Tampa (FL) Plant Athlete James Wilder Jr. commits to Florida State
by FSUSOM on Aug 18, 2010 5:26 PM EDT
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James Wilder Jr. has committed to play for Florida State. The 6'2'' 225(lb) running back/linebacker, long thought to be a Gator lock, just committed to the Noles in a press conference at Plant High School. He recently narrowed his choices to FSU, Florida, and Georgia. Most thought this was a two team race between the 'Noles and the Gators. He had offers from literally every BCS school, and the Seminoles won a huge recruiting battle.
The Seminole coaching staff did an especially great job of winning over Wilder's family. They sold Wilder and his family on him having a future at the running back position. Wilder said in past interviews that he was most comfortable with FSU's coaches. Coach Eddie Gran and Coach Lawrence Dawsey were particularly close to Wilder's mother. Coach Jimbo Fisher certainly deserves a ton of credit as well. The staff has certainly shown that it can recruit with the best of them.
As far as rankings go, Wilder checks in at #19 overall (4*, 83 grade) in ESPN's rankings. Rivals rates him as #3 overall (5*) in the nation.
Click "Continue reading this post" to watch his outrageous highlights and read his scouting reports!
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SunshinePrep's - James Wilder (via SunshinePreps)
Run Wilder Run..James Wilder Jr. TD Run (via LorenHall81)
Army All-American game - James Wilder Jr. (via Nolenitalldatime)
James Wilder RB Tampa Plant High School (via EliteScouting)
Wilder's sophomore highlights on YouTube are clearly sped up. Here, free via Scout.com, are his real highlights from that year.
From the recruiting board:
Wilder is one of the, if not the, most known about prospect in the country for this cycle. One of the 3 best players in the state, and potentially the best. Also, his size and frame are the prototype D1 football player. As a RB he is still able to use the elite level athleticism. He runs north to south and finds his cut very quickly., he has good hips. With very good competition he is able to run over, drag, and run by many defenders at the high school level. His power is unquestioned, however he isn’t particularly shifty, and isn't asked to show the type of vision that he is probably capable of (shows at second and third levels). Runs behind his pads well, and could be a huge advantage in blocking. Wilder is the type of player that around which a college builds its offense. With that said, he's an even better prospect at linebacker. But he wants to play RB and running back is what FSU is recruiting him as. Son of former NFL player James Wilder. Film. | Film 2 | Film 3 (sophomore highlights) | Film 4 | Film 5 | Film 6
ESPN says:
There might not be a more freakish athlete and more impressive prospect from a size to speed standpoint than Wilder II. The NFL lineage is definitely apparent when watching him shred opposing defenses as a running back but we feel his best upside may lie on defense as a disruptive edge player
While we think Wilder will end up on defense as an outside linebacker, his role as a running back at the high school level kept his defensive skills from developing. He is a rare athlete, but we put significant stock into being a football player. Until Wilder has a chance to commit to one position, he fits better as an athlete at this stage. We know he has rare tools, but we want to track his development and intangibles on defense. Those traits may not manifest themselves until he enters college.
ESPN was also at the Alabama Nike Camp in May:
There aren't too many players at the high school level more physically impressive than athlete James Wilder (Tampa, Fla./Plant). Wilder took on the challenge of playing a new position and impressed enough to earn LB MVP honors.
"I was planning to work out with the running backs or the defensive linemen," Wilder said. "I decided to with the linebackers but was still going to move over to the lineman for the one-on-ones, but I loved working with the 'backers, and we developed some great camaraderie right away.
"I decided to stay there, and I had a great time. The coaches were great, and I learned a lot. It was challenging since I haven't played much linebacker, but I think I showed I could play the position."
Wilder was dominant in the pass-rush drills as expected since he plays on the line for Plant but surprised many with his ability to drop back in to coverage.
"I was shocked to hear he wasn't a linebacker," LB coach Chris Gizzi said. "He had no problems flipping his hips and running with the running backs. He's a great kid too and worked really hard.
"Physically, he looks like a college player right now and had the biggest arms I've seen on a linebacker. He runs very well and I love how he competed. No matter where he plays in college, he's going to be a great player."
This is pretty big for the 'Noles, to say the least.
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
:feelsgoodman:
Football is played with an oblong ball. Take your roundball and GTFO...
Hell yeah!!!
Welcome aboard James! Hopefully he sticks to his word,
by fsunole23 on Aug 18, 2010 5:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Hell yeah!!!
