LSU Recruiting Update (1/30/96)
J.J.Clyde
>>> LSU Football Recruiting Update -- 1/30/96 <<<
Sections:
I. LATEST COMMITMENTS
II. OTHERS EXPECTED TO COMMIT THIS WEEK
III. COMPLETE SUMMARY OF LSU COMMITMENTS
IV. NOTES
V. LSU RECRUITING NEEDS
VI. WHITAKER RECRUIT RATING GUIDE
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I. LATEST COMMITMENTS
Whitaker
Rating Po Name Ht Wt Town/School Comments
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N/A WR Nemesis Bates 5-10 190 N.O./St.Aug LA Super 12/Hon Men
N/A WR Rodney Hudson 6-1 185 F.Hayes CC(KS) Last WR spot
9.50 TB Mark Roman 5-11 175 New Iberia LA SUPER DOZEN
(conflicting rumors -- but I'll go ahead and assume he's committed to LSU)
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II. OTHERS EXPECTED TO COMMIT THIS WEEK
Whitaker
Rating Po Name Ht Wt Town/School Comments
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9.50 FS Clarence Leblanc 6-4 190 Salmen Slidell LA SUPER DOZEN
(big, strong, fast, worst nightmare, etc.)
9.50 LB Scott McMurray 6-3 225 West Monroe LA SUPER DOZEN
(coaches still pursuing agressively)
9.25 OL Johnathan Williams 6-5 270 Evangel-S'port LA SUPER 12/HON MEN
(good offensive tackle prospect)
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III. COMPLETE SUMMARY OF LSU COMMITMENTS **
The totals so far: 1 transfer, 4 JUCO signees, 23 HS verbal commitments
Po Name, School Ht. Wt. Status
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QB Bryan Sparacino, NW Miss JUCO 6-2 175 SIGNED
#1 JUCO QB prospect by "Blue Chip Illustrated"; Whitaker
rates him a 9.75 (between 3- to 4-year starter/Superstar).
[note: Whitaker's rating guide included at bottom]
-- Chose LSU over Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas --
QB Brian Vye, BYU transfer/San Jose (CA) TRANSFERRED
Hon Mention All-American in high school; led his high school to
the Central Coast Section Division I title in 1993; three more
years of eligibility starting in 1996.
-- Transferred to LSU from BYU --
FB Robert Tyler, Cleveland (MS) 6-0 230 COMMITTED
#1 fullback in MS; All-state selection at fullback and linebacker;
Jackson Clarion Ledger MS Top Ten; Whitaker rates him a 9.75.
-- Chose LSU over MSU, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Notre Dame --
RB Cecil Collins, Leesville 5-10 200 COMMITTED
SuperPrep All-American; Blue Chip Illustrated Dream Team;
USAToday All-American and LA Player of Year; Times Picayune
Top 10; Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen; All-State 5A
selection; most highly coveted RB out of LA this year;
twice voted offensive player of the year by LHSAA; senior year
yielded 3,045 yards and 40 TDs; 2nd all-time LA career leader
with 7,863 yards and 99 career TDs; Whitaker rates him a 9.50.
-- Chose LSU over Nebraska, Penn State, McNeese, TAMU --
FB John Christ, Catholic-Baton Rouge 6-3 230 COMMITTED
Has agreed to walk on; solid FB prospect who can also play TE;
B.R. Advocate Super Dozen Honorable Mention.
-- Chose LSU over ??? --- [will update later]
RB Mark Roman, New Iberia 6-0 180 COMMITTED
Made all of Louisiana's Top 10 blue-chip lists; could likely be an
outstanding WR or DB; Whitaker rates him a 9.50.
-- Chose LSU over Miss State, Florida Sucks, Nebraska, TAMU --
WR Yahmani Adams, Jones CC (MS) 6-0 180 SIGNED
JUCO All-American; real stud; Mississippi JUCO player of the year;
Whitaker gives him the highest rating of 10.00 - Superstar.
-- Chose LSU over ??? -- [will update later]
WR Rodney Hudson, Fort Hayes CC (KS) 6-1 185 SIGNED
Former high school QB at Monroe's Ouachita; played WR last year
at Fort Hayes and has great 4.5 speed and athleticism; he will
have 3 years of eligibility remaining.
-- Chose LSU over ??? -- [will update later]
WR Nemesis Bates, N.O.-St Augustine 5-10 190 COMMITTED
Member of B.R.Advocate's LA Super Dozen Honorable Mention;
cool name.
