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[orangenauburn]

I am hearing from terp nation they think they are in the loop and that he may be coming there for a visit. They have a huge need at DE, so who knows, Maryland may come into play as well as others.

Lock$ley

 

[rrlbees]

Lock$ley

Yep.

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[CuseLegacy]

Supposedly EO is still focused on 5 schools and has set some officials.

School Interest Level Offer? Attended Camp? Visit Date Signed LOI?
Alabama Med Interest Yes None
Arizona State Med Interest Yes 10/18/2012
Florida Med Interest Yes 10/06/2012
Notre Dame Med Interest Yes None
Syracuse Med Interest Yes None

 

[PhatOrange]

Supposedly EO is still focused on 5 schools and has set some officials.

School Interest Level Offer? Attended Camp? Visit Date Signed LOI?
Alabama Med Interest Yes None
Arizona State Med Interest Yes 10/18/2012
Florida Med Interest Yes 10/06/2012
Notre Dame Med Interest Yes None
Syracuse Med Interest Yes None

florida plays lsu at home.

arizona state plays oregon at home.

 

[jr4750]

florida plays lsu at home.

arizona state plays oregon at home.

well he'll definitely see big time football...

 

[retro44]

i'm sure he will be comped tickets to the syracuse/USC game,a game in which we will win.

i have faith in lane kitten

 

[Whitey23]

Brazille is at Thomas Jefferson checking out the team today so expect an article soon.



@NYPost_Brazille
Jefferson's Ebenezer Ogundeko listed a top 6 of Syracuse, Alabama, Ole Miss, Arizona State, Florida and Notre Dame. #psalfootball

@NYPost_Brazille
Ogundeko has set officials to Notre Dame, Florida and Syracuse. Picking 2 others out of Ole Miss, Alabama and Arizona State.#psalfootball

@NYPost_Brazille Jefferson's Ebenezer Ogundeko told me Florida and Syracuse are at the top of his list. "I can see myself going to those schools," he said. #psalfootball

 

[SUFaninNJ]

So he expanded it from 3 then narrowed it down to 6 with 2 of the original 3 at the top. He's announcing now possibly January instead of December. When's LOI day? I won't hold my breath on this guy.

 

[Noexcuse]

So he expanded it from 3 then narrowed it down to 6 with 2 of the original 3 at the top. He's announcing now possibly January instead of December. When's LOI day? I won't hold my breath on this guy.

More important than LOI day (which is in February) is the start of the Spring Semester in mid January since he wants to be an early enrollee.

 

[CuseLegacy]

HS football recruiting roundup: Florida and Syracuse at top of list for Jefferson's Ogundeko

By ZACH BRAZILLER and JOSEPH STASZEWSKI
Last Updated: 3:26 AM, August 24, 2012
Posted: 2:59 AM, August 24, 2012

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Ebenezer Ogundeko, Thomas Jefferson’s dynamic defensive end considered one of the top players in the country at his position, has set official visits to Syracuse, Florida and Notre Dame. He is considered Ole Miss, Arizona State and Alabama for the other two.
As of now, however, Syracuse and Florida are at the top of the 6-foot-4, 240-pound standout’s list.
“I’m feeling those schools the most,” he said. “I can see myself going there. They’re great schools, I feel comfortable there.”
Ogundeko, who initially committed to UConn before de-committing once his stock rose meteorically, is planning to pick a school in December or possibly January at the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Fla. He will begin classes for college in January as he is graduating a semester early from Jefferson.

Thomas Jefferson's Ebenezer Ogundeko is high on Syracuse and Florida.

