Buckskin86
Moderator
Who Wants To Be A Buckeye? Volume IV
written by BuckNutty and Buckskin86 (9/20/2004)<!-- this is just filler -->
<fieldset class="fieldset"><legend>Key </legend>
[bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] - Paint The End Zones, He'll Be A Buckeye
[bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] - Very Good Chance
[bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] - Good Chance
[bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] - Slight Chance
[bucks]*[/bucks] - No Realistic Chance</fieldset>
Maurice Wells
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Nothing has changed recently and it still looks like it’s going to come down to USC, Ohio State and Georgia Tech. The Buckeye staff is still recruiting him harder than any other school and have been on him from the beginning. That coupled with having family in the area puts us over the top and Wells ends up a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “The top 3 continue to be tOSU, GTech and USC but MoW has also expressed interest in Tenn, ND and Maryland. He has visits set up with Maryland, USC and tOSU (scUM game). It is clear that he is a tOSU priority and with family in the C-bus area I continue to like their chances.”
Selwyn Lymon
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “We should get a visit out of Lymon and that will only help our chances. If Zwick has more games like the one against Marshall and fewer like the one at NC State it would help us. Purdue has the inside track and Joe Tiller is all over Selwyn, not to mention they are lighting up the scoreboard. In the end I think he picks the Boilermakers but a game day visit to the Horseshoe could make things interesting.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Selwyn almost made it to the tOSU/Marshall game but has committed to officially visit tOSU (along with scUM and Purdue). Joe Tiller is recruiting Selwyn pretty hard, even showing up at one of Selwyn’s recent HS games. There is no question that he would complete a great tOSU WR recruiting class but it seems like Purdue is the team to beat. It probably won’t help having Orton putting up big passing numbers this year.”
Adam Myers White
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Despite the fact AMW may take a few visits Ohio State remains the team to beat. Location, the Underwoods and the fact there is no better school for a DB to go than Ohio State is too much for other schools to overcome. AMW will be a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “AMW has had a rough start to HS season (injuring his ankle). He claims publicly that he will take all his official visits and does not have a favorite. But he is not a big fan of the publicity that recruiting brings and his parents, ex-teammates (Underwoods) would like him to choose tOSU. I would not be surprised if he is our next verbal commitment.”
** 9/27/04 ** - AMW has been quoted as saying Ohio State has pulled his offer and they are looking in another direction.
Shawn Oatis
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Earlier in the year I was even more confident about the Buckeyes landing Oatis. Notre Dame’s strong start, the BYU game excluded, has to help their chances. Mike Stoops down at Arizona is a factor is well. Oatis is scheduled to visit in October and should like what he sees. In the end chances are he becomes a Buckeye.
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Shawn seemed on the verge of crossing off ND from his leader list but with their recent two game winning streak they most likely will continue to be a factor. Add Arizona and the Stoops mystique and tOSU will have some tough competition to secure Shawn’s commitment. We do have Ryan Williams and dad working in tOSU’s favor and a game day visit to the Shoe will be awfully tough to beat. I still think he becomes a Buckeye.”
Rico McCoy
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “We definitely need a couple linebackers in this class and McCoy is the highest rated LB we’re still in on. If he was impressed with scUM’s facilities he will be blown away after his trip to Columbus. Early on Miami seemed like our biggest competition but it appears it may come down to us and scUM. I like our chances after he visits here.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “ Miami, tOSU and scUM appear to be frontrunners for Rico. He seems to like scUM’s facilities but a visit to tOSU should change that. Miami leads on a lot of LB/DE types which could push Rico further down their priority list. Coach Fickell has done a good job selling Rico on the benefits of tOSU and the opportunity he has to play early in his career. Let’s hope Corny Greene and son will continue helping us and a game day visit closes the sale.”
Andre Mathis
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “There hasn’t been a whole lot of news on Mathis but the Buckeyes are constantly mentioned among his favorites. If we get a visit you have to like our chances, especially with a chance for immediate playing time after a redshirt year. It’s likely to come down to Tennessee, Florida and the Buckeyes and we have as good a shot as anyone. Hopefully Coach Daniels can work his PA magic one more time.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “His favorites include tOSU, Florida, TN, PSU, scUM and scUM St. But it appears that tOSU, Florida and maybe TN standout above the rest. He is no hurry to decide and will take all his visits. tOSU is the closest of his favorites and he is developing a relationship with Coach Daniels. It is still too early to get a read on his recruitment but on paper we should stand a pretty good chance.”
