Decision Day?

There could be some recruiting fireworks in the next 24 hours, as two top Ohio prospects are poised to make their college choices. Tight End Kevin Koger of Whitmer could make the call at any moment, with Ohio State and Michigan squaring off in a classic recruiting showdown. Koger grew up a Michigan fan in a Wolverine household, but the Buckeyes have made a strong push. Koger has bonded with the incoming OSU class and was impressed by the Buckeye facilities, possibly giving them a slight edge. But Koger visited Michigan last Thursday, and a positive visit seemed to even the playing field. Koger will just be calling the coaches - no press conference or event is scheduled. He indicated that might take place on Sunday, but no news has filtered out. Obviously the longer this goes on, the better it is for Michigan. I still put it at 51/49 for the Buckeyes.

The other announcement set for today is Cardinal Mooney safety Danny McCarthy. McCarthy narrowed his list to Notre Dame, Ohio State, Michigan and Stanford. There have been conflicting reports from "insiders" - some have him going to Notre Dame, others have it down to OSU and Michigan. I've blogged on many occasions that McCarthy will head to South Bend, and I see no reason to change that predictions. I think the Buckeyes come in a close second here; the McCarthy family loves Jim Tressel and they believe OSU has a better shot at a national title. But in the end, the chance to play with his brother and go to Notre Dame will be too much to pass up. Ohio State could complete whiff on the talented Mooney team that includes McCarthy, Mike Zordich, Beandon Beachum and Taylor Hill. The latter were not offered and not appear to be waiting for an OSU offer. It's not the end of the world, but if OSU missed on Mooney junior DT John Simon, there will be rioting.

Of Ohio State's remaining targets, DT Garrett Goebel could also decide in the next few weeks. Michigan and OSU are his top two, but West Virginia and Illinois are still under consideration. Virtually all of the other recruits will wait until the season starts to give their verbal commitment.

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