College Football Recruiting (2010 Class) Thread - UCLA vs UW ITT

[DeToxRox]

Yes -- It is that time.

OSU and ND both get two 5* potential kids on NSD for 2010.

LB/DE Chris Martin to ND
OT Andrew Norwell to OSU

Texas will probably have a full class in a week, whenever their first Junior Day is.

And I know once again the #1 player hasn't committed in 2009, but 2010 is already off to a quick start.

[Poli]

DE Jacques Smith to Tennessee

[MJ4H]

Arkansas got a 2011 commitment today :) WR Demetrius Dean of Fayetteville, AR.

Also we do have a 2010 commit, OL Cam Feldt. Not much info from me on either of them, obviously not star-rated yet.

[Poli]

He'll have a great time playing for whoever the coach is at Arkansas in 2011. :)

[DeToxRox]

RB Lache Seatrunk, imo, has to be the #1 player in the Nation when the initial 2010 rankings come out. This kid is such a monster it is sick. Seems like a Texas/USC/LSU battle, but whoever gets him is getting such a stud.

[Eaglesfan27]

Highly regarded running backs Dillon Baxter and D.J. Morgan both verbally committed months ago to USC.

[MJ4H]

He'll have a great time playing for whoever the coach is at Arkansas in 2011. :)

Why you got a spare 10 mill for the buyout :)

[DeToxRox]

Michigan has two commits for 2010, both WR:

WR Ricardo Miller will probably be a top 50 player when all is said and done. Already has offers from Bama, LSU, Florida, Miami, Stanford and Tennessee, but he is as solid as it comes.

WR Jeremy Jackson is also pretty solid, as his dad Fred is our current RB coach. He has early offers from LSU, Florida and Notre Dame.

This is shaping up as UM's best class ever because a lot of top 250 watch kids are listing UM highly, especially from FLorida.

[Poli]

Why you got a spare 10 mill for the buyout :)Nope, but he will. :)

[Logan]

Rutgers has had a 2010 verbal for a few months now, the top OL in NJ, Betim Bujari. He's on the Rivals 250 watchlist as well as the ESPN 150 watchlist.

This is considered a loaded year in NJ after a relative down year in 2009. We didn't do nearly as well in the state as we have in past years, thanks to some decommits after the bad start, so we'll need to pick that back up.

[MrBug708]

If UCLA can land Malcolm Jones, I will be a happy guy. The West is loaded with top RB's this year

[Karlifornia]

Nope, but he will. :)

Don't worry...your team is quickly approaching them in the asshole coach contest.

[dawgfan]

The UW got a verbal commitment from FB Zach Fogerson, brother of current Husky S Johri Fogerson, back in September.

He's likely going to be considered one of, if not the top FB prospects on the West Coast for 2010. Depending on his Senior season and how he grows, this staff may also consider playing him at LB.

QB prospect Jake Heaps from Skyline H.S. (WA) is a strong possibility to be the top QB prospect in the country for the 2010 class, and has said he'd like to make his commitment this summer before his final season in H.S. He's considering 10-11 schools right now, but the current smart money is on Washington and BYU, with North Carolina considered a dark horse. If Sarkisian can get a commitment from Heaps, that will go a long way towards kick-starting the UW's 2010 class and should set a very good precedent for what is expected to be a large and very good crop of prospects in the state of Washington next year.

[mckerney]

And I know once again the #1 player hasn't committed in 2009, but 2010 is already off to a quick start.

And hopefully the #1 player in 2010 decides to stay home soon. :p



Minnesota started off their 2010 class in January (though after adding their first commit for 2011) when MLB Konrad Zagzebski, who was regarded as the top junior in Wisconsin last season, committed the day he recieved an offer from the Gophers.

[Poli]

Don't worry...your team is quickly approaching them in the asshole coach contest.
I'm not surprised, are you?

[Blade6119]

Mizzou landed ATH Marquise Hill a few weeks back, better known as Ronnie Wingo's cousin.

[MJ4H]

I hear his commitment is wavering since Wingo signed his LOI with Arkansas :)

(jk)

[Poli]

Mizzou landed ATH Marquise Hill a few weeks back, better known as Ronnie Wingo's cousin.
I've seen him play as well.

HE'S KING OF THE DOUBLE WING.

Last year, his new retard of a coach tried to make him a slot receiver in a spread set. He got rid of that concept really quick.

[Poli]

Honestly, around here, Wingo is known as Marquise Hill's cousin.

[Poli]

Heh, Nick Montana was in Knoxville last weekend looking around UT, according to govols.com

"Montana isn’t the only hope at quarterback.

Jake Heaps from Skyline High in Sammamish, Wash., is scheduled to visit Knoxville later this month. The 6-2, 180-pound Heaps has several scholarship offers from across the nation."

[MrBug708]

Heaps is BYU/UW/ND. Not sure why anyone else would bother recruiting him :)

[bhlloy]

Bug, which of the RB's are UCLA going after?

Seems like SC is real high on Seastrunk from TX and the two kids who have already committed, with possibly McConico from Compton HS as a backup if Seastrunk stays in state...

Malcom Jones is pissed at the way his brother's redshirt was burned (can't blame him) so he's not coming to SC, He'd be a real nice pickup for you guys. He might be the best all-around back of the lot. Anyone else getting a lot of early play?

Don't forget Anthony Barr to ND also, the RB class on the west coast is sick (along with the OL class)

[MrBug708]

You can't go wrong with Barr or Jones, I think UCLA lands Jones and they have a good shot at Barr. It won't hurt that Rick will be able to watch every game of his :)

I hope that UCLA can land Pullard Hayes

[cartman]

Texas will probably have a full class in a week, whenever their first Junior Day is.

That'd be tomorrow. :)

They are hosting 18 recruits. Last year they got 7 commits after the first junior day, and all ended up signing this past Wednesday.

[dawgfan]

Heaps is BYU/UW/ND. Not sure why anyone else would bother recruiting him :)
I'm not going to rule anyone out at this point, but I think beyond UW and BYU the next highest contenders are North Carolina and UCLA. We should know more in a few months - Heaps is scheduled to travel around the country to do a number of unofficial visits with the teams still on his list (he wants to commit before this Fall).

[MrBug708]

I'd be surprised if Heaps ended up at UCLA> I guess anything is possible with Rick and Norm at this point, but it seems they are stoked they got Brehaut

[MrBug708]

Seantrel Henderson to UCLA?

Probably not, but I can wish!

[BishopMVP]

Yes -- It is that time.

OSU and ND both get two 5* potential kids on NSD for 2010.

LB/DE Chris Martin to ND
OT Andrew Norwell to OSU

Texas will probably have a full class in a week, whenever their first Junior Day is.

And I know once again the #1 player hasn't committed in 2009, but 2010 is already off to a quick start.ND also has a 5* OT in Christian Lombard from Illinois, and a lesser-rated local WR in Daniel Smith from South Bend. Other than an elite QB, the biggest needs are DE and S, although honestly every defensive position is low on numbers from the current underclassmen.
Seantrel Henderson to UCLA?

Probably not, but I can wish!I would put money on either ND or Minnesota for Henderson, but it's still early.

[mckerney]

I would put money on either ND or Minnesota for Henderson, but it's still early.

Word is USC has a good chance at landing him, maybe better than Notre Dame.

[DeToxRox]

Michigan adds it's 3rd WR of 2010 with Ohio Rivals 250 to watch Jerald Robinson. He's 6'2, 175, giving UM three WR's over 6'2" now in 2010.

[Rich1033]

J Robinson was actually offered as an athlete by UM. He is also a very good safety, so there is a decent chance he comes in at that position. Really depends on how the rest of this class fills out. Either way, he is a very solid pickup.

[cartman]

Texas picked up 5 early commitments after yesterday's Junior Day.

DT Taylor Bible
DT DeAires Cotton
OL Trey Hopkins
WR Darius Terrell
WR John Harris

There were 18 players hosted this past weekend. The next Junior Day is scheduled for Feb. 28th.

[BishopMVP]

Word is USC has a good chance at landing him.Isn't that the case with every 5* recruit? ;)

Regardless, Henderson, Barr, Chance Carter and Jake Heaps are the 4 biggest ND targets right now from what I hear.

[mckerney]

Isn't that the case with every 5* recruit? ;)

Regardless, Henderson, Barr, Chance Carter and Jake Heaps are the 4 biggest ND targets right now from what I hear.

I know Notre Dame is going strong after him, but locally the word has been that USC has been the team to beat for Henderson.

I did like reading one article about Henderson by the Notre Dame rivals site where the writer brought up the players from Cretin-Derham Hall, Henderson's school, that have gone to Notre Dame and the possibility of Seantrel following them. Henderson's response was that he didn't really know most of them, but was friends with Matt Carufel who left after his sophomore year and will be starting for Minnesota next year.

[DeToxRox]

I don't think ND has a shot at Heaps. UW/BYU as people have said. Plus, ND already has Crist, who I think will be better then Claussen.

[cartman]

Texas picked up 5 more early commits during the day today, giving them 10 so far for 2010.

QB Case McCoy (Colt's younger brother)
LB Aaron Benson
S Ahmad Dixon
ATH Adrian Phillips
LB Tevin Jackson

[Eaglesfan27]

Texas picked up 5 early commitments after yesterday's Junior Day.

DT Taylor Bible
DT DeAires Cotton
OL Trey Hopkins
WR Darius Terrell
WR John Harris

There were 18 players hosted this past weekend. The next Junior Day is scheduled for Feb. 28th.

I'm glad you all got Hopkins early. Word is that Texas won't take more than 1, possibly 2 OL and that opens the chance for USC to get a few Texas OL that they need/want.

[MrBug708]

I hope USC focuses on out of state OL :)

[DeToxRox]

Some rumors out there that Heaps is focusing on either BYU/UW and the rest are left in the cold.

[BishopMVP]

I know Notre Dame is going strong after him, but locally the word has been that USC has been the team to beat for Henderson.

I did like reading one article about Henderson by the Notre Dame rivals site where the writer brought up the players from Cretin-Derham Hall, Henderson's school, that have gone to Notre Dame and the possibility of Seantrel following them. Henderson's response was that he didn't really know most of them, but was friends with Matt Carufel who left after his sophomore year and will be starting for Minnesota next year.Surely he must have known Michael Floyd at least?

As for the rest, do I really need to go back and pull out all the quotes about how Te'o had eliminated ND from his choices and was down to USC and/or BYU? :p It's still February.

[MrBug708]

Some rumors out there that Heaps is focusing on either BYU/UW and the rest are left in the cold.

I guess I wouldn't be shocked if Heaps went to UW, but he's probably a big BYU lean

[dawgfan]

I guess I wouldn't be shocked if Heaps went to UW, but he's probably a big BYU lean
Not from what I've heard - he grew up a big-time Husky fan. The feeling from UW insiders that have talked with him and his family is that he's the UW's to lose - if Sarkisian can convince Jake that he's the right guy to develop him as a pro QB and has the chops to turn the UW program around, he'll be a Husky. If not, BYU is the primary 2nd choice, with North Carolina a dark horse. He also respects the coaching abilities of Norm Chow, so UCLA has a shot.

[MrBug708]

Im taking most of my info from Brandon Huffman :)

[mckerney]

Surely he must have known Michael Floyd at least?

Maybe 'know' wasn't the best wording, but here's what he said,

<i>"I was friends with Matt Carufel, but the other guys I didn't have close relationships with. I knew Ryan Harris here and there," Henderson said. "Matt, his experience wasn't that good for him down there. He transferred, so he probably wouldn't recommend me to go down there because his experience wasn't so good."</i>

By no means do I think this means he won't consider Notre Dame, I think they have a pretty good chance at him. He may not feel the pull of the pipeline his school has been to Notre Dame in the past.

