Vonn Bell is a Buckeye
The hard-hitting safety Urban Meyer absolutely had to have is the newest member of the Silver Bullets.
Five-star Rossville (GA) Ridgeland product Vonn Bell has verbally committed to Ohio State at a Signing Day press conference this morning, filling an area of need for the roster and taking one of the most highly sought-after players in the country off of the board.
Bell is rated as the country's second best safety by the 247 Composite and was named an Under Armour All-American, starring in the nationally televised game back in the beginning of January. It was there that the Buckeyes started to make their big move on the super prospect, with Jalin Marshall, Joey Bosa, Cam Burrows, Gareon Conley, and other OSU commits forging a friendship with Bell that has lasted over the last month.
If you've followed his story you know Bell's recruitment has been an absolute roller coaster, with Alabama, Tennessee, and Ohio State all taking turns over the last month as "supposed leaders" for his services. The Buckeyes won out in the end, giving Meyer 26 25 members in the recruiting class of 2013, and wrapping up this cycle with a legitimate chance at the nation's top recruiting class.
Stay tuned to 11W throughout the day for more information regarding Bell's decision, as well as other happenings in the Ohio State recruiting world.
Comments
Urban is THE CLOSER!
Bringing Bell onboard is big time. Makes this recruiting class our best since the '96 class in my opinion. Together these guys will do legendary things on the field.
SAVED BY THE BELL!!!
No Fly Zone Dance Party!!!
Did somebody mention Saved By the Bell!?
God so many attractive characters on that show and you picked Screech.
Woohoo again!
GO BUCKS!
Absolutely huge get! So pumped for this commitment! Welcome to buckeye nation vonn bell!!
So which Vols board is the best to troll now? URBAN FREAKIN MEYER FTW!!!!!!!
“The teams that don’t respect their coaches and don’t trust their coaches are the teams that go .500"
~Zach Boren
THIS CLASS IS UNBELIEVABLE!
URBAN!!!!!!
Wow, that is a surprise. I love surprises. Everybody loves surprises like that.
borderline pornographic
"Get him a body bag, Yeah!"
What do you mean? He gave her a sweater!
You can kill a fly with your slipper or a cannon. Either way, the fly dies. -Ramzy
To the pure all things are pure.
Guess that makes me impure. Anybody esle want to join in my nasty 'no fly zone' dance party?
"Get him a body bag, Yeah!"
It's glorious......welcome aboard Vonn Bell!
"Success - it's what you do with what you got" - Woody Hayes
CANT.....STOP....CRYING......
"if irony were made of strawberries, we' d all be drinking a lot of smoothies right now."
Unreal... if we can hold on to EZE, will this be the #1 class?
Great day for Buckeye Nation! Welcome to the family Vonn!
YESSSSSSS!!!
"The question isn't who's going to let me, it's who's going to stop me."
outstanding v bell on board now we just got keep eze on board and will be super happy
Bruce Feldman is a dope!
LOL!
my buddy was swearing by his statements, saying we would not get Bell.... I told him feldman was a bum and just watch the announcement.... beautiful
Whatever Feldman...
LOL! Blame it on someone else... What a clown move.
Exactly. What's the difference between Feldman's excuse and Joe Schmo apologizing for spreading a rumor by saying:
no sh!t. Tries to take the credit (by steling it from one of "our recruiting guys") and be relevant by being one of the early ones to cofficially cal it. Then blames it on "our recruiting guy". All is well though, because all he has to do is say sorry and place blame. garbage- boost ego when right, no accountability when wrong. keep on guessing
WB
I think it was Manti T'eo's girlfriend that told him Vonn was going to UT.
"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I Just did a lap around the office and people are looking at me weird. Awesome morning.
Welcome aboard kid. Future All American if he keeps working hard.
Thank you UFM.
Time and change will surely show how firm they friendship... O-HI-O.
I just let out a huge yell, and probably scared all the little children in my apartment who got school called off today.... YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE this!
HAHAHA COOOOOOMBS!
Urban Warfare
Oh my! That was awesome! Urban is the man!
Great things are going to happen soon.
I will never doubt UFM again. Unbelievable. Truly unbelievable.
Absolutely is...
And this is such a GORGEOUS image...
Wilson, Clark, AND Bell?! URBAN FREAKING MEYER!
Time will tell how it pans out, but this class is bordering on legendary!
wait for it.....
“The teams that don’t respect their coaches and don’t trust their coaches are the teams that go .500"
~Zach Boren
.........
"The Buckeyes won out in the end, giving Meyer 26 members in the recruiting class of 2013, and wrapping up this cycle with a legitimate chance at the nation's top recruiting class."
So that's a wrap for the '13 class?
I always believed he was all OSU. Him and Mike Mitchell just seemed to belong!
This news is an absolute splended shock. This settles the crazy Twitter rumor that Urban spoiled Bell's day.
