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Clemson Strengthens Position With Mack
LB Daniel Mack (6-0 198) of Miami made an unofficial visit to Clemson Thursday afternoon as he was heading to visit family in Holly Hill. "I got to see the team workout," Mack said. "I like the players. They were very respectful. I spent a lot of time with coach Blackwell. He talked about the different facilities and the stadium showing me...(Jul. 3)
Elite Eight Left For Newton
QB Morgan Newton (6-5 215) of Carmel, IN has trimmed his list to a final eight of Clemson, USC, Indiana, Purdue, Kentucky, Illinois, Florida and Miami. This summer he has visited Illinois, Purdue, Kentucky and Indiana. He plans to visit Florida and Miami the middle of this month. He was at Clemson and USC in the spring. Newton said there's no...(Jul. 3)
Clemson Makes Cut With Pryor
RB Lonnie Pryor (6-1 195) of Okeechobee, FL said Thursday Clemson is among the schools on his final list. The six to make the cut are Clemson, Florida State, LSU, Florida, Georgia and Auburn. Pryor said Florida State and LSU are the top two with Florida State out front. "That's been my childhood team," Pryor said of the Seminoles. Yet, Pryor...(Jul. 3)
Jackson Says Decision Not Imminent
6-5 Lakeem Jackson of Arden, NC said Thursday he has narrowed his decision to USC and Georgia Tech but a commitment is not in the immediate future. "I'm almost there," Jackson said. "I really don't know which one yet. They are equal. South Carolina, I like the coaching staff. They are nice guys. They have a nice team. and it's a good...(Jul. 3)
USC, Clemson In Touch With Patterson
WR Jamal Patterson (6-3 200) of McDonough, GA has nearly 40 offers and has not trimmed his list. He does not have a list of favorites. But he is keeping in touch with his USC and Clemson recruiters. "I'm hearing great thinks from Clemson and South Carolina," Patterson said. "I keep in touch with both of them. I talked to coach Gillespie (USC)...(Jul. 3)
Hawkins Holding With Same Three
LB Corico Hawkins (6-0 225) of Milledgeville, GA has been favoring Clemson, Auburn and Florida since the spring, and now in the middle of the summer, nothing has changed. Clemson, Auburn and Florida reman his top three. "I haven't talked to any coaches over the summer," Hawkins said. "I'm focusing on my senior year." Hawkins has not been to...(Jul. 3)
Manigault Has First Offer
6-4 Kenny Manigault of Pinewood Prep made an unofficial visit to Wichita State last weekend and was offered by the Shockers. That's his first official offer. Manigault feels USC, Virginia Commonwealth and Virginia are close to offering. He talked to USC assistant Cypheus Bunton last week. "They are going to be watching me in July and decide on...(Jul. 3)
Mack Won't Land At Clemson
Former Memphis reserve guard Doneal Mack, who had considered Clemson as a new basketball home, is transfering to the University of New Orleans. New Orleans coach Joe Pasternack announced the transfer Wednesday night. Mack has enrolled in summer school. He will have to sit out this season and will have two to play with the Privateers. Mack also...(Jul. 3)
USC Looking Good With Jackson
6-5 Lakeem Jackson of Arden, NC is close to committing to USC his coach and his brother told the State. Rico Jackson said Lakeem might make a commitment within the next week, or if not then, by the end of summer. Jackson’s coach, David Gaines, told the paper he has advised Jackson to go with USC. Georgia Tech has been the strongest competition...(Jul. 2)
USC Gets Second Commitment Of The Day
USC picked up its second commitment of the day Tuesday night with DE Aldrick Fordham (6-4 237) of Timberland contacted Steve Spurrier and made his pledge. Fordham accepted Spurrier's offer over one from Tennessee. "It was close to home and I grew up rooting for them," Fordham said. "They seem to do a lot of stunts and blitzes and a lot of...(Jul. 1)
Coffee Commits To USC
LB Matt Coffee (5-11 210) of Fort Walton Beach, FL committed to USC Tuesday becoming the sixth commitment for the Gamecocks, and the second linebacker pledge in less than a week. Coffee made his decision just a couple of days after making an unofficial visit to the campus. "I felt it was a good fit and I had fun," Coffee said. "I liked...(Jul. 1)
