Diggs will make the announcement during the 10 p.m. Geico SportsNet Central after the Wizards' game with LeBron James and the Miami Heat.
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bumping to a Buckshot but thanks
Didn't realize his H.S. coach went to Maryland.
at least we know he is announcing on friday
Can't wait!
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At least now i have something more than the end of the work week to look forward to
Maybe Lebron will pitch OSU to him
davebiddle Dave Biddle
RT @BeauBishop10TV: Diggs signing on CSN during halftime of Wizards Heat game is not a good sign imo.
It's halftime now? Thought it was after the game?
If it's at half time then I agree it sounds like not a good sign.
Hopefully we're reading too much into it.
I hope this kid isn't another Pryor...he's making this whole thing a big deal about himself
It's not at halftime. Beau Bishop was wrong........live by the tweet, die by the tweet
How do you know the coach didn't set it up? Or that the studio called and asked if he'd like to do it? Let's reserve judgement folks.
The game is at 7pm, so the announcement is after the game. But the timing does seem odd.
Maryland knows (knew) it was the underdog in this race; it could have changed though this weekend after his visit, I don't know. But the Terps knew it would be an uphill batttle. If he commits to Maryland, local fans will be happy, and if commits elsewhere local fans won't be pissed, IMO.
This is from 24/7 board after J.C. Shurburtt predicted Diggs will select Maryland.
Steve Wiltfong said...
My prediction as well is Maryland. Same with a couple sources close to the Good Counsel program.
Both guys are Mods there. This was approx. 4 hrs. ago
Interesting if true.......
Here is the link to the board:
http://247sports.com/Board/30/Report-Diggs-announcement-set-7597495/1
^I have really begun to doubt that anyone (possibly even Diggs himself lol) knows where he's going at this point. I've literally heard a different answer from every "insider" out there over the last two days. Apparently he's going to go to Auburn, Ohio State, Florida and Maryland all at the same time. Each of these guesses have been based on "sources close to the Good Counsell program" as well--so either he's telling everyone he knows something different, or he just honestly hasn't decided yet (which I think is most likely) and people close to him are merely as lost to the answer as we are.
Ah well. FWIW an ESPN Florida guy thinks the fact that he's declaring on the DC Comcast network means he's going to commit to Maryland. But again, who knows? Likely no one.
edited to add: And seconds ago this guy tweeted
Jay Parks @parks_recruit
BREAKING NEWS: 5* ATH Stefon Diggs will sign with Ohio State friday, sources close to Good Counsel football and Diggs' family tell me.
Don't know who he is though lol. Could be a random fan for all I know.
he will not go to a wizards game and commit to Ohio State..no way...that's all about Maryland there...unless he really wants the reaction...then he is just a douche
"I'm about to make it rain up in this biiiiiiitch" - Urban Meyer
It would certainly be a strange scenario BB919 that's for sure. He would be looking for the wrong kind of attention otherwise. These kids want love and adoration for their choice. For that reason I would have to say its got to be Maryland unfortunately.
I'm still going to hold out hope until I hear it. In Cleveland we never thought Lebron would get on national tv and say he was going to another team either. We see how that turned out.
We're better off without his type. I think we've had enough already.
Go Bucks!
Wait he's not announcing AT the game is he? Just on the tv network that is also showing the game right?
Sorry Urban, Woody is still my favorite
Yea I'm confused by all this!
Tough times never last, tough people do
Triv, I believe you are correct. He's just announcing after the game, but I didn't think he would be at the game.
Okay well then I wouldn't count anybody out. Nobody knows where the kid is going, I'm not even sure he knows yet.
Sorry Urban, Woody is still my favorite
If he's announcing AT the game, then I'm almost positive it will be Maryland. If not then I think Ohio State stands pretty good
The article BUCK U linked says he's announcing in studio (a DC Sportsnet studio I'd assume--ala the equivalent FSN Ohio in DC I'd imagine), not at the game itself.
oh..ok guys..sorry for the assumption lol...i'm a little more relaxed
"I'm about to make it rain up in this biiiiiiitch" - Urban Meyer
A lot of people getting ahead of themselves on here about where he is announcing. Let's slow down its IN studio. It has no meaning behind it whatsoever
we clarified that...thanks
"I'm about to make it rain up in this biiiiiiitch" - Urban Meyer
Was in the middle of typing when that went up. Either way reading everything on an article goes a long way
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just messin with ya..couldn't turn away using that
"I'm about to make it rain up in this biiiiiiitch" - Urban Meyer
Haha its all good. I'm just as curious as the next person on where he is going to end up. We just all need to be patient we will know soon enough. GO BUCKS!
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Yessir...go bucks!
