Anyone have info on DE Scott Smith?
by RaiderGrad on Feb 3, 2010 12:47 PM CST
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When he signed his LOI back in December, he was supposed to be a huge addition for Tech, but I have heard almost nothing about him since. With the loss of Boone and the misfires on Ferguson and Kitchens (fingers still crossed for Radley), I'd really like to know what's going on with one of the remaining crown jewels of this class.
All I've managed to find on him is an article by Jerry Moore (is this guy legit?), in which he claims Smith is petitioning the NCAA to nullify his LOI:
"Tech's ranking is unlikely to get better but could possibly get worse, depending on what ultimately happens with four star DE Scott Smith. Smith signed a letter of intent with Tech and was supposed to enroll for the Spring semester. Once all the coaches changes occurred, he did not enroll and is reportedly appealing to the NCAA to get out of his commitment to Texas Tech." (see article here - http://tiny.cc/TzsFy)
I saw a teaser on Rivals/Scout (don't remember which) which mentioned someone trying to get out of their LOI, but hadn't seen anything more. Any updates on this situation would be much appreciated.
A big 'Guns Up!' to our new commits and as always, 'Wreck 'em Tech'!
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Posted this a.m. at TexasTech.com
http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/signing-day.html
Junior College: Four-star defensive end (Rivals) … top-rated JUCO defensive end nationally and fourth-rated overall player (Rivals) … ranked No. 15 on the SuperPrep JUCO 100 … posted 74 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks last season … also had 11 quarterback pressures, four fumble recoveries and two pass breakups.
High School: No. 31 ranked defensive end nationally and No. 7 overall player in Hawaii (Rivals) … selected to the All-Far West team by SuperPrep Magazine … selected first-team all-state at defensive end by the Honolulu Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin … earned league defensive player of the year accolades as a senior … recorded 14 sacks and had an interception return for a touchdown … all-conference honoree … helped lead St. Louis to an 11-1 record (7-0 in league play) in 2006 with the lone loss coming in the state championship game … also a high school basketball standout for the Crusaders.
“Scott is the tallest kid in our class. He will be a contributor in the future of our defense. Scott shows the ability to rush the passer, stop the run and play in coverage. He is the complete package.” – Defensive Coordinator James Willis
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
IIRC
He signed early on and the plan was for him to enter class this semester so he could take advantage of spring ball. But then came the personal issues (i don’t have a clue what they are and whether they will interfere with him joining us for pre-season practice).
"I’ve established a reputation for integrity. I have maintained those high standards" - Craig James
He's announcing at 3 PM Central time...
At least that’s what I can dig up from all the rumors on Twitter… So stay posted w/ fingers crossed…
What is, is. -Col. Charlie Beckwith
not going to happen.....
Lucky had major discipline issues that led him to be kicked out of highschool, before re-enrolling at a new school. According to 104.3 we are no longer offering.
he's ou already
From what I heard Tech is no longer interested?
"You've got to find your inner pirate" - Mike Leach
Visits are for the benefit of both parties. Perhaps the staff detected something to cause them to do a bit more research back home. It’s also possible that a visit was scheduled or took place before all of the interviews were complete and research completed — especially considering the urgency of the final weekend and NSD. I certainly don’t place blame on the staff for punting on an offer if the kid’s a disciplinary problem. I read somewhere he’d been in 3 high schools in 3 years.
by CRV on Feb 3, 2010 5:27 PM CST up reply actions
I just saw Coach Tubervilles' Recruiting Presser
He talked about Smith and what he will bring as a DE…no indication of any kind of trouble, not that he would have mentioned.
Sometimes a river boat can out run a pirate ship.
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