USC Recruiting News

[SCFan34]

I might be pissing a lot of people off by doing this so close to NSD, but it's something I gotta do.

I've got a major project due on Monday. I'm going out of town this weekend, and I've got to find a way to finish all of my work somehow. I'm taking a step back from the site for the weekend. You might hear from me tonight, but I won't be around Saturday or Sunday, and I might not even make it on Monday. I know some of y'all will have questions, but with the way things have turned in recruiting, your guess is as good as my information from here on out. It makes it very easy to back away from keeping up with recruiting when guys who were locks for you do a 180 at the end of the process. Lawrence, Lucas, and Brown really made this very easy, even though Lawrence is the only one I'm really not happy about losing.

Y'all take care. Feel free to leave questions or PM's, but I likely won't get to them until the day before the LOI's start faxing their way towards Columbia.

Good luck on your project

[uscrules]

Thanks WB for all you do, I know you must be fustrated as all of us, but winning will cure all this.

[WayzUp]

if we miss on Sutton and Streeter I will definitely say we are missing something in the recruiting process. There is something we are just not doing.

No Bowl
Head start on in-states

Why didn't this help us.
Throw in coaching musical chairs sessions along with competitors pointing out our nosedive from #6 to no bowl & it's not hard to see why we're seeing recruits go elsewhere. I don't care how much extra time you have...it's exposure and promise of winning that lures the prospects in. Throw in that most of our depth chart is set so we lose the "early PT" pitch & it makes it all the harder.

IMO, this will all improve as we improve. SOS's players are now (finally!) making up a vast majority of the depth chart, they have the experience & have had the time to physically mature and we won't be starting the most FR and SO. in the league again. Also IMO, we've run out of excuses; it's time to get the job done on the field & I think we're set up well to do just that in '08.

[Kevhugh]

Opinion Question: (and with me being the resident cynic, you already know my opinion)

If we lose out on Streeter and get none of these guys that were "locks", how will you feel about this class?

[Williams-Brice]

Looks like I might finish my project early, so I can actually weigh in on some things.

Opinion Question: (and with me being the resident cynic, you already know my opinion)

If we lose out on Streeter and get none of these guys that were "locks", how will you feel about this class?

Losing Streeter would be a big blow to this class. Our staff wanted to grab Lawrence, Streeter, and D.L. Moore. Those were the 3 WR's at the top of the board. Landing only Moore would be a hit. Lawrence was a guy that could do amazing things with the ball in his hands. He's flashy. Let's look 2 years down the line, had we signed Lawrence and assuming we still land Streeter.

Chris Culliver - speed demon whose hands should catch up by then
Dion Lecorn - turns into a running back when the ball is in his hands
Joe Hills - probabfly the best overall athlete on the offensive side of the ball
Tommy Streeter - height with speed; a rare red zone threat like Sidney Rice
TJ Lawrence - flashy
Now add guys that could be there if they don't move to DB . . . Jason Barnes, Mark Barnes, Matt Clements, DL Moore, on and on . . . you're looking at potentially the best WR group in America.

Losing Streeter would hurt because he could presumably play this year. Moore is a tall guy, but he's likely going to need a year or two/three to develop. Streeter would be a boost to what we've already got.

However

Direct your attention to the 2006 class, which I believe was ranked 29th nationally. Look at the 3-star guys that came out of that class. E Cook, Eric Norwood, the Brinkleys, Heatch Batchelor, etc. Captain Munnerlyn was a 2-star. Those guys vastly outplayed their star status. No other big dog in the SEC wanted any of those guys (Auburn may have gotten in on Batchelor late, but they didn't recruit him long or hard). Cook, Norwood, Munnerlyn, and Batchelor are still developing, too, so they could really make Rivals look foolish.

Here's my feeling: When this staff pinpoints a guy they think can play for them, they usually prove themselves right, provided they land him. The guys who fall into that category this year are guys like Jarrett Burns (Cooper, as lazy a recruiter he is, has an amazing eye for DB talent), Jay Spearman, Kenneth Miles, Ronald Byrd, and a few others. Darrell Simmons would have been a high 4-star if he had not gotten in trouble in high school (crossing my fingers that he has cleaned himself up).

This class will likely be ranked higher than that 2006 class, and very few people had negative vibes about that class. The major downfalls here are the lack of linebackers and offensive linemen signed. I don't care about the offensive linemen at this point because we've got 3 years left with most of the guys from the 2006 class, and the staff feels they can get several guys better than Kenneth Page et al next year. They will likely sign 5 to 6 linemen next year and give them the Clemson Tiger treatment . . . redshirt every one of them.

Linebacker is the biggest disappointment. Looking at the depth chart, we've talent that will start, but not talent that can step in if something happens, just like last year with Jasper. Melvin Ingram should be ready. Rodney Paulk should be better. Alonzo Winfield can fly (and is a great kid, by the way). You're also looking at the return of Jasper and Dustin Lindsey . . . but the depth's just not there. I wasn't overly sold on Sterling Lucas. Those aren't sour grapes. I just felt like he looked slow on film; not a good first step at all. Reggie Bowens was a guy they wanted from the beginning, and Shaq Wilson is phenominal. Does anyone else find it odd that Mike Ferrell holds back stars for Carolina defensive recruits? He was the snag that kept E Cook, Norwood, and now Wilson from a 4-star, and he was the only person at Rivals who didn't think Cliff Matthews was 5-star material because "his shoulders were an inch too narrow".

All in all, we were spoiled last year. This class is solid, and I really do feel like we're going to land Streeter.

[raptorcox]

Good post W-B.

That 2006 class was actually ranked 24th by Rivals.com.

Do you really think that this year's will finish higher than that? At one point I thought we had a chance of finishing about 15th, but with losing several of the 4 star locks, I just don't see us being ranked much higher than where we currently are.... which is 29th per Rivals.

[Kevhugh]

WB: Good answer and I hope you're right.

As I man who has lived through Bobby Fuller, losing to the Citadel, 0-21 (including 0-11 my senior year), 63-17, and 6-1 to 6-6...it's hard to be a cockeyed optimist.

I admit that I don't follow recruiting as closely as most (mainly because it is so hit or miss and Rivals/Scouts is making a killing selling non-news, innuendo, and outright scams). As a casual observer I am kind of nervous about losing Streeter to Miami. I do think we'll hold on to Moore, despite the rumors posted on this site.

The other thing that worries me is that every year we keep hearing "next year we'll load up on the O-line" but that doesn't seem to happen. In addition, we lose most of the in-state talent at that position to Clemson. Add to that the success Clemson is having this year with recruiting and there doesn't appear to be a whole lot to be excited about.

Hopefully you're right and I'm wrong.

[raptorcox]

Streeter set to announce tonight between 8 and 9.

[JerryBeeds]

Streeter set to announce tonight between 8 and 9.

I've got to say that I'll be completely shocked if he doesn't go to Miami.

[raptorcox]

Me too.....

I realize some still say he is a USC lean, but given how the end of this recruiting class has gone, I will be surprised if we get any bigtime recruits to chos us at this point.

There is also the rumor out there that DL Moore is reconsidering...... I sure hope that isn't the case.

[pc72687]

Well, hopefully Streeter will choose us. If not, then well just have to move on.

[nellanaesp]

Any news on Streeter?

[SCFan34]

STREETER

has anyone heard anything. The decision should be in

[nellanaesp]

Streeter has not made an announcement for today yet. At least no one has gotten wind of it. . .

[SCFan34]

Streeter has not made an announcement for today yet. At least no one has gotten wind of it. . .

TOMMY STREETER - Update

I am hearing on other sites that he has been talking to Spurrier a bunch tonight.

Is that a GOOD thing?

Shouldn't we hear that he is either going to announce or not?

[nellanaesp]

TOMMY STREETER - Update

I am hearing on other sites that he has been talking to Spurrier a bunch tonight.

Is that a GOOD thing?

Shouldn't we hear that he is either going to announce or not?

Hopefully he's asking Spurrier where he needs to fax his LOI :unsure:

[SCFan34]

No news good news?

The new week should get off to a good start for USC. The Gamecocks are expecting good news from DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort. He has scheduled a news conference at his school and is expected to commit to the Gamecocks. USC's strongest competition going into the weekend was Virginia Tech but the Hokies filled out their class with their final commitments. Taylor also has considered Wake Forest and Duke. And the Gamecocks could land another commitment today since WR Tommy Streeter (6-5 200) of Miami did not make an announcement last night as he had planned. Streeter made an official visit to Miami over the weekend. He and his family started their deliberations around 6:00 PM with a plan to announce a choice between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. That announcement never came. It could come today. Streeter is expected to pick either USC or Miami.

[SCFan34]

Tommy Streeter is a Gamecock!!!!

Is it TRUE

[GTmorris1970]

Hold on. The post on Miami's Rivals site that said he was a Gamecock was possibly started by a Carolina fan. Official announcement is supposed to be around 3. This is really aggravating. Get a life people!! :brick:

[lacene]

Hold on. The post on Miami's Rivals site that said he was a Gamecock was possibly started by a Carolina fan. Official announcement is supposed to be around 3. This is really aggravating. Get a life people!! :brick:

sorry, but that's too funny.... :laugh:

[lacene]

Devin Taylor commits to USC!!

Finally some good news for a change......

[waldo]

When is Streeter Going to make his pledge?

[GTmorris1970]

Well, GCC was reporting Streeter to make an announcement at 3, but now looks like it may be later on this evening.

[waldo]

thanks for the info

[DELTOR]

Devin Taylor is freakin 6'6". That's HUGE.

