USC Recruiting News

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April 16, 2007
Manning Watches USC Game
By Phil Kornblut

LB Terrell Manning (6-3 210) of Laurinburg, NC attended USC's spring game Saturday. "It was great," he said. "They had a huge crowd. Their fans are really in to their football program. Some of the fans knew who I was. I was impressed by going out of state and getting the same love I get in state. The players I did get to meet were pretty cool." Manning's former teammate is current Gamecock defensive end Travian Robertson, and while the idea of playing with him is appealing, Manning said that won't be that big a factor in his decision. He also has offers from Clemson, North Carolina, NC State, East Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Virginia Tech, Tennessee and Miami. Manning also has visited Clemson, NC State and North Carolina. He enjoyed his visit to Clemson earlier this spring. "I went up there and showed me basically everything," Manning said. "I loved it. The academic support they had was great. It should be basically impossible for their football players to fail. You can't fail with an academic program that good." Manning is planning to go to Virginia Tech this weekend, but after the tragedy Monday in Blacksburg, he's not sure he'll make the trip. "My mother is worried sick about it," he said. "I wouldn't be surprised if we schedule that for another day." Manning said NC State is the school recruiting him the hardest right now. "They are moving up fast," he said. His current top five are USC, Clemson, NC State, Florida and Virginia Tech. He is working to graduate in December.

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April 16, 2007
USC Offers Son Of Former Linebacker
By Phil Kornblut

LB Christian Robinson (6-4 204) of Atlanta attended USC's spring game and is strongly considering the offer made to him by the Gamecocks. He is the son of former Gamecock linebacker Ken Robinson. "I was really excited," Robinson said. "I've been coming back to Columbia since I was little. It was exciting just seeing all the new things, the weight room, the stadium, just the team in general. Coach Spurrier said he wants to win an SEC championship this season and I believe he can do it." Robinson also has offers from Georgia, Vanderbilt, Duke, Wake Forest and NC State. He is also getting interest from Clemson, Florida and Boston College. "I've been talking to Clemson," he said. "They said that they heard about me and that they just want my tape. If it's good, they said they would love to have me come play for them." As for his dad's influence on him regarding his alma mater, Robinson said, "Inside, I know he would love for me to go to South Carolina, but he's not pushing me. He just wants the best for me." Robinson also visited Georgia and Auburn this spring. He does not claim a favorite. Robinson played inside linebacker last season but will play outside this season. He also plays receiver. He had over 50 tackles last season, best on the team. And he had 15 receptions for 340 yards and 2 touchdowns.

[raptorcox]

He'll officially be added when Tony Morrell gets in touch with him. King doesn't have his cell phone at GMC, and they don't have phones in the dorms there, so we won't get official word for a while.



Shaq has a shot at being a 4-star prospect. Rivals doesn't rank prospects until June, so I don't know who has him as a 1-star.

Gotcha..... maybe they just show 1 star and N/R until they are evaluated... not sure, but this is good info. Thanks!

This was where I got the 1 star from, but I am sure it is because he is "N/R" yet:
Scout.com: Football Recruiting (http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=184&p=9&c=8&yr=2008)

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April 17, 2007
USC Working Georgia Receiver Hard
By Phil Kornblut

USC has targeted WR Devonta Bolton (6-4 210) of Norcross, GA and he is responding in kind with like interest. "I like them just as much as the othe schools," Bolton said. "I talk to coach Beamer about every other day. They make it feel like a family environment." Bolton said he plans to visit USC "pretty soon," and will probably make his decision in mid-summer. Bolton has been to Auburn and will go to Alabama's spring game this weekend. He has offers from USC, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Boston College, Alabama, Auburn, Virginia Tech, Kentucky and Indiana. He is also hearing from Georgia and Florida. He does not have a favorite. Bolton also plays strong safety and said he could play either position in college.

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April 17, 2007
McCollom Remains USC Possibility
By Phil Kornblut

No offers yet for QB Reid McCollum (6-3 205) of Summerville, but he said USC and Virginia continue to talk favorably with him. He was not able to attend USC's spring game because he was at a camp with quarterback guru Jerry Nettles. He did attend the Gamecocks' final major scrimmage prior to the spring game. "I talked with coach Spurrier, coach Beamer and coach Reaves," McCollum said. "I don't have a favorite. We'll just see how it all plays out." McCollum is also drawing interest from Virginia Tech, Duke and Wake Forest. He plans to visit Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Florida State and Florida in June. He will attend an Elite 11 camp in Athens, GA this Friday and stay over for the Nike camp there Saturday.

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April 17, 2007
Gilchrist Awaiting First Offer
By Phil Kornblut

Abbeville RB Qua Gilchrist (6-2 195) said he's not yet received an official offer from a school, but he favors Clemson. "They were the first school to start recruiting me," Gilchrist said. "I was at a couple of games last year and I liked it a lot." Gilchrist plans to attend the Nike camp in Athens, GA this weekend. He's also hearing from USC, North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, Notre Dame, Florida, Tennessee and Wake Forest.

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April 17, 2007
USC Keeping Interest Up With Sommers
By Phil Kornblut

WR Brian Sommer (6-1 193) of Alcoa, TN said USC continues to keep up the strong recruiting effort. "I get a letter almost every day from them and I talk with coach Spurrier Jr. almost every other day," Sommer said. "They are very interested and they are still my favorite. I thought I might narrow it down to USC and Tennessee, but after visiting Ole Miss, that boosted them into my top schools. South Carolina, Tennessee, Ole Miss and Alabama are all in the mix. Alabama is going to offer me but I haven't talked to coach Saban yet. I'm supposed to talk to him this week." He is also getting interest from Colorado, NC State and Louisville. Sommer is going to the Nike camp at Georgia this weekend.

[pc72687]

Glad to see a big linebacker as the first commitment. Needs: Oline, another top notch QB, and linebackers

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April 19, 2007
Blanton Keeping Plans Open
By Phil Kornblut

DB Robert Blanton (6-1 185) of Matthews, NC has not checked out any schools in the past few weeks after seeing USC, Virginia Tech and Notre Dame earlier in the spring. He now has offers from USC, NC State, Michigan, Louisville, Duke, Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Kentucky, Colorado, California and Oregon. "Everybody is on me pretty hard right now," Blanton said. He does not have a favorites list but plans to narrowed things down to four schools in July. He plans to make a decision before his season.

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April 19, 2007
Myrtle Beach LB Interests USC
By Phil Kornblut

LB Evan Rose (6-2 230) of Myrtle Beach attended USC's spring game and is getting a long look from the Gamecocks. "USC is heavy on him," said is coach Scott Earley. "I think they are very interested but they haven't offered yet." USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. will visit Myrtle Beach High School Monday. Rose will visit Georgia Southern Saturday. He is also getting interest from Coastal Carolina, Penn State, Maryland and Virginia. Last season Rose made 158 tackles with 33 for losses.

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April 19, 2007
Page Gains Another Major Offer
By Phil Kornblut

The big time offers continue dropping in for OL Kenneth Page (6-3 290) of AC Flora. West Virginia offered Wednesday according to his coach Robin Bacon. That's gives Page about 30 offers including USC, Clemson, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Stanford, Florda State, Penn State, Alabama, Auburn, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Florida and Michigan. Page has not yet narrowed his list or named favorites.

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April 19, 2007
Ohio Lineman Lands USC Offer
By Phil Kornblut

USC has offered OL Zebrie Sanders (6-6 273), a former Columbia resident now living in Clayton, OH. "I was definitely excited since I'm from Columbia," Sanders said. "Coach Hunt said I was one of the most fluid players he's seen on the line for this year's class. I'm pretty interested in South Carolina." Sanders also has offers from Clemson, Miami, Georgia, Michigan, Michigan State, Duke, Cincinnati, Miami of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Florida and Louisville. He also is getting interest from Notre Dame, Southern Cal, Ohio State, Boston College and Stanford. His Georgia recruiter was at his school Thursday and they talked for about an hour, and he received a letter from Clemson recruiter Brad Scott Thursday. Scott and Clemson recruiter Billy Napier plan to visit Sanders as does USC's Hunt. Sanders said his top seven right now, in no order, are USC, Clemson, Michigan, Georgia, Louisville, Florida and Miami.

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April 19, 2007
Ohio Lineman Lands USC Offer
By Phil Kornblut

USC has offered OL Zebrie Sanders (6-6 273), a former Columbia resident now living in Clayton, OH. "I was definitely excited since I'm from Columbia," Sanders said. "Coach Hunt said I was one of the most fluid players he's seen on the line for this year's class. I'm pretty interested in South Carolina." Sanders also has offers from Clemson, Miami, Georgia, Michigan, Michigan State, Duke, Cincinnati, Miami of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Florida and Louisville. He also is getting interest from Notre Dame, Southern Cal, Ohio State, Boston College and Stanford. His Georgia recruiter was at his school Thursday and they talked for about an hour, and he received a letter from Clemson recruiter Brad Scott Thursday. Scott and Clemson recruiter Billy Napier plan to visit Sanders as does USC's Hunt. Sanders said his top seven right now, in no order, are USC, Clemson, Michigan, Georgia, Louisville, Florida and Miami.

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April 22, 2007
USC Offers Atlanta Area Linebacker
By Phil Kornblut

LB T.J. Pridemore (6-2 230) of Buford, GA recently landed an offer from USC, his seventh offer overall. "I was honored and excited that they offered me," said Pridemore. "They've got a great staff and nice facilities. It's not too far from home. I like South Carolina really well." Pridemore also has offers from Mississippi State, Ole Miss, West Virginia, Tennessee, Central Florida and Duke. He is also hearing from Georgia and Florida. He does not have a favorite. Pridemore is the son of former West Virginia and NFL linebacker Tom Pridemore. He had 115 tackles and 3 sacks as an outside linebacker last season.

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April 22, 2007
Bowens With Four Offers
By Phil Kornblut

LB Reggie Bowens (6-2 210) of Garner, NC is sitting on offers from USC, Clemson, North Carolina and East Carolina right now. He also is getting interest from NC State and Miami. He attended the spring game at NC State. "They looked real good," he said. He has been getting regular text messages and mail from USC and Clemson. "They are all recruiting me about the same," he said. He plans to camp at Miami, NC State and North Carolina, and possibly at USC and Clemson. He does not claim a favorite.

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April 22, 2007
Upstate Defensive Back Drawing Interest
By Phil Kornblut

DB Patorious Leverett (6-0 185) of Ware Shoals plays corner and safety, and he also spends time at running back. He rushed for 1400 yards and 14 touchdowns last season. "He has enought speed to break away and is strong enough to break tackles," said his coach Jeff Murdock. "He runs well behind his pads" USC and Clemson are showing some interest and he plans to camp at both. He is also drawing interest from The Citadel, Army, Air Force, Penn, Charleston Southern, Catawba and Georgetown.

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April 22, 2007
Page Impresses Georgia Coaches
By Phil Kornblut

AC Flora OL Kenneth Page (6-3 290) attended a combine at the University of Georgia Saturday and apparently impressed the Georgia staff. According to Falcon head coach Robin Bacon, Georgia assistant Jon Fabris called him Saturday to let him know the Bulldogs will be offering Page. Georgia will be the 9th SEC offer for Page. The others are USC, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Auburn, LSU and Kentucky. Page also has nine ACC offers...Clemson, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Maryland, Florida State, North Carolina, NC State, Boston College and Duke. Page also has offers from Notre Dame, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma and several others.

