Florida State Wednesday Open Recruiting Thread 07.08.09
by FSUSOM on Jul 8, 2009 5:00 AM EDT
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ADDED:
- Corey Lemonier, DE.
REMOVED:
- Zach Allen, LB, committed to Wake Forest. Impact? Zero, we weren't recruiting him.
- Nate Askew, TE. Committed elsewhere. Impact? Minimal
- Davis Dudchock, HBACK, committed to Vanderbilt. Impact? Slight. He's a good prospect.
- Kendrum Malcolme, RB, committed to Georgia. Impact? This week, minimal, as he had eliminated us some time ago and we should have removed him a while back,
- Antonio Goodwin, WR, no interest.
- Kendal Moore, LB. Impact: medium- heavy. We need three linebackers in this class. Moore could have been one and he is a very good player.
Come inside for a GREAT video series, notes, ect.
NOTES:
- Christian Green is coming up for the Bobby Bowden Camp soon and will also be at Showtime.
- Speaking of Showtime, Lamarcus Joyner is confirmed.
- Joyner is also visiting Tennessee the same game (October 4th, Auburn) as Jeff Luc. Hmm.
- Elliot Porter and Damien Jacobs (two DTs from Louisiana) are supposed to make visits in the next couple of weeks. I think Porter goes to LSU and if Jacobs gets an offer from the Tigers, he will join Porter. If not, the 'Noles look good. Both will be at Showtime, we think.
- We are working on getting a full Showtime list and will have something very special for our readers as the camp approaches.
- Pahokee will be at Showtime, as FSUncensored confirmed with Chris Dunkley.
- We seem to be in decent shape for Marcus Lattimore, though he will not be at showtime.
- Speaking of Byrnes high, we will see Corey Miller and Brandon Willis at Seminole Showtime
- WR prospect and member of the Miami Central trio Josh Reese named us his leader. Someone needs to clarify this kid's grades issue. Some believe he is an early entrant candidate, others think he's a qualifying risk.
- The other two of the trio should be at Showtime (we think)
- Ole Miss leads for DT Shawn Green. Green is a good prospect.
- WR Kenny Shaw will be at showtime for sure.
- WR Christian Green is a lock for Showtime and we continue to believe he will be a 'Nole.
- We look very, very good for Christian Jones and he will be at showtime.
- Do not expect Corey Lemonier in this class. Longshot. Still not sure if he'll be at showtime.
- Christian Jones and Leff Luc should put on a show at showtime.
- CB Tyler Hunter (2011 kid) will be at Showtime. He's from Valdosta.
VIDEO:
Glades Central vs Miami Central Spring Game (via marken56) - 5 Parts. THIS IS OUTSTANDING FOOTAGE.
PART 1
PART 2
PART 3
PART 4
PART 5
2011 target Karlos Williams (younger brother of current FSU linebacker Vince Williams)
Karlos Williams (via SunshinePreps)
Karlos has early verbal offers from teams such as FSU, UF, UGA, and Tennessee. He is clearly one of the Sunshine State's top prospects for the class of 2011. His dad is a huge FSU fan and his brother, Vince, is a current linebacker here. We are in great shape early.
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CTC
fails again? Wasn’t Kendall Moore one of his targets? Think he stays in state or headed to play for Charlie “Cheeseburger” Weis?
So does FSU sign any LBs this year?
or does Amato leave FSU with nothing at the LB spot for a 2nd time?
It sounds like if we miss out on one of Jones, Luc, or Smith, then we are in trouble at the LB spot.
I could live with Jones and Smith or Luc...
but if it is Jones and plan c, that is an issue
Agree...
I am not a fan of JUCO, but it is better than no depth which FSU has had too often at a few spots. In particular, the defensive front 7 (an area where depth is most important IMHO).
Does anyone really believe Mizell makes it?
I keep hearing this as the solution to our LB recruiting and I can’t buy it. Far too often the kids that don’t make it the first time don’t make it at all.
I hope I am wrong. Anyone really know or is it guessing?
I will feel much better believing you....
but I think you can understand the hesitation with all the past players who didn’t qualify.
But if Mizell makes it, that is a huge win for FSU.
I can absolutely understand the hesitation
and I am the least optomistic guy on players almost ever (see the Willie Downs thread) and obviously you don’t know me so some anonymous guy is just saying this, but I feel good about it, personally.
Good video...I feel like I need a roster (with #s) to match up who were after...I know the
trio from Miami Central, and Dent from Glades.
Gainer is #12, he's the back.
