Brad McDougald is the second verbal of the day
For Brad, Ohio State was the dream school. When he received his offer on May 20, in what I think is continued fallout from Darrell Givens’ switcharoo to Penn State, Brad remarked how Ohio State was probably his dream offer. He remembers being on site and watching Ted Ginn Jr return a punt for a touchdown against the Nittany Lions and affirming to himself then and there that being a Buckeye was his highest goal for football.
Fast forward to a little over a month later and Brad has certified his intent to follow through with that dream. After the advanced camp over the weekend, Brad felt that everything was just right and there would be no point in stalling any further. After taking the weekend to talk things over with the folks and reaffirm that he was behind his decision 100%, Brad called Jim Tressel and committed. Ohio State offered the 6’1 190lb Dublinite as a safety, though Brad plays a lot of tailback for his HS team. His versatility, burst and aggression project well for the position.
Brad chose the Buckeyes over the likes of Michigan State, Wisconsin, WVU and Iowa, among many others. Highlights of Brad can be seen courtesy of ScoutingOhio.
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How many scholarships do they have available?
Also, this guy looks like he is about 12
Sweet Jesus! I need to go to the NOAA website. You can probably see the cloud of recruits forming on the satellite pictures! They’re hot too! So, they’ll show-up in infrared.
At this rate, by days end, we’ll have 28,245,772,458,724,587,245 commits.
I believe we have 763 scholarships available, so that number might have to come down a little bit.
Seriously, this class is freaking huge and the season is months away. My personal wishlist: Jaamal Berry, Marcus Hall, Corey Adams and Chris Watt. I think that’s everyone else’s wishlist, but whatever. Can anyone with advanced knowledge of the situation tell me if this is a pipe dream? Did Henton free up a schollie for this year?
Heck if I know the exact number. The Buckeyes are holding 4 spots that I know of in the 2009 class for the two Glenville boys (Tressel almost has to on this regard), Vlad Emilien and Jaamal Berry. I don’t think Brandon McGee is in that list, but I’m ultimately not sure. A scholarship is also being saved for Dawawn Whitner, who will walk on. I would be surprised if they weren’t holding one for Corey Adams, but I don’t know about that one.
The guessing for over-under in this class appears to be 25.
On what’s left: The Buckeyes are in good shape with Marcus Hall, Jaamal Berry and Chris Watt, though I’m more comfortable with the first two than I am with Watt (just uncertainty on my part, don’t read anything into it). I think Corey Adams stays in Pac 10 country (ASU or USC, one of those two).
Ok, this is getting silly. What the hell are we going to obsess about if this class is complete by Canada Day? Why, I might have to start paying attention to my wife.
heh, God forbid
This class might reach as high as 28, so there’ll be plenty of time to look into who will be coming to campus in the winter or spring. CJ Barnett will apparently come on campus earlier than most, so he will count against the 2008 class (which was only 20).
Or, just as likely, we’ll probably start on 2010 recruiting
Damn! I’m already playing-out the 2009 season, and haven’t even seen the 2008 season yet. Slooow down Ron! One season at a time! 2008 promises to be the most exciting season in my life, don’t miss it!
Seriously, this recruiting thing is simply astonishing. Schollies from OSU are worth more than gold, and even more scarce now. If one appears on your table, don’t hold-out for something better. In fairness to the kids and coaches, I don’t think these are squandered on spurious offerings. Kids want to be here, and coaches want them here, they only need to be sold on their own heartfelt decisions. I don’t honestly believe that kids are coerced to OSU when their hearts are elsewhere. They only need to be made comfortable with the decision they already want to make. Anything else is a waste of a perfectly good scholarship.
On the other hand, I wonder, just what in the Sam Hill is going on over there at the Athletic Department. Is there some way we can tap this recruiting super power for our national defense? Was Saddam randomly discovered in his spiderhole, or was he recruited out of it? Do you think we can do the same with Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri?
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Coach: Osama, we saw tapes of you leaving Tora Bora. We were very impressed with your outside speed. How does a tight-end position at our school sound to you?
Osama: Die Infidel! Your carcass will be eaten by dogs!
Coach: That’s exactly the spirit we are looking for at that position. When can you come out for an official visit?
Osama: My brothers will fight you to the end! Even the pigs will be offended by your stench!
Coach: (This guy is definitely a must have…) We do encourage a family environment here. Your brothers are certainly welcome to come visit. We are particularly intrigued by one Ayman al-Zawahiri. We have a special place in our scout team, covert operations, that we feel he is particularly qualified for. We would love for the two of you to see our facilities and visit with your future team mates, or brothers, if you will.
Osama: By all that is Holy, we will prevail! When we arrive at your homes and places of …
Coach: Great! Let’s set the date and get some tickets out to you. Where exactly can we send them?
Osama: … do we get 50 yard line seats at the opener?
Coach: Godammit Osama! You can have sideline passes if you want them.
Osama: Free Gatorade?
Coach: Of course!
Osama: 2020 East Hole-in-the-Wall, Pakistan. Cave #22. Ask for Sayeed, he’ll let you in.
Coach: Excellent! We look forward to welcoming you to the family.
Osama: Oh, my Brother Ayman al-Zawahiri wants to have a word with you.
Coach: ‘sup?
al-Zawahiri: Your blood will flow through all your unholy places!
Coach: The Blood drive is one of our fund raisers. Thank you for asking. Your community-mindedness is a great asset. Your family must be very proud.
al-Zawahiri: uh … aren’t you the guys that recruited Saddam? How’s that long snapper position working out for him?
Coach: That wasn’t us, that was a rival school. Right about now, Saddam is wishing he were somewhere else, I can tell you that. It didn’t work that well for him. Your in much better hands here.
al-Zawahiri: Well … OK … I just wanted to be sure. See you at the opener!