Reggie Bowens Thread [Archive]

happygilmore527

03-16-2007, 09:44 AM

Tar Heel LB Likes USC & Clemson

By Phil Kornblut
LB Reggie Bowens (6-2 210) of Garner, NC attended junior days at USC and Clemson and has both of them among his favorites along with Georgia. "They are nice schools," he said. "I really loved the highlight tapes of both schools." Bowens has offers from the Gamecocks and Tigers along with North Carolina and East Carolina. He is also drawing attention from Georgia, NC State, Florida, Connecticut and Vanderbilt. He might attend an upcoming junior day at North Carolina. He does not have an individual leader. He plans to make a decision near the end of summer.

OCock

05-31-2007, 02:00 PM

and it ain't us. From everything I've heard and read up to this point, we were the leader for this kid. That's not good news when the kid has a leader that hasn't even offered him.

May 30, 2007

Bowens Names A Favorite

By Phil Kornblut
LB Reggie Bowens (6-2 210) of Garner, NC said Wednesday night an SEC school is now his current leader. "Alabama would be my leader," he said. "They had big attendance at their spring game, and they are losing their starting linebackers after the season." But, Alabama has not yet offered. The rest of his top five schools are USC, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Bowens has offers from USC, Clemson, North Carolina, East Carolina, Appalachian State and Marshall. He is also hearing from Alabama, NC State, Georgia and Tennessee. Bowens will camp at North Carolina this weekend, East Carolina June 16th and Virginia Tech July 14th. He said he hopes to get to USC for a one day camp this summer. He said he is hearing a lot from the Gamecocks.

Indiana Gamecock

05-31-2007, 02:25 PM

Sucks, but it may change tomorrow. Who knows what goes through these kids minds. What I do not understand is how a team that has not offered has suddenly taken the lead. I could understand a little more if they had offered. Maybe Saban has talked to him and gave the impression that they were very interested and is going to offer.

Isn't this kid a friend of Chris Culliver? Maybe Chris can get him on the phone and swing him back to USC.

willy

05-31-2007, 03:21 PM

These kids change their minds many times in a day.

FinchMcCrunkNasty

05-31-2007, 03:35 PM

yes they do - i saw mark barnes last year a few months before signing day and he was louisville all the way - then look what happened - i would really love to get this kid though, i know culliver can help us out on this one

gotrice?

05-31-2007, 03:55 PM

Whats good for us is we have offered before Bama and that will play a factor if us and Bama end up being his top 2 and are very close when he makes his decision.

poke

05-31-2007, 10:14 PM

If (when) we have a great season this coming year and he sees an opportunity to another first round LB in the NFL draft (Jap), we may very well go right back up to the top with him and others again....

It is common for kids to change their minds several times.

MACXIMVS

05-31-2007, 10:51 PM

u r right poke a good season is the key !

Ga_Gamecock

05-31-2007, 11:39 PM

its early ...

big cock fan

06-01-2007, 12:34 AM

We need to pick it up a lil in my opinion. Im glad we have SS so i trust we will have another good class, but would like to be a lil higher on some guys list.

CockyDemon13

06-05-2007, 03:19 AM

Who in their right mind would want to go to Alabama and play for Saban and not come to Columbia and play for Spurrier?

gotrice?

06-05-2007, 05:10 AM

Someone not wearing garnet colored glasses would want that. Saban has a beast of a team at Bama this year its going to be hard recruiting against them.

