USC Recruiting News

[Neo]

I have not heard anything - think its deadlocked between us and UFA. He's probably waiting to see who both teams sign before he decides. I would be surprised if we don't have decisions out of most these kids by Friday. 3 and 4 star players can't afford to wait until NSD.

Same here. I think he's watching right now. Personally, I wouldn't count him out just yet. :D

[Neo]

Murdock Names His Leader
Throughout the recruiting campaign WR O.J. Murdock (6-0 179) of Tampa has remained mum on the subject of a favorite. Monday night he revealed his inner feelings. "It's either Florida or South Carolina," Murdock said. "I'm trying to stay open minded and make my decision after this weekend. Both schools are the same with the way they have their offense. The decision would have to be based on playing time and the depth chart. I am leaning towards one way. I'm trying to make sure it will be the right place after I come back from Florida. I'm leaning towards the Gators." Murdock will visit Florida this weekend. He visited USC on the 14th. Tonight he talked on the phone with USC recruiter David Reaves who will visit him Thursday. Murdock's mom will accompany him on his visit to Florida. She did not make the trip to USC.

[Neo]

Once he sees Florida's depth chart, he's gonna be outta there! LOL!

[bigrob32]

i'm not comfortable with him going to gainesville,i don't feel good about it.

[SPURED]

i'm not comfortable with him going to gainesville,i don't feel good about it.
me niether especially after that other cat jumped ship! :(

[Neo]

me niether especially after that other cat jumped ship! :(

<~~Not worried. :D

[SPURED]

<~~Not worried. :D
i hope the fans at the basketball game and our lack of depth at the reciever spot will be enough to bring him in!

[Neo]

i hope the fans at the basketball game and our lack of depth at the reciever spot will be enough to bring him in!


Don't worry :D

[Neo]

Reaves In Jersey Tuesday
TE Shea McKeen (6-6 265) of Mays Landing, NJ has been committed to USC and remains firm with his commitment. McKeen is also close friends with USC target LB Dakota Walker who might have a decision Tuesday between USC, Virginia Tech and Tennessee. McKeen will get a visit from USC recruiter David Reaves Tuesday and it can be safely assumed that Reaves will visit Walker, too. A visit by a recruiter on the day a player is to make a decision certainly stands as a positive sign for USC in the Walker case.

[Fightin' Gamecock]

urg, if murdock is making his decsion on depth chart and playing time then he's an idiot to go to UF...

[Neo]

urg, if murdock is making his decsion on depth chart and playing time then he's an idiot to go to UF...

Give the guy some credit. He's being honest and not trying to string people along.

I honestly still see OJ Murdock signing with USC. :D

[Fightin' Gamecock]

yea, i know. i really like murdock and think he is going to be something special...

[Neo]

yea, i know. i really like murdock and think he is going to be something special...

We will know soon enough. :)

[cocky4ever]

I am not as worried about WR's as most people seem to be. I would LOVE to get Murdock, but even if we dont we will be in good shape. We have Thomas, Rice if he can stay healthy, Whiteside, Boyd can play receiver if he needs to, McKeen, etc. When Boyd came out of highschool he was listed as a 3-star safety. He has proven to be very valuable as a back or receiver. With the quality on the defensive side of the ball I think some of those will spill over into the offense. We have enough talent to be good in all areas of the game.

[IBC2]

Give the guy some credit. He's being honest and not trying to string people along.

I honestly still see OJ Murdock signing with USC. :D


As of today, I don't see it. He will go to Fla. Its just so hard to get a top Fla kid out of the state. Maybe we should not have backed off some of the other guys so soon????


SOS gave us a shot, but like many times in past we will likely end up as bridesmaid and not bride

[BantamRooster]

Del I don't know if we will get OJ or not. He is taking his mother to the hometown school. If trends follow like the rest of these guys they do exactly the opposite of what they have told the press. he comes to USC. :D

[GatorNation]

As of today, I don't see it. He will go to Fla. Its just so hard to get a top Fla kid out of the state.

Yeah...by all accounts on this side of the Swamp, OJ is ours to lose.

[JerryBeeds]

SEC Talk beats the pants off AST!

[BantamRooster]

Del it looks like walker is going to wait on fulmers visit. He said he will not anounce till feb 2. What about the report of Dan Reeves interested in the AD job at usc. Can you say hall a famers come on down.

[RW13]

I hope the OBC can "coach 'em up real good" for next season....

[Stockcock]

I am not as worried about WR's as most people seem to be. I would LOVE to get Murdock, but even if we dont we will be in good shape. We have Thomas, Rice if he can stay healthy, Whiteside, Boyd can play receiver if he needs to, McKeen, etc. When Boyd came out of highschool he was listed as a 3-star safety. He has proven to be very valuable as a back or receiver. With the quality on the defensive side of the ball I think some of those will spill over into the offense. We have enough talent to be good in all areas of the game.

I have to agree. Sid Rice, Newton at WR or flanker, David Smith, Travis Lee, and Whiteside -- plus the freshmen SS has already brought in give him more than enough to work with next year.

I am more worried about who is going to throw it than who is going to catch it. :confused:

[bigrob32]

Walker Plans To Wait
LB Dakota Walker (6-4 225) of Mays Landing, NJ may or may not make up his mind regarding a school Tuesday, but he said Tuesday morning he won't announce anything until Signing Day. Walker would not say if he had made his decision between USC, Virginia Tech and Tennessee saying he would announce a choice on Signing Day. Walker said he might meet...

[bigrob32]

Walker Plans To Wait
LB Dakota Walker (6-4 225) of Mays Landing, NJ may or may not make up his mind regarding a school Tuesday, but he said Tuesday morning he won't announce anything until Signing Day. Walker would not say if he had made his decision between USC, Virginia Tech and Tennessee saying he would announce a choice on Signing Day.

[RW13]

maybe we can land some of the big boys next year....

[Demandbetter]

Once he sees Florida's depth chart, he's gonna be outta there! LOL!

He'll committ to Florida. Watch and see. You always hear these guys say they want early playing time yet they all seem to committ to teams who are already loaded at that position just because the program is a big-time program.

[Demandbetter]

Del I don't know if we will get OJ or not. He is taking his mother to the hometown school. If trends follow like the rest of these guys they do exactly the opposite of what they have told the press. he comes to USC. :D

Sure, positive attitudes make for better reading but this is a forum for discussion. Most people in a forum say what is on their mind, not what everyone else wants them to say. Just because everyone is not loudly proclaiming that every recruit that was on SC's radar is going to committ to SC doesn't mean the person is trying to be negative. It simply means that is how they feel. I don't think we'll get O.J. Murdock and that is just how I feel. Besides, what I think isn't going to change anything anyway. It's all gonna shake out however it's gonna shake out regardless.

Please don't take this post as hateful or mean-spirited in any way. I am not intending it as such. Thanks.

[BantamRooster]

I come to this site in hopes of gaining insight on USC recruiting news. Good or bad I am trying to get the fastest credible info on our prospective players. This site has done a great Job of doing just that. I have found that most members on this site do a little research on a prospective recruit before expressing a "feeling", it helps everybody weed out rumors.

[Neo]

Current Commits As Of 1/25/05

#37 3-Star TB Brandyn Young
NR 2-Star QB Cade Thompson
NR 2-Star LB Brent Davis
#32 3-Star LB Marvin Sapp
NR 2-Star DE Jarriel King
#10 4-Star WR Carlos Thomas
#25 4-Star TE/DE Shea McKeen
NR 2-Star DB Jeremy Ware
#45 3-Star DT Lemuel Jeanpierre
NR 2-Star S Yvan Banag
#29 3-Star DB Gerrod Sinclair
#58 3-Star WR Jared Cook (This kid is 6-6)
#54 3-Star WR Kenny McKinley
#4 3-Star K Ryan Succop
#49 3-Star WR Freddie Brown
#46 3-Star DE Nathan Pepper
#32 3-Star S Damien Wright
NR 2-Star QB Mychal Belcher
#20 3-Star TB Bobby Wallace
NR 4-Star S Mike West (Signed LOI on 12/16/04)
NR 4-Star S Brandon Isaac
NR 2-Star QB Tommy Beecher
#44 3-Star TB/LB/S Taylor Rank
#39 3-Star DE Kerry Bonds

http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2005&School=69


Ranked 25th as of 1/25/05 per Rivals.com
http://rivals100.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880&Sport=1

[RW13]

we lost Hannah (TE) to VTECH

[Neo]

we lost Hannah (TE) to VTECH

Yep...He surprised everyone. :(

[IBC2]

Darn I missed my dancin chick'n

[DENTSVILLECOCK]

Darn I missed my dancin chick'n

Oh my God. :D

[IBC2]

Yeah...by all accounts on this side of the Swamp, OJ is ours to lose.


Youse guys need to slow down, you got more than plenty and the ole ball coach could use 3 or twenty more :o

I mean who needs 33 wide outs except Klempzon, and look how much good that doood em :eek:

[Neo]

Youse guys need to slow down, you got more than plenty and the ole ball coach could use 3 or twenty more :o

I mean who needs 33 wide outs except Klempzon, and look how much good that doood em :eek:


There's the chicken! :D

[Neo]

*RUMOR*
Tennessee has pulled it's offer to LB Dakota Walker. They have run out of scholarships at this time. I cannot confirm at this time. If true, it would appear to be between us and VT.

[GRASSHOPPER]

*RUMOR*
Tennessee has pulled it's offer to LB Dakota Walker. They have run out of scholarships at this time. I cannot confirm at this time. If true, it would appear to be between us and VT.REVENGE FACTOR COULD TILT HIM IN OUR DIRECTION!

