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Spurrier’s first class a preview of the future
By JOSEPH PERSON
Staff Writer
Steve Spurrier said his first South Carolina recruiting class is well representative of the geographical breakdown the Gamecocks’ roster will resemble under the former Florida coach.
USC's class includes eight players from both South Carolina and Florida, five from Georgia, three from North Carolina, two from New Jersey and one apiece from Tennessee and the state of Washington.
Taylor Rank, a tailback from Washington, grew up in the Atlanta area before his family relocated to Vancouver while he was in high school.
The 28-player class includes two junior college transfers, a departure from former USC coach Lou Holtz's reliance on JUCOs. Holtz and his staff signed 24 JUCOs over six years, including seven in 2003.
“To me junior colleges ought to be a position need specific,” said USC recruiting coordinator Rick Stockstill.
Change of heart. USC picked up five players who had previously committed elsewhere: quarterback Cade Thompson (North Carolina), receiver Carlos Thomas and linebacker Marvin Sapp (both Georgia Tech), tight end Jonathan Hannah (Virginia Tech) and athlete Brandyn Young (Maryland).
In 23 seasons as a college coach, Stockstill said he had never persuaded a committed player to change his mind.
“It was one of those years,” he said. “We got in on a lot of those guys because when they committed somewhere it was a different situation here. They opened their arms and they listed to what we had to say.”
Stadium incident update. Spurrier said two of the three returning players charged with larceny in connection with the November thefts of $18,000 worth of equipment from Williams-Brice Stadium will perform community service work as part of the school’s student judicial process.
Quarterback Syvelle Newton and offensive lineman Freddy Saint-Preux, who were charged with petit larceny for allegedly taking framed action photos, are likely to return from suspension upon completion of the work.
Offensive lineman Woodly Telfort, charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing a laptop computer, is in “serious trouble,” according to Spurrier. Telfort remains in school while suspended from the team indefinitely, Spurrier said.
This and that. The NCAA granted linebacker Orus Lambert a fifth year of eligibility. Lambert, who had 22 tackles in 11 games in 2004, played a handful of snaps against Georgia in 2002 before sustaining a season-ending injury. The NCAA awarded Lambert the year back.
Reach Person at (803) 771-8496 or jperson@thestate.com.
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/colleges/university_of_south_carolina/10802564.htm
Speaking of 2006 recruits, here's one Spurrier needs to look at;
Bamberg, SC
DE Ricky Sapp
Height: 6-5
Weight: 225
40-Time: 4.43
JBryant12
02-03-2005, 06:39 AM
Spurrier will save bragging until later
Chance at first to win division, conference lures players to USC
By JOSEPH PERSON
Staff Writer
Several last-minute additions pushed Steve Spurrier’s first South Carolina recruiting class into the top 20 nationally, but the Gamecocks’ new coach said Wednesday he normally doesn’t brag about February successes.
Spurrier will reserve judgment until at least December.
“I think you can sort of confuse yourself or disillusion yourself every year with recruiting,” Spurrier said during a media gathering in the new building behind the south end zone at Williams-Brice Stadium.
“I’ve seen too many coaches brag about recruiting every year. When it’s all said and done, they go about 6-5 every year.”
Lou Holtz, Spurrier’s predecessor at USC, landed back-to-back, top-10 recruiting classes in 2002 and 2003. But the talent did not translate into more wins as the Gamecocks finished 5-7, 5-7, 6-5 in Holtz’s final three seasons in Columbia.
Spurrier, who took over for Holtz on Nov. 23, sold recruits on the Gamecocks’ improved facilities and tried to spin the school’s spotty football history into a positive.
“That’s something that we can offer that the big schools can’t. The chance to do it for the first time — to win a division, to win a conference,” said Spurrier, who won six SEC crowns and the 1996 national championship during 12 seasons at Florida from 1990-2001.
Spurrier counted eight South Carolina natives in the 28-player class, wrestling Columbia High tailback Mike Davis away from Clemson in a year in which the Tigers dominated the in-state recruiting. But 11th-hour announcements Wednesday from a pair of out-of-state prospects propelled the Gamecocks to No. 19 in the rankings compiled by Scout.com, two spots ahead of the Tigers.
Rivals.com had USC ranked No. 22 as of Wednesday evening.
North Carolina tight end Jonathan Hannah, who committed to Virginia Tech on Jan. 24, changed his mind and faxed his letter of intent to the Gamecocks’ office around 12:30 p.m.
“Jonathan Hannah was probably the surprise of the day. We’d been in touch with him,” Spurrier said. “He felt like he’d made a mistake and he corrected it today.”
The Gamecocks’ also received a fax from Tampa receiver O.J. Murdock, who did not announce his decision until Wednesday. The two additions gave the Gamecocks three players on Rivals’ list of the nation’s top 100 players — Atlanta-area receiver Carlos Thomas (No. 86), Murdock (No. 88) and Hannah (No. 99).
USC only had two such players in the previous three years — linebacker Ricardo Hurley (No. 17 in 2002) and tailback Demetris Summers (No. 21 in 2003).
Murdock and Thomas are among five signees who have not yet qualified academically. If all of those players qualify, USC would be two over the NCAA’s limit of 25 scholarship newcomers in August (junior college transfer Mike West enrolled in January and counts against last year’s total). Spurrier said two players potentially could enroll in January 2006 if everyone is eligible, although he does not expect that to happen.
The opportunity to play in Spurrier’s Fun ’n’ Gun offense rather than Holtz’s conservative scheme clearly made the Gamecocks more attractive to offensive skilled position players. Hannah and New Jersey native Shea McKeen helped persuade Rivals to rank the USC tight ends No. 3 nationally, with Thomas, Murdock and the other receivers coming in at No. 4 nationally on Rivals’ board.
Speaking of the entire class, Spurrier said: “Almost all of these players had opportunities to go to bigger schools, but they believe South Carolina has a great chance to do some big things.”
Spurrier later clarified what he meant by “bigger schools.”
“Schools who achieved a little bit more than we have in the past,” he said. “I didn’t mean bigger schools. I meant like Tennessee and Georgia or places like that.”
USC signed two quarterbacks in Tommy Beecher of Concord, N.C. and Cade Thompson of Maryville, Tenn. Though not highly rated, both players won state titles as seniors, the first time Spurrier could recall signing two state-champion quarterbacks in the same class.
Spurrier signed no offensive linemen, mainly because Holtz’s staff took six in 2004.
Recruiting for the first time in three years, Spurrier described a January day in which he flew to the Greenville-Spartanburg area to visit three recruits; returned to Columbia to pick up recruiting coordinator Rick Stockstill; flew to Tallahassee, Fla., to check in with committed defensive end Kerry Bonds; flew to Jacksonville, Fla., and rented a car to see another prospect before getting back to Columbia and making a few more recruiting calls.
Said Stockstill: “When he wasn’t in a home, he was on the phone.”
The 59-year-old Spurrier said his reputation for disliking recruiting near the end of his Florida tenure is unfounded.
“You can’t believe everything you hear,” he said. “I didn’t do anything that much different than I usually do. I found this is not a difficult place to recruit for. ... Look at the facilities we have, the stadium, the fans, the resources, and the opportunity for a young man to achieve things that have never happened before.”
I still cannot believe that toliet paper of a newspaper (TheState) is actually writing something constructive instead of destructive. :eek:
JBryant12
02-03-2005, 06:52 AM
i thought so... hopefully ill get ma computer fixed (at a friends) this weekend and then ill be on more...
i thought so... hopefully ill get ma computer fixed (at a friends) this weekend and then ill be on more...
What's wrong with it? What's it doing? :confused:
JBryant12
02-03-2005, 06:57 AM
i had a virus and it deleted my internet connection. So i have to reinstall it but i lost the disk so a friends is comin over with his
JBryant12
02-03-2005, 06:58 AM
yeah its weird...
orlandogamecock
02-03-2005, 07:02 AM
Great article by Person! He's becoming more and more a "homer"! Can't wait for the Garnet & Black Game!
WayzUp
02-03-2005, 07:39 AM
You know, you just gave me an idea. Why not keep this thread going and going for years to come? Now we can start covering 2006 recruits. :D
That's what I'm saying....why does it have to end at all? This could turn into a "years long" thread where a person can come on here after OJ Murdock gets picked #2 overall in the NFL draft four years from now and go back to when we first started recruiting him.
Think about it, we'll be comparing recruits 3 years from now to the class we just brought in....it'd be awesome to just page back and see what everyone said about this player or that player when they were getting recruited.
The story of the Spurrier era is being told as you type! Not a bad thought, eh? :D
orlandogamecock
02-03-2005, 07:47 AM
In case anyone's interested, USA Today is having a NSD chat with Chris Lawlor today at 12 noon. You can submit your questions here...
http://cgi1.usatoday.com/mchat/20050203003/tscript.htm
orlandogamecock
02-03-2005, 07:49 AM
You know, you just gave me an idea. Why not keep this thread going and going for years to come? Now we can start covering 2006 recruits.
Good idea, but will this site or webhost be here in 3-4 years? :(
Good idea, but will this site or webhost be here in 3-4 years? :(
I know the owner of this site. It was an experiment for him at first, but now the membership is starting to take off.
If you wanna see his other site, I believe it's called www.aximsite.com :D
Laymen's terms....This site isn't going anywhere! Chris uses his OWN servers. :)
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 11:00 AM
Well guys, just got up from a nap after celebrating a little too much last night. Boy, what a day for Carolina. How is everyone this morning, well afternoon!!
Well guys, just got up from a nap after celebrating a little too much last night. Boy, what a day for Carolina. How is everyone this morning, well afternoon!!
Fine here....U?
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 11:02 AM
Fine here....U?
Good thanks. Just reading the articles I missed yesterday. Good stuff. :)
Good thanks. Just reading the articles I missed yesterday. Good stuff. :)
I hear ya.
A couple of us were talking and we decided just to keep this thread going. Recruiting, spring training, etc, etc and work our way into recruiting for 2006. Then, years down the road, we can look back and see what we were saying when Spurrier first started recruiting and all. :D
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 11:20 AM
I hear ya.