[dawgfan]

Im taking most of my info from Brandon Huffman :)
Huffman is credible, but he's not as connected to the Heaps family as Chris Fetters and Scott Eklund are. Now, maybe they are unable to see the situation objectively since they are at heart Husky fans, but they feel he's Sarkisian's to lose.

It's also worth noting that the situation between the UW and Heaps has improved a great deal since Ty was fired - he was not winning them over.

[cartman]

Nick Montana (son of Joe) is making an official trip to Austin next Wednesday and Thursday. After seeing what happened to the last Longhorn QB with a QB dad who won a Super Bowl, I'm surprised he's even making a visit. :D

[Atocep]

WVU gets a commitment from OT/DT Quinton Spain who's the #10 rated player in Virginia according to VirginiaPreps. Nice to see us land a kid with his size (6'6" 330lbs) and potential as Rod always complained that we couldn't land lineman like this.

[Atocep]

Nick Montana (son of Joe) is making an official trip to Austin next Wednesday and Thursday. After seeing what happened to the last Longhorn QB with a QB dad who won a Super Bowl, I'm surprised he's even making a visit. :D

As long as his mom doesn't make him take a limo to his first practice he should be ok.

[Tigercat]

RB Lache Seatrunk, imo, has to be the #1 player in the Nation when the initial 2010 rankings come out. This kid is such a monster it is sick. Seems like a Texas/USC/LSU battle, but whoever gets him is getting such a stud.

LSU has/had the lead for him. Born and somewhat raised in Louisiana, was an LSU fan (wore LSU clothing during his junior year) and he is surrounded by more LSU people in Temple than one might think.

That being said, LSU lead for Vince Young during Vince Young's junior year, and by the begining of VY's senior year in HS he was the biggest Longhorn you could find. Who knows, but I like our chances with him as much as I can like the chances with any Texas kid that Texas will really wants.

[Poli]

Nick Montana (son of Joe) is making an official trip to Austin next Wednesday and Thursday. After seeing what happened to the last Longhorn QB with a QB dad who won a Super Bowl, I'm surprised he's even making a visit. :D
He was at Tennessee a week or two back. One of his coaches is Casey Clausen.

[cartman]

LSU has/had the lead for him. Born and somewhat raised in Louisiana, was an LSU fan (wore LSU clothing during his junior year) and he is surrounded by more LSU people in Temple than one might think.

That being said, LSU lead for Vince Young during Vince Young's junior year, and by the begining of VY's senior year in HS he was the biggest Longhorn you could find. Who knows, but I like our chances with him as much as I can like the chances with any Texas kid that Texas will really wants.

Word on the street is that he had a great time at the Junior Day in Austin last weekend. But I expect the recruiting battle for him to be long and drawn out.

[dawgfan]

UW has landed their 2nd commit for the 2010 class, a stud local lineman by the name of Sione Potoae. He's a 16 year old junior, 6'3", 285 lbs., already benching 350 and squatting 550 out of Lakewood H.S. in the Tacoma area (same school that produced Reggie Williams and many other Husky players).

Potoae is currently rated the #10 prospect in the Northwest region (Washington, Oregon, Hawai'i, Idaho, British Columbia, Montana) by Scout.com for the 2010 class.

[Poli]

Nick Montana (son of Joe) is making an official trip to Austin next Wednesday and Thursday. After seeing what happened to the last Longhorn QB with a QB dad who won a Super Bowl, I'm surprised he's even making a visit. :D

He was at Tennessee a week or two back. One of his coaches is Casey Clausen.
From the Knoxville News Sentinel, quoting Casey Clausen. Clausen is their QB Coach:

"I will say this, you can't understand how impressive it is for a kid to go from out here on the West Coast where the stadiums hold 60,000 to 70,000 stands, to Tennessee where the facilities are the best in the country and the stadium holds over 100,000. For a kid out here, that's unbelievable. I'm not going to sway Nick and Trevor (Gretzky, their backup QB) one way or the other in their decisions. However, they've asked me several times about Tennessee and I'm very honest with them. I've told them that if you want to play big-time college football, there is no better place in America than Tennessee and the SEC."

[Poli]

Nick's at Ohio State right now according to the KNS.

[DeToxRox]

Nick to OSU is what I have been hearing. Though people are saying now the fact UT and FSU are interested is delaying his decision because he is attracting so much attention lately.

Potentially #1 Dual Threat QB Devin Gardner out of Michigan knocked OSU, who was considered a favorite to land him, out of contention as their coach said Nick Montana was their #1 target and Gardner was #2.

[MrBug708]

Wonder why all of the hype over Nick Montana? Is it due to his last name?

[Poli]

No, it's due to who his dad is. ;)

[Karlifornia]

Wonder why all of the hype over Nick Montana? Is it due to his last name?

No, I think it's more because of his first name. College football has a long romance with Nicks.

[Swaggs]

I would think Joe Montana's son would be a Notre Dame lean. Weren't he and Weiss good friends in college?

[DeToxRox]

I would think Joe Montana's son would be a Notre Dame lean. Weren't he and Weiss good friends in college?

People around ND say he doesn't like Weis and what he has done at ND. He is one of the guys wanting him out apparently.

[Poli]

Heaps is getting some press out of Knoxville.

Heaps pared down his list last month to 10 schools: BYU, California, Colorado, North Carolina, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon State, Tennessee, UCLA and Washington.


Then, a couple more heavyweights came calling (Georgia and Florida State) meaning Heaps’ list is growing despite his best efforts to control it. Southern California is also thought to be close to offering Heaps a scholarship.


The Vols appear to be in solid shape. Of the seven schools Heaps has visited, UT is the only one east of the Rocky Mountains.


“Overall, it was a fantastic visit,” Heaps said. “I had a blast down there, getting to meet the dream team staff. The staff that they put together is amazing.”

[dawgfan]

Heaps is a great kid, and he's already well versed in dealing with the media. I challenge anyone to find him saying anything negative publicly about any of the schools pursuing him. Because he's so polished with his public comments, it's hard to know exactly where he may be leaning, but those close to the situation still think that UW and BYU are the front-runners.

He's in a good position in that his family is well enough off that they can afford to send him around the country to conduct these unofficial visits.

[MrBug708]

Ardent, is the future of Tennessee football resting on Jake's shoulders?

[Poli]

I sure hope not.

[MrBug708]

Ok, because it seems like you are making a huge deal about this kid who likely has narrowed his schools down to three schools and Tennessee won't be on it. Just curious as too why so many posts about him?

[Poli]

Because it's coming out of Tennessee. I figure I would pass it along.

On an unrelated note, a player I know Mizzou is interested in is RB Brandon Bourbon out of Potosi, MO. My old head coach was out in Potosi for Brandon's sophomore season two years ago...and I helped him out there on Friday nights. I got to know Brandon and his family pretty well from the Friday night games. Brandon split time at running back that year with a senior, but had some phenomenal moments back then. My favorite was a 98 yard touchdown pass. He led the team in rushing with 600 yards on 98 carries.

This past season my coach retired so I went the youth football route. I still caught three of Brandon's games, though. He ran for 2420 yards on 248 carries...including a 90 yard touchdown run. He was a Class 4 All State selection.

FYI, I'd love for Tennessee to get him as well.

[Poli]

Heh, as luck would have it:

Mosports.com has early chatter in their football forum about some combine that Bourbon attended today. Supposedly ran a 4.24 40. I know Brandon's a track kid as well but I hardly find 4.24 credible.

[dawgfan]

Heh, as luck would have it:

Mosports.com has early chatter in their football forum about some combine that Bourbon attended today. Supposedly ran a 4.24 40. I know Brandon's a track kid as well but I hardly find 4.24 credible.
I'd bet a lot of money that was a hand-timed result. Let's keep an eye on the 40 times coming out of the NFL combine and see how many results there are in the 4.3 range or below.

[Poli]

I'd bet a lot of money that was a hand-timed result.
Oh, I'd bet my savings on that. My favorite all time hand timed 40 was a 4.18 that some recruiting magazine said Jammi German ran his senior year.

As luck would have it, I got an email from his dad last night after this 'combine' that was in St. Louis. His time is faster than any time they have previously recorded this year.

The site is Home (www.advancesports.org), the numbers for yesterday aren't up there yet, but this is what his dad sent me:

Brandon ran a 4.25 forty, broad jump 9' 8", and verticle was 33inch(down from 36), 60 yard shuttle was 10.28, and pro agility was 3.84, and finally his L cone drill was 6.22.

[Poli]

Knoxville News Sentinel reporting that Nick Montana hasn't received an offer yet from Tennessee, but they're still in the running for now.

From their site:

"They're definitely still in it," the 6-foot-2, 180-pounder said. "I'm not going to wait around, but there would definitely be a lot of interest (if UT offered)."

Montana is wondering if UT's interest might have cooled.

"I'm not too sure," he said. "I've been talking to (quarterbacks) coach (David) Reaves and coach (Jim) Chaney. I'm not too sure what's going on. I guess I'll just see what happens.

"We're just kind of talking right now. They said they like me and they're going to come out during spring ball to see me. But who knows? I might have my decision made by then."

[MJ4H]

5 star RB Michael Dyer says he is 90-95% certain he will be at Arkansas but that Alabama also feels like home. Arkansas is already pretty stacked at RB, but Dyer is amazing. While one might be able to convince themselves that missing out on Dyer wouldn't be a disaster due to the current depth at that spot, not getting Dyer would be a real shame because he has the potential to be one of the very best.

[Poli]

Arkansas got a 2011 commitment today :) WR Demetrius Dean of Fayetteville, AR.

Also we do have a 2010 commit, OL Cam Feldt. Not much info from me on either of them, obviously not star-rated yet.
Actually met some of his coaches at a Glazier clinic yesterday. Looks like a great athlete on film. They run no huddle with wristbands...but they admittedly 'helped' Dean with his. Where most of the team would hear "Wristband 26", look at their wristband and see something like "Green Indiana", Dean would see "Block the corner".

Hey, whatever works. Turns out they coach Petrino's son as well and had Nutt's son there previously.

Dean does look like a stud, though.

[MJ4H]

Cool, thanks for that info.

[Blade6119]

ASU landed their first 2010 commit, a local RB from Chandler HS. Chandler sent about 7-8 kids to D1 last season, so here is to hoping he stacks up well with those.

[Eaglesfan27]

USC has gotten their 3rd commit of 2010 from OL Dakota Smith. He has great size at 6'7 330 and has a 4.0 GPA.

Edit: Interesting interview with the kid. He said that Pete told him that a commitment means that USC doesn't want him to take any more visits. Once he commits, it ends the recruiting process. In return, he doesn't have to worry about losing his ride if he gets hurt. Definitely a paradigm shift for USC's staff that I'm glad to see.

[bhlloy]

Dak Smith is an interesting one. What he's got going for him is that he carries 6'8 and 350lbs pretty well, runs a 5.2 and is a legacy. However, last year at the camps he looked nowhere near an offer in terms of footwork, agility or polish. So I'm interested to see how he looks this year. He's definitely a project.

[MrBug708]

The more OL that USC takes whose names are Kohler or Ward, the better for UCLA :)

That being said, those two kids come from the two schools UCLA can't recruit well from

[mckerney]

Gophers land Antoine Lewis out of Illinois, 5'10" CB reported to have good speed. Minnesota may have a great shot at landing Ely, Florida CB Jabari Price for the 2010 class also.

[mckerney]

Minnesota is expected to land 6-7 275 OT Jimmy Gjere from Irondale, MN this week, probably tomorrow. Gjere would be 3rd commit for 2010 to Minnesota, first instate and considered 3rd best player in this class from Minnesota.

[cartman]

After the second Junior Day, Texas is now up to 19 early commits for the 2010 season.


