature06]

TJ Thorpe signs with the heels.. most likely a slot guy/return man unless he converts to CB

[proshoota25]

does florida keep most of its recuits with will muschamp? hmmm....... interesting. i wonder if FLA keeps the spread on offense

[keylime_5]

http://cincinnati.247sports.com/Article/Cincy-Lands-Ohios-Mr-Football-8127

2010 Ohio Mr.Football running back Akise Teague commits to Cincinnati over Wisconsin. A bit surprising that he picked Cincy over Big Ten offers, but apparently he wants to stay close to home. This guy was one Buckeye fans were dying to see us offer after his amazing senior year. If you have a chance look at Teague's video, his moves are sick. 48 TDs this season and a state title game that he won behind his 5 touchdowns.

[sbh15]

does florida keep most of its recuits with will muschamp? hmmm....... interesting. i wonder if FLA keeps the spread on offense

We keep everyone and then some... Muschamp will be a killer recruiter. And I hope we do abandon the spread option. Most of the guys that made the UF offense so fast will be gone soon and the players we've been recruiting will fit much better in a more pro-style spread.

[MassNole]

We keep everyone and then some... Muschamp will be a killer recruiter. And I hope we do abandon the spread option. Most of the guys that made the UF offense so fast will be gone soon and the players we've been recruiting will fit much better in a more pro-style spread.
FSU can still flip Waisome and/or Saunders.

[BigJohn98]

Jacob Fahrenkrug and Cornelius "Tank" Carradine to announce Wednesday.

Both Noles, IMO.

Nick Waisome gave his visit to FSU a "9 or 9 1/2" out of 10. His host was Mike Harris and he bonded well with the players. Good news but not getting my hopes up.

[keylime_5]

Tank is a beast. He'll be in the NFL in a year or two. He ate JUCO offensive linemen alive. Funny thing, I think he was quoted saying he wanted to play in the SEC, so he's gonna go to Florida State, : )

[sbh15]

FSU can still flip Waisome and/or Saunders.

I don't deny that, I'm just predicting. Teams lose guys every year, but right now the biggest concerns are Purifoy and Shazier. And Florida probably won't keep everyone, but they'll keep most.

[LizardState]

It will be interesting to see how many commitments and transfers leave Florida in the next few days.

Even more interesting to see if any defensive players depart Texas b/c of no Muschamp.

[BigJohn98]

Kelvin Benjamin to announce Thursday. :)

[sbh15]

Kelvin Benjamin to announce Thursday. :)

is he going to qualify wherever he goes?

[BigJohn98]

Apparently he is.

[bullg8rdaddy]

Isn't KB, like 20?

[BigJohn98]

He's 19 years old.

[Hines]

Ouch, Albert Louis-Jean's father had less than flattering words to say about Al Golden. Looks like he won't be attending there.

[draftguru151]

He's visiting Friday.

[Hines]

He's visiting Friday.

Yeah i saw that. I also saw that if he likes Golden, he'll stay, but his father didn't have many kind words to say. We'll see, though. He needs to make his decision quickly, though.

[draftguru151]

Yea Golden is gonna have to do some work, but dream school+early PT should help some.

[Hines]

He'll get early PT at PSU too. I guess we'll just have to wait untill Saturday or early next week to see if he likes Golden or not.

[critesy]

savon huggins taking official visit to auburn this weekend.
i believe marlin lane, rb, clemson commit is also visiting this weekend.

[BigJohn98]

Kelvin Benjamin will delay his decision now after talking with Will Muschamp and will visit Florida in January.

He's already starting to piss me off.

[Hines]

Michigan gets a commit from Desmond Morgan. I thought he was black.

[ironman4579]

Michigan gets a commit from Desmond Morgan. I thought he was black.

Yea, Rich Rodriguez does a fantastic job of recruiting guys with a long list of top notch MAC offers..........

[wonderbredd24]

Yea, Rich Rodriguez does a fantastic job of recruiting guys with a long list of top notch MAC offers..........
I know Akron had a legitimate shot at landing him... too bad.

[MassNole]

Kelvin Benjamin will delay his decision now after talking with Will Muschamp and will visit Florida in January.

He's already starting to piss me off.
With Meyer coaching through the bowl game Will Muschamp can't recruit for Florida. So if he's contacting kids he's breaking NCAA rules.

[Sniper]

http://www.alongtheolentangy.com/

Tank Carradine is awesome.

Cornelius "Tank" Carradine will be committing to Florida State on Wednesday, and he will not be missed by the Ohio State staff after the stunt he pulled this weekend.

Carradine, a Junior College recruit, was scheduled to officially visit Ohio State this weekend but did not make it to Columbus. Carradine took the flight as planned, but instead of traveling to Columbus for his official visit, he used the opportunity to go home to Cincinnati to see his mother. He essentially used Ohio State's interest in him to bum a free plane trip home.

[Sniper]

Yea, Rich Rodriguez does a fantastic job of recruiting guys with a long list of top notch MAC offers..........

AND NORTHWESTERN, MISTER!

This should be a depth chart-filler, not a headliner. **** you, Rich Rod.

[Silver & Blue]

Avery Walls commits to Cal.

This coaching situation is killing us right now.

[sbh15]

With Meyer coaching through the bowl game Will Muschamp can't recruit for Florida. So if he's contacting kids he's breaking NCAA rules.

