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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 2015

Page

17

South Carolina reels from decommitments ahead of Signing Day

USC faced a wave of defections including four star Arden Key who twice committed to the Gamecocks before choosing LSU. Spurrier Jr notes the large initial target pool as a factor while ESPN and Rivals placed USC’s class near 19th and 21st. The class adds six junior college players and two transfers with Lorenzo Nunez the lone quarterback candidate amid a crowded QB race next spring.

South Carolina Arden Key Gamecocks LSU Spurrier Steve Spurrier Jr USC Rivals ESPN Tom Luginbill Steve Spurrier Cory Helms Wake Forest NCAA Christian Pellage Zack Bailey Summerville Lorenzo Nunez Connor Mitch Perry Orth Michael Scarecchia

Georgia signs defense heavy 29 member class

Georgia coach Mark Richt highlighted defense in a 29 player signing class that features seven early enrollees and top national prospect Trenton Thompson a 6 foot 4 311 pound tackle from Westover High Albany GA Thompson rated No 1 on 247 composite and five star by Scout and Rivals Godwin Callaway wide receiver also joins as a five star commit with linebacker Jake Ganns among signees

Athens Georgia Mark Richt Trenton Thompson Westover High Albany Thompson 247 Sports Scout.com Rivals. Com Richt Callaway High Terry Godwin Bulldogs Auburn Jake Ganns Alabama-Birmingham

Georgia football signs class with multiple in state signees

Georgia announced top 25 rankings for its 2015 signing class with Trent Thompson as top in state talent from Albany GA and 19 defensive signees. Losses included Darius Slayton flipping to Auburn and Deontai Williams to Ohio U while Shaquery Wilson joined WVU. Roquan Smith remained linked to UCLA. Coaching remarks highlighted beef up front and emotions in the signing day span.

Trent Thompson Albany Georgia Scout.com Rivals.com Sam Madden Barnegat New Jersey DeVondre Seymour Suwanee Patrick Allen Reisterstown Maryland Seymour NFL Richard Seymour Richt Roquan Smith Montezuma ESPN UCLA Bulldogs Darius Slayton Greater Atlanta Christian Auburn Deontai Williams Jacksonville Florida Ohio University Shaquery Wilson Coral Gables West Virginia

Clemson coaches bullish on 2015 signing class depth and linemen

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and coach Scott praised the 2015 recruiting class as the Tigers shed a large senior group. They expect seven defensive linemen and four offensive linemen to bolster the line, with Albert Huggins, Christian Wilkins, Hyatt, and Jake Frohmorgen among the top prospects.

Scott Dean Ray-Ray Clemson Dabo Swinney Tigers Swinney Albert Huggins Orangeburg Christian Wilkins Longmeadow Massachusetts Vic Beasley Grady Jarrett Corey Crawford DeShawn Williams Hyatt Jake Frohmorgen Frohmorgen Zach Giella Noah Green

College football recruiting drama peaks with top picks

Southern California tops Rivals and Scout after a probation year comeback, while Alabama leads ESPN and 247Sports. UCLA shines with late commitments, and Florida rallies under Jim McElwain to land five star Martez Ivey and CeCe Jefferson. Cadence of unique announcements marks a dramatic signing day with surprises from Byron Cowart and Roquan Smith.

Southern California Rivals Scout Alabama ESPN 247Sports Pete Carroll Mike Farrell Florida Los Angeles Jim McElwain Gators Martez Ivey CeCe Jefferson Ivey Gator

Clemons Picks Ole Miss Over LSU Tennessee and FSU

South Aiken star Rascol Clemons chose Ole Miss, citing a strong bond with Rebels players over big names. He eyed a 6-6, 210-pound frame, aims to add 25 pounds, and plans to learn the playbook quickly with coach Hugh Freeze’s program. Clemons, ranked 17th at weakside end by Rivals, highlighted family atmosphere and academics as key factors.

Clemons Rivals.com LSU Tennessee Florida State Oxford Mississippi Hugh Freeze Rebels Ole Miss Frazier South Aikica Jeremy West South Aiken West Rascol Corey Batoon Michael Dean Perry Dekoda Watson Aiken NFL

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