[SCFan34]

Devin Taylor is freakin 6'6". That's HUGE.

You are correct. I am 6'6" , and it is fun.


So what is Streeter doing. the Miami rivals site is saying Oregon now. What is the Deal?????

[GTmorris1970]

Sounds like Streeter is a drama queen to me. I'm about done with that one. Freakin ridiculous.

On a good note, just read a post from a guy who has watched just about all of Devin's games, and he says the kid is a beast and is a very hard worker. Says we will love him.

[SCFan34]

Good Lord........

If I wasn't already bald I would be losing hair over this. Make a decision already.

Go GAMECOCK

[pc72687]

What is up with all of this? I hate this announcement thing. Just commit and get on with it. Announcing to me seems like a reach for some limelight, but whatever. It is a staple of the process these days, so I guess I better stop hating (don't hate the player hate the game, eh).

[larryt4111]

What is up with all of this? I hate this announcement thing. Just commit and get on with it. Announcing to me seems like a reach for some limelight, but whatever. It is a staple of the process these days, so I guess I better stop hating (don't hate the player hate the game, eh).

Yea, they ALL think that their SO IMPORTANT, and their going to SHOCK THE WORLD!
BS!
They are pampered and preped to the point of STUPIDITY!
A promises of a big LAST MINUTE SUPER suprise usually ends up being not much at all. At least it has in the last few years at Carolina! :thumbsdow
To me that would be a 5* player solid with 1 team for awile or one who had shown little public interst in the COCKS and switched to USC! :thumpsup:

[SCFan34]

I hope this rumor doesn't have any authenticity

OregonLive.com: Everything Oregon (http://www.oregonlive.com/collegefootball/index.ssf/2008/02/todays_rumors_the_good_and_bad.html)

Streeter to Oregon?

[GTmorris1970]

Could be. Everyone is claiming they are getting him apparently. Hope he can back up all of his 'drama'.

[Williams-Brice]

I'm back! Finished the project early, so the wife and I decided to watch the Super Bowl with friends in Spartanburg. Got to eat at the Beacon Saturday night, and I'm still recovering.

About Streeter, the truth is that Tommy wants to go somewhere, and Tommy's parents want him in Miami; at least that's what I've gathered. Oregon hasn't been mentioned for weeks, so I'm really shocked that some people think it's either the Ducks or the Canes. I still think he wants to come here, but his dad is trying to keep him at home.

The only thing that'll shock me is Streeter selecting Oregon or USF. The way parents have been working against us lately, it wouldn't blow me away if he picks Miami. He has been favoring Carolina for months, and SOS and Gillespie have been talking with him a lot the past few days.

We'll see. I've usually been pretty darn good at predicting where these guys are going, but the last few weeks have put close to a dozen eggs on my face. Thus, I'm holding off on this one. Tommy isn't being a drama queen about this, by the way. I just think they keep setting these deadlines that they intend on making, but they just can't come through. I'm holding my breath here in Columbia.

[GTmorris1970]

Just watched a new video on Spurrier's website from this afternoon at 3:30. Spurrier is very happy with this recruiting class, and cannot wait until spring practice. Very refreshing to see after so many Carolina fans are ready to jump over the edge. He is not worried at all, and said they will sign a solid group of players, very similar to his first two years. He also mentioned Garcia and Smelley, and said he hoped to have a clear cut number one guy after spring practice is over, but it may continue into the summer.

[raptorcox]

What gets me is why make such drama about it this late?

We will know in 2 short days, no matter how many delays we see right now.

[GTmorris1970]

I agree with a post I read earlier today. His dad was moaning about not being able to make a decision last night due to the phone ringing. I am a father as well, and my solution would have been VERY simple. Take the damn thing off the hook. Period, end of story. These coaches have been calling and calling for weeks. Once it is announced we are going to make a decision a certain evening, that is what we are gonna do. If they are worried about coaches calling, he may miss signing day. Call it what you want. I call it drama. Don't buy it, not even for a second. However, I am not going to lose sleep whether he comes here or not. If he does great, if he don't great. I for one am happier I guess than most with what he have coming in. I only wish we could have secured a couple more LB's, although we have a very young team, and it should not be an issue as long as we make up next year.

[GTmorris1970]

Monday night Streeter update. Still no decision. May be announced later tonight, may not. Has not given any indication where he is leaning.

After watching the Spurrier video earlier, I would imagine he will get him a nice workout in this evening and go to bed and get some sleep. No worries.

[nellanaesp]

I really hope we get Streeter.

[GTmorris1970]

Tonight the Streeter family is turning off the phone to reach a decision. Kudos!! Brilliant concept.

[nellanaesp]

They should have done that Sunday night.

[scfan5338]

Just watched a new video on Spurrier's website from this afternoon at 3:30. Spurrier is very happy with this recruiting class, and cannot wait until spring practice. Very refreshing to see after so many Carolina fans are ready to jump over the edge. He is not worried at all, and said they will sign a solid group of players, very similar to his first two years. He also mentioned Garcia and Smelley, and said he hoped to have a clear cut number one guy after spring practice is over, but it may continue into the summer.

I was one of those fans who just went by the numbers on rivals etc, but I've been able to look past that and if our coaches have gotten the guys they really want, then thats all they can really do. Sure there will be a couple that will go somewhere else but if Spurrier thinks this is a good class then it must be because this guy can turn a little talent into a college legend.

I too really hope we have a clear cut favorite between Garcia and Smelley and I turly hope its Garcia. He's the type of QB we need and I think it will be him because Spurrier has spent a lot of time behind making up a game plan for Stephen. Our offense has got to get things together especially the O-line.

[GTmorris1970]

I was one of those fans who just went by the numbers on rivals etc, but I've been able to look past that and if our coaches have gotten the guys they really want, then thats all they can really do. Sure there will be a couple that will go somewhere else but if Spurrier thinks this is a good class then it must be because this guy can turn a little talent into a college legend.

I too really hope we have a clear cut favorite between Garcia and Smelley and I turly hope its Garcia. He's the type of QB we need and I think it will be him because Spurrier has spent a lot of time behind making up a game plan for Stephen. Our offense has got to get things together especially the O-line.

I agree with this entire post. As far as QB goes, I hope it's Garcia as well. He has the raw talent to move the offense with a less than stellar offensive line. I watched him closely last year what little bit I got to see him. Very good footwork and does not mind laying a hit. It would have been nice for him to keep his nose clean and get to practice full time with the team. I have heard however that he is a pain in the rear for defensive. That came from a decent SEC linebacker by the name of Jasper Brinkley. He said he is all he is made out to be and possibly more.

I will tell ya a quick story from Junior Day, which I think was this past weekend. A poster from GCC took his son, and had a blast. At any rate, they walked into the football meeting room, where Brinkley, Garcia, and a couple of other players were watching film. The film was of the Vanderbilt game. Shortly thereafter Spurrier walks in, looks at the screen, says "that was our worst game last year", and then wanted to know how that got on the screen. Someone probably had some splaining to do!! He was not amused, especially with junior prospects there to see the facilities. What knucklehead would have put the Vanderbilt game on there!!! :ohmy:

[GTmorris1970]

Final Monday night update:

Tommy Streeter has still not reached a decision tonight according to Phil Kornblut, and it may be Wednesday before an announcement is made.

Tony Morrell has spoken to Chaz Sutton, and he is 80% sure he will be signing with Carolina on Wednesday.

[usccop]

Spartanburg...the Beacon, huh, that's up in my stomping grounds. What was it, a double chili-cheese a-plenty...heartache on a plate? But damn is it good!!! Go Cocks and Boo Tiggers!!!

[Williams-Brice]

No double chili-cheeseburger a'plenty for me. I went modest . . . chili-cheeseburger a'plenty. Just one slab of beef. CAWWWWLLLLLLL IT!

[JerryBeeds]

Beacon tea is gross.

[WayzUp]

My source says Tommy Streeter will make his announcement this morning. So everyone get all antsy, make posts asking whether he's decided yet every 5 minutes, be not able to sit still, have a tab open for every recruiting service & message board you can find so you can refresh every 2-3 minutes and put on a Depends undergarment so you don't run the risk of missing anything by having to go to the bathroom.

Should be any minute now.....I trust my source, he's right about 99.999% of the time. Would be 100% if it wasn't for that Dunlap thing.

[raptorcox]

Apparently Miami just accepted their SEVENTH commitment at the WR position. I'm not sure why they need that many in one class, but I think it helps our chances.

[jeffbodean61]

February 05, 2008
Moore Decommits From USC
By Phil Kornblut

WR DL Moore of Bowling Green, KY has decommitted from USC and is now considering signing with Colorado Wednesday his coach said Tuesday. Moore is undecided between the Gamecocks and Colorado. Coach Kevin Wallace said a major factor here is that his son, TE Ryan Wallace, recently committed to Colorado and Ryan Wallace and Moore are very close friends.

[WayzUp]

February 05, 2008
Moore Decommits From USC
By Phil Kornblut

WR DL Moore of Bowling Green, KY has decommitted from USC and is now considering signing with Colorado Wednesday his coach said Tuesday. Moore is undecided between the Gamecocks and Colorado. Coach Kevin Wallace said a major factor here is that his son, TE Ryan Wallace, recently committed to Colorado and Ryan Wallace and Moore are very close friends.
:thumbsdow

[JerryBeeds]

Not sour grapes but if Moore wants to go to Colorado then so be it. I haven't been impressed with his film. We're stacked at receiver and I think he'd be a junior before he saw the field here.

