Georgia Bulldogs: Marquez North
Recruiting hits and misses in the SEC East
February, 8, 2013
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Edward Aschoff | ESPN.com
Now that the pens have been put to paper, the classes have been announced and most of your attention has turned to the 2014 recruiting season, it's time to take a look at how each school in the SEC did when it came to immediately filling needs.
We're checking out what all 14 teams did to fill holes, and we're looking at which holes still remain. We'll start with the SEC East:
FLORIDA
Needs filled: LB, OL, DB, WR, DT -- The Gators had one of the most complete classes out there, finishing second in the ESPN class rankings. Florida landed the top cornerback prospect (No. 3 nationally) in Vernon Hargreaves III, defensive tackles Caleb Brantley and Jay-nard Bostwick, linebackers Daniel McMillian and Matt Rolin, and safeties Keanu Neal and Marcell Harris. The Gators also added five wide receivers, including ESPN 150 members Demarcus Robinson and Ahmad Fulwood.
Holes remaining: DE -- Will Muschamp seemed thrilled with his class, but he probably would have liked to get a least one more defensive end. The Gators missed on a few, including Tashawn Bower, who almost picked the Gators before signing with LSU. Four-stars Jordan Sherit and Antonio Riles were the only defensive ends in this class.
GEORGIA
Needs filled: ILB, S -- The Bulldogs had to replace a few bodies at middle linebacker, and did so by signing four. The star of the group is four-star ESPN 300 member Johnny O'Neal, who is the No. 5 inside linebacker in the county. Tim Kimbrough and Ryne Rankin, both ESPN 300 members, also signed with the Dawgs. Georgia also signed five safeties, including two junior college standouts. The top safety in this class is ESPN 150 member Tray Matthews.
Holes remaining: Elite OT, elite RB, elite DT -- Mark Richt was pleased with his 32-man signing class, but he knows it could have been better if a few elite players had signed with Georgia. The Dawgs barely missed on top offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (Ole Miss), No. 4 running back Alvin Kamara (Alabama) and No. 2 defensive tackle Montravius Adams (Auburn).
We're checking out what all 14 teams did to fill holes, and we're looking at which holes still remain. We'll start with the SEC East:
FLORIDA
Needs filled: LB, OL, DB, WR, DT -- The Gators had one of the most complete classes out there, finishing second in the ESPN class rankings. Florida landed the top cornerback prospect (No. 3 nationally) in Vernon Hargreaves III, defensive tackles Caleb Brantley and Jay-nard Bostwick, linebackers Daniel McMillian and Matt Rolin, and safeties Keanu Neal and Marcell Harris. The Gators also added five wide receivers, including ESPN 150 members Demarcus Robinson and Ahmad Fulwood.
Holes remaining: DE -- Will Muschamp seemed thrilled with his class, but he probably would have liked to get a least one more defensive end. The Gators missed on a few, including Tashawn Bower, who almost picked the Gators before signing with LSU. Four-stars Jordan Sherit and Antonio Riles were the only defensive ends in this class.
GEORGIA
Needs filled: ILB, S -- The Bulldogs had to replace a few bodies at middle linebacker, and did so by signing four. The star of the group is four-star ESPN 300 member Johnny O'Neal, who is the No. 5 inside linebacker in the county. Tim Kimbrough and Ryne Rankin, both ESPN 300 members, also signed with the Dawgs. Georgia also signed five safeties, including two junior college standouts. The top safety in this class is ESPN 150 member Tray Matthews.
Holes remaining: Elite OT, elite RB, elite DT -- Mark Richt was pleased with his 32-man signing class, but he knows it could have been better if a few elite players had signed with Georgia. The Dawgs barely missed on top offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (Ole Miss), No. 4 running back Alvin Kamara (Alabama) and No. 2 defensive tackle Montravius Adams (Auburn).
UF-UGA recruiting battles for 2013 
October, 25, 2012
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Derek Tyson and
Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
GatorNation's Derek Tyson and DawgNation's Kipp Adams look at five key recruiting battles remaining between Florida and Georgia for the Class of 2013.
