USC Recruiting News [Archive] - Page 31

cocky4ever

11-05-2006, 11:39 AM

Carlos Thomas couldn't cover a crippled man. :thumbsdow :thumbsdow The ESPN camera angles showed just how bad he was over and over again.

Man did he look lost or what ? :brick:

I would bet that in 07 he RIDES THE PINE and watches a TRUE FRESHMAN START.
I think he was moved to defense out of neccesity, not preference. After losing Ko and Joseph we needed to DB's in a big way so Carlos had to make the move. With the way our young DB's are playing and with the way our current class is shaping up I expect to see him move back to offense in the spring. Either way he doesnt need to see the field on defense. He cant cover and he certainly cant tackle...he has no business playing a DB.

CockyTatGuy

11-05-2006, 02:50 PM

I think he was moved to defense out of neccesity, not preference. After losing Ko and Joseph we needed to DB's in a big way so Carlos had to make the move. With the way our young DB's are playing and with the way our current class is shaping up I expect to see him move back to offense in the spring. Either way he doesnt need to see the field on defense. He cant cover and he certainly cant tackle...he has no business playing a DB.

What about Mike West, wasn't he playing in the secondary for us at the begining of the season? Heck if Blake could play like he did last night I'd say put Syvelle back there.

uscrules

11-05-2006, 03:02 PM

Also this is the worst special teams has looked in fifteen years. Usc has only started past the 30 yard line maybe one time this year. :brick:
I agree, he looked lost last night as he does most of the time. He is not a cover corner and he tackles like Deion Sanders (Bad). He has no idea how to cover and our special teams. look who returns most of our kickoffs. Teams kick it to him wanting him to return the ball. I say we should put a running back there. Look at Arkansas, Jones and McFadden, are there to return kickoffs. I remember when George Rogers used to do the same thing and I believe he still holds the season record for return yards on kickoffs. Just a thought. Mike West looked good on the one kickoff he returned. Just my 02 cents.

Williams-Brice

11-05-2006, 03:11 PM

What about Mike West, wasn't he playing in the secondary for us at the begining of the season? Heck if Blake could play like he did last night I'd say put Syvelle back there.

Mike West played outside linebacker for us last season.

uscrules

11-05-2006, 03:30 PM

Mike West would be a great corner, He is physical and has great speed. He has shown he can catch.

Williams-Brice

11-05-2006, 07:31 PM

I heard somewhere today that Mark Barnes is going to announce his decision the week of the Shrine Bowl. Is that the first week in December? If so, then look for us to get verbals from Mark Barnes, Stephen Garcia, Dion Lecorn, and Antonio Allen around the same time.

pc72687

11-05-2006, 07:33 PM

I think the main reason they keep Thomas on the defense is because of his speed, if he gets beat he can usually make up lost ground quickly, but I agree with you guys last night was atrocious, he didn't know where the ball was half the time and Arkansas knew it which is why they picked on him all night long.

Just for the record, this is the best thread because it does a great job of bringing the best of us all together to share great info about a team we all love. Major kudos to W-B and Neo though because without them this thread would be without the insider info that makes it special. Here's too 500 more pages!

palmettocock

11-05-2006, 08:36 PM

I agree, he looked lost last night as he does most of the time. He is not a cover corner and he tackles like Deion Sanders (Bad). He has no idea how to cover and our special teams. look who returns most of our kickoffs. Teams kick it to him wanting him to return the ball. I say we should put a running back there. Look at Arkansas, Jones and McFadden, are there to return kickoffs. I remember when George Rogers used to do the same thing and I believe he still holds the season record for return yards on kickoffs. Just a thought. Mike West looked good on the one kickoff he returned. Just my 02 cents.
I'd really like seeing Taylor Rank doing to kick returns. I know he's not the fastest...but he does a good job of running north and south, and doesn't dance around.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-05-2006, 11:01 PM

November 05, 2006
Ingram Open After USC Visit
By Phil Kornblut
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LB Melvin Ingram (6-2 227) of Rockingham, NC made an unofficial visit to USC Saturday for the Arkansas game along with some teammates and family members. The Gamecocks have been battling NC State for the Shrine Bowl selection. "I really don't know where I want to go right now," Ingram said. He has offers from USC, NC State, North Carolina, East Carolina and North Carolina A&T. He has also been to East Carolina for a game. He has an official visit scheduled for USC for December 2nd. He has not set any other visits.

Barnes Not At Game
Not making it in for the game was WR Jason Barnes (6-4 196) of Charlotte. He continues to weigh his options between USC and North Carolina. He told a reporter after his game Friday night that if North Carolina hired Butch Davis has head coach, he would commit to the Tar Heels

November 05, 2006
USC Coaches Visit GMA Trio
By Phil Kornblut
Three USC assistant coaches met Friday with the three sophomore prospects they covet from Georgia Military JC. DE Corvey Irvin (6-4 275) said he, OL Vince Vance (6-7 300) and DE Jarius Wynn (6-5 273) sat down with Gamecock recruiters Ron Cooper, Brad Lawing and John Hunt. GMA freshman DE Jarriel King, who is committed to USC for 2008, also sat in. Irvin said the coaches continued with their sales pitch. "They said I can come in and play," he said. "They said they know there are a lot of coaches out there that want you, but South Carolina needs you." Several former GMA players are seeing significant playing time at USC this season and Irvin said that is a factor with him. "That influences me a lot," he said. "I see them doing their thing. We'd liked to play together again." The three have official visits set with USC for November 18th and Georgia on the 25th. Irvin will visit Alabama December 9th. Wynn has visited Tennessee officially. Vance is expected to set a visit with Kentucky.

cocky4ever

11-06-2006, 07:14 AM

Im glad that Jason Barnes isnt committing to us yet since he is still undecided, but I think its clear that deep down in his heart he wants to play at UNC. If thats the case he shouldnt let everyone around him try to persuade him to attend one school when he really wants to be at another.

Williams-Brice

11-06-2006, 08:02 AM

The kid has searched long and hard for reasons why he should choose UNC over USC. It's almost like he knows we'd be a better choice, but he wants to go with his heart. He keeps putting stipulations on his commitment, and that leads me to believe he is searching for a reason to choose UNC. What he should do is choose UNC because that's where he obviously wants to be. I wish him the best. He's following his dream and didn't run us through the mud to do so.

cocky4ever

11-06-2006, 09:36 AM

pc72687

11-06-2006, 10:06 AM

uscrules

11-06-2006, 10:52 AM

larryt4111

11-06-2006, 04:27 PM

Big lineman are a premium and the best and quickest way to get them is the JUCO route, they are already older, stronger, and bigger at this stage. I feel like we will continue to recruit some JUCO players, especially on the line. :thumpsup:
I agree, JUCO's are a quick fix for immediate problems especially on the D, but you can't live on them like Miss State has a history of doing. It doesn't get you anywhere for long, and SOS knows it. That's why he has always been reluctant to sign them. But on the otherhand right now HE IS CHERRY PICKING the JUCO's. and it is paying off for USC. But don't look for JUCO's to be a mainstay year in and year out for SOS. I would expect that in 2 years that you'll see USC sign maybe 1-2 a year at most. :thumpsup:

Neo

11-06-2006, 11:57 PM

Green Emerging As Prospect
By Phil Kornblut
Spring Valley LB Tim Green (6-2 195), who was injured much of his junior season, has rebounded with a big senior campaign and is now attracting looks from major colleges. USC recruiter David Reaves scouted him Friday night when he had 10 total tackles along with 3 sacks and a fumble recovery. He's also getting interest from North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Southern Miss. He has an offer from Newberry. Green has been to games at Virginia Tech and North Carolina. This season he has a total of 125 tackles with 9 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries.

More Big Offers For Quinn
By Phil Kornblut
Junior LB Robert Quinn (6-4 255) of Fort Dorchester continues to impress and has seen his early offer list grow to include USC, Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Florida and Tennessee according to his coach. Quinn also is hearing from Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Georgia. Quinn has been to games at USC and Tennessee. He doesn't have a favorite. "He's handling it pretty good," coach Steve Laprad said. "He said he's just going to play football and worry about it after the season."

More Fort D. News
Several more Fort Dorchester players are drawing various forms of interest. DB Kevin White (6-2 190) is hearing from Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, Western Carolina, Appalachian State, North Carolina and Virginia. LB Larry Cook (6-2 215) has heard from Clemson, USC, Coastal Carolina, Western Carolina, Appalachian State and Georgia Southern. TE Justin Birch (6-4 225) is hearing from Clemson, Auburn, Appalachian State, Tennessee, Coastal Carolina, Virginia, Citadel and Vanderbilt. And LBs Dante Nixon (5-11 230) and Durante Nixon (5-11 230) will need to attend junior college next fall according to their coach.

Williams-Brice

11-07-2006, 10:39 AM

I was always under the impression that Spurrier didn't like to hit the JUCO ranks up but we got 3 last year and 3 this year which was about the same thing Holtz did. I really don't care especailly since 2 of our best defenders came from GMA but has the situation at SC changed that mindset or was I just mistaken?

Holtz hit them up at a much higher rate. If you notice, Spurrier wants immediate help on the O and D lines. 3 JUCOs a year are not building a program from the JUCO ranks. Also, look for the staff to sign a lot high schoolers on both lines, as to fill the gaps when these JUCOs leave. The problem with Lou is that he would get JUCOs and no one to replace them.

Williams-Brice

11-07-2006, 11:10 AM

Talk about stock rising . . . Carlos Dunlap has launched up to the #7 overall player in the entire country. I just watched his film for the first time, and the kid is unreal. Cliff Matthews has jumped to #44 overall.

We gotta get Dunlap. The coach who left him out of the Shrine Bowl is an idiot.

OmahaBound

11-07-2006, 11:52 AM

good lord, where was dunlap ranked before?

also i notice mark barnes plummeted out of the top 100 (not that it really matters). how were his stats this year?

Williams-Brice

11-07-2006, 11:58 AM

Dunlap wasn't even in the Top 100.

Barnes and Gary Gray (down to 4-stars) both dropped significantly. That's what a 4 win season will do for you. I don't know much about either of their stats, but Gary Gray played QB, which may not have been the best for Mark's offensive stats. He did recently have 21 tackles in a game.

In other news, Willy Korn dropped to #25 overall, but he kept his stars. Q-Rich dropped to #88, as he hardly played at all this season. Garcia fell a few spots to #57, and Travian jumped 7 spots to #92.

scfan5338

11-07-2006, 03:09 PM

Wow how the heck did Dunlap go all the way to #7????? That's just crazy but I really hope we get this guy now. 5 star guy would help our D-line out a lot. He could start as a freshmen. NEO or WB, what are our chances with him now?

