USC Recruiting News

[OmahaBound]

Where do you see that? I'm still seeing two stars next to his name.

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=40223

[JerryBeeds]

Ok, sweet. I was looking at the total commitment list, which as you can see, still has Stewart as a 2. I guess they won't update the total commit list until later.

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?year=2006&school=69

[JerryBeeds]

Clark Gaston went from like number 17 FB to number 12.

[pc72687]

So some of Florida's boys are trying to go elsewhere before they get greyshirted?

[Carolina Cowboy]

PC what are you talking about?

[pc72687]

McDaniel, Whitmore still are taking some recruiting visits:

The final recruiting push is on, and a pair of highly touted South Hampton Roads players could be rethinking previous commitments.

Landstown wide receiver Damon McDaniel and Oscar Smith lineman Brian Whitmore recently have taken recruiting trips despite committing to Florida and Maryland, respectively.

Whitmore went to UNC this past weekend, and Whitmore’s father Alphonza said he’ll visit either South Carolina or Virginia this weekend, then go to Virginia Tech later this month.

“Everything is rumors right now,” Alphonza Whitmore said. “Maryland is still No. 1. But he’s 17, so he’s got the right to change his mind.”

4-star # 21 rated DL in country.

http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=98287&ran=102063


This is what I was refering to. Sorry for the confusion

[WayzUp]

January 19, 2006

Hawthorne Works Out USC Trip

By Phil Kornblut
After weeks of trying, WR Tim Hawthorne (6-3 205) of Homewood, AL will get to make an official visit to USC this weekend. His father said last night he was working plane travel for the family in hopes of finding a schedule that would work. The younger Hawthorne said Thursday his father was able to get something worked out. And he was happy about it. "I've been trying to get to South Carolina for several weeks," he said. Hawthorne has visited Georgia and Auburn officially and Alabama unofficially. He said he is unsure about his plans for January 27th but he's looking at visiting either Tennessee or Louisville. He will announce his decision January 30th.

I'm tellin' ya...this kid is very interested in USC. I still think his parents are the ones we need to recruit while they're in Columbia. Let Smelley & the team recruit the son...they've done a heckuva job so far.

[Dr. Pepper]

Finally! This is good news. This is another piece of the puzzle that shows how the picture is changing at South Carolina. Here is a kid from Alabama who has been busting his rear end to be able to visit us. There are kids from Florida, Georgia and other states wanting to do the same. In a few years, we are not going to have to sell USC to anyone. The 4 and 5 star players are going to be competing against each other to come here and they will have to sell themselves to us. We will be getting the best of the best.

[Dr. Pepper]

Hey WB. How do you feel this morning? Yesterday was a nice birthday for you with all the jumps in the rankings.

[pc72687]

When will they redo the team rankings?

[Williams-Brice]

Hey WB. How do you feel this morning? Yesterday was a nice birthday for you with all the jumps in the rankings.

Yeah, I had a good time yesterday with the recruits being upgraded among other things. I hate that I won't be on campus this weekend with Ellis, Cook, and Hawthorne coming in. I'm heading back home to the armpit of the South. . .errr. . .Georgia to see the family. I'll try to have updates in some capacity.

[Williams-Brice]

When will they redo the team rankings?

I'm not sure, but I'll bet they are working on them right now. There is a very real possibility that we'll move into the Top 25 by gaining 2 more 4-stars. The teams immediately ahead of us did not get upgraded quite like we did. There is also a very real possibility that we'll gain a few more 4-star guys this weekend. We may be looking at something special on February 1st.

[Williams-Brice]

Someone asked me a while ago to clarify our visit dates. I'm sorry I'm just now getting around to doing it. I'll give a list of the upcoming visits, and if you want ones from last week and before, then let me know.

January 20
Brian Whitmore DE 3 stars He has a very soft verbal to Maryland.
Stephaun Raines WR 2 stars We haven't and won't offer.
Tim Hawthorne WR 4 stars You know his situation.
Kenrick Ellis DT 4 stars I think he'll commit to us this weekend.
Emmanuel Cook S 3 stars Ole Miss soft verbal; could commit if Ellis does
I've heard Markus White will be here, but now Rivals doesn't have his visit posted.

January 27
Marcus Udell CB 4 stars Tough to tell; I think we came in too late.

[WDavE]

It will be announced in few minutes...Berry to Au.

[SPURED]

South Carolina's team ranking has moved up 3 spots to 27th overall according to rivals. and Berry has commited to Auburn. there should be an article on it sometime soon.

[Williams-Brice]

Just so y'all know, Mike Berry said the Carolina fans were great. They knew who he was at the basketball game and talked to him. He had a lot of great things to say about USC. "I just want to thank all of them," Berry said about Carolina fans. Auburn, it looks like y'all are getting a great player and a great kid. If the kid had to be a Tiger, then I'm glad he chose to be the right kind.

[WDavE]

I posted this on another USC board....

I think it speaks volumes on your current staff when they bring a kid in late and make it a battle.

We have been on this kid since he came to a football camp last year and before everyone else even noticed him.


That leaves three more head to heads between us.

1. Isom
2. Patterson
3. Hawthrone

Good luck!

[Dr. Pepper]

Yeah, I had a good time yesterday with the recruits being upgraded among other things. I hate that I won't be on campus this weekend with Ellis, Cook, and Hawthorne coming in. I'm heading back home to the armpit of the South. . .errr. . .Georgia to see the family. I'll try to have updates in some capacity.

I can't believe you slammed your home state. Not funny. :mad:

[Williams-Brice]

I can't believe you slammed your home state. Not funny. :mad:

Let's put it this way: When people ask where I'm from, I say, "North of Jacksonville." At all costs, I try to avoid the assumption made by people that all Georgia residents are Georgia fans. Are you not the same way, Doc?

[Dr. Pepper]

Nope. I am proud to say that I am from Georgia and that I hate the dawgs. It takes courage to stand in the face of the enemy, to stare them down, and to take their best shot. Of course, we have taken many blows over the years from the barking hounds, but we have suffered the blows, stood strong, and are now ready to strike.

Never be ashamed of who you are or where you are from.

[Dr. Pepper]

Did you see the post on the Auburn thread that USC/Auburn has been move to Thursday night? I had not read that elsewhere. Is it true?

[Williams-Brice]

Nope. I am proud to say that I am from Georgia and that I hate the dawgs. It takes courage to stand in the face of the enemy, to stare them down, and to take their best shot. Of course, we have taken many blows over the years from the barking hounds, but we have suffered the blows, stood strong, and are now ready to strike.

Never be ashamed of who you are or where you are from.

I'm not ashamed that I'm from North Jacksonville. ;)

[Williams-Brice]

Did you see the post on the Auburn thread that USC/Auburn has been move to Thursday night? I had not read that elsewhere. Is it true?

I haven't heard that! I'm going to read up on it and maybe I'll be able to tell you something tonight.

[Dr. Pepper]

I'm not ashamed that I'm from North Jacksonville. ;)

North Jacksonville: Home of the Pecan Park Flea Market, Jax Raceway, and the Mayport Ferry.

Southeast Georgia: Home of beautiful islands, beautiful homes, beautiful golf courses, and beautiful women.

[Williams-Brice]

North Jacksonville: Home of the Pecan Park Flea Market, Jax Raceway, and the Mayport Ferry.

Southeast Georgia: Home of beautiful islands, beautiful homes, beautiful golf courses, and beautiful women.

Amen to that!!!!! Thanks for setting me straight.

Hey, the rumor going around is that Jonathan Hannah has quit the team, and no one knows where Brandyn Young is. Has anyone heard anything about this?!

:mad: :(

[OmahaBound]

I really hope the Hannah rumor is wrong at least. Young we could survive without...Hannah was a much-needed addition to the offense for the future. I suppose worst case scenario we could move McKeen back to TE or give Jared Cook a chance to get heavier.

On a brighter note, Reaves was boosted to a 3-star on rivals. After Rivals re-examined everything, we jumped a full 0.24-stars in avg.

[pc72687]

Where is the Hannah rumor coming from, a website or the team?

[rabidcock]

...Hannah was a much-needed addition to the offense for the future.

He was/is certainly high on potential. He showed flashes of brilliance with a couple of timely catches in the very game he injured himself.

[pc72687]

Why would someone up and quit the team? Escpecially since they are going into the season as the starter!

[Williams-Brice]

What makes no sense to me is that he hosted a player last weekend. I think it was Kylan Robinson. Why would he be here this semester if he planned on quitting? I hope this is false, but everything I'm reading is pointing to truth.

[FLgamecockJAX]

On a good note, I'm being told that Ellis is having a great time on his visit so far.

On a bad note, Chasman Davis commited to MSU all of a sudden. It looks like the results of his MRI show he tore the knee up really bad. Possible nerve damage. If the injury hadn't happened, there was a great chance that he would have ended up here.

[GTmorris1970]

It is being reported that Kendrick Ellis is enjoying every minute of his visit, and there is a 75% chance he will commit when his visit is over. Keep your fingers crossed!!! That would be another 4 star for Carolina.

[JBryant12]

Is there somethin wrong with Ellis's grades or why would we have to place him?

[Williams-Brice]

GamecockCentral is abuzz with news of a mystery guest. The same guy who confirmed Jonathan Hannah and Brandyn Young leaving broke this story. Supposedly there is a big time name on campus, and this guy is not going to release his identity.

