USC Recruiting News

[Neo]

atleast thomas still stands firm with us!

That's for sure.

It's been quiet lately. I'm still keeping my ears open. :)

[Dr. Pepper]

Hope you are right.

[RW13]

I'm ready for Murdoch to committ

[SPURED]

I'm ready for Murdoch to committ
i think we all our man.

[pc72687]

I want to clarify something. I really did not intend to bash anyone when I said I didn't trust your info del. I just am a little skeptical. I have been told wrong things TOO many times (not by just you, but others also). I really enjoy this site because everyone is adult and cordial. IN other forums grown adults act like babies and start name calling and being general asses. I am glad this site can safely argue points without feelings being hurt. No hard feelings?

[RW13]

I was skeptical about Del's predictions when I first started reading them but time and time again his info has been correct. 9 out of 10 times he's gonna be right. Just letting you know my observation, no bull there either, just telling it like it is.....

[COCKSTER]

Agreeded!! Good info!!
GO COCKS

[pc72687]

Which is why I like this site. No bull. I don't have time for that and it is much appreciated when it isn't given. I am still getting that scout has Murdock scheduled for this weekend though.

[JaGuArApRiL]

I want to clarify something. I really did not intend to bash anyone when I said I didn't trust your info del. I just am a little skeptical. I have been told wrong things TOO many times (not by just you, but others also). I really enjoy this site because everyone is adult and cordial. IN other forums grown adults act like babies and start name calling and being general asses. I am glad this site can safely argue points without feelings being hurt. No hard feelings?


Just as a observer...Id like to tell you that Del has been working an easy 12 -15 hrs a day on the Recruiting issue...He wouldn't just say anything to make you all happy...He really wants to give you good information..and that's just my 0.02...lol :D

[pc72687]

I respect that but all I am saying is that as far as this recruiting goes I don't count my chickens until they hatch. We have to remember these are HIGH school boys that will do anything to get their names splashed all across the news. This might be there only time of big fame. They aren't totally sure what they are going to do and it can change at a moments notice. Ya'll remember what it was like. One week something was cool, the next it sucked. That is why teenagers make such good consumers!

[Beebop]

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.

Keep up the good work Delo.........we all have to cross over the line every now and then and show a little faith in something......I can only speak for myself, but am quiet sure that I do speak for others, when I say that I have the utmost faith and appreciation for the efforts you put forth, even if it is not always as accurate as one we all would like. I personally haven't seen you post anything that was way off the mark. THANK YOU!

[Neo]

*OJ Murdock UPDATE* **CONFIRMED**

OJ Murdock will visit un-officially. He CANNOT get into Florida because he is missing CORE classes to be admitted. The only way he's getting into Florida is by going the Prep or JUCO route for 1 year which he has denied numerous times.

In order to fully qualify at USC, he needs to bring up his SAT by approx. 40 pts. which I fully believe he can do. Spurrier has talked to him and believes that he can bring his SAT score up. That's why we are still recruiting him.

Coach David Reaves met with Murdock yesterday and everything is going great. According to sources, it's VERY much possible that USC will sign Murdock next week. As new news comes in, I will update. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED.

[Neo]

I want to clarify something. I really did not intend to bash anyone when I said I didn't trust your info del. I just am a little skeptical. I have been told wrong things TOO many times (not by just you, but others also). I really enjoy this site because everyone is adult and cordial. IN other forums grown adults act like babies and start name calling and being general asses. I am glad this site can safely argue points without feelings being hurt. No hard feelings?

No hard feelings! ((Offering to shake hands))

I really can't blame you. When I first started reporting things, people took them like a grain of salt which is understandable. A lot of people say I know so and so. When most of my calls were coming true, that's when people started looking closer at my calls.

Put simply, I'm going to have to earn your trust like everyone else, so I don't blame you being skeptical. :D

[Neo]

Just as a observer...Id like to tell you that Del has been working an easy 12 -15 hrs a day on the Recruiting issue...He wouldn't just say anything to make you all happy...He really wants to give you good information..and that's just my 0.02...lol :D


Thank god for Time Warner Digital Telephone Service. With it I get unlimited long distance calling anywhere and everywhere! :)

I think 12-15 hrs a day is a low estimate. LOL! On average, I'm on the phone checking things out from 7am to 1am. I don't want to put bad info up, that's why it takes me so long to update. When I hear something, I always verify it at least once.

I have gotten burned with bad info before, that's why I try to always verify it. :)

[6mgamecockfan]

Put simply, I'm going to have to earn your trust like everyone else, so I don't blame you being skeptical. :D

I am one of those who have learneed to trust Del's info. Not that it's 100% true - If you are looking for that, you'd better go to a higher source! LOL - but for the great majority of the time - He is corrrect, and usually before any other site.
I check out many different sites (some pay) and this site and Del's info seems always to be the best and most accurate anywhere -
Just my $0.01 - - - I don't feel I have $0.02 to offer too much of the time! :)

[Neo]

*OJ Murdock UPDATE* **CONFIRMED**

OJ Murdock will visit un-officially. He CANNOT get into Florida because he is missing CORE classes to be admitted. The only way he's getting into Florida is by going the Prep or JUCO route for 1 year which he has denied numerous times.

In order to fully qualify at USC, he needs to bring up his SAT by approx. 40 pts. which I fully believe he can do. Spurrier has talked to him and believes that he can bring his SAT score up. That's why we are still recruiting him.

Coach David Reaves met with Murdock yesterday and everything is going great. According to sources, it's VERY much possible that USC will sign Murdock next week. As new news comes in, I will update. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED.

This is just a repeat post from earlier today.

[GTmorris1970]

*OJ Murdock UPDATE* **CONFIRMED**

OJ Murdock will visit un-officially. He CANNOT get into Florida because he is missing CORE classes to be admitted. The only way he's getting into Florida is by going the Prep or JUCO route for 1 year which he has denied numerous times.

In order to fully qualify at USC, he needs to bring up his SAT by approx. 40 pts. which I fully believe he can do. Spurrier has talked to him and believes that he can bring his SAT score up. That's why we are still recruiting him.

Coach David Reaves met with Murdock yesterday and everything is going great. According to sources, it's VERY much possible that USC will sign Murdock next week. As new news comes in, I will update. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED.

This is just a repeat post from earlier today.

Just woke up to an icy morning here in Columbia. This news certainly brightens the day a bit! :)

[Neo]

Just woke up to an icy morning here in Columbia. This news certainly brightens the day a bit! :)

It snowing up here in NC too! :D

[GTmorris1970]

It snowing up here in NC too! :D

Wish we could have some snow!! Only ice here. Anyway, I notice we are number 28 now according to Rivals.com. How far up would OJ Murdock take us up in your opinion?

[Neo]

Wish we could have some snow!! Only ice here. Anyway, I notice we are number 28 now according to Rivals.com. How far up would OJ Murdock take us up in your opinion?

With Walker's commitment, that puts us at 25. Add OJ's commitment, that would bump us to around 22nd. :D

[GTmorris1970]

With Walker's commitment, that puts us at 25. Add OJ's commitment, that would bump us to around 22nd. :D

Thanks dude. I was confused. When I clicked on team rankings, we were at 28, but toward the bottom of the page, where they were talking about Urban Meyer, those rankings showed us at 25. Maybe the other not updated? :)

[Neo]

Thanks dude. I was confused. When I clicked on team rankings, we were at 28, but toward the bottom of the page, where they were talking about Urban Meyer, those rankings showed us at 25. Maybe the other not updated? :)

We are 28th according to Rivals.com


All I saying is that we still have a few "silent" commits. Heh :D

[GTmorris1970]

We are 28th according to Rivals.com


All I saying is that we still have a few "silent" commits. Heh :D

Fair enough bro!! Still an excellent job IMO. :)

[Neo]

Fair enough bro!! Still an excellent job IMO. :)

I would like to say something....

I would like to thank 6mgamecockfan, GTmorris1970, Beebop, RW13, SPURED, pc72687, COCKSTER, JaGuArApRiL, GRASSHOPPER, bigrob32, orlandogamecock, BantamRooster, WayzUp and anyone else that I may be leaving out for your endless support.

I have lots of fun doing this for myself, but I have found that I am not the only passionate USC fan here. I work on this recruiting thread 15-20 hrs a day at a personal loss for all of my fellow USC fans that do not have access to things that I have access to. I do this because I know everyone wants information, but doesn't have the resources to get it.

I am very thankful for the endless support I have received from the readers of my thread. I take a lot of pride in my work and it prides me to see that I have made a difference in so many Gamecock fan's recruiting lives.

Even though I have been wrong before, I stand by my reports with the utmost vigor and brave the heat like anyone should. I do appreciate the props from my fellow posters even when I'm wrong. It really means a lot to me and I will continue to do my very best here and as usual, all good things must come to an end. With the end of recruiting just around the corner, I was just wanting to let everyone know that I will be here covering National Signing Day with updates to those that wish to read them.

