Quote :

"Asiantii Woulard Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park ESPN 300 RANK: 143 POS: QB/DT DECISION DATE: Feb. 6 Prediction: Clemson Woulard took a trip to Clemson recently with fellow four-stars James Clark and Kyrin Priester, and Priester gave his pledge to the Tigers. All signs points to Woulard making a similar decision."

interesting that ESPN makes that prediction, yet shows that Clemson hasn't even offered..

[Edited on January 24, 2013 at 9:31 AM. Reason : ]

1/24/2013 9:30:26 AM

Latest intel is that he's got it down to UCLA and Clemson right now. He also said that he thought our coaches were too annimated, yet he's fallen in love with Dabo...

1/24/2013 11:24:41 AM

He also said he wanted to go somewhere where he could compete for immediate starting time...so yeah, that kid seems to be changing his criteria all the time. No way he starts at either one of those programs year 1, and I think he gets recruited over at Clemson with Kelly there and they already have a top QB signed for 2014.

1/24/2013 11:48:22 AM

lol his dad seems to think Asiantii is gonna be so good that the 2014 QB, Watson, isn't even gonna come.

This article is pretty painful to read in terms of how it's written, but it's pretty much all direct quotes from his dad.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20130120/PSPORTS02/130129980

Quote :

"QB Asiantii Woulard of Orange Park, FL, who perhaps surprised some analysts by winning the Elite 11 competition last summer, would surprise some people again if he decides to play his college football again his father said Sunday night. "Some people think if he goes there he'll be good but they'll switch him to wide receiver," Mike Woulard said. "I'm telling you, if there's a level playing field, it's going to be a problem for somebody. It (moving to WR) ain't going to happen. I tell you, DeShaun Watson (Clemson 2014 QB commitment), he's not going to come. If Asiantii chooses to go to Clemson and they start raving about him, he's going to way, 'What's the point.' I'm confident of that. A lot of people don't know it yet, but you'll see. I don't know any kid who would come in there with (Chad) Kelly and a kid like Asiantii and the other guy (Cole Stoudt). If he's that good, he'd probably say, 'What's the point.'" Of course, Woulard has not made his decision yet, and UCLA coaches are coming in Monday on the red eye to meet with him. But the Clemson visit did strengthen the Tigers with him. "He said it was a really, really, really great experience," his father said. "He enjoyed meeting Sammy (Watkins) and Cole. He and (WR recruit) James Clark hung out together. He wants to make his decision sooner than later. He will announce it on ESPN on Signing Day." Right now it's Clemson, UCLA and Kentucky under consideration. "I can't say if Clemson is out front," Mr. Woulard said. "I don't want to put any words in his mouth. He loves the people there. He said Death Valley was like no other place he's ever seen." Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is scheduled to be in on Thursday for a meeting with the Woulards. They have not decided if Asiantii will make a visit to UCLA this weekend."

1/24/2013 12:33:29 PM

His dad can believe what he wants, think most scouts agree that Watson is more polished as a QB now and he's a year younger than him. I think Woulard will be converted to WR if they do indeed keep Watson in the fold. Many still speculate Watson will waiver if Morris leaves for another job opportunity before he gets there.

1/24/2013 12:36:37 PM

I just read something on PP about WR Hakeem Flowers being off the team.... did i miss that? Anyone know?

1/24/2013 2:47:51 PM

^I hadn't heard that until today

Not sure if it's the same dude, but there's some criminal charges against a Hakeem Flowers in Cumberland county (assault on a female, assault by pointing a gun, etc.)

[Edited on January 24, 2013 at 3:14 PM. Reason : .]

1/24/2013 3:06:42 PM

^^ http://northcarolinastate.scout.com/2/1260635.html

^ Heard it was academic issues. Hopefully not the same person.

1/24/2013 3:20:01 PM

dang. he was supposed to one of our better young receivers, wasn't he?