[cocky4ever]

GamecockCentral is abuzz with news of a mystery guest. The same guy who confirmed Jonathan Hannah and Brandyn Young leaving broke this story. Supposedly there is a big time name on campus, and this guy is not going to release his identity.
So then its been confirmed that Hannah and Young are gone??

[palmettocock]

whats the word on kylan robinson? anyone heard anything new on him either?

[palmettocock]

Phil Kornblut-Freshman TE Jonathan Hannah has quit the USC football team according to a report Friday night by WSPA TV in Spartanburg. Sports anchor Pete Yannity, citing a sourse close to the Gamecock football team, reported Hannah had left the program. It also appears freshman DB Brandyn Young may have left the team as well. He was not at a team meeting Friday. Coach Steve Spurrier Friday had no comment when asked about the possible departures of the two players.

[Dr. Pepper]

GamecockCentral is abuzz with news of a mystery guest. The same guy who confirmed Jonathan Hannah and Brandyn Young leaving broke this story. Supposedly there is a big time name on campus, and this guy is not going to release his identity.

OK, NEO,

You have not given us anything this recruiting season. It is time to step back up to the plate. You can be the one to break the news on this mystery recruit. Who is he?

[pc72687]

Why did Hannah quit? He would've started this year. Young maybe wouldn't but to quit seems a little rash.

[Beebop]

I hate that he quit, if this all comes to light as truth. He would have been a star at Carolina. If he did indeed decide to leave, I hope is was for personal reasons and not something egotistical! I also hope that all these swirls don't stir up any doubts with the individuals that are there now visiting.

[pc72687]

Everyone at gamecockcentral is saying that it has been "confirmed" that Hannah and Young have left. They are also hinting that our mystery recruit is a 5-star Offensive Lineman or Ricky Sapp. They also said that they will announce who it is once it is confirmed he has made it on campus. On a similar side note it also said some former gamecock players who are now Pro players are on campus with the recruits.

[scfan5338]

Everyone at gamecockcentral is saying that it has been "confirmed" that Hannah and Young have left. They are also hinting that our mystery recruit is a 5-star Offensive Lineman or Ricky Sapp. They also said that they will announce who it is once it is confirmed he has made it on campus. On a similar side note it also said some former gamecock players who are now Pro players are on campus with the recruits.


It would really surprise me if it's Ricky Sapp. Some people are saying that he wont get into Clemson, so is that why he is looking at USC???? The SAT score requirement for Clemson is a little bit higher than USC's. I wonder who the 5-star Offensive Lineman could be....any one got a clue?

[pc72687]

The picure someone hinted at was a big ole white boy. They didn't say his name.

[pc72687]

This is the one I think they believe it is:

http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=35775&Sport=1

[SPURED]

it could also be Andre Smith out of Alabama. he is a possibility also because he lives about 20 minutes from Hawthorne. and Smelley could be out there recruiting him for us as well. this is all just speculation of course.

[Dr. Pepper]

It would really surprise me if it's Ricky Sapp. Some people are saying that he wont get into Clemson, so is that why he is looking at USC???? The SAT score requirement for Clemson is a little bit higher than USC's. I wonder who the 5-star Offensive Lineman could be....any one got a clue?
The SAT/GPA scores are governed by NCAA guidelines. South Carolina and Clemson would be no different from any other D1 school in the nation. However, individual schools can set their own standards above the NCAA. If Sapp doesn't make it at Clemson with the NCAA, he doesn't make it anywhere.

[Dr. Pepper]

This is the one I think they believe it is:

http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=35775&Sport=1

Why do you think this?

[SPURED]

I think Hawthorn is ours. His mother seems to "Love this place". and there have been no reports of this secrete visitor.

[SPURED]

Ricky Sapp was was the Secret Visitor, however due to some Pressure of his family he did not make the trip. he has been concerned he made a mistake commiting to clemson and could decomitt and open things back up. he also may rescedule an official Visit to Carolina. this one may not be over till feb. 2nd!!

[Williams-Brice]

Pressure from the family, eh? Who does that sound like? We finally got Hawthorne here, thank goodness.

[Carolina Cowboy]

WB are you still in north Jacksonville? Sunday is going to be an interesting day. Have you heard anything this past week on sapp?

[SilverBritches]

I have heard Sapp will go to FSU.

[GatorNation]

I think Hawthorn is ours. His mother seems to "Love this place". and there have been no reports of this secrete visitor.

I think it comes down to bama and uga....

[Williams-Brice]

WB are you still in north Jacksonville? Sunday is going to be an interesting day. Have you heard anything this past week on sapp?

Yeah, I'm still down here. I'm getting up early and heading back to Columbia in the morning so I can see the outcome of not only our weekend, but also the weekends many of our prospects had at other schools. I've got my fingers crossed about Ajiboye and Eckerson.

Last I heard, Tony Morrell was trying to see what was going on about this Sapp thing. He did say that there was a chance he was here. Last night, the front page of GamecockCentral said, "Gamecocks Set to Host at least Five Visitors." Take that for what it is worth. What we need to understand is that anyone who knows anything about this situation is with the recruits right now with the exception of a few people: the people who gave tours to the recruits this morning. I wish I had the opportunity to do it again this weekend, but I just wasn't scheduled because I told my bosses I'd be going home this weekend. For the life of me, I cannot remember who was scheduled this weekend. If I knew, then I could have put an end to these rumors and tell y'all if Sapp was here or not.

See, the schedule for the recruits this week is different than last week. There is/was no home basketball game tonight/today. The recruits will be with the coaches all day, and they will very likely not be seen by anyone. The only time the recruits were in the public last Saturday was at the basketball game, a very limited portion of the campus tour, and maybe when they were taken to dinner.

I don't want to come across as an expert on exactly what the recruits do all weekend, but they certainly aren't out in the public to where just anyone can see them. We will find out tomorrow. . .soon enough, I guess.

[SPURED]

I think it comes down to bama and uga....
yeah and everyone thought it was either South Carolina or Georgia for Brown right?

[GatorNation]

yeah and everyone thought it was either South Carolina or Georgia for Brown right?

Just a hunch. You don't have to like it....but it's my take from what I've read on Hawthorne.

[rabidcock]

So are these guys waiting until NSD to make their respective decisions?

[scfan5338]

The picure someone hinted at was a big ole white boy. They didn't say his name.


Did someone hint that the 5-star guy was a big ole white boy?? Cause there was another big ole white boy on campus that wasnt a 5-star guy. 2-star OL Ryan Broadhead was on campus according to Korn.

[scfan5338]

All of us USC fans were saying that we need help on the DL badly, well if all things fall out way.. we have a chance to sign 4 more DL's. We have already signed Olufemi Ajiboye(4-star) who is taking a visit to VT this weekend, hopefully he stays with us. We have a chance to sign Adam Patterson and Kendrick Ellis (4-star) Ellis said we are in good position with him. We might also sign Byron Isom and Gavin Smith (3-star). Out of all four of the guys I think we can sign Patterson, Ellis and Smith; or Ellis, Smith and Isom. I believe either Patterson or Isom while choose Auburn.

[scfan5338]

Question... if Hannah and the other guy have infact quit the team, that means we can sign 2 more guys this year right??? Cause we could use those two scholarship's badly.

[Carolina Cowboy]

I just don't see paterson going to auburn. Isom yes. We might know what ellis does on sunday.

[Williams-Brice]

Question... if Hannah and the other guy have infact quit the team, that means we can sign 2 more guys this year right??? Cause we could use those two scholarship's badly.

Teams can sign as many as they want, but only 25 can enroll and count towards that class. Hannah and Young have no effect on this year's class. However, since we have seven seniors on scholarship for this upcoming year and we are on probation, then it will allow us a little more room for next year's class. We may not have enough room to bring in 25 guys next year.

No one can ever bring in more than 25.

[Beebop]

Is there any news on maybe some early commitments from this weekends visits????

[GTmorris1970]

Ricky Sapp was was the Secret Visitor, however due to some Pressure of his family he did not make the trip. he has been concerned he made a mistake commiting to clemson and could decomitt and open things back up. he also may rescedule an official Visit to Carolina. this one may not be over till feb. 2nd!!

From what I am hearing the secret visitor was on campus Friday and is on campus now. It is also being said he is almost sure to commit. The other comment was they were not saying who it was, and were requesting people not to ask. :cool:

[GTmorris1970]

Is there any news on maybe some early commitments from this weekends visits????

Ellis is sounding VERY promising, but has not yet committed yet. They are hoping he will commit tomorrow.

[GTmorris1970]

Things are sounding good over at Carolina. Sources are reporting Spurrier and staff are expecting possibly 3 commits tomorrow. Also, things with Hawthorne are looking VERY good. The three players are:
1. Kendrick Ellis-4 star defensive tackle
2. Emmanuel Cook-3 star defensive back
3. Ryan Broadhead-2 star offensive guard at 6-5 265

[GTmorris1970]

Another recruiting update. Ellis is said to be trying to get the other 3 recruits to come to commit with him. Cook sounds about ready to commit. Big news is Hawthorne. Spurrier has reportedly spent most of his time today with Hawthorne and his family. His father is said to be very impressed with the answers he is getting from Eric Hyman and Steve Spurrier. It has been reported that after dinner the recruits went to the field and Spurrier pointed to a spot in the endzone and told Hawthorne "this is where you are going to win us a heck of a lot of games if you come here". Broadhead will probably commit if offered. It is conceivable we could get all 4 of these guys tomorrow. :cool:

[Volnooga]

Hey guys, do you think maybe, just maybe you could seperate this years post from last year's post.. 432 pages?! Come on!

