Demario Jeffery Thread

[happygilmore527]

Junior Visits USC, Lands Offer

By Phil Kornblut
Columbia High DB Demario Jeffery (6-3 3211) made an unofficial visit to USC Saturday for the Mississippi State game and was offered by the Gamecocks according to his coach Kemper Amick. That's the first offer for Jeffery hwo can play safety and linebacker. Jeffery is having a big season according to his coach and recruiters are just learning about him. He missed all of his sophomore season with a knee injury after starting every game as a freshman at free safety. Amick projects Jeffery as a strong safety in college.

[gotrice?]

Wow 3211 pounds is a little heavy for a DB. lol. I think we are recruiting him as an LB.

[COCKYTALKIN]

Man that kid is a freakin' rhinoceros.

[gamecockfandrew]

Holy shit. Put him on the d-line and he'll fill the whole field up.

[mjmiller]

That would be one big ass strong safety. I think he will develope into a lb with that size and the fact that he is still in high school.

[TheMule]

Wow 3211 pounds is a little heavy for a DB. lol. I think we are recruiting him as an LB.

Just put him anywhere on the field. The opposition would have to run out of bounds to get around him. :lol:

[AtlGAMECOCK]

can u say blocked, field goals, punts, kickoffs and passes.

[gamecockfandrew]

In all seriousness, I don't see anything on him on rivals. This is from The State, right?

[BigGeorge]

Wow 3211 pounds is a little heavy for a DB. lol. I think we are recruiting him as an LB.


Damn, no wonder he had a knee injury!

[Brinkley_Bulldozer52]

lol i think he means 6-3 211

[gamecockfandrew]

LINK?

[BigGeorge]

lol i think he means 6-3 211


Yeah, but it would be funny as hell to see some 3211lb guy waddling out to 2001!

[Cuck Flemson]

This thread has cracked me up:lol:

[Spurd&Fthrd]

Yeah, but it would be funny as hell to see some 3211lb guy waddling out to 2001!

I don't know if they can play the song that slow.:lol:

[BigGeorge]

I don't know if they can play the song that slow.:lol:


Haha! Well maybe they could just build a giant magic box like Cocky's and let him pop out at midfield!

[hardcock2]

I can't stop laughin' at this shiznit!:rotfl:

[Trooperdel]

He must have really good feet.

[RY4N]

Maybe we can move him to the defensive line position, and Nix can implicate a new 1-6-4 defensive system.

Only problem is, who should be the left-center LB, and who should be the right-outside-middle LB?
hmm, this could get interesting

[Will4144]

Another Big Offer For Jeffery

By Phil Kornblut
Columbia High junior DB Demario Jeffery (6-3 195) has picked up his third major college offer from North Carolina. The Tar Heels join USC and Clemson has major offers for Jeffery who is expected to be one of the top players in South Carolina for 2008.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20071224/PSPORTS02/378928070/-1/psports

[Will4144]

Glad to see we got in on him early... hopefully that will pay off.

[ConwayGamecock]

Glad to see we got in on him early... hopefully that will pay off.

Yeah, hopefully we have some inroads with this one, seeing how his HS is walking distance from Williams-Brice, almost.....

[BufordCock]

More Coaches To See Jeffery

By Phil Kornblut
Coaches continue to stop by Columbia High to check on junior DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211). According to coach Kemper Amick, new USC defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson and recruiter David Reaves will be at the school Tuesday. Alabama head coach Nick Saban plans to come by on Friday. Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden and USC head coach Steve Spurrier were by the school last week.



http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080128/PSPORTS02/932679859/-1/PSPORTS

[usc1]

saw him play once he was all over the field defensively. He's a beast.

[gotrice?]

He is one of the must land players of this class for us because he is definitely not only one of the top players in the state but also right in our backyard and to not land him would be a huge blunder.

[Will4144]

I think we'll land him with an early commitment. He's definitely a stud and we could definitely use a talent like him in our DB corps.

[kda]

February 10, 2008

Jeffrey Gets A Feel For USC

By Phil Kornblut
DB DaMario Jeffrey (6-3 210) of Columbia was one of the prospects who attended USC's junior day earlier this month. "We watched the highlight film and went with the position coaches and they talked about the new scheme and how I fit in and stuff," Jeffrey said. "They are telling me strong safety. I was with (secondary coaches) Shane Beamer and Ron Cooper during the position meetings. They are cool coaches." Jeffrey also met with head coach Steve Spurrier. "That meeting was good," he said. "He was telling me how they will use me and how I would be a good in-state recruit for them and how I would be a hometown hero if I came to South Carolina. What's going to determine it for me is this coming season as far as seeing how the teams I am interested in do. If they go 6-6 and I see if they have the potential to be better with me coming in, that's going to make a difference." Jeffrey also has offers from Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Alabama and Marshall. He plans to attend junior days at North Carolina and Alabama.

www.palmettosports.com (http://www.palmettosports.com)

[Will4144]

I wonder if we may be looking at him at OLB with his size.

[donbgamecock]

I wonder if we may be looking at him at OLB with his size.

With 4.5 speed and a 34" vert, he could play just about anywhere he wants. By looking at his build, he could easily put on another 10-15 lbs without loosing a step. He is quite the athlete.

[87Cock09]

HE wants to play S,not OLB. There was an article a few weeks back and he said he thought we were recruiting him as an OLB and he didnt like that.

[big cock fan]

This kid could really be a Sean Taylor clone, a safety with a linebackers body, Taylor was a legit 6'3 230lbs and ran 4.5 at UM. I think we are going to have to have a good year to get this guys Signature.

[Will4144]

I think DeMario Jeffrey could be great at OLB or S for us and I hope he decides to join us.

[gamecockphan]

I think DeMario Jeffrey could be great at OLB or S for us and I hope he decides to join us.

Rivals has him as "high" interest in VaTech, everyone else as "medium" interest, not that that means we won't land him. I just don't see why we can't get an early commit from a guy in our own backyard. Did he grow up a Carolina fan?

[Will4144]

Rivals has him as "high" interest in VaTech, everyone else as "medium" interest, not that that means we won't land him. I just don't see why we can't get an early commit from a guy in our own backyard. Did he grow up a Carolina fan?

I don't think he did.

[big cock fan]

This is a guy we cant let out of our state. Dont know if you guys have seen this kid play in person or not, but this kid has the ability to play on sundays. I havent seen many kids that size be so athletic, he really is amazing to watch, he is very physical, he breaks off every block, and when you see him collide with a rb you never see him go backwards. He doesent look that fast on the field sometimes but looks are decieving bc this kid can move.

[hornet12]

If you want Damario Jeffery you will have to take his teammate Chris Payne. Payne is the best FB player in the State.
Payne has offers from NC, Mich State, Bama

[Gamecockfanatic4]

If you want Damario Jeffery you will have to take his teammate Chris Payne. Payne is the best FB player in the State.
Payne has offers from NC, Mich State, Bama
if Payne is the best Football player in the state I'm pretty sure we would have allready offered but from the interest he is getting from elsewhere sounds like Spurrier will probably offer this Payne guy as well

[kda]

February 18, 2008

Capital Standouts Visit North Carolina

By Phil Kornblut
Columbia High teammates DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) and ATH Chris Payne (5-11 191) attended junior day at North Carolina Saturday. Jeffery already owned an offer from the Tar Heels, and Payne picked up one while in Chapel Hill according to Capitals coach Kemper Amick. Both also were offered recently by Michigan State. Jeffery also has offers from Alabama, Clemson, USC and Virginia Tech. Both players will attend Clemson's junior day this Saturday and Alabama's in early March.

www.palmettosports.com (http://www.palmettosports.com)

[hornet12]

Watch Chris Payne on rivals. He is the best player in the State.

[dfgoofyguy15]

I personally know Chris and talked recruiting with him multiple times. He and Jeffery want to go to the same school and location is a factor, both like the gamecocks. I sat beside them both at the spring game last year and they both really enjoyed it.

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

I love it. We are all over these juniors. I have seen multiple players who got their first offers from us. It is a good sign of things to come

[CoverTwo]

I love it. We are all over these juniors. I have seen multiple players who got their first offers from us. It is a good sign of things to come
We still have coaches that are not doing their part.

This has been mentioned by TM @ GCN plenty of times that we have a couple coaches that dont take junior recruiting seriously and wait too late to offer.