Once again, thanks to everyone for their endless support and my gratitude for such is eternal. We are all part of the USC family.

Sincerely,
James
DeLoreanfan1

[SPURman]

Hey Del

This is CharlotteGamecock from another board. Great job on keeping everyone up-to-date on this site. I appreciate the visit list you put together that helped so much on that other board. I have one question for you, is USC looking to bring in WR Ruben Jackson the weekend after signing day due to Sledge's commit to UF? Once again, keep up the hard work, it has not gone un-noticed.

[Neo]

Hey Del

This is CharlotteGamecock from another board. Great job on keeping everyone up-to-date on this site. I appreciate the visit list you put together that helped so much on that other board. I have one question for you, is USC looking to bring in WR Ruben Jackson the weekend after signing day due to Sledge's commit to UF? Once again, keep up the hard work, it has not gone un-noticed.

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

DeLoreanfan1
SECTalk.com Admin

As for Ruben, it's a 50-50 kinda thing. I'm hearing he's a back-up plan.

[GTmorris1970]

I would like to say something....

I would like to thank 6mgamecockfan, GTmorris1970, Beebop, RW13, SPURED, pc72687, COCKSTER, JaGuArApRiL, GRASSHOPPER, bigrob32, orlandogamecock, BantamRooster, WayzUp and anyone else that I may be leaving out for your endless support.

I have lots of fun doing this for myself, but I have found that I am not the only passionate USC fan here. I work on this recruiting thread 15-20 hrs a day at a personal loss for all of my fellow USC fans that do not have access to things that I have access to. I do this because I know everyone wants information, but doesn't have the resources to get it.

I am very thankful for the endless support I have received from the readers of my thread. I take a lot of pride in my work and it prides me to see that I have made a difference in so many Gamecock fan's recruiting lives.

Even though I have been wrong before, I stand by my reports with the utmost vigor and brave the heat like anyone should. I do appreciate the props from my fellow posters even when I'm wrong. It really means a lot to me and I will continue to do my very best here and as usual, all good things must come to an end. With the end of recruiting just around the corner, I was just wanting to let everyone know that I will be here covering National Signing Day with updates to those that wish to read them.

Once again, thanks to everyone for their endless support and my gratitude for such is eternal. We are all part of the USC family.

Sincerely,
James
DeLoreanfan1

Your welcome! This is an awesome site, and don't ever think your hard work is not appreciated, if not by all, certainly most of us. And, on one other note, I would like to thank OJ Murdock for keeping us on the ropes all this time!! :D :p

[Dr. Pepper]

It sure would be nice if Dave Odum's boys could pick up a win this afternoon in front of O. J. and others who may be on the fence!

Del, Thanks for your hard work.

[bigrob32]

hey del,we thank you for what you do man.i try to help you out from time to time,but thanks again.whats the story on avery atkins is he pretty much a gator?

[Neo]

hey del,we thank you for what you do man.i try to help you out from time to time,but thanks again.whats the story on avery atkins is he pretty much a gator?

Avery Atkins is either a Gator or a Seminole. Not a Gamecock. :(

[bigrob32]

so no shock the world factor

[Neo]

so no shock the world factor

Nope...Not today. :D

[SPURED]

Davis is supposed to make his announcement monday morning right?

[Neo]

Davis is supposed to make his announcement monday morning right?

That is correct. :D

[COCKSTER]

Del,think you for your hard & much appricated work!! You have kept all of us COCK FANS informed about our new recruits. It's been fun,as well as, giving us hope for
the new season under coach Spurrier!
Thanks a million!!!
GO COCKS

[Neo]

Del,think you for your hard & much appricated work!! You have kept all of us COCK FANS informed about our new recruits. It's been fun,as well as, giving us hope for
the new season under coach Spurrier!
Thanks a million!!!
GO COCKS

Thanks again Cockster.... :D

[pc72687]

(after hand shake)

I do have one question. What will we do after signing day? There is so much time between now and spring practice and even longer till Gameday.

[pc72687]

I will give it to you though, it is posted here sometimes faster then even Gamecockcentral.com. Palmetto sports recently hasn't impressed me, they don't seem to find anything new to say.

I do want to ask ya'lls opinions about something though. What is all the hype about Will Newell. I played with him and have seen him and I am not impressed. He has a bad attitude problem and the only reason he gets so much publicity is because he plays for IRMO. Frierson brought all the attention to Newell.

[Neo]

I will give it to you though, it is posted here sometimes faster then even Gamecockcentral.com. Palmetto sports recently hasn't impressed me, they don't seem to find anything new to say.

I do want to ask ya'lls opinions about something though. What is all the hype about Will Newell. I played with him and have seen him and I am not impressed. He has a bad attitude problem and the only reason he gets so much publicity is because he plays for IRMO. Frierson brought all the attention to Newell.


I have heard rumbllings about him for quite some time now. I've heard he does have a bad attitude.


To be honest, I have gotten threatening e-mails from David Simpkins at GamecockCentral.com for quite a while now. It seems like I am costing his company money. He charges money for information that I give out for free. I still have the e-mails saved in outlook express in case I need them. Apparently, he feels as though I'm a threat. :)

[orlandogamecock]

Keep up the good work, Del! It won't be long before you can let up on the workload (2/3/05)!

[Neo]

Keep up the good work, Del! It won't be long before you can let up on the workload (2/3/05)!

I don't know how far back in this thread you read, but I'm going to be here on NSD updating as they come.... :)

[JBryant12]

My computer is f'ed up so im hoping ill be able to have it workin again in a week just intime for signing day, so thatll work out good

[Neo]

My computer is f'ed up so im hoping ill be able to have it workin again in a week just intime for signing day, so thatll work out good

What's going on with it exactly?

[Dr. Pepper]

Mr. Odom's gentlemen played hard during the second half, but not strong enough. Let's hope some of the recruits who were at the game were impressed by our never say die attitude.

Whatever happens over the next couple of days will be Ok, and I am sure that the Ol' ball coach will be able to take what he gets and turn this class into something special.

[pc72687]

What exactly is the difference between a offical visit and a unoffical visit? I remeber one of you saying OJ was not going on an offical visit but an unoffical visit. Does this mean the school doesn't provide anything to the recruit as far as food, residence, and tickets to the game or is it just a formality?

[WoffordCock]

Murdock will trip to Florida
By Mark McLeod GatorCountry.com
Date: Jan 28, 2005

All-American wide receiver OJ Murdock of Tampa Middleton and his family will indeed be visiting the University of Florida this weekend. Murdock confirmed the visit with me early this morning.

“Yeah, we’re coming” Murdock confirmed. “We’ll be leaving around 3:30 this afternoon. I’m really looking forward to it. It should be a great trip”.
Murdock said that he was surprised about conflicting reports which are circulating regarding a cancelled trip. He addressed the issue of potential academic concerns as well.

“No, I’m coming. Where’s this stuff coming from? I haven’t even spoken to anybody about anything like that. The coaches haven’t said anything to me about it either. There was some paperwork that wasn’t completely filled out properly, but that’s been taken care of. Academically, I’m fine. I’ll be visiting this weekend”.

I also spoke to Middleton High School Head Coach Harry Hubbard, who led the Tigers to an 8-4 record this past season, about the latest concerning Murdock.

“Unless something has happened since last night, I don’t know anything about it” Coach Hubbard said. “He’s visiting Florida this weekend. I had somebody call earlier and ask if the Florida trip was cancelled because he’s going to Alabama. I had never heard anything about Alabama. Nobody has said anything to me other than he’s visiting Florida”.

Murdock is expected to choose between the Gators and South Carolina this weekend. I told him that as a wide receiver, he’s really sitting in the cat bird seat with these two coaches.

“Yeah” Murdock said laughing. “Either way things would be pretty good for a receiver. It’s a good decision to have to make”.


not looking good.....just posted on gatorcountry.com :(

[JaGuArApRiL]

To Del..OK so I missed that 25 outta 24 you work...lol Your welxx and Keep up the good work hun. =)

[Neo]

What exactly is the difference between a offical visit and a unoffical visit? I remeber one of you saying OJ was not going on an offical visit but an unoffical visit. Does this mean the school doesn't provide anything to the recruit as far as food, residence, and tickets to the game or is it just a formality?

Official = School pays for everything.
Un-Official = Prospect has to pay for everything.

[Neo]

Murdock will trip to Florida
By Mark McLeod GatorCountry.com
Date: Jan 28, 2005

All-American wide receiver OJ Murdock of Tampa Middleton and his family will indeed be visiting the University of Florida this weekend. Murdock confirmed the visit with me early this morning.

