WStripes and Mass JG Speculation (Split)

[LightningRod]

Since the recruiting thread is locked, I will post this update here.

football
Things heating up for Gwaltney
Coaches from USC, Ohio State and West Virginia visit star halfback to make final pitches before signing day on Feb. 2

For which college do you think North Babylon's Jason Gwaltney will sign a national letter of intent?
West Virginia
USC
Ohio State

BY GREGG SARRA
STAFF WRITER

January 28, 2005

They put serious pressure on Jason Gwaltney this week. With the official national signing day, Feb. 2, almost here, the hottest Long Island football prospect in decades was being wooed one final time by the last three schools in the hunt for his services.

The record-breaking halfback from North Babylon spent most of his time listening to pitches by the head coaches from USC, Ohio State and West Virginia.

The final recruiting stage for the running back got underway Tuesday afternoon when USC coach Pete Carroll arrived on a private jet with a large coaching staff in tow.

Carroll and his entourage drove to North Babylon and made their final attempt at luring Gwaltney westward to play for the Trojans, the defending national champions. The show of support wowed Gwaltney and had him leaning toward USC.

Then it was Jim Tressel's turn to make a late run at Gwaltney for Ohio State. The head coach arrived late Wednesday with three assistants by his side to convince Gwaltney that the Buckeyes were the right fit.

Three hours later, Tressel was headed back to Ohio.

"We set up a final schedule for everyone to get the opportunity to talk to him one more time," North Babylon coach Terry Manning said. "And then we're shutting it down to make a decision over the weekend.

"His head is just spinning."

Herb Hand, the recruiting coordinator at West .Virginia, was the first .serious suitor for Gwaltney, and Hand spent most of yesterday afternoon at Gwaltney's home.

After Hand's departure, Gwaltney went on a date to see "Assault on Precinct 13."

"I'm going back and forth on a few things," he said. "I'm still not sure. But maybe I am."

Newsday Article

 

[Folanator]

Some guy named Oxford Buck has been posting on BN Prem for a while and claims that he knows JG and talks to him on the phone. He has posted several conversations over the past weeks. Last night after JT's visit he said that it looks good for the Bucks. Take it for what it is worth.

 

[HabaneroBuck]

Does anyone notice a correlation between the avowed practice of Pete Carroll to tell his recruits to remain silent about their verbals and this number of "uncommitted" recruits who have USC still in the running?



Recruit announcements
By Garry Paskwietz**
Date: Jan 26, 2005

With signing day less than a week away there are still several prospects remaining on the USC Trojan wish list. Click below for a listing of which players are left uncommitted and find out when they are expected to make an announcement of their college choice.

* Desean Jackon (WR, LB Poly) – will announce on Fox Sports West signing day show which is scheduled to air at 6:00pm on February 2nd. It’s between USC and Cal.

* Cary Harris (CB, Notre Dame) – will also announce on the Fox Sports West show. Cary will choose from between USC, Cal and Oregon.

* Jason Gwaltney (RB, North Babylon) – will announce on ESPN News at 2:20pm (LA time) on Tuesday, February 1st. Will choose from between USC and Ohio State with West Virginia still in consideration as well.

* Brian Cushing (DB/LB, Bergen Catholic) – Brian is saying he will wait until signing day to make an announcement although there have also been rumors that he could appear on the same ESPN News show at Gwaltney the day before. Regardless, the Trojans are still in good shape for Brian with Miami, Florida, Notre Dame and Louisville still receiving a long look.

* Kyle Moore (DL, Houston County) – Will announce on the Countdown to Signing Day show next Wednesday on Fox Sports South. It’s between USC and Miami.

* Walker Ashley (DL, Eden Prairie) – Says he will announce on signing day and it’s down to USC and Penn State.

* Luthur Brown (LB, Lakewood) – Luthur says there is no timetable right now for his decision. He’s looking at USC, Arizona, Oklahoma and Miami.

