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Buckeye Recruiting Rewind: 2012

Buckeye Recruiting Rewind: 2012

2012 was Urban Meyer's first recruiting class at Ohio State and perhaps his most exciting. The Buckeyes in that group laid the foundation for one of t

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12/23/15
 â€¢ Ryan Donnelly
Transferring to CSU

Transferring to CSU

Colorado State is expected to add another scholarship player as early as Monday. Get the latest developments on a former local star and what he will b

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2/8/13
 â€¢ Ryan Krous
PSU interested in Colorado OL

PSU interested in Colorado OL

The Penn State coaching staff has been all over the south lately, but there's a prospect in Colorado that has their attention as well. Learn more on t

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5/31/12
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
OSU and Michigan bring in top Big Ten units

OSU and Michigan bring in top Big Ten units

With five-stars Adolphus Washington and Noah Spence, Ohio State reeled in the Big Ten's best DE class in 2012. Check out the full Big Ten breakdown.

2/14/12
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
First class can be key for new coaches

First class can be key for new coaches

The pressure on new coaches such as Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin to turn things around makes their first recruiting classes more important than ever. Who

2/10/12
 â€¢ David Fox
Grading the Class: Offense

Grading the Class: Offense

Urban Meyer's relentless effort has paid off with a top five recruiting class. We take a look at the offense and grade the class, position-by-position

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2/6/12
 â€¢ Marc Givler
Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams

Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams

Alabama reeled in another top class, led by running back T.J. Yeldon. See where your favorite team stacked up on National Signing Day as we break down

2/1/12
 â€¢ Chris Nee
Final Rivals250: Breaking down the moves

Final Rivals250: Breaking down the moves

The final update to the Rivals250 for the 2012 class sees some big moves and new names, including Rocklin (Calif.) Whitney TE Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick.

1/18/12
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Things shaping up on the OL

Things shaping up on the OL

Ohio State is still looking to add at least one more offensive linemen in the 2012 recruiting class but things are beginning to shape up at the positi

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1/17/12
 â€¢ Marc Givler
Bucks add another to the OL

Bucks add another to the OL

Ohio State strikes again in the class of 2012. A one time Penn State commit pulls the trigger for the Buckeyes. We have the latest scoop in this break

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1/17/12
 â€¢ Kevin Noon
Hawkeyes visit OConnor

Hawkeyes visit OConnor

The Iowa Hawkeyes continue to make a late push at trying to land four-star offensive lineman Joey O'Connor, who had Kirk Ferentz and Reese Morgan over

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1/17/12
 â€¢ Blair Sanderson
OConnor gets his offer

OConnor gets his offer

Coming into the weekend, four-star Windsor (Colo.) offensive lineman Joey O'Connor had not yet received an offer from Ohio State. That all changed on

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1/15/12
 â€¢ Marc Givler
Another big visit weekend for Ohio State

Another big visit weekend for Ohio State

With Signing Day less than three weeks away it is officially 'crunch time' on the recruiting front. Ohio State is set to host a group of outstanding p

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1/13/12
 â€¢ Marc Givler
Visit weekend preview: Five-star visitors

Visit weekend preview: Five-star visitors

It is a huge visit weekend at Auburn and the headliner is a recent addition to the visit list in five-star WR Stefon Diggs. Read on for the inside sco

1/13/12
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
OConnor set for visit

OConnor set for visit

Ohio State is set to host a highly touted group of visitors on official visits this weekend, a group that includes four-star offensive lineman Joey O'

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1/12/12
 â€¢ Marc Givler
Buckeye targets shine in UA game

Buckeye targets shine in UA game

The annual Under Armour High School All-American Game was played on Thursday night and several Ohio State recruiting targets turned in strong performa

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1/6/12
 â€¢ Marc Givler
Under Armour AA Game gallery 2

Under Armour AA Game gallery 2

Photos from the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game.

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1/6/12
 â€¢ Chris Nee
Visits will help OConnor decide

Visits will help OConnor decide

Windsor (Colo.) four-star offensive tackle Joey O'Connor remains pretty wide open, but says that at least three schools will likely get visits in Janu

1/4/12
 â€¢ Chris Nee
Under Armour matchup: Blur DE vs. Highlight OT

Under Armour matchup: Blur DE vs. Highlight OT

Five-star Mario Edwards and the Blur team defensive ends should prove to be a tough matchup for Andrus Peat and the Highlight OTs during the Under Arm

1/3/12
 â€¢ Keith Niebuhr
Under Armour Sunday practice gallery

Under Armour Sunday practice gallery

Photos from Sunday's practices at Under Armour All-American Game.

