'09 COLLEGE FOOTBALL OFF-SEASON THREAD-recruiting/Coaching Changes/Transfers

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Originally Posted by SpecialEd88

Did Oku commit to anyone yet? He's really taking his time.

Back to Tennessee.

Sorry 'Rell.

March 12, 2009
[h1]New Rivals250 loaded with big-time backs[/h1]
Rivals.com recruiting staff
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As always, the Rivals100 is followed closely by the Rivals250. And just as the Rivals100 was loaded at running back, the depth and star power at the position dominates the second group as well, led by Miami Booker T. Washington's Eduardo Clements.

The strong group of running backs from California includes San Diego Scripps Ranch star Brennan Clay.

Clements, who checks in at No. 103, leads a ridiculously strong group of backs in the Sunshine State, and there could be a lot of back-and-forth all year when it comes to determining who's the best in Florida.
In addition to Clements, the Rivals250 boasts Florida running backs Brandon Gainer (Miami Central), Giovanni Bernard (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), Ethan Grant (Coconut Creek North Broward Prep), Roy Finch (Niceville) and Jakhari Gore (Miami Columbus).

"It's a very good year for running backs in south Florida, and there could be a dozen that sign I-A scholarships," Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Jamie Newberg said. "Maybe there isn't a Trent Richardson this season from Florida, but there are still high-quality backs."

Other Rivals250 running backs from the Southeast include Corey Grant from Opelika (Ala.) High, Storm Johnson from Logansville (Ga.) High and Nicholas Parker from Batesville (Miss.) South Panola.

But the state dominating the running back rankings this year clearly is California. With four backs in the Rivals100 (five if you include Anthony Barr, who could end up at running back) and another three in the Rivals250, California seems to be the place to look for tailbacks in 2010. San Diego Scripps Ranch all-purpose back Brennan Clay leads the second group, checking in at No. 112, while Escondido High's Ricky Seale and Perris Citrus Hill's Deontae Cooper round out the list.

Mr. 101

Being ranked as the 101st-best player in the country might be a disappointment to some, but to Gainesville (Ga.) High wide receiver Tai-ler Jones, it's motivation.

"In a way, it's disappointing because you're not in the main group, that top 100," said Jones, a 6-foot, 174-pounder. "It's motivation for sure. It makes you want to work harder so you secure a spot in the top 100 and make sure you're not left out. Next time I hope to be in the Rivals100."

Jones improved his stock Sunday at Tri-Cities High School in Atlanta, during Team Georgia's practice for a 7-on-7 tournament in Tampa, Fla. Jones showed his quickness in and out of his breaks, excellent route-running and superior quickness. Most of all, he showed strong and reliable hands.

"I think that just comes naturally," he said of catching the ball out front with his hands. "I played quarterback up until eighth grade, so I guess always holding the football that way in my hands just made it natural for me as a wide receiver."

QB DEPTH?

Texas QB commit Connor Wood checks in at No. 133.

There's no Jimmy Clausen, Terrelle Pryor or Matt Barkley in this class, but there is some depth at quarterback.
While there are just seven quarterbacks in the Rivals100, there are 11 between 101-250, led by Texas commitment Connor Wood, who checks in at No. 133.

"I agree that there's not a big-armed, no-brainer out there right now who has been on the radar for years, like Clausen or Barkley or Mark Sanchez," Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell said. "But that could be because it seems to be a down year for quarterbacks in California as well as Texas. The lack of high-end talent in California is rare.

"And Texas is down for quarterbacks as well, compared to the past few years. There are usually five or six quarterbacks from Texas in the Rivals250, and this year those numbers are way down. And no top dual-threat quarterback in Texas? That's unheard of."

Farrell expects numerous quarterbacks to emerge.

"I think there will be a bunch of quarterbacks that emerge in the spring, summer and as the season moves along," he said. "I know we ended up with 25 quarterbacks last year ranked four stars or better and so far we have only around 18, but they're out there. I can see a bunch of three-star guys emerging as four stars."

ETC.

• Last year, there were only four tight ends in the final Rivals250, clearly a down year at the position overall. But for 2010, there are 10 tight ends in the first Rivals250, including seven in the 101-250 range. York (Pa.) Central York standout Kyle Baublitz leads the way.

• It's not a deep year at cornerback, with only 13 in the Rivals250. If you're seeking an elite corner, you should head to the Southeast. Lauderdale Lakes (Fla.) Boyd Anderson corner Demar Dorsey and Douglasville (Ga.) South Paulding cornerback Ryan Ayers lead the second group.

Nick Acree is one of the DT prospects that could move up in the rankings with a big season.

