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The highs and lows

The commitments of Seymour, Collins show different dynamics of the process

Updated: January 8, 2012, 6:53 PM ET
By Greg Katz | WeAreSC.com
It was the best and worst of nationally televised commitment announcements this past week, as illustrated by defensive back Kevon Seymour (Pasadena, Ca./John Muir) and safety Landon Collins (Geismar, La./Dutchtown).

In the case of Seymour's announcement at Saturday's U.S. Army All-America Game in San Antonio, he simply lined up four hats and quickly put on the USC Trojans hat. No doubt, fans of the cardinal and gold got off their couch and started chanting, "We Are … SC."

Seymour was humble and smiling, as was his family that surrounded him. For such a big announcement, it was done swiftly with a relatively no -rills presentation. Short, sweet, and no signs of family disunity.

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Columnist, WeAreSC.com
  • USC Trojans columnist
  • Football Writers Association member
  • Joined ESPN.com in 2011

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