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April 22, 2007
Benton Has Busy Week Ahead
By Phil Kornblut

PK/P Spencer Benton (6-3 185) of Myrtle Beach is the top kicker in the state for next season and is rated among the best in the country. Last season he was 9-12 on field goals with a long of 49 yards and four over 45 yards. And he averaged over 38 yards per punt with a long of 58 yards. Benton is in the middle of a three way battle for his services, and he is being pulled by his mind, his heart, and the opportunity for early playing time. Benton aspires to be a doctor, and with that in mind he favors Duke. “I went there for treatment of migraine headaches when I was in the fifth grade and they fixed it, and I’ve loved them every since,” Benton said. But Benton grew up a Clemson fan in a Clemson family, and the Tigers are his only official offer thus far. However, Clemson wants Benton to pay his own way his first semester before putting him on scholarship. “I want to go there but they want to grayshirt me, and they have a whole line of kickers, and they just signed Richard Jackson,” Benton said. “I’d rather go into a place where I’m the top guy no matter what.” Which brings USC firmly into the picture. “I’m still the top man for Carolina,” Benton said. “I talked to coach Spurrier Jr. last week he and told me they are looking to sign a kicker this year for next year.” Benton should have a firmer grasp on things after this week. He will meet Monday morning at his school with Spurrier Jr. and later in the day with Bowden. His Duke recruiter will visit him Thursday. Benton would like to make a decision before the start of the season.

[lacene]

April 22, 2007
Benton Has Busy Week Ahead
By Phil Kornblut

PK/P Spencer Benton (6-3 185) of Myrtle Beach is the top kicker in the state for next season and is rated among the best in the country. Last season he was 9-12 on field goals with a long of 49 yards and four over 45 yards. And he averaged over 38 yards per punt with a long of 58 yards. Benton is in the middle of a three way battle for his services, and he is being pulled by his mind, his heart, and the opportunity for early playing time. Benton aspires to be a doctor, and with that in mind he favors Duke. “I went there for treatment of migraine headaches when I was in the fifth grade and they fixed it, and I’ve loved them every since,” Benton said. But Benton grew up a Clemson fan in a Clemson family, and the Tigers are his only official offer thus far. However, Clemson wants Benton to pay his own way his first semester before putting him on scholarship. “I want to go there but they want to grayshirt me, and they have a whole line of kickers, and they just signed Richard Jackson,” Benton said. “I’d rather go into a place where I’m the top guy no matter what.” Which brings USC firmly into the picture. “I’m still the top man for Carolina,” Benton said. “I talked to coach Spurrier Jr. last week he and told me they are looking to sign a kicker this year for next year.” Benton should have a firmer grasp on things after this week. He will meet Monday morning at his school with Spurrier Jr. and later in the day with Bowden. His Duke recruiter will visit him Thursday. Benton would like to make a decision before the start of the season.

He won't be the "top guy" next year, with Succop being a senior, but it would be great to get a solid kicker onto the team and let Beamer and Chatham work with him for a year.....

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He won't be the "top guy" next year, with Succop being a senior, but it would be great to get a solid kicker onto the team and let Beamer and Chatham work with him for a year.....

Man you got that right. I'm already dreading the drop off when Succop goes. I'm afraid he has us spoiled at kicker. Would give this guy time to red shirt and get "coached up".

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April 23, 2007
Odoms Not Caught Up With Recruiting
By Phil Kornblut

WR Martavious Odoms (5-9 171) of Pahokee, FL is a major prospect who is not all caught up in the recruiting whirlwind around him. Odoms said as far as he knows, he has offers from Notre Dame and Iowa, because those are the only two written offers to come to his home. Any other offers he might have have gone through his coach. Previous, Pahokee coach Leroy Foster said Odoms had been offered by USC, Tennessee, Auburn, Miami, Florida International, South Florida, Central Florida and Rutgers. Odoms said he has no favorite and all the interested schools plan to have coaches come by to evaluate him this spring.

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April 23, 2007
Benton Sees Coaches
By Phil Kornblut

USC assistant coach Steve Spurrier Jr. and Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden and assistant Dabo Swinney visited Myrtle Beach High School Monday to check on PK/P Spencer Benton (6-3 185). Duke coaches will be in Thursday. The coaches couldn't talk directly to Benton, but he got their messages. "Coach Spurrier let me know I'm their top guy," Benton said. "He wants me in camp. I'm going there June 7th when our team plays in a seven on seven camp and I'll kick for coach Chatham. Coach Bowden and coach Swinney let me know nothing has changed with the offer and the grayshirt. If USC offers, it will be hard to turn down. They want be as a combo kicker, as a placekicker and punter. They are starting to be good. And if Duke offered, they would be hard to turn down." Benton wants to go to medical school and is favoring Duke for that reason though he says it's very tight among all three schools right now.

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April 23, 2007
Coaches Lined Up To See Bailey
By Phil Kornblut

OL Preston Bailey (6-5 315) of Nashville is a much sought after prospect, and a steady stream of coaches will be coming through his school over the next few weeks. Bailey said Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer will be at Brentwood Academy Tuesday and Clemson assistant Billy Napier is due in on Thursday. Clemson offensive line coach Brad Scott will visit in May, and USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. has told Bailey he'll be by in late May. Bailey talked with Napier Sunday and he plans to make a visit to Clemson with his family in late May. Bailey now has offers from USC, Clemson, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Middle Tennessee State, Tennessee and Miami. He said Colorado and Florida appear close to making offers. He is also hearing from Michigan, LSU and Georgia Tech. He dcoes not claim a favorite.

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April 23, 2007
McRae Has First Two Offers
By Phil Kornblut

OL Nick McRae (6-4 289) of Dublin, GA has picked up offers from Georgia Tech and NC State. Those two are his current favorites "because they're the only ones to offer," McRae said. He is also getting interest from USC, Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Duke. McRae attended spring games at Georgia Tech and Auburn and went to USC's junior day. Coaches from Georgia Tech will be by his school Tuesday. McRae said he's getting regular contact from Gamecock recruiter John Hunt. "He hasn't said anything yet about an offer, but he's said I have a pretty good chance," McRae said.

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April 23, 2007
AC Flora Has Another Prospect
By Phil Kornblut

OL Kenneth Page of AC Flora is one of the country's most heavily recruited lineman, and he has a teammate on the line who is now starting to gain the attention of recruiters. Falcon coach Robin Bacon said OL Larry Patterson (6-6 270) was a top camper at USC last summer and is hearing from the Gamecocks, East Carolina, Marshall and NC State. "USC really likes him," Bacon said. "He's a great kid. He works extremely hard in the weight room and in practices. The Georgia coaches and several others really liked him at Athens Saturday at the Nike camp." Vanderbilt head coach Bobby Johnson and coaches from Virginia visited AC Flora Monday.

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April 24, 2007
North Carolina QB Drawing USC, CU Interest
By Phil Kornblut

QB A.J. Blue (6-3 208) of Dallas, NC wants to play quarterback in college, but some recruiters see him as a receiver or safety. Duke is his only offer at this point. He is also hearing from USC, Clemson, North Carolina, NC State, Tennessee, Wake Forest, Virginia, Illinois and Georgia Tech. He attended USC's spring game. "They have a lot of potential to be real good this year," Blue said. "I introduced myself to coach Chatham. They send me mail and let me know when the camps are." Blue said Clemson is giving him for of a hint of an offer. "Coach Napier told me I can be looking forward to an offer," he said. "He wants to see how I do in some classes. Clemson would give me a chance at quarterback." Blue also has visited Wake Forest, North Carolina and NC State. He likes North Carolina the most right now.

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April 24, 2007
USC, Clemson In Mix With Top Quarterback
By Phil Kornblut

QB Terrelle Pryor (6-6 218) of Jeannette, PA, about thirty miles from Pittsburgh, is regarded by many scouts as one of the nation's top quarterback prospect. Last season he rushed for 1676 yards and 29 touchdowns and passed for 1732 yards and 15 touchdowns. He averaged nearly nine yards per carry and completed over 56% of his passes. "He may be the best athlete I've ever seen," said Jeannette coach Ray Reits. "It's the combination of size and speed. He's pretty quick. He's very fluid. He has a tremendous arm, a very powerful arm. He's only played quarterback two years. To be honest with you, I just call him a freak. He has a desire to get better, that's the scary part. He's a Vince Young clone." Pryor also is a standout basketball player who plays point guard. According to Reitz, Pryor has more than 50 offers. He knows USC and Clemson have communicated with Pryor, but he's not sure if they've offered officially. Texas was at his school yesterday. Ohio State, NC State, Michigan and Virginia also have been in, and Southern Cal and Notre Dame are coming by. Ohio State coach Jim Tressell has been in and that impressed Pryor, though his coach said he remains open. "If the right school gets this kid, he's a program changer," Reitz said. "You get a kid like him and he puts you into the national spotlight."

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April 24, 2007
USC Recruiter Checks On Thurmond
By Phil Kornblut

University of South Carolina assistant Robert Gillespie stopped by North Augusta on Monday to check on speedy WR Marcus Thurmond (6-1 175).
"Like everybody else, South Carolina loves his speed, it just jumps out at you on film," North Augusta coach Dan Pippin said. "They just want to study him up-close at (USC) camp this summer before they make a scholarship decision. But they really like his speed."
Virginia and Troy State also called about Thurmond on Monday. He has no offers, but has been told he is under consideration for a scholarship from UGA, Clemson, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Troy State and USC, among others. He participated in the Nike Camp in Athens last Saturday.
"Marcus can run with anybody who plays the game on Friday nights," Pippin said. "Yes, he is still very raw, but he's a hard worker and the rest of his game will come around. However, he has something you can't coach: big-time speed."
Thurmond traveled to spring games at FSU, Clemson, South Carolina and Tennessee. He said coaches keep teasing him about his speed, starting with Clemson WR coach Dabo Swinney: "He kept introducing me to other people saying 'Have you met the state's fastest player?' It was funny.
Thurmond earned his reputation for speed after running track as a sophomore only to stay in football shape. He ended finishing third in the 800 at the Class AAAA state championship meet with a time of 1:55, which is around two seconds off the state record. He is undefeated so far this year in the 800, winning the event in Thursday's region meet.
This past season, Thurmond caught 46 passes for 546 yards and 6 TD for 1-10 North Augusta.

[Kevhugh]

Nice to see the local boy getting some love but they could have left the team's record off the report.

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April 25, 2007
USC Likes Georgia Running Back
By Phil Kornblut

RB Franklin Green (5-11 203) of Savannah, GA attended a late spring practice scrimmage at USC and says the Gamecocks appear to be very interested in him thought they have not offered. "Coach Hunt said he has a lot of interest in me, and I think the running back coach has a lot of interest," Green said. "Coach Hunt is coming in for our spring game. He talked to my coach today (Tuesday)." Green has an offer from Rutgers and also is hearing from Georgia, Florida, Florida State and Indiana. He has visited Florida State and plans to camp at Florida and Rutgers. He does not have a favorite. Last season Green rushed for 1900 yards and 19 touchdowns.

