Football Recruiting - Midlands Region: Quincy Russell
Three-star DT Walker finds a home at OU
January, 12, 2013
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
During December, there was no bigger position of need for Oklahoma than defensive tackle. In the span of 31 days, OU has gone from having zero commits with panic engulfing Sooner fans to having three and looking pretty.
The latest came Saturday night, as three-star tackle Charles Walker (Garland, Texas/South Garland) confirmed he has committed to the Sooners.
Walker, who is 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds, is ranked No. 40 in the nation at defensive tackle. Injuries hampered him during his sophomore and junior seasons, but he was healthy and effective this season.
And OU defensive tackles coach Jackie Shipp noticed that. North Texas and Houston were other schools looking at Walker, but Shipp saw something in Walker that no other big-time BCS-school universities saw.
Walker was offered by OU last month and admitted he wanted to commit right there on the spot. But he held off, saying he wanted to see the campus.
That was taken care of this weekend as Walker was one of eight official visitors for the Sooners. Baylor started talking to Walker earlier this week, but OU had already put in the work to secure his commitment.
Walker tore his labrum in the summer but played his senior season anyway. He underwent successful surgery last month and said he should be good to go by March.
He saw OU practice at the Cotton Bowl two weeks ago and all it did was fire him up more about his trip to Norman. Safe to say the trip lived up to his expectations.
Walker is ranked No. 40, one spot below fellow OU commit Kerrick Huggins (Dallas/Skyline). Huggins, who flipped from Texas A&M to OU on Dec. 14, is ranked No. 39 and was OU’s first commit at the position.
The Sooners will also get some immediate help at tackle as three-star ESPN JC 100 prospect Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley) signed with OU on Dec. 19.
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Walker, who is 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds, is ranked No. 40 in the nation at defensive tackle. Injuries hampered him during his sophomore and junior seasons, but he was healthy and effective this season.
And OU defensive tackles coach Jackie Shipp noticed that. North Texas and Houston were other schools looking at Walker, but Shipp saw something in Walker that no other big-time BCS-school universities saw.
Walker was offered by OU last month and admitted he wanted to commit right there on the spot. But he held off, saying he wanted to see the campus.
That was taken care of this weekend as Walker was one of eight official visitors for the Sooners. Baylor started talking to Walker earlier this week, but OU had already put in the work to secure his commitment.
Walker tore his labrum in the summer but played his senior season anyway. He underwent successful surgery last month and said he should be good to go by March.
He saw OU practice at the Cotton Bowl two weeks ago and all it did was fire him up more about his trip to Norman. Safe to say the trip lived up to his expectations.
Walker is ranked No. 40, one spot below fellow OU commit Kerrick Huggins (Dallas/Skyline). Huggins, who flipped from Texas A&M to OU on Dec. 14, is ranked No. 39 and was OU’s first commit at the position.
The Sooners will also get some immediate help at tackle as three-star ESPN JC 100 prospect Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley) signed with OU on Dec. 19.
Recapping Oklahoma's big recruiting week 
December, 20, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
OK, Oklahoma fans, take a deep breath and try to digest the last seven days in OU recruiting. The Sooners have gone from having 14 commits to 18 commits.
And it wasn’t just getting four pledges in seven days, it was where OU picked up the slack. It’s almost as if the coaches heard the cries of the fanbase asking for some tackles. The Sooners have delivered with two offensive tackles and two defensive tackles.
It started last Friday when three-star defensive tackle Kerrick Huggins (Dallas/Skyline) flipped from Texas A&M to OU.
And it wasn’t just getting four pledges in seven days, it was where OU picked up the slack. It’s almost as if the coaches heard the cries of the fanbase asking for some tackles. The Sooners have delivered with two offensive tackles and two defensive tackles.
It started last Friday when three-star defensive tackle Kerrick Huggins (Dallas/Skyline) flipped from Texas A&M to OU.
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Oklahoma fans can thank Bedlam for the early Christmas that is ESPN Junior College 100 defensive tackle Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley Community College).
