Let's Get the Ball Rolling for '07 (Emfinger/rankings/targets merge)

[crazybuckfan40]

The guys I really want from in state are Martin, Clifford, Evege, Torrence, Saine, Gamble, Hines, Solomon Thomas.

Some guys to keep an eye on are Dailey, Hubbard, Morrow, Jefferson and D'Andrea.

I really really like Gamble, the game against St. Eds he was really impressive to say the least. Also Hubbard really impressed in that game too.

And Oliver was a must get and he started it off right, and I think Evege will follow quickly.

 

[wadc45]

Go for it. You've got the format down pat.

done...thanks for the info!

 

[Worm02]

Just thought I would post this and let some people know.

They only have a few guys out, but there were some things of note-

They had Oglesby and Thompson as 5 star prospects.

The only listed ohio guys were Chris Smith, Danny Herron, and Morgan Williams- all who were 4 star players.

Emfinger has Sidney Glover listed, not Dan Herron. The "Herron" that he has listed is a strong safety from Texas. Dan could make it in there soon though.

 

[wadc45]

Emfinger has Sidney Glover listed, not Dan Herron. The "Herron" that he has listed is a strong safety from Texas. Dan could make it in there soon though.

Emfinger is a pretty good talent scout, and he rarely misses any big name Ohio kids...I guarantee he will have Herron in there before long.

 

[TheStoicPaisano]

Well, I'll just give my Top 10. It's extremely difficult to project OL prospects right now, so I'm gonna leave them out.

10. Gamble
9. Evege
8. Sturdivant (I know he's small, but he simply makes plays. A step slower than Lenix, but more of a football player than Freddie. Just my opinion.)
7. Morgan Williams
6. Hubbard
5. Dailey
4. Oliver
3. Hines
2. Torrence
1. Martin

I also really like Clifford, Eric Thomas and Jefferson.

I know alot of people are down on Kyle's production, but look at who he had ahead of him:
2004: Jacory Stone (EMU), Andre Evans (Buffalo), Derek McBryde (Kent State), Ray Fisher (Indiana this year, injured his senior year of 2005), Small, Jones.

2005: Small (OSU), Jones (Wisconsin), Witten (TE, UConn), plus the newcomers in Milligan (Marshall) and Adams (Purdue).

There's just not enough balls to go around. I think Kyle will make a mark this year.

 

[sandgk]

Here is the list of Ohio prospects identified by Emfinger in his "early watch" list along with other prospects indicating interest in Ohio State

+ Rocco Pentello 6-0, 195, 4.45, Westerville South, OH (Strong Safety)

+ Donnie Evege 5-11, 185, 4.4, Huber Heights Wayne, OH (Big Cornerback)

Gino Sturdivant 5-9, 190, 4.45, Cleveland Glenville, OH (Speed Cornerback)

Andrew Dailey 6-3, 220, 4.5, Cincinnati Massillon, OH (SS Linbacker)

Sidney Glover 6-0, 210, 4.6, Warren Harding, OH (WS Backer)

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[/FONT]Ben Martin 6-5, 225, 4.6, Cincinnati LaSalle, OH (Rush DE)

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Kyle Jefferson^ 6-3, 170, 4.4, Cleveland Glenville, OH (Speed Flanker - Receiver)
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Jerome Peterson 6-0, 195, 4.4, Springfield South, OH (Running Back)

Devon Torrence 6-0, 180, 4.4, Canton South, OH (Super Athlete)

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Chris Smith 6-3, 215, 4.7, South Point, OH (QB Drop-Back)

Listed as Interested in And/Or Offered by Ohio State

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Bradley Stephens 5-11, 185, 4.4, McAllen Memorial, TX (A&M, TEX, MICH, OHST, OU, OKST)(Offers: A&M, UH) (Running Back)

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Josh Oglesby^ 6-7, 320, 5.2, Milwaukee St Francis, WI (OHST, WIS, ND, IND)(Offers: All favorites) Strong Offensive Tackle

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Though it seems clear that Stephens will likely stay home, the rest of that list would make for a really, really great class core. (Though it may be that the class next year may be more offensively oriented than this one.

For those not familiar with the notation symbols ^ means that Max has seen them play in person. A * notation would indicate known academic issues. Which notation symbol I only mention in light of prior comments concerning Jerome Peterson - apparently Max isn't worried (yet) about that part of Jerome's profile.

The order of listed favorites for Oglesby is kind of interesting/encouraging.

 

[wadc45]

Sturdivant may be to small to warrant that ranking. And Jefferson has to prove he can put it all together before he is going to be worthy of five stars.

 

[crazybuckfan40]

Sturdivant may be to small to warrant that ranking. And Jefferson has to prove he can put it all together before he is going to be worthy of five stars.

Not a knock on Glenville but just being from there gets you ranked that high.

There are quite a few school across the country like that.

 

[wadc45]

Not a knock on Glenville but just being from there gets you ranked that high.

There are quite a few school across the country like that.

very true...Gino is a heck of a football player, but his height may limit the number of big time programs that come calling.

I agree with the Paisan about Eric Thomas...I think he is going to be a good one. I am however one of those that will have to see Jefferson do it on the field before I am ready to annoint him as one of the top WR prospects in OH in 2007. Clifford will probably make most people's top 10s, as might David Arnold. The class is not looking great initially put like TSP said, that is a tough position to project. Weterer, Barry and Schepis look to be three of the top names on the line in '07.

 

[crazybuckfan40]

very true...Gino is a heck of a football player, but his height may limit the number of big time programs that come calling.

I agree with the Paisan about Eric Thomas...I think he is going to be a good one. I am however one of those that will have to see Jefferson do it on the field before I am ready to annoint him as one of the top WR prospects in OH in 2007. Clifford will probably make most people's top 10s, as might David Arnold. The class is not looking great initially put like TSP said, that is a tough position to project. Weterer, Barry and Schepis look to be three of the top names on the line in '07.

I am still a little unsure on Thomas, I would jsut like to see what position he migh project as. I think he is a tweener right now, but he has time to grow.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

OL recruiting we probably go out of state, IMO.

 

[wadc45]

OL recruiting we probably go out of state, IMO.

agreed...

 

[crazybuckfan40]

agreed...

so right now I would say top 2 woudl be Ogelsby and maybe Blankenship since they have offers.

I think there is about a 50% chance for both of them.

I think we need 4 lineman in this class.

 

[BearBuck27]

so right now I would say top 2 woudl be Ogelsby and maybe Blankenship since they have offers.

I think there is about a 50% chance for both of them.

I think we need 4 lineman in this class.

Kris O'Dowd from Arizona has an offer. Top 2 are ND and tOSU. I wouldn't be surprised to see Scheipes (sp?) get an offer either.

 

[crazybuckfan40]

Kris O'Dowd from Arizona has an offer. Top 2 are ND and tOSU. I wouldn't be surprised to see Scheipes (sp?) get an offer either.

Well that would be a solid 4 right there.

There is also a kid at Belle Glades we are looking and a kid from Malcolm Jenkins high school that we might take a look at.

Hopefully we get a good haul next year.