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Mo Wells
he's a buckeye http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/highschool/
Sandalwood's Wells picks Ohio State
Super 24 Player of the Year chooses Big Ten's Buckeyes over Georgia Tech.
By CHASE GOODBREAD, The Times-Union
Sandalwood High running back Maurice Wells will announce to a nationally televised audience today that he will sign with Ohio State, choosing the Buckeyes over Georgia Tech. One of the most heavily recruited running backs in the nation, Wells told Saints coach Adam Geis on Friday morning that he chose Ohio State primarily for family connections in Columbus, Ohio.
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"He has a grandmother he's close to that lives there, and he said the rest of his family will probably end up moving there anyway," Geis said. "He thought he could play at both places, but it came down to a family thing."
Wells will make the announcement on NBC during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl broadcast. The game, featuring an East vs. West all-star format including many of the nation's top recruits, kicks off at 1 p.m.
Wells is academically qualified for freshman eligibility and was a Times-Union Super 11, Super 24 and Super 75 choice as a senior. After rushing for 1,836 yards as a senior, despite missing most of two games with a hip injury, Wells was named the T-U's 2004 Super 24 Player of the Year.
Maurice Wells is the first Northeast Florida prospect to sign with the Buckeyes since Bobby Britton signed in 2000.
BRUCE LIPSKY/The Times-Union
Geis said that while he wishes Wells luck with the Buckeyes, he is concerned that OSU's penchant for playing bigger running backs will preclude Wells (5-10, 177 pounds) from being a starter.
"I've been his biggest fan for three years," Geis said. "And I hope everything he wants comes true. But he's always told me he wants to run the ball [in college], and I just don't see it happening there."
Geis' father, Buddy Geis, is an assistant coach at Georgia Tech, though Adam Geis said his family connection with the school that finished runner-up for Wells does not drive his concern.
"If he wants 20 carries a game somewhere," Geis said. "I just think there are other schools that fit him better, and not just Georgia Tech. Ohio State has always had big pounders running the ball, and I don't see that changing."
In only 2 1/2 seasons as a starter, Wells broke Frankie Franklin's Sandalwood record for rushing yards in a career (5,995). As a junior in 2003, he broke the state record for rushing yards in a game (429) against Stanton Prep, and the Northeast Florida record for yards in a season (3,075).
He is the first Northeast Florida prospect to sign with the Buckeyes since Raines defensive back Bobby Britton, who signed in 2000 and primarily played special teams at OSU. Wells also made official visits to Southern Cal and Maryland. He was offered a scholarship by both Florida and Florida State, but visited neither.
he's a buckeye http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/highschool/
Sandalwood's Wells picks Ohio State
Super 24 Player of the Year chooses Big Ten's Buckeyes over Georgia Tech.
By CHASE GOODBREAD, The Times-Union
Sandalwood High running back Maurice Wells will announce to a nationally televised audience today that he will sign with Ohio State, choosing the Buckeyes over Georgia Tech. One of the most heavily recruited running backs in the nation, Wells told Saints coach Adam Geis on Friday morning that he chose Ohio State primarily for family connections in Columbus, Ohio.
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"He has a grandmother he's close to that lives there, and he said the rest of his family will probably end up moving there anyway," Geis said. "He thought he could play at both places, but it came down to a family thing."
Wells will make the announcement on NBC during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl broadcast. The game, featuring an East vs. West all-star format including many of the nation's top recruits, kicks off at 1 p.m.
Wells is academically qualified for freshman eligibility and was a Times-Union Super 11, Super 24 and Super 75 choice as a senior. After rushing for 1,836 yards as a senior, despite missing most of two games with a hip injury, Wells was named the T-U's 2004 Super 24 Player of the Year.
Maurice Wells is the first Northeast Florida prospect to sign with the Buckeyes since Bobby Britton signed in 2000.
BRUCE LIPSKY/The Times-Union
Geis said that while he wishes Wells luck with the Buckeyes, he is concerned that OSU's penchant for playing bigger running backs will preclude Wells (5-10, 177 pounds) from being a starter.