Welcome aboard James! Hopefully he sticks to his word.
by fsunole23 on Aug 18, 2010 5:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Xmas comes early. Welcome to the team!
"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
where we going?
I am ready to pound like I was at my first frat party
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
the palace
where esle?
FSU Football: United We Stand
by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Why did I even ask?!?!
Well I will have to send the little bro…he’s a freshman there. I’m graduated and here in Sarasota. Shit!!! I wish I was there. I’ll be there in 2 weeks though. Season ticket holder of course.
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
im there in spirit
5000 miles away
FSU Football: United We Stand
by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I live downtown
Let’s meet up for some games this fall. We have a Sarasota Seminole Club and it’s a good turn out every time. email me at: jamescirillo1@comcast.net
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
You have 4 gigs of fat guy gay porn just chilling on your computer?
Leads one to question what the true meaning on corn nole is…. LOL
Team GOLD
by fsugrizz on Aug 18, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
ygh
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 19, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully
This creates some momentum like the Joyner/Luc commits did. Go NOLES!
Now prepare for UF fans to say "We didnt want him anyways"
Wants to live in a world where Batting Average goes the way of the Dodo!
The blog where the announcement was made had them making those exact comments immediately.
Bring back Korey Mangum — a true Nole!
My freind from high school
He is the recruiting coordinator for the gators. Not Joking. His name is Mark Pantoni…look it up. he just sent me a text saying “we didn’t want him”……YEAH RIGHT!!!
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
And no he just text me that:
there is proof out there that we cheated to get him! lmao! I told yeah urban liar never cheats
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course he is!
Duh!!! I love the guy but he’s a gaytor at the end of the day so I must hate him. it’s a weird relationship.
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
If true, my friend, you will have some interesting accounts to share with us down the road.
Would love to hear what he tells you about the goings-ons down in hogtown.
Trust me
Him and I have been friend long before we were gators or Seminoles. I have lots to share with everybody. We went to Hooters a few weeks ago when he was here in Sarasota and he shared a lot of things with me. For one…he said Elam is going to be stud….figured that much. Said the kid will be playing as a true frosh. I’ve got more info than I can rattle off at the moment
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Is your friend okay with you sharing all this on the internet?
Bring back Peter Tom Willis— a true Nole! -FiestaNole
What he don't know won't hurt him
I’m not giving away any big stuff that he promised me to keep quiet. We go way back so he trusts me as he should
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
CAN NOT WAIT
until JWJ trucks Elam in the end zone….
"You're either carrying a spear, or running from it"
by BigSpearDiplomacy on Aug 19, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Is he the dude that went around contacting recruits via Facebook that was against NCAA regulations?
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
I'm pretty sure I already read some of that
immediately after he said FSU on the Tampa Live Blog. HAHA.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
"Obviously Doesn't Want to Face SEC Defenses"
That was on there, seriously.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Here, Should load.
http://hometeam.tampabay.com/blog/2010/aug/17/live-blog-join-us-james-wilder-jr-announcement/
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
How about....
“FSU doesn’t have any elite running backs, so he’ll see the field there a lot sooner?”
"Most Over Rated Player Ever"
my Jesus there are some lame people out there.
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
My buddy (a UF grad) just told me: "Eddie Gran LOVE$ to $EAL the deal, if u kno what i mean."
by Gulfport Nole on Aug 18, 2010 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Right
JWJ comes from a NAFL father and family. Pretty sure money is no issue for him. He ain;t ghetto
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Not even remotely close
to the right guy to accuse of something like that…
Not an alcoholic, just an FSU grad.
by onebarrelrum on Aug 18, 2010 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
This Will Bring HUGE Momentum!
Other recruits are going to want to jump on board now! Just watch!
Chickillo is one of his best friends
Wants to live in a world where Batting Average goes the way of the Dodo!
FSU is not in his top 3 now but that could change
Wants to live in a world where Batting Average goes the way of the Dodo!
KUDO'S to our new staff. seems like they are..............
doing an extroidinary job both on and off the field.Lets all pray he sticks till sighning day and brings lots of quality friends!
B.T.W. I HOPE this ends the discussion on the site about what the dismissal of thieves and such will do to future prospects. Kids today know just as well as kids from my era what right and wrong are. period.
I’m seriously hopeful about the kid thats supposed to be a preacher in Thomasville. I suspect many teams would like a little positive publicity like that to cancel out a bit of the bad.