Williams-Brice

11-07-2006, 05:03 PM

Our chances are very good as of right now. The Shrine Bowl fiasco has been cleared up, but I'd say he may be leaning towards Florida as of right now. We're definitely in his top 2. You may want to ask GatorHunter how he feels about Dunlap to Florida because they are re-evaluating some parts of their class. Also, who knows if he'll start as a freshman because we want him as a DT, and he's not large enough to play there just yet.

pc72687

11-08-2006, 11:03 AM

That is what I was thinking about the Juco's but I figured that I would throw it out there just in case. Hopefully we can get Dunlap, we'll have to see though, I would be interested to see what GH has to say from Flordia's viewpoint.

SPURED

11-08-2006, 03:12 PM

ive wanted Dunlap from the start of this recruiting season. 2 reasons why: 1)He is a Beast of an athlete, very fast and very strong. he will be a good one eventually in his college career.2) i really want us to have the inside track to his teammate Robert Quinn, who from everyone that i have talked to is better than Dunlap. and if Dunlap commits to us we will have a pretty nice lead for Quinns services as well.

palmettocock

11-08-2006, 08:30 PM

Williams-Brice

11-08-2006, 08:45 PM

Quinn is a junior linebacker who will be one of the top players in the country next year. The state appears to be loaded again next year.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-08-2006, 11:00 PM

November 08, 2006
JUCO Receiver Names USC Favorite
By Phil Kornblut
WR Larry Freeman (6-2 215) of Pearl River JC, MS will make his official visit to USC November 18th. And the Gamecocks have moved to the front with the native of Fort Meade, FL. "I talk to them about two times a week," Freeman said. "Coach Spurrier Jr. calls every now and then and I hear a lot from my recruiter coach Gillespie. They text me a lot. They tell me since I'm a December graduate, I can come in early and learn all the plays. They said that if Sidney Rice decides to go to the league, I'm the guy that can come in and take his spot." Freeman said he's also looking at Tennessee, Kansas State and South Florida for possible visits. Through seven games Freeman had 35 catches for 400 yards and 3 touchdowns, but he said he's been playing a lot of quarterback in recent weeks, so he hasn't added that much to his stats.

November 08, 2006
Florida DL Has USC In His Plans
By Phil Kornblut
DL Terrell McClain (6-3 285) of Pensacola, FL says he has offers from USC, Auburn, NC State and South Florida. He is also hearing from Florida and Auburn. He plans to set official visits with those four. He does not have a favorite. McClain has finished his season with 66 tackles and 8 sacks.

November 08, 2006
North Carolina ATH Still Considering USC
By Phil Kornblut
ATH Danny Dembry (6-3 190) of Ahoskie, NC has had an offer from USC for some time. While he hasn't heard from the Gamecocks in a few weeks, Dembry says he's still interested. He also has offers from NC State, East Carolina, Kentucky and Buffalo and is also getting interest from Wake Forest. Dembry has made an official visit to Buffalo and unofficial visits to NC State, Wake Forest and East Carolina. He plays quarterback but is being recruited as an athlete who could play receiver or defensive back in college.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-10-2006, 12:46 AM

November 09, 2006
Offer List Grows For Page
By Phil Kornblut
More offers have come in for Latta junior 6-2 Lashay Page. Tennessee and Florida have joined USC, Clemson, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech and Florida State with verbal offers according to Page. He is also hearing from Kentucky, Illinois, Georgetown, Georgia, Connecticut and Kansas. Page has been to USC and Clemson this fall and he said he might be at the USC-SC State basketball game Friday night in Columbia. He also plans to go to Florida State and Wake Forest before football season ends. Page said his top three remain unchanged...USC, Wake Forest and Connecticut.

November 09, 2006
Florida LB Will Visit USC
By Phil Kornblut
LB Josh Bynes (6-3 228) of Lauderdale Lakes, FL has scheduled an official visit to USC for January 13th. Bynes has made officials to Iowa and Auburn. From his 30 offers he is also looking at Louisville, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, UCLA and Ole Miss. He does not have a favorite but has real interest in USC. "I see a lot of Florida boys there at South Carolina," he said. "It seems like a very good atmosphere. And they have one of the best coaches in the country. That's a growing program and they like to play a lot of freshmen." Bynes said his teammate, OL Branden Curry (6-6 300), plans to visit USC the same weekend. As a junior Bynes had 147 tackles, 3 sacks, caused 7 fumbles and recovered 6.

November 09, 2006
USC In Touch With Florida WR
By Phil Kornblut
WR Trey Herndon (6-0 175) of Jacksonville is having a monster season with 60 catches for 1270 yards and 14 touchdowns in 9 games. He has offers from Middle Tennessee State, Louisville, Kentucky, Troy and Indiana. USC remains in touch. "I talk with coach Spurrier Jr. weekly," Herndon said. "He's saying he's liking what I'm doing and they want to continue to recruit and evaluate me." Herndon has been to games at USC, Central Florida and South Florida. He has not scheduled any official visits. He's also hearing from Georgia and UCLA.

November 09, 2006
Georgia DE Talking With USC
By Phil Kornblut
DE Sacoby Carter (6-3 250) of Hawkinsville, GA talked with USC recruiter Dave Wommack Wednesday night and wants to set an official visit with the Gamecocks. He would also like to visit Middle Tennessee and Georgia Southern. "I want to stay close to home," he said. He favors the Gamecocks and claims an offer from them along with Wake Forest, Troy, Middle Tennessee, Georgia Southern, Maryland and LSU. Carter has a dozen sacks and about 25 tackles this season

November 09, 2006
Sheard Sets USC Visit Date
By Phil Kornblut
DE Jabaal Sheard (6-4 245) of Hollywood, FL has scheduled his official visit to USC for January 20th. Sheard will visit Pittsburgh December 2nd and Minnesota December 9th. He also has been looking hard at Rutgers, Auburn and Minnesota.

autiger1126

11-10-2006, 02:02 AM

you stay away from josh bynes, he's ours.

Neo

11-10-2006, 08:07 AM

you stay away from josh bynes, he's ours.

Tell that to Leon Hart...... :whistle:

pc72687

11-10-2006, 09:31 AM

I thought we had Leon back then but he defnintly surprised me.

Neo

11-10-2006, 01:46 PM

USC Commitments

WR Matt Clements 6-2/185/4.4
Scout - NR - 3-Stars
Rivals - #35 - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=50068

S Arkee Smith 6-1/190/4.5
Scout - #95 - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - 2-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=55749

DB Jamire Williams 6-0/185/4.4
Scout - #54 - 3-Stars
Rivals - #19 - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=49858

OL Kyle Nunn 6-6/280/5.4
Scout - #53 - 3-Stars
Rivals - NR - 2-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=47257

WR Michael Bowman 5-11/156/4.6
Scout - NR - 3-Stars
Rivals - NR - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=48456

TB Brian Maddox 6-0/215/4.4 (RivalsTop250)
Scout - #33 - 4-Stars
Rivals - #15 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=47529

OT Quintin Richardson 6-4/265/5.0 (RivalsTop100)
Scout - #19 - 4-Stars
Rivals - #9 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=47003

DE Cliff Matthews 6-4/223/4.7 (RivalsTop100)
Scout - #16 - 4-Stars
Rivals - #3 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=46266

DE Travian Robertson 6-4/230/4.6 (RivalsTop100)
Scout - #19 - 4-Stars
Rivals - #9 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=43458

CB Addison Williams 5-9/170/4.5
Scout - #45 - 3-Stars
Rivals - #22 - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=45853

DE Byron McKnight 6-4/220/4.7
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - 2-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=54021

Grayshirts, Transfers and Prep

OL Ryan Broadhead 6-5/280/4.8
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - 2-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=40349

WR Keith Graham 6-3/181/4.7
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - 3-Stars
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=57460

WR Jeremy Davis 6-3/185/4.5
Scout- NR - N/E
Rivals - NR - 3-Stars
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=55529

QB Michael McQueeney 6-2/215/???
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - N/E

TE/DE Nathaniel Wallace 6-7/270/???
Scout- NR - N/E
Rivals - NR - N/E

N/E = Not Evaluated
NR = Not Nationally Ranked

GAMECOCKBOY

11-10-2006, 05:30 PM

November 10, 2006
Big Orange Pushing For Dunlap
By Phil Kornblut
DE Carlos Dunlap Jr. (6-6 245) has seen his stock soar in recent weeks. He has just been invited to the inagural national all star game directed by Rivals.com. Dunlap has not scheduled any official visits and he plans to make a decision around the time of the state championship weekend. He has made unofficial visits to USC, Clemson, Florida and Auburn. "Tennessee wants him to come in for a game real bad," said his coach Steve LaPrad. Dunlap also has offers from Virginia Tech, Miami, North Carolina, NC State, Louisville and others. He has not indicated a favorite. This season Dunlap has 94 tackles with 32 for losses and 16 sacks

palmettocock

11-10-2006, 07:37 PM

Sorry, but there's no other way to describe Stephen Garcia!!! BADA$$!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.chevyprepticket.com/video.aspx?itemID=1001212722&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1&bhcp=1

pc72687

11-11-2006, 07:59 AM

Good find there cockinorlando.

autiger1126

11-11-2006, 07:50 PM

You can have Leon, he hasn't progressed nearly as well as anticipated, but we'll find out next year. I saw that video on Garcia the other day, and have come to respect him. Who doesn't like a guy who is a fan of Braveheart? He seems like a good kid from a good family.

Dmldawg782

11-11-2006, 08:55 PM

The big question is whether Spurrier makes him cut off that hair? He's gonna be a good one for you. So does that mean that Smelley isn't going to take over?

uscrules

11-11-2006, 10:21 PM

I think it means the same thing it always means with Spurrier, He who plays the best "PLAYS". That is all you need to know.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-11-2006, 11:02 PM

The big question is whether Spurrier makes him cut off that hair? He's gonna be a good one for you. So does that mean that Smelley isn't going to take over?
holtz like for his players to have there hair cut...spurrier doesnt care about how long a players hair is...until i see any different blake will be our qb next year...

scfan5338

11-12-2006, 10:03 AM

holtz like for his players to have there hair cut...spurrier doesnt care about how long a players hair is...until i see any different blake will be our qb next year...

you know what if Blake is our qb next year i hope he gets off to a fast start. he seems to be playing really well right now and that OL is going to be better next year. i dont know what's going to happen to smelley, i think spurrier will garcia over smelley because garcia has the dual-threat and this year he showed that he can work with guys like that in newton.

pc72687

11-12-2006, 11:44 AM

A win over UF would have helped us alot in the state of Flordia, oh well.

