DE Griffin Gentry makes USC commitment Wednesday night
November 4, 2015
By Phil Kornblut Link: SportsTalk
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Despite not having a head coach in place for next season, USC continues to move forward with recruiting for the 2016 class.
Wednesday night the Gamecocks gained a commitment from DE Griffin Gentry (6-2 260) of Homewood, AL. He’s the second commitment for the Gamecocks since Steve Spurrier announced his resignation last month.
Gentry had over a dozen offers and had been committed to Troy. After USC offered late last month, he immediately moved the Gamecocks to the top of his list along with Troy and Memphis. That momentum USC had built with him continued over the last couple of weeks until he called recruiter Kirk Botin Wednesday night with his commitment.
“I talked it over with my coach and my family and playing in the SEC has been a long time dream of mine,” Gentry said. “I’ve always liked South Carolina. I’ve always wanted to play for them so when the opportunity came I wanted to go ahead and take it.”
Gentry understands that Botkin and the rest of the defensive staff may not be there come December and the new coaching staff will have to review him all over again, but that’s a risk he’s willing to take right now.
“I did think about what’s going to happen with Coach Botkin and all that but I feel confident that whoever we get will be a good fit.”
Gentry has over 80 tackles so far this season. As a junior he had 106 tackles and 7 sacks. He’s confident he has what it takes to make it in the SEC.
“I think I will be a really good fit at South Carolina in their 4-3 defense,” he said. “I think that’s one of my strengths being one on one with the tackle or guard. And I can play any position.”
Gentry will take an unofficial visit to USC for the Florida game and will schedule his official visit with the Gamecocks for later on. Gentry gives the Gamecocks 16 commitments for the 2016 class.
November 4, 2015
By Phil Kornblut Link: SportsTalk
Video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2713406/griffin-gentry
Rivals bio
247sports bio
Rivals star ranking 2
247sports star ranking 2
Despite not having a head coach in place for next season, USC continues to move forward with recruiting for the 2016 class.
Gentry had over a dozen offers and had been committed to Troy. After USC offered late last month, he immediately moved the Gamecocks to the top of his list along with Troy and Memphis. That momentum USC had built with him continued over the last couple of weeks until he called recruiter Kirk Botin Wednesday night with his commitment.
“I talked it over with my coach and my family and playing in the SEC has been a long time dream of mine,” Gentry said. “I’ve always liked South Carolina. I’ve always wanted to play for them so when the opportunity came I wanted to go ahead and take it.”
Gentry understands that Botkin and the rest of the defensive staff may not be there come December and the new coaching staff will have to review him all over again, but that’s a risk he’s willing to take right now.
“I did think about what’s going to happen with Coach Botkin and all that but I feel confident that whoever we get will be a good fit.”
Gentry has over 80 tackles so far this season. As a junior he had 106 tackles and 7 sacks. He’s confident he has what it takes to make it in the SEC.
“I think I will be a really good fit at South Carolina in their 4-3 defense,” he said. “I think that’s one of my strengths being one on one with the tackle or guard. And I can play any position.”
Gentry will take an unofficial visit to USC for the Florida game and will schedule his official visit with the Gamecocks for later on. Gentry gives the Gamecocks 16 commitments for the 2016 class.
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