About these Plant ceremony commits..
are they set in stone, or have there been any commits that flip flop? We still got 6 months to go. Go NOLES!!! Wilder will be a baller RB
I wonder now do the coaches still string another running back or two along
just in case he does flip.
This is RB commit #3. I think they try and get Beverly to GS and Freeman to RS. It’s not like we need RBs next year as we should have quite a few back.
Oops, I forgot we already had them
sounds like a good haul of backs. Then again we have learned can’t have too many of anything I guess.
Beverly will not grayshirt.
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 18, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
based on what he told me in a recent conversation
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 18, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Very good.
Is this his personal preference? Or do the coaches don’t think it necessary?
Formerly known as Randall W. Spetman
based on what coaches told him
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 18, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
We may not need him to.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
FSU just got another Grown A** Man player
I like this the most … he is a guy ready to play, ready to help in a variety of ways due to his stature.
I think not, but could this hurt FSU from landing speedster deluxe Marvin Bracey for the 2012 class?
ESPNU at 8p
or at least the show starts then
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." Vince Lombardi
"We'll win games with talent, we'll win championships with character." Jimbo Fisher
Jimbo Wilder Jr. to FSU.
>-----:----:------>Spearing 'em and Scalping 'em like it's 1999
I'm not so sure this Jimbo fella is the right man for the job.
He is the Stig
FSU Football: United We Stand
by stevegrizzle on Aug 18, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
He has a ton of HEART!!!
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 18, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Greg Jones, with the same speed, but smaller, imo.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
But maybe better hands.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Great day
Let’s carry the momentum through the season as well as in recruiting.
Everyone needs to do their part.
by FtLauderdaleNole on Aug 18, 2010 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
How are the boys over at Alligator Army handling the news?
Bring back Jeff Bowden...as a pińata.
by TheNole9Yards on Aug 18, 2010 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
who wants some gator fritters?
nothing like fried gator to cure the appitite
FSU Football: United We Stand
WIth Karlos Williams being upgraded to 5 stars
That’s two 5 star commits (so far) of the 13 Rivals 5 Stars, with a strong chance of pulling another on the list (Steward). No doubt Rivals will add more 5 stars at the season progresses, too.
Where's Dan Kendra when you need him?
It is a long time.
However I’d like to think that he would stick to “the decision” after making such a big showing of it on TV.
by Gulfport Nole on Aug 18, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
* facepalm *
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Rec'd for a nice cross reference
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 18, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Beverly
Those are split into “big backs” and non-big backs?
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Jimbo's RBs and HB/FBs
I assume JWJ will take on a similar roll as Pryor
Beverly I think will RS, where Freeman maay get playing time
JWJ would create a new role in the offense probably
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 18, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly ....
Smiley / Wilder…..
Like the Lakers’ “Gorilla” Lineup -
Kobe/Artest/Odom/Gasol/Bynum….
They only used it once in the Playoffs against Phoenix.
The Heat will see it next year.
i think he sticks to his commitment after that ceremony
CP7 FOR HEISMAN 2010
by gdbatt4 on Aug 18, 2010 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Someone should have told him that red and garnet clash before the ceremony
Can I be on Team Gold??
Before he announced, it had crossed my mind that he was wearing UGA colors.
by Gulfport Nole on Aug 18, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
He wore red and black intentionally to throw everyone off.
Team Gold - Winner of the 1st TN FSU Spring Football Fantasy Draft
You guys watching ESPNU...
if so someone let us know when Waisome pulls the trigger. Thanks!
He'll stay a Nole...
That ceremony was his coming-out party on the national stage – the introduction of “his brand” to the world. This is no typical teenager – he’s got handlers who know the game. If the commitment doesn’t stick, the brand suffers.
what happened at the ceremony?
a couple guys mentioned that he would stay nole cause of how he did it? Sucks, but I couldn’t watch.
I think it just has more to do with "announcements". Looks bad if you switch after that.
20 days till Samford. 09.04.10.
Cool, I thought he might've done or said something a little extra.
—stomped on the UF hat
—spit on a picture of Meyer
Or something similar.
Oh well. Probably classier that he didn’t
Speaking of Jerseys
I just saw video on ESPN of Gator fans in Tampa burning their JWJ Plant High jerseys.
by NoleySmokes on Aug 18, 2010 10:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Let's make sure JWJ sees that video.
Anything that might help distance him even more from uf… let’s keep him in the fold!
What does it say about Gator fans that it can even be possible?
