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Thursday, January 17, 2008
Bowden buzzes Thomasville
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Thomasville defensive lineman Brandon Thompson, one of the remaining uncommitted jewels in the Class of 2008, received an in-school and in-home visit on Thursday from Clemson coach Tommy Bowden.
“When somebody like coach Bowden shows up, I think it intrigues some of our younger players that feel like maybe they have an opportunity to be in that position one day,” Thomasville coach Richie Marsh said. “Hopefully, it will have an effect on the players behind [Brandon].”
Thompson is expected to choose between Clemson, Florida State, LSU and Tennessee.
He is high on Clemson’s wish list.
“I think Clemson is in big time need of a defensive end,” Marsh said.
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Duke interested in Roswell QB
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Duke may be on the verge of extending a scholarship offer to Roswell quarterback Dustin Taliaferro.
“He’s hoping for an offer from Duke,” Roswell coach Tim McFarlin said. “They were with us [on Thursday] evaluating, watching film and talking to him. That’s where he’ll go if he’s offered.
“He’s got several offers from Ivy League schools. Penn would be at the top of that list.”
Roswell kicker Jim Broadway could commit as early as Friday.
“He’s been offered by Navy and some I-AA programs,” McFarlin said. “But he’s holding off because Miami (Ohio) has come in and will let me know [if they will offer]. I’ll know [on Friday].
“If they do offer, that’s where he’ll go.”
Roswell linebacker Zack Waddell plans to visit one of the military academies this weekend.
“Zack has lots of offers,” McFarlin said. “He’s going to visit the Air Force Academy. That’s a strong one.
“He’s also considering Western Carolina.”
Heard still weighing Kentucky offer
Mays’ receiver Corey Heard continues to debate whether to accept a scholarship offer from Kentucky.
“I’m leaning toward the Wildcats,” Heard said. “But I’m kind of waiting until signing day to decide.
“I’m trying to see about other offers, but I do like Kentucky. I’ve been hearing from Illinois and Georgia Tech.”
Stockbridge recruiting update
Commitments from Stockbridge include running backs Vance King (Central Florida) and Rashad White (Ball State).
Quarterback Tyler Bass is considering Colorado State, East Carolina, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Memphis and Western Kentucky. He visited Louisville last weekend and is scheduled to travel to Maryland later this week.
Defensive lineman Randy Salmon is considering Georgia Southern, Louisville, Southern Miss and several JUCO programs.
Strong safety Rickie Hubbard will likely choose between North Carolina Central and Middle Tennessee State. Linebacker Trey Powell appears set to pick between Alabama A&M and North Carolina Central.
Bucknell and Virginia Military Institute are the favorites to sign offensive lineman D’Angelo Smith. His teammate, Darius Brown, is considering Alabama A&M, Tusculum and Winston Salem State.
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