Bulls pick up Glades Central lineman
The Bulls picked up a late addition when Jatavious Jackson, who played both offensive and defensive line at Belle Glade Glades Central, signed. Jackson (6 feet 4, 280 pounds) signed with Florida State last year but did not enroll.
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Was he a big recruit for the noles? Or did we get another cast off?
Posted by: | February 06, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Why did he not enroll? Academic reasons?
I hope not. Our APR sucks and I would hate for it to drop below 900. Don't we lose scholarships then?
Posted by: Mike Lakeland | February 06, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Looks like a decent kid. He had offers from LSU, Clemson, WVU, FSU, and USF. 3-star OL
Posted by: Astro | February 06, 2008 at 04:36 PM
I looked him up on last years FSU commitment list and he was rated 3-start, if that means anything. The OL recruits we signed this year were 2-star recruits.
Posted by: Don | February 06, 2008 at 04:37 PM
I seem to remember we were really pursuing him. He must be a back-up plan to Shaw et al. I would also like to know why he didn't enroll.
From a football perspective, he's a big guy from a good program, and his offers would indicate that he has a high ceiling.
Posted by: Dave W | February 06, 2008 at 04:48 PM
GA, What's up with Theo Wilson? Is he waiting til the last minute to sign or is he going elsewhere?
Posted by: Don | February 06, 2008 at 04:53 PM
I only want Theo is he is in the secondary. He could be a good addition with an older safety group, especially if he redshirted. Either way though, 2009 opens up the SS spot. Is Verpeale coming back for sure? I haven't heard anything. I don't see a need for another 5-11 WR, though.
Posted by: Dave W | February 06, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Danny will be playing this season...
Posted by: Terry Lucas | February 06, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Theo Wilson will be at USF. He's a cornerback. Was just a procedural problem that kept them from announcing him.
Posted by: G.A. | February 06, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Jackson had a clearing house issue that was found out last summer after he signed. He had to clear up an issue in a class but is supposedly fully qualified now and ready to play.
He was looking to be one of the gem's of last year's class before he signed with FSU at the last minute.
Posted by: USFBullsFan | February 06, 2008 at 06:25 PM
I think its safe to say that we are the deepest we have ever been.
Posted by: Blake | February 06, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Not to sidetrack, but I just watched that George Baker highlight reel and...he's a fast man. It's hard to imagine he's playing against other Miami area players, as he blows by them like they are in quicksand.
Posted by: | February 06, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Just watched it since seeing your comment.. wow, you are not kidding! He does look like you can put him anywhere on the field but the coach in the highlight says he wants be put at Corner which I think will work out fine. See for yourselves:
http://www.gousfbulls.com/mediaPlayer/video.dbml?LCH=1&CLIP_ID=92418&CLIP_FILE_ID=97388&CONTENT_TYPE=ONDEMAND&db_oem_id=7700
Posted by: | February 06, 2008 at 10:40 PM
With the loss of Anthony Jones and us missing out on Tommy Streeter and Tay Odoms. Also the unexpected signing of George Baker, Theo Wilson could be brought in as a Slot receiver, the Ean Randolph-type player we've been missing
Posted by: Smooth | February 07, 2008 at 01:12 AM