A couple of us were talking and we decided just to keep this thread going. Recruiting, spring training, etc, etc and work our way into recruiting for 2006. Then, years down the road, we can look back and see what we were saying when Spurrier first started recruiting and all. :D
Sounds good to me. I personally am ready for spring practice now!! That bright smile on Spurrier's face is priceless. :D
Sounds good to me. I personally am ready for spring practice now!! That bright smile on Spurrier's face is priceless. :D
Same here....
I can't wait.... :D
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 11:23 AM
Same here....
I can't wait.... :D
One question. Will the freshmen be involved in the spring, or do they have to wait till summer workouts?
One question. Will the freshmen be involved in the spring, or do they have to wait till summer workouts?
I'm not sure. I'll have to check into that.:)
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 11:35 AM
I'm not sure. I'll have to check into that.:)
Sorry, I was checking out some of the other threads, in particular the Carolina-Clemson brawl. Boy, does it ever end? LOL :rolleyes: I was just curious how quick they could come in, since they are still in school till I guess May.
Sorry, I was checking out some of the other threads, in particular the Carolina-Clemson brawl. Boy, does it ever end? LOL :rolleyes: I was just curious how quick they could come in, since they are still in school till I guess May.
I'm not sure...Like I said...I'll check into that.
BTW: Check out the "University of Georgia" thread in the Water Fountain under funny stuff.
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 11:40 AM
I'm not sure...Like I said...I'll check into that.
BTW: Check out the "University of Georgia" thread in the Water Fountain under funny stuff.
Will do. BTW, seems there is a slight server problem this morning. The site is very slow on this end, and sometimes I am getting an error message to hit the refresh button. Didn't know if you were aware, or if it's just on my end. :)
Will do. BTW, seems there is a slight server problem this morning. The site is very slow on this end, and sometimes I am getting an error message to hit the refresh button. Didn't know if you were aware, or if it's just on my end. :)
I notified Chris about it. He may be doing some work on it. :D
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 11:45 AM
I notified Chris about it. He may be doing some work on it. :D
That is too funny. I almost spit coffee all over my monitor!! :D
That is too funny. I almost spit coffee all over my monitor!! :D
I knew you would like em. I'm gonna try to find some Clemson ones next. LOL! :D
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 11:53 AM
I knew you would like em. I'm gonna try to find some Clemson ones next. LOL! :D
That would be awesome!! I just saw the one of Fulmer with UT on his chest and belly. That one almost caused me to pass out!! :D
That would be awesome!! I just saw the one of Fulmer with UT on his chest and belly. That one almost caused me to pass out!! :D
I love em too! I couldn't stop laughing myself when I saw that one. :D
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 12:02 PM
I love em too! I couldn't stop laughing myself when I saw that one. :D
Yep, those are classics for sure!!
Yep, those are classics for sure!!
Speaking of recruits, I am sooo happy to see only two (JUCO's) in this class. Everyone knows that JUCO's are a space filler aka a temp fix. A recruiting class does not need to be made up of them. :D
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 12:10 PM
Speaking of recruits, I am sooo happy to see only two (JUCO's) in this class. Everyone knows that JUCO's are a space filler aka a temp fix. A recruiting class does not need to be made up of them. :D
Me too. Didn't Spurrier say at some point that he did not like to recruit them for that very reason?
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 12:13 PM
Reckon how some of the other SEC coaches felt when they saw Carolina's recruiting class, with some of the rankings and speed? And, the big smile on Spurrier's face?
Me too. Didn't Spurrier say at some point that he did not like to recruit them for that very reason?
Yep...Spurrier said it's like putting a band-aid on a broken leg. Very rarely does it pay off and when it does, you only have two (2) good years. He would much rather recruit a HS kid and coach him up in his system rather than recruit a JUCO and try to get him to unlearn what he has learned. :D
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 12:17 PM
Yep...Spurrier said it's like putting a band-aid on a broken leg. Very rarely does it pay off and when it does, you only have two (2) good years. He would much rather recruit a HS kid and coach him up in his system rather than recruit a JUCO and try to get him to unlearn what he has learned. :D
That makes sense to me. Go ahead and get freshmen, teach them the system, and head to the promise land. :)
That makes sense to me. Go ahead and get freshmen, teach them the system, and head to the promise land. :)
It makes perfect sense and frankly I agree.:)
A JUCO is already set in his ways. :D
Cockrocker
02-03-2005, 12:52 PM
Unless a player is enrolled now (spring semester), he cannot participate in spring practice. Hopefully most of the guys who signed LOI yesterday will enroll for summer courses so they can start using our facilities. Otherwise they will have to wait until preseason practice which would be last of July or first of August.
GTmorris1970
02-03-2005, 12:53 PM
Unless a player is enrolled now (spring semester), he cannot participate in spring practice. Hopefully most of the guys who signed LOI yesterday will enroll for summer courses so they can start using our facilities. Otherwise they will have to wait until preseason practice which would be last of July or first of August.
Thanks for the info. I was wondering about that. :)
Unless a player is enrolled now (spring semester), he cannot participate in spring practice. Hopefully most of the guys who signed LOI yesterday will enroll for summer courses so they can start using our facilities. Otherwise they will have to wait until preseason practice which would be last of July or first of August.
Yes...Mucho Gracias!
SPURman
02-03-2005, 03:22 PM
Hey Del
Rumor has it SOS already has a commit for the 2006 class. Any idea who that might be?
Hey Del
Rumor has it SOS already has a commit for the 2006 class. Any idea who that might be?
I haven't been dabbling in that since NSD, but I can try and find out. :D
FLgamecockJAX
02-03-2005, 04:23 PM
Class of 2006 players
1)BJ Phillips /QB/ Spring Valley HS /Columbia SC
6'5" 230lbs 4.85 Drop Back Passer
2)Tim Tebow /QB/ Nease HS / Jacksonville FL
6'3" 225lbs 4.6 Drop Back Passer
3)Brett Brackett /QB/ Lawrence NJ
6'5" 220lbs 4.8
4)LaMarkus Boswell /WR/ Greenville, SC
5'11" 165lbs 4.5
5)Tori Childers /WR/ Rock Hill SC
6'5" 215lbs 4.6
6)Ricky Sapp /DE/ Bamberg Ehrhardt, SC (Del had already mentioned him)
6'4" 225lbs 4.45 (Look at his speed!)
7)Clifton Geathers /DT/ Carvers Bay, SC (Wow, what size, another from the
6'7" 280lbs 4.8 (Geathers bloodline)
8)Brandon Spikes /LB/ Shelby, NC (I've heard he's a beast)
6'4" 230lbs
9)Prince Miller /CB/ Byrnes HS / Duncan, SC
5'10" 185lbs 4.4
FLgamecockJAX
02-03-2005, 04:25 PM
O.J. Murdock was interviewed by Phil Kornblut, the long time host of Sports Talk heard throughout the state of South Carolina weeknights from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. It was an interview worth recording. With compliments of Phil Kornblut, we provide a transcript of the interview for you here ...
Korn: O.J. Murdock joins us now from his home in Tampa.
O.J.: Hey Gamecocks, how ya doin'! It's O.J. Murdock from Tampa, future wide receiver, future All-American wide receiver.
Korn: I think they're going to like that. OK, O.J., tell us how you ended up picking the Gamecocks over Florida, over Miami and over Florida State.
O.J.: It's all about Steve Spurrier. I mean he's an awesome guy. You'll have a guy like that just come in and change a program around like he's gonna do in the next couple of years. I mean he's gonna light it up you best believe that.
Korn: What is your greatest strength as a wide receiver?
O.J.: It has to be my speed. I mean it's gotta be by far. My ability to catch the ball and outrun defenders is amazing and I hope I'll be able to do that in Columbia.
Korn: Have you ever been caught from behind?
O.J.: Oh No Sir, never.
Korn: What is your favorite route?
O.J.: It was have to be two, my nine route and my deep post route.
Korn: Do you have good hands?
O.J.: Of course, or else I wouldn't be playing receiver.
Korn: I mean do you drop many balls?
O.J.: I may drop one every now and then when I am trying to get back in shape, in football condition, but I get back in football shape pretty quick.
Korn: Do you have any fear of going over the middle to catch a ball?
O.J.: Oh no sir. We have a number of across the middle routes that we run down here in Tampa and I am never scared to go across the middle.
Rich Taylor: O.J. I was wondering if you got a good indication from Coach Spurrier that you were going to have an opportunity to play right away?
O.J.: Oh yes sir. I mean because Troy Williamson left last year and the leading receiver coming back is Noah Whiteside and he only had something like 20-23 receptions. All the other receivers had something like 5-4. So just hearing that from him I knew I would have the opportunity to come in and play right away. All the other receivers are like 6-4 or 6-5 220 type guys and he said some of those would probably be moved to tight end so hopefully I'll be able to come in right away and light things up.
Rich Taylor: O.J there's a lot of talent in the state of Florida down there in the area where you are. Are you going to make it your mission to get some of those players down there that you are good friends with to come to The University of South Carolina to be a Gamecock?
O.J.: Oh yes sir, definitely. I mean Stoney Woodsen did it and he is going to be an outstanding defensive back for us. And my brother, he's coming up here hopefully. I mean there are a lot of guys down here interested in leaving the state, Florida athletes. Hopefully in a couple of years after South Carolina wins championships after championships we'll be able to take more of them out of Florida.
K-Mack: Is your nickname "The Juice" too.
O.J.: Yes, my nickname is The Juice.
Korn: You are named after O.J. Simpson right?
O.J.: Yes
Korn: You mentioned your brother. Is he a player?
O.J.: He'll be a junior this year at Middleton but last year he had four picks and three touchdowns returned from those picks.
Korn: You mentioned the student body at the basketball game chanting your name. Tell us about that.
O.J.: Oh! I was walking down the steps at the basketball game after dinner and they were chanting something and I couldn't hear them. But after awhile I started hearing "O.J." and chill bumps started running up and down my legs and my arms. It was amazing. I never experienced anything like that.
Rich Taylor: What are you hearing from the staff about who is going to get you the ball at quarterback next season?