-- Chose LSU over Southern --
OL Alcender Jackson, Moss Point (MS) 6-4 300 COMMITTED
Parade All-American; SuperPrep All-American; USAToday All-American
and MS Player of the Year; Blue Chip Illustrated Dream Team;
First offensive lineman named player of the year by the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger; Blocked at 93%; #1 player in Miss;
Whitaker gives him the highest rating, a 10.00 - Superstar
-- Chose LSU over Auburn, Florida Sucks, Tennessee --
OL Alvin Puckett, N.O.-McMain 6-3 275 COMMITTED
Offensive tackle; Listed anywhere between 6-3 and 6-6 in height
and 260lbs to 280lbs, he has size but is slow; Morning Advocate's
LA Super Dozen Honorable Mention; probable redshirt; agressive
blocker; has score but needs grades; Whitaker rates him an 8.75.
-- Chose LSU over Houston, USL, USM, NELa --
OL Brandon Winey, Washington-Marion 6-7 260 COMMITTED
Also played well at defensive tackle; projected on offensive line;
has 4.8 speed, great for a guy this huge; LA Super Dozen Hon
Mention; Whitaker rates him a 9.00.
-- Chose LSU over ??? -- [will update later]
OL Trey Langley, Eunice 6-5 260 COMMITTED
Member of the B.R.Advocate's LA Super Dozen Honorable Mention;
played TE and DT in high school but projects as an offensive
lineman in college. Whitaker rates him a 9.50.
-- Chose LSU over ??? -- [will update later]
DL Johnny Mitchell, N.O.-John Ehret, 6-5 280 COMMITTED
Defensive tackle; SuperPrep All-American; USAToday Honorable
Mention All-American; Times-Picayune Top 10; 3-yr starter;
All-Metro; District 8-5A MVP; Morning Advocate's LA Super Dozen;
Advocate comments....A step behind Eric Jefferson but not by
much. A versatile player who playerd DT , nose tackle and once
offensive guard in 95. Best interior lineman at Ehret in Coach
Billy North's seven years there. Had 16 sacks last year and
caused 6 fumbles. Bench presses 335 pounds, can squat 500. Runs
well for his size. Class 5A All-State. Academically qualified;
Whitaker rates him a 9.75.
-- Chose LSU over Nebraska, Colorado, Florida Sucks, Syracuse --
DL Theo Williams, N.O.-John Ehret, 6-3 225 COMMITTED
SuperPrep All-American as linebacker; Projected as an impact
defensive end; Morning Advocate's LA Second Dozen;
Advocate comments....An athletic explosive player known for
going all out every play. Touted for his pass rushing
ability. Played QB as a freshman then was a 3 year starter at
DE in High school. Coach Billy North compared his talent to
that of ex-Ehret defensive lineman Michael Phillips now a
starter at Colorado. Academically qualified;
Whitaker rates him an 8.75.
-- Chose LSU over Auburn, Colorado, Syracuse --
DL Willie Harvey, Hou-B.T.Washington 6-3 235 COMMITTED
Defensive end; member of Texas Top 100; great pass rusher;
Greater Houston area Defensive Player of the Year; District 5A
Defensive MVP; senior year yielded 49 solo tackles, 55 assists,
42 QB hurries, 7 sacks, 7 fumble recoveries, and 4 forced fumbles;
Whitaker rates him a 9.25.
-- Chose LSU over Georgia Tech, Arizona, Arkansas --
DL Derrion Yates, Hou-B.T.Washington 6-7 235 COMMITTED
Parade All-American; USAToday All-American; SuperPrep All-American;
Impact defensive end; 4.6 time in the 40; ranked 6th on Texas
100 list; ranked 65th on Nat'l 100 list; considered best pass
rusher coming out of Texas this year; senior year yielded 90
tackles, 12 sacks, 5 forced fumbles; Whitaker rates him a
10.00 - Superstar.
-- Chose LSU over Arizona, Southern Cal --
DL David Watkins, N.O.-Karr 6-5 210 COMMITTED
Morning Advocate's LA Super Dozen Honorable Mention;
has the frame to carry another 40lbs which would probably mean a
move to defensive tackle; decent speed; long arms
-- Chose LSU over Toolame, Arkansas, Tennessee --
LB Wardell Sykes, N.O.-West Jefferson 6-3 215 COMMITTED
Baton Rouge Advocate's LA Second Dozen; Advocate
comments....Very aggressive player with tremendous speed.
