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WSUCougar

02-04-2004, 08:31 AM

...do you know where your recruits are?

Seriously, this is always an interesting day to see the final tally for your team and where some of the blue-chip stragglers end up.

Anyone sweating bullets on a particular high school player?

TCY lives!

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 08:37 AM

FSU's still in the mix for a couple of guys on the defensive side, but even if we don't get them, we've still got a top 5 class from what I've read. Plus, we get DeCody Fagg and another guy from last year's class who didn't make the grade but have enrolled this semester.

There's one guy from Jonesboro, GA, a DE, who committed to FSU, but reports are that he is reconsidering GT. Considering we need defensive ends and backs, I hope we don't lose him, or at least are able to make up for his potential loss with some last-minute signings.

cthomer5000

02-04-2004, 08:49 AM

I wonder if Rutgers is going to land any big names....

vex

02-04-2004, 09:12 AM

vex

02-04-2004, 09:13 AM

The craziest thing, at Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the school canceled all the signings for the day, including 4 star DE Rhyan Anderson who is down to OU, Miami, Ohio State, and Wisconsin.

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 09:18 AM

You ended up with Dunbar too.

Is Rivals VERY slow on the other sites?
Cool! I was just reading the article in the local paper, which had us in the running for Dunbar, but not a lock.

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 09:23 AM

Miami landed Willie Williams, choosing UM over FSU. But, FSU got JR Bryant, a CB.

vex

02-04-2004, 09:23 AM

Cool! I was just reading the article in the local paper, which had us in the running for Dunbar, but not a lock.

Yeah, it was between OU and FSU. If OU had been closer to home it might have been different, but then again, that's how we got some of our recruits:)

vex

02-04-2004, 09:24 AM

Miami landed Willie Williams, choosing UM over FSU. But, FSU got JR Bryant, a CB.

Have you been following the Willie Williams articles in the Miami Herald? They're a riot.

vex

02-04-2004, 09:28 AM

Here's a confirmed list of signees for FSU. (http://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=264205)

And then the Dunbar article here. (http://floridastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=264254)

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 09:31 AM

It's subscribers-only, on this day at least. The local paper has a list that was updated last night, but before the Dunbar commitment.

I can't remember the name, but there's one guy we are (or were) after who is a 2-sport guy. I'm hoping he will come here since our basketball team is looking good.

Celeval

02-04-2004, 09:32 AM

There's one guy from Jonesboro, GA, a DE, who committed to FSU, but reports are that he is reconsidering GT. Considering we need defensive ends and backs, I hope we don't lose him, or at least are able to make up for his potential loss with some last-minute signings.

Radio reports are that DE/LB Daryl Robertson will be signing at GT at 1:30 at his press conference; and that he's already faxed his LOI - that GT is respecting his wishes to not announce before his PC.

The big player still out there in Georgia is DE Brandon Miller - he has a press conference scheduled for 5:30pm (apparently he wants his mother to be there, and she doesn't get off work until 5pm). He's considering Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Florida State - reports for the last few days are that he's leaning towards UGA, but unconfirmed.

I'm very happy with Tech's class - some big offensive linemen, a lot of help on the D-line (which we needed), a couple of big linebackers, and a huge WR in Calvin Johnson. If we somehow get Brandon Miller, I'll be ecstatic. :)

vex

02-04-2004, 09:33 AM

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 09:36 AM

Radio reports are that DE/LB Daryl Robertson will be signing at GT at 1:30 at his press conference; and that he's already faxed his LOI - that GT is respecting his wishes to not announce before his PC.

The big player still out there in Georgia is DE Brandon Miller - he has a press conference scheduled for 5:30pm (apparently he wants his mother to be there, and she doesn't get off work until 5pm). He's considering Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Florida State - reports for the last few days are that he's leaning towards UGA, but unconfirmed.

I'm very happy with Tech's class - some big offensive linemen, a lot of help on the D-line (which we needed), a couple of big linebackers, and a huge WR in Calvin Johnson. If we somehow get Brandon Miller, I'll be ecstatic. :)
Yeah, that's him. I hate it when guys change their mind. You wonder why they just don't wait and make one decision.

Miller is reported here as going with UGA, as well.

vex

02-04-2004, 09:38 AM

I'm hearing Miller possibly to FSU.

vex

02-04-2004, 09:45 AM

I wonder if Rutgers is going to land any big names....

If you want, you can send Dwayne Jones over to OU;)

ScottVib

02-04-2004, 09:58 AM

I wonder if Rutgers is going to land any big names....
Rutgers recruiting class is supposed to be very good this year. Quite possibly tops in the Big East, they are still trying to get a couple of pretty good ones that will come down to the wire as well.

digamma

02-04-2004, 09:58 AM

Radio reports are that DE/LB Daryl Robertson will be signing at GT at 1:30 at his press conference; and that he's already faxed his LOI - that GT is respecting his wishes to not announce before his PC.

The big player still out there in Georgia is DE Brandon Miller - he has a press conference scheduled for 5:30pm (apparently he wants his mother to be there, and she doesn't get off work until 5pm). He's considering Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Florida State - reports for the last few days are that he's leaning towards UGA, but unconfirmed.

I'm very happy with Tech's class - some big offensive linemen, a lot of help on the D-line (which we needed), a couple of big linebackers, and a huge WR in Calvin Johnson. If we somehow get Brandon Miller, I'll be ecstatic. :)
GT also just beat out the Canes to land a big DT in Daryl Richard--a top 15 DT. I've written Miller off to the Dogs, but he would turn this from Gailey's first really solid class to a really, really good class.

WSUCougar

02-04-2004, 10:04 AM

Ben E Lou

02-04-2004, 10:05 AM

Just got back from Tucker's signing day. Every player signed, and D.T. sat there with a Miss. State cap and a Troy State hat, moving back and forth between the two. The last player signed before him, and then he sat there, with the cameras on and everyone in the room (about 100 people) staring at him, for about 60-90 seconds. He finally decided Troy State.

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 10:05 AM

This list of signees was released by FSU, as of 10:25 a.m. EST

Feb. 4, 2004

Courtney Abbott
6-9, 335
Offensive Line
Atlanta, GA (Westlake)

Dumaka Atkins
6-4, 280
Offensive Line
Sarasota, FL (Booker)

Geoff Berniard
6-8, 320
Offensive Line
Lafayette, LA (St. Thomas More)

Greg Carr
6-6, 200
Wide Receiver
Citra, FL (North Marion)

Gary Cismesia
5-11, 209
Kicker
Bradenton, FL (Lakewood Ranch)

DeCody Fagg (http://seminoles.ocsn.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/fagg_decody00.html)
6-3, 185
Wide Receiver
Quincy, FL (Hargrave Military Academy)

Trevor Ford
6-1, 187
Defensive Back
Miami, FL (Northwestern)

Kenny Ingram
6-6, 200
Defensive Back
Orlando, FL (Edgewater)

Aaron Jones, III
6-3, 270
Defensive Tackle
Orlando, FL (Edgewater)

Lamar Lewis
5-9, 188
Running Back
Jacksonville, FL (Trinity Christian)

Joe Surratt
6-1, 255
Fullback
Pace, FL (Pace)

Jonathan Warren
6-1, 190
Defensive Back
Madison, FL (Madison)

Drew Weatherford
6-3, 205
Quarterback
Land O' Lakes, FL (Land O' Lakes)

Barry Wright
5-11, 215
Linebacker
Coffeyville, KS (Coffeyville CC)

Poli

02-04-2004, 10:13 AM

Not much out of the University of Tennessee. Names in that were expected, but as of yet, no QBs. Ainge and hopefully Schaeffer will sign with the Vols as our qb of the future.

vex

02-04-2004, 10:13 AM

Frickin Texas A&M stole a recruit from OU. Did he not watch the game this year?

Buzzbee

02-04-2004, 10:15 AM

This list of signees was released by FSU, as of 10:25 a.m. EST

Feb. 4, 2004

Courtney Abbott
6-9, 335
Offensive Line
Atlanta, GA (Westlake)

Geoff Berniard
6-8, 320
Offensive Line
Lafayette, LA (St. Thomas More)

Lamar Lewis
5-9, 188
Running Back
Jacksonville, FL (Trinity Christian)

Drew Weatherford
6-3, 205
Quarterback
Land O' Lakes, FL (Land O' Lakes)

Well, at least the QB has a little height on him, but that RB is gonna git LOST back there in the backfield. Maybe that's Bowdens plan.

Poli

02-04-2004, 10:16 AM

UT recruiting class shaping up nicely
By Mike Griffith, [email protected]
February 4, 2004

Ell Ash didn’t waste time with a verbal commitment, and on national signing day, he didn’t waste time at all.

Ash was the first player to fax in scholarship papers to the University of Tennessee.

A 6-foot-5, 260-pounder, Ash can play on the offensive or defensive line.

Ash visited UT on the Jan. 16-17 weekend and ultimately chose the Vols over North Carolina State, Clemson, Notre Dame and Pitt.
Here is a list of the confirmed signed recruits:

QB Erik Ainge, 6-6, 200
Glencoe H.S., Hillsboro, Ore.
Completed 185 of 306 passes for 2,914 yards with 24 TDs and nine INTs.
RIVALS
Four stars
No. 11 Pro-style quarterback
No. 2 in Oregon
TOM LEMMING
No. 169 player nationally
All-West Team
SUPERPREP
All-American
No. 19 quarterback
No. 1 in Oregon

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FB David Holbert 6-1, 240
Brentwood Academy
Rushed for 700 yards and 20 TDs, averaging 10 yards per carry. Also had more than 80 tackles – 12 for loss – at linebacker.
RIVALS
Four stars
No. 4 fullback
No. 2 in Tennessee
TOM LEMMING
No. 112 player nationally
No. 2 fullback
All-Southeast Team
SUPERPREP
All-American
No. 4 fullback
No. 3 in Tennessee

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DB Ellix Wilson, 6-0, 205
Melrose High School, Memphis
RIVALS
Two stars
No. 10 in Tennessee
TOM LEMMING
No. 95 in Southeast
SUPERPREP
No. 17 in Tennessee

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CB Jonathan Hefney, 5-11, 185
Hargrave (Va.) Military Academy
Rock Hill High School, S.C.
Made 75 tackles five interceptions in 2002 at Rock Hill, leading his team to Class 4A state championship. He also returned two kicks and two punts for touchdowns.
Charlotte Observer’s Defensive Player of the Year for 2002 season.
RIVALS
Four stars
No. 24 non-high school player

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DT Demonte Bolden, 6-5, 294
Tyner Academy, Chattanooga
Made 64 tackles, including 15 behind the line, while playing in seven games last season
RIVALS
Four stars
No. 4 strongside tackle
No. 43 player in the nation
No. 1 player in Tennessee
TOM LEMMING
First team All-American
SUPERPREP
All-American
No. 21 DL in nation
No. 1 in Tennessee

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Anthony Parker, 6-4, 290
Lovejoy, Ga.
RIVALS
Three Stars
No. 40 offensive guard in the nation
No. 49 in Georgia
SUPERPREP
No. 24 in Georgia

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Ryan Karl, 6-0, 200
Battle Ground Academy
Rushed for 1,800 yards and 20 TDs on 185 carries on offense, while making
70 tackles and four interceptions on defense.
RIVALS
Two stars
SUPERPREP
No. 18 in Tennessee

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Chris Brown, 6-3, 235
Jesuit High School, New Orleans
Had 44 receptions for 813 yards and six touchdowns last season while earning
first-team All-District honors.
RIVALS
Two stars
TOM LEMMING:
No. 63 player in Southwest Region
SUPERPREP:
No. 29 in Louisiana

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OL Cameron Mayo, 6-5, 258
Dalton, Ga.
Can play any of the line positions; father, Bill, was four-year starter
at UT and an All-American offensive lineman.
RIVALS
Three stars
No. 6 center
No. 31 in Georgia
TOM LEMMING
No. 99 in Southeast
SUPERPREP
No. 40 in Georgia

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RB Ja’Kouri Williams, 5-11, 179
Plaquemine, La.
Rushed for 734 yards and 11 TDs last season despite missing three games
with ankle and shoulder injuries. Finished his high school career with 3,280
yards rushing and 54 touchdowns. He also caught 37 passes for 698 yards
and six touchdowns. Has run a 10.4 100 meters.
RIVALS
Three stars
No. 14 all-purpose back
No. 19 in Louisiana
TOM LEMMING
No. 65 player in the nation
All-Southwest Team
SUPERPREP
No. 11 in Louisiana
All-American
No. 21 running back
CB Inquoris Johnson, 5-11, 175
Crim High School, Atlanta
Had four interceptions on defense. On offense, had 30 catches for 443 yards
and six TDs. Also rushed for 505 yards and four TDs on 40 carries.

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LB Jared Mayo, 6-2, 215
Kecoughton High School, Hampton, Va.
Recorded 123 tackles (91 solos), 19 tackles-for-loss, eight sacks and two
interceptions last season. Also rushed for 1,245 yards in seven games last
season.
RIVALS:
No. 11 outside linebacker
No. 4 in Virginia
SUPERPREP:
No. 6 in Virginia

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DE/OG ELL ASH, 6-5, 260
Willingboro, N.J.
Projects as an offensive lineman with the Vols but can also play on defense.
Runs a sub-five second 40-yard dash.
Chose UT over Clemson, N.C. State and Notre Dame
RIVALS:
Three stars
No. 46 offensive guard
No. 21 player in New Jersey
SUPERPREP:
No. 17 player in New Jersey
TOM LEMMING:
All-East Team
No. 20 player in Northeast
No. 186 player in the nation

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DE Xavier Mitchell, 6-4, 245
Long Beach, Miss.
Made 71 tackles, including 18 for loss, and had five sacks and eight pass
break-ups.
RIVALS:
Four stars
No. 8 strongside end
No. 3 in Mississippi
TOM LEMMING:
No. 163 player nationally
All-Southeast Team
SUPERPREP:
All-American
No. 37 Defensive lineman in nation
No. 2 in Mississippi

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* P Britton Colquitt, 6-3, 185
Bearden High School, Knoxville
Already enrolled in school, Colquitt averaged 45.2 yards per punt in 2002;
did not play in fall of 2003.
Colquitt was recruited in last year’s class but his scholarship doesn’t
take affect until this spring.
Chose UT over Florida State
RIVALS
Ranked as No. 28 kicker/punter prospect in nation in 2003.

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* DT Jesse Mahelona
Orange Coast College
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Had 16 tackles, 6½ for loss and 3½ sacks in two games he played
last season before breaking ankle.
RIVALS:
No. 3 non-high school player
SUPERPREP:
No. 8 JUCO player

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* DE Antonio Reynolds, 6-3, 233
Hargrave (Va.) Military Academy
Buchtel H.S., Akron, Ohio
Signed with Miami, Fla., out of high school after senior campaign that included
seven sacks and three interceptions.

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* OT Albert Toeaina
City College of San Francisco
Pittsburgh (Calif) H.S.
Did not allow a sack last season; Bench presses 550 pounds.
RIVALS:
No. 6 non-high school player
SUPERPREP:
No. 7 JUCO player

* — Already enrolled at the University of Tennessee.

Poli

02-04-2004, 10:17 AM

I believe Wilson out of Melrose high school is a bit of a surprise to UT fans. I believe there were reports he was going elsewhere...though I can't remember where.

Blade6119

02-04-2004, 10:20 AM

By the way, check out Mizzou's recruiting class if you get a chance. Yowsa! I have only a casual interest in them since I live in St. Louis, but you've got to like what Gary Pinkel has going in Columbia. Unless you're a Jayhawk...;)

Ive been following this class for awhile now and it looks awsome...I think for the first time Missouri is shutting down it borders from the other Big-12 teams...almost every single talent in Missouri is heading to columbia...Chase Patten and Tony Temple look like future stars, while some of the other guys look solid. The one thing i hope is that they can get a great reciever to step-up since the team hasnt been the same since Justin left...

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 10:20 AM

Is Hargrave Military Academy the place where top recruits who didn't have the grades go for a year? I notice that with DeCody Fagg, and UT has 2 guys who appear to be a year out of high school from there as well.

Blade6119

02-04-2004, 10:23 AM

yah, thats the best 5th year highschool around

Blade6119

02-04-2004, 10:25 AM

Anthony Morelli decommitted from Pitt to Penn State...hes a top 10 QB, and this is a major coup if you ask me...looks like fitzgerald leaving early helped fuel this

vex

02-04-2004, 10:25 AM

Poli

02-04-2004, 10:27 AM

Quarterback Brent Schaeffer announced Wednesday morning that he will sign with Tennessee.

Schaeffer, from Deerfield Beach, Fla., picked the Vols over North Carolina State.

UT is awaiting his scholarship papers.

Blade6119

02-04-2004, 10:41 AM

Top 100 running Andrew Johnson just decomitted from pitt for Miami...Pitt is having one bad day, losing arguably their two best recruits(both of whom were longtime verbals)

Kodos

02-04-2004, 10:49 AM

I'm afraid to ask how IU fared...

Balldog

02-04-2004, 10:50 AM

Supposedly this year's recruiting class for Ohio State is the best Tressel has had. Which is saying quite a bit considering the class two years ago.

Blade6119

02-04-2004, 10:51 AM

ginn is a real talent...i saw a clip of him, and he looked like he was playing with little kids...he should be a stud at OSU

MacroGuru

02-04-2004, 11:12 AM

I know the rest of the world Doesn't care, but BYU has gotten the best Receiver class ever. Now we just need Ben Olson to get off his damn mission!!

9:13 a.m.

RAY FEINGA (Fayng-ah)
Offensive Line
6-5, 285, Freshman
West Valley City, Utah (Hunter HS)
An all-state selection as a senior ... led the Wolverines to the State Championship ... named 2003 Mr. Football in the state of Utah as a senior ... named Hunter's Most Valuable Player ... earned region defensive player-of-the-year and MVP honors ... an all-state selection ... an all-state and all-region selection as a junior ... recorded over 70 tackles and nine sacks on defense ... ranked 11th regionally by PrepStar Magazine ... son of Siaosi Feinga and Monalisa Paeahelotu of Vava'u, Tonga ... recruited by Utah, Cal, USC, Stanford, UCLA, Notre Dame, Hawaii, Colorado and Oregon.

9:04 a.m.

AUSTIN COLLIE
Receiver
6-1, 185, Freshman
El Dorado Hills, Calif. (Oak Ridge HS)
Named the Sacramento Bee's Most Valuable Player ... an all-metro selection ... recorded 60 receptions for 978 yards as a senior ... credited with 24 touchdowns, including 18 touchdown receptions in his final season at Oak Ridge HS ... totaled 56 receptions for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior ... posted 1,654 all-purpose yards (973 yards receiving, 368 yards rushing and 313 return yards) as a senior ... credited with 196 points ... defensively totaled 53 tackles, including 26 solo takedowns ... credited with two interceptions ... ranked fifth among receivers in the West by PrepStar magazine ... father played football at BYU from 1979-1982 and in the CLF (Hamilton Tigercats) ... brother Zac plays receiver for the Cougars ... parents are Scott and Nicole Collie ... recruited by Stanford, Arizona State and Washington State and UNLV.

8:48 a.m.

DREW MUGLESTON (Mug-LESS-ton)
Defensive Back
6-2, 200, Freshman
Mesa, Ariz. (Mountain View HS)
An Arizona Republic 5A All-State second-team selection ... earned first-team East Valley All-Region honors as a receiver and second-team honors as a defensive back ... a second-team selection as a junior ... team suffered a 35-28 triple-overtime loss to Hamilton HS in the state championship game, ending the Toros' 27-game win streak.

EDDIE SCIPIO (Sip-E-oh)
Defensive Back
5-10, 175, Junior
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (Allan Hancock College)
Listed as College Football Networks eight-ranked Junior College cornerback ... A two-time all-state selection and two-time high school all-American at Catholic HS ... credited with 13 special teams touchdowns ...completed in the Pennsylvania-Ohio high school all-star game as a senior ... a 2003 Western States All-Northern Division first-team selection ... at Allan Hancock College, led the Bulldogs in kick and punt returns ... earned junior college all-America honors ... started at cornerback during his sophomore season ... averaged 11.3 yards per punt return, including one return for a touchdown ... averaged 45.5 yards per kick return, including two kicks returned for touchdowns ... recorded 39 tackles on the season, including 25 solo takedowns ... recorded an interception for a touchdown during the season ... posted a school-record 102-yard kick return ... recruited by Washington, Kansas State, Michigan State, Oregon, Cal, Arizona State and Temple.

8:36 a.m.

WILLIAM TURNER, JR.
5-11, 215, Freshman
Linebacker
Daly City, Calif. (Archbishop Riordan HS)
Earned all-league and team MVP honors as a senior .. named "Riordan's Best", honoring the top student-athlete at Archbishop Riordan HS ... a West Catholic Athletic All-League selection as a junior and senior ... elected team captain ... had 114 carries for 759 yards through 10 games as a senior ... an honor roll student at ARHS.

8:22 a.m.

MICHAEL REED
Receiver
6-2, 190, Freshman
Baytown, Texas (Robert E. Lee HS)
Named the 2003 Texas 5-A Receiver of the Year ... earned first-team all-district, all-state and All-Greater Houston honors ... a Texaspreps.com first-team 5A All-State performer ... credited with 65 receptions for 16 touchdowns as a senior ... earned first-team all-district, all-state and All-Great Houston honors as a junior.

8:09 a.m.

B.J. MATHIS
Return Specialist/Athlete
5-9, 170, Freshman
Dallas, Texas (Berkner HS)
Credited with 112 carries for 1,004 yards, averaging 8.9 yards per carry ... totaled 36 receptions for 436 yards ... recorded eight touchdowns during the season ... earned first-team all-district honors ... a three-time all-city running back ... earned all-city special teams MVP honors as a junior and senior ... named Berkner HS MVP as a senior ... a unanimous all-district selection at running back ... earned player-of-the-week honors by the Dallas Morning News on Oct. 10 ... an all-state kick-return specialist ... earned all-district honors as a receiver during his junior season ... named the team's offensive MVP in 2002 ... recruited by Tulsa and SMU.

KARLAND BENNETT
Defensive Back
6-0, 190, Freshman
Dallas, Texas (Berkner HS)
Earned all-city, all-district and team defensive MVP honors as a junior at Berkner HS ... named all-city and all-district as a senior ... earned team defensive MVP honors as a senior ... recognized twice by the Dallas Morning News as the Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 11 and Oct. 17) ... voted team captain as a senior ... recognized as the team's Athlete of the Year ... led Berkner HS in tackles ... high school teammate of BYU signee B.J. Mathis ... recruited by Tulsa, Arkansas, SMU, TCU and Wyoming.