O.J.: Well I know we have one 3 or 4 star quarterback returning in Blake Mitchell. We'll get a quarterback, I'm not worried about that because if you no Steve Spurrier then you know he'll get a quarterback. Gamecock fans need to stay tuned in. To hear the entire interview access the following link and scroll ahead to the 18:00 minute mark in the show. Sports Talk On Broadcast Monsters Dot Com
LesR923
02-03-2005, 06:08 PM
great interview. Im excited to see what kinda goods this kid has after hearing so much about him
pc72687
02-03-2005, 07:20 PM
Great idea about keeping the thread going strong. We can make thread history by having the longest thread ever. Maybe get in the Guiness Book of World Records.
LesR923
02-03-2005, 08:21 PM
i can not believe that I have actualy read all 2,297 posts...this is crazy
SPURED
02-03-2005, 11:15 PM
Class of 2006 players
5)Tori Childers /WR/ Rock Hill SC
6'5" 215lbs 4.6
we really dont want this kid!! i went to school with him and he is WAY!!!!! to scared to get hit. he is a big kid and can catch the ball but is extremely scared of getting hit
orlandogamecock
02-04-2005, 07:26 AM
To hear the entire interview access the following link and scroll ahead to the 18:00 minute mark in the show. Sports Talk On Broadcast Monsters Dot Com
Sorry, but I did dial to the 18:00 min mark and there is no interview with OJ at that mark. As a matter of fact, I scrolled the entire program and couldn't find it. And it is the 2/3 broadcast :(
orlandogamecock
02-04-2005, 07:35 AM
Never mind...it's the 2/2 show...D'OH!
So far....
2,300 replies 59,952 views
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 11:45 AM
O.J. Murdock was interviewed by Phil Kornblut, the long time host of Sports Talk heard throughout the state of South Carolina weeknights from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. It was an interview worth recording. With compliments of Phil Kornblut, we provide a transcript of the interview for you here ...
Korn: O.J. Murdock joins us now from his home in Tampa.
O.J.: Hey Gamecocks, how ya doin'! It's O.J. Murdock from Tampa, future wide receiver, future All-American wide receiver.
Korn: I think they're going to like that. OK, O.J., tell us how you ended up picking the Gamecocks over Florida, over Miami and over Florida State.
O.J.: It's all about Steve Spurrier. I mean he's an awesome guy. You'll have a guy like that just come in and change a program around like he's gonna do in the next couple of years. I mean he's gonna light it up you best believe that.
Korn: What is your greatest strength as a wide receiver?
O.J.: It has to be my speed. I mean it's gotta be by far. My ability to catch the ball and outrun defenders is amazing and I hope I'll be able to do that in Columbia.
Korn: Have you ever been caught from behind?
O.J.: Oh No Sir, never.
Korn: What is your favorite route?
O.J.: It was have to be two, my nine route and my deep post route.
Korn: Do you have good hands?
O.J.: Of course, or else I wouldn't be playing receiver.
Korn: I mean do you drop many balls?
O.J.: I may drop one every now and then when I am trying to get back in shape, in football condition, but I get back in football shape pretty quick.
Korn: Do you have any fear of going over the middle to catch a ball?
O.J.: Oh no sir. We have a number of across the middle routes that we run down here in Tampa and I am never scared to go across the middle.
Rich Taylor: O.J. I was wondering if you got a good indication from Coach Spurrier that you were going to have an opportunity to play right away?
O.J.: Oh yes sir. I mean because Troy Williamson left last year and the leading receiver coming back is Noah Whiteside and he only had something like 20-23 receptions. All the other receivers had something like 5-4. So just hearing that from him I knew I would have the opportunity to come in and play right away. All the other receivers are like 6-4 or 6-5 220 type guys and he said some of those would probably be moved to tight end so hopefully I'll be able to come in right away and light things up.
Rich Taylor: O.J there's a lot of talent in the state of Florida down there in the area where you are. Are you going to make it your mission to get some of those players down there that you are good friends with to come to The University of South Carolina to be a Gamecock?
O.J.: Oh yes sir, definitely. I mean Stoney Woodsen did it and he is going to be an outstanding defensive back for us. And my brother, he's coming up here hopefully. I mean there are a lot of guys down here interested in leaving the state, Florida athletes. Hopefully in a couple of years after South Carolina wins championships after championships we'll be able to take more of them out of Florida.
K-Mack: Is your nickname "The Juice" too.
O.J.: Yes, my nickname is The Juice.
Korn: You are named after O.J. Simpson right?
O.J.: Yes
Korn: You mentioned your brother. Is he a player?
O.J.: He'll be a junior this year at Middleton but last year he had four picks and three touchdowns returned from those picks.
Korn: You mentioned the student body at the basketball game chanting your name. Tell us about that.
O.J.: Oh! I was walking down the steps at the basketball game after dinner and they were chanting something and I couldn't hear them. But after awhile I started hearing "O.J." and chill bumps started running up and down my legs and my arms. It was amazing. I never experienced anything like that.
Rich Taylor: What are you hearing from the staff about who is going to get you the ball at quarterback next season?
O.J.: Well I know we have one 3 or 4 star quarterback returning in Blake Mitchell. We'll get a quarterback, I'm not worried about that because if you no Steve Spurrier then you know he'll get a quarterback. Gamecock fans need to stay tuned in. To hear the entire interview access the following link and scroll ahead to the 18:00 minute mark in the show. Sports Talk On Broadcast Monsters Dot Com
Great read.
Kelly333baseball
02-04-2005, 11:49 AM
So far....
2,300 replies 59,952 views
I'm new to the site and have been watching for the past couple of months. It's great!! I've surfed manyIsites and this is the best for news...even the "rumors" are are pretty accurate. I wish to thank all that have given input on Spurrier's recruiting class. I like everyone else thinks he has done an outstanding job...and yes, we are extremely fortunate that he came here and believes in the Gamecocks. I really appreciated Lou, but I felt his time had passed him by...football thinking-wise. Spurrier is arrogant and sometimes a pain, but I love him to death....he'll makes those who play for him better players and people. He has that winning attitude. I'll get off the soap box and reinterate that this web site is a gem. It's now a short cut on my computer and the first and last thing I check each and every day. Good luck to all and a heart felt thanks!!!
rabidcock
02-04-2005, 12:21 PM
Welcome, friend of USC.
OmahaBound
02-04-2005, 12:55 PM
As a junior, Jacksonville quarterback Tim Tebow passed for 4,304 yards and 46 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,227 yards and 24 touchdowns.
*DROOL*
Urban Meyer called him immediately after all of his faxes arrived on Wednesday. Stockstill just went to go visit him. Let the battle begin!
GatorNation
02-04-2005, 01:56 PM
As a junior, Jacksonville quarterback Tim Tebow passed for 4,304 yards and 46 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,227 yards and 24 touchdowns.
*DROOL*
Urban Meyer called him immediately after all of his faxes arrived on Wednesday. Stockstill just went to go visit him. Let the battle begin!
Yeah...too bad he's a life-long Gator fan who camped in Gainesville last year. Meyer will not let this kid get away. Gator nation has been talking about him for over a year now. I'd say a Tebow sign for Meyer is as close to a "lock" as you can get. :)
OmahaBound
02-04-2005, 02:07 PM
We'll see. A lifelong gator fan means that he grew up loving Spurrier and dreaming of the opportunity to be coached by him. If he really is all about the Gators then the only team that would really have a chance of taking him away would be the Gamecocks.
Even if we lose out on him, I feel quite confident he's not the only stud QB that we'll be going after.
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 02:55 PM
I'm new to the site and have been watching for the past couple of months. It's great!! I've surfed manyIsites and this is the best for news...even the "rumors" are are pretty accurate. I wish to thank all that have given input on Spurrier's recruiting class. I like everyone else thinks he has done an outstanding job...and yes, we are extremely fortunate that he came here and believes in the Gamecocks. I really appreciated Lou, but I felt his time had passed him by...football thinking-wise. Spurrier is arrogant and sometimes a pain, but I love him to death....he'll makes those who play for him better players and people. He has that winning attitude. I'll get off the soap box and reinterate that this web site is a gem. It's now a short cut on my computer and the first and last thing I check each and every day. Good luck to all and a heart felt thanks!!!
Welcome to the forums fellow Gamecock. You will enjoy it here!! :)
WayzUp
02-04-2005, 03:25 PM
Signing Day winners and losers...guess who's mentioned right off the top?
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpdWp0ZTJpBF9TAzk1ODYyMzAwBHNlYwNv ZQ--?slug=cnnsi-signingdaywinne&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns
Hehehehehe....
How does that "crow" taste everyone???? :)
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 03:46 PM
Signing Day winners and losers...guess who's mentioned right off the top?
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news;_ylc=X3oDMTBpdWp0ZTJpBF9TAzk1ODYyMzAwBHNlYwNv ZQ--?slug=cnnsi-signingdaywinne&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns
I am just smiling more and more every day!! :D :D :D
I am just smiling more and more every day!! :D :D :D
Yep yup yep!
I'm glad that recruiting is over with. I needed a little break from it. Now I'm looking forward to the season starting. :D
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 03:51 PM
Yep yup yep!
I'm glad that recruiting is over with. I needed a little break from it. Now I'm looking forward to the season starting. :D
Me too brotha. You certainly deserve the rest!! Outstanding job. I'm not sure who did better, you or Spurrier!! :D
Hey...I saw this posted elsewhere and it's dedicated to those that said we didn't recruit enough OL & DL guys.....
"Spurrier mentioned he wasn't too concerned about the lack of linemen (particularly OL's) that he was able to sign. It does appear that Lou Holtz left the cupboard stocked with some beef. Obviously Telfort could be out."
DE James Scott 6-3/247 RS JR Marion, S.C.
DL Freddy Saint-Preux 6-5/295 JR Dodge City CC
DL Stanley Doughty 6-2/315 FR Greensburg, La
DL Eric Stroman 6-3/277 RS JR Aiken, S.C./Aiken
DL Moe Thompson 6-4/280 JR Goose Creek, S.C.
DL Chris Tucker 6-2/304 RS JR Decatur, Ga
L Josh Winchell 6-5/305 FR Southaven, Miss.
L Evan Spanogians 6-5/285 FR West Chester, OH
L James Thompson 6-4/310 FR Sumter, S.C.
L Justin Sorensen 6-8/320 FR BC
L John Paul Gillis 6-6/285 FR Greenville, S.C.
L Jeremy Burgess 6-5/265 FR Loris, S.C.