[Neo]

REVENGE FACTOR COULD TILT HIM IN OUR DIRECTION!

Yep...you may be onto something there. :D

[GamecocksRule]

Darn I missed my dancin chick'n
:) OMG! I LOVE your dancin' chick'n!!!

[Neo]

:) OMG! I LOVE your dancin' chick'n!!!

It's cute isn't it??? :D

[Beebop]

Good to see all these NC Gamecock fans........We'll pull one maybe two surprises out on NSD......watch.

[Neo]

<~~Monroe, NC here!!!

[meclaydog]

New To The Site.just Wanted To Thank Everyone For The Info On Recruiting.cant Wait To Say National Champion Gamecocks. Of Couse Not This Year But Not Far Off.

[cocky4ever]

New To The Site.just Wanted To Thank Everyone For The Info On Recruiting.cant Wait To Say National Champion Gamecocks. Of Couse Not This Year But Not Far Off.
Welcome to the site. I think you'll find it to be a great place to share ideas with other fans.

[USAFGAMECOCK]

New To The Site.just Wanted To Thank Everyone For The Info On Recruiting.cant Wait To Say National Champion Gamecocks. Of Couse Not This Year But Not Far Off.


Clay...welcome to the site....I'm from Lugoff, what year did you graduate....I did in 97'...

[dudeman0501]

Welcome to SEC Talk, clay! If you ever need anything, feel free to PM me.

[PyroMan]

Good to see all these NC Gamecock fans........We'll pull one maybe two surprises out on NSD......watch.


Got another one here! I just joined. I'm over in the western part of NC, but grew up in Columbia and attended Uptown U. I look forward to catching up with you folks! Pyro

[Neo]

Got another one here! I just joined. I'm over in the western part of NC, but grew up in Columbia and attended Uptown U. I look forward to catching up with you folks! Pyro

Welcome to SECTalk Pyro! If you ever need anything, feel free to PM me

[cocky4ever]

Got another one here! I just joined. I'm over in the western part of NC, but grew up in Columbia and attended Uptown U. I look forward to catching up with you folks! Pyro
Welcome to the board Pyro.

[uscballer101]

Or how about this, USC beating Clemson, I want to hear that pretty soon...Dang its been a long time...

[PyroMan]

Thanks! My wife is actually from Raleigh, and she got her undergrad at NCSU. She then got smart and went to USC for her Masters (and met me). Lucky girl!

[meclaydog]

I Graduated In 92 So Im A Bit Older Than You But Thank To All Of You For The Welcome.im Pretty Open With My Opinions So Ill Probably Be Visiting The Site Often.and Yes Beating Clemsucks Is Just The Last And First Step To The Ultimate Gamecock Fan Satisfaction

[GeauxTo]

Clay...welcome to the site....I'm from Lugoff, what year did you graduate....I did in 97'...


Really? There's a place called Lugoff? Great jumpin jehosephat!
;)

[bigrob32]

hey delo what are we doing with some of these guys that are still 2 and 3 star recruits.are we laying of the guys so we can try to get the better players or do some of these guys not qualify.i was just looking at it by position and saw we have offered some good guys but have not herd much about them.

[Neo]

hey delo what are we doing with some of these guys that are still 2 and 3 star recruits.are we laying of the guys so we can try to get the better players or do some of these guys not qualify.i was just looking at it by position and saw we have offered some good guys but have not herd much about them.

Like who exactly? :confused:

[bigrob32]

the one i was really wondering about was charles gamble-lb.

[Neo]

the one i was really wondering about was charles gamble-lb.


I really couldn't tell ya why we backed off of him. :confused:

[Neo]

Reaves Meets With Walker
USC recruiter David Reaves met with LB Dakota Walker (6-4 225) of Mays Landing, NJ Tuesday at his school. Walker said the meeting went well. He is down to USC and Virginia Tech and will have a meeting with a Virginia Tech coach later this week. As for a favorite right now? "I have no idea," he said. Walker said he can't even identify a slight leader between the two. Walker said he will not have a decision until Signing Day.

[USAFGAMECOCK]

Really? There's a place called Lugoff? Great jumpin jehosephat!
;)


Yeah man, Lugoff does exist!! Not the biggest place on earth...but it's there. I think we have 3 stop lights now...oh wait, I think we have 4!!! :D

[Neo]

Hunt Visits Brown
USC recruiter John Hunt met with OL Quinton Brown (6-4 235) of Orlando Tuesday. Brown will visit USC this weekend. Brown said Florida and NC State, two schools he's visited, remain his favorites. He also had in home visits Tuesday from Florida State and NC State. Brown said he probably won't have a decision until Signing Day.

[Neo]

Coaches To Visit Green
Conway DE Hivera Green (6-5 268) will visit Virginia Tech this weekend then get down to the business of making a decision. But before he heads off to Blacksburg, USC and Clemson recruiters will get one more face to face meeting. According to his grandmother, USC coaches will get together with Green Wednesday and Clemson coaches Thursday. Clemson has been holding a small lead over USC for Green.

[Neo]

McKeen Set To Sign
TE Shea McKeen (6-6 265) of Mays Landing, NJ met with USC recruiter David Reaves Tuesday. "We hung out, ate lunch and finalized everything," said McKeen who has been committed to the Gamecocks since the middle of the month. "I got all my letter of intent papers." McKeen can play tight end or defensive end and he said right now the Gamecocks are talking more about tight end for him. As for his close friend LB Dakota Walker, McKeen said he's in the dark about his plans except that he knows he's down to USC and Virginia Tech. McKeen said he's hopeful Walker will join him at USC and is encouraging him to sign with the Gamecocks, too.

[SPURED]

McKeen Set To Sign
TE Shea McKeen (6-6 265) of Mays Landing, NJ met with USC recruiter David Reaves Tuesday. "We hung out, ate lunch and finalized everything," said McKeen who has been committed to the Gamecocks since the middle of the month. "I got all my letter of intent papers." McKeen can play tight end or defensive end and he said right now the Gamecocks are talking more about tight end for him. As for his close friend LB Dakota Walker, McKeen said he's in the dark about his plans except that he knows he's down to USC and Virginia Tech. McKeen said he's hopeful Walker will join him at USC and is encouraging him to sign with the Gamecocks, too.
thats awesome hopefully he will convince walker to join us! :D

[Fightin' Gamecock]

with no hannah or bergen, we have to play mckeen as a te...

[Neo]

with no hannah or bergen, we have to play mckeen as a te...

What's wrong with that? :confused:

McKeen played a TE in HS.

[Neo]

SuperPrep Recognizes SC Prospects
Ten players from South Carolina were selected to the 279 man SuperPrep All American Football Team.
SC SuperPrep All Americans With Ranking Within Position
Mike Davis Columbia RB 23
Travil Jamison Greenville RB 33
Rendrick Taylor Marlboro County WR 11
Eric Huggins Conway WR 18
J.C. Neal Lakewood WR 26
Barry Humphries Belton Honea Path OL 22
Hivera Green Conway DL 32
Josh Miller Manning LB 24
C.J. Byrd North Augusta DB 7
Jamie Robinson Northwestern DB 41

[Neo]

Report: Carrington To Indiana
According to a Tuesday report on Rivals.com, RB Justin Carrington (6-0 205) of Bealton, VA committed to Indiana. Carrington visited USC last weekend and the Gamecocks but the Gamecocks would not commit to signing him for this class. Carrington had actually been committed to Indiana before the coaching change there. He also visited Ohio.

[Fightin' Gamecock]

What's wrong with that? :confused:

McKeen played a TE in HS.

there's nothing wrong with that, but they are talking about him becoming a de when we NEED him as a te...

[Neo]

there's nothing wrong with that, but they are talking about him becoming a de when we NEED him as a te...

No...not anymore. If you read the recent post about him, he specifically says that USC wants him to play TE. :D

[Gamecocks#1]

txs alot for the updates !!!! boy can't wait for the 2005 gamecocks!!!

[Neo]

txs alot for the updates !!!! boy can't wait for the 2005 gamecocks!!!

No problem....:)

[Neo]

Davis Cuts One From List
RB Mike Davis (5-11 208) of Columbia has one less team to consider. Davis said Tuesday night he has dropped North Carolina from consideration. That leaves him Clemson, USC, Kentucky and Maryland. He will visit Maryland this weekend. Meantime, coaches are lined up to visit Davis the rest of this week. Kentucky will be in the school Wednesday. USC and Maryland come in on Thursday. And Clemson will get the last meeting on Friday. Head coaches from the remaining schools already have had their in home visits. Davis said he does not have a favorite going into the final recruiting weekend.

[Neo]

*RUMOR*

The fight for OJ Murdock is not over. Apparently Coach David Reaves will be at his school on Thursday. Cannot be confirmed at this time.

[BantamRooster]

I think that is true,I heard the same rumor.I am hoping that ss will pull a surprise visit on that trip. / I am now hearing rumors that OJ will comitt to florida this weekend if his trip goes well. :(

[Beebop]

SuperPrep Recognizes SC Prospects
Ten players from South Carolina were selected to the 279 man SuperPrep All American Football Team.
SC SuperPrep All Americans With Ranking Within Position
Mike Davis Columbia RB 23
Travil Jamison Greenville RB 33
Rendrick Taylor Marlboro County WR 11
Eric Huggins Conway WR 18
J.C. Neal Lakewood WR 26
Barry Humphries Belton Honea Path OL 22
Hivera Green Conway DL 32
Josh Miller Manning LB 24
C.J. Byrd North Augusta DB 7
Jamie Robinson Northwestern DB 41

How many of these did we sign???? That's what disappoints me the most with the history of our recuiting.