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April 25, 2007
Lewis Expecting In State Offers
By Phil Kornblut

OL Justin Lewis (6-4 300) of Johnsonville has an offer from NC State and should land offers from USC and Clemson this summer according to his coach. "They plan to offer him in June," Lewis Lineberger said. "Coach Spurrier Jr. is coming in here sometime this week. Coach O'Brien (NC State) was here last Friday. He really likes NC State, Clemson, USC and Wake Forest." Lewis also is hearing from Maryland, Tennessee, Duke, North Carolina, Florida and Florida State.

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April 25, 2007
ACC Champs Strongest On Hawkins
By Phil Kornblut

WR Randall Hawkins (6-2 190) of Byrnes says Wake Forest has been showing the most recruiting interest in him thus far. He's had phone calls from the Demon Deacons and Georgia Tech. He's also drawn interest from USC, Georgia and Georgia Tech. He has not been offered. Hawkins attended USC's spring game and also has visited Georgia and Georgia Tech.

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April 25, 2007
USC Coach Checks On Ellington
By Phil Kornblut

RB Andre Ellington (5-10 168) of Berkeley has offers from USC, Clemson, Maryland and Kentucky, and he's drawing interest from Tennessee. Gamecock recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. visited his school Tuesday. Ellington attended the USC spring game earlier this month. "I liked it a lot," Ellington said. "They had a lot of fans. I liked the weight room." Ellington said he spoke with Clemson recruiter David Blackwell a few days ago and he plans to come by the school soon. He said feels Clemson is recruiting him the hardest right now. "They send me a lot of letters and I talk with coach Blackwell a lot," he said. Ellington has not set any summer camp plans and said he won't make a decision until after his season.

[pc72687]

The big question is how much of a chance do we really have with Pryor?

[Carolina Cowboy]

Folks it looks like we missed out on the kicker from Myrtle Beach.I think his name is benten? He went to the dark side. I was hoping we would get him to replace Succop. -Cowboy:sad:

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Folks it looks like we missed out on the kicker from Myrtle Beach.I think his name is benten? He went to the dark side. I was hoping we would get him to replace Succop. -Cowboy:sad:

Succop still has one more year after this one. I'm not worried about addressing the kicker position. We have a couple of guys on our team that can play and I'm sure we will bring in someone next year. We have bigger things to worry about than Succop like the LB position because we will lose the beast in our defense in Jasper Brinkley.

[lacene]

Succop still has one more year after this one. I'm not worried about addressing the kicker position. We have a couple of guys on our team that can play and I'm sure we will bring in someone next year. We have bigger things to worry about than Succop like the LB position because we will lose the beast in our defense in Jasper Brinkley.

The LB position is one that the coaches are focusing hard on for the next class. I wouldn't be surprised if SC pulls in a highly rated LB class for '08.

[Carolina Cowboy]

Succop still has one more year after this one. I'm not worried about addressing the kicker position. We have a couple of guys on our team that can play and I'm sure we will bring in someone next year. We have bigger things to worry about than Succop like the LB position because we will lose the beast in our defense in Jasper Brinkley.

I feel that quality LB are easier to find than a consistant fg kicker that also that can put it in the end zone with the rule changes on kick offs. Succop is a prime example of that. They are hard to find.

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April 26, 2007
USC Looking Hard At Shippy
By Phil Kornblut

LB J.B Shippy (5-11 200) of Gaffney is getting strong consideration for an offer from USC according to his coach Phll Strickland. USC recruiter Ron Cooper visited the school Wednesday. Georgia Tech was in Thusday and Clemson is expected in this week. Shippy has offers from Rutgers, SC State and Presbyterian. He is also hearing from Maryland, Florida State and Georgia Southern. Last season Shippy totaled 204 tackles with 7 sacks, 4 blocked kicks, 7 quarterback hurries, 2 fumble receoveries, 3 interceptions and 26 tackles for loss. USC and Georgia Tech also are showing interest in Gaffney DL Levar Ross (6-2 280). He had 62 tackles with 2.5 sacks and 1 interception last season.

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April 26, 2007
USC Coaches To Visit Sunseri
By Phil Kornblut

QB Tino Sunseri (6-2 200) of Pittsburgh remains a candidate for a USC offer and he said Gamecock coaches David Reaves and Brad Lawing will be coming up to see him soon. He has been visited by coaches from Michigan State, Georgia Tech, Florida State and Pittsburgh. Sunseri has been offered by Florida State, South Florida, Louisville, Southern Miss and Buffalo. He is also getting interest from Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, Penn State, Maryland, Virginia and Ohio State. He plans to throw at a camp in Cleveland May 1st and at Penn State May 12th. He does not have a favorite but says Southern Miss and Louisville are recruiting the hardest.

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April 26, 2007
USC Drops In On Hammond
By Phil Kornblut

USC recruiter Ron Cooper visited Union High School Monday to check on DE Sam Hammond (6-4 285). "He talked to my coaches and talked about their camps," Hammond said. "He seems to be very interested." Clemson remains his only offer. "I'm hearing a lot from Clemson," Hammond said. "I get letters every day." Hammond said he favors Clemson with Georgia also strong with him. He's also hearing from Tennessee. He does not plan a quick decision as he wants to see what other offers he gets.

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April 26, 2007
USC Keeps Heat On Davis
By Phil Kornblut

RB Brandon Davis (5-10 194) of Suwanee, GA is a top USC target and Gamecock recruiter Shane Beamer is doing his best to remind Davis of that. "I talk to coach Beamer every day," Davis said. "He's just been saying that they need a playmaker at tailback and I'm that guy. He says he'd love to have a guy of my ability to step up and help them with national championships." Davis has offers from USC, Virginia Tech, Vanderbilt, Duke, Maryland and Central Florida. He's also hearing from Ole Miss, North Carolina, Connecticut, Syracuse, Wake Forest and Colorado. He does not claim a favorite.

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April 29, 2007
Carvers Bay Porchea On Watch List
By Phil Kornblut

DE Dyrell Porchea (6-5 250) of Carvers Bay has no offers but has been hearing from USC, Clemson, Duke, Auburn, Georgia, Charleston Southern and The Citadel according to his coach. "USC and Clemson like him and are showing a lot of interest in him," said James Thompson. "They both want him in camp." Porchea also plays tight end. "H is quick with good footwork and balance," Thompson said. "He has a good motor." Thompson added that LB Carlos Britton (6-2 210) is an unknown prospect that USC and Clemson will watch on film and evaluate.

[Wynnco.com]

April 30, 2007
USC Offers Big Man
By Phil Kornblut

USC has offered 6-9 PF Miles Plumlee of Arden, NC. Gamecock head coach Dave Odom scouted Plumlee late last week and the offer came shortly after that. Plumlee also has offers from Stanford, Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Yale and Xavier.

[Wynnco.com]

April 30, 2007
Adams Has USC, CU Among Favorites
By Phil Kornblut

DB Spencer Adams (6-2 180) of Matthews, NC has seen his offer list grow to 15 with the addtions of Georgia, California, Oregon and Illnois. And he says Florida is close to offering. He has a top five, in no particular order, of Clemson, USC, Michigan, North Carolina and NC State. Michigan was at his school Monday. Clemson coach Tommy Bowden and assistant Billy Napier are scheduled for a visit Tuesday. "I talked to coach Napier last night and he's always texting me," Adams said Monday night. "I've not talked to anyone from South Carolina lately." He talked to Florida recruiter Doc Holliday Monday night. Adams made an unofficial visit to Clemson earlier in the spring, and he took in a spring practice at North Carolina. He does not have an individual leader and plans to take his official visits before deciding.

[Wynnco.com]

May 01, 2007
Clemson, USC Working UT Commitment
By Phil Kornblut

RB Tauren Poole (5-10 200) of Toccoa, GA has been committed to Tennessee but appears to be receptive to overtures from other schools according to his coach. "He committed really early and his mom would like him to look at other schools," coach Travis Noland said. "He's not been to a lot of places." Poole also has offers from Clemson, Georgia Tech and Auburn while USC and Alabama also are interested. "Clemson likes him very much," Noland said, "and coach Beamer (USC) is coming in Thursday." Alabama and Tennessee coaches visited last Friday. Poole made just one unofficial visit during the spring and that was to Clemson for a scrimmage. Last season he rushed for 1809 yards and 24 touchdowns. "He's a very explosive, powerful runner and changes dirrections really well," Noland said. "He's very strong with good speed, great vision and great character."

[Wynnco.com]

May 01, 2007
Little Known Runner Has SEC Offer
By Phil Kornblut

RB Ingram Bell (6-0 187) of St. James is a relative unknown prospect at a relative unknown school that's only been around a couple of years. But college football recruiters are starting to learn about Bell and the new school in Murrells Inlet. Vanderbilt has offered Bell as has Presbyterian. He is also hearing from USC, Clemson, Duke and Georgia. "Bobby Johnson (Vanderbilt) and Georgia defensive coordinator Willie Martinez were at the school last week," said St. James coach Billy Hurston. "Dabo Swinney (Clemson) and Steve Spurrier Jr. (USC) also were in last week. Clemson likes him as a defensive back. Georgia likes him as a cover corner. He's a very good pass receiver. He has great vision and good acceleration. He can lock somebody down. No one caught a pass against him last year." Hurston said Bell has run a 10.7 100 meters. Bell rushed for 600 yards and had 580 yards in receptions.

St. James RB Brandon Tyson (6-2 185) rushed for 587 yards and 3 touchdowns last season. He has excellent speed according to Hurston. "He had the the top time in the Lower State meet for the 400 meters," he said. "He's very explosive with great strides. He's strong with the ball and once he breaks the line, you can't catch him." Presbyterian has offered Tyson while USC, Coastal Carolina and Georgia Southern plans to check him out.

[raptorcox]

Jarriel King is now "official" according to Scout.com.

That makes 2 commitments for the 2008 class.

[Wynnco.com]

Jarriel King is now "official" according to Scout.com.

That makes 2 commitments for the 2008 class.

I saw that. That guy is really a stud. Can't wait to see him on the field wearing the Garnet & Black!

[Wynnco.com]

May 02, 2007
Speedy Corner Attracting USC, CU Interest
By Phil Kornblut

DB Cameron Demps (5-11 180) of Suwanee, GA has excellent speed and puts that to use in the secondary. "He's a speed cover corner," said his coach Bill Ballard. "He's a real quick closer. He's also a good punt blocker, and he plays receiver." Demps blocked four punts last season. He has offers from Virginia Tech and North Carolina while USC, Clemson, Georgia, Vanderbilt, Michigan and Central Florida have been showing interest.

[Wynnco.com]

May 02, 2007
USC Among Offers For Georgia Defensive End
By Phil Kornblut

DE Chase Thomas (6-4 210) of Marietta, GA counts USC among his 13 offers right now. "I hear from coach Beamer about once a day," Thomas said. "I went to junior day there. I liked their stadium and facilities." Thomas also has offers from LSU, Auburn, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Indiana, Syracuse, Boston College, Duke, Purdue and Maryland. He is also hearing from Clemson, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Vanderbilt. He attended Clemson's spring game and also visited Vanderbilt and Wake Forest this spring. He plans to visit several schools this summer. He does not have a favorite. Last season Thomas had 82 tackles and 10 sacks

[Wynnco.com]

May 03, 2007
USC Moves In On Baciu
By Phil Kornblut

USC and Clemson appear to be the top two with 7-1 center Catalin Baciu of Fletcher, NC, and he will take a closer look at both programs over the next few days. "Coach Odom came to back to back open gyms and was really impressed," said Veritas Christian coach John Jordan. "We have a 6-6 player who talked to coach Odom about walking on, and he really liked him and felt like he could walk on. Clemson got wind of it and made the same offer. His name is Jonah Baize and he's good friends with Bobo (Baciu). They want to go to the same school." Odom has now officially offered Baciu who also has offers from Clemson, Memphis, St. Johns, Virginia Tech, Virginia, NC State and Wake Forest. Baciu and Jordan will make an unofficial visit to Clemson tomorrow, and they will visit USC Tuesday. "When he feels right with the coach and the situation, he can end it right then," Jordan said. "There's a possibility it could happen on one of these visits. I'd have to give the upper hand to Clemson since they've been in touch so much. But coach Odom has made it clear this is the kid he wants." Jordan said he and Baciu plan to be at Clemson Friday morning at 10:30.

