2012 NCAA Football Recruiting Thread

[FirstTimer]

Mike Frank from ISD and Pete Sampson from Rivals are confirming Armond is on his way to ND.

Arik took a OV to Auburn today and is planning to make his decision early this week.

If we could end up with Armond/Arik that would help offset the Decker loss and help the DL in 2013.

[Sportsbuck]

That's not really true on Decker's recruitment FT. Decker said he was solid to ND 10 days ago (January 5th). Meanwhile behind the scenes he was setting up a visit to Ohio State, and even having his coach contact Michigan, Cincinnati, and Ohio State and his behalf, obviously something was up.

Here's the premium article on Taylor's commitment (As written by the ND site):

For Taylor Decker the past few days have been a whirlwind as he and his parents made a trip to Columbus for his official visit with Ohio State.
Decker knows the choices he makes now will have lasting effects on his future. On Sunday, Decker informed Scout.com of his decision to make a change to one of those plans.

“I’ve de-committed from Notre Dame and have given Ohio State my pledge,” Decker told Scout.com by phone.

While Decker knew there was no easy way to tell the Irish coaching staff of his decision. He felt they deserved to be informed of the change personally.

“I tried to call coach (Chuck) Martin and coach (Brian) Kelly,” said Decker. “Neither one answered their phone and I left each a message that they could call me back so we could speak. I was able to reach coach (Tony) Alford and inform him of my decision.”

After being committed to Notre Dame since last spring, Decker found several reasons following his visit to make a commitment change to the Buckeyes.

“I would say there were several things in my decision,” said Decker. “The first was academics. Notre Dame is a very prestigious school and would provide me a great education. However, when I made my commitment I knew Notre Dame did not have my major and that bothered me.

My goal has always been to major in sports medicine/exercise science. With Notre Dame, I would have to choose something different to major in. Ohio State offers this major allowing me to start right away working towards my career after football.”

During his trip to Ohio State, Decker had a chance to really sit down and get to know new Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer along with other members of the Buckeyes staff.

For Decker, this one-on-one time went a long way in healing any difference he may have felt from not being offered by the previous staff.f

“I’ve spoken to coach Meyer in the past,” said Decker. “But this was the first time I really had a chance to sit down and get to know him. It would not be fair to hold it against coach Meyer or his staff for what happened with the previous staff.

I grew up an Ohio State fan and when this all started Ohio State was one of my top three schools. I feel coach Meyer is going to do great things at Ohio State and get things back on track with the program. Having the opportunity to play for him is amazing.”

Did the fact Notre Dame does not currently have an offensive line coach play any part in this change?

“I know Notre Dame will hire a great coach,” said Decker. “However, the two coaches at Notre Dame who I had built my best relationship with were coach (Ed) Warinner and coach (Tim) Hinton. Even if Notre Dame had hired a coach I don’t feel it would have given me enough time to really build a strong relationship with him between now and signing day.”

IrishEyes.com and Scout.com will have more coming on this major change of one of the top prospects in the country.

[FirstTimer]

Decker said he was solid to ND 10 days ago (January 5th).

And on the 13th per BGI saying he had no plans at all to decommit. Yad yada

[Golden Taters]

Leach doing work, landed another 4* receiver.

Gabriel Marks 5'11" 175lbs. 19th best receiver on Rivals, 39th on Scout.

He de-committed from SMU after Jones tried to bolt. Gabe Marks, Robert Lewis, and Kache Palacio all visited Wazzu this weekend, after all three were previously committed to SMU. We can possibly get all three.

[FirstTimer]

Yuri Wright was supposed to visit Michigan this weekend but that was cancelled.

[Sportsbuck]

And on the 13th per BGI saying he had no plans at all to decommit. Yad yada

There's a saying in recruiting... 'Watch what they do, not what they say.'

[FirstTimer]

There's a saying in recruiting... 'Watch what they do, not what they say.'

Duh.

[Boucher]

Canes got 4 commits on their JR day! And i found a premium rivals account so im happy

[Irish]

Tosh Lupoi, Cal's golden recruiter, who some say is the best recruiter in the nation, has left for Washington. Arik? Shaq? Payton? ARIK?

[FirstTimer]

[Sportsbuck]

2013 news, but 5* CB Cameron Burrows is announcing on Thursday, will be committing to Ohio State.

[Irish]

Shaq Thompson tweeted: "I have a lot of thinking to do."
-Probably a good chance to follow Lupoi to Washington.

Yuri Wright's main recruiter was Lupoi.

[Sharkweather]

And there goes Cal's top 10 class. Unfortunate.

Bark for Sark

[FirstTimer]

Shaq Thompson tweeted: "I have a lot of thinking to do."
-Probably a good chance to follow Lupoi to Washington.

Yuri Wright's main recruiter was Lupoi.

Fuck that. Shaq to the Bend. If Yuri doesn't follow Shumate I'd be shocked.

[NAHSTE]

So, LSU is having a press conference with their early enrollees, and Gunner Kiel is not there.



I don't even care if he goes elsewhere, but we sent a 4* tackle to Auburn because we gave his EE spot to this kid. Now he's fucking us out of two spots.