:D

[GTmorris1970]

Hey guys, do you think maybe, just maybe you could seperate this years post from last year's post.. 432 pages?! Come on!

:D

We are going for a record!!! :D

[Djshockley3]

We are going for a record!!! :D


I am not trying to burst your bubble. But Hawthorne is a signing day decision, imo. He even said he wants his recruitment to be as big as Fred Rouse.

[GTmorris1970]

I am not trying to burst your bubble. But Hawthorne is a signing day decesion, imo. He even said he wants his recruitment to be as big as Fred Rouse.

I was talking about number of pages. Either way, he and his family are VERY impressed with what Carolina has to offer. He may or may not make a decision this weekend. If he doesn't it will not be because Spurrier did not try. ;)

[Djshockley3]

I was talking about number of pages. Either way, he and his family are VERY impressed with what Carolina has to offer. He may or may not make a decision this weekend. If he doesn't it will not be because Spurrier did not try. ;)


Yea I would say Carolina is in his top 4, but it is gonna be hard as hell to get him outta state. He really likes UGA and apparently Carolina.

[Williams-Brice]

I am not trying to burst your bubble. But Hawthorne is a signing day decision, imo. He even said he wants his recruitment to be as big as Fred Rouse.

Wrong. January 30th he announces at a restaurant in his hometown.

[Djshockley3]

Wrong. January 30th he announces at a restaurant in his hometown.


Thanks man, I did not know that. I can't wait, he might really suprise some people. :D

[Williams-Brice]

Thanks man, I did not know that. I can't wait, he might really suprise some people. :D

Yeah, sorry, I just realized that sounded like I was trying to sound high and mighty and like I had all the information and you didn't. It was a short response, and I didn't mean to sound like a jack@$$ if I did. My bad. Anyways, his mother said a few days ago that the one thing that would not change in this whole recruiting process is that he will commit on 1/30 at a local restaurant. I think it's safe to guess that we will all be tuning in to find out how that goes.

[Djshockley3]

Yeah, sorry, I just realized that sounded like I was trying to sound high and mighty and like I had all the information and you didn't. It was a short response, and I didn't mean to sound like a jack@$$ if I did. My bad. Anyways, his mother said a few days ago that the one thing that would not change in this whole recruiting process is that he will commit on 1/30 at a local restaurant. I think it's safe to guess that we will all be tuning in to find out how that goes.


Yeah, it might be a suprising day. Hey when is he gonna narrow his list down to 4? He said it would be a week or so and that was more than a week ago.

[Williams-Brice]

I have no clue about that. I think it may be a safe bet to say that we are both in it, along with Bama and Auburn.

[Djshockley3]

I have no clue about that. I think it may be a safe bet to say that we are both in it, along with Bama and Auburn.


Yeah I would say so, I think he will stay in state. I hope not though. :D

[pc72687]

So did Ricky Sapp come or not, I have heard both answers. And I am ready to hear how it went. What is the record for a forum pages?

[Williams-Brice]

I think it has pretty much confirmed that he is not here. Whitmore never came either. Neither did Raines. Count your blessings when you count your losses. This gave SOS plenty of time to spend one-on-one with Tim Hawthorne.

[GTmorris1970]

So did Ricky Sapp come or not, I have heard both answers. And I am ready to hear how it went. What is the record for a forum pages?

I do not believe Sapp is on campus, but I could be wrong. :cool:

[GTmorris1970]

Sapp was to be the surprise visitor, but did not show up. He is apparently still waivering on what he wants to do. It is being said he may not qualify anyway.

[WoffordCock]

guys, say we over fill this class...who do you feel will be gray shirted?.... Not saying that we will but IF it happened who would you peg as the "lucky" winners of a brand new grey shirt?

[GTmorris1970]

guys, say we over fill this class...who do you feel will be gray shirted?.... Not saying that we will but IF it happened who would you peg as the "lucky" winners of a brand new grey shirt?

Let me go back and look at who we have. BRB..... :D

[GTmorris1970]

Boy, I would say there are at least 7 possibilities. Maybe more. Some ideas maybe are Andrews, Batchelor, Hail, Munnerlyn, Prochak, Stewart, etc.

[WoffordCock]

I could def. see hail and possibly a few of the smaller/less talented OL to try and give them more time to beef up and give the other OLs a better shot at getting in their as soon as possible...cause we need some beef to fill in the holes in our line.

[GTmorris1970]

I could def. see hail and possibly a few of the smaller/less talented OL to try and give them more time to beef up and give the other OLs a better shot at getting in their as soon as possible...cause we need some beef to fill in the holes in our line.

I am very impressed with our OL recruits thusfar. Two or three beefy 4 star guys. I agree however, that a few of them will need time to come around to SEC off. lineman standards. They could certainly be in that group.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Whitmore No Show At USC
By Phil Kornblut
DE Brian Whitmore (6-4 250) of Chesapeake, VA was scheduled to make an official visit to USC this weekend, but Whitmore did not make it to Columbia. Whitmore has visited North Carolina and Maryland and is scheduled to visit Virginia Tech next weekend.

Raines Will Not Visit USC
By Kevin McCrarey
Daulton, GA DB Stephaun Raines will not visit USC this weekend. He said that he is still considering the Gamecocks and is familiar with the campus because of other trips he has made to Columbia. He is also considering Tennessee and Arkansas.

It looks like we only had three recruits on campus this weekend Ellis, Cook, and Hawthorne. I don't think thats a bad thing Quality not Qaunity. :cool:

[pc72687]

It means we still have those visits available too.

[WayzUp]

I think it has pretty much confirmed that he is not here. Whitmore never came either. Neither did Raines. Count your blessings when you count your losses. This gave SOS plenty of time to spend one-on-one with Tim Hawthorne.Not to mention one-on-one time with Tim Hawthorne's parents too. :cool:

WB, if you could enlighten me because I don't know....over the course of an official visit, just how much are the parents with the recruit as he's being shown around and what-not? I'm curious because in this case, we have a recruit who's been saying for over a month that he “wants to visit USC more than anything” & finally made it happen. And over the course of that month+ I've had the impression that his parents weren't too high on Carolina and have dragged their feet getting Tim here for a visit on the weekends he could have done so. But he kept saying he wanted to and finally got it done.

From all I’ve read on the recruitment of Tim Hawthorne, I think if his parents come away impressed, he’s going to have us right in there on NSD and I honestly think we will come our way. But we gotta impress his parents because it sure sounds to me like he’s going to go someplace that he wants to be and is also a place his parents are comfortable with, as well.

Last thing, does anyone happen to know if any verbally committed guys from UGA and/or Auburn are calling Tim and selling the school they’re going to as Chris Smelley is? Just curious....

[JerryBeeds]

Georgia WR Plans USC Commitment
By Phil Kornblut
WR Demaryius Thomas (6-4 210) of Dublin, GA has been committed to Georgia Tech, but Sunday he said he is planning to switch that to USC. "It's because of coach Spurrier," he said. "I just like that they throw the ball a lot. I've been thinking about it for a while." Thomas said he will make an official visit to USC this coming weekend. He has not made an official visit to Georgia Tech. Thomas said he also has offers from Clemson, Georgia, Louisville, Duke, Michigan and Middle Tennessee State. Thomas had 56 catches for 700 yards and 7 touchdowns this season.

[JerryBeeds]

Here's his rivals bio:

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=38559

[JerryBeeds]

I love those tall recievers. At his size and speed (or lack thereof), he'll most likely be a TE at the next level. Just needs to put on some weight.

[Williams-Brice]

Boy, I would say there are at least 7 possibilities. Maybe more. Some ideas maybe are Andrews, Batchelor, Hail, Munnerlyn, Prochak, Stewart, etc.

There is no way we will greyshirt Andrews or Stewart. I can't see any linemen greyshirting unless it is Broadhead. Hail and Munnerlyn are candidates. I can't see it being Prochak.

[Williams-Brice]

Not to mention one-on-one time with Tim Hawthorne's parents too. :cool:

WB, if you could enlighten me because I don't know....over the course of an official visit, just how much are the parents with the recruit as he's being shown around and what-not? I'm curious because in this case, we have a recruit who's been saying for over a month that he “wants to visit USC more than anything” & finally made it happen. And over the course of that month+ I've had the impression that his parents weren't too high on Carolina and have dragged their feet getting Tim here for a visit on the weekends he could have done so. But he kept saying he wanted to and finally got it done.

From all I’ve read on the recruitment of Tim Hawthorne, I think if his parents come away impressed, he’s going to have us right in there on NSD and I honestly think we will come our way. But we gotta impress his parents because it sure sounds to me like he’s going to go someplace that he wants to be and is also a place his parents are comfortable with, as well.

Last thing, does anyone happen to know if any verbally committed guys from UGA and/or Auburn are calling Tim and selling the school they’re going to as Chris Smelley is? Just curious....

The parents are with them most of the time. I know that is vague. I think player hosts take only the recruits out on Friday night, and the parents are with the recruits for the rest of the weekend.

