DT James Hamilton Commits To USF Football
by Ken DeCelles on Oct 26, 2011 12:06 AM EDT
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After an October to forget, Skip Holtz received some excellent news today when Orlando Olympia DT James Hamilton decided to switch his commitment from Florida State to USF.
Josh Newberg at Bulls247.com ($$ Link) was first with the news tonight, and this could not have come at a better time. The 6'4", 335 lb Hamilton fills a huge need for us at DT, and with his size and strength could come in and play from Day 1 here in Tampa. USF will have Elkino Watson and Cory Grissom entrenched as starters at tackle, but Hamilton will have a chance to battle Luke Sager, Demi Thompson, Todd Chandler, and Marquis White for a spot on the rotation.
I would try to do a scouting report on Hamilton, but the guys at Tomahawk Nation did a fantastic job breaking down Hamilton when he committed to Florida State this summer.
If you guys think the name Hamilton is familiar, James is the cousin of freshman LB Corian Hamilton, who played at Olympia and is currently redshirting in his first year at USF.
With recruiting rankings, Hamilton was rated as a 4-Star prospect by ESPN (24th best DT), and a 3-Star by 24/7, Rivals (29th best DT), and Scout (28th best OG).
Hamilton is USF's 12th verbal commitment this year, and the 1st at defensive tackle.
Welcome to USF James!
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Maybe he knows something we don't!
Here’s to hoping he has many years of BCS-level football at USF!
Go Bulls!
Tessie! Good news: NO ONE has to watch John Lackey pitch in the postseason this year.
by mpetty99 on Oct 26, 2011 6:08 AM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Congrats guys. Hamilton is a good prospect.
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I hope he sticks around if USF's impending blackball
comes down before signing day.
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by Jamie DeVriend on Oct 26, 2011 1:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am a life long FSU fan, and I hated to see us loose J. Hamilton, but if he had to go, I am happy to see him become a Bull.
I live in Dunedin, and if you are familiar with the area, you know I am only about 45 minutes from Ray Jay (depending on traffic). As long as the Bulls are not playing FSU, I pull for them. So congratulations on a great pickup, I think he will do great at USF.
When ahead never let up.When behind never give up.
Congrats. USF is coming up nicely. Getting a few away from FU, Miami and FSU every year.
We are pretty loaded at DT on the team and the guys coming in for the 2012 class. Also we lead for #1 DT Eddie Goldman so I won’t flip out just yet about losing a DT. Good pickup for you guys. This guy should stop the run at that size he can eat up blocks in a hurry.
GO NOLES!!! SCALP EM!
Well this is good news
In light of all the other crap we have been concerned that no one would want to come to USF. So at least this is a positive step!
by Vinnie Giordano on Oct 26, 2011 10:00 AM EDT reply actions
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