Clearly not. The only time coaches can't recruit is during the dead period. I'm not sure what exactly the rules are but guys get hired and start recruiting before they're officially coach all the time

[bearsfan_51]

Matt Lacosse decommits from Minnesota for Illinois. Now that Brewster was fired he decided that Zook had the most GO FIGHT WIN GREAT DAY TO BE A MINNESOTA GOPHER LEADERS CHAMPIONSHIP!!

[BigJohn98]

Teddy Bridgewater commits back to Miami per his twitter.

[Mr. Goosemahn]

Hi guys, I rarely post here, and I know nothing of college recruiting.

Just wanted to know what you guys think of Purdue's commits, as I know nothing of them and want to get more involved with this.

Here's the list so far:

QB Russell Bellomy
ATH Brandon Cottom
RB Doug Gentry
RB Akeem Hunt
WR A.J. King
TE Robert Kugler
WR Shane Mikeksky
DB Taylor Richards
DT Michael Rouse III
TE Sterling Carter
DE Randy Gregory
RB Akeem Shavers

Any insight at all would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Teddy Bridgewater commits back to Miami per his twitter.

Weird situation. A couple of days ago he apparently committed to Louisville and backed off. Today there are claims he committed to Miami and LSU.

[draftguru151]

He posted on twitter that he was going to LSU then said just playing and said he's going to Miami. No proof it's legit though, no one else is reporting it yet.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5262036605_7cc42177b2_b.jpg

Anthony Chickillo also had some great things to say about Golden.

[Hines]

Hi guys, I rarely post here, and I know nothing of college recruiting.

Just wanted to know what you guys think of Purdue's commits, as I know nothing of them and want to get more involved with this.

Here's the list so far:

QB Russell Bellomy
ATH Brandon Cottom
RB Doug Gentry
RB Akeem Hunt
WR A.J. King
TE Robert Kugler
WR Shane Mikeksky
DB Taylor Richards
DT Michael Rouse III
TE Sterling Carter
DE Randy Gregory
RB Akeem Shavers

Any insight at all would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Rob Kugler is Sean Kugler's son.

[sbh15]

Muschamp makes his first offer to 3* DE Brandon Alexander (TX) (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-Alexander-118205). Interesting. He checks in at 6'6" and 230 lbs., and it's rumored we could move to a 3-4 scheme.

[gonzo1105]

Florida State picks up Commit # 20 with 4* JC OL Jake Fahrengruk committing late Tuesday Night. Carradine commits somewhere tomorrow and most think he will also be likely headed to Florida State

[BigJohn98]

Carradine pushed his announcement back to Friday.

Edit: he is announcing tomorrow. My mistake.

[MassNole]

Wow, looks like FSU could have the Top Juco class again with Krug and Tank.

With Krug's commitment, FSU passed OU on Rivals rankings and the commitment of Carradine would put them right on Alabama's heels.

[wicket]

Muschamp makes his first offer to 3* DE Brandon Alexander (TX) (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-Alexander-118205). Interesting. He checks in at 6'6" and 230 lbs., and it's rumored we could move to a 3-4 scheme.

Chris Martin + Ronald Powelll, Yeah I would love to play a 34 with those guys

[sbh15]

Nick Waisome met with Muschamp and Heater yesterday. He should OV next weekend. This also indicates Chuck Heater will stay on board as safeties coach, which is good news.

[BigJohn98]

Cornelius Carradine to FSU. :)

[LizardState]

This should be a depth chart-filler, not a headliner. **** you, Rich Rod.

Cheer up, if your Wolverines throw Mack Brown/Bob Stoops/Saban $ @ Harbaugh there could be a sudden chg. in the athletic dept. there. Unless they have to then pay off Rodriguez for the balance of his contract, are they wealthy enough to do both? asking b/c IDK. Stll might be worth it if current trends continue, imagine the differene in 2012 & fwd. recruiting classes of Harbaugh as opposed to Rod.

[bullg8rdaddy]

Nick Waisome met with Muschamp and Heater yesterday. He should OV next weekend. This also indicates Chuck Heater will stay on board as safeties coach, which is good news.

Love this.

[draftguru151]

Muschamp makes his first offer to 3* DE Brandon Alexander (TX) (http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-Alexander-118205). Interesting. He checks in at 6'6" and 230 lbs., and it's rumored we could move to a 3-4 scheme.

Had a big senior season, likes UM apparently, no contact on UMs side yet though.

Golden is going after DE Ishaq Williams as well DB Sheldon Royster. QB Jacob Rudock and WR Kelvin Benjamin as well. The Teddy stuff yesterday was fake but he, ALJ and Marcus Jackson are supposed to visit this weekend. Golden has already met with Jackson.

[LizardState]

Crowell of Columbus, GA.

He's the scout.com #2-ranked RB & #1-ranked overall recruit on some lists. He's on the Alabama short list as Richardson's eventual replacement, allegedly has Bama on his own short list. Columbus is right on the Alabama state line & has a long history of sending players there.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/b7z0d

Everybody is recruiting this guy with the full court press & he's been called the best RB to emerge from GA since Herschel Walker. He's got the kind of raw talent that could almost singlehandedly turn a stagnant program around.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Crowell of Columbus, GA.

