QB Nick Schuessler: Another one of Robert Nkemdiche’s teammates is headed to Clemson
What was Robert Nkemdiche’s reaction when he found out that his high school QB – and another close friend – will be playing football at Clemson on Sunday night?
“We are about to start a dynasty [at Clemson].”
Loading ...The congratulatory text message was sent to Nick Schuessler, the QB who led Grayson High School to the Class AAAAA state championship this past year. Schuessler signed with Mississippi State last February but decided to leave last week – a few weeks after enrolling in summer school – to play closer to home.
The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Schuessler said he will join Clemson as a preferred walk-on.
Schuessler’s decision to go to Clemson will likely strengthen the commitment of the nation’s No. 1 consensus college football prospect to the Tigers.
Schuessler and Nkemdiche are longtime friends: They teamed together in Grayson’s offensive backfield (with Nkemdiche playing tailback) during the state championship run. Nkemdiche has also lived with Schuessler’s family at times.
QB is Grayson prospect No. 4 headed to Clemson (AJC)
Schuessler is the fourth Grayson prospect that will be enrolling at Clemson, along with the rising senior trio of Nkemdiche, RB Wayne Gallman and DB David Kamara.
“Well, of course, Robert, David and Wayne all played a special role in me deciding to go to Clemson – they are family to me and I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to get to play with them again,” Schuessler said.
“But I think, more importantly, getting to play for such a good coach and Christian leader in Dabo Swinney and all the coaches, I think that’s special, too, and played a big role in helping me make a decision.”
Schuessler said he will join Clemson as a preferred walk-on, and could report as early as next month. “The way my release [from Mississippi State] is, I’m not allowed to have financial aid for like the first semester or something like that, so yes I will be a preferred walk-on until I earn my scholarship.”
As a senior at Grayson High School, Schuessler completed 121 of 181 passes for 1,753 yards and 19 touchdowns. His coach compared his skill set to former UGA QB David Greene.
Does this “seal the deal” between Nkemdiche and Clemson? What do you think? Please post below.
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312 comments Add your comment
dawgster
July 2nd, 2012
1:23 pm
Should say bama…
A person SMART enough to know......
July 2nd, 2012
1:24 pm
I still ask has Josh Harvey Clemons made a statement on the happenings over the weekend? Has his Grand Dad been asked about his opinion?
DawginLex
July 2nd, 2012
1:25 pm
smart
Leonard floyd qualified and he and JHC are gonna be roomies
DawginLex
July 2nd, 2012
1:27 pm
Big crimson
Seen more often?
A.)Haley’s comet
B.)A Tuscaloosa road block
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
1:28 pm
Cfootballfreak… Let me assist you. “The way my release [from Mississippi State] is, I’m not allowed to have financial aid for like the first semester or something like that, so yes I will be a preferred walk-on until I earn my scholarship.”
He would have to walk on anywhere at first but rest assured Clemson most certainly has offered this kid a scholly. I believe the total is now 4 schollys to land RN. Saban would have no part of that. That’s not how you build a championship program. Amounts to trading 4 first rounders for the #1 overall selection in the nfl draft.
Team1
July 2nd, 2012
1:29 pm
Read Scuhuesslers comments – he left miss because it was not a “fit for him,” and he wanted to “play closer to home.” why read more into it? He had a grey shirt offer to sign with Clemson in 2013, but opted for the SEC which he now admits was not what he should have based his decision on. Where is there foul play? Why is Clemson cheating and why should Grayson lose their state rings? Maybe Scuhessler got to Starkville and realized its not the program he wants to be associated with. His offer came late but he did have a legit offer from Clemson back in the fall and passed on it. He will pay his penalty for leaving early by sitting a year. he walked away from a sure thing to an unknown thing – I dont call that stupid, I call it walking by faith
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
1:29 pm
Ewww eww I know…”c” BCS national Championships
DawginLex
July 2nd, 2012
1:31 pm
and if Dipchip gets hurt, Dabo is left with:
A walkon QB
2 other kids who won’t play much
Richt got lucky with 1 year from Harrow to go along with IC but rumors are Harrow is not staying at UGA.