L Marque Hall 6-5/305 FR Wingate, N.C.
L Jamon Meredith 6-6/255 FR Simpsonville, S.C.
L Kevin Mainord 6-4/265 FR Coalmont, Tenn
L Matt Raysor 6-5/275 FR Bamberg, S.C
L Charles Silas 6-6/255 RS JR Georgia Military
OL Chris White 6-4/310 RS SO Chester, S.C.
OL Andrew Knitz 6-0/240 SO North Myrtle S.C
OL Thomas Coleman 6-5/270 RS SO Johnston, S.C
OL Kris Mick 6-5/290 RS SO Troy, Ohio/Troy
OL Na'Shan Goddard 6-6/305 RS JR Dayton, Ohio
OL William Brown 6-5/275 RS FR Boonville, N.C
OL Gurminder Thind 6-5/285 FR Ontario
OL Woodly Telfort 6-8/330 RS JR Dodge City CC
OL Jabari Levey 6-7/340 JR Moncks Corner
TE Fran Person 6-6/262 RS JR Havertown, Pa
TE Andy Boyd 6-5/260 RS SO Concord, N.C
TE Carson Askins 6-2.5/210 RS SO Hemingway, S.C
TE David Laggis 6-4/230 FR Conyers, Ga.
TE Robert Pavlovic 6-4/228 RS FR Ontario
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 03:55 PM
Hey...I saw this posted elsewhere and it's dedicated to those that said we didn't recruit enough OL & DL guys.....
"Spurrier mentioned he wasn't too concerned about the lack of linemen (particularly OL's) that he was able to sign. It does appear that Lou Holtz left the cupboard stocked with some beef. Obviously Telfort could be out."
DE James Scott 6-3/247 RS JR Marion, S.C.
DL Freddy Saint-Preux 6-5/295 JR Dodge City CC
DL Stanley Doughty 6-2/315 FR Greensburg, La
DL Eric Stroman 6-3/277 RS JR Aiken, S.C./Aiken
DL Moe Thompson 6-4/280 JR Goose Creek, S.C.
DL Chris Tucker 6-2/304 RS JR Decatur, Ga
L Josh Winchell 6-5/305 FR Southaven, Miss.
L Evan Spanogians 6-5/285 FR West Chester, OH
L James Thompson 6-4/310 FR Sumter, S.C.
L Justin Sorensen 6-8/320 FR BC
L John Paul Gillis 6-6/285 FR Greenville, S.C.
L Jeremy Burgess 6-5/265 FR Loris, S.C.
L Marque Hall 6-5/305 FR Wingate, N.C.
L Jamon Meredith 6-6/255 FR Simpsonville, S.C.
L Kevin Mainord 6-4/265 FR Coalmont, Tenn
L Matt Raysor 6-5/275 FR Bamberg, S.C
L Charles Silas 6-6/255 RS JR Georgia Military
OL Chris White 6-4/310 RS SO Chester, S.C.
OL Andrew Knitz 6-0/240 SO North Myrtle S.C
OL Thomas Coleman 6-5/270 RS SO Johnston, S.C
OL Kris Mick 6-5/290 RS SO Troy, Ohio/Troy
OL Na'Shan Goddard 6-6/305 RS JR Dayton, Ohio
OL William Brown 6-5/275 RS FR Boonville, N.C
OL Gurminder Thind 6-5/285 FR Ontario
OL Woodly Telfort 6-8/330 RS JR Dodge City CC
OL Jabari Levey 6-7/340 JR Moncks Corner
TE Fran Person 6-6/262 RS JR Havertown, Pa
TE Andy Boyd 6-5/260 RS SO Concord, N.C
TE Carson Askins 6-2.5/210 RS SO Hemingway, S.C
TE David Laggis 6-4/230 FR Conyers, Ga.
TE Robert Pavlovic 6-4/228 RS FR Ontario
I knew we had several redshirted. Heck, we can put 300 plus just about across the board. :)
GeauxTo
02-04-2005, 03:55 PM
Hehehehehe....
How does that "crow" taste everyone???? :)
Now DeLo, you've got to give me credit. I said all along, under serious ridicule from some posters, that The Ole Ball Coach would get the job done; first in recruiting and next in coaching the games.
My warmest congratulations to the Gamecocks!
;)
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 03:58 PM
Now DeLo, you've got to give me credit. I said all along, under serious ridicule from some posters, that The Ole Ball Coach would get the job done; first in recruiting and next in coaching the games.
My warmest congratulations to the Gamecocks!
;)
You have been very respectful. :)
I knew we had several redshirted. Heck, we can put 300 plus just about across the board. :)
That's what I was trying to say. The guys that are under 300, can put on another 40 lbs easily.
Spurrier doesn't necessarly want gut, he wants speed. I expect to see some of those TE's converted into DL's or OL's.
We have plenty of linemen right now. I do expect for Spurrier to take at least five (5) more linemen next recruiting season. :D
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 03:59 PM
That's what I was trying to say. The guys that are under 300, can put on another 40 lbs easily.
Spurrier doesn't necessarly want gut, he wants speed. I expect to see some of those TE's converted into DL's or OL's.
We have plenty of linemen right now. I do expect for Spurrier to take at least five (5) more linemen next recruiting season. :D
He has set himself up in a position with this years class to do just about anything he wants next season. :)
Now DeLo, you've got to give me credit. I said all along, under serious ridicule from some posters, that The Ole Ball Coach would get the job done; first in recruiting and next in coaching the games.
My warmest congratulations to the Gamecocks!
;)
Geaux,
That comment was in no way shape or form directed at you. Clear your head of that nonsense. Anyone that says Spurrier won't make some noise in the SEC is either brain-dead or been pulling a "Rip Van Winkle". :D
Dr. Pepper
02-04-2005, 04:10 PM
Del-
You posted on another thread that Beamer is angry.
For all these years, USC has been pitied. It is nice to know that we are going to join the ranks of "the hated."
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 04:11 PM
Del-
You posted on another thread that Beamer is angry.
For all these years, USC has been pitied. It is nice to know that we are going to join the ranks of "the hated."
LOL....Feels good don't it? ;)
Del-
You posted on another thread that Beamer is angry.
For all these years, USC has been pitied. It is nice to know that we are going to join the ranks of "the hated."
Well Beamer just needs to sell his university to the recruit better. The same goes for Bunting at the UNC TarHOLES! :mad:
Dr. Pepper
02-04-2005, 04:16 PM
LOL....Feels good don't it? ;)
I may have missed it on one of the posts here, but my son called me today and told me that not only is Hannah one of the top offensive players, he was also the #5 defensive end. Any truth to that. If so, we ought to move up on the list a bit, don't you think. Or, am I getting greedy.
I may have missed it on one of the posts here, but my son called me today and told me that not only is Hannah one of the top offensive players, he was also the #5 defensive end. Any truth to that. If so, we ought to move up on the list a bit, don't you think. Or, am I getting greedy.
He's the #4 TE in the nation and the #5 DE in the nation. :D
Here's a 2006 prospect from Middleton HS in Florida. (OJ's teammate)
AJ Jones
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195
Position: LB
40 Time: 4.5
Tackles: 148
Sacks: 16
Forced fumbles: 6
Fumble recoveries/TD's: 2
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=33102
Dr. Pepper
02-04-2005, 04:41 PM
He's the #4 TE in the nation and the #5 DE in the nation. :D
I understand why the Beamer hates us!
I understand why the Beamer hates us!
Kepp on hating as far as I'm concerned. You need to worry about your own team and not ours. :D
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 06:02 PM
He's the #4 TE in the nation and the #5 DE in the nation. :D
I did not know he was the number 5 DE, too!! :eek:
orlandogamecock
02-04-2005, 06:50 PM
For all those questioning SOS's lack of OL recruiting, we should be grateful to Lou for recruiting those "Big Uglies" last year! We've got some serious "BEEF" ready for 2005, especially my homeboy, James Thompson from my hometown of Sumter, SC! :cool:
For all those questioning SOS's lack of OL recruiting, we should be grateful to Lou for recruiting those "Big Uglies" last year! We've got some serious "BEEF" ready for 2005, especially my homeboy, James Thompson from my hometown of Sumter, SC! :cool:
That's what I've been trying to say for weeks. :D
FLgamecockJAX
02-04-2005, 08:24 PM
As a junior, Jacksonville quarterback Tim Tebow passed for 4,304 yards and 46 touchdowns, while rushing for 1,227 yards and 24 touchdowns.
*DROOL*
Urban Meyer called him immediately after all of his faxes arrived on Wednesday. Stockstill just went to go visit him. Let the battle begin!
Yeah...too bad he's a life-long Gator fan who camped in Gainesville last year. Meyer will not let this kid get away. Gator nation has been talking about him for over a year now. I'd say a Tebow sign for Meyer is as close to a "lock" as you can get.
Both of these statements are very true! It will be an interesting year for this young man. He's a Diehard Gator fan, but a Diehard Spurrier fan. Just like with OJ Murdock!
Looking at our numbers, unless some of our current QB's move to WR, I don't see us taking more than 1 QB next year. Now if some of our current QB's don't pick up SOS' system and we have to play a true freshman, then we'll probably take 2 again. But if our 3 current guys work out, then we'll probably redshirt the 2 true freshman and then sign 1 next year.
Either way, Mr. Tebow will get lots of attention. He bleeds orange and blue, but I'm sure the look of both UF and USC's offenses (under new coaches) this year will have an impact on him.
That guy kinda looks like Johnny Unitas, at least his haircut does anyways....
That guy kinda looks like Johnny Unitas, at least his haircut does anyways....
He does!!!!
I looked him up on Rivals.com a few minutes ago and he's like a spitting image.
GTmorris1970
02-04-2005, 10:02 PM
Both of these statements are very true! It will be an interesting year for this young man. He's a Diehard Gator fan, but a Diehard Spurrier fan. Just like with OJ Murdock!
Looking at our numbers, unless some of our current QB's move to WR, I don't see us taking more than 1 QB next year. Now if some of our current QB's don't pick up SOS' system and we have to play a true freshman, then we'll probably take 2 again. But if our 3 current guys work out, then we'll probably redshirt the 2 true freshman and then sign 1 next year.
Either way, Mr. Tebow will get lots of attention. He bleeds orange and blue, but I'm sure the look of both UF and USC's offenses (under new coaches) this year will have an impact on him.