He's the scout.com #2-ranked RB & #1-ranked overall recruit on some lists. He's on the Alabama short list as Richardson's eventual replacement, allegedly has Bama on his own short list. Columbus is right on the Alabama state line & has a long history of sending players there.

http://bleacherreport.com/tb/b7z0d

Everybody is recruiting this guy with the full court press & he's been called the best RB to emerge from GA since Herschel Walker. He's got the kind of raw talent that could almost singlehandedly turn a stagnant program around.

Richt is basically all over him. I read they had 7 UGA coaches including Richt at his last HS game. I'll be surprised if he doesn't end up there.

[Sniper]

Bleacher Report....Lol.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Sheldon Richardson flips double birds to Lane Kiffin and Ed Ogre and signs with Mizzou. Love it.

[ToldLikeItIs]

rudock's a hawk

[sbh15]

Ryan Shazier met with Muschamp and thinks he fits better with CWM than he did with Meyer. He's taking his OV to OSU, but should announce a "re-commitment" to UF sometime in the next few days.

Muschamp is going to be one hell of a recruiter, and supposedly Ray Drew would really like to meet with him.

[Sniper]

http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/dee-hart-ray-drew-poy-finalists

New York may not have wanted to see Drew leave, either. At one point during his trip, Drew witnessed a man digging through the trash. Drew asked him if he was hungry, to which the man replied yes. So Drew took him inside a sandwich shop and bought him a sub and chips.

"I couldn't just pass him by. He was a human being who was digging through trash for his dinner," Drew said. "He just wanted to eat so I was happy to help him. I might be broke if I lived here because I'd want to help them all."

[sbh15]

http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/dee-hart-ray-drew-poy-finalists

definitely sounds like the type of kid UF could use, what with all the arrests. Would be a fantastic first commit if Muschamp could somehow reel him in.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Ray Drew, Isaiah Crowell and Jay Rome are all UGA in my opinion.

[sbh15]

Ray Drew, Isaiah Crowell and Jay Rome are all UGA in my opinion.

Yes, at the moment. But we all know how fast recruiting changes. Not saying we suddenly are going to get Drew, but a meeting with Muschamp is a great start, especially given how well he's done with current commits.

[critesy]

Bleacher Report....Lol.
also lol'd at this and everytime he quotes it.

also, kris frost is leaning michigan now instead of auburn :( but auburn is going to have a huge weekend of recruiting with multiple people coming in.

http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif RB Savon Huggins
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif RB Marlin Lane (Clemson commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif DB Erique Florence
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif OL Christian Westerman (Texas commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif OL Greg Robinson (AU commit - unofficial visit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif ATH Louchiez Purifoy (Florida commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif DL DeVaunte Sigler
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif ATH C.J. Uzomah (AU commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif WR Sammie Coates (AU commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif LB Justin Garrett (AU commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif RB Jeremy Hill
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif LB Tony Steward
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif ATH Quan Bray
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif OL/DL Stephon Tuitt (ND commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif CB Jonathan Rose (AU commit)


some could be dropped by friday but this is the unofficial list. steward was supposed to visit florida this weekend and is up in the air between AU and UF.

[BigJohn98]

Make sure you guys treat Steward well for us.

[BigJohn98]

According to a source on the FSU board close to the Tony Steward situation, he won't be visiting Auburn this weekend.

It's only a matter of time...

[MassNole]

James Wilder Jr. was named the Florida 5A POTY.
Karlos Williams was named the Florida 3A POTY.

I haven't seen who got the 6A POTY, but I am actually surprised it wasn't Devonta Freeman, who put up 354 yards in the State Semifinals and leads Miami Central against Dr. Phillips in the 6A Title game.

[etk]

rudock's a hawk

Not if we push for him. Sorry dude.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Not worried at all. He will sign with Iowa.

[draftguru151]

I'm not even sure I want him here but all of a sudden I feel very good about our chances.

[MassNole]

Ray Drew, Isaiah Crowell and Jay Rome are all UGA in my opinion.
I'd be surprised if Rome doesn't go to Clemson.

[phlysac]

When it rains it pours...

Pitt's top recruit (ATH) Bill Belton added his name to the list of players that have rescinded their commitment to the program.

[ToldLikeItIs]

We've just picked up official visits from:

Lafayette Pitts
Mikail McCall
Carl Williams
Cyrus Kouandijo
Darian Cooper
Kenny Farrow

Iowa is still very much in the hunt for between 12-14 solid prospects.

[YAYareaRB]

Cant wait to see Chevelle Buie tote that rock up at Rutgers.

I wanna see where Tony Steward ends up. Guys a ******* monster

[CashmoneyDrew]

I'd be surprised if Rome doesn't go to Clemson.

Nah, I know his dad went there but he's never shown anything for them to be number one. Recently in fact he said it's UGA and then Tennessee in second and Bama, Clemson and everyone else bringing up the rear.

[BigJohn98]

Cant wait to see Chevelle Buie tote that rock up at Rutgers.

I wanna see where Tony Steward ends up. Guys a ******* monster

I'll spare you the suspense...Florida State.

[critesy]

I'll spare you the suspense...Florida State.
yup he isnt coming in this weekend. i tried not to get too excited when i saw his name come up haha.

[LizardState]

http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/dee-hart-ray-drew-poy-finalists

mgoHOMERblog, lol.

Richt is basically all over him

Like I said, he can turn a stagnant program around. UGA stagnates & just plain stinks under Richt, they've fallen well below the top tier of SEC programs they used to occupy, they're down there with Vanderiblt now IMO.