Florida Linebacker Visiting Clemson This Week
LB Daniel Mack (6-0 198) of Miami will make an unofficial visit to Clemson Thursday. Mack will be coming to the state to visit family for the holiday, and will spend most of the day Thursday at Clemson before moving on to Holly Hill. "I'm expecting to see everything," Mack said of his first ever trip to Clemson. "I'm expecting something good.(Jul. 1)
Georgia Athlete Interests Clemson
ATH Justin Wray (6-2 205) of Covington, GA attended Clemson's camp in June, and the Tigers are interested in him as a safety. "I loved it," Wray said. "It was nice there. I really liked the facilities. Coach Koenning told my coach I was third on the board at safety." Central Florida is the lone offer for Wray right now. He's also getting...(Jul. 2)
Georgia Linebacker Likes USC
USC has emerged as the current front runner for LB Jonathan Davis (5-10 205) of Tucker, GA his father said Tuesday. "I would say South Carolina would be his favorite right now," Ty Davis said. "Then it would be Georgia, Auburn and Miami. We visited South Carolina and walked around the campus, and we liked the campus. I want to meet with some...(Jul. 1)
Florida DE A USC Target
USC is one of many offers for DE David Gilbert (6-4 215) of Oakland Park, FL, and it's a former Gamecock standout that has captured Gilbert's imagination. "They said I run like John Abraham," Gilbert said. "He's my favorite defensive player in the entire world. He's just so fast." Gilbert said he gets plenty of mail from USC recruiter Robert...(Jul. 1)
Five A Factor With Gilmore
ATH Stephon Gilmore (6-2 195) of South Pointe is spending most of his summer focusing on getting ready for his senior season according to his coach Bobby Carroll. He has visited USC and Clemson and he attended a camp at Alabama. Those three are in the mix for Gilmore, according to Carroll, along with Tennessee and Ohio State. Carroll said...(Jul. 1)
Parks Still Favoring Gators
TE Desmond Parks (6-6 215) of Greer attended camps at Clemson and Florida earlier in June and was offered by both. Florida immediately moved to the front of his list and he still has the Gators on top. "I've just seen more there and I know more about them than the other schools," Park said. He plans a return visit to Florida July 18th for the...(Jun. 30)
Harris Makes His Decision
6-3 CJ Harris of Winston-Salem, NC announced a commitment to Wake Forest Monday. Harris picked the Demon Deacons over Clemson and Virginia Tech.(Jun. 30)
Coffee Wraps Up USC Visit
LB Matt Coffee (5-11 210) of Fort Walton Beach, FL made an unofficial visit to USC over the weekend, and he left Columbia with little doubt in hs mind about where he'll play his college football. "I didn't commit then but they are my leader now and I'm really feeling good about them," Coffee said. "I'm going to commit soon, probably by the end...(Jun. 29)
Orr Has USC & Clemson On List
DE Anthony Orr (6-5 260) of Harvest, AL camped at Auburn and Alabama earlier this summer and might go to USC, Tennessee and LSU in July. Orr said he continues to hear from USC and Clemson, both of which have offered, and he's still interested in both. Orr also has offers from Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Central Florida, Mississippi State and...(Jun. 30)
Hart Still Waiting On Breakthrough Offer
OL Thomas Hart (6-4 290) of Orangeburg-Wilkinson knows schools want to see what he can do this season before making an offer since he missed all of last season with a torn ACL in his left knee. He has not been to any camps this summer. He was supposed to go to NC State for a camp but didn't make it. USC also invited him in for a camp in June...(Jun. 30)
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Clemson sophomore defensive back DeAndre McDaniel, who was arrested June 21st on a charge of assault of a high and aggravated nature, was not suspended by the school today following a hearing by the student judiciary committee according to Larry Williams of the Charleston Post and Courier. McDaniel remains a member of the football team.GoUpstate Sports
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