He said that Spurrier needs to lay down the law..Guys like Chris Payne should've already been offered.

[Gamecocks4ever]

February 21, 2008

Another Offer For Jeffery

By Phil Kornblut
DB DaMario Jeffery (6-3 211) of Columbia High was offered Thursday by Auburn according to his coach Kemper Amick. Jeffery also has offers from USC, Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Michigan State and Alabama. He attended junior days at USC and North Carolina and will go to Clemson's junior day this Saturday.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080221/PSPORTS02/671134712/-1/psports

[87Cock09]

I personally know Chris and talked recruiting with him multiple times. He and Jeffery want to go to the same school and location is a factor, both like the gamecocks. I sat beside them both at the spring game last year and they both really enjoyed it.

Jeffery said location was a factor?? There was a rivals article form just like two weeks ago where he says location isnt a factor and he thought it would even be kind of cool to go out of state.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Jeffery said location was a factor?? There was a rivals article form just like two weeks ago where he says location isnt a factor and he thought it would even be kind of cool to go out of state.
I think he is talking about Payne

[lunchtrey]

Scout is saying he and Payne committed to clemson today. weird huh?

[Dr. Cock]

Here's the link

http://clemson.scout.com/a.z?s=46&p=2&c=731489&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2fclemson.scout.com%2f2%2f 731489.html

[CoverTwo]

Yeah. It looks like they are Tigers...

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

How in God's name can we not even keep the kids from Columbia from going there. WE ****ING SUCK

[athenscock2]

Wow. That's like a kick in the gut. I see the world through rose colored Gamecock glasses, drink Gamecock kool aid straight from the jar and pump Gamecock sunshine 24 hours a day. I also mix my enthusiam with a dose of realism and my intuition has told me for some time now there is something seriously wrong with our instate recruiting and our staff's relationship with some of the state's hs coaches. High school kids put a lot of stock in the advice they are given by their coaches. I've read posts on this board written by a cross section of posters including one who stated he was a hs coach with a top recruit. He critiqued the approach used by the Clemson staff and the approach used by our staff and it was not favorable to our methods. I've read others saying the same thing. To me the prima facia evidence is instate kids are rejecting us left and right. If the cheaters have a big year on the field in 09, I'm afraid it's going to be over for this staff. The cheaters will have another top ten class. Our staff better get some recruiting changes in place asap. It's painful to post this but I see some things that worry me greatly. We are getting our rear ends handed to su, imo.

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

Where the hell is Stockstill when we need him!

[CoverTwo]

Wow. That's like a kick in the gut. I see the world through rose colored Gamecock glasses, drink Gamecock kool aid straight from the jar and pump Gamecock sunshine 24 hours a day. I also mix my enthusiam with a dose of realism and my intuition has told me for some time now there is something seriously wrong with our instate recruiting and our staff's relationship with some of the state's hs coaches. High school kids put a lot of stock in the advice they are given by their coaches. I've read posts on this board written by a cross section of posters including one who stated he was a hs coach with a top recruit. He critiqued the approach used by the Clemson staff and the approach used by our staff and it was not favorable to our methods. I've read others saying the same thing. To me the prima facia evidence is instate kids are rejecting us left and right. If the cheaters have a big year on the field in 09, I'm afraid it's going to be over for this staff. The cheaters will have another top ten class. Our staff better get some recruiting changes in place asap. It's painful to post this but I see some things that worry me greatly. We are getting our rear ends handed to us, imo.

I agree..Spurrier needs to lay down the law..Like I said earlier in this thread, we have some coaches that are taking a vacation when it comes to recruiting.

[Curt Geezus]

If the cheaters have a big year on the field in 09, I'm afraid it's going to be over for this staff. The cheaters will have another top ten class.

You can say it as many times as you want, it doesn't make it true.

[GamecockWarrior]

You can say it as many times as you want, it doesn't make it true.

Just like you can say you don't like humping sheep...doesn't make that true either.

[GamecockDad1531]

Something smells fishy. Not saying fishy as in CU did something illegal. Something fishy as in either Payne has been f@#kin with us or he and Jeffery are f@#kin with CU. Unless we told Payne we weren't going to offer him, but rivals has us listed as offering him. I'm calling bullshit on this one. Nobody get your panties in a wad just yet. I'll bet their comittment doesn't hold til Signing Day. Payne is on record as saying he didn't want to commit early. Don't be surprised if they don't sign with CU in the end.

[Ga_Gamecock]

I love it. We are all over these juniors. I have seen multiple players who got their first offers from us. It is a good sign of things to come

i hope we are all over them as freshmen LOL

[Ga_Gamecock]

How in God's name can we not even keep the kids from Columbia from going there. WE ****ING SUCK

I hope we will learn eventually ... we have to stay on top of these young recruits.

I submitted a post to the mods about a month b/f NSD ... just wanted to get permission to post some info i heard then, but i never heard back from them so i nver relayed the info to the board... so ...

Before NSD i think the rumor most heard was we were getting outworked on the recruiting trail (for the most part) ... some argued it was "merely rumor" and others said it was rumors from the clemson camp ... regardless, i came upon some info that caught my ear and i then cross referenced through a few channels that had 1st hand knowedge of our staffs recruiting efforts ...

Now dont get me wrong - im not a fatalist, nor do i buy into the doom and gloom some ppl do - but i do try to see things from a realistic, objective POV ...

The little feedback i did get was that Chatam was an a-hole from the get go. Total jerk, hands down. That concrned me, not b/c he acted that way, but that SOS saw him as an asset and hired him in the 1st place. Im glad he moved on. I was also told that the CU staff as a whole makes themselves much more available to the recruit than other staffs - ours included.

Make your own judgments, but just passing on 1st hand accounts. Im not down on our staff as a whole, but i think some changes HAVE to be made in some form ... it seems CU - as well as other schools - have done an EXCELLENT (cant stress that enough) job of reaching out and really connecting with many young recruits. Kudos to them. We should hope our staff strives to do just as well and better in the future.

Go Cocks

[athenscock2]

Hope I'm wrong and you are right gamecockdad. However, I read the same kind of rhetoric on this and other boards all last year about assorted recruiting targets. In the end, they all stuck with their committs and so many of our targets evaporated as they committed elsewhere right up til 2-6-08. It reminded me of the old Bradstard days when every year of his regieme we'd lose the top targets on signing day. Again, I hope I'm wrong but my head tells me I'm not. We are striking out on instate recruiting too much. Our coaches need to reexamine their approach, imo.

[TalkingHead]

I agree..Spurrier needs to lay down the law..Like I said earlier in this thread, we have some coaches that are taking a vacation when it comes to recruiting.

Spurrier has to be the one to take the lead and he HATES the recruiting game. The results of his thoughts on recruiitng are becoming obvious.

[TalkingHead]

I hope we will learn eventually ... we have to stay on top of these young recruits.

I submitted a post to the mods about a month b/f NSD ... just wanted to get permission to post some info i heard then, but i never heard back from them so i nver relayed the info to the board... so ...

Before NSD i think the rumor most heard was we were getting outworked on the recruiting trail (for the most part) ... some argued it was "merely rumor" and others said it was rumors from the clemson camp ... regardless, i came upon some info that caught my ear and i then cross referenced through a few channels that had 1st hand knowedge of our staffs recruiting efforts ...

Now dont get me wrong - im not a fatalist, nor do i buy into the doom and gloom some ppl do - but i do try to see things from a realistic, objective POV ...

The little feedback i did get was that Chatam was an a-hole from the get go. Total jerk, hands down. That concrned me, not b/c he acted that way, but that SOS saw him as an asset and hired him in the 1st place. Im glad he moved on. I was also told that the CU staff as a whole makes themselves much more available to the recruit than other staffs - ours included.

Make your own judgments, but just passing on 1st hand accounts. Im not down on our staff as a whole, but i think some changes HAVE to be made in some form ... it seems CU - as well as other schools - have done an EXCELLENT (cant stress that enough) job of reaching out and really connecting with many young recruits. Kudos to them. We should hope our staff strives to do just as well and better in the future.

Go Cocks





It isn't just how available they make themselves to recruits. They are stoking the egos of these HS coaches as well. Clemson is killing our staff and our staff isn't even making it hard for them to do.