1/24/2013 3:22:34 PM

Yup, im glad he did this now instead of a month from now

1/24/2013 3:50:01 PM

Quote :

"Syracuse and North Carolina State are battling to land former Northern Illinois commitment Mitch Kimble (Jerseyville, Ill./Jerseyville Community). One of the two teams appears to have an edge at the moment, and a decision should be made in short order. "(Syracuse head coach Scott) Shafer being there made me feel like they truly want me," Kimble told John Garcia Jr. of Scout.com. "My parents really enjoyed their visit and sitting down and talking with them. They think Syracuse is a great fit for me, and they will support my decision no matter what." Kimble is slated to take an official visit to North Carolina State this weekend. Syracuse might have a slight lead, but North Carolina State and its new head coach Dave Doeren certainly has an opportunity to close the gap. Kimble will then make his decision after the trip. --- Quarterback Mitch Kimble is committed to Northern Illinois, but the Huskies are no longer his top option. A pair of ACC schools have risen to the top. North Carolina State and Syracuse are now under consideration with one leading the pack. Syracuse is now the leader to land Kimble according to John Garcia Jr. of Scout.com. “I haven’t talked to the (Northern Illinois) coaches yet, but for right now I’m still committed,” Kimble told Garcia. “There’s a possibility it changes. I’m actually taking a trip to North Carolina State this weekend. It’s just Syracuse and N.C. State." New North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren could be a factor in Kimble's final decision. Doeren originally recruited Kimble to Northern Illinois before accepting his new position. Kimble fits the offense, whether its in Dekalb or Raleigh. Although, academics appear to be the primary concern for Kimble. And that's where Syracuse has the edge. "...academics are big, going to a school that offers a good engineering program, which is what I want to go in," Kimble said. "Syracuse definitely has that and N.C. State has that too so it’ll be a tough decision.” "

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Mitch-Kimble-141987

good GPA, runs a 4.61/40

at least we have hope. he hasnt been scouted by any major recruiting site that I have found

[Edited on January 24, 2013 at 5:32 PM. Reason : c]

1/24/2013 5:30:18 PM

why aren't you bashing him for having absolutely no stars? i'm seeing some inconsistencies here, boobs.

1/24/2013 5:33:10 PM

LOL we have a better engineering school than Syracuse.

Not that he wouldn't be a Parks n Rec major within a year here anyway.

[Edited on January 24, 2013 at 5:34 PM. Reason : add another note]

1/24/2013 5:34:04 PM

^^ again, shithead

Quote :

"Coaches hired 6 weeks before signing day are given a significant break when it comes to recruiting in my book "

[Edited on January 24, 2013 at 5:35 PM. Reason : v]

1/24/2013 5:34:55 PM

cool it, bro

1/24/2013 5:36:45 PM

quit whining, you troll me about reporting recruiting news in support of a coach that was hired a month ago that had 6 weeks to try to put together a recruiting class to fill need for at minimum, depth purposes until he is able to begin recruiting for 2014.

[Edited on January 24, 2013 at 5:41 PM. Reason : f]

1/24/2013 5:39:27 PM

fair enough. but next season i'll expect you to bash the HC for every recruit that isn't at least a 4-star. (just kidding, i hope you don't, but it'll be pretty hypocritical of you)

1/24/2013 6:12:02 PM

It's different when TOB cant land 1 guy in the top 25 in our own fucking state after being here 6 years. When it gets to that point, you bet your ass I'll bash him. But like i said numerous times before, i'm giving Doeren time to rebuild the program and I'll be hoping for the best

1/24/2013 6:16:45 PM

Clemson is making a run at Marcus Edmond now...bastards.

Also this is wildly untrue:

Quote :

"TOB cant land 1 guy in the top 25 in our own fucking state after being here 6 years."

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncstate/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1865;_ylt=Ak2HrcpGMRk_lyS5Uue1YIc7s5B4

7 in the top 25 in 2008
4 in the top 25 in 2010
Only 1 in 2011 and 2012

[Edited on January 24, 2013 at 6:39 PM. Reason : .]