JACOB BOWER
Quarterback
6-4, 220, Freshman
Meridian, Idaho (Mountain View HS)
An honor roll student at Mountain View HS ... a four-year letter winner for head coach Nate Borchurt ... led MVHS to a combined 13-6 record as a junior and senior ... finished third in state as a junior ... a two-time first-team all-conference selection ... earned first-team all-state honors as a senior ... recognized as a SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American ... ranked seventh overall in the Northwest and eighth overall in the West ... a three-time scoring leader in the state of Idaho, a three-time All-State 5A selection ... named the player of the year as a junior ... earned Gatorade All-America honors ... credited with 348 receptions for 4,300 yards entering his senior season ... posted 44 touchdown completions prior to his senior year ... ranked regionally among the top-six quarterbacks by PrepStar magazine ... twice won the Strongest Arm award at the annual BYU Football Camp ... son of Bob and Susan Carlson ... one of six children ... brothers Ricky and Danny played basketball at BYU ... plans to serve a Church mission after graduating from High School ... an Eagle Scout ... recruited by Oregon State, Cal, Arizona State, USC, Purdue, Wisconsin, Washington State, Texas Tech, Boise State and Utah in football and Texas Tech, North Carolina, Kansas, Wake Forest, Purdue, Utah and Washington State in basketball.

7:45 a.m.

GRANT NELSON
Linebacker
6-2, 215, Freshman
Aliquippa, Pa. (Hopewell HS)
An all-league, all-area and all-state selection at both linebacker and tight end ... a two-year starter at Hopewell ... helped lead his team to the 2002 WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA championship ... led the Vikings with 95 tackles as a senior ... named to the All-Parkway Conference and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's All-Class AAA teams.

7:38 a.m.

BILLY SKINNER
Defensive Back
6-0, 185, Freshman
Arlington, Texas (Lamar HS)
A Dallas Morning News and Arlington Star Telegram All-Area first-team selection as a senior ... a first-team all-district selection ... named the 2003 Tom Landry FCA Student Athlete of the Year ... elected team captain ... recorded five interceptions as a defensive back ... credited with 40 tackles for the second-ranked 5-A defense ... credited with 215 career tackles and 13 career interceptions ... returned three interceptions for a touchdown ... earned defensive MVP honors as a sophomore in 2001 ... a first-team all-district and second-team all-area selection as a junior ... the youngest of seven children.

7:31 a.m.

MATT PUTNAM
Defensive Line
6-7, 225, Freshman
Brigham City, Utah (Box Elder HS)
A two-time all-state and all-area selection ... named the Region-4 Defensive Most Valuable Player ... recognized as the BEHS team MVP ... a four-year letter winner at Box Elder HS ... helped BEHS to an 18-4 record in his final two seasons ... StudentSports Magazine preseason All-American ... earned Deseret News first-team All-State honors ... also lettered three times in basketball and baseball ... led Box Elder to the state championship game as a junior ... credited with 20 tackles, 23 hurries, 10 sacks, two blocked kicks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries ... returned a fumble 43 yards for a touchdown during the season ... lettered in both basketball and baseball ... one of six children ... has a brother who plays football and baseball at the Air Force Academy and another brother who plays football at Utah State ... an Eagle Scout ... parents are Greg and Becky Putnam ... a recruited by Utah, Utah State, Oregon, Stanford and Colorado.

7:09 a.m.

TERENCE BROWN
Offensive Line
6-4, 280, Freshman
Summerville, SC (Summerville HS)
Posted a 4.0 grade-point average in high school ... a four-year academic letter winner ... helped lead Summerville HS to a 13-1 record and an appearance in the state semi-finals ... team ranked 11th nationally ... earned all-state honors as a junior and senior ... played in the Carolina Shrine Bowl, featuring top players from both North and South Carolina ... a South Carolina Mr. Football finalist ... a three year letter winner in track ... one of six children ... son of Robert and Nina Brown ... born in American Fork, Utah ... an Eagle Scout ... recruited by Clemson, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

ANTWAUN HARRIS
Receiver/Return Specialist
5-11, 195, Freshman
Garland, Texas (South Garland HS)
Has played only one year of football ... a unanimous all-conference selection as a senior ... competed in the Dallas-Fort Worth All-Star Game, recording the game-winning receptions with 41 seconds remaining in the game ... credited with three receptions for 97 yards, leading the East squad to a 23-19 victory ... an all-district point guard for SGHS ... named the Dallas Morning News Player of the Week during the season ... credited with 38 receptions for 820 yards and 11 touchdowns.

IBRAHIM RASHADA (E-bra-heem Ra-shaw-da)
Defensive Back
5-10, 190, Freshman
Augusta, Ga. (Richmond Academy)
A four-year letter winner in football, basketball and track ... named the 2002 Augusta Chronicle Male Athlete of the Year ... a 2002 honorable mention all-state selection ... earned Augusta Chronicle all-area honors in both football and basketball as a junior ... earned team Offensive MVP honors as a junior ... earned Augusta Chronicle Super-11 and honorable mention all-area honors as a senior ... earned team MVP honors in his final season at Richmond Academy ... credited with 700 yards rushing and 500 yards passing as a junior, recording 11 touchdowns ... defensively posted 92 tackles and seven interceptions, leading the Central Savannah River Area ... as a senior, credited with 593 yards rushing and 15 receptions for 162 yards in a Wing-T offense ... tallied eight touchdowns ... defensively recorded 61 tackles as a senior ... earned Georgia Sports Writer's Association Class AAA All-State honorable-mention honors as a junior.

EDIT: 3 more Signed

GARY LOVELY
Linebacker
6-3, 195, So.
Los Altos Hills, Calif. (Foothill JC)
A PrepStar Preseason All-American at Gunderson High School ... earned all-league and team MVP honors ... recorded 180 combined tackles as a junior and senior, including 32 sacks ... an All-CIF selection ... earned All-Mercury News honorable mention honors as a senior ... a first-team all-league selection ... named the league's Utility Player of the Year ... earned Gunderson HS team MVP honors ... a 2003 PrepStar All-Region selection ... rated sixth by StudentSports magazine out of high school ... named "Bay Area's Best" by Student Sports Magazine ... a first-team all-league performer as a junior and sophomore ... an honor roll student and All-CIF scholastic selection as a senior ... recruited by Washington State and Sacramento State out of high school ... received player-of-the-week honors at Foothill JC ... will have four years to play three ... son of Lynn Lovely.

10:37 a.m.

GREG LOVELY
Defensive Back
6-0, 180, Sophomore
Los Altos Hills, Calif. (Foothill JC)
Earned All-NorCal honorable mention honors ... credited with four interceptions ... allowed just nine completions on the season ... a 2003 PrepStar All-regiona selection ... credited with 37 tackles and 17 pass break-ups at Foothill JC ... totaled three forced fumbles, four interceptions and one fumble recovery ... will have three years to play three ... signed with Sacramento State out of high school ... son of Lynn Lovely.

10:16 a.m.

JOE GRIFFIN
Receiver
6-3, 215, Junior
El Cajon, Calif. (Grossmont JC)
Recorded 47 receptions for 901 yards ... credited with seven touchdown receptions for the Griffins ... helped Grossmont to a third-place national junior college ranking ... helped lead the Griffins to a 13-1 record, including a 10-0 regular-season finish ... a member of the 2003 Foothill Valley Conference champions.

Blade6119

02-04-2004, 11:14 AM

[/font][font=Arial]DREW MUGLESTON (Mug-LESS-ton)
Defensive Back
6-2, 200, Freshman
Mesa, Ariz. (Mountain View HS)
An Arizona Republic 5A All-State second-team selection ... earned first-team East Valley All-Region honors as a receiver and second-team honors as a defensive back ... a second-team selection as a junior ... team suffered a 35-28 triple-overtime loss to Hamilton HS in the state championship game, ending the Toros' 27-game win streak.

I know this guy, and hes good...it helped he plays on the best team in the state with some other really strong talents, but he could pan out...i just woulgnt get your hopes too high...no offense to him of course...

GoldenEagle

02-04-2004, 11:14 AM

Memphis just lost recruit Gabe O'Neal to Miss. St. F'ing SEC Hookers.

WSUCougar

02-04-2004, 11:15 AM

Pitt is having one bad day, losing arguably their two best recruits(both of whom were longtime verbals)
No doubt! What a pisser for the Panthers.

vex

02-04-2004, 11:18 AM

Memphis just lost recruit Gabe O'Neal to Miss. St. F'ing SEC Hookers.

How do you think OU lost Ramarcus Brown to UGA?

MacroGuru

02-04-2004, 11:18 AM

He is a big guy for a DB. If he has wheels, he may turn into the Cougar Back. and I think we got him cause of John Beck.

My hopes are up for these WR's we have picked up. If the can freaking catch, we can win some games finally.

MacroGuru

02-04-2004, 11:20 AM

Also, Just found out WR Collie, plans on going on his mission as well. Means we won't see him for 3 years. ARGGGHH!

Ben E Lou

02-04-2004, 11:22 AM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/tuckersign/Tucker%20Signing%20Day%202K4%20049.jpg

http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/tuckersign/thumbs/Tucker%20Signing%20Day%202K4%20054.jpg

vex

02-04-2004, 11:22 AM

Also, Just found out WR Collie, plans on going on his mission as well. Means we won't see him for 3 years. ARGGGHH!

Don't most? I don't know, just asking.

MacroGuru

02-04-2004, 11:26 AM

It's about 50/50, you always hear in the press how a mission is beneficial to BYU players. But the Ben Olson article in SI summed it up perfectly, and woke a lot of people up. The boys on their missions, generally don't have the time to work out. They get their P-day, to do their laundry and such, and if any time is left over, they might be able to play hoops, flag football, soccer or something, but that also depends on what their Mission President allows. Some are stinges and refuse to allow anything of the type, afraid of losing their missionary to an injury.

It has to be one of the most awkard situations to handle as a college coach, as they can come back, and take off to anywhere they want, however, byu has to have that scholarship locked for them.

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 11:29 AM

Some are stinges and refuse to allow anything of the type, afraid of losing their missionary to an injury.
I don't mean to laugh...but that made me lol.

Do you have the missionary injury report available?

vex

02-04-2004, 11:29 AM

I don't mean to laugh...but that made me lol.

Do you have the missionary injury report available?

LOL. If they get injured, do they have to cancel the trip or what?

MacroGuru

02-04-2004, 11:34 AM

LOL,

Naw, but they want them out there preaching and doing things to get them hurt. To lose a missionary is a logistical nightmare for a lot of people. As you have to move companions around, and do a variety of things.

I had a friend I went to High School with, that served in Jamaica, and was stabbed in the shoulder. The Jamaican hospital actually used a staple gun on his shoulder, to staple it shut. He came home 6 months early due to a severe infection in it. He lost any chance of playing ball cause of the weakness in his shoulder, and the fact his movement was extremely limited in that shoulder.

They like to keep them in sight, and away from temptations.

vex

02-04-2004, 11:36 AM

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 11:41 AM

I tihnk FSU lost Kenny Ingram to UF. Now THAT's a bastard. I can handle a defection to GT, and even a guy from South Florida waffling over Miami, but to decommit and go to UF? Jerky.

rjolley

02-04-2004, 11:46 AM

Anthony Morelli decommitted from Pitt to Penn State...hes a top 10 QB, and this is a major coup if you ask me...looks like fitzgerald leaving early helped fuel this
Any information on this QB? Or who they signed?

Nice to see the Nittany Lions get a top QB in. The freshman RB from last season looked good at times. Maybe they can return to the top 10 in the next couple of years....or at least do better than the blasted Fighting Irish. :)

Do they publish a Div II list? I'd like to see who NW Missouri State got in.

Thanks

cthomer5000

02-04-2004, 11:57 AM

can anyone hook me up with some Rutgers info? please?

Noop

02-04-2004, 12:01 PM

I tihnk FSU lost Kenny Ingram to UF. Now THAT's a bastard. I can handle a defection to GT, and even a guy from South Florida waffling over Miami, but to decommit and go to UF? Jerky.
It wasnt Kenny it was C. Ingram the QB from Hawthorne Florida. He is a Nole at heart but I dont blame him for chosing those slimy Gators.

Noop

02-04-2004, 12:02 PM

can anyone hook me up with some Rutgers info? please?
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Lauderdale, FL</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=center align=left>Jeremy Ito (http://rutgers.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=25300)</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>K</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>http://rutgers.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://rutgers.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>-</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>5-11/180</TD></TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>NR</TD><TD vAlign=center align=left>Redlands, CA</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#dddddd><TD vAlign=center align=left>Dwayne Jones (http://rutgers.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=16902)</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>RB</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>http://rutgers.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://rutgers.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://rutgers.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gifhttp://rutgers.rivals.com/images/database/stargold.gif</TD><TD vAlign=center align=middle>6.0</TD><TD vAlign=center 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Noop

02-04-2004, 12:04 PM

Oh and Darrell Robertson will be a Nole at 1:30

cthomer5000

02-04-2004, 12:24 PM

Noop, are these guys that have made Rutgers a finalist, or guys that have comitted?

BTW, thanks so much

Noop

02-04-2004, 12:25 PM

Noop, are these guys that have made Rutgers a finalist, or guys that have comitted?

BTW, thanks so much
Committed

primelord

02-04-2004, 12:29 PM

Wow what a day for Thomas Brown! He signed with Georgia AND got to meet and get his picture taken with Hootie! It doesn't get much better than that! :)

NOISE

02-04-2004, 12:42 PM

Oh and Darrell Robertson will be a Nole at 1:30

Actually, Robertson decommitted and signed his LOI with Georgia Tech. Another decommit from FSU is Carl Grimes (WR), he signed with Michigan State.

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 12:43 PM

Oh and Darrell Robertson will be a Nole at 1:30
Good news on Ingram and Robertson. Finally, the man in the know shows up!

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 12:44 PM

Actually, Robertson decommitted and signed his LOI with Georgia Tech. Another decommit from FSU is Carl Grimes (WR), he signed with Michigan State.
That's what I heard. Who's got the more up-to-date information?

Noop

02-04-2004, 12:47 PM

That's what I heard. Who's got the more up-to-date information?
We'll see in a few minutes about Robertson. But Grimes is gone I'm afraid.

NOISE

02-04-2004, 12:48 PM

The main players FSU is holding out now for are D. Pressley (DT) and B. Miller (DE). Both are 5-star players.

Noop

02-04-2004, 12:49 PM

NOISE you are correct he is a Yellow Jacket. Good grab

MacroGuru

02-04-2004, 12:51 PM

3 more for BYU

11:47 a.m.

ISLEY FILIAGA (Eyes-lee Feel-E-onga)
Defensive Line
5-11, 280, Freshman
Provo, Utah (Timpanogos HS)
Named Deseret News 4A second-team ... Salt Lake Tribune honorable mention all-state selection ... earned all-region second-team honors ... recruited by Utah, Utah State, Boise State, Arizona, Nebraska, UCLA and Southern Utah.

11:36 a.m.

NICK ALLETTO (Ah-let-owe)
Offensive Line
6-4, 275, Freshman
Parker, Colo. (Ponderosa HS)
Helped lead Ponderosa HS to the 2003 Colorado State 5-A Championship with an 11-3 record ... started 44 straight games for the Mustangs on the offensive line ... considered the top lineman in Class 5A by the Rocky Mountain News ... a Rocky Mountain News All-Colorado South Team selection as a senior ... a three-time All-Continental League selection ... earned Denver Post Student-Athlete-of-the-Week honors on Nov. 23 after leading Ponderosa HS to a 14-0 win over Mullen HS in the state semi-finals ... provided excellent run support and pass protection for an offense that averaged 25.8 points per game.

11:17 a.m.

VINCE FEULA (Faye-oo-la)
Defensive Line
6-0, 300, Jr.
La Mirada, Calif. (Cerritos JC)
Enters BYU with two years of eligibility ... graduated from La Mirada High School in 2000 ... a three-year letter winner for coach John Mele ... finished his senior season with 101 tackles, including 13 sacks and 27 tackles for a loss ... had 76 tackles and nine sacks as a junior ... credited with 56 tackles and six sacks as a sophomore ... played defensive tackle, offensive guard, tight end and fullback ... an all-state and all-region selection ... a team captain as a senior ... earned team's most-valuable player honors ... earned All-CIF (Southern Section) and league MVP honors ... a First-team Press-Telegram Dream Team and All-Whittier Daily News selection ... an All-L.A. Times selection ... recognized as a California-Hawaii Sports Top-30 selection (ranked no. 23) ... also lettered three times in track & field ... league champion in both the shot put and discus as a senior ... red-shirted at Arizona during the 2001 season ... saw action in nine games, including two starts for the Wildcats as a red-shirt freshman in 2002 ... credited with 11 tackles in 2002, including nine solo and two assisted takedowns ... totaled two tackles for a combined loss of 10 yards, including a sack for a nine-yard loss ... listed as the preseason starter at tackle for the Wildcats in 2003 before transferring to Cerritos JC ... an All-California selection in 2003 ... earned second-team JC All-America honors as a sophomore after posting 85 tackles, including seven sacks ... a JC Gridwire All-America selection ... earned first-team JC Ironman honors ... recruited out of Cerritos JC by Arizona, Colorado State, Utah, Hawaii and Fresno State ... parents are Vaotupua and Ferila Feula.

NOISE

02-04-2004, 12:53 PM

From what I'm hearing, both Grimes and Robertson decommitted because FSU's coaches tried to persuade both to enrolling next January. By doing that FSU hoped to get the max amount of players without going over their scholarship numbers as they expect/hope to get a few more highly regarded recruits today.

Noop

02-04-2004, 12:57 PM

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 01:02 PM

I sure hope that strategy pans out...

NOISE

02-04-2004, 01:03 PM

NOISE can I ask where did you hear that from? Because that is true what your say btw however I think they are holding out for a few key players, Tony Carter, B. Miller, D. Pressley and a surprise recruit (I have heard a few rumbles)

Will try to find link. BTW, forgot all about Carter. FSU really loaded up in the DB (and OL) area this year.

Wolfpack

02-04-2004, 01:09 PM

NC State's landed all their verbals, but haven't pulled anyone from other schools yet. State fans continue to be mystified at the fact that so many high school players wish to ruin their careers by playing at the black hole that is Carolina football nowadays. At any rate, State's also waiting on DeMario Pressley and perhaps a few others. Missed out on Schaeffer from Florida, but that seemed to be a late push after we nabbed two other Florida recruits earlier.

DE 34 Willie Young (3*)
(Palm Beach Gardens HS)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 6-4/205/4.60 02/04/2004 North Carolina State

DE 44 Anthony Hill (3*)
(Hargrave Military Academy)
Chatham, VA 6-7/250/4.80 02/03/2004 North Carolina State

CB NR Jeremy Gray (2*)
(Opelika HS)
Opelika, AL 6-3/178/4.50 02/02/2004 North Carolina State

CB 43 DaJuan Morgan (3*)
(Suncoast HS)
Riviera Beach, FL 6-2/185/4.40 02/01/2004 North Carolina State

TE 12 Octavious Darby (3*)
(Chaminade Madonna College Prep)
Hollywood, FL 6-4/225/4.55 01/26/2004 North Carolina State

LB 31 John Dunlap (3*)
(Chaminade Madonna College Prep)
Hollywood, FL 6-3/210/4.55 01/26/2004 North Carolina State

RB 9 Andre Brown (4*)
(Junius H Rose HS)
Greenville, NC 6-2.5/211/4.48 01/21/2004 North Carolina State

DE 32 Brandon Setzer (3*)
(Hargrave Military Academy)
Chatham, VA 6-5/275/- 01/18/2004 North Carolina State

OL JC Merci Falaise (3*)
(Georgia Military)
Milledgeville, GA 6-6/295/- 12/16/2003 North Carolina State

DE NR John Bedics (2*)
(Bethlehem Catholic HS)
Bethlehem, PA 6-6/245/4.75 12/10/2003 North Carolina State

CB 27 Miguel Scott (3*)
(Miami Killian HS)
Miami, FL 6-1/180/- 11/16/2003 North Carolina State

DE 61 Raymond Brooks (3*)
(Williamsport Area SHS)
Williamsport, PA 6-4/265/- 11/14/2003 North Carolina State

DT 17 Gerard Miller (4*)
(West Craven HS)
Vanceboro, NC 6-4/270/4.70 11/03/2003 North Carolina State

P NR Tyler Lewis (4*)
(Albemarle HS)
Albemarle, NC 6-2/230/- 04/12/2003 North Carolina State

DT 66 Lemarte McGhee (2*)
(Person HS)
Roxboro, NC 6-6/280/5.00 02/05/2003 North Carolina State

RB 17 Darrell Blackman (4*)
(Hargrave Military Academy)
Chatham, VA 5-11/195/4.40 12/06/2002 North Carolina State

Blackman and Scott signed last year, but didn't have the academics in order. They've gotten that straightended out and are now coming in this coming year. Andre Brown was a big get, and we have gobs of talent in the backfield with him, Blackman, Reggie Davis, and TA McLendon (when healthy).

Noop

02-04-2004, 01:13 PM

I am glad NCState didnt get Schaeffer because he is lil a Micheal Vick he is a playmaker and lord knows Florida State has problem with fast qb's.

JasonC23

02-04-2004, 01:17 PM

OK, this is all very fascinating, but when will someone reveal the big news of the day...who did Iowa get? :)

(I'm completely serious. Anyone have a list of Iowa's known confirmations?)

Wolfpack

02-04-2004, 01:17 PM

Noop

02-04-2004, 01:20 PM

NOISE

02-04-2004, 01:21 PM

Late-breaking...apparently the Greensboro paper is reporting that Pressley has faxed his LOI to NC State and will formally announce it at 2:30. Until I hear it officially, I'm not going to get excited just yet.

Heard the same thing. It also appears B. Miller will sign with Georgia. T. Carter is between Tennessee and FSU. BTW, Noop I believe the surprise recruit you are talking about is a QB by the last name of Israel. He goes to University High School here in Orlando, FL. He is between Central Florida and FSU.

Noop

02-04-2004, 01:23 PM

Heard the same thing. It also appears B. Miller will sign with Georgia. T. Carter is between Tennessee and FSU. BTW, Noop I believe the surprise recruit you are talking about is a QB by the last name of Israel. He goes to University High School here in Orlando, FL. He is between Central Florida and FSU.
Na it isnt is him I know who but I'm not 100% sure if he is serious about signing with Florida State. Also I'm not hearing good things about Tony Carter either....

General Mike

02-04-2004, 01:27 PM

Noop, are these guys that have made Rutgers a finalist, or guys that have comitted?

BTW, thanks so much

CT, IMO this is the best of Schiano's 4 recruiting classes so far. Zuttah had a bunch of offers including Ohio State, Maryland and Pittsburgh. Teel isn't rated highly, but I think he would have gotten alot more recruiting publicity if he hadn't committed back in July. 2 time all state QB, plays on the #2 team in the country and hes been helping us recruit by convincing guys like Beljour and Zuttah and others stay in state. Alot of these guys committed early, Miller, Ziarnowski, Taylor. We haven't landed the big player yet like 2002's Berkley Hutchinson, or last year's Nate Robinson, but we're still in the mix for Brian Toal who will announce later today on ESPN.

NOISE

02-04-2004, 01:28 PM

Carter not signing with FSU isn't horrible as they signed about 7 DBs today. However, on the defensive line, not getting Pressley or Miller hurts, especially since they lose Dockett and Womble to graduation. Good thing they got Dunbar and A. Jones.

