Recruiting Insider: June 15, 2008 - June 21, 2008

Maryland Adds Two Locals

Big day over at Maryland, where the Terrapins picked up two verbal commitments from local players - DeMatha lineman Pete DeSouza and C.H. Flowers linebacker Lorne Goree. DeSouza, who is 6-5 and 310 pounds, chose the Terrapins over offers from Syracuse and Delaware, with Rutgers showing lots of interest, according...

By Josh Barr  | June 20, 2008; 4:58 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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NABC Wants to Reverse Recruiting Trend

Here's a gem from the National Association of Basketball Coaches, which announced it opposes colleges taking verbal commitments from players who have yet to complete their sophomore year of high school. So does this mean the end of college coaches recruiting eighth- and ninth-graders and offering them scholarships? That seems...

By Josh Barr  | June 20, 2008; 12:58 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Duke Attorneys Say Their Team Stinks

Don't expect new Duke coach David Cutcliffe to take this news on the road when he goes recruiting. In court this week, Duke attorneys successfully argued the school's team is so bad that it need not pay damages for backing out of a series with Louisville. Because the contract called...

By Josh Barr  | June 20, 2008; 9:45 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Spotlight on Wake Forest Recruit

In this week's Recruiting Spotlight reporter B.J. Koubaroulis sits down with All-Met Michael Campanaro -- River Hill's record-setting running back and defensive back. Campanaro, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound versatile threat, committed to Wake Forest in April over offers from Northwestern, Akron and North Carolina. Campanaro has used his 4.38 40-yard speed...

By Josh Barr  | June 19, 2008; 10:32 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Carroll Placed On House Arrest

Just like the other division I-A football coaches this spring as they don't like the so-called Saban Rule that prohibits head coaches from going on the road during the spring recruiting period. USC's coach said he felt caged by the rule and believes it prevents him from gaining the knowledge...

By Josh Barr  | June 18, 2008; 10:44 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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California High School Tells Ducks to Scram

Here is an unusual story. A top California high school has barred Oregon from recruiting on campus after the Ducks yanked a scholarship offer to one of its players. According to Oregon Coach Mike Bellotti, another player at the same position committed first and the Ducks don't have enough room...

By Josh Barr  | June 18, 2008; 10:07 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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South Florida Release On Gilchrist

Here's the official release on Gus Gilchrist heading to South Florida. Wonder what "extenuating circumstances" the USF compliance director is talking about that would lead to Gilchrist being cleared by the NCAA to play this fall....

By Josh Barr  | June 16, 2008; 3:02 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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Gilchrist "Very Confident" He Will Play This Fall

Gus Gilchrist says he is "very confident" he will receive an NCAA waiver to be allowed to play in the fall for South Florida. Here's a guess: Gilchrist continues to say he was never informed by Maryland of the ACC in-conference transfer rules and therefore should not have to sit...

By Josh Barr  | June 16, 2008; 12:36 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (1)
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Gilchist Set for South Florida

Done deal, apprently, with an announcement set for this afternoon. Gus Gilchrist is transferring to South Florida. USF will petition the NCAA to make the player eligible this season, but I seriously doubt that will be successful. Of interest (and completely unrealiable) check out the first comment on this story,...

By Josh Barr  | June 16, 2008; 11:39 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
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Virginia Having Success In State

It's still early in the recruiting process for 2009, but here is an early look at Virginia's in-state success after last year's struggles. Of the Cavaliers' 15 commitments, 10 come from in-state players after getting just three last year when Virginia Tech once again ruled the commonwealth. Part of this...

By Josh Barr  | June 16, 2008; 9:25 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
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