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Fields Confirms He's Undecided
LB Eric Fields (6-3 215) of Warner Robins, GA said Thursday night he's know longer a locked in Clemson commitment and will decide after the season between the Tigers and Georgia. However, Fields did say he still favors Clemson. "I'm just taking some time," Fields said. "I talked with (Clemson recruiter) coach Napier the other day. Clemson is...(Sep. 4)
Fields Reportedly Backs Off Clemson Pledge
LB Eric Fields (6-3 215) of Warner Robins, GA, who committed to Clemson in April, has pulled out of that commitment. Fields told a reporter from the Macon Telegraph that "he pulled the trigger too early on his commitment." In the report, which appears in a blog on the paper's website, Fields said he's still considering Clemson and Georgia.(Sep. 4)
News From The Net
Clemson commitment DB Devonte Holloman (6-3 210) told CUTigers.com that he will take at least two or three other official visits besides Clemson. Holloman said he was called earlier in the week by Michigan. "I am still committed to Clemson, but I want to take a couple of visits to make sure," he said. Holloman said he won't be able to attend...(Sep. 5)
Upstate Players Choose Presbyterian
Presbyterian College has landed commitments from three Upstate prospects. They are LB Daniel Cleveland (6-0 206) of Byrnes, OL Malcolm Boyd (6-3 270) of Dorman and PK Patrick Morgano of Wade Hampton.(Sep. 5)
Sims Makes Commitment
ATH David Sims (6-0 215) of Calhoun County committed Thursday afternoon to Kentucky. He picked the Wildcats over USC, Tennessee, NC State and Georgia Tech.(Sep. 4)
Clemson Gets First Shot At O'Neill
LB Conor O'Neill (6-1 195) of Fort Lauderdale, FL has decided on three of his official visits. And Clemson will be his first trip on September 13th when the Tigers play host to NC State. It will be his first trip to Clemson, and his parents might come with him. O'Neill will visit Auburn September 20th and Wisconsin October. 4th. O'Neill said...(Sep. 4)
Florida WR Has USC In Top Five
WR Willie Haulstead (6-3 200) of Titusville, FL has an offer from USC and has them in his top five. His other offers are from FSU, Central Florida, South Florida, Auburn, and Boston College. He says that UCF, FSU, and Miami have shown him the most interest lately. He still plans to take an official visit to Columbia and his still receiving...(Sep. 3)
Nelson Set With Three Officials
LB Robert Nelson (6-0 205) of Stone Mountain, GA has not set the dates, but he says he will take official visits to USC, Tennessee and Auburn, and two others. "I talked to all three head coaches and all three really want me to come to their school," Nelson said. USC remains his favorite. "When I went down there (earlier in the summer) I had a...(Sep. 4)
Boyd Firms Up Top Two
WR Jheranie Boyd (6-3 185) of Gastonia, NC reaffirmed Wednesday that Clemson and Florida are his top two. Boyd previously had identified as the Tigers and Gators as his favorites, and he backed that up in comments to ESPN's JC Shurburtt. "It's Florida and Clemson ahead of everybody else, they have the edge," Boyd said. "Everybody else is just...(Sep. 4)
USC Still On Gordon's Long List
ATH Eric Gordon (5-9 184) of Nashville won't make the short ride to Vanderbilt Thursday night to watch the Commodores and USC battle. He has his own game that night. Gordon still has the Gamecocks on his list saying there are seven or eight schools he's most interested in right now. The others include Tennessee, Alabama, Miami, Oklahoma and...(Sep. 4)
Sims Moving Closer To Decision
ATH David Sims (6-0 215) of Calhoun County plans to take some official visits in the next few weeks and is looking at having a decision in early October according to a source familiar with his thinking. Sims is expected to take visits to USC, Kentucky and Tennessee for sure. He's also had Georgia Tech and NC State on his list. Monday Sims took...(Sep. 3)
Moore Plans To Set Clemson Visit
DL Brandon Moore (6-6 320) of Montgomery, AL has not not set dates for his official visits but said Tuesday night Clemson will get one of them. He was called by Tiger recruiter Dabo Swinney Monday night. "He talked about my grades and said hopefully we'll see you this upcoming fall," Moore said. Moore also talked Monday with Alabama head coach...(Sep. 2)
South Florida ATH Plans To Visit USC, Clemson
ATH Victor Marc (6-0 205) of Hollywood, FL committed to South Florida earlier this summer. He says it's a strong commitment but he will take all five of his official visits. Marc plans to visit USC, Clemson, Alabama, and Kansas State. He is intrigued by USC because they play in the SEC and he likes that Steve Spurrier is the head coach. He...(Sep. 2)