This isn't just a thing about Hawthorne's parents. Any school is going to have to do a job selling three people per family: recruit, mom, and dad. It just so happens that Tim's parents are more vocal than most. Thus, it become a little easier to place blame on him when he doesn't take a visit here. The posititve thing is that regardless of whatever was holding him/his family back, he is on campus now and all members of his family sound like they are having a fantastic time.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Eckerson Visits Virginia Tech
By Phil Kornblut
OL Hutch Eckerson (6-6 270) of Lumberton, NC made his official visit to Virginia Tech over the weekend. "It went real well," he said just minutes after completing his exit meeting with head coach Frank Beamer. "I don't have a visit this weekend, so I'm done. I've got to sit back and look at all my options and make the best decision for me. It's either Virginia Tech or South Carolina right now. There's good and bad things about both schools. I've just got to look into where I can develop into the best player I can be. I can't make a bad decision. It's just going to come down to a gut feeling." USC head coach Steve Spurrier will have his in person meeting with Eckerson Tuesday. Beamer was in the end of last week.

[cocky4ever]

Eckerson Visits Virginia Tech
By Phil Kornblut
OL Hutch Eckerson (6-6 270) of Lumberton, NC made his official visit to Virginia Tech over the weekend. "It went real well," he said just minutes after completing his exit meeting with head coach Frank Beamer. "I don't have a visit this weekend, so I'm done. I've got to sit back and look at all my options and make the best decision for me. It's either Virginia Tech or South Carolina right now. There's good and bad things about both schools. I've just got to look into where I can develop into the best player I can be. I can't make a bad decision. It's just going to come down to a gut feeling." USC head coach Steve Spurrier will have his in person meeting with Eckerson Tuesday. Beamer was in the end of last week.
What did he say about SC after he visited here?

[Carolina Cowboy]

Gavin Smith commited to Virginia

[Beebop]

damn.....I really would have liked to have Gavin.

[JerryBeeds]

I don't know dude, anybody who turns in a "Glamour shot" for their rivals bio has to be a little bit of a pooh boy if you know what mean. ;) :p

[Beebop]

ha! ha! lol.....that is funny!

[Beebop]

neo.....where are you!!!!

[GatorNation]

Boy, I would say there are at least 7 possibilities. Maybe more. Some ideas maybe are Andrews, Batchelor, Hail, Munnerlyn, Prochak, Stewart, etc.

Who would have thought Ole Miss was going to have a better class than Spurrier this year....?

I didn't. Ole Miss stands at #11 on the Rivals list.

[JerryBeeds]

Who would have thought Ole Miss was going to have a better class than Spurrier this year....?

I didn't. Ole Miss stands at #11 on the Rivals list.

We are almost exclusively recruiting lineman on both sides of the ball. The RB's, WR's, and QB's are the recruits that move the needle for the recruiting services. What I'm trying to say is that it is very diffucult to have a highly ranked class while recruiting almost exclusively lineman. I'd say if you take that into consideration, we are doing pretty well.

[GatorNation]

We are almost exclusively recruiting lineman on both sides of the ball. The RB's, WR's, and QB's are the recruits that move the needle for the recruiting services. What I'm trying to say is that it is very diffucult to have a highly ranked class while recruiting almost exclusively lineman. I'd say if you take that into consideration, we are doing pretty well.

But that hasn't been the case this whole time. Most of the updates I've read concerning usc recruiting in this thread--not including the latest ones--involved a host of skill players considering the gamecocks. You make it sound like SOS hasn't been targeting skill players for his offense....he has, but a lot of them have decided to go elsewhere for some reason.

[scfan5338]

Hawthorne Visits USC
By Phil Kornblut
WR Tim Hawthorne (6-3 205) of Homewood, AL made his official visit to USC over the weekend along with his parents and younger brother. "It was real, real nice," Hawthorne said as the family traveled along I-20 back to Alabama. "I had a chance to see Columbia. I got a chance to mingle with my host Jared Cook. I talked to coach Spurrier, coach Spurrier Junior and coach Cooper. We just alked about the whole opportunity South Carolina has for me. We talked about playing time, special teams, receiver, things like that." Hawthorne remains undecided and will announce on ESPN January 30th. "Everybody is pretty much still even," :confused: he said though he added that Alabama was basically out of the picture. He is still considering Georgia, Auburn, Tennessee and Louisville along with USC. Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer will visit with Hawthorne at his home tonight and he plans to take a visit this coming weekend either to Tennessee or Louisville.


Gamecock central says Hawthrone's visit was "perfect."

[scfan5338]

Patterson Visits NC State
By Phil Kornblut
DE Adam Patterson (6-3 260) of Richland Northeast made his official visit to NC State over the weekend. "It was great, the trip went fine," Patterson said. "I got a chance to see the engineering building. I plan to major in information technology. I had a good chance to talk to coach Amato and meet up with the players. The facilities were great." Patterson remains wide open and will take his final visit to Auburn this coming weekend. He has also been to USC, Michigan and Tennessee. Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville is due in this week for his in home visit. Patterson does not have a favorite

[Williams-Brice]

Who would have thought Ole Miss was going to have a better class than Spurrier this year....?

I didn't. Ole Miss stands at #11 on the Rivals list.

Who would have thought Spurrier would have beaten Florida this year. . .?

You didn't.

[IH8Orange]

Hawthorne Visits USC
By Phil Kornblut
WR Tim Hawthorne (6-3 205) of Homewood, AL made his official visit to USC over the weekend along with his parents and younger brother. "It was real, real nice," Hawthorne said as the family traveled along I-20 back to Alabama. "I had a chance to see Columbia. I got a chance to mingle with my host Jared Cook. I talked to coach Spurrier, coach Spurrier Junior and coach Cooper. We just alked about the whole opportunity South Carolina has for me. We talked about playing time, special teams, receiver, things like that." Hawthorne remains undecided and will announce on ESPN January 30th. "Everybody is pretty much still even," :confused: he said though he added that Alabama was basically out of the picture. He is still considering Georgia, Auburn, Tennessee and Louisville along with USC. Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer will visit with Hawthorne at his home tonight and he plans to take a visit this coming weekend either to Tennessee or Louisville.


Gamecock central says Hawthrone's visit was "perfect."


Where did you get this crazy article? The only thing I have a problem with in this is the comment about Alabama being out of the picture. Here is a quote after his SC visit from Rivals:

"I've got a lot of great schools to choose from and it's going to be hard. South Carolina, Auburn, Alabama and Georgia are all on a level playing field to me. I'm definitely going to take one more visit next weekend, but I don't know where it's going to be to yet. It's probably going to be Louisville or Tennessee."

[autiger1126]

on autigers.com that he named a leader and three favorites, can't read it though...

[SilverBritches]

Where did you get this crazy article? The only thing I have a problem with in this is the comment about Alabama being out of the picture. Here is a quote after his SC visit from Rivals:

"I've got a lot of great schools to choose from and it's going to be hard. South Carolina, Auburn, Alabama and Georgia are all on a level playing field to me. I'm definitely going to take one more visit next weekend, but I don't know where it's going to be to yet. It's probably going to be Louisville or Tennessee."

Hawthorne has and will rate everyone of his visits a perfect 10.

Also, UGASports.com's recruiting guru talked to Hawthorne and Hawthorne did not mention Alabama. Here is the exact quote he gave:

"Georgia, Auburn, South Carolina, Louisville, and Tennessee are still in the mix."

[SilverBritches]

on autigers.com that he named a leader and three favorites, can't read it though...

He named Auburn his leader and his top 3 is Auburn, Georgia, and South Carolina.

He is announcing next Monday.

[autiger1126]

sweet, icing on the cake for our recruiting class. already have 3 WRs, but one will most likely go to prep school, but you can't turn down a talent like tim hawthorne

[JerryBeeds]

Ajiboye Visits Virginia Tech
By Phil Kornblut
DL Olufemi Ajiboye (6-2 275) of College Park, GA made his official visit to Virginia Tech over the weekend. "It was cool there," he said. "The environment is really like a college town, and I like that. They've got a good football team like everybody knows. They've got everything you could want." With all that said, Ajibjoye is holding firm with his plans. "I'm still committed to South Carolina," he said. He does not have any other visits scheduled and considers his recruiting completed.

[Beebop]

Any word on Ellis or Cook?

[Dr. Pepper]

But that hasn't been the case this whole time. Most of the updates I've read concerning usc recruiting in this thread--not including the latest ones--involved a host of skill players considering the gamecocks. You make it sound like SOS hasn't been targeting skill players for his offense....he has, but a lot of them have decided to go elsewhere for some reason.

Spurrier is no idiot. If he has a chance at someone, he is going to make it possible for them to be a Gamecock, but he has focused on linemen. Hawthorne sought us out which is why our hopes are up.

GN, you are trying to create trouble here. Go ahead. Give us your best shot. We can handle it.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Ellis Has Decision Made
By Phil Kornblut
DL Kenrick Ellis (6-5 335) of Lake Worth, FL returned from his official visit to USC with a decision made according to his assistant coach and adviser Allen Williams. "I think he already knows what he wants to do, he just doesn't want to make it public yet," Williams said adding the coaching staff of the schooll he has chosen knows of his decision. Ellis was a strong lean to USC going into his visit and indications are that USC is his choice. "Right now what he's planning to do is not take a visit next week and sit down and make his decision," Williams said. "He'll make his decision public on Signing Day. He's down to USC, Rutgers, Tennessee and NC State. He loved the visit. It was everything that he wanted. He got more than he expected. He's going to sit down and discuss things with his mom." Williams added that Ellis and his close friend, running back Emmanuel Cook, who also visited USC over the weekend, want to go to the same school. :cool:

[WDavE]

Here is the latest report on Hawthrone.....


