RECRUITING THREAD

[bjtheflamesfan]

Liberty has 9 guys committed for the fall, plus a CC pickup and a transfer from a major FBS program. Chances are we will have a pretty nice class by the time signing day rolls around

[Ronbo]

Ryan Kessman has asked for his release from BYU and recieved it. He is visiting Montana this weekend. He will be a redshirt freshman in 2008. I think we have a good chance to get him.

Watch Number 7 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-615081123051954228&esrc=sr1&ev=v&len=244&q=ryan%2Bkessman&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2Fvideoplay%3 Fdocid%3D-615081123051954228&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-615081123051954228%26q%3Dryan%2Bkessman%26total%3D 3%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch% 26plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H21fWXehIQz_IAkB569GvbtSl1VUaA)

Junior Highlights (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-521793938061264304&esrc=sr2&ev=v&len=833&q=ryan%2Bkessman&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2Fvideoplay%3 Fdocid%3D-521793938061264304&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-521793938061264304%26q%3Dryan%2Bkessman%26total%3D 3%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch% 26plindex%3D1&usg=AL29H22l_7kxvBeEF0-rQopFatKRq1FYDQ)

[PaladinFan]

Word is that we will sign quite a few, along with a homesick monster transfer outta LSU. :D

When any one of your transfers actually pans out, then I'll be worried. The only recent transfer I've been impressed with is the fella who plays DL for App State. Other than that, just because he played ball at a big school doesn't amount to a hill of beans.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Alonso, FL players considering a lot of schools: Tennessee State, Georgia Southern, USD, non-scholarship Campbell, and non-scholarship Iona:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jan/25/fridays-prep-news-and-notes/

Matt Ranzinger, b-ball and football, looking at Princeton at Georgetown, primarily for football:

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080125/SPORTS/801250388

GA DB/RB Derek Heyden has pledged to Georgia Southern

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/sports/highschool/stories/2008/01/24/hsrail0124ns.html

[FUwolfpacker]

New Hampshire picked up a nice commit from NJ running back Kenny Howard.

The 2 star RB reported offers from Akron, Marshall, Cinncinati, and NC State.

I don't think that had been posted yet. Sorry if it has.


For what it's worth. FU has more than the 11 commits that have been reported. Just waiting for them to become public. Still waiting on 2 or 3 guys to make decisions, but we have 15 by my count as of right now (so 4 haven't been made public yet).

[813Jag]

Justin Bell, DB (Chamberlain High Tampa) visits UNH this weekend. He visited YSU last weekend.

[seantaylor]

When any one of your transfers actually pans out, then I'll be worried. The only recent transfer I've been impressed with is the fella who plays DL for App State. Other than that, just because he played ball at a big school doesn't amount to a hill of beans.

Yeah, Lamar Lewis absolutely sucked. Brandon Jackson, Brandon Daniels are garbage. Dakota Walker, who is he? xcoffeex

[PaladinFan]

Yeah, Lamar Lewis absolutely sucked. Brandon Jackson, Brandon Daniels are garbage. Dakota Walker, who is he? xcoffeex

From my seat I haven't been much impressed with Lewis. He has good games when Foster has good games. He has bad games when Foster has bad games. He's not, so far, a guy that can carry the team and really only had success when the defense couldn't stop #4. He's been very pedestrian against Furman (one good run in two years).

Brandon Jackson has lost his scholarship for doing something illegal, so yeah garbage might be a correct term. I didn't hear a word about the highly praised OSU transfer Hamilton this season.

Ingle Martin was an impact transfer. Joe Flacco was an impact transfer. Justin Rascati was an impact transfer. For a program that has been bringing transfers in by the bus load, none of them are that impressive.

[Canyoncat]

Two more kids from Texas have verbaled to Montana State. That makes six players from Texas. Guess we won't be called BozAngels anymore. Maybe BozAntonio??

Brian Bignell, HS, 6-2, 225, DL Helena Capitol, (AA Co-MVP)
Jared Rohrback, HS, 6-1, 215, LB Great Falls CMR, (AA Co-MVP)
Todd Brandt, HS, 6-5, 215, OL Bozeman, (First team All State)
Matt Harris, JR, 6-2, 225, LB Orange Coast Community College, (JC)
Mark Iddins, JR, 6-3, 205, QB Mukilteo, WA (JC - Scout 3 star)
Anthony Patterson, JR, 6-4, 300, OL Sierra Junior College (CA)
Steven Foster, HS, 6-5, 240, TE Helena High
Ben Taunauu, HS, 6-5, 286, OL Mater Dei HS (CA)
Rick Haluszka HS, 6-2, 205, QB/DB/P Harlem, MT
Jody Owens HS, 6-0, 195, LB Mesquite Horn HS (TX)
Clint Mentzal HS, 6-5, 280, RT, Midlothian High (TX)
Ricky Evans HS, 6-0, 185, RB, South Grand Prarie HS (TX)
Zach Coleman HS, 5-10, 165, CB, Bishop Dunne HS (TX)
C.J. Palmer HS, 6-0, 225, RB/LB, Klein HS(Houston, TX)
DeSean Thomas HS, ??, ??, CB/WR, Cleburne HS(TX)

[catbob]

I'm curious if anyone from Texas has seen or heard anything about these recruits?

Jody Owens HS, 6-0, 195, LB Mesquite Horn HS (TX)
Clint Mentzal HS, 6-5, 280, RT, Midlothian High (TX)
Ricky Evans HS, 6-0, 185, RB, South Grand Prarie HS (TX)
Zach Coleman HS, 5-10, 165, CB, Bishop Dunne HS (TX)
C.J. Palmer HS, 6-0, 225, RB/LB, Klein HS(Houston, TX)
DeSean Thomas HS, ??, ??, CB/WR, Cleburne HS(TX)

[fuEMO]

Four More To Join Furman
By Phil Kornblut

The Furman football program has added four more commitments including WR Matthew Gordon (6-1 195) of Birmingham, AL who was first team 5A all state in Alabama. Also committing to the Paladins are OL Matt Blades of Rockingham, NC, Shrine Bowl OL Daniel Spisak (6-2 249) of Charlotte, and WR Daniel McKayhan of Atlanta.

Some of these names are the guys Furman has been waiting on to commit. Matthew Gordon will actually play safety at Furman. Gordon is a very big catch. He was offered by Miss St., Duke, and Samford. Also was getting late interest from Auburn. Gordan and McGrath gives Furman great future size at the safety positions.

Maybe some of our friends from APP or Western can fill us in on the Richmond Senior program, but I hear it's a solid program Richmond Senior Matt Blades 6-5 270 chose Furman over Air Force.

[FUwolfpacker]

3 more FU commits to add to the list

S - Matthew Gordon (AL)
OL - Matt Blades (NC)
WR - Daniel McKayhan (GA)

That gives FU 15 commits:

RB - Tersoo Uhaa - 5'8", 194 lbs, 4.59 sec Riverside Military Acad. (GA)
RB - Walt Lenard - 6'0", 201 lbs Landmark Christian HS (GA)
WR - Daniel McFadden - 6'2", 178 lbs Dayton Beach Mainland (FL)
WR - Daniel McKayhan - 5'11", 165 lbs, 4.5 sec ML King HS (GA)
TE - Phillip Silverstein - 6'5.5", 230 lbs, 4.66 sec TL Hanna HS (SC)
OL - Matt Blades - 6'6", 270 lbs, 5.1 sec Richmond County (NC)
OL - Daniel Spisak - 6'2", 250 lbs Vance HS (NC)
OL - Parker Karaus - 6'1", 265 lbs, 5.1 sec Edgewater HS (FL)
DT - Bryan Poole - 6'0", 278 lbs Kennesaw Mountain HS (GA)
LB - Chris Wiley - 5'11", 200 lbs Westside HS (SC)
CB - Jordan Griffin - 5'10", 165 lbs, 4.5 Sandy Creek HS (GA)
CB - EJ Vinsang - Montgomery Bell Acad. (TN)
S - Mitch McGrath - 6'3", 195 lbs Lake Brantly HS (FL)
S - Matthew Gordon - 6'1", 189 lbs, 4.49 sec Briarwood Christian HS (AL)
ATH - Ryan Steed - 6'1", 185 lbs Pinewood Prep (SC)

Just waiting on a QB and a couple of DE's now.

Edit: Dang, fuemo must have beaten me by a few seconds. I didn't list Spisak b/c I already had him on the list I'm keeping on the UFFP. Also, when I was searching for Blades, all the searchs had him coming from Richmond County...not Richmond Senior. Which one's right?

[fuEMO]

Sorry about that Wolfpackerxpeacex

[Hoyadestroya85]

Villanova commits
http://villanova.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?SID=1000&School=90&Sport=1&Year=2008
i have a sneaking suspicion that Norman White is gonna wanna play football and basketball so he might go lower level D1..
but this class has me excited

[Baldy]

From my seat I haven't been much impressed with Lewis. He has good games when Foster has good games. He has bad games when Foster has bad games. He's not, so far, a guy that can carry the team and really only had success when the defense couldn't stop #4. He's been very pedestrian against Furman (one good run in two years).

Brandon Jackson has lost his scholarship for doing something illegal, so yeah garbage might be a correct term. I didn't hear a word about the highly praised OSU transfer Hamilton this season.
From my seat, I haven't been too impressed with your "knowledge".

Lewis got injured in the Coastal Carolina game, missed 2 games because of that injury, played injured for the rest of the season, and still gained 955 yards on only 143 carries which comes to a 6.7 yards per carry average. Yes, he has been verrrry pedestrian. xrolleyesx

Please elaborate, what "illegal" activity did Brandon Jackson undertake to lose his scholarship? I'm all ears on this one..... xrolleyesx

Mike Hamilton also got injured very early in the season and played only very sparingly, mostly 3rd or 4th string.

If you are having this much trouble with the facts, you might need to think about moving your "seat" a little closer to the action. xnodx

[Baldy]

When any one of your transfers actually pans out, then I'll be worried. The only recent transfer I've been impressed with is the fella who plays DL for App State. Other than that, just because he played ball at a big school doesn't amount to a hill of beans.
Much like your extremely uninformed opinions. xwhistlex

[proasu89]

Four More To Join Furman
By Phil Kornblut

The Furman football program has added four more commitments including WR Matthew Gordon (6-1 195) of Birmingham, AL who was first team 5A all state in Alabama. Also committing to the Paladins are OL Matt Blades of Rockingham, NC, Shrine Bowl OL Daniel Spisak (6-2 249) of Charlotte, and WR Daniel McKayhan of Atlanta.

