TomVH: Andre Yruretagoyena's Reaction

Submitted by TomVH on

I spoke with Andre Yruretagoyena today about the USC sanctions. USC is one of his top schools, along with Michigan, and Oregon. With the news coming out about the two year bowl ban, and loss of scholarships, we're probably going to see a reaction from most kids considering USC.

The same goes for Andre. I asked him what his reaction was, and he said, "I want to say it doesn't affect me, but it does. It's two years, which would end after my first year, so I would be there for it. I don't know if there's anything more, but if the NCAA finds more, then who knows what else they'll do. You never know with the NCAA." 

While this isn't a complete step back away from their program, it will definitely have an effect on how recruits see their future. In this case, it could potentially be a big blow. The Chaparral head coach is very smart when it comes to this stuff, and usually does a good job with his players recruitment. I can't imagine they're not at least discussing this.

The potential transfers from USC's juniors and seniors could have a big effect on all this, as well. If some of their bigger name players decide to leave, you can be sure that recruits will notice. 

Comments

MichiganAggie

June 10th, 2010 at 3:21 PM ^

I'm pretty sure only Juniors and Seniors can leave.

Kiffin could always be nice and grant releases, but that'd never happen. Not with that dirtbag.

 

I do think it's funny that Seantrel Henderson dragged out his recruitment only to sign on with USC, believing Kiffin's assertion that USC wouldn't get penalized.

pdgoblue25

June 10th, 2010 at 1:56 PM ^

Hey, the wicked clowns have some good songs......of course then I see a line of their fans standing outside a venue and I regret every word of that statement, still, they have a few good ones.

timtebro

June 10th, 2010 at 1:39 PM ^

Thanks Tom VH! The minute I heard about these sanctions, I wondered about Andre Y. Hence, a few hours pass and you've already talked to him. Well I'll be danged.

CG

June 10th, 2010 at 1:47 PM ^

"I don't know if there's anything more, but if the NCAA finds more, then who knows what else they'll do. You never know with the NCAA."

Keep in mind this applies to Michigan, too.

CG

June 10th, 2010 at 3:03 PM ^

Your opinions =/= facts and self-imposed sanctions =/= NCAA sanctions, but I'm splitting firm supple butt hairs here.  As long as the "NCAA ONLY PUNISHES MICHIGAN SUPERIOR ACADEMICS/STANDARDS LOOK AT USC HURRRRRR" meme dies.

spam and beans

June 10th, 2010 at 4:30 PM ^

I don't know if what you wrote is true or not.  But for Pete's sake, let us enjoy this one!  We don't need a reminder that Michigan is not out of the woods.  We know already.  Jeez.  USC just got whooped, Saban is interviewing for the Cleveland job, let me enjoy it for the day. 

HoldTheRope

June 10th, 2010 at 1:47 PM ^

Let's hope the team's performance on the field this year makes it an easy decision for Andre Y. Man, our line is going to be downright nasty in a couple of years. Lewan, Washington, Omameh, Barnum, etc. Add Zettel, Andre Y and Ryan Kelly (cross your fingers) to the mix and it's hard not to be excited about the future of the offense.

Daytona Blue

June 10th, 2010 at 1:57 PM ^

Tom,

Being more of an insider, and closer to USC than we are.....doing you get any feeling about these Juniors and Seniors possibly bolting?  Not wanting specific names but do you get a feeling, either gut or rumor, that this could really happen.  Its a very interesting scenario from both the kids that could leave to the schools that would take them.

 

Thanks for all you work.

TomVH

June 10th, 2010 at 2:28 PM ^

My understanding is that schools will be academically approved by a certain committee to be able to recruit any USC juniors and seniors. Once they're appoved, they can recruit the players, and Lane Kiffin will be notified which schools are recruiting what player. I'm assuming that we'll know, as well. One more note about recruits. Ralph Arnett, DeAnthony's brother told me this could have an affect on DeAnthony, as well.

MWW6T7

June 10th, 2010 at 4:44 PM ^

Only the juniors and seniors can transfer without having to sit out a year.  All others would have to sit out a year unless granted otherwise by the NCAA or released by the university.  He is already enrolled so he would have to be released,  which is highly unlikely , or appeal to the NCAA.