Aramis Hillary Thread [Archive]

AmonRa777

04-06-2007, 08:46 PM

Strom Thurmond QB Aramis Hillary (6-3 212), who is one of the state's hottest prospects, attended USC practices on Friday. The Gamecocks have recently turned up the intensity in recruiting Hillary, whose uncle, Ira Hillary, played receiver for USC in the late 1980s and later for seven years in the NFL, including with the Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII. "South Carolina has always been my dream school because my uncle (Ira Hillary) played there and I have followed them ever since. It would be a dream to play for Coach Spurrier, who may be the best in the business in developing QBs." Hillary said his coach was also contacted last week by Clemson offensive coordinator Rob Spence: "Clemson liked my tape and wanted to know if I was sincerely interested them because they have Will Korn and a couple of QB commitments for next year. Of course, I am interested in Clemson.
"I saw Will Korn play against Aiken when he was in tenth grade. He's great, one of best high school quarterbacks to ever come through South Carolina. I think it would be an honor to practice with him and the others. It would be great competition, and competition always brings out the best in everyone." Hillary has not visited Clemson, but may try to make it for the spring game. Hillary or his coach have had direct contact in the last week with Tennessee (David Cutcliffe), Virginia Tech (Mike O'Cain), Virginia (Levern Belin), Maryland (John Donovan), East Carolina (Phil Petty), Mississippi State (Woody McCorvey), Georgia (Jon Fabris), USC and Clemson, among others. The reason for the sudden interest is because he was unable to fill a stack of college film requests until he was finished with basketball season. His game tapes did not go out until the last week of March. Two weeks ago, Hillary canceled a trip to UGA for junior day and went to go see his older brother play in Appalachian State's spring game and ended up walking away with his first scholarship offer, courtesy of the two-time defending Div. I-AA national champions. He said he feels like he is close to getting offers from East Carolina, Virginia Tech and Mississippi State. Each of the schools said the love him on film, but require two things before they offer any QB: to see him throw in person and to spend time with him to assess his leadership skills. Last year as a junior, Hillary passed for 1,762 yards and 11 TDs. He also showed exceptional speed (4.68 in the 40) for his size, rushing for 752 yards and 10 TDs.

AmonRa777

04-12-2007, 07:08 PM

Strom Thurmond QB Aramis Hillary (6-3, 218) got his first Div. I offer from Mississippi State on Wednesday night. "I had a great conversation last week with (Mississippi State offensive coordinator) Woody McCorvey," Hillary said. "He said he loved my tape and that I was a big-time QB that would be a great fit for their offense. "He said he was mailing some stuff to me, but I thought he was talking about a media guide or questionairre. But there it was, a scholarship offer from Mississippi State signed by Coach Sylvester Croom. "I yelled so loud that I think I woke up everybody at my house. I can't calm down about thinking about the opportunity of playing QB in the SEC. This is like a dream." How does Hillary feel about Mississippi State? "Coach McCorvey asked me about that during some of our conversations, why I was interested in them. For me, it's a chance to get away from home, but not too far away. They play in the SEC. And Coach Croom is one of the most respected coaches in the profession, and I believe in his vision for the program. "They have definitely moved to the top of my list. My mom just wants to go over there and meet all the coaches before we make any final decisions. We're going to try to do that as soon as school gets out in June." Strom Thurmond coach Lee Sawyer was happy for Hillary, who is considered by some to be South Carolina's No. 1 QB prospect: "Based on the interest he has generated, hopefully this is the first of many Div. I offers. My phone has been ringing off the hook. I tease Aramis all the time about how hard it has for me to get other things done with all the calls from college coaches. It has just been incredible." Hillary said the reason for the sudden interest is because he was unable to fill a stack of college film requests until he was finished with basketball season. His game tapes did not go out until the last week of March. Within the last two weeks, he or his coach have had direct contact with Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Clemson, East Carolina and Maryland, among others. Hillary said each of the schools quickly informed him he was a scholarship candidate, but want two things: To see him throw in person and spend time with him to see his leadership skills.
"Aramis is a natural-born leader, and has been for our team since his sophomore year," Sawyer said. "The kids follow him because he's a hard worker. He's probably the hardest-working kid I've ever coached." Last week during spring break, Hillary made unofficial visits to Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia. He plans to attend South Carolina's spring game on Saturday. Hillary said his coach feels like his next offers may be from Virginia Tech and East Carolina. "Coach Petty from East Carolina said their staff had looked at 16 or 20 quarterbacks from across the Southeast and he said they thought I was the best they had seen so far. Coach Petty said I was definitely the most accurate of them all, and probably had the strongest arm." Last year as a junior, Hillary passed for 1,762 yards and 11 TDs. He also showed exceptional speed (4.68 in the 40) for his size, rushing for 752 yards and 10 TDs. Hillary has already met college entrance requirements with a 2.51 core GPA (3.3 overall) and 900 score on his first attempt on the SAT. He is the nephew of former South Carolina and NFL WR Ira Hillary, who played seven years with the Bengals, including Super Bowl XXIII. Mississippi State is his third offer, following two-time defending Div. I-AA champion Appalachian State (where older brother Coco plays) and Presbyterian.

Wazir

04-12-2007, 07:36 PM

All that is fine and good. Like it' said in dating"don't marry the first second thing take to the ....../

We will probaly offer. But he talked with like of SOS and coaching staff. Keep your wits about you Aramis.

Wazir

04-12-2007, 07:38 PM

mistake: he hasn't talked to the likes of our coaching staff and SOS!

Dietz

04-12-2007, 08:56 PM

i remember seeing his uncle Ira light up Pickens in a playoff game back in '82 or '83, i was like 40-7 :(

he was a heck of a QB for Strom Thurmond and a great WR for The USC

kda

04-13-2007, 08:20 PM

http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/42/422039m.jpg (http://southcarolina.scout.com/2/635328.html) Kid looks like he has some guns on him.

CoverTwo

04-13-2007, 08:57 PM

Could be another Kenny McKinley.

AmonRa777

04-13-2007, 09:15 PM

Could be another Kenny McKinley.

Could be our greatest QB ever!!! I don't think he has ever played receiver...If there is some rule he can't play QB at USC, he'll go someplace that will let him play QB...He doesn't have an offer from the Cocks yet...So i guess we'll know SOS opinion if an offer is forthcoming...

OBC2005

04-13-2007, 09:33 PM

I know some of his family and they are all class acts. If we can land him he could really become a great player for us. Hes the type guy first one there last one to leave type. Loves to practice and just compete in general. I mean football success is in his blood. His uncle played for us and his two older brothers played/playing college football as well. They were studs too just not 6'3 like Aramis.

AmonRa777

04-15-2007, 09:07 PM

USC Giving Quarterback A Hard Look

By Phil Kornblut
On Recruiting
Published: April 15, 2007

QB Aramis Hillary (6-3 212) of Strom Thurmond attended USC's spring game Saturday. He has not been offered by the Gamecocks but he got strong indications of a possible future offer. "They acted like they wanted to offer," he said. "They sounded real good. It was my best visit yet. I talked to coach Reaves the most but I also talked to coach Spurrier a lot. That was like a dream. I remember seeing him when he was the coach at Florida when I was like five years old, and I'm sitting here talking to him one on one. Coach Gillespie was telling coach Spurrier that I had gotten an offer from Mississippi State. He looked at me and said they are probably going to offer once they get me in camp and see how well I learn." Hillary said Auburn is also now starting to show strong interest. He also has offers from Appalachian State and Presbyterian. He is also hearing from Clemson, Tennessee, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Virginia and Kentucky. USC is his favorite. "I think I would pull the trigger (on a commitment) if they offered," Hillary said

big cock fan

04-16-2007, 02:31 AM

we need to offer this kid, we always have room for 6'3 athletes

USCFAN05

04-16-2007, 02:45 AM

i have seen him play and he is a real good athlete

poke

04-18-2007, 11:25 PM

My heart is pulling fo rus to offer this kid! I hope it works out for us to offer him... we will see what SOS has to say......

Rice Rice Baby

04-18-2007, 11:52 PM

I hope we offer and land him, however I trust SOS's judgement!

GarnetBlackAttack

04-19-2007, 11:12 AM

i remember seeing his uncle Ira light up Pickens in a playoff game back in '82 or '83, i was like 40-7 :(

he was a heck of a QB for Strom Thurmond and a great WR for The USC

Hey dietzel, nice memory. I was at that game as well, but I believe the year was 1980. Several things about it that I remember.
1- It was the coldest game, and still is, that I've ever attended. I had to use the restroom but my hands were so frozen I couldn't unzip my pants. I had to pull them straight down, haha.

2- The blue flame and siren was awesome. Wonder if they still do that at Pickens?

3- That was the last time I saw Jim Carlen and Danny Ford together. They were recruiting Ira.

4- Thurmond was a powerhouse under Keith McCalister. They ran over, thru, and around Pickens. I believe they returned the opening kickoff for a TD and never looked back. We just couldn't beat Myrtle Beach.

