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Jadeveon Clowney (DE Carolina Panthers)

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By Clayton Buck on 22:25:07 09/29/10

There is a grad assistant on OSU's staff this year that just came from a school in South Carolina. He was involved in the recruitment for Clowney at his previous school. When he got to OSU last year, he showed some OSU defensive coaches some film on Clowney. They said he was the best HS defensive end they had ever seen and were immediately interested.
With that, OSU does have somewhat of an 'in' with the guy because this guy on OSU's staff is familiar with JC and he is somewhat familiar with this assistant. Not saying that the guy is a special friend of Clowney's or anything like that, but do know that OSU getting a visit from Clowney is not out of the question, nor is it a reach that he could be real interested in OSU.
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This might be the grad assistant:

http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/Vi...B_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=204956286&Q_SEASON=2010
 
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Long shot, but theres always a chance if you can get him in the shoe for a game. I remember a video with Brown and Bell talking about how they first came into the shoe for a game and they knew they had to commit. I think he will end up at Bama, but i will hope its OSU.
 
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From Mike Farrell's recent rivals chat:

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1133626

Clowney and the Buckeyes
With the recent rumors of Jadeveon Clowney and Ohio State talking, do you think that the Buckeyes have a realistic shot at landing him?
- Charles from Fort Bragg, N.C.

Charles, I have read the rumors and things change very quickly in recruiting, but in speaking to Jadeveon in person a few weeks ago, he wasn't looking north at all. South Carolina and Alabama are still his top two in my opinion, despite rumors of Auburn replacing the Tide. I think LSU and Auburn are in the next group and then its Miami and the rest. I'd even be surprised if he took an official visit to Ohio State, but if he does then things can get interesting. But right now I'd put the chances he ends up as a Buckeye as very slim.
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mike also went on to say:

Best ever?
Who was the best high school football player and what team had the best recruiting class since Rivals started? - Kevin from New Rochelle, N.Y.

This is an interesting question and certainly open to debate among all the analysts. Personally, the best high school player I've seen since I've been covering recruiting is Noel Devine, that is until this year. Devine was simply amazing with his ability to cut without losing any speed and his spin move in high school was phenomenal.
However, this year when I saw Jadeveon Clowney I knew I was seeing something special. Not only is he rarer because of the position he plays, but his combination of size, agility, quickness and balance is outstanding. I've never seen a kid his size get off the ball quicker and move around so effortlessly. As for the best recruiting class, I'd have to go with the 2006 Florida class that featured Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin, Brandon Spikes, Riley Cooper and others. That group led the Gators to two national titles and will go down as one of the greatest classes ever.
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http://www.goupstate.com/article/20101004/PSPORTS02/101009872/-1/PSPORTS

Clowney takes in Clemson-Miami game
By Phil Kornblut

DE Jadeveon Clowney (6-6 240) of South Pointe was at Clemson Saturday for the Tigers' game with Miami. It was his first game at Death Valley this season. "It went well," Clowney said. "I saw the facility and watched the team play and warm up." Clowney said he spoke mostly with his recruiter Jeff Scott though he also talked with head coach Dabo Swinney and other assistants. This Saturday Clowney will be in Columbia for the USC-Alabama game. The Gamecocks and Alabama have been two of his favorites throughout the recruiting process. "I'm just going to look at them play," Clowney said. "I'm just going to enjoy the game." Clowney said he's yet to decide on his official visits. Clemson, USC, Alabama, Ohio State, Florida State and Miami are the schools he's been considering for those visits. He is not claiming any favorites at this point.
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South Pointe blows game open - CharlotteObserver.com

The second half was all South Pointe. They scored touchdowns on a 23-yard pass and a 1-yard run. Jadeveon Clowney, listed by most recruiting services as the nation's best high school player, had a 97-yard run, a 58-yard fumble return for a touchdown, and a 36-yard interception return.
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Is this kid real, or a cyborg, or maybe a 25 year old playing with high schoolers! A DE shouldn't be able to have a 97yd run or return a fumble for 58yds! This kid can't be 6'6'' 250lbs! Amazing athlete!!!
 
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