Yes, and now Spurrier will have just as much time as anyone else to sway recruits our way. :)
Definitely! The recruiting field will be a lot more level this coming year. :D
http://img233.exs.cx/img233/381/strike1edited0gw.jpg
FLgamecockJAX
02-05-2005, 03:59 AM
So, now that the recruiting field is level, anything can happen. I know Mr. Tebow is a life long Gator, but take a look at CJ Byrd. He grew up a Gamecock, his parents were ulumni and he chose UGA. We thought the same thing at the beginning of the year. There's no way Coach Holtz would let him get away and look what happened.
Now with all that, I still say UF has the early lead on Tebow, but if SOS is on him already, he must like what he sees. It's a long year and neither Spurrier nor Meyer has coached a game yet (at their current schools).
It will be interesting this fall to see how the QB line-ups for both UF and USC pan out. There are other great QB's out there also. Then in 2007, the young man from Byrnes HS will be graduating. I understand he's going to be a big prospect also.
rabidcock
02-05-2005, 07:44 AM
For all those questioning SOS's lack of OL recruiting, we should be grateful to Lou for recruiting those "Big Uglies" last year! We've got some serious "BEEF" ready for 2005, especially my homeboy, James Thompson from my hometown of Sumter, SC! :cool:
I was actually one of the souls who posed that question, more out of instant curiosity than anything else, but you are right, as is Del, who answered my question immediately. Upon checking my media guide, I see we have some "serious beef" as you say and are pretty well stocked, for now. Lou left us in good shape there.
With the loss of Troy W. and because of the new system employed by SOS, we were desperately in need of skill players, atheletes, etc., thus the emphasis on a heavy dose of wide receivers and tight end types. Everyone, including the running back, needs to have the ability to "catch the ball", as we all know and look forward to what is coming.
Hopefully, those OL's will relish their new roles as pass protectors.
Next year, I expect Spurrier to recruit;
3-6 Linemen
1-3 WR's
1 QB
1-2 TB's
1 Punter :D
pc72687
02-05-2005, 10:25 AM
This sites posts have slowed down some bit now that NSD has come and gone. But I guess that is to be expected. I believe Spurrier did a great job because he did something that other coaches didn't do. He looked at our team and only recruited what we NEEDED. OL was not on that list but WR, DB, DL, LB, DE, and TE most definitly were and look that is exactly what we got. I still believe that TE, WR, and LB were done that best. Most of them recruited this year will start next year. Can't wait for the Spring game to see the fun-n-gun in action!
This sites posts have slowed down some bit now that NSD has come and gone. But I guess that is to be expected. I believe Spurrier did a great job because he did something that other coaches didn't do. He looked at our team and only recruited what we NEEDED. OL was not on that list but WR, DB, DL, LB, DE, and TE most definitly were and look that is exactly what we got. I still believe that TE, WR, and LB were done that best. Most of them recruited this year will start next year. Can't wait for the Spring game to see the fun-n-gun in action!
Yeah...it has slowed down a little, but I'm going to keep this thread going until next season's recruiting and so on.... :D
bigrob32
02-05-2005, 12:17 PM
yes i went to byrnes high ,look for big things out of the korn kid.i hope we can get prince miller also.
OmahaBound
02-05-2005, 12:35 PM
First, let me admit the factors that probably make my thoughts on the matter completely meaningless:
1. I've only seen the kid play once so it could have just been a bad night for him.
2. He's only 15 or 16 so he could certainly mature physically a good deal over the next two years.
That being said, I saw Korn play this year and I really wasn't impressed. He didn't seem to have much arm strength at all, and I wasn't impressed with his decision making either. They still won the game, but it was more because of special teams and defense. I certainly won't complain if we sign Korn in two years, but I'm guessing there are QBs around the country that would be much better for the program. I suppose we shall see though.
First, let me admit the factors that probably make my thoughts on the matter completely meaningless:
1. I've only seen the kid play once so it could have just been a bad night for him.
2. He's only 15 or 16 so he could certainly mature physically a good deal over the next two years.
That being said, I saw Korn play this year and I really wasn't impressed. He didn't seem to have much arm strength at all, and I wasn't impressed with his decision making either. They still won the game, but it was more because of special teams and defense. I certainly won't complain if we sign Korn in two years, but I'm guessing there are QBs around the country that would be much better for the program. I suppose we shall see though.
I have to agree. There are going to be bookoo QB's available and I think we should go after the big guns first.
FLgamecockJAX
02-05-2005, 02:36 PM
I have to agree. There are going to be bookoo QB's available and I think we should go after the big guns first.
We will! Spurrier will not take an in-state QB, just to keep the doors open. He has already said this years numbers will reflect the future. He didn't say he would take as many in-staters, then fill out the rest of the class. Although SC has great talent and he will develop as many relationships as he can.
I think he will try to take the stars, but I don't believe he will take as many projects. He will go elsewhere for more stars.
FLgamecockJAX
02-05-2005, 03:22 PM
With QB's like Korn and BJ Phillips of Spring Valley (Class of 2006), you never know. They come from great programs and are annually surrounded by D1 prospects. Some have seen these guys play and then you hear mixed opinions.
I remember last year at this time (or before) lots of people thought Jordon Sorrels (Greenville) would be a D1 prospect. That never happened. Jordon was also annually surrounded by D1 prospects. One things for sure, Spurrier knows a QB. There are some we can be pretty sure about. We all knew Chris Leak was going to be good. It is pretty safe to say Tim Tebow will be good (of course SOS is already on him and so is Meyer). Others will be knocking on his door also.
The QB position will be interesting to watch every year under SOS. Didn't Stock play QB at FSU also? He knows a good bit about QB's also.
Actually, I think he did play QB at Florida State.:)
pc72687
02-05-2005, 09:03 PM
With Stock recruiting Tedbow I would say that if we don't get him, we ain't going to get him. Stock is the best recruiter we got and if he can't get him he ain't going to be got. I think that next year whether we get Tedbow or not we will get a 4 or 5 star QB. This is SS we are talking about. I also think we will get another 4 or 5 star WR. Especially if Murdock and Thomas have big seasons!!!
FLgamecockJAX
02-06-2005, 02:05 AM
I listened to Stock talk about what this coaching staff accomplished in such a short period of time (recruiting). He seems really excited about what they can accomplish this next recruiting season. Coach Stockstill already has great ties to the Jacksonville area. Those ties started during his FSU days and he utilized those ties during his Clemson days. They were always recruiting Jacksonville.
So now we have SOS' ties to that area and Coach Stock's ties. This should bode well for us.
It was very good for us to get another Mandarin HS player this year. We now have 2 Mandarin players on our roster. This school consistently puts out superstars! I've seen the WR coach at Mandarin wearing a Gamecock hat out in town.
FLgamecockJAX
02-06-2005, 03:38 AM
I found some more talent that I'm sure our coaches will be calling.
1) WR Alex Rose First Coast High School
6-2 177lbs 4.4
First Coast is a school that SOS had ties with while at UF.
2) CB Byron Maxwell Fort Dorchester North Charleston, SC
6-1 185lbs 4.38
sosbest
02-06-2005, 03:48 AM
I found some more talent that I'm sure our coaches will be calling.
1) WR Alex Rose First Coast High School
6-2 177lbs 4.4
First Coast is a school that SOS had ties with while at UF.
2) CB Byron Maxwell Fort Dorchester North Charleston, SC
6-1 185lbs 4.38
I was looking at Fla gator boards tonight and they were posting that they already have QB Tebow locked up for next year. We will see :D
go cocks!!!
WayzUp
02-06-2005, 04:01 AM
I was looking at Fla gator boards tonight and they were posting that they already have QB Tebow locked up for next year. We will see :D
go cocks!!!
I think this time last year they thought they had OJ Murdock "locked up" too. Like you said, we will see. :D
I think this time last year they thought they had OJ Murdock "locked up" too. Like you said, we will see. :D
That's Florida's "ego" I was talking about. They covet their own and pull blinders over their fans eyes.
We have a real good shot at Tebow. Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.
Here's some 2006 prospects that I think would fit nicely.
Carl Johnson (OL)
Durham (NC)
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 325 pounds
40-yard dash: 5.1 seconds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=27603
Sam Young (OL)
Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 280 pounds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=35176
Clifton Geathers (DT)
Carvers Bay (SC)
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 280 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.8 seconds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=34977
Marcus Ball (LB)
Stone Mountain (GA)
Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 200 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.49 seconds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=22088
Myron Rolle (S)
Princeton (NJ)
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 204 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=22053
Matt Kelleher (QB)
Southington (CT)
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 225 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.7 seconds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=32268
B. J. Phillips (QB)
Columbia (SC)
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 230 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.85 seconds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=35688
D.J. Henderson (WR)
Jacksonville (FL)
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 205 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.55 seconds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=31681
Tamarcus Porter (WR)
Royal Palm Beach (FL)
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 189 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.45 seconds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=32754
Jamil Paris (DE)
Vero Beach (FL)
Height: 6-foot-7
Weight: 220 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.6 seconds
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=31416
pc72687
02-06-2005, 01:16 PM
Is there anything important happening between now and Spring Practice?
JBryant12
02-06-2005, 01:26 PM
We get to see who qualifies...
We get to see who qualifies...
So far, I've heard that everyone will qualify. OJ is just a little short on his test score, not enough to warrant JUCO. :D
JerryBeeds
02-06-2005, 09:32 PM
Hey Del, know anything about possible b-ball recruits?
sosbest
02-06-2005, 11:05 PM
So far, I've heard that everyone will qualify. OJ is just a little short on his test score, not enough to warrant JUCO. :D
Thursdays State Paper Signing Day edition, stated 5 signees had not yet qualified (Thomas and OJ included). Of course, you can't always believe the State Paper.