AmonRa777

04-24-2007, 02:58 PM

USC Recruiter Visits In State Receiver

By Phil Kornblut
On Recruiting
Published: April 24, 2007

University of South Carolina assistant Robert Gillespie stopped by North Augusta on Monday to check on speedy WR Marcus Thurmond (6-1 175).
"Like everybody else, South Carolina loves his speed, it just jumps out at you on film," North Augusta coach Dan Pippin said. "They just want to study him up-close at (USC) camp this summer before they make a scholarship decision. But they really like his speed."
Virginia and Troy State also called about Thurmond on Monday. He has no offers, but has been told he is under consideration for a scholarship from UGA, Clemson, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Troy State and USC, among others. He participated in the Nike Camp in Athens last Saturday.
"Marcus can run with anybody who plays the game on Friday nights," Pippin said. "Yes, he is still very raw, but he's a hard worker and the rest of his game will come around. However, he has something you can't coach: big-time speed."
Thurmond traveled to spring games at FSU, Clemson, South Carolina and Tennessee. He said coaches keep teasing him about his speed, starting with Clemson WR coach Dabo Swinney: "He kept introducing me to other people saying 'Have you met the state's fastest player?' It was funny.
Thurmond earned his reputation for speed after running track as a sophomore only to stay in football shape. He ended finishing third in the 800 at the Class AAAA state championship meet with a time of 1:55, which is around two seconds off the state record. He is undefeated so far this year in the 800, winning the event in Thursday's region meet.
This past season, Thurmond caught 46 passes for 546 yards and 6 TD for 1-10 North Augusta.

g4m3c4ck

04-24-2007, 07:26 PM

Would anyone happen to have access to his Nike combine times?

:confused:

Gamecockfanatic4

05-09-2007, 01:09 AM

May 07, 2007

Scouts Checking On Hillary

By Phil Kornblut
QB Aramis Hillary (6-3 212) of Strom Thurmond has offers from Mississippi State, East Carolina, Presbyterian and Appalachian State and his waiting on others. Auburns offensive coordinator visited his school last week to watch film. Coaches from Clemson, Kentucky and Georgia Southern also have been. Hillary said he's had phone conversations with recruiters from USC, Clemson, Mississippi State, Auburn. Virginia Tech, Virginia and Maryland. "USC sounds real interested," he said. "They are talking possible offer." Hillary says USC, Auburn, Mississippi State and East Carolina are his favorites.

talon

05-09-2007, 08:06 AM

Anyone know what kind of ath. this kid is? Can he play another position if QB doesn't work out? I love his size.

SC Rooster

05-09-2007, 09:02 AM

I know his family fairly well and let me tell you he comes from a good blood line. His family breeds athletes! He could play any skill position. Would not be suprised to see him go to the defensive side of the ball though as a SS or FS.

ColaCock

05-09-2007, 09:09 AM

I remember his brother I believe...CoCo Hillary? He also played quarterback and really did some thing for Strom Thurmond- I wonder where he is now.

USCFAN05

05-09-2007, 03:45 PM

coco plays at applachian state and armis played WR when his brother was the qb

4|_3|<54/\/|)3R

05-09-2007, 08:53 PM

He could play any skill position. Would not be suprised to see him go to the defensive side of the ball though as a SS or FS.

I agree. IMHO, he'd make a great safety at the next level.

MBSpur

05-09-2007, 10:23 PM

i no when his brother was playing QB he was there wide out

SC Rooster

05-10-2007, 09:47 AM

His oldest brother Antwann also played QB at a small college in NC and Im sure you all know Ira his uncle who played reciever for the cocks and the bengals in the 80's.

Gamecocktuck

05-10-2007, 11:04 AM

When I saw the name "Hillary," I immediately thought of Ira and wondered if there was any relation. Ira Hillary was a darn good receiver for us in the 1980's.

AmonRa777

05-10-2007, 12:02 PM

I agree. IMHO, he'd make a great safety at the next level.

Yeah right!! He might even make a great Quarterback at the next level>> What a novel concept...A 6'3" 210 lb QB with a strong arm and good grades and great athleticism....No it can't be...Lets go ahead and move him to wr, cb or safety...Who the heck wants a QB with great athletic ability and smarts..If he runs fast he can't possibly be a good QB....I learn so much about football on these internet forums...I am reminded of Brad Scott asking Joe Hamilton to play CB because Jason Pomar committed...ROTFLMAO

:rotfl: :rotfl: :lol: :lol: :rotfl: :rotfl:

mickeyrivers

05-10-2007, 03:16 PM

edit- nm

Gamecockfanatic4

05-10-2007, 03:54 PM

When I saw the name "Hillary," I immediately thought of Ira and wondered if there was any relation. Ira Hillary was a darn good receiver for us in the 1980's.
I think he is Ira's Son maybe Nephew but pretty sure it his Son

AmonRa777

05-10-2007, 04:10 PM

I think he is Ira's Son maybe Nephew but pretty sure it his Son

Aramis is Ira's nephew

4|_3|<54/\/|)3R

05-10-2007, 05:03 PM

Yeah right!! He might even make a great Quarterback at the next level>> What a novel concept...A 6'3" 210 lb QB with a strong arm and good grades and great athleticism....No it can't be...Lets go ahead and move him to wr, cb or safety...Who the heck wants a QB with great athletic ability and smarts..If he runs fast he can't possibly be a good QB....I learn so much about football on these internet forums...I am reminded of Brad Scott asking Joe Hamilton to play CB because Jason Pomar committed...ROTFLMAO

:rotfl: :rotfl: :lol: :lol: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I never said he couldn't possibly play QB here, nor do I dislike mobile QB's (the main type of QB I play with on NCAA FB07). However, unless I am mistaken, this "strong-armed" QB has not put up elite stats for his position (not that that is the end-all be-all of recruiting QB's, but it's normally a fairly good indicator). BTW, last time I checked, a 2.51 GPA didn't qualify as 'smart' (maybe average).

I dare not mention my preference for the impossible.. (aka Terrelle Pryor)

happygilmore527

06-11-2007, 10:57 AM

Hillary Has Positive Experience At USC

By Phil Kornblut
Before Strom Thurmond (SC) QB Aramis Hillary (6-3,
223) left South Carolina's prospect camp on Saturday,
Steve Spurrier had some strong words of encouragement
for him. "Coach Spurrier said 'We fell in love with you
today, son. We were only going to sign one quarterback
next year, now we might have to go with two,'"
recalled Hillary on Sunday. "Who knows what will happen or if they will
eventually offer another QB, but that meant a lot
coming from Coach Spurrier. I got to work very closely
with one of the great offensive coaches in college
football history for several hours on Saturday, and it
was an experience that I will never forget."
South Carolina offered a scholarship and got a
commitment on Saturday from Summerville (SC) QB Reid
McCollum. Hillary, who already has six offers,
including East Carolina and Mississippi State, knew
before he left prospect camp that McCollum had agreed
to become a future Gamecock. Was Hillary disappointed when he heard the news? "I'm a competitor, and I want to earn a scholarship
at every prospect camp I attend this summer. But I am
not going to lie: I've been born and bred a Gamecock
fan, ever since my uncle played there (former USC WR
Ira Hillary, who is in the Gamecocks Hall of Fame and
played seven years in the NFL), and it would have been
nice to have been offered, especially since my dad and
some of my friends who were there watching said it was
the best passing performance of my life. Coach
Spurrier was challenging me to make every throw in
the book, and I was really on my game.
"So yes, I am disappointed to not get offered, but
if it is the only thing I have learned from recruiting
so far, it is this: All I can do is the best I can do,
and the rest is out of my hands. I know that Saturday
was the best I've ever felt after a camp, I just don't
know what South Carolina is exactly looking for at QB
next year, you'd have to ask them. I just appreciate
the consideration from Coach Spurrier. That's all you
can ask for, a chance. And I got that."
Hillary said that he and McCollum competed one after
another in every drill under the careful eye of
Spurrier and QB coach David Reaves. Did Hillary think
he performed better than McCollum?
"I don't think I could make that call because I
wasn't watching any of the other QBs. I was in a zone,
and totally focused on what I had to do on the next
play, and what adjustments Coach Spurrier was telling
me to make. But I'm sure Reid is a good quarterback,
or Coach Spurrier wouldn't offered him."
Hillary said Saturday was a "100-percent positive
experience" and he will never have any hard feelings
against South Carolina, even if Spurrier sticks with
his initial decision to sign just one quarterback.
"My high school team has been in the state playoffs
for every year I can remember since I was in middle
school and we won it all (Class AAA state
championship) in 2005. I have watched from the stands
or played against so many superstar players over the
years, and most of them never even got one
major-college offer.
"I am so blessed. I've got six offers to six great
schools and around seven or eight more camps to attend
over the next five weeks. Even if I didn't get another
offer between now and February, I'd feel great about
my situation. I have no complaints about anything. I'm
just going to focus on playing as hard as I can, and
all the recruiting stuff will take care of itself."
Hillary, who has already met college entrance
requirements, said his immediate plans are to attend
Tennessee camp next weekend. Tennessee offensive
coordinator David Cutcliffe flew into town to observe
Hillary during the spring, only a few days after
Auburn offensive coordinator Al Borges made a special
trip to the school. Hillary said he has also been
keeping in touch with coaches from Georgia, Virginia,
Maryland, Hawaii, and Troy, among others.

cack

06-11-2007, 11:02 AM

wow this kid has a good head on his shoulders ... almost makes you want to pull for him that we offer ... not sure on all of his stats and all ... but i'm sure Spurrier will keep a close eye on this kid all year

4|_3|<54/\/|)3R

06-11-2007, 11:38 AM

If nothing else, he could be a future Syvelle for us..

impirius

06-11-2007, 11:47 AM

I hope there's a spot for this guy at USC, but if not, best of luck to him wherever he ends up.

22cocky

06-11-2007, 11:51 AM

Good job Hillary hope you get the offer

MDCox

06-11-2007, 11:56 AM

I think he could play another position if we don't off him at QB. I hope he is a Gamecock. I love the positive attitude.

