USC Recruiting News

[OmahaBound]

WB, have fun today. Give us some lines later on that we can read between.

Yeah, something super subtle that only us Gamecock fans would understand.

Say Nicholls commits: "Boy, I sure hope that Nichols fellow is successful for whichever football team he decides to play for."

No one will ever know! :ph34r:

[Williams-Brice]

I don't have much to say about today other than you can probably expect some news tomorrow or Monday. Also, Trinity Catholic lost on Friday, so the season is over for Allen and Lecorn. They've said all along that a commitment would follow shortly after the end of their season.

[TaySC]

December 01, 2006
A Dozen Set For USC Visits
By Phil Kornblut
USC is slated to host 12 football recruits this weekend, by far their biggest recruiting weekend of the season to date. Several of the prospects coming in this weekend have already committed to the Gameoccks, and others appear to be on the verge.

USC Official Visits This Weekend
MARK BARNES WR RICHLAND NORTHEAST COLUMBIA SC
QUINTIN RICHARDSON OL SPRING VALLEY COLUMBIA SC
BRIAN MADDOX RB T.L. HANNA ANDERSON SC
TRAVIAN ROBERTSON DE SCOTLAND COUNTY LAURINBURG NC
MICHAEL BOWMAN ATH ANSON COUNTY WADESBORO NC
WES SAUNDERS TE RIVERSIDE DURHAM NC
MELVIN INGRAM LB RICHMOND SENIOR ROCKINGHAM NC
ERIC BAKER RB WHITE JACKSONVILLE FL
ALONZO WINFIELD LB CARVER WINSTON-SALEM NC
AARON HENRY DB IMMOKALEE IMMOKALEE FL
JONATHAN WILLIAMS DL MISSISSIPPI DELTA JC MOORHEAD MS
DONTE’E NICHOLLS DL ELY POMPANO BEACH FL

The list is subject to change.

Ones in RED are already committed to US(C).
Ones in GREEN didn't make it for their visits for various reasons.........

[Williams-Brice]

Thanks for posting that, Tay. There are just some things I'm not allowed to post on here. I can tell you there are reasons why Jonathan Wiilliams didn't make it in. It has to do with our staff and other players . . . hint hint wink wink nudge nudge.

[pc72687]

Sounds good WB!

[FLgamecockJAX]

I can tell you there are reasons why Jonathan Wiilliams didn't make it in. It has to do with our staff and other players . . . hint hint wink wink nudge nudge.



Prayerfully, this is good news about Wynn and Irvin. I am hearing rumblings of good news with these 2. I would love to get these 2, Dunlap and Brimfield to go with them on the DLine.

Korn is also reporting that Ingram and Baker may commit today on exiting interview also. We'll see!

[TaySC]

Thanks for posting that, Tay. There are just some things I'm not allowed to post on here. I can tell you there are reasons why Jonathan Wiilliams didn't make it in. It has to do with our staff and other players . . . hint hint wink wink nudge nudge.

The first 2, Saunders and Winfield, didn't make it in because their playoff game was changed from Friday to Saturday, thus they had a game of their own this w/e.

I am guessing that we are no longer interest in J. Williams.... not sure if it is because we have enough at that position, his grades or what.

[TaySC]

Ingram Commits To USC
Shrine Bowl LB Melvin Ingram (6-2 227) of Rockingham, NC committed to USC Sunday afternoon in his final meeting with Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier. "It feels good," Ingram said of his decision. "I like the whole organization. It was just the place for me." Ingram said he was recruited to play middle linebacker. "They play their defense...
(Dec. 3)

[TaySC]

December 03, 2006
Baker Commits To USC

By Phil Kornblut
RB Eric Baker (5-11 190) of Jacksonville, FL committed to USC Sunday at the conclusion of his official visit. "I enjoyed being with the staff and I met all the coaches," Baker said. "They showed me the weight room and I took a tour of the stadium. Everything they showed me I like. I just felt real comfortable on the visit. I know it's my first visit but I felt like I was at home." Baker said he feels like this is a firm commitment and he is uncertain about taking more visits. Recruiters from Clemson and Illinois are scheduled to visit him this week. He also has offers from Louisville, West Virginia, Indiana, Alabama, Ole Miss, Kentucky and Nebraska. Baker rushed for 2396 yards and 30 touchdowns this season.

[scfan5338]

December 03, 2006
Baker Commits To USC


Read somewhere our staff was trying to get a speedster to compliment Maddox in this class and that was the guy that they wanted. Hopefully this guy is more like a athlete and is a good receiver out of the backfield.

[LedCock]

Read somewhere our staff was trying to get a speedster to compliment Maddox in this class and that was the guy that they wanted. Hopefully this guy is more like a athlete and is a good receiver out of the backfield.

Go watch his clip at sunshinepreps. I think you'll be impressed. :happy:

http://64.237.99.126/clips/2007628.wmv

[TaySC]

4.4 forty....... he could be our missing link.....

[pc72687]

Well some good news today on the recruiting front, and now that we know our bowl destination we can get to work on beating Houstin.

[pc72687]

I was just looking at Baker's profile on rivals and it says his bench max is 385 lbs with his weight being 185. Is that a mistake, because if not then this kid is very strong.

[TaySC]

I was just looking at Baker's profile on rivals and it says his bench max is 385 lbs with his weight being 185. Is that a mistake, because if not then this kid is very strong.

Being a RB I would be more interested in knowing what he squats.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Being a RB I would be more interested in knowing what he squats. I saw his video on sunshine prep. He did look like a quality back.However, he did not appear to have break away field speed?

[TaySC]

I saw his video on sunshine prep. He did look like a quality back.However, he did not appear to have break away field speed?

He is allegedly a solid 4.4 forty, but we all know that those times can be a little misleading sometimes.

Time will tell and the coaches offered him, so I am going to just assume he is what we needed.

[OmahaBound]

He is allegedly a solid 4.4 forty, but we all know that those times can be a little misleading sometimes.

Time will tell and the coaches offered him, so I am going to just assume he is what we needed.

I'm not so much concerned about the lack of breakaway speed. He seems to have a knack for getting through the holes without being slowed down much. He may get caught from behind in the SEC, but I'll take 20 yd gains if that's what he'll bring.

The only thing that will be interesting to see is how well he translates to football where the holes are nowhere near as big. His line created some huge spaces for him in a good number of runs.

Either way, welcome aboard Baker. Show us what you got.

[Neo]

USC Commitments

WR Jason Barnes 6-4/192/4.45
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - #36 - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=52353

TB Eric Baker 6-4/200/4.4
Scout - #46 - 3-Stars
Rivals - #36 - 3-Stars
http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=46563

LB Melvin Ingram 6-1/227/4.5
Scout - #44 - 2-Stars
Rivals - #62 - 3-Stars
http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=49258

WR/TE Joseph Hills 6-4/205/4.55 (RivalsTop250)
Scout - #75 - 3-Stars
Rivals - #16 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=51549

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

[SPURED]

Look for commitments from Lecorn, Allen, Wynn, Irvin and Garcia this week. this class is starting to come together.

[TaySC]

Look for commitments from Lecorn, Allen, Wynn, Irvin and Garcia this week. this class is starting to come together.

That would put us at 21 (?) commitments.

We need to get Dunlap and anything after the above and Dunlap would be icing on the cake IMHO.

[OmahaBound]

That would put us at 21 (?) commitments.

We need to get Dunlap and anything after the above and Dunlap would be icing on the cake IMHO.

Can't forget about Mark Barnes either. I'm confident he's ours and I'm confident we have a very good chance at Dunlap. Doesn't mean we will get them, but right now I'm more concerned about them qualifying.

[Williams-Brice]

Mark Barnes is a lock to USC, but he's gotta get his SAT score up.

[pc72687]

What are the real possiblities of Dunlap coming to SC? All the rest of the commitments seem to be locks so Dunlap would be the only true surprise I believe.

[Williams-Brice]

What are the real possiblities of Dunlap coming to SC? All the rest of the commitments seem to be locks so Dunlap would be the only true surprise I believe.

As of now, it's 50/50 between Carolina and Florida.

[SPURED]

i do believe we get Dunlap in the end. his committment will be key in order for us to have a top 10 class. if we land him we could possibly be in the top 5 but will more than likely be somewhere between 6-10th. also with him, Robertson, and Mathews we will surely have the #1 DE class in the nation.

[FLgamecockJAX]

Prayerfully, we'll get Carlos and next year Robert Quinn will join him. It's guys like this that can elevate our program. We have the coaches in place and the players are coming.

[TaySC]

Mark Barnes is a lock to USC, but he's gotta get his SAT score up.

Yeah, I have heard he was a lock.

How bad are his SAT scores? I mean, is it likely he won't qualify or is it close enough that we are pretty sure he will?

[Williams-Brice]

Yeah, I have heard he was a lock.

How bad are his SAT scores? I mean, is it likely he won't qualify or is it close enough that we are pretty sure he will?