[raptorcox]

He's a 3 star according to Rivals, so it isn't like we are losing a 4 or 5 star recruit BUT our staff wanted him bad enough to offer him, so this has to be considered bad news.

D.L. Moore - Football Recruiting (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=54161)

The thing I liked was that he is tall, which we have several other WR's and TE's that are just as tall.

The thing I didn't like about him is that for a WR he seems slow (4.6 forty) and he is ver skinny (178) for someone listed at 6'4'.

Having said that, I do hope he signs with us even if he is just another "warm body." I realize most don't want to fill up with those type recruits and I understand that, but you also don't want to take too few players either.

[GTmorris1970]

The staff was high on Moore, and still are. They are obviously looking for a lot of height at the wideout positions. Wouldn't be surprised to see McKinnley in the slot position at times. All of these tall guys don't have to be fast. They need a couple who can go up and catch the ball like Rice did. One of those on each side of Garcia would be murder. Trust me on that one. The staff still thinks they are ok with Moore.

As for star rankings, the one I always bring up is Jasper. Remember he was a 3 star, but now is a 7 star! This staff does not recruit based on star rankings. They put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into checking out these kids when picking them. There are several who would commit here in a split second, but aren't good enough in the eyes of the staff to offer.

[usccop]

C'mon Jerry, you gotta be kidding on the sweet tea...only communists don't like it!!! JK

[JerryBeeds]

C'mon Jerry, you gotta be kidding on the sweet tea...only communists don't like it!!! JK

Way too lemony for my liking.

[RW13]

Way too lemony for my liking.

Tell me you like Sweet Tea in general though, right?

[JerryBeeds]

Tell me you like Sweet Tea in general though, right?

Of course.:thumpsup:

[SCFan34]

what is the pulse on Streeter..........

I keep reading a strong lean toward Miami now (parents influence)

Any new news or opinions?

I guess we will find out for sure tomorrow at 9am

[larryt4111]

No double chili-cheeseburger a'plenty for me. I went modest . . . chili-cheeseburger a'plenty. Just one slab of beef. CAWWWWLLLLLLL IT!

I live 1 1/2 miles from the Beacon, and started going there in 1961. I grew up on Chilli Cheese with Mayo and a thick slab of sweet onion. The food has been on a down slide big time for the last 15-20 years. The fries are always limp and the O rings tend to have a lot of uncooked dough globs in them. :thumbsdow
The place is NASTY, and the crouds aren't like they used to be. Nowdays, I can't stand to eat there more than once or twice every 3-4 months, if that much!

The tea is a mix of Lipton instant tea and frozen lemon aid, and you can get it without the lemon if you ask.

[GTmorris1970]

what is the pulse on Streeter..........

I keep reading a strong lean toward Miami now (parents influence)

Any new news or opinions?

I guess we will find out for sure tomorrow at 9am

Streeter has still not made a decision, but apparently it's opposite of what people think. HE wants to stay in Miami, his family wants him out (father wants him to attend USC). So, that's supposedly the holdup. Probably won't announce till tomorrow.

[RW13]

I live 1 1/2 miles from the Beacon, and started going there in 1961. I grew up on Chilli Cheese with Mayo and a thick slab of sweet onion. The food has been on a down slide big time for the last 15-20 years. The fries are always limp and the O rings tend to have a lot of uncooked dough globs in them. :thumbsdow
The place is NASTY, and the crouds aren't like they used to be. Nowdays, I can't stand to eat there more than once or twice every 3-4 months, if that much!

The tea is a mix of Lipton instant tea and frozen lemon aid, and you can get it without the lemon if you ask.

That's sad. Why do you think they have declined? I have always heard how legendary the place is but have never made it there....

[GTmorris1970]

Streeter will announce at 9 am tomorrow morning. Miami is the favorite, with Oregon and USC in the mix.

[SCFan34]

I am reading on Scout that TJ Lawrence is now (iffy) on committing to UF.

has anyone else heard this. If so, then we might still have a shot with him.

[GTmorris1970]

I am reading on Scout that TJ Lawrence is now (iffy) on committing to UF.

has anyone else heard this. If so, then we might still have a shot with him.

Yes, I heard that this morning. This looks like what who we are looking at in the am.

1. Streeter
2. Moore
3. Sutton
4. ?Lawrence?

I believe that would be 24, which is the max. we can sign. Spurrier said yesterday he expects to sign 20 or 21, which would mean one of these 4 would sign.

[BamaFanNKy]

He's a 3 star according to Rivals, so it isn't like we are losing a 4 or 5 star recruit BUT our staff wanted him bad enough to offer him, so this has to be considered bad news.

D.L. Moore - Football Recruiting (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=54161)

The thing I liked was that he is tall, which we have several other WR's and TE's that are just as tall.

The thing I didn't like about him is that for a WR he seems slow (4.6 forty) and he is ver skinny (178) for someone listed at 6'4'.

Having said that, I do hope he signs with us even if he is just another "warm body." I realize most don't want to fill up with those type recruits and I understand that, but you also don't want to take too few players either.
The fact he is now 190 and dropped one ball all year sucks huh! He's got to build some upper body strength. Honestly he's built like Sidney Rice. I think that is why SS loves him.

[Williams-Brice]

I'll say it again. Our WR board looked like this:

1. Streeter
2. Lawrence
3. Moore

I am projecting Moore to sign with Carolina and Lawrence with Florida. I'm not making a call on Streeter. I read the same thing GTmorris read, but I also read the exact opposite thing elsewhere. I tend to disagree with Tony Morrell, for once. If his father wanted him out of Miami, then why was he urging his son to take the Hurricane visit instead of the Ole Miss visit? There are several other things pointing to the contrary of what Tony posted, but there are several things backing his theory up. I just don't know what to believe or think about Streeter anymore. I've waited this long; I think I can wait 11 more hours.

I'm going to try to fill everyone in as the LOI's come in tomorrow. I have class from 9:30 to 10:45. I'm taking off of work from my graduate assistantship, so I should be back around 11:15. No, I'm not taking the day off due to signing day, although I did think about faking sick. I've got stuff to tend to at the house, so I'm not as crazy as y'all think.

I'll see y'all in the morning. I'm gonna go get cozy with the wife and watch the rest of the Super Tuesday results come in on Fox News. My man Huckabee is pretty much done, but I love this country, and this is a huge election, so I'm going to enjoy tonight without stressing about these 17 year olds. That's what tomorrow is for.

[GTmorris1970]

Have a good one WB. Here is the latest from GCC.

Moore has worked out his concerns with the USC staff, and they are confident he will sign tomorrow. They are also feeling Sutton will sign with them tomorrow.

No one knows on Streeter, and I'm tired of trying to figure it out. Miami's staff apparently don't know what to think or believe either. He will announce at 9 am (as of now), and it will all be over. Pretty solid class IMO however it turns out.

[GTmorris1970]

Last update for me tonight.

According to Tony Morrell, Lawrence has already told the USC staff he is going to UF.

His opinion is 30% shot for USC at Streeter.

Have some meetings starting at 9 in the morning, so be looking forward to getting in the mix around 11 in the morning. Everyone get some sleep, and don't worry. Gonna watch the rest of the election coverage.

We will sign some deserving Gamecocks tomorrow!!

[raptorcox]

As always I want the recruits that WANT to be Gamecocks.

Having said that, this class is a disappointment unless we get numerous pleasant surprises tomorrow.

The Scout guy said we wouldn't be as high as 25th in recruiting even if we signed Moore and Streeter....

This class did get some good guys at certain positions, but did not address our LB needs.

There really is no way to spin this.... this class is average..... nothing special.

We have to win next year and get this thing turned around.

[Dr. Pepper]

Huckabee is not done.

USC will do just fine tomorrow as well.

[lacene]

Moor Will Stick With USC

By Phil Kornblut
WR D.L. Moore (6-5 188) of Bowling Green, KY said Tuesday night he will stick by his originial commitment to USC and sign with the Gamecocks Wednesday. Moore was undecided for a short time after his close friend and teammate, TE Ryan Wallace, committed to Colorado. The Buffs made a strong push for Moore and Tueday his coach said Moore was giving Colorado consideration. Moore confirmed he did give Colorado a look. "Colorado doesn't have a bunch of receivers like South Carolina does," Moore said. But by late Tuesday night Moore said he was firmly back in the USC fold. "It's because of the things I said when I said I was going to South Carolina," Moore said. "I'm the only receiver going to South Carolina in this class and they came all the way up to Bowling Green to recruit me. That tells me something about their interest in me." Last season Moore caught 63 passes for 1350 yards and 13 touchdowns.

PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080205/PSPORTS02/682296030/-1/PSPORTS)

[FLgamecockJAX]

My man Huckabee is pretty much done, but I love this country, and this is a huge election, so I'm going to enjoy tonight without stressing about these 17 year olds.


Huckabee is not done.

W-B,

My friend, don't give up on Huckabee! If you can only believe, ALL THINGS are possible! I sure wish Huckabee would have won SC, but I'm not giving up just yet. He's doing better than expected tonight!

As for tomorrow, there are some players in this class that seems to have SOS excited. I won't be so quick to bash because of the stars. Truthfully, we none won't know how this class turns out for another 2-3 years. Saying that, I hope we hold on to D. L., get Streeter and pull an upset with Lawrence's signature.

[Williams-Brice]

Just came back to say that Chaz Sutton called the staff tonight and committed. He'll sign with us tomorrow.

Back to Super Tuesday. Will Romney be essentially eliminated? Will Hillary keep her lead over Obama? Will Brit Hume be able to stay up all night? Stay tuned.