Name Pos Ht. Wt. 40 Hometown
Ross Apo WR 6-2 190 4.6 Arlington, TX
Aaron Benson LB 6-2 205 4.5 Cedar Hill, TX
Taylor Bible DT 6-3 280 4.9 Denton, TX
Carrington Byndom DB 6-0 165 - Lufkin, TX
DeAires Cotton DT 6-4 275 5 Alief, TX
Greg Daniels DE 6-4 242 4.65 Houston, TX
Ahmad Dixon DB 6-1 194 4.5 Waco, TX
Ashton Dorsey DT 6-3 275 4.8 Tyler, TX
Dominic Espinosa OL 6-3 282 5 Cedar Park, TX
John Harris WR 6-2 187 - Garland, TX
Trey Hopkins OL 6-4 260 - Galena Park, TX
Bryant Jackson DB 6-3 175 4.48 Sulphur Springs, TX
Tevin Jackson LB 6-2 215 4.57 Garland, TX
Chris Jones WR 6-0 172 4.4 Daingerfield, TX
Case McCoy QB 6-2 169 4.7 Graham, TX
Adrian Phillips ATH 5-11 190 4.53 Garland, TX
Traylon Shead RB 6-2 210 4.5 Cayuga, TX
Darius Terrell WR 6-2 205 4.55 DeSoto, TX
Connor Wood QB 6-4 209 4.6 Houston, TX

[mckerney]

Minnesota is expected to land 6-7 275 OT Jimmy Gjere from Irondale, MN this week, probably tomorrow. Gjere would be 3rd commit for 2010 to Minnesota, first instate and considered 3rd best player in this class from Minnesota.

Gjere did commit, and also as expected Lamonte Edwards committed to Minnesota after returning from Wisconsin's junior day. Edwards is a 6-2 215 RB from Woodbury, MN who also had offers from Iowa, Wisconsin, and UAB.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Jon Richt to transfer from Clemson | [email protected] (http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/030909/foo_407202995.shtml)

Former Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Jon Richt, son of Georgia football coach Mark Richt, will transfer from Clemson to a smaller school, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney told CUTigers.com on Monday.

“I tried to talk him out of it, but he is going about it for all the right reasons,” Swinney said. “He feels that a smaller school would be a better situation for him.”

Swinney said Jon Richt, a redshirt freshman, talked about two or three options of schools where he could transfer.

Jon Richt had said when he signed with Clemson that his relationship with the coaches was the biggest factor, but head coach Tommy Bowden was replaced by Swinney during Richt’s first season at the South Carolina school.

[DeToxRox]

One of the top 2010 Dual Threat QB's, Devin Gardner, out of Inkster HS in Michigan is announcing his decision on Monday. Looks good for Michigan.

[DeToxRox]

Devin Gardner decided to make his decision today. He has committed to Michigan.

[Poli]

Because it's coming out of Tennessee. I figure I would pass it along.

On an unrelated note, a player I know Mizzou is interested in is RB Brandon Bourbon out of Potosi, MO. My old head coach was out in Potosi for Brandon's sophomore season two years ago...and I helped him out there on Friday nights. I got to know Brandon and his family pretty well from the Friday night games. Brandon split time at running back that year with a senior, but had some phenomenal moments back then. My favorite was a 98 yard touchdown pass. He led the team in rushing with 600 yards on 98 carries.

This past season my coach retired so I went the youth football route. I still caught three of Brandon's games, though. He ran for 2420 yards on 248 carries...including a 90 yard touchdown run. He was a Class 4 All State selection.

FYI, I'd love for Tennessee to get him as well.

Thanks to Blade6119 for letting me know. Bourbon's been busy. I knew he was in Chicago looking at Northwestern, but I didn't know he went up for this:

Brian Stumpf: Workout warriors from Chicago Nike combine - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3984202)

The 2009 Nike Football Combine tour continued Sunday just outside of Chicago, where over 800 prospects from 13 states packed the seventh combine of the year. At the end of the day, a new name from the Show Me State had set a new high SPARQ rating for this year.

Brandon Bourbon (Potosi, Mo./Potosi) made the six-hour drive to Chicago well worth it. The 6-foot-½, 204-pound running back also probably ensured that many college coaches will be looking up Potosi on the map when they make their rounds to Missouri this spring.

He finished with a 127.38 SPARQ rating, topping West Charlotte (N.C.) High product Nigel Johnson's previous high of 121 earlier this spring. Bourbon wowed in all four testing categories, clocking 4.54 seconds in the 40 and 4.08 in the short shuttle, jumping 34.3 inches in the vertical and launching the power ball 45 feet. He finished first in the power ball, second in the 40 and third in the shuttle, which is really amazing considering there were 825 participants Sunday.

Bourbon isn't just a testing standout either because he earned Class 3 second-team all-state honors last fall after rushing 248 times for 2,420 yards and 29 touchdowns.

[dawgfan]

Washington has landed two of the top defensive players from in-state in the last couple weeks, getting commitments from Chris Young (Auburn H.S, Auburn) and Darius Waters (Lakes H.S. Tacoma).

Both are athletic multi-position players that are expected to end up on defense, and both have the size and speed to turn into excellent linebackers. Young is 6'1", 215 lbs with good speed and is a ferocious hitter. His grades need a little work, but he's on target to qualify if he stays on his current track. Waters is 6'2", 215 lbs and boasts a reported 42" vertical, so he's obviously an explosive athlete.

This brings the commitment list for the Huskies up to 5 currently (tops in the Pac-10) with 4 of them in-state kids. This is considered one of the best years ever for top D-1 prospects in the state, so things are setting up nicely for Sarkisian to bring in a top-notch class. If he can get QB prospect Jake Heaps to commit, things should really get rolling for the Huskies. Heaps is expected to announce a commitment in May, right around the time of the Huskies' Spring Game.

[Poli]

This just in: Bourbon's getting a hard look from BYU. BYU 14, I might need that Cougar jacket after all.

I don't know how reliable the info is, but I have some info on Jake Heaps as well. I do realize this might not be breaking news, but I'm told Jake isn't looking to go on a mission and is looking at this as a business decision for his best chance to go to the NFL.

[dawgfan]

Jake Heaps just got his 24th offer, this one from Oklahoma, and it was big enough that he's modified his current top-10. They are (in alphabetical order):

1. Alabama
2. BYU
3. California
4. Florida State
5. Georgia
6. LSU
7. Notre Dame
8. Oklahoma
9. Tennessee
10. Washington

[dawgfan]

Dola -

Even considering proximity and the fact that he grew up a Huskies fan, if the UW and Coach Sarkisian can land Heaps given the competition for him and the fact that the UW is coming off of 0-12 and 12-47 over the last 5 years, well, that will be one of the biggest recruiting coups I can remember.

[BishopMVP]

Not recruiting related, but an funny note from ND's spring practice - all 3 starting LB's and the SS have the last name Smith (all unrelated). Can anyone remember a team having more than 2 starters on one side of the ball with the same name?

[DeToxRox]

That's pretty funny.

Michigan has a RS-Freshman Terrance Robinson, then they got 2009 QB Denard Robinson, then DC Greg Robinson, followed by 2010 commit Jerald Robinson and an upcoming commit from Marvin Robinson. Not quite the same but all happening in the last 13 months.

[Eaglesfan27]

TE Randall Telfer has committed to USC. He also appears to re-inforce the reports that USC has changed their philosophy and told recruits that once they commit that means recruiting is over:

"I was talking to my dad on the way to school the other day about how no other school could offer what USC does," Telfer said. "They have my major and they didn't bring in any tight ends last year. So then I called them and made my commitment."

The 2009 recruiting class, as a whole, left some fans questioning the validity of early commitments. Telfer put any questions to rest Wednesday night.

"Now that I'm committed I'm going to end all contact with other schools," he said. "I will take my official visit to USC, a couple unofficial visits and a camp at USC, but I have cancelled all of my other visits. There's no need for any of that now.

[bhlloy]

Telfer is big, and Xavier Grimble could be really close also. He's the consensus #1 TE in the class and now there is one spot for three guys, I wouldn't be surprised if he commits within the next couple of weeks.

This should make Bug and CR very happy, as Christian Thomas will become pretty much a UCLA lock, whereas Telfer probably would have gone elsewhere and I'm not sure Grimble even has a UCLA offer.

[mckerney]

Minnesota is expected to pick up their 5th commit this weekend from QB Tom Parish out of Arrowhead, Wisconsin. Parish's father and grandfather were both Big Ten QBs at Wisconsin, and he reported having other offers from Iowa, Western Michigan, and Wisconsin. Will be nice to have commits from 2 of the 3 Wisconsin kids that the Badgers have offered, Brew is off to a good start in instate recruiting. :)

[DeToxRox]

Tomorrow at 2 Devin Gardner officially announces for Michigan.

BTW McKerney what're you hearing with Seantrel Henderson? He was blown away by his unofficial and we're the one school he says is for sure getting an Official.

[Poli]

Bourbon now has an official offer from Stanford.

I was amazed the other day to find an email from Bourbon's dad directed to three people: Jim Harbaugh, Ron Lynn, and me.

I can just imagine Harbaugh (who had a son playing in our Pop Warner league in Coronado in 2002) and Lynn asking each other, "who the hell is that guy?"

[mckerney]

Tomorrow at 2 Devin Gardner officially announces for Michigan.

BTW McKerney what're you hearing with Seantrel Henderson? He was blown away by his unofficial and we're the one school he says is for sure getting an Official.

I'd read he was really impressed by Michigan, but it's probably too soon to tell much of anything with him at this point. He says he plans on waiting until late in the process, and it seems like he very well could. In a recent interview (http://www.gopherhole.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=976) he mentioned Ohio State, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, USC, Notre Dame and Minnesota, and he's probably going to look closely at all of those schools, but I don't think there's a real favorite at this point. He's been taking quite a few visits across the midwest. Michigan certainly has a decent shot at him, but at this point as open as he seems to looking around it'd be hard for me to say it's that much better than any of the other schools he mentioned.

As far as Minnesota's recruitment of him, Brew and Tubby have told him he could play basketball, and they recently offered J.D. Pride, his best friend that he went on the Michigan visit with. Pride is a 6-1 dual threat QB whose father played at Minnesota and his cousin is Marion Barber III. The common belief among Gopher fans is that a lot will hinge on what kind of progress they show in Brewster's third season, but you can be certain that Brew and new line coach Tim Davis will be pulling out all the stops to keep him in state.

[DeToxRox]

Yeah JD Pride seems like he could swing Seantrel's recruitment if anyone else offers him, but I have doubts any of the other schools besides Michigan offers him, and I doubt UM does.

[mckerney]

Yeah JD Pride seems like he could swing Seantrel's recruitment if anyone else offers him, but I have doubts any of the other schools besides Michigan offers him, and I doubt UM does.

I could see Pride's recruitment picking up if he does well in camps or his senior year, being he was hurt most of his junior season so there may not be a whole lot to evaluate there, though I wouldn't expect it. He also seems like a kid who wants to play QB at the next level even though he may not really fit there, but could be a good enough athlete to contribute elsewhere. Could also be a case of Brewster not minding if he has to give up 2 scholarships to get Henderson to come to Minnesota.

[Cuckoo]

Oklahoma reportedly got a commitment from Wichita QB Blake Bell, ranked the #1 QB by the early Rivals rankings. Had a bunch of early offers and was considering LSU, Georgia, Nebraska and some others but committed after a visit to watch practice, said "On the way home last night it was me, my uncle, and my dad saying there is no reason to go anywhere else."

I think OU was originally targeting Connor Wood, the QB who signed early with Texas. But I suppose a 5-star consolation prize isn't too bad. :)

[Karlifornia]

Bourbon now has an official offer from Stanford.

I was amazed the other day to find an email from Bourbon's dad directed to three people: Jim Harbaugh, Ron Lynn, and me.