Justin King
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks] “If we get a visit out of King I would upgrade him to two Buckeye leaves. As it is I don’t think we have any kind of shot with him. People at the Big 33 game overheard King talking up scUM and nothing I’ve heard makes me think those reports weren’t accurate. USC and Penn State will be players but in the end I think he heads north to play with Mundy and Breaston.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “In the most recent update King stated that he has no favorite between scUM, PSU, USC, Florida and tOSU but if I had to guess tOSU is currently last on that list w/scUM and PSU in the lead. It seems like we have an uphill battle for Justin but he really respects Coach T and Daniels. Plus he is friends with Teddy, Jamario and Devon. I think in the back of his mind he knows that he could be part of an incredible group of skill players at tOSU. But I don’t really think that will be enough and it will be either scUM or PSU. Plus you can never count out Petey and the Jet."
Sean Smalls
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Earlier on in the process it seemed like Smalls was ready to verbal to the Buckeyes. Not sure if the Malcolm Jenkins verbal changed things but Smalls doesn’t seem like the slam dunk he once was. Smalls is a versatile athlete that could play corner or receiver here. Getting him on campus for to watch a game in the Shoe would increase our chances.”
86 – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “I think the odds continue to decrease that Smalls will be Buckeye. With two CB commits already and the need for a 3rd WR I think there is good chance that we don’t take a 3rd CB in this class. I would put the odds at 50/50 for Smalls becoming a Buckeye.”
Alex Daniels
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “It’s very hard to say where Daniels is going to end up. If he wants to leave Columbus like his mother wants him to you’d think he’d start setting up some visits fairly soon. I’m still not sure why a defensive player from Columbus would want to go elsewhere but Mom may force Daniels out of Ohio. We probably have a 50/50 shot at this point.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “There continues to be mixed reports on Alex. Not only does he like OU but he keeps hoping for offers from LSU and Miami. It really seems like he is just looking for the opportunity to leave C-bus, just like his mother wants. But on the positive side he has gone to both of tOSU’s home games and he has yet to set up a visit to any other school including OU. But if I had to predict, I would say he will go elsewhere in the end.”
Ronnie "Taz" Wilson
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “All signs point to Taz ending up a Buckeye and what a fantastic addition to the class he would be. If a visit to the Horseshoe for the scUM game in November doesn’t sway him nothing will.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Posters of BP have gotten to know Taz a little bit in the last couple of months. He seems like a great young man and would be a great asset to tOSU. He has already visited unofficially for the Cincy game, he was at the NCST game (on an NCST official) and he will visit the Buckeyes officially for the scUM game. His other options appear to be Florida and NCST but in the end the allure of being a Buckeye will win him over.”
CJ Jackson
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “With Zwick, Smith, Boeckman in the fold and Schoenhoft on the way there doesn’t look like there is much of an opportunity at quarterback. CJ is pretty adamant about wanting to play QB in college. If he’s open minded about where he will play I think CJ could be a Buckeye in the end.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “CJ visited tOSU unofficially at the Cincy game w/Taz and will take his official at the scUM game. He seems to like tOSU and developed a bond with Troy Smith and Santonio. There appears to be mutual interest between tOSU and CJ (who claims a tOSU offer). As long as CJ remains flexible about his position I think there could be a good chance that CJ will be a Buckeye.”
Javon Ringer
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “*Offer the kid.* Javon is having a fantastic senior year. We can only hope he’s doing half as well in the classroom. *Offer the kid.* You have to assume he gets an offer as long as he takes care of business in the classroom. *Offer the kid.* If the offer comes Ringer is a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] "Javon is off to a great start to the 2004 football season. He has over 1000 yds rushing in just 4 games. IMO he would be a great RB addition for the Buckeyes. Javon also appears willing to wait on tOSU and if he convinces tOSU that he is not an academic risk then he will get an offer and become a Buckeye.”
Walker Ashley
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Going by everything Ashley has stated publicly the Buckeyes look to be in pretty good shape. I tend to believe the whispers he may be heading somewhere else. A positive visit to Columbus could change things but right now my money is on USC.”
