Sometimes The Best Prospects Are Right In Backyard

I have to admit I am still flabbergasted USC did not offer Orange Lutheran QB Ryan Hilinski until yesterday. So I asked a recruiting analyst with a major site his opinion: “Maybe they wanted to make sure he was interested?” he said. Perhaps. But maybe he would be interested if offered sooner. How is it possible that a Trinity League quarterback requires more evaluation than … Continue reading Sometimes The Best Prospects Are Right In Backyard

USC Gets Second Commitment From Grace Brethren

Jay Toia, a 325-pound sophomore offensive lineman from under-the-radar Grace Brethren in Simi Valley, committed to USC today. He will graduate in 2021. USC already has a commitment from Grace Brethren linebacker Stanley Taufoou, a Class of 2019 prospect. At least Grace Brethren is moving up to Division 4 next season. Last season, Grace Brethren played in Division 8. And in case you missed earlier, USC offered … Continue reading USC Gets Second Commitment From Grace Brethren

Another Pac-12 Offer For USC Recruit

Cornerback Trey Davis, who committed to USC this week, picked up a scholarship offer from Washington State. So Davis has offers from USC, Washington State, Portland State and Sacramento State. Why hasn’t Washington offered Davis? He is from Federal Way, which is 24 miles from Seattle. Chris Petersen is not a dummy. But maybe the Huskies will offer Davis eventually. The lickspittle USC recruiting media … Continue reading Another Pac-12 Offer For USC Recruit

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