"Auburn is my overall favorite. A lot of things click together at Auburn for me. They basically have everything I want in a college program. The fact it's an in-state school helps them out as well. In terms of propelling myself, I see myself doing that at Auburn."

He also had USC as number 2 on his list and then UGA..

A couple of other recruiting tidbits. CTT and Nall have the home visit with Isom tonight and we still have visits left for Hawthrone and Peanut.

[Carolina Cowboy]

WB any news on Cook? I can't find any reports on his visit.

[Carolina Cowboy]

USC has a new WR on the board JASON SHERMAN?

[SilverBritches]

Here is the latest report on Hawthrone.....


"Auburn is my overall favorite. A lot of things click together at Auburn for me. They basically have everything I want in a college program. The fact it's an in-state school helps them out as well. In terms of propelling myself, I see myself doing that at Auburn."

He also had USC as number 2 on his list and then UGA..

A couple of other recruiting tidbits. CTT and Nall have the home visit with Isom tonight and we still have visits left for Hawthrone and Peanut.

I know this is going to sound like sour grapes since he said UGA is his #3 but I haven't listened to or believed one word Hawthorne has said all along. He is doing nothing but playing the game. If he chooses Georgia then thats awesome. If he doesn't then I can live with it because we hardly EVER sign a kid from Alabama.

[WDavE]

I like the Sherman kid... He is a high school teammate of Rose who is a current Auburn commit.

He will get an offer from us if Hawthrone decides somewhere else or if Rose goes to FSU.

Tall kid with good speed and only played football one year.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Watson Visits Tennessee
By Phil Kornblut
DE Dekoda Watson (6-2 210) of South Aiken made his official visit to Tennessee over the weekend. "It was real nice," he said. "The stadium was real big. I liked the coaches and everything." Former Union standout Eric Young served as Watson's host. Watson has also visited USC and Florida State and will visit Virginia Tech this coming weekend. He said there is no favorite and all four schools are still in the mix. Watson talked to USC recruiter Ty Nix on the phone after he got back from Tennessee.

[GatorNation]

Who would have thought Spurrier would have beaten Florida this year. . .?

You didn't.

No....and I didn't think you'd lose to Mizzu either.

How was Shreveport, btw????

We sure enjoyed Tampa.

[Spurrierismyhomeboy]

Well I hope getting your asses kicked by Spurrier was great to!!!! :p

[JerryBeeds]

No....and I didn't think you'd lose to Mizzu either.

How was Shreveport, btw????

We sure enjoyed Tampa.

If someone else said something like that about UF, you would probably erase it. :rolleyes: And anyways, you started it. You came on this thread where we were sharing information and started in with the flames.

[JerryBeeds]

Who would have thought Ole Miss was going to have a better class than Spurrier this year....?

I didn't. Ole Miss stands at #11 on the Rivals list.

How do you expect people to take that? It's got nothing to do with anything that anyone was talking about. It's just you taking a cheap shot. :rolleyes:

[GatorNation]

If someone else said something like that about UF, you would probably erase it. :rolleyes:

I've never erased a post, Beeds. I've only edited objectionable content.

And as for anti-UF junk, there's plenty of that all over these boards.

[GatorNation]

If someone else said something like that about UF, you would probably erase it. :rolleyes: And anyways, you started it. You came on this thread where we were sharing information and started in with the flames.

What flames?

I was responding to what Williams-Brice said.

:rolleyes:

And the Ole Miss class thing wasn't a flame...it was just an observation, trying to put the usc class in perspective. Last I checked, we were all free to comment on other threads....and no one ever said comments had to be sequential or only pertaining to the latest topic at hand.

If you took that as a flame, that's your issue. It wasn't intended as such....

[GatorNation]

Whatever, Beeds.

If you have a problem, as you clearly still do, feel free to PM me or Chris or Jordan about it. If not, move on already.....

[Carolina Cowboy]

GN I have noticed that you come on the usc thread with nothing positive to say. Just an observation. Now back to USC recruiting news.JUCO LB Looking Hard At USC
By Phil Kornblut
USC has jumped strongly into the picture with LB Josh Johnson (6-2 245) of Georgia Military JC. Johnson is a formerly heavily recruited prospect from Conyers, GA who made 208 tackles in his senior season of 2004. He made official visits to Miami, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee before signing with Georgia. He redshirted in 2004 before transferring to GMA. He will have three years of eligibility. He visited Florida last weekend and will visit USC this coming weekend, and he's very high on the Gamecocks. "Something is telling me South Carolina," he said Sunday night. Gamecock coaches plan to meet with him at his school Monday Johnson said. Johnson said he plans to make a commitment before Signing Day.

[JerryBeeds]

Whatever, Beeds.

If you have a problem, as you clearly still do, feel free to PM me or Chris or Jordan about it. If not, move on already.....

So you come to this thread and pick a fight with us by default telling us our recruiting class sucks and then when I respond to it you tell me to move on? I'm moving on, but come on dude. If I ripped anything about UF you would respond to me in a heart beat. I'm defending my alma mater against what I considered to be a dig. But it's only a message board right. Have a good night. ;)

[GatorNation]

GN I have noticed that you come on the usc thread with nothing positive to say. Just an observation....

A poor one, imo, but you're certainly entitled to your opinion.

You guys act like you all post in the UF threads beaming with positive thoughts.....

Sorry if the Ole Miss class comment got you guys all worked up.....that wasn't my intention, but if it makes you feel better, I take it back.

Happy?

[OmahaBound]

A poor one, imo, but you're certainly entitled to your opinion.

You guys act like you all post in the UF threads beaming with positive thoughts.....

Sorry if the Ole Miss class comment got you guys all worked up.....that wasn't my intention, but if it makes you feel better, I take it back.

Happy?

way to be the bigger man, GN...you're an inspiration to us all
:p

[GatorNation]

So you come to this thread and pick a fight with us by default telling us our recruiting class sucks and then when I respond to it you tell me to move on? I'm moving on, but come on dude. If I ripped anything about UF you would respond to me in a heart beat. I'm defending my alma mater against what I considered to be a dig. But it's only a message board right. Have a good night. ;)

When did I say usc's class sucked? Gimme a break. I told you to move on after your "banned" comment that you so conveniently deleted.

People rip UF all the time on these boards. Get it straight, Beeds. Some posters almost make "a career" out of it. And that's fine....a little smack talk, which is not what I was doing with the Ole Miss comment, is part of the boards. Defend your school. I'll defend mine, and so will everyone else....that's fine. I expect you to do that. But I do exepct you not to make stuff up.....I wasn't attacking usc. So, let it go.

[JerryBeeds]

It's gone. :)

[GatorNation]

It's gone. :)

Thanks, Beeds....because I don't want to fight with you.

I thought we were cool. If not, PM me so we can work it out.....seriously.

[pc72687]

Alright boys, let's not start this again. Back to the gamecock recruiting!

[Carolina Cowboy]

USC Still In Robinson's Top Three
By Conan Gasque
Tampa RB Kylan Robinson (6-1 215) visited Miami over the weekend, but he still has made no decision. Robinson said Sunday that his top three still include USC, Ohio State and Miami, and that he will announce his decision Wednesday on Countdown to Signing Day. Robinson has visited all three, as well as UAB, but he said the Blazers are no longer on his list. He also said that he will make no more visits. Robinson said that he will evaluate the schools on their coaching staffs, how he fits in with the players, and academics.

[GatorNation]

Alright boys, let's not start this again. Back to the gamecock recruiting!

Right....and I'd just like to say that I think Spurrier is doing a fine job. If he gets Hawthorne to complement Rice, things will be looking really good for your offense.

(was that positive enough???) :p

[Carolina Cowboy]

Whitmore Checks Out Virginia
By Phil Kornblut
DE Brian Whitmore (6-4 250) of Chesapeake, VA was scheduled to make an official visit to USC over the weekend but changed his plans late in the week and instead visited Virginia. Whitmore did talk to USC head coach Steve Spurrier and assistant David Reaves Saturday and the Gamecocks remain in the picture with him. He might visit USC or Virginia Tech this coming weekend. Spurrier is scheduled for an in home visit with him Thursday. Whitmore has also visited Maryland and North Carolina.

[SPURED]

Uhh Any way i like our recruiting class so far. i dont really care how anyone else thinks it ends up. of all the Oline men we signed atleast 3-4 will be good ones down the road right???

GatorNation, just an observation i have made from talking to and reading posts from Gator Fans. seems like MOST of them are Very Cocky when it comes to recruiting this year. however i think they have everyright to be but it does get a little old hearing about how our class isnt very good because we dont have many 5-4 star players. Let us enjoy OUR best recruiting class in recent years. but like i said yall have everyright to be a little cocky.

as far as the average star rankings go this year i believe will be the highest Average our team has had ever. right now we are at 3.10 and it could get a little better.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Spured go to scout.com and check out Josh Johnson. He looks like the real deal. :D

[usccop]

Thanks, Beeds....because I don't want to fight with you.

I thought we were cool. If not, PM me so we can work it out.....seriously.
Holy Snikes man, he said it was gone grow up for God sakes.

[uscrules]

Amen. Let it go guys.

[Williams-Brice]

GatorNation, just an observation i have made from talking to and reading posts from Gator Fans. seems like MOST of them are Very Cocky when it comes to recruiting this year.