His grades and scores aren't public knowledge, but he supposedly has a lot of work to do. There's a decent chance that he won't qualify. The same may be true for Lecorn, but those are the only two in this class who are in trouble.

We're getting both of them this year or in the long run, regardless.

[pc72687]

I had heard his grades were bad but I didn't know they were hurting that much. Wasn't he talking of graduating in December, how would that even be possible?

[scfan5338]

I had heard his grades were bad but I didn't know they were hurting that much. Wasn't he talking of graduating in December, how would that even be possible?

I think the only player from RNE graduating early was Gray.

[JerryBeeds]

Our scout site says that Wynn just comitted to USC.

Click Here (http://mb20.scout.com/fsouthcarolina19141frm3.showMessage?topicID=8972.t opic)

[Williams-Brice]

I'm hearing the same thing, Beeds. I've yet to see a confirmation.

[JerryBeeds]

I'm hearing the same thing, Beeds. I've yet to see a confirmation.

From what that dude on scout is saying, he's supposed to formally commit tonight during his in-home visit.

[TaySC]

if true, that means we should expect his buddy any minute.......................

[FLgamecockJAX]

I read that also, but can't find any confirmation. The confirmation may not be out until tonight. We'll see!

[TaySC]

By my count that makes 17.........

If we get his buddy Corvey Irvin and then get Stephen Garcia on wednesday we are in business and most of the way there folks.

3 Star DT Corvey Irvin:
6'4" 275 lbs Milledgeville, GA (JUCO)

Offered by:
FLA
UGA
Miss State
Oklahoma State
USC
Southern Miss

BTW, our coaches have an in home with Corvey Irvin this evening............. :whistle:

[TrueGCFan]

ESPN already has our class as the 5th ranked in the nation. And that doesn't include any of the commits this week. So things are really going our way so far. Now lets lock these guys down!!

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/insider/columns/story?columnist=luginbill_tom&id=2685654

[GatorHunter]

ESPN already has our class as the 5th ranked in the nation. And that doesn't include any of the commits this week. So things are really going our way so far. Now lets lock these guys down!!

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/insider/columns/story?columnist=luginbill_tom&id=2685654

Fan...I think most of your GameCock breathren would agree that ESPN's recruitment ranking list is the worst out there...I don't know how they "do" their rankings, but somehow, they are usually polar opposites to Rivals and Scout.

On another note, I'm hearing the Cocks may have gotten a committment from the JC DL Wynn...this guy is a beast. Congrats. :thumpsup:

[TaySC]

Fan...I think most of your GameCock breathren would agree that ESPN's recruitment ranking list is the worst out there...I don't know how they "do" their rankings, but somehow, they are usually polar opposites to Rivals and Scout.

On another note, I'm hearing the Cocks may have gotten a committment from the JC DL Wynn...this guy is a beast. Congrats. :thumpsup:


I also don't know how ESPN does their recruiting rankings and think #5 in the Nation is too high for where we are at current. Add Garcia, Dunlap and a few other high profile surprises and we may warrant such a lofty ranking, but we shall see.

And yes, Wynn is the one we have been talking about for the last page. He has alegedly committed, but I guess it isn't "official" just yet.

Along with him should come 3 Star DT Corvey Irvin who will also have the USC coaches in his home tonight.............. :whistle:

[pc72687]

Well this is great news. It will be something to see when these boys get onto the field!

[FLgamecockJAX]

I still want to see something official. I keep hearing conflicting reports. Prayerfully, we'll have a clear answer sometimes tonight.

[TaySC]

Phil Korn claims to have talked to Wynn and that his in home had to be rescheduled and that he still hasn't decided between USC and UGA.

[Williams-Brice]

Wynn has not committed, but our coaches are either on the way to meet with him now or are meeting with him as we speak, from what I have been told. He may commit, but who knows.

[TaySC]

Wynn has not committed, but our coaches are either on the way to meet with him now or are meeting with him as we speak, from what I have been told. He may commit, but who knows.

Kornblut claimed that it had to be rescheduled due to some sort of house conflict or something.....

They did say we are having the in home with Corvey Irvin though.

Your sources are telling you that we are still meeting with both of them tonight???

[OmahaBound]

I also don't know how ESPN does their recruiting rankings and think #5 in the Nation is too high for where we are at current.

One of the ESPN guys was on the Sports Drive tonight and he explained the high ranking this way. ESPN obviously cares about the talent level of the player, but they are just as concerned about how the teams are filling their needs. They love the DEs we've added (as does Rivals), but they also really like Jamire Williams and Addison Williams at DB more than Rivals or Scouts does. That's pretty much the reason we're so high at this point. Oh and they see Brian Maddox as a much better RB prospect than Rivals does (even though Rivals has him at 4-stars).

That being said, even he admitted they only do the rankings because they're forced to. He said that rankings mean nothing unless you're looking back at the class two years after signing day.

[SPURED]

Kornblut claimed that it had to be rescheduled due to some sort of house conflict or something.....

They did say we are having the in home with Corvey Irvin though.

Your sources are telling you that we are still meeting with both of them tonight???
from what i heard he was moving into his uncles house. it doesnt matter though they both committed to UGA

GMC duo to UGA (http://uga.rivals.com/default.asp)

[TaySC]

I wouldn't believe that just yet......

especially ot since we are allegedly having an in home with Irvin tonight.

BTW, the link doesn't work for me.......


Also, Korn just stated that he JUST talked to Irvin and he said he had his in home tonight, but didn't commit and has a in hime from UGA later this week. They did mention what you said with the link that the one rivals site is reporting it, but nothing is confirmed yet.

[SPURED]

I wouldn't believe that just yet......

especially ot since we are allegedly having an in home with Irvin tonight.

BTW, the link doesn't work for me.......
go to UGA's rival site.

[Williams-Brice]

Wynn and Irvin have both committed to UGA. It's over. Move on. Our coaches were on the way to meet with Wynn, and he cancelled.

[TaySC]

go to UGA's rival site.

I edited my above post and it could very well be true as they even mentioned that the UGA rivals site is claiming it, but nothing is confirmed yet.

It COULD be the same as the scout site saying they were coming here, but who knows?

[SPURED]

I edited my above post and it could very well be true as they even mentioned that the UGA rivals site is claiming it, but nothing is confirmed yet.

It COULD be the same as the scout site saying they were coming here, but who knows?
no its confirmed. they have a video of them both putting on a UGA hat and talking about what they will bring to the table at uga in that article. hopefully the same thing will happen with us for Dunlap against Florida.

[TaySC]

Yeah, that stinks...... oh well.

Time to regroup and pray we get the others.

That moron on scout that made this up should be shot.

[scunyon]

Best thing to do is to make them regret it next year when they play against us. And then it would be really sweet to get in a bowl game next year against ND and have Rice & Co. burn the Adidas off of Gary Gray's feet!

[SPURED]

Yeah, that stinks...... oh well.

Time to regroup and pray we get the others.

That moron on scout that made this up should be shot.
thats why i refuse to venture over to scout. Tony Morell on GamecockCentral is the best in the business. he never releases a story unless it is confirmed by the recruit himself

[pc72687]

Well that was something similar to that RB last year who was a lock to either UGA or SC and ended up at Michagan.

[TaySC]

Yes, usually I don't venture to scout either as I prefer rivals, but......

[Kevhugh]

What are the odds that Garcia backs out on us as well? Anybody willing to handicap the Garcia situation? There's a lot of doubters over it the State website but it's hard to tell who is a Tater in disguise.

[OmahaBound]

What are the odds that Garcia backs out on us as well? Anybody willing to handicap the Garcia situation? There's a lot of doubters over it the State website but it's hard to tell who is a Tater in disguise.

Oklahoma is really the only one I was worried about and they just got a commitment from one of the other Elite 11 kids. Stranger things have happened, but I'm not worried about him back out at all right now.

[Williams-Brice]

What are the odds that Garcia backs out on us as well? Anybody willing to handicap the Garcia situation? There's a lot of doubters over it the State website but it's hard to tell who is a Tater in disguise.

HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!! There's no reason you should concern yourself with this Kev. Garcia is a Gamecock. 100%. No doubt in my mind. Bet all your money, and take it to the bank.

[pc72687]

Dang you guys stay up late.

[Williams-Brice]

I slept a lot two nights ago, and I couldn't go to sleep last night because of it. If I'm up that late, then I'm doing work.

[Carolina Cowboy]

I am getting a feeling that Lecorn is wavering?

[SPURED]

I am getting a feeling that Lecorn is wavering?
what makes you say that???

[Carolina Cowboy]

Allen has been wanting to commit with Lecorn for the past month and they have put off thier commitment.Allen said per korn interview that they were sorting out some issues.However, I am wondering if being able to qualify is an issue?

[Kevhugh]

HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!! There's no reason you should concern yourself with this Kev. Garcia is a Gamecock. 100%. No doubt in my mind. Bet all your money, and take it to the bank.