Crowell knows full well what a hot commodity he is & is going to take all the allowed campus trips & use all the invitations he has, maybe won't commit until the last minute. At least he doesn't have an attached price tag with a pimp Daddy like the last hot player from Atlanta did (think last Heisman winner) :--D

[metafour]

Cant wait to see Chevelle Buie tote that rock up at Rutgers.

If he even qualifies...

[JoeJoeBrown]

Ryan Shazier has decomitted from UF and is making his announcement tonight from between OSU LSU and UF. I'm betting it's LSU and their oversigning awesomeness.

[sbh15]

Ryan Shazier has decomitted from UF and is making his announcement tonight from between OSU LSU and UF. I'm betting it's LSU and their oversigning awesomeness.

This is interesting. I heard he loved Muschamp, but since he's decommitted, it's LSU.

[BamaFalcon59]

When it rains it pours...

Pitt's top recruit (ATH) Bill Belton added his name to the list of players that have rescinded their commitment to the program.

Don't be suprised to see K. Jarrett decommitt from Pitt for VT.

[Hines]

Don't be suprised to see K. Jarrett decommitt from Pitt for VT.

If PSU misses out on ALJ, expect KJ to PSU.

[BamaFalcon59]

Maybe, but KJ really likes us. He made first contact with us, not vice versa, and is back in contact now despite having never seen VT. Not to mention, his position coach is recruiting him.

[Hines]

Maybe, but KJ really likes us. He made first contact with us, not vice versa, and is back in contact now despite having never seen VT. Not to mention, his position coach is recruiting him.

PSU is his dream school. He's always liked PSU. He contacted PSU coaches when he was wavering. I don't know why PSU dicked around with him earlier in the process. They wouldn't have to be dealing with this IMO.

[keylime_5]

LSU's people seem pretty confident on Shazier, but it's interesting because earlier it was OSU/UF and I know Momma Shazier loves Tressel and Papa Shazier didn't go the LSU with Ryan, and he spent only a day at LSU and a few days in Columbus. Maybe I'm reading the tea leaves wrong but I'm being extremely cautiously optomistic (emphasis on cautiously) about Shazier even though a lot of people are saying LSU. Maybe the freakin' cold state of Columbus turned him off considering he is from South Florida.

[BamaFalcon59]

PSU is his dream school. He's always liked PSU. He contacted PSU coaches when he was wavering. I don't know why PSU dicked around with him earlier in the process. They wouldn't have to be dealing with this IMO.

He contacted us when he was wavering as well.

Maybe his speed is why you wavered on him? I've read some concerns that he may have to make the move to safety.

[keylime_5]

The LSU insiders seem to like their chances with Shazier, but I have heard from some of ours that Florida is gonna get him. We'll see.

[sbh15]

Well from what I understand he loved Muschamp, but I don't see why he would de-commit just to re-commit a day or two later. And I've also heard he didn't like his OSU visit.

[keylime_5]

sounds like the info you got is the same the stuff being spread from LSU's people.

[Hines]

He contacted us when he was wavering as well.

Maybe his speed is why you wavered on him? I've read some concerns that he may have to make the move to safety.

PSU just needs studs back there. I believe that's what they were recruiting him as anyways.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Pitt is getting attacked pretty good right now.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Well from what I understand he loved Muschamp, but I don't see why he would de-commit just to re-commit a day or two later. And I've also heard he didn't like his OSU visit.

My sources tell me that he LOVED Muschamp to the point of completed fellatio.

[Hines]

When it rains it pours...

Pitt's top recruit (ATH) Bill Belton added his name to the list of players that have rescinded their commitment to the program.

Bill Belton could end up at PSU. I doubt it, but he seems to have legit interest in them now.

[Sniper]

MD CB Blake Countess commits to Michigan. This is actually a pretty good pickup. Consider me shocked.

He had offers from Georgia Tech, Maryland, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Pitt, Wisconsin, West Virginia and others. Four stars all around! Yay!

[ToldLikeItIs]

Countess is real big for Michigan.

[Sniper]

Countess is real big for Michigan.

Probably the best DB in the class since it looks like Dallas Crawford may decommit.

Still lacking LBs and DTs, though. Kellen Jones is a nice player who could end up being a two-year starter. Desmond Morgan is probably a career backup who might start one year. Iowa and Wisconsin always seem to have a couple kids like him. Other than that, it's bleak. UM needs two DTs and has, um, yeah, zero.

[sbh15]

My sources tell me that he LOVED Muschamp to the point of completed fellatio.

give it up dude.

[JoeJoeBrown]

give it up dude.

Come on, that was funny.

[wicket]

MD CB Blake Countess commits to Michigan. This is actually a pretty good pickup. Consider me shocked.

He had offers from Georgia Tech, Maryland, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Pitt, Wisconsin, West Virginia and others. Four stars all around! Yay!

he didnt have an ND offer but he shouldve gotten one iyam, great pickup, congrats

[Sniper]

he didnt have an ND offer but he shouldve gotten one iyam, great pickup, congrats

Bleh, sorry. I went off what Scout and Rivals said.

[BuckeyeDan17]

I hope OSU can land Curtis Grant. I would like our 11 class to have a really good LB. And if Doran Grant goes to MSU (I've read he loves it there), people on the IU campus will die.

[sbh15]

I hope OSU can land Curtis Grant. I would like our 11 class to have a really good LB. And if Doran Grant goes to MSU (I've read he loves it there), people on the IU campus will die.