He has developed a close bond with coaching staffs from both Syracuse and Florida and is familiar with players at both schools. At Florida, Ogudneko frequently talks to head coach Will Muschamp, defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and defensive line coach Bryant Young and texts with defensive tackle Dominique Easley, the former Curtis star. Syracuse is loaded with city products and good friend Augustus Edwards, a running back at Tottenville, has committed to Syracuse. Ogundeko is close with defensive backs coach John Anselmo and head man Doug Marrone.
Ogundeko said the odds are “strong” he will go to Florida or Syracuse, but didn’t rule out the others.
“I’m going to take official visits and see if one of these [other] schools are best for me,” he said.
Brooklyn Tech’s Gales looking at six schools: Brooklyn Tech wide receiver/running back/cornerback James Gales has a top six of Fordham, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Monmouth and Villanova. The rising senior has visited Fordham and Monmouth twice apiece and plans to see the other four schools on his list. Gales, a 5-foot-11, 185-pound speedster who ran for 1,125 yards and 14 touchdowns last season in addition to hauling in two interceptions on defense, will commit early in the season, possibly in September, he said.
All the schools are recruiting him differently. Fordham likes Gales at receiver, Columbia and Villanova see him as a safety and Monmouth envisions him as a running back or cornerback. The school’s location, its academics and playing time will all factor into the decision.
“They are very good institutions, great academic schools, good football programs on the rise,” he said.
Hayes' Dawson staying patient: George Dawson isn’t in a rush to make a college decision. The multi-faceted Cardinal Hayes wide receiver has been offered a roster spot by Princeton after a huge day in their camp in July, has offers from Bryant and Fordham and also has interest from Boston College and UConn.
“Hopefully I get a few more offers during the season and have a good year,” said Dawson, a senior. “Right now I am just waiting it out to see how it goes.”
There is a lot to like about the 6-foot-1, 180-pound Dawson. He averaged 15.6 yards a catch, grabbed four touchdowns and could see even more action this season with Tim Jones at Kennedy. Dawson also has a 90 average and a high SAT score. He is one of the Cardinals most versatile players as he also sees time at safety and as a punter.
“Obviously people in scouting reports know they have to plan for him,” Hayes coach C.J. O’Neil said. ... “If all goes well, he will be at Princeton. If all goes better, who know where he will be.”
Notes: Jefferson wide receiver/running back Kendall (Speedy) Thomas is hearing from Arizona State, Syracuse and UConn the most. He recently visited Arizona State. Thomas’ academics are in order, coach Gus Cyrus said, and he will take the SAT’s in October. ... Xaverian seniors Zach Kearney and Jonathan Badyna both have preliminary interest from UConn and Syracuse. Kearney also has Wagner, Monmouth, Central Conneticut State and a host of I-AA schools looking at him and Bedyna has interest from New Hampshire, Monmouth and Fordham. ... Holy Cross coach Tom Pugh said that Stony Brook, James Madison and Delware are close to offering defensive lineman Malachi Hoskins and reciever/cornerback Lekeith Celestain.
zbraziller@nypost.com
jstaszewski@nypost.com

 

[OrangeMaNPD]

Jives with what Bees said about Notre Dame.

 

[Whitey23]

 

[mscanlo]

demarkus walker is picking between UF and Bama today. might impact ogundeko's decision

 

[NailstheCusefan12]

demarkus walker is picking between UF and Bama today. might impact ogundeko's decision

He went with 'Bama

 

[orangejunkie]

Wasn't Florida in his final group? This might not bode well for SU.

 

[CuseLegacy]

NYPost_Brazille RT @JohnGarcia_Jr: RT @Ebenezer_O_1: Congrats to My Roommate at the Opening Demarcus Walker For committing to Bama.

I wonder if this will influence his decision on his last two officials...Bama maybe.

 

[mscanlo]

yeah, not good for SU. UF is going to go after him hard now

 

[44PRIDE]

Does anyone know if he plans on attending today's game at the Meadowlands?

 

[retro44]

40 new york city area players will be in attendence

 

[Orangeyes]

There was a mention on the pregame show on radio that he was going to be at the game.

 

[RF2044]

There was a mention on the pregame show on radio that he was going to be at the game.

I cringe thinking about what recruiting must have been like the last few years of Marrone's tenure, bringing recruits to half empty Carrier Dome crowds, displaying painfully inept offenses that struggled to even move the ball.

Things are going to change this year, with an exciting offense that gets a lot of players involved, wracks up lots of yardage, and scores lots of points. Kids will look at that offense and be excited to be a part of where we're going--versus years past when it must have been pulling teeth to get offensive recruits interested in playing here.

Or at least, that's how I see it.

 

[Orangeyes]

I cringe thinking about what recruiting must have been like the last few years of Marrone's tenure, bringing recruits to half empty Carrier Dome crowds, displaying painfully inept offenses that struggled to even move the ball.

Things are going to change this year, with an exciting offense that gets a lot of players involved, wracks up lots of yardage, and scores lots of points. Kids will look at that offense and be excited to be a part of where we're going--versus years past when it must have been pulling teeth to get offensive recruits interested in playing here.

Or at least, that's how I see it.

DR Gross was interviewed and he said John Anselmo was real excited and stated, "All of my boys will be there today." Of course referring to the NYC area recruits he is after. Gross said he couldn't be more specific as per NCAA rules.

 

[TexanMark]

I noticed the intro video was tweaked...the players announce their hometown and the graphics show their name and hometown...several kids saying Bronx, Brooklyn, etc...yesterday in the intro. It is paying dividends.

 

[bothsocksup]

Was EO at the game

 

[Orangeyes]

EO had a game on Saturday, not sure what time, he won the NYCFootball.com/GameOverPlayer of the Game Trophy. He had a reception for a 12 yard TD, 7 tackles, 2 QB sacks and a fumble recovery.

Here are game the highlights

http://nycsports.tv/videos/910/thomas-jefferson-vs-brooklyn-tech-nyc-football-game-of-the-week-in-the-psal

EO is #1

This article puts a big damper on SU's hope's even though we are in his final four

Ogundeko’s friend & mentor, Amaree Jenkins, confirmed that Ogunko wants to play in the SEC
Ebenezer Ogundeko, defensive lineman at Thomas Jefferson HS, has 30 Division I college scholarship offers but trims list to four