Noop

02-04-2004, 01:28 PM

OK, this is all very fascinating, but when will someone reveal the big news of the day...who did Iowa get? :)

(I'm completely serious. Anyone have a list of Iowa's known confirmations?)
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cthomer5000

02-04-2004, 01:29 PM

CT, IMO this is the best of Schiano's 4 recruiting classes so far. Zuttah had a bunch of offers including Ohio State, Maryland and Pittsburgh. Teel isn't rated highly, but I think he would have gotten alot more recruiting publicity if he hadn't committed back in July. 2 time all state QB, plays on the #2 team in the country and hes been helping us recruit by convincing guys like Beljour and Zuttah and others stay in state. Alot of these guys committed early, Miller, Ziarnowski, Taylor. We haven't landed the big player yet like 2002's Berkley Hutchinson, or last year's Nate Robinson, but we're still in the mix for Brian Toal who will announce later today on ESPN.

The recruiting has clearly gotten better each year. Combined with the momentum of last season, I'm dead serious in my expectations of a bowl bid this year. The combination of improvement and the watered down Big East should make this a near certainty. As long as the O-line is legit, the offense could really "do some things" this season.

kingnebwsu

02-04-2004, 01:30 PM

If anyone has time, a list like that of Ohio State would be fannnntastic. Thanks in advance :)

Noop

02-04-2004, 01:30 PM

NOISE

02-04-2004, 01:33 PM

Dunbar won't qualify for school

Neither will J.R. Bryant (CB) or Jacky Claude(OL). That's why it kind of hurt that Grimes and Robertson decommitted.

Noop

02-04-2004, 01:35 PM

Neither will J.R. Bryant (CB) or Jacky Claude(OL). That's why it kind of hurt that Grimes and Robertson decommitted.
J.R. Bryant will but Claude and Dunbar are coming next Jan. Both will be placed in prep school for a semester.

NOISE

02-04-2004, 01:35 PM

NOISE can I ask where did you hear that from? Because that is true what your say btw however I think they are holding out for a few key players, Tony Carter, B. Miller, D. Pressley and a surprise recruit (I have heard a few rumbles)

http://rivals100.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=264398

It's a paid subscription site. But here are the important quotes:

Bill Kurelic
Rivals100.com Recruiting Analyst

"There were some changes at Florida State," wide receiver Carl Grimes mother Janice Grimes said moments ago. "His scholarship still stood, but they wanted him to wait and enroll in January."

"So he signed with Michigan State. He did that this morning."

"Florida State called on Sunday and told us about the changes. We thought that was too long to wait. And Michigan State is close to home. I'll get to see him play easier."

Noop

02-04-2004, 01:37 PM

Noise are you a member of Gatorbait, Warchant or Canesport?

NOISE

02-04-2004, 01:37 PM

Pressley is indeed to NC State.

http://www.news-record.com/sports/acc/pressley020404.htm

General Mike

02-04-2004, 01:38 PM

The recruiting has clearly gotten better each year. Combined with the momentum of last season, I'm dead serious in my expectations of a bowl bid this year. The combination of improvement and the watered down Big East should make this a near certainty. As long as the O-line is legit, the offense could really "do some things" this season.

The hardest game on the schedule next year is vs. Michigan State in Piscataway. I'm not gonna predict 11-0, because its unrealistic, but 8-3 or 9-2 is definitely possible. I think we lose 5 starters total, Orr, Pyczmuka, Nate Jones, Haw and Grant.

NOISE

02-04-2004, 01:39 PM

Noise are you a member of Gatorbait, Warchant or Canesport?

Warchant. Actually, I do that trial membership they have all the time. I just do my "trial" at this time every year.

Balldog

02-04-2004, 01:39 PM

Players who have committed to Ohio State (Today is the first day letters-of-intent can be signed. An * indicates the player has signed.):

*Nader Abdallah, DL, 6-5 295, Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel)
*Alex Barrow, DE, 6-4 255, Dublin Coffman
*Albert Dukes, WR, 6-1 185, Belle Glade, Fla. (Glade Central)
#Marcus Freeman, LB, 6-2 240, Huber Heights (Wayne)
*Ted Ginn Jr., DB, 6-1 170, Cleveland (Glenville)
*Vernon Gohlston, DE, 6-3 240, Detroit (Cass Tech)
*Erik Haw, TB, 5-11 210, Independence
*Chad Hoobler, TE, 6-5 220, Carrollton
*Dionte Johnson, FB, 5-11 225, Eastmoor Academy
*Dennis Kennedy, TB, 5-11 190, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Stranahan)
*Shaun Lane, DB, 5-11 175, Hubbard
*Devon Lyons, WR, 6-2 205, Pittsburgh (Woodland Hills)
*Kyle Mitchum, OL, 6-5 275, Erie (McDowell), Pa.
*Rory Nicol, TE, 6-5 250, Beaver, Pa.
*Nick Patterson, DB, 6-2 215, Hazelwood (Central), Mo.
*Ben Person, OL, 6-4 295, Xenia
%Tony Pittman, TB, 5-11 195, Akron (Buchtel)
#Steve Rehring, OL, 6-8 320, West Chester (Lakota West)
*Jon Skinner, OL, 6-5 280, Mount Carmel, Pa.
*Brandon Smith, LB, 6-2 235, Euclid
*Curtis Terry, LB, 6-2 205, Cleveland (Glenville)
%A.J. Trapasso, P, 6-1 215, Pickerington Central
*Brandon Underwood, DB, 6-1 175, Hamilton
*Sirjo Welch, DB, 5-11 180, Beechcroft

# Already attending OSU and is included in this class

% Reaffirmed his intent to attend Ohio State but will sign a letter at a later date so he can enroll in spring quarter.

Noop

02-04-2004, 01:41 PM

Warchant. Actually, I do that trial membership they have all the time. I just do my "trial" at this time every year.
Whats your warchant name? I'm a member as well...so are you a Gator, Seminole, or Cane?

General Mike

02-04-2004, 01:43 PM

If anyone has time, a list like that of Ohio State would be fannnntastic. Thanks in advance :)

Hope the coding works

Committed/Not Yet Signed
Name Pos Stars RR Ht/Wt Rank Hometown
Nader Abdallah DT 5.7 6-5/290 30 Metairie, LA
Alex Barrow DT 5.7 6-4/250 31 Dublin, OH
Joe Bauserman QB 5.5 6-2/225 23 Tallahassee, FL
Albert Dukes WR 5.9 6-2/185 14 Belle Glades, FL
Marcus Freeman LB 6.0 6-2/240 4 Huber Heights, OH
Vernon Gholston DE 5.8 6-3/238 11 Detroit, MI
Theodore Ginn, Jr DB 6.1 6-0/170 1 Cleveland, OH
Erik Haw RB 5.7 5-11/205 23 Columbus, OH
Chad Hoobler TE 5.8 6-5/225 3 Carrollton, OH
Dionte Johnson RB 5.1 5-11/225 NR Columbus, OH
Dennis Kennedy RB 5.2 5-11/190 NR Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Shaun Lane DB 5.7 5-11/175 14 Hubbard, OH
Devon Lyons DB 5.8 6-2/210 5 Pittsburgh, PA
Kyle Mitchum OL 6.0 6-6/265 6 Erie, PA
Rory Nicol TE 5.8 6-5/245 4 Beaver, PA
Nick Patterson ATH 5.6 6-2/200 30 St. Louis, MO
Ben Person OL 5.8 6-4/305 10 Xenia, OH
Tony Pittman RB 5.8 5-11/195 13 Akron, OH
Steve Rehring OL 5.6 6-8/314 29 West Chester, OH
Jon Skinner OL 5.5 6-5/285 40 Mount Carmel, PA
Brandon Smith LB 5.2 6-3/230 NR Euclid, OH
Curtis Terry LB 5.3 6-2/205 NR Cleveland, OH
A.J. Trapasso K 5.3 6-1/220 25 Pickerington, OH
Brandon Underwood DB 5.7 6-1/170 16 Hamilton, OH
Sirjo Welch DB 5.7 5-11/180 17 Columbus, OH

NOISE

02-04-2004, 01:44 PM

Whats your warchant name? I'm a member as well...so are you a Gator, Seminole, or Cane?

My Warchant name is SemiNOISE and I'm a HUGE 'Nole fan, since the days of Casey Weldon & Sammie Smith.

Noop

02-04-2004, 01:46 PM

Ok Noise I would like to say I knew for a couple of months now Willie Williams was going to be a Hurricane. He played Florida State foolish thats why they signed for LB's...

NOISE

02-04-2004, 01:55 PM

Ok Noise I would like to say I knew for a couple of months now Willie Williams was going to be a Hurricane. He played Florida State foolish thats why they signed for LB's...

It's hard to get a recruit out of Miami like it is to get one out of Tallahassee. That's why FSU did pretty good in getting Ford, Bryant, and Claude out of the area and keeping Gallon and Manning in the area. Still can't believe we lost Darity to UNC. BTW, I don't post at Warchant or any of those recruiting sites. I'm more of a lurker as those people take this stuff to seriously.

Noop

02-04-2004, 02:02 PM

It's hard to get a recruit out of Miami like it is to get one out of Tallahassee. That's why FSU did pretty good in getting Ford, Bryant, and Claude out of the area and keeping Gallon and Manning in the area. Still can't believe we lost Darity to UNC. BTW, I don't post at Warchant or any of those recruiting sites. I'm more of a lurker as those people take this stuff to seriously.
I post every so often only to defend a player most of the time. Darity was a silent commit until his visit. Where the coaches from what I understand said or suggested his was soft like Andrew Henry-Kennon from Lincoln.

NOISE

02-04-2004, 02:02 PM

BTW, for fans of other colleges. Here is TheInsiders' recruiting rankings for this year so far.

1. LSU
2. USC
3. Michigan
4. FSU
5. Georgia
6. Oklahoma
7. Texas
8. Miami
9. Tenn.
10. Ohio St
11. Florida
12. Penn St
13. Texas A&M
14. Maryland
15. Mich. St
16. Texas Tech
17. UNC
18. Alabama
19. UCLA
20. Oregon
21. Washington
22. Arizona St
23. Wash St
24. Virginia
25. Cal

http://recruiting.theinsiders.com/3/team_rankings.html

Wolfpack

02-04-2004, 02:07 PM

...Still can't believe we lost Darity to UNC...

Indeed. As I noted above, everyone scratches their head in wonder as Bunting pulls in star recruits even though he's obviously shown a knack for never developing anything out of them (2-10, 1-7 ACC in 2003). That football building must really be something special. :)

MacroGuru

02-04-2004, 02:11 PM

Did the QB Reever commit to LSU?? Anyone know?

Darkiller

02-04-2004, 02:13 PM

NOISE

02-04-2004, 02:14 PM

Indeed. As I noted above, everyone scratches their head in wonder as Bunting pulls in star recruits even though he's obviously shown a knack for never developing anything out of them (2-10, 1-7 ACC in 2003). That football building must really be something special. :)

That building must be as he couldn't have gone there for the coaching as Bunting will likely get fired after this upcoming year.

NOISE

02-04-2004, 02:17 PM

Did the QB Reever commit to LSU?? Anyone know?

According to the link, Reever may walk-on at LSU.

http://scout.theinsiders.com/a.z?s=16&p=9&cfg=null&c=2&yr=2004&cid=230531&nid=569911&fhn=1

MacroGuru

02-04-2004, 02:24 PM

From what I heard, the offer pissed him off. And he was looking at BYU and a couple of other schools.

Basically, if he walks on and pays his way for half a year, they would give him a mid year. Which bites!

The kid has talents and wants to play......

dawgfan

02-04-2004, 02:33 PM

Washington State got a real nice last-minute surprise when Michael Bumpus, one of the top WR on the West Coast decided to sign with the Cougars after USC dropped his offer.

Washington's class was essentially wrapped up a week or so ago and there have been no surprises thus far. The notables in this class are:

Matt Tuiasosopo, QB - Marques and Zach's little brother, emerged from the EA Elite 11 QB camp as the top QB in that group and one of the top QB's in the nation. Still a little raw in his passing, but a great athlete and ahead of Marques at the same stage.

Keauntea Bankhead, S/WR - A top safety prospect and one of the 3 top recruits in Washington (Matt Tui and Aaron Klovas being the other 2). Shows good quickness, can lay a lick and could play WR but will fill a big need at S.

Dashon Goldson, S - A top JC S, actually signed in December. Originally a Husky signee out of H.S., has 3 years to play 3; looks like he could be another Donte Nicholson (another Husky signee that had to go the JC route before signing with Oklahoma). The Huskies held off a late USC push to land him. He's expected to step in to the starting lineup immediately.

Johnnie Kirton, RB/DL - Kirton is an unusual recruit - a big guy (6'3", 250 lbs) that played RB in H.S. and came within 1 yard of tying the Washington single-season rushing record. He'll start off at RB for the Huskies, but many are drooling at the potential he could have as a DE or DT.

Casey Bulyca, OT - Casey was the Huskies' first commit and is their best-looking linemen in a class full of good ones. Big with quick feet, a nasty attitude on the field and a motor that runs whistle to whistle, he lessens the sting of missing on Aaron Klovas.

Greyson Gunheim, DE/TE - Gunheim is a bit of a sleeper out of Cali, but he has great size and speed. A 6'5", 230 lb guy that played TB in H.S. and reportedly runs in the 4.6 40 range, he has great potential as a DE. Could also be tried at TE.

Erick Lobos, DT - Lobos didn't get a lot of local attention out of Venice H.S. but he came out of the Army All-Star game getting raves from scouts in attendence. He has good size and good quickness (he netted 21 sacks this season from his interior DL position) and could be the Huskies' best interior D-line prospect in years.

Overall, the Huskies' class is being pegged around 18-20 in the nation, 3-4 in what is turning out to be a very strong year for the Pac-10 with as many as 7 teams in the top-25.

GoldenEagle

02-04-2004, 02:41 PM

Memphis has not released the class yet so i can not bask in the fun. We need to fire our PR guy.

WSUCougar

02-04-2004, 02:42 PM

Washington State got a real nice last-minute surprise when Michael Bumpus, one of the top WR on the West Coast decided to sign with the Cougars after USC dropped his offer.
:D:D:D

Landing Bumpus is like Christmas in February. We'd just missed out on a 3-star WR from California (Breazell? Breazon?), but we'll happily take the 4-star instead! I imagine Devard Darling going pro helped Bumpus' decision a bit.

We had high hopes for Klovas, but he defected to Oregon. The Ducks have had a very impressive recruiting year, second only to the mighty Trojans.

General Mike

02-04-2004, 02:45 PM

Memphis has not released the class yet so i can not bask in the fun. We need to fire our PR guy.

All their LOIs must not be in yet then. Rutgers hasn't released their list yet either, but its expected later tonight.

GoldenEagle

02-04-2004, 02:46 PM

All their LOIs must not be in yet then. Rutgers hasn't released their list yet either, but its expected later tonight.

Usually schools release them as they come in though. Memphis is announcing all of theirs at 3.

MacroGuru

02-04-2004, 02:51 PM

Memphis has not released the class yet so i can not bask in the fun. We need to fire our PR guy.
Besides being a BYU fan, I am a Memphis fan. They took a gamble on me, and I had an offer and everything my Senior year, then I blew the knee. No more offer.

But my sister is out there, graduating in May with her Bach. In Forensic Anthropology. I still support them. I almost accepted a position with Sports 790 out there, but the numbers weren't right.

Chief Rum

02-04-2004, 03:07 PM

It is a disappointing season from the UCLA perspective when we look across town at what USC got, but I really like some of the players we got.

We managed to bring in Brigham Harwell, a much-needed DE (one of the top DE's on the West Coast). We also signed OL Shannon Tevaga and CB Rodney Van, both 4-star Rivals.com recruits.

Both lines were the key needs for us, and QB, in a late developing need (two of our four quarterbacks transferred in the past month and a half). Harwell is joined by a handful of key 3-star JUCO guys (DE Justin Hickman, DE Kyle Morgan, DT Kenneth Lombard) who will all help us replace the four starters and one key reserve we lost (including All-American DE Dave Ball). Tevaga is joined by 3-star Aaron Meyer and 3-star JC Marc Villafuerte, among others, to reinforce what was probably the weakest area on our whole team (our line was phenomenally bad last year).

We signed a 3-star JC QB named David Koral, and I am excited to see a more mature player come in and compete for the starting spot. If you have watched UCLA at all this past season, you know what kind of problems our QBs have had.

We also did pretty well with receivers and defensive backs, and we got a nice sleeper RB lin Mr. Louisiana, RB Chris Markey.

The story of this recruiting class for us appears to be the fact we couldn't seal thrt deal on some of the top QB HS recruits. We were in on many, and quite frankly, it seems the staff really flubbed up that bit.

We were in on Rocky Hinds (USC), Chase Patton (Missou), Nate Longshore (Cal), Brian Hildebrand (Oregon), and (forget his first name) Tuiasosopo (Washington), among others, and we lost out on them all. :(

CR

Vegas Vic

02-04-2004, 03:16 PM

This is kind of a sad day. We can't even refer to Mack Brown as "Mr. February" anymore. Bob Stoops cleaned his clock this year, signing the #1 and #2 players in the nation, both from Texas.

k0ruptr

02-04-2004, 03:29 PM

SAY hello Hawaii's next Big Name Wide Reciever, there is no way in hell we let this talent play RB in our run and shoot.

Andrew Pearman
Ht: 5-9 Wt: 162 40: 4.3
Position: RB, DB
Projected as: RB
Position Rank: 35
Class: 2004 Senior
High School: Providence HS
(Charlotte, NC)
Biography:
Possibly the fastest player in the state, Pearman ran back-to-back sub-4.3 40s with several coaches clocking him at the same time. Speed simply exudes from the young man who could also play other positions. Though not an every-down back due to his size, with good hands out of the backfield, Pearman could very easily make the move to wide receiver. He is also a humble young man already having learned about the recruiting process from his father and brother who is currently at Virginia. Pearman, a track phenom, rushed for over 1,600 yards and 22 touchdowns this season for Providence.

WSUCougar

02-04-2004, 03:32 PM

Hawaii's next Big Name Wide Reciever...Andrew Pearman ...High School: Providence HS (Charlotte, NC)
(Dist)**/Acad

k0ruptr

02-04-2004, 03:46 PM

lmao

Fido

02-04-2004, 03:46 PM

Top 100 running Andrew Johnson just decomitted from pitt for Miami...Pitt is having one bad day, losing arguably their two best recruits(both of whom were longtime verbals)I really don't get this one. He had a really good chance of being the featured back at Pitt, but instead he chooses to go into another Gore/McGahee/Payton situation in Miami. In addition to Johnson (Rivals.com #9 RB), the Canes also got Bobby Washington (Rivals.com #3) and Charlie Jones (Rivals.com #5). So on paper he's coming in as the #3 RB Recruit. The other two are bouth from S Fla, so they're used to the heat, so he's in for a tough battle just to play.

And what would posess a team to get 3 of the top 10 RBs in the country? Are they planning on reviving the wishbone?
[Edit:] You also have to add to the mix their new QB, Kirby Freeman:
Stats -- He completed 87 of 150 passes for 1,487 yards and 14 TDs and was picked off eight times. He also rushed for 1,300 yards and 16 TDs on 120 carries, averaging close to 11 yards per carry. Benches 285. and I think mayne they are thinking of the wishbone :)

k0ruptr

02-04-2004, 03:49 PM

there just expecting washington too play 2 years, leave for the draft after getting hurt in the championship game, then starting jones the next season, but he gets hurt and then I say andrew johnson gets his chance, and sucks.

HornedFrog Purple

02-04-2004, 03:54 PM

Although no one cares but myself and The Almighty:

Walter Bryant, Wide Receiver, 6-4, 200, San Angelo, Texas (Central)

Excellent athlete who was selected as the All-West Texas Most Valuable Player in 2003... earned all-district honors and was named the San Angelo Central High School Defensive Player of the Year... played both wide receiver and defensive back... led the team with 23 catches... intercepted seven passes... returned both a kickoff and a punt for touchdowns... Central finished 9-4 on the season and reached the state quarterfinals... coached by Bob Bellard... did not play football as a junior... plays forward on the Central basketball team and is a two-time all-district pick on the hardwood... selected TCU over Baylor, New Mexico and North Texas.

Quincy Butler, Cornerback, 6-0, 180, San Antonio, Texas (Roosevelt)/Tyler JC

Enrolled at TCU in January and will take part in the spring drills... selected to the 2003 NJCAA All-America team as a sophomore at Tyler Junior College... was a two-time selection on the Southwest Junior College Football Conference all-league team... picked off five passes in 2003, returning one for a touchdown... averaged 16.7 yards per punt returns... recorded 151 tackles and eight interceptions in his two seasons at Tyler... rated as the third best junior college cornerback prospect in the country and the 23rd best junior college prospect regardless of position, according to collegefootballnews.com... selected TCU over Arizona, Texas A&M, Kansas, LSU, Texas Tech and Missouri.

Robert Clark, Offensive Line, 6-7, 250, Weatherford, Texas (High)

The tallest of the TCU recruits at six feet, seven inches... was a third team All-Texas selection in 2003... earned first team all-district honors in both 2002 and 2003 for Weatherford coach Mike Sneed... member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's State 100 list... also competes in track... finished fourth at the state meet in the discus in 2003 with a toss of 180 feet... runs a 4.78 40-yard dash... chose TCU over Iowa State, Purdue and SMU.

Drew Coleman, Cornerback, 5-11, 175, Henderson, Texas (High)/Trinity Valley CC

Originally signed with the Horned Frogs last spring but returned to Trinity Valley in the fall to complete his eligibility requirements... did not compete in football last fall... enrolled at TCU in January and will go through spring drills... named an All-American both by the NJCAA and Junior College Gridiron Magazine at TVCC... was the 2002 Southwest Junior College Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year... rushed 29 times for 223 yards (7.7 yards per carry) and two touchdowns... caught 26 passes for 534 yards (20.5 yards per catch) and six touchdowns... returned 11 kickoffs for 260 yards (23.6 yards per return)... helped the TVCC Cardinals to a 10-2 record overall and a victory in the Heart of Texas Bowl over Jones, Mississippi... is a 2001 graduate of Henderson High School... was The Daily News Rusk County Football Player of the Year in 2000... selected TCU over Nebraska and Tulsa.

Steven Coleman, Safety, 6-2, 190, Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands)

Standout player who earned Class 5A first team all-state honors by the Associated Press as a senior at Lake Highlands... recorded 79 tackles and eight interceptions as a senior defensive back... caught 20 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown as a wide receiver in 2003... runs a 4.67 40-yard dash... selected TCU over Texas A&M, Colorado and Kansas.

Zarnell Fitch, DT, 6-3, 300, Spencer, Oklahoma (Star Spencer)/Navarro JC

Enrolled at TCU in January and will go through spring drills with the Horned Frogs... signed with Tennessee a year ago, but returned to Navarro Junior College in Corsicana to finish up his academic requirements... did not compete in the fall... served as a student assistant coach while finishing up his class work... as a sophomore at Navarro in 2002, he logged 48 tackles (37 unassisted), two fumble recoveries, two sacks and a forced fumble... was a two-year starter and earned honorable mention all-conference honors in 2002... coached by Chuck Lawrence at Navarro... played high school football at Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma... high school coach was Shannon Watford... Zarnell S. Fitch was born July 6, 1983... recruited by Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma State.

