Reid McCollum Thread

[cockyhoskins]

Summerville QB Getting USC Interest

By Phil Kornblut
USC is showing early interest in QB Reid McCollum (6-3 205) of Summerville. McCollum passed for 2787 yards with 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season. He completed 155 of 270 pass attempts. "He's a real good student and a good thinker on the field," said Summerville coach John McKissick. "He's a pleasure to coach. He's tall and has a good, strong arm and a quick release. He picks out receivers good." Wake Forest, Georgia and Georgia Tech also are showing early interest in McCollum.

http://www.goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070213/PSPORTS02/70213008/-1/PSPORTS

[cockinorlando]

That'd be good to get some interest from him, doesn't AJ Green play for Summerville?

[AmonRa777]

That'd be good to get some interest from him, doesn't AJ Green play for Summerville?

Yes he is AJ's QB....But i doubt that has anything to do with us recruiting him...SOS wants 1 greta QB prospect in the 08 class...My guess is he wants to narrow it down in a hurry and focus on 3 or 4 stellar candidates....Having seen Summerville play, there is no question McCollom has a strong enough arm....But i am certainly not qualified to assess his accuracy, decisions and leadership skills...

[kosimpsononthestop]

he was on my basketball team for a couple years. he can throw a lot further then most high school qbs and can shoot the 3.

[uscfan715]

He and his family have been longtime gamecock club members. If spurrier offers and pursues him, then he's gamecock.

[headdenz]

things just keep getting better and better. What does this make...4 QB prospects so far.

[Rice Rice Baby]

He and his family have been longtime gamecock club members. If spurrier offers and pursues him, then he's gamecock.

thats good to know, this kid sounds like the real deal!

[black magic]

I went to the same high school as this guy and let me tell you, he's an athlete. The guy obviously plays football. He also played basketball and baseball. He quit basketball somtime after his freshman year and played in a local rec. league. My time was beating his by about 16 points midway through the game and he dropped like 35 points in 20 minutes. This was after he was pitching in a baseball game for the Summerville Greenwave. Everybody talks about how AJ Green made Reid so good. Instead, they should be talking about how good Reid made AJ. Trust me, this guy can play.

[USCMusicMan]

I went to the same high school as this guy and let me tell you, he's an athlete. The guy obviously plays football. He also played basketball and baseball. He quit basketball somtime after his freshman year and played in a local rec. league. My time was beating his by about 16 points midway through the game and he dropped like 35 points in 20 minutes. This was after he was pitching in a baseball game for the Summerville Greenwave. Everybody talks about how AJ Green made Reid so good. Instead, they should be talking about how good Reid made AJ. Trust me, this guy can play.

Yeah, It kind of reminds me of the Lecorn/Brantley deal this year...

[Brinkley_Bulldozer52]

Played with Reid this year, he can put some zip on that ball... felt like he was gonna break my hand every time i caught it

[happygilmore527]

McCollom Takes In USC Junior Day

By Phil Kornblut
QB Reid McCollum (6-3 205) of Summerville attended USC's junior day last Saturday. "I spoke with coach Spurrier for a second and with coach Reaves," McCollum said. "They want me to come in for a practice this spring and maybe sit in on a quarterback meeting." McCollom also has been to junior days at Wake Forest, Duke and NC State. "I really like the campus and the whole atmosphere at Wake Forest," he said. "South Carolina has always been one of my favorites since I grew up a big Carolina fan." McCollom also is hearing from Virginia Tech, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida State, Alabama and Georgia Tech. He plans to attend as many one day camps this summer as he can. And he is working with highly regarded quarterback guru Jerry Nettles of Florence.

[CoverTwo]

What is the skinny of this guy? I hear from some people that he is a legit D1 QB, but others say that he doesnt have the intangibles and AJ Green is the reason he is sought after. How does he match up with the other QB's on our board (Hanson, Sunseri, etc)?

[Brinkley_Bulldozer52]

he's a good QB, or else the teams that knew they had no chance with green (ga tech, wake forest, etc...) would not be showing interest

[garnet812]

McCollum would be best for an offense like Clemson's, IMO.. I didn't really see Summerville really stretch the field when they played, just a lot of short to medium passes. But that was only one game, so...

[AmonRa777]

McCollum would be best for an offense like Clemson's, IMO.. I didn't really see Summerville really stretch the field when they played, just a lot of short to medium passes. But that was only one game, so...

That may turn out to be the case....But i hear he has a strong arm...He will be in USC's camp this summer...The story will be known as teams decide whether to offer him or not...But i assure you no one will offer just for some shot in dark hope of influencing AJ Green..Green wil make up his own mind..In fact he seems to have done just that

[stiffmiester]

before i knew he played with AJ my brother and i were watching AJ clips and agreed that the QB was making AJ look good... theres no doubt AJ has the talent...but dont count out the QB!!!!

[jaydogg843]

cool...

[roosterjimmie]

he's a decent qb but if it were'nt for aj green making some outstanding grabs of errant passes his stats wouldn't be nearly as good.

[big cock fan]

prolly true but man he had some really nice passes and thats what you do when you have a great wr like that, that is tall and can get up and catch it, something blake is great at doing with SR. Now we are loaded with 6'3-6'5 WR so hey he can fit right in.

[pc2687]

Going by the Post and Courier the state's top QB next year will be John Carnell of Hanahan High School. Carnell was named the #1 QB in the state by the Post and Courier (the newspaper near where he and McCollum live (the one others consider to be the #1)). I know that he has been put on the elite 11 watch list which is the list that the 12 elite 11 QBs are chosen from and he has also been put on a few other recruiting web sites hot lists. He is pretty good sized 6-2 210 and his brother plays QB here at the Citadel. Right now SC is his favorite and he is just waiting for an offer. In 2006 he passed for 3200 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Now, why rivals doesn't have him I can't say, but I am assuming it is just because it is still early.__________________

[AmonRa777]

Thanks for the info...I haven't heard too much about him...Do you whether or not he will attend Spurrier's summer camp??

[Freehawk]

Good info, thanks. One thing we have to get used to with Spurrier, he is picky about his QBs, didn't always recruit the ones that people wanted him to, and his top prospects didn't always turn out the best.

[Cockholio]

Being that Hanahan is my alma mater, I'd really love to see Jeff make it with USC. I saw him play at homecoming this past season, and he looked pretty good. I think 210 lbs is stretching things a little bit, as he appeared to be more like 180 lbs, 6' to 6'-1", max. That's just my opinion of seeing him from the bleachers. Could be wrong. He's a good, tough player and is coached by former '81 Taterhead Jeff Cruce, who does a good job. The one problem I see is that Hanahan is 2-A, and besides a few tough games, they play weak competition for the most part. I know, so did Smelley. I'll scout him this Fall for the board, but I've got a feeling that if he doesn't have an offer from us by then, he probably won't get one.

[Gaichon]

Sounds like a future "preferred walk-on"

[usc1]

Sounds like a future "preferred walk-on"

The top QB in SC a walk-on? must be a weak class..

[Gaichon]

The top QB in SC a walk-on? must be a weak class..

Read the article. He's #1 per the area newspaper. If he's just over 6' and hovering around 200lbs coupled with playing AA, I just don't think the HBC will offer. Don't know why that seems so outrageous.

