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June 22, 2007

Nix and Mix

Filed under: Football,Players,Recruiting — Chas @ 8:28 am

Apparently one of the reasons Lucas Nix waited all the way until June to state that he would commit to Pitt, was to make sure he got offers and good recruiting grades.

Especially after Nix received 50-plus scholarship offers and turned down the likes of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan and Penn State. Nix wanted to wait until others assessed his potential before choosing a college.

“That was kind of the whole thing why I hadn’t committed earlier,” Nix said. “I wanted everyone to make sure I was a really highly rated recruit and one of the better players in the country before I committed.”

This is not necessarily a bad thing for Pitt, and I’m not criticizing it. If anything, his waiting until after getting the high rankings and offers makes his commitment to Pitt look that much better.

Wayne Jones, a DL commit from the Johnstown area this past year played in the Big 33 and will play in the East-West Game as well, this weekend. Why?

“I just wanted to get another game in because at Pitt, I’m supposed to take a gray-shirt, so I won’t get practice in or won’t be playing the first semester,” he said. “So I just wanted to be in the pads one last time. I think it’ll help me a lot.”

Jones’ scholarship will be counted against the numbers for available scholarships in this recruiting class.

Meanwhile, 4-star linebacker Christian Wilson, and one of the top players in Pennsylvania, appears to have knocked Pitt from his list. He says he is trying to trim his list to around 10.

“I probably have around 10 schools that are still on there,” said the 6-foot-2, 235-pound Wilson, who will turn 17 on July 12. “Some are out because they are (far away), like Arkansas and Arizona. The school the farthest that I like is nine, 10 hours away, and that’s Clemson. I also like Nebraska, Michigan, Michigan State, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Louisville, Rutgers, Boston College. A couple other schools are still in there like Virginia, but they are kind of deep (at linebacker). Still, I kept them in and a couple other schools are the same way.

If Pitt is still there, they are somewhere on the fringe of remaining interest.

In the same article, another top linebacker in the state, Mike Yancich, thinks he’ll decide next week from his narrowed list of 5 teams: BC, UConn, Michigan St., Penn St. and Pitt.

Pitt is also starting to show interest in a NJ RB, Ed Imeokparia, at a different position.

“Right now I am waiting on a few different schools that have shown me interest, but have not offered yet,” Imeokparia explained. “Coach (Larry) Slade at Tennessee likes me at defensive back and said he needs to run my film past Coach (Phil) Fulmer and Coach (John Chavis). I just spoke with Coach (Brian) Angelichio from Pittsburgh and he told me Coach (Dave) Wannstedt would like to come out so he can meet me in person. He says they also like me at defensive back and that I would have a good chance at an offer if I come out and make a good impression on Coach Wannstedt. Florida State, Georgia and Rutgers are also in the mix, so we will see what happens there. I may go to camp at Rutgers this weekend, but I’m not sure yet.”

Pitt would probably have him at safety. His best, actual, offers right now are from BC, Wake Forest and Michigan St.





Okay, I was looking for the Panther Rants spoof site today and found this. This one is even more diabolical and much more clever. It must be a new trend, or something.

link to scrivals.blogspot.com

Comment by Mark 06.22.07 @ 9:33 am

Even if we all knew it was coming this is a great day for Pitt. This is the most important pitt recruit for a long time. Shady was great, but we had a million backs. This is a weak area for Pitt, and we add an incredible stud to the line. Pat has to be feeling pretty good today!

Comment by adam 06.22.07 @ 11:47 am

Adam-we know christmas or our birthday comes every year but we celebrate and appreciate it like it is the greatest day ever (unless we turn 30) . You dont seem to thrill. This is an incredible moment for Pitt with Nix decicion to attend PITT.
Getting top flight recruits to committ early can only enhance our position with other athletes like-
HALE, BALDWIN, YANCICH, GRAHAM, COLLIER, SALES, DiLLIO, WILSON, HOLLEY, MACKEY, CARRAWAY….and MAYBE PRYOR

Look at our offensive line this year and wait until you see it next year. Pitt is building something very special. I hope you can see it b/c it is their. With McCoy , we have a chance to have a Curtis MArtin/Cervin Richards back with game changing speed running behind this great offensive line.

Now, we need some more signing on the defensive end- especially the defensive line and linebackers. Hale, Mackey and Yancich would be huge signing.

WANNY is building a team the correct way. PITT will back for years to come. We have the a chance to win the in state recruiting battle with Penn St for the first time in I dont know how many years. This is a HUGE VERBAL from Nix.

Comment by cdmoore25 06.22.07 @ 12:20 pm

link to pittsburghbasketballclub.com

The team rosters for the summer league are up – games are on monday and wednesday nights in greentree.

I see all the pitt players/recruits except for Biggs and Wallace on there. I like the spurs in this if Sam stays healty. I wish Blair was playing with someone from pitt like Fields/Ramon so we could maybe see them interact together.

Anyone else going to any of the games?

Comment by Stuart 06.22.07 @ 6:50 pm

Isn’t that Christian kid the same kid that was on that crappy ESPN reality show about the Montour football team.

You know, the show that Dick Butkus apparently walked off of halfway through the season. And the one that made the players on the team seem extremely unlikeable and obnoxious?

Comment by Jimbo Covert's my dad 06.23.07 @ 1:26 am

So who’s next?

Comment by Marco 06.23.07 @ 1:35 pm

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