GO COCKS!
lexgamecock
02-06-2005, 11:54 PM
I no NSD has come and gone, but on rivals site they have Larry Brackens out of JUCO as unsigned. He is the number JUCO prospect, are we looking at him and do we have any room to sign him?
lexgamecock
02-06-2005, 11:55 PM
Sorry number one JUCO prospect and an outstanding WR, like 6' 5"
FLgamecockJAX
02-07-2005, 01:37 AM
Brackens didn't sign because he's going to the NFL.
sosbest
02-07-2005, 04:40 AM
Counting down the days until Spring practice begins! :D
http://fog.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p740583dt.jpg
lexgamecock
02-07-2005, 05:29 AM
Brackens didn't sign because he's going to the NFL.
thanks, that clears it up a bit
sosbest
02-08-2005, 12:22 AM
I hope the spring practices will be open to the public. I used to enjoy going to those, until Lou closed all practices. I know there would be good crowds just for that!
go cocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
CockyTatGuy
02-08-2005, 05:28 AM
Hey Del, is that Myron Rolle kid any kin to Samari Rolle that is playing for the Tenn. Titans in the NFL. If so I think he could be really good, I can't wait to see how the Sapp kid we signed is going to do as he is kin to Big Warren.
Fightin' Gamecock
02-08-2005, 07:05 AM
yea brackins is a monster. he might get moved to TE in the nfl cuz he's so big and strong.
Hey Del, is that Myron Rolle kid any kin to Samari Rolle that is playing for the Tenn. Titans in the NFL.
I think so.....
I'm not too sure though. :)
Twisty road led Murdock to S.C.
Coaching chaos pulled the Middleton standout every which way before he landed with Spurrier.
By KEITH NIEBUHR, Times Staff Writer
Published February 8, 2005
TAMPA - As the clock inched past midnight and Feb.1 turned into Feb.2, O.J. Murdock killed time in front of the television watching Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , listening to rap music and preparing his clothes. Typically, he'd be in bed by 11, but this evening he was up until 2:30 a.m.
"I tossed and turned all night," Murdock said.
At a national signing day ceremony that morning before friends, family, high school classmates and coaches, the standout Middleton receiver, one of the country's top football prospects, pulled a red and white South Carolina Gamecocks cap from his lap, placed it on his head and proudly announced, "I'll be attending the University of South Carolina."
The decision wasn't easy.
More than 40 colleges offered scholarships, from Miami to Pittsburgh, and the tugging didn't stop until Murdock signed on the dotted line. Promises were made and recruiting trips offered. Coaches called often, as did the media and Internet sites. At times it was fun. At times it was exhausting. Everyone had an opinion. Everyone had advice.
"I think he learned a lot," Middleton coach Harry Hubbard said.
The process lasted more than a year. The letters began arriving when Murdock was a junior, and in April he flew onto the radar screens of national recruiting services after performing well at a camp in Miami. "We watched him on film and he was just incredibly fast," said Jeremy Crabtree, an analyst for the recruiting Web site rivals100.com.
Murdock's speed was never more evident than at the 2004 Class 3A state track meet in Gainesville, where he placed third in the 100 and 200 meters. During the spring, he had conversations with then-Florida coach Ron Zook, then-LSU coach Nick Saban, Nebraska coach Bill Callahan and FSU coach Bobby Bowden. In the summer, his name began appearing on numerous top-100 national recruiting lists.
Murdock grew up a Florida fan and initially called the Gators his front-runner. But seemingly every week, his list of colleges changed. For much of the process, Murdock never considered leaving the state. But Tennessee crept into the picture. Later, South Carolina did the same. Then Florida fired Zook in October, and when asked after a season-ending loss to Armwood if he still was considering the Gators, Murdock did not hesitate: "No way."
"That really threw him a curve," Hubbard said.
The knuckleball came next. Throughout the fall, Murdock repeatedly told South Carolina assistant David Reaves he wasn't interested. But on Nov.23, the school hired former Florida coach Steve Spurrier, and before long the Gamecocks had Murdock's attention.
On Dec.3, Florida picked Utah's Urban Meyer to succeed Zook. Ten days later, Meyer met with Murdock at Middleton, and when the conversation was over the Gators were back in the picture. "I don't think it was confusing for O.J.," Middleton assistant Deon Maddox said. "I think it was challenging."
The first week of January, Spurrier and Reaves visited Murdock at the player's home and Murdock met the coach for the first time. Sitting in the Murdocks' living room, Spurrier, wearing his 1996 national championship ring, gave his best South Carolina pitch while Hubbard and Murdock's family (parents Kelvin and Jamesena, and grandmother Ernestine) listened, too.
"He told it like it was," Hubbard said. "He really laid the cards on the table."
Spurrier made a good sell, and the prospect of early playing time was alluring. It was then that Murdock began to seriously think South Carolina might be a fit. It had become a two-team race. The program he always loved was battling the coach for whom he always had wanted to play. "Was he confused?" Hubbard said. "I would say so."
Murdock left for Columbia, S.C., on Jan.14 and not long after arriving was watching tape. Not just any tape, mind you, but tape from the Gators' 1996 national championship team. As Florida's offense went up and down the field, Murdock's mind drifted. For a moment, he pictured himself playing for the Gators. But then his thoughts shifted to South Carolina.
He continued to assess the depth chart. One key receiver was leaving. Another, he was told, had grade issues. Before he returned home, Murdock made the call. He committed to South Carolina.
He told only a few people, including his father, but kept the news from his mother and most of his friends because he wanted to surprise them on signing day.
In a brief phone interview with the Times on Jan.27, Murdock said he was leaving for Gainesville the next day. It wasn't until Monday that Hubbard discovered his player didn't make the trip.
"I could have gone," Murdock said. "I just didn't want to. I had been there five or six times before."
Some Internet sites buzzed with questions about Murdock's academic qualification. He says that's not an issue; he expects to qualify. But Florida, he said, would have required him to take an extra foreign language course before he graduated, something he wasn't crazy about having to do. He says that wasn't a major factor in his decision, however, and maintains the Gators never rescinded their scholarship offer.
"It wasn't really a big issue," he said "They were still calling."
They weren't the only ones.
"When they found out he didn't visit (Florida), Florida State called," Hubbard said. "They wanted to know if they still had a chance."
They didn't. And neither did Florida.
As signing day approached, Murdock began screening his calls. One of the ones he didn't answer came from FSU assistant Daryl Dickey.
"I just turned it off a couple of times," Murdock said.
His nerves the night before signing weren't out of fear of making an incorrect choice. He simply was too excited to sleep. Earlier that evening, he told his mother his intentions.
"She already knew," Murdock said. "She could tell."
Not long after Murdock signed, things returned to normal, the way they were before every recruitnik from Tampa to Tulsa knew his height (6 feet) and weight (178). The mail has stopped, the only calls come from family and friends, and as Murdock said Monday, "I'm sleeping now."
http://www.sptimes.com/2005/02/08/Sports/Twisty_road_led_Murdo.shtml
As reported by Phil Kornblut
According to knowledgeable sources, several USC football players will be moving to new positions. This would include Freddy Saint-Preux and Eric Stroman moving from the defensive line to the offensive line, Chris Tucker moving from the offensive line to the defensive line, and Ryan Brown possibly moving from linebacker to fullback.
pc72687
02-08-2005, 08:15 PM
Has Del changed his name to Neo, or is this a different person? I also want to say that Avery Atkins had planned on shocking the world by signing with South Carolina but he changed his mind. He told USC signee Kenny Mckinly (I know it is spelled wrong) that he was definitely going to USC. Obviously that changed but we were the shocker that he was talking about! And also why would we move Brown to fullback, will we even use a fullback next year?, and we already have a very good one in Lamar.
dudeman0501
02-08-2005, 08:58 PM
Has Del changed his name to Neo, or is this a different person?
Yep. DeL is now Neo.
FLgamecockJAX
02-08-2005, 11:03 PM
I also want to say that Avery Atkins had planned on shocking the world by signing with South Carolina but he changed his mind. He told USC signee Kenny Mckinly (I know it is spelled wrong) that he was definitely going to USC. Obviously that changed but we were the shocker that he was talking about!
That makes more sense! He also told Gerrod Sinclair that he would go to the same school as Gerrod. Too bad he changed his mind. Or too bad he was playing with everyone's mind. Whatever the intent was. I believe we got his attention and made him think.
Our staff was able to make major impressions in such a short time. With a year to recruit the class of 2006, hopefully we'll land some of the 5 star recruits this year.
FLgamecockJAX
02-08-2005, 11:43 PM
6)Ricky Sapp /DE/ Bamberg Ehrhardt, SC (Del had already mentioned him)
6'4" 225lbs 4.45 (Look at his speed!)
He used to play with Matt Raysor. Hopefully Matt will have a big influence on him and lead him to be a Gamecock! He has amazing speed for his size.
FLgamecockJAX
02-08-2005, 11:47 PM
Donkay Degraffenreid / DB / Rock Hill, SC
5-10 180 lbs 4.5
I'm already hearing great things about this young man. Those that have seen him play say he hits like a mack truck. Said he knocked one kid out last year. They say he has speed to burn and their are reports that he will give SC a serious look.
SPEED, SPEED, AND SPEED!
Darius Gaither /DB/ Winnsboro, SC Fairfield Central
6-0 180 lbs. 4.3
If that speed is accurate or anywhere close, LOOK OUT!
Looks like the state of SC may be loaded this year.
ATHELETE
Derrick Looney /ATH/ Sumter, SC Crestwood
6-3 190 lbs. 4.45
WayzUp
02-09-2005, 07:05 AM
Yep. DeL is now Neo.
Uh oh....all the thanks and praise finally got to Del's head. Now he's going to be dodging machine gun bullets and flying with a black cape and sunglasses. I just hope he still has an "in" with the Key Maker guy so we can get all the good info he's been spoiling us all with.
Oh...and does this mean Urban Meyer is now a "Smith"?? Just curious...
:rolleyes:
WayzUp
02-09-2005, 07:09 AM
That makes more sense! He also told Gerrod Sinclair that he would go to the same school as Gerrod. Too bad he changed his mind. Or too bad he was playing with everyone's mind. Whatever the intent was. I believe we got his attention and made him think.
Our staff was able to make major impressions in such a short time. With a year to recruit the class of 2006, hopefully we'll land some of the 5 star recruits this year.
I personally wonder if our signing and/or being in the lead for Murdock weighed in on Atkins' decision to NOT shock the world. No matter how great an aeriel attack Spurrier brings to the table, he still only has one ball to distribute and that may have had something to do with Avery's lean....