Neo

11-12-2006, 10:26 PM

It's No Doubt With Allen
By Phil Kornblut
The playoffs are the only thing standing in the way of DB Antonio Allen (6-1 195) of Ocala, FL making a commitment to USC. "It's South Carolina all the way," Allen said Sunday night. Allen said he talked with Gamecock recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. Saturday. His teammate, WR Dion Lecorn (6-0 205) also is close to a Gamecock commitment according to Allen. "I think so," he said. "I told him we need to go ahead and commit. He said let's wait until after the season. Even if he changes his mind, I won't change mine." Allen is also hearing from Central Florida and South Florida and has a visit scheduled with UCF for December 9th. In 11 games this season Allen has 5 interceptions.

Aiken Set On Five Visits
By Phil Kornblut
ATH Kamar Aiken (6-2 205) of Hollywood, FL is set on all five of his official visits though he has just one date in place. He will visit USC December 9th and will also set dates with Central Florida, Florida, Florida State and NC State. Aiken said he does not have a favorite and the schools are recruiting him with equal intensity. He is being recruited for safety and receiver. He did not attend the USC-Florida game Saturday as he had planned because his coach wanted him to stay home while his team is in the playoffs.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-13-2006, 08:15 AM

November 12, 2006
Broyles Sets Up USC Visit
By Phil Kornblut
DB Ryan Broyles (5-11 170) of Norman, OK has settled on December 2nd for his official visit to USC. Broyles said he talked with his Gamecock recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. Friday and the coach suggested that date because it will be one of their bigger recruiting weekends. Broyles has visited Texas A&M, Michigan State and Texas Tech. He said he will also take a visit to Tennessee in December. He is also considering Oklahoma State and Arkansas. Broyles will attend the Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game. He does not have a favorite. Broyles season ended last Friday. He had 68 tackles and 6 interceptions on defense, while on offense he caught 44 passes for 900 yards and he scored a total of 23 touchdowns.

pc72687

11-13-2006, 10:43 AM

Well, hopefully these players can see our season as we gamecock fans do, a season that had we not given teams such a huge early lead, not tipped away a touchdown per game, etc we could very well be looking at a very different season.

Dr. Pepper

11-13-2006, 07:30 PM

We are watching a team evolve and the birth pains have been excrutiating. However, our bundle of joy is coming.

larryt4111

11-13-2006, 09:04 PM

We are watching a team evolve and the birth pains have been excrutiating. However, our bundle of joy is coming.
:thumpsup: EXTERMELY WELL SAID !!!!!

GAMECOCKBOY

11-13-2006, 11:28 PM

November 13, 2006
Florida DE Has USC Ties
By Phil Kornblut
DE Jamere Johnson (6-5 226) of Tampa is very interested in USC, and for more than just football reasons. "I'm hoping South Carolina brings me in because my great uncle Nate Davis played basketball there years ago and my dad always talks about me going to South Carolina when we visit our family in Estill," Johnson said. "So, hopefully it works out because I'm very interested in South Carolina." The Gamecocks haven ot offered Johnson. He does have offes from Central Florida and Florida International. He is also hearing from Southern Miss, Florida Atlantic, Ole Miss, LSU, Marshall, Hampton, Ohio, Eastern Michigan, Minnesota, Florida A&M and Alabama. He has an official visit set with Colorado State for December 9th and he also plans to visit Central Florida. This season Johnson had 55 tackles and 10 sacks.

November 13, 2006
Maye Sending Latest Film To USC
By Phil Kornblut
LB Brandon Maye (6-3 222) of Mobile, AL saw his season end with a playoff loss lat Friday night. Now that he has the time, he is sending out his senior film to interested schools, and that includes USC. "I'm sending a new tape to coach Cooper this week," he said. "It's the senior tape he's been waiting on." Maye finished his season with 110 tackles and 4 sacks. He has offers from Southern Miss, Louisiana Lafayette and Alabama State. He is also hearing from Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Florida State, Florida, Alabama, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Tennessee and Purdue. He and his highly recruited teammate DB Michael McNeil (6-3 200) will attend the Auburn-Alabama and Florida-Florida State games over the next two weekends. Maye said McNeil is also still talking with USC but seems to favor Auburn, Alabama, Florida State and Tennessee. Another teammate who has a USC offer, DE Demario Ambrose (6-4 248), has set an official visit to Purdue for this weekend. He also plans to visit USC, Georgia Tech, Arkansas and West Virginia.

palmettocock

11-14-2006, 07:42 PM

Ok we all know Allen and Lecorn have us in the lead, but this pic pretty much sums it all up
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=88927804&imageID=1308445696

GAMECOCKBOY

11-14-2006, 10:31 PM

November 14, 2006
USC To Get Visit From Tate
By Phil Kornblut
RB Golden Tate (5-11 195) of Hendersonville, TN will make an official visit to USC in January. He was not certain of the date. Tate has set an official to Notre Dame December 2nd. He's also looking at Alabama and Florida for visits. He's not sure Alabama will be official since it's so close to his home. He is also considering Vanderbilt which he has visited twice unofficially for the USC and Florida games. Tate is down to USC, Florida, Alabama, Notre Dame and Vanderbilt. Tate said he met his Gamecock recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. last week and that he plans to make an in home visit soon. He does not have a favorite among his five finalists.

November 14, 2006
Florida DL Visiting Clemson For USC Game
By Phil Kornblut
DL Ian Williams (6-2 300) of Longwood, FL has scheduled an official visit with Clemson for the USC weekend of November 25th. He has made officials to Notre Dame, Ole Miss and Auburn and is considering Florida and USC for his final visit. He does not have a favorite. "All three of my visits were good, and my options are open," he said. Williams said his exchanges with Clemson recruiter Chris Rumph led to his decision to visit. "Coach Rumph is a real gool guy and I've built a good relationship with him." Williams played mostly offensive guard this season and was used on defense on third downs. He still managed 40 totatal tackles with 16 for losses and 5 sacks.

November 14, 2006
USC, Clemson Eyeing Ohio Punter
By Phil Kornblut
USC and Clemson are showing serious interest in P/PK Aaron Bates (6-1 190) of New Concord, OH. "I hear from both of them about once a week," Bates said. "Both want me as a punter. South Carolina is trying to figure out if they have a scholarship and Clemson is trying to figure out if I am the right guy. They offered a guy from California but he doesn't seem to be showing much interest." Bates made an unofficial visit to USC for the Tennessee game. He has offers from Ohio and Purdue and plans officials withi both. He's also hearing from West Virginia and Missouri. Bates said there is no favorite. He talked with his Clemson recruiter Chris Rump Monday night. This season Bates averaged 43.4 yards per punt and was 9-15 on field goals with a long of 50. He hit two others from 48 yards. And 90% of his kickoffs were touchbacks.

uscrules

11-15-2006, 08:32 AM

In the Spartanburg Hearld today they have are reporting that Carlos Dunlap is a Florida lean. Is this his favorite or does anyone know? What are our chances with this guy. We need him bad.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-15-2006, 09:40 AM

November 15, 2006
Highly recruited Dunlap offers another dimension
By KEVIN MELTON

Fort Dorchester's Carlos Dunlap has 104 total tackles, 16 sacks, 14 quarterback hurries and six pass breakups this season

Imagine being a bowling pin and seeing a ball barreling down the lane at you full speed. The impact is going to be intense, but there's nothing you can do about it.

That must have been what the Summerville kickoff team was thinking when Fort Dorchester's 6-foot-7, 240-pound Carlos Dunlap headed up field with the football.

On Oct. 27, Dunlap -- a defensive end for the North Charleston school -- returned the opening kick 95 yards for a touchdown.

"Our team needed to get the game off to a good start," Dunlap said.

Summerville ended up winning the game 27-12, but afterwards everyone was buzzing about Dunlap's freakish athletic ability.

"He is just so fast," Fort Dorchester coach Steve LaPrad said on his decision to use Dunlap as a kick returner.

"It's unique for someone his size to run a sub 4.5 (in the 40-yard dash). I just thought, he's a playmaker and he wanted to do it. I don't know if a lot of people would want to hit him. He brings another dimension."

Known for his dominance on defense, Dunlap has 16 sacks and 104 tackles -- including 34 for loss -- heading into Friday's second-round playoff game at Stratford.

He is also a member of the Patriots' punt block team and was the team's second-leading scorer in 2005.

Earlier this month, Rivals.com promoted Dunlap to the No. 1-ranked overall player in the state, passing Byrnes quarterback Willy Korn.

The national recruiting service also tagged him with a five-star rating.

Dunlap hasn't verbally committed to a school, but he has been contacted by South Carolina, Clemson, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, LSU, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech among others.

On Jan. 4, Dunlap will play in Rivals' East-West All-Star Football Game in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

He was not chosen for this year's Shrine Bowl but did receive an invitation to the 59th Annual S.C. Automobile Dealers Association North-South All-Star Football Game, which will be held at Coastal Carolina University on Dec. 9.

"I know my hard work has paid off," Dunlap said of his selection. "It's an honor and one lifetime goal achieved."

Although pleased with the invitation, Dunlap went to his head coach to possibly pass up his roster spot so that a couple of his teammates could be considered.

"(Carlos) came to me and said, 'Wouldn't it be better if two of my teammates could go since I already have scholarship offers,'" LaPrad said. "That not only shows what kind of teammate he is, but what kind of person he is."

GAMECOCKBOY

11-15-2006, 09:44 AM

November 15, 2006
Matthews dominant on both sides
By KEVIN MELTON

Cliff Matthews committed to South Carolina a couple of weeks after the Gamecocks fell to Auburn.

Although South Carolina lost to then-No. 2 Auburn 24-17 back on Sept. 28, the Gamecocks picked up a huge victory off the field.

Cheraw's Cliff Matthews, a potential recruit high on coach Steve Spurrier's radar, was at the game, checking out the Gamecocks.

Within a couple of weeks, the 6-5, 230-pound defensive end alerted Spurrier that he was ready to play his college football in Columbia.

"I heard Coach Spurrier say that (they) were one defensive end away from winning (the Auburn) game," Matthews said. "I saw it with my own eyes."

Matthews, rated the 93rd-best prospect in the nation by Rivals.com, has 98.5 tackles, 12 for a loss and 11.5 sacks, heading into Friday's 2A home playoff game against Manning. He also has 13 receptions for 323 yards at tight end.

"He's dominant on both sides of the ball," Cheraw coach Johnny White said. "Pass rushing is his best skill. He puts a lot of pressure on other teams since he's such a force."

Matthews was personally recruited by Spurrier, despite the USC coach's notorious history of pursuing offensive standouts only.