Why wouldn't they be cocky about it? They can get all the recruits they want, but that offense isn't going to work in the SEC. Heck, we pretty much shut it down this year with our lousy defense. They can get as excited as they want as long as they remember they were this excited three years ago when they signed Chris Leak. That's worked out pretty well so far. He's won them 0 SEC East crowns and has the worst record amongst Florida quarterbacks against South Carolina since 1939.

Look, they can gloat all they want. They can only play 11 at a time, and when the situation calls for Spurrier vs. Meyer, I'll take our 11 against their 11 from here on out.

[FLgamecockJAX]

Spured go to scout.com and check out Josh Johnson. He looks like the real deal.

I don't know if GN will admit this, but before AJ commited to UF, many UF fans wanted Josh Johnson. The UF boards were saying he is the real deal! Now that he's looking at South Carolina, that may have changed! Anyways, we would love to have him!

[FLgamecockJAX]

All we need to do is go out and win 9 or 10 games on the field this year and next year's recruiting class will be even better. Rome wasn't built overnight. I'm sure the players SOS is bringing in, are the ones he feels are coachable.

[SPURED]

Spured go to scout.com and check out Josh Johnson. He looks like the real deal. :D
he is a beast and we would have him for 3 years. when he was recruited out of high school he was a 4 star(almost 5) recruit in the rivals 100 and top 5 linebacker in the country. i would love to have a tough Georgia boy on our Defense

[Williams-Brice]

Man, we are going to be greyshirting people left and right. I'm pretty sure if anyone left on our board decides to commit/sign with us, then room will be made for them. I feel for what's going to happen to some of the early commits.

[rabidcock]

Rome wasn't built overnight.

Of course, you are, as usual, right on! Rome took several hundred years to build, and I am sure Gamecock football will, too.

[GTmorris1970]

Of course, you are, as usual, right on! Rome took several hundred years to build, and I am sure Gamecock football will, too.

Next year will be a much different and better team, and the SEC better beware in 2007. :cool:

[uscrebel]

Of course, you are, as usual, right on! Rome took several hundred years to build, and I am sure Gamecock football will, too.

On the other hand, Rome, Georgia did not take but a couple of decades to build. So maybe he's talking about Rome, Georgia. It's not as big as Rome, Italy, but it does have a Waffle House....I bet Rome, Italy doesn't have a Waffle House.
:cool:

[OmahaBound]

I bet Rome, Italy doesn't have a Waffle House.
:cool:

ARE YOU SERIOUS?! Well I guess you can scratch Rome, Italy off the list of places I need/want to visit.

[LesR923]

If we keep going after people:

1) we will greyshirt several

2) What on earth are we gonna do next year? We will only be losing 7 players. How do we recruit strong with an already 92% full roster?

[WayzUp]

USC Still In Robinson's Top Three
By Conan Gasque
Tampa RB Kylan Robinson (6-1 215) visited Miami over the weekend, but he still has made no decision. Robinson said Sunday that his top three still include USC, Ohio State and Miami, and that he will announce his decision Wednesday on Countdown to Signing Day. Robinson has visited all three, as well as UAB, but he said the Blazers are no longer on his list. He also said that he will make no more visits. Robinson said that he will evaluate the schools on their coaching staffs, how he fits in with the players, and academics.
Anyone happen to know whether we have an in-home left with Kylan prior to NSD or have we 'rested our case' so to speak? Just curious...

[WayzUp]

All we need to do is go out and win 9 or 10 games on the field this year and next year's recruiting class will be even better. Rome wasn't built overnight. I'm sure the players SOS is bringing in, are the ones he feels are coachable.
Agreed...we all pretty much knew this wasn't going to be the highest rated class ever but we did know it would probably turn out to be the most important since our goal was to fill in the lines with size, talent & depth and hopefully get a true 'franchise QB' while sprinkling in a handful of skill position guys as icing. We have very few kids on our list who are in danger of not qualifying, a lot will probably help us sooner rather than later and most every one you can look at and envision their role on our team. I don't remember seeing as much rhyme & reason to our past recruiting classes as I have with this one....very refreshing to see us actually address needs instead of going out and window shopping for the best recruits we could get our hands on, regardless of position or need.

[WayzUp]

If we keep going after people:

1) we will greyshirt several

2) What on earth are we gonna do next year? We will only be losing 7 players. How do we recruit strong with an already 92% full roster?
You pick, you choose, you target, you concentrate efforts and only go after the best of the best at the positions you want to use those limited spots on. :cool: I think it may actually be a good thing, instead of keepin' up with 30-something different prospects, we'll have our skill positions coming into their prime in terms of experience and familiarity with eachother & the system, our new guys from this year will really be ready to contribute and things should be rollin' on the W/L side of things to help us get only 4 & 5 star guys to fill those 7-8 spots. Not a bad problem to have, actually. We'll also be able to sign & RS a bunch of them to continue our future improvement & not make this a 5-good-years-and-done deal.

[GTmorris1970]

Unfortunately there are still no real updates from this weekends recruiting. A couple of them will announce Wednesday, although I am hearing it is almost a certainty for a couple of them to commit to Carolina.

[scfan5338]

I don't know if GN will admit this, but before AJ commited to UF, many UF fans wanted Josh Johnson. The UF boards were saying he is the real deal! Now that he's looking at South Carolina, that may have changed! Anyways, we would love to have him!


On Korn's site he said that in his senior year he had 208 tackles :eek: :eek: :eek:. Is that a typo or is that stat correct.

[Williams-Brice]

On Korn's site he said that in his senior year he had 208 tackles :eek: :eek: :eek:. Is that a typo or is that stat correct.

Absolutely 100% correct. He was the stud on a dominating defense. This kid is going to be everything Ricardo Hurley was supposed to be for us. Plus, if you look at some of the quotes he has put out there in the last week, he says, "I'm just looking for a place where I can start over. I get the feeling South Carolina may be it for me." I get the feeling this kid went to military school and got whipped into shape.

Come on, JJ.

[Williams-Brice]

If we keep going after people:

1) we will greyshirt several

2) What on earth are we gonna do next year? We will only be losing 7 players. How do we recruit strong with an already 92% full roster?

I think it is safe to say that SOS will find a way to make some room by cutting some more of the goons Holtz brought in here during his final years. His final classes had several guys whose only D-1 offers came from Carolina. Look at is this way, SOS is selling our depth chart to these recruits, especially the offensive line recruits. He is telling kids that there are not very many guys they will have to beat out in order to get onto the field in year one. After he cuts some more of these low performance guys, he will be able to use the depth chart strategy again next year.

Yeah, we may only have seven spots next year as of right now, but I have a feeling that room will be made in order for SOS to bring in his guys. The good news is that the kids who bust their tails for him will be the ones staying here. It's kinda like Kurt Russell said as Herb Brooks in Miracle: "If you give me 99%, then you are going to make my job very easy." The kids who will be on our roster are going to be kids that SOS wants here.

Rest assured, we will bring in many more kids than what it looks like right now.

[Williams-Brice]

Anyone happen to know whether we have an in-home left with Kylan prior to NSD or have we 'rested our case' so to speak? Just curious...

I could be way wrong on this, but I believe we have in-homes left with Kylan, Hawthorne, and Hutch. I very well could be wrong. However, if this is the case, SOS is going to be a very busy man in the next few nights.

By the way, I could be wrong on this also, but I think Jared Mitchell will announce soon. I don't know what the decision will be, but I think it's coming soon.

[pc72687]

How do we only have seven spots for next year? I am confused about that. Someone please explain that to me?

[USCGrifter]

How do we only have seven spots for next year? I am confused about that. Someone please explain that to me?


I believe that what they mean is that we will only have 7 Seniors playing on the team next season, so when the season is over, we are only guaranteed to have 7 empty roster spots on the team.

[LedCock]

Ko and JJ left so that makes 9 so far.

[bleedsgarnet]

kylan robinson's situation is somewhat amusing...he has usc, miami, and ohio state in his final three..he was quoted saying he will base his decision on the "coaching staffs, how he fits in with the players and academics"...Miami did just fire 4 coaches..I am sure he lost some relationships there..i say ohio state is out because he WON'T "fit in" behind a guy named chris wells..Our selling point is instant playing time, but we also fired our RB coach...Emmanuel cook is being recruited as a back, but hes isnt signed yet..Miami only has one back on their commit list. I say it is hard to lure him from miami..We will see on Wednesday..

[uscrules]

We also had 2 to transfer, so does that make 11 ?

[Williams-Brice]

kylan robinson's situation is somewhat amusing...he has usc, miami, and ohio state in his final three..he was quoted saying he will base his decision on the "coaching staffs, how he fits in with the players and academics"...Miami did just fire 4 coaches..I am sure he lost some relationships there..i say ohio state is out because he WON'T "fit in" behind a guy named chris wells..Our selling point is instant playing time, but we also fired our RB coach...Emmanuel cook is being recruited as a back, but hes isnt signed yet..Miami only has one back on their commit list. I say it is hard to lure him from miami..We will see on Wednesday..

They only have one commit, yes, but they also are in the running for CJ Spiller. The question is this: How badly does Kylan Robinson want to have the ball in his hands. As a fullback with two solid running backs potentially in his class at Miami, he wouldn't get the ball too often. With the potential to be used a lot if he comes to Carolina, I could see him chosing us.