...but I could very well be wrong too. Atkins might be the best of team players for all I know. I'm not Neo by any stretch! lol :D
Dr. Pepper
02-09-2005, 12:05 PM
Nice article on www.southernpigskin.com
Articles: SEC Football
Spurrier Shines Despite Difficulties
By B.J. Bennett
Posted: February 8, 2005
Format for
Copyright © 2004-2005 SouthernPigskin.com
A limited timeframe, nor a change of scenery could stop Steve Spurrier from bringing in another highly-touted recruiting class.
Seventy-one days. Most men would not have the ability to move to a new city, dust off three years of rust, and come through in a huge way for a brand new program in a span of just seventy-one days. Steve Spurrier is not like most men. After taking the head coaching position at the University of South Carolina on November 23rd, the "Ole Ball Coach" was faced with a task many people said he could not do: recruit top notch high school football players to Columbia. After this past Wednesday, it is safe to say those pessimists were wrong. On National Signing Day, twenty-eight high school seniors inked their official letter of intent with the Gamecocks. They aren't just any high school seniors, either – they are top notch seniors, top notch seniors Carolina wanted. Spurrier's first class looks as though it has the ability to fit into his fun-and-gun system and flourish early. The haul is loaded with speed, as Spurrier made it a point to go after the top skill position players in the Southeast as usual.
Carlos Thomas, rated the No. 9 wide receiver in the country per rivals.com, turned down schools like Florida, Ole Miss, and Ohio State in order to become a Gamecock. Meanwhile, O.J. Murdock, the No. 10 wide receiver in the country according to rivals.com, spurned his life-long favorite team, the Florida Gators, and inked with USC. Spurrier also did not hesitate to bring in some young men with impressive and imposing frames. Freddie Brown stands at 6'4", and Jared Cook towers above at 6'5". Rivals.com had both players, who will be considerable matchup problems for future opponents, ranked in top 50 wide receivers nationally.
While Spurrier raided the state of Florida by taking eight players from the Sunshine State, he did what has been impossible for Carolina coaches in the past…keep the best player in Columbia from leaving town. In the past, the Gamecocks have missed out on the Boulware brothers, both of whom went to Florida State, Richard Seymour, who played for Georgia (and just put a third gold ring on his hand), and most recently Leon Hart, a five star lineman who opted to play for the Auburn Tigers. This year was different. Mike Davis, ranked by scout.com as the 11th best running back in
the country, decided to play ball just ten minutes from home.
The surprise of the class came from Jonathan Hannah. The 4th best tight end and 5th best defensive end in the country according to rivals.com, Hannah had committed to Virginia Tech just days before changing his mind and signing with Carolina.
Another milestone, along with the signing of Mike Davis, was reached by Carolina when the coaching staff decided to give a scholarship to a kicker. Lou Holtz had neglected to do so in the past and it cost the Gamecocks several times. The special teams unit got an immediate shot in the arm when Ryan Succop, the 4th best kicker in the country per rivals.com, signed with the team. Succop has an incredible leg as he booted 98% of his kickoffs into the endzone.
Many recruiting services are reluctant to give this class high marks because Spurrier did not land an offensive lineman. Those pundits probably do not realize that the Gamecocks redshirted seven linemen last year, thus they were not in need of one in 2005. Despite that notion, this class still earned a top 20 final ranking distinction from Scout.com.
In a span of just seventy-one days, Carolina got the man, and potentially the athletes, they need to crack into the upper echelon of the SEC.
*Written by Wright Cullpepper, Jr., special to Southernpigskin.com*
Uh oh....all the thanks and praise finally got to Del's head. Now he's going to be dodging machine gun bullets and flying with a black cape and sunglasses. I just hope he still has an "in" with the Key Maker guy so we can get all the good info he's been spoiling us all with.
Oh...and does this mean Urban Meyer is now a "Smith"?? Just curious...
:rolleyes:
No it's not getting to my head... :D I have always been a die-hard "Matrix" fan. I thought it was the most original movie I've seen in years. I was a "The Matrix Online" (MxO) beta tester and I'm sooo ready for it to come out. :D
GTmorris1970
02-09-2005, 03:25 PM
Nice article on www.southernpigskin.com
Articles: SEC Football
Spurrier Shines Despite Difficulties
By B.J. Bennett
Posted: February 8, 2005
Format for
Copyright © 2004-2005 SouthernPigskin.com
A limited timeframe, nor a change of scenery could stop Steve Spurrier from bringing in another highly-touted recruiting class.
Seventy-one days. Most men would not have the ability to move to a new city, dust off three years of rust, and come through in a huge way for a brand new program in a span of just seventy-one days. Steve Spurrier is not like most men. After taking the head coaching position at the University of South Carolina on November 23rd, the "Ole Ball Coach" was faced with a task many people said he could not do: recruit top notch high school football players to Columbia. After this past Wednesday, it is safe to say those pessimists were wrong. On National Signing Day, twenty-eight high school seniors inked their official letter of intent with the Gamecocks. They aren't just any high school seniors, either – they are top notch seniors, top notch seniors Carolina wanted. Spurrier's first class looks as though it has the ability to fit into his fun-and-gun system and flourish early. The haul is loaded with speed, as Spurrier made it a point to go after the top skill position players in the Southeast as usual.
Carlos Thomas, rated the No. 9 wide receiver in the country per rivals.com, turned down schools like Florida, Ole Miss, and Ohio State in order to become a Gamecock. Meanwhile, O.J. Murdock, the No. 10 wide receiver in the country according to rivals.com, spurned his life-long favorite team, the Florida Gators, and inked with USC. Spurrier also did not hesitate to bring in some young men with impressive and imposing frames. Freddie Brown stands at 6'4", and Jared Cook towers above at 6'5". Rivals.com had both players, who will be considerable matchup problems for future opponents, ranked in top 50 wide receivers nationally.
While Spurrier raided the state of Florida by taking eight players from the Sunshine State, he did what has been impossible for Carolina coaches in the past…keep the best player in Columbia from leaving town. In the past, the Gamecocks have missed out on the Boulware brothers, both of whom went to Florida State, Richard Seymour, who played for Georgia (and just put a third gold ring on his hand), and most recently Leon Hart, a five star lineman who opted to play for the Auburn Tigers. This year was different. Mike Davis, ranked by scout.com as the 11th best running back in
the country, decided to play ball just ten minutes from home.
The surprise of the class came from Jonathan Hannah. The 4th best tight end and 5th best defensive end in the country according to rivals.com, Hannah had committed to Virginia Tech just days before changing his mind and signing with Carolina.
Another milestone, along with the signing of Mike Davis, was reached by Carolina when the coaching staff decided to give a scholarship to a kicker. Lou Holtz had neglected to do so in the past and it cost the Gamecocks several times. The special teams unit got an immediate shot in the arm when Ryan Succop, the 4th best kicker in the country per rivals.com, signed with the team. Succop has an incredible leg as he booted 98% of his kickoffs into the endzone.
Many recruiting services are reluctant to give this class high marks because Spurrier did not land an offensive lineman. Those pundits probably do not realize that the Gamecocks redshirted seven linemen last year, thus they were not in need of one in 2005. Despite that notion, this class still earned a top 20 final ranking distinction from Scout.com.
In a span of just seventy-one days, Carolina got the man, and potentially the athletes, they need to crack into the upper echelon of the SEC.
*Written by Wright Cullpepper, Jr., special to Southernpigskin.com*
As much as some people would like to I am sure, seems noone can discount the job that Spurrier has done with recruiting so far. Nothing short of amazing. :D
As much as some people would like to I am sure, seems noone can discount the job that Spurrier has done with recruiting so far. Nothing short of amazing. :D
Preach it chief!!! :D
This is the first of many great things.
FLgamecockJAX
02-09-2005, 03:53 PM
Let's go win 9 games this year, win a BCS bowl and land a top 10 or maybe even a top 5 class next year.
FLgamecockJAX
02-09-2005, 04:03 PM
Some local observers have called this crop in South Carolina the best in the last five years and defensive backs Byron Maxwell and Prince Miller are already attracting national attention.
This is a quote from rivals.com
USC Jumps On Hot Quarterback
By Phil Kornblut
QB Tim Tebow (6-3 225) of St. Augustine, FL had an amazing junior season breaking the state of Florida total offense record, single season passing record and total touchdown record. The lefthander passed for 4800 yards and 46 touchdowns and rushed for 1500 yards and 26 touchdowns. "He has the ability to scramble and is a good drop back passer," said his coach Craig Howard. "He makes big plays off the scramble. He scrambles to throw the ball, not to run it." Tebow started to show his skills as a sophomore when he passed for 30 touchdowns and rushed for 19. He is also a basketball and baseball player. And he is home schooled. Howard said Tebow has over 40 offers at this point. USC is among them. Gamecock recruiter Rick Stockstill was by the school last week to pick up film on Tebo. Clemson has shown interest but has not offered which his coach says is surprising because they run an offense similar to what Clemson has done in the past, particularly when Rich Rodriguez was the offensive coordinator. Louisville was the first school to offer. Among the others are Michigan, Florida, Florida State and Georgia. Howard said Tebow has not started to narrow his list and does not have favorites. This summer Tebow will spend a month with his father on a Baptist mission in the Philippines. And his coach feels he'll get an invitation to the Elite 11 quarterback camp.
USC and Clemson are also showing interest in WR Ryan Ellis (6-3 190) of St. Augustine. He caught 70 passes for 1488 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. He's also a hurdler in track. Other schools showing early interest include Miami, Ohio State and Alabama. He has not been offered.
orlandogamecock
02-10-2005, 04:57 PM
If SOS & Stock can bring in the talent they did in just a little over 70 days, imagine what they can do in obtaining Tebow with a little under a year's time!
Oh BTW Del/Neo, I'm gonna miss your Ace pic and the quotes...
SPURED
02-10-2005, 06:22 PM
Donkay Degraffenreid / DB / Rock Hill, SC
5-10 180 lbs 4.5
I'm already hearing great things about this young man. Those that have seen him play say he hits like a mack truck. Said he knocked one kid out last year. They say he has speed to burn and their are reports that he will give SC a serious look.
