'09 OH OL Marcus Hall (Ohio State Verbal)

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8/11

By Bk...names a top 3 of Michigan, Ohio State and LSU (no favorite) and is also looking at Illinois and Miami (FL). Will take his five officials.

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8/12

From O&B News...talks about the scrimmage against Mooney...says he favors Ohio State, LSU and Michigan but that changes day to day. Also looking at Illinois and Penn State and talks about hanging out with Cordale when he goes to Illinois for a visit.

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8/13

Film from said scrimmage.

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08/17

By Bill "Bank" Greene...Hall talks about each of the schools at the top of his list (Ohio State, Illinois, LSU, Miami, Michigan, and USC). He states he will be making his decision closer to signing day.

BN$--Has Hall Narrowed His Choices To Three?

Marcus says he is sorta down to Illinois, Ohio State and Michigan, but Miami, LSU, and possibly USC are still possible.

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Gridiron Hero: Week 1
Monday, August 25, 2008

Marcus Hall, Glenville: Graded out with a 90 percent blocking efficiency with three pancakes on the offensive line during a 20-17 victory over St. Ignatius. Accounted for two tackles and an assist in two series on defense.

Gridiron Hero: Week 1 - Cleveland.com

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ESPN - Wisconsin looks outside its state borders - Football Recruiting

The top prospect from the state of Ohio that has yet to select a college is Cleveland Glenville offensive lineman Marcus Hall. Hall plans to take at least some of his official visits before he selects a college, but don't be surprised if his decision ultimately comes down to either Ohio State or Illinois. Those two and Michigan are Hall's current top three choices, ahead of Miami and LSU.

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8/28

By BK...Says Miami and Illinois are stop his list ahead of Michigan and Ohio State because they play at a faster pace. Says the decision could still come down to Illinois and Ohio State.

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8/28

From O&B News...plans to visit the four schools he is favoring (Illinois, Ohio State, Miami (Fla.) and Michigan) and will keep that fifth spot open for another possible visit. Talks about his contact with the Illini staff and is looking forward to seeing how Cordale does this year.

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Video -Mooney vs Glenville 2007 Scrimmage

New film from the scrimmage versus Mooney.

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10/8

From the LSU site...talks about his interest in LSU and Coach Studrawa...denies he favors Ohio State...will officially visit OSU, Illinois, Miami and LSU with the fifth visit possibly going to Michigan, NC State or Alabama.

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10/12

Marcus is not focusing on recruiting and will visit Ohio State, Illinois, LSU and Miami(FL).

ESPN - 2009 a down year for Ohio offensive skill prospects - Football Recruiting

Top recruit

Marcus Hall, offensive tackle

Glenville HS (Cleveland)
Considering: Illinois, Miami (FL), Ohio State, Michigan and others

It is rare that a state's top prospect is an offensive lineman, but it happened in 2006 with Andre Smith in Alabama. At 6-foot-5, 290 pounds, Marcus Hall is a powerful, mammoth-looking offensive tackle who certainly looks the part and can be an overpowering prospect at the point of attack. It should be no surprise that high school powerhouse Glenville is producing the state's top player, though usually its best are skill players like Ray Small, Ted Ginn or even Cordale Scott from the 2008 class.

It is kind of nice to see one of the "big uglies" get some top billing, and while Hall can be very raw and is further advanced as a run blocker as opposed to a pass protector, he does possess all the physical tools to be able to develop into a top-notch offensive lineman in college. We are not convinced he will end up at left tackle -- it will probably be right tackle and maybe even guard -- but his size and overall power is what intrigues coaches

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Scout$--Marcus Hall Down To Four Schools

10/19

Marcus is down to Miami, LSU, Illinois and Ohio State. He will announce on NLOID at his school.

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10/20

From the OSU site...Marcus discusses the same four schools and talks about his contact with each. Sees a chance for early PT at all of them. He says he could likely play at tOSU right now.

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Originally Posted by osugrad21

BN$--Hall Sees Opportunity - Sets OSU Official Visit

Marcus will take all five visits: Ohio State, Miami, Illinois, LSU and either Alabama or Penn State. He was rooting for tOSU last night.

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ESPN - Midwest Recruiting Blog

Uncommitted offensive lineman Marcus Hall (Cleveland/Glenville) led a huge group of prospects in Ohio Stadium Saturday night on unofficial visits. Hall seemed to echo the sentiments of just about all of the prospects in attendance, saying he was very impressed despite the Buckeyes' loss.

"The atmosphere was great," Hall said. "We got to do the walk in front of the team from the hotel to the 'Skull Session.' It was crazy how many people know Glenville and know us individually."

The Ohio State offensive line had trouble opening holes for the running game against Penn State, which in the long run could help the Buckeyes' cause in regards to landing Hall.

"It was a good game by Ohio State's defense," Hall said. "The offense struggled a little, mainly the offensive line. It looks like the opportunity to play is there. After the performance [Saturday night] and seeing how many seniors [on the line] are leaving, that thought was in my head."

The 6-foot-6, 300-pound Hall has scheduled an official visit to Ohio State for the weekend of Dec. 5. In addition to Ohio State, Hall will visit Miami the weekend of Dec. 12.

"Illinois will be sometime in January," he said. "LSU hasn't been set up, but that's another one I'll visit. I'm thinking about Alabama or Penn State for my fifth one. I plan to take all five visits."

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11/2

By Gary Housteau...talks about his team's 35-8 playoff win over Brecksville-Broadview Heights. Will visit Ohio State, LSU, Miami, Illinois and probably Penn State and talks about why he likes OSU.