[usc1]

Read the article. He's #1 per the area newspaper. If he's just over 6' and hovering around 200lbs coupled with playing AA, I just don't think the HBC will offer. Don't know why that seems so outrageous.

And the article said he will be the top QB in the state in 2008 and an Elite 11 QB...
"Going by the Post and Courier the state's top QB next year will be John Carnell of Hanahan High School. Carnell was named the #1 QB in the state by the Post and Courier "

Just because they said it means its not true?

BTW what other QBs have you heard of that are better?



just making my point

[pc2687]

My biggest point was they rated Carnell higher then the boy from Summerville (the name as left me) even though many others rate him (the boy from Summerville) as the better one. But the Post and Courier is the the area where these two play and chose Carnell as the best.

[bktracker]

You guys are waaaaay off base talking about AA FOOTBALL.It without a doubt has some of the best/toughest teams in the state.Ever hear of Silver Bluff,Abbeville,Batesburg-Leesville,Barnwell,Cheraw,Pageland........... Saying a kid from a AA conference doesn't have what a kid from a AAAA conference does is CRAZY.Guys like Troy Williamson,and Cliff Mathews are/where good enough.

[#1SECFAN]

I think they are both great QB's and put up great numbers. Don't forget what receiver the boy from Summerville is throwing to.

[ewjake]

I could see this guy as a good back up, but I think SOS will now be going after top 5 talent in the country

[Gaichon]

You guys are waaaaay off base talking about AA FOOTBALL.It without a doubt has some of the best/toughest teams in the state.Ever hear of Silver Bluff,Abbeville,Batesburg-Leesville,Barnwell,Cheraw,Pageland........... Saying a kid from a AA conference doesn't have what a kid from a AAAA conference does is CRAZY.Guys like Troy Williamson,and Cliff Mathews are/where good enough.

Take it easy. I didn't take a shot at AA ball. AA ball produces some great players (Tony Rice comes to mind). Heck, I played at a school that is now a A school. The point was that Spurrier may not offer someone with those measurables from that school. Yes, I know we picked up Smelley from an even smaller classification, but he was rated higher.

[jos00610]

The football field at Hanahan High backs up to my backyard. I have watched both John and his older brother Ben for the last several years, and I will tell you, that while John is a good quarterback, he is not Div.I talent. He is 6'1'' at best, and probably pushing 215. His footwork is poor, and his deep ball lacks the zip and accuracy that a SEC quarterback has. He is the product of a good system run by Jeff Cruce. Alot of Carnell's yards came on WR screens that were busted by a group of speedy and elusive receivers. Not bashing John, like I said, he is a good QB, just not what we are looking for. Reid McCollum, from Summerville, is not SEC talent either. I think Spurrier will be looking out of state for a QB this year.

On another note, nobody should underrate AA football in the state of SC. Our own Clifton Geathers played at AA Carvers Bay, a team that Carnell's Hawks took out 2 years ago.

[CarolinaSpur12]

We don't even need another QB. LOL We already have, Garcia,Smell,Beecher.... and a transfer. lol we dont need to many QBs lol

[bhusc2002]

And the article said he will be the top QB in the state in 2008 and an Elite 11 QB...
"Going by the Post and Courier the state's top QB next year will be John Carnell of Hanahan High School. Carnell was named the #1 QB in the state by the Post and Courier "

Just because they said it means its not true?

BTW what other QBs have you heard of that are better?



just making my pointit says he's on the watch list, not that he's in the elite 11.

[pc2687]

Right, he hasn't been picked to attend the elite 11, just on the watch list.

Jos you said you watched the Carnell boys grow up on the field. How was Ben back in high school?

[jos00610]

Ben was a better passer than John in my opinion. Cruce was never afraid to throw the ball downfield with Ben. He was very accurate, didn't have a cannon, but was a great leader, and a good field general. His size probably kept him from going to a Div. I school. He was smaller than John. John has the potential to be a great QB, but he has to improve on his footwork and his accuracy. He also has to do it in time to convince his coach to let him throw downfield more often.

[happygilmore527]

McCollom Remains USC Possibility

By Phil Kornblut
No offers yet for QB Reid McCollum (6-3 205) of Summerville, but he said USC and Virginia continue to talk favorably with him. He was not able to attend USC's spring game because he was at a camp with quarterback guru Jerry Nettles. He did attend the Gamecocks' final major scrimmage prior to the spring game. "I talked with coach Spurrier, coach Beamer and coach Reaves," McCollum said. "I don't have a favorite. We'll just see how it all plays out." McCollum is also drawing interest from Virginia Tech, Duke and Wake Forest. He plans to visit Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Florida State and Florida in June. He will attend an Elite 11 camp in Athens, GA this Friday and stay over for the Nike camp there Saturday.

[gamecockfootball09]

Would like to see this guy in Garnet & Black cause hes a baller and hes an instate guy. However I see us maybe offering him a walk on spot because I believe we will sign a highly coveted QB from out of state.

[Juice4Bruce]

i agree, i am also getting the impressiont that we'll offer/land aramis hillary out of strom thurmond...hillary plus an out of state highly coveted qb and we probably wont pursue anyone else

[EDISTOCOCK]

Does anyone know who some of the out-of-state (high touted) QBs we are going after? Names? Locations?

[AmonRa777]

Does anyone know who some of the out-of-state (high touted) QBs we are going after? Names? Locations?

From all i have read and heard, we have yet to offer a QB yet...It seems as if SOS wants to do thorough evaluations and focus on very few prospects...

[CoverTwo]

I've heard that Spurrier isnt impressed with any of the prospects so far..at least not enough to offer them before seeing them in camp..We will find out who our guy is when Spurrier runs his QB camp in the summer.

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

yea i don't know much about him but the kid has the size and comes from a good school - he should be given a chance, perhaps a prefered walk on

[garnet812]

I've seen McCollom play a few times vs my alma mater. He's a pretty good high school QB on a good high school football team, but I'm kind of wary of how good of a college QB he can be.

[gamecockfootball09]

Tino Sunseri out of Pittsburgh is one we are interested in.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

We should just take Hillary and Mccolllom and be happy

[Freehawk]

I've heard that Spurrier isnt impressed with any of the prospects so far..at least not enough to offer them before seeing them in camp..We will find out who our guy is when Spurrier runs his QB camp in the summer.

And he is the only one who matters as far as evaluating QBs. Spurrier is historically picky. Doesn't go after some guys who others think he ought to

[gotrice?]

We should just take Hillary and Mccolllom and be happy

Or we could decide not to settle and go for the QB that Spurrier thinks will best fit his offense.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Or we could decide not to settle and go for the QB that Spurrier thinks will best fit his offense.
True but I personally really like both these guys and if worse comes to worse they won't work out and we will find someone else

[SC Sandlapper]

Call me greedy, but I don't want the best guy in SC we can get, I want the best in the country we can get.

[brockmartin77]

I wonder if he is related to me he spells his McCollum like I spell mine.

[AmonRa777]

Call me greedy, but I don't want the best guy in SC we can get, I want the best in the country we can get.

