'08 IL DT Garrett Goebel (Ohio State Signee)

osugrad21 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-02-2007, 01:52 PM

Defensive tackle
Lombard (IL) Montini

Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 264 lbs

Besides being one of the top football recruits in the nation, Garrett is also a state champion wrestler.

Garrett is teammates with 2008 Northwestern verbal OT Chuck Porcelli and 2008 Wisconsin verbal Dex Jones.

RP Discussion Links: Ohio State, Michigan, BuckeyePlanet

osugrad21 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 05:28 AM

Scout $ (GBW)

Garrett has delayed his Michigan visit until 7/20 and says that will be his final visit before deciding between UM and tOSU.

osugrad21 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-09-2007, 02:38 PM

BG $

Garrett says tOSU and Michigan are his leaders but he is also still interested in WVU and Illinois. He will decide soon after his trip to Michigan and says it will be a tough decision.

osugrad21 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-10-2007, 01:17 PM

Look for Garrett to inform the coaches of his choice by the first week of August...no formal announcement or fanfare.

As of this morning's info, it is an uphill battle to get past tOSU...

wadc45 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-16-2007, 11:27 AM

Rivals $

7/16

By EdgyTim...talks about what he has been up to lately. Again mentions he will visit Michigan and then take some time to decide. Favors OSU and UM over WVU and Illinois.

wadc45 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-21-2007, 09:57 AM

Straight from the best source for info on Garrett...

'08 IL DT Garrett Goebel (Official Offer) - Page 22 - BuckeyePlanet Ohio State Forums

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPUNISHR

Thank you for all of your prayers & support. Just endured the MOST PAINFUL 8 hours of travel while lying on back with fractured vertebra / ruptured disk traveling to Ann Arbor for ONE LAST TIME (Got out of hospital yesterday following six joyous days in Hades, headed to MI. later in PM, just returned home where the forecast calls for PAIN!!!....sorry for the sniveling. Garrett looks to complete his FINAL selection process in the next week / 14 days, make a "quiet announcement" THEN start getting immersed in Sr. season challenges ) That is all I know but promise to inform of any late breaking news. He is thankful for all his blessings, opportunities and YOUR support !!!!.

Sorry to be redundant but at this time your patience and understanding will allow him to make the wisest decision for his pursuit & attainment of future goals and best interests.... HE IS ETERNALLY GRATEFUL....thanks to you all!!!

XP (wish it stood for "ex pain"!!)

wadc45 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-22-2007, 08:56 PM

Rivals $

7/22

From the UM site...recap of the trip to Ann Arbor. He is down to OSU and Michigan. Expect a decision in August.

TheMile · #8 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007, 08:22 AM

Scout $ (Michigan)

Goebel talks about his visit to Michigan. He expects to decide in a few weeks.

LordJeffBuck · #9 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 07:32 AM

Scout - Allen Wallace - 07/25/07

Garrett discusses the strong points of both Ohio State and Michigan. Garrett's uncle, Brian, will help him to reach his decision.

Goebel claims that Illinois and West Virginia are not totally out of the picture.

osugrad21 · #10 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 05:06 PM

Garrett has committed to tOSU. Stories coming soon.

osugrad21 · #11 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 05:24 PM

BN $

Garrett confirms the commitment and says the coaches, facilities, and Mike Brewster were the biggest reasons...and his Uncle Brian

osugrad21 · #12 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 05:39 PM

Scout $

More confirmation.

osugrad21 · #13 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 05:57 PM

BP

Garrett Goebel is a Buckeye!!

As chronicled over the past few months on Buckeye Planet, Garrett Goebel is a young man who does not like the spotlight. On this huge day in his life, Garrett, as expected, made a simple phone call to announce his intentions. First, it was only Coach Dick Tressel...then to Coach Jim Tressel who quickly rounded up his staff for an enthusiastic welcome.

Garrett's Uncle Brian Goebel, known as XPunisher on Buckeye Planet, has been the coordinator for this recruitment...from getting out Garrett's film midway through his Junior season to today's announcement, Brian has been free with the current news in this situation. The BPRT just got off the phone with Mr. Goebel as he clarified a few things about today's announcement.

BPRT: What was the deciding factor for the Buckeyes?

BG: Deep down, Garrett has known it was Ohio State. There was always a comfort level and he always felt wanted by the Ohio State coaches. He felt that the staff and players were his friends. It wasn't always about football. Beyond the football and unbelievable facilities, Ohio State is made up of great people. They are special people. Quality people. Everyone is so down to Earth and friendly. When we were there in the spring, we spoke to guys who were in the NFL and on their way to the NFL. You would have never known that. They were all so friendly and humble.

BPRT: What was the difference between Ohio State and Michigan?

BG: Michigan just came in too late. We felt like we had to see the school to be sure, but Ohio State came in early and was always there.

BPRT: Any chance at all of a decommitment down the line?

BG: Absolutely not. Garrett is a man of his word.

LordJeffBuck · #14 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 09:37 PM

Scout - 07/27/07

More on Garrett's commitment from Allen Wallace.

wadc45 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-10-2007, 10:20 AM

Villa Park's Goebel picks Ohio State over Michigan - Villa Park, IL - Villa Park Argus

Quote:

Photo by Erica Benson
Montini's Garrett Goebel recently picked the Buckeyes over their hated rivals, Michigan.

Quote:

By Scott Schmid
Villa Park Argus
Thu Aug 09, 2007, 03:37 PM CDT

Lombard, IL -

After a whirlwind recruiting process that can best be described as hectic and exhausting, the wait is finally over.

Garrett Goebel, the Montini senior lineman who is regarded as one of the top players in the state of Illinois, recently gave his commitment to Ohio State University, opting for the silver and red of the Buckeyes over the maize and blue of Michigan.

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