Just some things i've learned as of recent on potential recruits that people might like to know.
-James Quick will not commit before the season starts, and has not set a time table on when he will. He will more then likley take an OV to Oregon during his senior year and will likley make his decision shortly after that. Several friends of mine close to the Trinity program have told me the chances of him going to Louisville have dropped to 30% while OSU and Oregon now likley lead. It will more then likley come down to if Urban is able to show Quick that the offensive culture has changed in Columbus, if not then he will be Oregon bound.
tOSU chances: 40%
- I've been bringing up Tony Stevens alot, he's currently working on taking a trip up to Columbus for an UV. Stevens has listed three schools he has expressed intrest in; tOSU, USF, and South Carolina. Of those three schools Stevens has been singing a very pro-osu tune and has been on record saying he would commit to UF if Meyer was still there, an eventual decommitment looks emminent. Stevens like what we have seen with 2014 OT D.Knox had a highschool teammate that he wanted to help secure a Florida State offer and after they were both offered he pulled the trigger. Keep your eyes peeled for this kid, he's really been shinning as of late on the summer camp circut.
tOSU chances: 30%
-Even though Demorea Stringfellow has committed to washington that doesnt mean his recruiting process is over. The reciever who once had a top two of tOSU and ND before abruptly committing to Washington after a visit has said he is still keeping his options open. Stringfellow has also said he still wants to take visits to some midwest schools and that everyone is still in play.
tOSU chances: 20%
-Shelton Gibson will apparently be retaking his ACT and/or SAT this coming school year. IMO everyone is being hard on him for "grades," which from what I have gathered isnt really grades but instead it was his dismal standardized test scores that caused a red flag in his recruiting process. Most students don't take the ACT/SAT until their senior year anyways, and I would imagine a significant improvement in those scores and a quick commitment after that. But Gibson will likley give himself options, he will more then likley take UV's to Auburn among other schools in case tOSU doesnt work out for him.
tOSU chances: 50%
-Devon Allen's top 5 will be coming soon, its speculated to include (in order) scUM, UCLA, tOSU, ND, and ASU. It's hard to forceast where Devon may land, he started his recruiting process late and has been very hard pressed to name a leader. ScUM may not have room to take Devon, which leaves the door wide open for others schools. Many have been on record saying the chances are slim he leaves the west coast despite his recent midwest trip and the fact his father player for tOSU.
tOSU chances: 30%
Other potential recruits
-MarQuez North will not choose his school until NSD. It would be hard to imagine we still have offers left to give at that point so the tall reciever out of Charlotte,NC is likley out of the convo.
tOSU chances: 5%
-There is nothing postive to point to that says Robert Foster will be heading to Columbus, Urban has already turned his attention elsewhere and I dont see that changing (i'm sure everyone is going to want to argue this.)
tOSU chances: 10%
-Zach Youssey may be the guy that earns an offer if Meyer can only land one or two recievers this year to round out the class. I would imagine with Mike Mitchell takes spot 17 and spot 18 either going to Tyquan Lewis or option B in Christopher Worley. The other 1-4 spots are all reserved for split ends, wide outs and Vonn Bell.
tOSU chances: 100%, 5% says he lands an offer
so i am guessing if i want to see ryan timmons play, i should make sure i get to his high school games here in frankfort. there seems to be no way he will wear the OSU uniform? 4.4 speed in the 40 if not quicker. SEC caliber type player, if i ever saw one.
Where do you live Stu? I had a few friends that played with him at Frankfort and they swear he is the best player in kentucky, I really like what i've seen from him but if he still hasnt recieved an offer at this point I dont know if he ever will.
I wish I had known who more of the players were at FNL. I would have paid more attention to guys like Timmons in addition to Shelton and Devon Allen.
@ rural, i live in frankfort, 10 minutes from the highschool where timmons attends. i am from ohio originally.
Timmons will not be a Buckeye...sorry folks...no offer means no commit.
"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
I'd be surprised if Devon Allen, (esp. w/ his dad being an OSU alum), has scUM in his top 5, let alone top 1
"You win with people." - Woody Hayes
thats ok if timmons goes to the SEC. that would be awesome, especially if he helps take down a big 10 team in a bcs bowl game or playoff game, cool huh? and the SEC keeps dominating
On Tony Stevens:
Ranked No. 173 in the ESPN 300, Stevens said he is still committed to the Seminoles, but was taken aback by the offer from the Buckeyes.
