Recruits Announcing "Signing Week" 2005

[Piney]

Ahhhh, Jonny B Good... classic movie. Reminds me that I need to rent it, I have not seen it in a few years.

Not near the ledge and not pestimistic. Just asking a legitimate question. Like AKAK just mentioned the staff may be looking at next years talent and drooling and comparing it to what they can grab at this year and say... "Ummm, we can wait" I have no problem with that.

I just loved Sledge's talent and to see that he has switched his commit to Florida and then finding out that we cancelled his trip. I just had to vent for a second

[sandgk]

Originally Posted by ShakerBuck

i hope the fact that we aren't attempting to fill our slots is not a sign that the staff feels there is a strong possibility that we will lose scholarships due to sanctions.

Fear not said he for mighty dread had seized poor Shaker's mind ...
If the staff really felt that type of harsh future awaited the team their actions would have been quite contrary to their present approach.

Scenario fitting your fear -- tOSU Maxes the number of new players now, for we cannot be assured of those schollies being available in '06, 7, 8 or whatever.

They haven't done that though, which should tell you loud and clear that other factors are at play here.

Quality not quantity. Looking to '06 and beyond for a larger crop of Freshmen. Looking to fill some spots on roster this year in other ways should incoming scholarship class size be in the 15-18 range.

[stowfan]

I wouldn't be shocked by a Rico McCoy signing day suprise. By that I mean he doesn't sign the letter of intent with UT. I hope the NCAA finishes up by that time.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by stowfan

I wouldn't be shocked by a Rico McCoy signing day suprise. By that I mean he doesn't sign the letter of intent with UT. I hope the NCAA finishes up by that time.

that would shock me...

Really, the only guys we are still in on are Wilson, Tucker, Gwaltney, and Ashley. I think the most plausible scenario is that we get Wilson on Signing Day. I am not including Worthington in this discussion because I believe from reading his own words that he is 100% Buckeye. Anything beyond Wilson though would be surprising to me. I would love to believe that we are the favorites for Jason Gwaltney, but there are just too many signs pointing West to be ignored. I am not conceding that he is a Trojan but I would be pleasantly surprised if he signs with OSU. Ashely would be shocking to me...I think he is headed West for sure. USC has spent more time as his favorite than any other and I don't think any late visits from assistant coaches can overturn that. Tucker has stated recently that he is 95% sure he is signing with Georgia Tech...so I don't hold much hope there. I would be plenty happy getting LOIs from the 15 verbal commits we currently have and adding Lawrence Wilson. Gwaltney would be a major bonus...anything outside of that would be surprising in my opinion...

[DoctorSJ]

Are the surprises going to be Robiskie and Washington III??? I wonder if there are more that we don't even know about yet - Tressel's recruiting is fun to follow. Makes you wonder how much of the recruiting stuff he keeps hidden and then gets these visits late. Some might review this and say that the Bucks are scrambling to fill the class - my guess is that it is WAY more calculated than that - we are not exactly landing bad recruits and these guys are no slouches either. Go Bucks!!

[LordJeffBuck]

Doc - I don't know if Robiskie and Washington constitute "surprises" exactly, as both are uncommitted players who have long had interest in Ohio State, and who have been on the Buckeyes' radar for months. On the other hand, it seemed that neither was destined to receive an Ohio State offer (and Washington still doesn't have one), especially at this late stage. Both would be nice "athlete" additions.

A true surprise, IMO, would be to sign a last-minute de-commit from another school, like a McCoy or Daniels, for example. A huge surprise would be Jason Gwaltney convincing Brian Cushing to come to Ohio State....

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by LordJeffBuck

Doc - I don't know if Robiskie and Washington constitute "surprises" exactly, as both are uncommitted players who have long had interest in Ohio State, and who have been on the Buckeyes' radar for months. On the other hand, it seemed that neither was destined to receive an Ohio State offer (and Washington still doesn't have one), especially at this late stage. Both would be nice "athlete" additions.

