Washington Huskies: Ole Miss Rebels
Watch List OT Bauer piling up offers 
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 East team snuck out with a 17-14 win at the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, thanks to a touchdown pass from Eddie Printz (Marietta, Ga./Lassiter) to Ryan Switzer (Charleston, W. Va./George Washington) with six seconds remaining. But the biggest takeaway from the game was the impact made by the future Washington Huskies.
Wide receiver Darrell Daniels (Oakley, Calif./Freedom) caught a touchdown in the game, but the biggest impact he made were the big impacts he made. On a scramble by his quarterback, Daniels peeled back and leveled a pursuing East defender, sending helmets flying. Later, in punt coverage, Daniels got his hands on Switzer and threw the much smaller receiver to the turf.
“I just came out wanting to have fun and make a statement that I could be physical instead of just running around people,” Daniels said.
Wide receiver Darrell Daniels (Oakley, Calif./Freedom) caught a touchdown in the game, but the biggest impact he made were the big impacts he made. On a scramble by his quarterback, Daniels peeled back and leveled a pursuing East defender, sending helmets flying. Later, in punt coverage, Daniels got his hands on Switzer and threw the much smaller receiver to the turf.
“I just came out wanting to have fun and make a statement that I could be physical instead of just running around people,” Daniels said.
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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.DT Lavon Hooks has new list of finalists
December, 18, 2012
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
Lavon Hooks' list of finalists has undergone another change.
The defensive tackle from Fulton (Miss.) Northeast Mississippi Community College added two schools to his list of finalists and eliminated Miami and Arizona State. Nebraska and Auburn are now back in the running to land the four-star prospect, ranked No. 15 in the ESPN Junior College 100.
"Nebraska, the coaching staff is great," the 6-foot-4, 295-pound prospect. "I know they have a good track record with putting guys in the league. It would be a great atmosphere. They've been sold out since I don't know when."
The defensive tackle from Fulton (Miss.) Northeast Mississippi Community College added two schools to his list of finalists and eliminated Miami and Arizona State. Nebraska and Auburn are now back in the running to land the four-star prospect, ranked No. 15 in the ESPN Junior College 100.
"Nebraska, the coaching staff is great," the 6-foot-4, 295-pound prospect. "I know they have a good track record with putting guys in the league. It would be a great atmosphere. They've been sold out since I don't know when."
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Three-star safety Trevor Walker (Arlington, Texas/Mansfield Timberview) is down to three schools, and on Friday, one of those schools will have a hard-hitting defensive back with good speed.
Walker’s father, Chris, confirmed that Walker will announce his college decision at a Friday afternoon ceremony at the Timberview High School library. A 5-foot-11, 190-pound safety, Walker will choose from Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and Washington.
Walker will make his decision final after in-home visits from each school on Tuesday and Wednesday. He returned from an official visit to Washington over the weekend.
Walker’s father, Chris, confirmed that Walker will announce his college decision at a Friday afternoon ceremony at the Timberview High School library. A 5-foot-11, 190-pound safety, Walker will choose from Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and Washington.
Walker will make his decision final after in-home visits from each school on Tuesday and Wednesday. He returned from an official visit to Washington over the weekend.
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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.5-star Lawson shocked by Auburn firing
November, 25, 2012
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
Five-star defensive end Carl Lawson (Marietta, Ga./Milton) was not prepared to discuss the news Sunday that Auburn had fired head coach Gene Chizik.
“No comment on Auburn right now," Lawson said. "The news shocked me.”
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UCLA impresses '14 OG Viane Talamaivao
November, 21, 2012
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Erik McKinney | ESPN.com
Watch List offensive guard Viane Talamaivao (Corona, Calif./Centennial) is becoming one of the more highly recruited big men in the West region for the 2014 class, and the UCLA Bruins made quite a statement in their recruitment of the 6-foot-2, 299-pound lineman this past Saturday.