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1/2/12
 â€¢ Chris Nee
Four-star OL set to visit

Four-star OL set to visit

Ohio State's search for quality prospects at the offensive tackle position continues to broaden in recent weeks as new targets have been emerging.

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12/18/11
 â€¢ Marc Givler
Iowa offers four-star OL

Iowa offers four-star OL

Joey O'Connor thought his recruiting process was over in late June when he verbally committed to Penn State, but now the four-star offensive tackle ha

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12/15/11
 â€¢ Tom Kakert
Gophers making a move on top OT

Gophers making a move on top OT

Minnesota is showing interest in top offensive tackle Joey O'Connor.

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12/6/11
 â€¢ Lucas Trickle
Offensive tackle position best in years

Offensive tackle position best in years

The offensive tackle position in 2012 is stronger than it has been in years - perhaps ever - and sitting atop that group is D.J. Humphries of Charlott

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12/6/11
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Rivals100: Breaking down the big moves

Rivals100: Breaking down the big moves

While the five stars get much of the attention in any release of the Rivals100, there is also much movement amongst the four-star players either withi

11/28/11
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
West mail: Commits coming for Oregon

West mail: Commits coming for Oregon

Should Oregon expect more commitments heading into another big visit weekend that is expected to include Arik Armstead and others? Adam Gorney has mor

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11/17/11
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Mid-Atlantic mail: Can PSU salvage class

Mid-Atlantic mail: Can PSU salvage class

Joey O'Connor is no longer committed to Penn State, but how much of the 2012 class can the Nittany Lions hang on to? The latest on this and much more

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11/17/11
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
OConner listening to the Vols

OConner listening to the Vols

Windsor, Colo., offensive lineman Joey O'Connor was all set to go to Penn State before the Jerry Sandusky scandal broke over the last two weeks and si

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11/17/11
 â€¢ Paul Fortenberry
OConnor not rushing decision

OConnor not rushing decision

Joey O'Connor said he's back to square one in recruiting and with so many new programs getting involved the Windsor, Colo., four-star offensive tackle

11/16/11
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals250 OT hearing from TCU

Rivals250 OT hearing from TCU

The TCU Horned Frogs are currently on a hot streak on the football field but things have been quiet on the recruiting front lately. With the recent ne

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11/14/11
 â€¢ Jeremiah Glenn
Equal Playing Field for OConnor

Equal Playing Field for OConnor

The Nittany Lions suffered another setback on Thursday, this time on the recruiting trail. Read more on Joey O'Connor's decommittment from Penn State,

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11/10/11
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
Penn State recruits shaken by scandal

Penn State recruits shaken by scandal

Penn State's recruiting efforts obviously will take a big hit following the horrific scandal in Happy Valley, as stars such as Noah Spence back off th

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11/10/11
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Around the Mid-Atlantic: 2013 talent

Around the Mid-Atlantic: 2013 talent

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell profiles William Fuller and some of the Mid-Atlantic region's top 2013 prospects in this week's look around the region.

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10/20/11
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
OConnor recaps official visit

OConnor recaps official visit

Nittany Lion commit Joey O'Connor took his first and only official visit of fall this past weekend. What did he and his parents think of Penn State's

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9/26/11
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
OConnor set to visit

OConnor set to visit

Rivals.com's 27th-ranked offensive tackle and Rivals250 member Joey O'Connor, a Penn State class of 2012 verbal commitment, will make his official vis

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9/20/11
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
OConnor wants another shot at Palmer Ridge

OConnor wants another shot at Palmer Ridge

Windsor offensive lineman Joey O'Connor and his teammates struggled last fall against Palmer Ridge early in the season. That defeat is something that

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9/6/11
 â€¢ Christian James
Regions: Utah/Colorado vs. Arizona/New Mexico

Regions: Utah/Colorado vs. Arizona/New Mexico

With a loaded wide receiver group that includes four-stars Davonte Neal and Javon Williams, Arizona rules a Four Corners matchup.

8/23/11
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
OConnor picks PSU

OConnor picks PSU

Windsor (Colo.) four-star offensive lineman Joey O'Connor committed to Penn State last night. Learn more about the newest Nittany Lion, right here!