Chris Hayes, Defensive End, 6-1, 240, Fort Worth, Texas (Wyatt)/Kilgore JC

Enrolled at TCU in January and will take part in spring drills with the Horned Frogs... logged 18.5 sacks last season at Kilgore Junior College... notched 55 tackles and blocked four kicks... team finished 6-4 in 2003... played for coach Jim Rieves at Kilgore... graduated from O.D. Wyatt High School in Fort Worth... runs a 4.6 40-yard dash... selected TCU over Utah, Kentucky, Arkansas, Kansas, Kansas State and Texas A&M.

Brent Hecht, Tight End, 6-4, 247, Bern, Kansas (High)/Butler County CC

Enrolled at TCU in January and will go through spring drills in 2004... played eight-man football in tiny Bern, Kansas before attending Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kansas... named first team all-conference in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference in 2003... was a second team All-American and a first team Academic All-American... caught 12 passes for 192 yards (16.0 yards per catch) and one touchdown for the NJCAA national champion Grizzlies, who finished the season 12-0... coached by Troy Morrell... rated as the top junior college tight end prospect in the country and the 18th best junior college prospect regardless of position, according to collegefootballnews.com... runs a 4.6 40-yard dash... selected TCU over East Carolina and Utah State.

Robert Henson, Linebacker, 6-1, 205, Longview, Texas (High)

Earned All-East Texas and all-district first team honors as a senior at Longview High School... was a second team Class 5A all-state selection by the Associated Press and was the District 11-5A Defensive Player of the Year... logged 129 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss... recorded two sacks, two interceptions and two blocked kicks as a senior, playing for Pat Collins... runs a 4.5 40-yard dash... Robert Leandro Henson was born January 27, 1986... mother's name is Samantha Henson... interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice... selected TCU over Arkansas and Nebraska.

Detrick James, WR, 5-9, 175, Shreveport, Louisiana (Evangel Christian)

Earned all-state honors in Louisiana as both a junior and senior... as a senior, rushed for 804 yards and caught passes for 433 yards... also returned two kickoffs for touchdowns... rushed 80 times for 694 yards (8.7 yards per carry) with 11 touchdowns and caught 54 passes for 870 yards (16.1 yards per catch) with nine scores during his junior season... also lettered in track & field... listed as running a 4.4 40-yard dash... hails from Evangel Christian Academy, the same school that produced current Frogs Jarrarcea Williams and Andrew Ward... Detrick Dewayne James was born March 1, 1985... mother's name is Jessie James... selected TCU over Texas Tech, Virginia and Virginia Tech.

Donald Massey, Wide Receiver, 5-11, 170, Hillsboro, Texas (High)

Lettered in football, basketball and track & field at Hillsboro High School... was a three-time all-district performer on the gridiron... logged 3,323 all purpose yards in two seasons... named a team captain in 2003... member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's State 100 list... ranked 65th among the wide receivers by Rivals.com... had 866 yards passing and 811 yards rushing in 2003... caught 35 passes for 800 yards in 2002... runs a 4.4 40-yard dash... Donald Joe Massey was born September 10, 1985... selected TCU over Arkansas, Houston, Texas A&M, Tulsa and SMU.

Otis McDaniel, Wide Receiver, 6-0, 185, San Antonio, Texas (Taft)

Earned all-city honors by the San Antonio Express-News and 28-5A All- District recognition as both a junior and senior... logged 43 receptions for 563 yards and three touchdowns as a senior at Taft High School for coach Lee Bridges... also rushed 10 times for 213 yards and four scores... had 24 catches for 424 yards (17.7 yards per catch) and five scores in 2002... also carried 13 times for 171 yards and returned 10 kickoffs for 294 yards... member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's State 100 list... ranked 39th among senior wide receivers by Rivals.com... lettered three times in football and three times in track & field... regarded as one of the state's top sprinters and long jumpers... would like to compete with the Flyin' Frogs tracksters during the spring... finished third in the state 100-meter dash in 2003 with a time of 10.52 in the finals... also was sixth in the 200 (21.55) and eighth in both the long jump and triple jump... runs a 4.46 40-yard dash... comes from the same high school that produced current Frogs Marvin Godbolt, Ranorris Ray and Robert Merrill... Otis McDaniel III was born June 30, 1986... parents are Otis and Josephine McDaniel... interested in computer sciences... selected TCU over Purdue, Wisconsin and Texas Tech... announced his decision to become a Horned Frog during the U.S. Army All-America Game in San Antonio.

Giles Montgomery, TE/DE, 6-3, 235, Sweetwater, Texas (High)

Earned Associated Press first team all-state honors at defensive end in Class 3A as a senior at Sweetwater High School... named to the 2003 All-West Texas Super Team... earned all-district honors on the defensive side of the ball after recording 97 tackles including 10 sacks... caused three fumbles... also gained all-district honors on offense as a blocking tight end who graded out at 95 percent with 16 pancake blocks... caught 11 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns... runs a 4.8 40-yard dash... selected TCU over Kansas, Baylor, New Mexico and North Texas.

Cody Moore, Defensive Tackle, 6-1, 265, Comfort, Texas (High)

Played running back, tight end and defensive end for head coach Paul Talbert at Comfort High School... lettered four times in football, baseball and track & field and three times in basketball... earned all-district honors three times as a defensive end, once at running back (2002) and once at tight end (2003)... was the District 26-2A Offensive Player of the Year and a first team all-state pick in 2003... was an all-district catcher in baseball and a district champion in the shot and discus... was the state shot put champion and finished sixth in the discus as a junior... was a high school teammate of current Horned Frog Matty Lindner... Cody Randall Moore was born November 14, 1985... parents are Chris and Karen Espinosa... interested in pursuing a degree in art... would like to be an art teacher and coach after graduation.

Matt Panfil, Safety, 6-1, 180, Fort Worth, Texas (North Crowley)

Versatile athlete who displayed a nose for the football at nearby North Crowley High School... earned honorable mention all-state honors in Class 4A by the Associated Press... played safety on defense... intercepted nine passes and recorded 89 tackles... caught 12 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown as a wide receiver... also was the team's placekicker and punter... helped North Crowley to its first-ever state football championship... was an all-area pick as a junior... member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Area 75 list... high school coach was Mike Papas... selected TCU over Purdue and Colorado State.

Jason Phillips, Fullback/Linebacker, 6-1, 215, Waller, Texas (High)

Played quarterback and linebacker at Waller High School... also served as the team's deep snapper... was the District 18-4A MVP in 2003... was a member of Team USA in the 2004 Global Bowl and was selected to play in the 2004 Bayou Bowl... carried 172 times for 1,291 yards, a 7.5 yards per carry average, as a senior... also completed 61 of 138 passes for 1,070 yards... was an all-district selection in 2002 after carrying 91 times for 734 yards... averaged 8.1 yards per carry and scored nine touchdowns... served as team captain in both 2002 and 2003... was the District 18-4A Newcomer of the Year in 2001... was a regional qualifier in the 110 meter high hurdles on the track... runs a 4.5 40-yard dash... excellent student who was a Texas Scholar... selected TCU over Texas A&M, Baylor and Houston.

Preston Phillips, Offensive Line, 6-6, 270, Amarillo, Texas (Tascosa)

Big offensive lineman who lettered twice in football for head coach Ron Rogers at Tascosa High in Amarillo... named his school's outstanding lineman and was a member of the Amarillo Globe-News 2003 Super Team and was a Prep Extra All-Area selection... also earned first team all-district honors... runs a 5.2 40-yard dash... Preston Carl Phillips was born October 9, 1985... parents are Bill and Kathy Phillips... enjoys fishing, hunting, weight lifting, computers and video games... selected TCU over Oklahoma State and Kansas.

Heath Raetz, Offensive Line, 6-5, 250, Burleson, Texas (High)

One of four offensive linemen to commit to TCU this spring... was a first team all-district selection... coached by Mel Maxfield at Burleson High School... member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Area 75 list... runs a 5.1 40-yard dash... selected TCU over Baylor, Kansas and SMU.

Shae Reagan, Quarterback, 6-4, 255, Idalou, Texas (High)

A "dual-threat" quarterback, was the only signalcaller signed by the Frogs this spring... listed by Rivals.com as the 24th best "athlete" in the country... ranked 37th on Rivals Texas Top 100 list... rushed for 675 yards with 10 touchdowns and threw for 708 yards with six TDs in just five games in 2003... suffered a season-ending ACL injury... threw for 1,081 yards and 12 touchdowns and rushed for 1,355 yards and 22 scores as a junior when he was named all-district at both quarterback and safety... also logged 73 tackles on defense... runs a 4.7 40-yard dash... was an all-district performer in basketball... was the state champion in the discus in 2002 and placed second in 2003... excellent student in the classroom... had committed to Texas Tech, but was also offered by Kansas State, Nebraska, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M.

Blake Schlueter, Offensive Line, 6-4, 245, Ganado, Texas (High)

Recruited to play center on the offensive line for the Horned Frogs... played on both sides of the ball at Ganado High School for coach Keith Wright... also served as the deep snapper... earned three letters each in football, basketball, and powerlifting and two in track & field... as a senior, was a finalist for the 2A State Player of the Year honors, was a first team all-state offensive center and defensive end, earned first team all-Greater Houston honors, and was the district and area defensive MVP... logged 124 tackles including 20 TFLs, 11 sacks and blocked four punts as a senior... also notched 70 pancake blocks... as a junior, was a second team all-state defensive lineman and a third team all-state center... named the district defensive MVP and was a first team all-area center... as a sophomore, was the district defensive Newcomer of the Year and was a first team all-area selection at center... recorded 329 tackles during his three-year career, including 27 sacks and 13 blocked kicks... on the hardwood, earned team MVP honors as both a sophomore and junior and was a first team all-district pick... was a two-time regional qualifier in powerlifting... named his school's Male Athlete of the Year following his junior season... averaged 10.5 points and 14 rebounds per game as a junior... runs a 4.9 40-yard dash... represented Ganado at Boys State and is completing requirements to make Eagle Scout... Blake Andrew Schlueter was born April 22, 1986... mother's name is Nancy Pittman... selected TCU over Missouri, Baylor, Houston and Rice.

Justin Watts, Tailback, 5-10, 195, Center, Texas (High)

The lone tailback recruit in the 2004 class... lettered three times for coach Gale Ashley at Center High School... earned first team all-district honors as a kick returner... logged 800 yards rushing and 12 TDs as a junior... runs a 4.5 40-yard dash with a 31-inch vertical leap... Justin Antione Watts was born October 8, 1985... parents are Ernest and Shirley Watts... enjoys lifting weights and running track... selected TCU over Duke, Northwestern, Oklahoma State and SMU.

Nice class, depth where we will need it and as a bonus we pissed off Tech.

Ben E Lou

02-04-2004, 04:05 PM

GEORGIA SIGNINGS LIST

These players have signed letters of intent with Georgia (*already enrolled):

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width=400 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=left>Player</TH> <TD align=left>Pos</TH> <TD align=left>Ht.</TH> <TD align=left>Wt.</TH> <TD align=left>School</TH> <TD align=left>Hometown</TH> </TD><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>Chester Adams</TD><TD align=left>ot</TD><TD align=left>6-6</TD><TD align=left>325</TD><TD align=left>Luverne HS</TD><TD align=left>Luverne, Ala.</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Blake Barnes*</TD><TD align=left>qb</TD><TD align=left>6-3</TD><TD align=left>218</TD><TD align=left>Baldwyn HS</TD><TD align=left>Baldwyn, Miss.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>RaMarcus Brown</TD><TD align=left>db/wr</TD><TD align=left>5-11</TD><TD align=left>165</TD><TD align=left>Tri-Cities HS</TD><TD align=left>East Point</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Thomas Brown</TD><TD align=left>tb</TD><TD align=left>5-10</TD><TD align=left>185</TD><TD align=left>Tucker HS</TD><TD align=left>Tucker, Ga.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>A.J. Bryant*</TD><TD align=left>qb</TD><TD align=left>6-2</TD><TD align=left>185</TD><TD align=left>Peach County HS</TD><TD align=left>Fort Valley, Ga.</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Jamar Bryant</TD><TD align=left>wr</TD><TD align=left>6-3</TD><TD align=left>193</TD><TD align=left>Richmond HS</TD><TD align=left>Hamlet, N.C.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>Dannell Ellerbe</TD><TD align=left>lb</TD><TD align=left>6-2</TD><TD align=left>196</TD><TD align=left>Richmond HS</TD><TD align=left>Hamlet, N.C.</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Demiko Goodman</TD><TD align=left>wr</TD><TD align=left>6-4</TD><TD align=left>185</TD><TD align=left>Newnan HS</TD><TD align=left>Newnan, Ga.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>Michael Grant</TD><TD align=left>cb</TD><TD align=left>6-0</TD><TD align=left>175</TD><TD align=left>Stephenson HS</TD><TD align=left>Stone Mountain, Ga.</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Kenneth Harris</TD><TD align=left>wr</TD><TD align=left>6-4</TD><TD align=left>198</TD><TD align=left>--</TD><TD align=left>Cherryville, N.C.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>Charles Johnson</TD><TD align=left>de</TD><TD align=left>6-3</TD><TD align=left>240</TD><TD align=left>Hawkinsville HS</TD><TD align=left>Hawkinsville, Ga.</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Kelin Johnson</TD><TD align=left>db</TD><TD align=left>6-1</TD><TD align=left>185</TD><TD align=left>Mainland HS</TD><TD align=left>Daytona Beach, Fla.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>Josh Johnson</TD><TD align=left>lb</TD><TD align=left>6-2</TD><TD align=left>225</TD><TD align=left>Stephenson HS</TD><TD align=left>Stone Mountain</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Brandon Lang</TD><TD align=left>de</TD><TD align=left>6-5</TD><TD align=left>220</TD><TD align=left>Tucker HS</TD><TD align=left>Tucker, Ga.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>Jeremy Lomax</TD><TD align=left>de</TD><TD align=left>6-5</TD><TD align=left>220</TD><TD align=left>Lovejoy HS</TD><TD align=left>Lovejoy, Ga.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>Antonio Sims</TD><TD align=left>db</TD><TD align=left>6-1</TD><TD align=left>190</TD><TD align=left>Hiram HS</TD><TD align=left>Hiram, Ga.</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Brannan Southerland</TD><TD align=left>fb</TD><TD align=left>6-2</TD><TD align=left>220</TD><TD align=left>Greater Atlanta Christian School</TD><TD align=left>Norcross, Ga.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>Danny Ware*</TD><TD align=left>tb</TD><TD align=left>6-1</TD><TD align=left>210</TD><TD align=left>Hargrave Military Academy</TD><TD align=left>Rockmart</TD></TR><TR><TD align=left>Seth Watts</TD><TD align=left>ol</TD><TD align=left>6-5</TD><TD align=left>290</TD><TD align=left>Washington County HS</TD><TD align=left>Sandersville, Ga.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

mckerney

02-04-2004, 04:09 PM

Memphis has not released the class yet so i can not bask in the fun. We need to fire our PR guy.

Haven't seen a list from Minnesota yet, other than a J.C. QB and a RB who commited here last year but didn't qualify academically. I'm thinking that next year we're going to need better strippers...

mckerney

02-04-2004, 04:11 PM

Dola: And no buying recruits cheap beer next year either.

Wolfpack

02-04-2004, 04:12 PM

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width=400 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD align=left>Player</TH> <TD align=left>Pos</TH> <TD align=left>Ht.</TH> <TD align=left>Wt.</TH> <TD align=left>School</TH> <TD align=left>Hometown</TH> </TD><TR><TD align=left>Jamar Bryant</TD><TD align=left>wr</TD><TD align=left>6-3</TD><TD align=left>193</TD><TD align=left>Richmond HS</TD><TD align=left>Hamlet, N.C.</TD></TR><TR bgColor=#e2e2e2><TD align=left>Dannell Ellerbe</TD><TD align=left>lb</TD><TD align=left>6-2</TD><TD align=left>196</TD><TD align=left>Richmond HS</TD><TD align=left>Hamlet, N.C.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

Carolina goes into the crapper and Mack has long since left for Texas and State still can't get anybody from Richmond County....

GoldenEagle

02-04-2004, 04:38 PM

Tiger Football Inks 23 to National Letters of Intent

11 players from Memphis, 15 from West Tennessee and Two Mr. Tennessee Football's to join Tigers in 2004.

Feb. 4, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis head football coach Tommy West announced today that 23 players have signed national letters of intent with the Tigers, including Southaven High's Greg Hinds who is rated as one of the top prospects in the nation.

"We are very pleased with this year's group of signees," said West at his afternoon press conference held at the University's Athletic Office Building. "This may be the most athletic class we have signed and we really helped ourselves with speed. This class is filled with good, solid players."

The 2004 signing class is comprised of 11 players from Memphis and a total of 15 from the West Tennessee area. Christian Brothers High School had four players sign with the Tigers, Brandon Pearce, Ryan Williams, Philip Beliles and Brett Russell, while Southaven High provided two athletes in Hinds and defensive end Cortez McCraney. The Tigers also landed former state champion quarterback Will Hudgens of Ridgeway High School, receivers Carlton Robinzine of Bolton High, Maurice Jones of White Station High and Michael Grandberry of Covington High, defensive back Brandon Patterson of state 5-A champion Germantown High and all-state tailback Joseph Doss of Memphis Melrose.

Two Mr. Tennessee Football selections inked with the U of M, including the 3-A selection, Earnest Williams of Crockett County High, and Rod Smith, the Mr. Football 2-A pick from Milan High. Rounding the signees from West Tennessee was offensive lineman Brandon Douglas of Haywood County High.

Linebacker Heath Grant and receiver Antonio McCoy of Starkville (MS) High both inked scholarships with the Tigers, as did junior college players Rubio Phillips, Tyus Jackson, Carlton Baker and Dustin Lopez. Baker and Lopez are enrolled at the U of M and are participating in winter conditioning drills.

Memphis picked up previously unannounced signings from Southwest Mississippi Community College defensive lineman Brandon Farrar, who was with Ole Miss in the fall of 2002 and Atlanta area linebacker TiQuintin Morrell of Douglass High.

2004 MEMPHIS FOOTBALL SIGNEES

Name Pos HT WT CL Hometown/HS or JC
Carlton Baker LB 6'2 240 Jr. Belle Glade, FL/Hutchinson CC
Philip Beliles OL 6'4 265 Fr. Memphis, TN/CBHS
Joseph Doss RB 5'9 190 Fr. Memphis, TN/Melrose HS
Brandon Douglas OL 6'3 275 Fr. Brownsville, TN/Haywood County HS
Brandon Farrar DE 6'4 255 So. Woodville, MS/Southwest Miss CC
Michael Grandberry WR 5'10 170 Fr. Covington, TN/Covington HS
Heath Grant LB 6'1 220 Fr. Starkville, MS/Starkville HS
Greg Hinds DB 6'1 205 Fr. Southaven, MS/Southaven HS
Will Hudgens QB 6'3 200 Fr. Memphis, TN/Ridgeway HS
Tyus Jackson DE 6'3 250 Jr. Birmingham, AL/Northeast Miss CC
Maurice Jones WR 6'2 185 Fr. Memphis, TN/White Station HS
Dustin Lopez DB 5'10 175 So. Hopkinsville, KY/Minnesota West JC
Antonio McCoy WR 6'0 165 Fr. Starkville, MS/Starkville HS
Cortez McCraney DL 6'4 220 Fr. Southaven, MS/Southaven HS
TiQuintin Morrell OLB 6'1 205 Fr. Atlanta, GA/Douglass HS
Brandon Patterson DB 6'1 195 Fr. Germantown, TN/Germantown HS
Brandon Pearce OL 6'5 270 Fr. Memphis, TN/CBHS
Rubio Phillips DL 6'2 250 Jr. Kosciusko, MS/Holmes CC
Carlton Robinzine WR 6'5 190 Fr. Memphis, TN/Bolton HS
Brett Russell TE 6'3 220 Fr. Memphis, TN/CBHS
Rod Smith DB 6'1 205 Fr. Milan, TN/Milan HS
Earnest Williams WR 6'0 170 Fr. Alamo, TN/Crockett County HS
Ryan Williams DL 6'2 290 Fr. Memphis, TN/CBHS

Carlton Baker - LB, 6-2, 240, Jr., Belle Glade, FL/Hutchinson JC
Enrolled at Memphis and will participate in spring drills with the Tigers ... Lettered in 2003 at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas and helped his squad to a number 13 national ranking in 2003 ... Played in eight games despite elbow injury and logged 36 solo tackles, six assisted hits, one pass interception returned for 72 yards, five quarterback sacks, 14 tackles for lost yardage and four fumble recoveries ... Was ranked third in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference in tackles for lost yardage (14/57 yards) and eighth in quarterback sacks (5/32 yards) ... Played his freshman season at Alabama State Junior College before transferring to Hutchinson ... Signed with Arkansas after his high school career ...

Philip Beliles - OL, 6-4, 265, Fr., Memphis, TN/CBHS
Was a two year letter winner at CBHS in Memphis ... Named to The Commercial Appeal's 2003 Best of the Preps (Private School Division) ... Was named to the 2003 Super 7 Team (first team) ... Was also named to the All Shelby-Metro first team and the Division 2 All-State team ... Was selected to play in the AXA Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game in 2003 ... Has been picked to play in the East West Shrine All-Star Classic.

Joseph Doss - RB, 5-9, 190, Fr., Memphis, TN/Melrose HS
Was rated as the top running back in Memphis in 2003 ... Rushed for 1,162 yards and 21 touchdowns during the 2003 season ... Had 14 pass receptions for 215 yards in 2003 ... Rushed for four touchdowns in the Golden Wildcats win over Craigmont High in 2003 ... Had touchdown runs of 5, 2 and 6 yards and caught a 60-yard pass ... Rushed for 387 yards and scored seven touchdowns in Melrose's four playoffs games in 2003 ... Finished the 2003 season with 128 points scored ... Named to the Tennessee Football Coaches Association 4A All-State Team in 2003 ...Ranked as the number 10 all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.com ... Rated as the number five player in the state of Tennessee by Rivals.com for 2003 ... Received a three star rating from Alliancesports.com ion 2003 ... Winner of WHBQ AM 56 Golden Boot Award during the 2003 season ... Named to the preseason All-Tennessee Team in 2003 ... Selected to the preseason All-Region 4-A team in 2003 ... Also lettered in track at Melrose High ... Selected to The Commercial Appeal's Best of the Preps in track in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team offense ... Led Region 8-4A in rushing in 2002 with 1,328 yards ... Also led region in average rushing yards per game at 102.2, average yards per carry at 8.6, in touchdowns with 15 and in total carries with 154 ... Was ranked third in the region in kickoff returns and third in total offense in 2002 ... Was ranked 16th in all-purpose yards in Shelby-Metro in 2002 with 1,705 ... His average of 131.5 yards per game led Region 4-A ... Was ranked 10th in scoring in the region in 2002 with 116 points ... Named to the All-Shelby Metro Team (2nd) in 2002 ... Named to the All-Region 8-4A first team in 2002 ... Helped his Melrose High team to a third place ranking in the state in 2002 with a 12-1 record ... Was named second team All-Tennessee in 2002 ... Had two year ('02-'03) rushing totals of 313 carries for 2,490 yards and 36 touchdowns ... Was a standout performer in track for Melrose High ... Led Melrose to victory in the 2003 TSSAA class 3-A state track meet ... Placed sixth in the decathlon with 5,711 points ... Placed second in the 300 meter hurdles in the state meet with a time of 38.33 seconds ... Was fourth in the 110 high hurdles with a time of 14.76 seconds ... Was a member of the 1,600 meter relay team that won the state title ... Was named to the Class AAA All-Metro track team in 2003.

