[socalstanfan1]

Totally agree with you, WIM, on Drukarev.  His coverage actually makes me consider paying for more reports on Stanford.  The only reason I don't is because doing so would drive my recruiting obsession to dangerous levels.  But Drakarev's constant stream of reports is really first-rate.

[socalstanfan1]

Totally agree with you, WIM, on Drukarev.  His coverage actually makes me consider paying for more reports on Stanford.  The only reason I don't is because doing so would drive my recruiting obsession to dangerous levels.  But Drakarev's constant stream of reports is really first-rate.

[washingtonismoney]

Drukarev passes on the report from ESPN that we are (apparently) at the top of Devon Allen's list: https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...3369140224

I'd say Allen is at or near the top of the list of in-play recruits I really want (the other is Johnny Johnson). The reason why is simple: track star and wide receiver.

[washingtonismoney]

Drukarev passes on the report from ESPN that we are (apparently) at the top of Devon Allen's list: https://twitter.com/StanfordRivals/statu...3369140224

I'd say Allen is at or near the top of the list of in-play recruits I really want (the other is Johnny Johnson). The reason why is simple: track star and wide receiver.

[Hank 91]

WIM, I'm wishing you hadn't mentioned Devon Allen, because now I'm going to think of nothing else until he signs. Here's a quick link about his impressive track exploits. He appears to be quite the overachiever:
http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/trac...at-arcadia

Also, here's a look at his equally impressive offer list, in addition to Stanford:
Arkansas, Michigan, Michigan State, Northern Indiana Parochial College, Ohio State, Oklahoma, UCLA, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, and twelve others.

The school to worry about is Ohio State, where his father played baseball.

He's also being recruited (but not yet offered) by our old friend Scott Frost at Oregon, another logical destination for a football/track star. Fingers crossed.

[Hank 91]

WIM, I'm wishing you hadn't mentioned Devon Allen, because now I'm going to think of nothing else until he signs. Here's a quick link about his impressive track exploits. He appears to be quite the overachiever:
http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/trac...at-arcadia

Also, here's a look at his equally impressive offer list, in addition to Stanford:
Arkansas, Michigan, Michigan State, Northern Indiana Parochial College, Ohio State, Oklahoma, UCLA, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, and twelve others.

The school to worry about is Ohio State, where his father played baseball.

He's also being recruited (but not yet offered) by our old friend Scott Frost at Oregon, another logical destination for a football/track star. Fingers crossed.

[Hank 91]

According to the Ohio State website ElevenWarriors.com, Stanford does sit atop his list:

ORDER: #Stanford #Texas #Arkansas #OhioState #UCLA #NotreDame

[Hank 91]

According to the Ohio State website ElevenWarriors.com, Stanford does sit atop his list:

ORDER: #Stanford #Texas #Arkansas #OhioState #UCLA #NotreDame

[stan01]

The latest on WR Taijuan Thomas, who still hasn't decided between Stanford and Northwestern.  Anyone with a Scout account care to update us?  http://stanford.scout.com/a.z?s=18&p=2&c...15037.html

Also, any news on anyone other than Sean Barton being admitted in the past week?

[stan01]

The latest on WR Taijuan Thomas, who still hasn't decided between Stanford and Northwestern.  Anyone with a Scout account care to update us?  http://stanford.scout.com/a.z?s=18&p=2&c...15037.html

Also, any news on anyone other than Sean Barton being admitted in the past week?

[OutsiderFan]

No Scout account, but a recent Rivals story quoted TT as being down to Stanford and Northwestern.  My guess is if he is admitted he chooses Stanford, but it may depend on what Devon Allen and Jordan Cunningham do too.

[OutsiderFan]

No Scout account, but a recent Rivals story quoted TT as being down to Stanford and Northwestern.  My guess is if he is admitted he chooses Stanford, but it may depend on what Devon Allen and Jordan Cunningham do too.

[stan01]

Quotes from class of 2013 commits Peter Kalambayi, Doug Randolph and Eric Cotton:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-footbal...um=twitter

[stan01]

Quotes from class of 2013 commits Peter Kalambayi, Doug Randolph and Eric Cotton:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-footbal...um=twitter

[StannyBoy]

Sean Barton was the first person in this class to be admitted.

[StannyBoy]

Sean Barton was the first person in this class to be admitted.

[washingtonismoney]

Sounds like everything's going according to plan with Francis Owusu: http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_21541...christians

[washingtonismoney]

Sounds like everything's going according to plan with Francis Owusu: http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_21541...christians

[Hank 91]

Here's another short piece on Owusu:
http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-football/...-a-legacy/

The money shot:

The four-star wide receiver prospect has been playing all over the field during his senior season at Oaks Christian. This last weekend, Owusu lined up at running back, wide receiver, safety and punter. He finished the night with 11 catches for 168 yards and three touchdowns on offense while adding a 95-yard pick-six interception for a fourth trip to the endzone.

[Hank 91]

Here's another short piece on Owusu:
http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-football/...-a-legacy/

The money shot:

The four-star wide receiver prospect has been playing all over the field during his senior season at Oaks Christian. This last weekend, Owusu lined up at running back, wide receiver, safety and punter. He finished the night with 11 catches for 168 yards and three touchdowns on offense while adding a 95-yard pick-six interception for a fourth trip to the endzone.