[FLgamecockJAX]

Just came back to say that Chaz Sutton called the staff tonight and committed. He'll sign with us tomorrow.

Back to Super Tuesday. Will Romney be essentially eliminated? Will Hillary keep her lead over Obama? Will Brit Hume be able to stay up all night? Stay tuned.

Funny! LOL!:laugh:

[FLgamecockJAX]

Just came back to say that Chaz Sutton called the staff tonight and committed. He'll sign with us tomorrow.


Yes! Maybe he will manage to qualify also. Come on Chaz. Hit those books!
If not, study hard and join us for next spring!

[nellanaesp]

If we land Streeter, this class would have turnd out pretty nicely actually. Even If we don't i'm not worried about it.

[jeffbodean61]

I wonder if D L Moore knows something,when he stated that he was the ONLY receiver in this class................

[the Paradox]

Yes! Maybe he will manage to qualify also. Come on Chaz. Hit those books!
If not, study hard and join us for next spring!

Sign and Place.

RTR

[WayzUp]

I wonder if D L Moore knows something,when he stated that he was the ONLY receiver in this class................
He was at the time he decommitted...hope that's what he meant. Don't forget DJ Donley is a very good +1 to this class, as well.

[jeffbodean61]

February 06, 2008
USC Apparently Won't Get Streeter
By Phil Kornblut

It does not appear USC will land WR Tommy Streeter of Miami this morning. According to a source familiar with Streeter's decision, Streeter has informed the schools of his plans and USC was not the choice. The source did not know which school Streeter had chosen. He has also been considering Miami, Boston College, South Florida and Oregon.


If true.......................sucks big time:thumbsdow:angry:


USC Won't Get Streeter
WR Tommy Streeter of Miami will sign with the hometown Hurricanes. Streeter chose Miami over USC, Boston College, South Florida and Oregon.
(Feb. 6) from PK

[JerryBeeds]

Sign and Place.

RTR

He still has a shot at qualifying.

[JerryBeeds]

Streeter to the U.

[Williams-Brice]

The weakling gave into peer pressure. So be it. Best of luck to him. He's a good one who let his daddy run his recruitment and will now probably be able to rely on him for the next 3-5 years.

LOI's are in:

1. Antonio Allen
2. Akeem Auguste
3. Eric Baker
4. Jay Spearman
5. Charles Whitlock
6. Shaq Wilson
7. Reggie Bowens
8. Kenny Miles
9. Jarriel King

[JerryBeeds]

The weakling gave into peer pressure. So be it. Best of luck to him. He's a good one who let his daddy run his recruitment and will now probably be able to rely on him for the next 3-5 years.

LOI's are in:

1. Antonio Allen
2. Akeem Auguste
3. Eric Baker
4. Jay Spearman
5. Charles Whitlock
6. Shaq Wilson
7. Reggie Bowens
8. Kenny Miles
9. Jarriel King

Who the hell is going to throw him the ball at Miami? Their QB's are awful and Randy Shannon isn't exactly an offensive minded coach. There were at least 50 catches waiting on him next season in Columbia.

[raptorcox]

The weakling gave into peer pressure. So be it. Best of luck to him. He's a good one who let his daddy run his recruitment and will now probably be able to rely on him for the next 3-5 years.

LOI's are in:

1. Antonio Allen
2. Akeem Auguste
3. Eric Baker
4. Jay Spearman
5. Charles Whitlock
6. Shaq Wilson
7. Reggie Bowens
8. Kenny Miles
9. Jarriel King

Missed one.

10. QB Reid McCollum

[Williams-Brice]

Who the hell is going to throw him the ball at Miami? Their QB's are awful and Randy Shannon isn't exactly an offensive minded coach. There were at least 50 catches waiting on him next season in Columbia.

I've got no clue. I hope he enjoys playing against Maryland, Wake Forest, and Duke in Dolphin Stadium, which will be 10% full. The kid made a terrible choice because Randy Shannon has no better hold of that program than Larry Coker had. The only difference is that Shannon has done a good job at keeping the Miami kids in Miami.

[Williams-Brice]

Missed one.

10. QB Reid McCollum

He hasn't signed yet. He's going to sign at some point today.

[raptorcox]

OK, PK reported that he already did.

I realize he left to go home, but he was 1 of the 7 that came to school early and according to GC signed it already.

[raptorcox]

11) K Ryan Doerr
12) DE Ronald Byrd

[WayzUp]

Who the hell is going to throw him the ball at Miami? Their QB's are awful and Randy Shannon isn't exactly an offensive minded coach. There were at least 50 catches waiting on him next season in Columbia.
I think Robert Marve will be their starter but he's yet to play a down in college and their offensive line is much worse than ours (yes, it's possible & true). Shannon is only still there cuz his buyout was more than Thug U wanted to pay, from what I hear. They're going to suck again but I do hope Streeter doesn't fall prey to the off-the-field issues Miami can never avoid. He seems like a pretty good kid and is no doubt a talent at WR whether they're able to use his ability there or not.

[Williams-Brice]

OK, PK reported that he already did.

I realize he left to go home, but he was 1 of the 7 that came to school early and according to GC signed it already.

According the Gamecock Central and The Big Spur, Reid McCollum has NOT signed his LOI. You don't sign an LOI when you enroll early. You just enroll. Thus, he has not signed one before today. He hasn't signed yet, but he will. I know PK's article says he has confirmed his list, but he hasn't. McCollum's LOI is not in.

[Williams-Brice]

1. Antonio Allen
2. Akeem Auguste
3. Eric Baker
4. Jay Spearman
5. Charles Whitlock
6. Shaq Wilson
7. Reggie Bowens
8. Kenny Miles
9. Jarriel King
10. Ryan Doerr
11. Ronald Byrd

[WayzUp]

According the Gamecock Central and The Big Spur, Reid McCollum has NOT signed his LOI. You don't sign an LOI when you enroll early. You just enroll. Thus, he has not signed one before today. He hasn't signed yet, but he will. I know PK's article says he has confirmed his list, but he hasn't. McCollum's LOI is not in.

Technicality. I just hope he's doing OK cuz he's been through more in the past few months than most people go through in a decade.

[raptorcox]

South Carolina Football Recruiting (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/default.asp?type=2)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but that list that says he has IS GamecockCentral........

Rivals has reported all along that he signed, just as PK has.

Don't know who the johnny come lately "big Spur" is.

But I'm not worried about getting him either way.


13) OL Elliott Williams

[JerryBeeds]

In all the disappointment about losing out on Streeter we have to remember that we did get DJ Donley to transfer from GT. He's built just like Streeter and has proven that he can play at this level.

[WayzUp]

Add Elliot Williams to the LOI list...

edit: raptor beat me to it.. :)

[WayzUp]

Rivals has Darrell Simmons as signed LOI now...

[raptorcox]

Rivals has Darrell Simmons as signed LOI now...

See that.

7 more and we can call it a day.....

[DELTOR]

In all the disappointment about losing out on Streeter we have to remember that we did get DJ Donley to transfer from GT. He's built just like Streeter and has proven that he can play at this level.

Will Donley get to contribute this coming season, or does he have to sit out because of the transfer?

[WayzUp]

See that.

7 more and we can call it a day.....
Unless there are a couple surprises.... :happy:

[JerryBeeds]

Will Donley get to contribute this coming season, or does he have to sit out because of the transfer?

From what I understand they are trying to get him eligible for this season because his coach was fired at GT. I don't think he will be eligible though. The NCAA usually will only grant it in hardship cases like the death of a parent or something like that. He is a 4-star recruit though that can considered to be in this class.

[FLgamecockJAX]

Will Donley get to contribute this coming season, or does he have to sit out because of the transfer?

He will have to sit this year. I believe we added some good solid players this year. I HATE losing Steeter, Lawrence and Brown. I thought we were in good shape for all 3. Oh well, that's just more available schollies for WR's next year.

BTW, I hope last year's haul of WR's come through strong. Since losing these 3, I don't believe we can afford to send many to the defensive side of the ball.

[DELTOR]

He will have to sit this year. I believe we added some good solid players this year. I HATE losing Steeter, Lawrence and Brown. I thought we were in good shape for all 3. Oh well, that's just more available schollies for WR's next year.

BTW, I hope last year's haul of WR's come through strong. Since losing these 3, I don't believe we can afford to send many to the defensive side of the ball.

True, but I fully expect the staff to hit the OL and LB positions VERY HARD. Unlike some, I can honestly say this class looks solid to me. We're building some very much needed depth and it's a continual process. The wheels are in motion and expect more solid to great classes for a while.

[raptorcox]

15) TJ Johnson

[FLgamecockJAX]

True, but I fully expect the staff to hit the OL and LB positions VERY HARD. Unlike some, I can honestly say this class looks solid to me. We're building some very much needed depth and it's a continual process. The wheels are in motion and expect more solid to great classes for a while.

I agree with you also. But with SOS, you can always count on him to take a QB and some very talented WR's.

[raptorcox]

We will definetly need to take a few WR's next year.

With only taking 1 this year and never knowing how many of those from last year's class will succeed or if they do succeed, leave early, we will definetly need some in 2009.

[raptorcox]

16) Kenny Davis....

[WayzUp]

Will Donley get to contribute this coming season, or does he have to sit out because of the transfer?
From what I gather, he played at GT as a true FR so our plan was to use his RS year this coming year so he'll have 3 to play 3 starting in '09. Don't quote me on that, though.