Curtis Grant is a pretty heavy Gator lean, I think.

[Sniper]

I hope OSU can land Curtis Grant. I would like our 11 class to have a really good LB. And if Doran Grant goes to MSU (I've read he loves it there), people on the IU campus will die.

I still refuse to believe that Jim Tressel's going to lose an in-state recruit to a middling Big 10 school.

[wicket]

Bleh, sorry. I went off what Scout and Rivals said.

I wouldve done the same so no worries, but congrats on a great playa

[JoeJoeBrown]

Curtis Grant is a pretty heavy Gator lean, I think.

Of course he is. Tressel is not so good at getting any last minute big names.

That is, unless they are from Glenville and are just playing the attention game.

[keylime_5]

I think Doran Grant is a big time OSU lean. MSU would be a fallback plan if academic issues fall through, but I think those chances are slim and none. I could be wrong, he might change his mind, whatever, but there seems to be a lot of people in the same camp as I am about Grant and have been for a long long time. They must have heard something interesting that makes them so extremely confident.

[critesy]

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http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif RB Marlin Lane (Clemson commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif DB Erique Florence
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif OL Christian Westerman (Texas commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif DL DeVaunte Sigler
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif ATH C.J. Uzomah (AU commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif WR Sammie Coates (AU commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif LB Justin Garrett (AU commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif RB Jeremy Hill
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif ATH Quan Bray
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif OL/DL Stephon Tuitt (ND commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif CB Jonathan Rose (AU commit)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif OL Aaron Morris (http://rivals.yahoo.com/auburn/football/recruiting/player-Aaron-Morris-104505), Jackson, Miss. (committed to Ole Miss)
http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif DL Angelo Blackson (http://rivals.yahoo.com/auburn/football/recruiting/player-Angelo-Blackson-111851), Bear, Del. (committed to Auburn)


all those are official visits this week for auburn. big weekend. (rivals rankings)

[sbh15]

you keep your dirty hands off of purifoy

[critesy]

you keep your dirty hands off of purifoy
haha no worries, dont think anything will come of him.

[keylime_5]

shazier ain't gonna pick florida. it's gonna be lsu or osu.
cautiously optomistic.

[MassNole]

Former 4* WR Melvin Ray will be "walking on" at Florida State. He committed to Alabama back in their epic 2008 class but chose to play baseball for the Dodgers (who will pay his tuition).

[sbh15]

Former 4* WR Melvin Ray will be "walking on" at Florida State. He committed to Alabama back in their epic 2008 class but chose to play baseball for the Dodgers (who will pay his tuition).

******* loopholes. Well done, FSU.

[keylime_5]

Ryan Shazier to Ohio State, chicka chicka!

http://www.alongtheolentangy.com/2010/12/17/1882370/ryan-shazier-commits-to-ohio-state

[Sniper]

Former Tennessee OL/current JUCO OL Aaron Douglas to Alabama per ESPN.

[draftguru151]

Golden trying to raid the Jersey, visited DT Marquise Wright, OL Josue Matias, TE Jack Tabb, as well as Ishaq Williams (NY) and ALJ (MA) over the past few days.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Former Tennessee OL/current JUCO OL Aaron Douglas to Alabama per ESPN.

Frakkin headcase deserves Bama and they deserve him. :D

[bearsfan_51]

Ryan Shazier to Ohio State, chicka chicka!

http://www.alongtheolentangy.com/2010/12/17/1882370/ryan-shazier-commits-to-ohio-state
Obviously he wanted to be a leader.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Great news on shazier! I had my doubts but glad to hear that he really didn't care about Muschamp and loved OSU.

[wicket]

Couple of tidbits:

Huggins has not made the trip to auburn apparently

Tuitt has not gone there yesterday, might make the trip this morning.

Ishaq will not visit miami after all/

[Duffman57]

I just wanna see, but where do you guys think the top available LB's (Steward, Grant, Dawson) go? Does oregon have any shot at any of them?

[MassNole]

I just wanna see, but where do you guys think the top available LB's (Steward, Grant, Dawson) go? Does oregon have any shot at any of them?
Tony Steward is 95% FSU, 5% Clemson
Curtis Grant is believed to be a Florida lean.
No idea on Dawson.

[BigJohn98]

James Wilder and Tampa Plant fell short in the Florida class 5A state championship last night, losing to St. Thomas Aquinas 29-7. He had 21 carries for 72 yards and a TD running behind a terrible offensive line.

FSU commit Rashad Greene had 6 catches for 148 and 2 TDs.

I didn't catch the whole game, but from what I've read Philip Dorsett had the dropsies last night. He dropped two touchdowns I believe.

I would like to know how in the hell Philip Ely got a scholarship offer from Alabama? He is terrible. Overthrowing, underthrowing, and making terrible reads.

[MassNole]

FSU got good news from 3/4* LB Terrance Smith, who was believed to be the weakest commitment in terms of flipping, who signed a LOI and will enroll early. Of the rumored EE's, Devonta Freeman is the only one who hasn't signed a LOI.

As of now FSU's EE's are
Juco DE Tank Carradine
Juco OL Jacob Fahrenkrug
4/5* DE Aaron Lynch
3/4* OL Jordan Prestwood
3/4* LB Terrance Smith
3* OL Sterling Lovelady
3* OL Trey Pettis

[sbh15]

UF will get an official visit from Marcus Roberson per Rivals.