USCFAN05

06-11-2007, 01:11 PM

i actually talked 2 him a couple of weekends ago and he told me if we would offer him he would commint on the spot

Gamecockfanatic4

06-11-2007, 01:33 PM

SOS PLEASE offer this kid I think he could be a special guy tobring in him and McCollum would be great

Juice4Bruce

06-11-2007, 01:42 PM

I only see good things out of bringing in 2 QB's this year..one more talented QB would add to the competition for 2008 between 5 talented QB's. I believe the one that ended up on top would prove to be outstanding. I am really pulling for Hillary, I hope Spurrier offers him.

jaytda4th

06-11-2007, 02:27 PM

lol i thought this was going to be about hillary clinton and i was like man i don't want to read that.

Rice Rice Baby

06-11-2007, 02:37 PM

sounds like a really good kid, hope we can land him!

ra742002

06-11-2007, 02:43 PM

Wow, sounds like a very smart guy, with his feet planted firmly on the ground. I hope we find a spot for him somewhere. He wants to be a Gamecock, and from this post, he deserves it. Please let this guy wear garnet and black.

FinchMcCrunkNasty

06-11-2007, 03:10 PM

i like him a lot

scleatherneck

06-11-2007, 03:17 PM

WOW, a HS kid who seems to be squared tight, we need to offer him, and quit trying for some of these thugs and cons we get.

AmonRa777

06-11-2007, 03:25 PM

WOW, a HS kid who seems to be squared tight, we need to offer him, and quit trying for some of these thugs and cons we get.

Please do not refer to our student athletes as "thugs and cons"!!!! Thank You

kda

06-11-2007, 07:22 PM

After I read this, I starting calling people and telling them how great of a kid he sounds. Would love to have him, because with his size and skill, I know we could a place for him somewhere if QB did not work out.

doccock

06-11-2007, 10:29 PM

He's a legacy and a great athlete. He wants to come. I hope it works out for him.
doc

Gamecock Rob

06-12-2007, 01:24 AM

Every time i look at this, I think it means Clinton.

Cocks#1

06-13-2007, 03:38 PM

Before Strom Thurmond (SC) QB Aramis Hillary (6-3,
223) left South Carolina's prospect camp on Saturday,
Steve Spurrier had some strong words of encouragement
for him.
"Coach Spurrier said 'We fell in love with you
today, son. We were only going to sign one quarterback
next year, now we might have to go with two,'"
recalled Hillary on Sunday.
"Who knows what will happen or if they will
eventually offer another QB, but that meant a lot
coming from Coach Spurrier. I got to work very closely
with one of the great offensive coaches in college
football history for several hours on Saturday, and it
was an experience that I will never forget."
South Carolina offered a scholarship and got a
commitment on Saturday from Summerville (SC) QB Reid
McCollum. Hillary, who already has six offers,
including East Carolina and Mississippi State, knew
before he left prospect camp that McCollum had agreed
to become a future Gamecock.
Was Hillary disappointed when he heard the news?
"I'm a competitor, and I want to earn a scholarship
at every prospect camp I attend this summer. But I am
not going to lie: I've been born and bred a Gamecock
fan, ever since my uncle played there (former USC WR
Ira Hillary, who is in the Gamecocks Hall of Fame and
played seven years in the NFL), and it would have been
nice to have been offered, especially since my dad and
some of my friends who were there watching said it was
the best passing performance of my life. Coach
Spurrier was challenging me to make every throw in
the book, and I was really on my game.
"So yes, I am disappointed to not get offered, but
if it is the only thing I have learned from recruiting
so far, it is this: All I can do is the best I can do,
and the rest is out of my hands. I know that Saturday
was the best I've ever felt after a camp, I just don't
know what South Carolina is exactly looking for at QB
next year, you'd have to ask them. I just appreciate
the consideration from Coach Spurrier. That's all you
can ask for, a chance. And I got that."
Hillary said that he and McCollum competed one after
another in every drill under the careful eye of
Spurrier and QB coach David Reaves. Did Hillary think
he performed better than McCollum?
"I don't think I could make that call because I
wasn't watching any of the other QBs. I was in a zone,
and totally focused on what I had to do on the next
play, and what adjustments Coach Spurrier was telling
me to make. But I'm sure Reid is a good quarterback,
or Coach Spurrier wouldn't offered him."
Hillary said Saturday was a "100-percent positive
experience" and he will never have any hard feelings
against South Carolina, even if Spurrier sticks with
his initial decision to sign just one quarterback.
"My high school team has been in the state playoffs
for every year I can remember since I was in middle
school and we won it all (Class AAA state
championship) in 2005. I have watched from the stands
or played against so many superstar players over the
years, and most of them never even got one
major-college offer.
"I am so blessed. I've got six offers to six great
schools and around seven or eight more camps to attend
over the next five weeks. Even if I didn't get another
offer between now and February, I'd feel great about
my situation. I have no complaints about anything. I'm
just going to focus on playing as hard as I can, and
all the recruiting stuff will take care of itself."
Hillary, who has already met college entrance
requirements, said his immediate plans are to attend
Tennessee camp next weekend. Tennessee offensive
coordinator David Cutcliffe flew into town to observe
Hillary during the spring, only a few days after
Auburn offensive coordinator Al Borges made a special
trip to the school. Hillary said he has also been
keeping in touch with coaches from Georgia, Virginia,
Maryland, Hawaii, and Troy, among others

TheGuitarCock

06-13-2007, 03:39 PM

GO COCKS!

TStone

06-13-2007, 03:44 PM

Proving Grounds?

TheGuitarCock

06-13-2007, 04:21 PM

GAME.....COCKS!

dabigtymer864

06-13-2007, 06:57 PM

sounds like a great kid... would love to have him and Reid

joshuabatterycreekte

06-13-2007, 11:00 PM

I saw him there.

WayzUp

09-20-2007, 05:37 PM

A little birdie told me all the way up here in Michigan that Spurrier offered Aramis & he committed on the spot. I don't have a scription to Rivals & don't see it mentioned anywhere...anyone have any insight on this they could share?

ewjake

09-20-2007, 05:40 PM

this is from GCC but it is not completely official yet

Coach Spurrier has offered Strom Thurmond High School QB Aramis Hillary and he committed on the spot. This information came from Aramis himself. This interaction took place around 1:30 this afternoon. Great kid, great leader, and a wonderful talent. His uncle, Ira Hillary, is the reason he is a long-time Gamecock fan.

gotrice?

09-20-2007, 05:42 PM

Great news. I'm glad we brought him in.

roosterrizk1

09-20-2007, 05:44 PM

If he is indeed a commit I think that is great. This kid can play QB or many other positions. I hope its true.

Mecklenburg Cock

09-20-2007, 05:44 PM

That's good to hear. I knew he was really high on the Gamecocks and had said he would commit on the stop if offered.

Do you know if he's being offered as a QB?

ewjake

09-20-2007, 05:45 PM

That's good to hear. I knew he was really high on the Gamecocks and had said he would commit on the stop if offered.

Do you know if he's being offered as a QB?

prob an athlete

longcock

09-20-2007, 05:46 PM

I'd be interested to know if SOS is recruiting him as a QB or a safety/ATH. He's got some potential, and he really wanted to be a gamecock.

Bring em on.

cold-cocked

09-20-2007, 05:47 PM

isn't he supposed to be a great quarterback? Sorry, haven't kept up with recruiting up to this point.

ewjake

09-20-2007, 05:50 PM

here's what everyone's been looking for a link

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/latest/lat_092007_latest.shtml

ewjake

09-20-2007, 05:52 PM

here's his mug shot and some stats

Dual-threat quarterback
Johnston (SC) Strom Thurmond
Ht: 6-foot-2 http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/pdb05_eventsr.gif (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/cpevent.asp?Key=19001) (Event (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/cpevent.asp?key=19001))
Wt: 205 lbs http://vmedia.rivals.com/images/database/pdb05_eventsrsmall.gif (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/cpevent.asp?Key=19001)
Forty: 4.68 secs
GPA: 2.51
SAT: 900
Class: 2008 (High

http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/ARAMISHILLARY7_18150.JPG

roosterrizk1

09-20-2007, 05:54 PM

Look for him to start out as a QB and go from there. Coach has alot of experience evaluating players and I am sure he would be willing to give him the shot at QB and he could prove to be the best QB - who knows. The great thing is the kid can play multiple positions which is no more than a plus.

ewjake

09-20-2007, 05:57 PM

thanks mods for moving didn't see the other one

Cockliv

09-20-2007, 06:06 PM

WOOHOO!!!! Man am I glad to hear this. The emergence of the mobile QB in the SOS offense last year really opened coach's eyes, and no, I don't think that Aramis will be an "athlete." I think he is earmarked for QB and will likely stay there unless he isn't able to pick up the offense for one reason or another. That said, MAN this fires me up!

bktracker

09-20-2007, 06:33 PM

^^^^Agreee 100%!!!! We play them tomorrow night and I'll tell the LB's to hit him high.I'm very happy to get another Syvelle type to add some wrinkles to the Offense.Welcome !!!!!!!!!

Juice4Bruce

09-20-2007, 06:38 PM

This is my favorite commit so far..glad to hear the coaches like him too

CoverTwo

09-20-2007, 07:12 PM

It will be interesting to see what the coaches have planned for him and how he develops.