[SPURED]

How many of these did we sign???? That's what disappoints me the most with the history of our recuiting.
none of them have been signed but i believe we are still in the running for davis

[IBC2]

:) OMG! I LOVE your dancin' chick'n!!!


See there Dentsville, two in a row like him............ :D :D :D :D :D :p

[meclaydog]

concerning mckeen playing te or de .in ss offense there is little need for a great te so if he would contribute more as a de then thats probably where he will be.

[GTmorris1970]

concerning mckeen playing te or de .in ss offense there is little need for a great te so if he would contribute more as a de then thats probably where he will be.

I disagree. SS does use a TE, and apparently they have already told McKeen that TE is the position they are recruiting him for. :)

[GRASSHOPPER]

How many of these did we sign???? That's what disappoints me the most with the history of our recuiting.LOU DID A DECENT JOB AT KEEPING HIS SHARE OF RECRUITS IN STATE. YOU GOTTA BELIEVE SOS WILL TOO. THE LATE START HURT US THIS YEAR. FACE IT AS VALUABLE AS IN STATE RECRUITING IS YOU HAVE GOT TO BE ABLE TO BE RECOGNIZED AROUND THE NATION. YOUR HOME STATE (ESPECIALLY THE SIZE OF SC) IS NOT GONNA DO IT FOR YA.I WILL RESERVE MY IN STATE OPINIONS FOR LATER YEARS.MY HOPE IS THAT AFTER 2005 ALL AROUND THE NATION KIDS WILL SEE WHAT SOS CAN DO AND THE BEST OF THE BEST WILL LINE UP AT OUR DOOR TO GO TO SC. THATS WHY SOS DID'NT HAVE TO BLAZE A RECRUITING TRAIL AT FLA. THEY ALL CAME TO HIM. BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME!

[SPURED]

we only have ten players from South Carolina that were selected to the 279 man SuperPrep All American Football Team. TEN!! we can go into the other surrounding states like NC GA and FL and get there leftovers wich are just as good as our 10 instate guys.

[Neo]

*UPDATE*
Mike Rathe has had his appeal for a 6th year rejected by the NCAA. Looks like a freshman is going to get the nod.

[6mgamecockfan]

we only have ten players from South Carolina that were selected to the 279 man SuperPrep All American Football Team. TEN!! we can go into the other surrounding states like NC GA and FL and get there leftovers wich are just as good as our 10 instate guys.

Ten players from one state out of 279 total HS athletes is not bad. I realize that not all states are football states, still, with 50 states and only 279 SuperPreps - that averages out to 5 to 6 per state. SC had 10.
We MUST do a better job at keeping talent in state. Hopefully, we can soon be selective enough to decide who we will choose and let other schools get our leftovers! :)

[6mgamecockfan]

*UPDATE*
Mike Rathe has had his appeal for a 6th year rejected by the NCAA. Looks like a freshman is going to get the nod.

Not necessarily a horrible thing IMO. This opens up a scholie for another incoming athlete. I feel that in SS offense - one year would not be enough to learn and carry us through. I would rather invest in the future.
Being a gamecock fan for many years - I am willing to wait to build the solid, consistent team we can have for years to come!!!!! :)

[BantamRooster]

Del how do you feel about what OJ Is supposed to be saying about commiting to the gators this week end. Do you think brandyn Young was our last commit. Is there anybody else at wr that we can try to get other than jackson.

[Neo]

Del how do you feel about what OJ Is supposed to be saying about commiting to the gators this week end. Do you think brandyn Young was our last commit. Is there anybody else at wr that we can try to get other than jackson.

I don't think it's over for OJ Murdock. We have an in-home visit scheduled with him. I still think that we are going to get LB Dakota Walker.

As for the left over scolly's, I do not think they are going to be filled unless we have some "silent" committments. We will just use those left over scolly's next year. :D

[BantamRooster]

I was not surprised about rathe.It is very difficult to get that 6 year. Personally I am excited about ss molding a freshman QB. Beecher looks like he has a little game in him ' I saw some footage. Is ford still coming on a visit this weekend I am getting mixed messages.

[Neo]

*Confirmed*

Apparently Urban Meyer & Charlie Strong of Florida are using some "dirty" recruiting tactics. According to sources, when Meyer met with OJ Murdock, both him and Strong told him that no one can win at USC.

I find that rather funny coming from someone (Meyer) that's never coached in a tough conference like the SEC. I also find it funny that Spurrier is the one that made Florida into the powerhouse it is.

Paybacks are a b***h!

[SPURED]

Ten players from one state out of 279 total HS athletes is not bad. I realize that not all states are football states, still, with 50 states and only 279 SuperPreps - that averages out to 5 to 6 per state. SC had 10.
We MUST do a better job at keeping talent in state. Hopefully, we can soon be selective enough to decide who we will choose and let other schools get our leftovers! :)
but i would say about 100-125 of those athletes come from florida, california, and texas and michigan alone. maybe del could fill us in on all that stuff but 10 seems to be kinda a small number to me

[SPURED]

*Confirmed*

Apparently Urban Meyer & Charlie Strong of Florida are using some "dirty" recruiting tactics. According to sources, when Meyer met with OJ Murdock, both him and Strong told him that no one can win at USC.

I find that rather funny coming from someone (Meyer) that's never coached in a tough conference like the SEC. I also find it funny that Spurrier is the one that made Florida into the powerhouse it is.

Paybacks are a b***h!
what is also funny about that is strong knows carolina can win. he was here for those 2 outback bowl wins

[Neo]

but i would say about 100-125 of those athletes come from florida, california, and texas and michigan alone. maybe del could fill us in on all that stuff but 10 seems to be kinda a small number to me

This year was a "down" year for HS football in SC. We usually produce 30-40 blue chips a year on average. :D

[GRASSHOPPER]

what is also funny about that is strong knows carolina can win. he was here for those 2 outback bowl winsIF CHARLIE STRONG WAS OFFERED THE USC JOB HE WOULD HAVE JUMPED ON IT IN A MINUTE! THAT JUST SHOWS THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF RECRUITING.

[SPURED]

when is our in home visit with murdock?

[Beebop]

My point was that we have to win the recruiting wars in our own back yard as well as win some of them nationally. If there is any validity in the Meyer/Strong comments and SS finds this to be true, watch out when they come to town.....he will be looking to run it up as bad as he can.

[GRASSHOPPER]

when is our in home visit with murdock?I BELIEVE THURSDAY!

[GRASSHOPPER]

My point was that we have to win the recruiting wars in our own back yard as well as win some of them nationally. If there is any validity in the Meyer/Strong comments and SS finds this to be true, watch out when they come to town.....he will be looking to run it up as bad as he can.AT THIS POINT A WIN IS A WIN. CONSIDERING OUR RECORD W/ FLA. I DON'T CARE IF WE WIN BY 1

[6mgamecockfan]

This year was a "down" year for HS football in SC. We usually produce 30-40 blue chips a year on average. :D

Granted this was a "down" year for HS football in SC. And we will have to go outside of SC to produce consistent winners.

My point - though - was we need to win the recruiting battle in our state and reach the point where we are in top 20 recruiting annually and others are looking to get our "leftovers!" :)

[Neo]

Granted this was a "down" year for HS football in SC. And we will have to go outside of SC to produce consistent winners.

My point - though - was we need to win the recruiting battle in our state and reach the point where we are in top 20 recruiting annually and others are looking to get our "leftovers!" :)

I'm not disputing that. That is a fact. We must close the doors to our states recruits. We cannot win on SC talent alone. We will have to raid GA, NC, TN and FL to support our in-state talent. :D

[SPURED]

Ten players from one state out of 279 total HS athletes is not bad. I realize that not all states are football states, still, with 50 states and only 279 SuperPreps - that averages out to 5 to 6 per state. SC had 10.
We MUST do a better job at keeping talent in state. Hopefully, we can soon be selective enough to decide who we will choose and let other schools get our leftovers! :)

i was thinking about just this year. we will do a much better job at locking down the states top recruits next year. then we can go into the other states and start to take alot of there top recruits. but this year i am happy with just taking others leftovers and let Spurrier teach them and make them better than the guys riding the bench at the powerhouse programs.

[Neo]

*UPDATE*
Mike Rathe has had his appeal for a 6th year rejected by the NCAA. Looks like a freshman is going to get the nod.


I find it funny that Jason White got 6 years to play because of his knee injuries and then the NCAA rules that Rathe's injury wasn't bad enough to warrant an extra year.

NCAA = The National Combine of Arbitrary A*****es

I saw that NCAA thing on another site and had to bring it here! :D

[SPURED]

what was his injury? i cant remember what happened to him

[uscballer101]

I wish i could just fast-forward time, because i cant wait for college football again...

[USAFGAMECOCK]

I'm not disputing that. That is a fact. We must close the doors to our states recruits. We cannot win on SC talent alone. We will have to raid GA, NC, TN and FL to support our in-state talent. :D

I agree....and I hope we get to where we dominate all others in recruiting in SC, but honestly, when it's all said and done, I could care less where the guys wearing garnet and black come from if we're winning :D

[LesR923]

never did care to much for charlie strong. Glad he left. As for Meyer, your debut comes in a matter of months Mr Utah. Welcome to a real conference. They are loaded out the ass with talent, and they still want to do things like that? Maybe because they are a little frightened as to the way the SEC is about to swing. I hate Georgia and Tennesee, but I wish them 100 point victories over that Florida team. Man, I better quit before I get TOO fired up.