86- [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “He continues to state that tOSU is the leader and has his official visit set up for December. He has loyalty to tOSU for an early offer and seems to like Coach Tress. On the other hand, the internet rumors seem to indicate he is headed west. Petey Carroll was a coach for the Vikings when Walker’s dad played there. Walker also called his USC visit this spring as his best of the off-season (some think he committed on this trip). I think in the end he becomes a Trojan.”
Lawrence Wilson
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Although Wilson has stated Pitt made the final 3 I think everyone believes it’s down to Ohio State and Notre Dame. Trips to Notre Dame and Ohio State should give us the edge. Our program is in better shape and we’re closer. Wilson ends up a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] [bucks]*[/bucks] “It is between tOSU, ND and Pitt. All three have agreed to let him play BBall and FBall. Pitt is there because they were the first to offer and Lawrence is a loyal guy. My guess it is between ND and tOSU.. IMO, a game day visit and loyalty to his home state school will make Lawrence a Buckeye.”
Jonathan Stewart
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Grades must be the only thing keeping the Buckeyes from offering because Stewart is a beast. The kid has an unbelievable mix of speed, size and balance. Stewart seems like the kind of kid that would really hit it off with Coach Tressel. You wonder if Stewart will visit without an offer. Maybe the staff is set with Ringer and Wells?”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Jonathan is off to a great start to his football season and will soon become the Washington state HS all time rushing leader. Jonathan has been listing tOSU has one of his favorites but there is not a lot of evidence that tOSU is interested and pursuing him. Grades could be a factor?? He would be the big back that we are looking for. It just seems like such a long shot but if we could get a visit anything is possible.”
Mikell Simpson
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “I’ve never been excited about our chances with Simpson. Playing time is something that is very important to him and With Pittman, Haw and possibly Ringer and Wells on the way I don’t think he would like the depth chart here. I think it’s unlikely that Simpson ends up a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “He seems interested but is waiting for his written offer. He has the versatility that JT like with the ability to play RB, WR and DB. If we can get him on campus for a visit I think we have as good a shot as anyone on his favorite list.”
Travis Beckum
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] – “Until a big time Oak Creek player goes somewhere other than Miami I’ll always feel any big time prospect from there will end up a Cane. Luke Fickell did a great job with Rhyan Anderson and is doing a great job with Beckum. He would be a fantastic addition to this class. An official visit gives us a decent shot but I think he ends up at the U.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Probably the top player in Wisconsin. He could play OLB as well grow into a DE/LEO position. tOSU has made his top four and some of the recruiting guru’s think we have a good shot. But I think he heads to Miami if he gets an offer (along with Raymond Henderson-who also has an offer from the Canes).”
Melvin Alaeze
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “As long as we’re in Alaeze’s top 5 we have a chance but it doesn’t seem likely Melvin will end up a Buckeye. Another great job by Luke Fickell who is rapidly becoming one of our best recruiters.”
86 - - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “tOSU has made Melvin’s top 5. Coach Fickell is doing a great job recruiting him. If we get a visit we stand a chance but I don’t think it is likely.”
Ed Collington
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] Collington recently visited for the Marshall game with Wesley Lyons. He’s had a strong senior year thus far and has good size. I’d say he’s unlikely to get an offer at this point with guys like Wells, Ringer and Stewart still out there but there is some interest from both sides.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Collington has been a bit of surprise this High School season, rushing for over 800 yds and scoring 13 TD’s in 4 games. He plays for a top team (Penn Hills-same school as A. Morelli). There is mutual interest between tOSU and the “The Horse” and Ed even visited tOSU for the Marshall game. He is a bit of a long shot but if he keeps putting up big rushing numbers he will be pretty hard to ignore.”
Kazeem Alli
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “With Irizarry gone and Hamby a Senior to be we could use a TE in this class. Having an ex-teammate in Columbus helps our cause and we’re closer to home than Georgia Tech, his current favorite. Not sure why but I think after an official visit here Alli ends up a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Kazeem plays at the same school as Nick Patterson. He has been in touch with the tOSU coaches and they made his top 5. But GTech currently leads."
Stephen Gowland
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Stephen was unable to make a visit to Columbus this summer. I still think he badly wants an offer from an SEC school like Auburn or Georgia. For his sake I hope he gets it. If no SEC offer comes through and he makes an official here we could land him."