I can just imagine Harbaugh (who had a son playing in our Pop Warner league in Coronado in 2002) and Lynn asking each other, "who the hell is that guy?"

Implore him to go.

[Poli]

The Bourbons have been invited to this weekend's spring game at Kansas. As per the offensive coordinator, there's a good chance he'll be offered if they can make it out there.

[JonInMiddleGA]

QB Connor Shaw to South Carolina. Didn't want to compete with his brother Jaybo Shaw for playing time at Georgia Tech.

Connor picked South Carolina over offers from Georgia Tech, Stanford, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Central Florida and East Carolina. He also had serious interest from more than 40 schools, including UGA, Tennessee, Auburn, Alabama, Florida State, UCLA, North Carolina, and Oregon. Shaw was invited to Georgia’s spring game on Saturday by offensive coordinator Mike Bobo.

“[Bobo] was contacting me all week, trying to get me over there for spring practice,” Shaw said. “I didn’t go because I didn’t want to lead on anybody this late in the recruiting process. I was down to South Carolina and Georgia Tech, and didn’t want to make it more complicated for anybody.”

Georgia Tech QB’s brother commits to Steve Spurrier over Jackets | Inside College Recruiting: Michael Carvell (http://blogs.ajc.com/georgia-football-recruiting/2009/04/11/georgia-tech-qbs-younger-brother-commits-to-steve-spurrier-over-jackets/?cxntfid=blogs_georgia_football_recruiting)

[Poli]

Bourbon did go and did receive an offer from the Jayhawks.

[dawgfan]

I don't know that people should read too much into it, but it's interesting to note that Jake Heaps was hosting a couple of fellow LDS athletes recently, and brought one of them (Kyle Van Noy) to the Washington scrimmage yesterday.

According to Scout.com, Van Noy, a 4-star prospect at WLB/WR, had committed to BYU but then was busted for a DUI. His offer was not revoked and he still sent in his LOI, but according to Coach Mendenhall he'll be delaying enrollment until January. I'm not sure if this means he's a recruitable athlete again - I'm a little fuzzy on the LOI rules and greyshirting - but it was interesting to see him and Jake laughing and having a good time on the sidelines. Was there any recruiting going on by Heaps on Van Noy, or by Van Noy on Heaps, or was it just innocent fun by a couple of kids that have become buddies? Heaps was later seen spending a lot of time talking to Coach Sarkisian after the scrimmage ended.

Jake continues to say he'll make his decision soon, probably within the next month. Insiders say it's likely between the UW and BYU.

[DeToxRox]

So an MSU insider is reporting that 2010 QB Rob Bolden (Top 250 kid) is all but verbaled to MSU, except he wants to wear #1, and Dantonio wants to reserve that # for All Americans so as of right now it's a deal breaker.

Unreal.

[MrBug708]

Tai-ler Jones, a 4 star WR from Georgia, is deciding next week and UCLA is one of the finalist and possibly favorite to land him

[DeToxRox]

Tai-ler Jones, a 4 star WR from Georgia, is deciding next week and UCLA is one of the finalist and possibly favorite to land him

From tooling around Rivals it sounds like UGA/NC but UCLA wouldn't shock me. Won't be ND it sounds like, so good for him wherever he goes.

[DeToxRox]

Michigan is up to 8 commits now after getting TX RB Stephen Hopkins to commit. He is a big back, like 6'1", 220 lbs and should give our offense a nice change of pace. Before him was anotehr Texas kid, Tony Drake, who was a backup for Texas power Skyline last year but will start at RB for them this year. Will be a slot WR for us.

The Spring Game also put us #1 for several kids including Florida's #1 OL Torrian Wilson (But he goes to Miami Northwestern making him a lock to Miami until signing day imo), OL Christian Pace (top interior OL in Ohio) RB Austin White (Top RB in Michigan) and all be sealed us Marvin Robinson Jr (Top 100 kid from Florida)

Should be a fun few weeks to see what shakes out.

[DeToxRox]

Tai-ler Jones, a 4 star WR from Georgia, is deciding next week and UCLA is one of the finalist and possibly favorite to land him

Sounds like it might be Stanford. One of the Rivals analysts said that is what he has heard now.

[Noop]

Torrian Wilson - Is not a lock for Miami. However I would be surprised if he went to Michigan, I am thinking either Bama, or Georgia... maybe Florida if they offer.

I have seen him play and to be honest he is just a big body.

[MrBug708]

Sounds like it might be Stanford. One of the Rivals analysts said that is what he has heard now.

Wouldnt shock me, but he wants to enroll early

[DeToxRox]

And Tai'ler Jones picks Stanford. Great get for the Cards.

BTW McKerney, what're you hearing on Seantreal as of late? Michigan's Rival site has an Insider who works inside the program, he has a LOOONGGG track record of inside info and though it's early he says Michigan has a significant lead for Henderson.

This guy doesn't usually post just to post either which is why I ask ya what you've heard.

[mckerney]

BTW McKerney, what're you hearing on Seantreal as of late? Michigan's Rival site has an Insider who works inside the program, he has a LOOONGGG track record of inside info and though it's early he says Michigan has a significant lead for Henderson.

This guy doesn't usually post just to post either which is why I ask ya what you've heard.

Haven't heard anything recently about Seantrel other than he seems to be spending the spring visiting just about every school in his top 20.

[Poli]

Bourbon officially received an offer from BYU yesterday.

NIU, Northwestern, Kansas State, Iowa, Vanderbilt, and Mizzou have already shown more interest.

I'm told he got a "we know you're out there" letter from Ohio State the other day.

[JonInMiddleGA]

And Tai'ler Jones picks Stanford. Great get for the Cards.

Jones says he probably would have stayed home (well, half hour away) and taken an offer from UGAg if they hadn't waited until they were his 31st offer.
Gainesville WR Jones picks Stanford, says UGA was late | AJC College Sports Recruiting (http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2009/04/16/gainesville-wr-jones-commits-to-stanford/)

Stanford will have to stay on top of this one for a year to seal the deal, he'll be under a lot of pressure for a 17/18 year old kid during his senior season.

[MrBug708]

Hard to turn down a Stanford offer though, no matter where you live

[BishopMVP]

Haven't heard anything recently about Seantrel other than he seems to be spending the spring visiting just about every school in his top 20.ND is trying to get him up for the spring game this weekend. If we do, we have as much a shot as 10 other teams. If not, we can officially scratch ND off the list.

[Eaglesfan27]

USC got a "huge" commit today from 6'8 320 pound JC tackle Brice Schwab.

[bhlloy]

Never heard of the guy, but his highlight tape is very impressive. I'm pretty confident he wouldn't have got a USC offer if he wasn't a top 10 JC guy nationally, so I'm cautiously optimistic about this one.

[Poli]

Tennessee received a commitment Friday from defensive tackle Risean Broussard from LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, La. The 6-foot-2, 290-pound Broussaid he chose UT over Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas.

Broussard is the second prospect from Lake Charles to say he’ll play for Lane Kiffin’s staff at UT. The Vols signed defensive back Janzen Jackson from Barbe High School in the 2009 class.

Broussard is UT’s second commitment for the 2010 class. Defensive end Jacques Smith from Ooltewah High School committed to the Vols on Feb. 4.

[MrBug708]

Never heard of the guy, but his highlight tape is very impressive. I'm pretty confident he wouldn't have got a USC offer if he wasn't a top 10 JC guy nationally, so I'm cautiously optimistic about this one.

Is he a stop gag/depth guy? Or actually thought to come in and compete?

[Eaglesfan27]

Is he a stop gag/depth guy? Or actually thought to come in and compete?

He has great size and is considered a top tier JC guy according to Rivals, so there is no reason to think that he couldn't come in compete but Tyron Smith is going to be hard to beat out for these next few years.

[dawgfan]

Jake Heaps trimmed his list to five today: BYU, Cal, Tennessee, Washington & LSU (in no particular order). He still says he'll make his decision before Summer.

[bhlloy]

Is he a stop gag/depth guy? Or actually thought to come in and compete?

I'm really not sure, I had never heard of him before this morning. Scout calls him "one of the top offensive line prospects in the country" although I'm sure they mean to say "one of the top JC offensive line prospects in the country"

EF - the video I saw tells me he will end up at guard, which we definitely need in this class after what happened to Matt Meyer, Daniel Campbell and Khaled Holmes looking like he is better at tackle than guard. We basically didn't pick up a G in the last 2 classes.

[Eaglesfan27]

4 star TE Xavier Grimble has committed to USC. He was going to announce at a press conference tomorrow, but a site leaked the info today.

[Cuckoo]

4 star TE Xavier Grimble has committed to USC. He was going to announce at a press conference tomorrow, but a site leaked the info today.

Sucks... Kid's a freak, and I was hoping he'd be the heir to Gresham at OU.

[Eaglesfan27]

Sucks... Kid's a freak, and I was hoping he'd be the heir to Gresham at OU.

The more I watch of his video, the happier I become with the news. Really great combination of size/athleticism.

[Poli]

Patrick Harris, defensive tackle, will be signing with the Vols. Harris is at Chabot JC.

“Yes I made a verbal pledge to Tennessee,” Harris told InsideTennessee.com recently. “I’m very excited about playing for the Volunteers. They have assembled a great coaching staff and they have the program headed in the right direction.”

[Blade6119]

Bourbon officially received an offer from BYU yesterday.

NIU, Northwestern, Kansas State, Iowa, Vanderbilt, and Mizzou have already shown more interest.

I'm told he got a "we know you're out there" letter from Ohio State the other day.

According to rivals, Mizzou offered Bourbon today! :)

[larrymcg421]

According to rivals, Mizzou offered Bourbon today! :)

Certainly sounds like an NCAA violation.

[Poli]

LOL.

I was just coming in to let ya'll know. It's confirmed through his dad. I'm presuming this is the family's sexy choice...but we might be surprised. His dad's had a few interesting comments about Mizzou during this offseason.

So yeah, Bourbon picked up his fifth offer today, Mizzou.

[Poli]

Forgot to mention they're supposedly recruiting him as a RB/Athlete...but are telling him if he is really hung up on running back that's where he'll be.

Thing is, Brandon didn't play a down of defense last year...and only played a little defensive back the year before while only splitting time at running back. He's never played anywhere but running back from the youth level on up offensively...at least that's what I recall his mom and dad telling me.

In other news, my old head coach is apparently going back to my 'alma mater' high school to be an assistant to Jeromy McDowell, North County's all time leading passer. Haug led the Raiders, with McDowell, to the state championship game in 1997, only to lose to Webb City.

The catch? Haug won't be there on gamedays. I think the reason for that is he doesn't want to overshadow McDowell. The fans have enough to talk about...no need in them guessing if and when Haug will take over for McDowell.

[Poli]

Bourbon picked up another offer today. Vanderbilt.

[Poli]

Kiffin and Orgeron have their first 2011 commit.

Defensive lineman Anthony Johnson from O. Perry Walker High School in New Orleans committed to Tennessee as work has already started for the 2011 signing class.

[cschex]

Kiffin and Orgeron have their first 2011 commit.

Defensive lineman Anthony Johnson from O. Perry Walker High School in New Orleans committed to Tennessee as work has already started for the 2011 signing class.

Not to start something, but Ill be pretty shocked if he sticks till signing day thats almost two years away. Heck, I wont be surprised if that staff is not there in two years. OOS commits this early, especially ones as highly ranked as Johnson, are very hard to hold on to.

[Poli]

OL Jose Jose has committed to Tennessee, choosing the Vols instead of Florida and Georgia.

[Poli]

I noticed today that Bourbon's been upgraded from 40 to 75 by Scouts, INC and ESPN.com has a lot more information on him now as well.