A true surprise, IMO, would be to sign a last-minute de-commit from another school, like a McCoy or Daniels, for example. A huge surprise would be Jason Gwaltney convincing Brian Cushing to come to Ohio State....

I agree about Washington and Robiskie...proof that good things come to those who wait (Ringer, Harrison, etc.). I didn't want to already start the idea of Daniels de-commiting but I would agree that would be an awesome surprise. McCoy seems further remote, but that would also be a great surprise.

I love Gwaltney and would love to have Cushing, but I think there is about as good of a chance of that as there is Manningham whipping out an OSU LOI on 2/2.

[wadc45]

Here is the breakdown of OSU recruits, as reported by BSB...

Ashley will announce at his school at approximately 9 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday. (Walker is going to USC.)

Wilson will likely announce on ESPN at 3:40 PM EST. (Lawrence chose OSU!!!)

Robiskie will announce at his school sometime Tuesday afternoon or more likely Wednesday morning. (Brian gave his verbal today!)

Gwaltney is set to announce on ESPN News around 5:20 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday. (Gwaltney chose WVU.)

Of the recruits that are not considering OSU...

Fred Rouse hopes to make his commitment sometime next week, possibly on ESPN. He will not be signing on NLOID. (Fred chose FSU.)

Ryan Perilloux is announcing at noon on Wednesday on College Sprots TV. (Ryan commited to LSU.)

DeSean Jackson will announce on Wednesday on Fox Sports West. (DeSean's brother thinks he may opt for baseball; signed with Cal.)

Martellus Bennett is scheduled to announce on Monday night on Fox Southwest Sports Report. (after saying he and Ryan Perilloux wanted to play at the same school, Martellus commited to Texas A&M.)

Ekom Udofia says he'll announce on ESPN Feb. 1. (Ekom commited to Stanford.)

James McKinney has "postponed my decision date until Wed., Feb 2nd at 10:00 AM." (James commited to Michigan.)

Derek Nicholson will announce his decision on ESPNews Monday at around 5:20PM EST from Charlotte, N.C. (Derek announced he was headed to FSU.)

Brian Cushing will be at the Manhattan ESPN Zone on Wednesday at 4:50 PM EST to announce his decision to a national audience. (Cushing to USC.)

Antone Smith will announce on ESPN on Signing Day. (Antone selected FSU. Bobby closes big again.)

Kenny Phillips will be announcing at his school on Signing Day. (Kenny's coach has faxed his LOI to the Canes.)

Luther Brown will announce at his school on Signing Day. (Yet another Trojan verbal.)

Montario Hardesty, originally a UNC commit, has now softened his verbal and may or may not sign on NLOID. (Fat Phil added another UT commit.)

Jerrell Powe is expected to sign with Ole Miss this morning. (Powe did in fact sign with Ole Miss.)

Callahan Bright will announce between 8 PM and 9 PM EST on ESPN's Signing Day Special. (Bobby got yet another when Callahan selected FSU.)

[Buckeye513]

Isn't Ryan Perilloux already committed to Texas?

[BuckeyeNation27]

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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to wadc45 again.

Sorry....i tried. awesome info that i have asked every year around this time. good to see it all in one place.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Gwaltney is set to announce on ESPN News around 5:15-5:30 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday.

Hopefully the suspense will end for all the schools.

Great Info....

[BuckeyeNation27]

Originally Posted by Buckeye513

Isn't Ryan Perilloux already committed to Texas?

he might switch to LSU.

[wadc45]

Perilloux visited LSU this weekend and came away very impressed.

Obviously anyone is free to add to this list...there were plenty of other undecided recruits who just said they would be announcing on Signing Day without giving specifics (ie. Callahan Bright, Kenny Phillips, etc.). I just went after the players that were at elast some what relevant or of interest.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeNation27

Sorry....i tried. awesome info that i have asked every year around this time. good to see it all in one place.

thanks 27...I will try and keep it up to date...already made an edit based on the new Gwaltney article on Rivals.

[wadc45]

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