Gamecocks4ever

06-26-2007, 07:24 PM

June 25, 2007

Tar Heels To Front With Bowens

By Phil Kornblut
LB Reggie Bowens (6-2 210) of Garner, NC said Monday night he currently favors North Carolina. "I've been there a couple of times and they have a real nice coaching staff," he said. "I know it's a great academic school." Bowens has camped at North Carolina and has no other camps scheduled. And he probably will make an unofficial visit to Chapel Hill in July. Bowens also has offers from USC, Clemson, East Carolina, Appalachian State and Marshall. He is also drawing interest from Alabama and Tennessee.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20070625/PSPORTS02/70626001/-1/PSPORTS

doccock

06-27-2007, 05:13 PM

His reasons for favoring them aren't very exciting. Looks to me like he just needs an excuse to get the heck out of NC, and a good beating in the fall to the cocks could be just what the doctor ordered.
doc

USCFAN05

09-11-2007, 01:16 AM

LB Reggie Bowens (6-2 218) of Garner, NC said Monday night there is an 80% chance he will commit to USC this Saturday when he makes an unofficial visit for the SC State game. "One of my former teammates (Chris Cullver) plays for the Gamecocks and he really tells me a lot about the school," Bowens said. "I really like their coaching staff. Coach Lawing contacts me weekly. He's a real cool coach. He's straight up with me. He tells me everything I need to know." Bowens said he has narrowed his list to USC, Clemson, North Carolina and East Carolina with the Gamecocks well in front of the pack. He has not scheduled any official visits and has not taken any other unofficial visits to see games.

USCFAN05

09-11-2007, 01:17 AM

i would love for him to commit and be a gamecock..... great pickup for LB

Spur

09-11-2007, 01:18 AM

USCFan, please provide a link whenever posting that info

g4m3c4ck

09-11-2007, 01:21 AM

Bowens Contemplating USC Commitment (http://www.goupstate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=PSPORTS)

LB Reggie Bowens (6-2 218) of Garner, NC said Monday night there is an 80% chance he will commit to USC this Saturday when he makes an unofficial visit for the SC State game. "One of my former teammates (Chris Cullver) plays for the Gamecocks and he really tells me a lot about the school," Bowens said. "I really like their coaching staff. Coach...

BigGeorge

09-11-2007, 01:22 AM

Good news!!!!

USCFAN05

09-11-2007, 01:28 AM

sorry spur got it from palmettosports.com

Rice Rice Baby

09-11-2007, 01:44 AM

would love to land this kid!

big cock fan

09-11-2007, 02:15 AM

with him and shaq wilson and ingram we will have the quickest and fastest linebacking corps in the SEC period.

garnet812

09-11-2007, 02:31 AM

with him and shaq wilson and ingram we will have the quickest and fastest linebacking corps in the SEC period.
A bit premature to say that...

gamecockfandrew

09-11-2007, 07:47 AM

Come on down Bowens! It would be great to have you wearing garnet and black.

AmonRa777

09-11-2007, 09:56 AM

AWESOME news....He is one of our priority prospects

U-Dub Gamecock

09-11-2007, 09:57 AM

We probably need more LBs now than at any other position.. This would be a big P/U

lawdog100

09-11-2007, 10:03 AM

with him and shaq wilson and ingram we will have the quickest and fastest linebacking corps in the SEC period.

A bit premature to say that...

Garnetoaes812:
I agree with you 100%.

Holy cow, that first statement is hilarious...typical message board comedy material. How in the world could anybody know what the SEC linebacking corps are going to be like 1-5 years from now? I'm all for being enthusiastic, but geeeez.

Ga_Gamecock

09-11-2007, 11:09 AM

AmonRa777

09-11-2007, 11:25 AM

yeah ... im not as pumped ... im actually concerned.

we could see the LB spot go from a strong point to being a big ? mark next year ... and landing stud recruits isnt going to fix our LB woes in 08. (Maybe a juco, but i dont see us going after one).

JMO

I don't understand that assessment...Ingram, Shackleford, Sapp, Paulk and Sinclair are all doing well....We wont have the Brinleys next year...But we will be good...Both Lindsay's will be 100%...Jordan and Dustin could both be at linebacker next year...Also linebacker is a position where young guys can play early....Its absurd to suggest at this point we will have "linebacker woes" next year...At this point we don't know that Ingram wont be better than Jasper....I know Coach Nix loves everything he has seenn from Melvin

mjmiller

09-11-2007, 01:34 PM

He would be a good pickup.