Some of these names are the guys Furman has been waiting on to commit. Matthew Gordon will actually play safety at Furman. Gordon is a very big catch. He was offered by Miss St., Duke, and Samford. Also was getting late interest from Auburn. Gordan and McGrath gives Furman great future size at the safety positions.

Maybe some of our friends from APP or Western can fill us in on the Richmond Senior program, but I hear it's a solid program Richmond Senior Matt Blades 6-5 270 chose Furman over Air Force.

Very Solid program. 4A state champs, although I can't tell what years or how many times. Not as dominant since the rise of Independence. NFL receiver Mike Quick and former UNC QB Mike Thomas are from Richmond. My college roommate played for Richmond as well as his brother who went on to start on the Dline w/ Clyde Simmons at WCU.

[PaladinFan]

From my seat, I haven't been too impressed with your "knowledge".

Lewis got injured in the Coastal Carolina game, missed 2 games because of that injury, played injured for the rest of the season, and still gained 955 yards on only 143 carries which comes to a 6.7 yards per carry average. Yes, he has been verrrry pedestrian. xrolleyesx

Please elaborate, what "illegal" activity did Brandon Jackson undertake to lose his scholarship? I'm all ears on this one..... xrolleyesx

Mike Hamilton also got injured very early in the season and played only very sparingly, mostly 3rd or 4th string.

If you are having this much trouble with the facts, you might need to think about moving your "seat" a little closer to the action. xnodx

Your fans were discussing Brandon Jackson here http://www.gsufans.com/index.php?topic=5570.0 seems that he had his scholarship pulled and will be leaving GSU for the draft. Your fans words, not mine. That's your teams business, but I don't assume he's going to be a very effective player if he isn't even on the roster.

Lewis played well, but he usually went as Foster went. Lewis broke 100 yrds only once after his huge game against CCU in the second game of the season. He's been very consistent when coupled with the games best runner. My question is how well he will do next year as the sole guy. Only in GSU's game against Wofford did Lewis' numbers not move in proportion to Foster's. Never did he out rush Foster.

He's certainly a good player, but Im interested to see how he does without the entire defense ignoring him and focusing on the fella next to him.

[813Jag]

Jags pick up two more commitments (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/southern/14311072.html).

Tim Berry WR/S West Feliciana High 6-1 180
Rodney Ewing G Butler CC 6-4 295

[blueballs]

Your fans were discussing Brandon Jackson here http://www.gsufans.com/index.php?topic=5570.0 seems that he had his scholarship pulled and will be leaving GSU for the draft. Your fans words, not mine. That's your teams business, but I don't assume he's going to be a very effective player if he isn't even on the roster.

Lewis played well, but he usually went as Foster went. Lewis broke 100 yrds only once after his huge game against CCU in the second game of the season. He's been very consistent when coupled with the games best runner. My question is how well he will do next year as the sole guy. Only in GSU's game against Wofford did Lewis' numbers not move in proportion to Foster's. Never did he out rush Foster.

He's certainly a good player, but Im interested to see how he does without the entire defense ignoring him and focusing on the fella next to him.

I guess we'll never know the answer to that as both were seniors in 2007 and exhausted their eligibility.xwhistlex

Baldy is exactly right about the injuries to GSU RB corps in 2007. What he didn't include is that they have a kid named Rozier who was well on his way to being the starting RB and tore his ACL in the second game... we're all assuming he'll get a medical redshirt but I'm not sure if that's happened yet.

Things were so bad for the GSU RB corps that true FR Chris Teal was moved from WR and got 2 or 3 starts at RB... which makes him MOL 4th string. Neither Lewis nor Hamilton played at anything greater than 90% due to injuries after the second game.

As for Jackson, outside of the very debatable offsides play against Elon which cost GSU that game, he was and is a fine player, playing at an all conference level for most of his tenure when healthy. Everything you read on GSUFANS.COM is RUMOR and no official statement has been given by Coach Hatcher, just so we're straight on that.

As for Lewis, he went for over 900 yards both his Jr and SR years- his Jr year with Travis Clark at QB and Foster at WR- and he was a good player, a good student and a good citizen. In his Sr season his game fed off Foster's as you said but that is natural in an option offense with a QB and a sole RB.

[Baldy]

Your fans were discussing Brandon Jackson here http://www.gsufans.com/index.php?topic=5570.0 seems that he had his scholarship pulled and will be leaving GSU for the draft. Your fans words, not mine. That's your teams business, but I don't assume he's going to be a very effective player if he isn't even on the roster.

Lewis played well, but he usually went as Foster went. Lewis broke 100 yrds only once after his huge game against CCU in the second game of the season. He's been very consistent when coupled with the games best runner. My question is how well he will do next year as the sole guy. Only in GSU's game against Wofford did Lewis' numbers not move in proportion to Foster's. Never did he out rush Foster.

He's certainly a good player, but Im interested to see how he does without the entire defense ignoring him and focusing on the fella next to him.

Our fans were discussing Jackson losing his scholarship because he violated team rules. Only after he lost his scholarship did he leave the team. That is worlds different than him getting kicked off the team for doing something illegal.

Lewis had 2 100 yard games after the CCU game (Elon and Colorado State), and he also missed 2 games because of injury. Even if a player has a monstrous ypc of 6.7, like Lamar, it's very hard to break 100 yards in a game if you only carry the ball 13, 14, 15, 16 times a game. Do the math, Lewis played in 10 games and only had 143 carries. Oh, and Lewis out rushed Jayson in the Furman game, and had a much better game than Jayson against Elon. It took Jayson 30 carries to get 112 yards, while Lamar had 103 on only 9 carries.

[PaladinFan]

I guess we'll never know the answer to that as both were seniors in 2007 and exhausted their eligibility.xwhistlex

Baldy is exactly right about the injuries to GSU RB corps in 2007. What he didn't include is that they have a kid named Rozier who was well on his way to being the starting RB and tore his ACL in the second game... we're all assuming he'll get a medical redshirt but I'm not sure if that's happened yet.

Things were so bad for the GSU RB corps that true FR Chris Teal was moved from WR and got 2 or 3 starts at RB... which makes him MOL 4th string. Neither Lewis nor Hamilton played at anything greater than 90% due to injuries after the second game.

As for Jackson, outside of the very debatable offsides play against Elon which cost GSU that game, he was and is a fine player, playing at an all conference level for most of his tenure when healthy. Everything you read on GSUFANS.COM is RUMOR and no official statement has been given by Coach Hatcher, just so we're straight on that.

As for Lewis, he went for over 900 yards both his Jr and SR years- his Jr year with Travis Clark at QB and Foster at WR- and he was a good player, a good student and a good citizen. In his Sr season his game fed off Foster's as you said but that is natural in an option offense with a QB and a sole RB.


Lewis was a senior? whelp. Nevermind then. Thought he was a jr.

[Cocky]

JSU pickup a committment from
DJ Lashus OL 6'3" 280 Dalton, Ga High School

[AmsterBison]

NDSU verbals we know about:

Offense
OL Joe Lund, 6'2, 275, Bloomington Kennedy HS (Bloomington, MN)
OL J.J. Manowske, 6'3, 300, St. Mary’s Springs High School (Fond du Lac, WI).
TE/LB Ricky Hagen, 6'3, 230, Colfax (WI)
TE/DE Austin Vetter, 6'4, 215 Bishop Ryan (Minot, ND)
RB Josh Horner, 5'9, 185 Fargo South (ND)
WR Hakeem Bourne-McFarlane, 6'2, 200, Bloomington Kennedy (MN)

Defense
DL Dan Offerman, DT, 6'3, 265, Roseville (MN)
LB Preston Evans, 5'11, 215, Sioux Falls Roosevelt (SD)
LB Greg Reid, LB, 6'3, 251, Milwaukee King (WI)
DB Kevin Jackson, 6'1, 181, East Kentwood HS (Kentwood, MI)
DB Isaac Kolstad, Mankato East (Mankato, MN)
DB Bobby Miller, 5'10, 170, Muskegon (MI)

Probably not going to be many more than that. I'd expect a signing or two from Illinois and Texas is all. Hopefully QBs and defensive linemen will be in the mix.

[B&G]

Should be a busy weekend for ASU with many more commits. In fact, they already reeled one in...

QB DeAndre Presley 6' 180lbs Tampa Middleton High

... He will be in the mix to back up Armanti Edwards. Looks like CoCo Hillary will be staying at WR.

[catdaddy2402]

Furman picks up four per Kornblut

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080125/PSPORTS02/259982183/-1/PSPORTS


The Furman football program has added four more commitments including WR Matthew Gordon (6-1 195) of Birmingham, AL who was first team 5A all state in Alabama. Also committing to the Paladins are OL Matt Blades of Rockingham, NC, Shrine Bowl OL Daniel Spisak (6-2 249) of Charlotte, and WR Daniel McKayhan of Atlanta.

[813Jag]

Should be a busy weekend for ASU with many more commits. In fact, they already reeled one in...

QB DeAndre Presley 6' 180lbs Tampa Middleton High

... He will be in the mix to back up Armanti Edwards. Looks like CoCo Hillary will be staying at WR.
Good pickup. xthumbsupx I hope he pans out for you guys.

[FUwolfpacker]

Furman picks up four per Kornblut

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080125/PSPORTS02/259982183/-1/PSPORTS


Check page 26 catdaddy:)

[Jiggs]

Samford recruiting news from al.com:

Chris Spivey is a 6-foot-5, 260-pounder who played last season at Georgia Military Community College.

"We had a need at tight end we needed to fix immediately and Chris fits the mold perfectly," Sullivan said. "He's an athlete with the ability to catch some option routes and he fits exactly what we were looking for."

Spivey is a native of Perry, Ga.

Briarwood defensive end Alex Davis, whose brother Andy plays defensive back for the Bulldogs, has committed to sign with Samford. Alex Davis is 6-3, 236 pounds.

Other Samford commitments:

Dave Strider, 6-0, 270-pound fullback-nose guard, Chelsea High School.

