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West Virginia/JUCO/C.W. Post/Kean RB Jason Gwaltney (official thread)

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As I posted elsewhere, I really think Matt Leinart's decision could be a huge boost to the buckeyes. With him back at the helm, not only are they going to be more hyped at #1 (to go with their cupcake schedule next year) than this year, but also more deserving of it. They are almost a lock to play in the title game if he returns, whereas if he leaves they will be good but would not be as heavy of favorites to win a 3rd straight NC (good chance of making it that far, bad chance of winning).

Originally Leinart was going to decide Thursday, giving gwaltney two days to decide. Now it might be late tonight, leaving Gwaltney with less than 18 total hours (including sleeping time) to decide whether USC is right for him.
 
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BuckeyeNation27 said:
gwaltney isnt deciding tomorrow BFS
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I read somewhere (wish I could find the article) today he might, but he is not sure. Shocking that he is unsure, I know.

Edit: Found it: “There is a possibility I will commit during the game on Saturday. I am not 100% sure just yet because I have been changing my mind every day.” - Jason Gwaltney
 
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i think that was written before the next article that stated he was waiting till wednesday. or maybe im just tired.

edit: from todays dispatch (and 2 pages back)
Running back Jason Gwaltney of Brooklyn, N.Y., had planned to announce his choice of Ohio State or USC on Saturday but pushed it back to Wednesday.
 
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Whoops, I guess I didn't finish my thought process. Yeah, you're right guys, he's deciding Wednesday.

I meant the lack of time to deal with the Leinart departure (if it happens) could be a reason why he is delaying.

Just throwing out pure speculation since nothing solid seems to be viable for this recruit at the moment.
 
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BuckeyeNation27 said:
i think that was written before the next article that stated he was waiting till wednesday. or maybe im just tired.

edit: from todays dispatch (and 2 pages back)
Running back Jason Gwaltney of Brooklyn, N.Y., had planned to announce his choice of Ohio State or USC on Saturday but pushed it back to Wednesday.
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Ah I gotcha, I am not so sure the Dispatch is as up to date as usarmy.scout.com, but either way I wouldn't count on a commitment tomorrow anyway.
 
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i wouldnt be surprised to see the wednsday deadline get pushed back and back....
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Even if an announcement comes on Wednesday this one may not be over till the signature comes rolling off the fax machine.

Duh - I guess that is what Mili was saying.
 
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oh8ch.....exactly what i have been telling everyone behind the scenes....imo....this is a young man that i wouldnt "bank", no matter what he says, until the fax comes through on the 2nd....

nothing meant towards the young man....he just seems truly torn and seems sincere in saying that his mind changes daily on his decision....
 
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Just going along with the group. This seems like a young man that is truly torn between two great programs. The Ohio State University, closer to home, playing time ASAP and a great tradition. USC, the hot team, no controversary surrounding it, a dream system for any offensive player and the added bonus of being in Southern California with beaches, warm weather and the song girls.

If he was from Ohio I would think he would be OSU bound, if he was from west of the Mississippi he would have been USC bound already. If OSU didn't have this Clarett thing he would be here by now, if White or Bush were seniors he would be USC by now. A truly torn kid who probable will be staring at 2 letters on NLOID and will probable sign both of them and then will wait til the last minute to fax one of them in, changing his mind every minute.

I am just glad we have the hammer of him being on the East All-Star team getting to know Wells, Boone, McCoy & O'Neal. Work on him boys... that might end up being the wildcard in all of this.
 
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crazy....bank may be the wrong word....but most you know will send in the loi they promised...

ryan williams will in no way back out...period....
o'neal will in no way back out...period....
boone will in no way back out...period..
on and on with this class.....

i am just saying that every now and then there are young men that, through no fault of their own, waver.....

and there are the majority that you can flat count on....
 
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BuckeyeSal1 said:
Not that my 2 cents matter, but from what I understand the people that feel JG is a lock for SC are people that get most of their info directly from USC sources. Sort of like Bill K. before Conley left. Most of the time these type of sources will be pretty accurate. I believe JG told Pete and everybody there that he was coming to LA to be Trojan next year. Part of that is the reason why those on the west coast feel he is a lock. I also know that until a few months ago the WV insiders felt he was a lock to them, partly because he come out even publically and told everyone he was going to WVU. He obviously changed his mind. If he had already decided that he was going to USC he would announce on national TV. No doubt about it, if he waits, that's because he really isn't sure. If he waits till a week later the in state pressure argument is pretty moot. Unless one of these insiders lives in JG's house I think he's pretty hard to call a lock. He's never really said one team leads over the other and obviously making decisions is not his strongest suit. I won't get my hopes up, but I think calling him a lock to any school is pretty preposterous
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I think he wants to see where the other backs fall and then make his final decision but I also feel he wants his own stage, not one shared with twenty other players. I can't see PC dictating when this kid announces. That sends a bad message to the kid. Also, if I were PC and knew I had him I'd want him to do some quiet recruiting with some of the other undecided - not have him being approached by the commited from other schools. Once again, PURE 100% VIRGIN SPECULATION.
 
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Gwaltney's form is turning heads - Newsday

Gwaltney's form is turning heads
BY CHUCK CULPEPPER
STAFF CORRESPONDENT

January 13, 2005
SAN ANTONIO -- Although Jason Gwaltney says the East team's offensive approach might not quite suit him Saturday in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl -- and says that's fine by him -- others here swoon anyway over the North Babylon halfback.

As Gwaltney dealt bruises all over Long Island and dealt the record books heavy editing during his high school years, he did so as a "north-south" runner more about full-on punishment than weaving elusiveness.

Now, beginning his next football phase with three days of two-a-day practices so far, he's living a dream and feeling as if he belongs -- a mild inner question beforehand -- even if the East team's offense "is set up for guys 170 pounds moving side to side." "But it's for the fans," he said. "I have no problem with that."

Neither do the swooners, who have taken notice of the form and ferocity of Gwaltney's 230 pounds, anyway.

"He's as good or better than all the running backs here," said Tom Lemming, a 27-year talent scout who helps the game choose its 78 players. Having previously pegged Gwaltney as maybe No. 6 or No. 7, Lemming mentioned him alongside Nashville, Tenn., receiver Patrick Turner as players receiving the most practice buzz.

"He's got power and speed and great vision and balance, which I didn't know he had," Lemming said. "When I saw him on Long Island, I knew he was a tough-nosed back, but I thought he was more of a fullback. Now, I see."

The head coach, Kenny Lucas from Gonzaga High in Washington, D.C., apparently sees also.

"Oh, I tell you, he's a world of talent," Lucas said. "I wish I could put him on the plane and take him back to D.C. with me ... You watch him go through stretching, going through drills, and you can tell if a young man is into it or not."

No surprise to the bruised across Long Island, but Gwaltney's very much into it, even as he tries to decide between Southern California, Ohio State and West Virginia for a next address.

"Just the respect you get from coaches because they know what you've done to get here," he raved about this week. "The way they speak to you. The things they say."
 
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