BLOG: Recruiting grab bag of quotes
Today’s Oxford EAGLE had several articles regarding Ole Miss’ big recruiting weekend, but we couldn’t fit everything in the print edition.
Below are the “outtakes” that didn’t make it into the section due to space:
(January 24, 2011)
Mosley turns into Rebel recruiter on official visit
There comes a point for many prospective student athletes where a player goes from being recruited to one who actively recruits for the team he is about to join. (more…) (January 24, 2011, Page 7)
Ole Miss football staff set to host large contingent of prospects
Vaught Hemingway Stadium, as well as the rest of Ole Miss’ football-related facilities, will be a busy place this weekend as the staff hosts the largest contingent of official visitors this year.
Top targets, such as Philadelphia linebacker C.J. Johnson (6-foot-3, 243-pounds, 4.6 seconds in the 40-yard dash) and Amanda Elzy cornerback Jermaine Whitehead (6-0, 183, 4.4) are expected to be just some of the approximately 25 recruits who tour the campus and get a glimpse of what it would be like to play for the Rebels. (more…) (January 20, 2011, Page 6)
Big recruiting weekend coming up for Rebs
SPORTS EDITOR BLOG — With National Signing Day now just two weeks away, football recruiting is hitting its peak. Ole Miss is expected to host over 25 players on official visits this weekend, including the coaching staff’s top targets at defensive back, defensive tackle, linebacker and running back. (more…) (January 19, 2011)
Philadelphia’s Johnson in high demand
A change of heart is a common thing for high school players to deal with during the recruiting process leading up to National Signing Day on Feb. 2, but for Philadelphia linebacker C.J. Johnson (6-foot-3, 243-pounds, 4.63 seconds in the 40-yard dash), a recent de-commitment opened the flood gates to some new possibilities and opportunities for schools to sign him.
Johnson broke away from his verbal pledge to Mississippi State for the time being to re-evaluate where he might want to go to school. Although Johnson had been committed to play for the Bulldogs and coach Dan Mullen since the fall of his junior season, the loss of MSU assistant coaches Mark Hudspeth and Manny Diaz in the matter of month made him start to feel like Starkville may not be the best place to go. (January 13, 2011, Page 6)
Saturday expected to be a good day for Rebel football
Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio is shaping up to bring some exciting news for the Ole Miss Rebel football team. (more…) (January 7, 2011, Page 7A)
BLOG: U.S. Army All-American Bowl announces depth charts
Ole Miss fans should check out the depth chart for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which was recently released. (more…) (January 6, 2011)
Introduction into MTA Hall of Fame a big deal for Rebels’ Chadwick
A trip to Jackson on Friday will be especially memorable for Ole Miss men’s tennis coach Billy Chadwick. (more…) (January 6, 2011, Page 6)
