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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.LB Myles Jack to visit Oregon 
December, 11, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
Despite a being a long-time commit to UCLA, one of the top players in the Northwest has been open to other schools continuing to recruit him. LB Myles Jack (Bellevue, Wash./Bellevue) recently helped Bellevue -- one of the nation's top teams -- to another state title. Now that his senior season is complete, Jack appears to be turning all of his attention to the recruiting process.
The US Army All-American LB is happy with everything about UCLA but wants to explore what other programs have to offer. After earlier flirting with the Oregon Ducks, the two seemingly parted ways over the past couple of months. Ducks' LB coach Don Pellum visited Jack last week, and the two realized that both sides deserve another look.
The 6-foot-2, 230-pound three-star prospect recently set four official visits that will all be taken after his trip to San Antonio, Texas, for the U.S. Army All-American Game. Jack has settled on official visits to Arizona State, UCLA, Washington and Oregon.
The US Army All-American LB is happy with everything about UCLA but wants to explore what other programs have to offer. After earlier flirting with the Oregon Ducks, the two seemingly parted ways over the past couple of months. Ducks' LB coach Don Pellum visited Jack last week, and the two realized that both sides deserve another look.
The 6-foot-2, 230-pound three-star prospect recently set four official visits that will all be taken after his trip to San Antonio, Texas, for the U.S. Army All-American Game. Jack has settled on official visits to Arizona State, UCLA, Washington and Oregon.
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Juco S Doug Elliott excited for first offer
December, 11, 2012
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Brad Bournival | ESPN.com
Doug Elliott (San Jacinto, Calif./Mount San Jacinto Community College) knows it’s getting down to mid-term signing day for junior college players.
He also knows once that first offer comes, it likely will snowball as the 6-foot-1, 205-pound safety looks to sign with a team probably after many of the other juco players do.
“You get a little nervous, because now it will be crunch time for some of those schools to make decisions on me,” Elliott said. “It’s exciting, but frustrating as well.”
He also knows once that first offer comes, it likely will snowball as the 6-foot-1, 205-pound safety looks to sign with a team probably after many of the other juco players do.
“You get a little nervous, because now it will be crunch time for some of those schools to make decisions on me,” Elliott said. “It’s exciting, but frustrating as well.”
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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.#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.
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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.
Wide receiver Devon Allen (Phoenix/Brophy Prep) released a top-15 list in early July, but that group is beginning to narrow as the 6-foot, 187-pound speedster focuses on fall visits and finalists.
Allen did plenty of traveling and research this summer as he visited several Pac-12 and Big Ten campuses. But his first official visit will be to an SEC program, as Arkansas will host Allen on Sept. 14. It is the only trip Allen has firmly scheduled, but official visits to Notre Dame on Sept. 21 and Texas on Oct. 5 are also possibilities. With so many programs in the mix, Allen will eventually settle on five official visits, but that likely won’t be the end of his travels before signing day, as several unofficial visits could take place as well.
“I would like to visit Washington, UCLA and Ohio State hopefully as well,” he said. “I’ve been to Ohio State and Notre Dame already, so I’m not sure which one I’ll go visit again. I’ll have to decide. Notre Dame is showing me a lot of interest.”
Allen did plenty of traveling and research this summer as he visited several Pac-12 and Big Ten campuses. But his first official visit will be to an SEC program, as Arkansas will host Allen on Sept. 14. It is the only trip Allen has firmly scheduled, but official visits to Notre Dame on Sept. 21 and Texas on Oct. 5 are also possibilities. With so many programs in the mix, Allen will eventually settle on five official visits, but that likely won’t be the end of his travels before signing day, as several unofficial visits could take place as well.
“I would like to visit Washington, UCLA and Ohio State hopefully as well,” he said. “I’ve been to Ohio State and Notre Dame already, so I’m not sure which one I’ll go visit again. I’ll have to decide. Notre Dame is showing me a lot of interest.”
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Plenty of pride in Dorsey's defensive backs
August, 15, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
When one spends time on the Los Angeles Dorsey campus, it doesn’t take long to receive an introduction to "DDP," which stands for Dorsey Don Pride. But on the football field this fall it might be more about DDB -- Dorsey Defensive Backs.
It is an absolutely loaded year for defensive back talent on the West Coast, and Southern California in particular, but the Dons boast a group that can match up with anybody and looks to prove they are the best in their league, if not beyond. It could be a scary proposition for opposing offenses, facing a defense that recorded 24 interceptions last season and should be even better in the back four this season.
The group starts with cornerback Daquawn Brown and safety Jayme Otomewo, who have played together since seventh grade. The seniors combined for seven interceptions last season and serve as the unquestioned leaders of the defense. Brown has already received eight scholarship offers, while Otomewo claims six. And while that one-two punch would be enough for most high school secondaries, Dorsey was the beneficiary of several transfers that now make this one of the top units in the state.
It is an absolutely loaded year for defensive back talent on the West Coast, and Southern California in particular, but the Dons boast a group that can match up with anybody and looks to prove they are the best in their league, if not beyond. It could be a scary proposition for opposing offenses, facing a defense that recorded 24 interceptions last season and should be even better in the back four this season.
The group starts with cornerback Daquawn Brown and safety Jayme Otomewo, who have played together since seventh grade. The seniors combined for seven interceptions last season and serve as the unquestioned leaders of the defense. Brown has already received eight scholarship offers, while Otomewo claims six. And while that one-two punch would be enough for most high school secondaries, Dorsey was the beneficiary of several transfers that now make this one of the top units in the state.
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