[raptorcox]

From what I gather, he played at GT as a true FR so our plan was to use his RS year this coming year so he'll have 3 to play 3 starting in '09. Don't quote me on that, though.

You are correct.

He had 8 catches last year for something like 102 yards.

I think he also had 2 punt returns for a total of 25 yards......

[JerryBeeds]

You are correct.

He had 8 catches last year for something like 102 yards.

I think he also had 2 punt returns for a total of 25 yards......

He had a very good bowl game and caught a TD pass.

[raptorcox]

TJ Lawrence is not on the Gator board anymore..... :thumbsup:

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/commitlist.asp

And he isn't committed to anyone either:

T.J. Lawrence - Football Recruiting (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=60283)

[WayzUp]

D.L. Moore is #17.

[lacene]

I'm glad we got Moore's LOI......that was still up in the air, to me....

[WayzUp]

TJ Lawrence is not on the Gator board anymore..... :thumbsup:

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/commitlist.asp

And he isn't committed to anyone either:

T.J. Lawrence - Football Recruiting (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=60283)
Hope our coaches are on the phone... :whistle:

[raptorcox]

Just got 18 & 19..... Hillary and Burns.

[Williams-Brice]

I heard that Lawrence has a presser at 12:30. I'll check on it.

[raptorcox]

I heard that Lawrence has a presser at 12:30. I'll check on it.

Hate to say it, but if by chance we get him, it would be sooo huge for this class that missed out on so many.

[Williams-Brice]

Chaz Sutton has signed with USC!

[raptorcox]

Chaz Sutton has signed with USC!

You beat me to it....... :thumpsup:

[WayzUp]

Devin Taylor's on board, too. :thumpsup:

[raptorcox]

Taylor committed.....

Edit: Guess I am slow again.

[WayzUp]

A WTF inspiring update by PK:
Harper Spurns Clemson For FSU
By Phil Kornblut

RB Jamie Harper (6-0 222) of Jacksonville, FL said Tuesday afternoon that he has committed to Florida State over Clemson, electing not to hold a news conference. "Man, I just loved the feeling I got at Florida State. FSU was my childhood favorite and it just felt like home to me. I knew it was time to commit," Harper said just minutes after school got out. However, he admitted that the decision was not an easy one. "I feel kind of bad about how I did Clemson to be honest. I was a silent commit to them for a few months, but after my official to Tallahassee there was just no comparison," he said. Harper informed Clemson Coach Tommy Bowden of his decision last night: "Coach Bowden actually cried when I told him the news. He told me how they had turned down two other four-star running backs because they were counting on me. But I just told him I had to do what was best for me." Harper said his most recent trip to Clemson gave him some suspicions about the Tigers program. "The campus is nice, but when I went up there last month I saw CJ Spiller driving a hummer and his little kid had all kind of bling. It was just weird, and I don't want to go someplace that's gonna be on probation when I'm there." Harper also considered Miami, Illinois, and Florida. He said he is "firm" in his commitment to the Seminoles.
http://www.pic4ever.com/images/17.gif

[Williams-Brice]

WOAH! That's a telling quote!

[JerryBeeds]

A WTF inspiring update by PK:
Harper Spurns Clemson For FSU
By Phil Kornblut

RB Jamie Harper (6-0 222) of Jacksonville, FL said Tuesday afternoon that he has committed to Florida State over Clemson, electing not to hold a news conference. "Man, I just loved the feeling I got at Florida State. FSU was my childhood favorite and it just felt like home to me. I knew it was time to commit," Harper said just minutes after school got out. However, he admitted that the decision was not an easy one. "I feel kind of bad about how I did Clemson to be honest. I was a silent commit to them for a few months, but after my official to Tallahassee there was just no comparison," he said. Harper informed Clemson Coach Tommy Bowden of his decision last night: "Coach Bowden actually cried when I told him the news. He told me how they had turned down two other four-star running backs because they were counting on me. But I just told him I had to do what was best for me." Harper said his most recent trip to Clemson gave him some suspicions about the Tigers program. "The campus is nice, but when I went up there last month I saw CJ Spiller driving a hummer and his little kid had all kind of bling. It was just weird, and I don't want to go someplace that's gonna be on probation when I'm there." Harper also considered Miami, Illinois, and Florida. He said he is "firm" in his commitment to the Seminoles.
http://www.pic4ever.com/images/17.gif

That is a joke that started on our scout site last night. Pretty damn funny.

[WayzUp]

That is a joke that started on our scout site last night. Pretty damn funny.
I was about to say...!! I saw it on CT and was wondering how it wasn't all over the place! Good catch Beeds, I sure fell for it...! :brick:

[raptorcox]

Allegedly Lawrence will sign LIVE on ESPNU..... hope it is us.

[WayzUp]

Allegedly Lawrence will sign LIVE on ESPNU..... hope it is us.

That show should be starting here pretty soon, right? I'm not holding out hope but at the same time....I am! :laugh:

[Williams-Brice]

I'm watching ESPNU right now. They'll have guys signing on air throughout the day. By the way, Lawrence is going to Florida. No question.

[Williams-Brice]

Guess who is ranked #19 in the country by Rivals? That's right. South Carolina. Without 4-star ATH DJ Donley included in the rankings.

This class is solid.

[WayzUp]

By the way, Lawrence is going to Florida. No question.
C'mon now, WB...quit rainin' on our hopes dood! At least let us have the illusion of possibility until he makes it official! :happy:

[WayzUp]

Guess who is ranked #19 in the country by Rivals? That's right. South Carolina. Without 4-star ATH DJ Donley included in the rankings.

This class is solid.

I never thought it was anything but.

[DELTOR]

Guess who is ranked #19 in the country by Rivals? That's right. South Carolina. Without 4-star ATH DJ Donley included in the rankings.

This class is solid.

As it should be. Solid guys all around.

[Williams-Brice]

Jamie Harper to Clemson.

[raptorcox]

Tammy HAS to be paying kids.....

[Williams-Brice]

They've been doing it since we beat them 56-20 in the 1970's.

[jeffbodean61]

The Ledger,newspaper from Florida,says Lawrence to announce at 12:45 on ESPNU........

[raptorcox]

The Ledger,newspaper from Florida,says Lawrence to announce at 12:45 on ESPNU........

So does ESPNU.

[GTmorris1970]

Guess who is ranked #19 in the country by Rivals? That's right. South Carolina. Without 4-star ATH DJ Donley included in the rankings.

This class is solid.

Very well put. Very solid class. Sutton helped us with the ranking. We will just have to look harder at WR, LB, and OL next year. We have plenty WR's and OL right now, so it's not an issue. Several are young, too. Could have used a couple more LB, but we are in good shape, and Spurrier has already stated this team will be stronger this year.

Winter workouts are going great also. Spurrier was very pleased in his Monday statement. These workouts are very grueling also from what I understand.

[raptorcox]

TJ Lawrence = Gator

[FLgamecockJAX]

Guess who is ranked #19 in the country by Rivals? That's right. South Carolina. Without 4-star ATH DJ Donley included in the rankings.
This class is solid.

And even when we thought we had Streeter, Lawrence and Brown, people were panicking. I imagine those 3 would have moved us up much further. This was a class of filling needs for the most part.

Next year's class should allow us to be very selective. That can be a full class of future stars!

[GTmorris1970]

And even when we thought we had Streeter, Lawrence and Brown, people were panicking. I imagine those 3 would have moved us up much further. This was a class of filling needs for the most part.

Next year's class should allow us to be very selective. That can be a full class of future stars!

Exactly. Folks are freaking out about a position we have some very talented athletes at and are fine at for now. I will say again. Spurrier seemed VERY pleased with this class on Monday, and they appear to be hitting the pavement a little harder a little earlier for '09.

[SCFan34]

Guess who is ranked #19 in the country by Rivals? That's right. South Carolina. Without 4-star ATH DJ Donley included in the rankings.

This class is solid.

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!! and just think, we were one Mama Streeter away from an even better position.

next year we hit WR, LB, OL HARD!!!!!

[raptorcox]

Bet we still come nowhere near the top 25 according to Scout.....

[Williams-Brice]

Bet we still come nowhere near the top 25 according to Scout.....

The good news is that Scout is absolutely 100% garbage.

[GAMECOCK_FAN]

To those of you who kept us up to date on the signings today, I appreciate it. :thumpsup:

That's a big part of the reason I signed up on this site a long time ago.

[WayzUp]

The good news is that Scout is absolutely 100% garbage.

Unless you're Notre Dame or southern cal.

[raptorcox]

Yeah, I pretty much agree with that as Rivals is my main stop.

Reason I mentioned it is because the Scout guy said last night on the radio that even if we got those few guys on the fence that we wouldn't be in their top 25. He made out like we were a 40th ranked type class.

[raptorcox]

All 22 commitments have signed their LOI's for USC.

I hate that we missed on Streeter, Lawrence and Brown, but the class is a good depth building class with a few big names in there.

All in all not a bad class, just not the class those of us that were spoiled from last year had hoped for.

[Williams-Brice]

Spoiled is the key word there. With that being said, the state of South Carolina is loaded in 2009, and the early returns favor the Gamecocks. Carolina has offered a lot of juniors before Clemson . . . a first.

[GTmorris1970]

Is Spurrier happy? He said on his blog earlier today that "as the storms loom outside of Columbia, it's a beautiful day for Gamecocks everywhere".

He is holding an invitation only event with the Gamecock Club tonight at the Marriott tonight to celebrate. All coaches and their wives will be there.

His presser is at 4pm.

