OSU Buckeyes: TCU Horned Frogs
It won’t be much of a break for Braden Smith (Olathe, Kan./Olathe) in a few weeks.
Then again, one of the most sought-after offensive guards in the nation wants to make sure he’s making the right choice when it comes to colleges.
Then again, one of the most sought-after offensive guards in the nation wants to make sure he’s making the right choice when it comes to colleges.
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Buckeyes fourth in Way-Too-Early Top 25
January, 8, 2013
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
There are still seven months before the start of the 2013 season, and the teams and their order figure to change frequently, but it's never too early to take a look at the Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2013.
And with three national championships in the past four years, there's no reason to change the team that's on top. Ohio State, with a schedule that's conducive for another unbeaten run, is ranked No. 4.
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Three-star linebacker Skai Moore (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./University School) admits that his personal recruiting board is changing quickly.
Just a few weeks ago the 6-foot-3, 195-pound senior had a top three of Vanderbilt, Rutgers and Wake Forest and was expected to have made a decision by now.
Then Ohio State jumped in with an offer, followed by Wisconsin, and now Moore admits he’s had to reset everything.
Just a few weeks ago the 6-foot-3, 195-pound senior had a top three of Vanderbilt, Rutgers and Wake Forest and was expected to have made a decision by now.
Then Ohio State jumped in with an offer, followed by Wisconsin, and now Moore admits he’s had to reset everything.
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Watch List OT Knox sets decision date 
November, 15, 2012
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Demetrius Knox (Fort Worth, Texas/All Saints) is ready to make his decision.
The ESPN Watch List 2014 offensive tackle is planning to announce his choice on Nov. 26 at a ceremony at his school.
"I was talking it over with my coach and he said we should just go ahead and get this whole thing over with," Knox said. "I'm kind of tired of talking to other coaches and all that stuff. I just want everybody to know where I'm going."
The ESPN Watch List 2014 offensive tackle is planning to announce his choice on Nov. 26 at a ceremony at his school.
"I was talking it over with my coach and he said we should just go ahead and get this whole thing over with," Knox said. "I'm kind of tired of talking to other coaches and all that stuff. I just want everybody to know where I'm going."
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RecruitingNation has summoned its writers from around the country to compile a list of the top 10 battles for elite football recruits
leading up to February's signing day. We'll update our rankings periodically to reflect a change in a player's status (i.e., new offers, trimmed-down list or a positive/negative official visit).
Our writers have debated the list for weeks, but we value your input as well. Voice your opinion on Twitter (@RecruitingESPN) using#BlueChipBattles or vote for which player should hold the No. 1 spot on Facebook.
Our writers have debated the list for weeks, but we value your input as well. Voice your opinion on Twitter (@RecruitingESPN) using#BlueChipBattles or vote for which player should hold the No. 1 spot on Facebook.
#BlueChip Battles: Oct. 26
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Pitt doesn't want WR Robert Foster to leave the Keystone State and USC hopes to keep CB Max Redfield in Cali. The local programs' bid to keep those two stars in-state highlights this week's #BlueChipBattles
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#BlueChipBattles is the Twitter hashtag to use if you want to voice your opinion on our list or to view other fans' reactions as the commitments begin to roll in. Get recruiting updates on the players above as well as the nation's other top football prospects here: @RecruitingESPN.
#BlueChipBattles is the Twitter hashtag to use if you want to voice your opinion on our list or to view other fans' reactions as the commitments begin to roll in. Get recruiting updates on the players above as well as the nation's other top football prospects here: @RecruitingESPN.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- When linebacker Mike Mitchell (Plano, TX/Prestonwood Christian Academy) arrived in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., for the Champion Gridiron Kings event at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, he hinted that a decision might be coming soon.
"I am waiting for my parents to get here to my hotel and we plan to discuss things as far as my commitment goes," Mitchell said.
"I am waiting for my parents to get here to my hotel and we plan to discuss things as far as my commitment goes," Mitchell said.
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