Gamecockfanatic4

09-20-2007, 07:16 PM

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20070920/PSPORTS02/70920020/-1/psports

here's PK's article

COCKDIESEL

09-20-2007, 07:18 PM

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20070920/PSPORTS02/70920020/-1/psports

here's PK's article
Hillary Commits To USC

By Phil Kornblut
QB Aramis Hillary (6-3 212) of Strom Thurmond committed to USC Thursday morning after receiving an offer over the phone from Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier according to a source. Hillary camped at USC last summer and was told the Gamecocks would evaluate him this season before deciding on an offer. Hillary also has offers from Mississippi State, Appalachian State, Presbyterian, East Carolina, Coastal Carolina and Middle Tennessee State. Last season he passed for 1762 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 752 yards and 10 scores. He's the second quarterback commitment for the class for USC joining Reid McCollum of Summerville.

atrain3067

09-20-2007, 07:39 PM

I wasn't quite expecting us to offer, but WOW. Welcome aboard Aramis! Good to have you here!

CockyStevo

09-20-2007, 08:20 PM

Yeah, this is great news. Seems like a guy who really wanted an offer and worked hard for it, just the type of QB we need. Glad Spurrier went for it, it should be awesome to see him suit up next year! GO COCKS!

FinchMcCrunkNasty

09-20-2007, 08:23 PM

FinchMcCrunkNasty

09-20-2007, 08:28 PM

reading the top 10 rankings sentence to...it is so true in today's college game you almost need a scrambler to mix things up and change the pace of the game - i like the move, he is a big boy too!

AmonRa777

09-20-2007, 08:32 PM

maybe in scrambling type situations, but i have seen this kid play and he has a cannon - but i imagine seeing him play a # of positions before he settles on one - don't rule out wide reciever or safety!

Lawd hayah freaking muhcy....We are moving the kid to wr or safety before he ever signs....The kids runs 4.68 get a clue....Would we offer him this early to play wr or safety....You have seen nothing of this young man to doubt he can be USCs best QB ever....And folks are upset with Donovan McNabbs comments...I don't remember one Gamecock fan suggesting the QB from Summerville would be moved to wr, safety or any other position....

CofC33

09-20-2007, 08:53 PM

Here is what espn had to say

"Evaluation: Hillary plays in a scheme that maximizes his strengths and masks his weaknesses as a quaterback which enhances his production. He will need to be in a similar scheme to have the same success at the next level. he is an athletic, dual-threat guy that is at his best when the pocket moves and the launch point changes from time to time. Throws well on the move, especially to his right. Shows adequate arm strength, but most of his experience as a passer comes in the short-to-intermediate passing game. He shows good initial burst and quickness as a runner. He is elusive, can change directions, he's tough and is a guy that can improvise and make things happen when the play breaks down in the pocket. However, Hillary is extremely raw as a passer. Mechanics are not sharp, in the pokcet he carries the ball high, drops it down to his waist and really flashes the ball and exposes it to defenders in the pocket. Delivery is fairly quick, but he lacks power and ball control. Ball wobbles and lacks great RPM's. This is a player that needs polish and development to become more patient as a passer."

foezopen

09-20-2007, 08:58 PM

Got to see this kid in the 2006 Jamboree against Clinton....didnt have a great game but you could tell that he knew what he was doin.....And got to see his brother COCO play in the state championship in 2005 against Clinton....and he really put on a offensive show(by himself!!!) and from what everyone has said is that Aramis is more talented than COCO !!!1 If thats so ,,, god is a gamecock!!!!!!

happygilmore527

09-20-2007, 09:13 PM

When did this break today? I just got back from dinner at Which Wich and say that Hillary pulled the trigger. Good stuff...he should get a shot at QB which will be good.

kda

09-20-2007, 09:24 PM

His poor mechanics will be adjusted by Spurrier, and that it what Spurrier does with even the most polished QB. I like this pickup. I think Spurrier is watching these other teams that have mobile QBs and he liked what Newton did. RS them both and see what they can do. Congratulations Aramis.

cocky talker

09-21-2007, 01:46 AM

Don't know if it's been reported yet, but it looks like we got a new commit.

Johnston (S.C.) Strom Thurmond quarterback Aramis Hilary committed to South Carolina on Thursday and is one of the top signal callers in the state of South Carolina for this year’s class. Hillary was evaluated by ESPN recruiting analyst Tom Luginbill and other professionals associated with ESPN and Scouts Inc. They came up with the following scouting report:
Scouting Report: Hillary plays in a scheme that maximizes his strengths and masks his weaknesses as a quaterback which enhances his production. He will need to be in a similar scheme to have the same success at the next level. he is an athletic, dual-threat guy that is at his best when the pocket moves and the launch point changes from time to time. Throws well on the move, especially to his right. Shows adequate arm strength, but most of his experience as a passer comes in the short-to-intermediate passing game. He shows good initial burst and quickness as a runner. He is elusive, can change directions, he's tough and is a guy that can improvise and make things happen when the play breaks down in the pocket. However, Hillary is extremely raw as a passer. Mechanics are not sharp, in the pokcet he carries the ball high, drops it down to his waist and really flashes the ball and exposes it to defenders in the pocket. Delivery is fairly quick, but he lacks power and ball control. Ball wobbles and lacks great RPM's. This is a player that needs polish and development to become more patient as a passer.

Luginbill played college football for Georgia Tech and Eastern Kentucky.

Hillary committed to the Gamecocks on Thursday after being offered a scholarship by South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier. His Gamecock recruiter is running backs coach Robert Gillespie.

COCKDIESEL

09-21-2007, 01:47 AM

http://www.cockytalk.com/showthread.php?t=39188

Rice Rice Baby

09-21-2007, 01:51 AM

good news, always liked Aramis, welcome aboard!

Drunkeneskimofo

09-21-2007, 02:11 AM

This is Ira's nephew right? Sounds like a good commit to me.

gamecockox

09-21-2007, 03:16 AM

AmonRa777

09-21-2007, 09:27 AM

are any of the rest of you like me picturing Spurrier using him like he did Newton

P.s. did any have a flashback when 4 and 13 where on the field at the same time last week. i gotta sneaky feeling that they are both going to have a breakout game in Baton Rouge

:football:

I see Spurrier using him as a QB period....Hillary is a great athlete but he is a talented passer...He has a very strong arm and throws a beautiful deep ball....I think he comes in learns the system for 2 years and plays quarterback Steve Spurrier style....I doubt SOS would recruit QBs to specialize in running the football....It would be just as simple to snap it directly to a running back...

Gaichon

09-21-2007, 09:38 AM

Usually don't get too crazy over recruits, but I'm really glad we are getting Hillary. Great news.

Gaichon

09-21-2007, 09:40 AM

I think seeing #13 last year, gave the HBC a glimpse of how he can open up the play-calling, even within his brand of football. Regardless, its a great pick-up.

AmonRa777

09-21-2007, 10:00 AM

I think seeing #13 last year, gave the HBC a glimpse of how he can open up the play-calling, even within his brand of football. Regardless, its a great pick-up.

HIllary is not Syvelle Newton...He is bigger, not as quick but a much better passer....Like Garcia, Aramis is a strong arm down the field passer

Gaichon

09-21-2007, 10:54 AM

HIllary is not Syvelle Newton...He is bigger, not as quick but a much better passer....Like Garcia, Aramis is a strong arm down the field passer

Not at all what I'm saying. Simply stating that having a non pure-pocket passer for a change allowed the HBC to see things differently.

garnetpreacher

09-21-2007, 12:25 PM

hillary, the quarterback from strom thurmond committed to us yesterday in case some haven't heard. will he play quarterback or reciever? just wondering what you all think.

Cocksgonewild

09-21-2007, 12:26 PM

probably receiver. just a guess.

Seacock

09-21-2007, 12:30 PM

Quarterback. Spurrier said that when he examined the top 10 teams, he saw that all but one had quaterbacks that were dual threats; and that he wanted to have a quarterback also that could run on a 3rd and 6 if he had to pick up a first down.

BigRedCock

09-21-2007, 12:34 PM

i dont mind the flawed machanics of this kid. he will have plenty of time to be coached up and have his mechanics re-tooled. spurrier's great about teaching qb's the ropes. one particular thing is keeping the ball high and this kid seems to already be doing that.
you can teach hand position and footwork, but the speed is god-given and i really hope we are able to build this young man into a hell of a fine football player

Gaichon

09-21-2007, 12:53 PM

I agree, BigRed. Johnny Unitas, Philip Rivers, Bernie Kosar, etc. there have been some pretty good quarterbacks through the years without the best of mechanics or deliveries. I'm just glad to get a legacy and home state product who wants to be a Gamecock.

elcatrooster

09-21-2007, 01:43 PM

I played football and graduated with his oldest brother, Antwan. He played at Catawaba in NC. He is now coaching his brother at Strom Thurmod HS. They are a great family and are well respected in Edgefield County. I know this family loves football and that he will work hard to do what he can for the Gamecocks. He has already sold out to the program and that will make a world of difference when he actually arrives and begins workouts. This could not have happened to a better kid and family.
Congratulations Aramis. Go Cocks!

mjmiller

09-21-2007, 02:18 PM

I'm glad to see we got this guy. I think Spurrier can turn him into a great qb in a few years.

Cocktagious

09-21-2007, 02:31 PM

Amon is right about this Kid. He is a QB all the way so you can stop the WR/Safety talk. You will have to trust me on this one and Ill leave it at that.

atrain3067

09-23-2007, 01:05 AM

Here's a free article I found on Aramis. Good stuff. Didn't see this particular one. Really sounds like he's wanted to be a Gamecock his whole life.

http://recruiting.scout.com/2/682024.html

CockyDemon13

09-23-2007, 01:08 AM

We need an athletic guy at QB.