I agree 100%....We will sign the best QB we can get, no matter where he is from

[gamecockfootball09]

We should just take Hillary and Mccolllom and be happy


Not really a good attitude to have when it comes to recruiting. These players may end up being great one day but they clearly aren't the best in the country. You're suggesting we settle for them, I suggest we let Spurrier go through the evaluation process and decide who to offer.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Not really a good attitude to have when it comes to recruiting. These players may end up being great one day but they clearly aren't the best in the country. You're suggesting we settle for them, I suggest we let Spurrier go through the evaluation process and decide who to offer.
last I checked McCollom was going to the elite 11 camp but whoever SOS decides is best I will be happy with

[cock13]

I'm pretty sure he is just going to an elite 11 qualifying camp. Where they judge quarterbacks to decide who ends up going to THE elite 11 camp. But regardless, he must be doing something right if he is at least getting a look

[big cock fan]

last I checked McCollom was going to the elite 11 camp but whoever SOS decides is best I will be happy with

I dont think thats "the elite 11 camp", i think its just a camp to evaluate to find the top 11. I might be wrong so dont hold me to it, but thats just what i thought. I think he looks very good in his videos, and really knows how to throw a deep ball, he has really good size, and yea he is an instate kid so i kinda pull for him.SS knows best, and who knows we might not even offer a qb.

[CofC33]

http://vmedia.rivals.com/uploads/954/487100.jpghttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/spacer1.gifhttp://vmedia.rivals.com/images/spacer1.gifMcCollum with his Most Valuable Quarterback award.Summerville (SC) Everyone in the country has heard the legend of all-american receiver A.J. Green, but few talk or think about the man on the other end of Green's passes - that is until this past weekend when Greenwave quarterback Reid McCollum attended the Elite 11 Camp and Nike Football Camp in Georgia and left them talking.
McCollum, a 6-4, 205lbs right hander, performed well at the Elite 11 Camp and several of the staff members about his accuracy in the drills.
"I thought I had a good camp," said McCollum, "but there were at least 90 quarterbacks there and I just didn't get the reps in that I got at the Nike Camp."
At the Nike Camp, McCollum did very well, demonstrating good explosion from under center to his drops, very good mechanics, a strong arm in his passes, and very good accuracy. He did so well, in fact, that he was selected the Camp's top quarterback.
"There were some great receivers there and they made some good catches, but I think I was on and had a really good camp," said McCollum. "My passes seemed to all be on target and enabled me to have a good day."
McCollum, who completed almost 60 percent of his passes and threw for close to 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2006, has plans to be busy this Summer. He says he will be travelling to camp at Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Duke.
"Virginia seems to be really interested right now," said McCollum, "and hopefully, after this past weekend, I'll get some more interest from South Carolina and the other schools."
While McCollum states he has no favorites, he did say he'd really like to get offers from South Carolina and Wake Forest.
As far as preparation for the 2007 season, McCollum plans to continue to work on his passing fundamentals with his private instruction coach, and work on improving his quickness and speed.

[Spurd&Fthrd]

Sounds like he would really like to go to USC. It would be great if it works out for him. Ke seems like a good young man.

[97srad750]

I really hope we offer this kid. There something I like about getting the instate prospects.

[atrain3067]

He seems like a top notch prospect. Is he more of a dual threat QB or a pocket passer? I know we're going after a few of both types. Sunseri in PA is a dual threat w/ as good an arm as McCollum I believe.

[AmonRa777]

I really hope we offer this kid. There something I like about getting the instate prospects.

Hopefully he will get an offer after Spurreir and Reaves see him in camp this summer...I want him in the garbet & balck really bad...Not because i think he can sway AJ Green(don't believe he can or will)...But i think Reid is an excellent QB prospect...

[CaliGamecock]

If he gets a USC offer soon he will be a Gamecock.I think this kid is gonna ba a star.He wants to be a Gamecock

[Rice Rice Baby]

man sounds like a stud, hope this is the QB Spurrier decides to go after!

[big cock fan]

This kid has a great arm and really knows how to throw the deep ball so his recievers can go and get it. He has great size and will be looking at being 6'4 215 by the time he comes in. Tino is pretty good but only 6'2 and yea he does have some legs but we already have that in garcia. I think we need to go after him but im sure steve knows what he is doing, but yea i have to agree with an above post, i kinda pull for the instate kids.

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

hope we can find a roster spot for him - looks like the kid can play some ball - wouldn't mind his WR either

[kosimpsononthestop]

definatley a pocket passer. not much speed comes with him. but his arm is out of this world. so much arm strength for his age and with the weightlifting program at sville, chould only get stonger and hopefully faster.

[Singaporecock]

I really hope we offer this kid. There something I like about getting the instate prospects.
I cant get past your sig:bow:

[goldman96_420]

Yeah this kid is talented, and for him to be looking for an offer from us is great! The thing i like about him is his height, 6'4 is tall for a qb. I think he'll be a good prospect for us to go after! With all the great defensive talent coming in,I hope we can fit him in, but Spurrier always makes room for a pure pocket passer, we'll see what happens!!

:spurrier: :confused:

[Brinkley_Bulldozer52]

Great friend of mine. Awesome personality and an awesome QB, he can really throw it around out there

[Stillwearingmyjoehat]

Reid is a great quarterback. I'd love for him to come to Columbia.

BUT

Think about all the great stars over the years Summerville produced. How many came to Carolina?

I've never asked but I'm convinced John McKissick has issues with Carolina. Don't know what it is or the source, but it's seen many great Green Wave players go anywhere BUT Carolina.

There's a few exceptions (there has to be after 55 years of coaching,) but it's just uncanny how Wave players always seem to be steered away from the Gamecocks.

No, I don't think every 5-star player out of Summerville should go to Carolina. I'd like that, but I'm not that delusional. For some reason, though, NONE ever go to Carolina.

Like I said I'd love to see Reid in Garnet and Black, but I ain't holding my breath.

[kosimpsononthestop]

i dont think mckissick will stop him. he has been a huge carolina fan all his life as has his whole family.

we have had a couple players from sville in the past just not the biggest recruits. (preston thorne, joey bowers)

[garnet812]

Who cares what McKissic may have against us? Reid sounds like he'd really like to play for Carolina, and Spurrier isn't a bad coach to play QB for in college. If we offer, we have a good chance.

[garnet812]

i dont think mckissick will stop him. he has been a huge carolina fan all his life as has his whole family.

we have had a couple players from sville in the past just not the biggest recruits. (preston thorne, joey bowers)
I agree. I don't even remember a recruit as big as AJ Green coming out of Summerville in a long time.

[Stillwearingmyjoehat]

Who cares what McKissic may have against us?

Well, the players who play for him do. I gather you didn't play high school football?

I agree. I don't even remember a recruit as big as AJ Green coming out of Summerville in a long time.

What's "a long time" for you? Five years?

Kevin Long (NFL)
Dustin Fry (NFL)
Ian Rafferty (NFL)
Jamar Nesbit (NFL)

Jamar? Hey, we got one!

That's just in the past few years.

[Stillwearingmyjoehat]

i dont think mckissick will stop him. he has been a huge carolina fan all his life as has his whole family.

we have had a couple players from sville in the past just not the biggest recruits. (preston thorne, joey bowers)

I hope so. There are others. I think Swygert was a fan before coming to Carolina.

I do hope Reid comes. I'm not putting a hex on him in any way.

[Mt.P Cock]

A friend of mine is a teacher there, as well as a SHS graduate (and USC grad) and she says there is a very clear clemson bias in the athletic department.

[USCharleston]

A friend of mine is a teacher there, as well as a SHS graduate (and USC grad) and she says there is a very clear clemson bias in the athletic department.