• There were just four defensive tackles in the Rivals100. But there are 13 in the 101-250 range, and you can be sure that some of them will make a strong push toward the top 100. The leading candidates? Tyler (Texas) John Tyler's Ashton Dorsey, Miami Northwestern's Todd Chandler and Warner Robins (Ga.) High's Jeffrey Whitaker. Also, keep an eye on Christchurch (Va.) Christchurch School's Nick Acree, who has all the physical skills but just needs experience and a strong senior season. Don't look out west for defensive tackles, as there just don't seem to be that many.
• There are only two players from Arizona in the Rivals250 compared to five last year. Other states that appear to be down compared to last year include New Jersey, which has only one player in the 250 compared to five last year; Illinois (three this year, six last year) and Utah (two this year, four last year). As far as quality is concerned, Alabama has probably taken the biggest hit. In 2008 and '09 combined, there were six five-star prospects; this year, there likely will be just one at the most.

• There are plenty of prospects with good bloodlines in the 101-250 range. The aforementioned Tai-ler Jones is the son of former NFL player Andre Jones. Fort Washington (Md.) Friendly safety Jordan Haden is the younger brother of Florida starting cornerback Joe Haden and Boston College running back Josh Haden. The aforementioned Gore is NFL running back Frank Gore's cousin. And California quarterback Nick Montana is the son of NFL legend Joe Montana.
