Excels as a pass rusher. Most teams ran away from his
side, but he still showed excellent ability to run down ball
carriers from behind. Played defensive end in HS. Has grades,
needs test score.
-- Chose LSU over TAMU, Nicholls, Pittsburgh, Southern --
LB Brandon Matthews, N.O.-Carver 6-3 235 COMMITTED
Baton Rouge Advocate's LA Second Dozen; played defensive end and
center in HS; good strength and speed; also a deep snapper.
-- Chose LSU over Toolame, Grambling --
LB Kareem Mitchell, Moss Point (MS) 6-3 230 COMMITTED
Class 5A All-State pick; ranked as 6th best player in MS;
Whitaker rates him a 9.50 - Major Star/Possible 3-Year Starter
-- Chose LSU over Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Miss St, Auburn --
LB Jamal Hill, Mercer Island (WA) 6-3 200 COMMITTED
SuperPrep All-American; #1 LB in Washington state; member of
1st team "Northwest Nugget"; lists a 4.78 time in 40.
-- Chose LSU over Washington, Texas, Arizona --
DB Cedric Donaldson, Hinds JUCO (MS) 5-11 175 SIGNED
2nd Team NJCAA All-American; Six INTs, two returned
for TDs; 4.5 speed
-- Chose LSU over SWAC pansies --
DB Brandon Dale, Slidell-Salmen HS 6-0 170 COMMITTED
Played QB/DB in high school; QB'd Salmen to two state titles and
28-1 record over past 2 seasons; big-time DB prospect; could also
play wide receiver; Morning Advocate's LA Second Dozen;
Advocate comments....Was 38-3 as a starting QB for 3 years
and won 2 class 4A state titles. Expected to shift to safety or
cornerback, but could project as a wide receiver. Has speed and
great agility. Should qualify academically; Whitaker rates him
a 9.75 (between 3- to 4-year starter/Superstar)
-- Chose LSU over Tennessee, Colorado, Toolame --
DB Nate Gates, Sarasota Riverview (FL) 6-0 180 COMMITTED
LSU's best DB prospect so far; very good at one-on-one man
coverage which LSU plays heavily; considered the best cover DB
in Florida - which is saying a lot; his reasons for picking LSU:
warm weather, grass field, people, outstanding local cuisine;
senior year yielded 72 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble;
Whitaker rates him a 9.75 (3- to 4-year starter/Superstar)
-- Chose LSU over Mich State, Tennessee, S.Carolina, Clemson --
DB Dennis Nelson, Washington-Marion 5-10 170 COMMITTED
Also plays WR and has speed to be impact return man a la Eddie
Kennison; All-State in track; won state 100m with blazing 10.3
time; LA Super Dozen Hon Mention; Whitaker rates him an 8.75.
-- Chose LSU over ??? -- [will update later]
DB Damion Woods, Salmen-Slidell 5-9 180 COMMITTED
Projected as free safety; LA Super Dozen Hon Mention; 4.45 speed;
Older brother of Salmen junior RB Dwayne Woods -- a real stud-to-be
in next year's recruiting wars; Whitaker rates him an 8.75.
-- Chose LSU over ??? -- [will update later]
PK Danny Boyd, Bradenton-Southeast (FL) 5-10 195 COMMITTED
Placekicker; Whitaker rates him an 8.75; competition for
HS All-American Wade Richey.
-- Chose LSU over ??? -- [will update later]
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IV. NOTES
The Tigers (and many others) had been actively pursuing OT Marcus
Clavelle (6-8, 370#) of New Iberia. Word is he's just big, not
talented. Expect LSU to back off on him with four solid OL
prospects already committed and a 5th (Johnathan Williams) close to
going with the Tigers.
LA Super Dozen member DL Eric Jefferson will apparently wind up
at Illinois.
LB Bubba Alexander committed to umat.
WR Jerry Dioron-Johnson was close to committing to LSU, but the LA Super
Dozen player was likely squeezed out of the scholarship picture by the
recent commitments of WR Nemesis Bates and WR Rodney Hudson.
1/24/96 - Forrest Davis, recruiting guru, says there is nothing that
can happen within the next two weeks that would make anyone surpass
LSU as the best recruiting class in the SEC. UT will be 2nd at worst
with the recent landings of New Orleans' LB Raynoch Thompson and
national prospect QB Tamaurice Martin.