That's good to hear...I think he's the one centerpiece of this class that we can't afford to lose.

[Williams-Brice]

Nah, don't worry about Garcia.

[Williams-Brice]

I am getting a feeling that Lecorn is wavering?

If I had to make a list of prospects who I thought were locks in order of their lockedness (yeah, I made that up) then it would look like this:

1a. Stephen Garcia
1b. Mark Barnes
2a. Antonio Allen
2b. Dion Lecorn

You don't need to worry about those four guys.

[TaySC]

I am still hearing about a few surprises and have no clue who "they" are......

[Williams-Brice]

Yeah there are two surprises that won't be revealed until closer to Signing Day. I wouldn't worry about trying to figure it out just yet.

[SPURED]

Yeah there are two surprises that won't be revealed until closer to Signing Day. I wouldn't worry about trying to figure it out just yet.
like WB said its not worth trying to figure out who they are just yet. if there name gets out then we will more than likely lose them. it will be interesting to see who they are

[IrmoCock]

like WB said its not worth trying to figure out who they are just yet. if there name gets out then we will more than likely lose them. it will be interesting to see who they are

Yeah, I've read all that stuff and I've got to be honest: I think it's just a website capitalizing on our lust for more info. It's a great idea, but I don't believe any of it. Call me a skeptic, but I think it's hype created to sell subscriptions.

[pc72687]

I like to believe we have some surprises but who knows, it might be just like Irmocock says just hype to make us by subscriptions.

[Williams-Brice]

Yeah, I've read all that stuff and I've got to be honest: I think it's just a website capitalizing on our lust for more info. It's a great idea, but I don't believe any of it. Call me a skeptic, but I think it's hype created to sell subscriptions.

That's not the case. I can assure you of that. This was mentioned a long time ago on GamecockCentral, but all of a sudden it was blown out of proportion recently because people got greedy and wanted to know who they were. GamecockCentral never made a big deal about it. They still aren't making a big deal about it; it's the members who are doing it.

I can assure you that there is some big news on the horizen that we don't know about and that other schools don't know about.

[GamecockDieHard]

Well WB, as much as this thing has been hyped, I hope it's as big a deal as it's being blown out to be. I'm afraid when the mystery x and y men show up, we'll be looking behind them still waiting on superman to enter the room. You'd think Joe Montana found the fountain of youth, drank it, and it was loaded with 'roids and 'caine and he can't stop 'til he wins 50 games in a row. I really wish people would just keep stuff like this to themselves to avoid the Hitchcock effect.

[palmettocock]

That's not the case. I can assure you of that. This was mentioned a long time ago on GamecockCentral, but all of a sudden it was blown out of proportion recently because people got greedy and wanted to know who they were. GamecockCentral never made a big deal about it. They still aren't making a big deal about it; it's the members who are doing it.

I can assure you that there is some big news on the horizen that we don't know about and that other schools don't know about.
WE dont know about....including you? :laugh:

[Williams-Brice]

I honestly know absolutely nothing other than the fact that this isn't a marketing ploy by any website. I'm being told that these are big time prospects that our coaches really love.

[TaySC]

AND that they are allegedly currently committed to other programs........

[SPURED]

ill tell you guys how all this came about. if anyone would like to add something go right ahead. Tony Morell actually mentioned 2 players who he named player x and player y. he only mentioned them to let all of the members of Gamecockcentral know exactly how well recruiting is going for us this year. he didnt want to mention any names because if theses players names got out that they were waivering on there committments the respective schools would go into protection mode and we would end up losing out on these 2 "Program Turning athletes". well given the nature of most people many members started to try and find out who these guys are. Tony Morrell has stood strong like he always has and will not speak of these guys untill the time is right. well now two months later it has gotten so bad with people constantly bringing this up and people constantly trying there hardest to figure it out, so they can have there 15 minutes of internet fame, the staff at Gamecockcentral is deleting any posts that get out of line about players x and y. it is not a ploy to get people to join Gamecockcentral. it was just a statement to let us fans know that the Current coaching staff is doing one hell of a job recruiting and we could be in for a few suprises. there are people who do know who it is and for the sake of the rest of us fans and for the sake of our program i hope they dont spew off who these guys are because if they are indeed program changing athletes than i want them wearing garnet and black. i can wait a few months of not knowing who these guys are in exchange for 4-10000 years of excellence on the football field because these guys decided they wanted to turn a program around.

[pc72687]

Good post spured! I am glad to hear they are deleting any post with names being dropped. My question, is why are they wavering in their commitments, I don't have a problem with it, I mean obiviously I believe SC to be the best place for all the best athletes in the country to go.

[SPURED]

Good post spured! I am glad to hear they are deleting any post with names being dropped. My question, is why are they wavering in their commitments, I don't have a problem with it, I mean obiviously I believe SC to be the best place for all the best athletes in the country to go.
no body knows why except for the players and our coaches. only a select few really know what is going on. we will all find out when the time is right i guess.

[Williams-Brice]

I don't even want to know. If I end up giving a tour to these kids down the line or I somehow hear who they are, not a soul will even hear a peep from me. That's how serious this is.

[SPURED]

I don't even want to know. If I end up giving a tour to these kids down the line or I somehow hear who they are, not a soul will even hear a peep from me. That's how serious this is.
i dont blame you. as much as i want to know its not worth losing them when febuary is right around the corner

[GAMECOCK_FAN]

I don't even want to know. If I end up giving a tour to these kids down the line or I somehow hear who they are, not a soul will even hear a peep from me. That's how serious this is.
And that's the way it should be. However, if you're just "busting at the seams" to tell someone, PM me with the news if it makes you fel better. It'll be our little secret. :laugh:

j/k.....Appreciate all the tidbits you, Neo, etc., give us on recruiting.

[usccop]

I see what IrmoCock is saying...if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and looks like a duck, my friend, I must call it a duck. That's all I'm saying.

[pc72687]

Yeah, no need in ending our chances with these guys whoever they are.

[scfan5338]

what position yall think these secret recruits play??

[gamecockdroc]

wasn't spiller to clemsux a signing day surprise last year, one or two always happens some where doesn't

[scfan5338]

wasn't spiller to clemsux a signing day surprise last year, one or two always happens some where doesn't

yeah spiller was really considering them the whole time. I think with him it was between florida and clemson, i believe and he ended up signing with clemson. would be HUGE if we can get someone like him a true playmaker on offense or defense. I think one of them will be a DE (dunlap, idk if he is much of a secret but he is a UF lean last i heard) and another on the offense.

[Williams-Brice]

I see what IrmoCock is saying...if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and looks like a duck, my friend, I must call it a duck. That's all I'm saying.

I see what he's saying, too, but what he's saying is incorrect, with all due respect. This is the real deal.

[Williams-Brice]

what position yall think these secret recruits play??

I don't know, but you can narrow it down by using process of information. Keep in mind that these guys are supposedly committed to another school, and it's NOT Gary Gray.

As of Thursday, we'll be full at QB.
We're full at RB.
Once we get Mark Barnes and Dion Lecorn, we'll be full at WR.
Could it be an OL?
The staff feels good about Hills becoming a TE and that we'll sign one between Mat Williams and Weslye Saunders, so it won't be a TE.
DE? Unlikely. If we get Dunlap, then we won't have room.
DT? I'm thinking one has to be a DT.
It certainly could be a LB.
It could be a CB.
I don't see it being a S.

I'm looking at DT or CB.

[SPURED]

i heard they were players at positions that we really need. im with WB on this one i think its a DT and a CB

[OmahaBound]

Quick question for you WB (or I guess anyone that pays closer attention than I). How's Kendrick Ellis coming along? I was talking to a friend the other day and thinking about how desperately we need some meat in the middle, and I had completely forgotten about Ellis. Is the staff satisfied with the progress he's making both in conditioning and football?

[SPURED]

Quick question for you WB (or I guess anyone that pays closer attention than I). How's Kendrick Ellis coming along? I was talking to a friend the other day and thinking about how desperately we need some meat in the middle, and I had completely forgotten about Ellis. Is the staff satisfied with the progress he's making both in conditioning and football?
on GamecockCentral his high school coach is a member and said Ellis is down to 325 range. the coaches want him at 315 by next year. he is going to be traveling with the team to Memphis and continue to practice with them like he has all season long. it seems as if they are happy with his progress so far. ive seen pictures of him recently and he looks alot better than he did when he got here. he will be a good one in time.

[Williams-Brice]

Yeah, he's still battling the weight issues, but he's working hard, and it sounds like he is developing at a solid rate. I'm glad we were able to redshirt him.

[TaySC]

Allen & Lecorn To Wait A While
Teammates DB Antonio Allen (6-1 195) and WR Dion Lecorn (6-0 205) of Ocala, FL met with their USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. Tuesday at school and decided not to make a commitment at this time. "We're going to wait a little bit before we commit," Allen said. The two, who visited USC together in September, will visit Central Florida January 5th...
(Dec. 5)



My question is why.............