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101	Tai-ler Jones Gainesville (GA) Gainesville High School		WR	6-0/174	list
	Quick and sure-handed, Jones is the son of former Notre Dame player Andre Jones.
102	Tyrus Thompson Pflugerville (TX) Pflugerville		OL	6-6/278	Oklahoma
	Thompson has a lot of upside - he just started playing football two years ago.
103	Eduardo Clements Miami (FL) Booker T. Washington		RB	5-10/185	list
	He has rushed for 1,850 yards and 41 TDs the past two seasons.
104	Dontae Williams Houston (TX) Aldine		RB	5-11/200	list
	He rushed for 595 yards and six TDs on 93 carries in a hurricane-shortened '08 season.
105	Dominique Easley Staten Island (NY) Curtis		DE	6-3/258	list
	As a junior, Easley had 51 tackles and 10 sacks.
106	Ashton Dorsey Tyler (TX) John Tyler		DT	6-3/275	Texas
	Dorsey made 63 tackles and 20 tackles for loss during his junior season.
107	Jordan Haden Fort Washington (MD) Friendly		DB	5-11/192	list
	He is the younger brother of Boston College RB Josh Haden and Florida CB Joe Haden.
108	Marcus Lucas Liberty (MO) Liberty Senior		WR	6-4/175	list
	Lucas tallied more than 1,200 yards and 20 TDs as a junior.
109	Roy Finch Niceville (FL) Niceville		RB	5-8/170	list
	He rushed for 1,296 yards and 16 TDs and added 299 yards receiving in 2008.
110	Silas Redd Stamford (CT) King & Low Heywood Thomas		RB	5-10/187	list
	Redd rushed for 1,356 yards and 15 TDs in 2008.
111	Ronnie Vinson New Orleans (LA) Isidore Newman School		ATH	5-11/186	list
	Vinson had more than 1,200 yards of offense and starred on both sides of the ball.
112	Brennan Clay San Diego (CA) Scripps Ranch		RB	5-10/190	list
	He had more than 2,500 yards of total offense a year ago.
113	Corey Miller Duncan (SC) Byrnes		DE	6-4/227	list
	Miller made more than 100 total tackles from his DE spot as a junior.
114	De'Joshua Johnson Pahokee (FL) Pahokee		WR	5-11/170	list
	He was named to the 2B all-state team as a junior while playing receiver and quarterback.
115	DeAndre Hopkins Central (SC) D. W. Daniel		ATH	6-2/170	Clemson
	Hopkins has intercepted 23 passes over the past two seasons.
116	Jakhari Gore Miami (FL) Columbus		RB	5-10/170	list
	He is the cousin of NFL standout Frank Gore.
117	Kyle Baublitz York (PA) Central York		DE	6-4/254	list
	Baublitz amassed 166 tackles during his junior season.
118	Darious Cummings Titusville (FL) Astronaut		DE	6-2/256	Florida State
	Cummings had 78 tackles, five sacks and seven tackles for loss as a junior.
119	Justin Hunter Virginia Beach (VA) Ocean Lakes		WR	6-4/172	list
	Hunter is a big, athletic receiver who can high jump seven feet.
120	Todd Chandler Miami (FL) Northwestern		DT	6-0/290	Miami
	He missed much of his junior season with an injury but had 10 sacks as a sophomore.
121	Jeffrey Whitaker Warner Robins (GA) Warner Robins		DT	6-3/285	list
	At 6-3 and 285 pounds, Whitaker is a run-stopping specialist.
122	Kaelin Clay Long Beach (CA) Poly		WR	5-9/167	list
	The productive wide receiver is also a standout in track for Long Beach Poly.
123	Ricardo Miller Orlando (FL) Dr. Phillips		WR	6-2/208	Michigan
	He finished his junior season with 34 catches for more than 600 yards and eight TDs.
124	Corey Grant Opelika (AL) Opelika		RB	5-10/186	list
	Grant averaged more than 23 yards per punt return with two TDs.
125	Nickell Robey Frostproof (FL) Frostproof		DB	5-8/165	list
	The multi-purpose athlete was a 2B all-state first-team selection.
126	Mike Davis Dallas (TX) Skyline		WR	6-1/185	LSU
	Davis averaged nearly 20 yards per catch as a junior.
127	A.J. Derby Iowa City (IA) Iowa City		QB	6-4/218	list
	As a QB, Derby rushed and passed for more than 1,000 yards. He also starred on defense.
128	Vincent Sanders Macon (MS) Noxubee County		WR	6-3/182	list
	He was named first-team all-state while helping his team win the 4A state championship.
129	Sione Potoae Lakewood (WA) Lakes		DT	6-3/285	Washington
	The two-way player recorded 44 tackles and two sacks.
130	Justin Maclin Memphis (TN) Ridgeway		LB	6-4/215	list
	The athletic defensive end recorded 19 sacks during his junior season.
131	Torrian Wilson Miami (FL) Northwestern		OL	6-4/315	list
	Wilson has played several spots on the offensive line for Miami Northwestern.
132	Matt James Cincinnati (OH) St. Xavier		OL	6-8/280	list
	James anchors the offensive line at one of the nation's top programs.
133	Connor Wood Houston (TX) Second Baptist		QB	6-4/209	Texas
	James showed off his athleticism at the U.S. Army combine with impressive numbers.
134	Dior Mathis Detroit (MI) Cass Tech		DB	5-8/166	list
	The diminutive CB has speed, clocking one of the top 40 times at the U.S. Army combine.
135	Louis Nix Jacksonville (FL) Raines		DT	6-2/320	Miami
	At 320 pounds, Nix stars on the basketball court as well as the football field.
136	Jake Heaps Sammamish (WA) Skyline		QB	6-2/195	list
	Heaps has thrown for close to 6,000 yards over the past two seasons.
137	Chris McCain Greensboro (NC) Northern Guilford		LB	6-6/215	list