"I've been his biggest fan for three years," Geis said. "And I hope everything he wants comes true. But he's always told me he wants to run the ball [in college], and I just don't see it happening there."
Geis' father, Buddy Geis, is an assistant coach at Georgia Tech, though Adam Geis said his family connection with the school that finished runner-up for Wells does not drive his concern.
"If he wants 20 carries a game somewhere," Geis said. "I just think there are other schools that fit him better, and not just Georgia Tech. Ohio State has always had big pounders running the ball, and I don't see that changing."
In only 2 1/2 seasons as a starter, Wells broke Frankie Franklin's Sandalwood record for rushing yards in a career (5,995). As a junior in 2003, he broke the state record for rushing yards in a game (429) against Stanton Prep, and the Northeast Florida record for yards in a season (3,075).
He is the first Northeast Florida prospect to sign with the Buckeyes since Raines defensive back Bobby Britton, who signed in 2000 and primarily played special teams at OSU. Wells also made official visits to Southern Cal and Maryland. He was offered a scholarship by both Florida and Florida State, but visited neither.
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ThaBuckGuy
Football Deity
I knew I stayed up this late for some reason! That is besides going into the romper room for some, ahem "article reading".
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tsteele316
Mr. Such and Such
i'm pretty sure mike hart isnt that much bigger than wells, and he fared pretty well in the big ten this year.
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Welcome aboard MoW...
Finally official
<table width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td>All American Commitment
by Scott Kennedy of PantherReport.com, January 15, 2005 at 1:13pm ET
Maurice Wells Profile
Maurice Wells is a hugely productive running back from Sandalwood High School that has been pointing for the U.S. Army All-American game today to make his college decision.
Wells had trimmed dozens of scholarship offers to two of his favorites, and moments ago he chose Ohio State over Georgia Tech.
Wells is a dynamite running back in the open field. He has the kind of ability to change directions that could make him an excellent cornerback on the next level as well, but he will get his first shot and has been recruited at running back.
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</td> <td valign="top"> Wells Chooses Ohio State
By Bucknuts.com Staff
Date: Jan 15, 2005
The Buckeye recruiting class added a big commitment today (or was it actually a while ago?) as running back Maurice Wells made the news public that he was going to attend Ohio State. The news was given to the world a short time ago during the US Army All-American Bowl. Check out this link for more, including an exclusive video interview conducted by Steve Ryan of Big Red Report in which Wells discusses his choice to attend OSU.
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He's been the talk of Buckeye fans who follow recruiting all year long -- and he's now a Buckeye.
Running back Maurice Wells of Jacksonville (Fla.) Sandalwood has made it official as he has announced he will be attending Ohio State. The speedy running back chose Ohio State over Georgia Tech and also had offers from dozens of schools, including USC, Notre Dame, and Michigan.
Wells placed an Ohio State hat on his head on live television a short time ago and declared, "When it's all said and done, I'm going to be a Buckeye."
Wells rushed for over 3,000 yards in his junior season and over 5,000 for his career. Wells put up 31 touchdowns in his junior year and had a one-game output of 429 yards. He was named Nike Camp MVP in Atlanta over the summer, running a 4.4-second 40-yard dash and performing 20 bench press reps of 185 pounds.
Wells, who has family in Columbus, took an official visit to Ohio State in November for the Michigan game. He actually made his decision a short time after the visit.
"I have family in the Columbus area," Wells said earlier in the week. "My mom, her whole side is from Columbus. We lived there for a little bit. But Georgia Tech -- my head coach at my high school, his dad is an assistant at Georgia Tech. Both the schools were my first two scholarship offers. They recruited me from the beginning. They both showed that they really needed me and they really wanted me. I liked that."
Wells scored an 890 on his SAT and holds a 3.5 GPA. He is rated by Scout.com as the No. 9 running back in America and the No. 67 overall player in America. Wells is rated by Charles Fishbein of FloridaKids.net as the No. 21 overall prospect in Florida.
