Lamarcus Joyner (DB New York Jets)

[DontHateOState]

He you guys wonder if they will offer my other guys like Corvin Lamb or Michealee Harris.

http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/forum/football-recruiting/608858-10-fl-rb-corvin-lamb.html

That's the thread for Corvin Lamb. I don't want to clog up LJ's thread with news about other guys.

 

[Buckeyecty4]

He you guys wonder if they will offer my other guys like Corvin Lamb or Michealee Harris.

There has to be strong mutual interest. Our staff doesn't really recruit kids who dont have much interest in heading north. They like to find a small group of kids where their is mutual interest, and then develop strong relationships through the recruiting process.

 

[buckandguinfan]

I am referring to the effort given by tOSU down here within the last 10 years or so compared to other out of state schools. One other out of state school that I remember also made a lot of strides in the 1990s and even took a few out of my high school Palmetto (where J. Berry played) was Auburn, but they seemed to have dropped off a lot in their efforts down here. Louisville actually did a good job in the 90s, too.

I remember that Tressel had established somewhat of a Florida connection when he was at YSU. He had some contacts down there (I don't recall which part or parts of FL) and he used to pull some talented kids out of Florida and somehow talk them into coming up to cold, miserable Y-town. Some of them had great success at the I-AA level and helped him win championships.

I'm sure that any relationships he built during that time simply carried over with him to tOSU.

 

[genron187]

Man Florida State has come hard, I mean like a pack of bulls. They have wriiten him letters everyday since that last article came out about how he wanted them to recruit him harder. Since he's young he's loving the attention and I would say has of right now FSU is in front moving up 3 whole spots. Like we said, its a long process and i'm sure as soon as UF/OSU/ND do the same thing the order would change. It's like what have you done for me lately. And maybe thats the key, whoever is the last to come hard may have an advantage. Hopefully this spring is awesome like last yr when Berry and those guys went.

 

[BigJim]

Man Florida State has come hard, I mean like a pack of bulls. They have wriiten him letters everyday since that last article came out about how he wanted them to recruit him harder. Since he's young he's loving the attention and I would say has of right now FSU is in front moving up 3 whole spots. Like we said, its a long process and i'm sure as soon as UF/OSU/ND do the same thing the order would change. It's like what have you done for me lately. And maybe thats the key, whoever is the last to come hard may have an advantage. Hopefully this spring is awesome like last yr when Berry and those guys went.

Where do you want him to go as of now genron? Of course it's ultimately Lamarcus' decision, I'm just curious what you think.

 

[OSUBucks22]

I just hopes that LaMarcus knows that our staff will not recruit him at the expense of other players... We won't dispatch a coach just for him...

Not saying that's what he wants or feels needs to happen, just saying that we will have other guys that require our attention as well...

 

[Buckeyecty4]

Man Florida State has come hard, I mean like a pack of bulls. They have wriiten him letters everyday since that last article came out about how he wanted them to recruit him harder. Since he's young he's loving the attention and I would say has of right now FSU is in front moving up 3 whole spots. Like we said, its a long process and i'm sure as soon as UF/OSU/ND do the same thing the order would change. It's like what have you done for me lately. And maybe thats the key, whoever is the last to come hard may have an advantage. Hopefully this spring is awesome like last yr when Berry and those guys went.

Interesting. As a mentor for the young man though, don't you think he should make his decision on factors other than "who is coming the hardest after me at this point in time?". I would think there are a number of greater factors than "who is writing me the most mail or showing up at school the most consecutive days"...

I imagine the attention feels great for a 17 yr old kid, but in the end I would think it's important that I stepped back and evaluated what each program has to offer as a player and person, and not put much stock into which school can be the fiercest in recruiting me.

Just my opinion though

 

[southcampus]

I think that Lamarcus is going to come to like our program when he gets up here for the spring game. Ball is in our coaches court to make it happen after that point.
Any further updates on what games will be on tv and what not? I am really excited to see that entire STA team suit up this year! Sounds like they have some ballers, led by Lamarcus, on that defense.

 

[tonystarx]

Man Florida State has come hard, I mean like a pack of bulls. They have wriiten him letters everyday since that last article came out about how he wanted them to recruit him harder. Since he's young he's loving the attention and I would say has of right now FSU is in front moving up 3 whole spots. Like we said, its a long process and i'm sure as soon as UF/OSU/ND do the same thing the order would change. It's like what have you done for me lately. And maybe thats the key, whoever is the last to come hard may have an advantage. Hopefully this spring is awesome like last yr when Berry and those guys went.