“Yeah, we’re coming” Murdock confirmed. “We’ll be leaving around 3:30 this afternoon. I’m really looking forward to it. It should be a great trip”.
Murdock said that he was surprised about conflicting reports which are circulating regarding a cancelled trip. He addressed the issue of potential academic concerns as well.

“No, I’m coming. Where’s this stuff coming from? I haven’t even spoken to anybody about anything like that. The coaches haven’t said anything to me about it either. There was some paperwork that wasn’t completely filled out properly, but that’s been taken care of. Academically, I’m fine. I’ll be visiting this weekend”.

I also spoke to Middleton High School Head Coach Harry Hubbard, who led the Tigers to an 8-4 record this past season, about the latest concerning Murdock.

“Unless something has happened since last night, I don’t know anything about it” Coach Hubbard said. “He’s visiting Florida this weekend. I had somebody call earlier and ask if the Florida trip was cancelled because he’s going to Alabama. I had never heard anything about Alabama. Nobody has said anything to me other than he’s visiting Florida”.

Murdock is expected to choose between the Gators and South Carolina this weekend. I told him that as a wide receiver, he’s really sitting in the cat bird seat with these two coaches.

“Yeah” Murdock said laughing. “Either way things would be pretty good for a receiver. It’s a good decision to have to make”.


not looking good.....just posted on gatorcountry.com :(

That letter was posted yesterday and it really doesn't mean anything.

I do have one question, do you really think that he would admit that his grades and such were questionable to the media? Just a thought.

[Neo]

What exactly is the difference between a offical visit and a unoffical visit? I remeber one of you saying OJ was not going on an offical visit but an unoffical visit. Does this mean the school doesn't provide anything to the recruit as far as food, residence, and tickets to the game or is it just a formality?


This is an UN-OFFICIAL visit. He doesn't meet the enrollment requirements to be brought in on an official visit.

[WoffordCock]

No but the article places doubt all the same, I just hate the fact that he seems so up beat about the visit and is so motivated to go to UF.

[Neo]

No but the article places doubt all the same, I just hate the fact that he seems so up beat about the visit and is so motivated to go to UF.

I wouldn't put 2 cents into a Florida-run website. Florida tends to covet their athletes and do you think that they would even remotely give the idea that maybe he was interested or would commit to another school? Not in a million years.

I think that article was done to "sugarcoat" his visit or to put "blinders" on all Gator fans.

I really can't blame the kid if he went to Florida. He grew up watching and cheering for the Gators. Honestly, we are in this as much as Florida is except we have the advantage. He cannot enroll at Florida without a year of prep or JUCO. Now, he may commit to the Gators and go to prep/JUCO or he may later decide that he's not willing to go prep/JUCO for a year and end up at USC. You have to look at this from many different angles.

[Neo]

To be honest, I have gotten threatening e-mails from David Simpkins at GamecockCentral.com for quite a while now. It seems like I am costing his company money. He charges money for information that I give out for free. I still have the e-mails saved in outlook express in case I need them. Apparently, he feels as though I'm a threat. :)


Like I said...Don't sing it...Bring it. :D

[OmahaBound]

I would also assume that he's playing the same 'game' that Eric Sledge did. He's not going to say anything negative about the Gators just in case he decides to become a Gator afterall.

I assume Del has the story right though, so I also assume that Murdock will come here in the end. I'm certainly happy that we might end up with two of the fastest receiver prospects coming to Columbia, but it is slightly embarrassing that our academic standards are below Florida's. Del, do you know which class Murdock is lacking that UF requires that we don't? (I know his SAT needs some work as well, but I thought I read earlier that there was a difference in class requirements as well.)

[Neo]

I would also assume that he's playing the same 'game' that Eric Sledge did. He's not going to say anything negative about the Gators just in case he decides to become a Gator afterall.

I assume Del has the story right though, so I also assume that Murdock will come here in the end. I'm certainly happy that we might end up with two of the fastest receiver prospects coming to Columbia, but it is slightly embarrassing that our academic standards are below Florida's. Del, do you know which class Murdock is lacking that UF requires that we don't? (I know his SAT needs some work as well, but I thought I read earlier that there was a difference in class requirements as well.)

I don't have the exact core class that he's missing to get into Florida. All I know is that he can get into USC now, but Spurrier wants him to retake the SAT and get his score up a hair so he can fully qualify.

Class requirements are different state by state because the requirements are set by the state.

I wouldn't be embarrassed. Each school has their pros and cons. It's like Florida couldn't touch our Honor's college with a 30 foot pole! :D

[Neo]

*OJ Murdock UPDATE* **CONFIRMED**

OJ Murdock will visit un-officially. He CANNOT get into Florida because he is missing CORE classes to be admitted. The only way he's getting into Florida is by going the Prep or JUCO route for 1 year which he has denied numerous times.

In order to fully qualify at USC, he needs to bring up his SAT by approx. 40 pts. which I fully believe he can do. Spurrier has talked to him and believes that he can bring his SAT score up. That's why we are still recruiting him.

Coach David Reaves met with Murdock yesterday and everything is going great. According to sources, it's VERY much possible that USC will sign Murdock next week. As new news comes in, I will update. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED.

This is a repeat post from earlier today.

[JerryBeeds]

Keep on churning it out del, your doing a great job! :D

[bigrob32]

Newell Makes Decision
Shrine Bowl LB Will Newell (6-2 225) of Irmo committed Friday to Newberry College. Newell visited Newberry Friday and made his pledge. He also visited Wofford and considered walking on at USC.
(Jan. 28)

[LesR923]

Then why was that article in the State last week about how gung ho he was to walk on at usc?

[orlandogamecock]

Then why was that article in the State last week about how gung ho he was to walk on at usc?

Simple...he received a scholly from Newberry. Education paid for.

[bigrob32]

Yep.....that's It.

[pc72687]

It is no great loss. Newell is all hype and a lot of bad attitude. He has been coddled his entire life and thinks the world is his. I wish I could see the first week of practice down at Newberry where he won't be given the preferrial treatment that he got at Irmo. Lets just say it will be a very good eye-opening experience for him. He'll see that the world doesn't revolve around him.

Now enough of that, any news on the ol Murdock? Is there anyone else we're waiting on or is just him, davis, and raglin? Is Raglin really that special? He isn't rated by rivals.com.

[LesR923]

Del, do you have any information on Avery Atkins' visits to other schools. I figure the Florida teams are campaigning hard for him, but are there any leads? And is the door closed for us?

[Neo]

Del, do you have any information on Avery Atkins' visits to other schools. I figure the Florida teams are campaigning hard for him, but are there any leads? And is the door closed for us?

Atkins = We (USC) have a better chance of winning the lottery, getting struck by lightning and being a contestant on Jeopardy before getting this kid.

Raglin = Better get on the train before it leaves the station.

[Neo]

As for Murdock, no updates as of now. (1/30/05 1:15am)

As for the other guys...

Davis = Was rumored to sign with USC, but personally I think he's going to Clemson.

Brown = He's getting wooed by FSU. No chance.

[LesR923]

bummer....not so much on davis, but the Atkins stuff got me a little hyped

[Neo]

bummer....not so much on davis, but the Atkins stuff got me a little hyped

Same here....I guess he's not shocking the world after all! :D

[Neo]

*MURDOCK UPDATE*

Apparently, he (Murdock) scored a 760 on his SAT and Spurrier wants him to bring his score up at least to an 800. Currently, he will qualify at USC, but Spurrier doesn't want any hiccups and to play it safe, he's asking him to retake the SAT and get his score up a tad to be sure.

This has been confirmed.

[LesR923]

*MURDOCK UPDATE*

Apparently, he (Murdock) scored a 760 on his SAT and Spurrier wants him to bring his score up at least to an 800. Currently, he will qualify at USC, but Spurrier doesn't want any hiccups and to play it safe, he's asking him to retake the SAT and get his score up a tad to be sure.

This has been confirmed.

Thats good news that he can atleast qualify at this point. This is good stuff man, only 4 more days

[LesR923]

Hey Del, do you have an updated version of commits?

[Neo]

Thats good news that he can atleast qualify at this point. This is good stuff man, only 4 more days

Yep...I am getting excited...but....I still have to keep it contained.


He may still decide to go ahead and sign with Florida and go the prep/JUCO route or he may sign with us. I guess we will find out in a few short days. :D

[Neo]

You wanna hear something funny?

Even the Gator fans don't know what's going on. Some of them are saying he made his un-official visit and others are saying he didn't. That to me shows that they're scared.:)

[LesR923]

Its pure panic. What do you think? Do they really want this kid, or do they really want to keep us from having him? Or is it a little of both. I like where we are headed, next recruiting season promises to be something special

[Neo]

Its pure panic. What do you think? Do they really want this kid, or do they really want to keep us from having him? Or is it a little of both. I like where we are headed, next recruiting season promises to be something special

I think it's a little of both. You surely don't want one of the highest rated prospects going to a rival school now do ya? :D

[Demandbetter]

Like I said...Don't sing it...Bring it. :D

Don't see what he can do legally as long as you are not copying his content word for word. Besides, this info SHOULD be free! Thanks for all you do.