[raptorcox]

Spoiled is the key word there. With that being said, the state of South Carolina is loaded in 2009, and the early returns favor the Gamecocks. Carolina has offered a lot of juniors before Clemson . . . a first.

And we have every right to expect or demand a solid, top 15 to 20 class every year.

[JerryBeeds]

We have pretty much assured ourselves of a top 25 class for the 4th year in a row. Looking at the SEC we're in 6th but just 2 spots behind Auburn. Auburn has 29 commits though. We only have 22. Ole Miss is just one spot behind us but they have 33 commits. You could make a case given that those two have so many more commits than we do that we have the fifth best class in the SEC. We finished 6th overall last year and still only had the 5th best class in conference. Not bad considering the rotten finish to the season, the coaching carousel, etc.

[uscrules]

Thanks guys for all the info. I have been running in all day checking. Just tell me, how the Heck does Clemson do it. ACC and live in a cowtown. I don't get it.

[GTmorris1970]

Thanks guys for all the info. I have been running in all day checking. Just tell me, how the Heck does Clemson do it. ACC and live in a cowtown. I don't get it.

They remain pretty consistent and didn't just have a 5 game meltdown. I think our staff did a heck of a job this year considering the negativity they had to work through. I really like this class of talent we have coming in.

[larryt4111]

I've been riding the "SHORT BUS" to recruiting class this season.
My diabetes has been giving my attention span fits.
Can someone with the knowledge give a breakdown of the situation so far?

[1] Name
[2] Position
[3] Class
[4] Rating average
[5] Other info on signees etc.
Thanks,
I think several of us would appreciate it.

[GTmorris1970]

USC's pledges, confirmed signees
Letters-of-intent received will be denoted in the far right column

Player Pos. Hgt. Wgt. HS/College LOI Received
Antonio Allen DB 6-1 195 Fork Union Prep, Va. Confirmed
Akeem Auguste DB 5-10 180 Fork Union Prep, Va. Confirmed
Eric Baker RB 5-11 190 Fork Union Prep, Va. Confirmed
Reggie Bowens LB 6-2 218 Garner, N.C. Confirmed
Jarrett Burns Ath 6-3 186 Huntsville, Ala. Confirmed
Ronald Byrd DE 6-7 260 Hogansville, Ga. Confirmed
Kenny Davis DL 6-5 290 Newberry Confirmed
Ryan Doerr P/Pk 6-3 180 Katy, Texas Confirmed
D.J. Donley Ath 6-4 203 Georgia Tech TBA
Aramis Hillary QB 6-3 212 Strom Thurmond Confirmed
T.J. Johnson OL 6-4 275 Aynor Confirmed
Jarriel King DE 6-7 270 North Charleston Confirmed
Reid McCollum QB 6-4 205 Summerville Confirmed
Kenny Miles RB 5-11 198 Snellville, Ga. Confirmed
D.L. Moore WR 6-5 188 Bowling Green, Ky. Confirmed
Darrell Simmons DB 6-2 194 College Park, Ga. Confirmed
Jay Spearman Ath 6-1 205 Greenwood Confirmed
Chaz Sutton DE 6-4 236 Savannah Confirmed
Devin Taylor DE 6-6 225 Beaufort Confirmed
Charles Whitlock Ath 5-11 175 Chester Confirmed
Shaq Wilson LB 6-1 210 Jacksonville, Fla. Confirmed
Elliot Williams OL 6-6 260 Woodstock, Ga. Confirmed
D.L. Moore WR 6-5 188 Bowling Green, Ky. Confirmed
Mike Triglia TE 6-4 234 Jacksonville, Fla. Confirmed

[GTmorris1970]

Kenrick Ellis suspended first three games for violating team rules.

[scfan5338]

noooo we need all the help we can get against uga. ellis was really coming on towards the end of the season. he can be a big solution to the run defense with ellis as the coach.

[GTmorris1970]

Yep. Could have very possibly been a starter. Guess he had other things to do.

[JerryBeeds]

What are Sutton's academic issues? Does anyone know what he has to do to qualify?

[GatorHunter]

What are Sutton's academic issues? Does anyone know what he has to do to qualify?

I don't think it's possible, Beeds. He's a guaranteed prep player from what I've heard.

[DELTOR]

Just to show how caught up and back on top of things our staff is. We have already offered probably the best overall prospect for the 2010 class in SC from Byrnes. He's a RB that rushed for 1,900 yards as a SOPH. He stated we are his early favorite. It's a long ways off but still good to see we're scouting and getting to know these kids as soon as possible.

[Williams-Brice]

I don't think it's possible, Beeds. He's a guaranteed prep player from what I've heard.

It's possible; just not probable. I'd give him about a 30% chance.

[pc72687]

Well, pretty good day I think. Looking forward to the season now.

[uscrules]

Just to show how caught up and back on top of things our staff is. We have already offered probably the best overall prospect for the 2010 class in SC from Byrnes. He's a RB that rushed for 1,900 yards as a SOPH. He stated we are his early favorite. It's a long ways off but still good to see we're scouting and getting to know these kids as soon as possible. I live in the Byrnes school district and I have saw this kid play and he is already good. He is Marcus Lattimore, just a sophmore, he is 6' 0", and wieghs 210. I mentioned him back in the fall when I saw him play. He is going to be on everbodys list.

[lacene]

Well, now that we've got the 2008 class out of the way, I'm sure we're all ready to get started on 2009, right??

Here are some of the recruits on our board to start with:

5Dre Kirkpatrick (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=70499&Sport=1)
Gadsden (AL) Gadsden City 5* DB

15Desmond Scott (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=53595&Sport=1)
Durham (NC) Hillside 4* RB

23Lamar Miller (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=70697&Sport=1)
Miami (FL) Killian 4* RB

29Jajuan Harley (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=69131&Sport=1)
Tallahassee (FL) Rickards 4* DB

32Nu'Keese Richardson (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=71124&Sport=1)
Pahokee (FL) Pahokee 4* WR....HE IS VERY HIGH ON US

34Frankie Telfort (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=66336&Sport=1)
Miami (FL) Gulliver Prep 4* LB

42Stephon Gilmore (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=63133&Sport=1)
Rock Hill (SC) South Pointe 4* ATH

74Chris Bonds (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=59150&Sport=1)
Columbia (SC) Richland Northeast 4* DE

77DeVonte Holloman (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=67828&Sport=1)
Charlotte (NC) Independence 4* DB

79Donavan Tate (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=71440&Sport=1)
Cartersville (GA) Cartersville 4* ATH

89Jared Wheeler (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=74777&Sport=1)
Plantation (FL) American Heritage 4* OL ..ONLY SCHOOL LISTED SO FAR FOR HIM

courtesy of Cockytalk

[SCFan34]

I really think that sign for our team will be if we get a guy like Bonds.

The reason I say that is, we were the first ones to offer (he liked us). Now a ton of folks are offering.

It will be interesting to see just how well we compare.

[lacene]

If we win, we'll have a chance. Can't have too many 6-6 seasons, that's for sure. I will consider 2008 the season of no excuses...

[WayzUp]

If we win, we'll have a chance. Can't have too many 6-6 seasons, that's for sure. I will consider 2008 the season of no excuses...
Ditto. Can't use the young/inexperienced excuse anymore, the lack of depth excuse is void and sub-par assistant coaching excuse is gone too, IMO. Spurrier's had 2008 circled for awhile now & I'm optimistic (as usual) that we'll be able to get some things done. As for every team in the nation, winning is what makes recruiting with consistent success possible. :thumpsup:

[JerryBeeds]

The only thing that concerns me about the upcoming season is how young our backfield is going to be.

[GTmorris1970]

The only thing that concerns me about the upcoming season is how young our backfield is going to be.

They are young, but overall one of the most talented in a long, long time. Good thing is freshman RB's can often come in and do good things, compared to other positions.

[lacene]

February 06, 2008
Spurrier pleased with recruiting class
By The Associated Press

COLUMBIA - A year after what some praised as South Carolina's best recruiting class ever, coach Steve Spurrier was content Wednesday with a less glitzy group he repeatedly called "solid."

"We were probably laughing and giggling a lot more last year at this time," Spurrier said.

Spurrier knows his team's flop to the finish last season — the Gamecocks lost their last five games after starting the season 6-1 and No. 6 in the country — surely didn't help his staff's sale pitch to prospects.

Just look at how things ended up. Highly regarded receiver Tommy Streeter out of south Florida stuck close to home, signing with Miami instead of Spurrier's Gamecocks.

South Carolina was ranked in the low 30s according to Scout.com. Another recruiting service, Rivals.com, had the Gamecocks ranked No. 22.

It could've been worse, too. D.L. Moore, the only receiver listed in Spurrier's class, had backed off his pledge to South Carolina and considered attending Colorado. But Moore sent his letter of intent to South Carolina on Wednesday.

The Gamecocks then got a late surprise when defensive lineman Chaz Sutton of Savannah, Ga., once a Florida commitment, signed with Spurrier's club. Spurrier said Sutton has some academic work to do to be eligible, "but so do a lot of players who everyone has signed."

Spurrier thinks the class will fit in well with last year's highly rated one.

The Gamecocks have already made some coaching changes — some more than once — replacing Tyrone Nix as defensive coordinator with Brian VanGorder, and then Ellis Johnson after VanGorder decided to return to the Atlanta Falcons.

Spurrier also shored up special teams, hiring Ray Rychleski from Maryland to coordinate that area.

"We sort of feel like we're starting afresh," Spurrier said. "We really are."

