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Sacking the quarterback, always a welcome activity in Columbus...
I just wanted to post a real quick recruiting update for the 2011 class before getting back to our regularly scheduled tsun week activities.
First, arguably the top Junior College defensive lineman in the country, Cornelius “Tank” Carradine, is a late entry into the field of potential members of the 2011 class. Carradine was initially a target for Ohio State in 2009, but for various reasons (presumably mostly academic), Carradine chose the Junior College route.
Now, after an outstanding season at Butler Community College in Kansas, Ohio State is one of his top school choices as he looks to move his game to the 1-A level. Apparently, JUCO recruits have to sign by December 15th, so the suspense won’t drag on for much longer in this one.
With the loss of several key members of the defensive line rotation after this season, adding a player like Carradine, who could crack the two deep right away and make an immediate impact, is highly desirable.
The second update is the emergence of Akise Teague on Ohio State’s recruiting radar. Teague is a versatile two-way player at Youngstown Ursuline who could play defense or offense at the next level.
Speculation is that Ohio State will either take Teague or Shane Wynn in the 2011 class, but not both.
Given that a Carradine commitment would likely eliminate Andre Sturdivant’s spot in the 2011 class (ironic that they are both nicknamed “tank”), it doesn’t look like a good week for Glenville players continuing the pipeline to Ohio State (all signs point to Aundrey Walker still making the trip down I-71, however).
Keep those grades up kids, it’s more important than you think.
November 23rd, 2010 at 10:42 am
Oh yeah, and 2011 Texas linebacker Anthony Wallace verballed to Oregon and is no longer on the board for Ohio State.
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Ken
November 23rd, 2010 at 11:59 am
So does that get Sturdivant back into the picture?
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Jim
November 23rd, 2010 at 12:23 pm
I would say not at all.
It seems like the Carradine offer is in direct relation to Sturdivant’s, similar to how the interest in Teague appears to be in direct relation to Ohio State’s chances with Wynn.
The issue has always been grades (or test scores) with Sturdivant and Wynn. The offer to Carradine and the interest in Teague may be an indication the coaches don’t think those issues will be resolved.
If Carradine commits to the Buckeyes, I would be extremely surprised if Sturdivant was a part of the class. At this point, it would be surprising if Sturdivant was a Buckeye regardless of what happens with the rest of the class.
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November 23rd, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Well, if “Sturdi’s” classroom work isn’t, then not a Buckeye.
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