'08 WV OL Josh Jenkins (West Virginia signee)

[schultgb]

Originally Posted by RB07OSU

Which was most definetly a shot...the WVU fans are ticked off and it shows in that last sentence. He was never firmly commited to WVU and thus we kept recruiting him. I don't know how they can't see that but oh well.

I agree, not to mention the continued interest from Josh's side. I am pretty confident JT would not have continued his recruitment of JJ had the verbal been firm and Josh hadn't expressed interest.

[Dubl*Trubl]

Originally Posted by RB07OSU

Which was most definetly a shot...the WVU fans are ticked off and it shows in that last sentence. He was never firmly commited to WVU and thus we kept recruiting him. I don't know how they can't see that but oh well.

I agree with your point for the most part, but I really didn't perceive it to be a "shot" like a "shot" typically thrown at TOSU. I think it was however intended to make the Buckeye staff look like scum for pursuing a kid thats supposedly already made a decision, which is bull. Some of the best recruiting efforts come out after a kid has "verballed." We've lost Big Time kids on signing day that were our "verbals." Hell, we took Animal from Minnesota after he had given a verbal to them. With 17 and 18 year old boys, a "verbal" can mean nothing more than the fact that he really likes the school and the program and sees himself being happy there (unless somethng better comes along).

Joshs' situation, actually, is the perfect example of why you keep recruiting a kid. These coaching changes happen all the time. If TOSU had backed off of Josh months ago, where would they be today? They'd be one of 100 schools trying to open up the lines with Josh. Also, just because a kid might give a verbal to someone else, does it mean you just write him out of your life completely? These kids and coaches build relationships with one another, as do prospective recruits (See The Block-O). I truly believe that the Coaches really care about these guys, and checking in with a kid a few times a week just to see how things are going with him probably means alot to these players. Adding that you'd still love to have him can't hurt either.

[tlinc]

Little Animal never committed to Minnesota. There was a rumor that he had but it was a false rumor. He never actually committed there.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by tlinc

Little Animal never committed to Minnesota. There was a rumor that he had but it was a false rumor. He never actually committed there.

Yes he did...ryan20 posted a link to a premium article which confirms that he did in fact pledge to Minnesota. Here is the link for those with premium access to Rivals:

http://ohiostate.rivals.com/content....917&CID=287788

As Dubl*Truble state, this thread is about Josh Jenkins...let's keep ths discussion there.

[osugrad21]

Rivals $

Josh discusses WVU, FSU, and tOSU...says the Buckeye staff has treated him the best and he is very close with the Brew Crew.

[scarletngray]

Hearing things like that, along with Keith Wells comments about Coach T, just continues to assure me that all is well on the recruiting front.

[RB07OSU]

Good points dbl trbl...I think it was either a shot or just frustration but either way, they are way off base.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

1/7

Talks about looking forward to his visit to FSU this weekend. Only talking about OSU and FSU at this point.

[osugrad21]

BN $

Josh's Coach says he feels the decision is between tOSU and WVU despite his FSU visit this weekend. The decision will come down to comfort level and both schools are good opportunities for him.

[wadc45]

Rivals $

1/9

From the Pitt site...talks about his week in SA and says he will visit FSU this weekend and Pitt next weekend.

[muffler dragon]

wad:

Has there been nothing published about Bill Stewart trying to talk with Josh or vice versa?

[osugrad21]

Originally Posted by muffler dragon

wad:

Has there been nothing published about Bill Stewart trying to talk with Josh or vice versa?

The BN article with one of his coaches said Stew was in contact and Josh is happy with the hire.

[osugrad21]

Scout $

Josh's coach says tOSU and WVU are leading with FSU in third. tOSU's OL recruiting depth will not impact Josh's decision, FSU is promising him to start, and he is looking for stability in the staff.

[akgoel77]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

Scout $

Josh's coach says tOSU and WVU are leading with FSU in third. tOSU's OL recruiting depth will not impact Josh's decision, FSU is promising him to start, and he is looking for stability in the staff.

Maybe I'm alone but I just don't think a staff should ever promise a recruit anything other than a fair opportunity...including OSU promising Devoe he would be only RB recruited. Sometimes things just don't work out on either end... (everyone simmer down now...that's not bashing anyone...just my 2cents)

[Brutus1]

Some will promise the world if they sign. Oops, there goes the rug.

Josh will look good in SnG.