Despite losing to the Longhorns in the Rose Bowl nearly a month ago, the Trojans have come back to beat out the Longhorns (and the Irish) in this year’s recruiting game, according to ESPN and Sports Illustrated. Recruits began sending in their letters of intent today, and USC is ranked as having the #2 recruiting class in the nation, behind #1 Florida. Texas comes in at #3, followed by Georgia and Notre Dame to round out the top 5. Although these rankings could theoretically shift , since prospects have until April 1 to sign their letters of intent, with many signing today the chances of major shifts are unlikely.
Of course, only time will tell whether that supposedly star-studded class of freshmen each team gets will live up to their reputations.
Today’s rankings mean nothing. February 1 is only the first day that recruits can sign their LOI. Based on who does and doesn’t commit/LOI/enroll, the coaching staff will have the next few months to extend more offers to JC recruits and others.
Also, Florida’s ranking doesn’t necessarily factor in a couple major decommits made over the past 24 hours.
We will likely have the top class once we’ve filled all our available scholarships, barely nudging Florida out of the top spot.
Is anyone getting tired of Vidal Hazelton’s father yet? I hear he is a great young man who made a great impression on coaches and fast friends with players. As we all know, individuals often become great (or horrible) people despite the influence of their parents. That sounds awful but I am so tired of people using their children as an investment fund. Your child is supposed to be raised to live his (or her) life and make choices for his (or her) own benefit. As much as we fans may sweat the process, even of these top rated players, a precious few will go on to the NFL at all, much less have substantial careers there. (And a substantial career in the NFL is still a very brief one.) If these parents took the same time to get the best education they could for their kids, send them to the colleges that would offer education and connections (and hopefully a leg up in a healthy job market) it would be terrific. Instead it becomes an under the table bidding war for parents who are looking to sell their children. I have always been proud of the fact that the Trojan family is just that, assisting with employment and social contacts regardless of race, socio-economic background, etc. Some of the SEC, Big 10, Big 12 and even ACC schools see their athletes as barely human mascots, to be forgotten Monday to Friday. This is true especially at some schools in Podunk where there is no economy and old racist attitudes persist. (Show me the Baldwin Hills and Ladera Heights in Mississippi, much less around Happy Valley, PA.) Anyway, go ‘SC because you are recruiting and nurturing great young men that represent the school as thoughtful, articulate, intelligent and responsible young men and letting the rest go to the sort of schools that deserve them. (Maybe that’s the reason we win so many Heismans.)FIGHT ON!
Are you referring to David (the Trojan Husky who posted this) or me (the Irish Trojan)?
Either way, your comment is inane. If you’re “sickened” by the fact that people who have been to more than one school in their lifetimes will sometimes naturally feel loyalty to both schools, you’re just stupid.
I was right: USC topped Florida in both Scouts’ and Rivals’ rankings. There’s a chance Florida edges us if we lose Vidal to Penn State, but we also have a shot at landing Keiland Williams, who originally verballed to LSU.
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February 1st, 2006 at 5:46:54 pm
You have to account for dropouts and prison sentences.
February 1st, 2006 at 6:15:43 pm
Thanks for giving us attention. Now go worry about your team Huskyboy!
February 1st, 2006 at 6:29:44 pm
Today’s rankings mean nothing. February 1 is only the first day that recruits can sign their LOI. Based on who does and doesn’t commit/LOI/enroll, the coaching staff will have the next few months to extend more offers to JC recruits and others.
Also, Florida’s ranking doesn’t necessarily factor in a couple major decommits made over the past 24 hours.
We will likely have the top class once we’ve filled all our available scholarships, barely nudging Florida out of the top spot.
February 1st, 2006 at 8:41:11 pm
Is anyone getting tired of Vidal Hazelton’s father yet? I hear he is a great young man who made a great impression on coaches and fast friends with players. As we all know, individuals often become great (or horrible) people despite the influence of their parents. That sounds awful but I am so tired of people using their children as an investment fund. Your child is supposed to be raised to live his (or her) life and make choices for his (or her) own benefit. As much as we fans may sweat the process, even of these top rated players, a precious few will go on to the NFL at all, much less have substantial careers there. (And a substantial career in the NFL is still a very brief one.) If these parents took the same time to get the best education they could for their kids, send them to the colleges that would offer education and connections (and hopefully a leg up in a healthy job market) it would be terrific. Instead it becomes an under the table bidding war for parents who are looking to sell their children. I have always been proud of the fact that the Trojan family is just that, assisting with employment and social contacts regardless of race, socio-economic background, etc. Some of the SEC, Big 10, Big 12 and even ACC schools see their athletes as barely human mascots, to be forgotten Monday to Friday. This is true especially at some schools in Podunk where there is no economy and old racist attitudes persist. (Show me the Baldwin Hills and Ladera Heights in Mississippi, much less around Happy Valley, PA.) Anyway, go ‘SC because you are recruiting and nurturing great young men that represent the school as thoughtful, articulate, intelligent and responsible young men and letting the rest go to the sort of schools that deserve them. (Maybe that’s the reason we win so many Heismans.)FIGHT ON!
February 1st, 2006 at 9:10:21 pm
Dude,
Your divided loyalties are sickening. Pick ONE team and stick to it.
February 1st, 2006 at 9:21:22 pm
Are you referring to David (the Trojan Husky who posted this) or me (the Irish Trojan)?
Either way, your comment is inane. If you’re “sickened” by the fact that people who have been to more than one school in their lifetimes will sometimes naturally feel loyalty to both schools, you’re just stupid.
February 2nd, 2006 at 9:58:44 pm
I was right: USC topped Florida in both Scouts’ and Rivals’ rankings. There’s a chance Florida edges us if we lose Vidal to Penn State, but we also have a shot at landing Keiland Williams, who originally verballed to LSU.