Oooooh!After having plucked Duron Carter out of Florida's St. Thomas Aquinas, the Buckeyes are looking to add another Raider to the class of 2010. Newly minted five-star corner Lamarcus Joyner, regarded as one of the nation's top defensive backs, currently has the Buckeyes in his five -- even going so far as to proclaim Ohio State his leader at this point in time.
But then Deebo arrived on the scene.
Late last week, Joyner received an offer from USC and in his own words:
“This one, they came like Deebo and they just came and knocked it out. That’s USC. How can you not consider them? I thought I had a top five all figured out and they came and knocked Tennessee to the curb."
Probably not what Lane Kiffin wanted to hear, but getting Bryce Brown surely takes some of that sting away. The good news is that Joyner still has OSU at the top of his list with the Trojans checking in fourth, but it's chain-hiding time.
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From everything I have read and heard (especially from his uncle genron on BP and Bucknuts) it seems we should not be overly concerned with USC. If you are a prospect and USC comes calling of course you will listen, but I really think this one will come down to us, UF, and 'Bama. LaMarcus will be up for the spring game, so let's make him feel welcome and hope he has no choice but to commit.
Also, Cody Riggs, another talented 2010 player from St. Thomas Aquinas will be making the trip up with Duron Carter and Cris. Supposedly Riggs will be receiving an offer shortly and could put the Bucks at the top of his list upon receiving one.
How good is the STA secondary going to be with Riggs and Joyner next year?
I was going to comment on this when it was just a sidebar item, but either way, this guy is my favorite recruit just for saying that.
I get the local media coverage on this guy.... he seems to be the real deal and it would be a nice dagger in the heart of Miami, FSU and Florida. The Bryce Brown thing hurt the Cane's faithful and for that I say thank you to the assclown known as Lane kiffin. Their pain puts a huge smile on their face-- he was a verbal for a year and then went to Tennessee!! awesome
Yeah, I don't like how Kiffin is going about his business though. Seems very sneaky and is doing a lot of things that are frowned upon in the CFB world. Maybe Al Davis rubbed off on him more than he would like.
Joyner is the #1 guy I want in this class more than anyone. After him I'd have to say give me Jordan Hicks, Seantrel Henderson, Matt James, and Tai-Ier Jones to fill out my top 5. On the bubble are Spencer Ware, Christian Green, and Corey Brown, with Nick Montana and Marvin Robinson (scUM lean) right there too.
he is really pissing off the other coaches in the SEC and has run his mouth on Urban Meyer too many times.... Tennessee has to play at Florida this year and it ain't gonna be pretty... Meyer is gonna try to put up 100 on him.
http://www.google.com/search?h...
Ive seen this kid play and he is like Winfield on defense and Reggie Bush with the ball in his hands. He could play both ways. He also said in an interview that he loves how many NFL Cb's Ohio State has had in the past. I'd be surprised if we don't get him. He looks like a true 5 star.
Dayummn, Tennessee just got knocked the f*ck out!
OSU= (real) Linebacker U and CB U
For real, I must get into this argument once a week with my PSU buddy. They need to drop the Linebacker U thing immediatley, as their argument gets worse every year.....
Homan will have a bigger and better season than Sean Lee. You heard it here first......
Montana should really high on OSU's list considering that they are not actively recruiting any other QB's. They are going to be scrambling if he commits elsewhere.
are you forgetting Sabino.... he hits like a mack truck and is a monster. Another steal from south florida that was like stealing candy from the hungry mouth of the Hurricanes.
What about Brian Rolle or Austin Spitler, those two have been chomping at the bit for significant playing time over the last couple of years.
very true
but I think Sabino is gonna be the next great one (my humble opinion)
Does that make OSU Craig in this situation?
That's my dog! That's my dog!
I'm not forgetting anybody...I just think Homan proved himself quietly last season and is going to have a breakout year is all
We hope. We could end up being the guy who gets his grandmomma chain stolen and runs away like a bitch, if he commits to USC.