However, Miami appears to be his dream school. If I was a top prospect and Brad Scott wanted me to play for his crappy South Carolina teams, then it would have been hard for Bobby Bowden or Steve Spurrier, or Phil Fulmer to pull me away from my dream school. Basically what I'm saying is that coaches have to work extra hard to get kids away from playing at their dream schools, regardless of what the situation at that dream school may be. Even though Miami fired all those coaches, SOS still was going to have to sell USC ridiculously hard in order to keep him away from South Beach. I just want this whole thing to be over with, and I hope this kid is a Gamecock.

Just don't be pissed or even shocked if we don't get him. I think the best thing that could have happened did happen when he missed his flight and got to spend time up here alone. I hope that helps, but I really like Miami's chances over our's. Come on, Kylan. . .we NEED you.

[Williams-Brice]

We also had 2 to transfer, so does that make 11 ?

Yeah, but remember we've got to get down to 83 scholarships. Like I said in a previous post, Spurrier is going to be getting rid of more of Holtz's final year goons.

Plenty of room will be made for next year. Don't worry about that.

[Carolina Cowboy]

WB I am still looking for recruiting news on cook's visit?He is going to visit Minnisota (sp) this weekend. I think he might be a sleeper RB that becomes a superstar. His build remindes me of Rhett. :cool:

[Carolina Cowboy]

It looks like Marcus Udell has taken USC off his list? :(

[OmahaBound]

It looks like Marcus Udell has taken USC off his list? :(

i saw a quote from him last week that said we were never in consideration for a visit....it was just an internet rumor. he might just be saying that, but it was a direct quote.

[bleedsgarnet]

i wont be pissed. i stated that i believe he is a miami lean.

[USCGrifter]

We also had 2 to transfer, so does that make 11 ?

I just looked at the 2005 roster on USCSports.com and it looks like we have at least 79 players returning for next year (this accounts for JJ, Ko, Hannah, and Young? departing and Cory Boyd returning). I say at least b/c I don't know how many we gray-shirted last year. Of those 79(?), 8 will be Sr's next year and 9 will be RSr's.

The problem is that I have no idea how many of our players (seniors or not)are walk-ons. Maybe WB could help clear that up.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Johnson Meets With USC Coaches
By Phil Kornblut
LB Josh Johnson (6-2 245) of Georgia Military JC met Monday afternoon at his school with USC assistant coaches Ron Cooper and Ty Nix. "I told them I'm open right now," Johnson said. "I'm going to visit there this weekend. If I feel comfortable there I could commit on my visit." Johnson, who signed with Georgia out of high school, has also visited Florida. He plays middle linebacker and has three years of eligiblity remaining.

[Williams-Brice]

Tony Morrell says he thinks we have a 5% chance at Kylan Robinson.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Mitchell Set To Announce
By Phil Kornblut
WR Jared Mitchell (6-0 195) of New Iberia, LA has made a decision and plans to announce Thursday night at 8:00 PM Eastern according to his coach Craig Brodie. Mitchell has been deciding between USC and LSU. The news conference will be staged at Squirrel Run Country Club in New Iberia.


Sounds like an LSU commitment

[scfan5338]

Mitchell Set To Announce
By Phil Kornblut
WR Jared Mitchell (6-0 195) of New Iberia, LA has made a decision and plans to announce Thursday night at 8:00 PM Eastern according to his coach Craig Brodie. Mitchell has been deciding between USC and LSU. The news conference will be staged at Squirrel Run Country Club in New Iberia.


Sounds like an LSU commitment


How does that sound like a LSU commitment? There are no signs that he is 100% LSU Tiger. I doubt we get him but still it does NOT "sound" like an LSU commitment.

[Carolina Cowboy]

He is making his anouncement at a Country Club that will be full of LSU alumni.

[Williams-Brice]

Regarding this Mitchell information, someone told me earlier that this sounded like an LSU committment. Ummm, why? Do y'all expect him to commit in Columbia? Boy, Adam Patterson scheduled a committment on Signing Day in Columbia a long time ago. He must have made up his mind a long time ago that he is going to stay here.

Look, the place in which he is announcing is probably owned by LSU fans, the reporters will probably all be LSU fans, and there will be LSU fans all over the place. Bottom line, not too many people in LA aren't LSU fans. There is nothing in his statement indicating where he will sign.

I'm not saying we are the clear-cut leader, but there seem to be some people out there who have given up, and there just isn't any evidence to logically do that.

[Williams-Brice]

He is making his anouncement at a Country Club that will be full of LSU alumni.

As opposed to making the announcement at his high school where all of his peers are LSU fans and future students?

Come on, y'all. There is no evidence that we are out of this.

[scfan5338]

Regarding this Mitchell information, someone told me earlier that this sounded like an LSU committment. Ummm, why? Do y'all expect him to commit in Columbia? Boy, Adam Patterson scheduled a committment on Signing Day in Columbia a long time ago. He must have made up his mind a long time ago that he is going to stay here.

Look, the place in which he is announcing is probably owned by LSU fans, the reporters will probably all be LSU fans, and there will be LSU fans all over the place. Bottom line, not too many people in LA aren't LSU fans. There is nothing in his statement indicating where he will sign.

I'm not saying we are the clear-cut leader, but there seem to be some people out there who have given up, and there just isn't any evidence to logically do that.

exactlly what i'm trying to say.

[Carolina Cowboy]

I am Big TIME USC FOOTBALL FAN.I don't mean to be a buzz kill but we have not got the blue chip players that I thought we would get after such a promising season. Eliades,Brown,Berry,Jones,Hornsby,Miller and Sapp just to name a few. I think our class is strong but I would like to see one go our way.

[TrueGCFan]

Any word on Hannah?

[JerryBeeds]

Any word on Hannah?


By: Phil Kornblut

USC announced Monday that according to head football coach Steve Spurrier, "it appears" that freshman tight end Jonathan Hannah and freshman running back Brandyn Young "have either given up football or hope to transfer somewhere." There was no further comment from Spurrier. :mad: :o

[pc72687]

I really don't understand either of those players quitting the team. There must be more to that story that we don't know about.

I am still confused on what y'all were telling me. If we sign 25 a year, then 25 or so should leave the team every year. I am not sure how we go from dropping a normal 20 or so to 7. I am not saying y'all are wrong it just doesn't make sense.

[USCGrifter]

I really don't understand either of those players quitting the team. There must be more to that story that we don't know about.

I am still confused on what y'all were telling me. If we sign 25 a year, then 25 or so should leave the team every year. I am not sure how we go from dropping a normal 20 or so to 7. I am not saying y'all are wrong it just doesn't make sense.

Think about how many quit or got kicked off the team.

[scfan5338]

GAMECOCKS CRACK TOP 25 RECRUTING CLASS


http://southcarolina.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?type=0&sort=6&year=2006&sport=1

On there it says Top 25 but when you click on South Carolina it says No. 27 so idk which one to look at. If you look at the top where it says "Rivals.com recruting database" underneath that it says updated 1/23/2006, so I guess we are in the Top 25.

[Carolina Cowboy]

I know Gator Nation is not happy to see that first place spot going to southern cal. I thought they were a lock? How bout those cocks 25 and climbing. :D

[GatorNation]

I don't know if GN will admit this, but before AJ commited to UF, many UF fans wanted Josh Johnson. The UF boards were saying he is the real deal! Now that he's looking at South Carolina, that may have changed! Anyways, we would love to have him!

Johnson is very good and a very talented player. I think most of us wanted AJ, Spikes, and Doe, which is why Meyer was slowplaying Johnson (imo), but he's a good pickup for you guys if you get him.

The only question, from what I can remember, is his history/track record. But I'm not one of those guys who believes once a bad apple always a bad apple. I think he'll be fine.....

[GatorNation]

I know Gator Nation is not happy to see that first place spot going to southern cal. I thought they were a lock? How bout those cocks 25 and climbing. :D

Where do you see that?

USC is still 500+ points behind us in Rivals.....

[JerryBeeds]

I would think that Josh knows this is his last chance to get a shot at the NFL. Hopefully he won't end up like some of the JUCO thugs that Holtz recruited.

[JerryBeeds]

Where do you see that?

USC is still 500+ points behind us in Rivals.....

Y'all's class is unreal. It's all a matter of expectations. I don't think too many USC fans have dreams of MNC's or anything. But there is no reason that we shouldn't be a bowl team every year. I think we've been in the top 25 in recruiting something like 7 out of the last 8 years. Usually top 25 recruiting results in top 25 football teams. I'm happy with the direction our program is headed.

[GatorNation]

Y'all's class is unreal. It's all a matter of expectations. I don't think too many USC fans have dreams of MNC's or anything. But there is no reason that we shouldn't be a bowl team every year. I think we've been in the top 25 in recruiting something like 7 out of the last 8 years. Usually top 25 recruiting results in top 25 football teams. I'm happy with the direction our program is headed.

Sorry, Beeds....I meant the USC Trojans.

[JerryBeeds]

Sorry, Beeds....I meant the USC Trojans.

Their class is unbelievable as well. I think their star ranking is something like 4.36. Unbelievable! :D

[cocky4ever]

Their class is unbelievable as well. I think their star ranking is something like 4.36. Unbelievable! :D
Jeez, tell me about it. Whenever you pick up a 4 star running back and it DROPS you're average you're doing something right :eek:

[Carolina Cowboy]

GAMECOCKS CRACK TOP 25 RECRUTING CLASS


http://southcarolina.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?type=0&sort=6&year=2006&sport=1

On there it says Top 25 but when you click on South Carolina it says No. 27 so idk which one to look at. If you look at the top where it says "Rivals.com recruting database" underneath that it says updated 1/23/2006, so I guess we are in the Top 25.
Gator this is what I was refering to?

