FSU Seminoles: 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
OT Tunsil surprises by adding a visit 
January, 5, 2013
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- It’s funny what can come from All-Star game weeks.
One minute a school isn’t even a blip on someone’s radar and the next, well, it's a blip that could grow into something much bigger.
Take ESPN 150 offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (Lake City, Fla./Columbia), for example.
One minute a school isn’t even a blip on someone’s radar and the next, well, it's a blip that could grow into something much bigger.
Take ESPN 150 offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (Lake City, Fla./Columbia), for example.
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SAN ANTONIO -- Once committed to Florida State, ESPN 300 wide receiver Tony Stevens (Orlando, Fla./Evans) decided to take his talents to the Lone Star State.
Stevens verbally committed to Texas A&M during the U.S. Army All American Bowl. Ranked No. 207 in the ESPN 300, Stevens chose the Aggies over Florida State and Ohio State.
Stevens becomes the 35th commit for the Aggies and the ninth commit to potentially play receiver in 2013. The 6-foot-4, 184-pound athlete is the No. 29 receiver in the nation.
Recruited by Texas A&M receivers coach David Beaty, Stevens decommitted from Florida State in October.
Stevens becomes the 35th commit for the Aggies and the ninth commit to potentially play receiver in 2013. The 6-foot-4, 184-pound athlete is the No. 29 receiver in the nation.
Recruited by Texas A&M receivers coach David Beaty, Stevens decommitted from Florida State in October.
SAN ANTONIO -- Florida State inside linebacker commit E.J. Levenberry Jr. (Woodbridge, Va./C.D. Hylton) said he is sold on the Seminoles, but that hasn’t stopped programs from trying to change his mind.
“Tennessee and Michigan are on me hard,” he said. “USC coaches are interested as well.”
Michigan and Oklahoma were the other two finalists when he committed to Florida State on April 24. So it’s not a surprise that the Wolverines aren’t waving the white flag just yet.
“Tennessee and Michigan are on me hard,” he said. “USC coaches are interested as well.”
Michigan and Oklahoma were the other two finalists when he committed to Florida State on April 24. So it’s not a surprise that the Wolverines aren’t waving the white flag just yet.
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Army Bowl: Wednesday notebook
January, 2, 2013
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Damon Sayles and
William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- Wednesday was a day off for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl teams. Instead of working out and participating in drills, the players took in visits around the city -- including a stop at the Alamodome for photo opportunities and to see their game apparel -- and used the day to recover from two days of practice.
The teams will return to the fields on Thursday in arguably the most important practice of the week. Here are five things to keep an eye on for Thursday’s practice:
The teams will return to the fields on Thursday in arguably the most important practice of the week. Here are five things to keep an eye on for Thursday’s practice:
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SAN ANTONIO -- The recruitment of five-star offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (Lake City, Fla./Columbia) is pretty cut-and-dried at this point.
Alabama, Georgia, Florida State and Ole Miss are the schools in contention for the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 4 overall prospect in the ESPN 150.
Each school will get an official visit and then wait anxiously for his planned decision on signing day.
Alabama, Georgia, Florida State and Ole Miss are the schools in contention for the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 4 overall prospect in the ESPN 150.
Each school will get an official visit and then wait anxiously for his planned decision on signing day.
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USC commit Ramsey considers options
January, 2, 2013
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- ESPN 150 cornerback Jalen Ramsey (Brentwood, Tenn./Brentwood Academy) has been committed to USC since July 16, but a lot has changed with the Trojans since then.
Chief among them, at least as it pertains to Ramsey, is the now vacant defensive coordinator position once held by Monte Kiffin. That has caused Ramsey to consider other options.
“One big holdback is that I don’t know who the defensive coordinator is,” he said. “I really need to know that because that is who I will be playing for. I know they will have them by my official visit and I will be able to talk to him multiple times. That’s huge, I’m not going to lie.”
Chief among them, at least as it pertains to Ramsey, is the now vacant defensive coordinator position once held by Monte Kiffin. That has caused Ramsey to consider other options.
“One big holdback is that I don’t know who the defensive coordinator is,” he said. “I really need to know that because that is who I will be playing for. I know they will have them by my official visit and I will be able to talk to him multiple times. That’s huge, I’m not going to lie.”
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SAN ANTONIO -- ESPN 300 wide receiver Tony Stevens (Orlando Fla./Evans) knows where he wants to go to school, but he’ll wait until Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl to announce it.
Florida State, Texas A&M and Ohio State are the three schools Stevens will choose from.
“I know where I want to go,” said Stevens, the No. 29 receiver and No. 207 player overall. “Basically [it came down to] how I felt when I went to the school and how they treated me.”
Florida State, Texas A&M and Ohio State are the three schools Stevens will choose from.
“I know where I want to go,” said Stevens, the No. 29 receiver and No. 207 player overall. “Basically [it came down to] how I felt when I went to the school and how they treated me.”
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U.S. Army Bowl: Tuesday notebook
January, 1, 2013
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William Wilkerson and
Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO – ESPN 150 wide receiver James Quick (Louisville, Ky./Trinity) has drawn plenty of attention for his play through two practices for the East team in preparation for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
He’ll garner even more eyes his way on Saturday when he announces his commitment during the game.
The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder said he is down to Louisville, Ohio State and Oregon. Though his decision will come Saturday, it could be finalized by Wednesday morning, as he sits down to discuss his options with his parents, who are in town for the event.
He’ll garner even more eyes his way on Saturday when he announces his commitment during the game.
The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder said he is down to Louisville, Ohio State and Oregon. Though his decision will come Saturday, it could be finalized by Wednesday morning, as he sits down to discuss his options with his parents, who are in town for the event.
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U.S. Army Bowl: Monday notebook
December, 31, 2012
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Damon Sayles and
William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- ESPN 150 outside linebacker Mike Mitchell (Plano, Texas/Prestonwood Christian) isn’t big on speaking publicly. He’d rather let his game do the talking -- and it speaks volumes.
On Monday, the 6-foot-5, 222-pound linebacker officially confirmed that he will announce his college plans during Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Oregon, Texas A&M and Ohio State are his three finalists.
Mitchell said all three schools -- and even a fourth, Oklahoma -- had their positive qualities throughout his recruiting process. It was a feeling of comfort, however, that seemed to win him over.
On Monday, the 6-foot-5, 222-pound linebacker officially confirmed that he will announce his college plans during Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Oregon, Texas A&M and Ohio State are his three finalists.
Mitchell said all three schools -- and even a fourth, Oklahoma -- had their positive qualities throughout his recruiting process. It was a feeling of comfort, however, that seemed to win him over.
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Two more visits for A’Shawn Robinson
December, 31, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- ESPN 150 athlete and Texas commit A’Shawn Robinson (Fort Worth, Texas/Arlington Heights) was one of the defensive standouts for the West team Monday at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He also arguably had the best beard at the Blossom Athletic Center.
“The guys call me Kimbo Slice,” Robinson said.
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Michigan intrigues ESPN 150 RB
December, 31, 2012
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO - - Six teams are still in the running for four-star running back Derrick Green (Richmond, Va./Hermitage) but his face is overcome by a certain glow when he speaks about one in particular.
That school is Michigan.
“That program, period,” Green said. “Just the history behind the program and their traditions. [Running backs] Coach [Fred] Jackson, Coach [Brady] Hoke is a great coach. He’s the best coach I’ve met so far.”
That school is Michigan.
“That program, period,” Green said. “Just the history behind the program and their traditions. [Running backs] Coach [Fred] Jackson, Coach [Brady] Hoke is a great coach. He’s the best coach I’ve met so far.”
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