What 5-Star LB Raekwon McMillan’s Visit to Florida Means for Ohio State
Raekwon McMillan has appeared to be quite the Ohio State lean heading into the summer of the 2014 recruiting cycle, but one major SEC program could give the Buckeyes some issues moving forward. McMillan, a 5-star linebacker, has visited Ohio State multiple times, and the Buckeyes are the top team on his 247Sports interest list. A recent visit to Florida seems to have really caught his attention though, according to Jeff Barlis of ESPN.com: “It was a great visit,” the ESPN 150 prospect said. “Haven’t been here in a while, so came back down here to talk to coach [Will] Muschamp and coach [D.J.] Durkin again. We just talked about coming to play here, filling Jon Bostic’s role, stepping in as the next middle linebacker to play under him, playing under a defensive coach, stuff like that.” Barlis reports that McMillan plans to
How Important Is Landing an Unofficial Visit from Da’Shawn Hand for Ohio State?
Ohio State and head coach Urban Meyer don’t need to worry about whether or not 5-star defensive end Da’Shawn Hand will unofficially visit this weekend. If he does, he does, and that’s great…
Ohio State Will Play 3 Night Games This Season
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State will play three Big Ten Conference games in prime time this season on either ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. The slate of Big Ten prime time games televised on…
ESPN/ABC announce B1G prime-time slate
You’ve waited for it, and the Big Ten prime-time schedule for the 2013 season is finally here. Well, at least the first part of it. ESPN/ABC has made its six prime-time picks for the upcoming season. One game already had been announced: Notre Dame at Michigan on Sept. 7. Here’s the full Big Ten prime-time schedule on ESPN/ABC: Sept. 7: Notre Dame at Michigan, 8 p.m. ET, ABC or ESPN or ESPN2 Sept. 14: Notre Dame at Purdue, 8 p.m. ET, ABC or ESPN or ESPN2 Sept.
Demetrius Knox Decommits from Texas: Is Ohio State New Favorite for 4-Star OG?
Just when everything seemed to be going right for Texas recruiting, it’s being reported that 4-star offensive guard Demetrius Knox has decommitted from the Longhorns. This could end up being great news for…
Big Ten Realignment Will Put Ohio State and Michigan in Same Division
It was long suspected that when Maryland and Rutgers joined the Big Ten, the conference would rename and realign the “Leaders” and Legends” divisions it created when Nebraska joined the league in 2011….
Jones eliminates UNC, down to seven
ESPN 60 point guard Tyus Jones (Apple Valley, Minn./Apple Valley) has eliminated North Carolina from his list and will consider seven schools, according to a report from Minnesota’s local CBS affiliate. Jones will now decide between Baylor, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State, Minnesota and Ohio State. The elimination of the Tar Heels does not come as a surprise as North Carolina received a verbal commitment from ESPN 60 point guard Joel Berry (Apopka, Fla.
Watching the Watch List: Jeb Blazevich
Each week this spring, RecruitingNation will take a closer look at some of the nation’s top Class of 2014 prospects from the ESPN Watch List. This week we kick things off with Charlotte (N.C.) Christian tight end Jeb Blazevich. Few people — well, other than astute recruiters — knew who Jeb Blazevich was last summer. Then the offers started pouring in. Blazevich was a self-described average receiver before he started eating — a lot.
Assessing the 2014 defensive backs
After scoring the No. 1-ranked defensive backfield in the nation in 2013, the question becomes can Ohio State do it again? While the Buckeyes missed out Wednesday on safety Quin Blanding (Virginia Beach, Va./Bayside), who chose Virginia over Ohio State, the team certainly isn’t backing down from adding to an already-solid unit. The Buckeyes have offered 21 defensive backs from the class of 2014 — 13 of them at the cornerback position — and count 18 ESPN Watch List individuals among them.
Assessing the 2014 linebackers
After signing two ESPN 150 linebackers in four-star seniors Trey Johnson (Lawrenceville, Ga./Central Gwinnett) and Mike Mitchell (Plano, Texas/Prestonwood Christian) and adding three-star Christopher Worley (Cleveland/Glenville), Ohio State certainly isn’t showing signs of letting up. With the 2014 recruiting season in full swing, the Buckeyes have come out swinging for the fence at the linebacker position. Of the 11 inside and outside linebackers offered, eight appear on the ESPN Watch List.
