S Jordan Diggs [South Carolina Commit]

This came from a friend who's a loyal MSU fan....

Can Spartans Diggs It?

Sean Scherer - 25 hours ago -

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247Sports four-star safety Jordan Diggs (Cape Coral, FL/ Island Coast) camped at Michigan State in July and the Spartans appear to be in contention for his commitment. But that chase is far from over. The 6-foot-1, 199-pound Diggs holds 30 offers from the likes of Auburn, Nebraska, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

"Since my brother played there I'm real comfortable with [MSU's] staff," Diggs said. "I know some of the in's and out's of MSU football from Jeremy."

Diggs's older brother, Jeremy Ware, played at Michigan State after transferring from South Carolina. Ware has been a sounding board for all thing Spartans. Diggs has made two trips to East Lansing. Diggs camped at Michigan State on a Monday and made a return trip that following Thursday to take a closer look at what the Spartan could potentially offer him.

Spartan Tailgate caught up with Diggs to find out where Michigan State fits into his recruitment.

Spartan Tailgate: As of now have you cut your list down at all?

Jordan Diggs: No, I haven't. I plan on making cutting down to a top 10 before the start of my first game on August 20th.

ST: Do you have any more trips planned before the start of the season?

JD: The one trip I'm trying to get worked out is taking an unofficial visit to Nebraska. That's it.

ST: Do you plan taking all five of your official visits?

JD: Yes.

ST: When do you want to make your decision?

JD: After I take all five of my official visits, then I'll make my decision.

ST: Have you set up official visits with anyone yet?

JD: No. Nothing set in stone yet. I'm still trying to narrow my list down and figure everything out.

ST: Where does Michigan State sit on your list currently?

JD: Michigan State is a great school. They sit on my list very well.

ST: What do you like about Michigan State?

JD: There's a lot of things I like about Michigan State. One thing that really sticks out is Coach (Mark) Dantonio and Coach (Harlon) Barnett. Another thing is my brother Jeremy (Ware) went there and played MSU football. Seeing that my brother was successful there makes them stand out to me. Since my brother played there I'm real comfortable with their staff. I know some of the in's and out's of MSU football from Jeremy. They could be a good fit for me.

ST: What does Jeremy tell you about Michigan State?

JD: That it's a great place. He wishes that he would have gone there from day one. He just really wishes he would have committed there and went there from day one. He enjoyed every bit of it.

ST: What was reaction when you saw Jeremy make that hit on Colin Sanderman against Iowa?

JD: I was like, 'Wow, did Jeremy just do that?' In high school, Jeremy wasn't a big-time hitter, he was more of a heavy coverage guy. It was shocker for me.

ST: Walking away from Michigan State what kind of impression did it make on you?

JD: They left a great impression. I got chance talk with Coach Barnett. I've know him since I was a freshman, even before my recruiting process even started.

ST: When you make you cut down to 10, do you think Michigan State will make the cut?

JD: Yes, they'll make it"

 
What I take away from that article is that he likes MSU, but doesn't love them. I think we are above them right now.

 
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caveman99 said:
What I take away from that article is that he likes MSU, but doesn't love them. I think we are above them right now.
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Agreed, that article is from a MSU reporter too so that makes a difference. Nothing really new from that article either. His best choice to get defensive coaching is quite obvious to me.

 
Here's a couple quotes from Jordan that my buddy sent me:

"I'm still coming to Lincoln. My mom is trying to line me up a flight right now. I was going to make it up there last week, but my boy Michael Rose was down in Florida at

the Gridiron Kings, so I thought I’d wait on him to get back up there before I come. So tell them Husker fans not to worry, I’m still coming no matter what.”

 
fearandloathing said:
Here's a couple quotes from Jordan that my buddy sent me:

"I'm still coming to Lincoln. My mom is trying to line me up a flight right now. I was going to make it up there last week, but my boy Michael Rose was down in Florida at

the Gridiron Kings, so I thought I’d wait on him to get back up there before I come. So tell them Husker fans not to worry, I’m still coming no matter what.”
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If those are legit, then I am super pumped! That sounds great. If we can get him and his buddies on an unofficial and an official, I am liking our chances.