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 19, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He should have gone Sinead
And ripped a photo of urban.
everyone on the live feed
were blowing up about his choice of colors…MY thoughts were that he wore them on purpose to prank that fanhouse idiot reporter who wrote he would end up a bulldog. What a fool.
JWJ quote from Orlando Sentinel
“It was a good process. I mean, I had over 70 offers, so I was very blessed to be in that position but it came down to three,” James said. “I just chose Florida State because that’s where my heart was.”
by FtLauderdaleNole on Aug 18, 2010 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
Good “process” eh?
He already sounds like a Nole.
by 38Noles on Aug 18, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Nice to get some quotes from the man himself.
Let the commits line up now, huge class coming.
If we can exceed expectations
And win 9+, then I do think we could steamroll like few would have expected. What we really need to do is win all the “should win” games, and poach 1-2 of the more questionable games. Maybe go to/win the ACC CG. Then, look out!
In order to...?
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Disagree
We really need to play uf close. After getting pasted by 33, 30, and 27 points, a close loss that comes down to the last 5 minutes of the game will be seen as a HUGE improvement in Jimbo’s first year. People could rightly say, “They’re back!” if we keep it very close.
But it wouldn’t be such an easy sell if we get pasted again…
His heart and his mother's too.
I’m sure her preference of FSU was huge in his decision.
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 18, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Great point
FSU: home of the media savy Jimbo Fisher.
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 18, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent really...
time so it flies under the JWJ announcement….brillant
"You're either carrying a spear, or running from it"
by BigSpearDiplomacy on Aug 19, 2010 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
can anyone here comment on fanhouse.com?
they told me I’d have to sign up, and I can’t be asked to do it. But I really want to tell them they effed up with that Wilder to UGA crap.
I simply can’t believe they ran that story. EVERYONE in the known universe was saying UF or FSU, and those yokels ran a story talking about Wilder as if he was already suited up for the Dawgs. LMAO.
Just trying to draw traffic
Wants to live in a world where Batting Average goes the way of the Dodo!
Usually you can do it without blatantly being wrong though, can't you?
even rivals wouldn’t go that far. And I hate rivals’ tabloid presentation.
IF you want to see his commitment
They are showing it live rite now on channel 47 if you have bright house network and are in the CENTRAL FLORIDA AREA….
by FearThaSpearWeAreFSU on Aug 18, 2010 6:42 PM EDT reply actions
Is it true tht they r showing it on espnu at 8?
SCALP'EM
2010 New Beginning in Tallahassee
Ponder for Heisman'10
RIP John Wooden
well i dont live in cenntral florida but at 8 on espnu it says a recruiting special so i hope its the wilder announcment
SCALP'EM
2010 New Beginning in Tallahassee
Ponder for Heisman'10
RIP John Wooden
Im just stoked about what this means for the rest of the class
Steward, Newberry, Bell, O’leary/Fulse, Jernigan…waisome perhaps. With the most recruited player in the nation on board, the noles are gaining momentum.
Amazing what a full staff recruiting can do.
I am excited to see what a full staff coaching will do.
by NoleLaw on Aug 18, 2010 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Even though I know all the "It ain't over till NSD" talk is true
I am still excited as heck right now. Not even gonna think about NSD just yet. Not gonna think about how hard UF may or may not pursue.
I think its done.
Wilder spent a lot of time thanking the people who’s helped him along the years, it looked well planned and heartfelt. I doubt he switches now.
hope you're right.
I’ve been conditioned to believe that he’s really not made up his mind yet. Then again, there’s a ton of Wilder misinformation out there lately, so maybe he actually will shut things down. Fingers crossed.
It does show that FSU can go toe to toe with UF in recruiting elite prospects.
If nothing else, it’s a message to the east that we are coming.
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 18, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Waisome just gave the Chomp THEN the Chop
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!? and isnt it an insult to both teams since he did the other’s sign
According to the Sentinel, he's going to ufag.
Mike Martin should go coach Hawaii. Then he could have all the poi's he ever wanted - MattDNole
Would have been nice to have, but Wilder is a MUCH bigger pull.
“It’s a great program with some great coaches,” Waisome said after putting on a Florida cap during a nationally televised recruiting show on ESPNU. “That is where I want to spend the next four years of my life.”
Mike Martin should go coach Hawaii. Then he could have all the poi's he ever wanted - MattDNole
half joking
But if this kid finishes his career without playing defense than I’m anquan boldin’s qb coach
Boldin took some snaps at QB.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
He could throw it a mile, but he threw his shoulder just as far.
