Posts Tagged ‘Aramide Olaniyan’
Gridironstuds.com Signing Day INfo Stations
Posted by Chad Wilson in General on February 3rd, 2010
Darius Millines (ATH, American Heritage Delray H.S., FL) signs with Illinois
Cortney Lester (WR/DB, Everglades H.S., FL) signs with Buffalo
Reynaldo Kirton (DB, St. Thomas H.S., FL) signs with Harvard
Alec Ogletree signed with Georgia
Lucky Radley signs with Utah Utes
Ethan Grant signs with TCU
Seantrel Henderson to USC
Terrence Mitchell signs with South Florida
CB Dior Mathis inks with Oregon
Lache Seastrunk signs with Oregon
CJ Olinayan signs with Penn St.
Demar Dorsey signs with Michigan
William Gholston signs with Michigan St.
Jaylen Watkins to Florida
Michael Taylor to Florida
Trovon Reed signs with Auburn
Cody Riggs signs with Florida
Jesse Scroggins signs with USC
Adrian Coxson’s letter of intent now in for Florida
Aramide Olinayan inks with UCLA
Kenny Shaw inks with Florida St.
Ego Ferguson chooses LSU
Delvin Jones (Palmetto H.S., FL) inks with Ole Miss.
Keenan Allen to California
Jose Jose to USF
Johnathan McKnight, brother of Joe McKnight, snubs USC and lands at Arizona.
Gridironstuds.com member David Perry (University School, FL) signs with Miami
Latwan Anderson will not announce today and will wait to take a trip to USC before deciding between USC, Ohio St. and WVU.
Miramar H.S., FL wide receiver Ivan McCartney chooses West Virginia…
Miami inks Tavidis Glenn
Pahokee wide receiver Chris Dunkley signs with Florida
Marcus Lattimore chooses South Carolina
Da’Rick Rogers, a long time Georgia commitment, switches to Tennessee on signing day.
Corey Lemonier chooses Auburn
Joe Grap signs with Frostburg University
Miramar H.S., FL wide receiver Dante Chambers chooses West Virginia
Munchie Legaux QB (Louisana) chooses Cincinnati
Travis Bell (Glades Central H.S., FL) to West Virginia
Brandon Gainer (Central H.S., FL) signs with Kentucky
Markeith Ambles (Georgia) signs with USC
Christian Jones (Lake Howell H.S., FL) signs with Florida St.
Ralph Williams (Southridge H.S., FL) signs with Ole Miss.
Kadron Boone (Trinity Catholic H.S., FL) sings with LSU
Nickel Robey (Frostproof H.S., FL) signs with USC
Rumors and Wires: Week of November 16, 2009
Posted by Chad Wilson in Rumors and Wires on November 18th, 2009
November 20th
Central (Miami, Fla.) quarterback Jeffrey Godfrey has passed for a Dade County career-record 6,543 yards. The previous record was 6,365 by Miami Northwestern star Jacory Harris.
Florida Head Coach Urban Meyer and defensive coordinator Charlie Strong were in attendance to see Jeff Luc play for Treasure Coast vs. Seminole Ridge in a playoff game last night. USC was also in attendance. Luc is reluctant to name a leader but I will proclaim the Gators to be the current leader for Luc’s services.
November 18th
University School (Davie, FL) Dwellie Striggles became the third player from the school to commit to a Division I program when he chose Turner Gil and Buffalo. Striggles was also being recruited by Colorado St. and Rutgers. View his highlight video - click here.
Palmdale H.S. (California) defensive back and Gridironstuds.com member Joshua Shaw has committed to Florida. Shaw is also being recruited by LSU, Miami, USC, Ohio St. and Notre Dame.
Elder H.S. (Ohio) Tight End Alex Smith has rescinded his commitment to Cincinnati. Smith is still being recruited by Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina and Wisconsin.
November 17th
Tennessee has dismissed two of the three players involved in the armed robbery attempt at a convenience store last week. Head coach Lane Kiffin issued walking papers to Nu’keese Richardson from Pahokee H.S. in Florida and Mike Edwards of Glenville H.S. in Cleveland, Ohio.
- On a side note, one of the attempted robbery victims says the players should be allowed to play. Hilarious must read, click here. Things are rough out in Knoxville, son. LOL!