[Wynnco.com]

May 03, 2007
Multi Position ATH Drawing USC, CU Interest
By Phil Kornblut

USC and Clemson are among the schools showing interest in versatile C.J. Wilson (6-0 170) of Lincolnton, NC. Wilson plays running back and rushed for 1300 yards and had 700 receiving yards last season. But he likely will be a receiver or defensive back in college. Wilson has visited USC and Clemson and Gamecock recruiter Fred Chatham was by the school earlier in the spring. He is also hearing from Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Florida, Duke, North Carolina, NC State and Wake Forest. He has not been offered. Wilson plans to visit USC, Clemson and all the North Carolina schools over the summer.

Wilson's teammate, TE Demery Brewer (6-2 185) also is drawing interest from USC and Clemson. He's also hearing from NC State, North Carolina, Duke, Illinsoi, Appalachian State and Tennessee. He had 800 yards in receptions last season.

[Wynnco.com]

May 03, 2007
Georgia Linebacker Hearing From USC & CU
By Phil Kornblut

LB Jordan Sanders (6-2 215) of Warner Robins, GA is drawing interest from USC and Clemson. He has not been offered. He is also hearing from Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, Kentucky and Middle Tennessee. Sanders missed the last ten games of last season with a broken ankle. "He's got good strength and stays on his feet well," said his coach Brian Way. "He understands how to play the game." Sanders also plays tight end and is a deep snapper.

[Wynnco.com]

May 06, 2007
Georgia DE Has USC Among Favorites
By Phil Kornblut

DE Keith Wells (6-5 220) of Gainesville, GA lists USC among his top five right now along with Ohio State, Florida, Georgia Tech and Alabama. He also has offers from Boston College, North Carolina,Marshall, Louisville, Miami, Auburn, Mississippi State and Central Florida. And he is hearing from Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Florida State and Notre Dame. Wells said he gets a lot of text messages and mail from USC recruiter Shane Beamer. He went to a Clemson scrimmage during the spring and attend junior days at Georgia and Georgia Tech. And he took an unofficial visit to North Carolina. Wells said he will take an unofficial visit to Ohio State this summer and make camp stops at Florida, Georgia and possibly North Carolina. He said he will try to visit this summer all the schools which have offered that are within reasonable driving distance. Wells is being moved to outside linebacker this season. "My strengths are using my hands and I'm very fast for the position I play," he said. "I have the mentality where no one can stop me, no one can lock me." Wells said he had about 60 tackles and 10 sacks last season.

[Wynnco.com]

May 06, 2007
Georgia Lineman Nabs USC Offer
By Phil Kornblut

OL Cordy Glenn (6-6 310) of Riverdale, GA picked up an offer from USC last week. Glenn said he was contacted by Gamecock recruiter Ty Nix. "He said they liked my size and how my lower body looks," Glenn said. He also has offers from Georgia, Louisville, Virginia, Alabama and Florida, and he feels LSU is close to offering. Glenn attended junior days at Georgia and Virginia. Alabama coach Nick Saban was by his school last week. Glenn plays left tackle and feels run blocking is his strength. He bench presses 385 pounds and squats 475 pounds.

[Wynnco.com]

May 07, 2007
USC, Clemson Remain Strong With Sanders
By Phil Kornblut

OL Zebrie Sanders (6-6 273) of Clayton, OH has not yet cut down his list, but eight schools appear to be in good shape to be in the running throughout the summer and fall. Clemson, USC, Michigan, Georgia, Louisville, Florida, Stanford and Michigan State are his current favorites. "I'm waiting on a few other offers and I'll narrow it down in a couple of weeks," Sanders said. "South Carolina and Michigan came in the same day about three weeks ago to watch me lift weights. Clemson was in about two weeks ago and coach Scott is expected to come in this week or next. I talked to coach Hunt (USC) yesterday. He talked about how he had me ranked as their top tackle and I could make a good impact." Sanders recently added offers from Stanford, Nebraska and West Virginia.

[Wynnco.com]

May 07, 2007
USC Holding Firm With Mississippi WR
By Phil Kornblut

WR Deandre Brown (6-6 218) of Ocean Springs, MS says his favorites right now are USC, LSU, Florida, Michigan State and Tennessee in no particular order. He said LSU and Florida are showing the strongest interest. Brown said has not heard from Gamecock recruiter Robert Gillespie in a couple of weeks after hearing from him regularly earlier in the spring. Head coaches Urban Meyer of Florida and Ed Orgeron of Ole Miss have visited Brown's school along with assistants from Tennessee, Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Brown said he has over 15 offers right now including all of his favorites.

[Wynnco.com]

May 07, 2007
USC Offers Georgia Defensive Lineman
By Phil Kornblut

USC is on the board with an offer to DL Randy Salmon (6-3 290) of Stockbridge, GA. Salmon said he got the offer from recruiter Ty Nix last week. "He likes my size and what I do on the field," Salmon said. "I don't have a favorite. I don't want to commit real fast." Salmon also has offers from UAB, Troy and Southern Miss, and he is also hearing from LSU, Purdue, Michigan, Florida and North Carolina. Salmon attended junior days at USC, Clemson, Georgia and Florida State and he might visit North Carolina soon.

[Wynnco.com]

May 08, 2007
Freeman Adds Big Ten Offer
By Phil Kornblut

OL Dalton Freeman (6-6 265) of Pelion has picked up his first offer from a Big Ten school with one from Illinois. Unofficially that's 18 offers for Freeman including Clemson, USC, Duke, Wake Forest, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Virginia, Colorado, Kentucky and Ole Miss. Freeman also is a finalist for the U.S. Army All American Game. He has been favoring Clemson, USC and Wake Forest.

[Wynnco.com]

May 08, 2007
USC Changes Approach To Bass
By Phil Kornblut

USC offered QB Tyler Bass (6-3 205) of Stockbridge, GA weeks ago as an outside linebacker. Bass never has played linebacker and wants a shot at quarterback in college. The Gamecocks apparently are agreeable to that. "Coach Nix told my coach he's going to recruit me now as a quarterback," Bass said. "I'm not sure if the offer is still there as a quarteback. Coach Nix said he and coach Spurrier will be down for spring practice to watch me." That spring practice is scheduled for May 14-25. Alabama head coach Nick Saban has been by his school and Purdue had a coach in Monday. Bass also has talked to coaches from Memphis, North Carolina and Illinois. "Schools want to see me throw live," he said. "More offers should roll in after spring ball." Bass has offers from Purdue, Indiana, Western Kentucky and Air Force. He is also hearing from Geogia Tech, Maryland, Michigan, NC State, Boston College and Alabama. He does not have a favorite.

[Williams-Brice]

I saw that. That guy is really a stud. Can't wait to see him on the field wearing the Garnet & Black!

Yeah, Jarriel King wasn't highly touted by any recruiting services or recruited heavily as a high schooler because he had next to no shot to qualify. He'll be a part of the next class and will be a 4-star prospect at least. Some say he's the best player in the history of the GMC program.

[Williams-Brice]

May 08, 2007
USC Changes Approach To Bass
By Phil Kornblut

USC offered QB Tyler Bass (6-3 205) of Stockbridge, GA weeks ago as an outside linebacker. Bass never has played linebacker and wants a shot at quarterback in college. The Gamecocks apparently are agreeable to that. "Coach Nix told my coach he's going to recruit me now as a quarterback," Bass said. "I'm not sure if the offer is still there as a quarteback. Coach Nix said he and coach Spurrier will be down for spring practice to watch me." That spring practice is scheduled for May 14-25. Alabama head coach Nick Saban has been by his school and Purdue had a coach in Monday. Bass also has talked to coaches from Memphis, North Carolina and Illinois. "Schools want to see me throw live," he said. "More offers should roll in after spring ball." Bass has offers from Purdue, Indiana, Western Kentucky and Air Force. He is also hearing from Geogia Tech, Maryland, Michigan, NC State, Boston College and Alabama. He does not have a favorite.

He doesn't have an offer now. We're more than likely taking a wait-and-see approach with him in terms of recruiting him as a quarterback.

[Williams-Brice]

May is here, and I'm back, as promised. I'm working on an official list of the guys we've offered. Thanks, Wynnco for posting all of these articles. Keep them coming.

[Williams-Brice]

Here's an official list of guys we've offered. Questions?

Dual-Threat Quarterbacks
Deron Furr Columbus, GA
Terrelle Pryor Jeannette, PA
We have not offered a pro-style quarterback. This is one of the worst years nationally in history in terms of pocket quarterbacks. Look for Reid McCollum or Tino Sunseri to end up in a Gamecock uniform.

Tailbacks
Andre Ellington Moncks Corner, SC Clemson leads, USC close
Brandon Davis Suwanee, GA
Jamie Harper Jacksonville, FL
Tauren Poole Toccoa, GA Soft Tennessee verbal
Jermaine Thomas Jacksonville, FL Florida State
Martin Ward Jonesboro, GA UGA

Wide Receivers
Darvin Adams Kennesaw, GA
Antonio Bell Daytona Beach, FL Tennessee
Devonta Bolton Norcross, GA Great prospect
DeAndre Brown Ocean Springs, MS State of MS's best
Jaron Brown Cheraw, SC We lead
Avis Commack Jacksonville, FL
A.J. Green Summerville, SC UGA; No chance to qualify
Marquan Jones Blythewood, SC Clemson
Martavious Odoms Pahokee, FL

Tight End
Mario Carter Charlotte, NC NC State
Hubie Graham Scranton, PA

Offensive Tackle
Preston Bailey Nashville, TN
Ricky Barnum Lakeland, FL
A.J. Harmon Louisville, GA
R.J. Mattes Concord, NC
Kenneth Page Columbia, SC
Zebrie Sanders Clayton, OH
Michael Via Greensboro, NC

Offensive Guard
B.J. Brand Douglas, GA
Dalton Freeman Pelion, SC
Joe Looney Lake Worth, FL
Brian Moore Coral Gables, FL Duke

Weakside Defensive End
Steven Fowlkes College Park, GA
Jeremy Longo Fort Lauderdale, FL
Toshmon Stevens Crescent City, FL
Chase Thomas Marietta, GA
Courtney Upshaw Eufaula, AL
Keith Wells Gainesville, GA

Strongside Defensive End
Jarriel King 6-7/285/4.8 Georgia Military South Carolina
Corey Liuget Hialeah, FL
Robert Quinn North Charleston, SC
Chaz Sutton Savannah, GA

