USC has signed defensive tackle De’jon Benton, who was committed to Washington State. That says it all. USC is now flipping guys from Washington State. Benton is a 3-star from Pittsburg, Calif. Between the lackluster corners and 5-11 quarterbacks, stealing a Washington State recruit makes perfect sense. Oh wait, the 5-11 quarterback (Dillon Gabriel) just committed to Central Florida. Thanks, Kingsbury! And remember offensive lineman Kardell … Continue reading USC Flips A Washington State Recruit

Lawndale tailback Jordan Wilmore committed to USC in August. But he announced yesterday he would not sign today and there is a feeling he might end up at Boise State or Utah. Why? Well, maybe he wants to know who is head coach will be for the next four years? Or maybe he doesn’t like Clay Helton’s tailback-by-committee approach? Or the role of a tailback … Continue reading Did USC Botch Recruitment Of Jordan Wilmore?

IMG Academy cornerback Briton Allen, who committed to Georgia Tech more than a year ago, signed with USC this morning. He is a three-star prospect and one of 17 players who have signed so far today. USC is currently ranked No. 29 in the recruiting rankings by Rivals.com. Continue reading USC Flips Georgia Tech Commit

Defensive end Datona Jackson of College of Desert planned to sign with USC on Wednesday. But the Trojans pulled their scholarship offer on Tuesday. So Jackson will sign instead with crosstown rival UCLA. With all the recruits USC is losing, it is surprising it is turning anyone down. USC obviosuly thinks it found someone better for the scholarship but this doesn’t quite jibe with Clay … Continue reading USC Sends Recruit To UCLA

Laiatu Latu, a four-star defensive end from Carmichael, Calif., selected Washington over USC tonight. He seemed like someone USC could actually get despite its recruiting struggles this season. “I’m super glad Coach Helton is staying because he truly is a good coach and a good person,” Latu said. He would have been the fourth four-star for the recruiting class. As I write this, there are … Continue reading Four-Star Defensive End Chooses Washington

Lawndale tailback Jordan Wilmore, who is committed to USC, said he will not a sign a letter of intent tomorrow. Five-star offensive lineman Kardell Thomas, who visited USC last weekend, sent out this announcement tweet with a decidedly LSU flavor. Signing day Tomorrow at 1:30 Southern Lab Gymnasium come enjoy the moment everyone who wants to come is invited so there you go 💜💛🐯🐯 pic.twitter.com/nQmhN0gyGC … Continue reading Afternoon Recruiting Notes