[washingtonismoney]

According to Andy Drukarev, Greg Taboada was offered. (Presumably as a TE, but also could play OLB.) Taboada's a pretty good prospect--a four-star according to ESPN; medium- to high-three-star according to everyone else. But it's his offer list that distinguishes--offers from Alabama, Florida State, Oregon, South Carolina, among others.

Previous comments from Taboada indicate we'd be in a very strong position.

[washingtonismoney]

According to Andy Drukarev, Greg Taboada was offered. (Presumably as a TE, but also could play OLB.) Taboada's a pretty good prospect--a four-star according to ESPN; medium- to high-three-star according to everyone else. But it's his offer list that distinguishes--offers from Alabama, Florida State, Oregon, South Carolina, among others.

Previous comments from Taboada indicate we'd be in a very strong position.

[Hank 91]

We're all due for some good news. Here's something about Ryan Burns's development:

Most high school seasons are crossing into the second half now. Who has impressed you the most?

Mike Farrell, National: I'd say I was most impressed with Jonathan Allen when I saw him in person, but I will say his teammate and another national top 50 player, Ryan Burns, also impressed. I think Burns has the best release and mechanics I have seen on any quarterback this season, he is big and can move and he has the look of a guy who could be playing on Sundays down the road. It will be a very tough transition from running a wing offense in high school to a pro-style offense at Stanford, but in a few years we could be talking about him as a first rounder if all works out.

Here's the (free) link from Rivals:
http://stanford.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1415580

[Hank 91]

We're all due for some good news. Here's something about Ryan Burns's development:

Most high school seasons are crossing into the second half now. Who has impressed you the most?

Mike Farrell, National: I'd say I was most impressed with Jonathan Allen when I saw him in person, but I will say his teammate and another national top 50 player, Ryan Burns, also impressed. I think Burns has the best release and mechanics I have seen on any quarterback this season, he is big and can move and he has the look of a guy who could be playing on Sundays down the road. It will be a very tough transition from running a wing offense in high school to a pro-style offense at Stanford, but in a few years we could be talking about him as a first rounder if all works out.

Here's the (free) link from Rivals:
http://stanford.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1415580

[StannyBoy]

Shaw also offered CB Xavier Woods from Louisiana last weekend. Kid has a 3.7 and a 26 ACT so should be a lock considering we're his only BCS offer.

[StannyBoy]

Shaw also offered CB Xavier Woods from Louisiana last weekend. Kid has a 3.7 and a 26 ACT so should be a lock considering we're his only BCS offer.

[StannyBoy]

Per twitter, an offer has been made to LB/FB Kevin Palma. I've been hoping they would offer him for months.

[StannyBoy]

Per twitter, an offer has been made to LB/FB Kevin Palma. I've been hoping they would offer him for months.

[OutsiderFan]

Just saw a story saying Stanford leads for Jabrill Peppers on FoxSportsNext, but Rivals doesn't even show Stanford as a school of interest for him.

http://www.foxsportsnext.com/ncaa-fb/col...20925.html

[OutsiderFan]

Just saw a story saying Stanford leads for Jabrill Peppers on FoxSportsNext, but Rivals doesn't even show Stanford as a school of interest for him.

http://www.foxsportsnext.com/ncaa-fb/col...20925.html

[stan01]

Jordan Cunningham interview: http://acc.xofan.com/Miami/jordan-cunnin...lks-top-5/

[stan01]

Jordan Cunningham interview: http://acc.xofan.com/Miami/jordan-cunnin...lks-top-5/

[washingtonismoney]

Old, but this postgame show has some very impressive throws on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pla...yQE6qIkYmY

[washingtonismoney]

Old, but this postgame show has some very impressive throws on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pla...yQE6qIkYmY

[stan01]

Isaac Savaiinaea will take a Notre Dame official for the Stanford game.  The polite fellow will reportedly cheer for the hosts:
http://www.southbendtribune.com/sports/n...3688.story

[stan01]

Isaac Savaiinaea will take a Notre Dame official for the Stanford game.  The polite fellow will reportedly cheer for the hosts:
http://www.southbendtribune.com/sports/n...3688.story

[stan01]

Follow up on Savaiinaea, the LB all recruiting services consider a soft Stanford commit.  He wore an ND shirt, spray painted his mohawk green, and hung out with USC commit CB Chris Hawkins (remember him?  he was about to commit to Stanford when USC, the team he grew up cheering for, finally offered).  It doesn't look like Hawkins even applied to Stanford as we are not on his list of official visits.  Still hoping Savaiinaea, who went to Luke Kaumatule's and Man'ti Teo's high school, gets in and comes to Stanford.

[stan01]

Follow up on Savaiinaea, the LB all recruiting services consider a soft Stanford commit.  He wore an ND shirt, spray painted his mohawk green, and hung out with USC commit CB Chris Hawkins (remember him?  he was about to commit to Stanford when USC, the team he grew up cheering for, finally offered).  It doesn't look like Hawkins even applied to Stanford as we are not on his list of official visits.  Still hoping Savaiinaea, who went to Luke Kaumatule's and Man'ti Teo's high school, gets in and comes to Stanford.

[StannyBoy]

From what I've read on Scout and Rivals is he's coming to Stanford if he gets in.

[StannyBoy]

From what I've read on Scout and Rivals is he's coming to Stanford if he gets in.