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John Baxter returns to USC from Michigan as Trojans special team coordinator

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"Baxter was initially hired by USC in 2010 and let go at the end of the 2013 season. He spent the 2015 season working for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan where the Wolverines had one of the most efficient special teams units in the nation."

Colorado hires Maryland strength and conditioning coach

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ASU assistant Chip Long to join Mike Norvell at Memphis

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"Tight-ends coach and recruiting coordinator Chip Long is leaving Arizona State to join Mike Norvell's staff at Memphis, where he will work as offensive coordinator."

Utah football recruiting commit: Samson Nacua, Timpview wide receiver

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"The Utes are robbing Utah county more in the recruiting game, and returning to the well that got them Britain Covey, and they're hoping for similar results. Utah offered and received a commitment from Timpview ATH Samson Nacua on Saturday night. Samson is the brother of BYU defensive back Kai Nacua."

Washington State football recruiting commit: Quentin Davis, St. John Bosco quarterback

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"The Cougs offered Davis just over a week ago and as you can see by those gaudy stats in our story, there's a good reason why. His highlights below show a quarterback with any incredibly accurate arm and good pocket presence. The 6'1", 205 signal caller doesn't have quite the zip you might desire on his passes, but that can come with a year of redshirting."

Oregon State football recruiting commit: Landry Payne, Pima safety

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Arizona football recruiting commit: Kapri Doucet, top 100 JUCO linebacker

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"The Arizona Wildcats ended 2015 with a bang, landing a commitment from the 11th-ranked outside linebacker in the junior college ranks, Kapri Doucet. The 3-star linebacker checks in at 6-3 225 pounds, and could be in the rotation immediately for Arizona."

USC football recruiting commit: Oluwole Betiku, Serra defensive end

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Scout.com’s scouting report of Betiku notes that he is "naturally strong, plays with a non-stop motor and is a high level athlete. He has good short area quickness for a rush end, can turn the corner and run down plays from behind. He’s physical at the point of attack, can disengage and make a play as well. He’s still raw technique wise and learning the game but few players have as much potential."

Washington football recruiting commit: Keith Taylor, Servite cornerback

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When you see a "Woof!" from a Husky coach you know good news is soon to follow, and so it is tonight as Keith Taylor - a 4-star CB prospect out of Servite H.S. in Anaheim, CA for the 2017 class - has confirmed he committed to Washington:

UCLA football recruiting commit: Austin Kent, Providence punter

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Austin is a big-time punting talent. A great athlete with one of the strongest legs in his class. The lefty has improved tremendously in this area. Punt for outstanding hang time and distance. He has proven that he can compete with the very best. I really like his upside. Has all the tools to dominate the D1 level. Could be a huge sleeper in this class.