[Neo]

Alabama Receiver Sets USC Visit
By Phil Kornblut
WR Brandon Gibson (6-2 190) of Mobile, AL has scheduled an official visit with USC for December 16th. Gibson is also set with Alabama for January 13th. He's also considering Auburn, West Virginia and Ole Miss for visits. Alabama is his current favorite. "They've been my favorite since the beginning of the recruiting process," Gibson said. Alabama coaches visited Gibson today. USC recruiter Ron Cooper was in his home last week and is scheduled to be at the school Wednesday. This season Gibson caught 45 passes for 795 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Auburn Commitment Looking At USC
By Phil Kornblut
USC has moved in on Auburn commitment LB Scotty Williams (6-2 210) of Decatur, GA. Williams committed to the Tigers in July but has decided to shop around a little bit. "It's a toss up," he said. "I'm really looking at South Carolina right now. I'm still pretty strong with my commitment to Auburn, but I just want to venture into other areas to see other schools and compare." Williams will make an official visit to Ole Miss this weekend. He is scheduled to visit USC December 15th. He has not scheduled his other visits. Among his other offers are Alabama, Notre Dame, California, Duke, Miami, North Carolina, NC State and Vanderbilt.

[Williams-Brice]

[COLOR=DarkRed]My question is why.............

My guess is that it has to do with their teammate Rudell Small, who is an underrated RB. There is some speculation that they want recruiters to keep coming to their school so they can keep plugging Small. We aren't going to offer him, but USF and UCF may. We still don't have anything to worry about.

[roosterbooster]

Could be the fact that we already have 4 WR, 3 DB, and 1 WR/DB, all indications Mark Barnes is a lock and Lecorn has the same issues Barnes has. I think there is also a bigger need at Corner and Allen is a safety. And don't forget about Mr. X and Mr. Y with some big name DB's and WR's on the board and the Gray thing still lurking like the boil on Mike Davis' leg.

[IrmoCock]

I see what he's saying, too, but what he's saying is incorrect, with all due respect. This is the real deal.

Sorry guys, but "Tony said it so it must be true" isn't proof. I hope that it is true and these are two recruits that we can "build a program on," I'm just pointing out that central has a history of leaking little info like this in Nov-Dec to their insiders to create hype.

Besides, if these two people exist and people outside of the coaching staff know their names, we will all know about them soon enough. And that's something else I don't understand. If the coaching staff wants this to be a secret, how come people claim to know about it? Is it a secret, or is it not?

And it's an ingenious idea by the rumor starter. It's a no lose proposition. Any recruit that decommits from another school and commits to us between now and signing day that we don't know about yet, they can just say, "see, I told you...that's x." And if nobody does they can say, "those x and y posts got out of hand and the coaches they were committed to found out about their plans and were able to firm up their commitments." It's win-win.

Anyway, like I said, I hope I'm wrong. I hope these guys are real and that they are difference makers. But, "with all due respect," I'll believe it when I see it. And besides, there's no need to speculate, because secrets like this aren't kept very long. :wink:

[pc72687]

Irmocock does make a good point on how if this is a big secret why would Tony Morrell of Gamecockcentral know about it. It seems if you want to keep something undercover you don't tell the head honcho over at a web site that makes its bank off telling insider "secrets" to anyone willing to pay. On that note, I like Gamecockcentral and if I had the extra cash I would sign up, because they do a good job on recruiting and are usually right.

[TaySC]

for those doubting this, I do not have any connections to Gamecock Central and received this info from a much different source, which in the past has been very reliable for me.

Those that are hearing it from Gamecock Central are just agreeing with what I have already heard.

I have no issues with anyone being a little doubtful over this because it is the Gamecock way...... but I trust my source and will stand by this one.

BTW, this "secret" has been kept for a good while already and hasn't been disclosed. I honestly don't think ony Morrell knows WHO they are, just that they are........

[gamecockvic]

Does anyone know why Garcia didn't commit today? I thought that was his original plan.

[TaySC]

Does anyone know why Garcia didn't commit today? I thought that was his original plan.

was rescheduled for Thursday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m...............

[TaySC]

December 06, 2006
Four Set For USC Visits

By Phil Kornblut
USC is scheduled to bring in four prospects for official visits this weekend. They are QB Stephen Garcia (6-3 218) of Tampa, DL Will Brimfield (6-5 290) of Hunter-Kinard-Tyler, DB Akeem Auguste (5-10 175) of Hollywood, FL and TE Mat Williams (6-4 220) of Fort Myers, FL.

Three other prospects who were originally scheduled for this weekend...DB Eain Smith and ATH Kamar Aiken of Hollywood, FL and DB Ryan Broyles of Norman, OK will be have their visits rescheduled.

[pc72687]

We'll I want to believe it, but I guess either way in a couple of months we'll find out the truth anyways.

[DELTOR]

Just curious, but didn't melvin ingram just commit? Why has no one said a thing about him?

[Carolina Cowboy]

This happens every year,but later in the recruiting process for USC. Boys and girls we have gone into the selective mode at USC and we are way ahead of schedule. This is Extreamly positive news for our program. I can not wait untill we can select our recruits in the last month of recruiting like FSU,MIAMI,and Southern cal and have a top ten class.However,it will take alot of fun out of recruiting news and GOSSIP for us. I think I can handle it for a top ten class every year. :biggrin:

[Williams-Brice]

Garcia will announce around 1:30 tomorrow afternoon.

[IrmoCock]

Garcia will announce around 1:30 tomorrow afternoon.

I can't wait to get this bird out of the bush and in to the hand!!

[TaySC]

December 3, 2006

Tony Morrell
GamecockCentral.com Recruiting Analyst

Columbia (S.C.) Richland Northeast four-star wide receiver/safety Mark Barnes, the nation's No. 4 athlete on Rivals.com, took his second official visit of the recruiting process over the weekend when he made the short trip to South Carolina's campus to get another look at the Gamecocks. Barnes also now knows when he'll announce his decision.

When is this announcement they are referring to from Mark Barnes?

[pc72687]

Anytime you get a QB things start to fall into place for the rest of the class.

[OmahaBound]

When is this announcement they are referring to from Mark Barnes?

he's announcing the 16th i think after the shrine bowl.

[larryt4111]

Garcia will announce his commitment to a college Thursday
By SCOTT PURKS
Published December 6, 2006

TAMPA - Quarterback Stephen Garcia, the Tampa Bay area's all-time leading passer for yardage (8,081) and touchdowns (83), said he will announce his commitment to a college at Jefferson High at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, a day after originally planned.
The change was made to accommodate coverage with ESPN, which will release the news nationally at that time. Garcia, one of the most recruited football players in the country, has his choices narrowed to South Carolina, Oklahoma and Mississippi.
Garcia said he is considering graduating high school in December and moving to his college for the spring semester to get a jump on his football development.
"That decision (graduating early) will have to wait a little bit though," Garcia said. "I need just a little more time to think about that."
http://www.sptimes.com/2006/12/06/Sports/Garcia_s_college_plan.shtml

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I am getting a little nervous about this especially after reading the last section of the above article.

[Kevhugh]

Someone said that Oklahoma got a verbal from another commitment. Could he really choose Ole Miss? Wait...WB told me not to worry about this. My bad.

[JerryBeeds]

Ole Miss just got a verbal from a QB also I'm pretty sure.

[Williams-Brice]

Guys, Garcia is a lock. Don't stress out today.

[TrueGCFan]

WB is right. Garcia is scheduled for an official visit with us this weekend. I don't think he'd be coming if he was going to commit elsewhere.

[TaySC]

OK guys, with 9 spots left, who would you realistically like to see USC get from here on out?

Here is the beginning of my wish list and I think all are very realistic:
Stephen Garcia (4 star)
Carlos Dunlap (5 star)
Mark Barnes (4 or 5 star)
Auguste (4 star?)
Lecorn (4 star ?)
T. Robertson (4 star)

[WayzUp]

Someone said that Oklahoma got a verbal from another commitment. Could he really choose Ole Miss? Wait...WB told me not to worry about this. My bad.
OU pulled that Nicholls kid from Michigan State....he'd been committed to the Spartans since just before his junior year & was an Elite 11 QB this year. OU is set. Ole Miss just took a QB this past weekend. Garcia is the very definition of LOCK!

[usccop]

geez, I hope he doesn't read here. If I read these self-assured posts, I may have to rethink things a little.