Reese is the shorter of the two wideouts for central. Godfrey is the qb
Some Names and Numbers
Glades Central
- Greg Dent
- Kelvin Benjamin (2011)
- Clive Walford
- Robert Way (2012) 6’2" 180ish <—- One to watch in the future
Miami Central
- Charles “CJ” Gaines Jr. (2011)
- Jeff Godfrey
- Derrick Knowles (2011)
- Brandon Gainer
- Miles Pace (2011) huge now may end up with hand in dirt
- Josh Reese
Wow.
It totally changed my numbers around. Dent 5, Benjamin 11, Walford 14, Gaines Jr. 1, Godfrey 3, Knowles 10, Gainer 12, Pace 14, Reese 19
Number 11 in Yellow please, very smooth stride, built like ACromartie.
Defense is not the problem, but will it be this year?
Too bad
That is a fantastic looking WR prospect. Hopefully we dominate Miami this year and they continue their downward spiral while we continue our climb back to prominence, then will see where he stands next spring.
Defense is not the problem, but will it be this year?
I wondered the same thing when I heard about him earlier.
I’ve seen no one confirm it or speak about it anywhere else, so I’m not sure.
Just wants to beat the Gators
"Something very special for our readers" = SS printable press passes?!
Awesome! I can’t wait to interview Derrick Brooks!
by TBfisherman on Jul 8, 2009 10:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
We've offered this kid for the class of 2011:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCaEAaCgg6Y
Serderius Bryant, SS/LB from Seminole HS (Sanford FL)
He’s 5’10’’ 205. I expect him to recruited as a SS.
We look real good for him.
though, after about half, I stopped watching...
The problem is he didn’t have to make any moves to put himself in postion, he ran straight there untouched.
The kid is a head hunter/ball hawk!
At 5’10", plays a lot bigger than advertised and that highlight reel was pretty impressive.
Yeah, not questioning his ability, just pointing out that for at least the first 2 minutes of the video:
Nobody blocked him. Most of us could run straight to the QB if nobody was covering us.
If you listen to genron, don't expect Joyner.
According to Shaw’s latest interview with ThaRinger, I wouldn’t expect it. I suppose the two legacies are the most likely (Christian Green and Christian Jones)? Maybe Gainer.
Just wants to beat the Gators
I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
We should expect news the Monday after, if there is any, correct? That would be July 20.
Just wants to beat the Gators
I would expect some news monday too
Yea I dont think Joyner will pull the switch yet, but there were rumors flying that he would…they even mentioned it on tharinger (although they said that it was highly unlikely)
Hopefully Haggins, Jones, Green and Gainer. That would be pretty solid. If Willis and Miller join then I would be extremly happy
Yeah, I just didn't know if we'd be able to land 2 guys that highly thought of.
I though maybe if we took one, then we’d have to pick someone further down the list.
I remember someone stating that Lattimore would probably not go to Auburn if they got a commitment from (some other top back – don’t remember the name).
UGA is out of it
Lattimore said it himself. Couldn’t see himself living in Athens
by NIU on Jul 9, 2009 3:05 AM EDT up reply actions
A little clarification
I’ve never really cared to ask about Showtime, but now seeing as how serious it seems to be in the recruiting process, would someone mind explaining what exactly goes on? Someone said earlier something about recruits “performing” or something?
It's just a big camp
http://today.sportingnews.com/sportingnewstoday/20081229/?pg=2
by tdchrisdavis on Jul 8, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Coaches are
allowed to offer “camps” and such. Showcase, from what I understand, is just a mini-camp where FSU invites in top prospects all at one time. “Performing” is some simple drills they run the players through.
by Wild@Heart Nole on Jul 8, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks guys.
ok, so who is the Donnie Jenert guy? looks pretty impressive to me. Also, Dunkley is a freak of a specimen.
And if you join the ThaRinger.com forums.
Don’t let the Canes fans sucker you in. They’re convinced that Brandon Gainer and Chad Abrams are crap. One even tried saying that UM and FSU’s attendance were comparable. Yeah, if you think 31,000 difference is close (Noles 77,000; Canes 46,000). But it is definitely a great way to keep up to date with everyone’s recruiting. The Gators are pretty up to date, and their fans are actually good.
Just wants to beat the Gators
Are their boards pretty active
I have been looking for other boards since being banned from WC and no longer having access to the MB
Very good point.
There’s a lot of talk of Christian Green, Jeff Luc, Eduardo Clements/Brandon Gainer on their because of the carryover. There’s also so OSU fans, so there’s some Joyner talk as well.
Just wants to beat the Gators
OK.....who is the top 10 must gets that we have a shot at getting?
I apologize for my ignorance but the fickle nature of recruiting doesn’t appeal to me and I don’t follow very closely so I do not know who are the must-gets of the leaning recruits.
Roughly
Joyner
Christian Jones
Christian Green
Brandon Willis
Corey Miller
Brandon Gainer (for me)
Terrence Mitchell
Jeff Luc (I do not think we get him)
CJ Mizell (if he make it back)
Check Big Board for more on these names. We look great for most of them.