1/24/2013 6:23:35 PM

they are a 100 page NCAA investigation thread waiting to happen

1/24/2013 6:36:47 PM

^^ i didnt say he didnt have 1 in the entire 6 years, i was saying he couldnt get any in his 6th year recruiting this region

Quote :

"UPDATE: One of the most sought after recruits late in this year's recruiting cycle has been four-star quarterback Asiantii Woulard (Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park). Woulard reportedly whittled down his list of schools to a pair of programs. Clemson and a late push from UCLA have put these two programs at the forefront of Woulard's recruitment according to Phil Kornblut of PalmettoSports.com. Clemson is believed to be the favorite, but UCLA is closing the gap after a recent in-house visit. “They brought the house, UCLA,” Woulard's father, Mike, told Kornblut. “It was very informative. (Asiantee) listened to what they had to say and took it to heart.” UCLA has impressed Woulard, and yet it's still Clemson's race to lose"

[Edited on January 25, 2013 at 12:44 AM. Reason : v]

1/25/2013 12:43:51 AM

Quote :

" i didnt say he didnt have 1 in the entire 6 years, i was saying he couldnt get any in his 6th year recruiting this region"

Which is also false...Tocho is 23:
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncstate/football/recruiting/player-Jack-Tocho-135123

1/25/2013 7:48:24 AM

^ i don't think that is making anyone feel better

1/25/2013 10:09:48 AM

I'm just surprised we got a kid out of Independence in Charlotte, a hotbed of tarhole homerism.

1/25/2013 10:17:07 AM

Mario Carter?

1/25/2013 10:28:41 AM

Quote :

"@curecruiting: #NCState commit Marcus Edmond, 3* ATH, to take official visit to #Clemson this wknd. Ex-Pack coach Mike Reed already flipped Ky Priester"

Quote :

""Coach Reed came in and he explained how he wanted me to come to Clemson with him. I had always wanted to go to Clemson. I love the history and the atmosphere there.” “They have great coaches, and I like the campus. I know they have a lot of history, and this was an offer I was waiting on.” Edmond said he would “probably” commit to the Tigers during the weekend visit. He will be joined by his parents. "

1/25/2013 2:14:10 PM

^ lame as hell. Fuck Clempson...

1/25/2013 3:43:25 PM

Damn. We suck.

1/25/2013 3:52:08 PM

we aren't winning recruiting battles with schools with much better football history. it isn't good, but it doesn't directly mean we suck. i'll be more worried when doeren isn't pulling recruits after a season or two... it's early.

heck, if we're lucky maybe after a couple rainy days doeren will crap out a rainbow.

[Edited on January 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM. Reason : ]

1/25/2013 3:55:41 PM

Quote :

"ot sure if it's the same dude, but there's some criminal charges against a Hakeem Flowers in Cumberland county (assault on a female, assault by pointing a gun, etc.)"

Nah, that guy is turning 23 in a couple of weeks. Our Flowers is a RS freshman.

1/25/2013 4:02:57 PM

Looks like Safety Josh Jones committed. He had committed to Illinois.

1/27/2013 1:34:32 PM

Jones is the #29 safety according to Rivals, and had a strong senior year with 95 tackles, 3 sacks, 5 INTs, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.

I was hoping we would pick up a commitment from Jonathan Alston and/or Brisly Estime but no dice. Alston is going to take an OV to UNC next weekend before deciding.

[Edited on January 27, 2013 at 8:19 PM. Reason : .]

1/27/2013 8:17:54 PM

it's official

Quote :

"When you're 6 feet tall and only weigh 165 pounds, you have to be a pretty special athlete to draw offers from multiple big-time programs. Fortunately for Marcus Edmond (Hopkins, S.C./Lower Richland), he is that kind of athlete, able to pick and choose from a variety of suitors. And this weekend, he picked and chose to switch his commitment from the North Carolina State Wolfpack to the Clemson Tigers. Edmond made the switch after an official visit to Clemson. ESPN calls him, "a prospect who would be a very good fit for the triple option attack and would have to be employed in this type of scheme to remain under center. He is a quick and shifty runner that is serviceable as a passer, especially at the high school level. Is built like a wide receiver with a lean, wiry frame and we anticipate this where he will end up if not at safety." "

1/27/2013 8:36:27 PM

1/27/2013 9:53:26 PM

Not to be a downer, but it looks like we lost Dayes, Michael Peek left the team, and a few propspects committed to other teams in the last few days. We've got plenty of open scholarships, waiting on some good news.

