'08 OH WR/DB D.J. Woods (Cincinnati signee)

[ShakerBuck]

any chance of DJ getting back into the picture with the Bucks, given Scott's commitment to ILL, and his current situation up in the air once again?

 

[Sportsbuck28]

The chances are slim and none, and slim just left the building.

 

[wadc45]

I know he reached out to PSU and was told the offer was off the table...not sure if he reached out to OSU but it wouldn't matter...the staff made it clear when he decommitted from Nebraska that they had already gone in a different direction.

 

[Buckeyealumni07]

Open up to Woods

I think OSU should look more at DJ he has kind of a B. Hartline route running with R. Small speed. And i get this kid doesn't know where he wants to go to school but this is a talent that needs to be looked after like ohio state does. OSU helps some talent and makes others look better than they are. Ken-yon Rambo and Drew Carter, the only reason why they got in the NFL was because of the speed coaches, and the past and current coaching staff. worst case he ends up being a Ken-yon Rambo type of player last time i checked that wasnt that bad while at ohio state

 

[osugrad21]

Unless some things changed, DJ's bridge to tOSU was burned and it is a shame.

 

[sflbuck]

I think OSU should look more at DJ he has kind of a B. Hartline route running with R. Small speed. And i get this kid doesn't know where he wants to go to school but this is a talent that needs to be looked after like ohio state does. OSU helps some talent and makes others look better than they are. Ken-yon Rambo and Drew Carter, the only reason why they got in the NFL was because of the speed coaches, and the past and current coaching staff. worst case he ends up being a Ken-yon Rambo type of player last time i checked that wasnt that bad while at ohio state

Sorry to disagree but...

1) The staff already evaluated DJ at WR and liked the 3 that they already had better. If they were going to get a 4th it was going to be someone they think of as a high ceiling guy like Floyd.

2) Part of what the staff is "selling" to recruits is the mystic of being a "Buckeye". IMO having a recruit beg for an offer then turns down the staff hurts that effort.

:osu:

 

[wadc45]

Rivals $

1/17

From the UC site...down to Michigan and Cincinnati. Recaps his visit to UC and talks about his contact with the new UM staff.

 

[HotMic]

Scout $

1/18

From the Cincinnati site. More of the Same, Michigan and Cincinnati are dead even.

 

[osugrad21]

Scout $

D.J. will make a final decision tomorrow.

 

[jwinslow]

Scout $

By Dave Berk... Cincinnati.

over UM.

 

[osugrad21]

CPD

WR Woods finally selects Cincinnati



Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Mike Peticca

Plain Dealer Reporter
Finally, Strongsville senior D.J. Woods feels he can take a deep breath, relax and look for ward to playing college football.
"I'm very glad this is over," Woods, a swift wide receiver, said Monday after he made an oral commit ment to play at the University of Cincinnati.
"It's like 1,000 pounds have been lifted off my shoulders. I feel ready to go."




Cont...

 

[RB07OSU]

Awesome...glad to see talent stay in the state and it's been fun rooting for a good Cincinnati team. Good luck at D.J.

 

[stowfan]

I have to agree. I would love to see UC as the class of the Big East.
With Woods and Trusdell UC picked up a couple of fine recievers this year.

 

[Padraig]

Awesome!

I'm very happy for him and his family.

 

[akgoel77]

Congrats D.J...but

The folks over at DJ Woods Commits! - BearcatNews Forums are beyond excited over this turn of events...as they should be...but I just don't think this means they suddenly are a midwest recruiting power overnight...