Sean Thompson, 6-0, 210, linebacker, Spain Park.

Nicholas Williams, 6-4, 252, defensive end, Minor.

Jake Peters, 6-3, 290, offensive lineman, Walker High School.

Blake Snyder, 6-3½, 285, offensive lineman, Cleburne County.

Charlie Sanford, 6-4, 282, offensive lineman, Cullman.

[CatFan22]

I'm curious if anyone from Texas has seen or heard anything about these recruits?

Jody Owens HS, 6-0, 195, LB Mesquite Horn HS (TX)
Clint Mentzal HS, 6-5, 280, RT, Midlothian High (TX)
Ricky Evans HS, 6-0, 185, RB, South Grand Prarie HS (TX)
Zach Coleman HS, 5-10, 165, CB, Bishop Dunne HS (TX)
C.J. Palmer HS, 6-0, 225, RB/LB, Klein HS(Houston, TX)
DeSean Thomas HS, ??, ??, CB/WR, Cleburne HS(TX)

Bump for anyone who hasn't seen this.

[HighRyder08]

Should be a busy weekend for ASU with many more commits. In fact, they already reeled one in...

QB DeAndre Presley 6' 180lbs Tampa Middleton High

... He will be in the mix to back up Armanti Edwards. Looks like CoCo Hillary will be staying at WR.

I tried looking up some info on Presley but couldn't find much... Anybody have anything on him?

[Ronbo]

Here is Montana's verbals so far.

Cady, Tyzer RB/Ath Colstrip, MT 6-0/180

Cummings, Mike WR Scottsdale, AZ 6-1/191/4.59 (2 star)

DeBruycker, Raymond DE Raymond Choteau, MT 6-3/195

Donaldson, Beau RB Missoula, MT 6-2/223

Douglas, Andrew LB San Clemente, CA 6-2/225

Gratton, Sam WR Billings, MT 6-1/195/4.5

Hardy, Greg Ath Fairview, MT 6-5/240

Harris, Josh DE Kalispell, MT 6-5/210

Homec, Eric DE Bozeman, MT 6-5

Hulse, Matt DT Chandler, AZ 6-4/260/5.0 (2 star)

Hunt, Jared DB/P Helena, MT 6-3/185

Kessman, Ryan WR/PR/KR San Jacinto, CA/ BYU 6-0/195/4.6 (3 star)

Kmet, Kyle OL San Diego, CA 6-4/310

Lisowski, Donny S/DB Seattle, WA 5-11/180/4.5 (2 Star)

Lebeau, Blake OL Union City, CA 6-5/270/5.3 (2 star)

Lowery, Connor QB Nashville, TN 6-2/230/4.7

Lipski, Matt OL Ashland, OR 6-8/360/5.7 (2 star)

McCord , Mike CB Pheonix, AZ 6-0/180/4.46 (1 Star)

McSurdy, Caleb LB Boise, ID 6-2/230/4.6 (2 star)

Moore, Dan RB Tuscon, AZ 5-11/210/4.6 (2 star)

Oppenrud, Jon OL Milwaukie, OR 6-7/280 (2 star)

Rabold, Brooks DE Billings, MT 6-3/205

Stuberg, Josh WR/DB Helena, MT 6-2/185/4.59 (2 star)

[Lionsrking]

Here is Montana's verbals so far.

Cady, Tyzer RB/Ath Colstrip, MT 6-0/180

Cummings, Mike WR Scottsdale, AZ 6-1/191/4.59 (2 star)

DeBruycker, Raymond DE Raymond Choteau, MT 6-3/195

Donaldson, Beau RB Missoula, MT 6-2/223

Douglas, Andrew LB San Clemente, CA 6-2/225

Gratton, Sam WR Billings, MT 6-1/195/4.5

Hardy, Greg Ath Fairview, MT 6-5/240

Harris, Josh DE Kalispell, MT 6-5/210

Homec, Eric DE Bozeman, MT 6-5

Hulse, Matt DT Chandler, AZ 6-4/260/5.0 (2 star)

Hunt, Jared DB/P Helena, MT 6-3/185

Kessman, Ryan WR/PR/KR San Jacinto, CA/ BYU 6-0/195/4.6 (3 star)

Kmet, Kyle OL San Diego, CA 6-4/310

Lisowski, Donny S/DB Seattle, WA 5-11/180/4.5 (2 Star)

Lebeau, Blake OL Union City, CA 6-5/270/5.3 (2 star)

Lowery, Connor QB Nashville, TN 6-2/230/4.7

Lipski, Matt OL Ashland, OR 6-8/360/5.7 (2 star)

McCord , Mike CB Pheonix, AZ 6-0/180/4.46 (1 Star)

McSurdy, Caleb LB Boise, ID 6-2/230/4.6 (2 star)

Moore, Dan RB Tuscon, AZ 5-11/210/4.6 (2 star)

Oppenrud, Jon OL Milwaukie, OR 6-7/280 (2 star)

Rabold, Brooks DE Billings, MT 6-3/205

Stuberg, Josh WR/DB Helena, MT 6-2/185/4.59 (2 star)


From everything I'm hearing and reading, the Grizzlies are likely gonna to lose Connor Lowery to Samford.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=764737

[Ronbo]

From everything I'm hearing and reading, the Grizzlies are likely gonna to lose Connor Lowery to Samford.

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=764737

You might be right. Not sure there is a place here for another QB and the Coach might want to have him switch to another position. We have 4 full schollie QB's now, a returning senior starter, a junior, and two sophs.

[B&G]

I tried looking up some info on Presley but couldn't find much... Anybody have anything on him?

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2007/sep/27/sp-presley-leading-the-way1/?sports-prepsports

http://sunshinepreps.net/content/view/603/2/

[813Jag]

I tried looking up some info on Presley but couldn't find much... Anybody have anything on him?
I've watched him play for two years, he's about 5'11 but he has a pretty good arm. He played in the spread offense so that's a plus going to App. He's a smart kid with a pretty good head on his shoulders. He threw 10 TDs and ran for 7.

[ERASU2113]

Any ASU fans know this QB that we're close to landing/have landed?

It's the main article on rivals and I don't have a subscription to rivals. Is it Presley?

[GoWildcats789]

great pick up for UNH this past weekend...
Running back Kenny Howard, from NJ, picked UNH even though he had offers from Cincinatti, NC State, Marshall and Akron.
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=51095

They've also go 6'4 linebacker Alan Buzbee (nj) , offensive lineman Chris Zarkoskie (nj), outsdie linebacker Matt Evans (Thayer Academy), and an offensive lineman Josh Lane, from Pinkerton Academy in Derry NH

i'm sure there's more... that's all i've heard about so far

[hapapp]

Any ASU fans know this QB that we're close to landing/have landed?

It's the main article on rivals and I don't have a subscription to rivals. Is it Presley?


Yes, it is Presley.

[Kaduce]

EWU just got a huge commitment from Darius Banks, a 3 Star Dual-threat QB from Culver City, Calif. Was committed to Oregon, but didn't qualify. He'll sit out a year at EWU.

Here is EWU's know commit list, it's a small class this year.

Darius Banks (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=55408) QB Culver City, Calif. 6'2/183 4.65
Offers from Oregon, Kansas State, Toledo, UNLV, EWU and San Jose State.
Evan Cook (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76699) DL Federal Way, Wash. 6'4/270
Offers from EWU and Fresno State
Koreye Dixon (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=71614) WR/CB Lakewood, Wash. 5'9/165 4.5
Brandon Jimenez (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76960) DB Lakewood, Wash. 5'10/185
Erich Armstrong (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76944) S Tacoma, Wash. 6'1/185

[WrenFGun]

great pick up for UNH this past weekend...
Running back Kenny Howard, from NJ, picked UNH even though he had offers from Cincinatti, NC State, Marshall and Akron.
http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=51095

They've also go 6'4 linebacker Alan Buzbee (nj) , offensive lineman Chris Zarkoskie (nj), outsdie linebacker Matt Evans (Thayer Academy), and an offensive lineman Josh Lane, from Pinkerton Academy in Derry NH

i'm sure there's more... that's all i've heard about so far


Don't forget OL Mickey DiLima and the WR Orlando.

[B&G]

ASU beefs up their defensive secondary with commits from...

-DB Ingram Bell 6'1" 188lbs 4.42spd, rated a 3 star player by Rivals. Was also recruited by the likes of Vandy, G-Tech, SC and Clemson.

-CB Ed Gainey 6' 172lbs, rated by Rivals as top cover corner in NC-SC Shrine Bowl.

- DB/LB Dominique McDuffie 6'2" 195lbs, considered a top sleeper.

[FUwolfpacker]

ASU beefs up their defensive secondary with commits from...

-DB Ingram Bell 6'1" 188lbs 4.42spd, rated a 3 star player by Rivals. Was also recruited by the likes of Vandy, G-Tech, SC and Clemson.

-CB Ed Gainey 6' 172lbs, rated by Rivals as top cover corner in NC-SC Shrine Bowl.

- DB/LB Dominique McDuffie 6'2" 195lbs, considered a top sleeper.

Don't know about the other two, but Gainey is a very nice pick up for App

[Appstate29]

ASU beefs up their defensive secondary with commits from...

-DB Ingram Bell 6'1" 188lbs 4.42spd, rated a 3 star player by Rivals. Was also recruited by the likes of Vandy, G-Tech, SC and Clemson.

-CB Ed Gainey 6' 172lbs, rated by Rivals as top cover corner in NC-SC Shrine Bowl.

- DB/LB Dominique McDuffie 6'2" 195lbs, considered a top sleeper.

rivals says bell committed to vandy in august?? whats up with that?

[KiddBrewer]

ha im sure dominique MCDUFFIE is a solid player, but.......

i sure do wish we could have gotten sam MCGUFFIE instead.

if you havent seen him, look the kid up, hes a freak.

[B&G]

rivals says bell committed to vandy in august?? whats up with that?

I think Vandy had too many DB's.

[813Jag]

Another Tampa highschooler (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/grossi-ready-to-make-a-decision/) looking at Georgia Southern.