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Stephen has been offered by tOSU and is clearly a priority at TE. But Stephen seems to have his heart set on a big time SEC school near his home in Georgia. If he gets an offer from Georgia, Florida or Auburn they could be the choice. Hopefully Stephen makes a game day visit.”
Brandon Long
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “If offered Long will be a Buckeye. If he doesn’t get one he probably ends up at scUM St. Long is a versatile athlete that could play tight end, fullback or even linebacker.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Brandon goes to school with the Hartline brothers and has made some visits with them to tOSU. His first choice would be the Buckeyes and there may be an outside chance for an offer if he is patient. My guess is he joins his ex-teammate Nick Smith at MSU.”
Brian Robiskie
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “It appears the coaches want to see what happens with Lymon and others before Robiskie gets an offer. He’s a big kid, he’s young and his father is a coach in the NFL so you have to believe he understands the game. Coach Tucker has been in contact and if he’s patient Brian may get an offer down the road.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Brian has offers from Miami and PSU. He seems to be leaning to the Canes but if tOSU were to offer it could get interesting. tOSU is looking for a 3rd receiver and if Brian proves himself during the season he could earn an offer. My guess is he goes elsewhere."
Curtis Smith , Freddie Lenix
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “It’s all about the grades for these two fine Glenville athletes. If they make it and get offers they will be Buckeyes. If not, Lenix could end up at Florida and Curtis Smith at Pitt. Lenix is such a playmaker you hope the Buckeyes get him and worry about where to play him(S or LB) later.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “It is not a sure thing that either will be offered. Lenix might be considered too much of a tweener but IMO, the kid just makes plays. We should offer and he would accept. Curtis is probably a longer shot to be offered because of our recruiting success at DE. We could probably rest right now with Williams and Worthington but there is also a good shot we get Wilson. If tOSU waits too long both could make another choice. Because of the uncertainty of a tOSU offer I have lowered both to three buckeye leaves.”
Who Wants To Be A Buckeye Volume I
Who Wants To Be A Buckeye Volume II
Who Wants To Be A Buckeye Volume III
To see our most recent recruiting projections and other options click here
written by BuckNutty and Buckskin86 (9/20/2004)<!-- this is just filler -->
<fieldset class="fieldset"><legend>Key </legend>
[bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] - Paint The End Zones, He'll Be A Buckeye
[bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] - Very Good Chance
[bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] - Good Chance
[bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] - Slight Chance
[bucks]*[/bucks] - No Realistic Chance</fieldset>
Maurice Wells
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Nothing has changed recently and it still looks like it’s going to come down to USC, Ohio State and Georgia Tech. The Buckeye staff is still recruiting him harder than any other school and have been on him from the beginning. That coupled with having family in the area puts us over the top and Wells ends up a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “The top 3 continue to be tOSU, GTech and USC but MoW has also expressed interest in Tenn, ND and Maryland. He has visits set up with Maryland, USC and tOSU (scUM game). It is clear that he is a tOSU priority and with family in the C-bus area I continue to like their chances.”
Selwyn Lymon
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “We should get a visit out of Lymon and that will only help our chances. If Zwick has more games like the one against Marshall and fewer like the one at NC State it would help us. Purdue has the inside track and Joe Tiller is all over Selwyn, not to mention they are lighting up the scoreboard. In the end I think he picks the Boilermakers but a game day visit to the Horseshoe could make things interesting.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Selwyn almost made it to the tOSU/Marshall game but has committed to officially visit tOSU (along with scUM and Purdue). Joe Tiller is recruiting Selwyn pretty hard, even showing up at one of Selwyn’s recent HS games. There is no question that he would complete a great tOSU WR recruiting class but it seems like Purdue is the team to beat. It probably won’t help having Orton putting up big passing numbers this year.”
Adam Myers White
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Despite the fact AMW may take a few visits Ohio State remains the team to beat. Location, the Underwoods and the fact there is no better school for a DB to go than Ohio State is too much for other schools to overcome. AMW will be a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “AMW has had a rough start to HS season (injuring his ankle). He claims publicly that he will take all his official visits and does not have a favorite. But he is not a big fan of the publicity that recruiting brings and his parents, ex-teammates (Underwoods) would like him to choose tOSU. I would not be surprised if he is our next verbal commitment.”
