Gridironstuds.com Blog

December 11, 2009

Gridironstuds.com member Josh Shirley OLB from Kaiser H.S. (California) has dropped Notre Dame and California from his list and is now down to USC, UCLA, Miami, Washington, Arizona and Tennessee.

Westlake H.S. cornerback Darius Robinson, a Clemson commit, is also considering Auburn.

December 10, 2009

Ohio St. is the first to offer talented St. Thomas Aquinas’ (Florida) wide receiver Phillip Dorsett.

December 9, 2009

Columbus H.S. (Miami, FL) running back Jakhari Gore has committed to LSU. Gore is also being recruited by Alabama, Auburn, Rutgers, California and Tennessee.

December 8, 2009

Latwan Anderson and teammate Christian Bryant of Glenville H.S. (Cleveland) will make their way to Ohio St. for an official visit this weekend. Expect a serious squeeze on both prospects for a commitment while they are there. An announcement by one or both of these recruits would not be a total shock. Anderson is past his proposed date for a decision and with the season finally over, there may be the thought of getting recruiting out of the way.

Gulliver Prep H.S. (Miami, Fl) quarterback Michael Strauss has changed his commitment from Tulane to the University of Virginia and new coach Mike London.

Rumor has it that West Virginia is making a play for current Miami Hurricane commit Darion Hall out of Naples H.S. (Florida).

Los Alamitos H.S. (California) defensive back Shaquile Richardson has committed to UCLA. Richardson had offers from virtually ever Pac-10 school.

Raines H.S. (Jacksonville) Sean Tarpley has arranged official visits with South and North Carolina. Tarpley also has offers from Miami, Illinois, West Virginia and Ole Miss.

Tennessee commit Delvin Jones of Palmetto H.S. (Florida) continues looking at schools. He is being recruited by the likes of LSU, Bama, Georgia, Florida, USC and has set up a December 11th visit to Ole Miss.

Miami’s interest in Quadrias Mireles of Atlantic H.S. (Florida) continues to grow despite his injury. View his highlight video, click here and you can understand why.

December 7, 2009

North Broward Prep (Florida) speedster Ethan Grant has decommitted from Oregon and has committed now to the TCU Horned Frogs. Grant is still being recruited by Purdue, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Louisville.

Byrnes H.S. (South Carolina) running back Marcus Lattimore has paired his list down to five. Lattimore is now considering Penn St., Oregon, Auburn, South Carolina and Georgia.

Rumors and Wires darion hall, darius robinson, delvin jones, ethan grant, jakhari gore, josh shirley, marcus lattimore, michael strauss, quadrias mireles, sean tarpley, shaquille richardson

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 alex smith, Aramide Olaniyan, brandon linder, chris dunkley, corvin lamb, jeff luc, jeffrey godfrey, josh shirley, joshua shaw, Michaelee Harris, top 2010 recruits, victor burnett

August 28th

Treasure Coast H.S. Linebacker and Gridironstuds.com member Jeff Luc recorded 10 tackles and blocked a kick in his season debut for the Titans.  His team lost a close one however to Ft. Lauderdale Boyd Anderson 20-18 in their kickoff classic.  Kickoff classics do not count against your record.  View Jeff Luc’s highlight video.

Top rated defensive end prospect and Gridironstuds.com member Chris Martin has been cleared to play at Grandview H.S. in Aurora, Colorado.  Early this year,  it was announced that Martin would be transfering from Bishop O’Dowd H.S. in California to the Hun School in New Jersey.  View Martin’s highlight video.

August 26th

Evangelical Christian (Tennessee) TE and Gridironstuds.com member Harrison Jones has committed to Alabama. Jones was also seriously considering North Carolina. View Harrison Jones’ video.

Kaiser High School OLB and Gridironstuds.com member Josh Shirley is considering the following eight schools: Arizona, California, Miami, Notre Dame, Tennessee, UCLA, USC and Washington.

University of Miami quarterbacks Taylor Cook and Cannon Smith have decided to transfer. Word is Smith is headed to Memphis and Cook to West Texas.

Rumors and Wires harrison jones, josh shirley, top 2010 recruits