[TaySC]

Watch the Garcia press conference:

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

[GatorHunter]

Garcia will announce his commitment to a college Thursday
By SCOTT PURKS
Published December 6, 2006

TAMPA - Quarterback Stephen Garcia, the Tampa Bay area's all-time leading passer for yardage (8,081) and touchdowns (83), said he will announce his commitment to a college at Jefferson High at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, a day after originally planned.
The change was made to accommodate coverage with ESPN, which will release the news nationally at that time. Garcia, one of the most recruited football players in the country, has his choices narrowed to South Carolina, Oklahoma and Mississippi.
Garcia said he is considering graduating high school in December and moving to his college for the spring semester to get a jump on his football development.
"That decision (graduating early) will have to wait a little bit though," Garcia said. "I need just a little more time to think about that."
http://www.sptimes.com/2006/12/06/Sports/Garcia_s_college_plan.shtml

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I am getting a little nervous about this especially after reading the last section of the above article.


Shouldn't be nervous...this guy's been a Cock since the summer. I'm just glad he isn't listing Florida as one of his final schools. Gets a little old watching these players put a UF hat on the table or say we're in the final 2-3 when they didn't even have a commitable offer on the table...congrats to the Cocks...Garcia should fit into Spurs offense well, depending on how well he takes criticism. Most "Big-Time" QBs don't flourish in Spurs system...at UF, all of our highly-touted QB signees usually ended up sitting the bench...Sabaulus, Dean, Berlin....Grossman was the only exception.

[WayzUp]

I heard a wild rumor that the reason Garcia moved the press conference back a day was due to Mal Moore asking to see him about a job...or something like that. I have very reliable sources that are telling me that Stephen Garcia is going to take the head coaching job at Alabama.

When I pressed my source further for more info, he said Gary Gray was absolutely thinking about coming back to USC & was on his 11th draft of his apology letter to Spurrier and Gamecock fans and once he finished that, he'd go public with his re-committment to South Carolina. Look for that sometime between now and NSD.

One last little thing, Carlos Dunlap has already silently committed, Deonte Thompson is too and Willy Korn is demanding Tommy Bowden to hire his HS head coach as CU's offensive coordinator and probably could not play for Clemson if this condition is not met.

don't ya just love recruiting season? :D

JOKING.

[Williams-Brice]

It is official. Garcia is a Gamecock! He's coming in January, too.

[Kevhugh]

The strip show was a bit creepy but at least we got our QB.

[uscrules]

I watched it, welcome to the Gamecock Family Stephen!

[Neo]

USC Commitments

QB Stephen Garcia 6-3/212/4.7 (RivalsTop100)
Scout - #13 - 4-Stars
Rivals - #3 - 4-Stars
http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=33454

WR Jason Barnes 6-4/192/4.45
Scout - NR - 2-Stars
Rivals - #36 - 3-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=52353

TB Eric Baker 6-4/200/4.4
Scout - #46 - 3-Stars
Rivals - #36 - 3-Stars
http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=46563

LB Melvin Ingram 6-1/227/4.5
Scout - #44 - 2-Stars
Rivals - #62 - 3-Stars
http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=49258

WR/TE Joseph Hills 6-4/205/4.55 (RivalsTop250)
Scout - #75 - 3-Stars
Rivals - #16 - 4-Stars
http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=51549

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]

OK guys, with 9 spots left, who would you realistically like to see USC get from here on out?

Here is the beginning of my wish list and I think all are very realistic:
Stephen Garcia (4 star)
Carlos Dunlap (5 star)
Mark Barnes (4 or 5 star)
Auguste (4 star?)
Lecorn (4 star ?)
T. Robertson (4 star)

Garcia - officially 100%
Dunlap - 50/50 between USC and Florida
Mark Barnes - 100%
Auguste - 80%
Lecorn - 95%
Robertson - Why is he on your list? He's already committed and will enroll next month.

We now have 17 commitments. We'll probably sign 25, so here are the guys left on the board who I think will choose Carolina. I will not speculate on the "secrets" because I know nothing about them. Keep in mind that this is purely speculation.

1. Carlos Dunlap ***** DE
2. Dion Lecorn **** WR
3. Josh Bynes **** LB
4. Akeem Auguste **** CB - could commit this weekend
5. Mark Barnes **** ATH
6. Eain Smith *** S
7. Antonio Allen *** S
8. Mat Williams *** TE

We lead for William Brimfield *** DT, but I expect him to stay with his original commitment to UNC.

[larryt4111]

NOW, I CAN BREATHE AGAIN !!!! WHEW, I've been holding my breath all day.

I was suprised that the media didn't ask more questions.

WELCOME TO THE SOS SYSTEM STEPHEN !!!!
WE'RE GLAD TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD!!!!
:thumpsup: :thumpsup: :thumpsup: :thumpsup:

[uscrules]

I heard a wild rumor that the reason Garcia moved the press conference back a day was due to Mal Moore asking to see him about a job...or something like that. I have very reliable sources that are telling me that Stephen Garcia is going to take the head coaching job at Alabama.

When I pressed my source further for more info, he said Gary Gray was absolutely thinking about coming back to USC & was on his 11th draft of his apology letter to Spurrier and Gamecock fans and once he finished that, he'd go public with his re-committment to South Carolina. Look for that sometime between now and NSD.

One last little thing, Carlos Dunlap has already silently committed, Deonte Thompson is too and Willy Korn is demanding Tommy Bowden to hire his HS head coach as CU's offensive coordinator and probably could not play for Clemson if this condition is not met.

don't ya just love recruiting season? :D
Boy, has he got gall, to tell the Head Coach to fire his OC and bring in his HS coach. I do think he would be an improvement. Bobby knows a lot of offense. His teams has put up some unbelievable numbers the last 5 years.

[roosterbooster]

Boy, has he got gall, to tell the Head Coach to fire his OC and bring in his HS coach. I do think he would be an improvement. Bobby knows a lot of offense. His teams has put up some unbelievable numbers the last 5 years.

Didn't he offer Bobby the RB coach job a few years back and he turned it down.

[Kevhugh]

Let's at least give Garcia credit for not pulling the tired old "put on an Oklahoma hat" and then switch to a Carolina one at the end.

[uscrules]

Didn't he offer Bobby the RB coach job a few years back and he turned it down.

That is true, however now that Willie is leaving, I think he sees the writing on the wall. This is a good time to get out and a RB coach is lot different form the OC job. He would be able to run his offense, but with Davis and Spiller, I thilnk it is safe to say at least next year Clemson will be primarly a running team.

[TaySC]

Robertson - Why is he on your list? He's already committed and will enroll next month.

Brainfart....... :unsure:


If we get 7 or 8 of the 8 you listed, then a surprise or two, then we will have far exceeded even most of our dreams in recruiting this season.

[pc72687]

Well, even though we all basically knew what would happen today, it is still nice to finally have the commitment known.

[JDStud6]

I wonder how Smelley feels about this. haha

JD

[JerryBeeds]

I wonder how Smelley feels about this. haha

JD

I doubt he's worried at all. I personally think that Garcia is going to have a tougher time beating Smelley out than he thinks.

[Carolina Cowboy]

I thought Smelly looked better than Mitchell at the spring scrimage.

[JerryBeeds]

Check out this one-handed TD catch by Cliff Matthews in the state championship game:

Mash Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDNRpjZWc9g)

There's been talk of Cliff playing some TE next year. Sounds good to me.

[pc72687]

For some reason you-tube doesn't work for me these days. It used to work perfect but now it seems to not work for some reason.

[GamecockDieHard]

I doubt he's worried at all. I personally think that Garcia is going to have a tougher time beating Smelley out than he thinks.

The way Mitchell has been playing lately, you have to think he sees the writing on the wall. Mitchell is in the driver's seat and has the ability to be one of our best ever. He's throwing to multiple receivers, reading coverages well, throwing pretty consistent passes. I think Blake is going to be the one to beat. Smelley is no slouch, has had a year to learn the plays/system, and is alot more talented than Mitchell was at this stage. Smelley looked alot more impressive under pressure than Mitchell..even now, IMO. Garcia is a major hit. His confidence and ability are impressive. However, I think it's going to be tough beating out Mitchell AND Smelley for a starting position next year. Injuries, blow-outs, bow-outs, will give him a chance. He seems ready to step-up. May the best QB win. What an amazing position to be in for the Gamecocks??? I can't remember having 3 quality QB's at the same time. Beecher can very well be considered a 4th quality QB at the same time.

[gamecockdroc]

Garcia - officially 100%
Dunlap - 50/50 between USC and Florida
Mark Barnes - 100%
Auguste - 80%
Lecorn - 95%
Robertson - Why is he on your list? He's already committed and will enroll next month.

We now have 17 commitments. We'll probably sign 25, so here are the guys left on the board who I think will choose Carolina. I will not speculate on the "secrets" because I know nothing about them. Keep in mind that this is purely speculation.

1. Carlos Dunlap ***** DE
2. Dion Lecorn **** WR
3. Josh Bynes **** LB
4. Akeem Auguste **** CB - could commit this weekend
5. Mark Barnes **** ATH
6. Eain Smith *** S
7. Antonio Allen *** S
8. Mat Williams *** TE

We lead for William Brimfield *** DT, but I expect him to stay with his original commitment to UNC.