“It means a lot,” Stevens said. “Coach Meyer is a pretty good coach. I loved what he did with Florida when he was down here.
“He’s just like [Alabama coach] Nick Saban. When people hear the name Nick Saban, they think of how legendary he is. He’s won national championships and knows how to coach his players well.”
@Bucks43201
I think that is a testament to Hoke's recruiting abilities... we should take note...
I'd be happy to finish out the WR portion of the class with Gibson and Quick. If we could draw North away from NC that would be awesome, but I don't see it happening. The WR position is the weakest position in the last 2 classes in my opinion.
heard OSU and ND are looking good for Devon Allen if they want him...not sure about TSUN or where you heard that...thanks for passing along your info though!
what are the odds that osu doesnt get any of these wide receivers?
I think its pretty safe to say OSU will end up with at least 1 of these guys.
@bassplayer. If you were at FNL Timmons was the receiver who blew eveyone away in the 40. It wasnt even close by 5 yds against all the 40 winners that night. There is only 3 clips with him on the night and all 3 he did something great. A kid needs to go where he is wanted. There is not much want from OSU fans. And he has been timed at 4.35. If Gibson and Allen and West runs 4.5 Timmons ran a 4.2 at FNL thats how bad he beat them.
Plus his character is great student. He leads his local youth ministry. Good things happen to good people. Timmons will do fine wherever he lands. This IS my last post in here i wouldnt want to rub some people the wrong way in here. Take care
Is there any chance we have a real shot at Tony Stevens? I know he is already committed, but I'm reading on here and Twitter that he has an interest in OSU. Could a successful offensive season passing the football influence him at all?
Stevens has been tweeting pro-OSU lately and recently said he wanted out of Florida FWIW.
The past few days have been nothing but postive for tOSU in the pursuit of Tony Stevens. As many people have heard Urban wont pursue Robert Foster any more, I think Tony Stevens is the one who he replaced him with.
Timmons was fast but he was not even in the top 4 in receivers there.
Shelton Gibson, Devon Allen, Braxton Berrios, and Artavis Scott were all better.
Timmons is fast, but actually lacked explosion. Off the line of scrimmage he doesn't blow you away like Shelton can.
He pulls away, like he did in the 40 yd sprint, at the end.
I'm not sure I'd say Michigan is leading for Allen, but I'd safely put us in his top 5. Unless we strike out on our remaining target, doubtful he comes anyway.
Now, Artavis Scott may be one to be more concerned about going blue.
Those who stay will be CHAMPIONS!
~Bo Schembechler
hail: agreed especially because his teammate was pretty high on you guys after this last weekend too.
Derek, those were definitely the four who stood out to me during 1 on 1 drills. I didn't know who Timmons was until he won the races at the end.
timmons will do fine wherever he goes, be kind of neat to see him go SEC, and then he blows a big ten team up in a bcs bowl game or playoff.
RDUBS, youre talking about Mason Cole. Both he and Artavious Scott raved about OSU when they were at FNL, then 2 days later, both raved about Michigan. long way to go with both of these kids. i think we have a legit shot with Stevens though.
Stu, I understand what it is like to have a connection to a d1 football player but you have to understand that just because he's good doesn't mean he will get offered from osu. Only the top select players get that offer. And I'm sure there are plenty of schools out there that would love to have him on their team but osu isn't one of them. So just let it go n cheer the kid on wherever he ends up.
@aaron LMAO. (Top select). Shows how little you know. Silas Redd M Ball and many other numerous SEC did not go to OSU or offered yet they are much better than your top select. Dont fool yourself in believing the ratings. It leaves out the most tangible part. His heart commitment and desire. I can name you many more NFL players that were 3 star and below than you can name thats above.
It seems to me the staff is giving offers based on their own evaluations (not ratings from recruiting sites), and they've seen Timmons in person. Perhaps they're just not ready to give him an offer yet. That doesn't mean he'll never get an offer.
Consider Taivon Jacobs, he earned his offer based on camp performance.
*shrug*
@Way Thats a clown comment bro
Good comment and I would agree
I think that we migth see a little perspective change on the WR front if this year the passing game can explode and be productive. Might even convince a few recuits this year to change there interest?
There is a lot of signma hanging over the passing from recent years and topped off by last years pathetic showing.