Defensive end is USF's first '07 commitment
TAMPA -- USF picked up its first oral commitment for 2007 on Saturday as Lake Gibson defensive end Claude Davis told coach Jim Leavitt he'll sign with the Bulls in February.
"It's a great school with a lot of potential. They're bowl contenders every year now," said Davis, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound recruit who chose USF over offers from Florida, Louisville, Clemson and Iowa State. "It feels great to know where I'm going. It's a lot of weight off my shoulders."
As a junior, Davis had 96 tackles, including 14 sacks and seven forced fumbles. Davis committed Saturday morning as he participated in USF's senior showcase camp, which drew about 100 players, some from as far away as Texas and New Jersey. It's the second time in three years the Bulls have gotten an early commitment from Lake Gibson: two years ago, quarterback Matt Grothe was USF's second.
Times sportswriter Greg Auman, who covers USF, will post news and thoughts on the Bulletin and we invite your participation in the comments area.
It's great to get an early HS commit ... and hopefully more from this camp.Go BULLS !!!
Posted by: E.T. | July 29, 2006 at 06:09 PM
I have always said that Grothe would pull some of this talent with him! It took a year but this is a very, very good one
Posted by: Anonymous | July 29, 2006 at 06:35 PM
I know Clemson recruiting and this kid did NOT have a Clemson offer. The only thing he had was conditional from a coach. Amazing what some of these kids think.
Posted by: Anonymous | July 29, 2006 at 10:48 PM
This pretty much sums up the nature of recruiting: Some guy posting as "anonymous" think he has more authoritative knowledge of whether a scholarship was offered than the kid himself. For now, I'm going with what Davis said. Sounds like he had better offers from Clemson, like Florida and Louisville ...
Posted by: Greg Auman | July 29, 2006 at 11:53 PM
Why would a Clemson fan be posting on a blog dedicated to USF?Sounds like a UCFer...
Posted by: Anonymous | July 30, 2006 at 12:01 AM
Way to go USF! You're catching up...
Posted by: Anonymous | July 30, 2006 at 02:39 AM
Based on the retention rate of USF's last class, I would say there is a 33% chance that this kid is not qualified. Turned down Florida for South Florida? Fat chance.
Posted by: Anonymous | July 30, 2006 at 12:57 PM
It's funny that some base last years class alone against 10 years of recruiting. No, actually sad.We have players on roster that turned down the big schools in the state. This "fan" knows football ? Fat Chance - LOL
Posted by: E.T. | July 30, 2006 at 06:57 PM
It is even sadder that other teams are so obsessed that their fans are posting smack on Greg's blog. Pathetic. Really pathetic.
Posted by: Anonymous | July 31, 2006 at 09:37 AM
^^^^ You mean UCF Fans. On September 16th... all of this will end. PERIOD!
Posted by: Anonymous | July 31, 2006 at 12:32 PM
Would all anonymous posters please use your UCF ID number so that we can tell you apart. I swear, they are obsessed.Good news, USF. Just the beginning!
Posted by: Grateful Dad | July 31, 2006 at 07:34 PM
Sounds like a good pickup. Always love to land some big guys with speed. Greg, Any other guys that might be future Bulls that we should know about from the camp?As always thanks and keep the good work up.
Posted by: Matt Sufficool | July 31, 2006 at 10:21 PM
Many times, the high school coaches along with family help kids many "an early decision." Some just want to play their senior year "in peace." Also, it ain't over until they sign in 2007.The kids and schools can change their minds. Sounds like this kid has great talent potential.
Posted by: Anonymous | August 01, 2006 at 04:52 PM