Lamarcus Joyner (DB New York Jets)

[genron187]

I'd say he is the number one target of several big time schools. It has to be a pretty exciting time in his life to have all of this attention and accolades coming from all over the country. You get in what you put out, and it certainly seems that LJ went all in from day one and is beginning to reap some serious benefits. Congrats to Lamarcus, I hope he enjoys the ride!

Yeap, I tell him that ride is only going to last for the next 7 months and then its on to the next class. Its over for a life time unless you do something at the next level. It's to be enjoyed but know thats its a ton of pressure to continue to perform and dont be mad if your status drop b/c its only one place to go when your at the top.

 

[Buckeye86]

b/c its only one place to go when your at the top.

Ohio State?

 

[*OSUBucknut10*]

Genron, I had the opportunity to meet Lamarcus when he was in town for the spring game when he was walking around with Cody and Duron. I must say Lamarcus sure seemed to be a very nice young man. While being a huge target for some of the most prestigious football programs in the nation, I was pleased with how down to earth he was. He could of easily just acknowledged me and kept walking, but he actually came over and talked with me for a few minutes. Really impressed me a lot.

 

[wadc45]

BN $ - Joyner Diary: 'Ohio State and Florida State - it's going to be..'

5/13

Says he has offers from every major program except Texas and Oklahoma...talks about what OSU staff members have been in to see him recently...talks about why OSU and FSU lead, with USC right behind.

 

[genron187]

Got to tell you about yesterday's practice from what i was told by a recruiter. STA had a scrimmage going on and LJ played Wr the whole time with Cody Riggs covering him....All they told me was that LJ could be a Top 100 Wr as well. He caught two deep passes on Riggs, Took a five yd out 60 yds, caught a slant that went 40, and a dig route where he shook any remaining Def players before running out of bound....OSU better do everything in the power to get this guy. He's going to benefit some program (besides FSU, but ill save those comments for later)

 

[HINYG8]

Got to tell you about yesterday's practice from what i was told by a recruiter. STA had a scrimmage going on and LJ played Wr the whole time with Cody Riggs covering him....All they told me was that LJ could be a Top 100 Wr as well. He caught two deep passes on Riggs, Took a five yd out 60 yds, caught a slant that went 40, and a dig route where he shook any remaining Def players before running out of bound....OSU better do everything in the power to get this guy. He's going to benefit some program (besides FSU, but ill save those comments for later)

Is OSU missing something or not doing something they should be to try and get him to Cbus? Seems like the visit went well and the staff has been in regular contact. Not much more they can do. I would think by now Lamarcus knows how bad the staff wants him to be a Buckeye..and hopefully he also sees what a good fit he would be in both OSU's program and, more importantly, in the culture and family that comes with being a Buckeye.

If Joyner comes to OSU and shows some serious chops at WR... he wouldn't be the first DB to also get some reps at WR; as well as possibly special teams.

If he is good enough to earn the PT...JT will let him have them at every position and every snap where he is the best option to further the team.

We have seen Tressel do it before.

 

[Buckeyecty4]

LJ would certainly jumpstart our special teams which have been dormant since Ginn left. He has some ridiculous returns on his highlight tapes.

 

[TrueNorth]

Got to tell you about yesterday's practice from what i was told by a recruiter. STA had a scrimmage going on and LJ played Wr the whole time with Cody Riggs covering him....All they told me was that LJ could be a Top 100 Wr as well. He caught two deep passes on Riggs, Took a five yd out 60 yds, caught a slant that went 40, and a dig route where he shook any remaining Def players before running out of bound....OSU better do everything in the power to get this guy. He's going to benefit some program (besides FSU, but ill save those comments for later)

Regarding OSU doing .." everything in their power"..Is it your sense that they are not? If so, what is it that they are not doing that they should be?
TIA

 

[*OSUBucknut10*]

I would love to see LJ be like Chris Gamble was, play WR and CB... It doesn't happen too often anymore, but why not? I think that would be sweet if he did do that. That is if he decides OSU is his new home.

 

[OregonBuckeye]

I would love to see LJ be like Chris Gamble was, play WR and CB... It doesn't happen too often anymore, but why not? I think that would be sweet if he did do that. That is if he decides OSU is his new home.

Stanford's going to try it out. Harbaugh has some of his starters playing on both sides of the ball.