	McCain recorded 97 tackles and 20 tackles for loss in 2008.
138	Gideon Ajagbe Coconut Grove (FL) Ransom Everglades		LB	6-2/197	list
	The athletic outside linebacker also stars at running back for his high school.
139	Calvin Barnett Tulsa (OK) Booker T. Washington		DT	6-3/292	list
	The disruptive defensive tackle can bench press 330 pounds.
140	Quinton Dunbar Miami (FL) Booker T. Washington		WR	6-3/170	Miami
	Dunbar finished '08 with 739 yards and 12 TDs.
141	Jeremy Richardson Springville (AL) Springville		WR	6-4/190	list
	The big-bodied receiver amassed more 1,200 yards receiving as a junior.
142	Brandon Gainer Miami (FL) Miami Central		RB	6-0/194	list
	As a junior, Gainer rushed for 1,644 yards and 17 TDs on 185 carries.
143	Trent Spurgeon Owasso (OK) Owasso		OL	6-8/270	list
	The 6-8 offensive tackle also excels on the hardwood.
144	Lynden Trail Miami (FL) Booker T. Washington		DE	6-7/220	list
	Trail gathered 22 sacks and two interceptions from his defensive end position in 2008.
145	Dietrich Riley La Canada (CA) St. Francis		RB	6-0/189	list
	The all-purpose back rushed for more than 800 yards and also made 48 tackles in 2008.
146	Ian Silberman Fleming Island (FL) Fleming Island		OL	6-4/257	Florida
	Silberman was named second-team all-state for 4A in Florida following his junior season.
147	Luke Joeckel Arlington (TX) Arlington		OL	6-6/280	list
	During his junior season, Joeckel made more than 150 pancake blocks.
148	Tevin Jackson Garland (TX) Garland		LB	6-2/215	Texas
	Jackson had 85 tackles and five sacks in 2008.
149	Jawuan James Suwanee (GA) North Gwinnett		OL	6-6/293	list
	James was one of the offensive stars of the U.S. Army combine in January.
150	Travis Williams Norfolk (VA) Lake Taylor		LB	6-2/189	list
	Williams showed his athleticism as a junior by catching 31 passes for 500 yards.
151	Erik Kohler Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian		OL	6-4/264	list
	Kohler played baseball before making football his primary sport.
152	Giovanni Bernard Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas		RB	5-9/198	list
	Bernard rushed for 1,528 yards and 18 scores as a junior.
153	Craig Sanders Ariton (AL) Ariton		DE	6-4/230	list
	Sanders had 71 tackles and 32 tackles for loss last season.
154	Zach Lee McKinney (TX) McKinney		QB	6-4/195	list
	Lee threw for nearly 3,000 yards as a junior with 33 TDs.
155	Chaz Green Tampa (FL) Tampa Catholic		OL	6-6/290	list
	Green transferred in from Palm Harbor for his junior season.
156	C.J. Mosley Theodore (AL) Theodore		LB	6-2/212	list
	Moseley had 176 tackles as a junior.
157	Kenny Stills Encinitas (CA) La Costa Canyon		WR	6-2/170	list
	Stills had 64 catches for 1,201 yards as a junior.
158	Adrian Coxson Baltimore (MD) City College High		WR	6-2/186	list
	Coxson had 34 catches for 821 yards and nine scores in 2008.
159	John Harris Garland (TX) Naaman Forest		WR	6-2/187	Texas
	Harris had 45 catches for 584 yards and seven scores last season.
160	Demar Dorsey Lauderdale Lakes (FL) Boyd Anderson		DB	6-1/175	Florida
	The Gators commitment is one of the fastest players in Florida.
161	Jimmy Gjere New Brighton (MN) Irondale		OL	6-7/275	Minnesota
	The big tackle is already an early commitment to Minnesota.
162	A.J. Cann Bamberg (SC) Bamberg-Ehrhardt		OL	6-3/260	list
	The versatile lineman could play offense or defense in college.
163	Storm Johnson Loganville (GA) Loganville		RB	6-1/210	list
	Johnson rushed for 1,300 yards and 21 TDs as a junior.
164	Brandon Linder Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas		OL	6-6/280	list
	He was a first-team All-Broward County selection for the state champions as a junior.
165	Carrington Byndom Lufkin (TX) Lufkin		DB	6-0/165	Texas
	The Texas commitment is long and rangy and has good ball skills.
166	Matthew Wells Monticello (MS) Lawrence County		ATH	6-0/190	list
	Wells rushed for 1,362 yards on the same team as Kendrick Hardy a year ago.
167	Mike Hull Canonsburg (PA) Canon McMillan		LB	6-1/215	Penn State
	The Penn State commit had 117 tackles as a junior.
168	Denzel McCoy Duluth (GA) Northview		DT	6-4/275	list
	McCoy had 72 tackles with 10 tackles for loss as a junior.
169	Barry Brunetti Memphis (TN) Memphis University School		QB	6-0/207	list
	Brunetti passed for 1,251 yards and rushed for 704 more as a junior.
170	Max Bullough Traverse City (MI) St Francis Catholic		LB	6-3/209	Michigan State
	The tackling machine is an early Michigan State pledge.
171	Trey Burton Venice (FL) Venice		QB	6-2/203	Florida
	Burton accounted for more than 2,000 all-purpose yards as a junior.
172	Bryant Jackson Sulphur Springs (TX) Sulphur Springs		DB	6-3/175	Texas
	Jackson had five interceptions and 10 pass breakups last season.
173	Ricky Heimuli Salt Lake City (UT) Brighton		DT	6-4/280	list
	Heimuli had 40 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss as a junior.
174	Louis Young Olney (MD) Good Counsel		DB	6-1/198	list
