The World According to Oatney

Recruiting season

Now that football season is over in the NCAA, the Second Season has begun in earnest: Recruiting Season. In the last 10 years or so, the signal that recruiting season was in full swing has been the playing of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, an all-star game comprised of the top Prep football players in America. It has become standard practice in recent years that if one of these young men from the Top 100 is going to announce an early decision in regards to the team and school they'll commit to, it is often announced at this game.

One of the Top 100 players who elected not to make a decision at the All-American Bowl was Jason Gwaltney. This 6'2", 220 pound fullback from North Babylon, New York has recently been leaning heavily in favor of going to USC, but just when he was about to commit to the Trojans, he says, Ohio State came to mind. Gwaltney was one of the most impressive players on the field during the AA Bowl, even though the West won the game. Gwaltney is near the top of the list of desirable recruits in the whole country. Buckeye fans, take heart: Last week, when asked if he would consider playing linebacker at Michigan (he also plays LB), Gwaltney quipped "I have USC and Ohio State wanting me. Why would I want to go to a program that's just not as good as those?"

Obviously, whether Jason Gwaltney comes to Columbus or not, clearly this is a fine young man with impeccable tastes who has been taught very well.

posted by Deacon David Oatney @ 11:39 AM