Twitter: @conquestnorman
The Big Ten is in so much trouble.
NO ONE not even Saban CLOSES LIKE Urban Frank Meyer!!!! The Ohio State University has the best DLine class and the best 2ndary class! This defense will be lights out over the next 3 years!
Because they wouldn't let me go for 3!
Woody Hayes 1913-1987
Add in a couple sweet-ass linebackers and the '12 class and its the foundation for the nastiest defense the nation has seen in a long time for college fb.
"Get him a body bag, Yeah!"
looks like Shazier's got some competition for best L.L Cool J. lookalike.
"Get him a body bag, Yeah!"
Damn,this class is gonna be sick!!!
SCOTTC.
Check out this UT fan's reaction on 247.
http://tennessee.247sports.com/Board/114/wow-what-a-total-gut-punch-on-V...
http://www.volnation.com/forum/tennessee-vols-recruiting/145234-13-ga-s-...
"YOLO" = I'm about to do something extremely ignorant/stupid & I need an excuse to do it.
you know things are bad in Vol Country when Vols fans have forum avatars of Vols fans with paper bags on their heads.
"Sherman ran an option play right through the south" - Greatest.Civil.War.Analogy.Ever
HELL YES!
Ohio State's band SLAUGHTERED Michigan's band. If this were a football game, it would have been Florida State vs. Savannah State. - SB Nation following OSU vs. UM 2012
Holy crap! Toady is an amazing day so far, i am pumped!!! I swear if i see that video from Coach Coombs right now i might knock down a wall in my office!
SUCK IT ROCKY TOP!
I had so many UT Vol fans giving me crap about how Bell was gonna pick Tenn over OSU and that Butch Jones was the man.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
If Denard Robinson isn't careful with spooning all that food into his mouth, he's going to end up lookin' like Whoopi Goldberg
Seems like a classy kid too. Welcome Vonn!
Says a lot about not winning the recruiting award in April (Ala Michigan). The finish on this class has been epic!
URBAN FREAKING MEYER!!!
EVERETT FREAKING WITHERS!!!
OHIO FREAKING STATE!!!
Man who would have thought after what happened with Tressel we would be sitting here so pretty now with Meyer and the bounty he has brought.
I absolutly love Meyer.
Welcome to Buckeye Nation Vonn!!!!! We are damn glad to have you! Can't wait to see you suit up for the Silver Bullets D!
Go Urban, Go Bucks! Unreal...
Champions Bleed Scarlet & Gray
OSU #1 class on Rivals now...
Welcome Mr. Bell!
everett withers has a new piece to put in his accomplishments portion of his resume
No matter what happens the rest of the day, we all know this is the #1 class in the country.
"You win with people." - Woody Hayes
Wow, just wow. I don't want to overhype this class, but wow. Wish they could have landed another OLineman, but I expect that to be a HUGE focus in 2014. Even if Elliot and Jacobs bow out I am absolutely thrilled.
vacuuming sucks
Welcome to Buckeye Nation Vonn Bell!
Love this Bell. Born leader.
"You win with people." - Woody Hayes
IS THIS REAL LIFE?!
Or is this just fantasy?....... lol
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx
...caught in a land slide...(OF OUTSTANDING LETTERS OF INTENT!!!)
When Bell decapitates the ball runner at 2:20....how in the world does he get up and talk smack to Bell? Shouldn't it be the other way around?
"I'm One Bad Buckeye, and I approve this message."
Not sure if anyone caught Bell in the AA game, but wow. Guy was all over the place. Great instincts. Super excited to have him in S & G.
Is there a clip for those who were unable to see these announcements from Clark and Bell?
^^^^^Yes, Pleasssssssse.
Boxley
Bell.
Thank you! That sent chills clear through my body!!
The young man sounds like a true class act. Welcome to the Buckeye Nation Vonn!!! Remember to stay humble and keep your head down while working relentlessly.
So I heard about this no fly zone that the silver bullets are putting together. This commitment just sealed it. This Silver Bullet defense could be legendary!!! Here is to these young men achieving their dreams. It looks like they have the up and coming talent to do so.
Vonn seems very mature and not cocky. I like that.
I think this "victory" was huge over two SEC teams, Alabama and Tennessee. And make no mistake, this was a VICTORY!
IMHO I think this victory in recruiting may be as big as when we signed TP, simply because we went head to head with two good tems from the SEC.
"Here officer, hold my beer while I find my license."
The Who played Baba O'Reilly last night (my favorite song) and tOSU gets Vonn Bell?!??? I CAN'T HANDLE THIS MUCH EXCITEMENT!!!
Is it September yet?
Christmas in February!
It's nice to be on THIS side of those decisions nowadays. :)
I am sitting here just absolutely stunned are you kidding me. Wilson, Clark, Bell as a closing sprint on signing day, OMG.
