'08 IN RB Darius Willis (Indiana signee)

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12/9

From the Indiana site...Darius' coach says the IU visit was a success and said Darius was most impressed by the team's outlook under Coach Lynch. Has visited Kentucky and Purdue and will visit BC this weekend and then make a decision.

No mention of OSU...

 

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12/11

From the Indiana site...committed to Indiana.

Indiana football lands top recruit Willis | IndyStar.com

December 12, 2007
Indiana football lands top recruit Willis
Franklin Central star, who ran for 28 TDs, makes oral commitment

By Pat McKee
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Darius Willis made his official visit to Indiana University last weekend and by Sunday, he knew he wanted to be a Hoosier.

The Franklin Central High School senior running back said he told Indiana coach Bill Lynch of his decision that afternoon, and Tuesday, after spending Monday informing other schools of his choice, he announced his oral commitment to IU.

Willis picked the Hoosiers over Kentucky, Purdue and Boston College.

"(Lynch) didn't shriek like a little girl, but he was happy," Willis said. "His emotion was clear."

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Finally a quote from Darius himself...

 

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Big get for IU...who knows how good they could have been if coach hep was still there...hopefully lynch will carry on his plans and get them to where hep was going to