I’ll have a think and get back to you.
Just a gut, I think he's a Gator.
Strong stays = Gator
Strong leaves = Noles
And I think Strong stays long enough. Luc is an EE.
We may get lucky
Strong just might leave considering how high his stock is (and probably will be in January), some job will open up that might be able to lure him away. I think Luc will be up for grabs until the last moment and i’m hoping his brother being an FSU alum/fan will help us at least a little.
Strong's Stock has been Snoop Dogg High for a while
It amazes me he never gets a look at a job. I always thought he got the short end of the stick being a black coach in the SEC, but not too long ago he came out and was basically told he might have gotten a job by now if his wife wasn’t white. I was shocked his name wasn’t even brought up by Auburn or Miss State. Give him a year and he could be the head coach at Miami though. That would really suck lol.
by osceolafan850 on Jul 8, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we finish third
not that worried. Mizell will make it back, Jones and then a LB to be named later.
Wilson is SOLID to Illinois.
Hey you or FSUn know anything about a kid name Tre Boston. 6’1’ CB from like 20 minutes from where I grew up (N. Ft.Myers). Expressing FSU interest, lots of Big 10 offers. Might make a call on it.
I posted the same question in a Fanshot...FSUn said he thinks he should have an interview soon...
He’s supposedly going to SS. Thought he was listed as a WR?
Some thoughts
Definitely not 6’1. Listed on ESPN as 5’11, but may be shorter.
He better be top notch at corner.
ESPN has bad film.
Based off that, I wouldn’t take him. But this may be a Greg Dent situation, decent at WR, but good at DB.
He's not a WR at the next level if he wants to go to a big school
Wish I could have seen him at DB instead of all offense/mostly QB
Boston is going to Cincy
Pulled the trigger today
by NIU on Jul 9, 2009 3:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Sort of
N.Ft Myers is a seperate city from Ft.Myers that is attached by a bridge. They are also quite different economically. We used to say N. Ft Myers “home of hicks, hoes, and Deion Sanders” but I guess you could add Jevon Kearse and Noel Devine.
Anyone here collect memorabilia?
If (not 100% sure) I make the trip to Seminole Showtime, I plan on taking some items to try and get autographed. Anyone else thinking the same?
Showtime participants
Anyone have an official list of who is in and who is out of showtime?
Preliminary list on Tharinger forums
Looks extremely impressive
by NoleThruandThru on Jul 8, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Dan Schneider
Looks like WVU has him wrapped up. He’s making a second trip back to Morgantown later this month.
Damn.
I really hoped for Schneider in this class. I could settle for Basford but Schneider would fit the H-back role PERFECTLY.
by NoleThruandThru on Jul 8, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
To spark some discussion
Who were some players that should have been ‘Noles, but for whatever reason, weren’t?
I’ll start.
- S Phillip Thomas – Amato completely botched this one. No excuses. None. We knew Downs had no chance long before this, and we also knew Starling wasn’t coming. Ridiculous.
- WR Andre Debose – Even though he wasn’t our #1 target at WR, he is great talent (though no Harvin, not even close). If we had stayed on him the entire year (made a push), I think he would have been a Nole.
- CB Patrick Johnson (Peterson) – Of course, $75,000 from LSU made his decision a little easier. A little known fact: After committing to LSU, PJP made a late January visit to FSU, and committed to our coaches. You know how the coaches found out he was going to LSU? Media reports.
- Janoris Jenkins – I think we learned our lesson with Muck corners. Kid wanted to be a Nole very, very badly. His mother even talked to the coaches. Now we get to face him for three more years.
I’ll think of some more.
Those Muck kids sure love FSU.
I can’t believe we don’t pump that pipeline more. And I did not know that about Johnson. That sucks!
Just wants to beat the Gators
Janoris Jenkins makes me sick
I absolutely agree, he would have been a Seminole. He’d be starting opposite P-Rob easily.
by NoleThruandThru on Jul 9, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Would you say 2010 is the most organized effort we've made yet?
We have our targets, and we’re on them? I know it’s way early, but…
Just wants to beat the Gators
Its only going to get better IMO
After this season when we hire new defensive coaches. I can’t wait to hear South Florida DB’s say “Terrell Buckley” in response to the question: “What coaches have been in contact with you the most?” lol. I like Jimbo’s overall approach and I think he’s just warming up.
Thomas still bugs me.
Had we shown just a little bit of interest he comes here. CTC strikes (out) again.
I doubt he makes it through SS without committing, its time for our class to get rolling.
I genuinely believe we’ll have a top 3 class this season, the talent we could reel in is simply amazing.
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