I just saw on Rivals an article on Raekwon McMillan that discusses his recent visit to Clemson and possibly closing the gap on OSU. It's a premium article so I don't know the details. Does anyone have a premium membership to Rivals that they would like to comment on this?
PHONE'S RINGING -- IT'S URBAN ON THE LINE
•Football Schedule•Basketball Schedule•Forum•About•Contact
11W Poll
Buckshots
Buckshots Block
-
Gordon Gee's Retirement Life Comes into Focus
Meet the soon-to-be President Emeritus of The Ohio State University.
-
"The academic part, it's like you have to try to fail."
South Carolina's latest verbal commitment on his future academic track. He also loves his coaches.
-
Bielema Proposes Rule Change to Slow Down No-Huddle Offenses
"Woah, slow down, buddy. Let's savor that first down for a while."
-
Gene Smith Named to NCAA Council of Athletic Directors
Group will meet regularly with NCAA president Mark Emmert.
-
Matt Hayes' Ten 2013 Season Storylines That Don't Involve The SEC
1. Ohio State-Michigan.
-
Wilson Recaps Ohio State Visit
2014 cornerback Quincy Wilson talks about his recent visit to Ohio State.
Recent Blog Posts
- The Time Traveler: Analysis of Anger
- Gee, by the numbers
- Heritage and Tradition Revisited
- Would you let your kids go to scum?
- Field of Dreams, Buckeye Football, and Father's Day
- Johns Hopkins to the Big Ten from JHU President Ronald Daniels
- Meanwhile, at Penn State...
- I always thought the SEC was a Conference.... Has it morphed into something before unseen?
- Gordon Gee is Ohio State's Joe Paterno
- Perkins officially leaving OSU
Active in the Forum
- Jalyn Holmes is a buckeye! (*update - no official commitment yet)
- Aaron Hernandez's home searched after killing
- Derrick Green development
- BTN Interview With Tom Herman
- Michigan/OSU Recruiting Battles - Defense
- Odd/Interesting Historical Facts
- Which way is the NBA rigged?
- Knox: "UCLA is Leader"
- When do Freshman report?
- 2014 Brandon Harris vs. 2013 JT Barrett
- Quick Bits 6/19 (Jalyn Holmes a Buckeye?)
- Top 3 coaches not named Saban or Meyer
- B1G APR Scores
- TTUN's interest in 11W?
- Dog Show!
Want to say hello?
We love hearing from you! Whether you want to work with us, discuss advertising opportunities, or pass us a hot tip, you're more than welcome to drop us a line.
Basically said us and Clemson are sort of tied right now after the visit but he likes both a lot but he will know more after he comes back to TOSU in march or april for spring practices. After that he will come out with a new top five and be able to name a leader which after watching UFM get these guys ready to go in the spring I'd put some money on TOSU being his leader following the visit.
Edit: Also he will be an early enrollee so he will be deciding sometime this fall not at an All-American game like he had previously wanted to do.
+1
Oh wow, thanks for the info. That would be great to get him locked up and in the fold for spring ball in 2014.
He's bringing at least Autry with him to visit as well! Maybe he can wrangle up the rest of the Geogia Gang by then and bring them all up too!
I know Kitt will be back for the spring game.
When someone shows you who they are believe them! In other words piss a good friend off and see what they really think about you.
+1 Sweet! I knew he was thinking about coming back during spring break time, but I didn't know he confirmed he was coming for the Ohio State spring game! Maybe they are at the same time, I don't know when the spring break he was talking about is or maybe he just decided to come even if it's not during that spring break. Either way, that's great news! Thanks!
getting him would be HUGE
Yep, lets get his kid locked up.
Thanks for the info
Not a problem just trying to help out with info when I can.
Still like our chances. Honestly, with him not caring about announcing at the AA games, I could see him visiting this spring, naming us leader, then coming to FNL and committing then.
You know Meyer will be in his ear about being a leader and recruiting other elites for the class.
It would be great if McMillan committed early and helped recruit those other Georgia players.
I agree 100%. With all the talent coming out of GA this year it can only help to have the #1 high school LB in the country whispering in your ear "come to THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY".
<whispers> "If you sell it, they will come."
"Get him a body bag, Yeah!"