Woodberry Forest linebacker Aramide Olaniyan has committed to UCLA. Olaniyan first committed to Duke but backed off that commitment and reopened the recruiting process. After his recent visit to Westwood, Olaniyan felt like UCLA was the place and committed.
Recent quote from Northwestern High School (Miami, Fla) top rated wide receiver recruit Michaelee Harris “I really like all the playmakers that Miami has,” said Michaelee Harris about the Canes. “They have a good offense and they always produce good athletes. I think they’ll be getting back on top soon.” Harris says he grew up following the Hurricanes. “I like coach Randy Shannon and (wide receivers) coach Aubrey Hill. We talk a lot and have a real good relationship off the field.”
Recent quote from Miami Northwestern High School (Florida) highly recruited running back Corvin Lamb: “I was supposed to visit North Carolina this week,” Corvin Lamb said. “But I don’t think it’ll happen. I’ll probably take it after the season. UNC and Mississippi State stay in touch the most. They show a lot of interest in me. They both said that I could play receiver and running back and that they’d use me on special teams too.”
Kaiser H.S. (California) outside linebacker Josh Shirley enjoyed his second visit to Arizona recently. His first visit was to Washington back in September. Shirley has a lot of schools on his list but I am guessing he lands in Westwood playing for the Bruins.
November 16th
Culver City H.S. (California) linebacker and Gridironstuds.com member Victor Burnett has committed to Washington. Burnett is also being recruited by Arizona, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon St. and West Virginia.
Rumor has it that St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. (Florida) Offensive lineman Brandon Linder will commit to the Hurricanes today (Monday).
Pahokee H.S. (Florida) wide receiver Chris Dunkley was injured in his squad’s big “Muck Bowl” contest this past Saturday.
Rumors and Wires: Week of October 19, 2009
Posted by Chad Wilson in Rumors and Wires on October 22nd, 2009
Glenville H.S. (Ohio) safety Latwan Anderson and cornerback Christian Bryant are set to visit Michigan St. this weekend. Anderson is considering West Virginia, Ohio St., Miami and Michigan St. Bryant has over 30 offers and is considering Michigan St., Ohio St. and Tennessee.
State of Michigan high school players Devin Gardner, Dior Mathis and Earnest Thomas all need big performances and wins this weekend in order to get their teams into the playoffs.
Michigan still recruiting former Duke commit Aramide Olaniyan from Woodberry Forest High School (Virginia).
Palm Beach Central cornerback Peniel Jean had a great visit to Wisconsin last weekend. Many project Jean as a safety but Wisconsin who has zero cornerback commitments for Class of 2010 like Jean as a cornerback. Jean is also considering Connecticut and Maryland.
Pahokee H.S. (Florida) wide receiver DeJoshua Johnson looking to take a trip to North Carolina despite remaining a solid commit to Florida St.
Check out the University of Michigan recruiting board over at UM Varsity Blue… click here.
Rumors and Wires: Week of September 20, 2009
Posted by Chad Wilson in Rumors and Wires on September 22nd, 2009
September 21, 2009
Woodberry Forest School (VA) linebacker and Gridironstuds.com member Aramide Olaniyan has decommited from Duke. Olaniyan is being pursued by Clemson, Florida St., Maryland, Michigan, Notre Dame, North Carolina, UCLA, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest. Can’t say that I am surprised by this. Once Olaniyan committed to Duke, it seemed that a host of offers started coming his way. There’s little doubt that these other programs had a field day ripping Duke’s football history. The Blue Devils’ 1-2 start did not help either especially the 44-16 loss to Kansas on Saturday.
Rumors and Wires: Week of June 29
Posted by Chad Wilson in Rumors and Wires on June 30th, 2009
July 2nd
St. Mary’s Prep H.S. (Michigan) safety and Gridironstuds.com member Earnest Thomas has chosen UCLA over Stanford, Illinois, Wisconsin, Penn St., Missouri and Louisville.
Big time running back Harding H.S. (Indiana) recruit Roderick Smith has committed to Ohio St. over Michigan, Iowa and Michigan St.
June 30th
Gridironstuds.com member Cody Riggs (St. Thomas Aquinas H.S., Florida) is closer to making a decision. Notre Dame, Georgia, Tennessee are the front runners. More on this later.
Gridironstuds.com member Chris Dunkley (Pahokee H.S., Florida) says he’s not committing any time soon so we should all just cool our heels.