USCFAN05

09-11-2007, 02:55 PM

i hope that 80% becomes 100% after saturday.......... we also lead with his other teammate tony morgan i think he is a DB

FinchMcCrunkNasty

09-11-2007, 03:27 PM

AmonRa777

09-11-2007, 03:36 PM

no i believe tony morgan is not even looking at us, maybe i'm wrong but i remember earlier in the year one of them wasn't even considering us even though we got culliver, i couldn't believe it, but maybe both are now gamecocks i hope. bowens looks like the real deal, big boy

Tony Morgam has been a huge Gamecock lean for quite sometime...I believe you are thinking of Travian Robertson's teammate Terrell Manning....He is not considering us and the feeling is mutual...Word is he has some issues with Travian and or Byron Knight....We are in great shape to get both of Culliver's teammates

atrain3067

09-11-2007, 04:09 PM

Tony Morgam has been a huge Gamecock lean for quite sometime...I believe you are thinking of Travian Robertson's teammate Terrell Manning....He is not considering us and the feeling is mutual...Word is he has some issues with Travian and or Byron Knight....We are in great shape to get both of Culliver's teammates

He must be. Culliver has been in constant contact w/ Tony Morgan. And he is a STRONG lean for the Gamecocks right now, and similarly just like Bowens is contemplating committing to us.

big cock fan

09-11-2007, 04:38 PM

Garnetoaes812:
I agree with you 100%.

Holy cow, that first statement is hilarious...typical message board comedy material. How in the world could anybody know what the SEC linebacking corps are going to be like 1-5 years from now? I'm all for being enthusiastic, but geeeez.

Hey dude lighten up, do you have any idea how fast those three guys are? Just making a statement that they all are extrememly fast for LB but i didnt go out and check every teams linebacking crew forty times, just making a statement. But great post and way to add to the conversation.

Gamecockfanatic4

09-11-2007, 05:31 PM

I don't understand that assessment...Ingram, Shackleford, Sapp, Paulk and Sinclair are all doing well....We wont have the Brinleys next year...But we will be good...Both Lindsay's will be 100%...Jordan and Dustin could both be at linebacker next year...Also linebacker is a position where young guys can play early....Its absurd to suggest at this point we will have "linebacker woes" next year...At this point we don't know that Ingram wont be better than Jasper....I know Coach Nix loves everything he has seenn from Melvin
Everyone's forgetting Alonzo Winfield fits in somewhere if he can step up in the spring or next fall and make an impression

garnet812

09-11-2007, 05:57 PM

Hey dude lighten up, do you have any idea how fast those three guys are? Just making a statement that they all are extrememly fast for LB but i didnt go out and check every teams linebacking crew forty times, just making a statement. But great post and way to add to the conversation.
I can understand your excitement about our recruits, but I wouldn't go around making statements that aren't true/that you don't are true or not. That's all we're saying.

CoverTwo

09-11-2007, 06:16 PM

Tony Morgan doesnt have a commitable offer.

USCFAN05

09-11-2007, 06:23 PM

on gamecockcentral.com it says we have offered him

Rooster3233

09-11-2007, 08:16 PM

AmonRa777

09-11-2007, 08:24 PM

Getting Bowens would be huge...is our next big target at LB Malcome Munore from Florida? My only concern is that I think we need to sign at least one Middle Linebacker this year and there is no big targets on the board left.

There is a bigtime MLB in Alabama we have a great shot to get....We have a decent shot with Monroe from FL.....But everything i hear thru the networks is GaTech...I do know that Larry Ford a juco DE is being evaluated to see if he can be an inside backer....Ford has great size and speed and really is a nasty bigtime hitter ala Shannon Wadley and the Brinkleys....Ford doesn't have an offer yet....He is from South Carolina and would love to play close to home...So we will see how it shakes out...Its still early...I am certain they are working some kids we haven't heard about yet....