[Neo]

never did care to much for charlie strong. Glad he left. As for Meyer, your debut comes in a matter of months Mr Utah. Welcome to a real conference. They are loaded out the ass with talent, and they still want to do things like that? Maybe because they are a little frightened as to the way the SEC is about to swing. I hate Georgia and Tennesee, but I wish them 100 point victories over that Florida team. Man, I better quit before I get TOO fired up.

I think the two (2) teams that Spurrier will want to win the most is Florida and Georgia. He's going to want to send a stern message to Coach Meyer.

"Welcome to the SEC." :D

[pc72687]

I hope that is true (concerning beating GA and FLA) but then again I hope it isn't true. I would most like to beat Clemson. They have owned us the past few years even though I believe our teams was the more talented out of the two. I believe we were just outcoached. There offensive staff found a way to dismantle our defense and our offense seems befuttled by there atrotious defense. I mean come on how do you lose to a team that got manhandled by DUKE!!!!

I do want to make one comment though. I too am a little angry over Sledge's quick departure but remember we stole recruits too. GA-Tech 2 (Carlos Thomas and Sapp), UNC (Cade Thompson) and Maryland (Brandon Young). So if you really look at it we can't be too angry because we were more then happy to take these recruits. I am sure these respective schools didn't send them to us gift wrapped. Just a thought!

[GTmorris1970]

I hope that is true (concerning beating GA and FLA) but then again I hope it isn't true. I would most like to beat Clemson. They have owned us the past few years even though I believe our teams was the more talented out of the two. I believe we were just outcoached. There offensive staff found a way to dismantle our defense and our offense seems befuttled by there atrotious defense. I mean come on how do you lose to a team that got manhandled by DUKE!!!!

I do want to make one comment though. I too am a little angry over Sledge's quick departure but remember we stole recruits too. GA-Tech 2 (Carlos Thomas and Sapp), UNC (Cade Thompson) and Maryland (Brandon Young). So if you really look at it we can't be too angry because we were more then happy to take these recruits. I am sure these respective schools didn't send them to us gift wrapped. Just a thought!

I understand what you are saying, but Clemson has nothing to do with winning an SEC championship. Is that not what we are striving for? :)

[Neo]

I understand what you are saying, but Clemson has nothing to do with winning an SEC championship. Is that not what we are striving for? :)

I would take a loss to Clemson for a automatic BCS bowl anyday! :D

[pc72687]

Who do ya'll believe is the sleeper in our class. I personally believe that Bobby Wallace will dominate for many years at SC. He is amazing and I don't see how he is only a 3 star recruit. I also believe that every single one of our WR recruits will start next year because they all have one thing in common speed and size. They also seem to not mind a little extra contact judging by the film I've seen of some of them.

[pc72687]

And yes a SEC championship would be VERY nice. But if we can do that a CLEMPSON victory should be a drop in the bucket.

[Neo]

Who do ya'll believe is the sleeper in our class. I personally believe that Bobby Wallace will dominate for many years at SC. He is amazing and I don't see how he is only a 3 star recruit. I also believe that every single one of our WR recruits will start next year because they all have one thing in common speed and size. They also seem to not mind a little extra contact judging by the film I've seen of some of them.

I think Tommy Beecher will be a sleeper. :D

[meclaydog]

i think the sleeper is not going to be one of these main stream guys but maybe a walkon.these are some great recruits dont get me wrong i just have a feeling theres something missing

[BantamRooster]

Del I was checking on the recruits for this weekend. I didn't find Ford listed.Although, I did find a surprise "Gary Riggs" is coming this weekend along with Quinton Brown.Riggs is a Commit to OleMiss from la another safety but he is big and fast. Chris Todd went to OLE MISS and OKLAHOMA but no word on him coming to Usc. I do know that the usc coaches were supposed to visit with green in conway today. I think Korn might post something later. Tomorrow the USC coaches will be in Tampa visiting OJ. If you know of something else I have not covered please pass it along. If the Gods would look upon us this weekend it would be great.USC plays florida on national tv in Florida in front of OJ and Avery at 1:00. It would be great if we beat them! :)

[lexgamecock]

watch out for a linebacker by the name of will newell from Irmo. He has a nose for the ball and wants to play here, even without a scholie.

[BantamRooster]

It is so rare to build a championship team out of walk ons in the sec.

[BantamRooster]

USC has come back from 11 to take the lead by 6 against vandy.

[meclaydog]

i didnt mean win with walkons i just ment the sleeper could be a walkon. its gonna take more than even the great recruits we are getting

[Neo]

Closing Predictions:

LB Dakota Walker will sign with USC. I think USC commit Shea McKeen will help convince this kid. :D

I believe that we will get Murdock as long as our Basketball team can pull out a victory. He's supposed to go to the Florida/USC BB game on his visit to Gainesville.

[Neo]

*UPDATE*

According to sources, recent USC commit WR Carlos Thomas and his father met with Coach Spurrier Jr. for nearly 2 1/2 hours tonight and he has re-affirmed his committment to the Gamecock program. Even with the HARD late push from Florida, he is firm in his commitment and is excited about playing for Coach Spurrier.

Go Cocks!

So....All USC fans can relax. He's in the bag.:)

[Neo]

Current Commits As Of 1/27/05

#37 3-Star TB Brandyn Young
NR 2-Star QB Cade Thompson
NR 2-Star LB Brent Davis
#32 3-Star LB Marvin Sapp
NR 2-Star DE Jarriel King
#9 4-Star WR Carlos Thomas
#25 4-Star TE/DE Shea McKeen
NR 2-Star DB Jeremy Ware
#44 3-Star DT Lemuel Jeanpierre
NR 2-Star S Yvan Banag
#30 3-Star DB Gerrod Sinclair
#42 3-Star WR Jared Cook (This kid is 6-6)
#57 3-Star WR Kenny McKinley
#4 3-Star K Ryan Succop
#51 3-Star WR Freddie Brown
#38 3-Star DE Nathan Pepper
#33 3-Star S Damien Wright
NR 2-Star QB Mychal Belcher
#20 3-Star TB Bobby Wallace
NR 4-Star S Mike West (Signed LOI on 12/16/04)
NR 4-Star S Brandon Isaac
NR 2-Star QB Tommy Beecher
#44 3-Star TB/LB/S Taylor Rank
#45 3-Star DE Kerry Bonds

http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2005&School=69


Ranked 25th as of 1/27/05 per Rivals.com
http://rivals100.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880

[CarolinaGrad]

Knoxville TV showed Spurrier in East TN on Wednesday.

[Drakeman]

Closing Predictions:

LB Dakota Walker will sign with USC. I think USC commit Shea McKeen will help convince this kid. :D

Gotta good feeling about Walker too.

What's your gut on Mike Davis? I think we'll get him, but I don't think we'll get H Green or OJ Murdoch.

[Neo]

Gotta good feeling about Walker too.

What's your gut on Mike Davis? I think we'll get him, but I don't think we'll get H Green or OJ Murdoch.

Peeps are telling me that he is supposed to commit later this week. He's one tough "cookie" to read that's for sure. :D

[Neo]

Middleton WR Murdock Weighing Options
A Tribune staff report
Published: Jan 25, 2005

Middleton WR O.J. Murdock didn't make an official visit this weekend and is still weighing his two finalists - South Carolina and Florida. The Gators will make the final pitch to Murdock this weekend on his official visit to Gainesville. Murdock visited South Carolina two weekends ago and came away impressed.

``I'm just waiting for this weekend to see what happens,'' said Murdock, who is currently ranked the 10th-best wide receiver prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.

One reason Murdock is leaning toward those schools is because both coaches have told him he also will be able to run track there.

``Both schools have outstanding track programs and that's important to me,'' Murdock said. Murdock was Hillsborough County's leader with 58 receptions for 831 yards.

http://sports.tbo.com/sports/MGB72WHAE4E.html


Curtis Frye should be calling this guy and telling him that USC won a NC in track not too long ago. C'mon Mr. Frye, help the football team out and pick-up the phone.

[GTmorris1970]

Middleton WR Murdock Weighing Options
A Tribune staff report
Published: Jan 25, 2005

Middleton WR O.J. Murdock didn't make an official visit this weekend and is still weighing his two finalists - South Carolina and Florida. The Gators will make the final pitch to Murdock this weekend on his official visit to Gainesville. Murdock visited South Carolina two weekends ago and came away impressed.

``I'm just waiting for this weekend to see what happens,'' said Murdock, who is currently ranked the 10th-best wide receiver prospect in the nation by Rivals.com.

One reason Murdock is leaning toward those schools is because both coaches have told him he also will be able to run track there.

``Both schools have outstanding track programs and that's important to me,'' Murdock said. Murdock was Hillsborough County's leader with 58 receptions for 831 yards.

http://sports.tbo.com/sports/MGB72WHAE4E.html


Curtis Frye should be calling this guy and telling him that USC won a NC in track not too long ago. C'mon Mr. Frye, help the football team out and pick-up the phone.

I would think these kids would have a much better chance of starting at Carolina than Florida next year with the talent UF already has. What are these kids thinking?!!! :(

[WayzUp]

*Confirmed*

Apparently Urban Meyer & Charlie Strong of Florida are using some "dirty" recruiting tactics. According to sources, when Meyer met with OJ Murdock, both him and Strong told him that no one can win at USC.