[Hopefultiger]

I'd agree with the post above about this guy waffling except that his friend and teammate committed to Clemson also. Now they are 'in it together' so to speak and to change your mind is messing with your friend as well. You'll have to recruit both probably and get both to change their minds. Not saying that it can't be done, just more difficult than it would normally be. We got 5/21 for next year already and they are all 4 star guys if they don't lose stock next year.

[BuCockyfan]

It isn't just how available they make themselves to recruits. They are stoking the egos of these HS coaches as well. Clemson is killing our staff and our staff isn't even making it hard for them to do.

We're not "filling our needs" again this year?

[GamecockDad1531]

Win some games this season and we'll be fine. Winning fixes EVERYTHING!!!!! Including turning recruits from their commitments. Especially recruits that favored us before being "blown away" by "national championship contenders" like Clemson.

[hornet12]

Be patient. They will be at USC.

[Cockholio]

February 24, 2008

Jeffery, Payne Not That Committed

By Phil Kornblut
Less than 24 hours after committing to Clemson while attending the Tigers' junior day, DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) and ATH Chris Payne (5-11 191) of Columbia High School Sunday eased up on their pledges Sunday after meeting with USC recruiter David Reaves. "We went over to the coaches offices this morning," Jeffery said. "We're still going to be recruited by other schools. We're still wide open. Coach Reaves told us the same thing he's been telling us. They're looking into the future and raising about 200 million dollars and their building this new academic facility. That's a plus for them. It's me and Chris's dream to play in the SEC and play in front of big crowds. That (USC) is a good environment for us to be in. Nobody is going to know where we're going until Signing Day next year." Jeffery also has offers from North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Alabama and Auburn. Payne also has offers from Michigan State and North Carolina.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080224/PSPORTS02/548556694/-1/PSPORTS

[cockofstono]

Nobody is going to know where we're going until Signing Day next year

Does that mean ya'll should lock this thread and the Payne thread until NSD?

[athenscock2]

That sounds better and believe me it's welcome news. In spite of this good news, I believe our instate recruiting issues extend beyond these two recruits. I still a gut feeling things are not all well with instate recruiting and feel we have some issues to resolve.

[Ga_Gamecock]

Thats awesome news - glad to hear it from the recruit's mouth

It still cracks me up though ... how many players over the last couple of seasons have committed to a school and then immediately tell a reporter that they are still wide open and arent sure just yet?! LOL

Was is harmon? that did just that after committing on ESPN at the all star game?

hopefully this one works in our favor ...

go cocks

[CoverTwo]

That sounds better and believe me it's welcome news. In spite of this good news, I believe our instate recruiting issues extend beyond these two recruits. I still a gut feeling things are not all well with instate recruiting and feel we have some issues to resolve.

90% of the time now a days, kids stay with their school that committed..They might go off the beaten trail for a period of time but there have been many cases where they end up back where they originally committed..We are really going to have to woo these kids to get them away from Clemson.

As far as current recruiting..I dont know if anything can be changed immediately..I think Spurrier needs to take a long look at David Reaves..I was on his bandwagon for a while but I'm starting to worry whether or not he can handle the coordinator position..I wouldnt be opposed to having Ron Cooper being a co-recruiting coordinator just to help him out..Heck, maybe give SOS Jr or Beamer that duty but I think David needs help..But we really need to do a good job of offering kids early..We are still behind in our evaluations of talent and it is really hurting us..Recruiting is year round now and I have heard that some of our coaches just havent figured it out yet.

[kokocock]

good news!!!

[GamecockDad1531]

I told you so. Sorry, couldn't resist. :thumbsup:

[GamecockDad1531]

I've got a feeling that I don't want to be the team they are committed to going into Signing Day. Just a hunch.

[Will4144]

Let's play Middle Tennessee State 12 times a year so Rick Stockstill will get fired. We can wait for him with open arms and the big bucks to be our recruiting coordinator again!

[CoverTwo]

Reaves and crew get another shot at Jeffery.

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

Check this out:

Jeffery's friend and teammate, Payne, echoed the remarks of the highly touted Columbia DB.

"Clemson is a good school, but we got caught up in that one moment," he added. "There's no way we can decide this early. Personally, speaking for myself, I have South Carolina over Clemson right now."

LINK:
http://southcarolina.rivals.com/content.asp?cid=778738

[FeartheSpur]

somebody must be pressing these kids to committ when they are there kinda like a take it or leave it deal...or they are offering them big money when they are there

[Will4144]

I was very curious to why Chris Payne committed when he is a lifelong Gamecock fan. Maybe he'll bring Demario Jeffery with him with he commits to us (I sure do hope a commitment to us lasts more than one day).

[happygilmore527]

"It's me and Chris's dream to play in the SEC and play in front of big crowds."

I like that statement from that update. That definitely would help us out for sure.

[FeartheSpur]

have we offered for basketball? maybe we should fredrick may have some pull with this kid....he must be a hell of an athlete....basketball offers from Kentucky and TN...football offers from USC, SO Cal, Clemson, Kentucky, TN

[Gamecocks4ever]

have we offered for basketball? maybe we should fredrick may have some pull with this kid....he must be a hell of an athlete....basketball offers from Kentucky and TN...football offers from USC, SO Cal, Clemson, Kentucky, TNYour thinking of Alshon Jeffrey, the WR out of Calhoun County.

[FeartheSpur]

oh yea wrong jeffrey

[big cock fan]

what does the rivals article say about him today?

[donbgamecock]

what does the rivals article say about him today?

I don't have an account but they mentioned that he just missed the top 100. You can bet if he has a great senior season he will be there.

[big cock fan]

i heard something about him and payne were at the game last night. I hope they dont capare that game to a clemson bball game, because there games are on a totally different level.

[Rice Rice Baby]

^ Just payne was at the game last night

[Gamecocks4ever]

March 03, 2008

Payne, Jeffery Attend USC Speed Day

By Phil Kornblut
Monday was 40-time test day for the USC football team and Columbia High teammates DB Chris Payne (5-11 191) and DB DaMario Jeffery (6-3 211) were in attendance. "We had some one on one time with coach Reaves," Payne said. The two will go to Alabama this Saturday for a junior day. Payne said his top three schools right now are USC, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Payne, who briefly was committed to Clemson along with Jeffery, said the Tigers aren't much of a factor now with him. "They are not totally off of my list, but they are on the edge," Payne said. "I guess Mario feels the same way I feel." USC has moved to the front with Payne who hinted that a commitment to the Gamecocks could come sooner than later. And when it does occur, it will be final. "When I make this one, that's it," Payne said. "If I do it with anybody right now, it will be with South Carolina."
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080303/PSPORTS02/703371235/-1/psports

[bcgibson75]

Payne, who briefly was committed to Clemson along with Jeffery, said the Tigers aren't much of a factor now with him. "They are not totally off of my list, but they are on the edge," Payne said. "I guess Mario feels the same way I feel." USC has moved to the front with Payne who hinted that a commitment to the Gamecocks could come sooner than later. And when it does occur, it will be final. "When I make this one, that's it," Payne said. "If I do it with anybody right now, it will be with South Carolina."
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080303/PSPORTS02/703371235/-1/psports

Glad the Orange "Kool-Aid" Bowden & Co. served up to Payne & Jeffery has finally worn-out.

These 2 will be great in Under Armour Garnet & Black!

[big cock fan]

March 03, 2008

Payne, Jeffery Attend USC Speed Day

By Phil Kornblut
Monday was 40-time test day for the USC football team and Columbia High teammates DB Chris Payne (5-11 191) and DB DaMario Jeffery (6-3 211) were in attendance. "We had some one on one time with coach Reaves," Payne said. The two will go to Alabama this Saturday for a junior day. Payne said his top three schools right now are USC, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Payne, who briefly was committed to Clemson along with Jeffery, said the Tigers aren't much of a factor now with him. "They are not totally off of my list, but they are on the edge," Payne said. "I guess Mario feels the same way I feel." USC has moved to the front with Payne who hinted that a commitment to the Gamecocks could come sooner than later. And when it does occur, it will be final. "When I make this one, that's it," Payne said. "If I do it with anybody right now, it will be with South Carolina."
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080303/PSPORTS02/703371235/-1/psports

Great news, looks like coach reaves is really bustin his tail.

[ConwayGamecock]

I'll still wait to see it before I believe it. Once you've changed directions mid-stream, doing it again is ten times easier. And why is Payne speaking on behalf of Jeffrey?