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
1:33 pm
I wonder how long till CMR yanks that scholly he gave Cootie as a package deal to land Crowell. Cootie was riding dirty as well. I suspect a failed drug test in his immediate future while Harvey-Clemons will skate
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
1:34 pm
Big Crimson 75….
1. As I said, the Alabama State Patrol wouldn’t know anything about Bama players…..never will, ever. “Bama football players?” as recent officer was quoted as saying. “They play football in Alabama? I didn’t know that! My, me.”
2. Not sure what Florida player beat the s….. out of an assistant coach. I guess I would need to ask the Bama State Patrol about that. They would know for sure.
3. Yep….Cam Newton did that. Was later asked to leave Florida. Then helped Auburn beat Bama and win a NC…..you must have loved that.
4. Georgia will never be like Florida…or visversa. But South Georgia and North Florida are a lot alike. Just ask a Bama State Patrol officer. He or she (I think she was a she) know.
5. Any of that make sense to you? Typical of me to ask such a dumb question. Obviously not. Why don’t you go ask a Bama State Patrol officer. He or she knows everything…..but tell nothing.
Have a nice day.
Oh……Didn’t Bama offer courses in reading comprehsnion? Of course not, otherwise no one would be a Bama State Patrol officer and Bama players would once in twenty years get into trouble with the law…..while they are still on the Bama football team….that is.
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
1:35 pm
Dawgnlex… Apparently we think alike.
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
1:39 pm
Now we know why Josh Harvey-Clemens didn’t want to go play in Gainesville. Too close to home. Daddy could come down in a couple of hours and whip is butt for staying out too late on a school night. Don’t want that, do we?
Just having some fun, Dawg fans. Josh just had momentary loss of sense…..going out late at night with that Crowell fella. Dad will make sure nothing like that ever happens again…..or he will call him on the phone and whip his butt.
DawginLex
July 2nd, 2012
1:40 pm
apparently, Harrow had already decided to leave on his own before the IC thing. just rumor though
kingdaddy
July 2nd, 2012
1:41 pm
T.G.@1:34
Very funny…
DawginLex
July 2nd, 2012
1:41 pm
Tampa
JHC and the other boys in the car will pay a severe price with Joe T.
Trash cans will be involved
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
1:42 pm
Reading comprehsion? WTF? So if Bama players stay out of trouble that means Saban has law enforcement throughout the state on lock down. LOL that’s some real intriguing, thought provoking stuff right there. Sad to see a gator fan stoop down to ole miss type behavior. Suppose a few sub par seasons will do that.
Dabo's a Joke
July 2nd, 2012
1:45 pm
So it’s pretty well agreed that Clemson used the “Mike Bellamy” technique to get this guy, right?
http://cfbsection.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mike-bellamy-money1-260×323.jpg
TheAngryClemsonFan
July 2nd, 2012
1:45 pm
Ha! A bunch of dwag fans butthurt over a lowly ACC team? LOL.
BAMABABE
July 2nd, 2012
1:46 pm
Dabo better hope that trying to recreat a HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM is a smart move…taking a players friends just to get him is not in the best interest of the team. of course RK is a special player, but he’s not Cam Newton, and i cant think of any other player on a recent team that has been more important to a team winning a season, without Cam AU was mediocre that year, and RK is not the QB at Clemson, theres only so much hes going to be able to do…no hard feelings, wish them the best, but we’ll see if Dabo’s choice to take anyone and everyone connected to Robert is worth it in the end…
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
1:47 pm
Blackoutanyone…..and all other Bama fans…….
Don’t get your panties in a wad. Can’t take a joke? Everyone knows Georgia and Florida are the only bad boy schools in the SEC. Just ask a Bama State Patrol officer. He or she will tell you that is true.