We also have an exclusive interview taped with Maurice Wells, during which he explains his decision to attend Ohio State (premium link) as well as some highlight footage. To watch these videos, you will need Microsoft Media Player. Click here to here download the most recent version of Media Player. Click on a link below:
<center>Wells on OSU vs. Georgia Tech</center>
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Finally official
<table width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td>All American Commitment
by Scott Kennedy of PantherReport.com, January 15, 2005 at 1:13pm ET
Maurice Wells Profile
Maurice Wells is a hugely productive running back from Sandalwood High School that has been pointing for the U.S. Army All-American game today to make his college decision.
Wells had trimmed dozens of scholarship offers to two of his favorites, and moments ago he chose Ohio State over Georgia Tech.
Wells is a dynamite running back in the open field. He has the kind of ability to change directions that could make him an excellent cornerback on the next level as well, but he will get his first shot and has been recruited at running back.
BN Free
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Maurice Wells
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</td> <td valign="top"> Wells Chooses Ohio State
By Bucknuts.com Staff
Date: Jan 15, 2005
The Buckeye recruiting class added a big commitment today (or was it actually a while ago?) as running back Maurice Wells made the news public that he was going to attend Ohio State. The news was given to the world a short time ago during the US Army All-American Bowl. Check out this link for more, including an exclusive video interview conducted by Steve Ryan of Big Red Report in which Wells discusses his choice to attend OSU.
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He's been the talk of Buckeye fans who follow recruiting all year long -- and he's now a Buckeye.
Running back Maurice Wells of Jacksonville (Fla.) Sandalwood has made it official as he has announced he will be attending Ohio State. The speedy running back chose Ohio State over Georgia Tech and also had offers from dozens of schools, including USC, Notre Dame, and Michigan.
Wells placed an Ohio State hat on his head on live television a short time ago and declared, "When it's all said and done, I'm going to be a Buckeye."
Wells rushed for over 3,000 yards in his junior season and over 5,000 for his career. Wells put up 31 touchdowns in his junior year and had a one-game output of 429 yards. He was named Nike Camp MVP in Atlanta over the summer, running a 4.4-second 40-yard dash and performing 20 bench press reps of 185 pounds.
Wells, who has family in Columbus, took an official visit to Ohio State in November for the Michigan game. He actually made his decision a short time after the visit.
"I have family in the Columbus area," Wells said earlier in the week. "My mom, her whole side is from Columbus. We lived there for a little bit. But Georgia Tech -- my head coach at my high school, his dad is an assistant at Georgia Tech. Both the schools were my first two scholarship offers. They recruited me from the beginning. They both showed that they really needed me and they really wanted me. I liked that."
Wells scored an 890 on his SAT and holds a 3.5 GPA. He is rated by Scout.com as the No. 9 running back in America and the No. 67 overall player in America. Wells is rated by Charles Fishbein of FloridaKids.net as the No. 21 overall prospect in Florida.
We also have an exclusive interview taped with Maurice Wells, during which he explains his decision to attend Ohio State (premium link) as well as some highlight footage. To watch these videos, you will need Microsoft Media Player. Click here to here download the most recent version of Media Player. Click on a link below:
<center>Wells on OSU vs. Georgia Tech</center>
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BuckeyeChamps
Sophmore
Glad Mo Wells is coming to Columbus. We just need to find a way to use his abilities in our offense. Go Bucks!
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PlanoBuckeye
Junior
Maurice, welcome to the Buckeye family. You are one of us for life. Thanks for making this a great day for the Buckeye Nation. We know you will be successful academically and athletically. See you in September.
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Maurice's family seemed so happy for him when he made his decision. That was great to see...
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BGriffBuckeye
Haaaang on Sloopy, Sloopy Hang on!! O.. H.. I.. O.
That would be a pretty damn good career. That means at least 1 Heisman trophy!!!! haha. Seeing as Archie is the only 2 time winner of the coveted trophy.
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jenkinswoody
I heart Wendy Peffercorn
Welcome Maurice- you were the one piece to the puzzle that we truly needed to have an outstanding class!
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