Linebacker recruit...

**JCloned2** · 01-09-2009, 02:35 PM

From todays Atlanta Constitution

Westlake linebacker Dearco Nolan told North Carolina last month that he would accept its scholarship offer, but he has since backed off.

“It was a ‘soft verbal,’” said the 6-foot-3, 225-pound Nolan, who will play outside linebacker/defensive end in college. “They had 29 commitments and can only sign 25. I didn’t want to be in all of that confusion, so I de-committed. … I love the program, but I didn’t want to be in all of that. It’s crazy.

“I think when you get up to 25, you should say, ‘we’re done.’”

So, Nolan is “still considering” his options, which incude Auburn and Middle Tennessee State. Middle Tennessee recruiters had an in-home visit with Nolan Wednesday night. Iowa State and Marshall will visit in the coming days.

Nolan’s list of serious suitors also includes North Carolina State, Ole Miss and Jackson State.

He indicated that Iowa State may be the leader. The Cyclones have been after him for quite some time and he says they’ve made him a high priority.

“Iowa State really needs some pass rushers and I was the first name on their board,” said Nolan, who had 11 sacks last season.

He likes Middle Tennessee State, too, and plans an official visit there Jan. 16. He also has Iowa State or Marshall planned for a Jan. 30 visit. He says the stature of the program or the conference it plays in is not the only thing he wants to consider in a college.

**Palmer** · 01-09-2009, 02:39 PM

please Santa...deliver a late gift.

**BugDoc** · 01-09-2009, 02:39 PM

Lock him up Paul!

**mfelske** · 01-09-2009, 02:42 PM

ESPN and Rivals list him as DE, but neither has evaluated him.

**CYKXBUT** · 01-09-2009, 02:42 PM

So far this recruit is "unrated" by Rivals and the last update was when ISU was looking at him back in June. Something is fishy with this guy, I'm afraid.

**nj829** · 01-09-2009, 02:46 PM

Butch Davis is a heck of a coach at North Carolina, and judging by his teams at Miami, can see talent, so if this kid is legit then I would feel pretty darn good about his ability.

**SwirlingFloater** · 01-09-2009, 02:46 PM

Sounds like a good one.

I am sure he is curious who the new DC is going to be as all of us are.

**CDN_Tailgater** · 01-09-2009, 02:49 PM

I will guess grades is an issue...

**conmebol** · 01-09-2009, 02:58 PM

Friend of mine! - Dearco Nolan - VolNation

if this is to be believed, he wants to go to tennessee.

**Wesley** · 01-09-2009, 03:00 PM

He can start in our spring game.

**KMAC_ATTACK** · 01-09-2009, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by conmebol

Friend of mine! - Dearco Nolan - VolNation

if this is to be believed, he wants to go to tennessee.

From same conversation - read the stats....

Those stats Yall have are from my Jr. season ! Now im 6'3 237 Bench 315 sqat 515 run a 4.46 Vet. 38 inches!

That would be someone i would love to see at a DE position for us. And from his pics and comments, he looks like he's gonna work his a.. off for whoever gets him.

The big thing to me is this is a position i think we need desperately RUSH END.....