Other SEC teams with solid classes so far: Ole Miss, Florida Sucks,
Alabama, Georgia, and USC.
1/23/96 - Max Emfinger, recruiting guru, says Tennessee and LSU are
the top 2 in the SEC right now. His top 5 recruiting classes overall
(I suspect this means the southern region and not the nation, but who
knows) were: 1.Tennessee, 2.FSU, 3.Baylor, 4.LSU, and 5.Georgia Tech.
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V. LSU RECRUITING NEEDS
LSU's priorities according to Bill Elias, recruiting coordinator:
1. Fullback
2. Quarterback -- would like to sign two, but no real urgency with
Tyler, Vye, and Sparacino
3. Running Back -- 1 great one, but might be difficult with Faulk
and Cleveland
4. OL -- 4 Tackles, LSU in good shape at C and G
5. DL -- This is the strongest position on our recruiting board. We
will not turn down any big kid who can run.
6. DB -- 4 CBs and 2 safeties.
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VI. WHITAKER RECRUIT RATING GUIDE
Whitaker's recruit rating guide:
10.00 - Superstar (Possible Four-Year Starter)
9.50 - Major College Star (Possible Three-Year Starter)
9.00 - Major College Player (Possible Two-Year Starter)
8.50 - Major College Potential (Possible One-Year Starter)
--J.J.
aufan
>
>1/24/96 - Forrest Davis, recruiting guru, says there is nothing that
>can happen within the next two weeks that would make anyone surpass
>LSU as the best recruiting class in the SEC. UT will be 2nd at worst
>with the recent landings of New Orleans' LB Raynoch Thompson and
>national prospect QB Tamaurice Martin.
A late rumor is circulating and has been reported in at least one newspaper that Tee
Martin's mother is trying to convince him to stay closer to home and play at Auburn.
I wouldn't count on him going anywhere until he signs. I heard him interviewed
several weeks ago when he stated beyond almost any doubt he was going to Auburn. He
said that he was going to visit Tennessee because he gave his word he would visit.
The next thing we hear, he has committed to UT. He may very well wind up there, but
it isn't a sure thing until he actually signs.
In addition, Cedric Irvin is now said to be wavering on his committment to Tennessee
after the Vols signed a highly touted running back out of Oklahoma.
>
>Other SEC teams with solid classes so far: Ole Miss, Florida,
>Alabama, Georgia, and USC.
Florida and USC are the only two I've heard are having solid years. In fact, one of
those you mention is said to be having a terrible year.
aufan
aufan
>aufan (a.k.a. anti-80-column-guy) writes:
>>hj...@hsun11.hou281.chevron.com (J.J.Clyde) wrote:
>>
>>>LSU as the best recruiting class in the SEC.
I haven't heard that anywhere. I have heard LSU will have a pretty good year. Some of these so called
recruiting gurus simply play to their audiences in an effort to increase calls to their 900 numbers and
magazine, newsletter, etc. sales.
UT will be 2nd at worst
>>>with the recent landings of New Orleans' LB Raynoch Thompson and
>>>national prospect QB Tamaurice Martin.
>>
>>A late rumor is circulating and has been reported in at least one newspaper that Tee
>>Martin's mother is trying to convince him to stay closer to home and play at Auburn.
>>I wouldn't count on him going anywhere until he signs.
>
>
>I agree, but all of this is pretty much rolling the dice until Feb 7th
>anyway. I'm just going on the latest reports that he's committed to UT.
>
Since my post, I've heard Martin interviewed again on a B'ham radio station. He admitted he still stayed in
touch with AU assistant Joe Whitt. I do think though, he'll probably stay with UT. He apparently has asked
to be redshirted the first year and has been told that Manning will turn pro after this year.
Auburn apparently has made significant progress with Cedrick Irvin. Despite an earlier UT committment, he
is reported to have said Auburn is very much in the picture now.
>>
>>Florida and USC are the only two I've heard are having solid years. In fact, one of
>>those you mention is said to be having a terrible year.
>
>
>Are we playing the guessing game? Who? Maybe you *think* Ole Miss is
>having a terrible year because they are Ole Miss. Think again.
I'll give you a hint. I ain't speaking of Ole Miss (although they only have a handful of scholarships) or
Georgia.
aufan
J.J.Clyde
>>with the recent landings of New Orleans' LB Raynoch Thompson and
>>national prospect QB Tamaurice Martin.