[DeToxRox]

OL Jose Jose has committed to Tennessee, choosing the Vols instead of Florida and Georgia.

http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/Camper/PHOTO/JOSEJOSE1N08200.JPG

Jose needs a bra.

[bhlloy]

and a second name

[Poli]

Reminds me of Baseball Mogul, honestly.

[Swaggs]

OL Jose Jose has committed to Tennessee, choosing the Vols instead of Florida and Georgia.

He sounds like a computer generated player from Baseball Mogul or something. :)

[Poli]

Bourbon has a new offer: Kansas State.

[Poli]

Tennessee picks up their 3rd defensive line commitment in JC Copeland out of Georgia.

Even better for me? Bourbon's coach got a call from my favorite school!

[mckerney]

Minnesota landed a commit from Marcus Coker from DeMatha High School in Maryland. Coker is a 3*, 6-1 225 lbs. RB who sounds like he could also wind up playing FB or LB.

[Swaggs]

WVU pulls a quarterback out of Texas in Jeremy Johnson. He's a 4-star on scout.com/3-star on rivals. Sounds like a very good athlete with good size (6'2, 180 lbs and a 4.45 40 according to the UT scout.com guy) who is unrefined as a quarterback. He had offers from Michigan and Baylor (among others).

Kind of excited about this one, but not holding my breath, as I'm sure that, if he blows up during his senior season, the Big 12 schools will come calling. He could be a good compliment and/or developmental guy to bring along and it sounds like he could play multiple positions if QB doesn't work out.

[DeToxRox]

WVU pulls a quarterback out of Texas in Jeremy Johnson. He's a 4-star on scout.com/3-star on rivals. Sounds like a very good athlete with good size (6'2, 180 lbs and a 4.45 40 according to the UT scout.com guy) who is unrefined as a quarterback. He had offers from Michigan and Baylor (among others).

Kind of excited about this one, but not holding my breath, as I'm sure that, if he blows up during his senior season, the Big 12 schools will come calling. He could be a good compliment and/or developmental guy to bring along and it sounds like he could play multiple positions if QB doesn't work out.

Would've locked Johnson but it's not in the cards with Devin Gardner committed. UM's best chance with a QB will be an ATH who will probably wind up elsewhere. Good get for WVU though I still worry about Baylor. Briles is doing some damage, especially getting Ahmad Dixon, a top 100 player to decommit from UT to play at home for Baylor.

[BishopMVP]

Notre Dame adds TE Alex Welch, 6'5 225 from Cincinnati's Elder HS. Reportedly #7 TE on Scout, had offers from Michigan, OSU, Oklahoma, FSU. (In the fun with rankings sites, he was a 1* 3 days ago, but got bumped up to 3* right about when he signed with ND.)

[dawgfan]

Notre Dame adds TE Alex Welch, 6'5 225 from Cincinnati's Elder HS. Reportedly #7 TE on Scout, had offers from Michigan, OSU, Oklahoma, FSU. (In the fun with rankings sites, he was a 1* 3 days ago, but got bumped up to 3* right about when he signed with ND.)

In Scout.com's system, any player not yet evaluated is automatically a 1-star. Also, I think it's early enough in the 2010 recruiting cycle that Scout has only identified their 5, 4 and 3 star players.

Not that I'm saying there isn't a lot of monkeying around with player ratings, just that this isn't necessarily an example of such.

[BishopMVP]

In Scout.com's system, any player not yet evaluated is automatically a 1-star. Also, I think it's early enough in the 2010 recruiting cycle that Scout has only identified their 5, 4 and 3 star players.

Not that I'm saying there isn't a lot of monkeying around with player ratings, just that this isn't necessarily an example of such.The timing is conspicuous, but if they had him as the #7 and all the high-major offers were real, 3* isn't an overshoot. I think Tom Lemming jumped him into his top 50 though :)

[dawgfan]

The timing is conspicuous, but if they had him as the #7 and all the high-major offers were real, 3* isn't an overshoot. I think Tom Lemming jumped him into his top 50 though :)
Yeah, if the offers listed from Oklahoma, Michigan, MSU, Florida St., North Carolina and Wisconsin are legit, he's at least a 3-star prospect IMO.

[DeToxRox]

Jake Heaps is announcing tomorrow and it sounds like it'll be for BYU.

[larrymcg421]

Didn't see this covered here, but Robert Mavre ended up transferring to Purdue. I'm so glad he gets to be near his sick father in Tampa.

[DeToxRox]

Top prep QB Jake Heaps headed to BYU - Salt Lake Tribune (http://www.sltrib.com/byucougars/ci_12512368)

Washington prep star Jake Heaps, who is rated by some recruiting Web sites as the No. 1 quarterback prospect in the country, has chosen BYU and will make the announcement Thursday afternoon, The Salt Lake Tribune has learned.

A news release issued by a publicist on Wednesday noted that Heaps has made his college decision and will announce it Thursday, although the time and place was not finalized. A source said it would take place in Provo, possibly at a location near LaVell Edwards Stadium.

"Heaps anticipates releasing more information regarding time and place as it becomes available," said the release.

Heaps, who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been scheduled for months to attend BYU's annual Junior Day, which is Friday in Provo.

According to the release, Heaps had offers from 26 programs as of June 1. He recently narrowed his list of favorites to BYU, Washington, LSU, California and Tennessee.

BYU and Washington have been considered the front-runners for the past few weeks.

Heaps is 28-0 as a starter for Skyline High in Sammamish, Wash., leading his team to state championships as a sophomore and a junior.

[dawgfan]

Yep, looks like a done deal for BYU. From what I've heard, Ty had botched the recruitment of Heaps and Sarkisian was playing major catch-up. And hearing the ESPN recruiting guy talking about how he though BYU's offense was a better fit for Heaps than Sark's is illuminating - I'm sure BYU was telling him the same thing.

Losing the top recruit in the state and possibly the top QB prospect in the country stings, especially considering he grew up a Huskies fan.

Maybe Sark can land a hell of a consolation prize in either Jesse Scroggins or Nick Montana...

[MacroGuru]

Yep, looks like a done deal for BYU. From what I've heard, Ty had botched the recruitment of Heaps and Sarkisian was playing major catch-up. And hearing the ESPN recruiting guy talking about how he though BYU's offense was a better fit for Heaps than Sark's is illuminating - I'm sure BYU was telling him the same thing.

Losing the top recruit in the state and possibly the top QB prospect in the country stings, especially considering he grew up a Huskies fan.

Maybe Sark can land a hell of a consolation prize in either Jesse Scroggins or Nick Montana...

I still won't be happy until I see him in a Cougar uniform and playing...

[DeToxRox]

#1 player in the nation, Seantrel Henderson told a Rivals writer he has two officials that'll happen for sure; USC and Michigan. I assume he won't need an OV to Minnesota but he could take it. Right now thought it is clear it is a 3 team race.

[DeToxRox]

Dola, I should add for now it's a 3 team race but I suspect his recruitment will be a long process and I wouldn't count out OSU.

[BYU 14]

Yep, looks like a done deal for BYU. From what I've heard, Ty had botched the recruitment of Heaps and Sarkisian was playing major catch-up. And hearing the ESPN recruiting guy talking about how he though BYU's offense was a better fit for Heaps than Sark's is illuminating - I'm sure BYU was telling him the same thing.

Losing the top recruit in the state and possibly the top QB prospect in the country stings, especially considering he grew up a Huskies fan.

Maybe Sark can land a hell of a consolation prize in either Jesse Scroggins or Nick Montana...

I still won't be happy until I see him in a Cougar uniform and playing...

The really good news in this is he brought Ross Apo (A prior Texas Commit) and Zac Stout (A top ILB being recruited by Nebraska and OSU, among others) with him. Recruiting others to join him tells me Heaps is committed and I am excited as hell to watch him beginning in 2010. He will graduate early and plans on competing for the starting job with Riley Nelson, James Lark and Jason Munns. These 4 are all talented, though we will likely lose at least 1 if he doesn't win the starting job.

It is just nice to see the Cougars snag a legit 5 star recruit after losing Teo, Havili and others the last few years.

[MacroGuru]

The really good news in this is he brought Ross Apo (A prior Texas Commit) and Zac Stout (A top ILB being recruited by Nebraska and OSU, among others) with him. Recruiting others to join him tells me Heaps is committed and I am excited as hell to watch him beginning in 2010. He will graduate early and plans on competing for the starting job with Riley Nelson, James Lark and Jason Munns. These 4 are all talented, though we will likely lose at least 1 if he doesn't win the starting job.

It is just nice to see the Cougars snag a legit 5 star recruit after losing Teo, Havili and others the last few years.

I look at it this way, isn't Zac ranked as a 4 star (I heard #5 MLB) and I know Apo became expendable to Texas with them gunning another "higher ranked" prospect.

I am totally excited with this, I am still worried as all get out "Ben Olsenitis" is what I call it now....

[MrBug708]

Olson was a BYU lean all the way. Heaps has unoffically stated that he is going on a mission once he's done with college

[BYU 14]

I look at it this way, isn't Zac ranked as a 4 star (I heard #5 MLB) and I know Apo became expendable to Texas with them gunning another "higher ranked" prospect.

I am totally excited with this, I am still worried as all get out "Ben Olsenitis" is what I call it now....

This is probably the biggest single day score ever for BYU in recruiting, I know what you mean, I will feel better when all LOI's are signed, but I think it is pretty solid. Olson left BYU with bad feelings and reportedly did not like the fact that Bronco didn't kiss his ass while he was gone.

Heaps has not revealed his mission plans and I think if he wins the starting job in 2010 he won't take one while in college. Bronco has put some good classes together and I think with Heaps and Stout in we could score a couple more big time players. If that happens and everyone signs, hands down the Cougars best class ever.

[dawgfan]

Heaps has not revealed his mission plans and I think if he wins the starting job in 2010 he won't take one while in college.
In all the recruiting talk about Heaps on the Washington boards, it was stated several times by those in the know that he wasn't planning on taking a mission, at least not while he's in college.

Congrats - great get for BYU, and a tough pill to swallow for Husky fans.

[BYU 14]

In all the recruiting talk about Heaps on the Washington boards, it was stated several times by those in the know that he wasn't planning on taking a mission, at least not while he's in college.

Congrats - great get for BYU, and a tough pill to swallow for Husky fans.

I hope so, we will see in 4 years I guess. Hopefully he turns out like John Back and not BO.

I think Washington will land Montana now and that still isn't a bad thing. Sarkisian is a great recruiter and I think he will turn it around up there.

Locker is a great Athlete, I don't know he is a great fit for Sark's offense though, so I think you may struggle a bit until one of his guys gets the keys to the Car.

[dawgfan]

Locker is a great Athlete, I don't know he is a great fit for Sark's offense though, so I think you may struggle a bit until one of his guys gets the keys to the Car.
Locker's biggest problem is that he hasn't had great QB coaching thus far in his career, and he was in offenses that didn't require him to be a great passer (this is going back to his H.S. days).

I actually think Sark's offense is not a bad fit for him. With all the bootleg play-action stuff and the downfield passing, I think Locker could do well. And Sark isn't totally abandoning the spread formations with option plays. Locker's running ability will still be a part of the UW offense.

The biggest thing is Sark and Coach Nussmeier's ability to coach up Locker in learning this offense, learning to read defenses better, teaching him when to check down to safety outlets and when to run, teaching him proper throwing mechanics and fundamentals.

His accuracy seemed to improve this Spring - after Fall camp, hopefully he's that much better. If Locker can indeed improve his accuracy and decision-making, Sark's offense will really help Locker in the long run. A true run-pass balance to the offense with a legitimate passing threat will make Locker even more dangerous on scrambles and bootlegs - defenses will really have to pick their poison: stay back in coverage and risk giving up big gains on him running, or charge after him but risk getting burned with a throw over the top?