[Will4144]

I'll still wait to see it before I believe it. Once you've changed directions mid-stream, doing it again is ten times easier. And why is Payne speaking on behalf of Jeffrey?

Kornblut probably asked Payne what he thinks Jeffery's opinion is.

[ConwayGamecock]

Kornblut probably asked Payne what he thinks Jeffery's opinion is.

yeah, I figured that, and also I guess Korn got this interview over the phone, and wasn't at the test day. But I haven't seen an interview for Jeffery, and wondered why Korn didn't just interview him, and get more accurate (for them) impressions.....

[yShalabi]

Asy updates on him now that his best friend has commited to us?

[Rice Rice Baby]

^ there was a picture with Jeffery Payne and Mike Davis at Paynes school. Jeffrey was the only one not holding a carolina item but he did look happy to be in the trio!

[kda]

March 06, 2008

Jeffery Reacts To Payne's Decision

By Phil Kornblut
Columbia High DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) said Thursday he's known for a couple of weeks that his teammate ATH Chris Payne was going to commit to USC. "I found out right after we decommitted from Clemson," Jeffery said. Jeffery acknowledged the two have talked about playing at the same school, but he said Payne's decision does not affect him at this point. "I can't say nothing for him if that's where he wants to go," Jeffery said. "If I go to another school, it will be in the SEC and I will be playing against him." Jeffery said he's focused on playing in the SEC and has basically eliminated Clemson from consideration. "I want to play against the best every week and that's the SEC, " Jeffery said. "Clemson has recruited a couple of safeties and going there would be a waste of my time. Virginia Tech, Oklahoma and Auburn are still in there. USC is at the top of the list but I haven't visited any other SEC schools." That will change this weekend when Jeffery visits Alabama. Payne will join him on the visit but just to go along for the ride. Jeffery recently picked up an offer from Tennessee. He also has offers from North Carolina and Michigan State. Georgia has invited him for their junior day March 22nd and he plans to attend. Jeffery said he was timed Wednesday indoors in the fourty yard dash in 4.37 seconds.

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[happygilmore527]

I hope he'll join Payne. This could help get the ball rolling with recruiting

[Forkcock]

^ there was a picture with Jeffery Payne and Mike Davis at Paynes school. Jeffrey was the only one not holding a carolina item but he did look happy to be in the trio!

Payne was just interviewed on Korn's show. He said that he thinks Jeffery will end up at USC but that he's a GA fan and has been waiting on an offer from them. Payne says that they have always wanted to play college ball together and that he would recruit him for us.

[happygilmore527]

Well we know he wants an SEC team...so we've got a 1 out of 12 chance. Well I guess 1 out of 11...Vandy doesn't really count. I don't see Miss State, Ole Miss as being much of a factor. SO it's more like a 1 out of 9.

[DemonCock843]

Well DeMario knows his college football really well.

DeMario... Be Brilliant... Be a Gamecock.

[Will4144]

He will play for Georgia, but if they don't offer, he'll be a Gamecock.

That's the read I'm getting on DeMario right now.

[Gamecocks4ever]

He will play for Georgia, but if they don't offer, he'll be a Gamecock.

That's the read I'm getting on DeMario right now.Good thing for us is that Georgia is only signing 13-15 prospects this year and they already have 5 commitments.

[Will4144]

Georgia signed 3 safeties last year. Georgia also has 6 more safeties coming back that weren't signed last year.

I don't think he'll want to compete against 9 older players for playing time.

I think it looks good for South Carolina.

[scgolfer67]

We could really use this kid. We could use another tall safety b/c it seems like the norm now for wr in the SEC is 6'4' or so. Come on man come be a cocksman and play woth your friends

[Will4144]

I'd love to take the Jeffery boys from this class (Alshon and Demario). Both will likely be mid-to-high 4-stars. Both look to be playmakers at the next level.

[Will4144]

Jeffery Sets More Visits

By Phil Kornblut
DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) of Columbia High has made visits to USC, Clemson, North Carolina and Alabama. He has three more visits on the horizon according to his coach Kemper Amick. Jeffery will visit Georgia March 22nd, Auburn on the 29th and Florida during his spring break. Jeffrey's teammate, ATH Chris Payne, a USC commitment, will take the visits with Jeffery. Jeffery has offers from USC, Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Alabama, Auburn, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080313/PSPORTS02/344336884/-1/PSPORTS

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

March 23, 2008

Jeffery Takes A Look At Georgia

By Phil Kornblut
DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) visited Georgia Saturday for a junior day. He was accompanied by his aunt and a close friend. "It wasn't what I expected it to be," Jeffery said. "They didn't show us too much. They basically told us about everything that goes on at Georgia. They showed us the weight room and the locker room, and that was it. I expected to see the stadium, the football field, a little bit of everything." Jeffery had planned to visit Alabama Monday but said that trip hasn't come together, so he'll attend USC's practice Monday night. He plans to visit Florida later in the week. Right now, Jeffery has USC and Alabama at the top of his list. "I like everything South Carolina is pushing for," he said. "They are trying to be the best in the nation and that starts with academics. I went to Alabama and I loved everything I saw. Plus, they are one of the old SEC powerhouses." Jeffery has offers from USC, Alabama, Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Auburn, Oklahoma and Tennessee, and he's getting interest from Georgia and Florida. "If you're not in the SEC, I'm not interested," Jeffery said, "except for Oklahoma."

***This scares me a little bit about the Oklahoma comment. Just b/c Jeffery and Payne both have offers from Stoops. Just sayin...

[FeartheSpur]

he wants to be in the sec

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

he wants to be in the sec Unless you're Oklahoma

[Gamecockfanatic4]

March 23, 2008

Jeffery Takes A Look At Georgia

By Phil Kornblut
DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) visited Georgia Saturday for a junior day. He was accompanied by his aunt and a close friend. "It wasn't what I expected it to be," Jeffery said. "They didn't show us too much. They basically told us about everything that goes on at Georgia. They showed us the weight room and the locker room, and that was it. I expected to see the stadium, the football field, a little bit of everything." Jeffery had planned to visit Alabama Monday but said that trip hasn't come together, so he'll attend USC's practice Monday night. He plans to visit Florida later in the week. Right now, Jeffery has USC and Alabama at the top of his list. "I like everything South Carolina is pushing for," he said. "They are trying to be the best in the nation and that starts with academics. I went to Alabama and I loved everything I saw. Plus, they are one of the old SEC powerhouses." Jeffery has offers from USC, Alabama, Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Auburn, Oklahoma and Tennessee, and he's getting interest from Georgia and Florida. "If you're not in the SEC, I'm not interested," Jeffery said, "except for Oklahoma."

***This scares me a little bit about the Oklahoma comment. Just b/c Jeffery and Payne both have offers from Stoops. Just sayin...
Payne is a Gamecock though I don't really think we have to worry about him going anywhere but here. I could be wrong but just my 2 cents

[Will4144]

I think Mr. Demario will be a Gamecock. Georgia had him in a handbag and may have let that slip away. I think USC was a close second behind Georgia, but may have surpassed them now.

[DemonCock843]

Oklahoma is one of the nations powers. They have good academics and have a good tradition. If I wasn't a Gamecock I'd be a Sooner.

[big cock fan]

In the end i think we will get Demario, and after we upset UGA i think we will get a slew of new comitts.

[yShalabi]

I like his approach to recruiting. Cut throat. He says it how it is.

[Order 66]

I still don't get someone wanting to spend 4 years that far from the coast. Maybe my priorities aren't right.