[wicket]

4/5* DE Aaron Lynch


http://freedomandjelly.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/sad-panda.jpg

[critesy]

Couple of tidbits:

Huggins has not made the trip to auburn apparently

Tuitt has not gone there yesterday, might make the trip this morning.

Ishaq will not visit miami after all/
havent heard anything of these two. as far as i know theyre both here.

[keylime_5]

Big recruiting weekend for tOSU. Shazier joins, and we have Curtis Grant, Doran Grant and Darius Jennings all three visiting as we speak. Might be our biggest three recruits left on our board and all three are playing in the under armour game if I'm not mistaken.

[etk]

Tony Steward is 95% FSU, 5% Clemson
Curtis Grant is believed to be a Florida lean.
No idea on Dawson.

Dawson has been a Kentucky lean the whole process.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Dawson has been a Kentucky lean the whole process.

That's not what I'm hearing. On Volnation a lot of the posters that have ties to his HS or who are from Kentucky are saying it's down to Florida, UT and Oregon.

[etk]

He grew up a UK fan and he's been a heavy lean for a while. Maybe something unfolded recently that I'm not aware of...I'm not exactly obsessing over his recruitment.

[CashmoneyDrew]

I understand. Conflicting reports it seems.

[wicket]

havent heard anything of these two. as far as i know theyre both here.

my info was wrong on tuitt,

congrats, great pickup

[critesy]

my info was wrong on tuitt,

congrats, great pickup
you think hes going to decommit??

[metafour]

you think hes going to decommit??

ND fans are super paranoid about their commits visiting elsewhere.

[Giantsfan1080]

Rutgers picked up Pitt's coach and great NJ recruiter Hafley. It might be a big move for us.

[jnew76]

Missouri has done it again... Signing CB David Johnson of Spring, Texas today. He has no Rivals page and is not ranked by any internet recruiting outlet. Missouri does this every couple of years. Most recently it was 2008 recruit Michael Egnew of Plainview, Texas. Egnew was a Mackey award finalist this year and AP first team all American at TE as a RS SOPH. In 2006 it was Danario Alexander of Marlin, TX, Bilitnekoff finalist and First team all American as a senior that now plays for the St. Louis Rams. Both players ended the process with 2-star ratings by Rivals... So just remember the name David Johnson, future 1rst team all-american and Thorpe award finalist.

[iowatreat54]

Missouri...the only school to ever take a kid that wasn't recruited and turn him into something. Quite a feat.

[jnew76]

Missouri...the only school to ever take a kid that wasn't recruited and turn him into something. Quite a feat.

Never said that, but they have hit some serious home-runs lately... Considering Mizzou has had one 5-star recruit in their history, they have needed to. It is just strange to me that the last 2 players that Pinkel and company have done this with went on to become two of the best players in program history. Of course the above post was meant with complete levity...

Of the subject, can't wait for the MU/IOWA game... Should be quite a battle in the desert.

[BigJohn98]

FSU commit Devonta Freeman had an unbelievable night in the class 6A state championship. He ran for 306 yards on 36 carries and 3 touchdowns against Dr. Phillips. Prospects from Dr. Phillips include 5* safety Hasean Clinton-Dix and 4* running back Dee Hart. Hart ran for 46 yards on 20 carries.

Devonta ran for almost 700 yards in the last two games. He should be a five star, or high four star at the very least. And he has also signed is EE papers.

[iowatreat54]

Never said that, but they have hit some serious home-runs lately... Considering Mizzou has had one 5-star recruit in their history, they have needed to. It is just strange to me that the last 2 players that Pinkel and company have done this with went on to become two of the best players in program history. Of course the above post was meant with complete levity...

Of the subject, can't wait for the MU/IOWA game... Should be quite a battle in the desert.

Yea, hopefully we can come prepared like usual for bowl games but who knows. Should at least be entertaining.

Btw, I'm just pissed about the Bulls and taking it out on everyone else. Sorry about that.

[MassNole]

FSU commit Devonta Freeman had an unbelievable night in the class 6A state championship. He ran for 306 yards on 36 carries and 3 touchdowns against Dr. Phillips. Prospects from Dr. Phillips include 5* safety Hasean Clinton-Dix and 4* running back Dee Hart. Hart ran for 46 yards on 20 carries.

Devonta ran for almost 700 yards in the last two games. He should be a five star, or high four star at the very least. And he has also signed is EE papers.
You can't put up numbers like that in Florida 6A ball and not be a 5*.

[wicket]

ND fans are super paranoid about their commits visiting elsewhere.

paranoid is not the right word, I cant think of the last time a recruit from the south visited something else so late in the process and didnt flip

[MassNole]

paranoid is not the right word, I cant think of the last time a recruit from the south visited something else so late in the process and didnt flip
Well FSU took what they wanted from Notre Dame's class this year in 4/5* DE Aaron Lynch and 4* OL Jordan Prestwood. Now FSU sets its sights on Bama's class, as 5* DB Hasean Clinton Dix will be taking an official visit to FSU. With Karlos Williams in his ear a flip wouldn't surprise me at all.

[Sniper]

You can't put up numbers like that in Florida 6A ball and not be a 5*.

Well, apparently, you can, since Hart broke Florida's TD record and is still a 4*.