[Carolina Cowboy]

USC Coaches Visiting Isom
By Phil Kornblut
USC assistant coaches Ron Cooper and Ty Nix are in the home of DE Byron Isom (6-3 260) of Lovejoy, GA tonight. They arrived at 7:20 PM. Isom has been torn between USC and Auburn. Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville is to make his in home visit the end of the week.

[Carolina Cowboy]

USC Moves To Front With Isom
By Phil Kornblut
DL Byron Isom (6-3 260) of Lovejoy, GA had an in home visit with USC recruiters Ron Cooper and Ty Nix, and coming out of that meeting Isom says the Gamecocks are the clear leaders for him ahead of Auburn. "It's just the whole situation," Isom said. "I figured I would fit in best in their defense. Auburn wants me to play offensive line and I don't think I can carry the weight Auburn wants." Isom said he will still meet with Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville at his school Friday and after that he'll announce a commitment, which as of Monday night, is in favor of the Gamecocks. :cool:

[Beebop]

that would be a huge pick up for us!

[Carolina Cowboy]

I would love to sighn four DT.Ellis and paterson to top it off. :cool:

[Carolina Cowboy]

Eckerson To Announce Wednesday
By Phil Kornblut
Shrine Bowl OL Hutch Eckerson (6-6 270) of Lumberton, NC said Monday night he will announce his college choice at a news conference at his school Wednesday at 1:30 PM. Eckerson is choosing between USC and Virginia Tech and would not give any further information regarding his decision. He did confirm that USC head coach Steve Spurrier will meet with him Tuesday afternoon. :D

[GatorNation]

Gator this is what I was refering to?

Gotcha. USC = #1 in star average.

Thanks.

[Carolina Cowboy]

I was surprised that they passed the gators.Rivals rating system dose not make much sense.These players are just a marketing tool for thier pay web sites. Still ,I do like to use them for player info and pictures.

[GatorNation]

I was surprised that they passed the gators.Rivals rating system dose not make much sense.These players are just a marketing tool for thier pay web sites. Still ,I do like to use them for player info and pictures.

Yeah...and the differences between Rivals and Scout are crazy. It's like they're not even watching the same film or talking about the same kids sometimes.

[LedCock]

Regarding this Mitchell information, someone told me earlier that this sounded like an LSU committment. Ummm, why? Do y'all expect him to commit in Columbia? Boy, Adam Patterson scheduled a committment on Signing Day in Columbia a long time ago. He must have made up his mind a long time ago that he is going to stay here.

Look, the place in which he is announcing is probably owned by LSU fans, the reporters will probably all be LSU fans, and there will be LSU fans all over the place. Bottom line, not too many people in LA aren't LSU fans. There is nothing in his statement indicating where he will sign.

I'm not saying we are the clear-cut leader, but there seem to be some people out there who have given up, and there just isn't any evidence to logically do that.

Agreed. Mitchell is from New Iberia, which is where he is announcing. It's 2 hours from Baton Rouge. New Iberia is a small town and it's mostly an "Offshore Town". Meaning many that live there are offshore or oilfield workers. It's not like he's announcing in Baton Rouge. I like to look at it as a good sign. Announcing close to home gives the LSU fans less of a chance to run him off the road.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Yeah...and the differences between Rivals and Scout are crazy. It's like they're not even watching the same film or talking about the same kids sometimes.
Is scout.com based more in the west? It's like what planet are they from.

[pc72687]

How does the new ranking work? Teams with less total points move up above other teams. I am not sure I understand it all.

[JerryBeeds]

Here's an article from Hutch Eckerson's local paper. Sounds like we're in pretty good shape with him.

http://www.robesonian.com/articles/2006/01/23/news/sports/sports01.txt

[WoffordCock]

so what are the announcement days comming up this week for the big guys that are still looking at? ....its hard keeping them all straight!

[WoffordCock]

Any body know why Josh Johson was downgraded to a 3 star LB in the updated rankings....earlier in the year wasn't he a 4 Star?

[usccop]

Probably because he started considering us, that's how all that political crap works. If he was only interested in Floriduh then he would have stayed at 4*'s.

[RW13]

Probably because he started considering us, that's how all that political crap works. If he was only interested in Floriduh then he would have stayed at 4*'s.

Hey, are you a Police Officer at USC? or just PO that likes USC?? Just Curious...

[Williams-Brice]

Probably because he started considering us, that's how all that political crap works. If he was only interested in Floriduh then he would have stayed at 4*'s.

I don't buy into this lastest "the world is out to get USC" consipiracy. He was a 4-star coming out of high school. He wasn't 4-star this year.

[uscrules]

Bottom line he is still Josh Johnson, only stronger, older and wiser. 3 or 4 stars, he is still a stud linebacker that with his head right and our needs at the position, could start or play a lot of snaps for us next year.

[Williams-Brice]

Hutch Eckerson has made his decision and will announce on Wednesday at 1:30. He called Tony Morrell to tell him that, and didn't tell the VaTech site. He also has not cancelled his in home visit with SOS for tomorrow night.

Seems to me he would have told VaTech and cancelled the SOS visit if he was going to VaTech. Folks, we just got our 4th 4-star OLineman.

[GatorHunter]

I don't buy into this lastest "the world is out to get USC" consipiracy. He was a 4-star coming out of high school. He wasn't 4-star this year.

I thought he was a 3 on one (Rivals or Scout) and a 4* on the other all year...anyway, the guy is a stud! Could come right in and start without a doubt...hope he comes in, stays out of trouble and kicks some but on the field...except vs UF :D


I do know that he has 10 classes that he must pass before he can be accepted to a Div.1 program...all of which have to be completed by June. So that's 5 classes for Spring and 5 for Summer...hope he does well....hated to see this one go. :cool:

[Williams-Brice]

Scout has him as 4.

If what you said about academics is true, then I don't see us offering him. Carolina is in the process of evaluating his past, and I'm sure that's one of the things they are looking at.

[usccop]

I do know that he has 10 classes that he must pass before he can be accepted to a Div.1 program...all of which have to be completed by June. So that's 5 classes for Spring and 5 for Summer...hope he does well....hated to see this one go.
Holy crap, if that is indeed the case, I don't see how we can take that much of a chance on this guy. Hope it's not true, 'cause he looks like a bad az.

[WayzUp]

Hawthorne May Shut Things Down
By Phil Kornblut
1/23/06
The end of the recuiting process is near for WR Tim Hawthorne (6-3 205) of Homewood, AL. According to his father, the family will entertain assistants from Georgia Tuesday night, "and we might just cut it off then to be honest with you," Mr. Hawthorne said. Hawthorne and his family visited USC this past weekend. He has a player of the year dinner to attend Thursday, and he has a friend's wedding rehearsal this weekend. There's a chance a visit could be worked in this weekend to Tennessee or Louisville but that's not looking too strong right now. Tim Hawthorne was quoted on the internet Sunday night as identifying Auburn as his #1 school and South Carolina #2. His father does not feel that's necessarily the case. "I personally don't think there's a number one," he said. "I think on Signing Day it could be a shock to a lot of folks. I think a lot of folks could be shocked. There's a systematic way we've approached this and we haven't varied from that. If Auburn were #1 and USC #2, why would we have Georgia coaches coming in? Right now we're getting information from schools so we can analyze and see how Tim fits in with each one. By Sunday, Tim will have two good schools to choose from." Hawthorne plans to announce his decision Monday afternoon.
http://www.goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060123/PSPORTS02/60123012/-1/PSPORTS

Whaddya know? Tim says one thing, one of his parents comes back with a, "just hold on a second there..." Wonder if Tim himself is actually going to have the final say in this or not? :confused: :o :rolleyes:

[WayzUp]

Possible Pecking Order For Clausen
By Phil Kornblut
1/23/06

Highly prized junior QB Jimmy Clausen (6-3 190) of Westlake Village, CA appears to have an order of preference for the schools he's considering. Clausen's coach, Bill Redell, said Monday "I think it's Notre Dame first, Southern Cal second, and South Carolina and Michigan tied for third, but I really don't know." Redell pointed out that the Gamecocks haven't been allowed to talk to Clausen in some time because of sanctions for contacting him too soon. Clausen attended Junior Day at Notre Dame and will attend Tennessee's Junior Day this weekend along with seven of his teammates.
http://www.goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060123/PSPORTS02/60123018/-1/PSPORTS

I must say it is very refreshing to be mentioned among the top programs in the nation for a kid with as much hype as Jimmy Clausen. We'll be fine even if we don't get him but imagine the windfall of attention and exposure we'd get if we did. :cool:

[WayzUp]

No Rush For Geathers To Decide
By Phil Kornblut
1/23/06

OL Clifton Geathers (6-8 270) will not rush into a decision as Signing Day approaches. "We're just sitting still for a little while," Robert Geathers Sr., Clifton's father, said Monday. "We probably won't take any visits and will wait and sign after the signing date." Mr. Geathers identified USC, Clemson, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina State as some schools of interest. "I'm hoping by Thursday of next week he'll be down to three schools," he said. "His books look good and any school that wants him to come will wait on him. I hope it will be somewhere close."
http://www.goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060123/PSPORTS02/60123017/-1/PSPORTS