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Verlon Reed
Staff of BuckeyeSports.com, Dec 16, 2009
Ohio State's recruiting class hadn't grown for a while, but Verlon Reed rectified that Wednesday with a commitment to the Buckeyes. The Columbus Marion-Franklin athlete becomes the No. 15 member of the class.   Full Story


Mike Lopuszynski of InsideIllini.com, Dec 16, 2009
Some players' recruitments take off before their junior seasons even begin, while other players work and work to earn the attention and offers of BCS level programs. Illini coaches have tracked Chicago Simeon tackle Fabbian Ebelle’s progress during his senior year and recently had good news for the promising offensive lineman.   Full Story
Fabbians Ebbele
Fabbian Ebelle (Scout)

Benjamin Worgull of BadgerNation.com, Dec 15, 2009
With Wisconsin still looking to take another wide receiver for the Class of 2010, Offensive Coordinator Paul Chryst and his coaches searched the Midwest for talented players that were still on the market. What they found was Youngstown, Ohio, receiver Chase Hammond, who could fill the void for UW.   Full Story
Chase Hammond
Scout Media

Brian Nowicki of RocketDigest.com, Dec 14, 2009
Jake Ryan is getting closer to deciding where his future belongs. Last week we reported that Ryan was down to four schools. After visiting Ball State and Toledo the last two weeks, is he any closer? Read on for more on Ryan's visit to Toledo and which two schools are at the top of his list.   Full Story


Tim Adams of IndianaVarsityScout.com, Dec 14, 2009
Let's put together a short list of quarterbacks who can turn the heads of college coaches, one thing becomes apparent from the class of 2010. Only Kofi Hughes seems to draw much attention as he is the only quarterback seriously offered from a Division 1 school (FBS school). Pure passers are being replaced by athletes who can run through, jump over and fling the ball to an open receiver.    Full Story


Steve Williams of PackPride.com, Dec 14, 2009
Pack Pride has the latest on Dayton (OH) offensive lineman Andy Jomantas following his official visit to NC State this weekend.   Full Story
Andy Jomantas

Mike Hughes of InsideTheVille.com, Dec 10, 2009
It didn't take Louisville coach Charlie Strong long to get the ball rolling on the recruiting front. Just 24 hours after becoming the Cardinals new coach Strong has landed his first commitment from four-star 2011 quarterback DaMarcus Smith. InsideTheVille.com has the scoop.    Full Story


Andy Thorpe of BallStateInsider.com, Dec 10, 2009
Six more committed players and two players who have Ball State offers will be in town this weekend.   Full Story
Odis Prunty

Allen Trieu of SuperPrep.com, Dec 10, 2009
We polled players and coaches from around the state of Michigan on who their top three seniors in the state were. Here are the results.   Full Story

William Gholston

Pack Pride Staff of PackPride.com, Dec 10, 2009
Dayton (OH) Chaminade Julienne standout Andy Jomantas is scheduled to visit NC State this weekend after recently landing an offer from the Wolfpack. Here is your chance to catch the talented prospect in action!   Full Story
Andy Jomantas

Brian Nowicki of RocketDigest.com, Dec 9, 2009
Cleveland St. Ignatius linebacker Jake Ryan had a big year in 2009, earning Ohio Division I First Team linebacker by the Associated Press. He helped lead St. Ignatius to the Regional Semi-Finals and an 11-1 record, but now Ryan is focused on his future, and has narrowed his list to four schools. Read on to find out who they are.   Full Story
Scout recruiting update

James Henderson of PackPride.com, Dec 8, 2009
Dayton (OH) Chaminade Julienne standout Andy Jomantas was waiting for his first college scholarship offer just a couple of months ago, but now he has landed a trio of offers and believes others could be on the way.   Full Story
Andy Jomantas

Mike Fowler of GoSpartans.net, Dec 7, 2009
After leading his team to a State Championship, Lowell senior offensive lineman Connor Kruse will get a visit from Michigan State, what does it mean and will an offer be forthcoming? Find out where Kruse stands on his recruiting and what he thinks of the Spartans when you GET INside.   Full Story