Brandon Douglas - OL, 6-3, 275, Fr., Brownsville, TN/Haywood County HS
Lettered for three years at Haywood County High School as both an offensive and defensive lineman ... Was a first team all-state selection in 2003 ... Named first team All-West Tennessee in 2003 ... Was also a first team All-Region selection and was selected to play in the Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star game ... Graded over 75% as an offensive lineman ... Was credited with 47 solo tackles and 38 assisted stops in 2003 ... Was also a basketball letterman at Haywood County High.

Brandon Farrar - DE, 6-4, 255, So., Woodville, MS/Southwest Mississippi Community College
Was a squad member at Ole Miss in the fall of 2002 ... Left the Rebels and played the 2003 season at Southwest Mississippi Community College ... Has three years of eligibility remaining for the Tigers ... Was credited with 35 tackles, three sacks and 12 quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries despite playing with a knee injury ... Helped Southwest Mississippi CC to a 5-4 record in 2003 and a fourth place finish in the South Division of the MACJC ... SWCC rushing defense was ranked fourth in the 12 team conference giving up just 65.6 yards per game and were also ranked fourth in total defense with an average of just 239.1 yards per game.

Michael Grandberry - WR, 5-10, 170, Fr., Covington, TN/Covington HS
Lettered at running back for Covington High in 2003 ... Had 134 carries for 1,028 yards and 18 touchdowns in the regular season and added 477 yards and six touchdowns in the state playoff games ... Had 16 pass receptions for 140 yards in 2003 ... Averaged 28.0 yards per kickoff return and had one return for 100 yards in 2003 ... Credited with two pass interceptions as a defensive back and returned the two interceptions for 114 yards and one score ... Rushed the ball 21 times for 124 yards and one touchdown in the Ripley game in 2003 ... Scored three touchdowns in Covington's win over Dyer County HS ... Finished the game with 105 yards rushing ... Helped Covington to the state championship game in Murfreesboro ... Was named to the honorable mention Associated Press All-State team in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 Tennessee Football Coaches Association 3-A All-State team ... Ranked 30th in Shelby-Metro in 2002 in rushing with 147 carries for 762 yards and five touchdowns ... Averaged 5.2 yards per attempt ... Led Region 8-3A in scoring with 112 points on 18 touchdowns and two extra points ... Credited with 31 solo tackles, eight assists, six pass interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 2002 ... Averaged 9.3 points per game which ranked eighth in Shelby-Metro ... Was ranked 31st in Shelby-Metro in all-purpose yardage with 1,200 for an average of 100.0 yards per game ... Had two year ('02-'03) rushing totals of 281 carries for 2,267 yards and 29 touchdowns.

Heath Grant - LB, 6-1, 220, Fr., Starkville, MS/Starkville HS
Set the Starkville High School record for tackles in a single season with 178 in 2003 ... Was a first team Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State selection in 2003 ... Was Region 1-5A Defensive Co-MVP in 2003 ... Was named to The Clarion-Ledger second team All-State squad ... Recorded 98 solo tackles, nine tackles for lost yardage, two quarterback sacks, four pass interceptions and two fumble recoveries in route to his record setting 2003 season ... Father coached at Ole Miss and Mississippi State with Tiger defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn ... Also a baseball letter winner at Starkville High.

Greg Hinds- DB, 6-1, 205, Fr., Southaven, MS/Southaven HS
One of the most highly sought after recruits in Mississippi and the Mid-South area ... Rated as the number one prospect in the state of Mississippi by Rivals.com ... Was an all-state selection at Southaven High School ... Had 114 carries for 670 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2003 ... Also caught 21 passes for 373 yards ... Averaged 17.76 yards per reception in 2003 ... Scored a total of 88 points in 2003 ... Named to The Commercial Appeal's Best of The Preps for 2003 in football ... Was named to the All-Region 1 5-A team in 2003 ... Ranked as the number six athlete in the nation by Rivals.com and the number 96 player overall in this year's senior class ... Ranked number 41 in the Southeastern Elite 88 in 2003 ... Rated as the number three prep prospect in the state of Mississippi by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger ... Ranked by Tom Lemming as the number two safety prospect in the nation ... Rushed for over 650 yards in 2003 and tallied 360 yards receiving with 16 total touchdowns ... Was credited with 87 tackles in 2003 ... Was credited with 110 tackles, seven pass interceptions and scored seven touchdowns as a junior in 2002 ... Helped his team reach the state class 5-A semifinals ... Named to the All-Shelby Suburban Team in 2002 ... Received offers from Auburn and Mississippi State.

Will Hudgens- QB, 6-3, 200, Fr., Memphis, TN/Ridgeway HS
Starter at quarterback for four years at Ridgeway High School in Memphis ... Had 231 yards rushing on 71 attempts and scored five touchdowns in 2003 ... Completed 68-of-142 pass attempts for 1,048 yards during the regular season and added 155 yards passing in the state playoffs ... Finished the season with 1,203 yards passing ... Punted 27 times for 1,008 yards during the regular season ... Averaged 37.32 yards per kick ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team offense ... Led Shelby Metro Region 3-A in passing percentage in 2002 with a mark of .500 ... Completed 70 of 140 pass attempts for 1,165 and 15 touchdowns in 2002 ... Was ranked fourth in passing efficiency with a 146.7 mark ... Was ranked 34th overall in Shelby Metro in total offense with 1,386 yards (1,165 yards passing; 221 yards rushing) ... Handled the punting duties for Ridgeway in 2002 and averaged 33.19 yards per punt ... Had 42 punts for 1,394 yards ... Named to the All-MIAA 3-A team in 2002 ... Helped Ridgeway High to an 8-5 record in 2001 ... Was ranked eighth in Region 8-3A in passing in 2001 ... Completed 25-of-79 for 439 yards and five touchdowns in just eight games played ... Was ranked 14th in total offense with 536 yards ... Averaged 70.4 yards per game as a sophomore ... Was named to the All-Region 8-3A Team in 2000 as a true freshman ... Led his Ridgeway team to an 11-1 record ... Was ranked second in the region in passing ... Completed 64-of-157 pass attempts for 1,191 yards and 14 touchdowns ... Was rated third in the region in total offense with 1,300 yards ... Averaged 108.3 yards per game in total offense ... Four year passing totals were 234-of-534 for 3,998 yards and 34 touchdowns.

Tyus Jackson - DE, 6-3, 250, Jr., Birmingham, AL/Northeast Mississippi Community College
Signed with Memphis in the winter of 2003 but stayed at Northeast Mississippi Community College to complete class work ... Was redshirted in the fall of 2003 and will have two years of eligibility with the Tigers ... Lettered for two years at defensive end at Northeast Mississippi CC ... Selected to the Mississippi North All-State second team ... Was voted the Defensive MVP in the Mississippi Junior College All-Star game in 2002 ... Played for coach Bobby Hall at NEMCC.

Maurice Jones - WR, 6-2, 185, Fr., Memphis, TN/White Station HS
Lettered at wide receiver during the 2003 season for White Station High ... Caught 41 passes for 851 yards during the regular season and added 12 receptions for 191 yards in the state playoff games ... Finished the 2003 season with 59 receptions for 1,042 yards and 14 touchdowns ... Had five pass receptions for 69 yards in the Bolton game in 2003 ... Caught a 10-yard touchdown pass in the Spartan's win over Hamilton in 2003 ... Had four punt returns for 83 yards in 2003 ... Ranked fifth in Shelby-Metro in receiving in 2002 with 42 catches for 668 yards and nine touchdowns ... Averaged 15.9 yards per catch in 002 ... Was ranked third in Shelby-Metro in receptions per game with an average of 4.2 ... Tied for first in Region 8-5A in touchdown catches in 2002 with nine ... Also tied for first in Region 8-5A in total catches with 42 ... Was 38th in Shelby-Metro in scoring with 54 points ... Was named to the All Region 8-5A team as a junior ... Was third in the region in average receiving yards per game at 66.8 and ranked fifth in scoring and 10th in all-purpose yards per game ... Over past two seasons had 101 receptions for 1,710 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Dustin Lopez- DB, 5-10, 175, So., Hopkinsville,KY/Minnesota West JC
Enrolled at Memphis and will participate in spring drills with the Tigers ... Played one season at Minnesota West Junior College and will have three years at Memphis ... Led his Bluejay squad in pass interceptions with eight and had 90 yards in returns ... Led the team in punt returns with 14 for 176 yards and one touchdown ... Also led team in kickoff returns with 16 for 391 yards and two touchdowns ... Averaged 24.4 yards per return and had a long return of 89 yards ... Was ranked second on the team in all-purpose yards with an average of 71.7 yards per game ... Was ranked seventh in tackles with 40, including 27 solo stops ... Had four tackles for lost yardage, nine pass breakups, one fumble recovery returned for 60 yards and one forced fumble.

Antonio McCoy - WR, 6-0, 165, Fr., Starkville, MS/Starkville HS
Starting wide receiver at Starkville High in 2003 ... Rated by The Clarion Ledger as one of the Top 40 prospects in the state for 2003 ... Had two touchdown receptions against Horn Lake High in 2003 ... Finished the 2003 season with 29 catches for over 700 yards ... Had five touchdown receptions as a senior ... Was a first team Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State selection in 2003 ... Was named the Region 1-5A Special Teams Player of the Year in 2003 ... Was named to the 2003 Region 1-5A Team ... Was a Clarion-Ledger first team All-State selection in 2003 ... Was also a baseball letterman for Starkville High ... Has posted time of 4.5 in the forty yard dash.

Cortez McCraney - DL, 6-4, 220, Fr., Southaven, MS/Southaven HS
Did not begin playing football until his senior season ... Played safety and defensive end for Southaven High School ... Rated as one of the Top 40 prospects in the state of Mississippi by The Clarion-Ledger ... Was named to the All-Region 1 5-A team in 2003 ... Attended Hamilton High in Memphis before transferring to Southaven High.

TiQuintin Morrell - OLB, 6-1, 205, Fr., Atlanta, GA/Douglass HS
Was a second team All-Metro Atlanta selection in 2003 ... Credited with 59 solo tackles, 43 assists, six quarterback sacks, one pass interception, and four fumble recoveries ... Was a three year member of the Douglass High team and a two year starter at linebacker ... Helped his team to a 8-3 record in 2003 and the second round of the state 5-A playoffs.

Brandon Patterson - DB, 6-1, 185, Fr., Memphis, TN/Germantown HS
Played both quarterback and defensive back for Germantown High School ... Led the Red Devils to the 2003 Tennessee 5-A state championship ... Had eight rushes for 53 yards in the state championship game ... Scored the only touchdown in the Germantown in the state 5-A championship game ... Had 52 rushing attempts for 347 yards and scored seven touchdowns during the 2003 regular season ... Added 187 yards rushing and one touchdown in the state playoffs ... Completed 34-of-55 pass attempts for 453 yards and four touchdowns and had 204 yards passing in the state playoff games ... Finished the season 45-of-77 passing for 657 yards ... Logged two pass interceptions as a defensive back ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team defense ... Played defensive back in 2002 and tied for the lead in Region 8 5-A in pass interceptions ... Had five interceptions returned for 69 yards and one touchdown ... Averaged 13.8 yards per interceptions return ... Helped Germantown to a 13-1 record before a semifinal loss in the state playoffs.

Brandon Pearce - OL, 6-5, 270, Fr., Memphis, TN/CBHS
Was a three letterman in the offensive line at CBHS in Memphis playing left offensive tackle ... Named to The Commercial Appeal's Best of The Preps for 2003 in football ... Selected as a member of the 2003 Associated Press All-State Team in 2003 (first team) ... Named to the preseason All-Tennessee Team in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team offense ... Was also named to the All Shelby-Metro first team and the Division 2 All-State team ... Was selected to play in the AXA Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game in 2003 ... Has been picked to play in the 2004 East West Shrine All-Star Classic ... Was a first team All-Division 2 selection in 2002 ... Helped his CBHS team to a 7-4 record in 2002 ... Was named second team All-Tennessee in 2002 ... Was named to the All-MIAA Team in 2002 (Private School Division).

Rubio Phillips - DL, 6-2, 250, Jr., Kosciusko, MS/Holmes CC
Two year starter at defensive end at Holmes Community College ... Was credited with 50 solo tackles, 16 assisted hits in 2003 ... His 66 total tackles ranked third at Holmes in 2003 ... Led the team in tackles for lost yardage with 12 for 24 yards ... Had six quarterback sacks for minus 40 yards ... Was named second team All-Mississippi Community College in 2003 ... Helped his 2002 Holmes squad to the state championship with wins over Pearl River and Jones ... Holmes had 9-2 record in 2002.

Carlton Robinzine- WR, 6-5, 190, Fr., Memphis, TN/Bolton HS
Lettered as a wide receiver at Bolton High ... Caught 18 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns during the regular season and had nine catches for 140 yards and two scores in the state playoffs ... Finished the 2003 season with 27 receptions for 468 yards ... Had a touchdown reception in the Wildcats win over Overton High and ended game with three catches for 34 yards ... Had a 67-yard run for a touchdown in Bolton's win over Harding Academy ... Caught a 40-yard touchdown pass in the final :04 seconds of the Collierville game to give Bolton and 28-25 victory in the opening round of the state 5-A playoffs ... Finished the game with three receptions for 71 yards ... Had a 34-yard touchdown pass against White Station and ended the game with three catches for 42 yards ... Also worked as the back-up punt returner and had three returns for 103 yards including an 86-yard return for a touchdown ... Was named to the Class AAA All-Metro track team in 2003 ... Placed fourth in the Tennessee state high school championships in the 100 meters with a time of 10.99 in the finals ... Was named to the All Region 7-5A in 2002 after helping Bolton High School to an 8-3 record ... Was ranked second in the region in receiving with 19 catches for 372 yards and six touchdowns ... Averaged 19.6 yards per game as a junior ... Was ranked 12th in Region 7-5A in scoring in 2002 ... Over past two seasons had 46 catches for 840 yards.

Brett Russell - TE, 6-3, 220, Fr., Memphis, TN/CBHS
Was the most active pass catching tight end in the Shelby-Metro area over the past three years ... Had 12 receptions for 236 yards during the 2003 regular season and added three catches for 35 yards in the playoffs ... Finished the 2003 season with 15 receptions for 271 yards ... Averaged 18.1 yards per receptions in 2003 ...Named to the preseason All-Tennessee Team in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team offense ... Named to The Commercial Appeal's 2003 Best of the Preps (Private School Division) ... Was also named to the All Shelby-Metro first team and the Division 2 All-State team ... Was selected to play in the AXA Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game in 2003 ... Has been picked to play in the East West Shrine All-Star Classic ... Was ranked ninth in Shelby-Metro in receiving yards per game in 2002 ... Had 31 pass receptions for 677 yards and six touchdowns in 2002 ... Averaged 21.8 yards per reception ... Was ranked 10th in Shelby Metro in catches per game with an average of 2.8 ... Was a first team All-Division 2 selection in 2002 ... Helped his CBHS team to a 7-4 record in 2002 ... Was named to the All-Shelby Metro Team (2nd) in 2002 ... Was named to the All-MIAA Team in 2002 (Private School Division) ... Was named second team All-Tennessee in 2002 ... Was named to the 2002 Tennessee Sportswriters Division 2 All-State team ... Had 46 receptions for 948 yards over the past two seasons.

Rod Smith - RB/DB, 6-1, 205, Fr., Milan, TN/Milan HS
Was named Mr. Football Class 2-A for the state of Tennessee in 2003 ... Also named as a member of the Associated Press All-State team in 2003 ... Was a four year letterman for the Bulldogs ... Rushed for 1,921 yards on 220 carries and scored 35 touchdowns in 2003 ... Was credited with 70 tackles, including 51 solo stops, and three pass interceptions ... Rushed for 5,174 yards and scored 74 rushing touchdowns during his high school career ... Was credited with 168 solo tackles, 14 pass interceptions and seven blocked punts over his four year career as a defensive back ... Was named to the All-Tennessee 2-A Team in 2002 ... Lettered in basketball as the center for the Milan squad.

Earnest Williams- WR, 6-0, 170, Fr., Alamo, TN/Crockett County HS
Was named Mr. Football for Class 3A in the state of Tennessee in 2003 ... Was selected as the West Tennessee Defensive Player of the Year in 2003 ... Named to the 2003 All-Tennessee Team as a first team defense back ... Was named to the Tennessee All-State team in 2001, 2002 and 2003 ... Rushed for 1,498 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2003 ... Averaged 10.62 yards per carry ... Caught 16 passes for 275 yards and five touchdowns ... Had four punt returns for 117 yards and two touchdowns ... Averaged 29.2 yards per return ... Had 1,933 yards in all-purpose yardage and 29 touchdowns ... Averaged 11.93 yards per touch in 2003 ... Was credited with 66 total tackles on defense and logged 14 pass breakups, four interceptions, one fumble recovery and two caused fumbles ... Was named the Player of the Week during the 2003 season when he rushed for 105 yards and one touchdown, caught two passes for 85 yards and a touchdown and returned a punt for 56 yards and a touchdown ... Had 244 all-purpose yards in that game ... Career rushing totals read 327 carries for 3,393 yards and 37 touchdowns ... Had 38 career pass receptions for 712 yards and eight touchdowns ... Totaled 15 career punt returns for 319 yards and three touchdowns and had 10 career kickoff returns for 282 yards and one touchdown ... Totaled 4,706 yards in all-purpose yardage in his career at Crockett County High ... Credited with 161 career tackles, including 129 solo tackles, 32 pass breakups, 11 pass interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns, one fumble recovery and five caused fumbles.

Ryan Williams- DL, 6-2, 290, Fr., Memphis, TN/CBHS
Named to the 2003 Preseason All-Shelby Metro first team defense ... Named to The Commercial Appeal's 2003 Best of the Preps (Private School Division)... Was also named to the All Shelby-Metro first team and the Division 2 All-State team ... Was selected to play in the AXA Liberty Bowl High School All-Star game in 2003 ... Has been picked to play in the East West Shrine All-Star Classic ... Was a four year letterman for the Brothers who started every game at CBHS since the eighth game of his freshman season ... Was credited with 30 solo tackles, 45 assisted tackles, 15 tackles for lost yardage (-64 yards), seven quarterback sacks (-46 yards), one pass interception returned for a touchdown, three pass breakups and two fumble recoveries in 2003 ... Had his touchdown return against Melrose High ... Was named the Super 7 Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2003.

GoldenEagle

02-04-2004, 04:41 PM

Dola - Can any of Atlanta area folks tell me about TiQuintin Morrell?

General Mike

02-04-2004, 05:03 PM

Brian Toal to Boston College, and my heart breaks just a little.

General Mike

02-04-2004, 05:56 PM

Rutgers Announces 21-Member Football Recruiting Class

February 4, 2004

PISCATAWAY, NJ - Rutgers University head football coach Greg Schiano announced his 21-member 2004 recruiting class at a press conference this afternoon held at the Hale Center.

The recruiting class is comprised of 13 student-athletes who played their high school football in New Jersey (12 of whom hail from the state of New Jersey and one from New York), five from Florida, two from California, and one from Ontario, Canada.

“Today is quite a significant day in the development of the program here at Rutgers,” Schiano said. “Since the day I arrived, Bob Mulcahy and I have had a vision and partnership about what we wanted to do here at Rutgers and (today) is another step.

“All these recruits are quality athletes and quality human beings.

“We met several of our needs, specifically the offensive line. We needed to build some depth there and we also needed to solidify the kicking position,” he added. “I think this is a good class – a deep class – and I am very proud of the job our staff did in putting this together.

“The goal when we started was that every class has to be better than the one before and we have continued to do that four recruiting classes in a row and that is how you build championship football programs.”

2004 SCARLET KNIGHTS FOOTBALL RECRUITS - Alphabetical

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. HS/Previous School//Hometown
BELJOUR, JEAN RB 6-0 200 Hackensack / Hackensack, NJ
FENELUS, RENOLD DT 6-5 265 Ft. Lauderdale / Ft. Lauderdale, FL
FIELDS, JON OL 6-3 270 Matawan / Matawan, NJ
GILMARTIN, MIKE OL 6-6 270 Estero / Estero, FL
GIRAULT, RON RB/DB 5-11 195 St. Joseph / Spring Valley, NY
HYMAN, COREY OL 6-4 290 St. Thomas Aquinas / Ft. Lauderdale, FL
ITO, JEREMY K/P 5-11 180 Redlands / Redlands, CA
JONES, DWAYNE RB 6-1 235 Lakewood / Lakewood, NJ
LEWIS, CHENRY DE 6-3 215 Paterson Catholic / Paterson, NJ
LINTON, DIMITRI RB 5-9 190 Northeast / Oakland Park, FL
LYNN, CHAZZ DB 5-10 170 Wayne Hills / Wayne, NJ
MCKEVER, BRUCE DB 6-3 185 Glades Central / Belle Glade, FL
MILLER, ANTHONY WR 6-0 170 JP Stevens / Edison, NJ
SALINARDI, DARREN DL/OL 6-4 285 Hudson Catholic / Jersey City, NJ
SALINARDI, JOSEPH DL/OL 6-4 285 Hudson Catholic / Jersey City, NJ
STEPHENSON, CAMERON DT 6-5 315 Hawthorne (LA Harbor College) / Hawthorne, CA
TAYLOR, KEITH WR 6-4 180 Elizabeth / Elizabeth, NJ
TEEL, MIKE QB 6-4 210 Don Bosco / Ramsey, NJ
WESTERMAN, JAMAAL DE 6-3 235 Notre Dame / Brampton, ON
ZIARNOWSKI, MIKE DE 6-2 240 Immaculata / Somerville, NJ
ZUTTAH, JEREMY OL 6-4 285 JP Stevens / Edison, NJ

Jean Beljour - RB, 6'0, 200, Hackensack/ Hackensack NJ
Named to Tri-State All Heisman squad …Earned All-Bergen County honors … Was a two-time All-State Group 4 selection … Ranked 49th nationally at running back by Rivals.com … Ranked as the eighth-best player in NJ by Rivals.com … Ranked 77th on The Insiders.com list of the Top 100 players in the Mid-Atlantic region … Rated 18th-best player in New Jersey by SuperPrep … Rushed for 1,200 yards and registered over 60 tackles at outside linebacker as a senior … Ran for over 1,700 yards and 24 touchdowns as a junior, earning All-Group 4 honors … Finished with over 3,330 rushing yards in his scholastic career … Hackensack finished 8-4 in 2003 … Also competes in wrestling (215 pound weight class) and track (6-9 in high jump, hurdle events) … “Jean has such a great combination of strength, balance and speed,” said Hackensack head coach Randy Dass. “He is tough to bring down and he has outstanding explosiveness. He will also hit you and isn’t afraid of contact.”

