Street Novelist Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Player: O.J. Ross Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL Position: WR Height: 5'10'' Weight: 176 lbs. 40 time: 4.36 Visit Date: Scholarships: Arkansas, Cincinnati, Florida International, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ole Miss, Purdue, Rutgers, South Carolina, Syracuse, Texas Tech, West Virginia Favorites: North Carolina, Purdue, Rutgers COMMITTED TO PURDUE Rivals: Scout: former teammate of WR Antonio Bell Quote Link to comment
Street Novelist Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 per Scout: One of the fastest receivers in the entire state, Ross finished his junior season with 34 catches for just under 700 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was given Honorable Mention All-State FSWA 5A, All Central Florida Second Team, All-Area First Team, All-County (Volusia). Quote Link to comment
HuskerRob Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 This is the type of receiver we need to be recruiting. The type of playmaker that can make a fifteen yard reception, put a move on a safety, and take it to the HOUSE! Quote Link to comment
redout22 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I love his speed. Hopefully we can contend with him. Quote Link to comment
sdhusker82 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'd say our chances look pretty good so far, that is until Florida offers Quote Link to comment
Spooky Tooth Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Player: O.J. Ross Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL Position: WR Height: 5'10'' Weight: 176 lbs. 40 time: 4.36 Visit Date: TBD Scholarships: Arkansas, Florida International, Michigan, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, West Virginia Favorites: Arkansas, Florida, Florida International, Michigan, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Texas Tech, West Virginia Rivals: Scout: former teammate of WR Antonio Bell Has something changed? Neither Rivals nor Scout shows an offer from or interest in NU. Quote Link to comment
Ohio Pete Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Has something changed? Neither Rivals nor Scout shows an offer from or interest in NU. Scout had the article about the offer. Not sure why they don't show it, but they usually only show 5 or 6 offers. Quote Link to comment
SECHusker Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 FREE article on Rivals. Gators show interest in 4-star Ross Mark Wheeler GatorBait.net Related Links: Video of Ross in action Talk about it in Inside The Double T It has been several years since Florida has been seriously involved with a prospect from Daytona Beach (Fla.) Mainland. Actually, the year was 2005, Urban Meyer's first year in Gainesville, that the Gators were able to land a player from the powerhouse program. That year the Gators signed cornerback Avery Atkins and tight end Brian Ellis. After failing to qualify coming out of high school, Ellis never made it to Gainesville. On the other hand, Atkins went on to start at the University of Florida before being released from UF in the summer of 2006. Not long afterward, he met a tragic end due to a combination of ecstasy intoxication and carbon monoxide poisoning. Now, another Buccaneer is starting to make a name for himself. O.J. Ross is currently rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com. The No. 43 ranked wide receiver in the nation. Though Mainland has sent quite a few of its players to the next level over the years, including Antonio Bell (NEB), Cruz Barrett (NEB), Kirby Watson (MAR) and Tony Wilson (UGA), none of them have played to the level of Atkins. Ross hopes to break that streak, and with good reason. "Avery is my cousin," explained Ross. "He was a big role model for me. He still is my role model. I learned a lot about football and recruiting from him and I want to use what he taught me to help me be a good player to honor him. I look up to him." So far, so good. As a junior the 5-foot-10, 170-pound speedster led the area with 34 catches for 693 yards and 10 touchdowns while being named first team All-Area by the Daytona Beach News-Journal and honorable mention All-State in Class 5A. Despite what can only be described as an up-and-down stay in Gainesville by his late cousin, Ross still calls the Gators his favorite football team. "I'm a fan of Florida," said Ross. "That's always been my number-one team. I've always watched them. I've always followed them. I've been there." This past week, UF defensive coordinator Charlie Strong became one of the many college coaches to venture over to Florida's east coast this spring to check in on Ross. According to Ross, Kentucky, Texas Tech, Michigan, Arkansas, Duke, Tulane among others have joined the Gators on the Mainland campus. Though UF was the childhood favorite, they aren't currently leading the pack. "Florida's interested in me," proclaimed Ross, "but they haven't offered. I have offers from Texas Tech, Arkansas and Ole Miss this spring. My top three are Arkansas, Michigan and FIU. I like Arkansas, Michigan and Florida International. I've talked to the coach from Arkansas before, he's real cool. I like coach (Rod) Smith at Michigan. FIU is the local school. Close to home and a chance to play. If Florida offers I'm very interested in them." This summer Ross says that his plans are to camp at both Florida and Georgia. Quote Link to comment
SECHusker Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I don't think Florida is going to offer him now that they got a commitment from 4 Patton, and another receiver Alli. The gators are also a likely home for Dunkley. Lets hope they only get 3 WRs this class, and Nebraska takes an interest in Ross because I think we can beat out Ark., FIU, TTech, and Michigan (w/ 4WRs commits). Quote Link to comment
sdhusker82 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 so nebraska does have an offer to Ross or not? I really hope so, i'm surprised this guy only has 4 offers Quote Link to comment
SECHusker Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 so nebraska does have an offer to Ross or not? I really hope so, i'm surprised this guy only has 4 offers If he does it hasn't shown up on rivals or scout, but then there was that article on scout saying that NU had an interest in him. He would be a great addition to this class, because we do not appear to have any offensive player with quick feet. Quote Link to comment
redout22 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I don't think Florida is going to offer him now that they got a commitment from 4 Patton, and another receiver Alli. The gators are also a likely home for Dunkley. Lets hope they only get 3 WRs this class, and Nebraska takes an interest in Ross because I think we can beat out Ark., FIU, TTech, and Michigan (w/ 4WRs commits). Yeah I bet Florida doesn't offer because most likely they are going to get McCay as well. Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 so nebraska does have an offer to Ross or not? I really hope so, i'm surprised this guy only has 4 offers If he does it hasn't shown up on rivals or scout, but then there was that article on scout saying that NU had an interest in him. He would be a great addition to this class, because we do not appear to have any offensive player with quick feet. Really can't think of even one Offensive player? I can think of several. Quote Link to comment
SECHusker Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 so nebraska does have an offer to Ross or not? I really hope so, i'm surprised this guy only has 4 offers If he does it hasn't shown up on rivals or scout, but then there was that article on scout saying that NU had an interest in him. He would be a great addition to this class, because we do not appear to have any offensive player with quick feet. Really can't think of even one Offensive player? I can think of several. Who? Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 so nebraska does have an offer to Ross or not? I really hope so, i'm surprised this guy only has 4 offers If he does it hasn't shown up on rivals or scout, but then there was that article on scout saying that NU had an interest in him. He would be a great addition to this class, because we do not appear to have any offensive player with quick feet. Really can't think of even one Offensive player? I can think of several. Who? Mendoza, Bell, Helu to name a few. Quote Link to comment
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