[Gamecocks4ever]

April 07, 2008

Jeffery Watches Gamecocks Work

By Phil Kornblut
DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) of Columbia High was in attendance for the USC scrimmage Monday night at Williams-Brice Stadium. And he said he focused on what the defense was doing, especially the secondary. "I like to look at the schemes," Jeffery said. "I could care less what the players do." Jeffery has made it clear that he plans to sign with an SEC school. Right now USC and Alabama are his top two, and they are even. "The only thing that will affect me (regarding USC) is the record," he said. "I really don't want to stay in state, but coach Reaves is doing a good job keeping South Carolina at the top." Jeffery said he talked with Reaves and safeties coach Ron Cooper while at the practice. Jeffery said he will be at USC's spring game April 19th. He also plans to visit Auburn in a few weeks. Jeffery's teammate, USC commitment ATH Chris Payne, also attended the scrimmage. Jeffery said once he got home to talked on the phone with South Pointe ATH Stephon Gilmore who attended Clemson's scrimmage Monday. "He seems to be open right now," Jeffery said. "He will be at South Carolina's practice Saturday." Jeffery also talked Monday night with Greenwood DE Sam Montgomery and LB Hawatha Bell of Matthews, NC. Bell has publicly stated a lean to USC but plans to visit Virginia Tech in the next couple of weeks before finalizing a decision.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080407/PSPORTS02/136734968/-1/PSPORTS

[ConwayGamecock]

April 07, 2008

Jeffery Watches Gamecocks Work

By Phil Kornblut
DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) of Columbia High was in attendance for the USC scrimmage Monday night at Williams-Brice Stadium. And he said he focused on what the defense was doing, especially the secondary. "I like to look at the schemes," Jeffery said. "I could care less what the players do." Jeffery has made it clear that he plans to sign with an SEC school. Right now USC and Alabama are his top two, and they are even. "The only thing that will affect me (regarding USC) is the record," he said. "I really don't want to stay in state, but coach Reaves is doing a good job keeping South Carolina at the top." Jeffery said he talked with Reaves and safeties coach Ron Cooper while at the practice. Jeffery said he will be at USC's spring game April 19th. He also plans to visit Auburn in a few weeks. Jeffery's teammate, USC commitment ATH Chris Payne, also attended the scrimmage. Jeffery said once he got home to talked on the phone with South Pointe ATH Stephon Gilmore who attended Clemson's scrimmage Monday. "He seems to be open right now," Jeffery said. "He will be at South Carolina's practice Saturday." Jeffery also talked Monday night with Greenwood DE Sam Montgomery and LB Hawatha Bell of Matthews, NC. Bell has publicly stated a lean to USC but plans to visit Virginia Tech in the next couple of weeks before finalizing a decision.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080407/PSPORTS02/136734968/-1/PSPORTS


"He will be at South Carolina's practice Saturday."


Are we rescheduling our missed Saturday practice for this Sat.?? Perhaps a third scrimmage?? We didn't normally have a practice scheduled for this Saturday....

Looks like a lot of the recruits we're going hard after are staying in close communication with one another and "networking", similar to our '07 class. I'm concerned about Demario stating that he doesn't want to stay in-state. But I like the similarities with '07: as we get each new commitment from these guys, the pressure on the others to follow will grow. But we DO have to have a solid season......

[JAYBEZ]

I still don't get someone wanting to spend 4 years that far from the coast. Maybe my priorities aren't right.

If it rains anymore in the central states, Oklahoma will be coastal property...

[Will4144]

I think Demario will end up playing safety alongside his longtime friend and teammate, Chris Payne for the Gamecocks.

[87Cock09]

I think if we win at least 8 Jeffrey is a lock. I think he just wants some proof that we are turning this thing around and building a winning program

[Ga_Gamecock]

I think if we win at least 8 Jeffrey is a lock. I think he just wants some proof that we are turning this thing around and building a winning program

I have offic removed the term 'lock' from my vocabulary. I figured this past season we would begin to see more of a transformation to the level spurrier will eventually have us at on a reguar basis ...

Kids def want to see some wins put up - no question - but another thing thats hurting us right now (JMO) is the way Clemson has been recruititng the last 2 years... that surprised me. Their staff def know how to sell. Im not selling our guys short, but CU hsa been more consistent in recruiting and that will translate into wins eventaully and IMO will only help their future recruiting, etc ... so that means more local competiiton for guys like Jeffery and Payne. I hope we land this guy. We need to keep the top local guys home. Go cocks

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

I have offic removed the term 'lock' from my vocabulary. I figured this past season we would begin to see more of a transformation to the level spurrier will eventually have us at on a reguar basis ...

Kids def want to see some wins put up - no question - but another thing thats hurting us right now (JMO) is the way Clemson has been recruititng the last 2 years... that surprised me. Their staff def know how to sell. Im not selling our guys short, but CU hsa been more consistent in recruiting and that will translate into wins eventaully and IMO will only help their future recruiting, etc ... so that means more local competiiton for guys like Jeffery and Payne. I hope we land this guy. We need to keep the top local guys home. Go cocksAbsolutely! I don't even think Payne is a lock for us. 9 wins and a top 25 finish will get us a top 10 class.

[USCBASEBALL1]

I think Jeffrey ends up at LB .....

[ChucktownRep03]

Love to see us get this kid...it'd be a huge help in the secondary/lb core.

[kda]

Scout article on 04-20-08 says he named a favorite, and his profile now shows Bama as HIGH interest.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Scout article on 04-20-08 says he named a favorite, and his profile now shows Bama as HIGH interest.
I'm very sure he named us the favorite after the Spring game not Bama

[ConwayGamecock]

I'm very sure he named us the favorite after the Spring game not Bama

Have you read the Scout article??

[Will4144]

I'm very sure he named us the favorite after the Spring game not Bama

I second that.

[Will4144]

More Offers Arrive For Jeffery

By Phil Kornblut
DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) of Columbia has added six more offers according to his coach Kemper Amick. They are from Maryland, Kentucky, Florida, Michigan, Nebraska and Duke. And Amick said Southern Cal called this morning to talk about Jeffery. Jeffery also has offers from USC, Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Alabama, Auburn, Oklahoma and Tennessee. USC, Alabama and Auburn have been his three favories.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080424/PSPORTS02/120475813/-1/psports

[dfgoofyguy15]

has he officially named a leader?

[ConwayGamecock]

has he officially named a leader?
according to kda, scout.com is reporting that he had, but apparently no one has a subscription with them to find out......I can't read the article, unfortunately. According to Kornblut, he's only narrowed it down to three......

[big cock fan]

on rivals today it has an article about him talking to his southern cal recruiter and how he wants to get as far away from home as possible. i know he has said it before but it kinda scares me. hope we can have a good yar and keep him home.

[USCMusicMan]

I just read the scout article...basically states that USC and Alabama are tied for #1 right now, and that he was very impressed with out atmosphere.

[Will4144]

I still think he'll be a Gamecock. I still hope...

[87Cock09]

the qoutes in that article to So Cal don't sound very good at all.
They asked him if he wants to leave SC for college and he said
'Yes. I've been in SC for 17 years, I really don't need to be here anymore."

I still think if we have a good year we get him though, he seems like he changes his mind and thinking alot

[CoverTwo]

Winning cures everything.

[6cocky6]

He will not recieve a commitable offer from Southern Cal. He's ours to lose. If we have a decent season, he'll be a gamecock. If we fall short, he'll be rolling with the tide. Simple as that.

[Will4144]

He will not recieve a commitable offer from Southern Cal. He's ours to lose. If we have a decent season, he'll be a gamecock. If we fall short, he'll be rolling with the tide. Simple as that.

Sounds about right to me.

[CoverTwo]

Alshon Jeffery is in the same boat as Demario.

They have stars in their eyes right now because of the So Cal offer.

[6cocky6]

I agree. Neither will get a commitable offer though. All we have to do is take care of business in 08 on the field and we will have a stacked class.

[big cock fan]

6cocky6 you are dead on. the UGA game is going to be huge and we are going to have to have a very good year to keep some of this talent instate.

[kda]

May 02, 2008

Trojans Offer Jeffery

By Phil Kornblut
Southern Cal continues to pursue the top talent in South Carolina. The Trojans have made a written offer to DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211) of Columbia High according to his coach Kemper Amick. "The offer came in the mail this morning," Amick said Friday. That's 16 offers for Jeffery who most likely will play linebacker in college. Amick said USC recruiter David Reaves was the first to visit the school this week. Coaches from North Carolina and NC State also have been by. Jeffery spent Friday at a combine at North Carolina. Saturday he will attend a camp in Columbia. Among his offers are USC, Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Alabama, Auburn, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Florida, Michigan and Nebraska. He's not narrowed his list, but Amick says Jeffery remains consistent with his thinking. "He keeps saying he'd like to play in the SEC."

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[USCBASEBALL1]

If I am a top Football Player I definitely would want to play in the SEC. So much for that " Southern Cal will not officially offer " theory.

[Will4144]

I still think his love of the SEC and his best friend, Chris Payne, being here will lead him to be a Gamecock.