	The tall corner had five interceptions and 13 pass breakups last season.
175	Ethan Grant Coconut Creek (FL) North Broward		RB	5-10/175	Oregon
	The early Oregon commit is also a track star.
176	Chase Rome Columbia (MO) Rock Bridge		DE	6-3/275	list
	Rome had 77 tackles and four sacks in 2008.
177	Devin Gardner Detroit (MI) Inkster		QB	6-4/195	list
	Gardner passed for 1,886 yards and rushed for 1,401 more as a junior.
178	Garry Peters Conyers (GA) Heritage		DB	6-0/173	list
	Peters could play numerous positions in college.
179	Scotty Young Denton (TX) Ryan		QB	6-3/185	Texas Tech
	Is Young the next Texas Tech record-setting QB? He threw for 65 TDs last season.
180	Brian Vogler Columbus (GA) Brookstone School		TE	6-7/242	list
	Vogler had 21 catches for 465 yards and six TDs in 2008.
181	.J. Jones Denison (TX) Denison		RB	6-0/220	list
	Jones rushed for more than 2,600 yards in his junior season.
182	Dakota Royer Manheim (PA) Manheim Central		DE	6-3/222	list
	Royer had 86 tackles as a junior with 13 sacks.
183	Shaun Lewis Missouri City (TX) Hightower		LB	6-1/200	list
	Lewis had 135 tackles and nine sacks a year ago.
184	Jeffrey Godfrey Miami (FL) Miami Central		QB	5-11/167	list
	Godfrey passed for just less than 3,000 yards last season.
185	Evan Hailes Chesapeake (VA) Oscar Smith		DT	6-1/305	list
	The run-stuffer had 81 tackles as a junior, helping his team to a 15-0 record.
186	Adrian White DeSoto (TX) DeSoto		DB	5-10/169	list
	White, who has legit 4.5 speed, made 57 tackles and had eight pass breakups as a junior.
187	Robert Johnson Hattiesburg (MS) Oak Grove		WR	6-0/196	list
	Johnson had 48 catches for 632 yards as a junior.
188	Nick Acree Christchurch (VA) Christchurch School		DT	6-5/291	Virginia Tech
	Acree is a physically impressive prospect, but he must improve on the field.
189	Anthony Creecy Durham (NC) Southern Durham		WR	5-10/193	list
	Creecy had 48 catches for 863 yards and five scores as a junior.
190	Solomon Patton Mobile (AL) Murphy		WR	5-10/175	list
	Patton had 12 TD receptions last season.
191	Ryan Ayers Douglasville (GA) South Paulding		DB	5-10/175	list
	Ayers was a standout at the Friday Night Lights camp last year at Florida.
192	Braylon Heard Youngstown (OH) Cardinal Mooney		RB	5-11/180	list
	Heard rushed for approximately 800 yards as a junior.
193	Joseph Randle Wichita (KS) Wichita Southeast		RB	6-0/180	list
	Randle had more than 1,000 all-purpose yards and 15 scores as a junior.
194	Joe Craig Gaffney (SC) Gaffney		ATH	6-0/170	Clemson
	Craig played nearly every skill position a year ago.
195	James Haynes Orange (TX) West Orange-Stark		ATH	6-0/181	list
	Haynes was the MVP of his class at the National Underclassmen Combine Ultimate 100.
196	Carlton Martin Madison (MS) Madison Central		DE	6-2/258	list
	Martin had 59 tackles and five sacks as a junior.
197	Austin Woods Rockwall (TX) Heath		OL	6-5/290	list
	Woods was named 4A honorable mention all-state as a junior.
198	Traylon Shead Cayuga (TX) Cayuga		RB	6-2/210	Texas
	Shead rushed for 3,504 yards and 52 scores as a junior.
199	Hayes Pullard Los Angeles (CA) Crenshaw		LB	6-2/220	list
	Pullard rushed for 900 yards and had 110 tackles as a junior.
200	Justin Parker Beaufort (SC) Beaufort High		LB	6-2/210	list
	Parker recorded 97 tackles as a junior.
201	J.T. Moore Youngstown (OH) Boardman		DE	6-4/220	Ohio State
	Moore committed to Ohio State on Sept. 11, 2008.
202	Nicholas Parker Batesville (MS) South Panola		RB	6-2/210	list
	He rushed for more than 2,500 yards and 27 TDs last season for South Panola.
203	Keeston Terry Blue Springs (MO) Blue Springs		WR	6-2/179	list
	Terry earned all-metro honors as a junior.
204	Ross Apo Arlington (TX) The Oakridge School		WR	6-2/190	Texas
	Apo had 764 yards receiving and 11 TDs in 2008.
205	Randall Telfer Ranco Cucamonga (CA) Rancho Cucamonga		TE	6-4/215	list
	Telfer had 38 receptions for 631 yards and four TDs as a junior.
206	Antonio Goodwin Atlanta (GA) Washington		WR	6-2/170	list
	Also a track standout, where he runs the 100 in 10.6 seconds and the 200 in 21.5.
207	Wes Rea Gulfport (MS) Harrison Central		OL	6-5/290	list
	A good pitching prospect, Rea throws in the mid-to upper-80s and tops out even higher.
208	Jimmie Hunt Cahokia (IL) Cahokia		WR	6-1/195	list
	The do-it-all type player had 900 yards receiving and more than 90 tackles as a junior.
209	Zach Zwinak Frederick (MD) Linganore		LB	6-2/235	list
	Had 1,447 yards rushing and also racked up 53 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and five sacks.
210	Blake Lueders Zionsville (IN) Zionsville		DE	6-5/240	list
	Along with his athletic ability, Lueders also has a 4.0 GPA.
211	Keiwone Malone Memphis (TN) Mitchell		WR	6-1/165	Alabama
	Malone had 1,407 yards receiving and 19 TDs in 2008.
212	Daniel Noble Flower Mound (TX) Marcus		DT	6-4/275	Oklahoma
	Noble is the first commitment for Oklahoma in the 2010 recruiting class.
213	C.J. Fiedorowicz Johnsburg (IL) Johnsburg		TE	6-7/240	list