WB, I am relatively new to this site and appreciate the informative insights from yourself, neo and all the other guys on gamecock recruiting, you guys are usually right on the money, so again thanks

I am curious about why you think we may get Bynes, Auburn fans seem to be fairly confident he is a lock there way, au is high on his lists, don't get me wrong we would love to have him playing us

[OmahaBound]

Check out this one-handed TD catch by Cliff Matthews in the state championship game:

Mash Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDNRpjZWc9g)

There's been talk of Cliff playing some TE next year. Sounds good to me.

a fine grab, but easily the best part of that video is #12 (his teammate) getting knocked down with ease in the attempted celebration. :laugh:

[IrmoCock]

Check out this one-handed TD catch by Cliff Matthews in the state championship game:

Mash Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDNRpjZWc9g)

There's been talk of Cliff playing some TE next year. Sounds good to me.

That was, indeed, a great catch. I noticed Saturday that he's a really good blocker and route runner. He did drop a sure 20 yard gain on their opening possession, but even the pros drop them occasionally. I think he's got great potential on either side of the ball, although I'd be shocked if Nix didn't get the first crack at him.

[pc72687]

Well, having a mulit-talented player is always a big help. I don't know much about Bynes, but we definitly need a big time linebacker since Brinkley will probably play his last year next year in the garnet and black.

[IrmoCock]

Well, having a mulit-talented player is always a big help. I don't know much about Bynes, but we definitly need a big time linebacker since Brinkley will probably play his last year next year in the garnet and black.

There's no probably. Next year is definitely his last year. He'll be a senior.

[usccop]

whew, glad we cleared that up

[Carolina Cowboy]

WB do you think we will become a factor with Scotty Cooper? He is listed as a soft verbal with Clemson.

[gamecockdroc]

At one of the games this year a buddy of mine saw him and some of the fans started chanting "scotty cooper" which he mentioned the next day in a recruiting article that it was cool but told the fans at clemson not to worry he was solid in his commit. That was sept or oct, cant remember which game

[scunyon]

Who is the closest LB commit that resembles P. Willis or a hybrid of Urlacher/Lewis?

[pc72687]

I wasn't certain if he was a senior next year or not.

[Williams-Brice]

WB, I am relatively new to this site and appreciate the informative insights from yourself, neo and all the other guys on gamecock recruiting, you guys are usually right on the money, so again thanks

First things first, we're glad you're here. I appreciate your kind words.

I am curious about why you think we may get Bynes, Auburn fans seem to be fairly confident he is a lock there way, au is high on his lists, don't get me wrong we would love to have him playing us

If his decision had to be made today, then he would pick Auburn. However, if you stick around on this site long enough, then you will get pretty familiar with what I'm about to say: The most important thing is getting these kids on campus for a visit. I truly believe that if we get Bynes on campus, then we will be a major factor.

[Williams-Brice]

WB do you think we will become a factor with Scotty Cooper? He is listed as a soft verbal with Clemson.

I don't see it, but you never know. We want to sign two linebackers and three safeties. I don't see there being any room for him.

[TaySC]

Here's to hoping that we get Auguste to commit to us this w/e. :thumpsup:

[USCGrifter]

I just thought I would let everyone know that scout has put up there first team rankings for this recruiting season - Have a look and let the debating begin. . . .

[TrueGCFan]

It's interesting. Scout has us in the Top 25 with not a single Top 100 Player committed. Rivals we have 4 of their top 100. Go figure. Which do you think is more acurate, Rivals or Scout?

[TaySC]

another funny thing about those two different sources is that one has Mark Barnes as a 4 star and the other has him as a 5 star...... then the two sources have the exact opposite for Dunlap, with the other one rating him a 5 star and one rating him a 4 star.


Personally I like rivals, but that is me.

[pc72687]

I like rivals better because they seem to do their homework better then the others do. Obviously no one is fool proof but they seem to be more often right then wrong.

[Williams-Brice]

Alfred McCullough will visit Carolina in January, per PK. You can attribute this to Alabama not having a coach.

[palmettocock]

Alfred McCullough will visit Carolina in January, per PK. You can attribute this to Alabama not having a coach.
This is his profile for those who are curious

http://www.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=49014

[TrueGCFan]

WB Can you give up some info on Alfred McCullough? Thanks.

[pc72687]

That would be nice to get a big boy like him for the DL.

[WayzUp]

I think we're concentrating on Dunlap at DL, are we not? I would be very surprised if these McCullough whispers amount to anything but you never know...there are 11th hour surprises every recruiting season. We'll see, we'll see....after the past few 11th hour surprises that have been in favor of the Gamecocks, I'm not so sure I'd be excited about any of them.

Shea McKeen, OJ Murdock, Jonathan Hannah, Clarence Bailey...if I'm not mistaken all of these were late-in-the-process signees who we thought were really going to be impact players for us from the jump but were lost to attrition or never made it on campus.

I haven't followed recruiting very closely for very long (past few years maybe) but it seems to me the recruits who sign early, indicate a strong lean early on and especially early enrollee recruits are most often the ones who become impact players.

I'm not saying I wouldn't love to get a guy like McCullough because given the situation he's in with the coaching status up in the air in Tuscaloosa but I much prefer kids who commit to the program, not the coach.

[Williams-Brice]

I think we're concentrating on Dunlap at DL, are we not? I would be very surprised if these McCullough whispers amount to anything but you never know...there are 11th hour surprises every recruiting season. We'll see, we'll see....after the past few 11th hour surprises that have been in favor of the Gamecocks, I'm not so sure I'd be excited about any of them.

We need to land more than just Dunlap if we want to meet our DL needs for this class.

Shea McKeen, OJ Murdock, Jonathan Hannah, Clarence Bailey...if I'm not mistaken all of these were late-in-the-process signees who we thought were really going to be impact players for us from the jump but were lost to attrition or never made it on campus.

The timing of a prospect's commitment has absolutely nothing to do with his performance, character, or work ethic.

I haven't followed recruiting very closely for very long (past few years maybe) but it seems to me the recruits who sign early, indicate a strong lean early on and especially early enrollee recruits are most often the ones who become impact players.

I'm not going to argue with the fact that guys who enroll early have the upper hand on the rest of the class. However, most of the guys making plays on our roster now did not enroll early.

I'm not saying I wouldn't love to get a guy like McCullough because given the situation he's in with the coaching status up in the air in Tuscaloosa but I much prefer kids who commit to the program, not the coach.

So what would you say about pretty much all of Spurrier's first class? To be completely honest with you, very few of these guys are committing to Carolina based on Carolina. They're committing to Carolina based on Spurrier. McCullough would be a huge addition.

[Williams-Brice]

WB Can you give up some info on Alfred McCullough? Thanks.

I haven't watched film on him since this summer, but he's big at 6' 3" 315. That's really all I know. I'll watch some film on him this week when finals are over.

[WayzUp]

We need to land more than just Dunlap if we want to meet our DL needs for this class. Travian Robertson & Cliff Matthews make us set at DE, we lost out on the GMA guys but if we do end up with Dunlap, I don't think you'll hear too many Gamecock fans bemoaning the outcome of our DL class....especially if Byron McKnight turns out to be as productive as former 2-stars like Jordin Lindsey.

The timing of a prospect's commitment has absolutely nothing to do with his performance, character, or work ethic.
Never said anything about character or work ethic, just pointed out that a lot of the losses to attrition for USC come from those who committed pretty late or changed their mind to USC at the 11th hour.

So what would you say about pretty much all of Spurrier's first class? To be completely honest with you, very few of these guys are committing to Carolina based on Carolina. They're committing to Carolina based on Spurrier.
Spurrier's first class had its share of late signees that didn't pan out. Both TE's (McKeen & Hannah), OJ Murdock was a NSD decision who hasn't lived up to the hype, Kerry Bonds is no longer on the roster & there has been more transfer close-calls with that class than in the one Spurrier had a full year to evaluate and get to know the guys he was recruiting. In 2k5, he had to have gone mostly by the previous staff's recruiting notes/evaluations given we only had 2 months from Spurrier's hire to NSD.

I'm not bashing that class or any of the players from it because they're definitely making the Class of 2005 proud but you have to admit, it'll probably go down as the class we lost the most to due to attrition than any class in Spurrier's tenure. I mean, look at the Class of 2006...have you heard nary a whisper of transfer/quit/change of heart from any of those signees? Speaking generally and just from the past 2-3 years I've really watched recruiting, it just seems to me the guys who really want to play for USC (or any school for that matter) either commit early and stay solid or indicate a strong lean from Day 1 and don't waver.

And don't get me wrong, I fully understand the affect Spurrier's presence has on our recruiting and the interest kids have to play for a coach of his caliber and track record. The way I like to look at it since it's apparent he's going to be here for a decade or so is since he's fully committed to South Carolina, any recruit that comes to USC just because it's Steve Spurrier is fully committed to South Carolina in turn....and that's why our future is so bright.