CockyDemon13

09-11-2007, 09:25 PM

Big, fast Middle Linebacker? Has anyone hear of this guy by the name of Robert Quinn? Anybody?

garnet812

09-11-2007, 10:38 PM

Big, fast Middle Linebacker? Has anyone hear of this guy by the name of Robert Quinn? Anybody?
If he's a LB, he'll play on the outside most likely

USCFAN05

09-12-2007, 12:08 AM

isnt melvin ingram going to take jasper spot next year, he has got the size 6'2 250

Gamecockfanatic4

09-12-2007, 12:41 AM

Ingram is our MLB next year guys and Quinn will play OLB or DE wherever he goes

mjmiller

09-12-2007, 01:43 PM

Tony Morgan doesnt have a commitable offer.

Morgan has an offer from USC, UNC, Clemson just to name a few. I dont know if you guys have watched video on Bowens or not, but he can crush people. I want him along with Jacoby Thomas out of Alabama. Also if Bowens commits, I think Morgan is ours 100%.

CockyDemon13

09-12-2007, 04:33 PM

Outside of Quinn and Page, a couple of linebackers other than Shaq and like one or two more lineman, what else do we need? I know we are after Charlest Whitlock and I believe he is going to sign on our dotted line, but are we really going after any other big name prospects? I've hear Deion Walker's name being thrown around, but what's our chances with him?

BTW: I saw Eric Norwood over at Russell today when I was getting me some friends and that boy has put on some serious muscle since last year. I told him that was a helluva game y'all played saturday and he said and I directly "I really appreciate that man". Good kid.

roosterrizk1

09-12-2007, 08:29 PM

Big name prospects such as BJ Brand, RJ Mattes, Cordy Glenn, Zebrie Sanders, just to mention a few ......now... a Brandon Thompson who I am hearing we are making a legit run on .... I still like Shippy

longcock

09-12-2007, 08:35 PM

Ingram is our MLB next year guys and Quinn will play OLB or DE wherever he goes

Ingram is currently 2nd string OLB. He may stay at OLB and let G.Sinclair or V.Shackleford continue at MLB.

Still, we need some more LB playmakers.

FinchMcCrunkNasty

09-12-2007, 08:37 PM

Big, fast Middle Linebacker? Has anyone hear of this guy by the name of Robert Quinn? Anybody?
nope.....ohhhh you mean the kid from fort dorchester who is as big as dunlap but faster???? yea....heard his name once....

CockyDemon13

09-12-2007, 11:14 PM

nope.....ohhhh you mean the kid from fort dorchester who is as big as dunlap but faster???? yea....heard his name once....

Naw this dude has a beard.

FinchMcCrunkNasty

09-16-2007, 04:46 PM

WHY THE HELL DIDN'T HE COMMIT SATURDAY NIGHT???

kokocock

09-16-2007, 07:19 PM

he didn't come...i think his game got cancelled friday and was made up on saturday (i think i read that on bigspur)

Rooster3233

09-16-2007, 11:17 PM

he didn't come...i think his game got cancelled friday and was made up on saturday (i think i read that on bigspur)

Really...thanks for the info. I was wondering what happend because all signs pointed to him commiting last night.

Rice Rice Baby

09-27-2007, 08:29 PM

Dont know if this has been posted yet but Reggie Bowens (3 star LB) committed today. (All on rivals) Says he is a former teammate of Culliver.
Welcome to the family!

Dr. Cock

09-27-2007, 08:33 PM

Here's a link to it on Rivals:

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=&script=content.asp&cid=714518&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

Should be moved to Recruting Forum anytime now. Anyways, Welcome to the Family!

Beebop

09-27-2007, 08:34 PM

Welcome to the GC family!

AmonRa777

09-27-2007, 08:37 PM

Dont know if this has been posted yet but Reggie Bowens (3 star LB) committed today. (All on rivals) Says he is a former teammate of Culliver.
Welcome to the family!