Sarkisian may be the best thing that happened to Locker's chances of being a successful NFL QB down the road...

[DeToxRox]

dawgfan -

I saw Potoae's film and he looks like a stud. That said I read he was considering other schools and USC just offered. It seems like people think he's going to SC, what're you hearing?

[Poli]

A little Bourbon news:

He attended Tennessee's camp this past week but didn't participate due to a hip flexor injury he sustained in track. Their junior quarterback went down and impressed the staff from what I'm told.

I'm actually going with the Bourbons in about 5 hours to the Nike Camp at the University of Illinois. From what I'm told, the three of us will get a tour from Juice Williams afterward.

I'm stoked.

edit: I knew I'd forget something. He's also been in 'constant' contact with Heaps about joining him at BYU.

[MacroGuru]

A little Bourbon news:

He attended Tennessee's camp this past week but didn't participate due to a hip flexor injury he sustained in track. Their junior quarterback went down and impressed the staff from what I'm told.

I'm actually going with the Bourbons in about 5 hours to the Nike Camp at the University of Illinois. From what I'm told, the three of us will get a tour from Juice Williams afterward.

I'm stoked.

edit: I knew I'd forget something. He's also been in 'constant' contact with Heaps about joining him at BYU.

Heaps is one of the biggest recruiters for his class out there and I am loving it...he is trying to stack the team for BYU while he is there.

[dawgfan]

dawgfan -

I saw Potoae's film and he looks like a stud. That said I read he was considering other schools and USC just offered. It seems like people think he's going to SC, what're you hearing?
Potoae comes from a military family and wanted to make a commitment early before his dad left on deployment. UW was the first to offer him, his family was "blown away" by their unofficial visit with Sarkisian and staff, and he ended up committing early.

Doesn't surprise that now that he's getting noticed by the bigger schools and getting offers from the likes of USC that he's taking a step back and considering visits to other schools (while maintaining he's a commit to UW). I think in the end he take a few trips, enjoy the attention and re-affirm his commitment to the UW, assuming that the upcoming season under Sarkisian isn't a disaster (i.e. less than 3 wins). The Scout.com NW recruiting expert seems to think that's exactly what will happen.

A lot rides on this upcoming season - Sarkisian has re-energized top recruits about the UW, but that enthusiasm will fade if he also doesn't produce results on the field. I think 4 wins will be viewed as a good sign by most, and if he can scrape together 6 wins, watch out - he might be able to parlay that into a top-15 recruiting class given all the in-state talent in Washington plus all the California connections Sarkisian has and is trying to utilize.

[Poli]

That Nike Elite camp was phenomenal. I had an incredible time. Kyle Prater had a great camp, but I'm not sure I'd have given it the glowing story that Crabtree did at Rivals (at least I'm told that's what he did). Prater is the real deal, no doubt. I'm surprised he hasn't been mentioned here before.

I thought the best there was the quarterback for the Illini, Chandler Whitmer. He looked very sharp in just about everything. During the QB drills he even looked great catching the ball...especially compared to the other quarterbacks.

Bourbon did well despite nursing his hip flexor. At the end of the camp, he was recognized for having the best Sparq rating at the previous combine. If I'm not mistaken, I heard one of the cameramen say it was the second highest score in the history of the Sparq rating.

At the end of the camp I was able to meet Whitmer and Crabtree. I was around a few other players but had no idea who most of them were. I was actually close enough to Crabtree and Prater to hear Prater answer some of the questions, but I didn't hear what Crabtree was asking.

I went to Mizzou's camp yesterday and it was night and day compared to Saturday. Had I not attended the Elite camp, I probably would have been impressed with the players at the Mizzou camp. The Elite camp spoiled me, I guess.

Mizzou's started out with combine type testing...40s and verticals before the rain came and forced them inside. As it was being held in a high school, I decided I'd just leave early rather than have 4-500 kids and parents all crammed into that gym for the rest of the camp.

What a weekend!

[DeToxRox]

Poli - What'd you think of QB Devin Gardner, RB Austin White and WR De'Anthony Arnett? Arnett is a 2011 WR, the other two are 2010's.

Thanks man

[dawgfan]

Kiffin commits another secondary recruiting infraction:

Vols probe possible recruiting violation (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4241484)

Bruce Feldman also contributes an informative look at the issue of secondary violations and the difficulty for the NCAA to control abuse of those rules and keep the rules logical and enforceable.

[Poli]

Poli - What'd you think of QB Devin Gardner, RB Austin White and WR De'Anthony Arnett? Arnett is a 2011 WR, the other two are 2010's.

Thanks man
Gardner looked like one of the better quarterbacks there in my opinion. I didn't keep my eye on him as much as I did Whitmer, though. I think Austing White was named the top RB there. I think it was an Austin, anyway. If it's the same one I'm thinking of, I liked his feet during the first phase of the workouts. Unfortunately, the RB/LBs went off to the indoor facility right after that and we missed most of that. A bummer for us because I obviously came to see Bourbon, not Prater, Whitmer, and company. We didn't think we were allowed in the indoor facility and ended up only catching 30 minutes of it.

I can't remember anything on Arnett, but that's not saying much. Some of the players had their names on their shirts, big enough to be seen on the field but at our vantage point hard to see. If Bourbon's dad or someone else didn't point out a particular player I had a hard time identifying who they were, especially if their name wasn't on the shirt.

[Poli]

I'm not so worried about secondary recruiting violations, particularly if ESPN tapes a recruit meeting with our coaching staff and then reports it as a violation. Both should know better, in my opinion.

I think Georgia's AD said it all for me a while back. He expects his coaching staff to commit secondary violations. Just part of the business.

[DeToxRox]

Washington rebounds by getting a verbal from Nick Montana, Joe Montana's son.

[mckerney]

Minnesota landed a commit from Marcus Coker from DeMatha High School in Maryland. Coker is a 3*, 6-1 225 lbs. RB who sounds like he could also wind up playing FB or LB.

A national Rivals writer had him committing, but looks like he didn't. Sounds like he could be taking and unofficial to Minnesota in June or July, which could be a good sign. Would be nice to have another big back to go with Lamonte Edwards.

#1 player in the nation, Seantrel Henderson told a Rivals writer he has two officials that'll happen for sure; USC and Michigan. I assume he won't need an OV to Minnesota but he could take it. Right now thought it is clear it is a 3 team race.

Does appear that Michigan, Minnesota, and USC are on top, wouldn't be surprised to see someone else come into the picture though. Seantrel seems pretty open at this point. Henderson and Gjere would be great bookends for Minnesota's line.

[dawgfan]

Washington rebounds by getting a verbal from Nick Montana, Joe Montana's son.
Yeah, this takes most of the sting away from not landing Heaps. Even if Nick Montana doesn't end up being a great QB, it's great publicity for the UW and validation of Sarkisian's reputation as a molder of QB's.

[MrBug708]

Yeah, this takes most of the sting away from not landing Heaps. Even if Nick Montana doesn't end up being a great QB, it's great publicity for the UW and validation of Sarkisian's reputation as a molder of QB's.

How does this prove validation of his reputation as a molder of QB's?

[JonInMiddleGA]

How does this prove validation of his reputation as a molder of QB's?

Well it at least validates that what seem likely to be pretty tough judges believe he can be. Whether he'll actually mold Montana into something will take a while to find out.

But yeah, I'd say this probably does as much for his credibility as anything could have, short of any track record at UW to work from.

[dawgfan]

How does this prove validation of his reputation as a molder of QB's?
The fact that Joe Montana is enthusiastically signing off on his kid playing ball for Steve Sarkisian speaks volumes IMO. That's not to say that it means he thinks Sarkisian is the best coach out there to develop his son Nick, but it means he trusts that Sarkisian will do a very good job.

Nick Montana isn't blowing anyone away with his physical skills, so if he's going to end up a good NFL prospect, he'll need to impress teams with his grasp of the game, his presence in the huddle, his accuracy and his decision-making. Those are all things that can be shaped quite a bit by his coaches at the college level.

Obviously it's not Joe's call, but I'd be surprised if he wasn't heavily involved in the process and sharing his opinion. And if Joe Montana didn't think Steve Sarkisian would be a good tutor for his son, I doubt Nick would've committed to the UW.

[Logan]

The fact that Joe Montana is enthusiastically signing off on his kid playing ball for Steve Sarkisian speaks volumes IMO. That's not to say that it means he thinks Sarkisian is the best coach out there to develop his son Nick, but it means he trusts that Sarkisian will do a very good job.

Nick Montana isn't blowing anyone away with his physical skills, so if he's going to end up a good NFL prospect, he'll need to impress teams with his grasp of the game, his presence in the huddle, his accuracy and his decision-making. Those are all things that can be shaped quite a bit by his coaches at the college level.

Obviously it's not Joe's call, but I'd be surprised if he wasn't heavily involved in the process and sharing his opinion. And if Joe Montana didn't think Steve Sarkisian would be a good tutor for his son, I doubt Nick would've committed to the UW.

Hopefully it works out better than Phil Simms sending his kid to learn under the Bobby Petrino/Steve Kragthorpe combo.

I mentioned awhile back in another thread that I have a minor work relationship with Montana through one of his business ventures. I have a meeting in a couple weeks that he should be at...he talks about his family a lot, I'll ask him his thoughts about this as he'll probably share.

[Eaglesfan27]

Nick Montana isn't blowing anyone away with his physical skills


Heh. I think that is an understatement. There are some uncomplimentary scouting reports out there and I think this kid is going to be a "bust" regardless of Sarkisian's development skills. However, as you said, it is a good boost of publicity to tacitally have Joe Montana's endorsement and if he does develop Nick into a good QB then it will be great for Sarkisian. I hope he pulls it off as I want Sark to be the 2nd best (most successful) coach in the Pac-10.

[dawgfan]

Heh. I think that is an understatement. There are some uncomplimentary scouting reports out there and I think this kid is going to be a "bust" regardless of Sarkisian's development skills.
Well, remains to be seen of course. His scouting videos looked pretty good to me - good accuracy, nice touch, good timing. He doesn't show a cannon for an arm by any means, and he's going to have to spend some time in the weight room so that he doesn't get folded like a pretzel when he gets hit by some Pac-10 linemen, but if he's got some of the smarts and leadership of his old man, I'm seeing enough on film to think he could succeed as a college QB.

The fact he had offers from Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame and others suggests he's pretty highly regarded, and he's a 4-star guy on both Scout.com and Rivals.com. None of this guarantees anything of course, and there certainly isn't a consensus opinion about Montana, but for every person that is skeptical about him, there are two more that are very complimentary.

Obviously I'm hopeful about him, but even if he busts, the publicity is good for Sark and the UW program.

[hoopsguy]

Kyle Prater had a great camp, but I'm not sure I'd have given it the glowing story that Crabtree did at Rivals (at least I'm told that's what he did). Prater is the real deal, no doubt. I'm surprised he hasn't been mentioned here before.

I thought the best there was the quarterback for the Illini, Chandler Whitmer. He looked very sharp in just about everything. During the QB drills he even looked great catching the ball...especially compared to the other quarterbacks.



I know that the Illini are very heavily recruiting Prater and Whitmer has definitely been part of that effort since he signed on last month. From everything I've heard Prater is good enough that he will basically be able to pick his school, so keeping him in state would be a huge win for Zook.

[BYU 14]

Well, remains to be seen of course. His scouting videos looked pretty good to me - good accuracy, nice touch, good timing. He doesn't show a cannon for an arm by any means, and he's going to have to spend some time in the weight room so that he doesn't get folded like a pretzel when he gets hit by some Pac-10 linemen, but if he's got some of the smarts and leadership of his old man, I'm seeing enough on film to think he could succeed as a college QB.