That sucks... Well, then again, you see how they are playing and how we are playing. Guess those recruits ain't helping them out now.

[Stillwearingmyjoehat]

A friend of mine is a teacher there, as well as a SHS graduate (and USC grad) and she says there is a very clear clemson bias in the athletic department.

I never said "Klempsun." I said, "not USC."

Kevin Long to Free Shoes U., Ian Rafferty to NC A&T of all places. Geez, the best running back in the state in 1980 was Stan Jennings and he went to Furman.

I do know, though, even though he went to Presbyterian McKissick leans towards Klempsun. It's pretty much a given EVERYONE in South Carolina no matter where they go come down on one side of the fence or the other.

[smoovecock]

Its a known fact that Summerville HS and Orangebug Wilkinson both have issues with us........in OB there is a Clempstank Grad that gives all the good players jobs.....and has told me himself that basically the same thing goes on down at Summerville......but nothing we can do about it except recruit the guys hard and hope they see through all the farmer frat boy BS...

[jayceecock]

That train fom Summerville to Clemson is done. Most of the dinosaurs from McKissick's coaching staff are gone. One of their own was once a Clemson asst coach. The new staff could care less about Clemson.

Guess who was the guest speaker at Summerville's football banquet?

SOS.

What I see as a potential problem is the recruiting in the LowCountry. Spurrier needs to get someone down here that can recruit these kids to Carolina. Look at the studs that came from this area that we didn't sign, Carlos Dunlap and A.J. Green being the latest. If we don't sign Robert Quinn, thats gonna be three in a row missed from the LowCountry.

[g4m3c4ck]

May 13, 2007

McCollum Expecting To See Spurrier (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20070513/PSPORTS02/70513005/-1/PSPORTS)

By Phil Kornblut
Several assistant coaches have dropped by Summerville High School to check on QB Reid McCollum (6-4 205) this spring. USC recruiter Shane Beamer has been in along with coaches from Duke, Virginia, Tennessee, Furman and North Carolina. McCollum said USC plans to be back Friday with head coach Steve Spurrier expected to watch his spring practice. McCollum said Virginia Tech also plans to come in this week. He plans to camp this summer at USC, Tennessee, Virginia and NC State. He said all the schools are recruiting him about the same. He has not been offered.

[Snake]

Spurrier eyeing first S.C. quarterback

USC FOOTBALL COACH Steve Spurrier has not signed a South Carolina-bred quarterback, but that could change with this recruiting class.

Spurrier is very interested in Reid McCollum (6-foot-4, 205 pounds), and the Summerville native is optimistic he’ll pick up an offer when he attends the Gamecock camp this weekend.

“I think they are going to offer,” he said. “They said they were going to offer after the camp on (Saturday).”

McCollum was at USC on Saturday participating in a seven-on-seven camp. While he likes the Gamecocks, McCollum said Virginia and N.C. State also have been showing interest, and he plans to attend their camps as well.

http://www.thestate.com/sports/story/81345.html

[CockyDemon13]

In the words of Dave Chappelle.... GOTCHA REID!!!

[ra742002]

I hope we get Reid. I have a good feeling about him. And like I said, I'm sure he could put a good word in for us with AJ Green.

[Juice4Bruce]

Man I hate to say this, but I think we can give up on AJ Greene. If I grew up in Georgia, loving the Gamecocks...hell yeah I'd play at Carolina. I mean he's probably known his whole life he was going to play there. I really hope i will regret saying these words...but I think we can move on.

[reddot8481]

I'm pretty sure we moved on when he committed to UGA last year. We are LOOOOAAADDDEEEDDDD at WR and will only pick up one or two this class. However I do think that McCollum and fellow gunslinger Dakota Derrick will be big timers that we should most definitely keep instate.

[AmonRa777]

Man I hate to say this, but I think we can give up on AJ Greene. If I grew up in Georgia, loving the Gamecocks...hell yeah I'd play at Carolina. I mean he's probably known his whole life he was going to play there. I really hope i will regret saying these words...but I think we can move on.

I agree with you....Great thing is there are a lot of great receiver prospects that would love to play for Coach Spurrier...AJ Green certainly doesn't appear to be one of them....

SOS is recruiting Ried McCollum on his own merits...If he gets an offer(ihope he does), it will be because Coach Spurrier thinks he can play for us in a few years...

[Juice4Bruce]

reddot....exactly HOW do I get to the center of the Universe???

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

everyone seems so high on this kid - so we might as well keep him in state - it would be good for us to have a south carolina boy

[reddot8481]

A right a left and follow the second star till mourning.

[ra742002]

I agree that I think we've given up on Green. It would still be nice to pull him back in state. And I also think Keeping McCollum in state is crucial. When was the last time we had a South Carolinian leading our team at the QB position? I know of a few who have played the position, but not many who excelled at it. Anyone think of a great QB from SC to lead our Gamecocks?

[kda]

Phil Petty?

[Drunkeneskimofo]

Syvelle Newton :thumbsup: :football:

[CockyDemon13]

Reid has a cannon......if you ever watch A.J. Green highlight videos, it's usually Reid launch those 50-60 yard bombs to him. Spurrier should be able to help him with his accuracy, but playing against the highest level of high school football will at least give him a bite of what's to come.

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

ERIC KIMREY!!!!

[ra742002]

I forgot about Phil Petty. Probably the most underappreciated QB in school history. Not a superstar, but he did the right thing. Didn't make game killing mistakes, and was just a solid performer. I think he was from.. Boiling Springs right?

[Axman99]

What about Steve Taneyhill, isn't everyone forgetting about him?
I've known both AJ Green and Reid McCollum for years. I go to Fort Dorchester now, but I played with and against 'em in peewee football. We're not gettin AJ. He's decided on Georgia and thats the school hes talked about ever since I've met him. Ya'll can just give up on him anyway. But Reid really wants to come to SC. And I've seen him in action. Hes a beast and would be a great addition to our team. I also know Robert Quinn (DE, Fort Dorchester) and we've got a pretty good chance at getting him from what hes been sayin at school, but hes really got his heart set on FSU. Thats his favorite team, but he feels he'd have a better chance to excel, start, and win SC. Thats what hes said to me and some others.

[YouCanNeverTell]

Did you people not read the article...It was SOS SIGNING his first in-state QB. yea there have been plenty of them in school history and yes he coached Newton but Reid would be the first SC QB to sign on to play for SOS.

[Axman99]

Yeah, but the dude asked a question, so we felt like we wanted to answer it. Stick to the topic and u tell us what u think about McCollum.

[USCharleston]

Reid is a good pocket passer. AJ is an exceptional wide receiver. The word on the street here is that AJ is having a very hard time in the classroom. Reid however, is a very smart kid that knows his strengths and weaknesses. He's not afraid to admit them and is willing to put in the extra time to become better. We need people who want to be Gamecocks. Michael McQueeney wanted to be a Gamecock so bad he's paying his own way through college.

[Axman99]

True, true. And AJ is having trouble because (no offense) hes not the smartest guy around. Really hes survived high school and passed because of Coach McKissick.

[dcats7125]

Reid McCollum will be camping at USC this weekend, my question is whether he will receive an offer this weekend from Spurrier?