Not to make this about race aor anything, but would this young man be the first black quarterback that Spurrier has signed?

BTW: I don't care if our players are black, white, purple, green, or hell even striped, as long as they win (fairly) then I'll take them.

COCKDIESEL

09-23-2007, 01:13 AM

atrain3067

09-23-2007, 01:13 AM

We need an athletic guy at QB.

Not to make this about race are anything, but would this young man be the first black quarterback that Spurrier has signed?

BTW: I don't care if our players are black, white, purple, green, or hell even striped, as long as they win (fairly) then I'll take them.

I think it is, the only other one I can think of that might be Spurrier signed would be Antonio Heffner, but I think that was Holtz. We do need an athletic guy. Need to have a Flynn/Perriloux, Leak/Tebow combo every year IMO. We got two in Garcia and now Hillary, w/ two more or less pocket passers in Beecher and Smelley for next year. I like it.

CockyDemon13

09-23-2007, 01:15 AM

I think it is, the only other one I can think of that might be Spurrier signed would be Antonio Heffner, but I think that was Holtz. We do need an athletic guy. Need to have a Flynn/Perriloux, Leak/Tebow combo every year IMO. We got two in Garcia and now Hillary, w/ two more or less pocket passers in Beecher and Smelley for next year. I like it.

Heff was Holtz's recruit.

JAYBEZ

09-23-2007, 01:31 AM

atrain3067

09-23-2007, 01:32 AM

Chris leak was a spurrier recruit...

I think he was talking about SOS at USC, that's what I was thinking anyway.

CockyDemon13

09-23-2007, 01:32 AM

Chris leak was a spurrier recruit...

True, but isn't he mixed? (sorry for the lack of a better term).

atrain3067

09-23-2007, 01:34 AM

True, but isn't he mixed? (sorry for the lack of a better term).

The term I would go w/ would be...Colin Powell'esque

CockyDemon13

09-23-2007, 01:37 AM

The term I would go w/ would be...Colin Powell'esque

Lol, nice.

JAYBEZ

09-23-2007, 01:40 AM

wow. the tact in this thread is wonderful...

COCKDIESEL

09-23-2007, 01:40 AM

Chris leak was a spurrier recruit...
No he wasn't. He was in Zook's first recruiting class wasn't he.

JAYBEZ

09-23-2007, 01:43 AM

No he wasn't. He was in Zook's first recruiting class wasn't he.

Spurrier recruited him, but never coached him.

Still his sign though.

CockyDemon13

09-23-2007, 01:46 AM

wow. the tact in this thread is wonderful...

Are you a black dude? Sorry if this offends u man... like I said, I don't care what race our players are as long as they help us win (fairly), they can look like Dennis Rodman for all I care.

Gamecock Flock

09-23-2007, 01:49 AM

Not sure he will be a qb.

You got a point there.

CockyDemon13

09-23-2007, 01:51 AM

You got a point there.

He's a good football player... I don't care if he becomes Ryan Succop's replacement, if he contributes, he contributes.

atrain3067

09-23-2007, 01:53 AM

I think he'll be a QB, I'm just excited to land a guy that truly wants to be a GAMECOCK so badly. You always know what kinda guy you're getting. A guy w/ heart and character who loves your football team. Almost like Syvelle, only a bigger Gamecock fan from birth.

CockyDemon13

09-23-2007, 02:30 AM

Has anyone seen his game? How's his arm?

johnmcclane

09-24-2007, 02:48 PM

i'm really excited about this guy, and especially after seeing all the young guys come in and play well like they have for us the past couple seasons, i'm very excited to see this one contribute

mjmiller

09-24-2007, 06:46 PM

I can see Hillary being a Chris Leak type of qb, which we've seen is effective.

Cocksgonewild

09-24-2007, 06:54 PM

^^ yeah as long as you have a Tim Tebow to come in on 3rd down and run for a first down when Leak's offense gets bogged down.

Cocksgonewild

09-24-2007, 06:58 PM

Does anyone have any game video of this guy?

spurd4life

09-25-2007, 04:01 PM

Don't have any video of Aramis, but this past Friday night he ran for 114 yards with 21 carries, and threw 6 of 12 passes for 64 yards - this was against Silver Bluff High School - which some of you may remember is where Troy Williamson came from. I will get to see what he looks like first hand in a few weeks when my son's high school plays Aramis and his rebels.

:football:

johnmcclane

09-25-2007, 04:30 PM

i love this guy, Hillary is awesome

falcon74

09-25-2007, 04:41 PM

He will be a solid addition to the program. This was his dream offer and he won't disappoint.

AmonRa777

09-25-2007, 04:46 PM

He will be a solid addition to the program. This was his dream offer and he won't disappoint.

I know the family and have seen him play last year and this season...He is an outstanding young man and a very talented athlete...I think SOS will make him into a greta SEC QB....The good thing is we don't need him to play early...He will have a couple of years to learn the system and develop his skills...I am thrilled we offered..I was worried we would miss on him in favor of some overhyped kids

ScottFive

09-26-2007, 02:50 AM

I can see Hillary being a Chris Leak type of qb, which we've seen is effective.

Chris Leak was fast?

gamecockfinatic2007

09-26-2007, 03:26 AM

i watched some video on this kid today.cause i was curious why we have taken another qb in this class.was surprised to see him come outta strom thourmond.but he was good.he throws on the run alot.kinda forces some of the throws.but im sure that can be coached out.the kid looks like a play maker.and can run.....he ran over a linebacker on one play and then 2 db's in another.i was like dammmmmmn.i need to see that again.haha.
he also did alot of scrabling behind the line in and out of the ol and the opposing dl.trying to make sumthin happen.reminds me of syvelle...

87Cock09

09-26-2007, 11:06 AM

how is he a Chris Leak?? Leak couldn't run to save his life and never wanted to.

USC4LIFE2

10-18-2007, 10:27 PM

He's going to be special.....Mark my word

Gamecock4lif

10-18-2007, 10:42 PM

Yea he did ok last week I thought for the most part.. He will be just fine.

Jubjub Bird

10-18-2007, 10:44 PM

Bromin

10-18-2007, 10:53 PM

Yeah, I'm really excited about this young man.

I think SOS is too--you can hear so much nostalgia in his voice when he talks about Syvelle and what he brought to the offense last year. I think he feels that Aramis could be another Syvelle.

I will have to disagree with you on this one. He will be better the Syvelle. I've seen a few of Hillary's games and he wants to throw everytime he has the ball. It's like Mcnabb before the injuries, he will scrabble behind the line forever trying to throw the ball and he's quick enough to do it. I've also seen him lower his head many times while running the ball. Looks like a good back with an awesome arm.

Tralfaz

10-18-2007, 10:54 PM

Duh. Could some of you insiders tell me who Hillary is and what you are talking about. Sounds intriguing.

USC4LIFE2

10-18-2007, 10:58 PM

He reminds me a lot of Syvelle......look at last years stats
Yds TD Yds TD Int "2006" (Jr.)
752 10 1,762 11 5

Brinkley_Bulldozer52

10-18-2007, 11:09 PM

He'll be a good one, wrong forum though

Bromin

10-18-2007, 11:10 PM

After reading my post it sounds rather mean. I was making more of a joke saying he's like Newton but better. Hillary is a senior at Storm Thurmond HS who's our second QB commit this year. He's been a gamecock since he was a kid because his uncle, Ira Hillary, played for USC.

akn4bkn

10-18-2007, 11:11 PM

shouldn't this be in the proving ground?

USC4LIFE2

10-18-2007, 11:14 PM

Mods If I got it in the wrong place please send it to the right one :)

jstrom

10-18-2007, 11:20 PM

After reading my post it sounds rather mean. I was making more of a joke saying he's like Newton but better. Hillary is a senior at Storm Thurmand HS who's our second QB commit this year. He's been a gamecock since he was a kid because his uncle, Ira Hillary, played for USC.

Spell it right. It's STROM ThurmOnd.

Bromin

10-18-2007, 11:26 PM

Lol, sorry. I'm a fanatic not a speller.

Cockholio

10-19-2007, 12:02 AM

"Scrabble" LOL!

Just bustin' on ya a little bit Bromin..

USC4LIFE2

10-19-2007, 12:07 AM

I always wondered is scrabble a word??

jstrom

10-19-2007, 12:21 AM

I always wondered is scrabble a word??

It's breakfast.

uscsweig

10-19-2007, 12:45 AM

is he actually going to play quarterback here?

PierceCock

10-19-2007, 01:21 AM

yeah he is being brought in to be a qb. everything i hear about this kid is good things. could be a real steal.

Brinkley_Bulldozer52

10-19-2007, 07:25 AM

Good luck Aramis!

PyroPepper

10-19-2007, 08:51 AM

I know, right? I mean, what sort of experience does she really have? She has never run a company, a local government, or anything! She is a sociocommunist on a mission to awaken the minions of the underworld, and she wears Aramis cologne...

Brinkley_Bulldozer52

10-19-2007, 08:54 AM

PyroPepper

10-19-2007, 08:59 AM

What the hell?I know that you are never supposed to explain a joke, thereby acknowledging its impotence, but who is the first person that comes to mind when you hear Hillary!

Cocksgonewild

10-19-2007, 11:29 AM

I will have to disagree with you on this one. He will be better the Syvelle. I've seen a few of Hillary's games and he wants to throw everytime he has the ball. It's like Mcnabb before the injuries, he will scrabble behind the line forever trying to throw the ball and he's quick enough to do it. I've also seen him lower his head many times while running the ball. Looks like a good back with an awesome arm.

While I'm certainly not saying that I don't want him to be better than Syvelle, it will be hard. Think about it. Syvelle was never allowed the opportunity to play one position and develop into an all-star at that position. Instead he was moved from a QB in highschool, to WR, then to QB, then the RB, then to WR, then to QB, and then to safety. What more could you want from a guy. He did anything and everything he could to help us win and I respect him for that.

I remember back to when Syvelle was coming out of high school to college. My uncle is a Florida alum and lives in Charlotte, but doesn't know too much about football. So he started talking shit about Florida getting Chris Leak and how good he was. I told my uncle that I thought that Syvelle was better anyways and I still think that. If Syvelle would have been able to stay at QB all four years under a halfway decent offense coordinator/coach like Zook/Meyer (not Lou Holtz, he called the worst offense I have seen since the turn of the century, but that is another topic altogether) as Leak had the chance to do, then I think Syvelle ould have out performed Chris Leak in college. And Im not sure that one could convince me that he didnt. Chris leak is not that good. I just wish Syvelle would have gotten the same shot at being QB that leak got.

FeartheSpur

10-19-2007, 11:30 AM

Aramis doesnt have much of a supporting cast this year so his numbers may not be as good as they were last year but he is pretty big...He can throw, run, or do both at the same time he maybe a QB here, but then again he could be a receiver too

jstrom

10-19-2007, 11:48 AM

Am I the only one on here who remembers watching IRA HILLARY play for the COCKS! ? Ira was a QB when he graduated from Strom Thurmond too, but played receiver for USC.

mjmiller

10-19-2007, 11:56 AM

Duh. Could some of you insiders tell me who Hillary is and what you are talking about. Sounds intriguing.

This isn't inside information. Aramis Hillary is a be that has committed to play for us.

JoeMorrison

10-19-2007, 12:23 PM

drock

10-19-2007, 12:43 PM

Watch his video highlights on Scout or Rivals, Hillary has been sort of an under the radar recruit but he will be a special player for us in years to come!

willy

10-19-2007, 02:35 PM

I think we have something very special here.

PyroPepper

10-19-2007, 03:47 PM

I think we have something very special here.

Me too, Willy. It's very cool, and different, to have so many kids commiting to us early. It's a great time to be a Gamecock!

jstrom

10-19-2007, 04:20 PM

OH, almost forgot. We have the same doctor in North Augusta...Dr. Broder.

Brinkley_Bulldozer52

10-19-2007, 04:22 PM

I know that you are never supposed to explain a joke, thereby acknowledging its impotence, but who is the first person that comes to mind when you hear Hillary!

I got the joke... just didn't see it's use here

PyroPepper

10-19-2007, 05:01 PM

I got the joke... just didn't see it's use here
I'm sorry. I'll just be totally serious from now on (not). Actually, I thought the headline was a little funny, as this could have been in the political forum, or such as.

2000grad

10-19-2007, 09:08 PM

I can't believe that they lost to Airport though

Brinkley_Bulldozer52

10-19-2007, 10:26 PM

I'm sorry. I'll just be totally serious from now on (not). Actually, I thought the headline was a little funny, as this could have been in the political forum, or such as.

I'm not saying you can't say it, I just wasn't expecting it I guess :thumbsup:

PyroPepper

10-20-2007, 08:38 AM

I'm not saying you can't say it, I just wasn't expecting it I guess :thumbsup:

Hey, we're cool B52. I get silly some times.

ScottFive

10-20-2007, 11:41 PM

Ira Hillary is gonna be something here. I know it. Look at how he's progressing just knowing he's a gamecock now.

TalkingHead

10-21-2007, 09:32 AM

OH, almost forgot. We have the same doctor in North Augusta...Dr. Broder.

That seals the deal.

PyroPepper

10-21-2007, 09:36 AM

Ira Hillary is gonna be something here. I know it. Look at how he's progressing just knowing he's a gamecock now.

Tee hee. And he wears Aramis cologne.

ScottFive

10-21-2007, 12:01 PM

oh ISH, i meant aramis...

kda

10-21-2007, 01:16 PM

Can or is Hillary going to graduate and be here in the spring? With the way things are going and Spurrier obviously missing Syvelle, I think if he came in the spring, Spurrier would maybe develop some type of package for him to showcase his running ability. I would love to see it.

jstrom

10-21-2007, 02:53 PM

That seals the deal.

Dr. Broder has been recruiting him for uga.

johnmcclane

10-21-2007, 05:03 PM

Forkcock

10-21-2007, 05:05 PM

I can't believe that they lost to Airport though

I bet you've forgotten all about it after what took place yesterday.

CockyBlock

11-05-2007, 04:27 PM

have you heard of or seen this guy? he is going to be a monster!!!!!

CockyBlock

11-05-2007, 04:39 PM

check out the link: http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?sport=1&pr_key=64805

CockySpurrier85

11-05-2007, 04:45 PM

Yes we've all heard of him he is committed to us. I love your objective input.

Will4144

11-06-2007, 12:44 AM

He's a decent scrambling QB. Other people on several boards claim that he'll be a Safety, Outside linebacker, or wide receiver. Don't believe any of that. He's a QB through and through.

USCFAN05

11-06-2007, 01:58 AM

i have seen hillary play for 2 years and he isn't going to play safety or anything but QB but that is what i think

payindews

11-06-2007, 02:41 AM

I love the way he can throw on the run and accross the field..shows great arm strength. I wonder if he is going to wear Ira's #? (#1)

morgan n' 7

11-06-2007, 04:02 AM

I love the way he can throw on the run and accross the field..shows great arm strength. I wonder if he is going to wear Ira's #? (#1) Could wear #48 for his uncles freshman year!

ConwayGamecock

11-06-2007, 09:51 AM

I love the way he can throw on the run and accross the field..shows great arm strength. I wonder if he is going to wear Ira's #? (#1)

I'm sure Captain will have something to say about that......

:happycoc:

Cocky2001

11-06-2007, 09:57 AM

Not as long as Hillary is on offense and Captain stays on defense.

Carlos Thomas wears #5, so does Stephen Garcia.

Whatever number Scottie Spurrier is, someone else on defense wears it too.

There are several others as well.

Besides, Captain will probably be in the nfl before Hillary takes the field for us anyway.

SNEEZ

11-06-2007, 10:51 AM

Meat was going to be a monster too

FeartheSpur

11-06-2007, 10:54 AM

behindenemylines

11-06-2007, 10:58 AM

Excuse my ignorance, but is he Ira's son?

COCKDIESEL

11-06-2007, 10:59 AM

Excuse my ignorance, but is he Ira's son?
nephew I think

Will4144

11-06-2007, 12:30 PM

Aramis is Ira's nephew.

Aramis isn't as fast as his brother and won't play WR in college.

CockyBlock

11-27-2007, 12:16 PM

Here's an update on Aramis Hillary from GamecockCentral.com:

Bennett Weigle: GamecockCentral.com Staff Writer
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Johnston (S.C.) Strom Thurmond three-star quarterback Aramis Hillary (http://southcarolina.rivals.com/forum.asp?SID=1017&FID=1824) is one of two quarterbacks currently committed to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2008. The dynamic Hillary, who accounted for over 3,300 total yards and 33 touchdowns as a senior, was in attendance this weekend for the Gamecocks' annual showdown with Clemson.

http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/ARAMISHILARY_0009.JPG[U]Aramis Hillary was recruited by South Carolina as a quarterback only.

"It went pretty well," said Hillary. "We didn't play well at times, but then again we did play well at times. We played well enough to have a one point lead towards the end of the fourth quarter, but we didn't play well enough to win. I think we've been down in the dumps lately. I don't know. We've just got to get it together."

Hillary believes the Gamecocks are lacking in one crucial area.

"You just don't see much leadership skills out there," he said. "Maybe we just need that big time leader…just one guy that everybody looks up to out there on the field, whether it's on the defensive or offensive side of the ball. Just one guy that probably needs to step up and just say I'm the leader on this football team, and we're going to get it done."

Hillary also had the opportunity to meet with his fellow Gamecock commits.

"I talked to Reid (McCollum) for a little while," he said. "There wasn't anybody really saying much. We just all talked about next year. Most everybody is done with their season, so we just talked about how we started working out and getting ready for next year. It wasn't anything about how we're going to do such and such next year. Nothing like that yet."

Besides talking with his future teammates, Hillary has also reached out to a few recruits that are still mulling over their decision.

"I've talked to a couple of guys (recruits)," he said. "Usually, I just tell them (recruits) about the in-state crowd. There's nothing like staying in-state and having all of your hometown people coming to see you. All of the people that have been hearing about you in high school coming to see you on Saturdays. Just how the in-state crowd is way better than the out of state crowd just because those people know of you from high school football."

Recruited as a dual-threat quarterback, Hillary is excited about being under center at the next level, and the Gamecock coaching staff has assured him that is where he will be.

"I've been hearing crazy stuff from people like 'I heard you were going to play safety or slot receiver'," Hillary said. "I never heard anything like that (from the coaches). That didn't come out their (coaches) mouth one time. Every time we talk it's about what I can do for the team playing quarterback and how I need to learn the system at quarterback. It's all quarterback."

Because Coach Spurrier demands so much from his quarterbacks, Hillary realizes that he must continue to improve.

"I think what's next is turning myself into that college quarterback…making that transformation from a high school quarterback to a college quarterback," he said. "Obviously, I had some Division-I offers, so I have some of the credentials, but I don't think that I've got all of them. I've still got a lot of work to do. I'm going to sit this basketball season out and work on some throws, work on my foot speed, work on my quick feet drills and stuff like that. No doubt, work on my feet. That's what I feel like I really need to work on definitely. I can run a little bit, but I definitely need to work on my feet. After track season, I'll probably still be throwing and running and stuff like that. Then, in June I'll be leaving (for Columbia)."

brat

11-27-2007, 12:24 PM

Young man is very perceptive.

Mecklenburg Cock

11-27-2007, 12:28 PM

I'm excited about this guy and the above article sounds like he is ready to come in and step up big for us. I personally think we need a dual-threat QB to be competitive. Teams still have not found the best way to defend a QB that can throw, run or hand-off on any given play so he will be a welcome addition.

TalkingHead

11-27-2007, 12:45 PM

I am very excited about Aramis at the Qb position. I like his attitude even better.

ScottFive

11-27-2007, 12:46 PM

Meat was going to be a monster too

Meat's ATTITUDE kept him from excelling.

This kid has the heart to make it.

Click

11-27-2007, 12:56 PM

I think we got 2 great QB's for this year's class, even though they weren't as hyped as Garcia was last year. I'm impressed with both Reid and Aramis and can't wait to see them play.

JAYBEZ

11-27-2007, 03:36 PM

Sounds like a pretty solid work ethic. He is sitting out basketball to work on what he feels are weaknesses. I guess he wants to come in and get right to the QB portion of practice... so many freshmen have to work on fundamentals and whatnot before moving on to the fun stuff (actually playing).

mjmiller

11-27-2007, 03:58 PM

I am very excited about Aramis at the Qb position. I like his attitude even better.

I agree. I think he can be a great qb for us in the next couple of years. He sounds like he has his head on straight and has goals he wants to accomplish. He also sounds very educated, so maybe he will learn the system quicker than others. I love the depth we are starting to accumulate.

Will4144

11-27-2007, 04:19 PM

Reid McCollum and Aramis Hillary are definitely underrated. I'm glad he's cleared it up for everyone claiming that he'll be a WR. He's just not fast enough. He's a QB and if later on, if it isn't working out, he could move to LB.

kda

11-27-2007, 08:09 PM

It's not really in Spurrier's bag, but I would love to see some type of option package with Hillary, just to mix it up and confuse defenses.

CoverTwo

11-27-2007, 08:13 PM

The only thing you'll see close to an option will be an occasional QB draw/read play.

Gamecockfanatic4

11-27-2007, 08:23 PM

It's not really in Spurrier's bag, but I would love to see some type of option package with Hillary, just to mix it up and confuse defenses.
With Hillary? if he wants to add some type of package like that we will probably see it starting with Garcia

Ga_Gamecock

11-27-2007, 08:42 PM

hillary has a cannon...but i could see him playing wr too....he also has great touch on his pass.....his bro is one of the big time WR at App State and played QB in High School as well...they play Marlboro County this week at Marlboro County....should be the best game in the state at any level....people in that area should go check it out

Most every stud ath at the D1 level played QB or split time there ... marcus allen, peter warrick ... even rod wilson, kenny Mc, and a few other USC DBs come to mind

... Hillary is a great athlete. It will be interesting to see where he lands ...

Will4144

11-28-2007, 12:49 AM

Most every stud ath at the D1 level played QB or split time there ... marcus allen, peter warrick ... even rod wilson, kenny Mc, and a few other USC DBs come to mind

... Hillary is a great athlete. It will be interesting to see where he lands ...

He will "land" at QB. He's a very good QB and Spurrier recognizes the need to add least keep someone in a backup role that can run a few yards.

Mecklenburg Cock

11-28-2007, 10:28 AM

It's not really in Spurrier's bag, but I would love to see some type of option package with Hillary, just to mix it up and confuse defenses.

I wouldn't underestimate Spurrier's ability to adjust his offense a little this offseason to include a package that allows a player such as Hillary or Garcia to use a variation of the option. Spurrier watches football just like the rest of us. He sees what teams with option packages are doing and sees that it creates problems for defenses. I know my next sentence may be a little bold, but I would be very surprised if Spurrier does not insert an option package for Hillary and Garcia to run.

Good coaches make adjustments to stay competitive. The Bear had to do it, and I expect Spurrier will do it as well.

Will4144

11-28-2007, 03:12 PM

I wouldn't underestimate Spurrier's ability to adjust his offense a little this offseason to include a package that allows a player such as Hillary or Garcia to use a variation of the option. Spurrier watches football just like the rest of us. He sees what teams with option packages are doing and sees that it creates problems for defenses. I know my next sentence may be a little bold, but I would be very surprised if Spurrier does not insert an option package for Hillary and Garcia to run.

Good coaches make adjustments to stay competitive. The Bear had to do it, and I expect Spurrier will do it as well.

I'd hope so. I'd like to see some running packages with the QB's. Not a lot, but some.

4|_3|<54/\/|)3R

12-04-2007, 11:41 PM

mjmiller

12-04-2007, 11:46 PM

I just got through watching some of his film, and gotta say, I'm damn impressed. If he does half the stuff on the field here that he did at STHS, he will become the Mike Vick of the SEC (without the law issues).

Is he a better runner or passer? I haven't heard much or seen any video of this guy, but he seems like a good one.

4|_3|<54/\/|)3R

12-05-2007, 02:37 AM

madj0

12-05-2007, 03:09 AM

Will4144

12-05-2007, 03:23 AM

Both. He can buy himself time to throw, and when he does throw, it's on the money. There was one play where he scrambled for 3 or 4 seconds and then threw the ball 30 yds downfield. The ball went a couple of inches over the hands of a diving DB and was caught by his WR in the endzone for a TD.

He's very fast in the open field, and he is not afraid of contact. Doesn't have all the Vick type moves, but is certainly close to him.
If this were 100% true, Terrelle Pryor wouldn't be the top prospect in the country... Aramis Hillary would be.

Hillary runs the 40 in 4.68..I actually think Garcia has a step on him. Neither have break away speed, but both are mobile. This is just an observation, not a negative post. I am certain Hillary will be a great player here regardless of position. I think Hillary is short for a QB, I have yet to see a highlight reel where he throws well moving to his left, or moves to the left at all. He holds the ball entirely too long, and scares me carrying the ball with one hand in traffic. All of wich SOS can help him eliminate, but I am certain he will redshirt if he is a QB.

A lot more realistic of what to expect from Hillary. I expect Hillary and McCollum to redshirt.

4|_3|<54/\/|)3R

12-05-2007, 03:56 AM

If this were 100% true, Terrelle Pryor wouldn't be the top prospect in the country... Aramis Hillary would be.

A lot more realistic of what to expect from Hillary. I expect Hillary and McCollum to redshirt.

Not all of the 3A schools in SC provide top competition either FYI..
True, I haven't seen all of his film. But what I saw on rivals looked pretty nice.

Anyone have a comparison of Garcia's shuttle time to Hillary's shuttle time? IMO, shuttle (accel test) is a better judge of football speed.

4|_3|<54/\/|)3R

12-05-2007, 04:01 AM

Rolls right then scrambles left and throws on first play...
http://southcarolina.rivals.com/video.asp?section=fbrecruit&pkey=64805

free vid ^^^

GratefulCock

12-05-2007, 07:56 AM

Rolls right then scrambles left and throws on first play...
http://southcarolina.rivals.com/video.asp?section=fbrecruit&pkey=64805

free vid ^^^

He can scramble well and looks to have good vision. I like it!

Acockolypse Now

12-05-2007, 10:00 AM

I've seen film on him and I'm very impressed. I think we got a steal. He's in the same mold as Garcia and at the very least will give us a very competent backup when Garcia's the man.

I think he'll redshirt, but only because Steve wants to redshirt all his QBs.

Will4144

12-05-2007, 04:06 PM

madj0

12-06-2007, 01:01 AM

I like Brandon Smith alot more on film. much more impressive to me. Not many mobile QBs have such pocket poise. I believe Hillary will play WR. You notice how hard it is to bring Kenny down in space? Hillary Could be alot like him. Highlight reels are not the way to evaluate a kid anyway. Ya take a entire game tape sent to you by another senior on that team, thats a true look.

Gamecockfanatic4

12-06-2007, 01:09 AM

That doesn't mean he wanted to go left. The kid from PA is much more impressive to me. I believe Hillary will play WR. You notice how hard it is to bring Kenny down in space? Hillary Could be alot like him.
sorry I can't see Hillary at WR, ability to play there yea he does will he I doubt it

Ga_Gamecock

12-06-2007, 01:11 AM

FlorenceCock

12-06-2007, 01:19 AM

anytime i say AH will play WR 10 fans say hes a QB. but the reason i say that he may see the field as another part of our O is b/c many many aths are QBs in HS.

Kenny is just the latest example for us. if you go back and watch his film he looks "like vick" like posters abouve have stated about AH.

and to say someone may play another position in college isnt a slight on their skills. he may be able to contribute more elsewhere or have a better shot at sundays in another position. Chansi stuckey swore he would be a QB his whole Fr year and he had a pretty damn good run in the slot. peter warrick ... marcus allen ... all big names that were HS QBs

But i cant see the future, he may win the heisman for us under center. having a ton of good athletes is a great problem to have

I do not see how anyone can watch him play and not think he will be a QB in college? I might get some flack from this but I think he might be better than Garcia is. This kid is something special and I think he will contribute where ever he ends up on the field but I would like to see him at least get a legit shot at playing QB as a Gamecock.