SPEED, SPEED, AND SPEED!
great things indead!! i had the pleasure of being his weight lifting partner in high school and let me tell you this kid is a BEAST!!!!! seriosly though in the state championship game this year he had 11 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries. he is always around the ball. everygame i watched him play the announcer called his name probably 30-40 times a game. and he is VERY fast. personally i believe he is faster than 4.5.
If SOS & Stock can bring in the talent they did in just a little over 70 days, imagine what they can do in obtaining Tebow with a little under a year's time!
Oh BTW Del/Neo, I'm gonna miss your Ace pic and the quotes...
I still have them, I rotate my signatures every few days. :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 07:18 PM
I still have them, I rotate my signatures every few days. :D
That pic you have now looks like Tom Glavine. :D
That pic you have now looks like Tom Glavine. :D
You mean the pic of Neo??? :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 07:20 PM
You mean the pic of Neo??? :D
Yep, thats it!! :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 07:21 PM
What are all these naysayers going to be saying come December? Boy, makes me wonder. Would you like that crow grilled or fried? LOL
Yep, thats it!! :D
Fried......Hehehehehehehe!
FLgamecockJAX
02-10-2005, 07:39 PM
great things indead!! i had the pleasure of being his weight lifting partner in high school and let me tell you this kid is a BEAST!!!!! seriosly though in the state championship game this year he had 11 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries. he is always around the ball. everygame i watched him play the announcer called his name probably 30-40 times a game. and he is VERY fast. personally i believe he is faster than 4.5.
You're not the first I've heard say that about his speed. Many have said he has SPEED TO BURN!
Rock Hill ALWAYS produces great DB's!
FLgamecockJAX
02-10-2005, 07:46 PM
Neo,
Are your sources saying what their early feel is on Tebow? I know it's way to early to know, but they have to have some type of feel on Stock's early contact.
Although Tim is probably trying to keep his feelings to himself. After so many years of recruiting, I'm sure coaches have to have an instant feeling.
Neo,
Are your sources saying what their early feel is on Tebow? I know it's way to early to know, but they have to have some type of feel on Stock's early contact.
Although Tim is probably trying to keep his feelings to himself. After so many years of recruiting, I'm sure coaches have to have an instant feeling.
I haven't called or talked to anyone on recruiting 2006, but I'll see what I can find out. :D
SPURED
02-10-2005, 08:53 PM
You're not the first I've heard say that about his speed. Many have said he has SPEED TO BURN!
Rock Hill ALWAYS produces great DB's!
well once a bearcat always a bearcat!
he is very fast i heard he was faster than 4.5. i believe i heard he ran something like 4.2-4.3 range. he is also a good guy he has his head screwed on straight.
*Update*
Well guys, recruiting is over and now we are going into spring training pretty soon. Here's what I was told just a few minutes ago...
Expect to see Syvelle Newton at the WR position.
Jonathan Joseph has come around from breaking his foot last year and is ready to go. I am also being told that he may be used on offense and defense.
As far as I'm being told, RSF Antonio Heffner is the leading candidate for the starting QB position per Spurrier.
As of now, FR WR OJ Murdock will qualify at USC no problem and that goes for all of Spurrier's recruits for this year.
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 09:40 PM
*Update*
Well guys, recruiting is over and now we are going into spring training pretty soon. Here's what I was told just a few minutes ago...
Expect to see Syvelle Newton at the WR position.
Jonathan Joseph has come around from breaking his foot last year and is ready to go. I am also being told that he may be used on offense and defense.
As far as I'm being told, RSF Antonio Heffner is the leading candidate for the starting QB position per Spurrier.
As of now, FR WR OJ Murdock will qualify at USC no problem and that goes for all of Spurrier's recruits for this year.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
I knew you would like that. I'm not going to be able to do updates like I did during recruiting. The coaching staff has been really busy, but as I find out new stuff I will post it. :)
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 09:46 PM
I knew you would like that. I'm not going to be able to do updates like I did during recruiting. The coaching staff has been really busy, but as I find out new stuff I will post it. :)
Well, that made my heart smile. :) By the way, I was just reading up on Heffner. Where the h*** was he last year!! LOL He sounds pretty impressive. 4'5 40 with a strong arm and can read defenses. :)
Well, that made my heart smile. :) By the way, I was just reading up on Heffner. Where the h*** was he last year!! LOL He sounds pretty impressive. 4'5 40 with a strong arm and can read defenses. :)
He was redshirted last year. Which in my eyes, was a smart move. Holtz had Pinkins, Newton, Mitchell and a few walkons. Why waste a year on the bench?
A lot of the Rivals.com guys compare him to a young Donovan McNabb. :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 09:56 PM
He was redshirted last year. Which in my eyes, was a smart move. Holtz had Pinkins, Newton, Mitchell and a few walkons. Why waste a year on the bench?
A lot of the Rivals.com guys compare him to a young Donovan McNabb. :D
Well either way next year starts a new regime, and I am tickled silly!! :D :D I am going with Spurrier's plan. Don't let ANYONE rain on our parade. :D
Well either way next year starts a new regime, and I am tickled silly!! :D :D I am going with Spurrier's plan. Don't let ANYONE rain on our parade. :D
Have you seen Heffner's bio?
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19062
He's up to 205 lbs now... :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 09:59 PM
Have you seen Heffner's bio?
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19062
He's up to 205 lbs now... :D
I just read what was on Carolina's website about him. I will check that out, too. :)
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 10:00 PM
Have you seen Heffner's bio?
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19062
He's up to 205 lbs now... :D
Oh that is precious. :D
Oh that is precious. :D
He's a pro-styled QB. Which means he's not a Vick. He has the speed to run if necessary, but he would much rather stay in the pocket. :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 10:10 PM
He's a pro-styled QB. Which means he's not a Vick. He has the speed to run if necessary, but he would much rather stay in the pocket. :D
I like the part about throwing a 65 yd. accurate pass. :)
I like the part about throwing a 65 yd. accurate pass. :)
That is sweet isn't it???? :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 10:27 PM
That is sweet isn't it???? :D
Yes, very much so. :)
Yes, very much so. :)
I like the fact that the kid stays in the pocket......That shows maturity. :D
SPURED
02-10-2005, 10:55 PM
thats awesome. hopefully he can work out in game type situations!
*Update* (Posted earlier)
Well guys, recruiting is over and now we are going into spring training pretty soon. Here's what I was told just a few minutes ago...
Expect to see Jr. Syvelle Newton at the WR position.
Jonathan Joseph has come around from breaking his foot last year and is ready to go. I am also being told that he may be used on offense and defense.
As far as I'm being told, RSF Antonio Heffner is the leading candidate for the starting QB position per Spurrier.
As of now, FR WR OJ Murdock will qualify at USC no problem and that goes for all of Spurrier's recruits for this year.
uscballer101
02-10-2005, 11:02 PM
I would rather see one of the Fr QBs start...
I would rather see one of the Fr QBs start...
Antonio Heffner is being compared to Donovan McNabb. He's a pure pocket passer and has 4.5 speed to run if necessary. He was the 15th ranked QB in 2004.
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19062
I'm peachy with Antonio getting a shot. :D
uscballer101
02-10-2005, 11:07 PM
Why not Blake?
SPURED
02-10-2005, 11:07 PM
I would rather see one of the Fr QBs start...
heffner is a redshirted freshmen!!! :D
Why not Blake?
What is with all of this "Blake envy"? The guy sucks! If you knew half of it, you would be saying the same thing.
Mitchell's problem is he's a class clown and does nothing but eat pizza, drink beer and party in 5-Points.:mad: If that punk would put down the Jack Daniels, dust off his playbook and actually look at it, he may get a shot. It doesn't start there though. He needs to quit partying so freakin much and go study some film.
From the get-go, Mitchell has been a slacker and he shouldn't be rewarded with PT for his laziness. :mad:
uscballer101
02-10-2005, 11:17 PM
How do you know he is at 5pts if you live in NC?
How do you know he is at 5pts if you live in NC?
I'll let that one slide. You don't really know me that well. :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 11:30 PM
I'll let that one slide. You don't really know me that well. :D
If you come to 5 points, let me know. I live 5 minutes away!! :D
uscballer101
02-10-2005, 11:34 PM
Nah i was just asking how you know hes there, if you couldnt possibly be there since you are in NC....
If you come to 5 points, let me know. I live 5 minutes away!! :D
Hey GT,
You know as well as I do that I have plenty of *birdies* inside the athletic department at USC. That's where I get my info from. :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 11:42 PM
Hey GT,
You know as well as I do that I have plenty of *birdies* inside the athletic department at USC. That's where I get my info from. :D
Yeah, I know. Come have one with me anyway!! LOL Maybe we can flush some of these troublemakers back to campus. :D
Yeah, I know. Come have one with me anyway!! LOL Maybe we can flush some of these troublemakers back to campus. :D
One of these days before football season, I may come down and check out a Baseball game. How much do the tickets run? :confused:
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 11:46 PM
One of these days before football season, I may come down and check out a Baseball game. How much do the tickets run? :confused:
Not sure. Never been to one, but there is a football game on April 16 that is free!! :D They are not that expensive I don't believe. :)
Not sure. Never been to one, but there is a football game on April 16 that is free!! :D They are not that expensive I don't believe. :)
Yeah...the spring game. I was talking to my kids and the whole family might ride down there for that. My wife isn't too fond of college football, but she loves the Carolina Panthers. :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 11:51 PM
Yeah...the spring game. I was talking to my kids and the whole family might ride down there for that. My wife isn't too fond of college football, but she loves the Carolina Panthers. :D
Well, she and I have something in common then. I love em too. :) Only been to one spring game, which was Lou's first year. I can assure you on April 17, I will have attended two. :D
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 11:53 PM
I am still anxious for Spurrier to get involved with the media more. Gotta have more Spurrier baby!! LOL
Well, she and I have something in common then. I love em too. :) Only been to one spring game, which was Lou's first year. I can assure you on April 17, I will have attended two. :D
I think that if we can get 40K or better at that spring game, you can bet your bottom dollar that our new recruits will be very pleased, surprised and glad they signed with USC. :)
uscballer101
02-10-2005, 11:53 PM
I might be at that spring game
I am still anxious for Spurrier to get involved with the media more. Gotta have more Spurrier baby!! LOL
Better get used to it. He's a recluse up until fall practice. :(
GTmorris1970
02-10-2005, 11:54 PM