[scgolfer67]

I think I read on another board or in the state paper that we was attending camp this weekend and expecting SOS to offer if he preforms well. Their are not alot of QB this year in the Southeast to recruit so our coaches are taking careful looks at folks before extending an offer.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

I think about a 90% chance he gets an offer this weekend

[snoopcockycock]

yeah, with as much as they are seeing from him, it's a pretty fair statement that he gets the offer this weekend. it sounds like he really wants that offer badly. let's hope he performs well enough that he deserves the offer.

[AmonRa777]

Reid is strong, smart and very athletic...If he demonstrates he can make all the throws, he gets an offer...SOS knows he has a very strong arm...My guess is Spurrier wants to see touch and accuracy

[dcats7125]

You think he will go ahead and commit or wait awhile and go to some other camps? At one time he said if USC offered that he would commit.

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

we might just pull the trigger and grab a QB b/c it isn't really a need for us this year and there is not a lot of QB talent in the south east this year - the kid is a SC boy, tall and strong armed, why not!

[dcats7125]

McCollum Making Return Trip To Columbia

By Phil Kornblut
For the second weekend in a row, QB Reid McCollum (6-4 205) of Summerville will be at USC to work out in front of the watchful eye of Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier. McCollum particpated in a seven on seven camp last Saturday. This Saturday he will be on the campus for a camp. McCollum felt he played well last weekend, and he had a chance to talk some with Spurrier. "We just talked a little football," he said. "I'm just glad they got a chance to see me throw. I hope I made a good impression. I'm going to be back there this Saturday and they are going to work withe me one on one. Hopefully I'll have a good day and that will help me out." McCollum is awaiting his first offer and hopes one will come from Spurrier this weekend. McCollum also plans to attend camps at Virginia, NC State, Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest and Tennessee.

[ra742002]

He will get his offer, and we will get a solid verbal!

[kda]

Wouldnt shock me, but if they do, I think Spurrier will still be out looking for another QB to bring in.

[CaliGamecock]

He will be offered and be a Gamecock.....I want him as a Gamecock I know that much.If SOS wants him to be a gamecock .....that just makes me want him here even more

[dcats7125]

Just read on Gamecockcentral that Reid McCollum has committed to USC per the USC scout site. If anyone has the Scout site membership let us know.

[Juice4Bruce]

Great news!! I was hoping we would get this kid and keep him in-state. I know critics have said he only has good numbers b/c of A.J. But come-on...someone has to get the ball there. The kid will be great and is a long time gamecock fan which is the exact kind of recruit I want to have.

[BigGeorge]

I do, I'll check it out!

[BigGeorge]

Does not say much more than what you have posted!

[usc1]

He was the top QB at the Georgia Nike Camp.

[AmonRa777]

Spurrier has seen his game films, his 7on7 skills and has a good look at him this weekend....If he has an offer this early, SOS is impressed...If SOS is impressed, the kid can play...Many of us familiar with his play were hopinf USC would offer...This is better news than most Gamecock fans will know right now

[usc1]

So, hes gonna start off a 3 star?

[Juice4Bruce]

Spurrier has seen his game films, his 7on7 skills and has a good look at him this weekend....If he has an offer this early, SOS is impressed...If SOS is impressed, the kid can play...Many of us familiar with his play were hopinf USC would offer...This is better news than most Gamecock fans will know right now

biscuits and gravy...mmmmm mmmmmmmm...:football:

[Sulayman]

I will admit that I was quick to jump on the "his numbers are inflated" bandwagon based on footage of him throwing to AJ Green and the fact that Green really had to work hard to catch some of those balls...but, I guess McCollum has a few thousand other yards passing that I have not seen. If he's tearing up the camps and our coaches like him, then I'm very happy to see an in-state kid get the nod.

All that aside, I think I'm part of the minority of fans that thinks Chris Smelley is our next star QB.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

I just saw this too great news lets turn this into some momentum recruiting wise.

[cold-cocked]

last I heard he didnt even have an offer yet????

[Gamecocks4ever]

last I heard he didnt even have an offer yet????Spurrier just offered him today and he committed to us on the spot.

[cold-cocked]

thanks for the info. I thought I had read somewhere just recently that if he was offered he wasn't going to commit right away.

[AmonRa777]

thanks for the info. I thought I had read somewhere just recently that if he was offered he wasn't going to commit right away.

McCollum has said for many months USC was where he wanted to go and he would committ on the spot if offered....

[Drunkeneskimofo]

Good to hear, I'm all for a talented QB from SC that has been a USC fan all his life.

[Forkcock]

I've seen this kid play several times. I guess that I must have been paying attention to Greene because I never really payed mutch attention to RM.

[SNEEZ]

guys.

don't forget what happened to Willy Korn at CLemson

big time QB, always loved CU adn now..

blech

[Juice4Bruce]

I dont think we should compare a USC fan to a Clemson fan...Reid obviously has to have his head on straight b/c he's been a carolina fan his entire life...Korn on the other hand...

[Rice Rice Baby]

^ good point, glad we got Reid! rivals has him up too!

[MBSpur]

i think all he did at summerville was throw the ball up to AJ and let him do the work

[Juice4Bruce]

i have faith in the OBC to pick a great QB amigo..he's seen him multiple times besides just throwing to AJ...have some faith in him

[snoopcockycock]

if all he could do was throw the ball up to aj, then he wouldn't be tearing up the camps!!! also, sos would not offer him if he couldn't do anymore than that.

[USCharleston]

I guess Reid and AJ had a Blake and Sidney type of relationship. I know by watching them play that Reid is pretty darn good. Remember, AJ was always double and triple teamed the whole year. Not just anyone could get the ball to a player being covered like that but Reid sure did. He will be even better now that the OBC will be coachin' him up.

[Juice4Bruce]

I'd say his chances are pretty good :rotfl:

[CockyStevo]

Thats awesome news! Great to have a good SC prospect stay there, and now we've got our QB for next year. We can focus on other positions, less stressfull..

[garnet812]

I guess Reid and AJ had a Blake and Sidney type of relationship. I know by watching them play that Reid is pretty darn good. Remember, AJ was always double and triple teamed the whole year. Not just anyone could get the ball to a player being covered like that but Reid sure did. He will be even better now that the OBC will be coachin' him up.
Exactly, every game almost, Green was drawing double and triple coverage. While Green has the ability to separate from his coverage somewhat, Reid still has to deliver the ball in a good spot for Green to catch it, and he has most of his HS career. He might even be better than Bennett Swygert, who I know didn't have such a great career, but that wasn't due to his talent, IMO.

[gamecockfandrew]

I agree with Bruce, lol.

[ShutTheSuccop]

i think all he did at summerville was throw the ball up to AJ and let him do the work

You can never tell that RM is not part of the reason for their success at Summerville as he had such a weapon to throw to...don't hold it against RM. I can't wait to see what he does here and I will take SOS's opinion over many of ours when analyzing the ability of a quarterback...I trust in steve-o

[FoghornLeghornCock]

Welcome aboard Reid.

[superstar90]

I believe he is a good QB. I don't see him doing plays that will "Wow" you, but he can be a good leader. Against Berkelely last year he went to #7 just as much as Green. They did have some nice routes called. Made it kind of easy for the QB and WR to connect.

[atrain3067]

Welcome Aboard!

[g4m3c4ck]

I love all the predictions all ready it really trips me out.

Welcome Reid! Glad to have you in the Gamecock family!