Renold Fenelus, DT, 6'5, 265, Ft. Lauderdale/ Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Registered 24 tackles and nine sacks as a senior defensive tackle … Was an All-Broward pick by the Miami Herald and the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel … Started for the North team in the BCAA All-Star Football Classic on December 27 … Began playing organized football as a junior in high school after growing five inches and gaining over 40 pounds during his sophomore year of high school … One of four players from his team who will play Division IA football next season … Also competes in indoor and outdoor track and field in the throwing events … “Renold is young and still learning the game,” said Fort Lauderdale head coach David Martin. “He has a real bright future in front of him because he has all the physical tools, but just needs to continue learning the ins and outs of his position. He is an extremely hard worker and fast learner, so there is no doubt he will be successful at the next level.”

Jon Fields, OL, 6'3, 270, Matawan/ Matawan, NJ
Played left tackle at Matawan High School … A three-year starter on both offense and defense … Led Matawan (9-2) to the Liberty Conference championship and No. 1 seed in the Central Jersey, Group 2 playoffs in 2003 … Led an offensive line that helped produce over 2500 rushing and 1400 passing yards … Had 64 tackles, including seven tackles-for-loss and four sacks through first six games of the season … Also throws the shot and discus for the Matawan track and field team and played basketball during his scholastic career … “Jon is very focused and is an aggressive type of player,” said Matawan head coach Joe Martucci. “He gets off the ball well, has good hands and is a very good pulling tackle. He was a major part of our counter game and comes off low and hard for a kid with his size.”

Mike Gilmartin, OL, 6'6, 270, Estero/ Estero, FL
Was a All-State Class 4A selection … Three-year starter at Estero High … Started at left guard as a sophomore and junior and left tackle as a senior … Started at left tackle in the John Carrigan All-Star Classic … Earned first team All-Area, All-District and All-Conference honors … Part of a team that twice advanced to the regional finals … One of two Estero players to sign with Division I schools … Played alongside Randy Hand (Florida) and Derrick Morse (Miami) in his previous two seasons … “Mike is effective because he has great feet and a really long reach,” said Estero head coach Bill Swats. “We ran a wide-open offense and he did a great job in pass protection. I have no doubt that he will be exceptional based on his talent and work ethic.”

Ron Girault, RB/DB, 5'11, 195, St. Joseph/ Spring Valley, NY
First Team All-State selection by Star Ledger … First Team All-Bergen County pick by The Record … Two-time All-League and All-County pick … Rushed for 1,844 yards and scored 24 touchdowns as a senior, averaging over eight yards per carry … Led team to Group 3 Parochial State Championship and 10-2 record in 2003 … Ran for 327 yards and three touchdowns in state championship game … Had 63 tackles and four interceptions as a defensive back … Ran for 1,809 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior.

Corey Hyman, OL, 6'4, 290, St. Thomas Aquinas/ Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Was a First Team Class 5A All-State selection, as voted by the Florida Sportswriters … Transferred from North Lauderdale Academy to St. Thomas Aquinas for his senior season … Was a four-year starter on the offensive line … Selected to play in both Broward-Dade and CaliFlorida All-Star games … Was a two-time first team All-County pick and also earned All-State honors as a junior … Helped team to a 9-3 overall record and 3-0 league mark … Team was ranked seventh in the state at the Class 5A level … St. Thomas Aquinas has been to the state championship game seven times in the last 12 years, and is the alma mater of current Rutgers offensive lineman Will Vogt … “Corey moves very well and has all the things you look for in an offensive lineman,” said St. Thomas Aquinas head coach George Smith. “He has a great upside and should have an impact on their program quickly.”

Jeremy Ito, K/P, 5'11, 180, Redlands/ Redlands, CA
Capable of handling kickoff, field goal, extra point and punting duties … Connected on three field goals and converted 14 extra points as a senior … Also punted at Redlands, averaging 40.3 yards per punt … Began playing organized football prior to his sophomore year of high school … Was a three-time All-Citrus Bell League selection … Rated the second-best kicker and top high school kicker by www.chrissailerkicking.com … Is also the top golfer at Redlands … “When I first saw him before his sophomore year, I knew he was going to be successful and end up playing at the next level,” said Redlands head coach Jim Walker. “He is an unbelievable talent with amazing eye-hand coordination. He really hasn’t hit his stride yet though; he is phenomenal now, but is only going to get better.”

Dwayne Jones, RB, 6'1, 235, Lakewood/ Lakewood, NJ
Played at Lakewood under head coach Donald Barnes, who is also his second cousin … Ran for over 1,100 yards and 13 TDs as a sophomore at Lakewood before transferring to Toms River North as a junior, where he ran for 943 yards and 12 TDs in just six games … Was limited by injuries in 2003 but still averaged 5.7 yards per carry, rushing for 247 yards on 43 carries as just one of two seniors on the team with varsity experience … Saw time at tailback and quarterback in an option-oriented offense … Also played middle linebacker and safety on defense … Ranked as the nation’s No. 1 fullback by Rivals.com … Also ranks 60th nationally and No. 2 in New Jersey (all positions) by Rivals … Ranked the 20th best player on the East Coast by The Insiders.com … Also played basketball as a junior … “Dwayne is an athlete in the truest sense of the word,” said Barnes. “He has vision, is fast, has great size and can catch the ball as well as run with it. He runs with so much power that if he can operate behind a solid offensive line, he will gain a lot of yards. He has the speed of a tailback and the power of a fullback, which is a great combination.”

Chenry Lewis, LB, 6'3, 215, Paterson Catholic/ Paterson, NJ
A two-time Associated Press All-State selection and All-Passaic selection … First Team Gannett and Star Ledger All-State pick in 2003 … Passaic County Player of the Year by coaches assocation … Three-year starter on both sides of the ball, playing tight end on offense and linebacker on defense … Ranked 22nd nationally among outside linebackers by Rivals.com … Rated the 16th best player (and fourth-best linebacker) in New Jersey by Rivals … Ranked 21st in New Jersey by SuperPrep … Named North Jersey Herald News Player of the Year in 2003 … … Registered 125 tackles, 18 sacks, five forced fumbles and two blocked punts as a senior … Led Paterson Catholic (11-0) to the Carpenter Division and Parochial Group 1 Championships and a No. 13 ranking in the Star Ledger final Top 20 poll … Also plays basketball, where he teamed with current Rutgers freshman Marquis Webb last season … “Chenry is relentless and always comes at you with a full head of steam,” said Paterson Catholic head coach Benji Wimberly. “He is strong, quick and understands the game.”

Dimitri Linton, RB, 5'9, 190, Northeast/ Oakland Park, FL
One of top rushers in state of Florida … Led all of Broward County in Florida with 1764 rushing yards, 30 touchdowns and 190 points at Northeast High School … Also had 221 receiving yards … Was a First Team Class 5A All-Star and Class 5A Player of the Year … Earned All-County and All-District honors … Opened the season with 309 yards and six touchdowns in 44-14 win over Cypress Bay on September 4 … Had four games with over 200 rushing yards and seven games with over 100 yards for Northeast, which finished 5-5 in 2003 … Had season-high seven touchdowns in a 57-13 win vs. Pembroke Charter on October 10 … Ranked the 60th best prospect in Florida by the Sun-Sentinel … Was selected to play in four all-star games … Ran for 1,023 yards and had 481 receiving yards as a junior, when he earned second team All-County honors … Played at same high school as current RU defensive back Derrick Roberson … “Dimitri has great speed and vision,” said Northeast head coach Adam Ratkevich. “He was the most productive runner in Broward County as a senior and has all the tools to succeed at the next level. He is a very bright kid and committed to being the best.”

Chazz Lynn, DB, 5'10, 170, Wayne Hills/ Wayne, NJ
Three-year letter winner and two-year, two-way starter … Missed first six games of 2003 season with an injury but returned to the lineup for the seventh game of the season and broke a 71-yard touchdown run on his second touch of the game, finishing with 165 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 41-7 win over Fairlawn … Amassed 80 tackles, five interceptions and 15 pass break-ups as a junior … Also ran for over 900 yards and six TDs … Was an All-Area, All-County and All-League pick as a junior, leading Wayne Hills to a 12-0 record and the Group 3 state championship … Was rated as the nation’s 17th best cornerback by ESPN.com … Also ranked 36th best prospect in New Jersey by SuperPrep … Wayne Hills finished 7-4 in 2003 and advanced to the Group 3 North semifinals in 2003 … Also played basketball as a sophomore and junior, but will run indoor and outdoor track to conclude his senior year …. Competes in the 100m, 200m and relays … Father, Johnnie, played at UCLA and in the NFL from 1979-86 and is currently the secondary coach for the Baltimore Ravens … Played at same high school as current RU defensive end Ryan Neill … “Chazz’s ability to change directions and react to things will make him a great cornerback at the collegiate level,” said Wayne Hills head coach Chris Olsen. “He has great ball skills and players with his combination of speed, athleticism and skill at the cornerback position are hard to find.”

Bruce McKever, DB, 6'3, 185, Glades Central/ Belle Glade, FL
Big defensive back who compiled 48 tackles, four interceptions and one touchdown (on a fumble recovery) during his senior season … Had two interceptions in season-opening, 27-23 win over Royal Palm Beach on Sept. 5 … Scored key touchdown in 46-27 win vs. Atlantic on Sept. 12 … Team was 10-0 in 2003 and captured the District 15, 3A Championship … Two-year starter on defense … Earned Class 3A All-State honors … Earned First Team All-Area honors … Also received All-County recognition at cornerback … Is among the top hurdlers in Florida … Attends same high school as current Rutgers linebacker William Beckford ... Went head-to-head with Albert Dukes each day in practice … “Bruce is a tall, rangy corner with great cover skills,” said Glades Central head coach Larry Coffey. “He also isn’t afraid to come up and put a block on guys. He had four interceptions in his first two games and teams stopped throwing in his direction.”

Anthony Miller, WR, 6'0, 170, J.P. Stevens/ Edison, NJ
Three-year starter for J.P. Stevens HS … Two-time All-Middlesex County selection … Earned First Team All-State honors as a junior in 2002 at wide receiver … Versatile performer who moved to quarterback in 2003 … Threw for 802 yards and ran for 453 yards … Also played defense (free safety) and returned kicks … Rated the 24th best prospect in New Jersey by Rivals.com … Also rated the 26thbest athlete nationally by Rivals … Was named Home News Tribune Player of the Week (Oct. 28) after throwing for two touchdowns and running for one more in a 33-6 win over Old Bridge … Helped team to an undefeated record and state championship as a sophomore in 2001 … Team was 24-8 in his three seasons of varsity play … Also competes in the 100m and 200m for the track team … “Anthony is a big playmaker who wants the ball when the game is on the line,” said J.P. Stevens head coach Frank Zarro. “He broke all the receiving records as a junior but never complained when we moved him to quarterback this season. He demonstrated an unbelievable willingness to sacrifice for the good of the team. He is the type of player who enjoys practice and looks forward to getting better every day.”

Darren Salinardi, DL/OL, 6'4, 285, Hudson Catholic/ Jersey City, NJ
Three-year starter on both sides of the ball at Hudson Catholic … Rated 68th nationally at defensive end by The Insiders.com … Was a first team All-County pick on both sides of the ball and also earned Parochial All-State honors at defensive end … Was an All-Hudson County pick as a junior as well as the Hudson Catholic Offensive Player of the Year … Was an All-Hudson County pick in 2003 as well … Team finished 7-2-1 in 2003 … “Darren has great feet and is very athletic,” said Hudson Catholic head coach Rob Stern. “He is not your typical offensive lineman in that he is extremely athletic and gets out real fast.”

Joseph Salinardi, DL/OL, 6'4, 285, Hudson Catholic/ Jersey City, NJ
Ranked 134th nationally at offensive guard by The Insiders.com … Was a first team All-County pick on offense (guard) and defense (tackle) … Also earned Parochial All-State honors as well … Named Hudson County Lineman of the Year … Registered 115 tackles, seven tackles-for-loss and six sacks as a junior … Team finished 7-2-1 in 2003 … “Joe has great feet and movement with his hands,” said Hudson Catholic head coach Rob Stern. “He has good speed and moves really well.”

Cameron Stephenson, DT, 6'5, 315, Hawthorne (LA Harbor College)/ Hawthorne, CA
Started at defensive tackle for Harbor College as a freshman, earning All-League and All-State honors … Was injured on the first play of the 2003 season and did not return, earning a medical redshirt … Has three years of collegiate eligibility remaining … Was a three-year starter on offense at Hawthorne High School at left tackle … Three-year All-Bay League pick … Made the move to defense at Harbor … Was slated to start on both sides of the ball in 2003 … One of six players from Harbor to sign with Division I teams in 2004 … “Cameron has a great work ethic and is truly a winner,” said Harbor head coach Steve Schmitz. “He is the type of kid who wants to win in everything he does and puts forth that kind of effort. He can play on either side of the ball and is one of the best linemen I have seen in my 14 years of coaching.”

Keith Taylor, WR, 6'4, 180, Elizabeth/ Elizabeth, NJ
Was an All-Union pick at Elizabeth, which posted a 6-4 mark in 2003 … Ranked the 37th best player in New Jersey by SuperPrep … Had 25 receptions for 415 yards and five touchdowns during a breakout senior season … Also a county champion in the 400 meter dash and is among the fastest in the country … “Keith is going to be the steal of this year’s recruiting class,” said Elizabeth head coach Jeff Weiner. “Rutgers is getting an extremely fast receiver with outstanding size and ability. He brings a lot of intangibles to the table – he has a good work ethic, is extremely committed and is extremely tough. He is also a great blocker and is willing to do the dirty work on the field to help the team.”

Mike Teel, QB, 6'4, 210, Don Bosco/ Ramsey, NJ
Two-time First Team All-State selection … Also a two-time All-Parochial and All-Bergen County pick … Led Don Bosco to 24-consecutive wins to end his career, including a 11-0 mark in 2003 and back-to-back state championships … Team was ranked No. 1 in the state in 2002 and 2003 … Ranked the nation’s 48th-best quarterback by The Insiders.com and the 23rd-best player in New Jersey by Rivals.com … Completed 117-of-179 passes for 2,159 yards and 28 touchdowns as a junior in 2002 … Threw for 1,891 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior in 2003, despite rarely playing in the second half … Threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns in 42-0 win over Hackensack, a team which had not allowed a touchdown in its previous four games … Was an Associated Press Junior All-American … “Mike is one of the most poised and accurate quarterbacks I have ever seen,” said Don Bosco head coach Greg Toal. “He doesn’t get rattled, even when he throws an interception, and comes out more focused the next time. He is great under pressure and will have a great career at Rutgers.”

Jamaal Westerman, DE, 6'3, 235, Notre Dame/ Brampton, ON
Played at Notre Dame Academy in Brampton, Ontario … Born in Brooklyn, and later moved to Ft. Lauderdale … Played his freshman season at St. Thomas Aquinas in Ft. Lauderdale before moving north … Enrolled at Rutgers in January … Was a four-year starter … Led team in tackles and sacks in 2003 … Also led league in tackles, sacks and tackles for loss … Helped Notre Dame post a 9-1 record … “Jamaal is a real student of the game,” said Notre Dame head coach Dario Pretto. “He is real smart about every facet of the game and he thoroughly enjoys studying the game and all of its nuances. There was no one in the league who could stop his combination of speed and strength. Most teams double-teamed him, but it really took two quality players to contain him.”

Mike Ziarnowski, DE, 6'2, 240, Immaculata/ Somerville, NJ
Played at the varsity level for three seasons, starting on both sides of the ball as a junior and senior … Registered 60 tackles, five sacks and six forced fumbles as a senior … Also caught 13 passes for 173 yards with two touchdowns … Had 73 tackles and seven sacks during his junior year … Was an All-Parochial pick in 2003 and a two-time All-Conference and All-County selection … Earned the Monsignor Kelly Award at Immaculata, given annually to the senior who best demonstrates dedication, leadership, commitment and character … Rated the 35th best player in New Jersey by SuperPrep magazine … Also plays basketball … “Mike is an extremely dedicated and committed young man,” said Immaculata head coach Pierce Frauenheim. “He does a great job in the off-season and exudes confidence when he is on the field.”

Jeremy Zuttah, OL, 6'4, 285, J.P. Stevens/ Edison, NJ
Three-year starter for J.P. Stevens who was ranked as the 20th-best OL/DT in the country by The Insiders.com … Ranked as the nation’s 34th best offensive guard nationally and the 14th best prospect in New Jersey by Rivals.com … SuperPrep ranked him the ninth-best player in New Jersey … Amassed 45 tackles and 3.5 sacks at defensive end in 2003 … A two-time All-Area selection … Was a First Team All-Middlesex and All-Group 4 selection as a senior in 2003 … Team was 24-8 in his three years of varsity action … Started at defensive tackle as a junior and defensive end as a senior … Played guard and tackle on offense … Helped team to 2001 state championship with an undefeated season … Teammate of fellow signee Anthony Miller … Also played baseball and basketball at JP Stevens … Brother, Jeff, will play football at Stanford next season … “Jeremy has gotten to where he is through hard work,” said JP Stevens head coach Frank Zarro. “He never misses a workout on the field or in the weight room, even during the offseason. He is also a very intelligent, confident person and is well-liked by all his teammates.”

JeeberD

02-04-2004, 06:07 PM

UTEP got a very nice recruiting class. Thank you very much, Mike Price. El Paso loves you! :)

2004 UTEP Football Recruiting Class

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Andre Bailey
CB, 6-3, 195, Phoenix, Ariz. (McClintock)
Will have two years of eligibility at UTEP beginning in 2004…played the last two years at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz…chosen first team All-East Valley, first team All-City and first team All-Region following the 2003 season…tallied 57 stops (37 solos), 15 pass break-ups and three interceptions in 2003…posted 40 tackles and two picks in 2002…junior college coach was Dan Dunn…played primarily free safety at McClintock High School in Tempe, Ariz…also saw action at cornerback, quarterback, running back and wide receiver, as well as returned punts and kickoffs…rated the #36 safety in the nation coming out of high school by Rivals.com…member of the Tacoma News-Tribune's "Western 100" (the top 100 players on the West Coast)…recorded 88 tackles (55 solos), 30 pass break-ups, five interceptions and two fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown) his senior campaign…named a PrepStar All-American and listed as the No. 10 "Athlete" on the West Coast…earned first team All-Region and first team All-Conference recognition…selected the Arizona Republic Player of the Week twice as a senior…helped McClintock High reach the state semifinals his senior year…junior honors included first team All-Conference and first team All-Region…compiled 40 tackles and six interceptions as a junior…also scored three times on offense (two receptions, one rush)…as a sophomore, was tabbed second team All-Conference and second team All-Region…high school coach was Dick Baniszewski…four-year letterwinner in basketball, as well as track and field…All-American, first team All-Region, first team All-Conference and All-East Valley choice in basketball…state champion in the 100 meters and 4x100 meter relay as a senior…also competed in the 200 meters, 4x400 meter relay and high jump…listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students…his biggest sports thrill was scoring three touchdowns (reception, punt return, interception return) against Lake Havasu his senior year…lists Tim Duncan as his favorite athlete…parents are A.V. and Gloria Bailey…has two brothers and a stepbrother…cousin, Kenny Wheaton, played football at Oregon and later was with the Dallas Cowboys…full name is Andre Vermond Bailey…nickname in high school was "The Reaper"…born 3/16/83 (Phoenix, Ariz.).

Jayson Boyd
WR, 6-4, 200, Riverside, Calif. (John W. North)
Will have two years of eligibility with the Miners beginning in 2004…runs the 40 in 4.39 seconds…played one season (2002) at Oregon State…registered 10 catches for 169 yards, including a touchdown versus Eastern Kentucky, as a redshirt freshman at OSU…also had three rushes for 23 yards while appearing in 10 games…started a pair of contests (Eastern Kentucky, Arizona State)…had season-highs for catches (three) against Temple and Arizona State, and yardage (77) versus Eastern Kentucky…longest catch of the year went for 41 yards against Eastern Kentucky…ran for 18 yards on a reverse versus California…saw action at wide receiver and cornerback at John W. North High School in Riverside, Calif…was tabbed a first team prep All-American by SuperPrep Magazine, and was rated the 19th-best high school wideout in the country by that publication…ranked 76th among all prep receivers by Rivals.com…listed as the 21st-best player in California by SuperPrep…named to PrepStar Magazine's All-Western Region team…chosen first team All-CIF (5A), first team All-League and first team All-County as a junior and senior…reeled in 56 passes for 961 yards (17.1 avg.) with eight touchdowns as a senior…also scored three touchdowns off punt returns…totaled 39 catches for 481 yards (12.3 avg.) with three scores his junior year, when he was appointed honorable mention All-State…three-year starter on the varsity team…also lettered three times in track and field, competing in the high jump, 200 meters and 400 meters…top times were 22.5 seconds in the 200 and 50.0 seconds in the 400…selected All-County and All-CIF in track and field…high school coach was Mark Paredes…lists his biggest sports thrill as being chosen the player of the game in a three-overtime victory over Riverside Poly his junior season…Randy Moss is his favorite athlete…parents are Jeff and Saundra Boyd…father played at Colorado and is in the CFL Hall of Fame following a stint with Winnipeg…has one brother and two sisters…full name is Jayson William Boyd…born 9/29/83 (Riverside, Calif.).

Anthony Casey
OL, 6-4, 295, Compton, Calif. (Long Beach Wilson)
Will have two years of eligibility at UTEP starting in 2004…All-Conference offensive lineman as a freshman at Compton Community College…preseason All-American by JCFootball.com as a sophomore, as well as All-Conference at the end of the season…Compton was 6-4 in 2002 and lost in the conference championship game…junior college coach was Cornell Ward…split time in the offensive and defensive line at Wilson High School in Long Beach, Calif…earned All-Conference honors on both sides of the ball his senior year…was picked to the Long Beach Press-Telegram Dream Team on offense as a junior…three-year varsity letterwinner…member of a pair of eight-win teams that finished second in the conference at Wilson High School…high school coach was Greg Gibson…also recruited by California, Iowa, Louisiana-Lafayette, Middle Tennessee State, Portland State, South Florida and Utah State…two-year letterwinner in track and field as a prep, throwing the discus and shot put…league champion in the discus…he is right-handed, but can snap the ball with his left hand…his favorite sports memory was causing a fumble in the first round of the CIF playoffs his senior year which his team recovered for a touchdown, despite playing with a fractured elbow…another highlight was serving as the lead blocker his junior year when Randy Gaither broke the school record with 15 carries for 315 yards in a game…favorite athlete is Warren Sapp…hobbies include bowling, fishing and working with computers…parents are Anthony Jerome Sr. and Rochelle Casey…has one sister…cousin Robert Smith played in the National Basketball Association…full name is Anthony Jerome Casey, Jr…born 8/30/81 (Compton, Calif.).

James Delgardo
CB, 5-11, 175, Seattle, Wash. (Rainier Beach)
Will have two years of eligibility at UTEP starting in 2004…earned second team All-America honors last season while playing at Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz…also selected first team All-Conference as a cornerback and return specialist…Pima CC coach was Jeff Scurran…led the conference in punt return average (25.5) in 2003…attended Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. in 2002…picked up four interceptions the last two years (one in 2002, three in 2003)…saw time at cornerback and wide receiver at Rainier Beach High School, while also returning punts and kickoffs…garnered first team All-Conference accolades as a wide receiver and cornerback his senior year…was also an All-State nominee as a senior…tallied 10 interceptions as a junior and 12 as a senior…had eight touchdown receptions in his prep career…scored two touchdowns off punt returns his senior campaign…high school coach was Mark Haley…also recruited by Boise State, Nevada and Norfolk State…two-year basketball letterwinner as a prep, playing point guard…father is James Delgardo Sr…has one brother and four sisters…full name is James Delgado…born 10/21/82 (Seattle, Wash.).