"It was my first time at the Rose Bowl," Talamaivao said, adding that it was actually his first time at any college football game. "I enjoyed it. It was crazy. The atmosphere was crazy. I was excited for the whole trip, but I didn't realize how big the rivalry was. It was kind of rowdy, man. USC fans and UCLA fans were going at it."
The teams played through some significant rain at times, but Talamaivao said that only added to the atmosphere. As a lineman, he could appreciate the wet and muddy conditions.
"It was my first time at the Rose Bowl," Talamaivao said, adding that it was actually his first time at any college football game. "I enjoyed it. It was crazy. The atmosphere was crazy. I was excited for the whole trip, but I didn't realize how big the rivalry was. It was kind of rowdy, man. USC fans and UCLA fans were going at it."
The teams played through some significant rain at times, but Talamaivao said that only added to the atmosphere. As a lineman, he could appreciate the wet and muddy conditions.
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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.
Trevor Walker talks Illini, official visits
November, 1, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
Trevor Walker (Mansfield, Texas/Timberview) continues to inch closer and closer to 30 offers. Early Tuesday, the three-star safety picked up an offer from Illinois, his fourth Big Ten Conference offer and his 26th overall.
“I’m happy to have it,” Walker said. “I’ve got to get to know them. I don’t know too much about them right now. They talked to my coaches and found out I was still open, and they said they were trying to get another safety.”
Walker, who also has Big Ten offers from Iowa, Indiana and Purdue, applauded Illinois for its athletic tradition and academic reputation. A 5-foot-11, 190-pound safety, Walker also has offers from Kansas State, Washington, Ole Miss, Boise State and a host of other schools. He has taken official visits to Boise State and Purdue, and he will take official visits to Kansas State on Dec. 1 and Washington on Dec. 8. Walker said Vanderbilt, Ole Miss or Arizona State will get his allotted fifth official visit.
“I have a lot of schools with great academics. That’s the best part about it,” Walker said. “When you’re in a great conference and have great academics, you can’t beat it.”
“I’m happy to have it,” Walker said. “I’ve got to get to know them. I don’t know too much about them right now. They talked to my coaches and found out I was still open, and they said they were trying to get another safety.”
Walker, who also has Big Ten offers from Iowa, Indiana and Purdue, applauded Illinois for its athletic tradition and academic reputation. A 5-foot-11, 190-pound safety, Walker also has offers from Kansas State, Washington, Ole Miss, Boise State and a host of other schools. He has taken official visits to Boise State and Purdue, and he will take official visits to Kansas State on Dec. 1 and Washington on Dec. 8. Walker said Vanderbilt, Ole Miss or Arizona State will get his allotted fifth official visit.
“I have a lot of schools with great academics. That’s the best part about it,” Walker said. “When you’re in a great conference and have great academics, you can’t beat it.”
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Three-star tight end Mitchell Parsons (Parker, Colo./Chaparral) and Colorado are no longer an item. At least for now.
Parsons gave the word to Colorado coaches that he planned to not only take official visits to other schools but also consider other options. Parsons has been offered by Arizona State, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Northern Colorado, and California, Washington and Oklahoma have been showing interest.
“I talked to the coaches [Wednesday] before I announced everything,” said Parsons, who announced via Twitter that he no longer is committed to the Buffaloes. “Some of the stress has been lifted, but a lot of it has been put back on. My Twitter feed blew up.”
Parsons gave the word to Colorado coaches that he planned to not only take official visits to other schools but also consider other options. Parsons has been offered by Arizona State, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Northern Colorado, and California, Washington and Oklahoma have been showing interest.
“I talked to the coaches [Wednesday] before I announced everything,” said Parsons, who announced via Twitter that he no longer is committed to the Buffaloes. “Some of the stress has been lifted, but a lot of it has been put back on. My Twitter feed blew up.”
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Mason Kelley joined ESPN.com in 2012 and covers Washington recruiting. Kelley came to ESPN after spending three years as the high school sports coordinator at The Seattle Times. He has written about high school, college and professional sports since 2004, working for newspapers in Florida, California, Idaho and Washington. He currently lives in Seattle and can be reached at masonkelleyESPN@gmail.com.