Great addition to our program...Bowens is a very fast linebacker...

Wazir

09-27-2007, 08:38 PM

Welcome to the Gamecock Family!!

Rice Rice Baby

09-27-2007, 08:41 PM

Looks like he has good size and a very impressive offer list including Tennesse,and Jawga even Clemsux

snoopy

09-27-2007, 08:50 PM

Welcome aboard.:football:

CockADoodalDoom

09-27-2007, 09:16 PM

Ever since KO, I really like these 3 star guys.

doom

Forkcock

09-27-2007, 09:18 PM

Welcome!

Rooster3233

09-27-2007, 09:22 PM

Alright...been waiting on this one. Welcome!

Rooster3233

09-27-2007, 09:23 PM

Ever since KO, I really like these 3 star guys.

doom

Not trying to nit-pick but wasn't Ko a 2 star? I totally get your point though.

GamecockDad1531

09-27-2007, 10:01 PM

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20070927/PSPORTS02/70927011/-1/PSPORTS

September 27, 2007

Bowens Commits To USC

By Phil Kornblut

LB Reggie Bowens (6-2 218) of Garner, NC, who has been favoring USC for several weeks, officially committed to the Gamecocks Thursday. "I think they have a good coaching program and are going to do good things in the years to come," Bowens said. "They are looking for speed and that's something I can bring to the table." Bowens certainly has been bringing it this season. Through six games he has 81 tackles and 4 sacks. Bowens is the second highly regarded recruiter from Garner to commit to the Gamecocks in as many recruiting season. The Gamecocks landed receiver Chris Culliver for their 2007 class. Bowens also had offers from Clemson, North Carolina, East Carolina, Appalachian State and Marshall. He's the 11th commitment for the 2008 USC class.

DUDE! 81 tackles?!?! In 6 games! Bring it on Mr. Bowens. Can't wait to see you in the Garnet and Black!

Gamecockfanatic4

09-27-2007, 10:26 PM

Great Pick-up for us

TheGuitarCock

09-27-2007, 10:28 PM

GREAT!

Gamecox

09-28-2007, 12:09 AM

By Phil Kornblut

LB Reggie Bowens (6-2 218) of Garner, NC, who has been favoring USC for several weeks, officially committed to the Gamecocks Thursday. "I think they have a good coaching program and are going to do good things in the years to come," Bowens said. "They are looking for speed and that's something I can bring to the table." Bowens certainly has been bringing it this season. Through six games he has 81 tackles and 4 sacks. Bowens is the second highly regarded recruiter from Garner to commit to the Gamecocks in as many recruiting season. The Gamecocks landed receiver Chris Culliver for their 2007 class. Bowens also had offers from Clemson, North Carolina, East Carolina, Appalachian State and Marshall. He's the 11th commitment for the 2008 USC class.

From Rivals free article on May 10:

Garner (NC) linebacker Reggie Bowens (http://eastcarolina.scout.com/a.z?s=47&p=8&c=1&nid=2785834) may have been the most impressive performer at the Snow Hill Shrine Bowl Combine.

He looked outstanding in drills, and at 6-2, 214 pounds, Bowens logged a blistering 4.42-second 40-yard dash, 30.9-inch vertical jump and 18 reps on the bench press.

Looks like a great pickup for us. Wonder why he is not rated higher.

payindews

09-28-2007, 12:16 AM

Glad to have you Bowens!!!!

colt19114me

09-28-2007, 12:24 AM

this guy has the tools to be a force if he works hard

donbgamecock

09-28-2007, 12:30 AM

81 tackles and 4 sacks through 6 games is unbelievable. Nothing like working towards 150 or so tackles for a year. Also, that is some fast moving for someone his size.

Welcome aboard.

Go Cocks!