 

[bigdog3300]

I would love to see LJ be like Chris Gamble was, play WR and CB... It doesn't happen too often anymore, but why not? I think that would be sweet if he did do that. That is if he decides OSU is his new home.

That's exactly how I see it. Joyner is a Gamble type of player, both are freakishly athletic, but Gamble was more raw....LJ seems to understand the game better than Chris did when he was in HS.

 

[wadc45]

BN $ - Joyner Diary: Big Finale With Buckeyes On Hand

5/22

Recaps his spring game...still has OSU and FSU neck and neck with Georgia in third.

 

[Buckskin86]

Sunday, 05.24.09
St. Thomas Aquinas' Lamarcus Joyner one hot prospect
BY MANNY NAVARRO
[email protected]

CHARLES TRAINOR JR. / MIAMI HERALD STAFF
St. Thomas Aquinas' Lamarcus Joyner, pictured with Southwest in 2008.


To his friends, his teammates and even his opponents, Lamarcus Joyner is simply known as Frank.

The nickname is short for Frankenstein -- the ghoulish character the St. Thomas Aquinas football star has been associated with since middle school.

The comparison between Joyner (5-8 ?, 172 pounds) and a burly science project gone wrong didn't make much sense to Southridge coach Patrick Burrows at first. But once he saw Joyner with shoulder pads and a helmet on, Burrows understood why.

''When I first saw Lamarcus in the eighth grade, you could tell right away he was a special talent,'' said Burrows, who coached Joyner at Miami Southwest High for three seasons before both left the school this spring.

``He always had an inner drive about him that was incredible. With most kids, you got to rile them up, give him a good speech. This guy wanted to hit you in the locker room. On the field, athletically, he's just a monster.''

HEAD OF THE CLASS

Joyner is a monster athlete (4.34 speed and 2 percent body fat) with a monster list of colleges that are chasing him on a high school team that won the mythical national championship last year and returns six players ranked among the top 10 recruits in Broward County.

Joyner, though, clearly is at the head of the class. Sporting News ranks him the fourth-best recruit in the nation regardless of position in its Top 100. Scout.com ranks him eighth. Rivals.com has him 10th.

Instead of mentioning all the schools that are chasing him, it's almost safer to go with the shorter list of programs who are not.

''Oklahoma, Texas, Oklahoma State and LSU,'' Joyner said. ``They tried talking to me. I got letters, calls, but I couldn't get back to them.''

For now, Joyner lists childhood favorite Florida State, Ohio State, Florida, Georgia, USC and Tennessee (adding the Volunteers because he likes their coaches) as his top six schools.

TRAVEL PLANS AHEAD

Joyner, who has been on unofficial visits to several of those schools, said he plans on taking all five of his allotted official visits and won't decide on college until close to signing day in February. His first official visit will be to Ohio State in September -- the weekend when the Buckeyes host USC.

So why isn't Joyner considering the University of Miami? He simply wants to get away for a while.

''I've been in Miami for 18 years,'' Joyner said.

``I want to go away, experience life, grow as a person and mature.''

High School Sports | MiamiHerald.com

 

[buckwild23]

My day at the STA Spring game (w/working pics)

My day at the STA Spring game (w/working pics)

It was a offensive struggle for an hour and a half until the #1 Player in the State, LaMarcus Joyner decided to show college coaches why they made teir trip to STA. Taking a simple Wr screen, juking 2 players and taking it 60+ yards to the house showing his elusiveness and game breaking speed. After the game Joyner told me the defense was just way ahead of the offense at this early stage. The offenive line was getting man handled at the point of attack all day.

It was a coaches whos who......from Central Florida to Tennessee, Alabama, UF, Miami, Purdue, Iowa, Rutgers etc....I did not see ONE FSU coach, fwiw.

gio Bernard took it to the house after Joyner woke the offensive unit up with his long TD, Ive said it before will say it again, Bernard is the BEST RB in State.

Others that impressed.....CBs Riggs and Payne and LB Mauro.

I got to take some pics...here are a few.....dont worry Jwinslow, I wont quit my day job. lol

Below: DBs Coach Paul haynes and DC Luke Fickell, haynes and new Buckeye Duron Carter playing football soccer, Former Buckeyes WR Cris Carter, Lamarcus Joyner #1, and LJs long TD...

 

[RB07OSU]

Much appreciated 23, good work. I can't wait to see LaMarcus tear it up for STA this year.