Update: USC now has 18 commits; the cupboard is closed

[PNW Husker]

I think there is more hope that USC will decline than fact. I will believe it when I see it.

[FCHusker]

Now there's a name I'm keeping an eye on.

I think with the Stanton-California connection we may pull in a couple from that area!

[bilsker]

USC will be fine. Depth may hurt them if injuries start to come into play in a given year but it's not like they'll fall off the map. The scholarship thing won't be that big of a deal for them and they'll recover quickly.

[bilsker]

2011, 2012 and 2013? Are they not considered a national title contender THIS year? They may fall off a little in 2013 if they drop off at QB too much after Barkley leaves but I'm guessing USC fans aren't too concerned about these recruiting restrictions.

[carrolltonsker]

USC will be fine. Depth may hurt them if injuries start to come into play in a given year but it's not like they'll fall off the map. The scholarship thing won't be that big of a deal for them and they'll recover quickly.

Agreed. I'd say they must be doing pretty well if we are hoping to pick up a few of their leftovers.

[Red Reign]

Yeah forgot about him.....

Now there's a name I'm keeping an eye on.

[Red Reign]

Yup...

We wil have to agree to disagree....

USC will be fine. Depth may hurt them if injuries start to come into play in a given year but it's not like they'll fall off the map. The scholarship thing won't be that big of a deal for them and they'll recover quickly.

[carrolltonsker]

We get close to or at 85 each year because we give out scholarships to walk-ons each year.

I'd be shocked and willing to bet they don't see 7 or 8 wins

That USC does NOT see 7 or 8 wins? I think you will get plenty of takers on that bet.

[ShortSideOption]

I'm going to jump in because my friend works for USC, i'll just relay their thoughts going around the camp as my own. With their limited scholarships, they don't have to promis playing time to kids, the kids know they are going to play, so they are able to get those top-tier kids. The top-tier kids know that even if they recruit another couple guys, they aren't going to have 8 LBs on scholarship, maybe 5 or so, so they are getting the cream of the crop to go there. The top guys usually have a less bust rate then others, so they will have fewer "swing and misses". That being said, they also know how thin they are going to be at certain positions. They know if they have run of bad luck on the offensive line they may have to move a TE in to play tackle, a DE move to the interior, etc. which is never a good thing. And I think that is what RR is eluding to.

Their talent will destroy people, but if one or two go down at the same position which is usually the case, they could definetely struggle. I am in the camp that they will be ok, depth at the top teams may end up hurting them but they will still be relevant and when they get their full allotment back may sign a scary class.

And that leads to my question of when they are off probation, are they going to sign a class of 40?

[gutterputt]

And that leads to my question of when they are off probation, are they going to sign a class of 40?

That'll boost the local economy.

[ShortSideOption]

That'll boost the local economy.

I will say this, Kiffin is being strict in adhering to the rules (whether that's him or the administration). Last time I was out there I got to watch practice and Will Ferrell was standing right next to me, and I bet there was 200 other spectators there. Now, I guess with NCAA rules no one other than members of the program can be at practices. I accidentally asked him if I could go during UCLA game and I lost credibility. Plus they are going to be playing out in New York that weekend.

[Red Reign]

Lane Kiffin has said public, several times, that with three early enrollments last January that USC would have slots for 18 recruits this season....#17 from Texas committed today....Torrodney Prevot.....this is very good news for Nebraska in the case of Preist Willis (as an example)....and a few other schools too...

[ShortSideOption]

Rivals has them at #18?

[Red Reign]

Actually #1...but with only 17 commits that will change...

Rivals has them at #18?

[BornToBeRed]

Lane Kiffin has said public, several times, that with three early enrollments last January that USC would have slots for 18 recruits this season....#17 from Texas committed today....Torrodney Prevot.....this is very good news for Nebraska in the case of Preist Willis (as an example)....and a few other schools too...

Rivals has them at #18?

Actually #1...but with only 17 commits that will change...

He's saying 18 commits. They're full.

[Scarlet]

this is very good news for Nebraska in the case of Preist Willis (as an example)....and a few other schools too...

I guess I'm feeling a little negative tonight but I can't see us reeling in Priest.... Wouldn't Kiffin, as slimy as he is, bump one of the commits for Willis?

[Red Reign]

Ah okay...I'm off by one then....

He's saying 18 commits. They're full.

[Red Reign]

He grew up a Nebraska fan and his coach is a former Husker player...we have a better than average shot to land him...so I have to disagree with you....

I guess I'm feeling a little negative tonight but I can't see us reeling in Priest.... Wouldn't Kiffin, as slimy as he is, bump one of the commits for Willis?

[Scarlet]

He grew up a Nebraska fan and his coach is a former Husker player...we have a better than average shot to land him...so I have to disagree with you....

Ok good. I'm still shell shocked by Owa.

[Red Reign]

That is long over with....and FWIW he made a poor choice and Bo said so on signing day....tell me what you have heard about him since? Not much because the coaching he is got his first two years at UCLA is nowhere near what he would have gotten at Nebraska....

Plus Amukumura has helped sell Nebraska in Arizona....an Arizona native himself and a first round draft pick in the NFL....kids like Preist who live in Arizona know that...

I'm not saying we will land him but we have a real good shot at him....better than allot of folks think...

Ok good. I'm still shell shocked by Owa.