[Gamecocks4ever]

May 08, 2008

Clemson Checks Up On Jeffery

By Phil Kornblut
Clemson recruiter Chris Rumph was among the coaches to visit Columbia High Thursday to look in on DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 211). Jeffery said Rumph met with his coach, Kemper Amick, who passed on what Rumph had to say. "He was telling me about the position they are recruiting me for, which is strong safety," Jeffery said. He added at Clemson and USC are the two schools recruiting him the hardest right now. Michigan and Kentucky also were by his school Thursday. Jeffery plans to visit this summer Southern Cal, Michigan, and as many of the other schools which have offered. He recently added an offer from NC State. He has not fornulated a list of favorites.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080508/PSPORTS02/535755583/-1/PSPORTS

[Will4144]

I don't think the whole "Damario, commit to us now before your spot is gone." is working any more.

[dfgoofyguy15]

I think its a good thing for us that he has stated many times he wants to play in the SEC and is taking his visits this summer to non SEC schools. If he really wants to play in the SEC, Alabama is our competition to beat and he is just enamored with the Southern Cal name and hopefully will realize that he would be just another guy out there but a stud if he stayed at home for USC

[Will4144]

I think I've said a million times that I think he'll come here and I'm sticking by it. I just can't see him turning down USC with the chance to come in and compete for a starting job, play alongside his best friend, and play in the SEC.

[LiveandDieGC]

I saw on the Va Tech scout.com main page he named a top two, any idea who?

[BoilerCock]

rivals still has us and alabama as high interest for him.

[FeartheSpur]

anybody a member of scout??

[USC_DOGHUNTER]

anybody a member of scout??
VT and Alabama are his top two, followed by Clemson, UNC, South Carolina, and Marshall. Said that he loved the way VT is known for their defense. Said that he loves Alabama basically because "they have Nick Saban."

That pretty much sums it up. Doesn't sound good for us right now, but that may change if we show up in the fall.

[CoverTwo]

Its comes down to:

If we win this season, we get him.

If we have another 6-6, 7-5 season, he goes out of state.

[FeartheSpur]

he will end up with payne

[USC-Hokie]

I don't get the feeling that he is a priority for VT though.

[CoverTwo]

He is visiting USC again this summer..He wont be participating in our camp..but will come talk to the coaches and other recruits.

He likes the way we treat him like family..but he wants to make sure it isnt just because they want his commitment..he wants to make sure that its always like that..if that makes any sense.

He also plans to visit Auburn.

Likes Alabama alot, too.

He says he will make his decision at the end which I'm guessing he means Signing Day.

[sc455]

we couldnt win jack when i was at chs. i leave and they become perennial powerhouses.

[USC-Hokie]

He is just along for the ride right now. He likes to be recruited, I get the feeling he is very cocky, but either way I would love to have him.

[donbgamecock]

we couldnt win jack when i was at chs. i leave and they become perennial powerhouses.

Did you play when you were in HS? :rotfl:

[bjones09]

It looks like our staff our doing a great job of making him feel at home.

[sc455]

Did you play when you were in HS? :rotfl:No, we had a sucky coach. coach starks was a member of richard bells staff and came to cola high after the 82 season. what an ass.

[sosfan812]

we couldnt win jack when i was at chs. i leave and they become perennial powerhouses.
I know the feeling went there also but football team was horrible I leave and a couple years later they turn it around

[TheeCarolinaCock]

Alshon Jeffery is in the same boat as Demario.

They have dollar signs in their eyes right now because of the So Cal offer.

Fixed it for you.

[CoverTwo]

By Phil Kornblut
Six schools have moved to the forefront with DB DaMario Jeffery (6-3 211) of Columbia. "Of the schools that are being honest with me, I'd have to say they are South Carolina, Oklahoma, Alabama, Auburn, Southern Cal and Virginia Tech," Jeffery said. "Southern Cal is telling me they are recruiting me as a linebacker and I respect that. If you want me as a linebacker, just tell me, because that may be where I end up playing regardless. Right now, Alabama, Auburn and South Carolina are coming at me the hardest." Jeffery was at USC last Saturday for a 7-on-7 camp where he played safety. While there he talked with his recruiter David Reaves and safeties coach Ron Cooper. "I was talking with coach Cooper beforehand and he was telling me how excited he was to see me at safety," Jeffery said. "Me and coach Reaves already have a good relationship. He already knows how good I am so we talk about different stuff like other players and how their recruiting is going and everything like that." Jeffery also plans to visit Auburn and Alabama later this summer. Jeffery, who briefly was committed to Clemson in March, said the Tigers no longer are a consideration. "Clemson is a good school," he said. "It's just not the school for me."


Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080611/PSPORTS02/533845482/-1/psports

[LiveandDieGC]

Wow with Clemson out of the picture we still have to fight off So Cal, Oklahoma, Auburn, Va Tech, and Alabama. Good luck coach Reaves

[TheeCarolinaCock]

It's us or Bama.

[CoverTwo]

By Phil Kornblut
Columbia DB DeMario Jeffery (6-3 211) spent Sunday at Auburn showing off his skills at a Tiger camp. "I did a lot of one on one drills," Jeffery said. "I also worked on man coverage and different techniques." Jeffery was at USC last Saturday for a seven on seven tournament. He doesn't have any more camp plans at this point. Jeffery said his lead group of schools is USC, Alabama, Auburn, Oklahoma, Michigan and Tennessee. He said he'll try to visit Southern Cal this summer and he might make a return trip to Virginia Tech. Jeffery said he's keeping in regular contact with his USC recruiter David Reaves.


Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080615/PSPORTS02/971531086/-1/PSPORTS

[lackrj]

Say goodbye to him if Georgia offers him. He recently said in an interview that if Georgia offers he would commit on the spot. He also stated that he told that to their coaches. For some reason, he is not even trying to play hard to get for them.

[CoverTwo]

In the recent Rivals article on him (6/19) he says his top 3 are South Carolina, Alabama, and Auburn.

[lackrj]

It was in the gamecockanthem.com interview on the front page right now.

http://southcarolina.scout.com/a.z?s=184&p=2&c=766131

From the article:

The Georgia Bulldogs were continuously referenced among Jeffery's favorites, but they have not offered. The other schools can forget about this prospect if coach Mark Richt (http://southcarolina.scout.com/a.z?s=184&p=8&c=1&nid=3672248) decides to pull the trigger.

"I have talked to Georgia a couple times,"Jeffery said. "They said they want to offer, but are limited in numbers. They don't know if I could play safety or linebacker. They don't want to get too many linebackers. They want to recruit safeties. If they offer I would commit on the spot. I told them straight up I would commit. That may be a reason why they are waiting."

Jeffery had hoped to make a decision before the 2008 season, but maybe holding out for an offer is in the thought process.

"My time frame is as soon as I figure out which school I am going to," he explained. "Sometime I think I am ready, then I want to see some more schools before I decide."

[CoverTwo]

:sad: I dont have a Scout account no more.

[lackrj]

I wouldn't cry too much, I read both regularly and very rarely do I read something on Scout that I didn't know about already through Rivals. This is one of those rare times. Also, the Middleton decommit came out on Scout first, but that is because that is the week that Tony, Shoe, and Brian were all out of town.

[CoverTwo]

I wouldn't cry too much, I read both regularly and very rarely do I read something on Scout that I didn't know about already through Rivals. This is one of those rare times. Also, the Middleton decommit came out on Scout first, but that is because that is the week that Tony, Shoe, and Brian were all out of town.

Yeah I left Scout when they had the mass exodus and got a new publisher a couple years ago.

[87Cock09]

I asked TM about the scout article today and he said USC leads for Demario and he doesnt expect UGA to offer.

[LiveandDieGC]

USC- Didn't like us at the beginning but we caught his attention. Likes that the coaches haven't asked about a commitment date.

Alabama- Used the word "love" about everything.

Georgia- Rumors are true about offer=commitment

Auburn- Bad news, says they are like Georgia, he grew up a fan of them.

UT- Wants to know more wants to visit doesn't know much.

OU- Likes Stoops and loves the Red River Shootout

VT- Doesn't like the ACC but references them to Georgia and Auburn as schools he grew up liking.

Top three, USC, Auburn, and Alabama no particular order

this from scout article a while back, for reference this is not verbatum I left a lot out and changed wording on what I kept. I get in trouble for my ignorance of rules so just putting this statement.