	Fiedorowicz had 809 yards receiving and 11 TDs as a junior.
214	O.C. Brown Memphis (TN) Manassas		OL	6-2/312	list
	Brown was named his region's most valuable offensive linemen in 2008.
215	Blake Barker Cambridge (MA) Buckingham Browne & Nichols		TE	6-6/230	list
	Barker averaged more than 20 yards a reception as a junior.
216	Terrance Broadway Baton Rouge (LA) Capitol		QB	6-1/197	list
	Was 97-of-142 passing for 1,257 yards and 12 TDs. Named honorable mention all-state.
217	Nick Rowland Peoria (AZ) Centennial		OL	6-4/296	list
	Rowland paved the way for his team to capture a third state championship in a row.
218	Jay Hughes Hattiesburg (MS) Oak Grove		ATH	5-11/175	list
	Hughes had 880 yards rushing and 17 TDs as a junior.
219	Tavadis Glenn Jacksonville (FL) Terry Parker		DT	6-5/265	list
	Glenn had 40 tackles and 17 tackles for a loss in 2008.
220	Munchie Legaux New Orleans (LA) Edna Karr		QB	6-4/185	list
	Legaux threw 43 TD passes in 2008.
221	Eric Mack St. Matthews (SC) Calhoun County		OL	6-4/315	list
	Mack ran the 40-yard dash in 5.3 seconds at the Under Armour combine.
222	Kendall Moore Raleigh (NC) Southeast Raleigh		LB	6-1/225	list
	Moore reports a 32-inch vertical leap.
223	Danny Spond Littleton (CO) Columbine		ATH	6-2/232	list
	Spond earned all-Colorado honors as a junior.
224	Eddrick Loften Irving (TX) Nimitz		DB	5-11/195	Oklahoma
	Loften had 88 tackles, six interceptions and five pass breakups as a junior.
225	Andre Dawson Cedar Rapids (IA) Washington		RB	6-1/210	list
	Dawson had 1,485 yards rushing and 27 TDs in 2008.
226	Kona Schwenke Kahuku (HI) Kahuku		DE	6-5/215	list
	Schwenke reports a 4.7-second time in the 40-yard dash.
227	Barry Bostic Louisville (GA) Jefferson County		ATH	5-10/156	list
	Bostic rushed for 1,372 yards and also passed for 1,333 yards as a junior.
228	Bryon Bennett Madison (MS) Madison Central		DT	6-2/250	list
	Bennett recorded 72 tackles as a junior.
229	Jarrett Fobbs Shreveport (LA) Huntington		ATH	5-11/180	list
	He rushed for 614 yards, had 359 yards receiving and four interceptions in 2008.
230	Ricky Seale Escondido (CA) Escondido		RB	5-10/180	list
	Rushed for 2,679 yards and 31 TDs last season.
231	Paul Richardson Los Alamitos (CA) Los Alamitos		WR	6-2/175	UCLA
	He averaged more than 17 yards a reception in 2008.
232	Alex Crosthwaite San Diego (CA) Cathedral Catholic		OL	6-5/298	list
	This all-state performer benches 325 pounds and squats 425 pounds.
233	Alex Smith Cincinnati (OH) Lakota West		TE	6-5/230	Cincinnati
	Smith hauled in 27 passes for 375 yards and four TDs as a junior.
234	Robert Bolden Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's		QB	6-4/195	list
	Bolden completed 63 percent of his passes and also had 10 total TDs.
235	Carlos Thompson Hollandale (MS) Simmons School		DE	6-5/220	list
	Thompson had 115 tackles and 10 sacks in 2008.
236	Greg Daniels Houston (TX) St. Pius X		DE	6-4/242	Texas
	Daniels is regularly clocked at 4.65 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
237	Anthony Williams McDonough (GA) Union Grove		DE	6-4/235	list
	This past season as a junior he had 80 tackles and eight sacks.
238	Jerald Robinson Canton (OH) Canton South		WR	6-2/175	Michigan
	Robinson helped his team reach the second round of the Ohio state playoffs.
239	Nick Montana Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian		QB	6-2/177	list
	He is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Joe Montana.
240	Bronson Kaufusi Provo (UT) Timpview		TE	6-6/226	Brigham Young
	Kaufusi committed to BYU in early November 2007.
241	Kenneth Scott Ontario (CA) Colony		WR	6-2/181	list
	In an injury-shortened 2008 season, Scott caught 31 passes for 655 yards and five TDs.
242	Delans Griffin Clinton (OK) Clinton		RB	5-10/175	list
	Griffin rushed for 1,962 yards and a whopping 33 TDs as a junior.
243	Tyrone Williams East Cleveland (OH) Shaw		WR	6-5/204	list
	Had 372 yards receiving and eight TDs. Averaging more than 30 yards a catch.
244	Zac Stout Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian		LB	6-1/215	list
	Stout earned all-league and all-area honors as both a sophomore and a junior.
245	Tim Patterson Louisville (KY) Central		LB	6-5/225	list
	Patterson had 91 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and two sacks in 2008.
246	Deontae Cooper Perris (CA) Citrus Hill		RB	5-11/175	list
	One of the top Inland Empire players, he rushed for 2,902 yards and 42 TDs in '08.
247	Anterio Sloan West Helena (AR) Central		DB	5-10/165	list
	Sloan's bench press is 280 pounds, and his squat is 430 pounds.
248	V.J. Fehoko Honolulu (HI) Farrington		LB	5-11/215	list
	Fehoko had 86 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and 20 sacks as a junior.
249	Tyler Stephenson Lancaster (TX) Lancaster		DB	5-10/175	list
	Stephenson had 55 tackles, 14 pass breakups and two interceptions in 2008.
250	Chris Ward Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei		OL	6-4/285	list
	Ward was an all-area selection as a junior.

