I personally love the recruiting game. It's an interesting thing to watch a kid toy with coaches and fan bases with a simple tweet or even rumors that are started about said recruit which aren't true. Now all of that comes to the boiling point Wednesday, but might continue on for a couple of the recruits seriously enjoying the recruiting process.
Anyways, on to the Bits.
23 You Say? Not So Fast My Friend. As I mentioned above, the 2012 class stands at 23 commitments, but as we told you yesterday, wide receiver commit Roger Lewis is no longer a verbal to the Buckeyes, after not meeting the entry grade on his test. This opens up another scholarship, yes, but also puts on some serious pressure for Urban Meyer and his staff to lock down a commitment from another receiver. That can come in the form of Stefon Diggs or Davonte Neal.
Smith Jr. Providing A Serious Spark. After watching Lenzelle Smith Jr's performance against Michigan, I knew he was improving. I've watched the Buckeyes just like the rest of you have, and I can tell you that Smith has the motor just like Aaron Craft. Both guys continuously give it their all every game for the entire game. Yes, Smith thus far has been inconsistent, with his last great game coming against Indiana nearly 3 weeks ago, but Smith is getting hot at the right time.
With only 9 games left in the regular season, Smith has time to refine his skills and get to the level of consistent play. March Madness is going to come and go again, but if the Buckeyes want to be playing in early April, they're going to need more than just Craft, Sullinger, and Buford. Smith has stepped up into a role that I hope he can soon blossom into even more. It will be something to watch over the next few weeks.
Reeves Commits. 2012 cornerback recruit Armani Reeves announced his intentions late last night on Twitter, where he stated that he was a Buckeye. Reeves was deciding between Ohio State and Michigan. Reeves's friend Camren Williams also recently committed to Ohio State on the 20th, which may have swayed his decision on whether to don the scarlet and gray or not. Now we know that he is a part of Urban Meyer's first recruiting class. Over the next couple of days, we hope to see some more commits coming in.
That's all for today everyone. Stay tuned on the site for any breaking news, and of course, keep your eyes peeled for Recruiting updates.
