re: USC recruiting so far

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There is only one of me.

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Small world huh? Are you still big on those cougars?

Shaw: OSU
It's USC/OSU right now. I think you might be right on this one. We will pull Demetrius Wright who is one of the top 5 rated corners too. And have pulled in a very underrated Anthony Brown at CB too.

Jeffcoat: OU
Tim McDonald's son is at 'SC. Greg Townsend's son is a SR. next year and has stated 'SC is going to be in the final cut. Bobby Butler's son is at 'SC. All the guys fathers know each other from the Pros and have stated that 'SC gets players ready for the NFL more than any other program now. Does that mean Jeffcoat goes to 'SC? I have know idea. And no one does right now. His family has been extremely tight-lipped, and speculation amounts to jack shite presently.

Henderson: OSU
Henderson has announced his trips. OSU when they play 'SC, Notre Dame when they play 'SC, Florida, Oklahoma, and 'SC when the play ucla. Seems to be going to three 'SC games.

Prater: Illinois
Prater is committing 9/2, stated USC was his leader, says they are clearly in front, met with Matt Barkley, has known him for a while and wants to play with him, met with other WRs from OOS and talked about adjusting to leaving home and why they are glad they did, wants serious competition everyday and loves the coaching staff. He will commit to USC, and I believe his commitment will stick. He does not sound like your typical unsure, caught-up-in-the-hype 18 year old. He sounds serious about his growth.

Powell: UF
This is a tough one. I think he really favors UF, but I wonder if his family can afford sending him across country. Even though he is a scholar-athlete, you still have to pay for things out-of-pocket (plane tickets, certain living expenses, etc.) as a family. They had serious trouble sending him to the Florida camp a few weeks ago. I think geography will play a big part in this one. And if the kid seriously wants to go to UF, I think that sucks.

Yah, all those dudes you named (prater, henderson, shaw, jeffcoat, powell, etc.)

Those are pretty much longshots for yall.

That is absolutely absurd. Though judging by the few other posts I have read of yours, you do not seem very informed at all.

PC said that they would not take as many early committs this season. Though if a player that you want, wants to committ, you can't really say no.

Does anyone here actually watch the Rose Bowl?

I have not checked their average star ratings for scout or rivals, but USC is definitely not doing as well as far as average as in the past. It seems they are rarely below very high 3s in star averages and sometimes in the 4s. They always seem like they have nothing but 4s and 5s whenever you look at their classes, but this year looks much thinner. Even if you factor in the 4 or 5 more kids they sign they still seem lower.

If USC doesn't win the Pac-10 that could hurt there chances in having a top 3-5 class.But the numbers right no don't mean a that much.I've seen them have 12 commitments in October then finish 1-2. Make no mistake Pete Carrol is a great recruiter;however, he has lost several very good coaches in the recent years. It will be interesting to see how they do in the upcoming years. Oklahoma lost several big coaches and haven't won a title since. Will USC follow that trend.

Pete Carroll's recruits have either got drafted or made the regular team roster at a rate of just over 50%. That menas 1 out of ever 2 PC recruits ends up in the NFL. Now it will probably be impossible to keep that up, but it is so far out in front of everyone else it is laughable. USC is not going anywhere.

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Does anyone here actually watch the Rose Bowl?

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I never have. Except for in 06. Other than that i never had any interest.