 

[gunna get it]

Originally Posted by SpecialEd88

Did Oku commit to anyone yet? He's really taking his time.

=

Done Deal.

 

[gunna get it]

Gunna's 2009's Best RBs
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7a.

7b.

8.

9a.

9b.

10.

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Kendall Hunter is the best RB in the Nation?!

Legarrete Blount is a grown #$% man.

 

[gunna get it]

who has better skill set and produced better than him?

I'll do WRs either Later tonite or Tomorrow ( but u already know who's gonna be #1

)

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

who has better skill set and produced better than him?

I don't see him as better than Dwyer or Spiller.

Plus he had the benefit of playing against some porous Big XII defenses that were zoned up to defend the pass half the time.

But, you've probably seen more of him than I have.

However, from what I've seen. I can't see him being the best as of this moment.

I'll do WRs either Later tonite or Tomorrow ( but u already know who's gonna be #1

)

lol

 

[fear the ibis]

Dwyer should be #1.


Best is overrated. No vision. No cuts. Just speed. And he plays in the pac10.

 

[gunna get it]

I don't see him as better than Dwyer or Spiller.
I'll give you Dwyer as far as skill set AND production. but CJ aint produced like 24

Plus he had the benefit of playing against some porous Big XII defenses that were zoned up to defend the pass half the time.


true, Dwyer benefits from playing in that unstoppable option. so the two nullify each other.
Combination of speed, hands, break down, burst, toughness, power thru tacklers. Gimme Kendall. Little Dude is Sick.




and finally

at WR#1 for FSU

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

I don't see him as better than Dwyer or Spiller.

I'll give you Dwyer as far as skill set AND production. but CJ aint produced like 24

Got a point there.

I think he's going to do it this year. He is unquestionably the man this year.

and finally

at WR#1 for FSU

Oh yeah.

This guy here.



Would like to have a word with you.

 

[vctry20]

The Pac is stacked with RBs

WSU also has this dude James Montgomery who was projected to be the #1 back at Cal last season, but he apparently knew how good Best was and jumped ship. Hesat out last year due to the NCAA restrictions, but he killed it in the time he got at Cal. Parade All-American RB in high school, out of Cordova High inSacramento.

 

[39478]

who are gunna's frst two?

the pics don't show for me.

 

[gunna get it]

Im mad at myself bruh, I totally forgot about Devine.

Yea he's at least 4 or 5. I'll edit and throw him in there

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by dr funk 13

who are gunna's frst two?

the pics don't show for me.

Kendall Hunter from Okie St. and John Dwyer from Georgia Tech

 

[after h0urs]

Kendall Hunter is nasty. I thought he was one of the best backs last year. Great combination of power and speed.

 

[bigmike23]

EUGENE, Ore. -- Mike Bellotti is stepping down as Oregon's football coach to become the school's athletic director, and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly will be promoted to head coach.