[RAMS83]

Fordham Rams recruiting - 3 commitments

Jamir Livingston RB 5'6 160 Philadelphia, Pa
Lloyd Morrison OL 6'3 285 NJ
Brad Pierre WR 6'2 185 Lake Worth, FL


players we're invovled with but dont know where we stand

Bayshawn Wells RB 5'7 170 Lawrenceville, NJ
Jonathan Jackson LB 6'1 190 Miami, FL
Ike Igbinosun OL 6'2 260 Rahway, NJ
Oleary QB 6'5 210 Stamford, CT
Dylan Knight S 5'10 165 Atlanta, GA
Derek Sable DT 6'1 280 Harrison, NY
Cass Couey P/K 6'2 185 Tampa, FL
Quamane Bryant CB 5'10 160 Pa
Will Conklin K/CB Traverse, MI
Billy Noonan QB 6' 190 Houston, TX
Rosevelt Watson LB Lake Worth, FL
Kenny Cobb ILB 6 240 Bridgeport, CT


Jamir Livingston is a good signing for us. He was offered by a few 1A's but choose us. Sur there more players we're going after but this is only what I know.

[813Jag]

Fordham Rams recruiting - 3 commitments

Jamir Livingston RB 5'6 160 Philadelphia, Pa
Lloyd Morrison OL 6'3 285 NJ
Brad Pierre WR 6'2 185 Lake Worth, FL


players we're invovled with but dont know where we stand

Bayshawn Wells RB 5'7 170 Lawrenceville, NJ
Jonathan Jackson LB 6'1 190 Miami, FL
Ike Igbinosun OL 6'2 260 Rahway, NJ
Oleary QB 6'5 210 Stamford, CT
Dylan Knight S 5'10 165 Atlanta, GA
Derek Sable DT 6'1 280 Harrison, NY
Cass Couey P/K 6'2 185 Tampa, FL
Quamane Bryant CB 5'10 160 Pa
Will Conklin K/CB Traverse, MI
Billy Noonan QB 6' 190 Houston, TX
Rosevelt Watson LB Lake Worth, FL
Kenny Cobb ILB 6 240 Bridgeport, CT


Jamir Livingston is a good signing for us. He was offered by a few 1A's but choose us. Sur there more players we're going after but this is only what I know.
Couey has an offer (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/valdosta-offers-freedoms-couey-but-punter-decides-to-wait/) from Valdosta State, but he's still making a decision

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Guiderland,NY player has committed to Albany (BB article, but it mentions the commit):

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=658829&category=SPORTS&newsdate=1/28/2008

[PaladinFan]

I think Vandy had too many DB's.

When Vandy had too many fullbacks we got the opportunity to sign Jerome Felton. Hope that works out for you as well as it did us.

[catdaddy2402]

Weekly statewide update from Kornblut in The State:
http://www.thestate.com/gamecocks/story/299122.html


Committing to Coastal Carolina last week were: defensive back Marcus Lott (6-0, 175) of Union, defensive end Dominique Whiteside (6-3, 245) of Hendersonville, NC, athlete Chris Presley (6-4, 180) of Bamberg-Ehrhardt, offensive lineman Juquan Ridges (6-5, 260) of Marlboro County, wide receiver Akeem Wesley (6-1, 195) of Dacula, Ga., wide receiver Kenny Jones (5-10, 170) of Pembroke Pines, Fla., defensive end Quinton Davis (6-2, 230) of Towson, GA, running back Darrell McNeill (5-10, 190) of Greensboro, N.C., and linebacker Andrew Jacobs (6-1, 222) of Tabor City, N.C.


Furman added commitments from wide receiver Matthew Gordon (6-1, 195) of Birmingham, offensive lineman Matt Blades of Rockingham, N.C., Shrine Bowl offensive lineman Daniel Spisak (6-2, 249) of Charlotte, and wide receiver Daniel McKayhan of Atlanta. The Orlando Sentinel reported the Paladins also picked up a commitment from wide receiver Daniel McFadden of Daytona Beach, Fla. (6-3, 190).



Wofford picked up a commitment from linebacker Allen Smith (6-1 230) of Keenan. The North-South selection had 91 tackles and 10 sacks last season.


The Citadel gained commitments from defensive end Pre’Andre Watson (6-3, 250) of Philadelphia and quarterback Alexander Wall (6-3, 186) of Asheville, N.C., according to the Charleston Post and Courier. Also committing to the Bulldogs was athlete Asheton Jordan (6-1, 205) of Stratford according to SCPrepnation.com.


Defensive lineman Okoye Manley (6-2 210) of Winter Springs, Fla., committed to Charleston Southern according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Some Palmetto State players going elsewhere


defensive back Elliott Richardson (6-2, 210) of A.C. Flora to Elon.


Running back Charles Brice (5-10, 185) of Keenan to Howard.


Defensive end Jerman Bonette (6-5, 265) of Calhoun County to Howard.

[Monarch History]

Old Dominion's commitments as of this evening:

NAME POSITION HEIGHT WEIGHT CLASS
1. Chris Burnette OL/DL 6-4 260 RS/FR.
2. T. J. Cowart DB 5-9 180 RS/FR.
3. Carlos Davis, Jr. WR 5-10 165 RS/FR.
4. Nick Mayers RW 5-10 180 RS/FR.
5. DeAnthony Jones S 6-0 180 RS/FR.
6. Stephen Meadows DE 6-3 230 RS/FR.
7. Ricky Nichols DB 5-11 178 RS/FR.
8. Mike Price OL 6-5 265 RS/FR.
9. Erik Saylor OL/DL 6-2 265 RS/FR.
10. Devon Simmons S 6-1 180 RS/FR.
11. Andrew Turner DE/TE 6-3 220 RS/FR.
12. Charles Walls OL 6-5 285 RS/FR
13. Desmond Williams WR 5-11 188 RS/FR.
14. A. J. Willis OT/DL 6-3 262 RS/FR.

xthumbsupx xthumbsupx xthumbsupx xthumbsupx xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

[BarefootApp]

hey grizalltheway

[B&G]

When Vandy had too many fullbacks we got the opportunity to sign Jerome Felton. Hope that works out for you as well as it did us.

Me too. FU could've won a few more games if Lamb would've known how to use Felton a little bit better.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Offensive tackle Cahill Hooker (center) from Bishop Lynch, TX, has committed to Fordham:

http://recruitingbuzz.beloblog.com/archives/2008/01/three_more_from_bishop_lynch_make_commit.html

[PaladinFan]

Me too. FU could've won a few more games if Lamb would've known how to use Felton a little bit better.

Care to elaborate? There's only so much you can do with a 245 lbs running back.

[B&G]

Care to elaborate? There's only so much you can do with a 245 lbs running back.

Sure. A good time to hand off to a 245 pound running back is 3rd and short. I remember way too many instances (against ASU anyway) where Lamb got cute and ran something like an end around despite the fact that Felton was gashing the defense all day. So I guess it's not a question of him knowing HOW to use him but more of a question of WHY he didn't utilize him more instead of trying to be tricky.

I wish I could find a play-by-play log of the ASU/FU games so I could point out specific examples.

[813Jag]

Southern gets two more commitments (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/southern/featured/14741477.html). It's shaping up to be a good class.

[danefan]

Guiderland,NY player has committed to Albany (BB article, but it mentions the commit):

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=658829&category=SPORTS&newsdate=1/28/2008


Here's the original committment article:

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=645869&category=SPORTS&newsdate=12/10/2007

He's 2nd team all-state DB.

Also, UA lost a DB (Nicosia from Amsterdam) to Colgate:
http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=659102&category=SPORTS&newsdate=1/29/2008

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Keaton Marks, a running back/defensive back at Santa Fe Christian (CA), has committed to play football next season at Cornell of the Ivy League:

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/01/29/sports/highschool/0_38_031_29_08.txt

C Vinny Pellegrini chooses Lehigh (my blog gives a ton more information):

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com

[Tribe4SF]

W&M has added two-star CB Brian Thompson from Franklin High in Somerset, NJ.

[Franks Tanks]

Keaton Marks, a running back/defensive back at Santa Fe Christian (CA), has committed to play football next season at Cornell of the Ivy League:

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/01/29/sports/highschool/0_38_031_29_08.txt

C Vinny Pellegrini chooses Lehigh (my blog gives a ton more information):

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com

LFN--any indication if Nate Eachus from Hazleton is going to Lehigh? You seemed to be the early leading canidate.

[fuEMO]

Sure. A good time to hand off to a 245 pound running back is 3rd and short. I remember way too many instances (against ASU anyway) where Lamb got cute and ran something like an end around despite the fact that Felton was gashing the defense all day. So I guess it's not a question of him knowing HOW to use him but more of a question of WHY he didn't utilize him more instead of trying to be tricky.

I wish I could find a play-by-play log of the ASU/FU games so I could point out specific examples.

I understand and I believe there's some truth to his statement. Felton was a blessing and a curse. Jerome's first and second years were attached to Ingle Martin. Felton did not redshirt and earned PT on a team loaded with runningbacks and some very good receivers. Second year was all the cute stuff. The APP/FU playoff game proves B&G's point. Friggin ram the ball in the endzone instead of putting Ingle on the edge and slippin to the turf. Felton's junior year was hit and miss, due to injuries. His senior year was actually his best utilized year in my opinion. The Elon game is a prime example.

Furman can always recruit fullbacks, tightends, offensive linemen, and linebackers. I do think we will see the most diversified offense in 2008 since the 2004 Paladins, taking advantage of some excellent recruiting by the coaches. Furman has size and speed at receiver and tightend and the tailback and fullback corps can catch and run pretty darn fast. It will help to to have a kid that has the ability to be a coach on the field Jordan Sorrells. I think Jordan will be one of the most under-rated preseason players in the SoCon.

[Monarch History]

This time of year is a great time for college football programs as they restock their team with commitments. We all dream that our new recruits are the ones that will help lead our team to a conference championship and ultimately a FCS Championship.

I hope everyone is excited with their commitments and signings on February 6th. xnodx

[Lehigh Football Nation]

LFN--any indication if Nate Eachus from Hazleton is going to Lehigh? You seemed to be the early leading canidate.

I looked, but I haven't heard anything except that he's playing in the "Big 33" game over the summer. The valley awaits with baited breath... xeekx

[PaladinFan]

I understand and I believe there's some truth to his statement. Felton was a blessing and a curse. Jerome's first and second years were attached to Ingle Martin. Felton did not redshirt and earned PT on a team loaded with runningbacks and some very good receivers. Second year was all the cute stuff. The APP/FU playoff game proves B&G's point. Friggin ram the ball in the endzone instead of putting Ingle on the edge and slippin to the turf. Felton's junior year was hit and miss, due to injuries. His senior year was actually his best utilized year in my opinion. The Elon game is a prime example.