OL Laremy Tunsil (Lake City, Fla./Columbia)
CONSIDERING: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Florida State
OL Laremy Tunsil (Lake City, Fla./Columbia)
CONSIDERING: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Florida State
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WR North liked everything about UF visit
October, 9, 2012
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Last weekend, ESPN 150 wide receiver Marquez North (Charlotte, N.C./Mallard Creek) took his first official visit to Florida to check out the Gators. According to Ramondo North, Marquez’s father, the visit was a good one.
“Everything went well, and I think he liked it,” Ramondo said. “I know he loved the crowd and how electric it was. I think he got a lot out of his first official.”
The Gators defeated the Tigers 14-6 and have since replaced LSU as the No. 4-ranked program in the country. North’s father said he and Marquez were a little caught off guard by what they saw on Saturday.
“Everything went well, and I think he liked it,” Ramondo said. “I know he loved the crowd and how electric it was. I think he got a lot out of his first official.”
The Gators defeated the Tigers 14-6 and have since replaced LSU as the No. 4-ranked program in the country. North’s father said he and Marquez were a little caught off guard by what they saw on Saturday.
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Thursday afternoon, Ramondo North, the father of ESPN 150 wide receiver Marquez North (Charlotte, N.C./Mallard Creek) told ESPN there are five programs his son is hoping see on official visits.
"Here are the five schools that Marquez would like to use for his official visit to go see: Florida, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, Tennessee," Ramondo North said.
"Here are the five schools that Marquez would like to use for his official visit to go see: Florida, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, Tennessee," Ramondo North said.
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Top five uncommitted: North Carolina
September, 13, 2012
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
More than 50 prospects in North Carolina signed with FBS programs in the 2012 class, and more than 60 already claim offers in the 2013 class. In this feature, RecruitingNation takes a look at the top five remaining uncommitted prospects in North Carolina.
Tyrone Crowder, OL, Rockingham (N.C.) Richmond, 6-foot-2, 325 pounds
No. 1 prospect in Nouth Carolina
Frontrunner: Clemson
Tyrone Crowder, OL, Rockingham (N.C.) Richmond, 6-foot-2, 325 pounds
No. 1 prospect in Nouth Carolina
Frontrunner: Clemson
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ESPN 300's Uriah LeMay gets 'ferocious'
August, 21, 2012
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Last year, Butler High School stumbled out of the gate with a loss to Mallard Creek in the season opener. The Bulldogs would then reel off 11 straight wins before losing to eventual state champion Page in the quarterfinals, but sting of that early defeat was still on the minds of the Bulldogs last Friday at Memorial Stadium.
Butler would enact its revenge, beating the Mavericks 27-6. In the much-ballyhooed wide receiver matchup, ESPN 150 wideout Marquez North (Charlotte, N.C./Mallard Creek) would be held without a catch, and four-star receiver Uriah LeMay (Matthews, N.C./Butler) would have more than 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
LeMay was happy to start his senior season on the right foot.
Butler would enact its revenge, beating the Mavericks 27-6. In the much-ballyhooed wide receiver matchup, ESPN 150 wideout Marquez North (Charlotte, N.C./Mallard Creek) would be held without a catch, and four-star receiver Uriah LeMay (Matthews, N.C./Butler) would have more than 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
LeMay was happy to start his senior season on the right foot.
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Every week through football season, DawgNation writer Kipp Adams will reveal five things he learned while out on the road for Friday football. Those nuggets could include recruiting gems, game observations and/or merely thoughts on sports in general. You might already know all of it, but do us a favor and try your best to pretend it's all news to you.
The series opener looks back at the Charlotte, N.C., area contest in which the Butler Bulldogs took on the Mallard Creek Mavericks this past Friday at Memorial Stadium.
1. Wolverines pull off grand larceny: Through nine months, more than 70 programs have come through Butler High School in Matthews -- and with good reason. The program consistently churns out several BCS-level prospects each year, and this class is one of the best for the Bulldogs. But the fact that all of those coaches missed on Channing Stribling (Matthews, N.C./Butler), a 6-foot-2, 170-pound athlete who made eight touchdown catches and five interceptions in his first year on defense, is remarkable.
