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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. 25 Pittsburgh, PA Penn Hills H.S. Scouts Grade: 79 Position Rank: 18 | Four-star cornerback Cullen Christian picks Wolverines Cullen Christian, a four-star cornerback from Penn Hills (Pittsburgh, Pa.) has committed to Michigan over West Virginia, UCLA, Ohio State and Pittsburgh. 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. 25 Duxbury, MA Duxbury H.S. Scouts Grade: 40 | Boston College lands Duxbury lineman Aaron Kramer A 6-foot-7, 275-pound offensive/defensive lineman, Aaron Kramer of Duxbury, Mass., has accepted a Class of 2010 scholarship offer from the Eagles. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 25 Exton, PA Downingtown East H.S. Scouts Grade: 40 | Scarlet Knights gain Keystone State lineman Taj Alexander Coach Greg Schiano and his staff at Rutgers have gained a Class of 2010 commitment from offensive/defensive lineman Taj Alexander of Downingtown East (Exton, Pa.). Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 25 Corona, CA Corona Senior H.S. Scouts Grade: 81 ESPNU150 Rank: 61 Position Rank: 6 | ESPNU 150 cornerback Demetrius Wright shuffles up top group Four-star Demetrius Wright (Corona, Calif.) has had USC and Washington at the top of his list for some time. According to ESPN affiliate Web site WeAreSC.com, that has changed. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 25 Los Angeles, CA Santee H.S. Scouts Grade: 78 Position Rank: 65 | Despite USC offer, Tevin Carter still set to play for the Bears Three-star wide receiver Tevin Carter (Los Angeles/Santee) made an unofficial visit to check out the hometown USC Trojans but is still a solid commitment to Cal, ESPN affiliate Web site BearInsider.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 25 Thomasville, GA Itawamba Community College (MS) | Florida State's "the only place" for JUCO Debrale Smiley Big Itawamba Community College (Fulton, Miss.) running back Debrale Smiley enjoyed his official visit to his future home, Florida State, ESPN affiliate Web site NoleInsider.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 25 Hialeah, FL Hialeah H.S. Scouts Grade: 81 ESPNU150 Rank: 95 Position Rank: 11 | Corey Lemonier set for fourth official visit Under Armour All-American Corey Lemonier (Hialeah, Fla.) will make an official visit to Auburn to watch the annual Iron Bowl against Alabama, ESPN affiliate Web site AuburnUndercover.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 25 Woodland Hills, CA Woodland Hills-Taft H.S. Scouts Grade: 83 ESPNU150 Rank: 36 Position Rank: 5 | Future Trojan D.J. Morgan suffers season-ending knee injury ESPNU 150 athlete D.J. Morgan (Woodland Hills, Calif./Taft) has learned that test results indicate a torn ACL in his knee. The injury will require surgery and Morgan is out for rest of the football season and it is unclear if he will be able to return for track, ESPN affiliate Web site WeAreSC.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 25 Teaneck, NJ Teaneck H.S. Scouts Grade: 45 | Nittany Lions targeting junior Nevon Williams Class of 2011 running back / athlete Nevon Williams (Teaneck, N.J.) does not have a scholarship offer but is picking up steam on the recruiting front, ESPN affiliate Web site NittanyNetwork.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 Broomfield, CO Legacy H.S. Scouts Grade: 80 Position Rank: 2 | Under Armour All-American kicker Kip Smith drops Gophers for Bruins Four-star Kip Smith, a 6-foot-0, 200-pound kicking prospect from Legacy (Broomfield, Colo.), has decommitted from Minnesota and will attend UCLA. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 West Chester, OH Lakota West H.S. Scouts Grade: 78 Position Rank: 15 | Former Bearcats tight end pledge Alex Smith commits to North Carolina After months of speculation, highly-coveted tight end Alex Smith of Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio) announced his commitment to North Carolina Tuesday, ESPN's Bill Kurelic reports. He selected the Tar Heels over Wisconsin, Kentucky and Michigan. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 Fort Lauderdale, FL University School of Nova Sout Scouts Grade: 76 Position Rank: 80 | Three-star defensive lineman Max Beaulieu says yes to the Orange Max Beaulieu, a 6-foot-3, 240-pound defensive end from University School (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), has given a pledge to Syracuse. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 Paris, TX Chisum H.S. Scouts Grade: 76 Position Rank: 92 | Texas athlete Jeremy Eddington switches from Rice to Boilermakers Purdue has gained a Class of 2010 pledge from Jeremy Eddington, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound athlete from Chisum (Paris, Texas). Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 Orlando, FL Dr. Phillips H.S. Scouts Grade: 81 ESPNU150 Rank: 93 Position Rank: 16 | ESPNU 150 talent Kenny Shaw narrows the field Four-star wide receiver Kenny Shaw (Orlando, Fla./Dr. Phillips), long considered a Seminoles lean, revealed his final group to ESPN affiliate Web site NoleInsider.com. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 Mint Hill, NC Butler H.S. Scouts Grade:  | Alabama becomes 17th offer for top junior QB Christian LeMay Class of 2011 ESPNU 150 Watch List quarterback Christian LeMay (Mint Hill, N.C./Butler) has been offered by Alabama, ESPN affiliate Web site CrimsonConfidential.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 Tehachapi, CA Tehachapi H.S. Scouts Grade: 40 | Oregon Ducks land senior Drew Howell for special teams Long snapper Drew Howell of Tehachapi, Calif., has committed to Oregon for the Class of 2010. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 Brenham, TX Blinn College (TX) | Three programs in the mix for JUCO defender Johnathan Mathis Blinn College (Brenham, Texas) defensive tackle Johnathan Mathis received a scholarship offer from Texas A&M on Tuesday, ESPN affiliate Web site TexAgs.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 Woodland Hills, CA Pierce College (CA) | JUCO David Mahoney taking his visits Pierce College (Woodland Hills, Calif.) defensive tackle David Mahoney's coach, Ephraim Martinez, spoke with ESPN affiliate Web site EerSports.com about his the recruitment of his prized defender. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 Teaneck, NJ Teaneck H.S. Scouts Grade: 45 | Interest picking up for junior Harold Clark Class of 2011 cornerback Harold Clark (Teaneck, N.J.) is still waiting on his first offer but has received plenty of attention, ESPN affiliate Web site NittanyNetwork.com reports. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
Nov. 24 College Station, TX A & M Consolidated High Scouts Grade: 40 | Texan Ricky Smith receives first FBS offer Wide receiver Ricky Smith (College Station, Texas/A&M Consolidated) spoke with ESPN affiliate Web site BullDawgJunction.com about the current status of his recruitment. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
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. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
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 Pomona, CA Pomona H.S. Scouts Grade: 40 | Miners gain Cali lineman Deron Jefferson for 2010 Coach Mike Price and his staff at UTEP have received a Class of 2010 pledge from lineman Deron Jefferson of Pomona, Calif. Subscribe to Insider to access complete recruiting news | |
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