Senior Lineman Integral Part Of State Champs

John Decker of HoosierNation.com, Dec 7, 2009
Bloomington – Orrville (Ohio) linebacker Chase Hoobler committed to Indiana following this weekend’s official visit, but that hasn’t kept the phone call from ringing.    Full Story
2010 Prospect Update

Bill Greene of BuckeyeSports.com, Dec 6, 2009
Columbus Marion-Franklin senior quarterback Verlon Reed received a scholarship offer from Ohio State on Sunday afternoon. Reed, who visited Toledo officially this past weekend, will take an official visit to Ohio State next weekend. Bill Greene spoke with Reed and filed this report.   Full Story
Verlon Reed

Bill Greene of BuckeyeSports.com, Dec 6, 2009
Youngstown Cardinal Mooney [Ohio] senior offensive tackle Eric Franklin has just completed an outstanding high school career, one which saw him finish as a state champion. Mooney defeated Columbus DeSales 35-7 Friday at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon. Bill Greene caught up with Franklin after the game and filed this report.   Full Story
Eric Franklin
Franklin has more than 10 offers.

Andy Thorpe of BallStateInsider.com, Dec 5, 2009
Ball State had 14 players on campus for a visit this weekend - of which 5 where prospects that were uncommitted. After the visit though, the Cardinals added 2 more players to their committment list.   Full Story


Brian Nowicki of RocketDigest.com, Dec 3, 2009
This weekend will be the first of two big recruiting weekends for the Toledo Rockets football program. Well over a dozen prospects will be on campus this weekend to see what the Rockets have to offer. Read on for more information about some of the prospects that will be in Toledo this weekend.   Full Story

QB Verlon Reed

Matt Alkire of SyracuseFan.com, Dec 3, 2009
Akron, Ohio product Tyson Gulley went to Syracuse University for an official visit two weeks ago and he said that after talking to the players and coaches, he knew he was with people of equal passion that he would be honored to go to war with every Saturday afternoon.   Full Story


Andy Thorpe of BallStateInsider.com, Dec 2, 2009
Now that the regular season is over for the Ball State Cardinals and winding down for a lot of other teams, Coach Stan Parrish and his staff are now focusing on finalizing the Class of 2010.   Full Story


Bill Greene of SuperPrep.com, Dec 1, 2009
Cleveland [Oh.] Glenville senior defensive end Jayrone Elliott once again helped lead his team to victory in the Ohio high school state playoffs, beating Massillon 31-17. Elliott, who preserved the win the previous week by blocking a potential game-tying extra point, spoke to Bill Greene about the win over Massillon.   Full Story
Jayrone Elliott

Tim Adams of IndianaVarsityScout.com, Nov 30, 2009
In high school football, the focus should always be on the players and the outcome should be decided by the players on the field. But, in this state final, the outcome hung on a judgment call that went in favor of Warren Central and once again Carmel was the runner up for a second straight year.   Full Story


Miller Safrit of SuperPrep.com, Nov 30, 2009
As recruiting continues to move faster into the underclassmen, Scout.com is proud to announce its first ever Scout300 Watch List for the Class of 2011.   Full Story
Shannon Brown
Shannon Brown

Mike Fowler of GoSpartans.net, Nov 23, 2009
Youngstown, OH Cardinal Mooney senior offfensive lineman Eric Franklin was among a plethora of visitors for this weekend's regular season finale against Penn State. With MSU down to about four scholarships left, what is Franklin's situation and how does he fit into MSU's plans? GET INside to find out the story?   Full Story
Eric Franklin

Allen Trieu of SuperPrep.com, Nov 17, 2009
After three good seasons on the varsity, Livonia Clarenceville running back Levonte Brooks is looking for a place to play college ball. See some of his talents and find out who is on his radar.   Full Story


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