Defensive Tackle
DaQuan Bowers Bamberg, SC Clemson
Kenny Davis Newberry, SC
Cordian Hagans Duluth, GA
Omar Hunter Buford, GA
Micanor Regis Pahokee, FL Miami (FL)
DeAngelo Tyson Statesboro, GA UGA

Inside Linebacker
Dwayne Maddox Shelby, NC
T.J. Pridemore Buford, GA
Bruce Taylor Myrtle Beach, SC Virginia Tech

Outside Linebacker
Reggie Bowens Garner, NC
Ramon Buchanon Melbourne, FL
Nigel Carr Jacksonville, FL Florida State
Jordan Futch Hollywood, FL
Terrell Manning Laurinburg, NC
Lerentee McCray Dunnellon, FL
Kevin Reddick New Bern, NC
Christian Robinson Norcross, GA
Tarik Rollins Hollywood, FL
Steven Sylvester McDonough, GA
Jonathan Willard Loris, SC
Shaq Wilson Jacksonville, FL South Carolina

Cornerback
Xavier Brewer Jacksonville, FL
Jeremy Brown Orlando, FL
Chris Hayden-Martin Greensburg, PA
Janoris Jenkins Pahokee, FL
Patrick Johnson Pompano Beach, FL Miami (FL)
Brian Sommer Alcoa, TN We lead
Charles Whitlock Chester, SC Best ATH in SC

Safety
Spencer Adams Matthews, NC
Travis Arnold Madison, FL
Robert Blanton Matthews, NC
A.J. Grant Jacksonville, FL
Darrell Simmons College Park, GA

Athlete
E.J. Abrams-Ward Thomasville, NC
Brandon Barnes Bunn, NC
Ralph Bolden Folkston, GA
Sanders Commings Augusta, GA
Jeremy Davis Fork Union (Prep) We lead
J.T. Floyd Greenville, SC Tennessee
Tony Morgan Garner, NC
Malcolm Munroe Miami, FL
Darren Sewell Melbourne, FL

[Wynnco.com]

Here's an official list of guys we've offered. Questions?

Dual-Threat Quarterbacks
Deron Furr Columbus, GA
Terrelle Pryor Jeannette, PA
We have not offered a pro-style quarterback. This is one of the worst years nationally in history in terms of pocket quarterbacks. Look for Reid McCollum or Tino Sunseri to end up in a Gamecock uniform.

Tailbacks
Andre Ellington Moncks Corner, SC Clemson leads, USC close
Brandon Davis Suwanee, GA
Jamie Harper Jacksonville, FL
Tauren Poole Toccoa, GA Soft Tennessee verbal
Jermaine Thomas Jacksonville, FL Florida State
Martin Ward Jonesboro, GA UGA

Wide Receivers
Darvin Adams Kennesaw, GA
Antonio Bell Daytona Beach, FL Tennessee
Devonta Bolton Norcross, GA Great prospect
DeAndre Brown Ocean Springs, MS State of MS's best
Jaron Brown Cheraw, SC We lead
Avis Commack Jacksonville, FL
A.J. Green Summerville, SC UGA; No chance to qualify
Marquan Jones Blythewood, SC Clemson
Martavious Odoms Pahokee, FL

Tight End
Mario Carter Charlotte, NC NC State
Hubie Graham Scranton, PA

Offensive Tackle
Preston Bailey Nashville, TN
Ricky Barnum Lakeland, FL
A.J. Harmon Louisville, GA
R.J. Mattes Concord, NC
Kenneth Page Columbia, SC
Zebrie Sanders Clayton, OH
Michael Via Greensboro, NC

Offensive Guard
B.J. Brand Douglas, GA
Dalton Freeman Pelion, SC
Joe Looney Lake Worth, FL
Brian Moore Coral Gables, FL Duke

Weakside Defensive End
Steven Fowlkes College Park, GA
Jeremy Longo Fort Lauderdale, FL
Toshmon Stevens Crescent City, FL
Chase Thomas Marietta, GA
Courtney Upshaw Eufaula, AL
Keith Wells Gainesville, GA

Strongside Defensive End
Jarriel King 6-7/285/4.8 Georgia Military South Carolina
Corey Liuget Hialeah, FL
Robert Quinn North Charleston, SC
Chaz Sutton Savannah, GA

Defensive Tackle
DaQuan Bowers Bamberg, SC Clemson
Kenny Davis Newberry, SC
Cordian Hagans Duluth, GA
Omar Hunter Buford, GA
Micanor Regis Pahokee, FL Miami (FL)
DeAngelo Tyson Statesboro, GA UGA

Inside Linebacker
Dwayne Maddox Shelby, NC
T.J. Pridemore Buford, GA
Bruce Taylor Myrtle Beach, SC Virginia Tech

Outside Linebacker
Reggie Bowens Garner, NC
Ramon Buchanon Melbourne, FL
Nigel Carr Jacksonville, FL Florida State
Jordan Futch Hollywood, FL
Terrell Manning Laurinburg, NC
Lerentee McCray Dunnellon, FL
Kevin Reddick New Bern, NC
Christian Robinson Norcross, GA
Tarik Rollins Hollywood, FL
Steven Sylvester McDonough, GA
Jonathan Willard Loris, SC
Shaq Wilson Jacksonville, FL South Carolina

Cornerback
Xavier Brewer Jacksonville, FL
Jeremy Brown Orlando, FL
Chris Hayden-Martin Greensburg, PA
Janoris Jenkins Pahokee, FL
Patrick Johnson Pompano Beach, FL Miami (FL)
Brian Sommer Alcoa, TN We lead
Charles Whitlock Chester, SC Best ATH in SC

Safety
Spencer Adams Matthews, NC
Travis Arnold Madison, FL
Robert Blanton Matthews, NC
A.J. Grant Jacksonville, FL
Darrell Simmons College Park, GA

Athlete
E.J. Abrams-Ward Thomasville, NC
Brandon Barnes Bunn, NC
Ralph Bolden Folkston, GA
Sanders Commings Augusta, GA
Jeremy Davis Fork Union (Prep) We lead
J.T. Floyd Greenville, SC Tennessee
Tony Morgan Garner, NC
Malcolm Munroe Miami, FL
Darren Sewell Melbourne, FL

Great to see you back! Hope all is well. Thanks for the list. It's great to see all of this combined unto one list. I really don't remember us offering so many people so early. It's sure makes this dead time go by quicker!

[Wynnco.com]

May 09, 2007
North Carolina Lineman On USC, CU Boards
By Phil Kornblut

USC and Clemson have interest in OL Jonathan Cooper (6-3 290) of Wilmington, NC and will get a closer look at him in camp this summer. "They are both showing a lot of interest," Coope said. "Schools just want to see me in camp." Cooper said Gamecock recruiter Brad Lawing was by his school Tuesday and Clemson recruiter Chris Rumph stopped in a couple of weeks ago. Cooper has offers from East Carolina and North Carolina A&T and said Maryland and Buffalo are close to offering. He's also hearing from NC State and North Carolina. Cooper said he will camp this summer at USC, Clemson, North Carolina, Duke, Wake Forest, NC State and East Carolina. Cooper plays guard and defensive tackle.

[Wynnco.com]

May 09, 2007
North Carolina DE Catching USC, CU Interest
By Phil Kornblut

USC and Clemson are looking into DE Chris Enos (6-4 240) of Hope Mills, NC. Enos said a USC recruiter was by his school a couple of weeks ago. And he camped at Clemson last summer and tapes of him have been sent to the Tigers. Enos said Louisville is showing the most interest and he visited there two weeks ago. He also has visited Tennessee, North Carolina and East Carolina. Enos is also hearing from NC State, Florida State, Virginia and Wake Forest. USC and Clemson have invited him to one day camps this summer. Enos missed five games as a junior with an ankle injury. He had 79 tackles with 16 sacks and 9 tackles for loss. He can also play linebacker.

[Wynnco.com]

May 10, 2007
Athletic QB Hearing From USC, Clemson
By Phil Kornblut

QB Jaybo Shaw (6-1 180) of Flowery Branch, GA operates a spread offense from which he can run the triple option. Last season he passed for 2700 yards and 28 touchdowns and rushed for 1500 yards and 21 scores. He attended USC's junior day earlier in the spring and said recruiter Shane Beamer is very interested. "Coach Beamer has been recruiting me pretty hard," Shaw said. "At the junior day he said he had a lot of interest. They're picky about their quarterbacks because of coach Spurier, so he said not to get upset if I don't get an offer from them right away. He wants me to come to one of their one day camps, and I'm going to try to do that." Shaw also has been contacted by Clemson recruiter Ron West. West and Beamer told Shaw they'll be by to see him in spring practice next week. Shaw attended the NC State at Clemson game last fall. Shaw was offered by Middle Tennessee State Thursday. He also has an offer from Air Force. He is also hearing from Wake Forest, Indiana and Alabama.

[Wynnco.com]

May 10, 2007
USC & Clemson Chase Highly Recruited Safety
By Phil Kornblut

DB Darrell Simmons (6-2 194) of College Park, GA has over 20 offers including USC and Clemson. "South Carolina offered about a month ago and Clemson about two to three months ago," Simmons said. "Coach Cooper (USC) was by the school last week, and coach Rumph (Clemson) was in on Monday. I have more interest in South Carolina than Clemson and I'm going to take a closer look at them. I have a couple of former teammates there (Carlos Thomas & Ladi Ajiboye). But right now I favor Alabama and Florida." Simmons attended USC's spring game, and he made an unofficial visit to Clemson during the spring. Among his other offers are Miami, Southern Cal, Ohio State, Michigan, Auburn, Alabama, Michigan State, Florida State, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Louisville and Tennessee. Simmons said he will camp all over the Southeast including USC and Clemson. Simmons plays both safety positions. Last season he had 90 tackles and 1 interception.

[Wynnco.com]

May 10, 2007
USC & Clemson Working Tight End
By Phil Kornblut

TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC committed to Georgia last December but continues to entertain offers and conversations from other schools. Clemson has offered and USC just recently started to recruit him. "Every school I talk to says they're going to start throwing the ball to the tight end," Allen said. "My commitment still stands strong. I wouldn't say I'm taking a look at other schools, but I'm evaluating my options. I really want to get a degree that will mean something when football is over." USC recruiter Fred Chatham and Clemson recruiter Chris Rumph have been by the school this spring according to Allen who added he gets regular text messages from Rumph. Florida coach Urban Meyer also has been in. Allen has offers from Clemson, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida and Miami.

[Wynnco.com]

May 11, 2007
Bulldogs Offer Freeman
By Phil Kornblut

Pelion OL Dalton Freeman (6-6 265) received an offer Friday from Georgia according to his coach and father Ben Freeman. "That was a good one," Freeman said. "They were kind of slow. He went to their junior day and they said they were going to offer but didn't. Their new offensive line coach watched practice Wednesday and they called today with an offer. Tennessee got involved this week a little bit and I'm hoping they are going to offer. Dan Brooks came thru yesterday. We're going to try to do as many unofficial visits as we can this summer and then narrow it down. South Carolina has done a really good job with him. Coach Hawkins from Colorado flew in yesterday, and Dalton's been real impressed with those guys. He likes Wake Forest. And Georgia Tech has done a really good job with him. Central Florida has done a good job. Coach (Tommy) Bowden has been by twice, in January and last week, and they are are doing a really good job. They make no bones about him being their number one offensive line guy. And John Hunt has told me the same thing at South Carolina." Freeman now has 19 offers.