[BufFan71]

You can't put up numbers like that in Florida 6A ball and not be a 5*.

yes u can

when i was in HS (6A in florida)
we played a school and their runningback ran for 366 yards and 6 touchdowns against us they beat us 56-45
we werent awful (6-5)


i believe he was a 2 star prospect, was supposed to go to Troy.. but got accused of raping a girl in HS, and lost his scholarship

[MassNole]

yes u can

when i was in HS (6A in florida)
we played a school and their runningback ran for 366 yards and 6 touchdowns against us they beat us 56-45
we werent awful (6-5)


i believe he was a 2 star prospect, was supposed to go to Troy.. but got accused of raping a girl in HS, and lost his scholarship
Was that Antwain Easterling?

Devonta Freeman became the first player in state history to run for 300 yards in the 6A title game and only the second player to do it in a state title game (Travis Henry, 1996).

[sbh15]

I read a tweet saying that Clinton-Dix and Dee Hart are 85% sure they'll play in college together and that they will OV to Florida together sometime soon.

[metafour]

paranoid is not the right word, I cant think of the last time a recruit from the south visited something else so late in the process and didnt flip

It definitely does not look good at all for Notre Dame on the Tuitt front; just saying that they have been burned so many times that their fans are more or less just waving the white flag at this point.

[iowatreat54]

Hahaha apparently Dondi Kirby had this to say about being in Iowa this weekend:

"This Iowa **** is ASSSSSSSSSS"

I'm not even disappointed, the fact that he described it as ass is pretty hilarious. Oh well, supposedly we have a commit coming shortly, might be Illinois RB McCall that decommitted from MSU.

[BufFan71]

Was that Antwain Easterling?

Devonta Freeman became the first player in state history to run for 300 yards in the 6A title game and only the second player to do it in a state title game (Travis Henry, 1996).

no

Chris Perry
http://floridainternational.scout.com/a.z?s=446&p=8&c=1&nid=3049520

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[Sniper]

Hahaha apparently Dondi Kirby had this to say about being in Iowa this weekend:

"This Iowa **** is ASSSSSSSSSS"

I'm not even disappointed, the fact that he described it as ass is pretty hilarious. Oh well, supposedly we have a commit coming shortly, might be Illinois RB McCall that decommitted from MSU.

Sparty spin says they "pulled his offer".

[ToldLikeItIs]

Pretty sweet recruiting weekend for Iowa.

Kirby sounds like he has some issues.

[iowatreat54]

Pretty sweet recruiting weekend for Iowa.

Kirby sounds like he has some issues.

WR Jacob Hillyer (unranked) from Texas, Tom Lemming supposedly reporting that Illinois RB Mikail McCall is going to commit to Iowa, oh and possibly this...

http://illinois.247sports.com/Article/Coe-to-Iowa-soon-8847

"I'm pretty much down to Kansas, Illinois and Iowa," Coe said. "I've been to them all and have had them all in the house here. I'd most definitely say that Iowa is the leader right now. I actually tried to call Coach (Eric) Johnson from there a little less than a week ago to commit. I didn't get through to him and wasn't able to take his call when he called me back. There's a good chance I'll end up committing to Iowa in the next day or two. It will definitely be before the end of the month."

The Hawkeyes coaching stability and comfort level Coe felt in Iowa City have made them the team to beat. "Everything was just perfect with Iowa. The coaching staff has all been there a long time. I was around a lot of the other players during my visit and it seems like we'll have a good class coming in. I also think I've got a good chance of playing time there if I go and work hard and do what I can do."

Although he's a little under two months from officially signing his paperwork, Coe says he feels like he's already part of the Hawkeye program. "After meeting everyone on my visit and feeling comfortable there like I do, I kind of feel like I'm already there. It just feels right. I also need to go somewhere that will help me to get where I want to be and that's to the next level."

[critesy]

do you think he eventually gets moved to lb ?

[iowatreat54]

do you think he eventually gets moved to lb ?

Unless we bring in some stud RBs over the next 2 years, doubtful. We are looking into going into next season with possibly Adam Robinson as a RS Jr., Marcus Coker as a true soph, and Deandre Johnson who hasn't played since junior year of HS (besides practicing this season) as a RS freshman. After that, it's all walk ons. Plus, Iowa tends to go with either big bruising backs, or undersized quick backs. The only think that doesn't look promising for him early is that Coker is very similar to him, and Robinson is in between but more of a bigger back then a quick back.

I would guess he redshirts in 11 unless RObinson doesn't return, and if he was going to switch, I'd say it would be after his RS frosh year in 12. Not out of the question, but I'd say he's safe as a RB right now. Usually, whatever position Iowa recruits you at, they will at least give you 1.5-2 years there before making a change, so he will get a shot.

[wicket]

will you really play coe as a rb, suprising

[draftguru151]

Former Temple commit 3* Fork Union MA DE Olsen Pierre commits to Miami after visiting this weekend. Things sound good with Marcus Jackson and ALJ. Jackson is choosing between UM, Tenn and Mich State on Jan 5th at the UA game. ALJ should be deciding soon, between UM, BC and Penn State (read PSU isn't looking good though).

[Giantsfan1080]

Best news of the day to me. Rutgers gets 4* athlete from NJ Miles Shuler.

[thenewfeature06]

Looks like part of the uncertainty at UMD swayed Travis Hughes into signing with the Heels. He is rated a 5 star by scout, a 4 star by rivals, and 3 star by ESPN... so not sure what to expect.