Russell took his official visit to Norman, Okla., for the annual Oklahoma-Oklahoma State showdown, and he watched the Sooners rally from an early deficit to win a 51-48 clash of offensive powers. In addition to being completely entertained, Russell saw a Sooners defense that refused to quit.
That refusal of defeat gave Russell stayed in the back of Russell’s mind. Nearly a month later, the 6-foot-4, 308-pound defensive tackle -- ranked No. 51 in the ESPN Junior College 100 -- chose Oklahoma over an offer from Nebraska.
Russell took his official visit to Norman, Okla., for the annual Oklahoma-Oklahoma State showdown, and he watched the Sooners rally from an early deficit to win a 51-48 clash of offensive powers. In addition to being completely entertained, Russell saw a Sooners defense that refused to quit.
That refusal of defeat gave Russell stayed in the back of Russell’s mind. Nearly a month later, the 6-foot-4, 308-pound defensive tackle -- ranked No. 51 in the ESPN Junior College 100 -- chose Oklahoma over an offer from Nebraska.
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Russell makes choice, signs with Sooners
December, 19, 2012
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Bob Przybylo | ESPN.com
(Update: Russell has now signed his letter of intent to play at Oklahoma.)
Last week Oklahoma was in dire need of defensive tackles. Today, the Sooners got stronger up front.
Three-star junior college prospect Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley) signed with Oklahoma on Wednesday, choosing the Sooners over Nebraska.
For the last month or so, it looked like the Cornhuskers were the leader for Russell, who is 6-foot-4 and 308 pounds. But OU coaches Bob Stoops and Jackie Shipp went to work on the defensive tackle, visiting him at Trinity Valley and taking in-home visits with Russell’s parents in San Antonio.
Russell, who is ranked No. 51 in the ESPN Junior College 100, made an official visit to OU for Bedlam and is now going to be on the other side of the Red River Rivalry. Russell was initially a four-star prospect signed for Texas’ 2011 class, but he failed to academically qualify.
Now Russell hopes to be a part of a couple of OU teams that take care of the Longhorns in October in Dallas.
Russell is the second defensive tackle pickup for OU in the last week. The Sooners flipped the commitment of three-star tackle Kerrick Huggins (Dallas/Skyline) from Texas A&M last Friday.
OU is gunning for three defensive tackle commits for the class. And that sense of desperation some fans had seven days ago is long gone at the position.
Last week Oklahoma was in dire need of defensive tackles. Today, the Sooners got stronger up front.
Three-star junior college prospect Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley) signed with Oklahoma on Wednesday, choosing the Sooners over Nebraska.
- Quincy Russell
- Defensive tackle (JC)
- 2013
- Signed: Oklahoma
| Pos Rk | Stars | Grade | Hometown |
| 8 | | 79 | San Antonio, TX |
Russell, who is ranked No. 51 in the ESPN Junior College 100, made an official visit to OU for Bedlam and is now going to be on the other side of the Red River Rivalry. Russell was initially a four-star prospect signed for Texas’ 2011 class, but he failed to academically qualify.
Now Russell hopes to be a part of a couple of OU teams that take care of the Longhorns in October in Dallas.
Russell is the second defensive tackle pickup for OU in the last week. The Sooners flipped the commitment of three-star tackle Kerrick Huggins (Dallas/Skyline) from Texas A&M last Friday.
OU is gunning for three defensive tackle commits for the class. And that sense of desperation some fans had seven days ago is long gone at the position.
OU or Nebraska for DT Quincy Russell?
December, 16, 2012
12/16/12
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley Community College) is down to two.
The highly touted junior college defensive tackle on Sunday said he ultimately will choose between Nebraska and Oklahoma. When the 6-foot-4, 308-pound defensive tackle will announce, however, is still a mystery.
Russell, who signed with Texas out of high school, will be a mid-year transfer, but he said he is uncertain if he will give a verbal commitment in time for Wednesday, the first day for mid-year transfers to sign national letters of intent.
The highly touted junior college defensive tackle on Sunday said he ultimately will choose between Nebraska and Oklahoma. When the 6-foot-4, 308-pound defensive tackle will announce, however, is still a mystery.