KCSuge

09-28-2007, 01:00 AM

Great pick up! We will have a good solid recruiting class when it's all said and done.

gamecockfandrew

09-28-2007, 01:10 AM

Come on down Reggie! We can't wait to see you in the Garnet and Black!

big cock fan

09-28-2007, 02:38 AM

happygilmore527

09-28-2007, 09:59 AM

Not too much of a surprise...I wonder why he did it before his visit though. Oh well...good to have him. Nothing like adding another LB to the mix.

JAYBEZ

09-28-2007, 10:00 AM

like i have said before, with him running in the 4.4's and shaq runs a 4.5 or better and with melvin being the fastest of all the linebackers now with 4.5 speed we might have one of the fastest linebacking units in the country. This kid is a real stud, glad we picked him up we really needed this guy.

I guess this guy will play OLB? That is where I would like my speed guys I guess. I think we need a giant rock in the center, someone that could stuff the middle when a McFadden type back comes through the hole.

Anyone know who of our current commits will graduate early?

mmcox98

09-28-2007, 10:07 AM

Looks like the ol defense is looking up, I wonder if SOS showing a willingness to play some freshmen had any impact.

53fan

09-28-2007, 10:14 AM

Welcome Mr. Bowens! It's true we SOS is building something special here. he is finding and training each piece of the puzzle that produces championship(s). Welcome to being a key piece of the puzzle.
:football:

Indiana Gamecock

09-28-2007, 10:28 AM

Good god a linebacker that runs a 4.42, that is impressive.

dbcocksfan550

09-28-2007, 12:37 PM

Welcome aboard!!

LegalCock

09-28-2007, 01:54 PM

He keeps playing like that, and he'll get some more stars added.

Juice4Bruce

09-28-2007, 02:03 PM

yeah 81 tackles/4 sacks in 6 games is plain mean. He's on course for one hell of a season and will get much more national attention..and it appears that we're building quite the relationship with garner h/s and it looks like it will pay of in the future

cock13

09-28-2007, 02:38 PM

anyone think we take his speed and move him to safety? I would love having a big fast punishing safety back there once e. cook graduates

atrain3067

09-28-2007, 03:04 PM

atrain3067

09-28-2007, 03:11 PM

anyone think we take his speed and move him to safety? I would love having a big fast punishing safety back there once e. cook graduates

Maybe. There was an NFL coach, can't remember who it was, but his strategy on defense was to build up speed, he put LB types at DE, Safties at LB, CB's to Safety, back-up WR's at CB, etc. Basically upping the speed at each level of the defense.

CoverTwo

09-28-2007, 03:12 PM

He and Shaq should be 4 stars by signing day.

FeartheSpur

09-28-2007, 03:16 PM

Welcome aboard

AmonRa777

09-28-2007, 03:19 PM

Welcome aboard, LB is one position we needed to add quality depth to this recruting class, and it appears we're gettin' some of this that and the other from some kids that can do a lot of good things.

Bowens is a huge pickup for us...He is a work out warrior...He will likely play at 230-235...He might even get an inch or two taller...He is also best buddies with Tony Morgan(one of our top db prospects)

RbrewDawg

09-28-2007, 03:23 PM

Sidney was a three star

LegalCock

09-28-2007, 03:34 PM

I notice the guys spurrier gets usually add stars and show out in the shrine bowl etc...He and his staff are great talent evaluators and seem to hone in on that intangible that keeps the kids from choking when they come up against someone with comparable talent (a-la a shrine bowl verus a normal highschool contest).

gotrice?

09-28-2007, 05:39 PM

anyone think we take his speed and move him to safety? I would love having a big fast punishing safety back there once e. cook graduates

Actually I would have to say not a chance. I think we use him to help start making our defense one of the fastest in the nation. Remember the saying speed kills, well with him at OLB, Wilson, and Ingram speed will be no problem at the LB position.

AtlGAMECOCK

09-28-2007, 07:18 PM

welcome aboard young man u are in for one hell of a ride.

scfan2001

09-28-2007, 07:34 PM

that's awesome. welcome aboard.

