'06 OH SF Raymar Morgan (Michigan State Verbal)

[casey_buckeye]

Dave Telep just had an update and it's not good. Raymar just visited MSU and they clearly lead. Michigan is second with no mention of OSU.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

scout.com$

8/16/05

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Raymar Morgan

</TD><TD noWrap width=3></TD><TD vAlign=top>By Dave Telep National Recruiting Director
Date: Aug 16, 2005

Raymar Morgan, Scout.com’s No. 28 prospect in America, is a man of few words. So, when he says he’s got a leader, take note.
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As casey buckeye said previously.....Michigan State is the leader with Michigan second. Morgan took an unofficial visit to Michigan State on Monday.

(Buckeye fans should relax, this one will be close, I think the Buckeyes are still in the mix for now, the key is the official visit. MSU and Scum have been showing him the love for awhile now, its not a real suprise he finally came out and said they lead. Have faith in Matta.)

[msj2487]

My friend, who attends Canton McKinley and plays football for them, told me a few days ago that Raymar plans on playing WR for them this upcoming season. He also hinted to me that Raymar has been taking a closer look at tOSU recently. I agree that we should keep our heads up here. We appear to be a darkhorse.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

8/17/05

Rivals has posted video of Raymar in action.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

It looks more and more like Morgan will be visiting on 10 Sept for the Texas game...perfect weekend for Matta.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

8/18/05

From BSB...Raymar is considering visiting the weekend of the Texas game. He made an unofficial to MSU earlier this week. Although he would not concede it to BSB, it appears as though OSU has fallen behind to MSU and Michigan. Lighty is working on Raymar as well. Tommy Amaker has also invited Raymar to the Michigan/ND game on the 10th.

With all due respect to my colleague bucknuts44820, I agree that we just need to sit back and see what happens, but at this point I will be very surprised if Raymar signs with OSU. It is going to take one heck of an official visit with Oden, Cook, Conley and Lighty on the 10th to beat out Izzo and the Spartans.

[OHSportsFan9]

Hmm, interesting that OSU might "strike out" on getting that 5th player(+Chichester) or that PF.

Now it wouldn't be a bad strike out. It would be nice to get that final player to the class, but it isn't really a need. Though I think it is important to find another player that may stay until their Jr./Sr. year. I thought Morgan could be that guy.

Just interesting that we go from being in on Young, to Macklin, Tucker, Morgan and now to me, it looks like we won't get any of them.

Can't blame Morgan either. Michigan State (where I see him choosing) is very good bball school and Izzo is a hell of a coach. Plus they've been with him the whole time. While tOSU did seem to be hesitant at times (waiting on others, makes it like he was our 3rd option).

I'd really love for Raymar to come in and finish this class. Still time left in this recruiting process. I hope he comes in on the 10th and takes in the official visit to tOSU.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by OHSportsFan9

Hmm, interesting that OSU might "strike out" on getting that 5th player(+Chichester) or that PF.

Now it wouldn't be a bad strike out. It would be nice to get that final player to the class, but it isn't really a need. Though I think it is important to find another player that may stay until their Jr./Sr. year. I thought Morgan could be that guy.

Just interesting that we go from being in on Young, to Macklin, Tucker, Morgan and now to me, it looks like we won't get any of them.

Can't blame Morgan either. Michigan State (where I see him choosing) is very good bball school and Izzo is a hell of a coach. Plus they've been with him the whole time. While tOSU did seem to be hesitant at times (waiting on others, makes it like he was our 3rd option).

I'd really love for Raymar to come in and finish this class. Still time left in this recruiting process. I hope he comes in on the 10th and takes in the official visit to tOSU.

I agree...Raymar can't go wrong with whatever choice he makes. All we can do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

rivals.com$

8/20/05

From the Michigan site............Ohio State is in third place at this point. Morgan should know by the end of the week his visits and dates. He intends to visit Michigan, Ohio State and possibly Michigan State. Morgan says he wants to make a decision before the November signing period and may not be that far away from a decision after his visits.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by bucknuts44820

rivals.com$

8/20/05

From the Michigan site............Ohio State is in third place at this point. Morgan should know by the end of the week his visits and dates. He intends to visit Michigan, Ohio State and possibly Michigan State. Morgan says he wants to make a decision before the November signing period and may not be that far away from a decision after his visits.

Doesnt sound too promising. Hopefully Matta can work some of his magic on him.

[jwinslow]

Matta + visit during Texas game = anything can happen

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Obviously at this point, Ohio State has some ground to make up with Morgan. I am pretty confident if given the opportunity that Coach Matta and the rest of the staff can make a huge impression on Morgan during his yet to be determined official visit.

[Buckeye Nut]

Taken from Scout Michigan message board:

Originally Posted by 99forever

Bret i would not get too excited about Morgan going to UM i know 2 HS basketball coaches in the Canton area this kid has been a Spartan from birth his family,his AAU Coach,and his HS coach are in lock step behind MSU (Close family friend Eric Snow) also behind MSU, if you want to here why UM has been bumped ahead of OSU Morgan has a aunt that is on UM athletic training staff word is it looks better for her if Morgan appears very interested in UM more than OSU the home state school kinda face saving if you know what i mean if this kid does not end up at MSU were talking MAJOR UPSET.

The person who posted this I'm pretty sure is an OSU fan. Sounds like Morgan has a lot of people around him pushing MSU. Hopefully once we get him on campus that can make a big impression in OSU's favor.

[crazybuckfan40]

Another reason to dislike Snow.

why couldnt he be friends with Mike Redd or someone from the bucks.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

scout.com (free)

8/24/05

bucksno1fan (Aug 23, 2005 9:15:38 PM)
Give us some encouraging news on Raymar! Is he going to be in Columbus on the 10th?

Kyle S. Lamb (Aug 23, 2005 9:15:45 PM)
As far as the visits go...

Kyle S. Lamb (Aug 23, 2005 9:17:04 PM)
The 10th is the tentative date. Right now, it's looking like all four recruits will be in on the wekeend of the 10th, and they are pushing for Morgan to join them, although Michigan is now wanting him on campus that weekend as well. Ohio State will use that weekend as a huge recruiting weekend. I still think it will be MSU the first weekend of September, then in consecutive weeks Michigan and Connecticut. (I don't see him taking a visit to Carolina).

bucksno1fan (Aug 23, 2005 9:36:24 PM)
At this point, has the ship sailed as it pertains to Morgan? Sure haven't heard much encouraging news from the RM camp of late.

Kyle S. Lamb (Aug 23, 2005 9:37:33 PM)
It seems that way on the surface, but the kid really has a few parts of his recruitment that is making the decision tough. In the end, staying close to home is always an appealing option, and after his visits, people forget the emotional element of staying close to home and how that could still tip the scales in Ohio State's favor. Michigan State is definitely the favorite right now, but they do not have this wrapped up.