Tyler Ebell
RB, 5-9, 180, Ventura, Calif. (Ventura)
UCLA transfer who will be eligible to play for UTEP in 2005…posted spectacular numbers for the Bruins over the last two years with nearly 1,500 yards rushing…in 2003 rushed 116 times for 501 yards (4.3 avg.), scoring a pair of touchdowns…also had 10 catches for 68 yards (6.8 avg.)…added one punt return for 22 yards and 12 kickoff returns for 226 yards (18.8 avg.)…posted 234 carries for 994 yards (4.2 avg.) and 10 touchdowns as a redshirt freshman in 2002, earning him second team freshman All-America honors by The Sporting News…also a second team All-Pac 10 choice…led the team in rushing yardage and scoring (10 TDs)…rated fourth in the Pac-10 in rushing (76.5 ypg), fifth in punt returns, ninth in all-purpose yards (106.3 ypg) and 13th in total offense despite not earning much playing time until the fifth game of the season…caught 12 balls for 72 yards (6.0 avg.)…had 24 punt returns for 273 yards (11.4 avg.), and two kickoff returns for 43 yards (21.5 avg.)…his 1,382 all-purpose yards marked the 10th-top total in school history…ranked seventh in the country among freshmen running backs…had six straight 100-yard games, the second-longest one-season streak in school annals…averaged 108.3 yards rushing in conference action…picked up a season-high 203 yards on 29 carries at Oregon State, including 124 yards in the fourth quarter…also had a career-long 73-yard run versus the Beavers…redshirted in 2001…Parade Magazine All-American at Ventura High School…named the National High School Athlete of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association…winner of the high school Heisman Trophy…member of the PrepStar Dream Team (No. 6 running back)…also a PrepStar All-American (No. 1 running back in the West)…chosen the California Player of the Year by USA Today…rated the No. 24 running back in the country by Rivals.com…helped Ventura to a 13-1 record and CIF-SS Division IV championship…Cal-Hi Sports California State Player of the Year…also tabbed first team All-State by Cal-Hi Sports…All-CIF Southern Section first team and Division IV Offensive Player of the Year…set national records for rushing yardage (4,495) and rushing touchdowns (64) as a senior…also set California career records with 7,385 rushing yards and 111 rushing touchdowns, averaging 8.3 yards per carry…had 276 yards rushing with three scores in the CIF championship game against Arroyo Grande…had 10 games with at least 300 yards rushing in 2000…scored six touchdowns in a game on five occasions…rushed for 1,633 yards and 31 touchdowns as a junior…sophomore figures were 1,291 yards rushing and 17 TDs…three-year varsity letterwinner…high school coach was Phil McCune…also ran track and was an All-League basketball player as a prep…lists winning the CIF championship as his biggest thrill in athletics…parents are Dennis Ebell and Karin Hewlett…has one brother and three sisters…full name is Tyler Jay Ebell…born 6/4/83 (Ventura, Calif.).

Michael Eddy
OL, 6-6, 310, Layton, Utah (Northridge)
Transferred to UTEP from Golden West College in Huntington Beach, Calif…will have two years of eligibility with the Miners beginning in 2004…originally was a walk-on at the University of Utah in 2002…left the program along with his position coach, Alex Gerke, following the release of head coach Ron McBride…played right offensive tackle at Golden West College in 2003, earning first team All-Mission Conference honors…averaged five pancakes per game…junior college coach was Ray Shackleford…saw action at defensive end in high school…two-year letterwinner at Northridge High School…did not begin playing football until he was 17 years old and a junior at Northridge…high school coach was Fred Fernandez…also recruited by Idaho, Idaho State, Michigan State, New Mexico State, Portland State, San Diego State, San Jose State, Southeast Missouri and Utah…two-year letterwinner in track and field as a prep, throwing the discus and shot put…served an LDS church mission in Philadelphia from 1999-00…hobbies include snowboarding and surfing…lists his favorite sports moment as beating Cerritos College last year…Kyle Turley is his favorite athlete…parents are Walter and Shelley Eddy…has one brother and two sisters…full name is Michael Elijah Eddy…born 5/30/79 (Napa, Idaho).

aron Franklin
DE, 6-4, 220, Sulphur Springs, Texas (Sulphur Springs)
Second team All-District defensive player as a senior at Sulphur Springs High School…totaled 22 tackles, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior for an 8-2 team…missed his junior season with a foot injury…split time at defensive end, nose guard and tight end during his prep career…two-year varsity letterwinner…high school coach was Brad Turner…A/B honor roll student…parents are David and Janice Berry…has one brother…cousins Aaron and Johon Givens play for UTEP…Aaron will be a junior wide receiver in 2004, and Johon will be a freshman running back…full name is Kedaron Deion Franklin…first name is pronounced Kuh-dare-in…born 6/3/86 (Sulphur Springs, Texas).

Jamar Hunt
TE, 6-7, 250, Mesa, Ariz. (Mountain View)
First team All-East Valley selection on both sides of the ball as a senior at Mountain View High School…played tight end and defensive end in high school, while also serving as a long snapper…two-year varsity letterwinner…member of a 14-0, state championship team in 2000 and a 12-2, district title squad in 2001, his senior season…high school coach was Bernie Busken…also recruited by Arizona State, Nevada and New Mexico State…earned four letters in baseball (pitcher) and one in basketball (center) as a prep…served a Mormon mission the last two years in Mexico City before resuming his football career…hobbies include riding motorcycles, wakeboarding, softball and basketball…parents are John and Diane Hunt…has two brothers and three sisters…brother Justin will be a senior tight end at UTEP in 2004, and brother Brent was an offensive lineman who lettered for the Miners from 1997-99…full name is Jamar Porter Hunt…born 12/4/82 (Mesa, Ariz.).

Brandon Jackson
RB, 6-0, 215, Houston, Texas (Booker T. Washington)
Rushed 136 times for 1,126 yards (8.3 ypc) as a senior at Booker T. Washington High School…scored 14 touchdowns en route to earning All-District 17-5A honors…named a Texas Top 100 Player by Rivals.com…tabbed All-Region by CBS Sportsline.com…three-year varsity letterwinner who scored a touchdown in his only varsity game as a freshman…top game was a 15-carry, 166-yard performance versus arch-rival Yates High School as a senior…played for Team USA in the Global Junior Championships on Super Bowl weekend in Houston…rushed 50 times for 780 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior…sophomore totals were 30 carries for 540 yards with eight scores…caught five passes for 100 yards as a senior, and seven passes for 204 yards as a junior…member of two district championship squads (2001, 2003)…high school coach was Joel North…also recruited by Arizona, Oklahoma and Wisconsin…member of the student council…nominated for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) Senior Boy of the Class…lists Reggie White as his favorite athlete…parents are Otis Wilson and Cassandra Jackson…full name is Brandon Jacoby Jackson…nickname is "Tank"…born 10/5/85 (Houston, Texas).

Justin McNeese
RB, 6-2, 228, Houston, Texas (North Shore)
Earned third team All-State and first team All-District 23-5A recognition as a senior at North Shore High School…senior totals included 1,800 yards rushing on 200 carries with 30 touchdowns…long run was for 88 yards…lists his best game as a five-carry, 175-yard, three-touchdown effort against J. Frank Dobie High School…member of a 15-0, state championship team in 2003…played defensive back earlier in his high school career before switching exclusively to running back…two-year varsity letterwinner…injured his junior year (broken ankle)…North Shore high school coach was David Aymond…played his sophomore year at Dayton High School, where he was part of a 12-1 team…also lettered in track twice as a prep, posting a top time of 11.1 seconds in the 100 meters…favorite athlete is Ricky Williams…mother is Barbara McNeese…has two brothers…full name is Justin Edmond McNeese…born 12/19/84 (Houston, Texas).

Ricky Porter
DB, 5-11, 182, Austin, Texas (Reagan)
First team All-District 26-4A free safety as a senior at Reagan High School…versatile player who saw action at five positions (cornerback, linebacker, free safety, rover, tailback) during his prep career…also took a couple of snaps at quarterback…registered 95 tackles, 12 pass break-ups and an interception his senior year…also rushed 40 times for 275 yards with three touchdowns…honorable mention All-District performer as a junior when he had 70 stops, eight pass break-ups and a pick…helped Reagan High capture the district title his junior season…two-year varsity letterwinner…high school coach was Todd Patmon…ran track as a freshman, competing in the 4x100 and 4x200 meter relays…favorite athlete is Michael Jordan…parents are Ricky and Tina Porter…has one brother…full name is Ricky Porter, Jr…born 8/8/86 (Austin, Texas).

Tyler Ribitzki
OL, 6-6, 285, Burleson, Texas (Burleson)
Rated the 60th-best area player and eighth-best offensive lineman in the Metroplex by The Dallas Morning News…listed as a top 75 area recruit by The Fort Worth Star-Telegram…All-District 4-5A honoree as a junior and senior at Burleson High School…competed for the East squad in the Coca-Cola High School Football All-Star Game in Denton, Texas in January 2004…saw action at offensive tackle, defensive tackle and deep snapper…three-year varsity letterwinner…member of a 13-3 team in 2001 which lost to eventual champion Denton Ryan in the semifinals of the state playoffs…high school coach was Mel Maxfield…also recruited by Arkansas State, Colorado State, Houston, Kansas, Louisiana-Monroe and SMU…played basketball for one year at Burleson High…favorite sports moment was beating OD Wyatt in 2001, Burleson's first-ever state playoff victory…hobbies include fishing, mudding and hunting…favorite athlete is Zach Thomas…parents are Mike and Karen Ribitzki…has one brother and one sister…full name is Nicholas Tyler Ribitzki…nickname is "Big Rib"…born 10/23/85 (Fort Worth, Texas).

Marcus Thomas
RB, 6-2, 185, Phoenix, Ariz. (Tolleson)
Named to Parade Magazine's 2002 All-America team…posted eye-popping numbers as a senior at Tolleson High School…rushed for 3,573 yards and 47 touchdowns, averaging 10 yards per carry…top performance was a 426-yard, seven-touchdown effort versus Moon Valley High School…also had 10 catches for 350 yards and three scores his senior year…two-time All-State choice as a junior and senior…rated the #2 player in Arizona, #11 running back in the country and a West Top 100 player by Rivals.com coming out of high school…an All-Region pick on both sides of the ball as a junior and senior while splitting time at running back and free safety…had seven interceptions in his career at Tolleson…team offensive MVP as a senior…junior statistics included 2,087 yards rushing with 27 touchdowns…also snared 25 receptions for 580 yards as a junior…helped Tolleson to an 11-win season his sophomore year and 12-win season his senior campaign…Tolleson won the conference title and reached the state semifinals his senior season…high school coach was Dan Widmaier…earned three letters in track and field and two in basketball…member of a track and field team which won state his sophomore year, and finished second his junior year…competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 4x100 meter relay, high jump and long jump…took first place in the 4x100 meter relay, second in the long jump, third in the 200 meters and fourth in the high jump at the state meet as a junior…also recruited by Arizona, Arizona State, California, Idaho State, Oregon, Oregon State, San Diego State, UCLA, USC, Utah, Utah State, Vanderbilt, Washington and Washington State…his favorite moment as a prep was beating Cactus High School 40-25 in the 2002 playoffs, avenging a 17-14 loss in the regular season…favorite athlete is Michael Vick…parents are Dwight and Bernette Calvin…has one brother and one sister…full name is Marcus Bernard Thomas…born 5/28/84 (Phoenix, Ariz.).

Tasan

02-04-2004, 06:22 PM

How did Texas A&M wind up doing? Did they get that kid that originally was going to OU? I noticed the #13 rank, which is great, but I have no idea who was in the class.

lynchjm24

02-04-2004, 06:36 PM

Connecticut got their letter from Afa Anoai. A new favorite of mine his uncles were the 'Wild Samoans'.

wbatl1

02-04-2004, 06:44 PM

Wow-thats 2 top 25 classes in a row for my tar heels. Steve Spurrier, I hate you, but please o please come coach Durant, and the extremely talented WR core we have. Boy, Bunting's just like Dorohty used to, he can recruit great players, then do nothing with them. But now we got Roy Williams, and the word is Bunting has one more year MAX. He could be gone in a week, his ice is that thin. The boosters hate em, and he's not winning.

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 06:44 PM

FSU got Tony Carter, and that gives them 3 of the top 6 DBs in the country, plus a 4th guy that I think is top 10-15.

Noop

02-04-2004, 06:57 PM

FSU got Tony Carter, and that gives them 3 of the top 6 DBs in the country, plus a 4th guy that I think is top 10-15.
Tony Carter is number 2 in the country according to rivals.com.... Ksyrup I will again extend an offer to join warchant.com... I promise if you ignore the locos who run wild at times you'll love it.

Ksyrup

02-04-2004, 07:10 PM

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I did get into recruiting a bit this year, unlike every other year. I guess 11 years in Tallahassee has finally taken its toll. I'll think about it.

Buccaneer

02-04-2004, 07:21 PM

Ben, where did Tucker's star QB end up? I didn't see him at Nebraska.

mckerney

02-04-2004, 07:24 PM

Ben, where did Tucker's star QB end up? I didn't see him at Nebraska.

http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/tuckersign/Tucker%20Signing%20Day%202K4%20041.jpg (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=13256&page=5)

He's the one sitting down on the left, click on picture to go to SD's Tucker football dynasty thread.

Ben E Lou

02-04-2004, 07:34 PM

Ben, where did Tucker's star QB end up? I didn't see him at Nebraska.It was quite the little drama this morning. I talked with Coach Ballard last night, and he said that D.T. still hadn't decided, but thought he'd have a decision by this morning. Well, D.T. walked into the library about 20 minutes before he was supposed to sign, holding hats from both Mississippi State and Troy State. He didn't really speak to anyone, made a beeline for Thomas, and took him out into the hallway. They were out there until it was time to sit down at the table, get the TV cameras turned on, and sign on the dotted line. Ballard had set them up to sign in a certain order, but D.T. walked in and asked to be last, because he still wasn't sure. He and Ballard then had a 2-minute or so conversation, and it was obvious D.T. still didn't know what to do. I'm telling you, the kid looked like he was in complete agony as the other 10 guys signed one by one. I got a few shots of him during this time...

http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/tuckersign/thumbs/Tucker%20Signing%20Day%202K4%20008.jpg

Check him out apparently praying in this one, even as Swinton, the 10th guy, had just finished signing:

http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/tuckersign/thumbs/Tucker%20Signing%20Day%202K4%20009.jpg

http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/tuckersign/thumbs/Tucker%20Signing%20Day%202K4%20021.jpg

After Swinton signed, Ballard said, "and this is our quarterback, D.T. McDowell, and I don't know where he's going to school." There was light laughter in the room, and then it basically went silent, with a few shouts of "follow your heart, D.T." and the like. He sat there for a good 60-90 seconds before he finally reached down and grabbed one of the caps...

http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/tuckersign/thumbs/Tucker%20Signing%20Day%202K4%20022.jpg

Yup, lowly Troy State landed one of the better QB's in the land.

Ben E Lou

02-04-2004, 07:36 PM

Dang mckerney, you beat me to it. ;)

Balldog

02-04-2004, 07:52 PM

That is unreal the amount of talent on one high school team.

Ben E Lou

02-04-2004, 07:57 PM

That is unreal the amount of talent on one high school team.Agreed. If it wasn't for FIVE FREAKING TURNOVERS they'd probably have Tucker's first state championship... :(

Interesting development, by the way. Word is that Georgia is very close to offering Thomas' understudy, RB Brandyn Young, a scholly for Fall 2005. Wouldn't THAT be interesting if he ended up there???

tucker342

02-04-2004, 07:59 PM

I'm very pleased with Iowa's class. It's too bad that they didn't get the 11th ranked WR named Adrian Arrington from Ceder Rapids Washington. But there are lots of very good players in the class, including Kyle Williams and Walner Belleus. Of course rankings mean very little for the Hawkeyes, as look what Iowa has done with the supposedly "weak" recruiting classes in the last couple of years.

Ben E Lou

02-04-2004, 08:03 PM

Dola--

And if we only had some linemen. Of 11 signees, only one is a true lineman that played this year. J. Jenkins (back row, far right) was hurt and hardly played. Steven Roche (next to him...Lane College) was the only true linemen to sign. McKain (white kid on the front row...Air Force) was really a FB/LB who they asked to played offensive guard this year. No matter how much skill position talent you have, it is very hard to win championships without standouts on the line of scrimmage.

Buccaneer

02-04-2004, 08:09 PM

Yup, lowly Troy State landed one of the better QB's in the land.

Why???? What the ---- happened?

General Mike

02-04-2004, 08:11 PM

Yup, lowly Troy State landed one of the better QB's in the land.

You know what they say. If you're good enough, the pro scouts will find you. I wish DT luck, and future success.

Ben E Lou

02-04-2004, 08:14 PM

Why???? What the ---- happened?1. Solich out at Nebraska. {Strike 1}

2. Turner Gill, who developed a very close rapport with D.T., was not named head coach.

3. Callahan demotes Gill to WR Coach from QB coach.

4. Nebraska changes their tune, and begins recruiting D.T. not as a QB, but as an "athlete," when *every* other school was talking to him about playing QB only.

Nebraska had four strikes against them.

FWIW, knowing D.T., I think he made the right decision for him.

Poli

02-04-2004, 08:14 PM

Although no one cares but myself and The Almighty:

Hey, thanks to you, TCU is my 3rd team. :)

Buccaneer

02-04-2004, 08:16 PM

That makes sense Ben but no other higher level program took up the slack after the changes at NU?

Ben E Lou

02-04-2004, 08:21 PM

That makes sense Ben but no other higher level program took up the slack after the changes at NU?Oh, he had *tons* of other offers, including even National Champs LSU. I can honestly say that I think that, all things considered, this was a good decision for him.

Dr. Sak

02-04-2004, 08:33 PM

http://www.rwbl.ootp-leagues.com/psu.jpg

Not sure if there are any PSU fans out there but I decided to post their class.

I thought overall Penn State has a really good class. Ranked #8 in Rivals, and the Top 15 according to Insiders.com. We got a gift today when Anthony Moreilli de-committed from Pitt and came to Penn State. Dan Conner is suppose to be a superb linebacker. He along with Greg Harrison have already enrolled at Penn State in January and will be able to take part in Spring Drills.

Dontey Brown came from the same high school as Brandon Short, and those that saw him play say that he is further along than Brandon was at this stage of the game. Hopefully by getting the #2 QB in the country (according to Rivals.com) will help Penn State get a few top WR recruits in the future. This is a position they really need to upgrade.

BishopMVP

02-04-2004, 08:56 PM

Oh, he had *tons* of other offers, including even National Champs LSU. I can honestly say that I think that, all things considered, this was a good decision for him.If he's possibly signing to play baseball after the draft too, he probably wouldn't get the chance to do that and still start at QB at a Mississippi State, and almost certainly not at LSU. By going to Troy State he has a chance to play in the minor leagues without putting off football for a few years.

Plus, there's always the big fish in a small pond thing, where he could very well be the BMOC on campus, versus one of a number of very good football players at an SEC school.

Craptacular

02-04-2004, 09:07 PM

The craziest thing, at Oak Creek, Wisconsin, the school canceled all the signings for the day, including 4 star DE Rhyan Anderson who is down to OU, Miami, Ohio State, and Wisconsin.

I thought he ruled out the Badgers a while ago. If the Badgers could have gotten him or Jamison (another top DL who went to Michigan), I would have been happy. They did get one top-rated DL, a few good QBs, a couple of good RBs, and some other decent players. Although I certainly will not question the ability of the Badgers to find diamonds in the rough for offensive lineman, I'm always surprised we never seem to get any top-rated recruits at those positions.

Blade6119

02-04-2004, 09:17 PM

Logan

02-04-2004, 09:42 PM

All Rutgers fans should be extremely proud of Coach Schiano and what he did with this class. Mike Teel is a proven winner and will be a leader. Dwayne Jones, Jeremy Zuttah, Anthony Miller, and Chenry Lewis are all at, in Jones' case, or among the top of their class at their respective positions. Beljour can be an impact player on both sides of the ball. They picked up a ton of depth on both sides of the line. Special teams was a big problem last year, so Schiano went out and picked up the #1 kicker/punter in the country in Jeremy Ito. We may have missed out on Toal, but he's more than welcome to dwell in the basement of the ACC (honestly, after the reception we gave him vs. ND on Saturday, I thought he was in the bag).

Schiano for Governor of The State of Rutgers!

General Mike

02-04-2004, 09:55 PM

Not sure if there are any PSU fans out there but I decided to post their class.

I thought overall Penn State has a really good class. Ranked #8 in Rivals, and the Top 15 according to Insiders.com. We got a gift today when Anthony Moreilli de-committed from Pitt and came to Penn State. Dan Conner is suppose to be a superb linebacker. He along with Greg Harrison have already enrolled at Penn State in January and will be able to take part in Spring Drills.

Dontey Brown came from the same high school as Brandon Short, and those that saw him play say that he is further along than Brandon was at this stage of the game. Hopefully by getting the #2 QB in the country (according to Rivals.com) will help Penn State get a few top WR recruits in the future. This is a position they really need to upgrade.

I'm not a big Penn State fan, frankly I hate them, but they do look to have gotten several good players. Morelli's potential is great, but he is raw. I'd much rather have a guy like Chad Henne. Upside might not be as high, but he is polished. Another thing I need to get off my chest is the fact that these recruiting rankings are meaningless. Joe Paterno is always brining in these "top 10" recruiting classes, but what has Penn State done the last couple years with these great classes? What has Texas done with their top 5 recruiting classes? I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything about these classes, because that's not the way I am, I just think there's too much biases in these recruiting services. You've got guys like Mike Farrell at Rivals.com who upgrades players just because they decide to commit to Boston College. You've got Tom Lemming pushing kids to Nebraska because of his Callahan connection, and who previously pushed kids to Notre Dame and still does to a certain extent.

Tasan

02-04-2004, 10:24 PM

Could someone post one of those fancy breakdowns with the stars of the Texas A&M recruiting class?

General Mike

02-04-2004, 10:36 PM

Could someone post one of those fancy breakdowns with the stars of the Texas A&M recruiting class?

I don't know how to post it so the columns are alligned properly, but I can give you this link:

http://tamu.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?school=82

timmae

02-04-2004, 10:36 PM

being a casual HS Football fan I noticed that Alvarez and tha Badgers signed another runnign back from New Jersey. Hey, they've struck gold a few times why not another?!? Also a 6'-7" (!!!!) QB that could press Stocco for the starting position. My questions is this...

what the heck is a "greyshirt" year? They have 2 recruits who are 'greyshirting' this year. Is that basically waiting a year to go to college????

General Mike

02-04-2004, 10:44 PM

Celeval

02-04-2004, 10:56 PM

does anyone here follow Boise State....they just stole a GT recruit...A QB from missouri(my old highschool, where i would be going right now had i not moved to AZ) He is a great guy(person and talent), and i wish boise and the QB all my best wishes

...?