[pc72687]

Tell us as soon as you find out about Davis.

[Neo]

Don't see what he can do legally as long as you are not copying his content word for word. Besides, this info SHOULD be free! Thanks for all you do.

The fact is I'm NOT copying his info! :D

[Neo]

Don't see what he can do legally as long as you are not copying his content word for word. Besides, this info SHOULD be free! Thanks for all you do.

I don't have to steal anyones info. I have my own.:)

[Neo]

Tell us as soon as you find out about Davis.

I don't like Davis personally, but he is a "gem" of a player and we need players like that.

I would love for him to come to USC, but I am thinking he's leaning towards Clemson.

[Neo]

My predictions for signing day:

NR 3-star LB Dakota Walker: I firmly believe he's a lock. I have received reports that have said he called his VT recruiters and told them he plans on enrolling at USC.

Projected School: USC

#26 3-Star OL Hivera Green: I feel that we came in too late on this kid. Even though Steve Spurrier is a great recruiter, he cannot make up for lost time with Green.

Projected School: Clemson or Virginia Tech

#10 4-Star WR OJ Murdock: I feel that he will end up enrolling at USC by default. There are many conflicting reports on this prospect and I guess I will just stick to what I have heard.

Projected School: USC

#35 3-Star OL Quentin Brown: He currently says NC State is the team to beat. I once thought that FSU was the team to beat, but I am starting to think that he wants to be part of the Wolfpack.

Projected School: NC State or FSU

#22 3-Star TB Mike Davis: Boy this is a tough one. I would love to say that he is coming to USC. He was rumored to sign with USC, but I never confirmed that rumor. I see him going to USC only because Clemson has already signed one TB.

Projected School: Clemson

[OmahaBound]

Raglin Appears Louisville Bound
By Phil Kornblut
DB Richard Raglin (6-2 195) of Atlanta made his official visit to Louisville over the weekend and his on the verge of committing to the Cardinals. "It was real nice," he said. "I just liked the campus and surroundings and the people. It's looking like it's going to be Louisville." Raglin did not commit on his visit because he wanted to talk things over with his family and coach but he plans to make his commitment Monday morning. Raglin also made visits to USC, Tulane, East Carolina and North Carolina.

[BantamRooster]

DEL I don't know if I agree with all of those projections. I think davis sighns with USC. After all I have heard about OJ I just don't know what he will decide.I must commend you for going out on a limb for a bunch of guys that are so unpredictable. I feel that most of them do the opposite of what they say to the press.

[Neo]

Raglin Appears Louisville Bound
By Phil Kornblut
DB Richard Raglin (6-2 195) of Atlanta made his official visit to Louisville over the weekend and his on the verge of committing to the Cardinals. "It was real nice," he said. "I just liked the campus and surroundings and the people. It's looking like it's going to be Louisville." Raglin did not commit on his visit because he wanted to talk things over with his family and coach but he plans to make his commitment Monday morning. Raglin also made visits to USC, Tulane, East Carolina and North Carolina.


I had a feeling he was going to Louisville. He just didn't seem sold on us ya know?

[Neo]

DEL I don't know if I agree with all of those projections. I think davis sighns with USC. After all I have heard about OJ I just don't know what he will decide.I must commend you for going out on a limb for a bunch of guys that are so unpredictable. I feel that most of them do the opposite of what they say to the press.

Well...this job is hard by nature. Not anyone here is psychic and if you don't have inside info, these kids are very hard to read. I have made some mistakes and been given bad info before. No one is perfect. :) I just take in what I have heard and make an educated guess. It's not rocket science. :D

As for Davis, he's stringing USC along. I mean come on, is he really going to consider Kentucky??? I feel that he's putting USC on the backburner so if his first choice doesn't pan out, he'll have something to fall back on.

These recruits that just "can't decide until signing day" are going to disappear faster than a virgin on prom night next year. It's total BS and the only reason Spurrier is tollerating it now is because he has to. Bet on it.

[BantamRooster]

The only reason why I think that he comes to USC is that clemsuck sighned some better RB this year. I think clemsuck has a commit from the 1 rb in the state of ga. PLUS that kid they just sighned from florida is pretty good.In addition, I think clemsuck has the inside track on travil Jamison.

[Neo]

Understanding the Letter Of Intent (LOI) Issue

What's in a scholarship? Let us recount the ways

By MIKE KNOBLER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 01/30/05
National Signing Day has become such a big deal it has acquired capital letters, such a huge news event the Atlanta Journal-Constitution plans to report about it with an eight-page special section on Thursday.

So we thought we'd take this opportunity to tell you what, exactly, will be signed.

A scholarship, most people would tell you, and that's half right. But high school seniors nationwide will sign something else on Wednesday, too.

The document that makes National Signing Day like Christmas Day for college football fans and coaches is the National Letter of Intent, the pieces of paper that turn a wished-for prospect into a wrapped-up signee.

The letter of intent binds the player to the school he will attend and binds the school to the player. Until he signs it and sends it — usually by fax — to the university, he's free to change his mind, no matter what he told his coaches, his parents, his girlfriend, his local newspaper or his dog. No "commitment" he made to any college coach commits him to anything until he signs and sends his letter of intent.

After signing and sending the letter, though, a player faces stiff penalties for changing his mind. He must attend that university for a full academic year or lose a year of eligibility and have to sit out a year before playing at another university.

You'd think such an important document would be well understood by everybody who follows college sports. It isn't. The biggest misconception is that the player is getting a four-year guarantee from the university.

In fact, the school, like the player, is bound for just one year.

After that year, the player is free to transfer without losing eligibility and the school is free to revoke the scholarship. In fact, NCAA rules bar schools from offering players more than a one-year scholarship. That scholarship is renewable, but the renewal isn't automatic.

It's up to each school to set policies about which scholarships to renew.

Arlington, Texas, lineman Brad Sellers, who plans to sign with Georgia Tech, said the Yellow Jackets were up front with him.

"They said it's a one-year scholarship and they renew it every year as long as you work hard and don't get in trouble with the law and your academics are good," Sellers said, adding that Tech told him it doesn't revoke scholarships from players who for some reason other than effort don't pan out. "If you come in and you're not all that, they're not going to take it away from you," he said.

Said Westlake linebacker Taalib Tucker, who also plans to sign with Tech: "I got a scholarship [offer] for a reason, so I've got to do my part."

The notion that a coach or athletics director could decide a player isn't doing his part makes some professors uncomfortable. The Coalition on Intercollegiate Athletics, a national group of university faculty members, wants to take the power to revoke athletics scholarships away from athletics departments.

"There are some schools where if the player is not performing up to standard or the player gets injured, we have heard scholarships are revoked," said Nathan Tublitz, a University of Oregon neurobiology professor and member of the Coalition's steering committee. "If there's a question about renewing the scholarship, it should be decided by the chief academic officer."

Other key facts about the letter of intent:

• It's not an NCAA document, and it's not enforced by the NCAA. Instead, it's run by conference commissioners. Every Division I school participates in the letter of intent program except for the service academies, the Ivy League and some schools in the Patriot League. Every fully active Division II school participates, too.

• The letter of intent doesn't guarantee admission. The letter becomes void if the admissions office rejects the player or the player fails to meet the NCAA academic requirements for financial aid.

• Once a player signs and sends a letter of intent, other schools are barred from trying to recruit him.

• A player can break his letter-of-intent commitment without penalty if he serves 18 months in the U.S. military or on an official church mission.

• The letter is binding from the moment a player sends it to a university. There's a penalty for a signee who changes his mind, even if he never sets foot on the school's campus.

"Some players think, 'I didn't go to school, so we don't have a problem here.' Unfortunately, they do have a problem," said Torie Johnson, director of the National Letter of Intent program.

• You don't have to sign a letter of intent to get a scholarship; signing one just guarantees you that one will be available if you qualify. One of the most famous examples of this is basketball player Chris Jackson, who later changed his name to Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. His mother refused to sign his letter of intent because she didn't want him to attend LSU. The letter is invalid without a parent's signature. So Jackson never filed a letter of intent but still attended LSU on scholarship.

• Schools can release players from their letters of intent, as Georgia did after Dennis Felton replaced Jim Harrick as men's basketball coach. But the decision is up to the school; a post-signing day coaching change doesn't free a player from his letter.

• If a school won't grant a release, a player can appeal to the National Letter of Intent steering committee. Appeals often are granted when there are significant unforeseen circumstances, such as the death of a parent or a financial hardship for a family, Johnson said.

