So far the recruiting process is crazy. It gets crazier by the day. I’m getting anywhere from 20 to 30 letters a day and about 15 at school. A total of about 50 a day. I get calls from recruiting websites all hours of the day. Rivals, Scout.com, Gamecocks Central. It’s ridiculous. They want to know how the process is going, the offer situation, what camps am I attending and what unofficial visits I have taken. I am going to the NIKE camp in Gainesville and how the visits have went.
So far I have taken unofficial visits to the University of South Florida, University of Florida, University of South Carolina, Ole Miss and Alabama. USF was the hometown school and I want to make sure I wasn’t missing out on anything. It was pretty good, I enjoyed it and they are in need of a quarterback. I’ve been to Florida about seven or eight times and every time I’ve been there it’s been great. The coaches are a little crazy, but I like them. They know how to recruit. USC was one of the better trips I’ve taken. The only negative thing was it wasn’t a direct flight. Go up to Charlotte and down to Columbia. Other than that, they are an up and coming program and I like them. Actually, two of their recruits (Quinton Richardson – offensive lineman and Gary Gray - cornerback) are going to be coming down in a few weeks and staying with me. Ole Miss was awesome, too. Alabama was awesome. The tradition they have is great. They are renovating their stadium. The tradition just blew me away. Coach Shula is cool and a smart guy. Laid back, but real serious.
Florida, South Carolina, Ole Miss and Alabama are my favorites right now. Anything can happen. I’m still up in the air right now. My main focus is our spring jamboree on May 18. We play Plant. I can’t wait to play to them, I’ve been wanting revenge since last year’s game.
I don’t know what camps I’m going to this summer. I’m hoping to get invited to the Elite 11 Camp, but first will be the Nike Camp.
Right now, I’m looking forward to this season, and help get attention to some of the other players we got on our team that have the opportunity to play D-1 football. We have a very good team this year, and I like our chances at running the table.
Posted by Jefe` Cock, Columbia SC on 05/05 at 01:45 PM
Great blog and great highlight tape. Hope to see you in garnet and black very soon!
Go Cocks.
Posted by Josh, Abbeville SC on 05/05 at 01:11 PM
He will be the hero of many more people when we see him with that Gamecock jersey on!
Posted by Pressley Sanders, Columbia, SC on 05/05 at 01:04 PM
Stephen,
Just wanted to say I enjoyed reading your blog and I’m glad that you had a great time at the Garnet & Black game in Columbia. You can really be apart of something special here at USC. Hope you join soon! But whatever you do good luck to you and your family.
Also have a good time with Gary and Quinton they are great guys! Beat Plant! Go COCKS!!
Posted by Trey from, Atlanta, GA on 05/05 at 12:53 PM
Stephen, best of luck to you in the upcoming spring game and season. We’d love to see you rippin’ up SEC defenses in Garnet & Black, in the fall of 2007. Go Gamecocks!
Posted by Ryan, Anderson SC on 05/05 at 12:47 PM
Hey man have fun this year. And take time to enjoy your senior year in HS. And when it’s all said and done I hope to see you throwing the ball around for the ole ball coach. See you soon in Columbia.(God’s Country).
Go Cocks!!!!
Posted by Travis M., Columbia, SC on 05/05 at 12:44 PM
Good luck with the scrimmage and recruiting. Sure would like to see you in Garnet and Black with G.G. and Q!
Posted by Wayne, Spartanburg, SC on 05/05 at 12:43 PM
You’ve got a very good perspective on things and I wish you the best of luck this year and in the future. I hope to see Spurrier yelling ballplays in your earhole in the very near future.
Posted by Bill Ham, Pace, FL on 05/05 at 12:20 PM
Stephen,
As a Floridian, I can’t wait to see a Florida native standing in the dome in Atlanta with an SEC championship trophy in his hands with a Garnet and Black Gamecock uniform on....the first ever man....you will have the chance to be part of something you’ll remember the rest of your life...Steve Spurrier is the man and he’s going to prove it at THE USC.....Good look this year...Hope you guys don’t play the Pace Patriots....
Posted by Freehawk, Atlanta, GA on 05/05 at 12:10 PM
Go Gamecocks
Posted by Aaron S., Baltimore, MD on 05/05 at 12:10 PM
Best of luck in your upcoming season, Stephen. It was great to see you enjoying yourself in the monsoon at the South Carolina spring game. Hope to see you gun-slinging in the Garnet and Black.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights into the recruiting process. It’s a big honor, but few of us can imagine just how crazy it can be.
