'10 GA RB Storm Johnson (Miami (FL) Verbal)

[cjs100]

piece from the Orlando Sentinel today:

Could there be a Storm brewing in Tallahassee? FSU hopes so -- OrlandoSentinel.com

Johnson told Noleinsider.com: "It's Florida State. They are my leader. My brother [A.J. Johnson] went to school there back in the '90s. I love the atmosphere there and I like Jimbo Fisher and his offense. Florida State is in the top three of putting players in the NFL. I mean there is so much to like about that school."

[cjs100]

AJC: Storm Johnson opens up recruitment after slight from LSU

"I've got a strong five right now," the Loganville tailback said. "West Virginia, Florida State, Michigan State, Penn State and Ohio State."

After a brief pause, he adds another. "Oh, and also Kentucky."

[wadc45]

The Loganville Tribune

Loganville took the opening kickoff and quickly got on the scoreboard, driving 69 yards in only three plays to take a 6-0 lead. Storm Johnson, making his Loganville debut, scored from 25 yards away on his first play from scrimmage. Two other critical plays in the drive included a pass interence call against the Gladiators and a 24-yard completion from Schmidt to Sam Jones that took the ball down to the 25. Johnson carried it into the end zone on the next play. The point after touchdown was no good.

Johnson ended his first game in the red and black with 109 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries.

[BigJim]

Originally Posted by cjs100

AJC: Storm Johnson opens up recruitment after slight from LSU

I can't access that site because it's a blog and I'm at work. Does it elaborate on the "slight" from LSU? This is the first I have heard of his uncommitment possibly being LSU's doing.

[cjs100]

Here's another excerpt that provides more detail.

How exactly LSU went from destination to backup plan is a situation that Johnson kind of glosses over. In a nutshell, after telling Johnson he was their man, the Tigers have kept recruiting tailbacks and suddenly they weren?t so sure Johnson was their man anymore.

?They wanted to see if I was going to be the tailback they needed,? Johnson said. ?They had a handful of guys they were recruiting. I know they got a commitment from this dude in Ohio, I believe. They just wanted to see if I was the right fit for them. But I?m, like, stuck in the dry if they don?t pick me. So, I mean, rather than sitting here and waiting to see if [LSU] is going to pick me, I?m opening mine up. So if it?s to be, it?s to be. If not, it?s not.?

The truth is, LSU could come back and say, ?We?re sorry, Storm, you?re our man after all,? and Johnson still wouldn?t sign. ?Probably not,? he said. ?I?d probably still keep it opened up.

[BigJim]

I love how he refers to Ware as "this dude in Ohio" haha.

They had a handful of guys they were recruiting. I know they got a commitment from this dude in Ohio, I believe.

[Poe McKnoe]

Originally Posted by BigJim

I love how he refers to Ware as "this dude in Ohio" haha.

Pardon me for interrupting, but doesn't Ohio State already have 'their man' and is looking for a compliment (or another bruiser) as well?

[BigJim]

Originally Posted by Poe McKnoe

doesn't Ohio State already have 'their man' and is looking for a compliment (or another bruiser) as well?

I'm a little confused... Are you saying something in this thread says otherwise, or are you searching for a confirmation? Or maybe just observing?

[wadc45]

College Football Recruiting On the Trail 2010 - ESPN

Under Armour All-American Storm Johnson picks Canes
ESPNU 150 running back Storm Johnson of Loganville, Ga., has given a Class of 2010 commitment to Miami-Florida.