Furman can always recruit fullbacks, tightends, offensive linemen, and linebackers. I do think we will see the most diversified offense in 2008 since the 2004 Paladins, taking advantage of some excellent recruiting by the coaches. Furman has size and speed at receiver and tightend and the tailback and fullback corps can catch and run pretty darn fast. It will help to to have a kid that has the ability to be a coach on the field Jordan Sorrells. I think Jordan will be one of the most under-rated preseason players in the SoCon.

I kind of remember Felton getting stuffed at the goalline on a fourth and short the play after Ingle slipped on the ice. Didn't work on that play, cost us the game. The cute play came on Ingle's boot run, there wasn't an App player in shouting distance of him.

[PLLB]

eachus is going to bucknell

[ERASU2113]

Updated commitment list for ASU, according to rivals.com. Up to 15

SIGNED LETTER OF INTENT
Malcolm Bennett DT 6-2 270 - 5.5 Milledgeville, GA
Justin Lloyd DB 5-11 185 4.54 5.1 Charlotte, NC

COMMITTED/NOT YET SIGNED
Leander Barney ATH 5-10 170 - - Irmo, SC
Ingram Bell ATH 6-1 188 4.46 5.5 Murrells Inlet, SC
Demery Brewer ATH 6-2 185 4.5 - Lincolnton, NC
DeMorris Brooks DB 5-10 190 - - San Bernardino, CA
Roderick Chisholm RB 5-9 175 - 5.2 Charlotte, NC
Ed Gainey DB 6-0 172 4.52 5.4 Winston-Salem, NC
Jordan Gary DE 6-3 240 4.69 5.0 Greenwood, SC
Dominique McDuffie DB 6-2 195 - - Chattanooga, TN
Terrence McLean LB 6-2 215 - - Laurinburg, NC
DeAndre Presley ATH 6-0 180 - - Tampa, FL
John Rizor DE 6-3 225 4.5 - Fayetteville, NC
Lanston Tanyi DE 6-3 230 - - Shelby, NC
Chad Turner OL 6-4 272 - - Twin City, GA

[B&G]

I kind of remember Felton getting stuffed at the goalline on a fourth and short the play after Ingle slipped on the ice. Didn't work on that play, cost us the game. The cute play came on Ingle's boot run, there wasn't an App player in shouting distance of him.

Calling Felton up the middle on 4th was obvious. Everyone in KBS knew that was coming. Lamb was shellshocked from the Ingle slip. I can't remember what year it was but I'm thinking of a third and short near midfield where Lamb called a WR end around and it ended up losing a good chunk of yards. Maybe it's only in games versus ASU that he outthinks himself like that.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Florida RB Samir Baker getting looks from Georgia Southern, Southern Illinois, Valdosta State and Florida A&M, and RB Taylor Cabral getting looks from Iona and Campbell:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jan/29/sp-senior-season-is-last-hope/

[ERASU2113]

B&G I think if you look back into the stats for the '05 season you can find play-by-play for ASU game on goASU...could be wrong

I would assume ESPN might have something, don't know if you can go that far back though. Maybe by going to the ASU page, looking at looking at old schedule they might have a recap/play-by-play of it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=253442026

There's the Furman/ASU game from 2005 semi's. I couldn't find play-by-play..maybe someone will see it.

[SoccerSmells]

Anybody hear anymore Gardner-Webb commitments?

[Eaglesrus]

Florida RB Samir Baker getting looks from Georgia Southern, Southern Illinois, Valdosta State and Florida A&M, and RB Taylor Cabral getting looks from Iona and Campbell:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jan/29/sp-senior-season-is-last-hope/

According to the following Samir Baker has now committed to GSU.

High School Sports | tampabay.com... - http://blogs.tampabay.com/preps/

[fuEMO]

I kind of remember Felton getting stuffed at the goalline on a fourth and short the play after Ingle slipped on the ice. Didn't work on that play, cost us the game. The cute play came on Ingle's boot run, there wasn't an App player in shouting distance of him.

I believe on the play that Felton was stopped if I remember correctly it wasn't ran to the side with Patrick Covington.

[Kill'em]

Not sure how hard GSU pushed for Turner. Hatcher's got some commitments from some pretty impressive OL so far, including a transfer from LSU who was a four star out of HS.

Who might this guy be?

[813Jag]

Florida RB Samir Baker getting looks from Georgia Southern, Southern Illinois, Valdosta State and Florida A&M, and RB Taylor Cabral getting looks from Iona and Campbell:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jan/29/sp-senior-season-is-last-hope/
I'm interested to see how this kid does, he led Hillsborough County in rushing.

[ODUfootballfan]

ODU (Old Dominion Univ) Enters the scene with the core of what looks like a very nice first recruiting class. I am confident that we will expand the first class nicely. It is nice to be able to commit to each and every recruit that they will have 5 years (Freshman red shirt) guaranteed AND will be almost 90% of a guarantee of very early and important playing time in the second - fifth years.

Xavier Boyce S/WR Landstown Virginia Tech
Kerry Boykins WR Oscar Smith Maryland
Frank Clemmons LB Indian River Norfolk State
T.J. Cowart DB Ocean Lakes Old Dominion
Justin Conyers L/LB Western Branch Lafayette
Marquis Cuffee DB Kellam Norfolk State
Lyndell Gibson LB Salem Virginia Tech
Jamal Giddens LB Maury Liberty
Tony Gregory RB First Colonial Virginia Tech
Todd Harrelson WR/DB Oscar Smith North Carolina
Eric Hitch FB/LB First Colonial Norfolk State
Chris Johnson DE Tallwood William and Mary
E.J. Manuel QB Bayside Florida State
Nick Mayers WR Landstown Old Dominion
Ricky Nichols DB Maury Old Dominion
Vinston Painter T Maury Virginia Tech
Michael Price L Great Bridge Old Dominion
Terrence Pugh DE Indian River Norfolk State
Dyrell Roberts WR/RB Smithfield Virginia Tech
Klinton Ruff DT Norview Virginia
Marquel Thomas WR Bayside Youngstown St.
Andrew Turner DE/TE Kellam Old Dominion
Casey Turner QB Great Bridge Connecticut
Charles Walls L Tallwood Old Dominion
Tory Williams L Bayside Norfolk State
Jamal Wilson WR Oscar Smith Marshall

[ODUfootballfan]

oops, wrong list ......... here are the ODU recruits (the other was another list of local tidewater recruits and where they are going)............

Ricky Nichols DB 5-11 178 FR.
Andrew Turner DE/TE 6-3 220 FR.
Charles Walls OL 6-5 285 FR.
Carlos Davis, Jr. WR 5-10 165 FR.
Stephen Meadows DE 6-3 230 FR.
Chris Burnette OL/DL 6-4 260 FR.
Erik Saylor OL/DL 6-2 265 FR.
Desmond Williams WR 5-11 188 FR.
A. J. Willis OT/DL 6-3 262 FR.
T. J. Cowart DB 5-9 180 FR.
Devon Simmons S 6-1 180 FR.
Mike Price OL 6-5 265 FR.
DeAnthony Jones S 6-0 180 FR.
Nick Mayers WR 5-9 170 FR.

[Rekdiver]

Terrence McLean 6' 2" 215 linebacker average 40 time of 4.4!!
bet 40 was a 4.3...
Scotland County high (eastern NC)

Hands must be bad with that kind of speed otherwise I'm lining him up wide

[bodoyle]

COMMITTED/NOT YET SIGNED
Leander Barney ATH 5-10 170 - - Irmo, SC


in a report released by Phil Kornblut last night, Barney's coach states that he's still uncommitted and his final two schools are CCU and Georgia Southern.


Hanna said ATH Leander Barney (5-10 182) remains uncommitted between Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern. Barney will visit Georgia Southern this weekend.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080129/PSPORTS02/486909731/-1/PSPORTS

Somebody has released inaccurate information.

PK's Sports Talk show he said he talked to Keander personally yesterady and he told him it was between Coastal and ga south

[elcid96]

Looks like The Citadel stole a good one from App State..

Buncum chose The Citadel over Appalachian State. In actuality, he was scheduled to make an official visit to App State this past weekend, but after an overwhelming visit to The Citadel, he decided to pass. “Appalachian State already has an established program,” Buncum said. “I wanted to go to another program and help them reach that national prominence, like Appalachian State. I really feel like The Citadel is that place. I feel like their team is going somewhere.”

Jeremy plans to major in a program that is going to prepare him for Law School after receiving his four-year degree from The Citadel; possibly Political Science. At any rate, whatever he decides, you can rest assure that his grades will be in great shape to do so… Buncum made an 1120 on his SAT (math and verbal), and is currently sporting a 3.58 core GPA in the classroom.

SCPrepNation.com will continue to bring you the latest recruiting news as the clock ticks toward Signing Day 2008

[Lehigh Football Nation]

NC Quarterback Chooses Yale:

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/story/911747.html

Kentucky's Richie Cox choosing between Harvard and Columbia:

http://courtsidewithdannyweddle.blogspot.com/2008/01/football-recruiting-update.html

[Franks Tanks]

I looked, but I haven't heard anything except that he's playing in the "Big 33" game over the summer. The valley awaits with baited breath... xeekx

Yes we shall see what transpires. Last I heard he wanted to base his decision primarily on football, but would like to keep his options open regarding wrestling. I would image doing both would be next to impossible considering he is probably a 189lb ish wrestler and that doesnt fly with playing FCS football, you would probably like him 25lbs heavier. if wrestling is part of his decision you would thing Lehigh will be his choice, plus you have his former teammate Matt McGowen on the roster as well.

[fuEMO]

NC Quarterback Chooses Yale:

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/story/911747.html

Kentucky's Richie Cox choosing between Harvard and Columbia:

http://courtsidewithdannyweddle.blogspot.com/2008/01/football-recruiting-update.html

I'm wondering now if Dawson Halliday's soft commit to Yale is still valid. With Furman losing out on Archie Barnes to Vandy, Halliday could receive an offer from Furman.