I find that rather funny coming from someone (Meyer) that's never coached in a tough conference like the SEC. I also find it funny that Spurrier is the one that made Florida into the powerhouse it is.

Paybacks are a b***h!
Eric Sledge apparently bought it....and this doesn't surprise me at all. It's always the "nice guys" (i.e. MEYER) that surprise you with how low they can go.

As for Charlie Strong...I hope he remembers fondly for the rest of his days how well he did in the only head coaching opportunity he'll ever be given in the SEC (that debacle vs. Miami in the Peach Bowl). 0-1 with a 27-10 blowout isn't exactly a winning tradition itself....

Man, I hate losing respect for people.....especially someone like Strong who I thought was on his way UP.

[Beebop]

I think your sleeper will be in the way of a surprise commitment on NSD. Someone that no one is expecting. Don't know exactly who, but I have a feeling Spurrier has a trick in the hat. In light of the allogations coming from the Florida side of recruiting, I hope that the surprise effects them in a negative way. Also, don't forget about POPS. If the ole' ball coach can get him the ball and make him look half way decent at his age, it will shine an even brighter light on the real USC. That will draw a lot of attention and help recruiting for '06. Go Cocks!

[Spitcup]

enjoyin the updates..... keep em comin

[Demandbetter]

I think that is true,I heard the same rumor.I am hoping that ss will pull a surprise visit on that trip. / I am now hearing rumors that OJ will comitt to florida this weekend if his trip goes well. :(


He will. I guaranteee it.

[Demandbetter]

Closing Predictions:

LB Dakota Walker will sign with USC. I think USC commit Shea McKeen will help convince this kid. :D

I believe that we will get Murdock as long as our Basketball team can pull out a victory. He's supposed to go to the Florida/USC BB game on his visit to Gainesville.

If that's what's supposed to push him to sign with SC then he might as well go ahead and sign with the Gators because the Gamecocks don't have a snowball's chance in hell of beating the Gators in Gainsville, much less in Columbia.

[COCKSTER]

I agree totally!! The Beecher kid can play! I live near Concord,NC & I saw him play.
He is smart & when the game is on the line,he always steps up! 42 TD's his senior
year! He is also acustom to a Spurrier type offense!!
GO COCKS

[RW13]

I think my most hated coach now is Urban Meyer...

[RW13]

any news del?

[Drakeman]

I guess Strong has forgotten that HE actually won @ USC! :confused:

[GRASSHOPPER]

I think your sleeper will be in the way of a surprise commitment on NSD. Someone that no one is expecting. Don't know exactly who, but I have a feeling Spurrier has a trick in the hat. In light of the allogations coming from the Florida side of recruiting, I hope that the surprise effects them in a negative way. Also, don't forget about POPS. If the ole' ball coach can get him the ball and make him look half way decent at his age, it will shine an even brighter light on the real USC. That will draw a lot of attention and help recruiting for '06. Go Cocks!SOS ALWAYS HAS SOMETHING UP HIS SLEAVE!

[GRASSHOPPER]

If that's what's supposed to push him to sign with SC then he might as well go ahead and sign with the Gators because the Gamecocks don't have a snowball's chance in hell of beating the Gators in Gainsville, much less in Columbia.WELL THERE IS NO SNOWBALLS IN FLA AO MAYBE WE HAVE A CHANCE. YOU GOTTA BELIEVE! NOBODY THOUGHT WE WOULD HAVE A CHANCE BEAT KANSAS IN KANSAS BUT WE DID. SAME WITH PITT. SAME W/ KY. WE MAY NOT HAVE WON BUT WE HAD A CHANCE AND THIS IS FLA.

[Neo]

any news del?

Nope.......

[Neo]

Visored visionary visits: Spurrier stops by Maryville
2005-01-27
by John Brice
of The Daily Times Staff

Eight years ago, Florida rolled into Neyland Stadium, blitzed to a 35-0 lead on second-ranked Tennessee and ensured the Vols' highest national ranking in 40 years would be short-lived.

It would be a Saturday afternoon better suited for hoisting umbrellas than pigskins, since a driving rain saturated the Shields-Watkins Field. But it didn't stop Gators quarterback Danny Wuerffel from throwing for four touchdowns, a performance that spurred his run to the Heisman Trophy and his team's run to the national title.

Peyton Manning, in a losing effort, chucked the ball 65 times for 492 yards and four scores.

But the pass that opened the flood-gates, so to speak, was Weurffel's 35-yard connection to Reidel Anthony on fourth-and-12. In just 19 minutes, 54 seconds, the Gators had dizzied the Vol defense with five touchdowns.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Visored Wonder who patrolled the Gators' sidelines in that game, former coach Steve Spurrier, used a flurry of pen-strokes on a dingy white chalkboard inside the Maryville High School locker room to recreate the play.

Spurrier illustrated exactly how Wuerffel got the UT safety to bite on the up receiver so that he could connect with Anthony near the goal post for the game's first score.

Florida's all-time winningest coach elicited a verbal commitment from Maryville High School's all-time winningest quarterback, Cade Thompson, last week. Thompson will be a part of Spurrier's first recruiting class at South Carolina.

``South Carolina is actually a school that has all the resources and facilities to be a big-time contender in the SEC,'' said Spurrier, who coached the NFL's Washington Redskins for two years before sitting out 2004. ``The stadium (Williams-Brice) holds over 80,000, and the fans buy all the tickets.

``They've got a brand new football weight room, meeting rooms, team rooms. They've got a nice, little indoor place, 70 yards, and field turf.''

And the Gamecocks, Spurrier believes, already have everything in place to win right away.

``I think we've got a lot of good players there now,'' said Spurrier, who replaced the legendary Lou Holtz just days after the end of the 2004 season. ``Really, I think we'll have an excellent recruiting class. We'll sign our full 25 this year, and I think we've got a lot of good players on the way. We're excited about the opportunity there.''

Thompson will officially become a part of that class next Wednesday, an increasingly celebrated offseason day in the college football world reverentially referred to as National Signing Day.

While NCAA rules forbid Spurrier to specifically discuss Thompson until he signs with the Gamecocks, he likens the task at hand in Columbia, S.C., to the one he faced at Florida in 1990.

``You know, there are some similarities. There are some similarities in that South Carolina has not achieved a whole lot,'' said Spurrier, who owns all six SEC titles and the lone national crown for the Florida program. ``Of course, they've never won the Eastern Division or the SEC; they've never finished in the top 10. They won the ACC in 1969. They've got one championship.

``So, we believe these are achievable goals that we can reach. Hopefully, we can get it done.''

Of course, Spurrier likewise recognizes much has changed since his entrance 15 years ago into the league. Spurrier's Gators revolutionized college football with his wide-open, spread-the-field passing attacks.

``Everybody in the SEC is pretty good,'' Spurrier said, adding with a chuckle, ``they pass a lot more now.''

http://www.thedailytimes.com/sited/story/html/184386

[Neo]

Recruiting guru Jamie Newburg, says:

...Who will fare the best among the 22 schools that made coaching changes? Perhaps South Carolina. New Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier had a rough December in terms of recruiting battles. Immediately after accepting the job, he lost the state's top prospect -- C.J. Byrd (North Augusta, S.C.) -- to Georgia. Then he went after regional big-name quarterbacks like Jonathan Crompton (Waynesville, N.C.), Cameron Sexton (Laurinburg, N.C.) and Joe Cox (Charlotte, N.C.), but couldn't persuade any of them to commit. But the Gamecock coaches kept at it hard, and now they're seeing some fruits of their labor. They recently picked up a few good commitments from wide receiver Jared Cook (Suwannee, Ga.), safeties Gerrod Sinclair (Jacksonville, Fla.) and Yvan Banag (Buford, Ga.), as well as defensive linemen Lemuel Jeanpierre (Orlando, Fla.) and Kerry Bonds (Tallahassee, Fla.). Last week was even bigger, with South Carolina reeling in commitments from linebacker Marvin Sapp (Jacksonville, Fla.), wide receiver Carlos Thomas (College Park, Ga.) and running back Brandyn Young (Tucker, Ga.). The Gamecocks also were able to convince North Carolina quarterback commitment Cade Thompson (Maryville, Tenn.) to switch teams....

[Neo]

Spurrier is already starting to close the doors to this state.

Early Top Five For Junior LB
LB Marcus Jackson (6-0 196) of North Augusta is expected to be one of the state's top prospects in 2005. As a junior, Jackson had 72 tackles with 8 sacks and he returned two fumbles for touchdowns. He played defensive end and linebacker as a junior and is projected as a safety for his senior season as well as college. Jackson says his early top five schools are USC, Clemson, Georgia, Auburn and Florida State.

[GRASSHOPPER]

Sos Is Speaking In Charleston Tonight. Pretty Impressive That The Last Week Of Recruiting He Can Find Time To Speak At The Local Touchdown Club Mtg. Jerrial King Is Picking Up A Award As Well As All Players Of The Weeks Throughout 2004. I Think This Maybe Is A Reward For King For Commiting To Sc. Any Thoughts?

[Neo]

*CONFIRMED*

My sources at USC have confirmed that 3-Star LB Dakota Walker will indeed sign with USC. This is a done deal! Apparently, Walker called his recruiting contact at Virginia Tech and has expressed to them that he intends to sign with USC.

Now all we need is to work on WR OJ Murdock! Go Cocks!

[GRASSHOPPER]

*CONFIRMED*

My sources at USC have confirmed that 3-Star LB Dakota Walker will indeed sign with USC. This is a done deal! Apparently, Walker called his recruiting contact at Virginia Tech and has expressed to them that he intends to sign with USC.

