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Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:30 pm
by uostudent
game on Saturday.
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SAN ANTONIO - McKeesport (Pa.) defensive tackle Delvon Simmons is very close to making his final college selection and may be ready to announce his choice during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday. As of Sunday, the 6-foot-5, 265-pound prospect was leaning toward announcing.
"I'm 80 percent," Simmons said. "I think I have seen enough schools to put it in perspective and compare everything. I think a couple coaches wanted to stop by to see my aunt when I wasn't there this week, but it's pretty much what I want."
Oregon, Florida and Texas Tech are the three finalists. He has visited the Ducks and Red Raiders, but has yet to see Gainesville.
"I was supposed to take one to Florida, but I'm still thinking about that," Simmons said. "If I do decide to go on that Florida visit, I won't commit down here."
Simmons was unsure of his offer status with the Gators following Urban Meyer's decision to step down as head coach at Florida. He has clarified that with new head coach Will Muschamp.
Oregon hosted Simmons for an official visit the weekend of Nov. 5 and he was at Texas Tech the weekend of Dec. 17. Official visits to Rutgers (Sept. 25) and Iowa (Oct. 22) were also taken.
Simmons could play strongside defensive end or a three-technique defensive tackle in college. He expects to line up on the interior in Saturday's All-American Bowl. What Simmons did not expect was the size and scope of the Army Bowl, which he experienced upon his arrival in San Antonio.
If he's going to commit on Saturday, I think Oregon has a great shot. TT lost their DC. It would suck if he waited and visited Florida.
The one factor that could help TT is that Simmons' HS teammate Branden Jackson has some academic issues. If Jackson doesn't improve his test scores, he would be a partial qualifier, at best. Pac 10 schools cannot take partial qualifiers. Big 12 schools can take two PQ per year.
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:59 pm
by UOducksTK1
We need this one. We'll probably get his buddy too if he picks Oregon.
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:20 am
by ljginger
I think we land the PA duo...it's basically us or Iowa, I like our chances!
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:27 am
by dthomas=ddixon
ljginger wrote:I think we land the PA duo...it's basically us or Iowa, I like our chances!
Agreed, this feels like one of the few times we'll get an east coast guy & a package deal.
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:31 am
by uostudent
UOducksTK1 wrote:We need this one. We'll probably get his buddy too if he picks Oregon.
Agree. I definitely like our chances. Both recruits would be huge additions. Simmons is probably the DT prospect that I am least concerned about. I actually talked to a friend of mine who is a former UCLA football player. He said that he met Kevin McReynolds on his OV and thinks that McReynolds will end up at UCLA. McReynolds told him that he was going to take other trips, but he absolutely loved UCLA and LA in general.
ljginger wrote:I think we land the PA duo...it's basically us or Iowa, I like our chances!
He apparently eliminated Iowa. It's down to Oregon and Texas Tech (if he decides on Saturday).
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:12 am
by ljginger
If that's the case UO, I really think he's ours since TT doesn't have a defensive coordinator right now...
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 3:51 am
by greenyellow
ljginger wrote:If that's the case UO, I really think he's ours since TT doesn't have a defensive coordinator right now...
These AA games could actually turn out alright for Oregon. They may not produce everything we want, but I think they'll net Oregon at least a couple big-time recruits. There's just so many people considering Oregon at these games that it would take a lot of things to go wrong for Oregon not to get at least one. It also helps that there are already a few Oregon commits at the game and they can talk their fellow AA teammates into joining them.
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:00 am
by briarduck
Great to hear guys I would love to ad these two to our class!
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:11 am
by woundedknees
Does Simmons' buddy Branden Jackson have an Oregon Offer?
Scout doesn't list one.
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:40 pm
by UOducksTK1
woundedknees wrote:Does Simmons' buddy Branden Jackson have an Oregon Offer?
Scout doesn't list one.
Yes.
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:41 pm
by Bigducker
woundedknees wrote:Does Simmons' buddy Branden Jackson have an Oregon Offer?
Scout doesn't list one.
Remember it's scout.
Re: Delvon Simmons likely going to commit next weekend at AA
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:52 pm
by woundedknees
Scout is like the bible to Fuskie Fanz... As if that has any relevance in today's world.