Along the Links: Ohio State Football Recruiting 5/02
by Smith1 on May 2, 2011 12:24 AM EDT
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Spanning the 'net to give you a constant variety of recruiting news. The thrill of commitments and the agony of reject. The human drama of high school competition. This is ATO's, Along the Links!
The first link we want to take note of is a story of hope from the storm ravaged south. A group of high level recruits and a controversial former recruiting analyst lend a hand to the victims of last weeks storms.
The next set of links we look at show how having a small number of available scholarships but a wealth of in-state talent within Ohio for this recruiting cycle is helping the rest of the Big Ten re-load. Brady Hoke is capitalizing with commitments from Sycamore TE AJ Willaims and Colerain LB Joe Bolden as well as interest from many others. Butch Jones takes advantage by landing one of the top safeties in the state. Not to be left out, Mark Dantonio lands a pair of Ohio offensive linemen: Marlington OG Zach Higgins and Centerville OG Benny McGowan.
Several Ohio State recruits and commitments have been impressing in other sports since football season ended. Among them are Massillon WR Devin Smith, Cincinnati DE Adolphus Washington, Fremd OC Brian Bobek, and Toledo DB Derjuan Gambrell, .
Finally, many Ohio State targets are raising their profiles and interest from big time programs on the camp and combine circuit. That includes some Virginia recruits for the next class at the Baltimore Nike camp, multiple recruits at Penn State Nike (photo gallery), two 2013 recruits from Delaware at Rutgers Nike, and a couple of QBs at Penn State Elite 11.
Recruiting: Several top prospects make unofficial visits to East Lansing | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
Michigan State head football coach Mark Dantonio was able to host numerous top prospects on unofficial recruiting trips last week. Several of the players on campus have the Spartans high on their list, and it is possible that a decision could come in the near future.
April Showers Bring Spring Visitors | Eleven Warriors
The largest Ohio State football blog on the planet and your first stop for news, analysis, video, recruiting and more.
SCHOCH: Recruiting talk does not consume Beckham family | Springfield News-Leader | News-Leader.com
If you think Hillcrest High School playing Sept. 1 at the University of Arkansas suggests Dorial Green-Beckham will be a Razorback, think again.
Hoover's Appleby is trying to keep his football dream alive - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com
CantonRep.com - A knee injury isn’t going to keep Austin Appleby from reaching his dreams of being a big-time quarterback as he puts in endless hours of work to prove to everyone he’s healthy and ready for big things.
Cornerback class a bit on the small side this year - NCAA Football - Sporting News
Sunday Special—QB controversy fuels fire at McKinley - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com
CantonRep.com - Monday's Canton City Schools Board of Education meeting may clear up Ron Johnson’s coaching status, but that may be about all it does. What happens next? That depends on the team.
Scout.com: Midwest Notebook: Weekend in Review
Wisconsin and Michigan both added to their commit lists over the weekend. We take a look at those players and focus on a few other notes in this week's notebook.
National Notes: Fast Starters
Though the 2012 recruiting cycle is just getting started, several programs are off to fast starts. Here's a look at which schools have the best classes to date.
BuckeyeGrove.com - Roundtable: Rankings quandary
Rivals.com football recruiting analysts weigh in on topics in a roundtable format.
BuckeyeGrove.com - Standout TE visits UCLA
One of the most sought after tight end on the west coast is Taylor McNamara (6-5, 235, 4.75) from San Diego (Calif.) Westview. The proof is in the pudding, McNamara has 20-plus offers on the table from colleges coast-to-coast. It is without doubt that Westview high school will be a college coach hotspot this spring.
Montgomery taking his time
WR D'Vario Montgomery (6-2 205) of Winter Park, FL holds several offers that include USC, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Nebraska, LSU, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Louisville,
More big offers come in for Knox
Myrtle Beach DE Tyler Knox (6-4 225) is an up and comer in recruiting circles and he's building an impressive list of offers. Miami and Ole Miss are the latest to step up with offers. They join Kent
'Blogging the Buckeyes': Ohio State snags WR for Class of 2012 | BuckeyeXtra
BuckeyeXtra - Ohio State football newsletter from Dispatch Interactive
National football showdowns cemented and taking shape - MaxPreps News
MaxPreps News - New Jersey and Ohio powers particularly active in match-ups beyond state borders; Headliner is probable Don Bosco versus St. Edward tilt.
BuckeyeGrove.com - What we learned: Rivals/VTO Elite 100s
Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell has been all over the Rivals.com/VTO Sports Elite 100 Showcases this spring. While the talent at each event varied by position, Farrell shares five things he learned from all five events.
Four Orlando area athletes nominated for U.S. Army All-American Bowl
Seniors Alton Howard and Carl Joseph are in the running for being selected to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl
OSU football recruit is welcome break from bad news | cleveland.com
Sophomore Robert Nkemdiche on track to be one of nation's best prospects - ESPN
Robert Nkemdiche is only a sophomore and some say he could start at most colleges already. Scary thing is he's just 16 and only getting better.
Recruiting Update: 4/27/11 " The Buckeye Battle Cry
DVIDS - News - 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Date Set For Jan. 7
Top high school recruits will be tuning in to the NFL Draft - MaxPreps News
MaxPreps News - Being lured by college football's most prestigious programs, many blue-chip recruits will be watching the NFL Draft to see whose names get called — and where they're from.