[WayzUp]

6:06 PM and I learned something new. Thanks Del, for not making this lazy Sunday a total waste. Seriously though, this LOI/scholarship system is one of those things that many people (myself included) THINK they know when in fact, they ASSUME they know how it all works.

I find myself thanking you a lot....is that bad? :D

[Neo]

Davis Back From Maryland
By Phil Kornblut
Columbia High RB Mike Davis (5-11 208) has returned for his official visit to Maryland. According to his father, Davis is burned out from the trip and is not taking phone calls tonight. He plans to announce his decision Monday morning at 9:30. Mr. Davis confirmed the decision will come down to USC and Clemson. He said the actual decision had not yet been made. He said he and his son will send down later tonight to discuss things and make a "unified decision."

[pc72687]

Any new news on the whole OJ episode? I know they want their moment in the spotlight but it is kinda ridiculous the way they hold out for so long on a decision they have already made. If they haven't decided, that is fair. But some say they know but only hold out because they want all the pomp and circumstance of the media directed towards them. If your good athlete, you should let what you do on the field be your highlights, not you using a pen to sign a piece of paper.

[Neo]

Any new news on the whole OJ episode? I know they want their moment in the spotlight but it is kinda ridiculous the way they hold out for so long on a decision they have already made. If they haven't decided, that is fair. But some say they know but only hold out because they want all the pomp and circumstance of the media directed towards them. If your good athlete, you should let what you do on the field be your highlights, not you using a pen to sign a piece of paper.

No new updates as of now. I am going to make some phone calls tomorrow morning and find out what's going on. :D

[WoffordCock]

Did OJ infact amke it to Gainesville this weekend, because gamecockcentral has a huge headline stating that he didn't even make the trip to UF??? I thought that he was at least going to make it an unoffical visit.....

[SPURman]

We pulled the offer on Raglin. OJ is split between us and UF. UF doesn't even consider him a top prospect because they told him they are waiting on another prospect ahead of him. If they lose that prospect then they would take him. He should just be like "Forget you, im gonna go where im wanted the most" which would be USC!!!

[Neo]

Did OJ infact amke it to Gainesville this weekend, because gamecockcentral has a huge headline stating that he didn't even make the trip to UF??? I thought that he was at least going to make it an unoffical visit.....

Trust me Wofford. He didn't make an *OFFICIAL* visit. My sources are telling me that he did in fact, make an un-official visit. :)

[Neo]

*UPDATE*

Apparently OJ Murdock did NOT make his trip to Florida afterall. Florida has now backed off of him in favor of WR Brandon LeFell.

[WoffordCock]

I wasn't questioning you or your sources I was just letting everyone know what I read....sorry if it came off that way, I think that your nose for the update is one of the best that I've ever seen. No harm no foul? But any idea why he didn't make the trip, is it just because of them backing off of him or is it deeper???

[Neo]

I wasn't questioning you or your sources I was just letting everyone know what I read....sorry if it came off that way, I think that your nose for the update is one of the best that I've ever seen. No harm no foul? But any idea why he didn't make the trip, is it just because of them backing off of him or is it deeper???

Nah...it's ok!

I just got a call right after I posted that. He did NOT make his trip. :)

[Neo]

I think our chances of signing OJ Murdock just shot up 10-fold!!!!!

[WoffordCock]

I would have to agree, After being placed on the backburner to another prospect after being so highly recuited by Meyer, would show me exactly what type of morals they have at Fla. I would jump on the first train to a rival school and stuff it down their throat for years to come...

[cocky4ever]

I think our chances of signing OJ Murdock just shot up 10-fold!!!!!
If we get Murdock to sign I would say all of our areas are covered, even kicker! The question mark is at QB, but with the potential there and the coaching staff I think that will turn out just fine. Better days are ahead.

[Neo]

I would have to agree, After being placed on the backburner to another prospect after being so highly recuited by Meyer, would show me exactly what type of morals they have at Fla. I would jump on the first train to a rival school and stuff it down their throat for years to come...

See! Some people said I was full of it when I posted about Meyer's questionable recruiting tactics. Now all of it is starting to come to light.

Murdock may do just that.

[orlandogamecock]

Concerning Murdock:

Maybe UF wanted a "resume". ;) :D

[LesR923]

nice haha.........

[RW13]

so I guess we got him then? Man, that would be huge, we need WR's....

[Neo]

so I guess we got him then? Man, that would be huge, we need WR's....

I think we may have him... :D

[Neo]

After hearing Stockstill on Sportstalk and putting two and two together, I think he expects both OJ Murdock and Dakota Walker will commit to USC on Wednesday.

http://www.bcmonsters.com/bcm/anmviewer.asp?a=1884&z=1

[Neo]

Brown Names His Favorite
OL Quinton Brown (6-4 235) of Orlando made his official visit to USC over the weekend and said he enjoyed the trip. "It was good, it was really nice," he said. "It was enjoyable." Brown said he's down to USC, Florida State and NC State and NC State is his current favorite. He plans to make a decision Monday.

[Neo]

*UPDATE*

Now this is my own personal opinion based on what I have heard. We got him.

Expect OJ Murdock to sign with USC.

[Neo]

Current Commits As Of 1/30/05

#10 4-Star WR OJ Murdock (Projected)
NR 3-Star LB Dakota Walker (Projected)
#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
#5 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 28th as of 1/30/05 per Rivals.com
http://rivals100.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880&Sport=1

[Neo]

DON'T FORGET USC FANS

MY COVERAGE OF NATIONAL SIGNING DAY BEGINS ON 2/2/05 AT 7AM EST. TELL YOUR GAMECOCK FRIENDS TO STOP BY THE SITE AND SIGN UP. I WILL BE COVERING ALL OF THE SIGNINGS AND UPDATES PERTAINING TO USC FOOTBALL!

SPREAD THE WORD......:)

[Fightin' Gamecock]

ok i remember reading somewhere that lefell had like an SAT score in the 500s...yea so if they had issues with gettin oj on, what are they thinking with brandon? guess they didnt want oj that bad and that sucks for them!

[Neo]

ok i remember reading somewhere that lefell had like an SAT score in the 500s...yea so if they had issues with gettin oj on, what are they thinking with brandon? guess they didnt want oj that bad and that sucks for them!

I don't know about LaFell so I cannot comment, but apparently it is working to our advantage because we are getting Murdock. :D

[cocky4ever]

See! Some people said I was full of it when I posted about Meyer's questionable recruiting tactics. Now all of it is starting to come to light.

Murdock may do just that.
I think UF will be my new 2nd favorite team to hate for the next few years, or at least as long as Meyer is there. He's making a bad first impression.

[Neo]

I think UF will be my new 2nd favorite team to hate for the next few years, or at least as long as Meyer is there. He's making a bad first impression.

Ditto that man....I agree 100%!

[Beebop]

The light will be cast upon the Gator nation, once the truth is revealed about Meyers recruiting practices, which will favor every other team in the SEC. Thank you Urban! Concerned still about our G'Cocks......we are in desperate need of DL and I don't see that stud anywhere on the roster nor the commitment list. Our pass rush hasn't been something to envy the past 4-5 yrs. so I really wanted to see them focus more on that aspect of our game. We know what the ole ball coach can do on the other side of the line, and pretty much think he can do it with less than skilled players, because of the schemes he uses, but the defensive side of the ball was our area of needed focus. Defense wins championships!!!

[orlandogamecock]

Well...It's Mike Davis Day in Colatown. He has the media's attention. Suppose he'll "shock the world" and go with Maryland instead of staying instate?

[Demandbetter]

Well...It's Mike Davis Day in Colatown. He has the media's attention. Suppose he'll "shock the world" and go with Maryland instead of staying instate?

I would rather see Maryland get him than Clemson. The last thing Tammy needs to start doing is getting top-notch recruits, which he appears to be doing this year. Here's hoping most of Clemson's committs do a U-turn on signing day and go somewhere else.

[JerryBeeds]

Has Davis announced yet?

[huntnnfishn]

Green to V.Tech.... nothing on Davis yet

[JerryBeeds]

Davis is coming to USC. He just announced it.

[huntnnfishn]

Its Carolina :)

[orlandogamecock]

Here's a hometown boy who went from not wanting to have anything to do with us to committing to us!

Congrats, MD! You won't be sorry!

[SPURED]

top 25 here we come!!!!!

[GRASSHOPPER]

Talk About An Intense Recruiting Period! This Is What We've Got To Look Forwrd To Every Year. This Goes Along With Getting The Top Notch Recruits In The Country. This My Friends Is What Sos Brings To The Table. All This Excitment And The First Ball Has'nt Even Been Snapped Yet! Way To Go Gamecocks Welcome The The Upper Tier Of College Football. Now Win Baby! Do It On The Field!

