I’ve already mentioned LSU currently has more commitments from Southern California players (three) than USC (two). LSU just got a commitment from Antoine Sampah, the No. 1-rated inside linebacker in the nation by Rivals. Sampah is from Woodbridge, Va. Remember when USC used to snag some top national players? Inevitably, someone will say, “doesn’t matter, USC will get Justin Flowe.” Flowe is the No. 3-ranked … Continue reading LSU Keeps Recruiting Circles Around USC

If you are in the camp that believes the USC director of recruiting or player personnel is so important, then how do you explain four-star wide receiver Jermaine Burton of Calabasas not getting offered? And Calabasas freshman WR Larry Turner-Gooden has offers from three SEC schools but not USC. The previous recruiting guys, Eric Ziskin and Alex Rios, had good reputations so I wouldn’t blame … Continue reading USC Quick Thought

In the past two days, a trio of four-star prospects from Southern California have committed to someplace not called USC. Wide receiver Kris Hutson picked Oregon. Wide receiver Jermaine Burton picked LSU. Linebacker/tight end Jaden Navarrette picked Oregon. Now it is conceivable USC did not want these guys although Hutson originally committed to USC. And Navarrette has now committed to two schools not named USC. … Continue reading USC’s Recruiting Footprints Are Hard To Find

Wide receiver Kris Hutson of St. John Bosco committed to USC last year. Then he decommitted and said “I could always fall back on USC.” Well, he committed to Oregon today. This gives the Ducks another highly rated player from Southern California. Can you believe he doesn’t want to join the Air Raid offense of Graham Harrell? I mean there is a segment of fans … Continue reading Remember Kris Hutson? He Committed To Oregon

Linebacker Jordan Botelho of Honolulu, a USC target, committed to Notre Dame today. He is the No. 1-ranked player in Hawaii per Rivals. Continue reading USC Night Note

Jaden Navarrette, a four-star tight athlete from Norco, committed to LSU on Saturday night as Ed Orgeron continues to raid Southern California for prospects. Navarrette plays tight end, wide receiver and defensive end/linebacker for Norco. Yes, he was offered a scholarship by USC. Orgeron also has commitments from the nation’s No. 1-ranked cornerback, Elias Ricks, from Mater Dei and defensive tackle Jordan Berry from Narbonne. Continue reading LSU Lands Another Local Commitment