Anyone else think the fact that he said "osu and clemson are kind of tied" bodes VERY WELL for Ohio State? The fact that even AFTER his Clemson visit they still have not surpassed tOSU is a good sign.
Also said he liked UFM and the staff and it would be hard not to play for them. I like our chances.
I am ALMOST 100% sure McMillan will be a Buckeye eventually.
If he is not, I will eat fried wolverine droppings.
In one of these statements above, I am not telling the truth....
Champions Bleed Scarlet & Gray
Coward!
"YOLO" = I'm about to do something extremely ignorant/stupid & I need an excuse to do it.
Haha well-played :D
Champions Bleed Scarlet & Gray
What is this guy getting ready to eat? Looks nasty as usual.
Lou, the goodies on Mr. Zimmerman's spoon (above) were Photoshopped to accommodate ChromeDomeBuck's suggested "droppings" - a delicacy in Tanzania, or in Ann Arbor.
I appreciate the picture to give a graphic representation of what I was considering. Apparently, this act is not nearly as unfathomable as I originally thought.
Tanzania must be an interesting place...
Champions Bleed Scarlet & Gray
Dried wolverine scrotums..
As my teenage step-daughter would say, "EWWWW!"
"Political correctness is tyranny with manners." Charlton Heston(1924-2008)
I hear it tastes like s***
Definately like our chances,but it's early,and anything and everything can change in a second with recruits.He would be a big get though!!
SCOTTC.
2014 is going to be sick. McMillan early and a National Championship should get a bunch of top 100s on board
"National Championship..." pretty presumptuous.
Of course. Both points were. If I am going to hope, I am going to hope big. I was being tongue in cheek
It was presuptuous. But shall we just shoot for the B1G Championship? Is that OSU and Urban's ultimate goal? I don't think so. That is what they do up at TSUN.
"Political correctness is tyranny with manners." Charlton Heston(1924-2008)
Living in South Carolina now I have been forced to pick a side between South Carolina and Clemson. I went with South Carolina, Clemson fans are the worst and Dabo is a buffoon. That said, good game day atmosphere and nice campus having been there its no surprise they get in on a lot of talent. However, they generally have meltdown games and fall apart to an 8-4 or 9-3 season according to my friends down here its predictable. Hard to imagine McMillan will be hot on them after they stumble in the ACC when he is comparing to what OSU is doing. Think Urban will get this one not concerned about Clemson at all.
After the way Meyer & Co. closed on Feb. 6 i am not worried. Everyone in the 2014 class will be at least a 4* with the chance for as many as four to five 5* players. If we're not the No. 1 class we'll be No. 2 by the hair on your chinny chin chin. Add that haul to 2012 and 2013 and watch out.
"Sherman ran an option play right through the south" - Greatest.Civil.War.Analogy.Ever
Buckeyes still lead
Now I can sleep tonight
Anyone know what kind of surgery Autry had recently? Hope it was something minor. Too young.
Could be wrong but Autry had knee surgery I believe was ACL related.
Ohio State + Urban Meyer #dangerous #combo
I don't really think there is much to worry about right now. If we got into October, Novemeber, or December and he said we were tied then there might be a cause for concern. I think he ends up a Buckeye after we kill it this year.
Why even go to Clemson, seriously. If Urban has time to build a relationship with the dude, we'll be fine. Getting Vonn Bell has to help allot too. Besides, you have to believe that we'll win more games than Clemson.
It's 5 o'clock somewhere, & Michigan still sucks
I believe this is the kid who said he wanted to play behind a good d-line... I think Bosa, Spence, Washington, Pittman, Schutt, Price, Munger, Hill, and Sprinkle are pretty freaking good... Did I miss anyone?
Bennett but he may be gone before Raekwon would get serious pt
This is an extremely good point. Knowing that the DL is going to free backers up to make plays has to encourage LBs to be buckeyes.
Sounds like he's recruiting along the way...
Hopefully he can get in Watson's ear too!
Will any of the 2014 recruits be able to enroll early if there is no attrition?
You don't HAVE to back count the scholarship if a player enrolls early. Typically it only is counted against the previous year if a team goes over the 25 recruits per year limit. Hypothetically speaking if you sign a class of 25 all 25 can enroll early. I believe that's how it works, at least
Also, the players who enrolled early from this class can be back counted, leaving room for members of the 2014 class to be back counted if necessary
Sorry Urban, Woody is still my favorite
OK that makes sense. I thought they were automatically back counted. Thanks!