Russell, who signed with Texas out of high school, will be a mid-year transfer, but he said he is uncertain if he will give a verbal commitment in time for Wednesday, the first day for mid-year transfers to sign national letters of intent.
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Nebraska high on Quincy Russell's list
November, 12, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
For a couple of weeks now, the recruiting process has been strong for junior college defensive lineman Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley Community College). The San Antonio native has been a major target for several schools all season, but his focus wasn’t on recruiting until the conclusion of Trinity Valley’s season.
Over the weekend, Russell took his second official visit, taking in the scenery of Lincoln, Neb., and watching Nebraska defeat Penn State in come-from-behind fashion. The 6-foot-4, 304-pound defensive tackle, who has visited the Nebraska campus twice, gave the visit high marks and said Nebraska is one of the schools very high on his list.
“It was a 10, but I knew it was going to be a 10,” Russell said of the visit. “I don’t plan on taking visits where it’s not going to be a 10 or more. If that was the case, I would just stay at home.
Over the weekend, Russell took his second official visit, taking in the scenery of Lincoln, Neb., and watching Nebraska defeat Penn State in come-from-behind fashion. The 6-foot-4, 304-pound defensive tackle, who has visited the Nebraska campus twice, gave the visit high marks and said Nebraska is one of the schools very high on his list.
“It was a 10, but I knew it was going to be a 10,” Russell said of the visit. “I don’t plan on taking visits where it’s not going to be a 10 or more. If that was the case, I would just stay at home.
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Navarro-TVCC: Saturday's juco standouts
September, 30, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
ATHENS, Texas – If there was a big winner in Saturday’s junior college showdown between Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College, Mother Nature took that accolade. Torrential rain coupled with swirling winds made for a frustrating night for both football teams.
Navarro, however, seemed to make the necessary adjustments in the second half as it turned a first-half deficit into a 21-10 victory at Bruce Field. The Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 in SWJCFC) scored all 21 points in the fourth quarter and found opportunities against the Cardinals (2-4, 0-3) using their run game.
Credit Navarro’s defense with an outstanding performance. Trinity Valley was held to only 148 total yards. The Cardinals fumbled eight times and lost two of them, and they only converted 2 of 16 third-down plays.
Navarro, however, seemed to make the necessary adjustments in the second half as it turned a first-half deficit into a 21-10 victory at Bruce Field. The Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 in SWJCFC) scored all 21 points in the fourth quarter and found opportunities against the Cardinals (2-4, 0-3) using their run game.
Credit Navarro’s defense with an outstanding performance. Trinity Valley was held to only 148 total yards. The Cardinals fumbled eight times and lost two of them, and they only converted 2 of 16 third-down plays.
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Juco spotlight: Trinity Valley C.C.
September, 12, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
ATHENS, Texas – The numbers game starts high and ends low for the Trinity Valley Community College football team.
Since first playing football in the 1940s, the Cardinals have won 359 games and have produced 50 All-Americans all time. Twenty-four former Cardinals have made it to the NFL since 1986 and 18 conference championships have been won by the program altogether. Trinity Valley has also claimed two national championships, once in 1994 and again in 1997.
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Big 12 schools on Quincy Russell's radar
September, 5, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
Quincy Russell (Athens, Texas/Trinity Valley Community College) once thought his college path would include burnt orange and white. A former Texas commit, Russell has seen his college career take a detour through the junior college ranks.
A very beneficial detour, no doubt.
Russell, a highly touted defensive tackle out of high school, has lived up to the hype on the juco level and has been a mainstay for Trinity Valley’s stingy defense. The Cardinals are 2-0 this year after defeating then-nationally ranked Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College, 35-7, on Saturday. Trinity Valley currently is ranked No. 6 in the NJCAA national poll.
A very beneficial detour, no doubt.
Russell, a highly touted defensive tackle out of high school, has lived up to the hype on the juco level and has been a mainstay for Trinity Valley’s stingy defense. The Cardinals are 2-0 this year after defeating then-nationally ranked Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College, 35-7, on Saturday. Trinity Valley currently is ranked No. 6 in the NJCAA national poll.
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