'07 LA WR/CB Aaron Johnson (Ohio State track)

[briegg]

Originally Posted by GD6515

Maybe I'm thinking to much into this but maybe he didn't play at the school he lists. After Hurricane Katrina a lot of people were displaced all over the state. I think he is a legit prospect. You don't list tOSU as giving you an offer if they haven't given you one.

See Josh Chischester from last year - he even "committed" to tOSU, but apparently never had a written offer in hand. I think kids claim offers based on discussion (or even just to spur interest from schools). I'm not saying that's the case in this instance, but I think it's not that rare.

[fireman_aj70811]

I heard dat this kid ran a 4.39 at a Nike Training Camp. I heard someone mention his name before but i want to see him play for myself

[indian4]

aj= Aaron Johnson?? 70811= Baton Rouge Zip Code

[wadc45]

BSB$

5/12/06

By Mike Wachsman...great article about Aaron. Camped at OSU last summer and is anxious to get back this summer. Has offers from OSU and Auburn. He plans to decide right after football season.

[AMISH-SLAYER]

Scout free

louisianastate.scout.com/2/530245.html

Aaron is listed in the top 25 in the state

[goodguy]

Originally Posted by AMISH-SLAYER

Scout free

louisianastate.scout.com/2/530245.html

Aaron is listed in the top 25 in the state

It's interesting that LSU has not offered, but I see that OSU, FSU, Auburn, Mich, etc. have. Hmmmm.

[osugrad21]

Originally Posted by goodguy

It's interesting that LSU has not offered, but I see that OSU, FSU, Auburn, Mich, etc. have. Hmmmm.

There are plenty of prospects in Ohio that have been offered by everyone but the in-state school...

[MARVYMARV14]

I like that it says the buckeyes are the team to beat, and I feel more than comfortable with the offer because our staff has seen him up close and personal. (that has turned out great for us in the past.)

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

There are plenty of prospects in Ohio that have been offered by everyone but the in-state school...

true, but at the same time, it's not like LSU has offered anyone in Ohio...

[jwinslow]

Originally Posted by wadc45

true, but at the same time, it's not like LSU has offered anyone in Ohio...

LSU has LA, TX, GA and FL... why would they spend tons of time in OH? Anyway, LSU has offered WR's: Benn, Dixon and Toliver (all 4 *'s), as well as Bryant.

[stxbuck]

When is the last time LSU offered anyone in Ohio-or got mentioned by a 4/5 star recruit from here? USC and the Florida schools recruit here, and Auburn signed Tilly, but I can't remmeber LSU ever doing anything.

[wadc45]

love how quick everyone is to jump to grad's defense. he has you all under his control...

all I'm saying is that while it is rare for us to go down to Louisiana to offer a kid who has not been offered by LSU, it is equally rare for LSU to come into Ohio and offer a kid that OSU has not offered.

according to Scout, LSU offered Smith, Boren, Tilley and Mixon last year, Alex Daniels and Schoenhoft in 2005 and Braxton in 2004.

[cbus2005]

I think the difference is that you don't see many Ohio guys going to an LSU football camp. Same goes for Ohio State, however Aaron Johnson DID go to the OSU summer camp, hence the offer.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by wadc45

love how quick everyone is to jump to grad's defense. he has you all under his control...

all I'm saying is that while it is rare for us to go down to Louisiana to offer a kid who has not been offered by LSU, it is equally rare for LSU to come into Ohio and offer a kid that OSU has not offered.

according to Scout, LSU offered Smith, Boren, Tilley and Mixon last year, Alex Daniels and Schoenhoft in 2005 and Braxton in 2004.

I agree, they are both talent rich states in terms of high level talent but not the overall depth of some other states like Texas, Cali, and Florida where teams like LSU and tOSU try and pick up the rest of their players, or from surrounding states. It just not logical for tOSU to go try and pick up gets from LA unless they show a great deal of interest.

[osugrad21]

Originally Posted by wadc45

love how quick everyone is to jump to grad's defense. he has you all under his control...

Dats my posse yo.



I see what you are saying Wes...but also keep in mind that Les Miles is implementing his own recruiting strategy now.