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

Awww heck.......spurrier kicks booty at recruiting :D :D

[Demandbetter]

Awww heck.......spurrier kicks booty at recruiting :D :D

USC is #23 in latest RIVALS.COM Rankings. Back in the top 25 BABY! Go Spurrier and GO GAMECOCKS!!

[SPURED]

USC is #23 in latest RIVALS.COM Rankings. Back in the top 25 BABY! Go Spurrier and GO GAMECOCKS!!
if we get murdock we may be in the top 20!!! :D

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

BTW....we just got Mike Davis (RB) earlier this morning..........he's not extremely high up in the rankings, but I did have a chance to see him play in high school and I was impressed.
Rivals.com Running backs 2005 (22)
Postseason South Carolina Top 25 2005 (10)

[TKE223]

BTW....we just got Mike Davis (RB) earlier this morning..........

I just saw this...thats good news.

[GTmorris1970]

USC is #23 in latest RIVALS.COM Rankings. Back in the top 25 BABY! Go Spurrier and GO GAMECOCKS!!

And that is without Murdock or any of the other latest recruits being listed!! :)

[Demandbetter]

And that is without Murdock or any of the other latest recruits being listed!! :)

Hey DEL, who else besides Murdock are we waiting on? Thanks for any info you provide.

[GRASSHOPPER]

I Think The Two Big One Are Murdock And Walker. Everyone Else Is Pretty Solid. Right Delo?

[GTmorris1970]

I Think The Two Big One Are Murdock And Walker. Everyone Else Is Pretty Solid. Right Delo?

As of this morning, Murdock nor Walker were listed with our number 23 ranking! :D

[Demandbetter]

As of this morning, Murdock nor Walker were listed with our number 23 ranking! :D

Correct. They have not committed yet. We certainly HOPE they will.

[WayzUp]

Wow...I'd pretty much written Davis off, this is awesome news especially when you know you can never have enough RB's when you're in the SEC. NICE!

I dare anyone to try to knock the smile off my face this afternoon. HA! Who said Monday's suck? :D

Mike Davis, if you're reading this, you've made the best fans in the SEC (AND PROBABLY THE ENTIRE COUNTRY) very very happy! And OJ Murdock, that little taste our fans gave you at the basketball game during your visit was NOTHING compared to what you'll get when you haul in your first catch AS A GAMECOCK, bay-bee! C'mon!

[RW13]

wow is right, this is definately big for us. Just think what Spurrier and Co. are gonna do with a full year of recruiting under their belt....

[GTmorris1970]

Correct. They have not committed yet. We certainly HOPE they will.

Ok. I was under the impression that Walker and Murdock had already indicated commitments. :)

[Neo]

Ok. I was under the impression that Walker and Murdock had already indicated commitments. :)


Walker has given USC a *silent* commitment.


Murdock is coming... :D

[Neo]

Current Commits As Of 1/31/05

#10 4-Star WR OJ Murdock (Projected)
NR 3-Star LB Dakota Walker (Projected)
#22 3-Star TB Mike Davis
#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
#5 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 23rd as of 1/31/05 per Rivals.com
http://rivals100.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880

[SPURED]

del didnt that kid from Georgia commit to usc a while ago. his name was something Battle i think! did he go somewhere else?

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

yea.........................

[Fightin' Gamecock]

im pretty sure rodderick battle stayed with UGA

[GTmorris1970]

Walker has given USC a *silent* commitment.


Murdock is coming... :D

What a class!! :D

[Fightin' Gamecock]

im pretty sure rodderick battle stuch with UGA

[Neo]

im pretty sure rodderick battle stuch with UGA

He did....He kept his commitment to UGA.



The last two (2) guys that we will sign is OJ Murdock & Dakota Walker.

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

Del, I'm just wondering if you know for a fact that Murdock has given USC a silent commitment, or that it's just a hunch. Thanks. :)

[Neo]

Del, I'm just wondering if you know for a fact that Murdock has given USC a silent commitment, or that it's just a hunch. Thanks. :)

I have been wrong before, but if you talk to the posters here....I'm batting about 90%.


Murdock & Walker's coming....Bet on it!

http://sports.tbo.com/sports/MGBO2XI4M4E.html

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

ok thanks, i hope ur rite too

[Neo]

ok thanks, i hope ur rite too

Murdock and Walker are the lats big names we're gonna get. :D

[GTmorris1970]

Murdock and Walker are the lats big names we're gonna get. :D

And what big names they are!! If I am correct, that will be two top ten WR's we have in this class?

[Neo]

And what big names they are!! If I am correct, that will be two top ten WR's we have in this class?


That is correct GT. Both Murdock and Thomas are ranked in the Top-10 according to Rivals.com :D

[SPURman]

I know this will make Del smile

Murdock Skips Visit To Florida

By EDUARDO A. ENCINA eencina@tampatrib.com
Published: Jan 31, 2005

TAMPA - Middleton wide receiver O.J. Murdock said it was instinct.
The Tigers senior, one of the nation's top wideout recruits, said he woke up Friday morning and decided he wasn't going to make his scheduled official visit to Florida.

It appears that Murdock, the 10th-rated wide receiver prospect in the nation according to Rivals.com, is not headed to Gainesville to play college ball.

``It was just instinct to me,'' Murdock said. ``I don't believe in having a wasted visit just to go up there and have fun if I'm not interested in the school and I'm not going there.''

Since returning from an official visit to South Carolina two weekends ago, Murdock had narrowed his finalists to South Carolina and Florida. Reached Sunday night, he said he remains uncommitted. Murdock's only other official visit was to Florida State.

Murdock still plans to announce his decision Wednesday morning at an assembly at Middleton.

Murdock's shunning of Florida may be an indicator that he will head out of state to play for South Carolina and former Gators coach Steve Spurrier. The Gamecocks already have commitments from six prep players in Florida, according to Rivals.com. If Murdock chooses South Carolina, he would join four-star wideout Carlos Thomas, a College Park, Ga., recruit who is listed as the nation's ninth best receiving prospect.

Murdock led the county with 58 receptions for 831 yards and 10 touchdowns in helping Middleton to the Class 4A-Region 3 final. RELATED STORY, Page 2Armwood's McCray picks Indiana

[Neo]

Oh I know...I said it yesterday that OJ Murdock was coming.....:)

[Neo]

So far, I bombed on the "Mike Davis" choice, but I got the Hivera Green one correct.

[Neo]

See how valuable Stockstill is to USC......

Davis Excited To Be A Gamecock
By Phil Kornblut
In the end, family, friends and Rick Stockstill made the difference for Columbia RB Mike Davis (5-11 208) in his decision to pick USC over Clemson. Clemson had been the front runner for Davis since the spring. Tiger recruiter Brad Scott had done a great job of postioning himself with Davis and his family.

But USC, led by recruiting coordinator Rick Stockstill, made a concerted effort to win this in-state battle in a year in which they were dominated in the state by Clemson. Davis made several unofficial visits to USC along with his official visit. One meeting in particular at USC with Spurrier and Stockstill a couple of weeks ago seemed to start things turning in USC's favor. Then another meeting with Stockstill last Thursday pushed USC over the hump. Still, Davis said he didn't make the final decision until the early hours of Monday morning. "The decision was so tough, I couldn't make it by myself," Davis said after announcing his choice. "I had to go to family and friends and church. I had to dig real deep and find where my heart was. I felt USC would be the best thing for me. My dad could not make long drives to go see me play at Clemson. I would like to make it more convenient for him and my mom. And if my dad needed anything or my mom needed anything, I wanted to be there for them." Davis was among the state's leading rushers this season with 2024 yards and 28 touchdowns. As a junior Davis rushed for 2127 yards and 20 touchdowns. And he feels he'll find a spot in Steve Spurrier's offense.

"They said they wanted to run the ball but they also need a back that can come out of the backfield, do pass protection and to know the offense and be almost an every down back." Davis certainly scanned the depth charts at both schools and was well aware highly touted running back James Davis had committed to Clemson on the weekend they were together there for their official visits. But Mike Davis said that was no factor in his decision. "James Davis is a great back," he said. "I feel that if I had gone to Clemson it would have been the same thing, it probably would have been me and him going at it for a place in the starting lineup.

If I had gone to Clemson, it wouldn't have really mattered. A running back can't play by himself all the time. If he does, he's not going to last very long." Davis seemed very pleased with his decision and, in fact, admitted that six months ago he never thought he'd pull out a USC cap at his announcement news conference. "I never thought I would be here with a Gamecock cap on but it's a great time to be here with family and friends." Davis becomes USC's 25th commitment for this class.