McCullough would be a huge addition.
I agree 100%. But if we do happen to sway him, I hope his commitment to the team will be a little stronger than those we've swayed late in the not too distant past.

[SPURED]

we need DT's. going after McCullough wont hurt our chances with Dunlap

[SPURED]

I haven't watched film on him since this summer, but he's big at 6' 3" 315. That's really all I know. I'll watch some film on him this week when finals are over.
i just watched film on him and i didnt find it as impressive as Ian Williams and Donte'e Nichols. Ian Williams film actually looked more impressive to me than any DT that we are recruiting this year.

[pc72687]

But the big question is, was he being double teamed? Many times these big recruits get double teamed, the box gets loaded, they don't throw to his side of the field, etc. because high school coaches know who these guys are and know they need to stop them. So make sure you look for stuff like that when you watch the film.

[Carolina Cowboy]

WB any news on the visit today?

[SPURED]

But the big question is, was he being double teamed? Many times these big recruits get double teamed, the box gets loaded, they don't throw to his side of the field, etc. because high school coaches know who these guys are and know they need to stop them. So make sure you look for stuff like that when you watch the film.
in the film rivals has on him he was not double teamed at all. Williams was double teamed quite a few times in his films and shredded it like hot knife through butter. Williams actually looks like he plays faster as well. there isnt much difference between the 2. Williams is close to being a 4 star and is ranked the 28th best DT where as McCullough is 21st. we have a better shot at Williams also so i would take him over McCullough right now.

[Williams-Brice]

Travian Robertson & Cliff Matthews make us set at DE, we lost out on the GMA guys but if we do end up with Dunlap, I don't think you'll hear too many Gamecock fans bemoaning the outcome of our DL class....especially if Byron McKnight turns out to be as productive as former 2-stars like Jordin Lindsey.

Even when Travian and Cliff get here, we will be FAR from set at DE. Here were our four most productive defensive ends this year: Ryan Brown, Casper Brinkley, Jordin Lindsey, and Eric Norwood. Brown, Brinkley, and Lindsey were all brought here to be linebackers, and the staff is expecting Norwood to grow into a DT. Thus, if you only bring in 3 defensive ends in this class, then you only have three true defensive ends on your roster. Granted, Travian and Cliff will probably start here for a long time, but it's all about depth, and we are nowhere near being set in terms of depth at most positions.

[Williams-Brice]

WB any news on the visit today?

Players typically meet with Spurrier around noon on Sundays. You won't hear anything until this afternoon if any commitments occurred.

[OmahaBound]

Auguste Enjoys Official Visit
By Phil Kornblut
On Recruiting
Published: December 10, 2006
DB Akeem Auguste (5-10 175) of Hollywood, FL is wrapping up his official visit to USC today. He will fly back home this afternoon. Auguste said Sunday morning he had not committed to USC "but I'm thinking long and hard about it." Auguste has also visited Pittsburgh and West Virginia. He has also been interested in Wake Forest and Florida State.

[TaySC]

sure hope we get Auguste......

They are also reporting that the guy from Alabama (3 star RB/ATH) had a great visit and loved it, but I am unsure if he will pull the trigger or if we even lead for his services.

[Williams-Brice]

He wanted to commit, but Spurrier told him to hold off because we are waiting on some other guys.

[TaySC]

He wanted to commit, but Spurrier told him to hold off because we are waiting on some other guys.

Auguste or the Bama RB?

I know we at least lead for Auguste now....

Also of note, Garcia said his visit was a 30 on a scale of 1 to 10. :thumpsup:

[michigan fan 1]

Usc Fans All You Need To Know About In Recruiting Usc Got The Best Recruite In Oj Mayo .watch This Kid In Basketball .i Watch Him When He Was In 8th -9th Grade .wow

[Williams-Brice]

Auguste or the Bama RB?

I know we at least lead for Auguste now....

Also of note, Garcia said his visit was a 30 on a scale of 1 to 10. :thumpsup:

The Alabama RB.

[TaySC]

Allegedly Brimfield (the 3 star DT originally committed to UNC) has said we are now in the lead for his services.

He has dropped TN and AUB from his list and says he wants to take one more trip to UNC to make sure before he commits to USC.

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The Alabama RB/ATH may be ready to commit to us, but I think we should hope he doesn't get the chance. If he does, then it is because a few others we wanted have fallen through.

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Garcia loved his visit and will be a huge recruiting assett I believe. I just hope Auguste doesn't wait too long before he pulls the trigger.

************************************************** *********

Jarrel Miller was granted a release by UNC and is looking to set up an official visit with USC.

4 star LB
6'3" 225 lbs

He may wind up at UVA as they are high on his list, but USC will hopefully get a good look.

[pc72687]

So we now believe our class is full, but we just don't know who they are. Is that what I am reading between the lines of y'alls post?

[TaySC]

Full? No.

But with only around 8 spots left I would think we need to at least be selective at this point.

It would be ashamed to take a commitment from a 3 star RB that may or may not be that good and not have room for a 4 or 5 star primetime player.

[TaySC]

Do we have any shot at Ian Williams that just set up an announcement date? My guess is no....

[GatorHunter]

Do we have any shot at Ian Williams that just set up an announcement date? My guess is no....

He's a Domer... :thumbsdow

[TaySC]

domer?.....

OHHHHH, Notre Dame, gotcha. :brick:

[Williams-Brice]

Do we have any shot at Ian Williams that just set up an announcement date? My guess is no....

No shot. It's either ND or Auburn, and I'm with GH. I think it'll be ND.

[lacene]

whatever happened to Jordin Lindsey's twin brother, Justin? Didn't he lead the Gamecocks D in tackles last year? I know he lost this year academically but is he coming back, or is he gone for good?

edit: Dustin, not Justin, and I searched and read about the bar fight that he and Shea McKeen was involved in. I couldn't find anything else on his future other than he would be eligible for 2007, but it doesn't look good. Was he kicked off the team?

[JerryBeeds]

whatever happened to Jordin Lindsey's twin brother, Justin? Didn't he lead the Gamecocks D in tackles last year? I know he lost this year academically but is he coming back, or is he gone for good?

edit: Dustin, not Justin, and I searched and read about the bar fight that he and Shea McKeen was involved in. I couldn't find anything else on his future other than he would be eligible for 2007, but it doesn't look good. Was he kicked off the team?

He's back in school here and is all set to play in '07.

[WayzUp]

whatever happened to Jordin Lindsey's twin brother, Justin? Didn't he lead the Gamecocks D in tackles last year? I know he lost this year academically but is he coming back, or is he gone for good?

edit: Dustin, not Justin, and I searched and read about the bar fight that he and Shea McKeen was involved in. I couldn't find anything else on his future other than he would be eligible for 2007, but it doesn't look good. Was he kicked off the team?
Dustin is already back practicing with the team & will be back to play full-time (barring any random acts of stupidity) for us next year. I've heard he's re-dedicated himself and has his grades and weight room participation up but we'll see next spring I guess. Some think he'll back up Jasper at MLB, some think he'll be a starting OLB for us when/if we use a 3-4....all I know for sure is he's back in good standing with the team, he will play next year and he will make plays.

[pc72687]

Well that is good news. It can only help a surprising strength of our team.

[scfan5338]

Usc Fans All You Need To Know About In Recruiting Usc Got The Best Recruite In Oj Mayo .watch This Kid In Basketball .i Watch Him When He Was In 8th -9th Grade .wow

Hey pal unfortunately hes going to the fake USC, it's southern california not south carolina.

[TrueGCFan]

Fort Dorchester DE Carlos Dunlap (6-6 245) is scheduled to make his official visit to USC January 13th, but Patriots coach Steve LaPrad said Tuesday Dunlap might make his visit this weekend. Dunlap was meeting with Clemson recruiter Chris Rumph at the school Tuesday afternoon. Clemson recruiter Burton Burns also was at the school along with Florida recruiter Charley Strong. Dunlap has set an official visit to Florida for January 20th. Virginia Tech recruiter Mike O'Cain also is expected at the school today and Tennessee recruiter Dan Brooks is due in on Wednesday


Hopefully this means something good. Neo or WB any news one way or the other?

[Williams-Brice]

We've made up ground on Carlos in the last month or so. I'm predicting that he'll be a Gamecock, but until he takes his visit to Florida, we may not know much.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Do you know if he will qaulify for the Gators? They seem to be recruiting as if he will.

[Williams-Brice]

I don't know. That has definitely been in question. According to some people, he still has some work to do to qualify.

[SPURED]

With the way Mathews is performing at the shrine bowl, there is some talk of him possibly moving up in the rankings. Both Barnes guys and Brimfield are also performing well enough so far this week to move up a little bit in the rankings. But Mathews is completely dominating from what ive heard.

[Williams-Brice]

It also sounds like Melvin Ingram could get a 4th star.