* Erik Lorig (TE/H-back, Peninsula) – No time set for announcement. Erik is still choosing from between USC, UCLA, Stanford and Cal.

* Charles Brown (TE/OL, Diamond Ranch) – His final announcement is expected on Sunday, January 30th with USC and UCLA as his final choices.

* Ekom Udofia (DT, Chaparral) – Will announce on ESPN news at 1:50pm (LA time) on ESPN News on Tuesday, February 1st. The final three options are USC, Stanford and Miami.

* Reggie Smith (DB, Santa Fe) – No time set for an announcement. Reggie has three finalists on his list with USC, Oklahoma and Nebraska.[/QUOTE]

I'm not real sure where Gwaltney is going to go, but I can only speculate that some of those guys already know to which school they are going to commit without making it public knowledge, for whatever reason.

 

[LightningRod]

Why the big worry about USC? Whomever they get, they get. Silent, shouting, singing, who gives a fuck.

 

[AKAK]

Why the big worry about USC? Whomever they get, they get. Silent, shouting, singing, who gives a fuck.

Yep.

 

[LightningRod]

For those who cannot get enough of USC from today's Raleigh paper. Now, tell the fuckoffs at WEARESC to go piss up a rope.

Chow considering move to NFL


AP File Photo

Norm Chow, right, a former N.C. State assistant, helped USC's Matt Leinart, left, win the Heisman Trophy.

By CHIP ALEXANDER, Staff Writer

Many consider Southern California offensive coordinator Norm Chow the best assistant coach in college football, but that soon could change.

"I could be headed to the next level," Chow said this week. "That may be my next challenge."

Chow has been mentioned as a possible candidate for NFL jobs, including offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans. One Web site, gotitans.com , reported that Chow may have been offered as much as $1.5 million a year to go to the Titans -- about three times his reported annual salary at USC.

Chow, who served as N.C. State's offensive coordinator during the 2000 season when the Wolfpack went 8-4 and defeated Minnesota in a bowl game, didn't say which offer might entice him to leave college football. He had hoped to land a head coaching job but recently was rebuffed.

Chow, 58, interviewed for the Stanford job before Southern California ended the 2004 season by smashing Oklahoma in the national championship game. But the Cardinal hired Walt Harris, the coach at the University of Pittsburgh.

"That was disappointing for me," Chow said. "I really thought I could get the Stanford job, but I didn't come close."

Chow has acknowledged turning down only one college head job -- at Kentucky two years ago.

"That's it," he said.

He is considered a master at developing offensive game plans and in adjusting play-calling during the game. He also has been among the best at nurturing quarterbacks.

In his many years as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Brigham Young, Chow coached such stars as Steve Young and Ty Detmer.

At N.C. State, he worked with Philip Rivers in Rivers' freshman season. Since going to Southern California in 2001, Chow has helped Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart win the Heisman Trophy.

As for a head coaching job in college, Chow said, "time may be running out for me."

Staff writer Chip Alexander can be reached at 829-8945 or [email protected]

Norm Chow Considering Move to the NFL

 

[ysubuck]

Well, it wouldn't be Ohio State without all the controversy surrounding signing day (Mo Wells rumor).

Let's just hope that, just once, things shake out the Buckeye way on Tuesday and Wednesday!! :cheers:

 

[Piney]

At this point I want to go on a vacation on a desserted island and come back Wednesday night to find out what happens. These rumors are more kids being kids and the heightened pressure of all of these recruiting boards to get the next big braeking news story.

If I was a high school recruit I would not tell anyone from Scouts, Rivals, ESPN or any other college recruiting news outlet the truth. I would give each guy a different load of bullshit everytime they call just for a good laugh. Not to be mean, but something humorous to get you through the millions of phone calls that these recruits get on a daily basis from all of these recruiting experts!

With that being said I will be hanging on every thread of information until Feb 2nd and beyond... :moody:

 

[gost8]

I was looking around on JJHuddle.com and found a post from Buckeyenut.... He links to a chat with Tom Lemming. It looks like this is from right around the time of the AA game. Several good parts to it.... I especially like the part where he talks about scUM.