[Freehawk]

i think all he did at summerville was throw the ball up to AJ and let him do the work

Sounds like good strategy

[Juice4Bruce]

^yeah thats probably the reason Spurrier offered him..just cuz he let AJ do the work...good thinkin

[reddot8481]

SOS's system is set for a QB who throws to a spot and expects that wr to be there to make the catch. This is exactly what Reid's been doing his entire career. This is why he's here. I don't think he'll see the field in the first two years due to what we've got, but its good to know that he will have the chance. Good to see the SC boy stay home.

[reddot8481]

My money says yes, along with scout

[gotrice?]

Looks like we got a QB.

[Brinkley_Bulldozer52]

Congrats to my former team mate of last year... great to see you in garnet and black. Reid is the real deal guys... unpolished yes, but a great arm and pretty good accuracy... been workin out real hard in the weight room lately i've heard as well... great job

[MDCox]

You need to sign 1-2 per year. We have no idea if Smelley, Garcia, and etc are going to do anything, so you have to sign them. So, yes.

[atrain3067]

Don't know if I'm reaching....but wonder if RM's commitment might have any affect on AJ changing his mind, and joining us to play with Reid.

[usc1]

Don't know if I'm reaching....but wonder if RM's commitment might have any affect on AJ changing his mind, and joining us to play with Reid.

People say it won't, but it doesnt hurt.

[JTWUSC]

I just saw that Reid McCollum (Summerville HS) commited to us this weekend. He'll be our first SC-bred QB under Steve Spurrier. How do you guys think he will do once he arrives in Columbia?

[mjmiller]

I think he will be a great QB in a few years. This is an awesome commit, and hopefully he will turn AJ to USC.

[gotrice?]

I think he will be a great QB in a few years. This is an awesome commit, and hopefully he will turn AJ to USC.

I'm not sold on McCollum by any means but if he is good enough for Spurrier he is definately good enough for me. I'm hoping he can turn AJ which would be a massive bonus but extremely unlikely. I hope McCollum proves me wrong and develops into a star but for some reason I'm just not sold on him.

[brockmartin77]

From one McCollum to another McCollum, I am glad to see USC offer him and he commit. This will be great to see a McCollum out on the field at WB. Great job Reid.:happycoc:

[Brinkley_Bulldozer52]

Ya'll are rediculous, first recruit I've seen in awhile get bashed. Really mature guys. Kinda hypocritical to those who say "In Spurrier We Trust"

[gotrice?]

I'm not bashing him but I'm not changing my opinion of not being sold on him just because he committed. I do trust Spurrier because he has SEC Titles, a National Title, and a Heisman as a QB under his belt but I'm just giving my opinion that I'm not yet sold on him and that I hope I'm wrong.

[CockyDemon13]

Personally, I believe Reid McCollum is the best high school quarterback in the state of South Carolina. John McKissick is one helluva coach, and starting at Quarterback at Summerville for three years isn't something alot of men can say.

[sully1]

From what I have heard, SOS thinks Reid McCollum is probably the best QB in the South East coming out of high school next year.

I dont need to know anything else...



Sully

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

what do you think his star staus will be? he is a big kid at 6'4" - is their any chance he can get green to change his mind? you have to think that is one of the reasons the coaches signed him

[AmonRa777]

I'm not bashing him but I'm not changing my opinion of not being sold on him just because he committed. I do trust Spurrier because he has SEC Titles, a National Title, and a Heisman as a QB under his belt but I'm just giving my opinion that I'm not yet sold on him and that I hope I'm wrong.

What does your opinion matter?? What validates your talent evaluation skills to the degree that you feel empowered to discuss one of our recruits in this fashion....We all have our opinions...INternet forums allow us to express them...But is it too much to ask that we keep our opinions to ourselves when the feelings and respect for our recruits and their families are at risk....

Spurrier has a very impressive track record in producing very good collegiate QBs....When you develop a QB that wins SEC titles, we will all embrace your critique on what QBs SOS should offer...

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

What does your opinion matter?? What validates your talent evaluation skills to the degree that you feel empowered to discuss one of our recruits in this fashion....We all have our opinions...INternet forums allow us to express them...But is it too much to ask that we keep our opinions to ourselves when the feelings and respect for our recruits and their families are at risk....

Spurrier has a very impressive track record in producing very good collegiate QBs....When you develop a QB that wins SEC titles, we will all embrace your critique on what QBs SOS should offer...

words of wisdom right there:bow:

[uscsweig]

so what are the chances we offer another QB? I know spurrier like what he saw in Hillary this weekend, but even if we do sign another QB do you think it will be Hillary or someone else?

[willy]

Great news!! I was hoping we would get this kid and keep him in-state. I know critics have said he only has good numbers b/c of A.J. But come-on...someone has to get the ball there. The kid will be great and is a long time gamecock fan which is the exact kind of recruit I want to have. He is going to develop into a fine QB under SOS's leadership.

[willy]

Reid McCollum will be camping at USC this weekend, my question is whether he will receive an offer this weekend from Spurrier? We have 2 chances at getting him, GOOD & EXCELLENT.

[KCSuge]

I'll trust HBC's evaluation of McCollum. If HBC sees something in him, that's all I need. Glad we got the guy.

[willy]

I'll trust HBC's evaluation of McCollum. If HBC sees something in him, that's all I need. Glad we got the guy. His praise could not be any more positive.

[CockyDemon13]

Just checked on Rivals... he doesn't have any stars yet, but they do have him as the 12th overall quarterback. Since I'm on it..... I believe he'll wind up in the top 10, and Terrelle Pryor will be a bust.

[willy]

Just checked on Rivals... he doesn't have any stars yet, but they do have him as the 12th overall quarterback. Since I'm on it..... I believe he'll wind up in the top 10, and Terrelle Pryor will be a bust. Don't believe in rival. Read your hometown news paper, you will see that SOS picked McCollum himself as the QB of the future for USC. If that ain't good enough for you then you believe in fairy tales.

[CockyDemon13]

Who said I didn't trust him? I love the fact that we signed a kid with the perfect package of talent, maturity, and intelligence. I just hope he doesn't become another Bennett Swygert. By the way, we read the same newspaper (The Post and Courier) and I don't remember reading that Spurrier said that, but I mean he's got Smelley and Garcia ahead of him, but hey at the very least he could be a good number 3 and at best..... well I'm not touching that yet.

[scleatherneck]

Who said I didn't trust him? I love the fact that we signed a kid with the perfect package of talent, maturity, and intelligence. I just hope he doesn't become another Bennett Swygert. By the way, we read the same newspaper (The Post and Courier) and I don't remember reading that Spurrier said that, but I mean he's got Smelley and Garcia ahead of him, but hey at the very least he could be a good number 3 and at best..... well I'm not touching that yet.

What ever happened to Swygert? I know he transferred to WCU but never heard anything out of him?!!:-? :-?

[usc1]

Just checked on Rivals... he doesn't have any stars yet, but they do have him as the 12th overall quarterback. Since I'm on it..... I believe he'll wind up in the top 10, and Terrelle Pryor will be a bust.

Terrelle Pryor has all the tools to be the greatest player of all time. That probably won't happen, but he's got the talent.

[Nassau Gamecock]

Hope this kid stays away from 5 pints - uhm that's 5 points - and car keys in the rain...

[Axman99]

What ever happened to Swygert? I know he transferred to WCU but never heard anything out of him?!!:-? :-?