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6/29/11
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
OConnors coach tells all

OConnors coach tells all

Windsor (Colo.) offensive lineman Joey O'Connor made a big impression on the Penn State coaching staff this weekend when he visited Happy Valley. What

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6/26/11
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Best in Pa. to PSU

Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Best in Pa. to PSU

How many prospects will Penn State land from the state of Pennsylvania in the 2012 class? Will five-star Noah Spence be one? Rivals.com's Mike Farrell

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6/23/11
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
OConnor ready for visit

OConnor ready for visit

Windsor (Colo.) offensive lineman Joey O'Connor will be making the trip to Happy Valley this weekend. Will the Nittany Lions land a commitment from on

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6/22/11
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
Nittany Lions and Wolverines surge in recruiting

Nittany Lions and Wolverines surge in recruiting

It may only be June, but both Penn State and Michigan have wasted no time putting their Class of 2012 together. BWI publisher Phil Grosz takes a look

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6/17/11
 â€¢ Phil Grosz
TCU looking at Colorado OT

TCU looking at Colorado OT

The TCU Horned Frogs have proven more and more over the last few years that their program has now become a nationally known product. Pulling in player

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6/16/11
 â€¢ Jeremiah Glenn
From the road: In-state evaluations

From the road: In-state evaluations

William Gardner provides his observations of five in-state recruits after watching them practice.

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6/3/11
 â€¢ William Gardner
Bruins in top five

Bruins in top five

It is no secret that the Bruins would like to continue adding depth and talent along their offensive front. Once again, this spring they looked at man

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5/31/11
 â€¢ Rick Kimbrel
OConnor says PSU is standing out

OConnor says PSU is standing out

Windsor (Colo.) offensive lineman Joey O'Connor went from relative unknown to arguably the Centennial State's most sought after prospect in only a few

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5/25/11
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
OConnor taking his time

OConnor taking his time

Windsor offensive lineman Joey O'Connor has proven to seven different division one colleges that he is worthy of an offer. And even with all the atte

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5/19/11
 â€¢ Christian James
OConnor meets Meyer

OConnor meets Meyer

Since landing his first scholarship offer this winter, Windsor (Colo.) offensive lineman Joey O'Connor has steadily seen his stock rise to a portfolio

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4/28/11
 â€¢ Tom Lacock
Surprise SEC offer for OConnor

Surprise SEC offer for OConnor

South Carolina had not been sending much mail nor making many phone calls to Joey O'Connor but one day the Windsor, Colo., offensive tackle received a

4/27/11
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Offer on the way for OConnor

Offer on the way for OConnor

Windsor (Colo.) offensive lineman Joey O'Connor continues to pile up offers from schools across the country. Where do the Nittany Lions stand with O'C

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4/21/11
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
Buffs offer another in-state lineman

Buffs offer another in-state lineman

Joey O'Connor becomes the fifth in-state offensive line recruit to receive an offer from CU.

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4/11/11
 â€¢ Adam Munsterteiger
Colorado lineman gets a look at CSU practice

Colorado lineman gets a look at CSU practice

Interest in Windsor (Colo.) offensive lineman Joey O'Connor continues to grow at a rapid pace. The 6-foot-4, 278-pounder from Windsor already holds sc

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4/4/11
 â€¢ Tom Lacock
OConnor sitting at three offers

OConnor sitting at three offers

Joey O'Connor sent his impressive junior season highlight tape to numerous colleges and Penn State was one of the many schools to respond favorably.

3/31/11
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rocky mountain lineman plans trip east

Rocky mountain lineman plans trip east

Windsor (Colo.) offensive lineman Joey O'Connor (6-4, 278) doesn't have a Penn State verbal scholarship offer yet, but if his plans for a trip to Happ

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3/11/11
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
Video: Oconnor paves the way

Video: Oconnor paves the way

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Joey-OConnor-Highlights-1-1093451

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3/11/11
 â€¢ Corey Burton
OConnor gets two early offers

OConnor gets two early offers

The first scholarship offer for Windsor (Col.) offensive tackle, Joey O'Connor, came as something of a shock, but turned out to be one of two this mon

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3/10/11
 â€¢ Tom Lacock
OConnor lands offers

OConnor lands offers

Over the last month, Windsor offensive tackle Joey O'Connor has heard some great news. This sought after junior has added two scholarship offers and

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3/7/11
 â€¢ Christian James
Windsor product looks forward to Junior Day

Windsor product looks forward to Junior Day

Windsor offensive lineman Joey O' Connor is getting set for Colorado State's Junior Day this weekend in Fort Collins. The 6-foot-4, 278-pounder said h

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2/8/11
 â€¢ Tom Lacock
One to watch from the Class of 2012

One to watch from the Class of 2012

Joey O'Connor has developed into one of the top prep offensive linemen in Colorado.

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1/13/11
 â€¢ Adam Munsterteiger