The fan-friendly sites are trying to cheer on USC’s rush of 2-and-3 star offensive line prospects that have committed recently. But here’s a list of 15 other guards and tackles that USC offered and are ranked higher than anyone who has currently committed. The faith in Clay Helton and Tim Drevno by the homers for taking some of these recruits is amazing. A part of … Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: Propaganda Machine Works Fine
Andres Dewerk, a three-star offensive tackle from Los Gatos, Calif., committed to USC today. Remember, USC has not had a four-star offensive line recruit in 14 months. Six of the past eight offensive line recruits were three stars or less. His other offers were from Arizona, Boston College, Colorado, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawaii, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Oregon State, Sacramento State, San Jose State, UCLA, … Continue reading USC Adds Another 3-Star (Honest)
Zion Echols, a former Cal running back but now a wide receiver, has transferred to Fresno State. He played wide receiver last season at Mt. San Antonio College. Alex Akingbulu, a former UCLA offensive lineman, announced Saturday he would transfer to Fresno State. Both players should be eligible to play USC. Continue reading Fresno State Adds Pac-12 Transfers
USC signed 16 players who were three stars-or-less in 2019, according to Rivals. Six of its eight commitments for 2020 are three-stars-or-less. That is 22 players overall. From 2016-18, it signed 14 players who were three stars-or-less. Continue reading USC Morning Buzz: More On Recruiting Stars
All this talk about three-star offensive linemen makes me think back to 1979. Here was a starting offensive line: OT: Keith Van Horne OG: Brad Budde C: Chris Foote OG: Roy Foster OT: Don Mosebar Continue reading USC Offensive Line Flashback
What is the over/under on how many of the past week’s commits will actually end up at USC? Clay Helton has a history of dropping recruits. Helton himself could get dropped and then a new coach might want to improve the class. I texted a Pac-12 coach about one of the commitments. “Never considered him,” the coach said. Maybe USC just evaluates better. And a … Continue reading How Many Recruits Will Stick?
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