"In a way, I was excited about such a thing," Matthews said. "I liked his history in coaching at Duke and Florida."

Matthews will participate in this year's Shrine Bowl on Dec. 16 at Gibbs Stadium. He will join past Cheraw players Dale Hatcher, a former NFL punter, and Rod Mitchell, a two-sport star at Clemson, who participated in the game.

"It's an honor," he said. "It's something we try to do every year at Cheraw as a tradition."

Even though Matthews is considered dominant on the football field, basketball is his first love. Also a member of the basketball team, he averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds last season and lists Michael Jordan as one of his role models.

"(Jordan) played through when he was hurt and gave it all he had," he said. "I compare myself to MJ because I give it all I got each and every time out."

By the way, another favorite role model of Matthews was the Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, due to what he accomplished during his term.

"That's a shock to me," White said. "Cliff will surprise you with some things he says, though."

TrueGCFan

11-15-2006, 10:15 AM

Good grabs GCBoy. Thanks.

pc72687

11-15-2006, 10:42 AM

This is all good news. Has anyone seen the article in Charleston's paper this morning. Here is is for all that missed it: http://www.charleston.net/assets/webPages/departmental/news/Stories.aspx?section=sports&tableId=118684&pubDate=11/15/2006

larryt4111

11-15-2006, 03:48 PM

Darn GOOD article,
I thank you for posting the link.
We need to pump pressure on RM's bosses to dump his trash talking A$$ and get someone in Columbia who actually supports THE HOME TEAM instead of going out of their way to cut down and deny the positives that SOS has brought to USC.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-15-2006, 05:53 PM

Good grabs GCBoy. Thanks.
u r welcum...

TaySC

11-15-2006, 08:40 PM

Currently USC's recruiting class is ranked the highest of ANY SEC Team..... per ESPN.

scfan5338

11-15-2006, 09:13 PM

Currently USC's recruiting class is ranked the highest of ANY SEC Team..... per ESPN.

I'm sure Florida fans have something to say about that. We don't have the best class in my opinion, UF does and there are many many teams in the SEC that are ahead of us. On signing day we will have one of the best classes but just not yet.

uscrules

11-15-2006, 09:40 PM

The Spartanburg Hearld, in the same article, had the SEC teams ranked as follows:
1.Florida
2LSU
3.Alabama
4. Georgia
5.Mississippi
6.Aurburn
7.South Carolina
8.Tennessee
9 Arkansas
10 Mississippi State
11 Vanderbilt
12 Kentucky
Oh, they have the ACC ranked and you know Clemson is no one. This is all part of life in the upstae.

Williams-Brice

11-15-2006, 10:00 PM

TaySC

11-15-2006, 10:43 PM

I'm sure Florida fans have something to say about that. We don't have the best class in my opinion, UF does and there are many many teams in the SEC that are ahead of us. On signing day we will have one of the best classes but just not yet.

Don't shoot the messenger...........

ESPN says USC has the 5th best recruiting class in the Nation and the BEST in the SEC so far.

Last Updated: 11/15/2006 Data provided by Scouts, Inc.
School Rankings
COMMITS POSITION SCOUTS GRADE
RANK NCAA SCHOOL CONFERENCE COMMITS ESPN 150 JC OFF DEF ST GRADED AVG
1 USC Pacific-10 10 6 0 Insider Only
2 Notre Dame IA Independents 11 7 0 Insider Only
3 Miami (FL) ACC 7 3 1 Insider Only
4 Florida State ACC 8 2 2 Insider Only
5 South Carolina SEC 11 4 0 Insider Only
6 Texas Big 12 23 12 0 Insider Only
7 Georgia SEC 16 4 1 Insider Only
8 Michigan Big Ten 15 3 0 Insider Only
9 Arizona Pacific-10 5 0 0 Insider Only
10 LSU SEC 18 4 0 Insider Only
11 Florida SEC 19 5 1 Insider Only
12 UCLA Pacific-10 7 2 0 Insider Only
13 Penn State Big Ten 12 1 0 Insider Only
14 Illinois Big Ten 8 2 0 Insider Only
15 Oklahoma Big 12 10 1 2 Insider Only
16 Mississippi SEC 18 2 3 Insider Only
17 California Pacific-10 8 0 0 Insider Only
18 Tennessee SEC 16 1 0 Insider Only
19 North Carolina ACC 14 2 1 Insider Only
20 Auburn SEC 18 3 0 Insider Only
21 Clemson ACC 17 2 1 Insider Only
Alabama SEC 16 1 2 Insider Only
23 Georgia Tech ACC 19 3 0 Insider Only
24 Michigan State Big Ten 11 1 2 Insider Only
Ohio State Big Ten 9 2 0 Insider Only

TaySC

11-15-2006, 10:45 PM

Clemson definitely has the best class in the ACC as of right now. Maryland, Miami, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina are in the Top 5. Clemson will not end up with the number one class in the ACC, but they have it right now.

According to ESPN's recruiting rankings dated today (11/15/06), both Miami and FSU are in the top 5 in the Nation.

Clemson is tied with Bama way back at 21st....... (that puts them at 4th in the ACC)

In fact, CU only has 2 players ranked in ESPN's Top 150 out of their 18 recruits. USC has twice that with 4 out of our 11 being in ESPN's Top 150.

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/rankings?&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf %2frecruiting%2ftracker%2frankings

autiger1126

11-15-2006, 10:59 PM

I don't know if ESPN has the best recruiting rankings...

TaySC

11-15-2006, 11:07 PM

I don't know if ESPN has the best recruiting rankings...

Probably not "the best," but they certainly should be considered one of the major players.

GatorHunter

11-16-2006, 12:08 AM

Probably not "the best," but they certainly should be considered one of the major players.

Tiger has a point...I don't how they can rank a team...scUM and f$u in the top 5 with 7 and 8 commits respectively...

Sorry Cock fans...I'm sure you guys will have an excellent year, but this list has to be the worst I've ever seen... :blink:

ESPN's "rankings" always make folks raise their eyebrows...been that way for years. I only trust Scout and Rivals.

scfan5338

11-16-2006, 06:31 AM

Sorry Cock fans...I'm sure you guys will have an excellent year, but this list has to be the worst I've ever seen... :blink:

ESPN's "rankings" always make folks raise their eyebrows...been that way for years. I only trust Scout and Rivals.

Yeah I'd have to agree. It dont see how USC has a better class than UF when they have a 4* QB, two 5* DL and 5* TE and many more players. We have 11 commits, they have 19, just dont see it.

roosterbooster

11-16-2006, 07:00 AM

Williams-Brice

11-16-2006, 07:38 AM

Please, please, please don't buy into ESPN rankings. They are a joke, and they are certainly not one of the major players when it comes to recruiting. Tom Lemming's football recruiting services are pretty much dead, and they have been slowly dying for years. It gets worse and worse each season. We are not at the top of the conference as of now, but we will be near the top in February. How can a class that's not even half full (Carolina, F$U, etc.) be ahead of Texas or Florida, which are not only close to being full, but are loaded with not just stellar players but quality guys to fill in the gaps? We are solid from top to bottom, but we don't have the numbers these other schools have.

Williams-Brice

11-16-2006, 07:48 AM

ESPN always had Lou Holtz ranked in the top 10-15 every year. You see how that turned out. Not knocking Lou but there were a lot of overrated players that led to those rankings that just didn't pan out. I know that happens everywhere but we really seemed to get more than our fair share of flops for several years. Funniest thing I see about this list is Texas has 23 commits, 12 are in the ESPN top 150 (almost double any other school), and they are number 6. That makes absolutely no sense. I think our last 2 coaches put way too much stock in the ranking system. From what I have heard Lawing is really high on McKnight and we are also high on Addison Williams who are not that highly rated. Look at this years crew and we have a 3 star rb starting in the secondary and a 3 star in Eric Norwood who is just an exciting player. This coaching staff does a lot more leg work before they make an offer. I was convinced by the end of Brad Scott's tenure that he would make an offer without ever seeing a kid based on his stats.

Yeah you can pretty much stop subscribing to the star rankings because of this staff. Eric Norwood was not highly sought after. Heck, we stole him from Oklahoma State. What big name prospect from the state of Georgia leaves the southeast for Oklahoma State. Emanuel Cook did not play one day at safety before he got here, yet he's been as solid as they come. Eventually, he'll be moved to outside linebacker. The coaches absolutely LOVE McKnight. Clemson fans can say all they want, but we didn't offer him just to get Travian. This kid is going to be a player for us. In other news, Kyle Nunn got bumped up to a 3-star prospect, and Cliff Matthews moved up to the #2 WDE in the country. Spurrier has the ability to make a kid play above his ability because of his game plans (see last week, as there was no reason why we should have been on the same field as Florida in terms of current on the field talent). If you give this staff quality depth, which they did not have when they got here, then watch out. This is going to be the class that does it.

The thing about Lou was that he would sign all of these top name guys, and then they would never even make it to campus. Have any of you heard of a defensive tackle named Randy Jackson? I didn't think so. Randy Jackson was a 5-star prospect who signed with us and never made it to campus. I looked back through some of Holtz's recruiting classes and saw one class, which is still supposed to be on campus, that has lost 16 guys either due to them being JUCOs, drop outs, transfers, or guys who did not qualify. People can say that Lou did a great job recruiting here, and that may be true, but one area where Lou failed was actually getting the guys here and getting them to stay here. Every program, regardless of the coach, has attrition, but Lou's attrition was unacceptable.

pc72687

11-16-2006, 08:11 AM

Wb- on Holtz's recruiting classes you took the words right out of my mouth. I was going to pretty much say exactly what you said, it wasn't lack of quality, just inablity to get them to Columbia.

Every year we have the argument about star rankings; they are mearly guidelines to help you quickly infer about the prospect, not the end all story on them. That being said you can usally count on a 5-star playing better then a 2 or 3 star, there will always be exceptions but the general rule is 5-stars are studs and you want as many of them as you can have, 4 stars also. But once again there are always the 2 and 3 stars that are hidden or underatted gems.

IrmoCock

11-16-2006, 08:33 AM

The thing about Lou was that he would sign all of these top name guys, and then they would never even make it to campus. Have any of you heard of a defensive tackle named Randy Jackson? I didn't think so. Randy Jackson was a 5-star prospect who signed with us and never made it to campus. I looked back through some of Holtz's recruiting classes and saw one class, which is still supposed to be on campus, that has lost 16 guys either due to them being JUCOs, drop outs, transfers, or guys who did not qualify. People can say that Lou did a great job recruiting here, and that may be true, but one area where Lou failed was actually getting the guys here and getting them to stay here. Every program, regardless of the coach, has attrition, but Lou's attrition was unacceptable.