Taylor Bennett is the QB from Missouri, but he was enrolled in GT in January and went to the bowl game with the team; from what I understand. Is he transferring to Boise State?

Celeval

02-04-2004, 11:08 PM

Tasan

02-05-2004, 12:54 AM

I don't know how to post it so the columns are alligned properly, but I can give you this link:

http://tamu.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?school=82
Thanks a lot. Looks like a good haul for A&M. No 5 stars, but lots of 4 stars. Looks like quality depth at the very least.

Noop

02-05-2004, 05:27 AM

The number 3 class in the country. To bad this is what all Seminole fans seem to care about.

Courtney Abbott (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19983)
6-9, 335
Offensive Line
Atlanta, GA (Westlake)
Commit Date: 10/21/03

A three-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 29 ranked offensive tackle in the nation...can squat over 500 lbs. and benches from 300 to 360 lbs...nickname is "Baby Shaq"...has great speed for a player his size...also played basketball for Westlake...picked Florida State over Florida, LSU, Virginia and Kentucky.

Dumaka Atkins (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=17700)
6-4, 280
Offensive Line
Sarasota, FL (Booker)
Commit Date: 1/26/04

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 11 rated offensive guard in the nation...as a junior, he graded out at 93 % on the offensive line and earned all-area and all-district honors...earned honorable mention all-state for class 3A...named first-team all-state as a senior...has a 300 lb. bench press and can squat 475 lbs...was a member of team Florida in the 2004 California-Florida Bowl played on January 2... older brother, Baraka, plays defensive end for the Miami Hurricanes...picked Florida State over Michigan, Florida, LSU, Iowa and Ohio State.

Geoff Berniard (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=17517)
6-8, 320
Offensive Line
Lafayette, LA (St. Thomas More)
Commit Date: 1/26/04

A three-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 46 rated offensive tackle in the country...earned first-team all-state honors, all-district for 5-AAAA, first-team all-Lafayette parish, and first-team all-Acadiana area as a junior...has tremendous size, quickness, and strength...can develop into a very good offensive lineman...would like to major in Business at FSU...picked Florida State over South Carolina, Tennessee and Tulane.

J.R. Bryant (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19810)
6-1, 170
Defensive Back
Miami, FL (Killian)
Commit Date: 2/4/04

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 3 rated cornerback in the country...named to the Riddell Footwear all-america team...PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team member...No. 2 rated defensive back on the Tallahassee Democrat Sunshine 75...played both wide receiver and cornerback during his senior season...had 10 catches and two TD's as well as 37 tackles and four INT's...as a junior, he rushed for 168 yards and three TD's, returned 12 kickoffs (two for touchdowns) and also returned 15 punts (two for touchdowns)...on defense from his cornerback position, he had 34 tackles, six pass break-ups and one interception...was a member of the Florida squad in the 2004 California-Florida Bowl, returning a third quarter interception for a touchdown...has been timed at 4.50 in the 40...picked Florida State over Miami, Florida, Ohio State and NC State.

Greg Carr (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=18688)
6-6, 200
Wide Receiver
Citra, FL (North Marion)
Commit Date: 12/4/03

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 21 rated wide-receiver in the nation...all-state selection as a junior for Class 3A...recorded 42 catches for 1,142 and 13 TD's...a two-sport athlete who also played basketball at North Marion.

Tony Carter (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=18402)
5-9, 175
Defensive Back
Jacksonville, FL (Mandarin)
Commit Date: 2/4/04

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 2 rated cornerback in the nation...named to the Tallahassee Democrat Sunshine 75...one of the fastest players in the state of Florida with a consistent 4.30 in the 40-yard dash...had 4 INT's, blocked 2 kicks, and scored 5 TD's all while splitting time at quarterback and wide receiver in addition to his regular cornerback duties his senior year...earned third-team all-state honors for class 6A after tallying 43 tackles and 9 INT's...was the MVP of the Nike camp held in Gainesville in the spring of 2003...as a junior he made it to the state finals in the 110-M hurdles...was also a member of the East squad in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio played on January 3...picked Florida State over Tennessee and North Carolina.

Gary Cismesia (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19561)
5-11, 209
Kicker
Bradenton, FL (Lakewood Ranch)
Commit Date: 1/18/04

A two-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 15 rated kicker in the nation...garnered first-team All-American from Kicking.com...was the Manatee County MVP and was named all-area for Manatee and Sarasota counties...made 12-of-14 field goals, including all five attempts from over 50 yards...in addition, 89% of his kickoffs went for touchbacks...earned first-team all-state honors as a junior...picked Florida State over Georgia Tech.

Jacky Claude (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=17900)
6-4, 290
Offensive Line
Miami, FL (Edison)
Commit Date: 1/15/04

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 8 rated offensive guard in the nation...fifth rated offensive lineman on the Tallahassee Democrat Sunshine 75...an extremely talented lineman who moves very well...did not give up a sack and had 35 pancake blocks during his senior season...earned All-Dade County honors and was also named first-team all-state for class 5A...helped his team to an 11-2 record as a senior...again did not allow a sack and had 29 intimidation blocks as a junior...earned first-team All-Dade County and second-team all-state honors...played for team Florida in the 2004 California-Florida Bowl on January 2...has been timed at a 4.90 in the 40...picked Florida State over Miami, Auburn, Ohio State and NC State.

Emmanuel Dunbar (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=20949)
6-5, 265
Defensive Line
Deerfield Beach, FL (Deerfield Beach)
Commit Date: 2/3/04

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 12 rated strong side defensive end in the country...fourth rated defensive lineman on the Tallahassee Democrat Sunshine 75...as a senior he had 112 tackles and 16 sacks...earned first team all-state honors for class 6A...was all-area as a junior...played for team Florida in the 2004 California-Florida Bowl played on January 2 and was also a participant in the Dade/Broward All-Star game...a big time talent and can play defensive end or defensive tackle...has excellent size and can really move...has been timed at 4.70 in the 40...would like to major in Education at FSU...picked Florida State over Oklahoma, NC State and Virginia Tech.

Jamaal Edwards (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=17388)
6-0, 202
Running Back
Greensboro, NC (Dudley)
Commit Date: 7/22/03

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 7 rated running back in the nation...named to the Superprep Elite 50...PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team member...the No. 2 rated player on the North Carolina Top 25...earned his first recognition at age 13 when he became the National Junior Champion in the 100-yard dash...has a time of 10.7 seconds in the 100 meters...as a senior he rushed for 2,000 yards and 22 TD's...rushed for 2,387 yards on 346 carries (6.9 average) and 31 TD's in leading his team to the 3A championship game his junior season...was a member of the North Carolina squad in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, pitting all-stars from North Carolina against all-stars from South Carolina...the North Carolina team won 21-12 as Jamaal had 11 carries for 88 yards in the game...has been timed at 4.40 in the 40...would like to major in Physical Education/Sports Medicine at FSU...picked Florida State over North Carolina, Tennessee and Clemson.

DeCody Fagg (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=23778)
6-3, 185
Wide Receiver
Quincy, FL (Hargrave Military Academy)
Commit Date: 2/5/03

Enrolled at Florida State in the spring of 2004...attended Shanks High School...originally committed to Florida State in 2003 before going to Hawgrave Military Academy...broke his leg at the beginning of the season at Hargrave...a four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 15 rated wide receiver in the nation...voted one of Florida's Super 75 by the Florida Times Union...ranked in Rivals Southeast Top 100...one of Florida's Top 100 by the Orlando Sentinel...also ranked No. 27 in Rivals.com Florida Top 100...as a senior, recorded 41 catches for 808 yards and 11 TD's...made class 2A first-team all-state and was named the class 2A Player of the Year...scored four TD's in Shanks' first round playoff loss to Walton 49-48 (OT)...was selected to play in the 2003 California-Florida Bowl...earned all-conference and all-county honors as a junior...tallied 29 catches for 585 yards...has been timed at 4.40 in the 40...picked Florida State over Florida and Georgia.

Trevor Ford (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=20890)
6-1, 187
Defensive Back
Miami, FL (Northwestern)
Commit Date: 1/21/04

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 6 rated cornerback in the nation... PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team member...finished with 48 tackles, 5 INT's and 11 pas break-ups his senior season...was named all-Dade honorable mention as a junior after totaling 75 tackles, 3 INT's and 15 pass break-ups...was a member of team Florida in the 2004 California-Florida Bowl and recorded the game ending interception that helped preserve the win for team Florida...has been timed at 4.40 in the 40...picked Florida State over Miami and Kansas State.

Rodney Gallon (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=18253)
6-0, 210
Linebacker
Tallahassee, FL (Lincoln)
Commit Date: 2/2/04

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 9 rated outside linebacker in the nation...named to the Tallahassee Democrat Sunshine 75...as a senior he had 135 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries...earned first-team all-state honors for class 4A...had 106 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 3 sacks and 4 fumble recoveries during his junior season...a member of team Florida in the California-Florida Bowl played on January 2, where he tallied 8 tackles as team Florida beat team California 24-22...has the speed to play sideline to sideline...has been timed at 4.50 in the 40...would like to major in Sport Management at FSU...picked Florida State over Auburn, Tennessee and Nebraska.

Kenny Ingram (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19169)
6-6, 200
Defensive Back
Orlando, FL (Edgewater)
Commit Date: 1/28/04

A three-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 14 rated safety in the nation...a two-sport athlete who also played basketball at Edgewater...helped lead his team to the 6A State Championship in 2003...totaled 60 tackles and five INT's as a senior...as a junior, he recorded 60 tackles (35 unassisted tackles and 25 assisted) along with six INT's...was a member of team Florida in the 2004 California-Florida Bowl...has been timed at 4.51 in the 40...picked Florida State over Miami, Florida and Georgia.

Aaron Jones, III (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19145)
6-3, 270
Defensive Tackle
Orlando, FL (Edgewater)
Commit Date: 1/28/04

A five-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 10 rated defensive tackle in the nation... USA Today second-team defense all-american...regarded as the top defensive tackle in the state of Florida...earned all-league, all-area and all-state honors while racking up 80 tackles and five sacks his senior season...as a junior, he earned all-league, all-area and all-state honors...totaled 69 tackles, including 49 unassisted, 15 tackles for loss and 11 sacks...has a great combination of size and speed...has been timed at 4.80 in the 40...was starter for the East squad in the 2004 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, TX...his father, Aaron Sr., was a first round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers and played nine seasons in the NFL...would like to major in Business/Criminology at FSU...picked Florida State over Miami, Georgia and NC State.

Xavier Lee (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=16809)
6-4, 200
Quarterback
Daytona Beach, FL (Seabreeze)
Commit Date: 1/25/04

A five-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 1 rated dual threat quarterback in the nation...named to the Superprep Elite 50...PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team member...regarded by some as the top quarterback prospect in the country...holds Florida's all-time record for passing yards (9,082), completions (549) and TD's (98)...named Florida's Mr. Football for 2003...earned first-team all-state and 3A Player of the Year...in 10 games during the 2003 season he rushed for 567 yards on 104 carries with 10 TD's...was 198-for-361 (54%) for 3,133 yards, 37 TD's and only 7 INT's...was again named first-team all-state as a junior and was named 3A Player of the Year for the second straight year...rushed for 461 yards and 13 TD's and was 188-for-304 (62%) passing for 3,075 yards with 33 TD's and 10 INT's...was a member of the East squad in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl played on January 3, 2004 in San Antonio, TX...has been timed at 4.50 in the 40...picked Florida State over Texas and Auburn.

Cornelius Lewis (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=18508)
6-4, 305
Offensive Line
Jacksonville, FL (Raines)
Commit Date: 1/20/04

A three-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 20 rated offensive guard prospect in the nation...named to the Florida Times Union Super 24 team...very strong, quick and agile for a player his size...garnered all-Gateway conference honors in 2003...helped lead his team to a 9-1 record in 2003 as they advanced to the second round of the state playoffs...earned all-Gateway conference, all-First Coast and third team all-state honors as a junior...picked Florida State over Tennessee and North Carolina.

Lamar Lewis (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=18350)
5-9, 188
Running Back
Jacksonville, FL (Trinity Christian)
Commit Date: 10/23/03

A three-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 24 rated all-purpose back in the country...fourth rated running back in the Tallahassee Democrat Sunshine 75... as a senior he had 1,600 yards and 22 TD's in helping his Trinity Christian team to the 1A state championship, defeating Ft. Meade 17-7...earned all-state honors as a junior after tallying 1,900 yards and 27 TD's...from his DB spot he had 50 unassisted tackles, 31 assisted tackles, 5 INT's and 12 pass breakups...has been timed at 4.40 in the 40...picked Florida State over Georgia Tech, Wake Forest and Florida.

Joe Manning (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=19533)
6-0, 175
Defensive Back
Tallahassee, FL (Lincoln)
Commit Date: 2/4/04

A three-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 29 rated cornerback in the country...another in the long line of talented players coming out of Lincoln High School...as a senior he had 71 tackles, 5 INT's and 7 pass breakups...also blocked 3 punts and 2 extra points on special teams...earned all-Big Bend honors and second-team all-state honors for class 4A...was also a member of team Florida in the 2004 California-Florida Bowl played on January 2...a ferocious hitter and plays the game extremely hard...has been timed at 4.50 in the 40...would like to major in Sport Management at FSU...picked Florida State over Auburn, Tennessee, Nebraska and Syracuse.

Darius McClure (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=21704)
5-11, 188
Defensive Back
Adamsville, AL (Minor)
Commit Date: 2/4/04

A three-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 36 rated cornerback in the county...as a senior he had 49 tackles, 1 INT and 3 forced fumbles...also returned 3 punts for TD's and blocked a FG for a TD....on offense, he rushed for 265 yards on 12 carries and had 3 TD's...caught 4 passes for 104 yards and 1 TD...is a hard hitting safety who can run extremely well...has been timed at 4.50 in the 40...would like to major in Business Management at FSU...picked Florida State over Auburn.

Kenny O'Neal (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=23444)
6-1, 195
Wide Receiver
Oakland, CA (Skyline)
Commit Date: 1/25/04

A four-star player by Rivals.com and some feel he is a top five wide receiver nationally...named to the Superprep Elite 50...originally from Georgia as he transferred to Oakland from Benedictine Military School...as a senior, he caught 35 passes for 850 yards and 24 TD's which included four kickoff returns for TD's...was the Georgia state 5A champ in the 100M as a sophomore and his best time in the 100M is 10.3 seconds...has been timed at 4.30 in the 40...his dad, Kenny O'Neal, Sr. was a tight end for the New Orleans Saints...picked Florida State over Georgia, Florida, LSU and Oregon.

Joe Surratt (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=21499)
6-1, 255
Fullback
Pace, FL (Pace)
Commit Date: 1/20/04

A two-star player by Rivals.com...a big bruising fullback with good speed...rushed for 958 yards on 176 attempts (5.4 average) with 13 TD's in just nine games during his senior season...also had nine receptions for 109 yards...earned honorable mention all-Northwest Florida honors...has been timed at 4.70 in the 40...picked Florida State over Auburn, Clemson, Southern Mississippi and South Florida.

Jae Thaxton (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=16765)
6-3, 225
Linebacker
Hartwell, GA (Hart Co.)
Commit Date: 2/1/04

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 9 rated inside linebacker in the nation...also the No. 75 player in the Rivals Top 100 as well as the No. 8 player in the Georgia Top 50...averaged 20 tackles per game for his career at Hart Co., set the school record tackles with more than 500 for his career...as a senior he amassed over 160 tackles, four sacks and two fumble recoveries...tallied over 150 tackles his junior season earning all-state and all-area honors...his sophomore season he totaled 201 tackles...very quick and has great size for a linebacker...has been timed at 4.60 in the 40...picked Florida State over Georgia, LSU and Florida.

Lawrence Timmons (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=18622)
6-3, 225
Linebacker
Florence, SC (Wilson)
Commit Date: 1/29/04

A three-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 4 rated outside linebacker in the nation...named to the Superperp Elite 50... PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team member...named South Carlina's Defensive Player of the Year...earned all-state honors at linebacker his senior season after tallying over 150 tackles and two sacks...also had 47 catches for over 800 yards and five TD's at tight end...selected all-state as a tight end his junior season...had 42 reception for 680 yards and 14 TD's...on defense he had 95 tackles and four sacks...was selected to play in the 2003 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas pitting North Carolina All-Stars against the South Carolina All-Stars...has been timed at 4.60 in the 40...picked Florida State over Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia.

Jonathan Warren (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=16916)
6-1, 190
Defensive Back
Madison, FL (Madison)
Commit Date: 12/16/03

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 26 rated safety in the nation...a hard-hitting safety who is strong against the pass and the run...earned All-North Florida honors with 65 tackles and two INT's as a junior...as a sophomore he had 13 INT's ...his Madison County team finished runner up in the state 2A championship, losing to Chaminade...he rushed for 81 yards on only 5 carries (16.2 average) and led the team with 9 tackles...also competed in track, participating in the 100M, 400M, 4x100, long jump and the high jump...was a member of team Florida in the 2004 California-Florida Bowl held on January 2...has been timed at 4.50 in the 40...picked Florida State over Florida.

Drew Weatherford (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=16810)
6-3, 205
Quarterback
Land O' Lakes, FL (Land O' Lakes)
Commit Date: 7/26/03

A four-star player by Rivals.com and the No. 6 rated pro-style quarterback in the country...No. 2 quarterback on the Tallahassee Democrat Sunshine 75...as a junior he earned all state honors after going 151-215 (70 %) for 2,494 yards, 37 TD's and 2 INT's...was the Tampa Tribune's Pasco County Player of the Year...completed 172 passes on 341 (50%) attempts for 2,639 yards and 20 TD's as a senior...also rushed for 470 yards and 10 TD's...played safety as well and had 120 tackles and 8 INT's as his team finished 8-5 in 2003...was named Florida's 4A Player of the Year as well as the St. Pete Times 2003 All Suncoast Player of the Year...was one of the QB's for Team Florida in the California-Florida Bowl played on January 2...originally from Texas, his father and grandfather played for SMU...a classic pro-style quarterback who has a great arm and very good skills...has been timed at 4.70 in the 40...picked Florida State over Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and NC State.

Barry Wright (http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=22317)
6-1, 220
Linebacker
Coffeyville, KS (Coffeyville CC)
Commit Date: 1/2/04

Enrolled at FSU in the spring of 2004...a four-star player by Rivals.com...a native of Pensacola, Fla. (Woodham High School)...had an outstanding senior season as he totaled 156 tackles and 14 sacks...in 2003 at Coffeyville CC, he tallied 89 tackles and four sacks in leading his team to a 9-2 record...earned all-conference and JUCO all-american honors...extremely fast linebacker with the speed to cover the field side to side...has been timed at a 4.40/40...picked Florida State over South Carolina and West Virginia.

Ksyrup

02-05-2004, 08:46 AM

I'm sure some of this is after-the-fact rationalization since we lost out on him, but this is from the Tallahassee Democrat:

"But the Seminoles missed out on Dade County's best player, Miami Edison linebacker Willie Williams, who picked Miami. That may not turn out to be a bad thing. Williams faces three sworn criminal complaints following his official visit to the University of Florida over the weekend."

Isn't he the one who wrote up his visits for that Miami paper? What happened, and did he write about?

Noop

02-05-2004, 11:23 AM

Ksyrup he was a Cane from the beginning no doubt about it. He got into a fight and stole or set off fire alarm while in a Ganesville Hilton Hotel... I'm glad we didnt get him image the fun the media would have.

Blade6119

02-05-2004, 06:52 PM

Dola followup...

From what I can find, Bennett initially verballed to GT; then backed out to verbal to Boise, then changed his mind again and enrolled at Tech - he is currently a student at Georgia Tech and a member of the football team (hence he'll be in Spring Practice, etc).

You must be right...all i see is rival reporting he decided on boise, but maybe he switched back...either way the comments stand, just with a new team :)

Craptacular

02-05-2004, 07:22 PM

I forgot to mention that the Badgers got the #1 kicker in the land. It was so fun to watch John Hall's kickoffs go through the back of the endzone (or the uprights), and this kid has that kind of leg.

Just hope his accuracy is a little better than Hall's was.

Ksyrup

02-11-2004, 02:44 PM

Follow up on Willie Williams:

MIAMI -- Top Miami recruit Willie Williams surrendered Tuesday after more criminal charges were added to a record of 10 arrests the university didn't know about when it signed him.

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Williams turned himself in at the Broward County Jail on an arrest warrant that charged he violated probation in a 2002 burglary case, sheriff's spokesman Jim Leljedal said. Williams will be held without bail until a Friday hearing.

He's fine," Williams' lawyer, Paul Lazarus, who accompanied him to the jail, told the Sun-Sentinel of South Florida. "Obviously he'd rather not be where he is, but he's going to make the best of the situation."

The 19-year-old player was charged Monday with felony malicious damage to fire extinguishers, misdemeanor criminal mischief and misdemeanor battery at a hotel on a recruiting trip to the University of Florida over Super Bowl weekend.

The felony charge carries a possible five-year state prison sentence, and misdemeanors are punishable by up to a year in the county jail.

In response, Miami athletic director Paul Dee suspended the processing of Williams' admissions application. He did not say how long the delay would last. No decision has been made on whether to revoke Williams' athletic scholarship.

"(Willie) knows these are very serious matters and they can absolutely affect his college career and affect the rest of his life," Lazarus, said at a news conference in Fort Lauderdale.

Williams' record and complaints about his Gainesville trip were revealed Feb. 4, the same day he signed his letter of intent with Miami.

He is accused of setting off three fire extinguishers in his hotel, grabbing a woman against her will and hitting a man at a bar in a span of five hours.

Miami was unaware of his arrest record dating to age 14 and has acknowledged lapses in its background checks. Williams chose Miami over Florida State, Florida and Auburn. Florida and Florida State say they didn't know about his record, either.

GoldenEagle

02-11-2004, 02:46 PM

Willie should have gone to Florida so the charges would vanish.

The_herd

02-11-2004, 02:47 PM

Miami was unaware of his arrest record dating to age 14 and has acknowledged lapses in its background checks.

ESPN.com reported that he's been arrested 10 times since 1999. How the hell do you miss that on a background check?

Ksyrup

02-11-2004, 02:53 PM

ESPN.com reported that he's been arrested 10 times since 1999. How the hell do you miss that on a background check?
They hired the people who do background investigations for Fox's reality shows? I don't know.

Noop

02-11-2004, 03:06 PM

The Gators are sure some bitches for some shit like this... I mean they waited until signing today to release this info. And before signing Willie was going to sign with Florida State until he got the calls from Ray Lewis and Warren Sapp which changed his mind to stay home. The way it looks to me is they we trying to release to further try to destroy the empire that is Florida State. Either way they won because they have fucked over a in state rival, but I bet they were hoping it was Florida State. Oh Willie will be playing on Labor Day against Florida State you can put the house on that. He already go the okay from Uncle Fester errr.... Larry Coker but he will be on a very short lease.

GoldenEagle

02-11-2004, 03:12 PM

Ksyrup

02-11-2004, 03:30 PM

I wouldn't put anything past any of the football programs in this state. The competition for in-state talent is fierce, and anything you can do to make your rival look bad, benefits you.