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'13 PA OT Dorian Johnson (Pitt Verbal)

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Recruit Report: Belle Vernon lineman will focus on pick
November 9, 2012
By Mike White / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Now that his senior season is over, Belle Vernon star offensive lineman Dorian Johnson says he will focus on recruiting.

Although Johnson has three colleges on his final list, his sights seem to be set on one.

"Pitt is still my top school," Johnson said.

That doesn't mean Ohio State and Virginia Tech are out of it, but Johnson likes Pitt the most for now. He will make an official visit to Pitt next weekend, and visit Ohio State the weekend of Dec. 8. He also hopes to visit Virginia Tech.

Johnson made a verbal commitment to Penn State this summer, but changed his mind after the NCAA penalized Penn State.

Belle Vernon's season ended last week when it lost to Central Valley, 17-16, in the first round of the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs. Belle Vernon finished with a 4-6 record.

"I thought I had a pretty good year," Johnson said. "At times, I thought I could do better, but all in all I tried my best and I think I did pretty well."
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Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories...eman-will-focus-on-pick-661280/#ixzz2BjDO0KET
 
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I caught up with Johnson on the phone today. He said that, if he does end up going to Pitt, he has spoken to the staff about the possibility of playing as a freshman.
"I would have to work hard," he said. "They also talked about redshirting."
Johnson said playing early would be a factor to him, and he wants to get on the field as soon as possible at whatever school he chooses.
He also said he had a good relationship with this staff, and speaks to offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph on a weekly basis.
"I think right now, they?re in a state of rebuilding," Johnson said. "I think they?re going to have a really good program in the next couple of years with coach Chryst and his staff."
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http://blogs.sites.post-gazette.com...hirt-diaries/36107-off-week-recruiting-update
He said Pitt is a slight leader over Ohio State, but he doesn't plan to make a verbal commitment anytime soon.

"[This weekend,] I'm just looking forward to spending time with some of the coaches and players, getting a good feel of everything," Johnson said.
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Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories...iting-pitt-this-weekend-662308/#ixzz2CONhbuiE
 
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buckin_sa;2253018; said:
Visiting during their bye week can only improve their chances so not to witness first hand the embarrassment that is their football team.
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Don't think for a second that wasn't the plan by the staff.

Pitt is absolutely terrible and I don't see them getting better any time in the near future.
 
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MaxBuck;2259775; said:
No surprise here, and obviously a huge get for the Panthers.
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He, shell and possibly foster will be their cornerstone for 3-4yrs... of a team that will go to multiple Alamo, independence, tire and poinsettia bowls. On to the next one
 
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