One of many offensive linemen supplied by new South Carolina offensive line coach Randy Clements this month is OT Timi Aliu (6-5, 290) of Locust Grove, GA. He had been recruited some by former OL coach Lonnie Teasley, and when Clements got here on board, he took the recruitment to the subsequent degree with the provide.
“It meant rather a lot to me,” Aliu stated. “Me and the Gamecocks’ teaching employees have been speaking for some time. When the season was happening, that’s once I first heard from them. I got here down for the sport in opposition to Oklahoma. I haven’t been again since, however I plan to get down for a spring observe. It meant rather a lot to me to get the provide. I’m simply able to study extra about South Carolina.”
And study extra about Clements, who clearly preferred him sufficient off movie to make the provide.
“He informed me that he loves my ft and my potential to work with my fingers,” Aliu stated. “Impartial fingers. He simply loves the best way I play. That’s largely what he informed me.”
Aliu’s solely go to to USC to this point was for that Oklahoma recreation final season. The Gamecocks got here up on the quick finish of issues that day, however that didn’t detract from his first publicity to a USC recreation day at Williams-Brice Stadium.
“Undoubtedly energetic followers for certain,” Aliu stated. “They’re a few of the most energetic followers I’ve ever been round. Seeing all of the traditions, like all people saying “Go Cocks.” Experiencing Sandstorm, listening to them taking part in the struggle tune, feeling the fan vitality, watching the Gamecocks play, it was a enjoyable expertise.”
Aliu remains to be engaged on his spring plans. He’ll schedule faculty visits round his practices. He undoubtedly will take one to USC, and to a few of the different colleges on his quick listing, which he plans to announce in a few weeks.
His different affords embody Arkansas, South Florida, Louisville, Kentucky, Florida State, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Tennessee, Florida, Kansas, Mississippi State, Nebraska, LSU, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Pitt, Auburn, and East Carolina.