[Wynnco.com]

May 13, 2007
Coaches Filing By Newberry
By Phil Kornblut

Newberry DL Kenny Davis (6-4 295) has offers from USC and Clemson, and Brad Lawing and Tommy Bowden have been by the school to show their interest. Other schools have had coaches in as well including Georgia and Tennessee. Georgia has invited Davis to a camp this summer. He also plans to camp at USC. Georgia Southern and Virginia also have been showing interest.

[Wynnco.com]

May 13, 2007
USC Looking At Florida QB
By Phil Kornblut

USC has started showing interest in QB Connor Kempe (6-4 220) of North Palm Beach, FL. "I've had some text messages from coach Reaves and he said they were highly interested," Kempe said. He has offers from Auburn, Purdue, Iowa, Western Michigan and Miami of Ohio. He is also hearing from Colorado, NC State, North Carolina and Miami. Coaches from Virginia, Purdue and NC State have been by the school. Kempe will play his spring game this Friday. Last season he passed for 2100 yards and 17 touchdowns. He does not have a favorite but plans to narrow his list in a week or two.

[Wynnco.com]

May 13, 2007
McCollum Expecting To See Spurrier
By Phil Kornblut

Several assistant coaches have dropped by Summerville High School to check on QB Reid McCollum (6-4 205) this spring. USC recruiter Shane Beamer has been in along with coaches from Duke, Virginia, Tennessee, Furman and North Carolina. McCollum said USC plans to be back Friday with head coach Steve Spurrier expected to watch his spring practice. McCollum said Virginia Tech also plans to come in this week. He plans to camp this summer at USC, Tennessee, Virginia and NC State. He said all the schools are recruiting him about the same. He has not been offered.

[raptorcox]

Look for Reid McCollum or Tino Sunseri to end up in a Gamecock uniform.

Wide Receivers
Jaron Brown Cheraw, SC We lead

Strongside Defensive End
Jarriel King 6-7/285/4.8 Georgia Military South Carolina
Robert Quinn North Charleston, SC

Outside Linebacker
Shaq Wilson Jacksonville, FL South Carolina

Cornerback
Brian Sommer Alcoa, TN We lead
Charles Whitlock Chester, SC Best ATH in SC

Athlete
Jeremy Davis Fork Union (Prep) We lead


What position do we need the worst this upcoming recruiting class?

Do we stand much of a chance with Quinn?

[Williams-Brice]

What position do we need the worst this upcoming recruiting class?

Do we stand much of a chance with Quinn?

Linebacker and offensive line. Yes, we have a good sho with Quinn, but he's going to take it down to the wire while visiting powerhouses across the southeast, and maybe even the rest of the country.

[palmettocock]

What position do we need the worst this upcoming recruiting class?

Do we stand much of a chance with Quinn?

We need about 4 Linebackers in this class....we're really going to miss Brinkley:brick:

[Wynnco.com]

May 14, 2007
USC Showing Interest in Tampa Wideout
By Matt Long

Tampa-Chamberlain WR Fred Sykes says he has heard from "a lot of schools," including South Carolina. The continually-growing list also includes Florida, Florida State, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Oklahoma State, Rutgers, Pittsburgh, West Vrginia, FIU and FAU, Purdue, Nebraska, and South Florida. Sykes had over 30 receptions last year, which Head Coach Billy Turner says is impressive because Chamberlain uses a run-heavy offense. Turner said Sykes also returned a kickoff for a touchdown in one of the team's playoff wins. Sykes has tendered offers from Kentucky, Ole Miss, Toledo, Marshall, Purdue, and South Florida. Although USC has not yet offered, coach David Reaves has met with Turner, and Sykes says Carolina is among his favorites, along with Florida, Florida State, Kentucky, Rutgers, and West Virginia. He plans to attend USC's day camp later this summer. "We're going to fly him up there and let coach (Steve) Spurrier get his eyes on him," Turner said. Sykes also plans on attending Florida's camp. Don't expect a decision anytime soon, however.

[Wynnco.com]

May 14, 2007
More Offers For Floyd
By Phil Kornblut

DB J.T.Floyd (6-0 185) of JL Mann now has offers from USC, Tennessee, Michigan, NC State and Maryland. He remains a soft commitment to Tennessee. "I let UT know I was still going to take my visits," Floyd said. "They know I'm going to take other visits and see other campuses. It's a soft commitment and it depends on how many DBs they bring in. The said they would bring in two. My father and I are going to evaluate how many they bring in this year and make sure it's the best thing." Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer visited Mann last week. USC, Clemson and Virginia have been in as well. Floyd said Clemson is starting to show more interest. "I've got to get them some more film," he said. "They said they liked what they saw. Coach Scott came by the school." Michigan will be in Tuesday. Michigan has really moved up," Floyd said. "I fell in love with Michigan as a child." Notre Dame, North Carolina and Florida State also have been showing interest.

[Wynnco.com]

May 14, 2007
Florida Receiver Lands USC Offer
By Phil Kornblut

USC offered WR Melvin Ray (64 203) of Tallahassee, FL a few days ago and he's excited about the chance to learn more about the Gamecocks. "I want a chance to talk to Steve Spurrier," Ray said. "I've been a big fan of his since his Florida days." Ray said he hopes to visit USC this summer. He also has offers from Alabama, Arizona State, Florida State, Georgia, Maryland, Ole Miss and LSU. Clemson also is showing interest. "They've checked out a couple of practices and definitely interested," Ray said. He is also hearing from Florida and Auburn. "I hear from Florida about every day," he said. "I've been there three times. They're on me very hard." Florida coach Urban Meyer has been by his school. Ray said LSU, Florida State, Florida, Alabama and Georgia form his lead group right now with no favorite. Last season Ray had 36 catches for over 500 yards and 9 touchdowns.

[Williams-Brice]

Jay Spearman, an ATH from Greenwood, just committed to USC. He received an offer from Carolina yesterday. It was his first offer. It came on the heels of him running a sub 4.4 40 and displaying a 40 inch vertical leap this past weekend. He is 6' 1" 190, and other schools were beginning to heat up on him, but this is the offer he's wanted all along.

[Wynnco.com]

May 15, 2007
USC & Clemson Target Miami School
By Matt Long

Last season, Miami Northwestern was 16-0 and Florida 6-A State Champions. As a result, college recruiters have descended on the school "en masse." Northwestern Head Coach Roland Smith has at least five players being recruited by Division 1 schools, Carolina and Clemson among them. "Everybody's looking at these guys," Smith said. Clemson has offered two of the Bulls' defensive stars, DL Marcus Forston (6-3 290) and LB Sean Spence (6-0 195). Meanwhile, USC has also offered those two, along with WR Tommy Streeter (6-5 200). The Palmetto State schools will have heavy competition however, as LSU, Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Rutgers, Minnesota, Ole Miss, and South Florida (and many others) have also offered. Forston has attracted nationwide attention, and he counts Notre Dame and Southern Cal among his offers as well. Forston originally listed Miami as his favorite, but now Coach Smith says he is "wide open." Spence has no leaders, either, but Smith said that Clemson "loves him. (Coach David) Blackwell has visited the school and has seen him...Sean likes Clemson because of the history they have of producing good linebackers." Streeter, meanwhile, picked up a USC offer in the past month and has said he is definitely interested in the Gamecocks. Smith said that Steve Spurrier's reputation is certainly a factor in that interest. USC is also looking at QB Jacory Harris, but has not yet offered. Harris does have offers from LSU, Central Florida, South Florida, FIU, Duke, and Alabama. "(Tide Coach Nick) Saban just came by the other day and gave Jacory an offer," Smith said.

[Wynnco.com]

May 15, 2007
USC & Clemson Target Miami School
By Matt Long

Last season, Miami Northwestern was 16-0 and Florida 6-A State Champions. As a result, college recruiters have descended on the school "en masse." Northwestern Head Coach Roland Smith has at least five players being recruited by Division 1 schools, Carolina and Clemson among them. "Everybody's looking at these guys," Smith said. Clemson has offered two of the Bulls' defensive stars, DL Marcus Forston (6-3 290) and LB Sean Spence (6-0 195). Meanwhile, USC has also offered those two, along with WR Tommy Streeter (6-5 200). The Palmetto State schools will have heavy competition however, as LSU, Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Rutgers, Minnesota, Ole Miss, and South Florida (and many others) have also offered. Forston has attracted nationwide attention, and he counts Notre Dame and Southern Cal among his offers as well. Forston originally listed Miami as his favorite, but now Coach Smith says he is "wide open." Spence has no leaders, either, but Smith said that Clemson "loves him. (Coach David) Blackwell has visited the school and has seen him...Sean likes Clemson because of the history they have of producing good linebackers." Streeter, meanwhile, picked up a USC offer in the past month and has said he is definitely interested in the Gamecocks. Smith said that Steve Spurrier's reputation is certainly a factor in that interest. USC is also looking at QB Jacory Harris, but has not yet offered. Harris does have offers from LSU, Central Florida, South Florida, FIU, Duke, and Alabama. "(Tide Coach Nick) Saban just came by the other day and gave Jacory an offer," Smith said.

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May 15, 2007
USC, Clemson Hard After Brown
By Phil Kornblut

Cheraw WR Jaron Brown (6-3 190) says USC and Clemson are the two schools recruiting him the hardest right now. "I get text messages from both every day," Brown said Tuesday night. "Coach Reaves (USC) was by the school today and I talked with coach Swinney (Clemson) Monday." Brown also has offers from Tennessee, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Duke and West Virginia. Coaches from Vanderbilt, Duke, West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky also have been by the school. Brown said he has no favorite. He is looking to camp this summer at USC, Clemson, West Virginia and Tennessee. And he says he has no favorite at this time between USC and Clemson.

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May 15, 2007
Spearman Commits To USC
By Phil Kornblut

Greenwood ATH Jay Spearman (6-1 205) said Tuesday night he has committed to USC. He made his pledge to Gamecock recruiter Brad Lawing Monday night. "I've been a Gamecock fan all of my life," Spearman said. "It's a great school. It's a great team overall and a great staff. They recruited me as an athlete and I'll play either defensive back or receiver. Spearman also drew strong interest from Clemson, Virginia Tech, Duke, Georgia, North Carolina and Appalachian State. USC is his only offer. Playing quarterback last season, Spearman rushed for 1111 yards and 17 touchdowns and passed for 1108 yards and 7 scores. He's the third commitment for USC's 2008 class and is the nephew of former USC offensive lineman Andray Spearman.

[roosterbooster]

Linebacker and offensive line. Yes, we have a good sho with Quinn, but he's going to take it down to the wire while visiting powerhouses across the southeast, and maybe even the rest of the country.


Someone who told me Dunlap would be a Gator a month before he signed and maintained that through the day he signed has said if he chose today, Quinn would be a Gamecock. Now that is before he has seen anyone else and he intends to take his visits.

