'08 WV OL Josh Jenkins (West Virginia signee)

[Buckskin86]

February 25, 2007 Web Tools: [print] [email]
Mitch Vingle
Big Reds' Jenkins leads '08 brigade of prospects

It?s like the song that never ends. (And if I just lodged that in your head, I sincerely apologize.)

College football recruiting, I mean. The national letter-of-intent signing day just passed ? and the new cycle has already started.

Within West Virginia?s state lines, it?s much of the same. A handful of Division I prospects. But prospects who can prove to be a handful.

That?s especially true in the case of the Mountain State?s No. 1 prospect, Parkersburg offensive lineman Josh Jenkins, who has already committed to West Virginia University.

Jenkins certainly has the size at 6-foot-5, 300 pounds. But his athleticism has popped eyes across the nation.

?Very few 300-pounders can move like he can,?? said PHS coach Bernie Buttrey.

Jenkins is almost sure to become only the second player in tradition-rich Parkersburg history to be a Class AAA first-team all-state selection three years running. (Big bonus points if you know the other: Ross McHenry, 1920-22.)

WVU has the commitment. But that hasn?t stopped Notre Dame from dropping an offer on the table. Or Florida State. Or Ohio State. Or Marshall. Or Florida. Or Alabama. Or Vanderbilt and Ohio University.

?Josh gave his verbal [commitment] at the beginning of [last] season,?? Buttrey said. ?But he?s still listening. He?ll still take his five visits. He?s still drawing a lot of attention, more than anyone I?ve ever seen.??

The hitch is apparently the decision of offensive line coach Rick Trickett to move from WVU to Florida State. Also,Ohio State has a shot because of Jenkins? friendship with Michael Brewster, an Orlando, Fla., lineman set to become a Buckeye. In the end, though, Jenkins is expected to stick with the Mountaineers.

http://sundaygazettemail.com/section/Sports/2007022427

[osu_edu]

Originally Posted by Buckskin86

February 25, 2007 Web Tools: [print] [email]
Mitch Vingle
Big Reds' Jenkins leads '08 brigade of prospects.......The hitch is apparently the decision of offensive line coach Rick Trickett to move from WVU to Florida State. Also,Ohio State has a shot because of Jenkins? friendship with Michael Brewster, an Orlando, Fla., lineman set to become a Buckeye. In the end, though, Jenkins is expected to stick with the Mountaineers.
http://sundaygazettemail.com/section/Sports/2007022427

someone should write to the writer and ask him how does it feel to live in the land of denial???



osu.edu ROCKS!!!

[schwab]

Originally Posted by osu_edu

someone should write to the writer and ask him how does it feel to live in the land of denial???



osu.edu ROCKS!!!

Denial is not just a river in Egypt, you know.

[wadc45]

The most recent Scout article from the WVU affiliate also said pretty mich the same thing, FWIW...not that I believe either of them. OSU and FSU also have a legit shot at Josh.

[crazybuckfan40]

He really seemed to enjoy himself at the game today, I also do believe it was a brother that was with him, but he looked like could be a frosh or so and he was a pretty big kid as well...

[wadc45]

Scout $

2/27

By Bob L...Josh talks about his visit. He may come back for Pro Day.

[RB07OSU]

I love how yet another big prospect mentions wanting to hang out again with our new recruiting coordinator ...seriously, Brewster is everywhere.

[wadc45]

Originally Posted by RB07OSU

I love how yet another big prospect mentions wanting to hang out again with our new recruiting coordinator ...seriously, Brewster is everywhere.

Adams and Brewster sure seem to be make life easier for Coach Peterson...

[osugrad21]

BN $

Great job by Dave Biddle.

Josh says he is still committed to WVU but is very interested in tOSU after the "guys going to tOSU" talked to him in San Antonio. He was referring to Brewster, Adams, and Shugarts...FWIW, he still talks to Brewster every day.

[osugrad21]

BG $

Josh again says he talks to Brewster every day and he wants to return to Columbus in July to meet up with Michael. He is still committed to WVU but says tOSU is in strong consideration.

[HINYG8]

So the title of this thread should be 'soft WVU verbal'.......

for now.

[osugrad21]

Scout $

A breakdown of the obvious strengths in Josh's game.

[marionbuckeye]

Did anyone hear if he made it up for Pro Day?

[osugrad21]

Rivals $

From the WVU site, Josh will likely not attend any camps or combines this summer except for a team camp. The writer also calls the possibility of Josh attending the same school as some of the other top OL prospects a "myth."


Keep telling yourself its not a threat, Mr. Laise. Whatever makes you sleep better at night

[OSUBucks22]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

Rivals $

From the WVU site, Josh will likely not attend any camps or combines this summer except for a team camp. The writer also calls the possibility of Josh attending the same school as some of the other top OL prospects a "myth."


Keep telling yourself its not a threat, Mr. Laise. Whatever makes you sleep better at night

... He almost acted like saying tOSU's was like uttering a curse word...