** 9/27/04 ** - AMW has been quoted as saying Ohio State has pulled his offer and they are looking in another direction.
Shawn Oatis
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Earlier in the year I was even more confident about the Buckeyes landing Oatis. Notre Dame’s strong start, the BYU game excluded, has to help their chances. Mike Stoops down at Arizona is a factor is well. Oatis is scheduled to visit in October and should like what he sees. In the end chances are he becomes a Buckeye.
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Shawn seemed on the verge of crossing off ND from his leader list but with their recent two game winning streak they most likely will continue to be a factor. Add Arizona and the Stoops mystique and tOSU will have some tough competition to secure Shawn’s commitment. We do have Ryan Williams and dad working in tOSU’s favor and a game day visit to the Shoe will be awfully tough to beat. I still think he becomes a Buckeye.”
Rico McCoy
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “We definitely need a couple linebackers in this class and McCoy is the highest rated LB we’re still in on. If he was impressed with scUM’s facilities he will be blown away after his trip to Columbus. Early on Miami seemed like our biggest competition but it appears it may come down to us and scUM. I like our chances after he visits here.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “ Miami, tOSU and scUM appear to be frontrunners for Rico. He seems to like scUM’s facilities but a visit to tOSU should change that. Miami leads on a lot of LB/DE types which could push Rico further down their priority list. Coach Fickell has done a good job selling Rico on the benefits of tOSU and the opportunity he has to play early in his career. Let’s hope Corny Greene and son will continue helping us and a game day visit closes the sale.”
Andre Mathis
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “There hasn’t been a whole lot of news on Mathis but the Buckeyes are constantly mentioned among his favorites. If we get a visit you have to like our chances, especially with a chance for immediate playing time after a redshirt year. It’s likely to come down to Tennessee, Florida and the Buckeyes and we have as good a shot as anyone. Hopefully Coach Daniels can work his PA magic one more time.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “His favorites include tOSU, Florida, TN, PSU, scUM and scUM St. But it appears that tOSU, Florida and maybe TN standout above the rest. He is no hurry to decide and will take all his visits. tOSU is the closest of his favorites and he is developing a relationship with Coach Daniels. It is still too early to get a read on his recruitment but on paper we should stand a pretty good chance.”
Justin King
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks] “If we get a visit out of King I would upgrade him to two Buckeye leaves. As it is I don’t think we have any kind of shot with him. People at the Big 33 game overheard King talking up scUM and nothing I’ve heard makes me think those reports weren’t accurate. USC and Penn State will be players but in the end I think he heads north to play with Mundy and Breaston.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “In the most recent update King stated that he has no favorite between scUM, PSU, USC, Florida and tOSU but if I had to guess tOSU is currently last on that list w/scUM and PSU in the lead. It seems like we have an uphill battle for Justin but he really respects Coach T and Daniels. Plus he is friends with Teddy, Jamario and Devon. I think in the back of his mind he knows that he could be part of an incredible group of skill players at tOSU. But I don’t really think that will be enough and it will be either scUM or PSU. Plus you can never count out Petey and the Jet."
Sean Smalls
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Earlier on in the process it seemed like Smalls was ready to verbal to the Buckeyes. Not sure if the Malcolm Jenkins verbal changed things but Smalls doesn’t seem like the slam dunk he once was. Smalls is a versatile athlete that could play corner or receiver here. Getting him on campus for to watch a game in the Shoe would increase our chances.”
86 – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “I think the odds continue to decrease that Smalls will be Buckeye. With two CB commits already and the need for a 3rd WR I think there is good chance that we don’t take a 3rd CB in this class. I would put the odds at 50/50 for Smalls becoming a Buckeye.”
Alex Daniels
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “It’s very hard to say where Daniels is going to end up. If he wants to leave Columbus like his mother wants him to you’d think he’d start setting up some visits fairly soon. I’m still not sure why a defensive player from Columbus would want to go elsewhere but Mom may force Daniels out of Ohio. We probably have a 50/50 shot at this point.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “There continues to be mixed reports on Alex. Not only does he like OU but he keeps hoping for offers from LSU and Miami. It really seems like he is just looking for the opportunity to leave C-bus, just like his mother wants. But on the positive side he has gone to both of tOSU’s home games and he has yet to set up a visit to any other school including OU. But if I had to predict, I would say he will go elsewhere in the end.”