[HiltonHeadCOck]

Jeffery Cuts List To Three

By Phil Kornblut

LB Damario Jeffery (6-3 213) of Columbia said Sunday night he has trimmed his list to USC, Alabama and Auburn, though he will visit Virginia Tech Friday. Jeffery said Virginia Tech was one of his early favorites but isn't much of a player now because he wants to play in the SEC. "I'm getting close (on a decision)," Jeffery said. "But I don't want the same thing to happen that happened with Clemson." Jeffery was committed to Clemson for one day before changing his mind and eventually dropping the Tigers from consideration. "I've got it down to the three schools. "I'm waiting to take my official visits and then I'll talk things over with my coach." Jeffery has visited all three of his favorites, and he plans to visit Alabama again next week.


http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080706/PSPORTS02/569732585/-1/PSPORTS

[big cock fan]

whats funny is that when you watch his videos you see chris payne everywhere, they would be a great tandem to have at the next level. I really think if we have a big year we will be able to convince him to stay home, but it seems like he really likes bama. Id hate to lose another top prospect right in our own backyard.

[CoverTwo]

If we win games, we will get him.

[gearhead302]

it would be nice to add a little star power to the class. hope he chooses us.

[mjmiller]

This kid sounds confused as hell. Commits to Clemson, then backs off the next day. Says he will commit on the spot if UGA offered. Earlier in the year he said the school he goes to will be a school that lacks depth at his position. Sounds like he could pull the ole signing day switch.

[happygilmore527]

This kid sounds confused as hell. Commits to Clemson, then backs off the next day. Says he will commit on the spot if UGA offered. Earlier in the year he said the school he goes to will be a school that lacks depth at his position. Sounds like he could pull the ole signing day switch.

I agree with you....either confused like crazy or is pulling one helluva recruiting blanket on everyone.

[kda]

July 11, 2008

Jeffery Visits Virginia Tech, Names Leader

By Phil Kornblut

LB Damario Jeffery (6-3 213) of Columbia made an unofficial visit to Virginia Tech Friday with the academic coach from his school. "It was great," Jeffery said just before leaving the campus for the return trip to Columbia. "I got to see a little film and see how they coach the safeties. I'm glad I got the one on one time with the coaches. I talked to Frank Beamer for about 15 minutes. I spent about 30 minutes with Bud Foster (defensive coordinator), and about 15 minutes with the defensive backs coach Torian Gray. It keeps Virginia Tech in the running. I'm waiting to see if they have another Virginia Tech type of season with 11 wins and a bowl game." But Jeffery said he still has a top three of USC, Alabama and Auburn. "I would say South Carolina is number one overall," Jeffery said adding he's not close to making a commitment. Next week, Jeffery said he might take a trip to Alabama or he might attend a camp at USC.

WWW.PALMETTOSPORTS.COM (http://www.PALMETTOSPORTS.COM)

[CoverTwo]

I'm praying that he comes to our camp next week with Montgomery, Gilmore, and Bonds.

[LiveandDieGC]

I'm praying that he comes to our camp next week with Montgomery, Gilmore, and Bonds.

I'll be praying with ya buddy.

[LiveandDieGC]

July 11, 2008

Jeffery Visits Virginia Tech, Names Leader

By Phil Kornblut

LB Damario Jeffery (6-3 213) of Columbia made an unofficial visit to Virginia Tech Friday with the academic coach from his school. "It was great," Jeffery said just before leaving the campus for the return trip to Columbia. "I got to see a little film and see how they coach the safeties. I'm glad I got the one on one time with the coaches. I talked to Frank Beamer for about 15 minutes. I spent about 30 minutes with Bud Foster (defensive coordinator), and about 15 minutes with the defensive backs coach Torian Gray. It keeps Virginia Tech in the running. I'm waiting to see if they have another Virginia Tech type of season with 11 wins and a bowl game." But Jeffery said he still has a top three of USC, Alabama and Auburn. "I would say South Carolina is number one overall," Jeffery said adding he's not close to making a commitment. Next week, Jeffery said he might take a trip to Alabama or he might attend a camp at USC.

WWW.PALMETTOSPORTS.COM (http://www.PALMETTOSPORTS.COM)


KA-CHING, that is exactly what I needed to see.

[LiveandDieGC]

Clemson doesn't seem to be a great position with a lot of the best instate recruits this year...

[garnet812]

Clemson doesn't seem to be a great position with a lot of the best instate recruits this year...
Well, when they pull top recruits from states like Texas, Florida, etc, I don't think it matters much.

I hope we can land Demario, but I won't hold my breath.

[sharpe0284]

What do we need to do to keep it this way?

[LiveandDieGC]

What do we need to do to keep it this way?

win. plain and simple

[CoverTwo]

win. plain and simple

And get him on campus as much as possible this Fall.

[LiveandDieGC]

And get him on campus as much as possible this Fall.

With his location, I wouldn't worry about that this fall. Especially cause Chris Payne will be all over him.

[CoverTwo]

With his location, I wouldn't worry about that this fall. Especially cause Chris Payne will be all over him.

What I'm saying is that the more games we get him (along with Gilmore, Montgomery, Bonds, and A. Jeffrey) to attend the better..I dont want him missing a big game of ours to go out to T-Town or Auburn..

[LiveandDieGC]

He says he wants to visit for the big games. I assume he means all teams. He won't be taking an official with us because we're less than 10 minutes away. He wants to see how to coaches do during a big game.

[LiveandDieGC]

And I don't think Chris Payne will let him miss too many games.

[CoverTwo]

He says he wants to visit for the big games. I assume he means all teams. He won't be taking an official with us because we're less than 10 minutes away. He wants to see how to coaches do during a big game.

Puts more importance on winning...I dont think many realize that this class could blow up if we when 8+..I'm talking on par with the 2007 class.

[LiveandDieGC]

We're certaintly in place with a lot of prospects. Especially in state prospects.

[CoverTwo]

USC and Alabama are the top 2 with USC out front.

Its pretty funny that he checks Rivals to see how the team's classes are stacking up.

[LiveandDieGC]

So Auburn has dropped out of the race?

[CoverTwo]

I dont think Auburn is/was ever seriously in the picture..I think its always been and will be a USC/Alabama battle..

[LiveandDieGC]

I dont think Auburn is/was ever seriously in the picture..I think its always been and will be a USC/Alabama battle..

That's what I figured but he always listed Auburn anyway. I really hope we don't lose this kid to Bama, they've been recruiting SC really hard lately.

[LiveandDieGC]

Some film for him. Says highlight at QB and LB

http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/DamarioJeffreyAV.html

[LiveandDieGC]

Some WR too, boy does he hit hard. I'd hate to play against those two. Great coverage for a LB. Pretty decent speed as well. Not as elusive but a bull.

QUite a few blocked punts as well.

[Gamecocks4ever]

July 16, 2008

Jeffery Will Be At USC Friday

By Phil Kornblut

LB Damario Jeffery (6-3 213) of Columbia will be among the invited prospects at USC's one day camp Friday. And unlike some others, Jeffery said Wednesday night he will work out. Jeffery continues to favor the Gamecocks over Auburn and Alabama. "There's a real slim, small chance of a commitment," Jeffery said of the possibility of a commitment while at USC Friday. He is planning to visit Alabama next week for an unofficial visit with his aunt.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080716/PSPORTS02/201335647/-1/PSPORTS

[kcocemaG]

July 16, 2008

Jeffery Will Be At USC Friday

By Phil Kornblut

LB Damario Jeffery (6-3 213) of Columbia will be among the invited prospects at USC's one day camp Friday. And unlike some others, Jeffery said Wednesday night he will work out. Jeffery continues to favor the Gamecocks over Auburn and Alabama. "There's a real slim, small chance of a commitment," Jeffery said of the possibility of a commitment while at USC Friday. He is planning to visit Alabama next week for an unofficial visit with his aunt.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080716/PSPORTS02/201335647/-1/PSPORTS

Someone send some hotties out there to greet him so that slim small chance becomes a reality.

[CoverTwo]

Either Jeffery, Gilmore, Montgomery, or Bonds need to commit because it could snowball in our favor.

[boo boo]

Either Jeffery, Gilmore, Montgomery, or Bonds need to commit because it could snowball in our favor.