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
1:48 pm
Since 2009:
Bama 101 UF 29
DawginLex
July 2nd, 2012
1:49 pm
angryclemson fan
Nah, we just like to tell tractor jokes
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
1:50 pm
Blackoutanyone……
What do you think about Kirpartrick staying clean for three years at Bama…..then as soon as he turns pro……he gets caught with that weed. I am sure he never smoked at Bama….right? Then….no longer under the influence of Satan…..he comes to Florida……and immediately turns into a bad boy….right?
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
1:50 pm
I suppose you could be on to something. I wonder why things changed so drastically once Shula was fired. Johnny law had it out for his players.
kingdaddy
July 2nd, 2012
1:50 pm
Don’t think many people care where Nick S. goes to school, as long as it’s not UGA…
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
1:51 pm
Blackoutanyone……
Last 9 games…….5 wins for Florida and 4 wins for Bama.
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
1:52 pm
………I believe Mark Richt has a winning record against the Tide as well.
Southside Seminole
July 2nd, 2012
1:53 pm
Tampa Gator you can’t be serious with your earlier post. Your school has had about 40 kids arrested in the last five years and kids on your bball team steal tacos. Any school that produces the illiterate thief Jabar Gaffney has lost the character argument.
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
1:55 pm
Well…..this has been too much fun……upsetting Bama fans……imagine that. Maybe you guys can somehow manage to win the SEC this year……and then go play for the NC……seems like the logical order to me…..and nonsensical otherwise…..don’t you think. I know Oklahoma State Patrol Officers agree (especially those in the Stillwater area).
Enjoy the day…….and relax Bama fans. We know who our God is……Saint Nick, of course.
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
1:59 pm
Oh….A Nolehead came on board…..got to stay for one more post:
@Southside Seminole……..
Two words (and an abrev): JAMES WILDER, JR.
Exactly how many days was he in jail last week?
Tallahassee…..by the way…..hires only ex-Bama State Patrol officers. But the local police know better.
Also……got some free shoes for sale…..want to buy them…
OK….enough fun. TIme to go to my allergist.
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
2:01 pm
To think Bama players don’t smoke weed is ridiculous. To think Saban has the fuzz on lock down is idiotic at best. I think Bama players like any other school have had their share of off the field problems. When you have 50 players arrested in 4 years then extend the coaches contract the only recourse is to attack the legitimacy of other school’s policies. The truth is UGA players don’t respect or fear their coach. Does anyone really think UGA won’t have more arrests this summer?
Southside Seminole
July 2nd, 2012
2:02 pm
Four words Tampa….yo quiero taco bell.
graysonproud
July 2nd, 2012
2:02 pm
why does everyone think the grayson players are scrubs and baggage to clemson? they won the 5A state championship in ga’s highest classification! they went undefeated and ran through some south georgia powerhouse teams. why is it so unusual that Clemson wants players that not only have great athletic ability but good character off the field? (unlike UGA) no doubt nkemdiche is a man-child, but the other three can stand on their own merit too. I watched them run through their region and then through play-offs. these boys are special to watch – and mark my word, i bet there will be more Grayson boys getting offers to Clemson. they dont have the #1 defense in the nation for nothing – yea – check that out. screw the star ratings – winning is all that counts when the 4th qtr is up
See Rock City
July 2nd, 2012
2:03 pm
Just because Alabama runs a tight ship and no longer tolerates malfeasance in any for is not the point of question.
Why can’t other programs recreate his process is the fundamental question at hand.
Possibly because CNS has been able to keep his core staff at home and has not been exasperated trying to find suitable replacements all the time.
Maybe he has developed a process where leadership and responsibility are intertwined within the athletic/academic student.
One needs to remember that “ALL” athletics/academics are improving at a rapid rate since CNS has arrived at Alabama and it is not only a question of football alone we are scoping here through the looking glass.
