[COLOR= rgb(178, 34, 34)][SIZE= 24px]Javon Kinlaw still locked in on Gamecocks[/COLOR]
April 9, 2015[/SIZE]
Defensive end Javon Kinlaw of Goose Creek had planned to commit to South Carolina during the junior day in late March. His mind was made up.
But the Gamecocks were not ready to take a pledge from him, Kinlaw said, because he's got some academic work to do to be in a position to qualify for a scholarship. That hasn't dampened his enthusiasm for joining the Gamecocks, however.
He remains in touch with recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. and talked with him last week.
"He just wants to make sure I take care of my academics and stuff like that," Kinlaw said. "He wanted to make sure I had my academics straight. He told me I would be right where they want me to be. If I get my grades, I will commit to the University of South Carolina. But until then, I don't know. I'm just working constantly."
Kinlaw admits to falling behind on his grades in early years, but since arriving at Goose Creek he's turned up his efforts to improve his grades so he can avoid going the prep school or junior college route.
"I've been getting a lot of help, got a couple of tutors," Kinlaw said. "I struggle with math a lot. But I should be able to get my grades up."
Kinlaw said he's thinking about returning to USC Saturday for the spring game, and at this point he's not really talking to any other schools.
April 9, 2015[/SIZE]
Defensive end Javon Kinlaw of Goose Creek had planned to commit to South Carolina during the junior day in late March. His mind was made up.
But the Gamecocks were not ready to take a pledge from him, Kinlaw said, because he's got some academic work to do to be in a position to qualify for a scholarship. That hasn't dampened his enthusiasm for joining the Gamecocks, however.
He remains in touch with recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. and talked with him last week.
"He just wants to make sure I take care of my academics and stuff like that," Kinlaw said. "He wanted to make sure I had my academics straight. He told me I would be right where they want me to be. If I get my grades, I will commit to the University of South Carolina. But until then, I don't know. I'm just working constantly."
Kinlaw admits to falling behind on his grades in early years, but since arriving at Goose Creek he's turned up his efforts to improve his grades so he can avoid going the prep school or junior college route.
"I've been getting a lot of help, got a couple of tutors," Kinlaw said. "I struggle with math a lot. But I should be able to get my grades up."
Kinlaw said he's thinking about returning to USC Saturday for the spring game, and at this point he's not really talking to any other schools.