Boxley
Halllelujah!
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx
can anyone find a link to him commiting? I couldn't get my browser to load the live feed
This is the best defensive recruiting class in Ohio State history.
LIKE A DAWSE
Taquitos.
Welcome Vonn. GO BUCKS!
I wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then.
Rivals has tOSU as #1 right now nationally! We'll see where we end up by the day's end. But all I can say is NO ONE & I MEAN NO ONE CLOSES LIKE Urban Frank Meyer!
Because they wouldn't let me go for 3!
Woody Hayes 1913-1987
I despise the Vols which makes this 2x more awesome than it already was
Nice job idiots who were reporting he had already committed to UT
OH
HELLS
YEAH
Michigan Sucks!
Now it's time to get the BanHammer on the the Vols 247 Board!
Have fun storming the castle!!!!
"I'm One Bad Buckeye, and I approve this message."
Wow! I never thought we would get him and Clark. Amazing!
Urban, you rascal :]
WOOOOOO so much for that tennessee tweet last night. great choice mr bell
Ohhhh Brucey Feldman
Aint nobody got time for dat!
Michigan Sucks!
Welcome to Ohio State and thank you for making my day THAT much better, Vonn Bell. (:
Still in shock. What a way to close.
This is a great class...it's just sick. I love you Urban...I want to kiss him on the lips as my daughter would say...LOL;-)
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
"I love football. I think it is most wonderful game in world and I despise to lose."
Woody Hayes 1913 - 1987
fantastic work by urban and staff, welcome vonn to the buckeye nation
Who is the first person he decimates?
-The Aristocrats!
Urban F*****G Meyer ... I don't think I've had this much fun on National Signing Day ever as a Buckeye fan, just wish I didn't have to be at work.
JT
Mr.Bell, you made a grandpa CRY HAPPY TEARS, TODAY. I hope this decision makes you feel good every day for the REST OF YOUR LIFE! We are blessed to have you.
Spirit
Urban Meyer "ALWAYS BE CLOSING"
Brass balls.
YES YES YES YES YES! OMG what an awesome day. Urban Freaking Meyer for the win AGAIN!
Class of 2010.
Im swimming in Gray Box heaven today!
Welcome, Vonn...couldnt be more excited to have you as a Buckeye!!
Just did two back to back fist pumps while in my grad school class here in va. Everybody including the professor stopped and stared at me and asked me what got me so excited, I told him urban Meyer is a stud and osu is gonna take over college football. He told me I was either going to pay attention to his lecture or have to leave so I got up and left. Totally worth it.
On a mission!
The Bucks not only brought in 3 more great players but 3 great young men in Bell, Clark and Wilson. Welcome and congrats to all Bucks signing today!
This is completely & totally insane!!!! Wow!!!!
The world is full of kings & queens who'll blind your eyes & steal your dreams - it's heaven & hell - Ronnie James Dio.
http://youtu.be/pzRKkXk56iE
'get it together' from the Beasty Boys. Skip to 3:37 and it says Vonn Bell's got the 'ill communication'
"Get him a body bag, Yeah!"
i can't believe this.
is this real?
WHY IS THIS SO AWESOME!?!?!?!?!?!
I like football
According to ESPN, Vonn Bell just faxed his LOI to THE Ohio State University. Great day, ladies and gentlemen...great day!!!
The 2012 National Champions.
This kinda explains how happy I am right now...
"Urban Meyer is on a mission."
I like this guy. He wants in because he wants to win.
I said this in the liveblog, but the Bell official visit thread from last month should stand as a permanent example of why obsessing on rumors and comments from irrelevant family members is in the end wasted effort. Some people were really vicious.
This is a great commitment. I haven't been thrilled to see our tradition of great safeties wane in the last several years. We're overdue for another All-American.
The most "loud mouth, disrespect" poster on 11W.
What an amazing day! Welcome Vonn Bell, so glad to have you on board the Buckeye Express!
Question, Didnt Taivon Jacobs NEED to flip to make the numbers work and avoid us looking like the SEC? Just curious, it appears that way to me.
wanted to stay home with his child
Wow. Just wow. Bell is huge for us. Suddenly, I'm not so worried about this defense. :)
"There is a force that makes us all brothers, no one goes his way alone." --Woody Hayes
Incredible. I havent commented on 11Warriors in 6 months because I didnt like how certain people behaved on here but I think today we can all unite and celebrate because one day we really will be holding up a crystal ball. For me personally it would literally be a dream come true to witness one while Im all grown up. Thank you Urban Meyer, you're the best! best coach, best recruiter. best thing that couldve ever happened to Ohio State!
I can't wait to see how all this talent turns out, love how Bell plays, he is like a bullet flying at a target, feel sorry for the rest of the BIG.
V-SMOOTH!