The series opener looks back at the Charlotte, N.C., area contest in which the Butler Bulldogs took on the Mallard Creek Mavericks this past Friday at Memorial Stadium.
1. Wolverines pull off grand larceny: Through nine months, more than 70 programs have come through Butler High School in Matthews -- and with good reason. The program consistently churns out several BCS-level prospects each year, and this class is one of the best for the Bulldogs. But the fact that all of those coaches missed on Channing Stribling (Matthews, N.C./Butler), a 6-foot-2, 170-pound athlete who made eight touchdown catches and five interceptions in his first year on defense, is remarkable.
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ESPN 150's Marquez North focuses on fall
August, 19, 2012
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Shortly after dropping the season opener 27-6 to Butler on Friday night, ESPN 150 wide receiver Marquez North (Charlotte, N.C./Mallard Creek) had little interest in talking about colleges coming after him or listing favorites. In fact, he said he has put recruiting on the back burner and is focusing on helping his Mavericks return to the playoffs.
“I am still not into the recruiting thing,” North said. “I am just trying to get better with my teammates and work on the season. I have not even decided yet on any official visits. It has been a while since I spoke to a college coach. I cannot even remember.”
Following Friday’s game, North mentioned North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee as schools recruiting him the hardest. His father, Ramondo North, also mentioned Ohio State but cautioned that distance could play a factor in his son's decision.
“I am still not into the recruiting thing,” North said. “I am just trying to get better with my teammates and work on the season. I have not even decided yet on any official visits. It has been a while since I spoke to a college coach. I cannot even remember.”
Following Friday’s game, North mentioned North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee as schools recruiting him the hardest. His father, Ramondo North, also mentioned Ohio State but cautioned that distance could play a factor in his son's decision.
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While the summer months are considered downtime, the Georgia Bulldogs have continued their torrid recruiting pace this summer, picking up several commitments from prospects in several states. With the ability and, arguably, the dire need to bring in more than 30 signees for the 2013 class, the Bulldogs have been aggressive with offers. That has paid off with a group that already dwarfs that of the freshman class now on campus. As football season approaches, DawgNation takes a look back at the goings on and decisions made in the past few months, along with a look ahead at what to keep an eye on this fall.
Commitments piling up
As school let out across the country, prospects seemingly lined up to make their commitments known to the Bulldogs. ESPN 300 wide receiver Uriah LeMay (Matthews, N.C./Butler) committed to Georgia on June 1. The 6-foot-2, 197-pound wideout picked the Bulldogs over Clemson, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech and Ohio State, among others. Two days later, another ESPN 300 receiver secured a spot, as Reggie Davis (Tallahassee, Fla./Lincoln) verbally committed. The 6-foot, 162-pound four-star prospect is considered one of the top deep threats in the always-loaded Sunshine State. Less than a week later the Bulldogs picked up their top outside linebacker target, Naim Mustafaa (Alpharetta, Ga./Alpharetta). It was a rare in-state battle for the 6-foot-4, 235-pound four-star, although SEC rival Tennessee continues its pursuit.
Commitments piling up
As school let out across the country, prospects seemingly lined up to make their commitments known to the Bulldogs. ESPN 300 wide receiver Uriah LeMay (Matthews, N.C./Butler) committed to Georgia on June 1. The 6-foot-2, 197-pound wideout picked the Bulldogs over Clemson, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech and Ohio State, among others. Two days later, another ESPN 300 receiver secured a spot, as Reggie Davis (Tallahassee, Fla./Lincoln) verbally committed. The 6-foot, 162-pound four-star prospect is considered one of the top deep threats in the always-loaded Sunshine State. Less than a week later the Bulldogs picked up their top outside linebacker target, Naim Mustafaa (Alpharetta, Ga./Alpharetta). It was a rare in-state battle for the 6-foot-4, 235-pound four-star, although SEC rival Tennessee continues its pursuit.
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