Florida Recruits

[RB07OSU]

Ohio State has gotten a few players out of the area who were overlooked by the other major schools. I'm pretty sure gamble was from Ely and I knoew we got a couple others from the area.

BB

In all honesty, Rolle wasn't overlooked by Florida. They were very aware of him and seemed on the verge of offering after he committed, but decided not to. Either way, he turned down some nice offers to come to OSU and I'm glad to have him aboard. Jenkins, Gamble, and Holmes have all turned out nicely for us when they weren't highly regarded in their own state. Salley, Lydell Ross, Chris Vance also had their moments. Florida is so richly talented that the Big 3 can't get them all and there are bound to be a bunch of under the radar guys. Now Brewster was a great get for us this year and that is the first time we have landed an extremely highly regarded star like that in Florida in a long time as far as ratings go(I believe Bryce Bishop was the last of that type we had). Regardless, the players we have landed from Florida have paid dividends for us and many more of that sort have their shot soon like Chekwa, Dukes, Rolle, and Scott (though UF wanted Scott).

 

[eobuck]

Wasn't Lydell Ross committed to UF at one point in his recruitment?

 

[dingyibvs]

There are a few really good players being overlooked by the Big 3 right now. O'Neil Chambers and TJ Lawrence are two that I can think of.

Here's O'Neil Chambers' highlights:

YouTube - oneill chambers

 

[jclvd_23]

I believe it was down to Notre Dame and tOSU for Lydell, and he may have even verballed to Notre Dame at one point. Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong, which has been known to happen.

 

[wadc45]

2001 Verbal Commitments

Lydell Ross

Outstanding running back prospect who rushed for 1993 yards as a junior. As a senior, he rushed for 2,750 yards, averaging 8.5 yards per carry, and scored 28 touchdown. Was recruited by Florida, Notre Dame and others. Chose OSU over Florida. At one time was committed to Notre Dame but ended up with the Buckeyes. Strong academically with a 3.5 GPA and an 890 on the SAT. Just turned 17 and is still growing.