I couldn't agree more with most of what you said, but you're mistaken about Jackson. I know that he played here, he just never made a difference. He played for us in the 2002 season and had 13 tackles, and then in the 2003 season and had 7 tackles. How's that for a 5 star?

GAMECOCKBOY

11-16-2006, 08:46 AM

Henry Sees Second Big Ten School
By Phil Kornblut
DB Aaron Henry (6-0 185) of Immokalee, FL made an official visit last weekend to Iowa. "It went pretty good," he said. "I like the staff and they have great facilities, top notch." Henry has also been to Wisconsin and continues to favor the Baders. He is scheduled to visit USC December 2nd and does not have any other visits scheduled following that. Henry said he might be ready to make a decision after his visit with the Gamecocks.

November 15, 2006
Barnes Looking At December For Announcement
By Phil Kornblut
Richland Northeast WR Mark Barnes (6-3 195), who has been indicating a decision is imminent, is now eyeing Shrine Bowl week in early December for an announcement according to his coach Jay Frye. Barnes is a strong lean to USC with Louisville still in the picture. Barnes has made an official visit to Louisville and several unofficial visits to USC. He has not scheduled any more official visits.

November 15, 2006
USC Out Front For Edenfield
By Phil Kornblut
OL Thomas Edenfield (6-6 295) of Jacksonville, FL said Wednesday night USC is still his favorite over Florida State. Edenfield made his official visit with the Gamecocks back in September and has not been to another school since then. "The business program at South Carolina is very good," Edenfield said. "I'm just looking for a place where I'm comfortable. I'm also looking at the academics and the playing time." Edenfield said USC and Florida State are showing him the most interest. He might take other official visits to Florida State, Clemson, Auburn and Central Florida but he might be ready to make his commitment are the first of December. Edenfield also said his quarterback, junior Kyle Parker, is a very strong lean to Clemson and will likely commit to the Tigers before the end of their season.

November 16, 2006
Five Set For USC This Weekend
By Phil Kornblut
USC will play host to five official visits this weekend with four of the prospects coming from junior colleges. Three will be teammates from Georgia Military Academy...OL Vince Vance (6-7 300), DE Jarius Wynn (6-5 273) and DE Corvey Irvin (6-4 275). All three will visit Georgia next weekend. Vance also has a visit set with LSU December 9th. Wynn has already made an official to Tennessee. And Irvin is scheduled to visit Alabama December 9th.

The fourth junior college visit scheduled to visit is WR Larry Freeman (6-2 215) of Pearl River JC, MS. USC is the only official visit Freeman has scheduled for now and he will go into the visit favoring the Gamecocks. He is also looking at Tennessee, Kansas State and South Florida.

All four of the junior college prospects are on track to graduate in December.

WR Joseph Hills (6-4 195) of Bradenton, FL is the lone high school prospect scheduled for an official visit. Hills has visited LSU and is scheduled to visit Georgia next weekend. Hills is also looking at Florida State, Michigan State and Nebraska.

The Gamecocks will also have a number of prospects on unofficial visits at the Middle Tennessee game.

TrueGCFan

11-16-2006, 04:28 PM

Here is some video of Garica and his team verus Plant down in FL:

http://www.tbo.com/videoheadlines/sports/preps/fridaysights.shtml

It wasn't a great game by him, but he has some flashes of greatness.

TrueGCFan

11-16-2006, 04:29 PM

This an article on Garica in the Tamba Trib.

http://www.tbo.com/sports/prepsports/MGBIZHOHKUE.html

Williams-Brice

11-16-2006, 09:23 PM

Here's his latest interview:

http://www.tbo.com/video/xml/MGBP3W7BLUE.html

GAMECOCKBOY

11-16-2006, 10:59 PM

November 16, 2006
Florida TE Looking Hard At USC
By Phil Kornblut
TE Mat Williams (6-4 220) of Fort Myers, FL has set an official visit with USC for December 9th and he says he's very interested in the Gamecocks. Williams says the Gamecocks are showing equal interest. "Coach Reaves sends me text messages all the time and we walk about wice a week," Williams said. He visited USC the summer of his junior season when his team came in for a camp. He has been to Louisville twice and will make an unofficial visit there December 16th. He also plans to visit South Florida January 6th. Williams also has offers from Duke, Ole Miss, Wake Forest, Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt but he's narrowed his decision to USC, Louisville and South Florida. There is no leader right now. Williams had 22 catches for 450 yards and 2 touchdowns as a junior. He did not know his senior stats.

November 16, 2006
Ambrose Considering USC Visit
By Phil Kornblut
DE DeMario Ambrose (6-4 248) of Mobile, AL will make an official visit to Purdue this weekend. He's not scheduled any other visits yet but is looking at USC, Arkansas, West Virginia and Southern Miss for possible trips. Ambrose said he talked with USC recruiter Ron Cooper three days ago and the Gamecocks remains very interested. He does not have a favorite.

uscrules

11-17-2006, 12:11 AM

I don't think there is any doubt he is coming, I just wish he would go ahead and committ. I guess he wants to take the trips to all the other schools.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-17-2006, 12:22 AM

November 16, 2006
Elder To Be At USC Saturday
By Phil Kornblut
USC expects several in state prospects to attend Saturday's game with Middle Tennessee on unofficial visits. One of those will be Shrine Bowl RB Malcolm Elder (5-9 185) of Carvers Bay. Elder believes he has an offer from SC State while USC has been showing interest. Gamecock recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. was at his school to meet with him about three weeks ago. Elder says he's primarily looking at USC and SC State. This season he has rushed for 1939 yards and 27 touchdowns inn 12 games.

November 16, 2006
Brimfield Has Three Visits Planned
By Phil Kornblut
DL Will Brimfield (6-5 290) of Hunter-Kinard-Tyler has scheduled official visits with NC State December 2nd, Tennessee January 13th and North Carolina January 20th. He is also considering setting a visit with USC. Brimfield said the Gamecocks, Tar Heels and the Vols are showing the most interest. The former UNC commitment said he was not really affected by the hiring of Butch Davis as the new head coach. "I don't know coach Davis," he said. "I've heard some good things about him. I've got to see for myself." Brimfield said he does not have a favorite. He finished the season with 88 tackles and 12 sacks. He was not picked for an all star game because of a dislocated shoulder which will require surgery.

USC Hoping To Impress GMA Trio
By Phil Kornblut
On Recruiting
Published: November 17, 2006
USC has had great success recruiting players from Georiga Military JC in recent years and the Gamecocks hope to continue that trend this weekend as the trio of DE Jarius Wynn (6-5 273), OL Vince Vance (6-7 300) and DE Corvey Irvin (6-4 275) make their official visits. Wynn said he will be the driver for the trip and the three should arrive around 4:00 PM. Wynn knows what he wants to look at while on the USC campus. "Getting to know the coaches, look at the depth chart, academics, and getting to know the players," he said. Wynn has made an official visit Tennessee. He, Vance and Irvin are scheduled to visit Georgia November 25th. Wynn said he will also set dates with Auburn and Florida. He does not have a favorite. Friday will be the final day of school for the three. They have cleared out their dorm rooms and will return to their respective homes after the weekend. All three are on track to graduate in December.

Williams-Brice

11-17-2006, 09:26 AM

I hate to say this because this kid was someone I really wanted to see in garnet and black: Carolina is no longer going after Thomas Edenfield, due to his knee injury and limited scholarships.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-17-2006, 09:31 AM

I hate to say this because this kid was someone I really wanted to see in garnet and black: Carolina is no longer going after Thomas Edenfield, due to his knee injury and limited scholarships.
can we bring him in as a gray shirt?

Williams-Brice

11-17-2006, 10:02 AM

We could, but it really sounds like we just flat our aren't going after him anymore; almost like we no longer want him at all. I hate it for him. I've talked with him before, and he really is a good kid. The thing I hate is that I think he's going to get the same treatment at F$U and Auburn. I guess he should have committed after his visit because he is still just as high on us now as he was when. This may not have happened to him if that were the case.

pc72687

11-17-2006, 01:15 PM

I hate that for him but trust the coaching staff knows what they are doing.

Williams-Brice

11-17-2006, 04:22 PM

The staff has now adopted a "Vance or Nothing" approach in terms of the offensive line. Look for them to press that upon Vince this weekend, although a commitment from any of the GMC boys is highly unlikely. However, I expect a commitment from Larry Freeman because I've heard our staff is going to put on the full court press for Freeman's services this weekend. I also would bet that Joseph Hills will leave Columbia with Carolina as his leader this weekend.

FLgamecockJAX

11-17-2006, 04:39 PM

WB, will you be escorting the players this weekend?

pc72687

11-17-2006, 05:19 PM

Interesting, lets hope Vance can make it to campus instead of another Clarence Bailey escapade. Does anyone know how his grades are?

TaySC

11-18-2006, 06:40 AM

Not sure why we are taking a "Vance or nothing" approach as of now.

I do understand why we dropped a sure commitment from Edenfield, but now we are relegated to apply the "full court press" on a OT that is only 3 stars and has a college choice list of: KY, Texas Tech, ECU, Baylor and Troy????

OK, he does also have LSU and UGA on his list, but have they offered?

Don't get me wrong, I trust Spurrier and staff and if this is who they want, then I hope we get them, but don't buy into the fact that "stars" aren't important. Sure they aren't guarantees and you have to get them on campus, but the big boys have players with stars and tahts why they stay at or near the top year in and year out. We can point to exceptions as there are exceptions to every rule, but a coach would rather a class full of 4 and 5 star All Americans over a class full of 2 and 3 star recruits any day of the week.

Also, with the ranking of the recruiting classes..... they do not typically go by just the numbers of recruits. At the end of the year you will see some classes with smaller numbers of commitments ahead of large classes. It is not about quantity, it is about quality.

Williams-Brice

11-18-2006, 07:19 AM

WB, will you be escorting the players this weekend?

I was asked to give a tour tomorrow morning at 10:15, but I've got church at 10:30. Also, I've gotta go to the upstate because my fiance and I have a meeting with someone about our wedding (and so the ball and chain business begins). However, a good buddy of mine will be giving the tour tomorrow, and I'll have some updates when I get back if he has anything interesting to tell.

Williams-Brice

11-18-2006, 07:21 AM

Interesting, lets hope Vance can make it to campus instead of another Clarence Bailey escapade. Does anyone know how his grades are?

I'm fairly sure he graduates in December. It won't be another Bailey situation. They are already done with classes for the semester at GMC.

Williams-Brice

11-18-2006, 07:27 AM

Not sure why we are taking a "Vance or nothing" approach as of now.