[WayzUp]

What's up with Scout saying Dontee Nicholls committed to us yesterday? I can't find a peep about it anywhere else so I'm wondering if Scout didn't muck things up again. Scout sucks so I'm thinking this is a rumor-starter at best....Nicholls just visited us and didn't appear to be blown away or anything (think he gave us an 8 out of 10) so I'd more or less crossed his name off.

Anyone else have any insight?

[6mgamecockfan]

There is a great article in "The State" newspaper about USC and Clemson recruiting. Here goes - - -

'Wow' factor
USC and Clemson have it in their 2007 recruiting classes, boosting them into the top 25 of nationwide rankings
Last month when they met on the field, Clemson took an early lead, USC rallied and pulled ahead at the end.

In the recruiting battle, the same script appears to be unfolding.

USC fans celebrated last week when high school quarterback Stephen Garcia announced he would become a Gamecock. That capped a strong month for Steve Spurrier’s program, according to recruiting analysts.

Clemson, in the meantime, has been quiet. The Tigers already had a highly sought quarterback, Willy Korn, to head their class.

The result? Neither program finished the regular season in the top-25 rankings on the field. But both figure to finish there on Feb. 7, National Signing Day.

“It’s really even right now, but South Carolina’s got much more momentum,” said Mike Farrell, the national analyst for rivals.com.

Rivals.com has Clemson’s class ranked 14th in the nation, one spot ahead of South Carolina. Scout.com has Clemson 15th and USC 23rd, while ESPN analyst Tom Luginbill gives USC the edge because of the “wow factor.”

Regardless, analysts agree each program has a number of players who could make an impact right away. And with less than two months before signing day, two big names remain in the Palmetto State: receiver-safety Mark Barnes of Richland Northeast, who reportedly is favoring USC over Louisville, and defensive end Carlos Dunlap of Fort Dorchester, who said his recruitment is wide-open.

Both players would be key pick-ups for either program, but especially USC, because analysts believe Clemson once again has done better in-state. The Tigers’ S.C. commitments include Korn, three of his teammates, several offensive linemen and Lake City linebacker Scotty Cooper.

Farrell said the Gamecocks have made up for their losses in South Carolina with gains in North Carolina and Florida. Garcia is from Florida, as is receiver Joseph Hills. Receiver Jason Barnes, lineman Travian Robertson and linebacker Melvin Ingram are from North Carolina.

The Gamecocks do have commitments from two top S.C. recruits: defensive end Cliff Matthews of Cheraw and offensive tackle Quintin Richardson of Spring Valley. Both are ranked in the top 100 by rivals.com.

“Clemson still has the ties; Tommy Bowden has been there longer, they’re more established in the high schools,” Farrell said. “But it’s starting to even out. You’ve got to figure Tommy Bowden has a four-, five-year head start.”

Luginbill, a national analyst for Scouts Inc. and espn.com, rates USC over Clemson, saying the Gamecocks have gotten more “marquee” players.

Those include T.L. Hanna running back Brian Maddox (Luginbill compares him to former Florida standout Fred Taylor), Hills (“A lot of people don’t know about him; he’s gonna be a star”), Garcia (“he was a coup”), linemen Robertson and Matthews and cornerback Jamire Williams.

Among Clemson’s recruits, Luginbill is most high on Korn, cornerback Marcus Gilchrist of High Point, N.C., Cooper, Byrnes receiver Xavier Dye and Byrnes linebacker Stanley Hunter.

But Luginbill said USC has more potential immediate-impact players, which Clemson had last year with running back C.J. Spiller and defensive end Ricky Sapp.

“I think (USC) is filling more immediate needs,” Luginbill said.

The decisions of Barnes and Dunlap likely will affect the rankings, with some analysts believing USC will jump Clemson if it lands Barnes.

Scout.com ranks Barnes No. 47, higher than any player committed to USC or Clemson other than Korn (No. 25). Rivals.com ranks Dunlap No. 7.

But analysts agree on one thing: USC and Clemson have done well, with one big caveat:

“The question is, and it always will be, whether the 17-, 18-year-old kid will make the transition to college,” Luginbill said. “You never know about that.”

Reach Emerson at (803) 771-8676.

[waldo]

What's up with Scout saying Dontee Nicholls committed to us yesterday? I can't find a peep about it anywhere else so I'm wondering if Scout didn't muck things up again. Scout sucks so I'm thinking this is a rumor-starter at best....Nicholls just visited us and didn't appear to be blown away or anything (think he gave us an 8 out of 10) so I'd more or less crossed his name off.

Anyone else have any insight?

Here is the link:
Link: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-spbrowagt13dec13,0,6851450.story?coll=sfla-sports-headlines

[uscrules]

I will give you this, it looks very offical to me. I am surpised that this is the only report out there. He looks like a stud DT.

[TaySC]

it is official....

[SPURED]

coach Spurrier and coach Gillespie are flying in to meet with him today. if this is true than he will likely committ to them tonight.

[TaySC]

Rumor has it that Brad Scott committed a recruiting violation by going to the recruits hotel room......

[Williams-Brice]

What Brad Scott did is definitely a violation. However, you know you won't hear a peep about it.

[pc72687]

Does Clemson not report their violations like SC does?

Also, rivals is also reporting that Nicholls commited.

[palmettocock]

HERES A BIT OF RECRUITING NEWS....USC HAS A VERBAL COMMITMENT FROM 5'11....160 POUNDS....COCKINORLANDO!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M GONNA BE A GAMECOCK NEXT YEAR!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOO! Just found out today I was accepted, and I'm all smiles!!!!!!!!!

[TrueGCFan]

Looks like we got another one.

By Phil Kornblut
On Recruiting
Published: December 13, 2006
USC has picked up a commitment from ATH Pat Dimarco (6-3 225) of Lake Brantley, FL according to his father. Dimarco committed over the phone to Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier Monday night after receiving an offer last week. "We're all Florida Gators and that means we love coach Spurrier more than anything else," Mr. Dimarco said. "His dream has been to play for the Gators, or in the SEC, or for coach Spurrier. Coach has been very honest with him and they told him they love him as an athlete and they are going to find a place for him to play." Dimarco plays tight end, H-back, defensive end and linebacker. This season he had 120 tackles, 17 sacks and 40 tackles for loss. He also had 18 catches for 300 yards and scored 7 touchdowns. He also had offers from Eastern Kentucky, Samford and Carson-Newman.

[OmahaBound]

HERES A BIT OF RECRUITING NEWS....USC HAS A VERBAL COMMITMENT FROM 5'11....160 POUNDS....COCKINORLANDO!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M GONNA BE A GAMECOCK NEXT YEAR!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOO! Just found out today I was accepted, and I'm all smiles!!!!!!!!!

5'11" and 160 lbs? There's a Willy Korn jersey and a spot on the practice squad waiting for you....oh Matthews and Jasper Brinkley will be waiting too. Congrats!!:laugh:

In all seriousness, my years at USC were definitely the most fun I've had yet and I'm sure the same will hold true for you. Congrats, orlando.

[OmahaBound]

Looks like we got another one.

By Phil Kornblut
On Recruiting
Published: December 13, 2006
USC has picked up a commitment from ATH Pat Dimarco (6-3 225) of Lake Brantley, FL according to his father. Dimarco committed over the phone to Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier Monday night after receiving an offer last week. "We're all Florida Gators and that means we love coach Spurrier more than anything else," Mr. Dimarco said. "His dream has been to play for the Gators, or in the SEC, or for coach Spurrier. Coach has been very honest with him and they told him they love him as an athlete and they are going to find a place for him to play." Dimarco plays tight end, H-back, defensive end and linebacker. This season he had 120 tackles, 17 sacks and 40 tackles for loss. He also had 18 catches for 300 yards and scored 7 touchdowns. He also had offers from Eastern Kentucky, Samford and Carson-Newman.

He sounds like the perfect candidate for a grayshirt if it comes to it. No other offer can even compare to USC and playing for Spurrier so I'd think he'd have no problem waiting. He's got good size and the coaches obviously like him, so welcome aboard!

[TrueGCFan]

Here's his bio:

http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=2513130

Greyshirt sounds about right.

[TaySC]

Times like this I have to say "trust Steve" as I do not see why we took this guy..... but time will tell.

[pc72687]

He definitly doesn't have the pomp and circumstance of our other recruits.

[LedCock]

I'm hearing Dimarco may not have been offered a scholly but maybe as a prefered walkon? His family loves Spurrier so it wouldn't surprise me at all if this were the case.

Oh and congrats cockinorlando. We definently need a good 12th man coming in next year. :happy:

[OmahaBound]

Rivals hasn't evaluated the kid, so of course they're not going to make a big deal about him. Here's an article on a recent playoff game...kid sounds like a gamer and someone that could be used wherever we needed him. Doesn't sound like he has much speed, but he does have the size and maybe a year of conditioning would take a little off that 40 time.

It was only fitting that Pat DiMarco should make the final tackle Friday night.