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Duane Long
Duane is an Ohio guy. His knowledge of out of state guys is limited and his preference for Ohio guys is apparent. Here are some simple facts about Grant and about recruiting in general. Grant had 70 tackles as soph playing for Dana Hills HS. Historically and statistically one of the worst programs in the state of CA. He then was asked to switch to QB and give up most if not all of his defensive responsibilites. He lead his team to the playoffs last season for the first time in MANY years, breaking most school QB records along the way earning 2nd team All-league in a league that includes Mission Viejo HS which was given 20 of the 1st team all league nods even though Grant led the league in total offense. 1st team went to Mark Sanchez. He was ok I guess! LOL All of this creates an under the radar player as far as recruiting goes especially when you add the fact that he prefers to play defense and insisted on being recruited as a defensive player. In the last 8 months Grant's stock has risen dramatically and continues to. With top performances at Stanford Nike Camp where he was selected as one of the top DB's at the end of the day which raised eyebrows and awareness. Ohio State's camp and USC's camp which included two 4.33 hand timed 40's and two 4.41 SPARQ. Now EVERYONE knows who Grant is and the position of MANY teams has been, Wow! Let's see how the guy does begining of the season. He has dominated the competition but still sees limited time on defense. Even still, top schools such as tOSU, Oregon, Boise State along with Colorado State have seen enough already to offer and there are several Pac-Ten schools that will offer in the next couple weeks along with other top programs. If it's "stars" he wants, that to will be numbering 4 by the end of the season if not shortly thereafter. Enough said about that. Regarding next years possible crop. Is he joking? NO school does not take a player this year because of what players might be good or available next year unless said player is already offered and unofficially commited and even then, what are you crazy? I want as many GREAT players as I can stockpile. You think USC doesn't offer a guy cause of what COULD, POSSIBLY, MAYBE be available NEXT year? That's a joke. COMPETITION. You go after EVERY top player you can get. EVERY ONE, EVERY YEAR. If the player himself doesn't choose to come that's his perogative. I will not comment on Duane Long's possible "expertise" or 'knowledge" as it's of NO consequence. Last I heard, he's not getting paid to coach or recruit. And I'm sure he's well intentioned.
Duane is an Ohio guy. His knowledge of out of state guys is limited and his preference for Ohio guys is apparent. Here are some simple facts about Grant and about recruiting in general. Grant had 70 tackles as soph playing for Dana Hills HS. Historically and statistically one of the worst programs in the state of CA. He then was asked to switch to QB and give up most if not all of his defensive responsibilites. He lead his team to the playoffs last season for the first time in MANY years, breaking most school QB records along the way earning 2nd team All-league in a league that includes Mission Viejo HS which was given 20 of the 1st team all league nods even though Grant led the league in total offense. 1st team went to Mark Sanchez. He was ok I guess! LOL All of this creates an under the radar player as far as recruiting goes especially when you add the fact that he prefers to play defense and insisted on being recruited as a defensive player. In the last 8 months Grant's stock has risen dramatically and continues to. With top performances at Stanford Nike Camp where he was selected as one of the top DB's at the end of the day which raised eyebrows and awareness. Ohio State's camp and USC's camp which included two 4.33 hand timed 40's and two 4.41 SPARQ. Now EVERYONE knows who Grant is and the position of MANY teams has been, Wow! Let's see how the guy does begining of the season. He has dominated the competition but still sees limited time on defense. Even still, top schools such as tOSU, Oregon, Boise State along with Colorado State have seen enough already to offer and there are several Pac-Ten schools that will offer in the next couple weeks along with other top programs. If it's "stars" he wants, that to will be numbering 4 by the end of the season if not shortly thereafter. Enough said about that. Regarding next years possible crop. Is he joking? NO school does not take a player this year because of what players might be good or available next year unless said player is already offered and unofficially commited and even then, what are you crazy? I want as many GREAT players as I can stockpile. You think USC doesn't offer a guy cause of what COULD, POSSIBLY, MAYBE be available NEXT year? That's a joke. COMPETITION. You go after EVERY top player you can get. EVERY ONE, EVERY YEAR. If the player himself doesn't choose to come that's his perogative. I will not comment on Duane Long's possible "expertise" or 'knowledge" as it's of NO consequence. Last I heard, he's not getting paid to coach or recruit. And I'm sure he's well intentioned.
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