[Williams-Brice]

Yeah, there's no doubt in my mind that we have a shot with Quinn. His situation is much like Dunlap's in that he'll have offers from mostly everywhere, and it will likely come down to an SEC battle with USC being at least in his top three. At this point last year, Dunlap was favoring the Gamecocks big time, but we know the rest of the story. Carolina had him as one of their number one targets the whole time. It just didn't seem that way because guys like Travian Robertson and Cliff Matthews made it very clear that they wanted to make early decisions, causing our staff to put the full-court press on them early. Thus, Dunlap's name fell through the cracks in the mainstream recruiting circles, but the coaches loved him from day one. Our coaches absolutely love Robert Quinn, and he'll have a season probably just as big as Dunlap's this year. My point of this rant is that we led for Carlos early in process, but as time went on, he just flat out fell in love with Florida, and that's okay. That happens. We probably lead for Quinn right now, but it'll come down to those daggum visits, and you always have to be cautious when teams like Florida, Tennessee, and Auburn throw their names into a kid's hat. This will be a fun one to follow.

[Wynnco.com]

May 16, 2007
USC Among Miami WR's Top 5
By Matt Long

USC coach Robert Gillespie has been very active in the Miami area, including recent visits with Booker T. Washington WR Davon Johnson (5-11 170). His efforts might have paid off. Johnson said that USC is among his favorites, along with Miami, Ohio State, Florida, and Central Florida. With the exception of Florida, all have offered scholarships. Other offers have come from West Virginia, Rutgers, Ole Miss, South Florida, FIU, and Miami (OH). Gillespie has visited Washington and has watched the Tornadoes practice. Johnson says a big reason for his interest in South Carolina is due to Head Coach Steve Spurrier, "I like the type of offense he runs, how he spreads it out. It's the kind of offense where a receiver like me would really be used." While Johnson has not yet planned any visits, he did attend Miami's NIKE Camp, and hopes to participate in 7-on-7 tournaments at Miami and Rutgers.

[Wynnco.com]

May 16, 2007
USC Keeping Contact With Rose
By Phil Kornblut

Myrtle Beach LB Evan Rose (6-3 230) has been hearing from USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. "We talk a lot," Rose said. "He said they're looking at me and to keep up the good work. Hopefully, things will work out." Rose also is hearing from North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia Southern. He has not been offered. Rose visited USC for junior day and the spring game. "I would love to go there or North Carolna," he said adding that he hears a lot from North Carolina. Rose said he will camp at USC.

[Wynnco.com]

May 16, 2007
Rumph Awaiting First Offer
By Phil Kornblut

DE Donte Rumph (6-4 250) of Calhoun County has not yet been offered but several recruiters have been by his school to check on him accoding to his coach Walter Wilson. Coaches from Clemson, USC, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, NC State and North Carolina have been in. Wilson said Clemson, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia Tech seem to be showing the most interest. Rumph, the nephew of Clemson assistant Chris Rumph, also is drawing interest from Auburn, Notre Dame, LSU and Colorado. Coaches visiting Calhoun County also have checked out DE Jeremy Bonette (6-5 260). Wilson said the recruiter from North Carolina seemed to show some serious interest in Bonette.

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May 16, 2007
USC Looking At North Carolina Lineman
By Phil Kornblut

USC is showing interest in DE Baird Godley (6-3 235) of Greensboro, NC and will get a closer look at him this summer. "I'll probably go to a one day camp there in June," Godley said. "I hear from coach Spurrier Jr. about once a week. He says he's interested and wants to see me in camp. They want to evaluate me in camp." Godley also is hearing from North Carolina, Vanderbilt, Tennessee and NC State. Godley was invited to USC's spring game but couldn't make it. He has visited Tennessee, NC State, Middle Tennessee, North Carolina and Wake Forest. He has not been offered but feels Vanderbilt is close to doing so. A pair of Vandy coaches visited his school earlier this week. Last season Godley totaled 85 tackles with 9 sacks.

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May 17, 2007
2-Sport Athlete Picks Up USC Offer
By Matt Long

Athens, GA RB Xavier Avery is quite the athlete. Avery (6-0 195) has offers from almost every single SEC and ACC school. On top of that, his coach Ray Bonner says he expects the junior to be a high draft pick in next year's Major League Baseball Draft. As of right now, however, Avery says he wants to play college ball. Both USC and Clemson are looking at him as a 2-sport athlete, and USC made an offer yesterday. "(Head) Coach (Steve) Spurrier was here and made the offer himself," Bonner said. Avery also has offers from Georgia, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Alabama, Miami, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Notre Dame, and Stanford, among many others. Ohio State and Clemson are also looking at him, but neither has yet offered. Avery says he has been busy with baseball and has not been able to narrow down his enormous list, "I've got about 80 games this summer, so I won't be at any camps," Avery said. He added that he probably won't make a decision on his future school until after next football season. Any chance he might decide to play professional baseball after his senior year, instead? "He wants to go to college," Bonner said, "so no, not really."

[Wynnco.com]

May 17, 2007
USC, Clemson Pursue Columbus Pair
By Matt Long

Both South Carolina and Clemson are recruiting heavily at George Washington Carver High School in Columbus GA. The Gamecocks have already tendered offers to QB Deron Furr (6-3 217) and WR Jarmon Fortson (6-3 220). The Tigers have also offered Furr, and are looking at Fortson. Other offers for the pair have come from Auburn, Troy, Indiana, Alabama, and Louisville, among others. Furr is ranked as one of the top quarterbacks in Georgia, and attended the Elite QB Camp in Atlanta. He said he has met with Tyrone Nix of USC and Billy Napier of Clemson. Furr says he does not have any favorites, but hopes to make visits after school lets out on Friday. "Me and my dad are going to sit down this Saturday and work out a plan for the summer," he said. Fortson, however, has been a bit more active, attending a spring practice up at Clemson and a camp down in Auburn. "I'm trying to make a bunch of visits in June," Fortson said, "I'm going to try to visit Alabama, Louisville, and South Carolina. Maybe some others, but definitely those three." Fortson also said he does not currently have any favorites, "I'm just having fun with the recruiting process right now."

[Wynnco.com]

May 17, 2007
Coaches Rolling Through AC Flora
By Phil Kornblut

A steady stream of football coaches has visited AC Flora this spring to watch OL Kenneth Page (6-3 290) workout. The most recent recruiter to drop by was Alabama assistant Kevin Steele. He was at the school Thursday according to Falcon coach Robin Bacon. "He was really great," Bacon said. "We talked for about an hour. They love Kenneth and really want to get him. Kenneth was pretty excited." Alabama is just one of over 30 offers for Page and coaches from nearly all the schools to offer have been through. Some of those schools include USC, Clemson, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Florida, Oklahoma, Auburn, North Carolina, Michigan, LSU, Notre Dame and Nebraska. Page has not yet trimmed his list and has not identified any favorites.

[Wynnco.com]

May 17, 2007
Several Schools Contact Washington
By Phil Kornblut

LB Chaz Washington (6-3 200) of Richland Northeast said recruiters from several schools have contacted him over the phone in recent weeks. Washington said he's talked with recruiters from Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Buffalo and Colorado. He's also hearing from USC and Clemson. "Schools are telling me they're waiting on my test score before offering," Washington said. He has yet to take the test but will in June. Washington said he will go to camps this summer at Clemson, Tennessee, Virginia Tech and Kentucky.

[Wynnco.com]

May 17, 2007
JUCO DE Plans USC & CU Visits
By Phil Kornblut

Interest in DE Larry Ford (6-3 240) of Coffeyville JC, KS and Georgetown is increasing. He has received a written offer from Texas A&M to go along with his verbal offer from USC. And he feels Purdue is close to making him an offer. He is also hearing from Kansas State, LSU, Ohio State, Washington State, Miami, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Missouri, Tennessee and others. Ford is out of school for summer break and will take two online courses while home. He also plans to visit USC and Clemson this summer. He is set to visit USC June 9th while he's waiting to talk again to his Clemson recruiter Chris Rumph to set a visit with the Tigers. Ford said he would like to make a commitment this summer, possibly in August. USC, Clemson and Purdue are his favorites right now.

[Wynnco.com]

May 18, 2007
USC Offers "Underrated" OL
By Matt Long

Wilmington, NC-New Hanover OL Nic Becton (6-7 291) has only played one season of high school football. Nevertheless, USC recently became his fourth offer as more and more schools are beginning to notice him. "You can quote me on this," said his coach Kevin Motsinger, "He is the most underrated offensive lineman in the country." Becton has also received offers from Maryland, East Carolina, and NC State. Motsinger says Stanford is also about to offer. Other interested schools include Virginia, Alabama, and Clemson. "He met coach (Chirs) Rumph before he even started playing football. He was just a small forward on the basketball team." Motsinger says that Rumph has remained in touch as Becton played his first football season, and met with the lineman when Becton visited a Clemson practice during his spring break. Brad Lawing is South Carolina's recruiter, and he has been actively pursuing Becton. Becton has visited USC and attended the Garnet & Black Game in April. He has also been to Alabama and Viginia. He has a busy summer planned. "He hasn't worked out a schedule yet, but he wants to visit the other schools who offered," Motsinger said, "He's also going up to the NIKE Combine in Pittsburgh." Becton does not have any favorites, according to Motsinger.

[Wynnco.com]

May 20, 2007
USC & Clemson Offer Georgia Receiver
By Phil Kornblut

USC and Clemson are among the schools on the board with offers to WR Josh Jarboe (6-3 195) of Athens, GA, but neither is in his top five right now. Jarboe said he currently favors LSU, Georgia, Florida, Ohio State and Oklahoma. Jarboe has not been to any combines and is not sure about his summer visits. "It's up to my coach," he said. Gamecock coach Steve Spurrier made his offer while making a recent visit to the school according to Jarboe's coach Ray Bonner. Jarboe also has offers from Maryland, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Florida State and Miami.

[Wynnco.com]

May 21, 2007
Clemson, USC Head to Pennsylvania
By Matt Long

West Scranton, PA TE Hubie Graham has 24 scholarship offers to choose from at the moment, including several long shot bids from both South Carolina and Clemson. "I've had good contact from both schools," Graham said, "A coach from Clemson came by earlier, and South Carolina's Tight Ends Coach (Chatham) has called me several times." The Palmetto State schools have heavy competition, however, as Graham also has offers from elite schools such as Michigan, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Florida, and Louisville, along with locals such as Rutgers, Pittsburgh, and Syracuse. Graham says he visited Iowa, Pitt, and Syracuse over his spring break. He also hopes to get to more campuses over the summer, but doesn't know his itinerary yet. He also has no favorites, "I hope to have my list narrowed down sometime in June," Graham said, "but everybody's even right now."

[Wynnco.com]

May 21, 2007
USC Among Leaders For Longo
By Matt Long

Fort Lauderdale, FL-Cardinal Gibbons DE Jeremy Longo (6-1 225) says he has about 40 offers from schools around the country, including one from South Carolina. Others have come from Auburn, Wisconsin, Florida, Alabama, Florida State, and Boston College, among many others. Georgia also jumped on board with an offer last week. Longo says he attended the Garnet & Black game in Columbia earlier this spring, "I met with Coach Spurrier and Coach Gillespie for a little bit during my visit, I loved it." He has also visited Wisconsin, Florida, and Florida State. Although Longo says he has no favorites, he did say that those four schools stood out, as did Auburn, Georgia, and Boston College. He plans to visit the last three sometime over the summer. Longo says that he plans to commit before his season starts in late August, "We're pushing to go to the state championship this year, and I want the decision out of the way by then."