Posted by George Wogon, Atlanta on 05/05 at 12:04 PM
Hi Stephen,
We would be proud to have you at South Carolina. Good luck with your recruiting travels, be safe.
Posted by Frank, Columbia, SC on 05/05 at 12:02 PM
Would absolutely love to have you as a Gamecock playing alongside Gray and Richardson, come be part of something special Spurrier is building here in Cola.
Posted by Rich, Greenville, SC on 05/05 at 11:47 AM
Stephen,
It was great seeing you at the Spring game. It looked like you were having a good time. Just wait to see Williams Brice in the Fall.
Good luck in school and in the recruiting process.
Stay safe and take care.
Posted by Joseph James, Columbia, SC on 05/05 at 11:43 AM
I see that you are getting a visit from current and hopefully future members of the “Super Friends”. Show them a good time while their down there, but not too much of a good time. We are going to need them when we start winning Championships! It would be great to have you along for the ride! Go Cocks!
Posted by Steve, Greenville,SC on 05/05 at 11:42 AM
Stephen good luck this coming year! We would love for you to be in the Garnet and Black next year playing for the greatest coach in college football! All Gamecock fans are pulling for you!
Posted by chris cordoni, columbia on 05/05 at 11:39 AM
Don’t get caught up in all this bs. Have fun your senior year, and pick a place that you like. Stress free is the way to be…
ps. South Carolina is chill.
Posted by Mike in Marion, SC, South Carolina on 05/05 at 11:24 AM
GAMECOCKS!
C’mon up, Stephen. We’re ready to rock the Willy B with you at the helm.
Posted by Harold Young Jr., Charleston, SC on 05/05 at 11:09 AM
It would be great to see Stephen play in front of sell out crowds in Columbia before he goes to the NFL.
Posted by Daryl, Columbia, SC on 05/05 at 11:05 AM
Good luck with your upcoming season. Looks like you are just what gamecock fans and Steve Spurrier are looking for in a quarterback. No better fans in America!!! Spurrier is building something great at South Carolina.
Posted by Tim Gamble, Pawleys Island, South Carolina on 05/05 at 11:04 AM
Great read and I wish you the best of luck this season and in the scrimage. Stay healthy and know that we lok forward to having you lead us to the SEC championship in Garnett and Black. Either way good luck and God’s Speed
Posted by Ron Burgandy, Milwaukee on 05/05 at 10:55 AM
Hi, Im Ron Burgandy. I think this site is a very crucial part to Stephen’s recruiting and collegiate life. This is not bush-league! Baxter? Bark twice if you’re in Milwaukee! Ok. Nevermind that! But Stephen, when you read this, just know that I’m very excited about you and your interest in Wisconsin...we need a high profile Quarterback! Keep investigating!
Posted by Adam, Philly on 05/05 at 10:19 AM
Great Read!!! Looking ahead: I look forward to watching you dominate the SEC in Garnet ‘n Black...I will make the trip down every weekend from Philly..oh wait I already do.
Here’s to Carolina!!!
GOOOOO COCKS!!!!
Posted by Tony from Taylors, Taylors, SC on 05/05 at 09:55 AM
Enjoyed the blog!! Look forward to more. Best of luck against Plant.
Take good care of Gary, Quinton and the rest of the South Carolina boys when they come to visit.
Can’t wait to see you in Garnet/Black in that Steve Spurrier offense. You’ll be bringing the SEC Champioship from Atlanta to Columbia!!!
Go Cocks!!
Posted by Ron, Tampa on 05/05 at 08:01 AM
You seem like a great QB. Heard a lot about you and very impressed by your highlight tape. You will great in a South Carolina uniform next season 
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Posted by david branham, Columbia, SC on 05/05 at 03:10 PM
Thanks for coming for South Carolina’s spring game (Unfornately it down poured that day)… The next few weeks should be exciting times with the Nike camp upcoming and USC recruits GG and QR coming down.
I can honestly say many Gamecock fans are excited that you have us in your list and hope once the dust settles, you will become a proud memeber of the Garnet and Black nation! These fans are awesome and the most loyal…
Good luck with your senior season!