Now all we need is to work on WR OJ Murdock! Go Cocks!THE REVENGE FACTOR WORKED! THIS BOY IS A STUD!

[Neo]

THE REVENGE FACTOR WORKED! THIS BOY IS A STUD!

Yes he is! :D

[GTmorris1970]

*CONFIRMED*

My sources at USC have confirmed that 3-Star LB Dakota Walker will indeed sign with USC. This is a done deal! Apparently, Walker called his recruiting contact at Virginia Tech and has expressed to them that he intends to sign with USC.

Now all we need is to work on WR OJ Murdock! Go Cocks!

That makes my heart smile!! :D

[DENTSVILLECOCK]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[Neo]

He is supposed to announce his "secret" decision on NSD. :)

[GRASSHOPPER]

He is supposed to announce his "secret" decision on NSD. :)SHHH! I WON'T TELL ANYBODY!

[Neo]

SHHH! I WON'T TELL ANYBODY!

Good...I will have to eliminate you if you do....



Remember....look at my avatar. We can make you disappear. :D

[GRASSHOPPER]

Good...I will have to eliminate you if you do....



Remember....look at my avatar. We can make you disappear. :DWHO IS YOUR LEADER OSCAR GOLDMAN?

[GTmorris1970]

Good...I will have to eliminate you if you do....



Remember....look at my avatar. We can make you disappear. :D

:eek: Holy crap!! LOL

[GTmorris1970]

Good...I will have to eliminate you if you do....



Remember....look at my avatar. We can make you disappear. :D

Now, if we can only make Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida disappear!! :D

[GTmorris1970]

Are there any other WR candidates besides Murdock we are really going after now, or is that position pretty much filled?

[Neo]

Are there any other WR candidates besides Murdock we are really going after now, or is that position pretty much filled?

Murdock is the last "big" one. :D

[GTmorris1970]

Murdock is the last "big" one. :D

Hope we get that BIG ONE!! :D

[Neo]

Hope we get that BIG ONE!! :D


We're still in the race....Don't count ol' Spurrier out just yet.

We are having a meeting with him as we speak. :D

[Neo]

Now, if we can only make Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida disappear!! :D

Let me work my magic...heh heh :p

[GTmorris1970]

Let me work my magic...heh heh :p

Nothing I would like more than sitting in WB and watching one of the so called big dogs fall! :D

[Neo]

Nothing I would like more than sitting in WB and watching one of the so called big dogs fall! :D

I don't think the university is going to care about fines over fans being on the field. If USC were to beat Florida this year, those goalposts are coming down. :D

[GTmorris1970]

I don't think the university is going to care about fines over fans being on the field. If USC were to beat Florida this year, those goalposts are coming down. :D

Yep, going by the fountain in five points. I can see it now!!! Maybe with Spurrier sitting on top of it!! LOL Maybe that is what I should do if we were to beat Clemson, and go undefeated. Get naked and ride the goal post through five points! :D

[Neo]

Raglin Still Favoring Gamecocks
Atlanta DB Richard Raglin (6-2 195), who is scheduled to visit Louisville this weekend, said Thursday that he is favoring USC. "I like the fact that they're in the SEC. I want to play for a school in a major conference." Raglin also said that he's looking for a school where he has a chance to play early. Raglin visited USC on January 14, and he has also been to North Carolina, Tulane and East Carolina. "Everybody's still in it," he said, referring to the five schools on his official visit list. Raglin said that he probably will not have a decision until signing day.

[Neo]

Davis Sets Announcement Plans
RB Mike Davis (5-11 208) of Columbia High will announce his college choice Monday morning at 9:30 at The Glen Forest School. Davis is down to Clemson, USC, Kentucky and Maryland and is expected to go with either the Tigers or Gamecocks. Thursday, Davis met with USC recruiter Rick Stocksill at school. Stockstill also had a meeting with Davis' father. Davis also met with Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen and Terps assistant coach Al Seamonson at the school. The Maryland coaches will be in his home tonight. Clemson recruiter Brad Scott is to meet with Davis Friday.

[WoffordCock]

I have been reading this forum now for quite a while and I love the amount of good information that comes from here so I just joined. But the thing that I wanted to voice is that now many recuiting sites are saying that Murdock says that he will commit to UF if all goes well on his visit.

That tends to scare me especially when we have so much invested in him and how much we could use his services.... And I don't doubt for a minute that Meyer is using the whole Eric Sledge thing against us.

"look one of their commits left USC after seeing what we had to offer"....I can hear his voice now. I hope that we can pull this one out, and shove it in his face by letting him catch every TD pass we throw in that USC v. UF game.

Have you heard anything else on him about his possible commit to UF Delo.

[bigrob32]

hey guys just saw video clips on tommy beecher,look out.this kid can drop back stand in the pocket,he can step up and scramble,very quick!this guy has a very impressive arm!!!!!!i like what i see fellows.

[DENTSVILLECOCK]

We are gonna have some players at QB here for years to come.

Aint it great!!!!!!!!

[SPURED]

I just like the name Dakota Walker. Just sounds like a BEAST!!!!!

i can hear his name being called alot on saturdays!!

[pc72687]

I am a little skeptical of all this confrimation of Dakota Walker. If I remeber right just a few weeks a ago Mike Ford and Hannah were also "in the bag." I also know that Whiteside and Williamson were blamed for the theft. I am not being mean I just don't want to get my hopes up only to be crushed again. I also know that sources can always make mistakes and make you look silly at times. Damn sources! Why can't they always be right! By the way though, those few articles were very interesting. And after seeing the video posted on rivals100.com of Beecher I would be amazed if he doesn't start next year. How did he get only 2 stars?

[DENTSVILLECOCK]

We will win with the ones that want to be Gamecocks!!!!!!

[SPURED]

beecher was overlooked by the other 3 quarterbacks in NC.

[BantamRooster]

Del that is a stong prediction on walker.Is this being confirmed because Barry Turner is going to commit to Va tech. Do you think todd will make a surprise visit?

[SPURED]

also good talent is often overlooked. Ko Simpson was only a 2 star recruit and we all know how good he is.

[Neo]

I have been reading this forum now for quite a while and I love the amount of good information that comes from here so I just joined. But the thing that I wanted to voice is that now many recuiting sites are saying that Murdock says that he will commit to UF if all goes well on his visit.

That tends to scare me especially when we have so much invested in him and how much we could use his services.... And I don't doubt for a minute that Meyer is using the whole Eric Sledge thing against us.

"look one of their commits left USC after seeing what we had to offer"....I can hear his voice now. I hope that we can pull this one out, and shove it in his face by letting him catch every TD pass we throw in that USC v. UF game.

Have you heard anything else on him about his possible commit to UF Delo.

1. I'm hearing that we have a 50-50 chance of signing Murdock at best. Meyer is going to blow smoke up his butt so we have got to keep this university and his visit here fresh in his memory. A good way to do that is having our Basketball team play a good game. I'll keep everyone updated

2. I told ya that Tommy Beecher was for real. I've seen this kid in action with my own eyes. He's the real deal. He lives about 30 mins from my house. :D

3. pc72687- Nowhere in ANY of my posts did I say Hannah or Ford was a lock. You have me confused with someone else.

4. Beecher got 2 Stars because he slipped under the radar this year. With all of the other high profile QB's coming out of NC (Crompton, Sexton, etc, etc) this year, they just flat out missed this kid.

5. The Dakota Walker deal is real. As you all probably know, I am now not the only one that's saying this. A couple other recruiting websites are now saying this.

[Neo]

Del that is a stong prediction on walker.Is this being confirmed because Barry Turner is going to commit to Va tech. Do you think todd will make a surprise visit?

This is not a prediction. Walker will be a Gamecock! :D

[Neo]

If I remeber right just a few weeks a ago Mike Ford and Hannah were also "in the bag."

I believe you are thinking of Rhbdude or something like that. He bet $20 that we would sign Ford.

[cocky4ever]

beecher was overlooked by the other 3 quarterbacks in NC.
He also played at a 3-A highschool. That didnt help his ranking either. I think he will prove to be greatly under-rated.

[SPURED]

He also played at a 3-A highschool. That didnt help his ranking either. I think he will prove to be greatly under-rated.
we will see! if he does prove to be underated im glad he is on our side. :D

[bigrob32]

Green Ready For Virginia Tech Visit
Conway DE Hivera Green (6-5 268) is set to make his official visit to Virginia Tech this weekend. One interesting note about his trip is that all of his family members are planning to go with him. That will include his mother, father, and grandparents. This will be the first official visit his father has been on with them. Green has also...
(Jan. 27)

[bigrob32]

One More Visit For Ford
RB Mike Ford (6-2 205) of Sarasota, FL, who has been committed to Alabama, will visit Western Kentucky this weekend, according to his mother. USC had been involved with Ford, but has had no recent contact. Ford remains committed to Alabama, according to his mother.

[bigrob32]

ford must not have the grades!

[bigrob32]

Davis Sets Announcement Plans
RB Mike Davis (5-11 208) of Columbia High will announce his college choice Monday morning at 9:30 at The Glen Forest School. Davis is down to Clemson, USC, Kentucky and Maryland and is expected to go with either the Tigers or Gamecocks. Thursday, Davis met with USC recruiter Rick Stocksill at school. Stockstill also had a meeting with Davis'...

[bigrob32]

i've not been real exited about davis.

[Neo]

*RUMOR*

OJ Murdock has cancelled his visit to Florida. I can not confirm at this time.

[SPURED]

*RUMOR*

OJ Murdock has cancelled his visit to Florida. I can not confirm at this time.
that would be soooooooooo nice!!!! if this is true i may just run in circles around my dorm :D

[6mgamecockfan]

Just saw that we dropped to 27th by Rivals today. We are going to have to have that "surprise" on NSD to make a top 25 class happen.
With Walker and possibly Murdock and David - it is possible!

[Neo]

*RUMOR UPDATE*

Still working on the OJ Murdock story. According to sources, his grades aka core classes are NOT going to be high enough to get into Florida. So now he is looking more and more at USC. I cannot confirm at this time.

[BantamRooster]

Del did he meet with USC staff Tonight. This story is big time if it is true.Do you think you can confirm tonight.

[cocky31]

*RUMOR*

OJ Murdock has cancelled his visit to Florida. I can not confirm at this time.
I hope that this true. so if its true he will have the grades to get into south carolina in the fall possible summer school to work out with the team.

[Neo]

Del did he meet with USC staff Tonight. This story is big time if it is true.Do you think you can confirm tonight.

I'm on the phone now....:)

Thank god for Time Warner Digital Telephone Service.

[JaGuArApRiL]

Good Luck with it..I hope you get the Players you want at USC...

[BantamRooster]

This is really late in the game for florida to be finding out about bad grades. If this is true myers was just trying to keep him on the boards. I surprised Usc didn't find this out to if it true. We backed off shelley and ford because of grades, we new a head of time on those guys. Why not OJ?

[SPURED]

This is really late in the game for florida to be finding out about bad grades. If this is true myers was just trying to keep him on the boards. I surprised Usc didn't find this out to if it true. We backed off shelley and ford because of grades, we new a head of time on those guys. Why not OJ?
different schools have different acedemic standards. USC's could be just below UF

[JaGuArApRiL]

different schools have different acedemic standards. USC's could be just below UF

It would be interesting to know what the differences are between school's like USC and Florida...

[SPURED]

from what i know you really dont have to be too bright to get into USC. but i dont know about UF

[Drakeman]

We will win with the ones that want to be Gamecocks!!!!!!

Nice win @ Cameron dude! :eek:

[BantamRooster]

Just think if we get OJ our starting reciever core could be OJ,THOMAS AND RICE not to bad!!!!!!! PLus SUMMERS IN THE BACK FIELD. WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!

[BantamRooster]

They Have Won A Sec Championship.

[Drakeman]

Davis Sets Announcement Plans
RB Mike Davis (5-11 208) of Columbia High will announce his college choice Monday morning at 9:30 at The Glen Forest School. Davis is down to Clemson, USC, Kentucky and Maryland and is expected to go with either the Tigers or Gamecocks. Thursday, Davis met with USC recruiter Rick Stocksill at school. Stockstill also had a meeting with Davis'...

Gotta have this one! :cool:

[GTmorris1970]

Anxiously awaiting news on OJ!!

[Neo]

*OJ MURDOCK UPDATE*

Slowly but surely this story is breaking. It appears that WR OJ Murdock had his visit cancelled because he is lacking a core class per Florida's academic standards. From what I am being told, he would still qualify here at USC with his current transcript.

I am also being told that OJ is rather angry at Florida for stringing him along. It appears that he feels that Florida might have kept him on a leash to keep others from recruiting him. He is now looking seriously at a committment to the Gamecocks.

I will be up just about all night until I can get some kind of confirmation on this. Sorry it is taking so long, but these things don't always work the way you want them to work.:)

[GTmorris1970]

*OJ MURDOCK UPDATE*

Slowly but surely this story is breaking. It appears that WR OJ Murdock had his visit cancelled because he is lacking a core class per Florida's academic standards. From what I am being told, he would still qualify here at USC with his current transcript.

I am also being told that OJ is rather angry at Florida for stringing him along. It appears that he feels that Florida might have kept him on a leash to keep others from recruiting him. He is now looking seriously at a committment to the Gamecocks.

I will be up just about all night until I can get some kind of confirmation on this. Sorry it is taking so long, but these things don't always work the way you want them to work.:)

This is BIG news for the Cocks. Good work dude. Thanks for the updates. Not trying to hurry you. Well, maybe a little. :D

[cocky31]

*OJ MURDOCK UPDATE*

Slowly but surely this story is breaking. It appears that WR OJ Murdock had his visit cancelled because he is lacking a core class per Florida's academic standards. From what I am being told, he would still qualify here at USC with his current transcript.

I am also being told that OJ is rather angry at Florida for stringing him along. It appears that he feels that Florida might have kept him on a leash to keep others from recruiting him. He is now looking seriously at a committment to the Gamecocks.

I will be up just about all night until I can get some kind of confirmation on this. Sorry it is taking so long, but these things don't always work the way you want them to work.:)
thanks del for the update this is will be huge for the gamecock nation.

[Neo]

NO CHANGE AS OF YET....

[Neo]

*UPDATE*
Keep in mind that I have not confirmed this as of now, but it seems like the story is slowly unfolding. There are now reports of this story on the Scout/Rivals Florida Gator pages. I will continue to update as needed.

[GTmorris1970]

*UPDATE*
Keep in mind that I have not confirmed this as of now, but it seems like the story is slowly unfolding. There are now reports of this story on the Scout/Rivals Florida Gator pages. I will continue to update as needed.

You da man!! Spurrier needs this. He looked tired and ragged out on the news tonight!! :D

[Neo]

*UPDATE*

It would appear that Coach Meyer has decided to bring some other guys (WR's) in for visits this weekend to maybe compensate for the loss of Murdock. As more comes in, I'll pass it on.

[SPURED]

that is awesome. if i were murdock i would sign a letter of intent right now! lol for the GameCocks of course

[Neo]

All right guys, nothing has changed and my sources are going to call me first thing in the morning with the latest. With that, I'm going to sign off for the night. :)

Just keep your fingers crossed that this turns out the way we want it. :)

[SPURED]

i shall pray to the football gods that he committs to us!

[WayzUp]

hey guys just saw video clips on tommy beecher,look out.this kid can drop back stand in the pocket,he can step up and scramble,very quick!this guy has a very impressive arm!!!!!!i like what i see fellows.
In absolutely no way do I want to sound like I doubted Del at all but it's nice to hear input from someone else who's seen this kid play....sounds like Spurrier found something he likes very much in this kid and didn't much care if he was a 1-star or 10-star recruit. And that suits me just fine!!!

Y'all think it's pretty much Beecher vs. Thompson for starting QB come spring then?

[GTmorris1970]

In absolutely no way do I want to sound like I doubted Del at all but it's nice to hear input from someone else who's seen this kid play....sounds like Spurrier found something he likes very much in this kid and didn't much care if he was a 1-star or 10-star recruit. And that suits me just fine!!!

Y'all think it's pretty much Beecher vs. Thompson for starting QB come spring then?

From an article I read earlier tonight about Spurrier, it sounded like there may be 4 or 5 quarterbacks seeing playing time this year. That included the freshmen. The article stated Spurrier was notorius for playing multiple quarterbacks. I'm not sure if I agree that 4 or 5 may play, but 2 or 3 I guess would be possible. Actually, I think the article listed 3. However, we have 2 good freshmen coming in. It will be interesting to watch. :)

[WayzUp]

*OJ MURDOCK UPDATE*

Slowly but surely this story is breaking. It appears that WR OJ Murdock had his visit cancelled because he is lacking a core class per Florida's academic standards. From what I am being told, he would still qualify here at USC with his current transcript.

I am also being told that OJ is rather angry at Florida for stringing him along. It appears that he feels that Florida might have kept him on a leash to keep others from recruiting him. He is now looking seriously at a committment to the Gamecocks.

I will be up just about all night until I can get some kind of confirmation on this. Sorry it is taking so long, but these things don't always work the way you want them to work.:)
My, my, my....our new Oscar Meyer weiner sure seems to have the "peeve off people" effect down pat!

Let's see, he steals one of our 'solid committ' recruits somehow (not sure if I ever want to find out how) last week. Now, he goes and strings along another solid WR recruit who's ultimately going to come down between USC and UF.

As if there needed to be any more bulletin board material for Spurrier and USC....this is gonna get fuglier before all is said and done. I'll tell you what, Oscar Meyer weiner down in Gainesville better hope he doesn't develop a reputation for shady recruiting practices right outta the gate like he has through his short tenure so far....SOS will be down in Florida stealing UF's home-state talent even more in years to come if those kids see Meyer as less than genuine.

All I ask for my birthday (February) is Dakota Walker and OJ Murdock. Is that too much to ask? Oh yeah, and world peace would be nice too.

[bigrob32]

gatorbait has murdock off the the list to visit.keep our fingers crossed.

[Fightin' Gamecock]

hey i resent the fact that you think stupid ppl go to usc...the averages are now up to an 1150 average and 3.4 gpa...im a high school senior and ill be attending next year

[Neo]

Okay guys!

I'm back on the air. :) I'll keep the info coming as I receive it.

Barring a miracle, I do not see Murdock enrolling at Florida just to go to JUCO or prep for a year. Murdock was quoted by saying that he wasb't going to go the prep route. He was going to go wherever he had the best chance to start as a freshman.

[JerryBeeds]

It's got nothing to do with his grades. You have to have taken certain core classes to have a certain major. Fla.'s admissions are just a little different from ours. We're already number one in international business. After the new research center opens, we'll be a top 20 public school academically.

[Fightin' Gamecock]

yea, every school has certain classes that must be taken in order to get in. its a matter of what is important to the university. that said, i chose usc over more academically reknowned schools such as uga and jmu because i feel this school is on the serious uprise, the atmosphere is great, everyone is friendly, and the girls are hot ;)

ok im done with that, back to recruiting...

[BantamRooster]

Del is FSU out of the picture? Does OJ still rank us in the top two?When do you think there will be a statement released?

[Neo]

For those of you that aren't aware of what's going on, please allow me to tell you a story. Keep in mind, this has not yet been confirmed.

This recruiting tactic by Meyer is deplorable at best. Here's a kid (Murdock) that wants to play football. He narrows his choices down to 2 schools. USC and Florida are his leading schools.

What Meyer is doing/done is string the kid along saying the Gator's really want him while the whole time knowing that there was an 80% chance that he would not qualify under FL academic standards. Does he tell Murdock this? No! You know why? Because if Murdock knew that he wasn't going to qualify, he can begin to go "shopping" so to speak. So Meyer continues to string him along by blowing smoke up his butt and then finally, a few days before NSD, he finally tells Murdock the deal.

Why did he wait so late to tell him? Because about now on average, schools pretty much have their scolly's spoken for and they won't have any room to sign Murdock. So therefore, Murdock's options are limited and he is pretty much forced to sign with Florida and go the prep/JUCO route. This late in the game, esp the big schools have all of their scolly's allotted. That way Meyer keeps him from going to a rival school and gets his prospect.

It's a dirty recruiting tactic by far and it's going to earn Meyer a "BAD" reputation.

[JerryBeeds]

what an a--hole. I would love to see him run that program into the ground. :mad:

[Neo]

It appears that the only way Murdock is getting in a FL is by doing a year a prep school or JUCO. So, like I said. Meyer gets his prospect and keeps that prospect away from his rivals.

[GRASSHOPPER]

Not A Good Start For Urban Legend Legacy I N The South. I Hope Future Recruits Are Taking Notice!

[Neo]

*OJ MURDOCK UPDATE*

Both Scout/Rivals.com have confirmed that Murdock's official visit to Florida this weekend has been cancelled. FSU has offered him a Rhodes Scholarship

[GRASSHOPPER]

*OJ MURDOCK UPDATE*

Both Scout/Rivals.com have confirmed that Murdock's official visit to Florida this weekend has been cancelled. FSU has offered him a Rhodes ScholarshipBREAK THIS DOWN FOR ME. IS HE ACCEPTING OR IS HE COMING TO COL. WHATS UP?

[Neo]

BREAK THIS DOWN FOR ME. IS HE ACCEPTING OR IS HE COMING TO COL. WHATS UP?

We don't know that yet. All I know is that his official visit to FL has been cancelled. As I find out more, you all will. :D

[GRASSHOPPER]

We don't know that yet. All I know is that his official visit to FL has been cancelled. As I find out more, you all will. :DYOU GOTTA BELIEVE THE REVENGE FACTOR WILL ALSO KICK IN WITH THIS BOY. GO TO USC AND GAIN REVENGE ON THE URBAN LEGEND!IT MAY HAVE WORKED FOR WALKER!

[orlandogamecock]

We don't know that yet. All I know is that his official visit to FL has been cancelled. As I find out more, you all will. :D

OK...now do we have a scholly for him? ;)

[Neo]

OK...now do we have a scholly for him? ;)

You bet ya azz we do! :D

[Neo]

*UPDATE*
Regardless of what happens with the Florida situation, OJ Murdock still plans to announce his decsion on Wednesday. This has been confirmed.

[orlandogamecock]

Del,

What are our odds in, percentage-wise, are our chances of snagging:

D. Walker?
M. Davis?
H. Green?
M. Ford (Though a Bama commit, still visiting 1/28?)?

[SPURED]

walker has already committed to us from what i remember

[SPURED]

del what about that Raglin kid from atlanta. any news on him?

[Neo]

Del,

What are our odds in, percentage-wise, are our chances of snagging:

D. Walker?
M. Davis?
H. Green?
M. Ford (Though a Bama commit, still visiting 1/28?)?

1. D. Walker is in the bag. There are three (3) different recruiting sources besides me reporting this.

2. Mike Davis was rumored to be commiting to USC, but I have not verified that rumor.

3. Hivera Green is on a visit to VT with his entire family. He is a very longshot!

4. As far as I know, USC has abandoned their recruitment of Mike Ford for academic reasons. (613 SAT to be exact)

[Neo]

del what about that Raglin kid from atlanta. any news on him?

That Raglin kid better get on the train before the train leaves the station. Get my drift?? :D

[orlandogamecock]

That Raglin kid better get on the train before the train leaves the station. Get my drift??

Will he be ridin' in the Cockaboose? WOOOO-WHOOOOOOOO! LMAO!

[BantamRooster]

Has OJ commented since he was told about his situstion with florida.I am sure USC is on the phone with him.

[SPURED]

so florida is out of the picture for murdock and FSU moves into the picture. geez the florida teams really dont want him leaving the state do they?

[Neo]

so florida is out of the picture for murdock and FSU moves into the picture. geez the florida teams really dont want him leaving the state do they?

No team is out of the picture just yet. If all of this is true, then he could go the "prep" or "JUCO" route to enroll at Florida. The real question is why would you want to???? :confused:

As for OJ commenting, he hasn't made a comment or released a statement.

[SPURED]

No team is out of the picture just yet. If all of this is true, then he could go the "prep" or "JUCO" route to enroll at Florida. The real question is why would you want to???? :confused:

As for OJ commenting, he hasn't made a comment or released a statement.
ahh he should just come on up to columbia! how much of a chance is your gut telling you FSU has at him?

[Neo]

ahh he should just come on up to columbia! how much of a chance is your gut telling you FSU has at him?

I personally don't think FSU is going to make a difference. Murdock himself on numerous occasions said it's between USC & Florida. :D

[GRASSHOPPER]

I personally don't think FSU is going to make a difference. Murdock himself on numerous occasions said it's between USC & Florida. :DI WONDER HOW MUCH ATTENTION FSU HAS PAID TO HIM THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE PROCESS. I THINK THE GUY WANTS TO PLAY IN THE BEST CONFERENCE IN THE LAND. THE SEC BABY!

[Neo]

*UPDATE*

OJ Murdock will be making an un-official visit to Florida. This has been confirmed. :(

A story covering his un-official visit will be on Gator Country in the next hour or so. :(

[SPURED]

*UPDATE*

OJ Murdock will be making an un-official visit to Florida. This has been confirmed. :(

A story covering his un-official visit will be on Gator Country in the next hour or so. :(
:mad: thats not good!!!!

[GRASSHOPPER]

I Feel Like I Am Watching A Tennis Match.

[Neo]

:mad: thats not good!!!!

Well...let's put this into perspective.

1. We have a rumor that's saying he is NOT going to be academically able to enroll at Florida without Prep or JUCO.

2. Taking a visit is NOT going to change the outcome of #1.

3. We still have a shot with this kid. Murdock has spoken about his reservations on the JUCO/Prep route before. :D

[bigrob32]

if they told me that i would not waste my time with the visit,it's not that hard oj come to carolina and play as freshmen.all he has said is where do i have the best chance to play early.

[bigrob32]

Raglin Still Favoring Gamecocks
Atlanta DB Richard Raglin (6-2 195), who is scheduled to visit Louisville this weekend, said Thursday that he is favoring USC. "I like the fact that they're in the SEC. I want to play for a school in a major conference." Raglin also said that he's looking for a school where he has a chance to play early. Raglin visited USC on January 14, and

[bigrob32]

January 27, 2005
Six days left: Where Florida stands
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Mark Wheeler


With less than one week left until National Signing Day, the recruiting effort of the Florida Gators is in high gear as the coaching staff prepares to welcome in the last group of visiting prospects in this recruiting cycle. Find out what is in the Gators' plans for the next six days, who their last targets are and what positions they look to fill in this class.


Rivals.com

Jackson canceled his Texas visit
Since the need has been filled and there are no further prospects on the board, quarterback and kicker won't be included in our daily rundown.

Running Back (Need: 0-1)
The Texas site here on Rivals.com is reporting that R.J. Jackson missed his scheduled mid-week visit to Austin because of sickness. However, he is still scheduled to visit the Gators this weekend.

Antone Smith had plenty of good things to say about Urban Meyer and the Gators on Wednesday's Count Down to Signing Day, but he also spoke at length about Miami.

The Odds Are: Obviously the big news is Jackson missing the Texas visit. That has to increase the Gators chances significantly. As of today, I wouldn't call Florida the leader for either of the two remaining backs though.

Wide Receiver (Need: 1-3)
Wednesday we thought that perhaps Lavar Lobdell was off the board, on Thursday we find out that might not be true. Regardless of whether or not he is committed to Miami, he is still visiting Florida this weekend.

That was the good news. The bad news was that I heard, a rumor that O.J. Murdock wouldn't be able to take an official visit. The question marks surrounding his academic situation have been lingering for a while now.

Two weeks ago Mike Hurcomb reported that he was in the 2.3/750 range.

Other than that the news on the receiver front was pretty slow. That should change starting on Sunday with Derrick McPhearson, Brandon LaFell and Lobdell all due in this weekend for sure.

Just to be on the safe side I contacted Carlos Thomas one last time on Thursday to see if there was a chance he was visiting. He said he wasn't and he remains firmly committed to South Carolina.

[Neo]

Nothing new as of yet concerning OJ Murdock...