John 'JuJu' Smith (WR Pittsburgh Steelers)

[scarletngray]

My High School, LB Millikan (my first two years anyway before moving) was in the same league as LB Poly. I remember wrestling and playing football against these guys. They were just starting to emerge as a powerhouse back then but we still had the edge back in the day.

 

[stowfan]

About 15 years ago, I read a stat in SI, LBPoly had put 33 players in the NFL. That was more than any other high school. JuJu is also visiting UM for the Game. Hopefully he can watch the Buckeyes win two big ones.

 

[scarletngray]

Yeah, they really blew up after I graduated and became an elite football school. I guess my presence stifled their greatness until after I left. HA!

 

[MSURacerDT55]

Having Kiffin fired at USC has to help our chances

 

[el mastiff]

I would think the opposite.

 

[Buckeye86]

I would think the opposite.

At least one expert agrees.

@rivalsmike

Kiffin gone will help #usc with guys like JuJu Smith and Adoree Jackson even without new head coach in place. Addition by subtraction

Many #usc commits or targets don't seem to care Kiffin is gone. Good sign for moving forward.

I don't think I've ever heard so many recruits come out publicly with so many negative comments about a coach just fired than today w Kiffin

 

[wadc45]

Rivals $ - Juju blown away by Ohio State visit

10/2

Recaps his official visit to OSU, which he and his mother both enjoyed...loved the atmosphere at the game and walking out the tunnel...enjoyed meeting with Coach Hinton, Coach Withers and Coach Meyer...still going to take all his visits but could see himself at OSU...says the Lane Kiffin firing was a neutral for him but USC is not high on his list at the moment.

 

[zebiraross]

Doesn't he have a official for "The Game"?

 

[stowfan]

Doesn't he have a official for "The Game"?

I believe he will be a guest of, "you know who" for the game.

 

[Buckskin86]

Scout $

"Blown Away" by Buckeye visit with his mom....sets standard for rest of his visits (official- Domers, Oregon, Bama and scum and unofficial- USC/UCLA)

 

[pnuts34]

Love hearing the quote from juju, it's going to be very interesting watching his recruitment from here on out. Hope that urban takes over his recruiting personally

 

[TampaBuckeyes]

This could be interesting. He was here for the Wisconsin game, which was one heck of an environment. For the rest of his visits, Bama could lose, but the atmosphere will be amazing, the Domers could very well lose, the environment at Oregon can't compare to the other 4 schools, and he'll get to finish out his visits watching tOSU kick some more butt. I never feel great about getting a California guy, but that would be awesome!

 

[Buckeye86]

I think it's clear they want two more safeties in this class. Safety depth is a huge concern for the staff right now.

Just moving this quote from another thread over here for safe keeping.

 

[Buckskin86]

 

[Smudger]

@GregBiggins: Long Beach Poly (Calif.) ATH John 'Juju' Smith has canceled his final official visit to #Michigan, will now visit #USC officially instead