[Andy]

Anybody hear anymore Gardner-Webb commitments?

Luke Stein Highlands HS, Kentucky. Stein has committed to Gardner-Webb.

Stein, an all-state linebacker, will play tight end or H-back for Gardner-Webb.

[PaladinFan]

I'm wondering now if Dawson Halliday's soft commit to Yale is still valid. With Furman losing out on Archie Barnes to Vandy, Halliday could receive an offer from Furman.

I think Furman is bent on signing a QB, but if it isnt the #1 guy then I'm not worried. We are set at QB for a while between Sorrells and Worley.

[AlphaSigMD]

So we have 2 3-star players and 4 2-star players, and a lot of other good players who may have gone unnoticed by those who make the ratings. This is shaping up to be a pretty good class. What did our previous recruiting classes look like according to the rivals rating system?

[KiddBrewer]

weve never had more than 2 two stars in one class i dont believe, and weve had 1 3 star total that i can tell

[AZGrizFan]

weve never had more than 2 two stars in one class i dont believe, and weve had 1 3 star total that i can tell

which proves just how useless the "star" system really is....xcoolx xcoolx xcoolx

[CharlestonAppFan]

Bump....does anybody else hate these CSN Log threads as much as I do?

[danefan]

Bump....does anybody else hate these CSN Log threads as much as I do?

I do. There should be a separate CSN Log forum if they want to continuously post them.

Or better yet. Post them on the CSN log and put a link on the top of the forum thread.

[Appinator]

Bump....does anybody else hate these CSN Log threads as much as I do?

I agree, it pushes a lot of good threads of the front page quickly. If everyone wanted to talk about it, a thread would be created by a user, not a mod.

[KiddBrewer]

which proves just how useless the "star" system really is....xcoolx xcoolx xcoolx

i gotta agree grizfan, they leave out way too many variables in their little system.....for example, you dont get more stars for more heart or determinationxcoffeex

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Ohio LB Alex Petroff chooses Lehigh (more info on my blog posting):

http://lehighfootballnation.blogspot.com

LB Derrick Mayo, brother of Tennessee LB Jerod Mayo (who has declared for the NFL Draft), is attending Richmond:

http://www.roanoke.com/sports/college/wb/149014

[813Jag]

Swac Commitments (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/15065516.html)
Jags pick up one more and Texas Southern gets two from Baton Rouge.

[Cocky]

JSU's lastest commitments

Casey Weston QB
DeAndre Derico-Lewis WR
Greg McCall DL
Calvin Middleton RB
Tori Mobley OL
Jason Horton DB

[FUwolfpacker]

Furman got a commitment today from Conway, SC QB Dakota Derrick.

Derrick is vastly underrated in my mind. I had written him off as a possibilty back in August b/c I was sure he was going to have multiple FBS offers by now. Luckily he fell into our laps after we missed out on Barnes (Vandy).

[PaladinFan]

Furman got a commitment today from Conway, SC QB Dakota Derrick.

Derrick is vastly underrated in my mind. I had written him off as a possibilty back in August b/c I was sure he was going to have multiple FBS offers by now. Luckily he fell into our laps after we missed out on Barnes (Vandy).

Seems we beat out Georgia Tech and USC for his services. Great pickup for the 'Dins.

Scout lists Derrick's speed at 4.67. Just landed a boy that can throw and run. xthumbsupx

[straightshooter]

Georgia Tech won't be offering any QB that only run 4.67.

[fuEMO]

Georgia Tech won't be offering any QB that only run 4.67.

With Paul Johnson at the helm of GaTech your right, the jackets won't be looking for 6-5 QB's that run a 4.67.

Still it should be interesting to see how this kid develops for Furman.
http://www.sportsandrecreationonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=122

[FUwolfpacker]

For what it's worth. I don't think Derrick really runs 4.67. If you look at his film he's probably closer to 4.8. He's got good game speed though and is fast enough to run some spread option.

I also don't think he had offers from GT or USC. Derrick was hurt by most teams in this region landing a top QB early. Not a lot of teams around here were looking for QB after Nov. or Dec. I still think he's underrated based on what I've seen, but we'll have to see how he develops.

[bosshogg]

as of 2/1/2008

LB
CJ Missic 5'10'' 200 LB Stratford High
DL
Dyrell Porcha 6’2 285 DT Carvers bay High
Arnett James (6-3, 240) DE of Pee Dee Academy
Ronell Ferguson (6-2, 240) DE of Lincoln County High School in Lincolnton, Ga

DB
Yari King 5’11’’ DB Irmo High.
Derek Belin 6'0'' 180 DB Wilson High School

OL
Larry Patterson 6’4’’ 285 OL AC Flora High
Justin Garrick (6-4, 280) OL of Lower Richland.

ATH
Marquel Goodman - 6-1 175 Ath Dreher High

RB
Gary Grace 5'11' 180 RB Chattahoochee High School Georgia

we are waiting on several more, including a certain RB/ath that we are competing with App state for......

[B&G]

For what it's worth. I don't think Derrick really runs 4.67. If you look at his film he's probably closer to 4.8. He's got good game speed though and is fast enough to run some spread option.

I also don't think he had offers from GT or USC. Derrick was hurt by most teams in this region landing a top QB early. Not a lot of teams around here were looking for QB after Nov. or Dec. I still think he's underrated based on what I've seen, but we'll have to see how he develops.

Most of my friends who are Furman alumni aren't sold on Sorrells. If they're right, then this sounds like the kind of recruit that could come in and compete. Don't assume Sorrells is safe. Remember what happened at ASU with Trey Elder.

[OLDMAIN80]

Furman got a commitment today from Conway, SC QB Dakota Derrick.

Derrick is vastly underrated in my mind. I had written him off as a possibilty back in August b/c I was sure he was going to have multiple FBS offers by now. Luckily he fell into our laps after we missed out on Barnes (Vandy).

I've been wondering who would pick up Dakota. His dad played for Wofford and I was hoping we might be looking at him but guess I'll just get to see him play once a year.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Can't get 'em all: Lehigh Valley recruit chooses Temple over JMU:

http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/all-fbhsmith.6253503feb01,0,6102988.story

[fuEMO]

Most of my friends who are Furman alumni aren't sold on Sorrells. If they're right, then this sounds like the kind of recruit that could come in and compete. Don't assume Sorrells is safe. Remember what happened at ASU with Trey Elder.

B&G… I can't speak for your Furman friends but I'm sold on Jordan Sorrells, the kid has done everything asked of him. He came in as a redshirt freshman and saved several games and at times was far more productive than Gray. This past season, Jordan almost won the starting job with his performance against Clemson. He also led Furman on an impressive drive against Elon when Gray had to get repairs.

I think Jordan has shown the ability to be a leader, read defenses, and run multiple-style offenses. This is just my opinion but if a Furman fan has a problem with Sorrells my guess is it is prejudice against his father. And that's too bad. Jordan is personable and very gifted, and he grew up a Furman fan and all he wants to do is be the quarterback. I think he will do just fine.

Edit: B&G thoughts made we do a little research about Sorrells. Coming into his junior year, which should be his year to start all 12 regular season games. He is already knockin in the Top 20 record books of Furman QB's. Sorrells sits at 124-199 passing, 1737 yards and 6 touchdowns. Billy Napier started his junior year at 38-66 passing, 489 yards and 2 touchdowns. I think Dakota wll have plenty of time to redshirt develope his skills and get bigger. It would be nice to have a 6-5 225 pound plus QB in the future.

[AZGrizFan]

i gotta agree grizfan, they leave out way too many variables in their little system.....for example, you dont get more stars for more heart or determinationxcoffeex

No 3 stars, only a couple 2 stars, yet you've three-peated. Hmmm....something doesn't add up here...... xlolx xlolx xlolx

[proasu89]

No 3 stars, only a couple 2 stars, yet you've three-peated. Hmmm....something doesn't add up here...... xlolx xlolx xlolx

Undersized, overlooked QB's from the state of SC have been very, very, good to us. I.E. Williams, Elder, Edwards, Hillary. Not to mention a couple of "undersized" DE's that are in the NFL. xthumbsupx

[PaladinFan]

Most of my friends who are Furman alumni aren't sold on Sorrells. If they're right, then this sounds like the kind of recruit that could come in and compete. Don't assume Sorrells is safe. Remember what happened at ASU with Trey Elder.

Jordan Sorrels has not been given the opportunity to be a fulltime starter yet. His dad is the offensive coordinator of a system JS has now been in three full years. There's a slew of offensive options around him and he came out of a pass happy high school where he was named South Carolina offensive back of the year.

Some people are iffy about Sorrels because he hasn't played a full season. Probaby a justifed concern. However, he has shown tremendous upside and the ability to be an incredibly good clutch player (leading some game winning and important drives). The only knock is that no one has seen him long term. That will change this year.

With Sorrels and then Cody Worley (who many say has the stronger arm) behind him, I doubt Derrick will see the field until he's a R-JR.

[Tribe4SF]

Can't get 'em all: Lehigh Valley recruit chooses Temple over JMU:

http://www.mcall.com/sports/college/all-fbhsmith.6253503feb01,0,6102988.story

If he thought he had a shot to start at RB for the Dukes, someone was blowing smoke at him. JMU is loaded at RB for next year. Maybe at LB, but they're not bad there either.

[B&G]

Jordan Sorrels has not been given the opportunity to be a fulltime starter yet. His dad is the offensive coordinator of a system JS has now been in three full years. There's a slew of offensive options around him and he came out of a pass happy high school where he was named South Carolina offensive back of the year.

Some people are iffy about Sorrels because he hasn't played a full season. Probaby a justifed concern. However, he has shown tremendous upside and the ability to be an incredibly good clutch player (leading some game winning and important drives). The only knock is that no one has seen him long term. That will change this year.

With Sorrels and then Cody Worley (who many say has the stronger arm) behind him, I doubt Derrick will see the field until he's a R-JR.

I am not an expert on Sorrels by any means. I'll get in touch with one of my FU graduate friends and see why they are skeptical.

[401ks]

Brett Lancaster, SS/OLB, 6' 1" 196 lbs., "2 Stars" - Scout.com

University High School, Irvine, California

Has committed to Butler University

8243

Link to his Scout.com profile:

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3129024

Recognized as one of the Top 20 Safeties in California:

http://recruiting.scout.com/2/674101.html

As his father, I want to emphasize that "getting the ride" was FAR less important in choosing a school/program than finding the right "fit" and the place where he would be most happy as a STUDENT and as a football player for the next four years.