1/30/2013 11:09:53 AM

With a new staff you expect a certain number of commits to leave, but I was expecting a bit of a balance with the new staff bringing in players they might have been on already by selling the "we still want you and now it is at a bigger and better program." Doesn't seem to be happening at the moment...

1/30/2013 11:35:46 AM

I just did a quick tally, and I think the new staff has had just about as many new commitments as decommitments.

1/30/2013 11:44:03 AM

Not to mention that it is a tougher sell when deKalb, IL is like 900 miles from raleigh and considering he was recruiting wisconsin,IL and Ohio what do you expect? A lot of guys dont want to play that far from home

1/30/2013 12:29:17 PM

Quote :

"I just did a quick tally, and I think the new staff has had just about as many new commitments as decommitments."

Did you really do a tally? If so I think you would've seen the following:

+Paul
+Wright
+Brissett
+Jones
+Means
+Gibbs
-Priester
-Edmonds
-Dayes

So, if you meant "twice as many" by "just as many," then you are in fact, correct.

1/30/2013 12:42:08 PM

Well, I said "quick". And you forgot Holmes switching to Duke. And I was including others who have left the team since the new staff has arrived: Crawford to UNC-Pembroke, Flowers gone, Peek gone. and I was actually defending the coach.

1/30/2013 12:49:23 PM

don't forget Hassan Childs

1/30/2013 12:52:58 PM

Oh yeah, Childs too. I think you owe me an apology Wadhead for getting all snippy

1/30/2013 12:55:10 PM

Never

1/30/2013 1:10:23 PM

Quote :

"The Wolfpacker?@TheWolfpacker RT @dizzydayes_21: Not committed as yet. Just confused right now."

1/30/2013 1:27:14 PM

Dayes and Peek have been the only big losses so far. My biggest concern about the new staff so far is if theyre recruiting the right players instead of just highly regarded guys. Brisset will be a big tell there when he plays next season. TOB was a great evaluator and horrible salesman. It's hard to get a good read this early but my initial impression is that this staff will be decent salesmen and ok evaluators.

[Edited on January 30, 2013 at 5:23 PM. Reason : j]

1/30/2013 5:23:19 PM

http://www.highschoolot.com/millbrook-s-cooper-commits-to-syracuse/12031195/

another millbrook kid leaves the state

1/30/2013 5:50:16 PM

Aha i got my question answered by corey long in ESPN Recruiting chat

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" Name: Bill Cowher (Raleigh, NC) Hi Corey,What's it going to take for my alma mater NC State to become relevant on the recruiting trail like it was in the years of Chuck Amato? We can't even sign multiple guys in the top 25 prospects in our own state! Corey Long (3:05 PM) They're going to have to continue to do a better job in the surrounding areas. And they have to win more football games. When you win, you draw the top players. Joining the SEC wouldn't hurt either."

Predictably no thought went into the response

[Edited on January 30, 2013 at 5:55 PM. Reason : M]

1/30/2013 5:54:56 PM

Dayes Commits.

Probably didn't want to play for a psychopath like Franklin.

Quote :

"Matthew Dayes confirmed with The Wolfpacker that it's official. He has picked NC State."

[Edited on January 30, 2013 at 7:22 PM. Reason : size]

1/30/2013 7:20:53 PM

Quote :

"Matthew Dayes ? @ dizzydayes_21 My mind said Vanderbilt but my heart was telling me North Carolina state. Went with my heart. # Wolfpack # wpn"

1/30/2013 7:23:02 PM

sweet

1/30/2013 7:46:16 PM