He started at WCU and the screwed up his knee. He started coaching QBs at my high school (FDHS) and then went back to WCU after a year. When he graduated he went back to coachin QBs at Fort Dorchester High School.

[Snake]

Timing is everything for USC quarterback recruit

Summerville’s McCollum is Spurrier’s first in-state QB recruit

By SETH EMERSON - semerson@thestate.com (semerson@thestate.com)

SUMMERVILLE — If there is time in the morning, Reid McCollum will hustle to the beach for some surfing. And if time allows in the late afternoon, he’s off to the golf course, if not back to the beach to surf or do some fishing.

That’s why he has the watch. The tall, tan and athletic McCollum might be the future quarterback at South Carolina, but what fascinates a visitor is his strange-looking watch.

It keeps time, sure. But most importantly for McCollum, it keeps track of the ocean tides.

“I don’t really have much time,” he said. “So when I do have time, I want to make sure it’s worth it.”

McCollum’s future is a little more landlocked. The Summerville High junior recently committed to play at South Carolina, becoming the first in-state quarterback to commit to coach Steve Spurrier at USC. (Spurrier is restricted by NCAA rules from commenting on a recruit until he signs a letter of intent.)

The Gamecocks are getting a kid who could run the gamut of stereotypes: jock quarterback, surfer dude, fishing buddy. McCollum partakes in all those activities.

He claims he doesn’t fit any of those characterizations. But he likes this one: the football player who is stepping out of A.J. Green’s shadow.

Green is Summerville’s star receiver, a Georgia commitment and one of the nation’s top prospects, who has been featured in Sports Illustrated.

So when McCollum put up huge passing numbers last year (2,787 yards and 25 touchdowns), detractors could point out that a lot of that had to do with being able to throw to Green.

But McCollum proved his worth this spring at individual workouts, including the Elite 11 camp. National recruiting service Rivals.com has him ranked No. 12 among quarterbacks nationally.

“He stands on his own as a quarterback prospect,” Rivals.com analyst J.C. Shurburtt said. “He’s not a guy who’s a product of his system or just because of A.J. Green.”

Summerville coach John McKissick, who has coached at the school since 1952, said McCollum has the best arm of any quarterback he has coached. Listed at 6-foot-5, McCollum is also the kind of drop-back, quick-release quarterback who fits Spurrier’s offensive system.

South Carolina was the first school to offer McCollum a scholarship. But this was no case of a player jumping at his first offer.

McCollum and his father, Dennis, have had Gamecocks season tickets for as long as the son can remember. So when the offer came, the response was quick, and McCollum only realized later he was Spurrier’s first in-state quarterback.

“I guess it’s pretty special,” McCollum said. “But he brings in the best. So I feel like I’m lucky to be in this situation right now, and I’m hoping to take advantage of it.”

This does set up a potentially long six months for him. He plans to graduate early in December in order to go through spring practice at USC.

Until then, the many Charleston-area Gamecocks fans will have the chance to gaze at him as their potential future quarterback.

“It’s already starting to get a little crazy,” McCollum said. “But I’m prepared for it.”

He also gets plenty of questions about Green, whom fans hope will reconsider his college choice now that his quarterback is headed to USC.

But while McCollum said he and Green are close, he said he wouldn’t try to talk the receiver out of his commitment.

“He’s always been a Georgia fan, and to go there has always been a dream for him, so I’m just pretty happy for him,” McCollum said.

And McCollum is following his own dream to South Carolina. Even if that means his surfing career will take a hit.

“He’s an intelligent guy, and all the kids look up to him,” McKissick said.

“He’s working real hard. I think he’ll make South Carolina proud of what he’s assigned to do.”

http://www.thestate.com/188/story/97635.html

[gamecockfandrew]

Good find!

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Great find Snake!

[Gamecocks4ever]

Great article.

[CockyDemon13]

It's only an hour and a half-2 hours to the beach from columbia... and there are some lakes in columbia... he'll be fine. Now on the football field.... well I'm not going to jump the gun.

[kda]

Sounds like a good kid.

[302cocksfan]

McCollum said he is not goin to talk to A.J. Green about reconsidering but the fact of the matter is he probably will.

[big cock fan]

thats a great find, and it seems like he has all the tools and i cant wait to see how it all turns out. I mean with smelley, beecher, garcia and now reid i just dont see how we can go wrong. Now all we need is the five guys that line up in front of them.

[Rooster3233]

What a great honor for him to be Spurrier's first in-state QB recruit

[Brinkley_Bulldozer52]

sorry guys the recent death of A.J.'s mentor further strengthened his commitment to Georgia. Straight from his mouth. Forget about him and move on

[Love Boat Captain]

"Summerville coach John McKissick, who has coached at the school since 1952, said McCollum has the best arm of any quarterback he has coached. Listed at 6-foot-5, McCollum is also the kind of drop-back, quick-release quarterback who fits Spurrier’s offensive system."

That's all I needed to hear. If McKissisk says he has a gun you better believe it. McKissick and Spurrier picking you to be the man speaks volumes about what Reid has to offer...and he surfs...I might have a new favorite for next years class.

[big cock fan]

ok guys honestly, i know AJ is a freak and a heck of a Wr, but there are a lot of great athletes that could probably put up big numbers if they had Reid as there qb and in a great system like that. You cant deny AJ's skills and you cant deny his numbers and of coarse i would take him in a second, but its not like we cant find someone just as talented somewhere else.

[jkcocky1979]

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Some things never get old.
For Summerville head football coach John McKissick, winning and coaching the Greenwave never get old.
As the nation's winningest coach enters his 56th season at the helm, McKissick has one big concern when thinking about this year's team—his linebackers.
"We need to toughen up at linebacker. That position is my biggest concern coming into the year. Our skill players look good, but I am concerned about the linebackers," said McKissick, who guided Summerville to a 12-1 record last year.
With nine total starters back this fall, there may be none bigger than quarterback Reid McCollum, who committed to the University of South Carolina, and A.J. Green, a wide receiver who has committed to the University of Georgia.
"They are two good ones," McKissick said of his two offensive stars.
McCollum also has drawn interest from Virginia, Virginia Tech, Duke, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Furman and N.C. State, but USC was his first offer.
Last season, McCollum completed 155 of 270 attempts for 2,787 yards, 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Green got everyone's attention when he caught four touchdown passes and took a reverse 83 yards for a fifth touchdown to help lift the Greenwave past Goose Creek.
Another top offensive player returning is center Richard Spain, a four-year starter.
Summerville also brings back kicker/punter David Behr.

School: Summerville
District/region: Region VIII
Classification: AAAA
Head coach: John McKissick
2006 record: 12-1

[mjmiller]

What is the word on the C Richard Spain?

[CockyDemon13]

yeah and I mean you know that kicker/punter has to have heard of Mr. Succop.

[USCFAN05]

does anyone think aj green might come to carolina since his teammate is coming?

[Stillwearingmyjoehat]

does anyone think aj green might come to carolina since his teammate is coming?

No.

A.J. is a Jaw Ja fan. He was raised to hunker down. Jaw Ja didn't have to offer, he called Richt and begged.

Sometimes it's not about football, it's about the place. A.J. wants to be in that place.

Get used to it. The best player in South Carolina is going to Jaw Ja. And that's that.

[Forkcock]

does anyone think aj green might come to carolina since his teammate is coming?

Not a chance.