The fact he had offers from Alabama, LSU, Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame and others suggests he's pretty highly regarded, and he's a 4-star guy on both Scout.com and Rivals.com. None of this guarantees anything of course, and there certainly isn't a consensus opinion about Montana, but for every person that is skeptical about him, there are two more that are very complimentary.

Obviously I'm hopeful about him, but even if he busts, the publicity is good for Sark and the UW program.

Remember, Dad was not consistently regarded as a Stud either and didn't really make a national splash until that come from behind Bowl victory (I think against Texas) his senior year.

You can't coach poise and moxy and if he has those traits he will be fine. In fact his highlights remind me of Ty Detmer, who also did pretty well....in College at least :)

[MacroGuru]

Poli...

Here is a small article on your boy Bourbon...

Scout.com: Bourbon to Visit BYU (http://byu.scout.com/2/872469.html)

Honestly, the Cougar faithful would love to see him in Cougar Blue....;)

[mckerney]

Poli...

Here is a small article on your boy Bourbon...

Scout.com: Bourbon to Visit BYU (http://byu.scout.com/2/872469.html)

Honestly, the Cougar faithful would love to see him in Cougar Blue....;)

And very impressive in SPARQ from the looks of it.

Scout.com: In choosing a college, Bourbon on the rocks (http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:I86DTz4_GTwJ:stanford.scout.com/2/865072.html&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a)



The commitment of Houston Eisenhower CB Allen Veazie to Minnesota was confirmed. Veazie not yet rated by rivals, other offers at this point were Louisiana-Monroe and Miami University.

[Atocep]

WVU lands Rivals #1 dual threat QB Barry Brunetti. Huge get to pair Jeremy Johnson and with Geno Smith coming in this year WVU looks like its solving the QB depth issue. Holding onto 2 QBs this talented won't be easy. February is a long ways away.

[DeToxRox]

WVU lands Rivals #1 dual threat QB Barry Brunetti. Huge get to pair Jeremy Johnson and with Geno Smith coming in this year WVU looks like its solving the QB depth issue. Holding onto 2 QBs this talented won't be easy. February is a long ways away.

Yeah. Great pick up. I have a feeling Johnson ends up at Baylor but at the end of the day Brunetti is the one to get.

On the topic of dual threats, Michigan picked up South Carolina QB/ATH Cornelius Jones today. He's only played QB one year, but had a good season, and was great at the camp today. He will end up a 3* once Rivals gets his film, but even for a kid who played just one year of Varsity he had offers from Stanford, Wake Forest and Duke.

That's now 4 QB's (Assuming his commitment sticks) locked up since last year with Tate Forcier, Denard Robinson and Devin Gardner (Who is this years first QB commit). Robinson I think will play WR or DB but I think Jones will stick at QB.

[DeToxRox]

Dola

#1 player Seantrel Henderson is going to apparently come to the Saturday portion of Michigan's camp. That'd be his second visit here and I would think that solidifies us in his top 3 with Minny and USC.

[dawgfan]

Washington had a nice weekend - on the heels of Nick Montana's commitment, they picked up 3 more, with each of them citing the excitement and positive publicity over Montana as helping spur them to make their decisions now:

OL Colin Porter - probably the best OL prospect in the state this year, a guy with very good size and frame and pretty quick feet. Had offers from Stanford & Washington State.

WR/CB Keanon Lowe - one of the top players in Oregon this year, a pretty fast kid (10.77 100M) with good route running skills and willing to lay a hat on people on defense. He wants to play WR, but he may end up as a DB. Had offers from a lot of schools, including Oregon, Oregon State, Arizona State, BYU, Stanford & Colorado.

TE/DE Michael Hartvigson - a rangy in-state guy with a good frame. Shows nice potential on both sides of the ball once he fills out more. Had offers from Washington State, Oregon State and Boise State.

Also, Montana's H.S. teammate Erik Kohler (one of the top OL prospects in California) had an unofficial visit this weekend and was very impressed, enough to move Washington to serious contention. He cited the Montana commitment as a big deal to him, and says Nick has been working on him to join him. Kohler would be a significant get for Sarkisian if he can pry him away from UCLA & California, his previous top schools. He also has offers from (among others) Notre Dame, Stanford, Arizona State & Arizona.

[Poli]

I'm at an O-D camp here in St. Louis through Thursday, so I've been out of the loop lately. I know the Bourbons have talked about going out there but it sounds like that's a lock now. That's good!

[mckerney]

Dola

#1 player Seantrel Henderson is going to apparently come to the Saturday portion of Michigan's camp. That'd be his second visit here and I would think that solidifies us in his top 3 with Minny and USC.

He reportedly didn't go to Michigan this weekend. Seantrel was at the Gophers camp today but not working out, while J.D. Pride was participating in the one day camp.

[Poli]

Bourbon picks up an offer from Iowa State.

[Atocep]

This belongs in the '09 thread (of the '08 if there's one) but I don't think it makes sense to keep 2 threads bumped.

The mythical Tevita Finau will finally be in Morgantown on Sunday after committing 3 times over 2 years. He's a 4 star Juco DE that has serious pro potential.

[mckerney]

A couple commits from interior linemen for Minnesota adding Guard Matt Eggen from La Crosse, WI and Center Zac Epping from Kenosha, WI. Still room left on the line for Seantrel and maybe 2007 commit Roszell Gayden who is going to be a sophomore at College of the Sequoias.

[BYU 14]

I'm at an O-D camp here in St. Louis through Thursday, so I've been out of the loop lately. I know the Bourbons have talked about going out there but it sounds like that's a lock now. That's good!

I was really hoping BYU might miraculously steal him, but that was pretty much a dream from the get go.

[Swaggs]

This belongs in the '09 thread (of the '08 if there's one) but I don't think it makes sense to keep 2 threads bumped.

The mythical Tevita Finau will finally be in Morgantown on Sunday after committing 3 times over 2 years. He's a 4 star Juco DE that has serious pro potential.

Still waiting for a "grade to post" (whatever that means) before TF can enroll and begin working out. He is becoming Gwaltney-esque. :)

[Poli]

I was really hoping BYU might miraculously steal him, but that was pretty much a dream from the get go.
I'd say your school is still very much in the mix unless he committed today and I wasn't informed!

[Poli]

It's been a while since I mentioned any of Tennessee's recruiting commitments. I've missed a number of them as I've been busy with this or that.

UT's 2010 class is up to 11 now.

The crowd includes:

5 defensive linemen: DT Risean Broussard, DT John Brown (JUCO), DE JC Copeland (which just smells of a TCY name), DT Pat Harris (JUCO), and DE Jacques Smith.

2 linebackers: Ralph Williams and Bruce Irvin (JUCO).

1 athlete: Channing Fulgate.

and 3 offensive linemen, including two that committed in the past day or two: Jose Jose, Marques Pair, and Zach Fulton.

Tennessee boards have also lit up some with news that Eric Berry's brother, wants to commit to Tennessee. The only problem, Evan Berry is only 13 and isn't officially registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Evan and his twin brother Elliot are rising freshmen this year. James Berry, the father and former UT player himself, reportedly believe the twins are further developed at this stage of their life than Eric Berry was.

[mckerney]

Minnesota landed a commit from Kip Smith today, kicker out of Colorado who is ranked 3rd in the nation by Kohl's Kicking Camp, ranked in the top 12 by Sailer.

[MJ4H]

Not directly related to recruiting, but wanted to share that new turf has been installed in Razorback Stadium. Looks pretty good. No more Atari end zone font, hooray.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/Gorgonian14/DUVWZGDFKIEEBLV.jpg

[BishopMVP]

Notre Dame racked up a few commits lately.

QB Andrew Hendrix Ohio (Moeller in Cincinnati)
WR Bennett Jackson New Jersey
DE Blake Lueders Indiana
CB Lorenzo Wood Florida
S Chris Badger (Stanford decommit, Mormon - Te'o helped)

Lueders and Wood seem to be the best of the 5. Lueders a 6'5 250 LB who will bulk up and play strong side DE and Wood as a CB who has great press coverage skills. Hendrix getting the hype that's natural for a QB, but he has no chance to see the field for 2-3 years so whatever.

[MrBug708]

UCLA picks up 3* safety from Michigan, Earnest Thomas

[MrBug708]

Minnesota landed a commit from Kip Smith today, kicker out of Colorado who is ranked 3rd in the nation by Kohl's Kicking Camp, ranked in the top 12 by Sailer.

Ah, Chris Sailor. If he wasnt so stupid in the 99 offseason, he'd probably be on his way to a HOF kicking career

[mckerney]

Another OL commit for Minnesota, Mark Lenkiewicz out of Illinois.

[mckerney]

Another commit from Minnesota with RB Donnell Kirkwood from Delray Beach Florida. 3* on rivals with offers from Rutgers, Pittsburgh, and Kansas State.

[Poli]

Michael Palardy, ranked as the top kicking prospect in the nation by Scout.com, has committed to kick for Tennessee. It looks like it was between UT and LSU.

[hoopsguy]

Big get for the Illinois yesterday, inking TE C.J. Fiedorowicz (4 star, #2 TE nationally per Rivals and Scout). Sounds like the staff did a great job making up ground on a kid that was long thought to be heading anywhere but the state school.

[MJ4H]

Haven't talked much about Arkansas's recruiting class, yet. It will be a smaller class this year, and it has been coming along slowly (8 commits so far, most of which have come along in the last week or so).

However, the big news around here today is that Broderick Green (transfer from USC) will be declared eligible to play this season instead of having to sit out a year. Big news, because he fits perfectly in the offensive system, and we are pretty stacked at RB now.

[BYU 14]

The Cougars get another huge commit in 4 star DE Kona Schwenke, who is considered by some to be Hawaii's best prospect of 2010.

Scout.com: Kahuku’s Kona Schwenke Commits to Cougars (http://byu.scout.com/2/878546.html)

The BYU 2010 class would be a great class for a lot of BCS schools abd is whthout a doubt our best one ever! All we need now is a little Missouri Bourbon for night cap! ;)

[MacroGuru]

The Cougars get another huge commit in 4 star DE Kona Schwenke, who is considered by some to be Hawaii's best prospect of 2010.

Scout.com: Kahuku’s Kona Schwenke Commits to Cougars (http://byu.scout.com/2/878546.html)

The BYU 2010 class would be a great class for a lot of BCS schools abd is whthout a doubt our best one ever! All we need now is a little Missouri Bourbon for night cap! ;)

All I have to say is Heaps was the best get for us ever....He is assembling his team basically, recruiting these guys to join him is an amazing thing to see. We have a special young man coming to play at BYU...and I would love to see Bourbon there.

[dawgfan]

While losing Heaps hurt a great deal, the more I read about Nick Montana, the more I'm thinking Washington got the right guy (and to be fair, BYU got the right guy for them as well).

West Recruiting Blog - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=West_Recruiting)
ESPN Top QBs gear up for Elite 11 -ESPN Rise FOOTBALL (http://sports.espn.go.com/highschool/rise/football/news/story?id=4319845)

[BYU 14]

While losing Heaps hurt a great deal, the more I read about Nick Montana, the more I'm thinking Washington got the right guy (and to be fair, BYU got the right guy for them as well).

West Recruiting Blog - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=West_Recruiting)
ESPN Top QBs gear up for Elite 11 -ESPN Rise FOOTBALL (http://sports.espn.go.com/highschool/rise/football/news/story?id=4319845)

I agree, I think it worked out well for all parties involved.

[MrBug708]

The Elite 11 (did the creator of the camp go to school in the Big-10?) might not hold the same weight as it once did, but how does Nottingham not get picked? He was the freaking MVP at one of the regional camps for it!

Gah!

[BYU 14]

The Elite 11 (did the creator of the camp go to school in the Big-10?) might not hold the same weight as it once did, but how does Nottingham not get picked? He was the freaking MVP at one of the regional camps for it!