SpinRBait

09-29-2007, 01:28 PM

I live near Garner H.S. so I decided to catch the Trojans in action against Knightdale. In particular, I was there to watch Reggie Bowens and Tony Morgan. Needless to say, I came away impressed.

Reggie Bowens plays LB and is listed at 6'2 210 while Tony Morgan is 5'11 185 in their game program. Reggie didn't have many tackles last night but he was always around the ball. He has a frame to carry more weight and I can see him playing at around 230 without losing much speed. Tony Morgan plays cornerback and returns kicks on special teams. He had a heck of a night. I was five minutes late getting into the game and I missed the opening kickoff. Morgan returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown but I heard it over the loudspeaker. He also had an interception, a fumble recovery, broke up a few passes and had some tackles.

The one thing these two guys have is SPEED! They have good instincts and they close very well on the ball. I could see both contributing next year in some capacity. It would benefit Reggie to gain some weight but the talent and speed are there. Tony plays CB but he may be better suited as a FS. He has good coverage skills and appears to be a good tackler. Hopefully, Chris Culliver and Reggie Bowens will convince Tony Morgan to follow them to Columbia.

Garner is consistently the best H.S. program in the Raleigh area. I like the fact that our coaches have been able to establish relationships with their coaching staff because Garner routinely produces solid Div. 1 prospects. I think Garner compares favorable to some of the powerful 4A programs in S.C. such as Summerville, Berkeley and Gaffney. I think it only helps us that we have links to other prominent programs in NC such as Charlotte Independence and Richmond Co because they consistently produce a lot of talented Div. 1 athletes.

pitchcock

09-29-2007, 08:14 PM

Good report..thanks.

Brinkley_Bulldozer52

09-30-2007, 09:00 AM

nice

CockyBlock

11-05-2007, 04:28 PM

oh my god.....check out this guy!!!!! another monster on the field!

JAYBEZ

11-05-2007, 04:37 PM

The content you bring to this forum immeasurable

CockyBlock

11-05-2007, 04:39 PM

check out the link and the video: http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?sport=1&pr_key=61117

CockySpurrier85

11-05-2007, 04:43 PM

The content you bring to this forum immeasurable

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha........my thoughts exactly.

roosterrizk1

11-05-2007, 05:01 PM

He is a great looking LB prospect IMO. He should see some early PT. He is a big framed kid that is athletic and can run.

acejrock

11-05-2007, 05:03 PM

sweet

uscglfrcpc

11-05-2007, 05:15 PM

think about how much size he will put on when he get down here and on weight program, he's got the perfect frame to build on

happygilmore527

11-05-2007, 05:21 PM

The content you bring to this forum immeasurable

I just lol'ed.

He does look like a player though and we need the LB's.

Will4144

11-06-2007, 12:48 AM

Exactly what rooster, uscgl, and gilmore said.

roosterrizk1

11-06-2007, 03:36 PM

USC recruit Bowens confident he'll make a difference

By KEVIN MELTON Go Upstate.com
Published: Tuesday, November 6, 2007 | Updated: 9:43 am