Jason Gwaltney: Hello!

Curtis Marozzi (Clarksburg, WV): Jason Gwaltney, How was your visit to WVU this past week and did we make you feel welcome? And, how does the thought of wearing #14 on your back and stepping up to be our next big, punishing running back. We are here waiting with open arms Jason.

Jason Gwaltney: Definitely. When I went to the basketball game they were chanting my name. It was a decent visit.

Jim (Ann Arbor): Jason, Michigan needs you at LB. Interested?

Jason Gwaltney: Nah. USC is the No. 1 team in the nation and Ohio State is recruiting me. Why would I go somewhere not as good as those teams?

Mike (Cincinnati): Jason, would love to see you in a Buckeye Uniform next year! What are the top 3 things you are looking for in a program?

Jason Gwaltney: I'm looking for a good education and not necessarily to play early, but to have an impact in my sophomore year or so.

Gabe (Canton): What did you think of Pete Carroll calling you at 2 in the morning? Impressed or mad?

Jason Gwaltney: 1:44 actually. I was impressed. They had just won a title and for me to be on his mind, that's amazing. I must be doing something right.
Anupam:Los Angeles, CA: Jason, so what number should we stitch on the back of a cadinal and gold jersey for you?

Jason Gwaltney: SC said I could get 14.. Ohio State said I could have 14 .. and West Virginia said I could have 14 .. that's the number I want.

ty (c-town): would you rather play as a rb or an lb?

Jason Gwaltney: RB.

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Jason Gwaltney: I'm too athletic to be a LB. I never played it that much before anyway. I'm only 5'11 ..

Bob Beckley WV: Jason will your brother Scooter have any impact on your decision? thanks

Jason Gwaltney: No impact at all.

Jeff (Tampa, FL): Jason, does the fact that WVU has sent its last six starting tailbacks to the NFL influence your decision making?

Jason Gwaltney: That's big right there. But it doesn't matter where you go, if you are good, you will make it to the league.

Brett Beckley, WV: Jason how does it feel to be compared to a great like Jim Brown?

Jason Gwaltney: That's astonishing to me. I'm going to try to prove to everyone I am just as good as him. I just want to be close to his talent level.

Carlos(NAWLINS): Jason...do you consider yourself the greatest player ever from Long Island?

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Jason Gwaltney: I've leave that for you to decide.

Shawn Cleveland Ohio: JHOVE, Who was the first school to recruit you? And will that have any impact on your decision

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Jason Gwaltney: West Virginia.

Steve (Omaha,Ne): Jason it was reported that you where looking at Nebraska at one time? What made you look inot them?

Jason Gwaltney: I was at one time. But the day Marlon Lucky committed, they called me in class and said they still want me. But I wanted to go somewhere as the only RB in that class.

jay (virginia beach): Jason when will you announce your decision?

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Jason Gwaltney: It's up in the air right now. Could be this week or next week on the Hot List on ESPN.

Mark (Alexandria): J Hove, I remember hearing one thing you wanted to improve was your speed. What's your 40 time these days?

Jason Gwaltney: I really don't know what my 40 is right now. I havent' run it yet this week. I'm a lot faster though. I'm also bigger than before.

Randy (Lewisburg, PA): Jason, what fans have seemed the most interested in you and will that play a role in your decision?

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Jason Gwaltney: West Virginia for sure.

Co (Tampa): Was Texas ever a factor and why not if so?

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Jason Gwaltney: Texas? Nah.

greg: u realize there is a distinct possibility you will gain 2,000 yards as a freshman at wv right.......

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Jason Gwaltney: Yeah. I know.

Todd Clarksburg WV: Jason, Does the mess at Ohio St worry you about going there?

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Jason Gwaltney: Without a doubt. It's a scary feeling. Will they be in trouble when I get there? I'm taking my time so we'll see what happens.