Bring back Korey Mangum — a true Nole!
So much for Waisome..
"What's yo' glutes?"
- LaMarcus Joyner, to a pilates instructor at STA summer conditioning
hmmm
They just showed Gators recruits for ’11, and they are looking pretty good…Ive apparently been out of the loop, and didnt know that they locked down the “number 1” QB – thats OK , Coker is my man
dont forget
Ron powlus was also a number 1 qb, and Thad Busby was number 2.
Ouch
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 18, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
gator QB is overrated
I’m from the area. new-ish school, very little competition. He’s got good mechanics.
And Coker is very underrated
Cant wait to see what Fisher will do with him. Will he redshirt?? Love the thought of him and JWJ together…its exciting…
agree to a point...
not the best coaching either. Kid is a monster, and will be very, very good.
"You're either carrying a spear, or running from it"
by BigSpearDiplomacy on Aug 19, 2010 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I know we're all excited about JWJ
but goodness guys, I hope none of you really believed Waisome was announcing for FSU….
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 18, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
I believe our coaches recruited him really well and made up a ton of ground the last month.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Waisome?
FSU has always been in 2nd place with him. Just like Julio Jones!
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 18, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think our comments contradict each other's.
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
I hope so too.
Waisome was never going to happen and there was never even any of the Wilder-type smoke out there saying that it was going to happen.
LMAO
at NoleThruandThru! We Noles were getting a lil greedy with Waisome. He’s been a silent gator forever. Yes we made headway but he never was going to switch
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Waisome just committed to Florida
Just announced it on ESPNU Top 150
He bleeds Garnet and Gold, She bleeds Crimson and White. AND THEY BOTH HATE ORANGE! GO NOLES!! ROLL TIDE!!
by gonolesrolltide on Aug 18, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
That sounds like something a 'turd would say.
by Gulfport Nole on Aug 18, 2010 8:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Plus he's playing out of position.
He projects best as a tight end… skinny, but tight.
by TEMPORARY LIKE ACHILLES on Aug 18, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
TWSS?
Christian Ponder: Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback.
by Jamil Dawson on Aug 18, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
A source of mine from the area says he won't qualify.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Yes.
We quit recruiting him because he doesn’t have the grades.
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Well, in this case, it's UF's, but you get the point.
He may not qualify anyway.
And there are better RB’s out there. He would be a STUD at OLB, but I don’t think he’s a difference maker at RB.
by PullingGuardGator on Aug 18, 2010 11:42 AM EDT reply actions
I have bad info then.
Rival HS coach, so take it’s FWIW. He said he’s got around a 2.0.
by PullingGuardGator on Aug 18, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.tomahawknation.com/2010/8/17/1628219/sources-top-recruit-james-wilder#comments
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Lol @ UF's sour grapes. Anyway, I was thinking of Benjamin
…a couple others that allude me ATM. Waisome or no, I’ll be happy just as long as we’re not using it as a cover for getting out-recruited.
which, PS, I am not worried about going forward
I have lots of confidence in our staff. It’s still funny to hear myself say that.
Ah, true on him.
Luc is too stiff. Not sure what they said about the BTW guys that went to UF last year or what they said about Joyner and Lemonier going elsewhere either.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
I am pretty sure PGG would have loved to have Wilder
He is pretty level headed
Wants to live in a world where Batting Average goes the way of the Dodo!
This gives us 7 ESPNU 150 recruits. Only other school in front of us is Texas with 9.
Not sure if ESPN will update Devonte Freeman’s rank as Rivals did, but we have a lot of big fish left: Drew, Steward, O’Leary, Newberry, Rasco, Bell, Grooms, Gosha.
Thoughts? I say
Newberry and Steward will happen. O’Leary, Bell and Grooms I like our shot at but call me a fence sitter right now. Drew still makes me nervous, but I believe we’ll make up ground over time. Rasco won’t happen. Gosha? Gosh, haven’t heard about him in ages, so I assume he won’t happen either.
Gosha has been silent for a month
still think SEC for him
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 18, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Why won't Jermauria happen?
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
I'm not sure LSU is dropping the ball.
He just may not be the typical Louisiana recruit.