But deebo got his ass beat at the end, and the little crackehead stole his shoes!
Craig = Osu
Hot chick = NC trophy
Crack head = Rick Nueheisel and UCLA
Art does imitate life afterall!!!!
I only like Homan as a short yardage run stopper, he is slow. Sabino gives us speed in the trenches and ability to cover receivers at the LB position we so desperately need, especially playing outside the B10.
Sabino chose us over Deebo, so that should tell you something.
BTW, dude with the best name in all sports is playing in the Play-in game tonight, Chief Kickingstallionsims. 7'1, 255.
There's a bracket going....
http://nameoftheyear.blogspot....
It might be a little late in coming, but with all the criticism about the speed of players from the Midwest, it doesn't look like Tressel is unaware of it, and it looks like he COULD have his pick of players down South if he made it a goal. Ohio State has the best facilities in the nation, bar none. It recruits itself.
Sounds like a real intellectual. Please go to USC where you can hang with Snoop. Are these the kids we're after?
I don't care how he talks...trust me with this one you won't care either....
I think the key word therein is "kid".
Absolut jt talks about helping these kids grow both on and off the field...observe the finished product not the model
This is one of the stupidest things I've ever read...sounds like >50% of MGoBlog commenters.
What's he supposed to sound like? Is there a JMIK-run clearinghouse wherein quotes from potential recruits can be submitted for approval?
Idiot.
LJ and his STA teammates will be playing in the 'Shoe in September as part of the Herbstreit Football Series. That's 3 visits he will probably end up making here in the next 10 or so months. Can't hurt to get the kid up here again, without it being an official visit.
It looks like we will have 17 Scholarships for the 2010 class and here is my wish list....
Nick Montana - QB - offer
Corey Brown - RB - offer
Spencer Ware - RB - offer
Tai-ler Jones - WR - offer
Chris Dunkley -WR - offer
Seantrel Henderson -OL - offer
Andrew Norwell - OL - Committed
Matt James - OL - offer
J.T. Moore - DE - Committed
Jamel Turner - DE - Committed
Garrison Smith - DT - offer
Jordan Hicks - LB - offer
Scott McVey - LB - offer
David Durham - LB - Committed
Lamarcus Joyner - CB - offer
Jaylen Watkins - CB - offer
LaTwan Anderson -S -no offer
Without question Joyner is at the top of the list, only behind Montana (not because of Montana's talent or skill, but simply because of need.) As Alex has already said, I wouldn't put too much into the USC offer. I really don't think they will be a factor at all.
I do think C-Bus needs to make this a HUGE Spring Game. It should be a good one to watch, but the amount of talent that will be there will be INSANE. It would be great to let them see what kind of fans OSU has...even at a freakin Spring Game.
not sure about Watkins, Anderson, Dunkley, but I honestly think all of the others are very realistic...always remember 1 or 2 surprise guys or late offers (maybe Glenville's Christian Bryant at safety) and also don't count out Rod Smith from Harding in Indy who just got an offer-dude is huge
Let's hope we pick up the brick and smash Deebo's face on 9/12/2009 like Craig did.
Im not high on Montana, he doesnt overly impress on the field, he doesnt fit into our offense in terms of continuity, sounds like if he does commit he could be a transfer.
James, Joyner, and Ware are top 3 for me, again Ive watched Ware with my own eyes, his vids dont do him justice.
Oh yeah, Jordan Hicks is a must have. Cant let that talent get out of state. But he's high on the Horns.
I've heard rumors that Montana is going to commit at the spring game..
I could live with that.
I hope Anderson is that "Surprise guy".... That kid is so much fun to watch. I was kinda bummed to hear he was staying at St. Eds - Would have been awesome to see him as a Tarblooder lined up next to Christian Bryant. Having Anderson and Joyner in the same backfield would be freakin' lights out!
I will agree with you again Alex that Watkins is a stretch, but feel that Anderson would committ if we offered. I would easily take a Christian Bryant in replace of Watkins, but since it's a wishlist, I'll keep that offer open to Watkins.