I do understand why we dropped a sure commitment from Edenfield, but now we are relegated to apply the "full court press" on a OT that is only 3 stars and has a college choice list of: KY, Texas Tech, ECU, Baylor and Troy????

OK, he does also have LSU and UGA on his list, but have they offered?

First, Edenfield dropped to 3-star status recently. Coaches don't buy into the star system. Vance has been offered by LSU and UGA, and he plans to visit at least UGA, if not both. He can also play three years, as he was redshirted at GMC.

Don't get me wrong, I trust Spurrier and staff and if this is who they want, then I hope we get them, but don't buy into the fact that "stars" aren't important. Sure they aren't guarantees and you have to get them on campus, but the big boys have players with stars and tahts why they stay at or near the top year in and year out. We can point to exceptions as there are exceptions to every rule, but a coach would rather a class full of 4 and 5 star All Americans over a class full of 2 and 3 star recruits any day of the week.

They really don't buy into the star system. Coaches don't go after the talent because of what Rivals and Scout say. They go after the talent because they are excellent at scouting.

Folks, gon't forget that Ryan Broadhead is coming in next year, too.

pc72687

11-18-2006, 04:31 PM

Good point about broadhead. Good luck on the wedding planning, that is some exciting stuff there!

FLgamecockJAX

11-18-2006, 09:58 PM

With our coaches taking the Vance or nothing approach (full-court press), that should tell you something. They are impressed with this young man. He has only played OL one year. That affects the star system. Our coaches on the other hand, know talent when they see it. If this young man joins us, you will see plenty of him next year.

WB, I can't wait to hear what you find out. Someone that was at the game today (and saw the recruits) had the impression that the GMA trio would commit before the end of the week. Before I buy into that, I would like to hear what you find out. I like your connections!

Williams-Brice

11-18-2006, 10:25 PM

The Vance or Nothing approach has a lot to do with the way our line has progressed this season, the guys we redshirted, and the guys we already have committed.

I don't know how likely a commitment is from the GMC guys is, especially since they are going to UGA next weekend. However, I was told today that they are going to press hard for a commitment from all 5 official visitors this weekend. If one offers a verbal, then there's no telling if a domino effect will occur. I still say the GMC trio holds off, but I will certainly let y'all know if I hear anything.

TaySC

11-18-2006, 11:53 PM

The following players are listed as having "high interest" in the Gamecocks according to Scout.com:

5 star - SAFETY - Mark Barnes

4 Star - QB - Stephen Garcia
4 Star - WR - Terrence Scott (JuCO)
4 Star - WR - Larry Freeman (JuCO)

3 Star - WR - Dion Lecorn
3 Star - RB - Darius Marshall (has not been offered yet)
3 Star - SAFETY - Antonio Allen
3 Star - WR - Wayne Bonner (has not been offered yet)
3 Star - DT - Corvey Irvin (has not been offered yet)

2 Star - QB - Quinterrance Cooper (has not been offered yet)
2 Star - WR - Jason Barnes
2 Star - WR - Jeremy Davis

Courtesy of GamecockAnthem.com.

Williams-Brice

11-19-2006, 12:05 AM

A lot of that needs to be updated. Irvin has been offered. Jason Barnes is a lock to UNC, and Jeremy Davis isn't going to have the grades to come in this year.

We aren't going after most of those guys (Scott, Bonner, Cooper).

TaySC

11-19-2006, 01:00 AM

Any idea why we aren't going after Scott?

Williams-Brice

11-19-2006, 08:34 AM

We only want one JUCO receiver in this class, and Larry Freeman is our guy. The staff is certain they can get a commitment from him as early as this weekend.

pc72687

11-19-2006, 11:37 AM

Well, I am personally glad SC finally beat a team (FLA-Inter aside) soundly that was lesser then us. Hopefully this can start to happen more often, I don't need anymore Wofford games.

OmahaBound

11-19-2006, 02:07 PM

JUCO Receiver Commits
By Phil Kornblut
On Recruiting
Published: November 19, 2006
WR Larry Freeman (6-2 215) of Pearl River JC, MS committed to USC Sunday during his final meeting with head coach Steve Spurrier at the conclusion of his official visit. "They treated me good, I felt like I was at home," Freeman said. "They have a real good team. They need another go to receiver and I bring that to the table." Freeman has 40 catches for 500 yards and 5 touchdowns this season. He has also spent time playing quarterback. Freeman also said he expects WR Joseph Hills of Bradenton, FL to commit to USC. Hills also made his official visit this weekend.

pc72687

11-19-2006, 02:26 PM

Good news, I was wondering when we would find out if they commited or not. It came out sooner then I thought though.

FLgamecockJAX

11-19-2006, 06:21 PM

By Phil Kornblut
Georgia Military JC teammates DE Jariuis Wynn (6-5 273), DE Corvey Irvin (6-4 275) and OL Vince Vance (6-8 320) have wrapped up their official visits to USC and will be heading to their respective homes later Sunday. All three said they had good visits and are strongly considering the Gamecocks. "They are telling me I can come in and start if I work hard," Vance said. "I'm going to take my other visits and then make my decision." Vance will visit Georgia next weekend and he also plans to set dates with Auburn and Florida. He does not have a favorite. "I loved all the coaches and the players," Irvin said. "I really like South Carolina. I'll know by next week after I take my Georgia visit." Irvin also has a visit scheduled for Alabama December 9th and he said he might take that. "I liked it, it was real nice," Vance said. "I liked the whole thing. "I'm going to wait until I go to Georgia and make my decision then. Right now it's Georgia and South Carolina." Vance will join Wynn and Irvin on official visits to Georgia next weekend

FLgamecockJAX

11-19-2006, 06:23 PM

I can't wait to hear what WB finds out about the GMC trio. I know they are going to take their visit to UGA, but where do we REALLY stand with them. It sounds like Irvin really enjoyed himself, but haven't heard from Wynn yet.

palmettocock

11-19-2006, 07:02 PM

Joseph Hills will be a great addition as well! He's about 6'4 220 pounds, and while that sounds like they will move him to TE because of size, they won't because of his great athletism and 4.4 speed.

Williams-Brice

11-19-2006, 07:03 PM

I have a few things to report. My buddy who gave the tour called me this afternoon and really wanted to give me a dissertation on why Spurrier wasn't going anywhere, so I didn't get a whole lot out of him in terms of recruits, even though he was preaching to the choir in terms of his opinions on Spurrier. Now that the rumors have died, I'm sure I'll get more from him tomorrow. He did say that on the whole, the guys were really quiet. Larry Freeman's comment about Joseph Hills could be true in the form of a silent commitment, as Hills was decked out in Carolina attire today. I see him committing officially after his trip to Georgia. Hills ranked his visit an 11.5 on a scale of 0-10 today.

As for the GMC trio, we're just going to have to wait until after their upcoming visits. I honestly see us getting Vance and Wynn, and I wouldn't be shocked to see us land Irvin, too. The Brinkleys are a big help, but getting all three could be a tough thing to do. Who knows? The guys were tight lipped, but I expect to see some movement next week, as the trio plans to enroll at their respective school(s) in January.

Neo

11-19-2006, 11:18 PM

USC Commitments

WR Larry Freeman 6-3/220/4.5/JUCO
Scout - NR - 4-Stars
Rivals - NR - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=49643

WR Matt Clements 6-2/185/4.4
Scout - NR - 3-Stars
Rivals - #35 - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=50068

S Arkee Smith 6-1/190/4.5
Scout - #95 - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - 2-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=55749

DB Jamire Williams 6-0/185/4.4
Scout - #54 - 3-Stars
Rivals - #19 - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=49858

OL Kyle Nunn 6-6/280/5.4
Scout - #53 - 3-Stars
Rivals - NR - 2-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=47257

WR Michael Bowman 5-11/156/4.6
Scout - NR - 3-Stars
Rivals - NR - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=48456

TB Brian Maddox 6-0/215/4.4 (RivalsTop250)
Scout - #33 - 4-Stars
Rivals - #15 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=47529

OT Quintin Richardson 6-4/265/5.0 (RivalsTop100)
Scout - #19 - 4-Stars
Rivals - #9 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=47003

DE Cliff Matthews 6-4/223/4.7 (RivalsTop100)
Scout - #16 - 4-Stars
Rivals - #3 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=46266

DE Travian Robertson 6-4/230/4.6 (RivalsTop100)
Scout - #19 - 4-Stars
Rivals - #9 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=43458

CB Addison Williams 5-9/170/4.5
Scout - #45 - 3-Stars
Rivals - #22 - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=45853

DE Byron McKnight 6-4/220/4.7
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - 2-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=54021

Grayshirts, Transfers and Prep

OL Ryan Broadhead 6-5/280/4.8
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - 2-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=40349

WR Keith Graham 6-3/181/4.7
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - 3-Stars
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=57460

WR Jeremy Davis 6-3/185/4.5
Scout- NR - N/E
Rivals - NR - 3-Stars
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=55529

QB Michael McQueeney 6-2/215/???
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - NR - N/E

TE/DE Nathaniel Wallace 6-7/270/???
Scout- NR - N/E
Rivals - NR - N/E

N/E = Not Evaluated
NR = Not Nationally Ranked

Williams-Brice

11-20-2006, 12:09 AM

NEO, Jeremy Davis and Keith Graham aren't coming in with this class, Broadhead will count against last year's numbers, and the other guys won't count against any class. You might want to specify that.

pc72687

11-20-2006, 07:22 AM

So how does Broadhead count against last year's class? I thought he was greyshirted because we had too many in that class?

JerryBeeds

11-20-2006, 07:26 AM

So how does Broadhead count against last year's class? I thought he was greyshirted because we had too many in that class?

Clarence Bailey.

Williams-Brice

11-20-2006, 08:00 AM

Clarence Bailey.

Yep. He had something to do with it, but we only signed 24 to begin with. Bailey could have qualified, and we could have done the same thing with Broadhead.

DELTOR

11-20-2006, 10:11 AM

hey wb, do you have that picture of stephen garcia with his usc shirt on?

Williams-Brice

11-20-2006, 11:52 AM

PM your email address to me and I can send it to you. I've got it saved on my computer, and I won't be home until late tonight.

TaySC

11-20-2006, 11:58 AM

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/thousto1/1340865877_l.jpg

Williams-Brice

11-20-2006, 12:06 PM

Thanks, Tay.

pc72687

11-20-2006, 12:15 PM

I thought Bailey went against 2005's numbers.

palmettocock

11-20-2006, 02:14 PM

I thought Bailey went against 2005's numbers.

He would have counted for 2006...if he ever showed up to campus. Myabe youre thinking of Jarriel King?

