If It’s Friday, It’s Time For The Notes Column

With three-star commitments from linebacker Stanley Taufoou and cornerback Trey Davis this week, here’s something to keep an eye on: How quickly will the recruiting services upgrade the ratings for each player now that they made unexpected commitments to USC? That is how it often works with the recruiting services. Closing arguments begin today in in the Todd McNair-NCAA trial. The case could go to … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For The Notes Column

USC Following Its Own Path In Recruiting

Cornerback Trey Davis of Federal Way, Wash., is expected to commit to USC tomorrow. Here is the interesting part: His other offers are from Portland State and Sacramento State. Maybe USC saw Davis before other Division I schools and is getting a hidden gem. There is no rule that a player needs four stars to be recruited. But to repeat what I said this morning, … Continue reading USC Following Its Own Path In Recruiting

USC Morning Buzz: The Downside Of Taking A Three-Star Recruit

When linebacker Stanley Taufoou of Grace Brethren committed yesterday, it led to some fan criticism because he is a three-star prospect. Recruiting rankings can often be proven wrong. See Ricky Town (overrated) or Russell Wilson (underrated) for that. But here is the problem that has nothing to do with whether people should be worried about USC taking three-star recruits: It’s not a bad thing unless … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: The Downside Of Taking A Three-Star Recruit