We are THRILLED with his decision to commit to Butler University! xthumbsupx

[Franks Tanks]

Brett Lancaster, SS/OLB, 6' 1" 196 lbs., "2 Stars" - Scout.com

University High School, Irvine, California

Has committed to Butler University

8243

Link to his Scout.com profile:

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3129024

Recognized as one of the Top 20 Safeties in California:

http://recruiting.scout.com/2/674101.html

As his father, I want to emphasize that "getting the ride" was FAR less important in choosing a school/program than finding the right "fit" and the place where he would be most happy as a STUDENT and as a football player for the next four years.

We are THRILLED with his decision to commit to Butler University! xthumbsupx


We would have loved to have your son at Lafayette, but congrats and good luck! Thanks for the update, dont be a stranger around here.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

This one goes the other way: Idaho State QB transfers to D-II Augustana (SD):

http://www.goaugie.com/article.asp?articleid=90060

[813Jag]

Just getting this back to the first page.

Colgate gets a lineman (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/blake-lineman-commits-to-colgate/) from Tampa.

Murray State gets a defensive lineman (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/alonsos-crook-picks-murray-state/) from Tampa.

Nicholls State should be getting a Running Back (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/east-bays-stubbs-sets-first-visit/) from the Bay Area.

Georgia Southern gets a running back (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/brandons-baker-commits-to-georgia-southern/) from Brandon.

[813Jag]

Jags pick up more commitments (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/15130451.html?showAll=y&c=y).

[Jag4Life]

Jags pick up more commitments (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/15130451.html?showAll=y&c=y).

xwhistlex xwhistlex xwhistlex

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Michigan K Chris Smith commits to Valparaiso, and a DB decides between Fordham and Valpo:

http://www.record-eagle.com/sports/local_story_032094702.html?keyword=topstory

OH players commit to Columbia:

http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080201/SPT/802010390/1074/RSS11

Anybody else noticing Columbia's name coming up *a lot* this year in recruiting?

[Franks Tanks]

Michigan K Chris Smith commits to Valparaiso, and a DB decides between Fordham and Valpo:

http://www.record-eagle.com/sports/local_story_032094702.html?keyword=topstory

OH players commit to Columbia:

http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080201/SPT/802010390/1074/RSS11

Anybody else noticing Columbia's name coming up *a lot* this year in recruiting?

It seems Columbia usually gets pretty decent recruits, they appear to get totally polluted once they get to Morningside Heights however. It perplexing

[citdog]

Brett Lancaster, SS/OLB, 6' 1" 196 lbs., "2 Stars" - Scout.com

University High School, Irvine, California

Has committed to Butler University

8243

Link to his Scout.com profile:

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3129024

Recognized as one of the Top 20 Safeties in California:

http://recruiting.scout.com/2/674101.html

As his father, I want to emphasize that "getting the ride" was FAR less important in choosing a school/program than finding the right "fit" and the place where he would be most happy as a STUDENT and as a football player for the next four years.

We are THRILLED with his decision to commit to Butler University! xthumbsupx


does your boy not have the stones to be a The Citadel Man and play in the premier FCS Conference... THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE?xlolx

[401ks]

does your boy not have the stones to be a The Citadel Man and play in the premier FCS Conference... THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE?xlolx

He's a damn Yankee (Butler Bull)dog! xlolx

[ncbears]

Andrew Downing, son of UNC head coach Scott Downing will play for the Bears. He's a fullback with great hands and can catch out of the back field. He was being looking at U. of Buffalo and Ohio University and some D2 schools.

[Kaduce]

EWU just got a huge commitment from Darius Banks, a 3 Star Dual-threat QB from Culver City, Calif. Was committed to Oregon, but didn't qualify. He'll sit out a year at EWU.

Here is EWU's know commit list, it's a small class this year.

Darius Banks (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=55408) QB Culver City, Calif. 6'2/183 4.65
Offers from Oregon, Kansas State, Toledo, UNLV, EWU and San Jose State.
Evan Cook (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76699) DL Federal Way, Wash. 6'4/270
Offers from EWU and Fresno State
Koreye Dixon (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=71614) WR/CB Lakewood, Wash. 5'9/165 4.5
Brandon Jimenez (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76960) DB Lakewood, Wash. 5'10/185
Erich Armstrong (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76944) S Tacoma, Wash. 6'1/185

An updated EWU Verbal list...

Darius Banks (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=55408) QB Culver City, Calif. 6'2/183 4.65
Three Star. Offers from Oregon, Kansas State, Toledo, UNLV, EWU and San Jose State.
Evan Cook (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76699) DL Federal Way, Wash. 6'4/270
Two Star. Offers from EWU and Fresno State
Bryan Karwacki (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=66123) LB Spokane, Wash. 6'1/210
Two Star. Offers from EWU and Army
Koreye Dixon (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=71614) WR/CB Lakewood, Wash. 5'9/165 4.5
Brandon Jimenez (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76960) DB Lakewood, Wash. 5'10/185
Erich Armstrong (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76944) S Tacoma, Wash. 6'1/185
Tyler Washburn (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=77408) LB Issaquah, Wash. 6'1/230
Jordan Tuia (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=76407) LB Portland, Ore. 5'9/215
Will Post (http://easternwashington.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=77382) OL Beaverton, Ore. 6'7/250

[youwouldno]

Jordan Sorrels has not been given the opportunity to be a fulltime starter yet. His dad is the offensive coordinator of a system JS has now been in three full years. There's a slew of offensive options around him and he came out of a pass happy high school where he was named South Carolina offensive back of the year.

Some people are iffy about Sorrels because he hasn't played a full season. Probaby a justifed concern. However, he has shown tremendous upside and the ability to be an incredibly good clutch player (leading some game winning and important drives). The only knock is that no one has seen him long term. That will change this year.

With Sorrels and then Cody Worley (who many say has the stronger arm) behind him, I doubt Derrick will see the field until he's a R-JR.

The knock on Sorrells is his arm strength. Personally I think arm strength is overrated- look at the success UNI QB Eric Sanders had with marginal throwing power. It's about reading defenses and making plays. Worley on the other hand has a very good arm and will at least provide nominal competition for Sorrells leading up to the season.

FUWolfpacker- Derrick isn't explosive but his ~4.7 is probably legit, considering his other combine results, good vertical, good broad jump, pretty good shuttle. The guy seems like a really good athlete, which almost worries me because how many 6'5 QB's with solid athleticism and throwing ability get so little D-I attention?

[FUwolfpacker]

The knock on Sorrells is his arm strength. Personally I think arm strength is overrated- look at the success UNI QB Eric Sanders had with marginal throwing power. It's about reading defenses and making plays. Worley on the other hand has a very good arm and will at least provide nominal competition for Sorrells leading up to the season.

FUWolfpacker- Derrick isn't explosive but his ~4.7 is probably legit, considering his other combine results, good vertical, good broad jump, pretty good shuttle. The guy seems like a really good athlete, which almost worries me because how many 6'5 QB's with solid athleticism and throwing ability get so little D-I attention?

An article in myrtle beach online said that Derrick made the decision early in the process that he wanted to go to an FCS with a good academic reputation...which REALLY narrows his choices (I assume he was targeting places like Furman, Wofford, Richmond, etc). Assuming that's true, that's probably the reason he didn't get more attention. I imagine the big schools weren't going to waste their time going after a guy who said he wanted to play at an FCS school. I don't know this for a fact, but I think the fact that his father played at Wofford probably had something to do with him looking to play at that kind of school. I know the fact he didn't have any offers is scaring some people, but I don't think it's anything to worry about. NC State and UNC were both really high on him before they signed Mike Glennon and Brandon Hansen.

I think the fact that Furman had no one obvious QB choice at the top of their board is causing some people to be a little worried. Others have said they feel like this guy is our 6th, 7th, 8th choice. Well, that's not true. We were only turned down by Barnes. I think people believe Derrick was way down our list because there were at least 10 QB's mentioned on our message boards before the coaches finally decided to offer Barnes. In reality, Derrick was probably ranked right around the same area as Halliday and Gilbert. Hopefully Derrick develops well over the next few years. I know from other sources that our coaches had an awful time trying to decide who to finally offer. For what it's worth, I think that says something about the quality of the players on our board. The coaches obviously felt good with a number of QB's.

[PaladinFan]

An article in myrtle beach online said that Derrick made the decision early in the process that he wanted to go to an FCS with a good academic reputation...which REALLY narrows his choices (I assume he was targeting places like Furman, Wofford, Richmond, etc). Assuming that's true, that's probably the reason he didn't get more attention. I imagine the big schools weren't going to waste their time going after a guy who said he wanted to play at an FCS school. I don't know this for a fact, but I think the fact that his father played at Wofford probably had something to do with him looking to play at that kind of school. I know the fact he didn't have any offers is scaring some people, but I don't think it's anything to worry about. NC State and UNC were both really high on him before they signed Mike Glennon and Brandon Hansen.

I think the fact that Furman had no one obvious QB choice at the top of their board is causing some people to be a little worried. Others have said they feel like this guy is our 6th, 7th, 8th choice. Well, that's not true. We were only turned down by Barnes. I think people believe Derrick was way down our list because there were at least 10 QB's mentioned on our message boards before the coaches finally decided to offer Barnes. In reality, Derrick was probably ranked right around the same area as Halliday and Gilbert. Hopefully Derrick develops well over the next few years. I know from other sources that our coaches had an awful time trying to decide who to finally offer. For what it's worth, I think that says something about the quality of the players on our board. The coaches obviously felt good with a number of QB's.

He also has the luxury of not being rushed. Sorrels will have the ball for two years and then Worley. He'll have plenty of time. I think its a great sign.

[seantaylor]

Rumor has it that the Hatchman has picked up Martin Ward, a 3 star running back out of Jonesboro. GSU would have 3 RB's in the top 40 in the country. That is unheard of for an FBS school.

http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=58957&Sport=1

[PaladinFan]

Rumor has it that the Hatchman has picked up Martin Ward, a 3 star running back out of Jonesboro. GSU would have 3 RB's in the top 40 in the country. That is unheard of for an FBS school.

http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=58957&Sport=1

Not doubting it. Something isn't sitting right with me though. Why would 3 top 40 running backs go to an FCS school that has already signed several others at the same position to play for a coach who is well known to employ a spread passing attack?