If Raekwon jumps on board early then be ready for some major fireworks and ripples down south.........fact!
I know we're all pondering the same question: IS HE RELATED TO NBA GREAT NATE MCMILLAN?
http://www.youtube.com/v/HYgiq8HO78Y found this interview with Raekwon from Keith niebuhr. Two Words Urban Meyer!!
Haha, Ole Miss throwing away money:
It's really too bad the U.S Postal Service is eliminating Saturday delivery.
"Political correctness is tyranny with manners." Charlton Heston(1924-2008)
I love it when some kid drops reality on coaches...
Raekwon posted this pic today on his Instagram! Clemson who?
http://instagram.com/p/VunMDnlqD8/
tOSU is more than the flavor of the month! Urban has been taking great to a whole new level.
I don't think a team that has won 10 or more games 9 of the last 11 years, could ever be considered the "flavor" of the month.
"YOLO" = I'm about to do something extremely ignorant/stupid & I need an excuse to do it.
MN can correct me if I'm wrong, but I read it as him saying that he doesn't think that tOSU is Raekwon's "flavor of the month". That he's much more serious about Ohio State and for a longer time then just a month and then on to the next, newest thing/school. That's just my interpretation though.
exactly! Thanks, Gray Box. Urban talks about the 'flavor of the month' at times, and my point was that he has taken the program far beyond that.
Urbz has been on this guy since day one...he's not going anywhere but OSU.
"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
Urban's got the Buckeye Train rollin
I just thought some of you would be interested in seeing this public conversation that Raekwon and Jordan Hall had on Twitter. Don't worry, JHall did a general tweet and Raekwon responded to it so there shouldn't be any worry of a recruiting violation or anything like that:
kwon seems as excited as I am to go back to columbus (I live in chicago now), good deal!
I love Hall's response...couldn't have said anything better: "ain't nun better bra" From a current Buckeye. What better confirmation does Raekwon need?
And judging by the video of Raekwon and his excitement after the mention of Urban Meyer, I'd say he's a strong lean to Ohio State, but just entertaining offers to make sure his decision is right. And to see if Florida or some other SEC school might offer him a new car or house for his parents(joke, joke!). ;)
"Political correctness is tyranny with manners." Charlton Heston(1924-2008)
I would've preferred he would've said it in a way that suggests that college required some sort of communication skills, but I suppose it'll do in the circumstance.
It's slang...hence....what some ppl type on the net or on phones these days. It's not to seem "urban" or uneducated, I really don't think that's the case (140 Characters goes quick). It's the way some ppl/kids text/tweet...I don't see it being like LaBron's commercial sitting with his kids or nephews and talking like he does to them (I personally see talking like that WAY different than texting or what not). Either way...I wouldn't get too hung up on the dialect...as long as these guys keep winning and attaining guys like Rae Mc...I could really care less. As long as they're not tweeting back and forth about where to get cheap tats right...???
"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'm younger than he is and I have no issue saying "There isn't anything better." But I digress, if it's helping recruiting, I'll swallow my pride.
Like you have a choice lmao. I could see it now you calling in to a radio show Urban is a guest on like the fans who called the 97.1 the fan too complain that Urbz wasn't recruiting enough kids from Ohio.
When someone shows you who they are believe them! In other words piss a good friend off and see what they really think about you.
Are the two things related? Does me wanting to see human beings exhibit adequate communication skills make me some crotchety old man? I'm more than satisfied with Urban's recruiting, but if you know something I don't, please indulge us all.
Lol no dude I'm just goofy but you said that you'll swallow your pride about Hall not using proper grammar I just thought it was funny which is why I said like you have a choice. Basically saying of course you have to swallow your pride what can you do about it? Call in like those fans that complained about Urbz not recruiting Ohio.
No big deal.
When someone shows you who they are believe them! In other words piss a good friend off and see what they really think about you.
I would love to see him commit early and become the player that helps Urban getting the rest on board.
i hope we have enough room for all the primo guys that have osu on their list, im sure the staff will work magic once again. it sure seems like everyone from urban, the asst coaches, the players and the fans have sure been fired up about recruiting momentum since the signing day and i think that will only help with the class of 14 as long as we dont have crazy twitter fans telling 17 year old kids how stupid they are for not going to ohio state