I'm pretty sure the OSU staff would be just as fierce if they weren't 2,000 miles away. It sounds like they're doing the best they can with what is available to them. I'm srure he won't base his decision on who leaves the most flowers in his locker.

 

[genron187]

I'm pretty sure the OSU staff would be just as fierce if they weren't 2,000 miles away. It sounds like they're doing the best they can with what is available to them. I'm srure he won't base his decision on who leaves the most flowers in his locker.

I see now that OSU is going to take the settle route and just present the program and see why what he says. FSU/UF/Tenn is not going out that simple. It's ok right now b/c they cant call him directly and I filter the calls and basically call back at our own time. But they sure do call and email and write and text me 24/7. I kind of like OSU approach but in these times it makes it look like you dont care either way. All OSU need to do right now is write him a ton expressing their interest in him. Like I said before a while back, Im still wanting to know if LJ is a guy they are just throwing a brick at seeing if they will hit, or a top guy they really want to secure if possible. I'm steering him to the best possible program that fits his character, spirit, emotions, physical, and social well being that I feel will greatly benefit him. I'm only half of the equation though, he has to make the tough decision and filter out who's words and voice he's going to listen to.

 

[Roger Goodell]

Here's a good reference point, genron:
http://www.buckeyeplanet.com/forum/...uckeyes-top-prospects-2010-early-edition.html

The two big targets at DB are from FL, and Joyner was clearly a priority over Gideon.

To explain the list: OSU generally recruits for three categories: speed (skill positions), big speed (lb, te, lb/de hybrids), and power (DL, OL). Those are vague categories on purpose, as JT craves recruits who are versatile enough to man many positions.

Another difference you'll see from OSU is they tend to be very selective in their offers and will not use a shotgun approach like most schools (offer a ton of kids, see what bounces back, and then proceed). Case in point, Nick Montana is OSU's #1 priority at QB and other standout qbs, like Devin Gardner (premiere dual threat from detroit who liked the bucks), will have to wait for an offer (likely until Montana nears a decision or tips his hand).

With some recruitments, this hurts them... but for many others, it highlights the premium they put on that particular recruit.

 

[stowfan]

I know the NFL loves Buckeye DBs, but Roger Goodell posting here, WOW!

 

[gabuckeye0827]

if lamarcus' recruitment is all about whoever will show him the most attention will get his signature, OSU will not win. I got to think that the coaches realize that they can take 3 star talents like Jenkins, Washington, Gamble and make them top round picks without a problem. I'm sure they would love Lamarcus, but they probably arent sweating it due to what they've done in the past, JMO.

 

[sepia5]

I see now that OSU is going to take the settle route and just present the program and see why what he says. FSU/UF/Tenn is not going out that simple. It's ok right now b/c they cant call him directly and I filter the calls and basically call back at our own time. But they sure do call and email and write and text me 24/7. I kind of like OSU approach but in these times it makes it look like you dont care either way. All OSU need to do right now is write him a ton expressing their interest in him. Like I said before a while back, Im still wanting to know if LJ is a guy they are just throwing a brick at seeing if they will hit, or a top guy they really want to secure if possible. I'm steering him to the best possible program that fits his character, spirit, emotions, physical, and social well being that I feel will greatly benefit him. I'm only half of the equation though, he has to make the tough decision and filter out who's words and voice he's going to listen to.

According to Scout:

Ohio State has offered 17 kids to date.

Tennessee has offered 66 kids to date.

Florida State has offered 35 kids to date.

Florida has offered 48 kids to date.

Now, we know those numbers probably aren't 100% accurate, because, for instance, we know that OSU apparently has offered Marvin Robinson, which Scout does not reflect, while we probably have not yet offered Luke Muncie, and Scout in fact does show an offer. But you get the point.

LJ is one of roughly 20 kids offered to this point by OSU, compared to 35-70 or so by the other programs you mentioned. If that doesn't speak volumes to what they think of him as a prospective student athlete, I don't know what does. Certainly seems to say a lot more than a bunch of largely uniform letters typed up and sent out in bulk to all the kids with offers, with maybe a few changes here and there to personalize them, that are then signed by the head ball coach. But that's just my opinion.

 

[muffler dragon]

Tennessee has offered 66 kids to date.

Holy Cow. :wow: