Lerentee McCray Thread

[happygilmore527]

USC Tries to Woo McCray Out of Florida

By Matt Long
Miami is currently the team to beat in the eyes of LB Lerentee McCray (6-2 205) of Dunnellon, FL. South Carolina is hoping that a family connection might sway McCray to go out-of state. "My auntie lives in South Carolina, so I'm hoping to check out the school next time I'm up there," he said, "But I don't know when that'll be, yet." McCray holds numerous offers, including Miami, USC, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Kentucky, Arkansas, Clemson, Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia, among others. He has also gotten interest from Southern Cal, Tennessee and Alabama. McCray has already visited Florida and Florida State this summer, and hopes to travel to LSU and Auburn in the next few weeks. He visited Miami in April. McCray said he plans to take another trip down to his current leader later this summer, "I want to try to get back down to Miami one last time before the season starts." Although the Hurricanes are ahead, McCray said a "pack" of teams are behind them for second, including Florida, Florida State, LSU, and Auburn, and South Carolina, "I've had pretty good contact with them since recruiting started," McCray said. He added that he believes he should have his list narrowed down by the start of the season.

[donbgamecock]

He would be a good one. One of the top 12 per Rivals and top 5 per Scout.

Go Cocks!

[willy]

He would be a good one. One of the top 12 per Rivals and top 5 per Scout.

Go Cocks!



I think that we have an outside chance with him.

[Six Stars]

I think that we have an outside chance with him.

He committed to Miami yesterday. USC has no chance.

[BuCockyfan]

Another wasted effort. Can we please stick to NC and GA for most of our "high profile" guys?

[TStone]

He committed to Miami yesterday. USC has no chance.

It ain't over until the LOI is signed.

[AmonRa777]

You guys have to wake up and realize how recruiting works....Its a marathon not a sprint...We have to position ourselvers with the players near the top of our board and see what unfolds over the next 8 months....Maybe Miami will screw the deal up...You just never know...

[DarthVisor]

Another wasted effort. Can we please stick to NC and GA for most of our "high profile" guys?

How about we let Spurrier, Reaves, et al. make that decision. While the home state colleges have a large advantage, states like Florida have more talent than can go to Miami, Fl. St. and Fla. and USC will get enough talent out of there to make a difference.

[BuCockyfan]

How about we let Spurrier, Reaves, et al. make that decision. While the home state colleges have a large advantage, states like Florida have more talent than can go to Miami, Fl. St. and Fla. and USC will get enough talent out of there to make a difference.

Who is the last Florida player that really made a difference here?

[MauldinCock87]

Who is the last Florida player that really made a difference here?

umm, well off the top of my head...

cody wells...stoney woodson...lemuel jean-pierre...seaver brown...kevin young...emanuel cook...kendrick ellis

i think they have all started a few games in their days

not to mention oj murdock and marvin sapp

oh and we can give back matt clements, akeem auguste, deon lecorn, joseph hills and steven garcia along with some other studs outta FL from last years class...ya know, if ya want

[Juice4Bruce]

Who is the last Florida player that really made a difference here?

what a horrible attitude..pts Mauldin

[gotrice?]

Another wasted effort. Can we please stick to NC and GA for most of our "high profile" guys?

So you want us to stick to GA and NC while ignoring a top 3 state in the nation when it comes to high school talent because we miss out on some prospects. Spurrier is still extremely respected in the state of Florida and make no mistake we will get our share of very talented players from it year in and year out due to the Spurrier factor. Plus we ignored GA last year with the exception of Addison Williams and ended up with a top 10 class which was built off of FL, SC, and NC recruits. To ignore FL would be nothing short of idiotic.

[garnet812]

Another wasted effort. Can we please stick to NC and GA for most of our "high profile" guys?
No.

[CoverTwo]

Some people should pass a stress test before following recruiting.

[MauldinCock87]

what a horrible attitude..pts Mauldin

haha, thanks, i dont get how u can want to ignore FL as a recruiting base. it consitently develops the best overall high school kids next to CA and maybe TX. plus, its right in own back yard and SOS has HUGE connections down there. we dont have to get the next reggie bush from there to make it a worthwhile pool of talent for us

[Juice4Bruce]

No.

:rotfl:

[Rice Rice Baby]

It ain't over until the LOI is signed.

I hope your right, but usually six stars is right on recruiting.

[Sabu1]

Another wasted effort. Can we please stick to NC and GA for most of our "high profile" guys?

All I have to say is "wow".

[big cock fan]

this kid will never leave that state, i think miami is going to have another average year while i think uf will have a good one and fsu will have a great one. i think miami will lose some of the commits, but i think this kid was one of our long shots that we took a chance on and honestly why not? if we have a big year this year we all might be suprised who all wants to jump on ship.

[22cocky]

August 06, 2007

Committed McCray Will Visit USC

By Phil Kornblut
LB Lerentee McCray (6-2 205) of Dunnellon, FL is a Miami commitment and he says he's still pretty firm with that pledge, but he does plan to take visits to other schools. He said he is looking at official visits with Tennessee, Southern Cal and Wisconsin, and would like to come in for at least one USC home game. "I'm thinking about coming in for the Florida game," he said adding that he was hearing regularly from Gamecock recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. until the texting ban took affect. "I want to come in to see how they play." McCray had 102 tackles and 11 sacks last season.

[Go Cocks]

Does he play bb too?

[morgan n' 7]

I'll move to the right forum.

[USCFAN05]

i hope we can change his mind

[big cock fan]

the florida game will be perfect, especially after we dominate them!!!

[happygilmore527]

Spurrier Talks With McCray

By Phil Kornblut
LB Lerentee McCray (6-2 205) of Dunnellon, FL has been a Miami commitment since the summer but he has not cut off his recruiting. He talked with USC head coach Steve Spurrier Wednesday night. "He was telling me to look around," McCray said. "He know I'm committed to Miami but he said to keep my eyes open. I like South Carolina a lot. They were one of my favorites early on, so I'm thinking about checking South Carolina." McCray has set an official visit to LSU for October 19th and he's also looking at USC, Miami, Wisconsin and Tennessee for other visits. He made an unofficial visit to Tennessee for the Florida game. In four games this season, McCray has 63 tackles, 4 sacks and 1 interception.

[mjmiller]

63 tackles, 4 sacks in four games. Damn we need this guy.

[Will4144]

McCray Can't Make USC This Weekend

By Phil Kornblut
LB Lerentee McCray (6-2 205) of Dunnellon, FL had planned to make an unofficial visit to USC Saturday for the Florida game, but the death of his grandmother will keep him home this weekend. McCray said he remains interested in USC and talks regularly with recriter Steve Spurrier Jr. "He calls a lot and checks up on me," McCray said. McCray has taken an official visit to LSU and said he plans to set other visits with USC, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Miami. He's been committed to Miami and said the commitment remains in place. This season McCray has 152 tackles and 6 sacks.

[Gamecocks4ever]

December 12, 2007

Spurrier Visits Highly Recruited Linebacker

By Phil Kornblut
The courtship of LB Lerentee McCray (6-2 208) of Dunnellon, FL by Miami is over, and so is his commitment to the Hurricanes, and other schools are moving in including USC. Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier and recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. met with McCray Wednesday at his school. "We just talked about the season from this year," McCray said. "He (Spurrier) just elaborated on coach Nix leaving and hiring a new defensive coordinator. He said he probably won't be able to hire one until after the season because the one he probably hires is in a bowl game. He said he would be a real good defensive coordinator. He also talked about their linebackers overall and Jasper Brinkley coming back." McCray has taken official visits to LSU and Tennessee and will visit Florida State January 11th. He also will set visits with USC and Florida. Coaches from LSU, Florida and Florida State also have been in to see him. McCray, who has an aunt living in Columbia, committed to Miami in July but ended that relationship last week. "They recruited a couple of more linebackers than I thought they were," he said. "When they kept recruiting linebackers I just felt like I need to take some more visits and we just came to that understanding that we're going to part ways." McCray had 178 tackles and 7 sacks this season. He does not have a favorite.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20071212/PSPORTS02/71212018/-1/PSPORTS

[hellraiser24]

notice what he says about spurrier hiring a new defensive coordinator. "He said he probably won't be able to hire one until after the season because the one he probably hires is in a bowl game."

so i guess this rules out john hoke.

but anyways, i hope we can pick this guy up. we need linebackers

[Will4144]

I think we have a good shot with him. We were high on him before he committed to Miami, and we kept contacting him while he was committed. He'd be a great addition to our already strong LB class.

[BuCockyfan]

With UF, FSU and LSU all recruiting him hard, I wouldn't hold my breath on this kid.

[JAYBEZ]

With UF, FSU and LSU all recruiting him hard, I wouldn't hold my breath on this kid.

Eh, I always think we have a chance. Especially since he would have a good shot at early PT here. Not so with those schools you listed. They have enough depth for a Custo documentary.

[22cocky]

Would love to have him as a Gamecock

[roosterrizk1]

Bu - why do you say that? I mean we signed several kids last year offered by the best schools - so why be hum bug .....

[Gamecocks4ever]

Bu - why do you say that? I mean we signed several kids last year offered by the best schools - so why be hum bug .....I think Bu is a Florida fan.

[BuCockyfan]

I think Bu is a Florida fan.

Because he's from Florida and FSU and UF are recruiting him hard? That makes me a UF fan? You're ignorant dude. We haven't gotten a kid that UF and FSU really wanted ever. He's a Florida kid. He will go to one of the big 3. Get your head out of the sand.

[87Cock09]

Florida wanted Culliver pretty badly last year, but if you are talking about kids from Florida than yea its tough to beat them head to head.

[roosterrizk1]

Because he's from Florida and FSU and UF are recruiting him hard? That makes me a UF fan? You're ignorant dude. We haven't gotten a kid that UF and FSU really wanted ever. He's a Florida kid. He will go to one of the big 3. Get your head out of the sand.Today 11:50 AM

Thats actually not true. Keving Young grew up a FSU Fan and was offered by them. I also have to say that he is not the only one. Ellis could have stayed in State as well. Some kids just want to go out of State ....

[Will4144]

Eh, I always think we have a chance. Especially since he would have a good shot at early PT here. Not so with those schools you listed. They have enough depth for a Custo documentary.

That's his top priority: playing time. He de-committed from Miami because they recruited more linebackers, so playing time is his main worry. We probably offer the easiest route to playing time at the LB position.

[Gamecocks4ever]

Because he's from Florida and FSU and UF are recruiting him hard? That makes me a UF fan? You're ignorant dude. We haven't gotten a kid that UF and FSU really wanted ever. He's a Florida kid. He will go to one of the big 3. Get your head out of the sand.You're the ignorant one. Everything you say about South Carolina is negative and you're always saying something good about Florida all the time. And whats up with your username? You're the one who played in the sandbox too long. If you are a South Carolina fan atleast be a little more positive. We have a good of shot as any for this speedy linebacker. Reportly ran a 40 yd dash in 4.38 seconds. We could really use him. Coach Gillspie is recruting McCray and they get along real well.

[big cock fan]

we will be probably starting two Sr's and one Jr at the LB spot, if he is smart he would come here bc besides melvin ingram we really dont have much else there. We really need a solid LB class to come in or else we are going to be in trouble. We have two very very good LB's that i wouldnt trade for anyone but we just need one more solid guy. Melviin will be the LB of the future i think and will be a 1st rounder by the time he leaves. If we can have this guy with bowens on the outsides we will have the fastest linebackers in the country.

[big cock fan]

Bu i can see what you mean, we dont really ever get any from florida that are from florida that are offered and recruited hard by the big three. But if he is smart he will see what an amazing LB class FSU is already bringing in, and the amazing defensive recruits they got last year and will be getting this year, and well UM just sucks. So if he wants to play we would be a good choice, and so would UT

[BuCockyfan]

You're the ignorant one. Everything you say about South Carolina is negative and you're always saying something good about Florida all the time. And whats up with your username? You're the one who played in the sandbox too long. If you are a South Carolina fan atleast be a little more positive. We have a good of shot as any for this speedy linebacker. Reportly ran a 40 yd dash in 4.38 seconds. We could really use him. Coach Gillspie is recruting McCray and they get along real well.

Name me a high profile player who UF and FSU were recruiting that decided to come here? I'm a pessimist and a realist, not a blind optimist who predicts 12-0 seasons every year.

I say good things about UF because they are the top and most consistant program in the SEC. They have a solid coach, solid recruiting classes, etc. I want USC to be a program like Florida and FSU.

[roosterrizk1]

Spurrier can recruit in Florida guys and we have several players that were recruited by the big 3. If your going to talk recruiting lets get some facts straight. In case you haven't noticed, Florida is no loner the big 3, its more like the only 1 !!!!

[Gamecocks4ever]

Name me a high profile player who UF and FSU were recruiting that decided to come here? I'm a pessimist and a realist, not a blind optimist who predicts 12-0 seasons every year.

I say good things about UF because they are the top and most consistant program in the SEC. They have a solid coach, solid recruiting classes, etc. I want USC to be a program like Florida and FSU.I'm glad to hear you're a gamecock fan. I'm not biased, I'm a realist also and I think we have a good shot at landing this linebacker. Spurrier is starting to get his share from florida. Coach G recruits South Florida real good and he is recruiting McCray. They are really close. He know's he can play early here and I hope that factors into his decision. Wasn't trying to be mean Bu, I was just sayin.

[Gamecocks4ever]

Name me a high profile player who UF and FSU were recruiting that decided to come here? I'm a pessimist and a realist, not a blind optimist who predicts 12-0 seasons every year.

I say good things about UF because they are the top and most consistant program in the SEC. They have a solid coach, solid recruiting classes, etc. I want USC to be a program like Florida and FSU.
Get your facts straight before you post.
Ok Garcia, Culliver, Young, Ellis, Whitlock, M Barnes, Maddox, Matthews, J Williams, C Thomas.
Just Sayin

[Will4144]

Get your facts straight before you post.
Ok Garcia, Culliver, Young, Ellis, Whitlock, M Barnes, Maddox, Matthews, J Williams, C Thomas.
Just Sayin
List of players who were offered by Florida, Florida State, or both in the past three years...
Akeem Auguste
Mark Barnes
Chris Culliver
Kenrick Ellis
Stephen Garcia
Clifton Geathers
Brian Maddox
Cliff Matthews
Darrell Simmons
Carlos Thomas
Charles Whitlock
Jamire Williams
Kevin Young

Case closed.

We have a very good shot with Lerentee McCray, and I'd be surprised not to see him in the garnet and black next year.

[Gamecocks4ever]

List of players who were offered by Florida, Florida State, or both in the past three years...
Akeem Auguste
Mark Barnes
Chris Culliver
Kenrick Ellis
Stephen Garcia
Clifton Geathers
Brian Maddox
Cliff Matthews
Darrell Simmons
Carlos Thomas
Charles Whitlock
Jamire Williams
Kevin Young

Case closed.

We have a very good shot with Lerentee McCray, and I'd be surprised not to see him in the garnet and black next year.Pts sent

[big cock fan]

I believe we have a great shot at him but..

The only player we have ever pulled out of florida that was offered by the big three was OJ Murdock.

It is alot easier to get someone that was offered by the big three if they didnt grow up in florida.

I believe we have a great shot at him but its not going to be easy.

[BuCockyfan]

I believe we have a great shot at him but..

The only player we have ever pulled out of florida that was offered by the big three was OJ Murdock.

It is alot easier to get someone that was offered by the big three if they didnt grow up in florida.

I believe we have a great shot at him but its not going to be easy.

I'm sorry that's what I meant. If the big 3 offer a FLorida kid, he goes there. Pulling a high profile kid out of Florida when UF and FSU are all over him is impossible.

[hellraiser24]

you got to believe

[Gamecocks4ever]

I would love to get him but if we don't, we will get our share.

[carolinafan53186]

Some of you guys need to chill out and quit with the name calling crap. This website was created to escape all that crap you guys are doing. Leave it on the other sights

[87Cock09]

I believe we have a great shot at him but..

The only player we have ever pulled out of florida that was offered by the big three was OJ Murdock.

It is alot easier to get someone that was offered by the big three if they didnt grow up in florida.

I believe we have a great shot at him but its not going to be easy.

Murdock wasn't eligible to go to UF, thats the main reason we got him. He lacked an extra foreign language that they required that we don't. Florida did recruit Garcia hard they wanted him, but saw from earlier on, he was coming here so they moved on.

[roosterrizk1]

We have proven we can recruit with these Teams...Some of you need to wake up and smell the roses. Why be the type who has to stick his hand in the fire to see if it is really hot ...?

[BuCockyfan]

If we were able to recruit with these teams, we wouldn't be 6-6.

[Will4144]

Lerentee McCray isn't being recruited my Miami any longer, so he's no longer a "Big 3 Lock" from your perspective. Florida and Florida State have offered him, but Florida State has 4-5 LB's recruited already (if you include "DE" Keith Wells and "DE" Toshmon Stevens who are both around 200 lbs). Florida has one committed LB, but got three last year. We got 2 this year and 1 last year.

I think that puts us in the best position for him.

[usc1]

He committed to Miami yesterday. USC has no chance.

hmm looks like Six Stars could be wrong...

[mjmiller]

Lerentee McCray isn't being recruited my Miami any longer, so he's no longer a "Big 3 Lock" from your perspective. Florida and Florida State have offered him, but Florida State has 4-5 LB's recruited already (if you include "DE" Keith Wells and "DE" Toshmon Stevens who are both around 200 lbs). Florida has one committed LB, but got three last year. We got 2 this year and 1 last year.

I think that puts us in the best position for him.


I agree. I think USC is the place to be if you want playing at lb. I just hope Florida doesn't sway him.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

hmm looks like Six Stars could be wrong...
that was what he said back in July before he decommitted from Miami

[Gamecocks4ever]

If we were able to recruit with these teams, we wouldn't be 6-6.It takes time to build a program and it takes being consistent in recruiting. 2006 class was very underated and last year's class was a star studded class. This year we should have a top 15-20 class. So when the 2006 class are seniors(2009) that should be the year where we start competing for conference championships. I'm not saying we won't compete this year we could but I think 2009 is our year we really should start winning big. So sit back and enjoy the ride.

[mjmiller]

I see now why he decommitted from Miami. Miami is officially University of NFL linebackers. (John Vilma, Rocky Macintosh, DJ Williams, Jon Beason)

[roosterrizk1]

Why would that cause him to decommit - you would think that would
be a plus....

[roosterrizk1]

If we were able to recruit with these teams, we wouldn't be 6-6.




I personally think it had more to do with the turnovers and the special Team breakdowns....

[Gamecockfanatic4]

I thought it had mo

If we were able to recruit with these teams, we wouldn't be 6-6.


I personally think it had more to do with the turnovers and the special Team breakdowns....
and major injuries straight up the middle of the defense

[Will4144]

And most of all, poor recruiting by a previous coaching staff.

[mjmiller]

Why would that cause him to decommit - you would think that would
be a plus....

Uh, have you seen Miami commits for 2008. They have like 3 of the top 10 weakside linebackers committed, and thats after McCray decommitted. I think they have 5 lb's committed so far, and the worst ranked guy is like the #23 SLB. Thats impressive.

[roosterrizk1]

I understand that. I just didn't understand that being relevant to players who made it to the NFL from Miami in the past. The players you mentioned are former players who made it in the NFL which would not hinder McCray from going to Miami just enhance it - IMO. If your list was payers committed I would have followed your logic. No biggie though. Like to see McCray in the Brice....

[mjmiller]

I understand that. I just didn't understand that being relevant to players who made it to the NFL from Miami in the past. The players you mentioned are former players who made it in the NFL which would not hinder McCray from going to Miami just enhance it - IMO. If your list was payers committed I would have followed your logic. No biggie though. Like to see McCray in the Brice....


Understood. When I saw Miami's commit list I was blown away. McCray is one of the top lb's in the country and he would be struggling for pt. I like the fact that we have been after this kid since the beginning, and I think we have a good shot at getting him.

[roosterrizk1]

Let make no mistake about it. We need some LB's bigtime....I think we can definitely give this kid that...I think Bowens, Shaq, along with McCray could all expect to play early...

[Will4144]

Let make no mistake about it. We need some LB's bigtime....I think we can definitely give this kid that...I think Bowens, Shaq, along with McCray could all expect to play early...

And they all have a very good chance at that here along with Melvin Ingram and Alonzo Winfield.

[FLgamecockJAX]

I sure hope our new DC hire will help us land Mr. McCray!

[Will4144]

I sure hope our new DC hire will help us land Mr. McCray!

Looks like our DC has some connections in Florida, but will help us vastly in the state of Georgia. We lost out close battles with plenty of Georgia recruits this year.

[big cock fan]

would love to have two linebackers with 4.4 speed.

[PierceCock]

McCray has been my sleeper throughout the year. Once I heard of the De-Committ I figured we had in part something strong to do with that. The staff has been upfront and honest with this guy trying to get him to see the whole picture. I like our chances and really want this guy bad, he is in my top 3 still out there.

[big cock fan]

everything i have heard is that its going to be tough to beat out the gators for this guy. We will see what happens but if he doesent go to UF then we got to be up there.

[BuCockyfan]

Florida fans are getting very confident about Mccray. They think they have him in the bag.

[athenscock2]

Florida is in on every recruit in the free world. How many freaking ships do they have? Geez. They can't take them all can they?

[Will4144]

Florida is in on every recruit in the free world. How many freaking ships do they have? Geez. They can't take them all can they?

They can't, but they definitely have one open for a stud like Lerentee.

[PierceCock]

if he goes to florida good for him, atleast he is making an intelligent decision to play football in the SEC. Shaq is going to be a beast for us...and he is all gamecock man.

[big cock fan]

hey guys i just saw on rivals where we are out of it for him, he named his top four and we were not in it. As it stands today anyways, anything can happen.

[Will4144]

*Shrugs shoulders*

E.J. Abrams-Ward, Jason Jones, Sterling Lucas, Kevin Reddick, T.J. Pridemore, and Jacoby Thomas are still on our board at LB.

[big cock fan]

yea i hope we can get them, but it kinda stings a lil bit bc that kid is going to be a star. Not trying to be a downer bc i know we will be fine but i was just really hoping to get him.

[mjmiller]

I wouldn't count on getting this kid.

[CoverTwo]

He isnt leaving the state of Florida.

[SidneyRice4Pres]

Committed today to UF per Rivals

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=&script=content.asp&cid=762622&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

[Will4144]

Committed today to UF per Rivals

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=&script=content.asp&cid=762622&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

Thanks for the news. No surprise. Good luck to him except when he plays the Gamecocks!