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DEL.ICIO.USSlaughter to Notre Dame; Parks high on Tide
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 06/26/07 10:57 PM
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Tucker defensive back Jamoris Slaughter has committed to Notre Dame, Scout.com reported Wednesday.
The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Slaughter chose the Irish over LSU, Michigan, Georgia and Alabama.
Slaughter is rated as the 16th-best safety in the nation by Scout.com.
Parks enjoys Alabama visit
With scholarship offers from powers such as Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, Florida State and Miami, Creekside cornerback Terrance Parks is spending a portion of his summer participating in camps and taking unofficial visits to college campuses throughout the nation.
As recently as 10 days ago, Alabama appeared to have little chance of gaining a commitment from the 6-foot-3, 187-pound Parks.
But that scenario changed following Parks’ participation in a camp in Tuscaloosa last week.
“It was real nice over there,” Parks said. “Alabama moved way up on my list. I really like them. I wasn’t feeling Alabama at first.”
Parks admitted that part of the Tide’s appeal is first-year coach Nick Saban.
“I really like coach Saban’s personality,” Parks said. “I’d definitely like to play for a coach like him because he brings out the best in you.”
Parks, who will visit Florida State on July 15, said Auburn and Tennessee have made favorable impressions on him.
But Parks indicated his recruitment by Georgia has been somewhat lukewarm.
“I like Georgia, but I’m not feeling too much with them right now,” Parks said. “They haven’t been communicating with me as much as other schools.”
Hunt set to become a Hoosier
Duluth coach Richard Gillespie had a feeling his prized running back Alex Hunt’s front-runner was Wisconsin. But on Tuesday, Hunt caught his coach off guard by committing to Indiana.
“They’re getting a great kid and strong running back who, at 6-foot-1, 210-pounds, has breakaway speed,” Gillespie said. “If he breaks away, he’s gone.”
In addition to the Hoosiers and Badgers, Hunt had offers from Air Force, Coastal Carolina and Ole Miss. And according to Gillespie, Georgia, Auburn and Clemson had just started showing interest.
“I’m kind of surprised that he went with Indiana,” Gillespie said. “I thought he was leaning toward Wisconsin. [Indiana] must have liked what they saw.”
Carver Columbus WR gaining offers
Less than two weeks after Carver’s DeRon Furr committed to Auburn, the recruiting focus at the Columbus school has shifted to 6-foot-3, 220-pound wide receiver Jarmon Fortson.
Carver Columbus coach Dell McGee said it’s obvious to him why Fortson has offers from LSU, Alabama, Auburn, Indiana, Kentucky and Louisville.
“He’s the total package at receiver with size, hands and his routes,” McGee said. “He understands coverages. He has a high football IQ. He just understands the game.”
McGee said Fortson has a front-runner. But the third-year coach honored his pledge to remain silent.
“He does [have a front-runner] but he doesn’t want me to say right now,” McGee said.
McGee believes Fortson will intentionally delay making a commitment.
“I just think he wants to weigh his options and make the best possible decision he can make,” McGee said.
Clarke Central RB has two offers
Clarke Central running back Darrieon Robinson, the younger brother of Houston Texan cornerback, Dunta Robinson, has scholarship offers from Troy and Louisiana Tech.
On pace to become a four-year starter for the Gladiators, the 5-foot-9, 175-pound Darrieon Robinson rushed for 1,210 yards on 158 carries as a junior.
“He’s got two offers, but there’s a lot of other people like West Virginia and Louisville looking at him,” Clarke Central coach Leroy Ryals confirmed.
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By smileswiper
June 27, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this
carver columbus finally getting football players instead of just basketball players. it must be that former coach wallace davis didn’t no how to utilize them. anyone remeber nicky pitts he proabaly went to jail nicky and brenston buckner whom went to clemson and then to the NFL dueod to upset mighty Valdosta there senior year.
By Col Reb
June 27, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this
No love for Ole miss this week
By The Truth
June 27, 2007 6:07 PM | Link to this
Stud RB Brandon Barnes inks with the ‘Pack!
By ndrick
June 27, 2007 8:02 PM | Link to this
Welcome Jamoris to the Notre Dame family, look forward to your career under the golden dome!!
By The Real Bulldawgs are in MS
June 27, 2007 9:49 PM | Link to this
No one has any love for Ole Miss any week