 
Huskerbreeze said:
wonder how the Florida decision affects he college eligibility?
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None what so ever. He transferred to take a course a biology class(i believe marine bio) that his old school didn't offer(may also be the new school is a better team too). He will attend classes. Another coach(his old coach) raised the stink and now Jordan must await a decision from a Florida state panel for high school athletics(much like Nebraska's NSAA). He technically is ineligible for a certain period of time, in Nebraska late transfers after a certain date get 90 days of sitting out of athletics. If he opts to stay at his new school and isn't cleared he will just be a basic student. This didn't come out of left field for Jordan as he knew this was a possibility when he decided to switch schools.

The case resembles what Marissa Kastanek(playing Women's BB at NC State now) went through when she moved from Crete to Southeast.

 
HuskerMack said:
He should move to Lincoln and go to school with mike minters kid this year.
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This may not happen this year for more or less the same reason as above. Late transfer and parents are not moving permenant address. Needs a waiver from NSAA and I haven't heard of an answer yet.

 
PaulCrewe said:
Huskerbreeze said:
wonder how the Florida decision affects he college eligibility?
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None what so ever. He transferred to take a course a biology class(i believe marine bio) that his old school didn't offer(may also be the new school is a better team too). He will attend classes. Another coach(his old coach) raised the stink and now Jordan must await a decision from a Florida state panel for high school athletics(much like Nebraska's NSAA). He technically is ineligible for a certain period of time, in Nebraska late transfers after a certain date get 90 days of sitting out of athletics. If he opts to stay at his new school and isn't cleared he will just be a basic student. This didn't come out of left field for Jordan as he knew this was a possibility when he decided to switch schools.

The case resembles what Marissa Kastanek(playing Women's BB at NC State now) went through when she moved from Crete to Southeast.
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This.

Pretty sad that Jordan's old coach is willing to take away the senior season of a kids football career because of this. Incredibly selfish on his part. I know the coach is probably thinking that he is just making him play by the rules, but he should stop to realize this is just a game, and these are just kids. Taking away his final season of HS football just to prove something is silly.

 
BigWillie said:
PaulCrewe said:
Huskerbreeze said:
wonder how the Florida decision affects he college eligibility?
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None what so ever. He transferred to take a course a biology class(i believe marine bio) that his old school didn't offer(may also be the new school is a better team too). He will attend classes. Another coach(his old coach) raised the stink and now Jordan must await a decision from a Florida state panel for high school athletics(much like Nebraska's NSAA). He technically is ineligible for a certain period of time, in Nebraska late transfers after a certain date get 90 days of sitting out of athletics. If he opts to stay at his new school and isn't cleared he will just be a basic student. This didn't come out of left field for Jordan as he knew this was a possibility when he decided to switch schools.

The case resembles what Marissa Kastanek(playing Women's BB at NC State now) went through when she moved from Crete to Southeast.
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This.

Pretty sad that Jordan's old coach is willing to take away the senior season of a kids football career because of this. Incredibly selfish on his part. I know the coach is probably thinking that he is just making him play by the rules, but he should stop to realize this is just a game, and these are just kids. Taking away his final season of HS football just to prove something is silly.
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The best "classy" thing about this is the former coach has been accused in the past of recruiting kids to the private school he coaches at.

 
The Florida High School Athletic Association has upheld the suspension of Jordan. Looking very strongly that he will not be playing this fall. His HS Island Coast is going to appeal one last time, but that meeting will not take place until the end of September, four games into the year. Not looking promising at all. Sucks for the kid. All he wanted was to take some classes that are not offered by any other school in the county other than Island Coast.

His only high school game his senior year may very well be the US Army All American game

 
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