Morgan (Charlotte): Which coaching staff have you been the most impressed with so far in your visits?

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Jason Gwaltney: Pete Carroll's staff. They were just ready to get after it and that is how I am.

ty (c-town): do you feel that you will make as big an impact as adrian peterson?

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Jason Gwaltney: Depends on what school I go to.

Rob- Fremont, Ohio: Does playing in front of 102,000 people at the Horseshoe excite you or make you nervous

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Jason Gwaltney: Whether it's 10 or 102,000, I'm ready to play ball.

Brent (Cbus): Are you really torn? Or have a pretty good idea where you want too attend?

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Jason Gwaltney: I think I have it decided. Gotta run now.

That last sentence says it all for me... I think I know where he is going, but I want to wait and see what happens before I make my final guess on the school he'll end up at. I will announce my official guess on Feb. 2nd. Regardless, with comments like the one about playing for scUM, he has made a fan out of me already.

 

[wadc45]

finally, someone who thinks he knows where Gwaltney is going. lord knows we haven't had many of those posting recently. c'mon gost8, you have a 50% chance of being right. let us in on the secret.

just bustin' your balls a bit...that chat was posted here the very minute it was going on live on espn.com. we have already over-analyzed every word to death. sit back, relax, and we'll all see if our guesses are right on 2/2...Piney has the right idea.

 

[gost8]

finally, someone who thinks he knows where Gwaltney is going. lord knows we haven't had many of those posting recently. c'mon gost8, you have a 50% chance of being right. let us in on the secret.

just bustin' your balls a bit...that chat was posted here the very minute it was going on live on espn.com. we have already over-analyzed every word to death. sit back, relax, and we'll all see if our guesses are right on 2/2...Piney has the right idea.

I thought I saw it on here before.... I was having a little fun. I am not really that worried about it, to tell you the truth. I would love to see him come here, but if he doesn't we will be fine with Pittman, Haw and Wells. I notice that a lot of players that become studs in college football come out of nowhere. I don't really remember a lot being said about Eddie George until he blew up and won the Heisman. If people don't believe Tressel knows what he is doing, they will in the next year or two.

 

[wadc45]

I thought I saw it on here before.... I was having a little fun. I am not really that worried about it, to tell you the truth. I would love to see him come here, but if he doesn't we will be fine with Pittman, Haw and Wells. I notice that a lot of players that become studs in college football come out of nowhere. I don't really remember a lot being said about Eddie George until he blew up and won the Heisman. If people don't believe Tressel knows what he is doing, they will in the next year or two.

now you're talkin'...

 

[X Buckeyes07 X]

I got the flu this week...doctor says I should start feeling better Tuesday. Well...he'll be right regardless of how crappy I feel if Jason's a buckeye Tuesday.

 

[CoosMeister]

Indirectly spoke w/ Jason's Uncle

I spoke w/ a filmmaker in the New York area. Filmmaker meaning he works on highlight films and the like...basically we got into talking about Gwaltney and how it was a mistake if he didn't choose OSU. Dude looks and says don't worry...I say why...he says he spoke w/ the Uncle and Gwaltney has verbaled already to Ohio State. When was this? 3 days ago.

I'm not sure if that matches Nevada's information but I just thought I was gonna throw it out there.

 

[gost8]

Indirectly spoke w/ Jason's Uncle

I spoke w/ a filmmaker in the New York area. Filmmaker meaning he works on highlight films and the like...basically we got into talking about Gwaltney and how it was a mistake if he didn't choose OSU. Dude looks and says don't worry...I say why...he says he spoke w/ the Uncle and Gwaltney has verbaled already to Ohio State. When was this? 3 days ago.

I'm not sure if that matches Nevada's information but I just thought I was gonna throw it out there.

I hope you are right.... or the film maker is right, I guess. I am not getting my hopes up until I see the sig on the dotted line. If he really verbaled to tOSU that makes 3 verbals now.