[Wynnco.com]

May 21, 2007
Sunseri Makes His Decision
By Phil Kornblut

QB Tino Sunseri (6-2 200) of Pittsburgh, who had drawn substantial recruiting interest from USC but no offer, has committed to Louisville. "I had been thinking real hard about it because I wanted to get the decision out of the way," Sunseri said. "My parents said it would be perfectly fine with them for me to go to Louisville. It's definitely going to be a final decision on my part. I'm throwing all my mail away and telling everyone I'm committed." Sunseri also had offers from Florida State, Southern Miss, South Florida and Buffalo.

[Wynnco.com]

May 21, 2007
USC In Mix With Georgia Defensive End
By Phil Kornblut

DE Steven Fowlkes (6-6 210) of College Park, GA is strongly considering USC at this point and said the Gamecocks are showing strong interest in him. "They are at the top of my list," Fowlkes said. "I've got family there. I'd like to get a visit up there to see the campus. They are pushing pretty hard. I met Steve Spurrier. They had like five guys in here to see me. Tennessee likes me as a wide receiver and that's what I want to play in college. South Carolina is just behind Tennessee, and Purdue is third. Tennessee saw me in spring practice and offered on the spot." Fowlkes said his family wants him to take some visits before making a decision, and he plans to do that. He also has offers from Indiana, Alabama, Mississippi State, Louisville, Ole, Miss, Minnesota and Kentucky. He's also hearing from Georgia, Miami, Central Florida, Michigan and Michigan State. Fowlkes missed five games last season with bursitis in his elbow. He played strictly on defense and had 49 tackles and 5.5 sacks.

[Wynnco.com]

May 22, 2007
Carolina, Tigers Try to Lure Bama Lineman
By Matt Long

DE Courtney Upshaw (6-3 230) of Eufala, Alabama is beginning to attract interest from outside of his home state. The lineman has offers from Alabama, Auburn, Troy, Kentucky, and Southern Miss, and recently picked up offers from Georgia, South Carolina, and Clemson. However, Upshaw hasn't been to any camps yet, and doesn't know which schools he'll visit, although Eufala coach, Dan Klages, says he will certainly visit Alabama and Auburn. "He's going to try to get up to Georgia and one of the South Carolina schools as well," Klages said, "but we'll see what happens." Although Upshaw does not yet have any favorites, Klages said the three Alabama schools have an advantage: Courtney is a Crimson Tide fan, Auburn was the first to contact him, and his former head coach at Eufala is currently an assistant at Troy. "But I think he's open-minded enough, and he hasn't narrowed his list yet," Klage said. Tyrone Nix is recruiting Upshaw for the Gamecocks, while Dabo Swinney is trying to attract him to Clemson.

[Wynnco.com]

May 22, 2007
USC Among Georgia WR's 8 Offers
By Matt Long

Although South Carolina is among the more recent offers for WR Darvin Adams (6-3 185), the Gamecocks have attracted his attention. "Coach (Shane) Beamer has been talking with my dad," Adams said, "He texts with him a lot." The Kennesaw-Harrison receiver's other offers include Auburn, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Wake Forest, and Maryland. Tennessee and Alabama have also been in contact. Adams said that all schools are currently even, but he does hope to make a trip to Columbia this summer. Adams also plans to visit Tennessee and Alabama. He has been to Auburn, attending a Tiger practice back in March. He was named the top pass-catcher at the NIKE Camp in Athens last month, and also attended a Scout.com combine earlier this year. Adams said he does not know when he'll make a decision to commit.

[Wynnco.com]

May 23, 2007
Atlanta DL Looking at USC
By Matt Long

DL Cordian Hagans (6-6 290) of Duluth, Georgia is yet another example of the vast depth of football talent in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The lineman currently holds several offers, including Auburn, South Carolina, North Carolina, LSU, Indiana, Louisville, Boston College, and Central Florida. Others schools, such as Clemson Florida, and Georgia, have shown interest. Hagans has visited Auburn, and was in Columbia last month to attend the Garnet & Black spring game. "I liked it a lot," Hagans said, "I got to watch the game and it was impressive." He also said that he will try to take more visits this summer, possibly to North Carolina. He has been in touch with USC coach Shane Beamer almost as long as the outside LB/special teams coach has been on the Gamecock staff. Clemson coach Chris Rumph has been to several of Hagans's practices, and has also been in touch. Although Hagans says he has no favorites, he did admit that he had been looking at Auburn and South Carolina more than his other offers. He also hopes to commit before September. "I've decided on making my decision before next season begins" he said.

[Wynnco.com]

May 23, 2007
Florida Back USC & Clemson Target
By Phil Kornblut

USC and Clemson have zeroed in on RB Jamie Harper (6-0 212) of Jacksonville, FL, and they've done a good enough job impressing him to rank among his favorites right now. "My top five would be Clemson, Florida, South Carolina, Florida State and Central Florida," Harper said, "and you can't forget about Illinois." He also has offers from Louisville and Wisconsin. Right now, Harper said he has no favorite. "I'll have a favorite at the end of this month after I finish my research on the colleges. I'm looking at the playing time, the academics, and the coach-player chemistry." Last season Harper rushed for 1400 yards and 21 touchdowns.

[Wynnco.com]

May 23, 2007
Mattes Swamped With Attention
By Phil Kornblut

OL R.J. Mattes (6-7 265) of Concord, NC thought he'd have an easy time deciding on a college, but that attitude changed when the offers started flowing in. "I didn't know recruiting would pick up so much and I'm surprised by it," Mattes said, "but, I love it. Everyone is texting me all the time. I don't have a favorite. I'm wide open." Mattes has offers from USC, Clemson, Virginia, North Carolina, NC State, Wake Forest, East Carolina, Duke, Louisville, Michigan State, Illinois, Miami and Maryland. He is also hearing from Georgia. Clemson coach Tommy Bowden has been by his school has has his USC recruiter Fred Chatham. North Carolina head coach Butch Davis was expected to be in on Wednesday. Mattes said he he will make unofficial visits and attend camps this summer at Clemson, NC State, Virginia, North Carolina and three or for more. And he'll take four or five official visits in the fall before deciding.

[Wynnco.com]

May 24, 2007
Big Orange Jumps In With Freeman
By Phil Kornblut

Tennessee offered Pelion OL Dalton Freeman (6-6 265) earlier this week according to is father, and Florida appears to be on the verge of making an offer. The Vols make the 20th official offer for Freeman. Other offers include USC, Clemson, Wake Forest, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Colorado, Virginia, Illinois and Georgia. Freeman has not yet cut his list.

[Wynnco.com]

May 24, 2007
Georgia Safety Plans Summer USC Stop
By Phil Kornblut

USC is showing some interest in DB Brynden Trawick (6-3 210) of Marietta, GA. "They like me but they haven't evaluated me yet," Trawick said. He plans to make a visit to USC this summer. He went to a spring practice at Alabama. Trawick also plays outside linebacker. He had 78 tackles with 3 interceptions and 5 passes broken up last season. Trawick said he has offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Connecticut, Boston College, Indiana, Marshall, Middle Tennessee State and Louisiana Tech. He's also hearing from Tulane, Maryland, Michigan State, Louisville, Auburn, Southern Miss, Virginia Tech and Alabama. He does not have a favorite.

[Wynnco.com]

May 24, 2007
Presley Hopeful About Summer Offers
By Phil Kornblut

ATH Chris Presley (6-4 180) of Bamberg-Ehrhardt has no offers right now but is optimistic about landing some this summer. "If I go to Vanderbilt's came and do well, they will offer me," he said. Presley is scheduled for Vandy's camp June 3rd, USC's on June 6th and Clemson's June 13th. And he might go to a camp at Tennessee. He is also hearing from Maryland, Florida State, NC State and Presbyterian College. Presley said Clemson recruiter Ron West and Vanderbilt recruiter Ted Cain came by his school this spring. He is being recruited for receiver and defensive back.

[Wynnco.com]

May 25, 2007
Thompson To Make Visits Before Decision
By Phil Kornblut

DL Brandon Thompson (6-2 294) will take a number of unofficial visits in the next few weeks before making a final decision on a college his father said Friday. "We've got a couple of more schools to visit and then we'll sit down and evaluate," George Thompson said. Father and son plan to visit Florida State this weekend. They are slated to see Clemson June 7-8. They also plan to visit USC, Miami and Ohio State. Alabama and Georgia also are getting strong consideration. Thompson has been favoring Clemson and his father confirmed the Tigers remain the frontrunners ahead of Alabama and Florida State. "We've spoken to the whole coaching staff at Clemson," Thompson said. "They have shown a lot of love. I want them to be concerned about my son and they have pretty much showed me that. You've got other schools following what they started. Alabama is trying to keep up and Florida State is doing the same. It means so much to me when that first person makes contact. It's good to go where you are wanted." George Thompson played in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys.

[Wynnco.com]

May 27, 2007
Sanders To See USC, Clemson
By Phil Kornblut

OL Zebrie Sanders (6-6 273) of Clayton, OH plans to visit USC this summer unofficially, and he plans to make an official visit to Clemson for the Labor Day weekend game against Florida State his father said Sunday night. Along with the Gamecocks and Tigers, Mr. Sanders said his son has been talking highly about Florida, Florida State, Stanford, Southern Cal and Michigan.

[Wynnco.com]

May 27, 2007
USC Holding Lead For Morgan
By Phil Kornblut

USC is out front for ATH Tony Morgan (6-1 190) of Garner, NC by a narrow margin on North Carolina. "It's just something about South Carolina I like a lot," Morgan said. "Steve Spurrier is there, and I have a teammate there in Chris Culliver, and it would be good to play with him. I like the atmosphere down there. It's just an up and coming school." Morgan also has offers from Clemson, North Carolina, East Carolina and Colorado. He's also hearing from Virginia, Tennessee, Auburn, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Penn State. Morgan said he will camp in June at USC, East Carolina, North Carolina and NC State. He would like to make his decision by the end of the summer.

[Wynnco.com]

May 27, 2007
Thompson Checks Out Florida State
By Phil Kornblut

DL Brandon Thompson (6-2 294) of Thomasville, GA made an unofficial visit to Florida State Saturday. His father, George, joined him on the visit. "It went great," George Thompson said. "We met with Bobby (Bowden) and he talked with us about Florida State and some of the issues I was concerned with, academics and things of that nature. We were impressed with it. They might have moved up (on Bandon's list)." The Thompsons still plan to make other visits before Brandon makes a decision. They are scheduled to be at Clemson June 7-8. They also plan to visit USC, Miami and Ohio State. Georgia also is a possibility. Clemson remains the front runner according to the senior Thompson.

[Wynnco.com]

May 28, 2007
Offers Piling Up For Whitlock
By Phil Kornblut

ATH Charles Whitlock (5-11 170) of Chester plans to cut his list after he makes summer visits according to his coach Victor Floyd. "He was supposed to visit Florida last week but rescheduled that for June," Floyd said. "He's going to Alabama this week. He's also going to visit Virginia Tech, Auburn, Georgia, Clemson and South Carolina. He doesn't have a favorite. He's doing his research on the schools." Floyd said the list of head coaches to come thru the school this spring included Steve Spurrier, Tommy Bowden, Phillip Fulmer and Nick Saban. Whitlock's offer lis now is USC, Clemson, Florida, Marshall, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, LSU, Oklahoma, Penn State, Mississippi State, Illinois and Tennessee. While most schools are recruiting Whitlock simply as an athlete, Floyd