OT- Could USC's issue help UM recruiting leading into NSD

Submitted by Sione's Flow on

Just reading some of the articles coming out of the West Coast, Kiffin may be captaining a boat that's taking on water fast.  Does anyone think guys like Ty Isaac or Eddie Vanderdoes, could be reconsidering UM because of this?

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FreeKarl

November 18th, 2012 at 1:02 PM ^

This season is an absolute disaster considering their expectations and their QB/WR talent. But they are still probably going to go 7-5 with a difficult schedule(played Oregon, Stanford, good UCLA team, will play ND) and 75 scholarship players in Kiffin's 2nd year. I'm not sold that Kiffin is a good coach and that he won't eventual lead USC to mediocrity, but I don't think this season is causing many recruits to seriously considering bailing. 

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PurpleStuff

November 18th, 2012 at 1:18 PM ^

The headline guys are all big names (though Robert Woods has had a bum ankle all year), but there are tons of weaknesses on that roster.  They are starting a true freshman at LT and DT.  Two freshmen rotate at fullback.  Three sophomores start at linebacker by default and the next guy in is a freshman.  They lost their starting DE and corner to injury and ineligibility respectively.  And Jarvis Jones is ripping QBs heads off at Georgia because SC doctors wouldn't clear him to play.

That being said, plenty of SC fans still want Kiffin out, though Pat Haden just recently said there is zero plan to make a change and that Kiffin is the coach.

 

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mackbru

November 18th, 2012 at 5:08 PM ^

Young, yes. But their struggles will continue for a few years because of major depth problems. They're still landing a bunch of blue chip recruits. But the sanctions are already cutting into their two-deep, which won't improve for a while. You can't win big without depth.

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weekendwarrior

November 18th, 2012 at 1:08 PM ^

When Issac committed to USC, everyone thought the sky was falling.  Who would of thought we would be in a very good position to get an upgrade in D. Green.  I don't want to count my chickens before they're hatched, but I gotta kinda of say, Isaac who?  

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MGoClimb

November 18th, 2012 at 1:37 PM ^

I really don't see it happening with those who have already verballed.  McQuay possibly, but I think other factors will be more important in the end.

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LSAClassOf2000

November 18th, 2012 at 1:54 PM ^

Disappointed with the Trojans' performance they might be, but the ship isn't taking on much water, at least not for the time being. Per ESPN - link - Pat Haden, the USC AD, has affirmed that Kiffin will return in 2013. I couldn't find any real sources regarding recruitments waivering potentially. 

 

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Belisarius

November 18th, 2012 at 2:27 PM ^

I think, at a minimum, USC will keep him until the sanctions have run their course. That way, wahtever failures and stigma caused by them will attach themselves to his name. The next guy can ride in on a white horse. Why bring in a new coach who's going to have to face the reduced roster crunch?

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FreddieMercuryHayes

November 18th, 2012 at 2:24 PM ^

The real issue a recruit should consider is if Kiffin is actually a good coach that will help you develop, grow, and reach your potential as not only a football player, but as a person as well. I personally think all evidence points to an emphatic NO, but he seems to be doing a great job at convincing kids he can, or just distracting them from the fact that he cannot.

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YoOoBoMoLloRoHo

November 18th, 2012 at 2:32 PM ^

Since Brady hasn't harvested much from CA (Magnuson) and Ty isn't a target anymore, UM is unaffected by Lane's troubles. ND, UCLA, Stanford, Oregon, and UW are beneficiaries. [Raises question of why Brady isn't leveraging his CA history yet.] On the other hand, new UT coach might push recruiting in KY, OH, VA and ILL with allure of SEC competition - which could marginally affect UM.

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weekendwarrior

November 18th, 2012 at 5:06 PM ^

The best check on USC's power is a competitive UCLA [think what MSU did with recruiting when UM was down for a few yrs].  USC has had cart blanche in recruiting in the LA area allowing them to cherry pick the best talents in the rest of the country.  I never understood why UCLA hasn't been more successful.  It's in a much better part of town than USC.  If athletes really claim academics are important, it's a better school than USC.     

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UofM626

November 18th, 2012 at 11:05 PM ^

Vanderdoes is going to visit UCLA as well as Oregon in coming weeks. Side note I went to the CIF playoff game this week w Rancho Cucamonga vs Charter Oak and there was like 7 or 8 Div 1 players playing. Hawkins (USC) and Goodman either USC UCLA or LSU is a monster. The brothers Lati or something like that at LB are studs and there were 2 WR committed to Oregon State playing a well. USC troubles are just starting as recruits are looking around alt now.


I will be attending the Vista Murrieta vs Rancho game this week.

Sua Cravens, Goodman, Hawkins 2 WR commits and the LB an RB from Murrietta should be great.

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