Gah!

I was reading an article about that and they said 5 of the picks were close and could be disputed. They indicated they looked at taking some kids with upside, vs some deserving kids who are a little more polished at this point, such as Nottingham.

The other 7 picks, Scroggins, Heaps, etc are genrally considered to be a set above the others.

[Eaglesfan27]

4 star DB Dion Bailey committed to USC a few days ago and that makes it even more likely that his good friend QB Jesse Scroggins will also pick USC. He is the 10 commitment in what is shaping up to be another excellent class.

[Poli]

Tennessee was thought to be leading for Scroggins until USC offered. Rumors were out that Scroggins was going to commit the same day as Bailey, which would have meant he was likely USC-bound.

Vol fans are holding out hope that Scroggins will see the wide-open depth chart at quarterback more enticing than sitting for a few seasons at USC, but I'm not.

[Eaglesfan27]

Tennessee was thought to be leading for Scroggins until USC offered. Rumors were out that Scroggins was going to commit the same day as Bailey, which would have meant he was likely USC-bound.

Vol fans are holding out hope that Scroggins will see the wide-open depth chart at quarterback more enticing than sitting for a few seasons at USC, but I'm not.

The word on the USC board is that Scroggins wanted to let Bailey have the day to himself and that he will commit to USC later this week or next weekend.

[Poli]

I've read that he has moved up his announcement up to Wednesday.

[digamma]

Chris Jackson, a receiver at Alabama, is expected to announce today that he is transferring to Georgia Tech. He would sit out this season and be eligible in 2010 as a sophomore.

Jackson was a 4 star recruit, who originally committed to GT, but succombed to the snake oil salesman at the last minute and signed with Alabama.

[Poli]

I approve of the previous post.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Purdue's Marve out until October with ACL injury - Big Ten - ESPN (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-3-689/Purdue-s-Marve-out-until-October-with-ACL-injury.html)

Quarterback transfer Robert Marve won't be on the field with his new Purdue teammates when they open preseason practice next month.

Marve tells ESPN The Magazine's Bruce Feldman that he tore his ACL doing on-field drills just three days after announcing he would transfer to Purdue from Miami. Marve hopes to return to practice in October, though that seems a little optimistic given the severity of his injury.

The good news for Marve is he can't play this season anyway, according to NCAA transfer rules. He could have used the extra practice time with offensive coordinator Gary Nord and his new teammates, but he'll still have part of the fall as well as spring and summer of 2010.

Marve likely will enter 2010 as the frontrunner for Purdue's starting quarterback spot. He appeared in 11 games for Miami last fall and led the team with 1,293 pass yards. Marve threw nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions for the 'Canes.

[Poli]

Scroggins has now put off his commitment until tomorrow at noon pacific time.

The Vols had a JUCO quarterback, Nick Lamaison, "commit" according to the JUCO school's website, but Lamaison and UT both refused to confirm the report. The release was later taken down by the school.

I'd much rather have Scroggins, but I believe he's USC-bound at this point, and I can't really blame him.

[mckerney]

Not 2010 news, but Minnesota landed a commit from 6-2 205 RB Calvin Phillips for their 2nd commit in the 2011 class. Phillips is from Illinois and also had an offer from the Illini.

[Poli]

Scroggins to USC.

[Eaglesfan27]

Scroggins to USC.

Glad to see it happen. Should make some other dominoes fall in place as well.

[MrBug708]

UCLA is recruiting a Tucker Georgia LB from the c/o 2011

[MJ4H]

It became official just a couple of hours ago that USC transfer Broderick Green will be immediately eligible to play for Arkansas this season and not have to sit out a year.

[mckerney]

Marquise Hill has decommitted from Missouri.

[MJ4H]

When did this happen?

[mckerney]

I believe it just happened today.

[MJ4H]

That's what I thought. I think most people believed it would happen at some point and was just curious whether this happened a while back or just now. I have to like Arkansas's chances with him, now.

[Poli]

I'd say you're not going out on a wingo with that statement.

What's that? I hear Bourbon's phone ringing. I think it's Mizzou.

[mckerney]

That's what I thought. I think most people believed it would happen at some point and was just curious whether this happened a while back or just now. I have to like Arkansas's chances with him, now.

Looks like Arkansas, Minnesota, and Nebraska are probably the front runners for Hill at this point.

[Blade6119]

I'd say you're not going out on a wingo with that statement.

What's that? I hear Bourbon's phone ringing. I think it's Mizzou.

I firmly believe if Bourbon played against better competition he would have teams drooling all over him...but as it stands people see his stats(great as they are) and chalk it up to a lack of quality opponents more then his personal skill. The Greg White signing for Mizzou hurts Bourbon's chances though, as Mizzou didnt really want him as a RB before, and now they have one in the fold. I think Bourbon will end up out west, as he seems to have his heart set on playing RB and doesnt believe(rightly or wrongly) that mizzou will let him.

Your close to the family ardent, so you know more then me, but thats just the impression ive gotten.

[Tigercat]

I don't normally buy into the argument that white skill position players are the subject of unconscious discrimination, but Brandon Bourbon is one of the best cases I have ever seen. His measurables are very good, his stats are where they should be for an elite player playing against lesser combination, and as a bonus he is a very smart kid (for a football player.)

That he can't get an offer better than Kansas is a shame. And that is nothing against Kansas, I just think Bourbon has the measurables and accomplishments of elite school scholly offers.

[Poli]

I don't normally buy into the argument that white skill position players are the subject of unconscious discrimination, but Brandon Bourbon is one of the best cases I have ever seen. His measurables are very good, his stats are where they should be for an elite player playing against lesser combination, and as a bonus he is a very smart kid (for a football player.)

That he can't get an offer better than Kansas is a shame. And that is nothing against Kansas, I just think Bourbon has the measurables and accomplishments of elite school scholly offers.
+1

[larrymcg421]

Purdue's Marve out until October with ACL injury - Big Ten - ESPN (http://myespn.go.com/blogs/bigten/0-3-689/Purdue-s-Marve-out-until-October-with-ACL-injury.html)

Quarterback transfer Robert Marve won't be on the field with his new Purdue teammates when they open preseason practice next month.

Marve tells ESPN The Magazine's Bruce Feldman that he tore his ACL doing on-field drills just three days after announcing he would transfer to Purdue from Miami. Marve hopes to return to practice in October, though that seems a little optimistic given the severity of his injury.

The good news for Marve is he can't play this season anyway, according to NCAA transfer rules. He could have used the extra practice time with offensive coordinator Gary Nord and his new teammates, but he'll still have part of the fall as well as spring and summer of 2010.

Marve likely will enter 2010 as the frontrunner for Purdue's starting quarterback spot. He appeared in 11 games for Miami last fall and led the team with 1,293 pass yards. Marve threw nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions for the 'Canes.

It's really wrong to to be happy when a guy gets injured, but after the character assassination BS that Marve and his father tried to pull against Randy Shannon (made all the more ridiculous by his decision to go to Purdue), I can't say I feel bad for him.

[mckerney]

Marquise Hill said his top four, in order, are Minnesota, Arkansas, Missouri, and Iowa.

[Poli]

Per his dad, Bourbon has committed to be a Stanford Cardinal. Sorry, my BYU brothers.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Tennessee gets 3-star LB Michael Taylor from Atlanta's Westlake HS. His unofficial visits included "Georgia, Georgia Tech, Miami, Florida Atlantic, Central Florida, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Alabama, Auburn, LSU and, of course, Tennessee. He said all of them except Auburn offered a scholarship."

The more interesting part of this is probably the amusing quote about how he wanted to play in the SEC but it was Knoxville that won him over "It’s a beautiful city,” he said. “It’s a college town but it has life. It’s not dead with cow pastures and horses all around it. It has a city; it has something I can do. It’s a great place. I’m from California. I’m not trying to go to the middle of nowhere. I’m used to the city life. So Knoxville is a great place for Michael Taylor to be."
Westlake LB Taylor chooses Tennessee Volunteers | AJC College Sports Recruiting (http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2009/08/09/taylor-on-ut-commitment-its-not-dead-with-cow-pastures/)

[CU Tiger]

^Wow coaches gotta love the kid saying he loves a city where he has something to do.
Read bars I can get drunk in and a place to score my dope

[digamma]

Tennessee gets 3-star LB Michael Taylor from Atlanta's Westlake HS. His unofficial visits included "Georgia, Georgia Tech, Miami, Florida Atlantic, Central Florida, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Alabama, Auburn, LSU and, of course, Tennessee. He said all of them except Auburn offered a scholarship."

The more interesting part of this is probably the amusing quote about how he wanted to play in the SEC but it was Knoxville that won him over "It’s a beautiful city,” he said. “It’s a college town but it has life. It’s not dead with cow pastures and horses all around it. It has a city; it has something I can do. It’s a great place. I’m from California. I’m not trying to go to the middle of nowhere. I’m used to the city life. So Knoxville is a great place for Michael Taylor to be."
Westlake LB Taylor chooses Tennessee Volunteers | AJC College Sports Recruiting (http://blogs.ajc.com/recruiting/2009/08/09/taylor-on-ut-commitment-its-not-dead-with-cow-pastures/)

Not that it matters, but Taylor didn't have a commitable offer from GT. On a somewhat related note, there is a linebacker who has offers from GT and Tennessee named Tyrone Cornileus. Wonder if this commitment by Taylor pushes him away from the Vols. Cornileus is also considering Miami and South Carolina.

[MacroGuru]

Per his dad, Bourbon has committed to be a Stanford Cardinal. Sorry, my BYU brothers.

Boo! But a free Stanford education does sound nice.

[BishopMVP]

Seantrel Henderson picks Notre Dame as one of his official visits. Others are USC, Florida, Oklahoma and Ohio St. I assume Minnesota is still a favorite, but he doesn't need to waste an official there. Good news since it seemed like ND was being more discounted - hopefully he's this year's Manti Te'o (who will only not be starting week 1 if they nominally want to give an upperclassman the start.)

Other recruits visiting for the USC game Oct. 17 are Devon Carrington (S), Joshua Shaw (CB), James Stone (OT), Cody Riggs (CB), and Gio Bernard (RB). Don't know how good they are.

[Eaglesfan27]

USC gets a great pickup as 5 star WR Robert Woods has given his verbal commitment. Teammate George Farmer who will likely be a 5 star WR in 2011 has already talked about how he may follow in his footsteps.

[hoopsguy]

I sure hope that the Woods commit is enough to give 5* Kyle Prater pause before signing on dotted line with the Trojans. He is supposed to be making his decision 9/2.

[Blade6119]

I sure hope that the Woods commit is enough to give 5* Kyle Prater pause before signing on dotted line with the Trojans. He is supposed to be making his decision 9/2.

Bad news mate, per ESPN about another big-shot reciever from CA:

Wide receiver Kenny Stills (Carlsbad, Calif./La Costa Canyon) grew up a diehard USC fan and when the Trojans offered a scholarship way back in May, it seemed like only a matter of time before the athlete pulled the trigger for the Trojans.

Prior to picking up the offer from USC, Stills hinted that he would give strong thought to committing to the Trojans upon being offered. The offer didn't come right away however and when it eventually did, Stills said he wanted to check out his options before committing anywhere.

"By the time they offered, I was involved with a lot of other schools," Stills said. "USC was still my top choice but I had already told a few schools I would take a visit there in the fall. My plan all along was to take my trips and then commit to USC and I even told them that.

"Then this week after Robert Woods committed, I talked to the coaches and they said they didn't have room for me. They're supposed to be getting Kyle Prater and they just wanted to take two receivers in this class. They told me they have enough guys at my position and were going in a different direction.

[MrBug708]

Malcolm Jones is narrowing his choices and is down to UCLA and Stanford. WOuld be a hell of a pickup for UCLA if he commits