[BigJohn98]

Well FSU took what they wanted from Notre Dame's class this year in 4/5* DE Aaron Lynch and 4* OL Jordan Prestwood. Now FSU sets its sights on Bama's class, as 5* DB Hasean Clinton Dix will be taking an official visit to FSU. With Karlos Williams in his ear a flip wouldn't surprise me at all.

We aren't getting HCD. Don't get your hopes up. We're more likely to get Jadeveon Clowney IMO.

[jnew76]

will you really play coe as a rb, suprising

From what I understand he would not commit to a school that did not promise to keep him at RB. I understand that is why he did not consider Missouri.

He is a nice get for Iowa.

[iowatreat54]

Sparty spin says they "pulled his offer".

So this one's for you sniper...

McCall, who had chosen Michigan State over Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota, informed Dantonio that he wanted to take a recruiting trip to Iowa. Soon afterward, Dantonio pulled his scholarship offer, claiming McCall had broken their non-binding agreement.

Curious, how does one break something that is non-binding...?


Also, McCall is now saying he never verballed. However, he's still believed to be leaning towards Iowa.

[Miaoww]

Former Temple commit 3* Fork Union MA DE Olsen Pierre commits to Miami after visiting this weekend. Things sound good with Marcus Jackson and ALJ. Jackson is choosing between UM, Tenn and Mich State on Jan 5th at the UA game. ALJ should be deciding soon, between UM, BC and Penn State (read PSU isn't looking good though).

No higher star recruits?

Still, Golden has apparently been working overtime to rescue this recruiting class. Guess we'll have to wait and see what he can do.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Pretty sweet recruiting weekend for Iowa.

Kirby sounds like he has some issues.

Someone needs to take over the drug house business.

[ToldLikeItIs]

Great post JoeJoe.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Great post JoeJoe.

Thanks. It's more solid than my stool. Also, I think OSU is going to have a few suspensions here in a bit. Stones and glass houses and whatnot on my part.

[BigJohn98]

Been seeing tons of Bridgewater and Eli Rodgers to Louisville this morning.

Just keeps getting worse for Miami.

[etk]

Been seeing tons of Bridgewater and Eli Rodgers to Louisville this morning.

Just keeps getting worse for Miami.

What are you talking about? It's great to be a Miami fan right now. Join the Golden train or get hit.

[iowatreat54]

Thanks. It's more solid than my stool. Also, I think OSU is going to have a few suspensions here in a bit. Stones and glass houses and whatnot on my part.

Hey, if we can't make fun of eachother for the **** ups of our programs, what can we do?

[Sniper]

Hey, if we can't make fun of eachother for the **** ups of our programs, what can we do?

You can all aspire to be as awesome off the field as Boubacar Cissoko. DJK is Cissoko's apprentice.

[draftguru151]

Yep Teddy and Eli to Louisville. Apparently Teddy really wanted to play with his boys. :/

[BigJohn98]

What are you talking about? It's great to be a Miami fan right now. Join the Golden train or get hit.

Great to be a Miami fan? Hah, I guess so.

[iowatreat54]

Dear Miami,

Please leave Jake Rudock alone.

Sincerly,

iowatreat


Supposedly Rudock wants to be pre-med, which is awesome for us because of our hospitals. What's Miami like for pre-med?

[draftguru151]

UM has one of the best medical schools in the country. I REALLY hope we can do better than Rudock though.

[MassNole]

What are you talking about? It's great to be a Miami fan right now. Join the Golden train or get hit.
Yeah, losing out on local recruits to Louisville is always a good start for coach's tenure.

[iowatreat54]

You can all aspire to be as awesome off the field as Boubacar Cissoko. DJK is Cissoko's apprentice.

You will like this. MSU fans are all over Iowa boards proclaiming how Dantonio doesn't play recruiting games, and once a kid verbals he takes it as final and if he wants to look around then he broke his word and doesn't fit at MSU.

Funny, how when it happens with an MSU commit it's a travesty and Dantonio is just a good person that believes in committment, but when it's another school's commit (cough cough David Barent) he has absolutely no problem with the kid doing the same thing because the kid just wants to make sure he's 100% and make the right choice, which is completely different.

UM has one of the best medical schools in the country. I REALLY hope we can do better than Rudock though.

Excellent, both teams win. Please inform Mr. Golden, sir.

[P-L]

I wonder if Lawrence Thomas' scholarship gets "pulled" if he decides to take a visit elsewhere.

[Hurricanes25]

Yep Teddy and Eli to Louisville. Apparently Teddy really wanted to play with his boys. :/

I don't care about Eli but Bridgewater hurts.

[Miaoww]

I don't care about Eli but Bridgewater hurts.

Isn't he a spread QB? Plus, the 'Canes are at a point where they need people that want to play for the U.

Bridgewater apparently wanted to play for Shannon. So yeah, not too fussed.

[iowatreat54]

So 4* Dondi Kirby from PA chooses Illinois, and it's thought that teammate Armstead Williams would be coming along where ever the school was. Would be huge gets for the Zooker.

Iowa fans are being pretty ridiculous in claiming the kid is a thug and "we don't want him" because his facebook is full of what can barely be considered english (which is a whole different issue that is just hilarious in itself).

That said, supposedly he told Illinois/some players after his visit to Illinois last week that he was choosing Illinois and just wanted to take his free visit(s). I would do the same thing, but it's pretty classless when you do so and then just talk **** about the place while your there. Oh well, that's 17/18 year olds for you.