Washington Huskies: LSU Tigers
#BlueChipBattles: ESPN 150 release edition
April, 19, 2013
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Student Sports, ESPN, ESPNSpeedy Noil, Adoree Jackson and Da'Shawn Hand are three of the most coveted recruits in the Class of 2014.
: RecruitingNation summoned its writers from around the country to outline the recruiting battles for the ESPN 150's top 10 prospects.
Plus, rank the battles in SportsNation.
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February, 28, 2013
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
As ESPN Watch List offensive tackle Andy Bauer (St. Louis/ De Smet) creeps up on 40 offers, he is reminded of two important yet unofficial rules to the recruiting game.
Network, first of all; and second, have fun.
Network, first of all; and second, have fun.
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The University of Washington already has the makings of a potential Top 15 recruiting class for the 2013 cycle, with five commitments from ESPN 300 prospects, including three from ESPN 150 prospects. But the Huskies are aiming for more, and never was that more clear than in the headliner recruit in town over the weekend.
Linebacker Reuben Foster (Auburn, Ala./Auburn), the No. 1 inside linebacker prospect and No. 16 overall prospect in the country, could play a big role in getting the Pac-12 program to the next level. While Washington is the only school outside the Southeast in the mix for Foster, he said following his official visit not to count out the Huskies by any means.
Linebacker Reuben Foster (Auburn, Ala./Auburn), the No. 1 inside linebacker prospect and No. 16 overall prospect in the country, could play a big role in getting the Pac-12 program to the next level. While Washington is the only school outside the Southeast in the mix for Foster, he said following his official visit not to count out the Huskies by any means.
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Army Bowl: Wednesday notebook
January, 2, 2013
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Damon Sayles and
William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- Wednesday was a day off for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl teams. Instead of working out and participating in drills, the players took in visits around the city -- including a stop at the Alamodome for photo opportunities and to see their game apparel -- and used the day to recover from two days of practice.
The teams will return to the fields on Thursday in arguably the most important practice of the week. Here are five things to keep an eye on for Thursday’s practice:
The teams will return to the fields on Thursday in arguably the most important practice of the week. Here are five things to keep an eye on for Thursday’s practice:
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Four-star S Willis eyes final official
December, 30, 2012
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Corey Dowlar | ESPN.com
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- With four officials already done, Priest Willis (Tempe, Ariz./Marcos De Niza) is trying to figure out his fifth and final trip in the next couple of weeks.
Three schools, all from the Pac-12 Conference, are in the mix.
"I have one more left, but I still have to decide which one I am going to take," he said today while at Under Armour All-America Game registration at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. "It is going to be either ASU, UCLA or Washington."
Three schools, all from the Pac-12 Conference, are in the mix.
"I have one more left, but I still have to decide which one I am going to take," he said today while at Under Armour All-America Game registration at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. "It is going to be either ASU, UCLA or Washington."
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#BlueChipBattles: Dec. 21
December, 21, 2012
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ESPN.comReuben Foster (center) is torn between good friends Dee Liner (left) and Tray Matthews (right).No. 1 ILB Reuben Foster has voiced his desire to play with at least one of his SEC-bound friends next season. But will he follow Tray Matthews to Georgia or hook up with Dee Liner wherever the ESPN 150 DL settles? It remains to be seen, but the mystery surrounding his recruitment keeps Foster at the top of our #BlueChipBattles.
Each week, RecruitingNation summons its writers from around the country to compile a list of the top 10 battles for elite football recruits leading up to February's signing day.
Here are this week's top battles
, and you can take a shot at ranking the top 10 recruiting battles on SportsNation.Two officials set for ILB Reuben Foster
December, 17, 2012
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
Two officials are set for Reuben Foster (Auburn, Ala./Auburn), the nation's No. 1 inside linebacker prospect in the 2013 class. Foster, who decommitted from Auburn two weeks ago, said on Thursday he plans on visiting Washington Jan. 11. On Monday he confirmed plans for another trip.
"I am visiting UGA Jan. 25," Foster said via text message.
"I am visiting UGA Jan. 25," Foster said via text message.
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Family decision for LB Reuben Foster
December, 14, 2012
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
A week ago, Reuben Foster (Auburn, Ala./Auburn) made one of the toughest decisions any prospect has to make when he decommitted from Auburn after it was announced that assistant coach Trooper Taylor and the entire Tigers staff would not be retained.
After that, Alabama, the first team to gain Foster’s commitment, was back after the No. 24 prospect.
“Kirby Smart talked to me about how I felt when I first committed to [Alabama] and how I needed to get back on that train so I can be a great linebacker at Alabama,” Foster said. “Coach Smart said that I hurt them when I decommitted and they never wanted me to rush into anything. They would have rather me take my time. I am serious about Alabama. Not too serious, but I want to get back on that road.”
After that, Alabama, the first team to gain Foster’s commitment, was back after the No. 24 prospect.