Gridironstuds.com member Aramide Oliniyan is in Notre Dame today. You have to wonder if his Duke commit will hold up after this trip.
Gridironstuds.com member Jeff Luc (Treasure Coast H.S., Florida) has planned a second college tour with Alabama, LSU, Ole Miss and Southern Miss being among the schools he will visit.
Timpview H.S. (Utah) safety and Gridironstuds.com member Chris Badger has switched his commitment from Stanford to Notre Dame after being “blown away” by his visit to South Bend.
Stanford soothed their pain from the Chris Badger loss to Notre Dame by securing a commitment from Hamilton H.S. (Arizona) safety Devon Carrington. Carrington also has offers from California, Arizona, Arizona St., Washington, Washington St., Oregon, Notre Dame and Northwestern.
Notre Dame commit and Gridironstuds.com member Lo Wood plans to graduate in December and arrive in South Bend in time for spring football.
Recruits, prospects, let this be a lesson to you. Grade troubles leads to release from scholarship for 2009 USF signee Kamran Joyner. Full story.
Less than one week after securing a commitment from Gulliver Prep (Florida) QB Michael Strauss, Tulane has secured a second QB commitment from New Iberia H.S. (Louisiana) Taylor Bullock. Bullock is a dual threat QB with a 4.6 forty yard dash to his credit. The three year starter was not concerned with Strauss’ commitment “There’s going to be competition wherever you go,” he said.
June 29th
Evan Berry 13 year old brother of Eric Berry has committed to wait for it…. wait for it.. . Tennessee. Go ahead and tell me you are stunned by this.
4-02: Video of the Day: Aramide Olaniyan - LB - Woodberry, Virginia
Posted by Chad Wilson in Video of the Day on April 2nd, 2009
Today’s Video of the Day comes from the great state of Virginia which has produced it’s fair share of NFL football players. It’s our first video of the day from this state but certainly won’t be our last. Guys like Aramide Olaniyan are the reason why the long count was invented. Even with that tactic being used by offenses facing Woodberry Forest High School, Olaniyan still gets into the backfield and makes play after play after play. I don’t think I have seen a film this season where a player has made so many plays in the backfield and caused so many lost yards. Olaniyan’s burst off the line and quickness has surely made quite a few offensive coordinators drop F-bombs. The junior recorded 27 tackles for losses inlcuding 13 sacks in 2008. He recently shunned offers from the likes of Michigan, Tennessee, UCLA and Auburn in favor of Duke because they offered the best academic program. Here! Here! Watch Olaniyan destroy offensive blocking schemes and play designs. Aramide Olaniyan’s highlight video.
Prep Star Olaniyan Chooses Duke
Posted by Chad Wilson in High School Football on March 25th, 2009
Chooses the Blue Devils over Other High Profile BCS Schools
By: Chad Wilson
Holding true to his word that academics were going to play the biggest part in his college decision, Woodberry Forest School, VA linebacker Aramide Olaniyan committed to the Duke Blue Devils while attending their junior day event this past weekend.
Olaniyan’s speed and strength combined with his play making ability attracted some of the biggest football factories in the nation. Top historical football schools like Michigan, Auburn, Tennessee and UCLA all offered scholarships to the 6′2″ prep star but he shunned them all in favor of Duke because of academics.
“I will either major in economics or political science,” said Olaniyan. “I have always wanted to be a lawyer.”
When faced with the offers that Olaniyan had, it is not typical for Duke to come out ahead. This is a testament to Olaniyan, his parental upbringing and the new energy infused into the Duke football program. Former Tennessee assistant David Cutcliffe is going the extra mile to make Duke a factor in the college football landscape. That’s good news for Olaniyan who hopes to get the best of both Worlds at Duke.
“”It would be great if we (Duke) could get some more great guys on board for next year,” said Olaniyan. With four commits already for the Duke 2010 class it appears that Olaniyan could be getting his wish.
Olaniyan may still take trips with some teammates out West to UCLA and Stanford but both he and his parents are still solid on a Duke education. Olaniyan has amassed 22 sacks from his linebacker spot over the last two seasons. He is 6′2″ 201 lbs, runs a 4.51 forty and reports a 495 lb. squat. Scout.com has him rated as a 4-star recruit.