"I'm about to make it rain up in this biiiiiiitch" - Urban Meyer
At the same time, as LouGroza mentioned, why go on a DC/Maryland-centered TV station to say you're going elsewhere? Gotta think he's a heavy Maryland lean, otherwise it seems a little like rubbing salt in a wound. Then again, perhaps I'm overthinking it? Maybe that's the only outlet he feels he has, wants to praise Maryland while at the same time explaining why he's going to be committing elsewhere.
The whole situation is confusing, but I have to say my bet is it's going to be a Maryland commit based on choosing to do it on a DC/local TV network (as opposed to twitter or a local high school).
I think everyone is really overthinking this one. He's doing it on a DC metro TV station, because he's from the area. It's not like he's going to fly to Ohio, Alabama or Florida to announce.
+1^^^^
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Diggs is going to Maryland. Would love for him to be a Buckeye, and it is the best fit for him Football wise but for some reason I fell like this kid will go to MD>
- Respect the Rivalry -
I'd like to go on the record and let it be known that I think people are reading WAYY too much into the details of the announcement itself. Doing it on a local news station makes sense.
@LLJJGG "why go on a DC/Maryland-centered TV station to say you're going elsewhere?"... Because he lives in Maryland!?!?? Should he go announce in Florida if he is going to UF so as not to spite the locals?? local news channels are aware that a local kid, who just happens to be one of the best recruits in the nation, is announcing Friday. If I worked at taht news station, I'd do everything I could to set up the venue for said kid to announce and hope to get some ratings/interest.
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Lets repeat PART of that last comment lol....PEOPLE ARE READING WAAAAAY TOO MUCH INTO THIS lol. There's not really much else to say.
Shendig
Just joined the site. Saw it mentioned on 24/7 sports and decided to check it out. Been lurking for a bit to see what was up over here. Must say I like it very much! I want to say thanks to Alex for all his info and this great site! I want to be a regular over here and spend (more) time with fellow Buckeyes.
Aside from that, I have a good feeling about Diggs. I've been scouring the web for info ever since, oh maybe, 3 weeks now. I agree with other posters that being on tv in Maryland doesn't necessarily mean bad news for us; it means he lives in the area and that's where he'll announce. Remember Jordan Hicks? I'm pretty sure he was on local tv and reporters covering his recruitment when he announced his allegiance to Texas.
We'll find out in a few short days. I have a (good) feeling he'll be the final piece to a fantastic 2012 recruiting class!
Like BLOCKOHBUCKEYE said, thanks Alex for all the info. Just joined as well. Alex, I was just wondering if you are sticking w/ Diggs to tOSU b/c of info or just your best hunch based on his options. Hope we land this guy, but I'll take another top 5 class this year even w/o him!
"They hate us because they ain't us" - Sully
I think I speak for all when I say that if he's not going to Ohio State, I'd rather he go to Maryland than Florida or Auburn. I'll be happy with our class regardless of the outcome with Diggs.
Thank you for the kind words guys...BlockOH and Tarheelbuck, glad to have you and hope you find our site as a great environment to read about and discuss OSU sports! Let me know if you need anything or have any questions at any time (alex@elevenwarriors.com)
-As for me sticking with Diggs to OSU, I have info that the staff feels good about their positioning with Stefon and I haven't heard anything other than troll internet rumors to make my thinking change. I think a lot of people switch their predictions based on the latest buzz out there, but if you were predicting this one you would have had him to Cal, Auburn, Florida, OSU, and Maryland based on the buzz off all of his visits. I don't think anyone has this one nailed down and I'm not going to say bet the house on Diggs to OSU. I personally just felt like it was OSU last week and just because there are rumors about UMD this week after the visit buzz, I am not going to change my guess. Hope that makes sense, but as I said, DO NOT BE SURPRISED IF DIGGS PICKS ANY OF THESE 5 SCHOOLS.
I just know I want this dude in the SCARLET and GRAY and the anticipation is killing me.... SMH
"You're pissed because we went after a committed guy? Guess what, we got nine guys who better go do it again. Do it a little harder next time." -- Urban Frank Meyer -- I LOVE THIS DUDE!! :)
I can respect Stefon wanting to take his time to make this big decision, and he's generally keeping quiet about his decision, so it isn't like he's giving false hope to every fanbase. I hope Stefon picks the Buckeyes, but best of luck wherever he goes.
yeah, feel bad for the kid. he is just thinking it all through. national signing day is just the first day recruits are allowed to sign, not the day it has to be done. I mean, think of it this way, TV reporters and anchors have to sign contracts for X number of years, which means the cities they apply to, they have to be very sure they want to live there for X number of years. So, they cant just blindly apply anywhere and take the first that comes their way. If the average person doesnt like their job or city they are in after 3 months, they can start to look elsewhere for something different. Yes Diggs can transfer if he hates where he decides, but why go through the hassle?
Any chance that there is an clandestine verbal commit to Urbz...and it's just been kept under wraps? GO BUCKS!!
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