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Freeman might get a bump during the season
I expect him to have a great year though and be a 4 star on ESPN as well eventually
by westcoastnolefan on Aug 18, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Freeman
will make it into the Rivals 250 when all said and done and possibly into the Rivals 100 if he has a stellar season. Watch his videos….kid is good. great combo of start and go, superb sutting ability, hits the hole hard, can run around you or through you. Only thing I saw he’s lacking is being a homerun threat. Good speed but not breakaway elite speed
by FEARTHESPEAR! on Aug 18, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I see he's now a 4-star on Rivals
I remember some time back he wasn’t rated.
+ Beverly + Smiley
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
Its looking promising for the Noles
I hope they keep this up until siging day next yr
Other gator comments
Fast Eddie Gran with the money, the dirtiest in the business! LOL LMFAO
Fast Eddie, I like it!
Bring back Peter Tom Willis
Ann say hello to the grand kids
damnit
I really wanted this kid at Florida. Good get for Gran. With the most sportsmanlike of intentions, I hope Wilder is terrible. At least we got Waisome, who looks great….good luck Wilder.
I can accept hoping he is terrible
so you’re statement is perfectly acceptable, just hate the “never wanted him” talk. I even would buy “he never would have fit our system anyways.”
Not about you, more so about your brethren.
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
Agreed, hoping he's terrible is definitely acceptable...maybe not nice, but acceptable.
especially when I realize that I feel the same way about Floyd, Easley, Powell, Jelani Jenkins etc etc etc
the
Never wanted him talk is completely ridiculous. There’s no way that any school fanbase wouldn’t want a player of Wilder’s caliber. The “system” thing may or may not have merit, but I guess we’ll never know. I really do get sick of the sour grapes from fanbases over recruiting, and you see it everywhere. From Gators, form Noles, Dawgs etc…It’s an 18 year old kid committing to play football. No one has any idea how good the kid will actually be. Hell, Jamar Hornsby was a 5 star recruit…I wish Wilder well, and I look forward to November.
Hornsby was UF's Fred Rouse
What a trainwreck! That kids decisions ruined his life quickly. And Meyer practically begged him to come to Gainesville. You never truly know if talent will develop. But kids have to stay out of trouble long enough to even be developed
by westcoastnolefan on Aug 19, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't rule out Brantley getting knocked down by Wilder at some point.
He’s an RB now, but…who knows.
i dont know about that
isn’t brantley supposed to be a junior this year, while wilder will be a senior in HS, so next year, while brantley is a senior, we’ll already have wilder as a LB??? i dont think so.
Here's a head-scratching line from the MaxPreps article about Wilder's commitment...
Florida State has a superb in-state recruiting class forming, but Wilder Sr. is the first big-name out-of-state name from the Class of 2011.
C’mon people…it’s called proof-reading! It’s not the difficult.
Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K.
Actually, it gets worse....
Karlos Williams, a defensive back from Ridge (Davenport, Fla.)., and a pair of St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) stars Rashad Greene, a wide receiver, and offensive lineman Bobby Hart, lead the local contingent committed to the Seminoles.
The top committed out-of-state recruit besides Wilder Jr. is Tyler Hunter, a defensive back from Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.).
Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K.
Sigh....'the' should be 'that'.
Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K.
Where do they have Wilder from?
MiNDSET? SWAG-ER-ISM!!!
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"Trick is right."
"Wherever you are, Trick, you are wise, indeed."
"Correct, Sir Trick."
So glad to have Wilder he will be a stud
I just hope he can practice the chop and do it a little better by the time he is on campus
I was wondering if I was the only one who caught that.
That was THE WEAKEST chop I have ever seen in my life. Just hoping that does not relate to his level of commitment.
Bring back Korey Mangum — a true Nole!
No need for that garbage on here
We were all created to be Seminoles. This is why we bleed garnet and piss gold.
by NoleThruandThru on Aug 19, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Wilder’s surprise was almost foiled when he learned there were reports talking about his decision, but then he heard that “barring a last-minute change” he was going to commit to Georgia and started making plans.
“When my friends told me about that I just kind of laughed,” Wilder said. “And then I put on this red and black and figured I’d have a little fun with it.”
Heh... I love a kid with a big build AND a little wit.
Good stuff.
DISCLAIMER: Everything posted by DutchFSU operates under the premise that Christian Ponder remains healthy during the entire 2010 football season. As well as the entire Seminole offensive line, most of the cheerleaders, and quite a few of those seated in the student section. Maybe even a hot dog vendor.
By fun he meant he intended to give me and my buddies heart attacks
Shot a Gator in Jean Shorts just to watch him die.
I have been looking for the Wilder pic with the FSU jersey where he is smirking. Great pic!
Can anyone link it for me please?
GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!
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