[SPURED]

well lets just hope he is as good as everyone is saying he is

[Neo]

well lets just hope he is as good as everyone is saying he is

I think Davis will probably be redshirted. Just my 0.02 :D

[BantamRooster]

Del come on!!!! He is going to compete, summers needs to take his study's more serious. He might get DQ. By the way I do loan out my Krystal ball. HA HA

[Neo]

Del come on!!!! He is going to compete, summers needs to take his study's more serious. He might get DQ. By the way I do loan out my Krystal ball. HA HA


Who do we have at TB.

Summers Jr
Turman Sr
Boyd Jr
Ashcraft RSFr (More than likely, going to play SS)
Peters Jr
Sims Jr


If he doesn't redshirt Davis, it will be wasting a year.

[BantamRooster]

I know Boyd will catch passes at the split.Turman will get his typacal sympathy hand offs this year.As for the rest I don't know very much about. Hows that crow taste!!!! just kidding.

[Neo]

I know Boyd will catch passes at the split.Turman will get his typacal sympathy hand offs this year.As for the rest I don't know very much about. Hows that crow taste!!!! just kidding.

Crow??? You mean Davis???

I'll admit it. He has me fooled! :D

[BantamRooster]

Del do you think OJ is going to upset us all and go to FSU?

[Neo]

Del do you think OJ is going to upset us all and go to FSU?

Nope....We have OJ signed, sealed and delivered. :D

[meclaydog]

as far as the running back situation dont forget about the kid taylor rank. he had a pretty good high school career.

[meclaydog]

also some of the ath. we have committed could be moved around .i guess it depends on how ss will set up the offense to start off

[Dr. Pepper]

Del, Are Murdock and Walker your "silent" commits, or are there others.

[Neo]

Del, Are Murdock and Walker your "silent" commits, or are there others.



Yes...those are the "silent" commits. :D

[JerryBeeds]

Hey del, just noticed that AST was back online. But you know what? I don't care because SEC talk blows the doors off that web waste land.

[Neo]

Hey del, just noticed that AST was back online. But you know what? I don't care because SEC talk blows the doors off that web waste land.

Thank you...We try our best to make this the best SEC Message Board around. :D

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

*Prays To The Football Gods*

[Neo]

*Prays To The Football Gods*


Nice avatar Spurrier....LOL! :D

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

Nice avatar Spurrier....LOL! :D
Thanks.....and Go Bush......The Terminator! :cool:

[Neo]

Thanks.....and Go Bush......The Terminator! :cool:

So...

How did you hear about the site Spurrier? :confused:

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

Just looked around for recruiting info and happened to come to this site. So far it's been great....you guys really put alot of work into the site and it shows.

[Neo]

Just looked around for recruiting info and happened to come to this site. So far it's been great....you guys really put alot of work into the site and it shows.

Dudeman0501 and Chris handle the actual workings of the site.

I do the recruiting for the site. :D (Getting Members)

[Neo]

Speaking of recruiting.....

With the signings of Murdock and Walker...

That should put us in the Top-20 easily! That's assuming that we don't have any commitments that I don't know about.

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

Speaking of recruiting.....

With the signings of Murdock and Walker...

That should put us in the Top-20 easily! That's assuming that we don't have any commitments that I don't know about.

Awesome......spurrier's done a great job considering he arrived so late at USC. Just wish he had been here a little earlier before so many other players had already committed.... :(

[Neo]

Awesome......spurrier's done a great job considering he arrived so late at USC. Just wish he had been here a little earlier before so many other players had already committed.... :(

He had exactly 71 days from the day he was hired to NSD.

Just think...We have a Top-25 class now. Imagine next year's class with a little success on the field this year.

[GTmorris1970]

He had exactly 71 days from the day he was hired to NSD.

Just think...We have a Top-25 class now. Imagine next year's class with a little success on the field this year.

Making me giddy!!! :D

[SpurrierIsMyJesus]

He had exactly 71 days from the day he was hired to NSD.

Just think...We have a Top-25 class now. Imagine next year's class with a little success on the field this year.
O baby..........*starts drooling*

[Neo]

O baby..........*starts drooling*

Recruiting is not a 3-month thing like most people think. Recruiting takes years. Most of the time, kids are approached for the first time at the end of their sophomore year. :D

[pc72687]

I am wondering what is going to give. Last year we had a few surprise signees. I believe it was Thompson and a boy from sumter. Or visa versa. Maybe we have a few of those this year. Or is Walker and Murdock going to be those two for the uninformed?

[pc72687]

By the way what was the post about Shula that you sent me del. I lost it accidently.

[Neo]

I am wondering what is going to give. Last year we had a few surprise signees. I believe it was Thompson and a boy from sumter. Or visa versa. Maybe we have a few of those this year. Or is Walker and Murdock going to be those two for the uninformed?

As far as I know, Murdock and Walker are the last two (2) commitments unless there are a few that I don't know about. :D

[Neo]

By the way what was the post about Shula that you sent me del. I lost it accidently.

It's on the SEC Football forum. It's about Shula of Alabama and I wanted your opinion on it. :D

[pc72687]

Shula,,,,This is the year! - is this the one. What part of it. Shula's team next year or UGA or Carolina?

[Neo]

Shula,,,,This is the year! - is this the one. What part of it. Shula's team next year or UGA or Carolina?

That's it.

Shula's team next year and should he be fired???

[pc72687]

I think firing him would be crazy. He inherited a team that had more problems then a blind person in tiger cage. He got it out of trouble and has KEPT it clean. He has also quietly had a few good recruiting classes the past few years. If it hadn't been for Brodie Croyle's injury last year I believe they would have finished 2nd in the western division. I say that next year they go 9-2 or 8-3. It all depends on whether we beat them or not. Their possible losses coming to Auburn, FLA, SC, or TENN. I don't see LSU being a too much a problem next year for them.

[Neo]

I think firing him would be crazy. He inherited a team that had more problems then a blind person in tiger cage. He got it out of trouble and has KEPT it clean. He has also quietly had a few good recruiting classes the past few years. If it hadn't been for Brodie Croyle's injury last year I believe they would have finished 2nd in the western division. I say that next year they go 9-2 or 8-3. It all depends on whether we beat them or not. Their possible losses coming to Auburn, FLA, SC, or TENN. I don't see LSU being a too much a problem next year for them.

You need to post that in the "Shula" thread. It will "ruffle" some of the LSU fan's feathers. LOL! :D

[pc72687]

What do you think? Am I close?

[Neo]

What do you think? Am I close?


Go read what I had to say about Shula. :D Let's just say we think alike.

[pc72687]

ALA ranking is #16 Alabama with a rating of1,404! Which is only 13 away from #14 which means they are close and dangerous!

[pc72687]

That is good. Maybe we should team up and go and battle evil. Batman and Robin fighting all the college football haters out there. Because some people are ignorant!

[JerryBeeds]

Quinton Brown?

[pc72687]

Go read what I had to say about Shula. :D Let's just say we think alike.

This is a better way to respond!
That is good. Maybe we should team up and go and battle evil. Batman and Robin fighting all the college football haters out there. Because some people are ignorant! Especially since you have such a good reputation of using your head and having good information when you make predictions and post. It seems everyone likes you in every forum! :) Having the same thought pattern is a honor. :D

[Neo]

This is a better way to respond!
That is good. Maybe we should team up and go and battle evil. Batman and Robin fighting all the college football haters out there. Because some people are ignorant! Especially since you have such a good reputation of using your head and having good information when you make predictions and post. It seems everyone likes you in every forum! :) Having the same thought pattern is a honor. :D

LOL!!!

Good point! Let's go fight the ignorant College Football haters! Meet ya at the Shula thread. :D

[OmahaBound]

Walker Moves Announcement Up
By Phil Kornblut
LB Dakota Walker (6-4 225) of Mays Landing, NJ has made his decision between USC and Virginia Tech. And he's decided not to wait until Signing Day to announce. Walker said Monday night he will announce his choice Tuesday morning at a 9:00 AM news conference at his school. Walker would not give an indication of his choice. When asked if fans in South Carolina would be excited, Walker replied "I hope so." We'll have coverage of Walker's announcement here Tuesday morning.

Looks like you were right, Del. Good job.

[Neo]

Walker Moves Announcement Up
By Phil Kornblut
LB Dakota Walker (6-4 225) of Mays Landing, NJ has made his decision between USC and Virginia Tech. And he's decided not to wait until Signing Day to announce. Walker said Monday night he will announce his choice Tuesday morning at a 9:00 AM news conference at his school. Walker would not give an indication of his choice. When asked if fans in South Carolina would be excited, Walker replied "I hope so." We'll have coverage of Walker's announcement here Tuesday morning.

Looks like you were right, Del. Good job.


(((Taking bows))) Thank you! :)

Have I earned your trust yet Omaha? :D

[OmahaBound]

Sure...I already trusted you. Until the kids sign that piece of paper they can change their minds, so there's zero chance anyone can always get it right. You are certainly right far more often than not, though.