“Kirby Smart talked to me about how I felt when I first committed to [Alabama] and how I needed to get back on that train so I can be a great linebacker at Alabama,” Foster said. “Coach Smart said that I hurt them when I decommitted and they never wanted me to rush into anything. They would have rather me take my time. I am serious about Alabama. Not too serious, but I want to get back on that road.”
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ESPN 150 linebacker Reuben Foster (Auburn, Ala./Auburn) cited reports of Auburn assistant coach Trooper Taylor’s firing as his reason for decommiting from the Tigers.
"I am decommitting from Auburn," Foster said. "I am opening up my recruitment because recruiting is all about relationships, and the person I've built a relationship with is no longer there."
Georgia and Washington are two schools the No. 24 prospect in the ESPN 150 has mentioned for potential official visits. The 6-foot-2, 242-pound inside linebacker also took an unofficial visit to LSU this fall. Foster says that he is open to any schools right now.
"I am decommitting from Auburn," Foster said. "I am opening up my recruitment because recruiting is all about relationships, and the person I've built a relationship with is no longer there."
Georgia and Washington are two schools the No. 24 prospect in the ESPN 150 has mentioned for potential official visits. The 6-foot-2, 242-pound inside linebacker also took an unofficial visit to LSU this fall. Foster says that he is open to any schools right now.
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#BlueChipBattles: Nov. 30
November, 30, 2012
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
ESPN.comCarl Lawson, Dee Linerand Reuben Foster are still committed to Auburn, but the Tigers' coaching situation could change things for the three ESPN 150 recruits.Auburn bid farewell to head coach Gene Chizik on Sunday. Could the Tigers also be saying goodbye to a trio of ESPN 150 recruits who could take their talents elsewhere?
Each week, RecruitingNation summons its writers from around the country to compile a list of the top 10 battles for elite football recruits leading up to February's signing day.
Here are this week's top battles
, and you can take a shot at ranking the top 10 recruiting battles on SportsNation.
USC defensive tackle commit Eddie Vanderdoes (Auburn, Calif./Placer) was in Los Angeles over the weekend while the Trojans did battle against rival Notre Dame at the Coliseum, but the four-star prospect was across town on his official visit to UCLA.
The trip was a great one, Vanderdoes said, but the 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman remained committed to USC upon his return to Northern California.
"I'm still solid to USC, but maybe a little softer just because I came off this visit," Vanderdoes said. "They (UCLA) were supposed to show me a good time and that was my first official, but it was definitely eye opening. My interest in UCLA has definitely picked up more than it was before."
The trip was a great one, Vanderdoes said, but the 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman remained committed to USC upon his return to Northern California.
"I'm still solid to USC, but maybe a little softer just because I came off this visit," Vanderdoes said. "They (UCLA) were supposed to show me a good time and that was my first official, but it was definitely eye opening. My interest in UCLA has definitely picked up more than it was before."
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#BlueChipBattles: Nov. 16
November, 16, 2012
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ESPN.comUncommitted 2013 running backs Alvin Kamara and Derrick Green.ESPN 100 running backs Alvin Kamara and Derrick Green can score from anywhere on the field thanks to their breakaway speed, an attribute that makes them very attractive recruits to the Oregon Ducks. Oregon's pursuit of the duo headlines this week’s #BlueChipBattles.
Click through for our list to rank the top 10 recruiting battles
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#BlueChipBattles: Nov. 2
November, 2, 2012
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
RecruitingNation has summoned its writers from around the country to compile a list of the top 10 battles for elite football recruits leading up to February's signing day. We'll update our rankings periodically to reflect a change in a player's status (i.e., new offers, trimmed-down list or a positive/negative official visit).
Our writers have debated the list for weeks, but we value your input as well. Voice your opinion on Twitter (@RecruitingESPN) using#BlueChipBattles or vote for which player should hold the No. 1 spot on Facebook.
leading up to February's signing day. We'll update our rankings periodically to reflect a change in a player's status (i.e., new offers, trimmed-down list or a positive/negative official visit).
Our writers have debated the list for weeks, but we value your input as well. Voice your opinion on Twitter (@RecruitingESPN) using#BlueChipBattles or vote for which player should hold the No. 1 spot on Facebook.
Loss can't sway Caleb Tucker from UW
September, 9, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Somewhere in a sea of more than 92,000 people at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., Caleb Tucker sat next to one of his friends, who turned to him and said, “Can you believe you’re going to be a part of this next year?”
The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker (Monroe, La./Ouachita Parish), who committed to Washington in June, looked around Saturday night and replied, “It’s going to be crazy.”
While the Huskies failed to find success in a 41-3 loss to No. 3 LSU, it didn’t dampen Tucker’s enthusiasm about his verbal commitment.
The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker (Monroe, La./Ouachita Parish), who committed to Washington in June, looked around Saturday night and replied, “It’s going to be crazy.”
While the Huskies failed to find success in a 41-3 loss to No. 3 LSU, it didn’t dampen Tucker’s enthusiasm about his verbal commitment.
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