Ronnie "Taz" Wilson
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “All signs point to Taz ending up a Buckeye and what a fantastic addition to the class he would be. If a visit to the Horseshoe for the scUM game in November doesn’t sway him nothing will.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Posters of BP have gotten to know Taz a little bit in the last couple of months. He seems like a great young man and would be a great asset to tOSU. He has already visited unofficially for the Cincy game, he was at the NCST game (on an NCST official) and he will visit the Buckeyes officially for the scUM game. His other options appear to be Florida and NCST but in the end the allure of being a Buckeye will win him over.”
CJ Jackson
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “With Zwick, Smith, Boeckman in the fold and Schoenhoft on the way there doesn’t look like there is much of an opportunity at quarterback. CJ is pretty adamant about wanting to play QB in college. If he’s open minded about where he will play I think CJ could be a Buckeye in the end.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “CJ visited tOSU unofficially at the Cincy game w/Taz and will take his official at the scUM game. He seems to like tOSU and developed a bond with Troy Smith and Santonio. There appears to be mutual interest between tOSU and CJ (who claims a tOSU offer). As long as CJ remains flexible about his position I think there could be a good chance that CJ will be a Buckeye.”
Javon Ringer
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “*Offer the kid.* Javon is having a fantastic senior year. We can only hope he’s doing half as well in the classroom. *Offer the kid.* You have to assume he gets an offer as long as he takes care of business in the classroom. *Offer the kid.* If the offer comes Ringer is a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] "Javon is off to a great start to the 2004 football season. He has over 1000 yds rushing in just 4 games. IMO he would be a great RB addition for the Buckeyes. Javon also appears willing to wait on tOSU and if he convinces tOSU that he is not an academic risk then he will get an offer and become a Buckeye.”
Walker Ashley
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Going by everything Ashley has stated publicly the Buckeyes look to be in pretty good shape. I tend to believe the whispers he may be heading somewhere else. A positive visit to Columbus could change things but right now my money is on USC.”
86- [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “He continues to state that tOSU is the leader and has his official visit set up for December. He has loyalty to tOSU for an early offer and seems to like Coach Tress. On the other hand, the internet rumors seem to indicate he is headed west. Petey Carroll was a coach for the Vikings when Walker’s dad played there. Walker also called his USC visit this spring as his best of the off-season (some think he committed on this trip). I think in the end he becomes a Trojan.”
Lawrence Wilson
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Although Wilson has stated Pitt made the final 3 I think everyone believes it’s down to Ohio State and Notre Dame. Trips to Notre Dame and Ohio State should give us the edge. Our program is in better shape and we’re closer. Wilson ends up a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] [bucks]*[/bucks] “It is between tOSU, ND and Pitt. All three have agreed to let him play BBall and FBall. Pitt is there because they were the first to offer and Lawrence is a loyal guy. My guess it is between ND and tOSU.. IMO, a game day visit and loyalty to his home state school will make Lawrence a Buckeye.”
Jonathan Stewart
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Grades must be the only thing keeping the Buckeyes from offering because Stewart is a beast. The kid has an unbelievable mix of speed, size and balance. Stewart seems like the kind of kid that would really hit it off with Coach Tressel. You wonder if Stewart will visit without an offer. Maybe the staff is set with Ringer and Wells?”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Jonathan is off to a great start to his football season and will soon become the Washington state HS all time rushing leader. Jonathan has been listing tOSU has one of his favorites but there is not a lot of evidence that tOSU is interested and pursuing him. Grades could be a factor?? He would be the big back that we are looking for. It just seems like such a long shot but if we could get a visit anything is possible.”
Mikell Simpson
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “I’ve never been excited about our chances with Simpson. Playing time is something that is very important to him and With Pittman, Haw and possibly Ringer and Wells on the way I don’t think he would like the depth chart here. I think it’s unlikely that Simpson ends up a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “He seems interested but is waiting for his written offer. He has the versatility that JT like with the ability to play RB, WR and DB. If we can get him on campus for a visit I think we have as good a shot as anyone on his favorite list.”
