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Scouts Inc.’s Bill Hodge specializes in ESPN.com’s daily football recruiting news for On the Trail, including commitments and signings. The former executive sports editor and news editor of the San Diego Union, Hodge also served on the sports staffs of the Indianapolis Star and Des Moines Register and directed recruiting coverage for various online media outlets.
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Nov. 23 Duncan, SC James Byrnes H.S. Scouts Grade: 84 ESPNU150 Rank: 16 Position Rank: 2 | Marcus Lattimore to announce decision Tuesday before national signing day Four-star running back Marcus Lattimore (Duncan, S.C./Byrnes) has decided to announce his decision the day before signing day at his family church, Silver Hill United Methodist in Spartanburg, South Carolina, ESPN affiliate Web site DuckTerritory.com reports. Insiders can access ESPN.com's complete College Football Recruiting coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and expert analysis from Scouts Inc. Already an Insider? Sign in above. |  |
Nov. 23 Duncan, SC James Byrnes H.S. Scouts Grade: 77 Position Rank: 86 | Gamecocks grab three-star Byrnes wide receiver Nike Jones 5-foot-8, 180-pound prospect Nike Jones (Duncan, S.C./Byrnes) has committed to South Carolina's Class of 2010, ESPN affiliate Web site TheBigSpur.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Eden Prairie, MN Orange Coast College (CA) | Former Buckeyes signee Willie Mobley to play for Arizona Orange Coast College (Costa Mesa, Calif.) defensive lineman Willie Mobley has committed to sign as part of the Wildcats' Class of 2010, according to ESPN affiliate Web site WildcatSportsReport.com. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Chula Vista, CA Eastlake H.S. Scouts Grade: 85 ESPNU150 Rank: 10 Position Rank: 1 | UCLA soft verbal Tony Jefferson talks other schools in the mix Five-star ESPNU 150 prospect Tony Jefferson (Chula Vista, Calif./Eastlake) said of his pledge to UCLA, "I'm still committed, but I don't know," ESPN affiliate Web site WeAreSC.com reports. Jefferson commented on the other programs under consideration. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 London, Ontario, CAN Fork Union Military Academy (VA) Scouts Grade: 70 Position Rank: 143 | Fork Union offensive lineman Jacob Ruby picks Connecticut 6-foot-7, 270-pound Jacob Ruby of London, Ontario/Fork Union Military Academy, Va., has committed to the Huskies. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Hillside, IL Proviso West H.S. Scouts Grade: 82 ESPNU150 Rank: 43 Position Rank: 8 | Kyle Prater waiting to "let the dust settle" after Notre Dame visit ESPNU 150 wide receiver Kyle Prater (Hillside, Ill./Proviso West) spoke with ESPN affiliate Web site IrishSportsDaily.com following his official visit to South Bend, Ind. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Monroeville, PA Gateway Senior H.S. Scouts Grade: 73 Position Rank: 181 | RedHawks score another Gateway senior in Orne Bey Orne Bey, who plays running back/defensive back for Gateway (Monroeville, Pa.), has made a commitment to Miami-Ohio for the Class of 2010. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Arlington, TX Navarro College (TX) | Pac-10 Wildcats add JUCO defensive end Mohammed Usman A 6-foot-1, 240-pound defensive end, Mohammed Usman of Arlington Bowie (Arlington, Texas)/Navarro CC, Texas, has accepted a Class of 2010 offer from Arizona. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Norcross, GA Norcross H.S. Scouts Grade: 81 ESPNU150 Rank: 79 Position Rank: 8 | Two official visits down, one to go, for Adrian Hubbard Under Armour All-American defensive end Adrian Hubbard (Norcross, Ga.) caught up with ESPN affiliate Web site IrishSportsDaily.com about his official visit to Florida State for the Seminoles' win over Maryland. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Frederick, MD Hargrave Military Academy (VA) Scouts Grade: 80 ESPNU150 Rank: 139 Position Rank: 14 | J.R. Ferguson talks Notre Dame official ESPNU 150 defensive tackle J.R. Ferguson (Frederick, Md./Hargrave) said after his first trip to South Bend, Ind., "I think Notre Dame still has a chance with me now that I visited, because I never realized how beautiful the campus was, or how good the education is." Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Statesville, NC West Iredell H.S. Scouts Grade: 77 Position Rank: 66 | P.J. Clyburn receives offer from "dream school" Three-star athlete P.J. Clyburn (Statesville, N.C./West Iredell) has been offered by North Carolina, his "dream school", according to ESPN affiliate Web site TheBigSpur.com. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Pawley's Island, SC Waccamaw H.S. Scouts Grade: 45 | 2011 prospect Jerome Maybank has in-state schools on top Junior offensive lineman Jerome Maybank (Pawley's Island, S.C./Waccamaw) has Clemson and South Carolina on top for his services at this early stage of his recruitment, ESPN affiliate Web site TheBigSpur.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Grass Valley, CA Nevada Union H.S. Scouts Grade: 40 | Cali defensive lineman Dan Pettinato joins Arizona's 2010 class 6-foot-5, 225-pound Dan Pettinato, a defensive end/tight end from Nevada Union (Grass Valley, Calif.), has given a commitment to the Pac-10 Wildcats. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 23 Fort Walton Beach, FL Fort Walton Beach H.S. Scouts Grade: 78 | Matt Coffee set to join the Gamecocks in January Fort Walton Beach, Fla. athlete Matt Coffee, who originally signed with South Carolina in 2009, is expected to enroll at Columbia, S.C. January 2010, ESPN affiliate Web site TheBigSpur.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Dallas, TX Skyline H.S. Scouts Grade: 82 ESPNU150 Rank: 55 Position Rank: 10 | LSU-bound wideout Mike Davis dominates as Skyline advances Future LSU playmaker Mike Davis had 263 yards receiving -- scoring on plays of 74, 71 and 57 yards -- for Skyline (Dallas) in its 41-36 victory over DeSoto (Texas), according to the Dallas Morning News. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Inkster, MI Inkster H.S. Scouts Grade: 81 ESPNU150 Rank: 118 Position Rank: 5 | Under Armour All-American Gardner, Inkster bound for state title game Devin Gardner had a 12-yard touchdown run and completed 7 of 16 passes for 75 yards for Inkster (Mich.) in its 12-3 win over De La Salle (Warren, Mich.). With the victory, Inkster advances to the state title game. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Orchard Lake, MI Saint Mary's Prep School Scouts Grade: 81 ESPNU150 Rank: 115 Position Rank: 4 | Penn State QB recruit Robert Bolden keys St. Mary's to victory Robert Bolden threw for 145 yards and three touchdown passes and rushed for 64 yards and one touchdown for St. Mary's (Orchard Lake) in its 44-27 victory over Dewitt (Mich.), according to the Detroit News. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Las Vegas, NV Palo Verde H.S. Scouts Grade: 75 Position Rank: 101 | Nevada adds in-state, three-star defensive end Daniel Godkin A 6-foot-4, 215-pound defensive end from Palo Verde (Las Vegas, Nev.), Daniel Godkin has given a commitment to the Wolf Pack. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Cincinnati, OH Moeller H.S. Scouts Grade: 72 Position Rank: 79 | Moeller linebacker Nick Galvin is set for Western Michigan The MAC Broncos have snared Nick Galvin, a 6-foot, 215-pound linebacker from Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio), for the recruiting Class of 2010. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Upper Marlboro, MD Riverdale Baptist H.S. Scouts Grade: 40 | Mac Bulls gain pledge from offensive guard William Robinson Buffalo has gained a pledge from offensive lineman William Robinson of Riverdale Baptist (Upper Marlboro, Md.) over New Mexico. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Waco, TX Midway H.S. Scouts Grade: 84 ESPNU150 Rank: 15 Position Rank: 3 | Ahmad Dixon, Midway lose playoff heartbreaker Baylor recruit Ahmad Dixon had a 12-yard touchdown run for Midway (Waco) in its 14-13 playoff defeat against Longview (Texas), according to the Waco Herald Tribune. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Woodstock, GA Woodstock H.S. Scouts Grade: 70 Position Rank: 93 | Corey Carmichael follows brother's footsteps for Blue Raiders A 5-foot-11, 215-pound linebacker, Corey Carmichael of Woodstock, Ga., has agreed to sign a Class of 2010 scholarship offer from Middle Tennessee State. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Kahuku, HI Kahuku H.S. Scouts Grade: 40 | New Mexico State grabs Hawaiian talent Jackson Kaka Jackson Kaka, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound tight end from Kahuku, Hawaii, has chosen New Mexico State for the Class of 2010. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Auburn, AL Auburn H.S. Scouts Grade: 40 | Center John Hix commits college ball to play in-state for the Blazers John Hix, a 6-foot-2, 270-pound offensive lineman from Auburn, Ala., has accepted a Class of 2010 scholarship offer from Alabama-Birmingham. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 22 Dade City, FL Pasco H.S. Scouts Grade: 40 | Athlete Mitchell Wozniak joins Florida International's 2010 class The Golden Panthers have added a commitment from receiver/defensive back Mitchell Wozniak of Pasco (Dade City, Fla.). Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
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