Bellotti takes over his new position on July 1, replacing athletic director Pat Kilkenny. Kelly becomes head coach on March 30, the opening day of spring practice.

The moves first were announced in December, but no timetable was set for the transition.

Bellotti will serve in the interim as senior counselor to Kilkenny, who will step down June 30.

Kilkenny, Bellotti and Kelly will discuss details of the transition in a news conference scheduled for Saturday.

inless he told the recruits that he was doing this on the low this is straight grimey since he has said all along this wasnt going to happen tillnext year

 

[vctry20]

Originally Posted by Bigmike23

EUGENE, Ore. -- Mike Bellotti is stepping down as Oregon's football coach to become the school's athletic director, and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly will be promoted to head coach.

Bellotti takes over his new position on July 1, replacing athletic director Pat Kilkenny. Kelly becomes head coach on March 30, the opening day of spring practice.

The moves first were announced in December, but no timetable was set for the transition.

Bellotti will serve in the interim as senior counselor to Kilkenny, who will step down June 30.

Kilkenny, Bellotti and Kelly will discuss details of the transition in a news conference scheduled for Saturday.

inless he told the recruits that he was doing this on the low this is straight grimey since he has said all along this wasnt going to happen till next year
Chip Kelly does almost all of the recruiting for Oregon

 

[gunna get it]

CLK will be on PTI today

o yea, BB in Knoxville today. he's keepin it under wraps.
and he has a scheduled PC with a knoxville radio station rite after his announcement ...

 

[39478]

Originally Posted by vctry20

Originally Posted by Bigmike23

EUGENE, Ore. -- Mike Bellotti is stepping down as Oregon's football coach to become the school's athletic director, and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly will be promoted to head coach.

Bellotti takes over his new position on July 1, replacing athletic director Pat Kilkenny. Kelly becomes head coach on March 30, the opening day of spring practice.

The moves first were announced in December, but no timetable was set for the transition.

Bellotti will serve in the interim as senior counselor to Kilkenny, who will step down June 30.

Kilkenny, Bellotti and Kelly will discuss details of the transition in a news conference scheduled for Saturday.

inless he told the recruits that he was doing this on the low this is straight grimey since he has said all along this wasnt going to happen till next year

Chip Kelly does almost all of the recruiting for Oregon


Bellotti told recruits that he might not be the head coach.

It's gonna be weird without Bellotti on that sideline...

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Is that press conference before or after he stops by the bank?

You think Lane uses Paypal?

 

[vctry20]

Legarrete Blount is a grown #$% man.
I missed when you said this yesterday

I saw duke on campus yesterday and he is damn monster...

coming out of the athlete's study hall of all places

, looks likehe's trying to get back on somebodies good graces

 

[39478]

Originally Posted by vctry20

Legarrete Blount is a grown #$% man.

I missed when you said this yesterday

I saw duke on campus yesterday and he is damn monster...

coming out of the athlete's study hall of all places

, looks like he's trying to get back on somebodies good graces

He's beastly.
Gotta get on Kelly's good side

 

[exile on ivy st]

Blount's gotta work his a** off this year and prove he can be the man, cause it doesn't look like any help will be comin from Kansas and the otheryoung talent is unproven. He's still got a LOT of holes in his game, his 0 yards against SC and Cal show that. The RB coach been quoted as saying thatBlount hasn't even learned to practice hard yet, guess that shows just how much natural ability he has . .

 

[vctry20]

Originally Posted by Exile On Ivy St

Blount's gotta work his a** off this year and prove he can be the man, cause it doesn't look like any help will be comin from Kansas and the other young talent is unproven. He's still got a LOT of holes in his game, his 0 yards against SC and Cal show that. The RB coach been quoted as saying that Blount hasn't even learned to practice hard yet, guess that shows just how much natural ability he has . .

yeah that was his knock all last season, dude needs to get his mind right man

 

[39478]

Originally Posted by vctry20

Originally Posted by Exile On Ivy St

Blount's gotta work his a** off this year and prove he can be the man, cause it doesn't look like any help will be comin from Kansas and the other young talent is unproven. He's still got a LOT of holes in his game, his 0 yards against SC and Cal show that. The RB coach been quoted as saying that Blount hasn't even learned to practice hard yet, guess that shows just how much natural ability he has . .

yeah that was his knock all last season, dude needs to get his mind right man

agreed.
but that's not bad for being his first year in FBS.

he'll put up numbers this year. and with lamichael james...

 

[lifelessons]

Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT

CLK will be on PTI today

o yea, BB in Knoxville today. he's keepin it under wraps.
and he has a scheduled PC with a knoxville radio station rite after his announcement ...

so