'15 LA DT Jozie Milton (TCU Verbal)

[koonja]

So it's not him? Then I hope it's Crawford, as I'd prefer him anyways. It kills two birds .

 

[JD Irish]

I always get hammered for this so have mercy, but I don't believe the 6'3" listed based on his film.

I'm hoping he's at least 6'1" or 6'2" preferably.

Actually I thought the exact same thing from his film.

 

[GBdomer]

He's not 6'3. Ironman is gonna be bummed

 

[Ironman8]

He's not 6'3. Ironman is gonna be bummed

1) Not news 2) Doesn't matter to me. As long as he is taller than Tyler Stockton I'm good.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

1) Not news 2) Doesn't matter to me. As long as he is taller than Tyler Stockton I'm good.

That's a pretty low bar. Tyler's a bowling ball.

 

[Grahambo]

I'm tired of the measurables argument.

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Not saying he doesnt have South Carolina out infront but Id let Cooks get his visit in from a fanbase and recruitment standpoint.

 

[PANDFAN]

I'm tired of the measurables argument.

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[Irish#1]

I'm basically an Irish Mel Kiper, you know you love it!

Then do something with that God awful hair!

 

[Irish#1]

I'm tired of the measurables argument.

I think BVG is as well. His first priority is, "Can the kid play", then look at his measurables. They don't have to be perfect of the kid can play.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That's funny. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/JozieMilton">@JozieMilton</a> Little cat fishing with <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachCohenWake">@CoachCohenWake</a> ha <a href="http://t.co/5mbZcLiSoF">pic.twitter.com/5mbZcLiSoF</a></p>— Tyler James (@TJamesNDI) <a href="https://twitter.com/TJamesNDI/statuses/467063199733669888">May 15, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Whiskeyjack]

Whew. Here I was bracing myself for a Te'o joke.

 

[Luckylucci]

Whew. Here I was bracing myself for a Te'o joke.

Your on top of your game today, haha.

 

[PANDFAN]

committed to the cocks

 

[AdmiralBackhand]

Someone console Ironman.

 

[Ironman8]

Someone console Ironman.

I've turned my loving gaze northward to Canada.

 

[Crazy Balki]

I've turned my loving gaze northward to Canada.

Agree with that, but I'd like to have both.

 

[Ironman8]

Just frustrating to me that he wouldn't wait on committing until after he met and talked with Cooks this upcoming week. It's one week to help decide something that will impact your entire life. Idk, maybe it's just me but I would want to at least hear and explore all the options that are attractive to me and my needs and wants before committing, especially with such a small amount of requisite time to do so.

Sigh.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Just frustrating to me that he wouldn't wait on committing until after he met and talked with Cooks this upcoming week.

The Ole Ball Coach (hilariously close to ODB) surely gave Jozie the usual high-pressure pitch: "We'd love to have you as a part of this class, son, but you're a 3 recruit, and if I don't receive your commitment very soon, someone else will probably take your spot..."

 

[GoIrish41]

Double post. Sorry

 

[GoIrish41]

Just frustrating to me that he wouldn't wait on committing until after he met and talked with Cooks this upcoming week. It's one week to help decide something that will impact your entire life. Idk, maybe it's just me but I would want to at least hear and explore all the options that are attractive to me and my needs and wants before committing, especially with such a small amount of requisite time to do so.

Sigh.

Maybe he'll come to the invasion. Or did i miss where he said that he wouldn't?

 

[TheTurningPoint]

I think he was really intrigued at playing center. Good kid with his head on his shoulders. Long way till signing day but Id be surprised on any flippage.

 

[NDWorld247]

I think he was really intrigued at playing center. Good kid with his head on his shoulders. Long way till signing day but Id be surprised on any flippage.

I had no idea he was being considered on both sides of the ball. I only watched the first few minutes of his highlight a few weeks ago and didn't remember seeing any OL plays.

I found this article on his commitment to SCar:

Football recruiting: Three-star offensive lineman Jozie Milton commits to South Carolina - Garnet And Black Attack

South Carolina continued its red hot streak on the recruiting trail this week when three-star offensive lineman Jozie Milton announced his committed to the Gamecocks on Friday. Milton hails from Clinton, La., an area where the Gamecock coaching staff has rarely recruited. USC was helped by the fact that Jozie's father, Mike, played college football with defensive line coach Deke Adams at Louisiana-Monroe. The talented lineman had 22 offers to his credit and picked the Gamecocks over Arkansas, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, and West Virginia. Measuring at 6'3 and 294 pounds, Milton is rated as the No. 43 player in Louisiana and 747th overall prospect in the 2015 class.

Milton is a strong, powerful interior offensive lineman and really plays the game with a nasty streak. The big man is a versatile athlete and has played center, guard, and nose tackle during his prep career. South Carolina was the first school to offer him a scholarship as a center and firmly believes he has the ability to excel in the middle of the offensive line. Milton shows a lightening quick first step off the snap, uses his hands well, and downright overpowers opponents. He has natural strength, plays the game with a non-stop motor, and has really shined on the camp circuit.

Gamecock fans should note that there still remains a potential roadblock in signing Milton. The LSU coaching staff continues to evaluate Milton at both center and defensive tackle and hope to get him on campus for a camp in June. Like the majority of football prospects in Louisiana, if the Tigers offered, they would instantly become a player for his services. Milton has openly expressed his desire for an offer from Les Miles' program.

For now, the Gamecock coaching staff is glad to have him in the fold and will do whatever they can to sign him come February 2015. Milton is the second offensive lineman and the 10th overall commitment in the 2015 class. His commitment moves South Carolina up to No. 8 in the 247Sports Composite recruiting ranking.

Now treat yourself to a video of Milton deadlifting 585 pounds as a 14-year-old:

 

[rtrn2glory]

this is one where i hope we don't quit on

 

[TheTurningPoint]

Yeah, South Carolina was the only school to offer him at Center. He is one of the kids that likes challenges and I really dont see LSU has a threat to South Carolina or any other future school that may pop into his recruitment.

 

[Irish#1]

He probably knows that center is probably is best ticket to the NFL.

 

[rtrn2glory]

at least that's what spurrier is telling him.

 

[RDU Irish]

Racist SEC schools know his proper place is on O-line.

 

[dublinirish]

they only offered him to raise the team's GPA

 

[ResLife Hero]

Flipped to TCU.

Gamecocks lose another