The Wolverine Blog " Adolphus Washington
Recruiting: Michigan State hosts blue-chip quarterbacks | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
This week, Michigan State hosts two of the top quarterback prospects on the recruiting board for unofficial visits.
National Notes: Goldman wide open
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Five-star defensive tackle Eddie Goldman is taking his time and looking at all of his options in an honest, meticulous manner.
Ohio State lands Frank Epitropoulos, son of former Buckeye - NCAA Football - Sporting News
Recruiting: Michigan State hosting top recruits at Green-White game | The Asheville Citizen-Times | citizen-times.com
Here's a list of the top recruits on Mark Dantonio's board are expected to be in East Lansing for the game:
Minnesota Gophers are on Jonah Pirsig's radar - TwinCities.com
Recruiting Notes: Jeannette QB/S Demetrious Cox up to 17 D-1 offers | PennLive.com
Scout.com: UA Update: Louis is Excited
Some big names committed to play in the ESPN Under Armour All-America game this week. One is Ricardo Louis out of Florida and he is very excited about playing in this prestigious game.
National Notes: Big recruiting weekend at Michigan State
Michigan State holds the final spring game in the Big Ten this weekend and there are a host of high-end vistors expected in East Lansing.
Ohio State’s Top Targets in the 2012 Class " The Buckeye Battle Cry
TampaBay.com: Spring football: Pre-Fab 25 of 2012
MaxPreps News - Football standouts are two of the top 30 players in Class of 2012.
Mailbag question: Having three Linebackers can Michigan afford not to take in-state linebacker Ross or others? | GBMWolverine
Posted at 8:00am -- 5/1/2011 Mailbag question: Having three Linebackers can Michigan afford not to take in-state linebacker Ross or others? Hey guys,
Scout.com: Ball Remains 100% Committed
Columbus DeSales tailback Warren Ball committed to Ohio State shortly after receiving his offer in the summer prior to his junior season. Although the past two seasons have been cut short due to injury, Ball is still listed as a four-star recruit and one of the top tailbacks in America. Scout caught up with him to get the latest.
BuckeyeGrove.com - Tigers take the lead for elite Georgia CB
Atlanta (Ga.) St. Pius X School cornerback Geno Smith has not been to Auburn since last fall, when the Tigers beat Georgia to win the SEC West. Since then, Smith has made a number of visits, and recently had named a top three of Alabama, Florida State, and Tennessee. On Saturday, all that changed.
VIDEOS
WSYX ABC6 On Your Side Top Story - THE FOOTBALL FEVER: UA Football Player Commits to OSU
WSYX ABC6 On Your Side Top Story - THE FOOTBALL FEVER: UA Football Player Commits to OSU - COLUMBUS -- Ohio State Receives Verbal Football Commitment for Class of 2012.Upper Arlington High Sc
#24 William Houston - c/o 2013 Dublin Scioto RB
Langston Newton #84 FB DE Carmel H.S. Class 2012 All American candidate "Unblockable" Beast-like also a US Track and Field National Champion in the Discus
YouTube - Chris Muller highlight film - Boyertown
Chris Muller - rising senior at Boyertown Area High School. 6'6" and 289 lbs. OL/DL
YouTube - #55 David Dawson OL
OL #55 David Dawson from Detroit Cass Tech 2013, Highlights from the 2010 Sophomore season.
YouTube - David Dawson - Cass Tech - Camp Highlights
Cass Tech 2013 offensive lineman David Dawson at the Adidas Maximum Exposure event and the Best of the Midwest Showcase. 6-5, 295. Video by Scout.com
YouTube - Tyler Knox Junior Season Highlights
Tyler Knox DE/OLB 6'4, 220 Class of 2012 Myrtle Beach High School Myrtle Beach, SC 74 tackles, 12 sacks
YouTube - eddie goldman #58 DT 6'3" 290lbs friendship collegiate academy
YouTube - Kevin Houchins Highlights
Highlights of Kevin Houchins -- athlete from Charles F. Brush HS.
YouTube - Jon Reschke - 2013 DE - Birmingham Brother Rice
Class of 2013 defensive end Jonathan Reschke from Brother Rice (Bloomfield Hills, MI)
YouTube - Austin Appleby #15 QB Hoover High School OHIO
Clips from 2010
YouTube - Collin Michael Highlights
Highlights of Collin Michael -- quarterback from Lexington HS.
YouTube - Chris Muller Highlights
Junior Highlights of Chris Muller, OL/DL from Boyertown H.S.
YouTube - Mike Cotton, LB, #58, class of 2012; Junior Highlights; O'Fallon, Il. High School Football
http://www.ofallonfootball.com/ http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/mjN5uDt4fUG9SXADgE21AA/ofallon-panthers/football/home.htm
YouTube - Mason Schreck QB #15 Medina High School
2010 Highlights
YouTube - #2 Demetrious Cox- Jeannette
Junior- 6'1 190- ATH
YouTube - Demetrious Cox - State College Nike Camp
Blue White Illustrated caught up with Jeannette (Pa.) safety Demetrious Cox following his performance at the State College Nike Camp.
YouTube - Wide Receivers - State College Nike Camp
Check out the wide receiver highlights from the State College Nike Camp
YouTube - Dominique Gibson Ath. Glades Central High School
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