>
>A late rumor is circulating and has been reported in at least one newspaper that Tee
>Martin's mother is trying to convince him to stay closer to home and play at Auburn.
>I wouldn't count on him going anywhere until he signs.
I agree, but all of this is pretty much rolling the dice until Feb 7th
anyway. I'm just going on the latest reports that he's committed to UT.
>>Other SEC teams with solid classes so far: Ole Miss, Florida,
>>Alabama, Georgia, and USC.
>
>Florida and USC are the only two I've heard are having solid years. In fact, one of
>those you mention is said to be having a terrible year.
Are we playing the guessing game? Who? Maybe you *think* Ole Miss is
having a terrible year because they are Ole Miss. Think again.
--J.J.
s...@prysm.net
Arkansas, and Mark Roman committed to the Bull Castraters.
EJ said in t.v. interview that he really enjoyed his visit to the STATE
of Chicago, and that Illinois' academic emphasis was important factor
in his decision. Also likes cold weather.
Analysis: One semester drop-out. Gets homesick (and real cold). Starting
for Tigers in '98 (if he can crack lineup).
Clavelle (6'8' 360 lb. OL) Says that he "couldn't come up with anything
better."
Analysis: Huge, but very slow. Shot putting ability, however, will be missed
by track and field team.
Roman said that MSU will let him be an RB instead a DB, which is where
the Tigers would have had him. Also said, "Why should I go to LSU and play
defensive back when I can go to Florida or Nebraska and play defensive
back?"
Analysis: Kills Lynn Amedee after he slams Roman to the press for a costly
fumble. Paroled under Mississippi's "He Needed Killing" law and offered a
full scholarship to Nebraska. Huskers' second team strong safety in '98.
J.J.Clyde
>hj...@hsun11.hou281.chevron.com (J.J.Clyde) wrote:
>>aufan (a.k.a. anti-80-column-guy) writes:
>>>hj...@hsun11.hou281.chevron.com (J.J.Clyde) wrote:
>>>
>>>>LSU as the best recruiting class in the SEC.
>
I can't help what you haven't heard.
>I have heard LSU will have a pretty good year. Some of these so called
>recruiting gurus simply play to their audiences in an effort to
>increase calls to their 900 numbers and magazine, newsletter, etc. sales.
>
>
>Auburn apparently has made significant progress with Cedrick Irvin.
He apparently gave another "strong" commitment to Michigan State today.
He's a fun one.
>>>Florida and USC are the only two I've heard are having solid years.
>>>In fact, one of those you mention is said to be having a terrible year.
>>
>>Are we playing the guessing game? Who? Maybe you *think* Ole Miss is
>>having a terrible year because they are Ole Miss. Think again.
>
>I'll give you a hint. I ain't speaking of Ole Miss (although they
>only have a handful of scholarships) or Georgia.
OK, Bama is definitely a step behind LSU, UT, USC, UF, and even AU, but
I cut them some slack based on the limited scholarships and the 5-6
big-time studs they've managed to land.
And keep in mind I listed eight schools with 'solid' classes. Bama would
definitely be closer to the bottom of that eight than the top.
As for Ole Miss, my DOUBLE-SECRET PROBATION recruiting source rudely
informed me today that a whole mess of their recruits will have a hard
time qualifying, so they're likely due a dose of reality. Tell ya what,
auboy, how bout if I list my current ranking of SEC recruiting classes?
That way you can just disagree with them one by one.
1.UT (bunch of visit-exceeding thieves)
2.LSU (close behind)
3t.USC (wow!)
3t.nimrods (62-24)
5.Awbunn (good but had potential to be much better; many scholarships left)
6.UGA (veeery close to AU; Donnan doing well with Goff recruits)
7.Ole Miss (in light of most of 'em being dumb as a stump)
8.Bama
<slight dropoff>
9.Arkansas (heard they had some good pickups this week)
<great gulf>
10t.UK (Timmy and the Pussycats)
10t.MSU (although they did pick up a very good LA player today)
12.Vandy (yawn)
--J.J.
Tyndall C. Jackson
> Roman said that MSU will let him be an RB instead a DB, which is where
> the Tigers would have had him. Also said, "Why should I go to LSU and play
> defensive back when I can go to Florida or Nebraska and play defensive
> back?"