Kevhugh

11-20-2006, 06:23 PM

I saw an interesting post over on the State's boards. Someone heard Garcia on one of the midlands radio shows (I don't get it but I'm sure you guys know which one I'm talking about), and he dismissed the Spurrier to Miami rumor as well. According to Garcia, Spurrier called Garcia's dad and assured him that he wasn't leaving...he also said something to the effect of "some retard started a rumor." IF Garcia commits...this bodes well for us keeping Spurrier. The fact that he hasn't committed as of yet keeps me a little nervous on the subject. In all fairness, the poster also stated that Garcia all but admitted he was coming to SC.

SPURED

11-20-2006, 08:37 PM

GAMECOCKBOY

11-20-2006, 11:12 PM

November 20, 2006
Auguste Has Five On His Mind
By Phil Kornblut
DB Akeem Auguste (5-10 175) of Hollywood, FL is still involved in the playoffs so his full attention is not on recruiting. He does have his list down to five...USC, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, West Virginia and Florida State. He said he's no longer looking at Florida. Auguste has visited Pittsburgh and will trip to USC December 9th. He also plans to set visits with Wake Forest and West Virginia. He does not have a favorite.

November 20, 2006
Hills Gives Indication Of Plans
By Phil Kornblut
WR Joseph Hills (6-4 195) of Bradenton, FL made his official visit to USC last weekend. He did not commit as fellow receiver Larry Freeman did on the visit. However, Freeman said Sunday he expected Hills to join him at USC, and Monday night Hills indicated similar thinking. "I told Larry I was going to come but I didn't want to make a decision right then," Hills said. "Me and larry are going to be best friends one day. He's cool and he's from Florida." As for the visit, Hills said USC passes muster with him. "It was pretty cool," he said. "They showed me a lot of love. The fans love the football players. We really had fun. They are high on my list. I can see myself playing there." Hills also has visited LSU and will visit Georgia this weekend. He's not planning any more visits after Georgia. This season Hills estimated he caught 50 passes for 11 touchdowns, and he picked off 5 passes as a safety.

November 20, 2006
Hills Gives Indication Of Plans
By Phil Kornblut
WR Joseph Hills (6-4 195) of Bradenton, FL made his official visit to USC last weekend. He did not commit as fellow receiver Larry Freeman did on the visit. However, Freeman said Sunday he expected Hills to join him at USC, and Monday night Hills indicated similar thinking. "I told Larry I was going to come but I didn't want to make a decision right then," Hills said. "Me and larry are going to be best friends one day. He's cool and he's from Florida." As for the visit, Hills said USC passes muster with him. "It was pretty cool," he said. "They showed me a lot of love. The fans love the football players. We really had fun. They are high on my list. I can see myself playing there." Hills also has visited LSU and will visit Georgia this weekend. He's not planning any more visits after Georgia. This season Hills estimated he caught 50 passes for 11 touchdowns, and he picked off 5 passes as a safety.

November 20, 2006
Nicholls Has Two Visits Set
By Phil Kornblut
DL Donte'e Nicholls (6-2 295) of Pompano Beach, FL has scheduled official visits with USC December 2nd and Rutgers December 9th. He also plans to set visits with Georgia and West Virginia for late December or January. Nicholls said he's also still looking at Miami and Florida. He does not claim a leader. Gamecock recruiter Robert Gillespie was by his school last Friday.

DELTOR

11-20-2006, 11:40 PM

does anyone know of our chances with akeem?

Williams-Brice

11-21-2006, 08:05 AM

does anyone know of our chances with akeem?

It's going to be us or F$U. F$U is limited in their scholarships this year. I expect Auguste to be a Gamecock, but nothing is written in stone just yet.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-21-2006, 09:00 AM

what mark barnes has to say about his recruiting..
http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=184&p=2&c=593088

pc72687

11-21-2006, 10:07 AM

Good find on Barnes.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-21-2006, 11:12 AM

Good find on Barnes.
thanks......

scfan5338

11-21-2006, 04:33 PM

It's going to be us or F$U. F$U is limited in their scholarships this year. I expect Auguste to be a Gamecock, but nothing is written in stone just yet.

We seriously need him. We are going to be thin at DB dont you think?

Williams-Brice

11-21-2006, 04:39 PM

We seriously need him. We are going to be thin at DB dont you think?

We are the team to beat for him. We're going to be young at the position again next year, but we won't be as thin.

TaySC

11-21-2006, 05:14 PM

We could lose Robertson if the NCAA gets involved and believes that we gained an "unfair advantage" with those few cell phone calls during the dead period.

palmettocock

11-21-2006, 05:36 PM

We could lose Robertson if the NCAA gets involved and believes that we gained an "unfair advantage" with those few cell phone calls during the dead period.
You honestly believe that??? It was on Clemson's website....come on

Williams-Brice

11-21-2006, 10:35 PM

We could lose Robertson if the NCAA gets involved and believes that we gained an "unfair advantage" with those few cell phone calls during the dead period.

It won't happen. Phone calls during the quiet or dead periods are secondary violations. We will self report them and repremand the coach, and because of Spurrier's reputation for running a clean program, we will survive this. Plus, it hasn't even been confirmed that the records show actual calls. They say we had two calls to Robertson's family. Well, Carolina is only admitting one call because the other one was a text message, which is allowed.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-22-2006, 08:12 AM

November 21, 2006
Garcia Sets USC Visit
By Phil Kornblut
QB Stephen Garcia (6-3 218) of Tampa saw his high school career end last Friday night with a one point playoff loss. Garcia finished his senir season with 2800 passing yards, 29 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Garcia is now focusing on the next phase of his career which he strongly hints will be at USC. Garcia scheduled his official visit with the Gamecocks for December 2nd after talking with Steve Spurrier Monday night. And he said a commitment could be made during the weekend. "That could be possible," Garcia said. He added he might take official visits to Oklahoma and Auburn. Sunday he is scheduled for home visits from Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops and Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron. Garcia is academically eligible to enroll in college in January and is considering doing so.

pc72687

11-22-2006, 08:43 AM

I think it could be very valuable for Garcia to come in during January. The way that Mitchell is playing now though would require quite the talent and knowledge of the system to be able to beat him out, he (Mitchell) is almost shall I say a Spurrier type QB.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-22-2006, 08:56 AM

GamecockDieHard

11-22-2006, 09:30 AM

if possible i want blake to lead us at qb and let garcia redshirt and learn the system...

Mitchell could be great but will he be able to develop the consistency needed? An improved OL will give him the chance. Who knows, he may yet develop into more than most of us believed. If so, then in '07 we're going to have Smelley as backup and Garcia a redshirt, more than likely.

TaySC

11-22-2006, 02:28 PM

You honestly believe that??? It was on Clemson's website....come on

As W-B states, I doubt it will happen, but never say never....

They did speculate on Sports Talk (Phil Kornblut's radio show) that it is possible...... albeit unlikely.

Let me just say this, be very glad that Spurrier is head coach now and not Lou Holtz. The way the NCAA was after Lou, this minor violation might have gotten us the death penalty.

TaySC

11-22-2006, 02:30 PM

Also, it would be nice if Garcia deided not to take other visits and would commit this week prior to the Clemson game.

With all the crap we have went through negatively this week, a commitment from him could get us back on track and even help the mood going into the CU game.

pc72687

11-22-2006, 03:35 PM

I think it would help the fans mood, but a commitment from a high schooler would have very little impact on the team's performance in my opinion.

Also, here's the proof that Spurs is headed to Miami:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i33/pc72687/spurs.jpg

TaySC

11-22-2006, 04:15 PM

:jaw: ..........

GAMECOCKBOY

11-22-2006, 10:58 PM

Freeman Chooses The Gamecocks

By Jonathan Jolley

Posted Nov 19, 2006

Pearl River (Poplarville, MS) standout wide receiver Larry Freeman made an official visit to South Carolina over the weekend, and after enjoying his time on campus, he decided to pull the trigger and commit to the Gamecocks. Freeman chose USC over offers from Tennessee, Arkansas, Iowa State, and Kansas State.

Freeman, who is rated a 4-star prospect by Scout.com, shared why he decided to commit to the Gamecocks.

“Yeah, I committed to South Carolina. They treated me good, and they treated me like family. I felt at home last night when I went with one of the receivers, Kenny (McKinley), and he showed me a good time. Me and him got real close. He treated me like we’d been knowing each other for a while. The coaches and everybody treated me good. When I went to the game on Saturday, the fans were screaming out my name and stuff. That made me feel real good.”

Freeman, who weighs in at 6’3 and 220 pounds, possesses a unique combination of size and speed for a receiver, and he believes he can make an early impact at South Carolina.

“They want me to come in right away and start. They don’t know if (Sidney) Rice is going to go to the NFL or not, but any way it goes, they say right now they’ve got two good receivers and they need a third one. They say they want me to come in and catch a lot of balls for them.”

Head Coach Steve Spurrier has said repeatedly in recent weeks that he believes this team is capable of competing for an SEC Championship next season, and Freeman shares that belief.

“I think we’re going to win an SEC Championship. They’re real close, and like they were saying, they need a couple more game breakers like myself. I think that’s what I bring to the table. I think we’ll be real good next year.”

Lastly, Freeman wanted to share a message with the South Carolina fans.

“Tell them to get ready. I’m going to put on a show for them next year.”

Freeman projects as a December graduate, and thus will have the opportunity to go through spring practice with Gamecocks. He has three years to play two after spending his first two years at junior college.

Freeman becomes the Gamecocks twelfth commitment of the 2007 recruiting class, and he joins Michael Bowman and Matt Clements as wide receivers being brought in with this class.

Stay tuned to GamecockAnthem

GAMECOCKBOY

11-23-2006, 12:34 AM

November 22, 2006
Georgia Receiver Looking At USC
By Phil Kornblut
WR Rashad Tukes (6-3 178) says he was offered recently by USC recruiter Ty Nix and he plans to set an official visit with the Gamecocks. Tukes said he also has offers from East Carolina, Memphis, Middle Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky and Kent State. He is also hearing from Tulane, Florida, Southern Miss and UCLA. He said UCLA appears close to offering. Tukes said he also wants to visit UCLA and Memphis. He last talked with Nix earlier this month.

November 22, 2006
Wynn & Friend Watch Georgia
By Phil Kornblut
DE Jarius Wynn (6-5 273) of Georgia Military JC and his teammates DE Corvey Irvin and OL Vince Vance will make official visits to Georgia this weekend. Tuesday Wynn and Irvin drove to Athens to watch the Bulldogs practice. Wynn, Irvin and Vance visited USC last weekend. Wynn said he still plans to visit Auburn and Florida. He has also visited Tennessee. He said he would not have a decision until after his team's bowl game December 2nd.

