[OutsiderFan]

If we land Murphy and Peat, do we lose any of the 2nd tier OLine guys currently committed? We currently have 5 guys in the class on the OLine. These guys want to play, not sit behind blue chippers. Aside, I don't see how we can commit so many spots to one position in one class.

But if we do sign Murphy and/or Peat, Ted Miller makes a great point about the interest we'll get from elite QBs and RBs in next year's class. I think 2013 is going to be a really good year, with a second year starter at QB and the rest of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 class maturing. Not that I'm overlooking 2012, but the future sure looks bright.

The whole idea that team fans need to fawn over these guys before they're even verbal commits is mildly repugnant. Any recruit who's "looking for love" loses some points in my book. (man, I am turning into an ol' fart)

I doubt any commits will bail.  Here's my reasoning:

1. Fanaika is going to take a mormon mission from what I understand, so he isn't going to be playing for a while. 
2. Garnett, Murphy, and Peat are potentially physically ready to play as True Frosh.
3. Stanford regularly deploys 6 or 7 OL personnel packages.
4. David Shaw has made clear that if guys prove they can play, they will get an opportunity.

As for getting old about fans fawning over kids, and even celebrity in general.  It isn't an age thing.  It's a perspective and self respect thing that transcends age.

[OutsiderFan]

If we land Murphy and Peat, do we lose any of the 2nd tier OLine guys currently committed? We currently have 5 guys in the class on the OLine. These guys want to play, not sit behind blue chippers. Aside, I don't see how we can commit so many spots to one position in one class.

But if we do sign Murphy and/or Peat, Ted Miller makes a great point about the interest we'll get from elite QBs and RBs in next year's class. I think 2013 is going to be a really good year, with a second year starter at QB and the rest of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 class maturing. Not that I'm overlooking 2012, but the future sure looks bright.

The whole idea that team fans need to fawn over these guys before they're even verbal commits is mildly repugnant. Any recruit who's "looking for love" loses some points in my book. (man, I am turning into an ol' fart)

I doubt any commits will bail.  Here's my reasoning:

1. Fanaika is going to take a mormon mission from what I understand, so he isn't going to be playing for a while. 
2. Garnett, Murphy, and Peat are potentially physically ready to play as True Frosh.
3. Stanford regularly deploys 6 or 7 OL personnel packages.
4. David Shaw has made clear that if guys prove they can play, they will get an opportunity.

As for getting old about fans fawning over kids, and even celebrity in general.  It isn't an age thing.  It's a perspective and self respect thing that transcends age.