Travis Beckum
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] – “Until a big time Oak Creek player goes somewhere other than Miami I’ll always feel any big time prospect from there will end up a Cane. Luke Fickell did a great job with Rhyan Anderson and is doing a great job with Beckum. He would be a fantastic addition to this class. An official visit gives us a decent shot but I think he ends up at the U.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Probably the top player in Wisconsin. He could play OLB as well grow into a DE/LEO position. tOSU has made his top four and some of the recruiting guru’s think we have a good shot. But I think he heads to Miami if he gets an offer (along with Raymond Henderson-who also has an offer from the Canes).”
Melvin Alaeze
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “As long as we’re in Alaeze’s top 5 we have a chance but it doesn’t seem likely Melvin will end up a Buckeye. Another great job by Luke Fickell who is rapidly becoming one of our best recruiters.”
86 - - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “tOSU has made Melvin’s top 5. Coach Fickell is doing a great job recruiting him. If we get a visit we stand a chance but I don’t think it is likely.”
Ed Collington
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] Collington recently visited for the Marshall game with Wesley Lyons. He’s had a strong senior year thus far and has good size. I’d say he’s unlikely to get an offer at this point with guys like Wells, Ringer and Stewart still out there but there is some interest from both sides.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Collington has been a bit of surprise this High School season, rushing for over 800 yds and scoring 13 TD’s in 4 games. He plays for a top team (Penn Hills-same school as A. Morelli). There is mutual interest between tOSU and the “The Horse” and Ed even visited tOSU for the Marshall game. He is a bit of a long shot but if he keeps putting up big rushing numbers he will be pretty hard to ignore.”
Kazeem Alli
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “With Irizarry gone and Hamby a Senior to be we could use a TE in this class. Having an ex-teammate in Columbus helps our cause and we’re closer to home than Georgia Tech, his current favorite. Not sure why but I think after an official visit here Alli ends up a Buckeye.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Kazeem plays at the same school as Nick Patterson. He has been in touch with the tOSU coaches and they made his top 5. But GTech currently leads."
Stephen Gowland
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Stephen was unable to make a visit to Columbus this summer. I still think he badly wants an offer from an SEC school like Auburn or Georgia. For his sake I hope he gets it. If no SEC offer comes through and he makes an official here we could land him."
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Stephen has been offered by tOSU and is clearly a priority at TE. But Stephen seems to have his heart set on a big time SEC school near his home in Georgia. If he gets an offer from Georgia, Florida or Auburn they could be the choice. Hopefully Stephen makes a game day visit.”
Brandon Long
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “If offered Long will be a Buckeye. If he doesn’t get one he probably ends up at scUM St. Long is a versatile athlete that could play tight end, fullback or even linebacker.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Brandon goes to school with the Hartline brothers and has made some visits with them to tOSU. His first choice would be the Buckeyes and there may be an outside chance for an offer if he is patient. My guess is he joins his ex-teammate Nick Smith at MSU.”
Brian Robiskie
Nutty - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “It appears the coaches want to see what happens with Lymon and others before Robiskie gets an offer. He’s a big kid, he’s young and his father is a coach in the NFL so you have to believe he understands the game. Coach Tucker has been in contact and if he’s patient Brian may get an offer down the road.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “Brian has offers from Miami and PSU. He seems to be leaning to the Canes but if tOSU were to offer it could get interesting. tOSU is looking for a 3rd receiver and if Brian proves himself during the season he could earn an offer. My guess is he goes elsewhere."
Curtis Smith , Freddie Lenix
Nutty – [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “It’s all about the grades for these two fine Glenville athletes. If they make it and get offers they will be Buckeyes. If not, Lenix could end up at Florida and Curtis Smith at Pitt. Lenix is such a playmaker you hope the Buckeyes get him and worry about where to play him(S or LB) later.”
86 - [bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks][bucks]*[/bucks] “It is not a sure thing that either will be offered. Lenix might be considered too much of a tweener but IMO, the kid just makes plays. We should offer and he would accept. Curtis is probably a longer shot to be offered because of our recruiting success at DE. We could probably rest right now with Williams and Worthington but there is also a good shot we get Wilson. If tOSU waits too long both could make another choice. Because of the uncertainty of a tOSU offer I have lowered both to three buckeye leaves.”
Who Wants To Be A Buckeye Volume I
Who Wants To Be A Buckeye Volume II
Who Wants To Be A Buckeye Volume III
To see our most recent recruiting projections and other options click here
