If Hicks stays put, I’ll be shocked
I’ll preface this by saying I’ve never seen him play in person, nor have I spoken directly to him. But I’ve seen enough to know a hardcore Buckeye lover…
and I don’t think Lakota West senior Jordan Hicks is one. I think he knows OSU is a big time college football power in his home state that would love to have his services. BUT, to some kids that doesn’t mean much. Not to say Hicks wants to disrespect his home state… I just think he’s become enamored with Texas and, clearing throat here, Florida.
If you want proof of why OSU would love for Hicks to stay home, go to http://scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=1399&srid=1195&name=Jordan.Hicks
Our recruiting expert Bill Kurelic told me some time ago that his mother really enjoyed their visit to Texas last year and have some connections in Austin. That weakened my confidence that Hicks would be content with Columbus (which BTW, is still IMO the greatest gameday in college football). AND THEN…. FLORIDA GOT INVOLVED. Urban Meyer’s “leave of absence” turned out to be nothing more than a day off—-his vacations are as short as mine these days. That guy is turning other college programs’ hopes into dust whenever he so much as calls a recruit, let alone shows up in their town. Meyer wants Hicks to complete a star-studded class dripping with 5-star recruits from across the country—mainly Florida. He’s basically got a commitment from everyone he wanted, including DT Shariff Floyd, who seemed at one point to be a sure bet for Jim Tressel.
If I had to venture a guess, I’d say when Hicks announces Friday where he’s headed, he’ll say the one word Buckeye fans shriek when they hear it. FLORIDA.