[Spur]

does anyone think aj green might come to carolina since his teammate is coming?

No. He has been all-UGA since Day 1.

Big difference, imo, from someone who commits and "likes" a school and someone who really "loves" a school, ala Korn to Clemson.

Green has that love for UGA....

[Stillwearingmyjoehat]

No. He has been all-UGA since Day 1.

Big difference, imo, from someone who commits and "likes" a school and someone who really "loves" a school, ala Korn to Clemson.

Green has that love for UGA....

McCollum has that love for Carolina.

[roosterrizk1]

A lousy season for UGa and a good beat dwon by the Cocks and you never know !!

[usc1]

A lousy season for UGa and a good beat dwon by the Cocks and you never know !!

Exactly, and plus none of you know him personally so you can't say if hes 100% to one school.

[USCFAN05]

i remember when on palmettosports and they said aj wasnt that solid with uga no more because he thought they were more of a run team and he didnt want to be a decoy.... does any1 remember that it could have been like 3 or 4 months ago i think

[Stillwearingmyjoehat]

Exactly, and plus none of you know him personally so you can't say if hes 100% to one school.

Is there anything else you'd care to tell everyone what you know about me and whether or not I know A.J. Green?

Y'all are really sounding desperate. He's one kid who can catch the ball well. I hope when he's making $19 Million a year in the NFL and I can say, "yeah, I know him."

But he's going to Jaw Ja. He knows exactly what kind of offense Richt runs. If Richt installed a wishbone with two tight ends, A. J. would go to Jaw Ja to watch from the sidelines.

It's that kind of commitment.

[Spur]

Exactly, and plus none of you know him personally so you can't say if hes 100% to one school.

Let's ask him

"I am solid to Georgia. I am 100 percent to Georgia right now and that is the way it is going to be."

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=671877

[Spur]

Let's not make this personal everyone.

Stick to the subjects

[CockyDemon13]

Let's ask him



http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=880&CID=671877

Right Now.... it's the end of july... let's see how he feels at the beginning of february.

[Spur]

:lol:

Ok. We will just have to wait and see.

[dbcocksfan550]

right now it looks like he is 100% georgia and i couldnt see him going any where but georgia, but i also felt the same way about gary gray coming to carolina, you can never tell with recruiting, just let things play out.

[GapoGamecock51]

No.

A.J. is a Jaw Ja fan. He was raised to hunker down. Jaw Ja didn't have to offer, he called Richt and begged.

Sometimes it's not about football, it's about the place. A.J. wants to be in that place.

Get used to it. The best player in South Carolina is going to Jaw Ja. And that's that.


Yup! and the Best players in Georgia came to South Carolina, and go by the name(s) of Jasper and Casper Brinkley.....(Dont you think Richt still kicks himself in private for not taking the Brinkley's as a package deal? I do)........When it comes to playing at USC, SC Highschool atheletes that go to other school will either have the last word or they'll rue the day, with what SOS is doing with us I think alot of them will.............Some of them may wind up playing for mediocre programs their 2 to 4 years, all the while they watch us win 10 or more games a year, all they'll be able to says is "Dang, I should have gone to USC" or either they'll go out of state and we will wipe the field with them..............I say let them go, who cares, I dont care if the best player at USC is from New Jersey or Seattle or anywhere in the Continental United States and Hawaii and Alaska as long as the Block "C" and Gamecock means something to them...................Let the instate players leave........I just want people commited to THE University of South Carolina.......'Nuff said.

Gapo

[dbcocksfan550]

Great post Gapo.

[lakefire]

You guys are in fandom. Imagine the way you feel about Carolina and if Carolina offered you a scholarship to play there. You were the best player in the nation. Now would you ever consider going to UGA? Let's just accept the fact that AJ Green is a bulldog. That's it, end of discussion.

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

atleast green had some sense to go to the best conference in the history of football on this planet - could you think of the waste if he was in the acc or somewhere like that??? we will really see what that kid is made of

[Brinkley_Bulldozer52]

Exactly, and plus none of you know him personally so you can't say if hes 100% to one school.

Umm, I do and I say he is

[Freehawk]

No.

A.J. is a Jaw Ja fan. He was raised to hunker down. Jaw Ja didn't have to offer, he called Richt and begged. Sometimes it's not about football, it's about the place. A.J. wants to be in that place. Get used to it. The best player in South Carolina is going to Jaw Ja. And that's that.

Considering we get good players from GA and FL and NC and don't complain, this is just the way it works sometimes.

Somebody will read what you wrote plain and simple, and still say "but but."
NO, the answer is no. Nothing to see here, move on. Reid M sounds like a good one.

[CofC33]

Our family thanks you for all the support and prayers you have offered Reid during these trying times. Cassidy will not only be missed by Reid and our family but many others. Please continue to keep Reid in your prayers. Thanks for the love and support.

The McCollums
"Forever to Thee"

[Count Cockula]

Bless you all McCollums

[SpurFever2009]

The Gamecock Nation is here for the McCollum Family and everyone affected by this tragedy. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless!

[CockynTN]

God bless you all

[TheGuitarCock]

You are all in my thougths in prayers! We are all here for you.

God Bless!

"Forever to Thee"

[FeartheSpur]

God Bless.....the gamecock family has you in our prayers...

[MACXIMVS]

we will all keep you in our prayers

[doccock]

God Bless and God Speed. You are all in our prayers as are Cassidy and her family.
doc

[Gamecock_KC]

God Bless....

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[dshocker]

I am so sadden for the loss of our great university. My families thoughts are with yours.

[The Yancey]

Just really sad for everyone. You have all the Gamecock support you wish.

[mjmiller]

Thoughts and prayers go out anyone involved.

[CaptainCrunch]

God bless

[papasmurf]

God bless everyone affected by this tragedy.

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[Wardencock]

God bless everyone affected by this tragedy.

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We offer the same words from our house.

[lakemurraycock]

Prayers for your family and all families affected by this tragic event.

[carolinafan53186]

Prayers to you all

[gamecockhub]

May God keep you in his care and Bless you all!

[USCya]

All families and friends are in our thoughts and prayers....

"Forever to Thee"

[CSoLCock]

Forever to thee...

[SUPERSTRUT]

You are all in our prayers as are Cassidy and her family.

[greeneyedgamecock]

You are in my thoughts and prayers~

[Coondog]

Thoughts and prayers sent. God bless.

[willy]

Bless you all McCollums



AMEN and AMEN.

[lowcountrycock]

God Bless !! and our thoughts and prayers for all the famlies involved.

[Gamerooster]

God bless you all.

[mperk81]

Prayers sent to all involved and proud to have a great kid like Reid come and represent our University.

[GottaLoveAGamecock]

May God wrap you in his loving arms and comfort you, as only he can.

You will all remain in my prayers.

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[roosterrizk1]

God Bless all the families wo are suffering from such a tragedy.

[acejrock]

tragic

[roooosta]

Forever to thee...

AND FOREVER TO THEE.............................................. ....

[gamecocks03]

My thoughts and prayers are with all involved

[egnarts]

Be assured our prayers will continue for all concerned.

[Cuck Flemson]

God Bless. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families that were affected by this tragedy.

[ScottFive]

we're all here for you and cassidy's family as well...

[scrub146]

If the lord brings you to it , he will pull you through it! God bless you all!

[Click Clack Cock]

God bless!!!!!

[RHHS8068]

We're so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.