To use an old cliche, Reginald Bowens has a nose for the football. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound outside linebacker from Garner High School in North Carolina helped his team to a perfect 11-0 regular season with a 42-10 victory Friday night against Holly Springs, recording 13 solo tackles and recovering a fumble.
On the season, the three-star athlete according to Rivals.com, totaled 100 tackles with five forced fumbles and an interception. The recruiting service also ranks him as North Carolina's No. 10 prospect and 27th overall at his position in the nation.
Next year, Bowens will look to make a name for himself in the Southeastern Conference as he has verbally committed to South Carolina.
"I've been down there a couple of times, and I really like the facilities and hospitality," he said. "I really felt at home."
Bowens committed by phone on Sept. 27 and chose the Gamecocks over Clemson, East Carolina and North Carolina.
He has not scheduled an official visit, but attended USC's game against Mississippi State and says he's solid with his commitment. He will make a second unofficial visit this weekend when the Gamecocks host Florida.
Bowens was recruited by USC defensive line coach Brad Lawing and says he is impressed with his future teammates.
"The team is coming up and doing big things both this year and last year," he said.
He also said that his conversations with USC head coach Steve Spurrier have been positive.
"I've talked to him a couple of times," Bowens said. "He's a real cool person and liked to joke around a lot."
Bowens said he likes the fact that Spurrier is willing to give freshmen an opportunity to show their talents on defense, although early playing time was not a deciding factor for him.
"It's just kind of an extra that I may get to play early," he said. "I think I can bring a lot of speed and help the linebackers cover the field."
On Dec. 15, Bowens will make his way to Spartanburg to participate in the 71st annual Shrine Bowl at Wofford's Gibbs Stadium.
He says he's happy about being chosen.
"It's a big honor to get to play in the game next month," he said.
"I found out from (coach Nelson Smith) right after the rosters were announced. I'm excited about it."
Bowens watched Saturday's game at Arkansas on television, but he was not swayed by the poor defensive performance that resulted in 651 yards of total offense by the Razorbacks. It just made him more ready to get to Columbia.
"It makes you eager to play because you know you can help out the team," he said

CaptainCrunch

11-06-2007, 03:38 PM

good read

GeathersFan

11-06-2007, 03:38 PM

We do need the help son.

big cock fan

11-06-2007, 05:25 PM

yea his 4.42 speed could of helped us out trememdously. hard to get to the sideline to rush up the field with a linebacker with that kind of speed which is something we have been missing. most of our linebackers are in the 4.6 range, so this is something we have needed.

Will4144

11-06-2007, 08:27 PM

Reggie Bowens, Melvin Ingram, Alonzo Winfield, Shaq Wilson

Sounds like a good LB corps for our future to me (that is if Alonzo stays at OLB and doesn't move to FS).

SpinRBait

11-06-2007, 09:34 PM

I've seen Reggie Bowens play and he has a nose for the football. He plays ILB at Garner but I think he will play OLB at Carolina. He's a 4.4 guy that I think he could really help us next year. He a Shaq Wilson should form a formidable LB tandem.

Tony Morgan is another prospect from Garner that I hope becomes a Gamecock. He plays CB and is a kick returner. He has legit sub 4.4/40 speed and has good coverage skills. I can envision him becoming a great DB at Carolina since he would be tutored by one of the finest secondary coaches in America in Ron Cooper.

Will4144

11-06-2007, 09:51 PM

I believe Tony Morgan will either play CB or FS for us. Either way, he'll be a good one!

Will4144

01-10-2008, 12:40 AM

Bowens, Burns Set USC Visits

By Phil Kornblut
USC commitments LB Reggie Bowens (6-2 218) of Garner, NC and DB Jarrett Burns (6-3 186) of Huntsville,AL have scheduled their official visits to USC for January 18th. Bowens is a solid commitment for the Gamecocks and Burns said he is as well though Tennessee has been talking to him and might offer. Burns said he's have to think about the Vols if offered but doesn't think he will visit.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080109/PSPORTS02/833121356/-1/PSPORTS

Regalcock

01-10-2008, 01:40 AM

What happened with Bowens and the Shrine Bowl. I never saw him in the game? Did I miss something..injury?

big cock fan

01-10-2008, 03:18 AM

Regalcock

01-10-2008, 03:45 AM

Last i heard i think he got hurt in one of the practices. His body was worn down from coming strait from the championship game. Its too bad bc if he would of had a big game he would of probably had his 4th star by now.
Good to see he is gaining some weight. Should be at about 225 by the time he gets here.

I was watching (Shrine) and looking and saw a linebacker named Reddick who looked really good during that game. Our boy Kenny Davis looked good too. Everette Dawkins and EJA Ward were the biggest stars on D though.

225 is great for his speed.