[socalstanfan1]

I'm not convinced that the Peat/Murphy situation is a "one-or-the-other" deal.  I assume the mindset of these elite prospects is that they are more than willing to compete for a spot, believe the on-team competition will push them to be better, and might very well like to be part of a truly historic recruiting group.  Also, their decision is not ALL about football.  Those who choose to come to Stanford often are thinking about the 40 year decision. 

Murphy might end up at USC, but I don't think he was just waiting for Peat's decision, then decided, "Well, if Andrus is going there, I'll just back away."  Does guys of that talent EVER think that way?

[socalstanfan1]

I'm not convinced that the Peat/Murphy situation is a "one-or-the-other" deal.  I assume the mindset of these elite prospects is that they are more than willing to compete for a spot, believe the on-team competition will push them to be better, and might very well like to be part of a truly historic recruiting group.  Also, their decision is not ALL about football.  Those who choose to come to Stanford often are thinking about the 40 year decision. 

Murphy might end up at USC, but I don't think he was just waiting for Peat's decision, then decided, "Well, if Andrus is going there, I'll just back away."  Does guys of that talent EVER think that way?