Spurrier thinks Johnson will bring a tougher philosophy to the defense. "And hopefully on offense we can do some things a lot better than we've been doing there also," said Spurrier, who serves as his own offensive coordinator.

South Carolina recruiting coordinator David Reaves said you always aim to equal or better the recruiting classes you've had before. "But you never know how it's going to fall in," he said.

One thing Reaves said he didn't hear about from prospects was South Carolina's five-game losing streak. "Especially out of state. Those kids didn't even follow it," Reaves said.

The three players from the 22 signees most likely to see playing time next fall for South Carolina are safety Antonio Allen, cornerback Akeem Auguste and runner Eric Baker. All signed with the Gamecocks a year ago, but had to attend Fork Union Academy when they could not qualify.

The three enrolled at South Carolina in January and are expected to take part in spring practice.

The Gamecocks class also includes Summerville High quarterback Reid McCollum. He had originally came to campus last month, but left when he got "homesick," Spurrier said.

McCollum dealt with two tragedies last year. Louis Mulkey, McCollum's former coach, was among nine Charleston firefighters killed in the Sofa Super Store fire last June. In October, McCollum's close friend, Cassidy Fae Pendley was one of seven college students killed in a North Carolina beach house fire.

Spurrier had spoken with McCollum and was confident he would return to school during the summer with the bulk of South Carolina's recruits.

[lacene]

February 06, 2008
Bonds Adds Two More SEC Offers
By Phil Kornblut

DE Chris Bonds (6-4 270) of Richland Northeast was offered last week by Alabama coach Nick Saban according to Cavaliers coach Jay Frye. Saban visited the school last week. Frye said he's also been notified by LSU that an offer for Bonds is on the way. Bonds also has offers from USC, Clemson, Miami, Auburn, Tennessee, Michigan, Florida, Notre Dame, Illinois and Maryland. Bonds attended USC's junior day earlier this month and will go to Georgia and Virginia later in the month.

[lacene]

Spoiled is the key word there. With that being said, the state of South Carolina is loaded in 2009, and the early returns favor the Gamecocks. Carolina has offered a lot of juniors before Clemson . . . a first.

Do we have any commits to us yet from the 2009 class? I seem to remember someone commiting, but can't recall. I've read that Clemson already has a couple of 4* commits for them....

[waldo]

We do not have any. Clemson as (3), 1 of which is rated 4* the other 2 are not rated.

[Williams-Brice]

Chris Bonds is our's to lose.

Clemson has a 4-star OL named JK Jay who is a lifelong Clemson fan. No team other than Clemson had a shot here. Clemson also got a commitment from Roderick McDowell, a RB from Sumter, today. While he is a talented player, I would be surprised if he ended up in the SC Top 10. I would be even more surprised if Carolina didn't sign much, much better.

For 2010, Carolina leads for Marcus Lattimore, a RB from Byrnes who will likely be in the National Top 10 when all is said and done. Carolina also leads on a solid RB from Irmo.

I wouldn't worry about Clemson recruiting. All of the stars lined up for them this year, just like they lined up for us last year. We're both going to get our fair share over time.

[lacene]

I guess they were talking about Scout.com. Larry Raper, as well as Jay are 4*'s on Scout.com.....

[jeffbodean61]

February 07, 2008
Newly Available OL Interested In USC
By Phil Kornblut

USC signed just two offensive linemen in this year's class passing on several opportunities. Now, if interested, the Gamecocks could get a look from suddenly available OL Justin Green (6-4 365) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Green planned to sign with South Florida but Tuesday was informed that a school academic committee did not approve him. Green told the Tampa Tribune he now will reconsider offers from USC, North Carolina and Ole Miss. It's not yet known if the Gamecocks will have any interest in Green.

[WayzUp]

February 07, 2008
Newly Available OL Interested In USC
By Phil Kornblut

USC signed just two offensive linemen in this year's class passing on several opportunities. Now, if interested, the Gamecocks could get a look from suddenly available OL Justin Green (6-4 365) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Green planned to sign with South Florida but Tuesday was informed that a school academic committee did not approve him. Green told the Tampa Tribune he now will reconsider offers from USC, North Carolina and Ole Miss. It's not yet known if the Gamecocks will have any interest in Green.
If he can't get into USF, what makes him think he can get into USC? I know we eased our admission standards(right?) last year(?) but I would think he'd have just as hard a time getting past our admissions as he did USF's....?

[pc72687]

Hopefully we can get some stud linebackers and oline next year. While we got some good ones this year, we didn't get as many as I had hoped. Still a need there.

[raptorcox]

OL Justin Green

OK, let's clarify a few things here....

This kid is NOT 365. That was a misprint..... he is more like 315.

Justin Green - Football Recruiting (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=61814&sport=1)

He is also a 2 star OT that USF was going to switch to OG.

He is a 2 star, but is UNRATED by Rivals at his position.

For those of us that like to look a little deeper than the stars, this kid chose USF, but was being seriously looked at by USC, Clemson, Florida and NC State.

Since we didn't fill our class, this guy might be worth taking a chance on IF he can qualify, but if it is another sign and place, then I think we should just forget about him.

[lacene]

But most importantly, check out the bling on this cat's grill:

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/1074/593302.jpg

that's worth the scholarship, right there.....

:laugh:

[scfan5338]

February 06, 2008
Bonds Adds Two More SEC Offers
By Phil Kornblut

DE Chris Bonds (6-4 270) of Richland Northeast was offered last week by Alabama coach Nick Saban according to Cavaliers coach Jay Frye. Saban visited the school last week. Frye said he's also been notified by LSU that an offer for Bonds is on the way. Bonds also has offers from USC, Clemson, Miami, Auburn, Tennessee, Michigan, Florida, Notre Dame, Illinois and Maryland. Bonds attended USC's junior day earlier this month and will go to Georgia and Virginia later in the month.

I really hope we can get this kid. He is special, I think we all know that. He has offers from some of the best schools in the country and he has grown up in our back yard. We have GOT to get this kid. Clemson's been getting a lot of guys from Bama and florida mainly 4 and 5 star guys who have been huge for them. The DT they signed this year is plain nasty. I think they'll have a awesome DL as much as it hurts for me to say. Bowers and Sapp the two teammates from HS will reunite. They are special even as clemson players.

[Williams-Brice]

OL Justin Green

OK, let's clarify a few things here....

This kid is NOT 365. That was a misprint..... he is more like 315.

Justin Green - Football Recruiting (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=61814&sport=1)

He is also a 2 star OT that USF was going to switch to OG.

He is a 2 star, but is UNRATED by Rivals at his position.

For those of us that like to look a little deeper than the stars, this kid chose USF, but was being seriously looked at by USC, Clemson, Florida and NC State.

Since we didn't fill our class, this guy might be worth taking a chance on IF he can qualify, but if it is another sign and place, then I think we should just forget about him.

Neither USC, Clemson, or Florida were ever seriously looking at this kid. USC isn't going to offer a kid if they don't think he can contribute down the line. This kid wouldn't contribute, which is why USC, Clemson, and Florida didn't offer him and still won't offer him.

[usccop]

Hey W-B, who do you think will be our first commit for the Class of '09? Any ideas when we may get a few? Just interested in your opinion...

[GTmorris1970]

Not sure why folks think we need OL right now. We have 16 on scholarship. How many do we need? That is 3 entire offensive lines with one player still on the bench. We didn't need more than two this year. Will need some next year.

LB is the position we could have used some more depth, but we will get it next year.

[raptorcox]

Hey W-B, who do you think will be our first commit for the Class of '09? Any ideas when we may get a few? Just interested in your opinion...

The taters already have 3.....

I ran through Rivals 2009 commitments and at least half of the ACC and SEC teams already have at least one commitment for next year and some have 3 or 4.

It seems that the early commitments generally come from instate players that likely grew up being diehard fans of that team.

Funny thing is though, a lot of these early commitments that have already been ranked by Rivals are 4 stars and even a few 5 stars.

[lacene]

The taters already have 3.....

I ran through Rivals 2009 commitments and at least half of the ACC and SEC teams already have at least one commitment for next year and some have 3 or 4.

It seems that the early commitments generally come from instate players that likely grew up being diehard fans of that team.

Funny thing is though, a lot of these early commitments that have already been ranked by Rivals are 4 stars and even a few 5 stars.

If they are members of Rival's 2009 Top 100, they'll have star ratings.....

[Williams-Brice]

Hey W-B, who do you think will be our first commit for the Class of '09? Any ideas when we may get a few? Just interested in your opinion...

Although he recently mentioned that he may want to take his visits, I've felt like Chris Bonds could be a great candidate to be that first commit. I'll try to dig up some info on some other guys because Carolina is the clear-cut leader for a lot of guys right now.

[usccop]

thanks W-B

[waldo]

What is up with D.J. Donley? He is coming to Carolina or not? I thought he was. Rivals is stating that he is still trying to decide.

[Williams-Brice]

What is up with D.J. Donley? He is coming to Carolina or not? I thought he was. Rivals is stating that he is still trying to decide.

He's weighing his options. South Carolina is way out in front, but he wants to make the right decision because he knows he can't logically transfer again. He wants to look at Purdue and Alabama, too. Alabama wouldn't be able to fit him, though, because they just signed 32 guys, and they'd have to fit him into that class essentially. I don't see that happening. He'll end up at Carolina.

[waldo]

ok, thanks for the update WB

[pc72687]

Well, hopefully Donely can come and supplement a pretty bland WR class.

[FLgamecockJAX]

Wow, there just don't seem to be much recruiting information on the street right now! I've been following recruiting pretty thorough for 8 1/2 years and this time of the year is usually about learning the recruits.