So if we got all four, we could basically count on an avalanche

[ConwayGamecock]

If we got all four, that would be an avalanche!

[CoverTwo]

Definite avalanche..But getting all 4 is going to be a tall order.

It can happen..We just need some things to bounce our way.

Getting those 4 to go along with Payne would be tremendous...Then if you really want to get greedy we could add in Chisolm, Swearinger, Legree, and Holmes..and we dominate the state of SC.

This is all wishful thinking right now IMO, but it can happen with a great season.

[boo boo]

If it's going to happen then this is the year. These are the kind of recruits that could put us on that next level. Everything is improving from facilities, to players, to coaches and Spurrier has been here long enough to establish his way of doing things. A recruiting class like that would be CRUCIAL to creating a continuance of further success, as opposed to a few "good" years and then a fizzle out, new coach, new theme, new jerseys, yada yada yada.......... Lets win on the field, lets win on the recruiting trail, lets WIN for petes sake.

[LiveandDieGC]

I don't think we have a chance of anyone committing besides Jeffery tomorrow out of that group.

[big cock fan]

these are not just good prospects they are elite ones that even southern cal has offered. so most likely it wont happen this weekend.

[boo boo]

these are not just good prospects they are elite ones that even southern cal has offered. so most likely it wont happen this weekend.

I would say 100% chance all of them do not commit, but if we could get Demario to fall, like C2 said, that could give us a ton of momentum heading into the season.

[GamecockDad1531]

http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/philkornblut/story/465294.html (http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/philkornblut/story/465294)

Dude. I like the sound of that article.

[donbgamecock]

http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/philkornblut/story/465294.html (http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/philkornblut/story/465294)

Dude. I like the sound of that article.

Broken link??

[cockhead]

Broken link??

I think this is the same article.
http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/philkornblut/story/465294.html

[JM1984]

i really want to seem him in garnet and black.

[USCBASEBALL1]

Dude will be a monster Safety ..... Love the fact that these kids are talking as well. I see another great class developing ....

[JLOW30]

According to Tony Morrell, Jeffery is set to announce Friday at 3:00 PM at his school. He is down to 3 schools. Im assuming its USC, Bama, and Auburn.

[dbcocksfan550]

According to Tony Morrell, Jeffery is set to announce Friday at 3:00 PM at his school. He is down to 3 schools. Im assuming its USC, Bama, and Auburn.
Yeah I think those are the schools,I think this is really good news.

[CoverTwo]

Gamecock.

[kcocemaG]

GAMMMMEEEEE!!!!

[gtandscfan]

Great get for USC. Could lead to more commits for USC.

[usc1]

have we gotten him yet or no?

[Forkcock]

Great get for USC. Could lead to more commits for USC.


Did he commit???

[CoverTwo]

FYI, I was just making a prediction..I dont know for sure if he is a Gamecock because its recruiting and there are surprises..but I would be blown away if he chose Bama over us at this point..

Plus, TM @ GCN said he is a commitment waiting in the wings. TIFWIW.

[ConwayGamecock]

Final decision won't be until Friday........hopefully on Friday, We'll have Garcia at practice, we'll have Jarriel practicing with him, and we'll have a commitment from Jeffery.......a super Friday!

[gtandscfan]

Hes a commit according to the people i know from USC. Of course my sources for GT are a lot better than the ones from USC. But he hasnt been wrong yet.

[ConwayGamecock]

Also if Cory Addison commits this weekend, like he's stated he might, this will be a sweet weekend.....

[CoverTwo]

Getting Damario Jeffery, Cory Addison, and Jonathan Davis before the season starts would be fantastic.

Also, getting Jeffery would help tremendously with Gilmore, Montgomery, and Bonds.

[gtandscfan]

Jonathan davis would be a longshot to qualify.

[CoverTwo]

Jonathan davis would be a longshot to qualify.

Then he will be sent to Fork Union if possible.

[Cigaro]

He's a Gamecock. 100% guaranteeing that. I was practically certain after the Showcase with the comments (http://www.cockytalk.com/showpost.php?p=1060059&postcount=29) he made, but now I'm completely sure.

[detective29]

I REALLY hope you are right Cigaro. This young man is a great player and we really need high profile players like him in order to build our program.

:wink:

[USCfanlivingnKY]

I hope we get this kid. Sounds like he is solid ON the field and OFF the field. These are the types of players we need!

[usc1]

Very nearly a 5 star prospect. A big season could lift his rank.

[big cock fan]

speaking of long shots, Demario's commitment could only help us out with Alshon. I know he will be taking in a few games and if we have a big year this year its not that far fetched. These two cousins are the best athletes in the state. Talk about some great family genes.

[ConwayGamecock]

speaking of long shots, Demario's commitment could only help us out with Alshon. I know he will be taking in a few games and if we have a big year this year its not that far fetched. These two cousins are the best athletes in the state. Talk about some great family genes.

I think we're done with Alshon, personally......if he's a Trojan fan since childhood, I want him to go play for SoCal. Unless he starts feeling that Cal is too far away, but I think he's still going there.....

[CoverTwo]

If we win 8+ games and grab Damario Jeffery, Chris Bonds, Stephon Gilmore, Quintin Washington, Duane Chisolm to go along with Chris Payne...I'll bet the farm that we turn Alshon.

[Cigaro]

Yeah it would increase chances to sway Alshon, but he will still end up in Los Angeles, not Columbia.

[Luke Skycocker]

If we win 8+ games and grab Damario Jeffery, Chris Bonds, Stephon Gilmore, Quintin Washington, Duane Chisolm to go along with Chris Payne...I'll bet the farm that we turn Alshon.



thats quite a few IF's

[CoverTwo]

thats quite a few IF's

Not that far fetched though considering we are in great shape with all of them.

[LiveandDieGC]

I'd bet the farm that we don't turn Alshon, thats just my gut feeling but I hope yours is right C2

[kcocemaG]

I'd bet the farm that I don't own that we'll get at least one more commitment between now and Signing Day.

Any takers?

[USCBASEBALL1]

I think in the end we turn Alshon ....

[Cigaro]

I wonder how much his committment is gonna influence some of the other guys we want to committing sooner rather than later.

[LiveandDieGC]

I'd bet the farm that I don't own that we'll get at least one more commitment between now and Signing Day.

Any takers?

Chris Ard would have... had he not been busted...

[LiveandDieGC]

July 29, 2008

Jeffery Set To Announce Choice

By Phil Kornblut

DB Damario Jeffery (6-3 213) of Columbia is set to announce his college choice Friday afternoon. Jeffery has been favoring USC for weeks and indications continue to point towards the Gamecocks. Jeffery has narrowed his list to USC, Alabama and Auburn.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080729/PSPORTS02/405582941/-1/PSPORTS


Well PK thinks we'll get him, but this wouldn't be the first time he was wrong. I certaintly hope he's right though.

[big cock fan]

the article on rivals makes it seem like bama has a great shot also, i wont be comfortable till i hear him say it.

[Regalcock]

I feel really good about this.

[dbcocksfan550]

I feel really good about this.
Lol, I keep wanting to feel good about it but I keep on thinking about when i thought(fill in the blank) was gonna commit but didnt..... man i really hope we land him!

[Cigaro]

the article on rivals makes it seem like bama has a great shot also, i wont be comfortable till i hear him say it.

Far from it. I'll break down his past two weeks for you:

Goes to Showcase, we lead, slight chance he'll commit
Doesn't commit, still lead, and cancels his Alabama visit that was set for last week
Sets commitment date as this Friday

You can read the cards whichever way you want.

[Regalcock]

Lol, I keep wanting to feel good about it but I keep on thinking about when i thought(fill in the blank) was gonna commit but didnt..... man i really hope we land him!

I was feeling good about him too.haha

This kid wanted some concrete word that he could stay at safety and showed up to show our coaches that he can do it. Sounds like he is serious about being a Gamecock.:cocky::cocky:

[ConwayGamecock]

Jeffery was tentatively going to visit Alabama and participate in their showcase camp, which ran through Sunday through Wednesday last week. Instead, he chose to just come to our showcase camp, and skipped Bama's. This past weekend (the 25th), Bama took a commit from DB Rod Woodson. I'm hoping that helps decide things for DeMario in our favor.....that plus I think Bama was recruiting him more as a WLB than as a S....