[Neo]

Sure...I already trusted you. Until the kids sign that piece of paper they can change their minds, so there's zero chance anyone can always get it right. You are certainly right far more often than not, though.

Well....you can go ahead and say that OJ Murdock is coming. :D

With both of them....I'd say our class is going to be ranked 18th according to Rivals.com

[Neo]

Current Commits As Of 2/1/05

#10 4-Star WR OJ Murdock (Projected)
NR 3-Star LB Dakota Walker (Projected)
#22 3-Star TB Mike Davis
#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
#5 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 24th as of 2/1/05 per Rivals.com
http://rivals100.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?SID=880

[Neo]

*RUMOR* CONFIRMED

For a few days now, I have sat on something because I didn't give it much merit. After getting burned by the "Theft" incident, I am very careful at what I release now. Well...it appears it may have been true all along. According to my sources and GamecockInsider.com, they have verified this story.

WR/CB Knowledge Timmons once commited to Penn State is now seriously thinking of commiting to USC.

[lexgamecock]

Scout.com has an article apparently where Knowlege was interviewed saying that he likes south carolina just as much as Penn State. We will see in 2 days.*RUMOR* CONFIRMED

For a few days now, I have sat on something because I didn't give it much merit. After getting burned by the "Theft" incident, I am very careful at what I release now. Well...it appears it may have been true all along. According to my sources and GamecockInsider.com, they have verified this story.

WR/CB Knowledge Timmons once commited to Penn State is now seriously thinking of commiting to USC.

[SPURED]

how good is this kid Delo?

[Neo]

how good is this kid Delo?

How does an electronically timed 4.31/40 sound?

[SPURED]

sounds good to me. how many stars?

[Fightin' Gamecock]

lol uh i just want a player named knowledge...thats tight!

[Neo]

sounds good to me. how many stars?

#52 3-Star Knowledge Timmons 4.31/40 5-11/180lbs.

[SPURED]

sweetness. lets hope we can bring him in too

[Neo]

*UPDATE*

According to what I am being told as I type this, Knowledge and Spurrier met and it's a mutual thing about Knowledge coming to USC. Spurrier wants him and Knowledge wants to come here. This has been confirmed.

[sosbest]

sounds good to me. how many stars?
3-star
I hope we can get him and Dakota Walker.
GO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Neo]

3-star
I hope we can get him and Dakota Walker.
GO COCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


We have Dakota Walker already. You can take that to the bank. :D

[sosbest]

We have Dakota Walker already. You can take that to the bank. :D
Delo, Great job man! And i thought Kornblut was the best at this stuff. :cool:
go cocks!

[Neo]

Delo, Great job man! And i thought Kornblut was the best at this stuff. :cool:
go cocks!


Watch....:) You should go back to the beginning of this thread and see all of my predictions. :D

[WayzUp]

Wasn't there talk of him (Rank) being made into a DB? I might just have imagined that though....

[Neo]

Wasn't there talk of him (Rank) being made into a DB? I might just have imagined that though....

I saw something like that too, but I don't think anything will be finalized until spring practice. :D

[Dr. Pepper]

Del, when do you sleep?

[Neo]

Del, when do you sleep?


LOL!!!

I don't...Ask the regulars here. I'm usually covering recruiting for the site from about 6am-1am. :D

[Neo]

LOL!!!

I don't...Ask the regulars here. I'm usually covering recruiting for the site from about 6am-1am. :D

I know after recruiting is finished, I'm going to take a day or two off and just sit in my rocking chair and drink Corona's all day! :D

[Beebop]

The Knowlege signing is very good news.....but he won't help us this season....I still say that Spurrier has a couple of commits that we are going to be shocked by.....watch.....

[Neo]

The Knowlege signing is very good news.....but he won't help us this season....I still say that Spurrier has a couple of commits that we are going to be shocked by.....watch.....

What do you mean by "Won't help us this season"?

[GTmorris1970]

Del, do you foresee a lot of these freshmen seeing playing time this season?

[WayzUp]

Del, when do you sleep?
(use movie trailer voice)The man is a machine, Dr. Pepper, truly. A machine with white face makeup, black lipstick and stars for eyes. When he gets angry, he whips out a fierce electric guitar and pummels all who offend him. He is the Recruitinator, the Kornbluttometer and the beater of Tigers everywhere all rolled into one. Children follow him even as Hurricanes fear him. He is the man, the myth, the legend..... he is...

Deloreanfan1



:D Don't mind me...I'm only half way through my first cup of coffee here LOL This is what too little sleep, not enough coffee and news of Dakota Walker, OJ Murdock and Knowledge Timmons will do to a Carolina fan stuck in Michigan where it is 10 degrees outside. You have been warned. :)

[Neo]

(use movie trailer voice)The man is a machine, Dr. Pepper, truly. A machine with white face makeup, black lipstick and stars for eyes. When he gets angry, he whips out a fierce electric guitar and pummels all who offend him. He is the Recruitinator, the Kornbluttometer and the beater of Tigers everywhere all rolled into one. Children follow him even as Hurricanes fear him. He is the man, the myth, the legend..... he is...

Deloreanfan1



:D Don't mind me...I'm only half way through my first cup of coffee here LOL This is what too little sleep, not enough coffee and news of Dakota Walker, OJ Murdock and Knowledge Timmons will do to a Carolina fan stuck in Michigan where it is 10 degrees outside. You have been warned. :)

You got that right...I have been doing this since what.....early December? I am getting a little burned out though. After NSD, I'm going to take a few days off.

Thank God I have unlimited long distance calling. I can only imagine what my bill would be if I didn't. I'm usually on the phone 20 hrs a day. :D

[Neo]

Del, do you foresee a lot of these freshmen seeing playing time this season?

Believe it or not, yes I do.

Shea McKeen will be the starting TE. We do NOT have a choice with that. :D

[Dr. Pepper]

Better get some rest on Thursday. We need you well when spring practice gets here!

[Neo]

Better get some rest on Thursday. We need you well when spring practice gets here!

Just gimmie two (2) days of relaxation and beer, I'll be good to go.

Let me tell ya though, this has been a lot of fun for me. It really has. If it wasn't for this keeping me busy, I probably would have already choked my wife to death! LOL :D

She knows not to bother me during recruiting season though. I have always been an avid follower and amateur evaluator, but I have never had a place that I could share what I know.

Just think for a second. Have you ever known a secret, but didn't have anyone to tell? That's what it felt like back then.

[GTmorris1970]

Believe it or not, yes I do.

Shea McKeen will be the starting TE. We do NOT have a choice with that. :D

I agree. How about WR's? Switch em out, and keep em fresh? :p

[Neo]

I agree. How about WR's? Switch em out, and keep em fresh? :p

Bingo!

The Fun-N-Gun is all about timing and speed. Plain and simple. :D

[GTmorris1970]

Bingo!

The Fun-N-Gun is all about timing and speed. Plain and simple. :D

GOOD GOD I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[Dr. Pepper]

You have a wife? Wow!

My son is a student at USC and for years he has been giving me the inside scoop. Now I am telling him news that he has not heard yet. "Where did you hear that?," he keeps saying. It is kind of fun being one step ahead of him.

Careful on the Corona.

[Neo]

You have a wife? Wow!

My son is a student at USC and for years he has been giving me the inside scoop. Now I am telling him news that he has not heard yet. "Where did you hear that?," he keeps saying. It is kind of fun being one step ahead of him.

Careful on the Corona.

Yes...I'm not a kid! LOL! :D Of course I'm married. I also have four (4) kids. Three step kids and then our daughter together.


As for the Corona, I never drink myself to death or drink and drive. I D&D'd one time and I swore to myself that if I got home ok and didn't hurt anyone, I would never do it again....

People ask me all the time where I get my info. I don't go into details because that could get some people in trouble, but I will say that I have a family member that's in the athletic dept and I am friends with a lot of people in the AD.

[GetSpurred]

Hello Everyone,
I'v been sitting on the side lines for the past week or so taking in all the great info on this site. I for one would like to thank Deloreanfan1 for all his hard work. I will be sitting on the side lines for a long time too come, So please keep the info coming.

Go GameCocks....

[Neo]

Hello Everyone,
I'v been sitting on the side lines for the past week or so taking in all the great info on this site. I for one would like to thank Deloreanfan1 for all his hard work. I will be sitting on the side lines for a long time too come, So please keep the info coming.

Go GameCocks....

Thanks Get! and welcome to the site! If you ever need anything, feel free to PM me.

DeLoreanfan1
SECTalk.com Admin/News Writer

BTW: How did you hear about the site?

[Neo]

Did you know that this thread has been viewed by 39,642 people? Interesting....

[CockyTatGuy]

Yes...I'm not a kid! LOL! Of course I'm married. I also have four (4) kids. Three step kids and then our daughter together.

Damn Del, with the hours you keep I thought you were my ag