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Breaking down the positional rankings moves

Breaking down the positional rankings moves

Christchurch (Va.) Christchurch School offensive tackle Win Homer made a big jump in the final position rankings update. We break down the big moves i

1/20/12
 • Brian Perroni
Top storylines of Carolinas Shrine Bowl

Top storylines of Carolinas Shrine Bowl

The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas kicks off at 1 p.m. ET, and we'll learn whether South Carolina can block Jonathan Bullard and North Carolina's defens

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12/16/11
 • Keith Niebuhr
Bond grows for future Clemson linemen at Shrine

Bond grows for future Clemson linemen at Shrine

Patrick Destefano and Oliver Jones have only known each other a little more than a year. But since meeting, the two Clemson commits have formed what m

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12/13/11
 • Keith Niebuhr
Shrine Bowl: Monday practice photos

Shrine Bowl: Monday practice photos

Photos from Monday's practices for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

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12/13/11
 • Mike Farrell
Shrine matchup: N.C. DL vs. S.C. OL

Shrine matchup: N.C. DL vs. S.C. OL

How will the S.C. OL match up with five-star N.C. defensive end Jonathan Bullard in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas? Can they contain the game's top-

12/12/11
 • Mike Farrell
Top storylines of Carolinas event

Top storylines of Carolinas event

With another Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic in the books, the focus now turns to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. The game will be loaded at wi

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12/11/11
 • Mike Farrell
Recruiting almost over

Recruiting almost over

6-7, 285-pound Oliver Jones is closing in on a decision. When was his last discussion with Clemson? And when will he decide?

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7/22/11
 • Ryan Bartow
SC OL Jones favors four

SC OL Jones favors four

Is South Carolina OL Oliver Jones still considering UNC in light of recent commits?

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7/5/11
 • Justin Rowland
In the trenches; focus on the offensive line

In the trenches; focus on the offensive line

In this report from the Orange&BlueNews, we break down the offensive linemen on the Illinois recruiting radar. Headlining the list are 3 four-star pl

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6/19/11
 • Doug Bucshon
Morris, Caldwell see Jones

Morris, Caldwell see Jones

It's been a while since Ninety Six has seen this many 'celebrity' faces come though its town. Almost every day this spring a new college coach has mad

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5/27/11
 • Ryan Bartow
Latest with Jones

Latest with Jones

Ninety Six (SC) OL Oliver Jones is gearing up for his senior year after missing last season with a knee injury. The 6-foot-6, 284-pounder talked with

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5/26/11
 • Chris Clark
Oliver Jones hopes to visit NC State

Oliver Jones hopes to visit NC State

NC State recently offered a scholarship to offensive lineman Oliver Jones from Ninety Six (S.C.) High, joining four other schools on the list. Click h

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5/25/11
 • Matt Carter
S.C. lineman Jones gets UNC offer

S.C. lineman Jones gets UNC offer

Justin Rowland has the latest on South Carolina offensive line target Oliver Jones.

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5/16/11
 • Justin Rowland
Three-stars have pro potential

Three-stars have pro potential

The initial Rivals100 for the class of 2012 was released Monday, followed Tuesday with the Rivals250 and Wednesday with the remaining four-star prospe

5/12/11
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Cheese sees O.J.

Cheese sees O.J.

On his first day out on the road as part of the Spring Evaluation Period, Clemson defensive backs coach Charlie Harbison was at Ninety Six High School

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5/2/11
 • Ryan Bartow
Frequent visitor

Frequent visitor

Oliver Jones has visited Clemson more than any other 2012 recruit. The offensive tackle from Ninety Six had an overnight visit Friday through Saturday

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4/16/11
 • Ryan Bartow
Jones watches practice

Jones watches practice

Oliver Jones, one of the Palmetto State's top offensive line prospects, traveled to Clemson Wednesday and took in spring practice. What specifically s

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3/31/11
 • Ryan Bartow
Caldwell impresses Jones

Caldwell impresses Jones

Oliver Jones spent last Friday night in Clemson and stayed for half of Junior Day on Saturday. What did the Ninety Six standout experience while in to

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3/11/11
 • Ryan Bartow
Jones meets with Georgia coaches

Jones meets with Georgia coaches

Offensive lineman Oliver Jones spent the day in Athens Saturday, taking in the campus, the facilities and a couple sporting events. See what he though

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2/27/11
 • Radi Nabulsi and Jake Rowe
Rivals250 OL visits Clemson

Rivals250 OL visits Clemson

Oliver Jones, along with newfound friend Patrick Destefano, have become regulars at Clemson. Two of the state's top offensive linemen met up once more

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2/13/11
 • Ryan Bartow
Staying on top

Staying on top

Oliver Jones, the big left tackle from Ninety Six, was part of Clemson's Junior Day on Saturday. What did he enjoy the most? What did the junior, one

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1/30/11
 • Ryan Bartow
Jones sees practice

Jones sees practice

One of the state's top prospects in the 2012 class visited both Clemson and South Carolina for bowl practice last week. Find out what Ninety Six's Ol

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12/20/10
 • Chris Clark
Top junior OL visits

Top junior OL visits

This 6-foot-7, 280-pound offensive tackle took an unofficial visit to Clemson on Friday where he watched the Tigers' bowl practice. He has taken nume

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12/18/10
 • Ryan Bartow
Jam-packed weekend

Jam-packed weekend

Oliver Jones got to experience two of the Southeast's better rivalries on back-to-back days. The Ninety Six standout, one of the top offensive tackle

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12/2/10
 • Ryan Bartow
Jones returns to Columbia

Jones returns to Columbia

Which programs are standing out to 2012 OL Oliver Jones?

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11/8/10
 • Chris Clark
Electric atmosphere

Electric atmosphere

2012 Palmetto State OL Oliver Jones gives Saturday's atmosphere in Williams-Brice high marks.

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10/12/10
 • Chris Clark
Bittersweet day

Bittersweet day

Oliver Jones grew up loving the Miami Hurricanes. He always dreamed of the day he'd finally be able to see his favorite team in person. That longtime

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10/7/10
 • Ryan Bartow
Down but not out

Down but not out

NINETY SIX, S.C. -- Oliver Jones, arguably the top junior offensive lineman recruit in the Palmetto State, won't be cracking any heads this fall. A to

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9/14/10
 • Ryan Bartow
SC junior stops in Columbia

SC junior stops in Columbia

One of the Palmetto State's best offensive prospects in the 2012 class made the trip to Columbia last week for an unofficial visit to South Carolina.

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8/2/10
 • Chris Clark
Rare commodity

Rare commodity

Elite level offensive line talent comes out of the Carolinas once in awhile. Xavier Nixon and then Robert Crisp took center stage out of the Tarheel

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7/29/10
 • Ryan Bartow
Georgias Dawg Night standouts

Georgias Dawg Night standouts

The highlight of the third annual Dawg Night at the University of Georgia was the number of major DI prospects on hand that were underclassmen. Every

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7/20/10
 • Barry Every
Clemson camp includes nations top two players

Clemson camp includes nations top two players

As colleges hold their summer prospect camps around the country, any coach will tell you that half of the battle is just getting the top players on ca

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6/18/10
 • Barton Simmons
2012 OL excited about offer

2012 OL excited about offer

Ninety Six (SC) OL Oliver Jones got some good news over the weekend when he found out South Carolina was verbally offering him a scholarship. The 6-f

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6/8/10
 • Chris Clark