Things will heat up in May! At least I hope so!

[Williams-Brice]

Chris Payne of Columbia High School will receive a Carolina offer as early as tonight, and he might commit on the spot. He said that it's going to be very, very difficult for someone to knock Carolina from the top of his list. I just watched some film on Payne and came away extremely impressed. He plays a lot like E. Cook.

This could go a long way in landing Payne's teammate, Demario Jeffrey, who is a candidate to be a 5-star player when all is said and done.

Welcome to the Class of 2009, SEC Talk brethren. Let's get this ball rolling.

[GAMECOCK_FAN]

Chris Payne of Columbia High School will receive a Carolina offer as early as tonight, and he might commit on the spot. He said that it's going to be very, very difficult for someone to knock Carolina from the top of his list. I just watched some film on Payne and came away extremely impressed. He plays a lot like E. Cook.

This could go a long way in landing Payne's teammate, Demario Jeffrey, who is a candidate to be a 5-star player when all is said and done.

Welcome to the Class of 2009, SEC Talk brethren. Let's get this ball rolling.
Good to see some solid athletes coming from my old high school. First Mike Davis, now these guys. I guess Columbia High fields better players (and hopefully a better team) than when I was there. Columbia High had a pretty pathetic team when I was in school there. But that was a long time ago.....graduated in 1978.

[FLgamecockJAX]

Chris Payne of Columbia High School will receive a Carolina offer as early as tonight, and he might commit on the spot. He said that it's going to be very, very difficult for someone to knock Carolina from the top of his list. I just watched some film on Payne and came away extremely impressed. He plays a lot like E. Cook.

This could go a long way in landing Payne's teammate, Demario Jeffrey, who is a candidate to be a 5-star player when all is said and done.

Welcome to the Class of 2009, SEC Talk brethren. Let's get this ball rolling.

Let's get these two and Chris Bonds to start the class off!

[waldo]

How do we compete with southern cal when it comes to Chris Bonds? That is going to be very hard. I know we are closer to home, but that does not seem to matter these days.

[lacene]

How do we compete with southern cal when it comes to Chris Bonds? That is going to be very hard. I know we are closer to home, but that does not seem to matter these days.

Try to stay hard on him from the start, as far as recruiting him. And have a winning season. That would help. Also, he's pretty much guaranteed PT compared to just being in a stable of a bunch of 5* talent, like all the players seem to do nowadays at SoCal. We've got Carlos as a Sr. next season, and Captain, Emanuel and Darian will be Jr.'s....seniors when he arrives. We will definitely need him.

It also helps that he's been a Gamecock fan all his life, although we lost a couple of those for this last class......

[pc72687]

Columbia definilty has some athletes. But I imagine that the demographics of your alma mater are a bit different then when you were there.

[GAMECOCK_FAN]

Columbia definilty has some athletes. But I imagine that the demographics of your alma mater are a bit different then when you were there.
Yes, I'm sure things have changed quite a bit since I was in HS there. When I first started at Columbia HS, the high school was downtown near the Baptist Hospital. While I was there, we were moved from that location to the new Columbia High School (where it is now located).

[FLgamecockJAX]

I don't know if I have selective memory, but it seems that we have much more early mutual interest than last year. We just need to have a solid year on the field and continue to recruit these players with lots of effort!

[JerryBeeds]

I don't know if I have selective memory, but it seems that we have much more early mutual interest than last year. We just need to have a solid year on the field and continue to recruit these players with lots of effort!

Instate last year all the stars aligned for Clemson because most of the top in-state recruits were life-long Tiger fans. Guys like Bowers, Freeman, Ellington, and Willard never really even considered another school. It looks the the situation is kind of reversed this year with many of the top in-state recruits being Gamecock fans. If we win 8 games and beat Clemson this year we'll have at least a top 15 class.:thumpsup:

[JerryBeeds]

Anybody see that OJ Murdock signed with Marshall:

http://marshall.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?school=153

It'll be interesting to see if he's got his head out of his arse.:headscrat

[WayzUp]

Chris Payne of Columbia High School will receive a Carolina offer as early as tonight, and he might commit on the spot. He said that it's going to be very, very difficult for someone to knock Carolina from the top of his list. I just watched some film on Payne and came away extremely impressed. He plays a lot like E. Cook.

This could go a long way in landing Payne's teammate, Demario Jeffrey, who is a candidate to be a 5-star player when all is said and done.

Welcome to the Class of 2009, SEC Talk brethren. Let's get this ball rolling.
Emmanuel Cook:
Emanuel Cook - Football Recruiting (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=35936)

Chris Payne:
Chris Payne - Football Recruiting (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=78804&sport=1)
Just sayin…. :thumpsup:

[waldo]

man Chris Payne can hit. that kid laid some licks in that video

[Williams-Brice]

How do we compete with southern cal when it comes to Chris Bonds? That is going to be very hard. I know we are closer to home, but that does not seem to matter these days.

Everyone, with one exception, in Bonds' inner circle wants him at Carolina. The one exception wants him at Notre Dame, but I don't think that's going to be an issue.

We'll be able to be in his ear day in and day out. I'm really not worried about this one at all. This guy is a national recruit. We should want schools like Southern Cal and Notre Dame to come after our recruits. We've got to get guys that are good enough to go to schools like that. Our coaches will be able to compete, and Bonds is definitely a Gamecock fan.

[Williams-Brice]

Carolina has officially offered Payne a chance to bring the pain.

[lacene]

Great news!!

[FLgamecockJAX]

Carolina has officially offered Payne a chance to bring the pain.

Wow, there's definately not a problem with this young man's effort in these videos. He COVERS the field and lays the impact. You don't see him standing still watching the play go by. I would love to see him in a Gamecock uniform and causing this kind of disruption in opposing SEC backfields!

[WayzUp]

Everyone, with one exception, in Bonds' inner circle wants him at Carolina. The one exception wants him at Notre Dame, but I don't think that's going to be an issue.

We'll be able to be in his ear day in and day out. I'm really not worried about this one at all. This guy is a national recruit. We should want schools like Southern Cal and Notre Dame to come after our recruits. We've got to get guys that are good enough to go to schools like that. Our coaches will be able to compete, and Bonds is definitely a Gamecock fan.WB, I'm not sure why I just thought of this but lemme throw it out at you since you're close. What do you think the effects of the local media in Columbia are with recruits from the area? On the various USC/SEC boards I frequent, I see Ron Morris's garbage linked all over the place....like he's the only one writing on/reporting on Gamecocks Athletics. Well, it's either he or Joe Person. Person isn't so bad but Person just shreds the Cocks and individual players all the time, at every opportunity. Seems to me a lot of the other programs in the SEC link articles that spotlight players, praise coaches (assistants as well as HC's) and support the program but all Ron Morris and The State do is try and tear 'em down. You think HS players read that stuff coming up & get turned off by maybe getting that treatment if they choose USC? Just seems like most of his stuff (MORRIS) is negative.

[lacene]

Well, so much for that......Payne commits to Clemson....

Demario Jeffrey also commits to ClemSUX........





w. t. f.

[Gamecocks4Life]

It's the same story every year.

[Williams-Brice]

Clemson is cheating. Plain and simple. Payne is a lifelong Carolina fan, tells the coaches yesterday that he's all Gamecock, and then commits to Clemson today. It makes no sense.

For what it's worth guys, I'm done with this. I'm not keeping up with this recruiting crap anymore. I'm sick of these little piss ant faggots making me look like a fool.

[FLgamecockJAX]

Well, so much for that......Payne commits to Clemson....

Demario Jeffrey also commits to ClemSUX........w. t. f.


I don't understand this. How are you a big Gamecock fan one day and a CU commit the next. Absolutely amazing! Kind a makes me wonder!:unsure:

[scunyon]

Clemson is cheating. Plain and simple. Payne is a lifelong Carolina fan, tells the coaches yesterday that he's all Gamecock, and then commits to Clemson today. It makes no sense.

For what it's worth guys, I'm done with this. I'm not keeping up with this recruiting crap anymore. I'm sick of these little piss ant faggots making me look like a fool.

Wow W-B, I've never seen you fired up like this before! Maybe it's just that prima donna thing going on and he's really going to come here.

[JerryBeeds]

Clemson is cheating. Plain and simple. Payne is a lifelong Carolina fan, tells the coaches yesterday that he's all Gamecock, and then commits to Clemson today. It makes no sense.

For what it's worth guys, I'm done with this. I'm not keeping up with this recruiting crap anymore. I'm sick of these little piss ant faggots making me look like a fool.

I'm with you. I'll pay attention to the recruits we do get but I'm not wasting any more time with crap.

[lacene]

February 24, 2008

Jeffery, Payne Not That Committed

By Phil Kornblut
Less than 24 hours after committing to Clemson while attending the Tigers' junior day, DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) and ATH Chris Payne (5-11 191) of Columbia High School Sunday eased up on their pledges Sunday after meeting with USC recruiter David Reaves. "We went over to the coaches offices this morning," Jeffery said. "We're still going to be recruited by other schools. We're still wide open. Coach Reaves told us the same thing he's been telling us. They're looking into the future and raising about 200 million dollars and their building this new academic facility. That's a plus for them. It's me and Chris's dream to play in the SEC and play in front of big crowds. That (USC) is a good environment for us to be in. Nobody is going to know where we're going until Signing Day next year." Jeffery also has offers from North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Alabama and Auburn. Payne also has offers from Michigan State and North Carolina.

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