Your Signing Day 411
February 05 2008 10:13 PM -- Filed in: Football
| Recruiting
Tomorrow represents, in some fashion, the end of the
madness that is college football recruiting. Most
players with scholarship offers will choose their
school and sign the Letter of Intent. Some won't,
opting to delay their announcement because they're
unsure or simply enjoy the spotlight. Terrelle Pryor
will not be one of them. He will announce tomorrow just past
noon (EST) on ESPNU. I have read all the rumors
and speculation, including those that say he's
destined for Ohio State and
others who say Michigan will land the prospect
(including this obsure post). The needle
seems to point most to the Ohio State side by my
estimation. Then again, one cannot rule out Penn
State either.
There are others Ohio State covets and the small board has changed with recent developments. We know Keith Wells is in the fold but a recent news tonight should all but remove offensive lineman Josh Jenkins as possibility. An online article reports that Jenkins has selected West Virginia, his original choice months ago before the RichRod fiasco. Earlier events today foretold of this news as it was learned the Buckeyes offered DeSales offensive lineman Patrick Omameh, something they probably wouldn't have done if Jenkins was heading to Columbus. At this time, Omameh is committed to Michigan.
On the positive side, the staff seems to have made up ground on a few recruits. Brandon Harris, one of the top rated corners in the country, faces a tougher decision tonight than most anticipated. Harris is down to Ohio State and Miami, and there's been some message board rumblings that Ohio State may win the battle. I don't necessarily share this view but it's gained enough traction to elicit a mention. Also, a new name has cropped up as a safety prospect Orhian Johnson. Though listed as a QB, he's being recruited as a safety at Ohio State (in the Nate Salley mold). Bill Kurelic thinks chances are high that Johnson signs with Ohio State.
For those scoring at home, announcments times look like this (all times Eastern):
In the unlikely event that seemingly everyone wants to commit to Ohio State tomorrow, space shouldn't be a concern. We were already well below the 85 limit last year and new word suggests wide receiver Albert Dukes is leaving the team. Like all speculation, I offer this at face and let you render your own value judgement. I tend to think it's looks pretty credible. BuckeyePlanet thread, too.
Off the radar, off the table or being slow played are: Cordale Scott, Dawawn Whitner, Steve Gardiner. Essentially, the Ohio State staff is waiting to hear from Pryor, Harris and Johnson tomorrow unless something changes.
Update 11:57pm: Something changed. According to Mike Farrell of Rivals.com, Terrelle will not announce tomorrow. He's changed his mind and may visit Penn State and Oregon. Alrighty then.
There are others Ohio State covets and the small board has changed with recent developments. We know Keith Wells is in the fold but a recent news tonight should all but remove offensive lineman Josh Jenkins as possibility. An online article reports that Jenkins has selected West Virginia, his original choice months ago before the RichRod fiasco. Earlier events today foretold of this news as it was learned the Buckeyes offered DeSales offensive lineman Patrick Omameh, something they probably wouldn't have done if Jenkins was heading to Columbus. At this time, Omameh is committed to Michigan.
On the positive side, the staff seems to have made up ground on a few recruits. Brandon Harris, one of the top rated corners in the country, faces a tougher decision tonight than most anticipated. Harris is down to Ohio State and Miami, and there's been some message board rumblings that Ohio State may win the battle. I don't necessarily share this view but it's gained enough traction to elicit a mention. Also, a new name has cropped up as a safety prospect Orhian Johnson. Though listed as a QB, he's being recruited as a safety at Ohio State (in the Nate Salley mold). Bill Kurelic thinks chances are high that Johnson signs with Ohio State.
For those scoring at home, announcments times look like this (all times Eastern):
- Terrelle Pryor - 12:05pm
- Brandon Harris - 1:05pm
- Orhian Johnson - ?
In the unlikely event that seemingly everyone wants to commit to Ohio State tomorrow, space shouldn't be a concern. We were already well below the 85 limit last year and new word suggests wide receiver Albert Dukes is leaving the team. Like all speculation, I offer this at face and let you render your own value judgement. I tend to think it's looks pretty credible. BuckeyePlanet thread, too.
Off the radar, off the table or being slow played are: Cordale Scott, Dawawn Whitner, Steve Gardiner. Essentially, the Ohio State staff is waiting to hear from Pryor, Harris and Johnson tomorrow unless something changes.
Update 11:57pm: Something changed. According to Mike Farrell of Rivals.com, Terrelle will not announce tomorrow. He's changed his mind and may visit Penn State and Oregon. Alrighty then.