Just doesn't make sense. More power to ya though.

[seantaylor]

Not doubting it. Something isn't sitting right with me though. Why would 3 top 40 running backs go to an FCS school that has already signed several others at the same position to play for a coach who is well known to employ a spread passing attack?

Just doesn't make sense. More power to ya though.

Because we are selling the move to 1A. The coaches are telling our recruits this, so when the moratorium ends, I believe GSU is gone.

[CharlestonAppFan]

Because we are selling the move to 1A. The coaches are telling our recruits this, so when the moratorium ends, I believe GSU is gone.

But isn't the moratorium over with in the next 5 years (2012)? So even if the selling point is that GSU is moving to FBS, these kids will still play for an FCS school their entire career, correct? xeyebrowx

[Ronbo]

But isn't the moratorium over with in the next 5 years (2012)? So even if the selling point is that GSU is moving to FBS, these kids will still play for an FCS school their entire career, correct? xeyebrowx

He's got a good point there.

[PaladinFan]

Sean, that doesn't make sense. The only FBS football these kids will see is when they strap up to play that one game a year.

[blueballs]

GSU has the maximum available scholarships in any one year to give out Wednesday at 30.

When you square that figure against the the maximum program limit of 63, it doesn't take a lot of ciphering to figure out that Hatcher is (rightfully so) selling the opportunity to play early and often to these kids.

BTW, I just saw where JW Shippy (3 star LB from SC) just de-committed from Newberry (a 3 star at Newberry????) and committed to GSU, there's a thread on the GSU board about him but I'm too lazy to copy and paste the recruiting site articles about him.

[fuEMO]

GSU has the maximum available scholarships in any one year to give out Wednesday at 30.

When you square that figure against the the maximum program limit of 63, it doesn't take a lot of ciphering to figure out that Hatcher is (rightfully so) selling the opportunity to play early and often to these kids.

BTW, I just saw where JW Shippy (3 star LB from SC) just de-committed from Newberry (a 3 star at Newberry????) and committed to GSU, there's a thread on the GSU board about him but I'm too lazy to copy and paste the recruiting site articles about him.

I thought Shippy had grade issues and that's why he fell to Newberry. I saw Gaffney play several times last season. Shippy is a tough kid, he will fit in well at GSU, his only issue might be the grades.

[PaladinFan]

GSU has the maximum available scholarships in any one year to give out Wednesday at 30.

When you square that figure against the the maximum program limit of 63, it doesn't take a lot of ciphering to figure out that Hatcher is (rightfully so) selling the opportunity to play early and often to these kids.

BTW, I just saw where JW Shippy (3 star LB from SC) just de-committed from Newberry (a 3 star at Newberry????) and committed to GSU, there's a thread on the GSU board about him but I'm too lazy to copy and paste the recruiting site articles about him.

If you don't sign 30 then you'll be faced with a lot of walkons?

[blueballs]

If you don't sign 30 then you'll be faced with a lot of walkons?

More likely transfers than walkons would be my guess, but I have no "inside" knowledge of that, just a hunch.

[catdaddy2402]

BTW, I just saw where JW Shippy (3 star LB from SC) just de-committed from Newberry (a 3 star at Newberry????) and committed to GSU, there's a thread on the GSU board about him but I'm too lazy to copy and paste the recruiting site articles about him.

Here's the one from Palmetto Sports
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080204/PSPORTS02/359038910/-1/psports

[catdaddy2402]

The weekly update from Kornblut in The State.

Some repeat news included, so bear with it.

http://www.thestate.com/recruiting/story/306527.html


South Carolina State has a dozen commitments heading into signing day: defensive lineman Dyrell Porchea (6-3, 260) of Carvers Bay; defensive back Derek Belin (6-0, 180) of Wilson; linebacker C.J. Missick (5-10, 200) of Stratford; defensive end Ronell Ferguson (6-2, 240) of Lincolnton, Ga.; defensive end Arnett James (6-3, 240) of Pee Dee Academy; running back Gary Grace (5-11, 225) of Alpharetta, Ga.; offensive lineman Larry Patterson (6-5, 260) of A.C. Flora; offensive lineman Justin Garrick (6-4 280) of Lower Richland; defensive back Yari King (5-9 170) of Irmo; defensive back Marquel Goodman (6-2 175) of Dreher; defensive lineman Sam Hammond (6-3, 300) of Union County; quarterback Ronald Holiday Jr. (6-3, 230) of Atlanta; and running back Chris Merrill (5-9 180) of Hillcrest.


Furman received a commitment from quarterback Dakota Derrick (6-4, 183) of Conway.


Charleston Southern gained a commitment from punter/kicker Andy Brown (6-0, 165) of Daytona Beach, Fla., according to the Daytona News-Journal.


Irmo tight end Neil Strange (6-6, 250) committed to The Citadel


Offensive lineman Austin Chariker (6-4, 240) of Saluda will join Coastal Carolina as an invited walk-on with a chance to earn a scholarship in his second year.


Athlete Ingram Bell (6-0, 187) of St. James committed to Appalachian State.


Irmo quarterback Leander Barney (5-10, 182) committed Sunday to Georgia Southern at the conclusion of his visit to Statesboro.


Newberry and Gaffney linebacker J.B. Shippy (5-11, 200) mutually agreed not to follow through on his commitment.

[401ks]

Rhode Island gets a commit from kicker Louis Feinstein from University High in Irvine, California. Rated the #25 kicker in the country by Scout.com. Strong leg. Great hang time on kickoffs. Tough footballer, not just "a kicker". xthumbsupx

Quick mention in Orange County Register:

http://www.ocvarsity.com/ocvarsity/todaysregister/article_1974025.php

Scout.com profile:

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=3205028

[813Jag]

Just a few Tampa area updates:

South Dakota State adds a WR (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/middletons-blount-commits-to-south-dakota-state/).

The Citadel and Jacksonville add Freedom High teammates (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/two-freedom-players-commit/).

Campbell adds Hillsborough County rushing (http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/cabral-commits-to-campbell/) leader.

[Jag4Life]

SU adds Safety Jomel Pack from Independence High. He was recruited by Ms State, Tulane, LSU, Arkansas, Southeastern, La Tech and a couple of more schools.

[Tribe4SF]

W&M has added commitment from South Jersey Off. POY Jonathan Grimes from Paul VI in Haddonfield. 5'11' 205 RB rushed for 1,915 yards and 33 TDs during senior year.

[813Jag]

SU adds Safety Jomel Pack from Independence High. He was recruited by Ms State, Tulane, LSU, Arkansas, Southeastern, La Tech and a couple of more schools.
That's good more depth for the defensive backfield.

[FUwolfpacker]

Rumor has it that the Hatchman has picked up Martin Ward, a 3 star running back out of Jonesboro. GSU would have 3 RB's in the top 40 in the country. That is unheard of for an FBS school.

http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=58957&Sport=1

Looks like the rumor was wrong...or if it was right, then the kid changed his mind again. Looks like he's going to Marshall.

[SoCon48]

I thought Shippy had grade issues and that's why he fell to Newberry. I saw Gaffney play several times last season. Shippy is a tough kid, he will fit in well at GSU, his only issue might be the grades.

He should fit right in at GSU.xlolx

[Lehigh Football Nation]

Whoops... An 11th hour call from U Va. has DL Mike Price rescinding his offer from ODU to attend the ACC school:

http://hamptonroads.com/2008/02/great-bridge-lineman-switches-old-dominion-virginia

[813Jag]

Jags add two (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/15307846.html) more commitments.

[Kill'em]

He should fit right in at GSU.xlolx

xnonono2x

[LehighFan11]

I just looked at Lehigh's commitment list on rivals.com. According to them, 2* DE from Ohio Cody Connare has committed to Lehigh. http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=67132
LFN hasn't posted on Connare, but i doubt rivals would be wrong. A 2* commit to Lehigh just doesn't happen.

[Ronbo]

NBC-TV station in Spokane has just talked with Linebacker Alex Shaw this afternoon... he's told them he's signing with the Griz tomorrow.

Shaw is the #53 WLB in the nation, #46 on the Northwest Hot 100, and Washington 4A Player of the Year.

Shaw is one of 26 red chip prospects (#18) named by the Seattle Times. It's interesting to note that most red chip prospects are headed to decent FBS schools.

Northwest Hot 100 (http://recruiting.scout.com/3/2008_fb_northwest_100.html)

Scout Bio (http://virginia.scout.com/a.z?s=190&p=8&c=1&nid=2971903)

[LehighFan11]

NBC-TV station in Spokane has just talked with Linebacker Alex Shaw this afternoon... he's told them he's signing with the Griz tomorrow.

Shaw is the #53 WLB in the nation, #46 on the Northwest Hot 100, and Washington 4A Player of the Year.

Shaw is one of 26 red chip prospects (#18) named by the Seattle Times. It's interesting to note that most red chip prospects are headed to decent FBS schools.

Northwest Hot 100 (http://recruiting.scout.com/3/2008_fb_northwest_100.html)

Scout Bio (http://virginia.scout.com/a.z?s=190&p=8&c=1&nid=2971903)

looks like he didn't get he offers from oregon, wash, or wsu.

[Eaglesrus]

He should fit right in at GSU.xlolx

xcoffeex

[Ronbo]

looks like he didn't get he offers from oregon, wash, or wsu.

Yeah, he was waiting for especially WSU. He ended up getting preferred walk on offers from Oregon and WSU. He took the money it looks like. He'll play alot as a Freshman at UM. Wasn't picked up by Scout but a Spokane newspaper article posted at eGriz said he had offers from Montana, Portland State, Eastern Washington, and Idaho State.

[813Jag]

Southern readies (http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/15342391.html?showAll=y&c=y) for Signing Day, picks up three more commitments. If these kids all sign this could be one of the most talented classes Southern has had in a long time.

[danefan]

UMass and Lafayette Signees from Iona Prep in NY:

http://lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080206/SPORTS06/802060352/-1/SPORTS

Lafayette - Ryan O'Neill QB 6'2, 180lbs
UMass - Sean O'Connor OT, 6'7, 275lbs