Gamecocks4Ever

11-23-2006, 02:35 AM

pc72687

11-23-2006, 08:19 AM

I had posted it in another thread but figured I would let the regulars here see it in case you missed it elsewhere.

rabidcock

11-23-2006, 11:13 AM

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p182/thousto1/1340865877_l.jpg

Is that Garcia? He sure is a beefy looking guy!

Who is the chick with him? His girl?

CockyTatGuy

11-23-2006, 11:41 AM

I had posted it in another thread but figured I would let the regulars here see it in case you missed it elsewhere.

You homo. I was enjoying a nice bowl of BooBerry until I saw that. :barf:

GAMECOCKBOY

11-25-2006, 10:53 AM

Auburn Verbal Updates his Recruitment

By Chris Sherman
ScoutSouth.com
Posted Nov 25, 2006

Scout.com four-star defensive back Ryan Williams was in Mobile Friday night at the McGill-Toolen versus Prattville game. Williams, an Auburn verbal, was watching the game from the sidelines as his B.C. Rain squad did not make the AHSAA play-offs.

“We started off real strong," Ryan Williams said. "We beat Daphne. We came back and beat Spanish Fort, which was really a gimme-game. I think then a couple of us got the big head, and it sort of went down hill. I mean we won some and lost some, but the main thing is we just lost. As for me personally, I had a real good season. I had over 600 yards receiving, had one pick (interception). I only got thrown to one time though. I had four punt returns for touchdowns and one kick-off return for a touchdown. I just had a good season."

Williams gave his verbal pledge to the Auburn Tigers back in August and was asked if he was still a solid commitment.

“Yeah, but I am still going to take all my official visits. I am still open to recruitment. West Virginia, South Carolina, Clemson and Alabama are still recruiting me pretty hard. Alabama, Auburn, West Virginia and Clemson will get visits from me," he said.

Besides Auburn, Williams said Alabama and South Carolina were two favorite schools as well.

“I have a good relationship with the coaches at Alabama," he said. "I feel like I could go there and make a difference. They are losing a lot of spots in the secondary.”

“I have family up there," Williams said of South Carolina. "I feel like I can go immediately and play there. I know I can play. I’m not trying to put them down or anything, but I just think I can go there and play.”

“I will not know for sure what I am going to do until signing day."

The secondary star's football season has ended, and he is spending his time wisely preparing for the next level.

“I have been working out. I have started back working out, trying to get stronger. I’m just enjoying this post season right now," Williams said.

ScoutSouth.com--Your source for Alabama high school football.

http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=184&p=2&c=594255

scfan5338

11-25-2006, 02:58 PM

Man I hope this win leads to some commitments especially from the guys we know are likely to commit to us and the guys from the state of SC.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-26-2006, 09:53 PM

November 26, 2006
Dunlap Takes In Tennessee Game
By Phil Kornblut
DE Carlos Dunlap Jr. (6-6 245) of Fort Dorchester made an unofficial visit to Tennessee Saturday for the Kentucky game according to his father. "He's more confused than ever," Carlos Dunlap Sr. said. "Everytime you turn around someone is throwing their hat in the circle. He has so many choices he doesn't know what to do. He wants to see the academic side of the universities. He wants to see what the school itself is all about." Dunlap Sr. said Michigan is the latest big time program to start to show serious interest. Dunlap Jr. has offers from Clemson, USC, Auburn, Florida, Tennessee, Louisville, NC State, North Carolina and Virginia Tech. He made an unofficial visit to Florida for the USC game and Florida defensive coordinator Charley Strong has talked with him about making an in home visit. Dunlap has not decided on his official visits. This season he finished with 126 tackles with 19 sacks and 38 tackles for loss.

November 26, 2006
Vance Plans Decision This Week
By Phil Kornblut
OL Vince Vance (6-8 320) of Georgia Military JC made his official visit to Georgia over the weekend and plans to make a decision this week between the Bulldogs and USC. "I'm basing the decision on the coaches, the players, my experience at the school, my chance of playing time, and which has the better program for my degree which will be in graphic design," Vance said. He said there's no favorite right now. Vance made his official visit to USC November 18th. Two of his teammates, DE Jarius Wynn and DE Corvey Irvin, also visited Georgia over the weekend. Neither committed. Both are also considering USC. Wynn plans to visit Auburn this weekend and Irvin is considering a visit to Alabama.

November 26, 2006
Barnes Sets USC Visit
By Phil Kornblut
WR Mark Barnes (6-3 195) of Richland Northeast has scheduled his official visit to USC for this coming weekend, the same weekend his good friend QB Stephen Garcia of Tampa is scheduled to visit the Gamecocks. Barnes has made an official visit to Louisville and said he's also looking at Southern Cal, Notre Dame, Middle Tennessee and Oklahoma for other possible official visits. But Barnes said he could end the process during his visit to USC. "It's possible I'll make a commitment," he said. Gamecock recruiter David Reaves is scheduled for an in home visit with Barnes Monday night.

Williams-Brice

11-27-2006, 12:11 PM

I just got word that SOS is in Ocala as we speak. He's doing in home visits with Dion Lecorn and Antonio Allen.

Williams-Brice

11-27-2006, 12:11 PM

I'm predicting Vince Vance to Georgia. That's the vibe I'm getting from him right now.

OmahaBound

11-27-2006, 12:20 PM

I'm predicting Vince Vance to Georgia. That's the vibe I'm getting from him right now.

Yeah, unfortunately I'm getting the same vibe...but hopefully Spurrier's visits today and the big recruiting weekend ahead will result in some public verbal commitments for us as well.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-28-2006, 02:07 AM

November 27, 2006
Spurrier Visiting Ocala Teammates
By Phil Kornblut
USC head coach Steve Spurrier will make in home visits tonight with teammates DB Antonio Allen (6-1 195) and WR Dion Lecorn (6-0 205) of Ocala, FL. Both players have been favoring the Gamecocks for months. They made their official visits to USC in September. Allen's mother said she is not expecting her son to make a commitment tonight.

November 27, 2006
Irvin Decision Possible Next Week
By Phil Kornblut
DE Corvey Irvin (6-4 275) of Georgia Military JC was visited by USC defensive coordinator Ty Nix Monday. Over the weekend Irvin made his official visit to Georgia. "They showed me a lot love, about the same as South Carolina," Irvin said. "I'm trying to concentrate on my bowl game. I'll make a decision next week sometime." Irvin is scheduled to visit Alabama December 9th but with the coaching change there he's not sure that trip will be made. Irvin is not able to play in the bowl game due to a stress fracture in his left foot suffered October 7th and his continuing to rehab the injury.

November 27, 2006
Hills Cuts Georgia Visit Short
By Phil Kornblut
WR Joseph Hills (6-4 195) of Bradenton, FL saw his official visit to Georgia over the weekend cut short due to a family emergency. "I didn't stay for the game, I had to return home," Hills said. Hills has also visited LSU and USC and is planning to set a date with Indiana. His Indiana recruiter is scheduled to visit him Tuesday night. USC recruiter David Reaves is scheduled to be in on Wednesday. Hills said he's not close to a decision and does not have a favorite.

November 27, 2006
Coaches Coming To See Broyles
By Phil Kornblut
DB Ryan Broyles (5-11 170) of Norman, OK was visited Sunday by coaches from Oklahoma State. Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer is scheduled to make his in home visit Tuesday. USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. is scheduled to be in on Thursday. Broyles has made official visits to Texas A&M, Michigan State and Texas Tech. He is scheduled to visit USC December 9th and Tennessee January 13th. He is also considering Arkansas and Oklahoma State. He does not have a favorite.

November 27, 2006
Garcia Has To Reschedule USC
By Phil Kornblut
QB Stephen Garcia (6-3 218) of Tampa was scheduled to make his official visit to USC this weekend. But Garcia has been selected to play in a county all star game this Saturday and will have to reschedule his visit. Eleven other recruits are scheduled for official visits to USC this weekend inlcuded committed players ATH Michael Bowman, RB Brian Maddox, OL Quintin Richardson and DE Travian Robertson. Also scheduled to make their official visits are WR Jason Barnes of Charlotte, WR Mark Barnes of Richland Northeast, DB Aaron Henry of Immokalee, FL, LB Melvin Ingram of Rockingham, NC, Donte'e Nicholls of Pompano Beach, FL, TE Wes Saunders of Durham, NC and DB Alonzo Winfield of Winston-Salem, NC. The list is subject to change.

pc72687

11-28-2006, 07:35 AM

Since the regular season is over coaches are starting to make big moves here on the recruiting front it seems.

OmahaBound

11-28-2006, 02:32 PM

Vance Chooses Bulldogs
By Phil Kornblut
OL Vince Vance (6-8 320) of Georgia Military JC committed Tuesday to the Georgia Bulldogs over USC. "I just felt like I had a better chance of playing at Georgia," Vance said.

I'm disappointed we didn't get him, but I must admit I enjoy hearing him say he felt he had a better chance of playing at Georgia. I know, I know...that statement is likely false, but it is still nice to hear that a guy says we have a solid enough group of linemen ready to go that he's more likely to play right away at UGa.

Williams-Brice

11-28-2006, 02:37 PM

Georgia, I believe (and please correct me if I'm wrong), is losing both tackles. They brought in 7 O-Linemen last year, and Vance is their 7th O-Line commitment this year. He will probably get a better chance to compete for a starting spot at Georgia, but he also has a better chance of getting lost in the depth chart over there, too.

We will not be signing another lineman in this class, unless the staff finds the right one for this year. We'll probably sign as many O-Linemen next year as we did last year.

GAMECOCKBOY

11-28-2006, 05:55 PM

November 28, 2006
Spurrier Visits With Trinity Catholic Standouts
By Phil Kornblut
USC coach Steve Spurrier spent much of his Monday in Ocala, FL where he watched the Trinity Catholic High School team practice in preparation for their state championship game this weekend. Spurrier later had in home visits with WR Dion Lecorn (6-0 205) and DB Antonio Allen (6-1 195). Both are strong USC leans and appear to be close to committing according to Trinity Catholic assistant coach John Brantley III. "I don't think they committed last night, but I think they are very close," Brantley said. "South Carolina is at the top of those guys' lists. I think they are going to be Gamecocks. They'll probably wait until after the season. Dion is talking about going to LSU (for a visit) and maybe Antonio, too." Brantley said the staff also encourged Spurrier to take a close look at RB Rudell Small (5-10 205). He's rushed for 1100 yards and 20 touchdowns in eight games. "He's a kid just like Emmitt Smith," Brantley said. "He's not going to wow you at a combine but you watch his tampe and he set himself apart." Small has offers from Central Florida, South Florida and Temple and