Weekly recruiting roundup
With the emergence of Australian (by way of Sudan) power forward Ater Majok and his possible (likely?) commitment to the Terps, odds of Maryland continuing to go after Quintrell Thomas appeared slim. TerrapinTimes.com’s Dan Painter hinted as much in Tuesday’s edition of 'Five questions'.
Now it's official. According to Adam Zagoria of the Herald News in West Paterson, N.J., Thomas has dropped Maryland from consideration.
The Elizabeth, N.J. power forward has now delayed his decision, but should eventually choose between Kansas, Rutgers and UNLV. Thomas' high school coach told Zagoria that his decision could be delayed a bit, and another team could potentially join the fray.
• Who is new 2009 UM small forward commit Jin Soo Kim, and how did he become a Terp? TurtleSportsReport.com’s Seth Hoffman has the answers in this excellent feature about Kim’s journey from Korea to College Park.
• Two more Kim links, both brought to my attention by ‘Recruiting Report’ reader Corn T -- NewEnglandRecruitingReport looks at the commitment and Kim’s development at South Kent (Conn.) Prep. Also, Hoopville.com previews South Kent’s season.
• Ex-Bladensburg and current Arlington (Fla.) Country Day School forward Wally Judge sported an early Maryland offer, but took himself off the Terps’ board this week by making a verbal commitment to Kansas State.
• Can’t wait to see 2008 UM defensive tackle commit Masengo Kabongo play? You’ll get your chance on Jan. 4.
Kabongo has been selected to play in the second-annual Offense-Defense All-American Bowl at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The game will be televised on Fox College Sports.
• For those who missed it earlier this week, The Sun’s Childs Walker took a look at the life of Terp running back recruit Davin Meggett.
There’s lots of interesting stuff about his relationship with his father, former New York Giant star David Meggett, but in regards to what Terp fans can expect on the field, here’s a good quote from MDVarsity.com editor Sheldon Shealer.
"I was really struck by how sturdy he's built," Shealer said. "He reminds me of a college player the way he's built. He looks like a little bowling ball, and he's very fast. I was very impressed with how quick he got going."
• According to The [Charleston, S.C.] Post and Courier, Maryland offensive line commitment Justin Lewis is still being wooed by the in-state schools. He’s got an upcoming unofficial visit to South Carolina.
"I feel good about my commitment, but I can't count out all the schools just yet," Lewis said. He plans to set official visits with Clemson and Maryland.
• Here’s an early football name to watch -- Pete White, a 6-foot-5, 339-pound offensive tackle at St. John’s in D.C. DCSportsFan.com’s Todd Bradley reports that White, a 2009 prospect, sports two early, big-time offers.
“I don’t have any favorites right now. I have two scholarship offers from Tennessee and Maryland and hopefully I’ll get some more.”
Comments
You have to assume that Justin Lewis is gonna have academic problems. He obviously doesnt know what the word commitment means. He feels good about his so-called "commitment" to MD but cant rule out other teams? WTF kind of "commitment" is that!!?? Why is it that all of the systems in this country are broken so badly? From the mortgage process to the election process to something simple like enrolling in a school. Why doesnt anything work anymore? Jeeez, in a sec I will be whining about the good old days!
Posted by: lucky horseshoe | October 19, 2007 12:46 PM
If the Terps can add two more DL such as Kerr, Lowery or Ellis that would give them 7 new DL. Vellano (grayshirt), Dargan, Kabongo, Blue, & Francis. In fall practice they can determine if any of them are better suited for the OL.
Posted by: Corn T | October 23, 2007 8:22 AM