> Analysis: Kills Lynn Amedee after he slams Roman to the press for a costly
> fumble. Paroled under Mississippi's "He Needed Killing" law and offered a
> full scholarship to Nebraska. Huskers' second team strong safety in '98.
GO BIG RED!!!!!1111111
-- Dr.D
(hey, it'll be worth it-- i don't enjoy watching imadummy ruin
perfectly good sec west offenses)
keith
Sports Writer
The LSU football program didn't add any recruits to their
commitment list on Thursday, but two Louisiana players committed to
schools outside the state.
New Iberia teammates offensive lineman Marcus Clavelle (6-
foot-8, 360 pounds) and running back/defensive back Mark Roman (5-
11, 175) reportedly both told LSU they would commit last week, but
that changed on Thursday.
Clavelle, who also runs track, decided to commit to Arkansas
after much deliberation about whether he would be allowed to
participate in both track and football at LSU.
Roman followed his former high school coach (and former LSU
offensive coordinator) Lynn Amedee to Mississippi State. Amedee
accepted the offensive coordinator position with the Bulldogs late
last month.
LSU's commitment list totals 28, including two junior college
signees.
Parade All-American Eric Jefferson has yet to make his
decision known and it is reported that he will make a visit to
Texas A&M this weekend.
National signing day for high school seniors is Feb. 7.
Marc Ivan Miller
> In <4f51er$b...@info.usuhs.mil> keith writes:
> Runs? At 360+ lbs, "throwing the discus" might be more descriptive.
>
> RS
>
>
Yeah, Clavelle, does the shot put. Also, Eric Jefferson committed to
Illinois last Thursday.
Tigerman
RUSSELL SMITH
>
>By Chris Catanese
>Sports Writer
>
> The LSU football program didn't add any recruits to their
>commitment list on Thursday, but two Louisiana players committed to
>schools outside the state.
> New Iberia teammates offensive lineman Marcus Clavelle (6-
>foot-8, 360 pounds) and running back/defensive back Mark Roman (5-
>11, 175) reportedly both told LSU they would commit last week, but
>that changed on Thursday.
> Clavelle, who also runs track, decided to commit to Arkansas
>after much deliberation about whether he would be allowed to
>participate in both track and football at LSU.
Runs? At 360+ lbs, "throwing the discus" might be more descriptive.
RS
keith
SuperPrep, G&W rank the top recruiting classes
Here are the top 10 football recruiting classes by two analysts:
SuperPrep, Laguna Beach, Calif.
1. Penn State; 2. Notre Dame; 3. Ohio State; 4. Southern California; 5. Florida State; 6. Tennessee; 7. Nebraska; 8.
Michigan; 9. LSU; 10. Florida.
G&W Recruiting, Altoona, Pa.
1. tie, Penn State and Ohio State; 3. Florida State; 4. Southern California; 5. Nebraska; 6. LSU; 7. Tennessee; 8. Notre
Dame; 9. Michigan; 10. Baylor.
John Leinaweaver
>I just coppied this article from USA Today(Comments on LSU in the middle).
>Also notice that we are still in the hunt for Eric Jefferson:
>
>
>
>
>Class draws comparison to Penn State's talented 1991 group
>
>If only Penn State's 1996 recruiting class can do what its 1991 recruits
>did.The last time analysts picked Penn State's haul of high school
>talent the best in college football was 1991 when the Nittany
>Lions signed, among others, running back Ki-Jana Carter and wide
>receiver Bobby Engram.
>
>They became marquee players on Penn State's 1994 unbeaten team which
>won the Rose Bowl.
>
>The cycle appears to have repeated for 1996, with Penn State likely
>to have the top recruiting class in the country, at least
>at this point.
Hmm, kind of puts this poster from the past to shame ;)
:Afterwards: Penn State goes to a mediocre position in the Big 10
: after recruiting goes in the shitter. I agree with
: an earlier poster who predicted that very few recruits
: from this area would be excited about playing in the
: Big 10, and would migrate to Pitt, Rutgers, Syracuse,
: et al.
:
:Ah, if we were only in the Big East...
I wonder how Pitt is doing these days...
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Keith
Perhaps the best player in the state, Parade All-American Eric
Jefferson, a 6-foot-4, 260 pound defensive lineman, was rumored to
be leaning towards Florida State but committed to Illinois late
Thursday night.
Jefferson chose Illinois over Florida State and LSU.