Ga_Gamecock

12-06-2007, 01:22 AM

You very well may be right. my only point is i had the same "wow" effect when i watched kenny under center. he could scramble and squeee out of any blitz it seemed. plus he could chuck it a mile on the run. again, im not cracking on AH, but many a HS QB has made a great transition to other positions at the college level.

im very excited to see him in the G&B. is he an early enrollee?

87Cock09

12-06-2007, 01:35 AM

Hillary runs the 40 in 4.68..I actually think Garcia has a step on him. Neither have break away speed, but both are mobile. This is just an observation, not a negative post. I am certain Hillary will be a great player here regardless of position. I think Hillary is short for a QB, I have yet to see a highlight reel where he throws well moving to his left, or moves to the left at all. He holds the ball entirely too long, and scares me carrying the ball with one hand in traffic. All of wich SOS can help him eliminate, but I am certain he will redshirt if he is a QB.

I saw a lot of the same things. Just by comparing videos, which I know is not extremely accurate, Garcia looks faster to me. Hillary might be more agile, but Garcia looks to have more pure straight line speed. He definetely holds the ball way too long from that video. Garcia clearly has a stronger arm than him, but he did look like he was a very accurate passer. I still think he will play QB, but he is a definite redshirt I would think. I think he can be great once he develops though.

big cock fan

12-06-2007, 04:34 AM

hey anyone know how he is doing in the north south game practices so far? hasnt that started already?

USC67

12-22-2007, 02:16 PM

I was not sure if this was the right forum but here it is.

Class of the competition
South Carolina Player of the Year
By Jeff Sentell| Staff Writer
Saturday, December 22, 2007
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That's where you have to look to see who else can do what the 2007 Augusta Chronicle South Carolina Player of the Year can do.
Hillary's arm might not be the strongest in the area. Greenbrier senior Nick Richards can challenge him in that category. But Richards doesn't have his accuracy. No area passer can hit the bull's-eye like Hillary.
Warren County senior quarterback Tommy Seals is a better runner. He's faster than Hillary. But then Seals is 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. Hillary stands 6-2 and weighs 212 pounds.
Seals leaves defenders grasping for air with his moves. Hillary leaves them gasping for air when he lowers a shoulder and runs them over. Hillary has a better arm and a feel for the passing game.
Hillary was athletic enough to start at receiver for a state title team as a sophomore. He caught 39 passes and four touchdowns.
But the real separator doesn't come looking at just the arm, hands, legs or feet.
Hillary's head is head and shoulders above most top high school quarterbacks.
"I first saw him as an eighth-grader getting ready to go up to high school that fall," Strom Thurmond coach Lee Sawyer said. "There was something about his personality and attentiveness. It was like you knew he was absorbing every word you were saying."
He's also as selfless as a coach could hope his star player to be.
"One big thing I learned this year was a quarterback is only as good as the players around him," Hillary said. "No quarterback can play well without good guys around him. I'm only as good as the guys I throw to and the blockers that I have up front."
It's a combination of charisma, leadership and moxie that puts Hillary's game over the top.
Sawyer remembers Hillary leading senior receivers through stretches as a sophomore.
"You can rattle off every character intangible like leadership and work ethic, and he has it," Sawyer said. "He was just like his brother Coco (Hillary) when it came to the weight room and passing drills. Those boys worked at getting better at playing football like it was the only thing they wanted to do 12 months a year."
Hillary has grasped an important lesson about sweat equity.
"Do the things you have to do in life now so you can do whatever you want to do in life later," Hillary said when asked of the best piece of advice he'd ever heard.
Add it up and he's got every tool in a college-ready body bound for South Carolina next fall.
Hillary finished the year with 2,281 passing yards. He completed 60 percent of his 281 passes for 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. He ran for 912 yards and scored 17 rushing touchdowns.
He totaled 4,071 passing yards in two years on 302 completions. Hillary threw 25 career touchdown passes and 12 interceptions.
He ran for 1,662 career rushing yards in two seasons and scored another 27 times on the ground.
Hillary nearly became the first player in area history to throw for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a single season this year.
He went into the team's quarterfinal playoff game with 959 rushing yards and a bad high-ankle sprain. He felt he was at about 60 percent.
"My 40 time that night was about 5.5 seconds," Hillary said. "That game I saw how much my legs mean. Wilson kept dropping eight guys in coverage and I didn't have my legs to make them pay."
Nobody saw that dual-threat combination up close like Midland Valley coach Rick Knight.
"What an arm," Knight said. "What a competitor. And the way he moved piles when he was supposed to be wrapped up. It was like he added three yards to every run by moving the pile forward."
Knight was asked if he'd ever seen anyone with that kind of an arm move piles like that.
"No," he said. "Not in high school ball. Players usually either have one or the other. Not both."
Then he paused. This year's Heisman Trophy winner popped into his head.
"Well, there's (Tim) Tebow," Knight said. "I know that's a reach for a high school kid. But that's the kind of all-around skill that Aramis brings to the table."
Knight would see Hillary at the grocery store or at the movies from time to time. Hillary would walk up to him and hold a conversation.
It was a conversation that left both parties smiling.
"Such a great kid," Knight said. "It'd be hard not to like him because of how he treats everyone."
The challenge will be what Steve Spurrier gets out of him.
"I've seen Spurrier make great quarterbacks out of lesser athletes than Aramis," Sawyer said. "I don't want to put pressure on a kid going into a high-profile deal in Columbia. But I know Aramis will work and commit himself to being a great player.
"My opinion is he can be something special in Columbia. I'd hate to peg a kid by saying All-SEC or anything. But I think he can be a productive member of their program and maybe be the guy to help get them over the hump because he's got every tool it takes to do it. I know he'll work hard and I know he has the physical skills. I know he's not going to do anything up there but make us all real proud."
Reach Jeff Sentell at (706) 823-3425 or jeff.sentell@augustachronicle.com.
ARAMIS HILLARY
A closer look at the 2007 All-Area South Carolina Player of the Year
POSITION: Quarterback TEAM: Strom Thurmond
YEAR: Senior Ht./Wt: 6-2/212
ALL-AREA STATS: Hillary just missed being the first player in area history to throw for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a season. He finished with 912 rushing yards. He threw for 2,281 yards and 14 touchdowns. He added 17 scores on the ground.
WHERE HE'S HEADED: Verbal commitment to South Carolina
FAVORITE FOOD: Margie Hillary's (his mother's) fried chicken
FAVORITE COLLEGE TEAM: South Carolina
FAVORITE COLOR: Garnet
FAVORITE DREAM DATE: Beyonce
FAVORITE FOOTBALL PLAYER: Peyton Manning
FAVORITE MOVIE: Remember the Titans
FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT: Red Lobster (for the Cheddar Bay biscuits alone)
FAVORITE PRO TEAM: Atlanta Falcons
FAVORITE PLAY: "93 Slant" -- "It's a pass play with a slant-out combo off the passing tree."
FAVORITE TV SHOW: SpongeBob SquarePants
WHAT HE'D LIKE FOR CHRISTMAS: "A Lamborghini. Painted in garnet."

CockySpurrier85

12-22-2007, 07:24 PM

haha I love all of the garnet comments and I too go to Red Lobster for the cheese biscuits

USC4LIFE2

12-22-2007, 07:36 PM

He sounds like one hell of a player for us. I'm Glad to have him!!!!

carolinafan9

12-22-2007, 07:37 PM

Me to. It seems as that we will use him like LSU uses Perilloux. Seems like we may start to see a 2 QB offense very soon.

Jubjub Bird

12-22-2007, 07:46 PM

I'm very excited about this kid, and I can't wait to see him develop under Spurrier.

A tremendous "intangible" is that he is thrilled to be a Gamecock--according to the articles that came out after his commitment, he cried tears of joy when he got his scholarship offer.

He's going to leave it all on the field, just like a certain graduating fifth-year senior that we all hate to see go.

Wazir

12-22-2007, 07:48 PM

Very good read. I'm totally surprised the Augusta Chronicle even published a positive article on South Carolina especially as it pertains to Football. I'm in Aiken. Been here since I was 6 yrs. old. I don't subscribe or even look at anything from Augusta because of their negative and prejudiced views of Carolina forty or more years.
With them it's alway JaJaw, Clemmons and Ga.Tech. This good article will never change my opinion of Augusta papers whatsoever. They still stink
and so will remain biased and continual in their prejudicial reporting.
I can recall not long ago when the bird brain Stan Birdy his vechile into our numbered parking spaces right across from Williams Brice. There we a few patrons of some spaces that hadn't arrived yet so the dumb ass took one about three down from mine. Private car, no channel whatever shown anywhere or press tag etc. So he gets out of his car and goes to either walk around or whatever idiots like him do.
He certainly did not have the pass needed to park in a particular space in that area or anything else.
I walked down and told him that had better move his heap because it would be tagged and towed if he left it in whosevers numbered space it was who paid dearly to get it.
He seemed upset and angry that someone would tell him that was a for certain inevitability.
I reiterated that is would happen and if he didn't get the hell out our designated parking spaces I'd be certain to let the proper people know.
He ambled back to his heap and after thinking about it decided his ass better move. He did and was last seen by me driving around the fairgrounds in total confusion.
I and my friends on both sides of my numbered space got a good chuckle and quite a few outright guffaws.

I've made my point. I'm classes of '66 and '74.