Alabama is doing a lot of things right today, how are they getting it done and can we copy their successful processes for our own would be a more plausible argument to have.
A. Bishop
July 2nd, 2012
2:06 pm
Best of luck to Clemson and the recruiting class they are forming.
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
2:06 pm
When you beat a team 38-10 in their own stadium… It’s really hard to take what they say serious.
Big Crimson 75
July 2nd, 2012
2:09 pm
Lex — I saw plenty in T-Town!!
Comets, that is!!!!!!
After some nice double-stacked Beans!!!!!!
Big Crimson 75
July 2nd, 2012
2:12 pm
Tampagator is a dwag fan posing as a gator!!!
How awful.
You dogs gonna allow that.
A half-witted croc fan knows Percy Harvin man-handled half the Offensive Coaching staff while at Fla.
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
2:14 pm
Tampongator…. The only thing you upset is my stomach. One can only sustain so much BS in any given day.
Blackoutanyone?
July 2nd, 2012
2:16 pm
BC are you with Rivals or 24/7?
Big Crimson 75
July 2nd, 2012
2:17 pm
black — bleacher-report & Rivals.
Big Crimson 75
July 2nd, 2012
2:21 pm
tampa — I know my Team performs like Men on Saturdays. Disciplined Men. It’s not exactly difficult to figure out which programs build character & have Team Leadership.
Sorry, We ruined Timmy’s “Exodus” from Gainesville. As He said, Bama is a classy Team.
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
2:22 pm
Is anyone else as excited about Anderson Cooper as I am?
Go Gator!
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
2:27 pm
Still can check the blog from my car…….not nice to still someone’s blog name….
that goes for you at 2:22pm. But…..that is what those in the closet do….still blog names and act homophobic when they do.
Terry
July 2nd, 2012
2:28 pm
graysonproud, They may have had the #1 defense in high school, but that same defense would have been maul by a college offense. In high school, you have just a few good players, in college everyone on the team is good, that would be like saying a college defense could handle an all pro team offense, its delusional to even think that way, if star ratings don’t mean anything, how come the ones with the star ratings always have the best teams?
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
2:29 pm
@Southside Seminole…..
Three Spanish words Nole players know well…..
“Hacer el vandalo…..(with an accent on the “a” in vandalo).
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
2:33 pm
Big Crimson 75……
Relax. I have the upmost respect for the Bama program…..and your coach. And Bama fans….everyhone I have ever met at THE SWAMP…..are as classy as they get. You only have one idiot in your bunch that I know of……the dude who poisons trees.
And Southside Nole…..
The Noles….if your QB improves this year…..are my pick to play USC for the NC. This should be your year. The Noles are loaded.
Just having some fun today. Go SEC. Go Gators.
Now…..must see the sneeze doctor now.
Have a nice day.
Tampa Gator
July 2nd, 2012
2:34 pm
“steal….not still….in that earlier blog….don’t type well….especially on this thing. See ya.
A person SMART enough to know......
July 2nd, 2012
2:35 pm
DawginLex
July 2nd, 2012
1:49 pm
angryclemson fan
Nah, we just like to tell tractor jokes
Clemson has Engineers that can fix their TRACTORS. UGa goes to the illegal alien labor pool to fix the tractors and lawnmowers UGa uses. LOL
cfootballfreak
July 2nd, 2012
2:35 pm
So every recruit every year is a “first round pick”? Seriously? Every recruit ends up being a first team player?
Good grief. The other two guys were recruited by other SEC and ACC schools, are they the highest rated kids Clemson has pulled in? Nope, not even close….looks like a pretty good class overall so having the two (ESPN says one a 3 star and the other a 4 star) on their own isn’t exactly a bad thing.
Glad you seem to “know for sure” that he’ll be on scholarship….maybe he will, often there is a ’ship or two left over given to some walk ons, but again – you really find a lot of issues w/ taking these kids? Seriously?