Virginia DE Has Offer From Gamecocks
DE Will Hill (6-4 260) out of Williamsburg, VA says that USC has offered him a scholarship. His other offers are from Virginia, Maryland, Michigan, Penn State, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Connecticutt. Hill is a large defensive end at 260 pounds and feels he may get even larger. "I think I could still put on 10 to 15 pounds and still play on...(Sep. 2)
Clanton Sets USC Visit Date
6-8 Keith Clanton of Orlando will make his official visit to USC September 13th. He will make the visit with his mother, brother and assistant coach. Clanton also will set visits with Central Florida, South Florida and SMU. Clanton said USC continues to show strong interest and he talks to the coaches about twice per week. There's a chance he...(Sep. 2)
Scott Hears From USC
September 1st was the first day college football recruiters could make phone calls to prospects for the fall recruiting period, and one player contacted by USC was RB Rodney Scott (5-10 195) of Cross City, FL. Scott said he talked with Gamecock recruiter Shane Beamer. "He told me to keep in mind South Carolina because I could be the next running...(Sep. 2)
Exum Has USC Offer
QB-DB Antone Exum (6-1 205) of Glen Allen, VA has an offer from USC. Exum is a dual-threat quarterback for his high school and a safetybthat would like an opportunity to play quarterback in college. He says that he's been told that Coach (Steve) Spurrier always allows players an opportunity to fight for a spot at a position of their choice and...(Sep. 1)
Hunt Has Offers From PC, Newberry
DE-TE William Hunt (6-4 226) of Southside has received offers from both PC and Newberry. His other offer is from Winston Salem State. This summer Hunt camped at PC and liked what he saw. "It's a nice campus. I got a chance to meet some of the coaches and they seemed nice." Hunt likes PC Head Coach Bobby Bentley and is aware of his reputation...(Sep. 1)
Gilmore Sets First Three Visits
DB Stephon Gilmore (6-2 195) of South Pointe has scheduled his first three official visits. Gilmore said Monday he will visit Tennessee September 20th, USC on the 27th and Alabama October 4th. He also will set official visits with Clemson and Florida State. Gilmore attended USC's game with NC State last Thursday. "I got there kind of late but...(Sep. 1)
Thomas Might Take Other Visits
OL Brandon Thomas (6-4 285) of Dorman committed to Clemson in July and is 80% sure that Clemson is the school for him. But he is still hearing from Tennessee and USC and said Sunday he intends to take official visits to each as well as Clemson. "Clemson is close to home and my mom likes it. They make me feel like a part of the family out...(Aug. 31)
Hart Has USC In Favorites
OL Thomas Hart (6-4 290) of Orangeburg Wilkinson has USC in his top three. He likes the Gamecocks, NC State, and Tennesee. Hart missed his entire junior year due to a knee injury. He has had surgery to repair his ACL. He said that schools are waiting for him to play in a few games before offering. He feels they are making sure his knee is ok.(Aug. 31)
News From The Net
Calhoun County WR Alshon Jeffrey (6-3 217), who committed to Southern Cal earlier in the summer, to a Southern Cal fan website he's now 50-50 on the commitment. "USC (Southern Cal) is a great school, man," Jeffrey told USCFootball.com. "I love them Trojans, but we'll have to wait and see what happens on Signing Day." Jeffrey said he's not lined...(Sep. 1)
Padgett Doesn't Make Road Trip
Last week's planned road trip to four major programs, including USC, by 6-7 James Padgett of Brooklyn did not materialize. Padgett said he had to take care of some things to get ready for the start of his classes and decided not to make the trips to Pittsburgh, Maryland, West Virginia and USC. He has, however, scheduled official visits to...(Sep. 1)
Adams Checks Out USC Hoops
6-5 Garrius Adams of Apex, NC wrapped up his official visit to USC Saturday. He and his parents arrived in Columbia Thursday and attended the football game last night. "It was nice," Adams said. "They showed me a lot of places." USC coach Darrin Horn also showed Adams how he would fit in with his program. "Coach Horn likes to get up and a...(Aug. 30)
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Updates from the South Carolina News NetworkTigers Lose Cumbie For The Season
Clemson defensive tackle Jamie Cumbie will have surgery torepair a broken left wrist on Monday and will likely miss the rest of the
season. The injury was originally sustained in Clemsonıs loss to Alabama
last Saturday, but Cumbie believed it was just a sprain. He practiced on
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