Pacific Takes - National Signing Day 2014: Arizona State, Oregon, UCLA, USC, Stanford lead Pac-12Where The West Coast Is The Best Coasthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52598/pt_fav.png2014-02-05T04:31:04-08:00http://www.pacifictakes.com/rss/stream/51451312014-02-05T04:31:04-08:002014-02-05T04:31:04-08:00Who's committing to Oregon today?
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<p><a href="http://www.addictedtoquack.com" target="new">Go to Addicted to Quack</a> for more Oregon football coverage. </p> <p>Mark Helfrich is closing in on yet another top 25 recruiting class with the Oregon Ducks. There are a few more prospects on the board that could commit on National Signing Day, but these are the recruits we know for sure that should be headed on their way to Eugene.</p>
<p><b>Quarterback</b><br>Morgan Mahalak, Greenbrae (Ca.) Marin Catholic quarterback<br><br><b>Running back</b><br>Royce Freeman, Imperial (Ca.) running back<br>Tony James, Gainesville (Fl.) all-purpose back<br><br><b>Wide receivers</b><br>Jalen Brown, Phoenix (Az.) Mountain Pointe wide receiver <br><br><b>Tight end</b><br>Henry Mondeaux, Portland (Or.) Jesuit tight end<br><br><b>Offensive lineman </b><br>Braden Eggert, Napa (Ca.) offensive tackle<br>Tyrell Crosby, Henderson (Nv.) Green Valley offensive tackle<br>Haniteli Lousi, College of San Mateo (Ca.) offensive guard<br><b><br>Defensive end </b><br>Tui Talia, Pleasant Hill (Ca.) Diablo Valley College defensive end<br>Austin Maloata, Corona (Ca.) Centennial defensive end<br>Justin Hollins, Arlington (Tx.) Martin defensive end<br><b><br>Defensive tackle </b><br>Jalen Jelks, Phoenix (Az.) Desert Vista defensive tackle<br><br><b>Linebackers </b><br>Jimmie Swain, Olathe (Ks.) North outside linebacker <br><br><b>Cornerback</b><br>Arrion Springs, San Antonio (Tx.) Roosevelt cornerback<br>Dominique Harrison, San Pablo (Ca.) Contra Costa College cornerback<br><b><br>Safety</b><br>Glen Ihenacho, Gardena (Ca.) Junipero Serra safety<br><br><b>Athlete</b><br>Charles Nelson, Daytona Beach (Fl.) Seabreeze athlete<br><br><b>Special teams</b><br>Tanner Carew, La Verne (Ca.) Damien long snapper</p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/2014/2/5/5381126/oregon-ducks-royce-freeman-arrion-springs-jalen-brown-morgan-mahalak-tony-jamesAvinash Kunnath2014-02-05T04:16:02-08:002014-02-05T04:16:02-08:00Who's committing to Arizona State today?
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<p><a href="http://www.houseofsparky.com" target="new">Go to House of Sparky</a> for more Arizona State football coverage. </p> <p>Todd Graham<b> </b>and the Arizona State Sun Devils probably have put together their most well-rounded recruiting class in his coaching tenure in Tempe. Take a look at the list of players who are headed to ASU.<br><b><br>Quarterback </b><br>Coltin Gerhart, Norco (Ca.) dual-threat quarterback<br>Manny Wilkins, Novato (Ca.) San Marin dual-threat quarterback<br><br><b>Running back</b><br>Demario Richard, Palmdale (Ca.) running back<br>De’Chavon Hayes, Scranton (Pa.) Lackawanna (C.C.) all-purpose back<br><br><b>Wide receivers </b> <br>Nick Alexander, Lancaster (Tx.) wide receiver<br>Jalen Harvey, El Cerrito (Ca.) wide receiver<br>Eric Lauderdale, Mission Viejo (Ca.) Saddleback College wide receiver<br>Tyler Whiley, Scottsdale (Az.) Chaparral wide receiver<br><br><b>Tight end</b><br>Brendan Landman, Danville (Ca.) Monte Vista tight end<br><br><b>Offensive lineman</b><br>Quinn Bailey, Gilbert (Az.) Higley offensive tackle<br>Sam Jones, Littleton (Co.) ThunderRidge offensive tackle<br><br><b>Linebackers</b><br>Derik Calhoun, El Cerrito (Ca.) outside linebacker<br>Ismael Murphy-Richardson, Goodyear (Az.) Desert Edge outside linebacker<br>Christian Sam, Allen (Tx.) outside linebacker<br><br><b>Defensive end</b><br>Edmond Boateng, Roswell (N.M.) New Mexico Military Institute defensive end<br>Connor Humphreys, Portland (Or.) Central Catholic defensive end<br>Renell Wren, St. Louis (Mo.) Lutheran North defensive end<br><br><b>Defensive tackle</b><br>Tashon Smallwood, Fresno (Ca.) Central East defensive tackle<br><br><b>Cornerback</b><br>Chad Adams, Allen (Tx.) cornerback<br><br><b>Safety</b><br>Armand Perry, Las Vegas (Nv.) Bishop Gorman safety<br>Deandre Scott, Philadelphia (Pa.) Imhotep Institute safety<br>Jamal Scott, Anaheim (Ca.) Magnolia safety<br>Dasmond Tautalatasi, Concord (Ca.) De La Salle safety<br>Jordan Thomas, Sacramento (Ca.) Inderkum safety<br><br><b>Athlete</b><br>Kalen Ballage, Peyton (Co.) Falcon athlete<br><br><br><br><br><link rel="stylesheet" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3604021/nextclicks.css"></p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/2014/2/5/5381152/asu-football-derik-calhoun-tyler-whiley-jalen-harvey-manny-wilkins-connor-humphreysAvinash Kunnath2014-02-05T03:46:01-08:002014-02-05T03:46:01-08:00Who's committing to USC today?
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<p><a href="http://www.conquestchronicles.com" target="new">Go to Conquest Chronicles</a> for more USC football coverage. </p> <p>Steve Sarkisian has managed to keep the most of his 2014 recruiting class intact since returning to the USC Trojans, and there could be some big commitments coming down later today that could boost Heritage Hall to another top 25 class overall. However, at the moment, USC pretty much knows that the following names should be on their way to Los Angeles as they fax in their letter of intents today.</p>
<p><b>Quarterback</b><br>Jalen Greene, Gardena (Ca.) Junipero Serra quarterback<br><b><br>Offensive lineman</b><br>Jordan Austin, Claremont (Ca.) offensive tackle<br>Chris Brown, Los Angeles (Ca.) Loyola offensive guard<br>Toa Lobendahn, La Habra (Ca.) offensive guard<br>Viane Talamaivao, Corona (Ca.) Centennial offensive guard<br><br><b><br>Wide receiver</b><br>Ajene Harris, Los Angeles (Ca.) Crenshaw wide receiver<br>Rahshead Johnson, Long Beach (Ca.) Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo wide receiver<br><b><br>Tight end</b><br>Bryce Dixon, Ventura (Ca.) St. Bonaventure tight end<br><br><b>Defensive end</b><br>Claudeson Pelon, Mesa (Az.) C.C. defensive end<br>Don Hill, Boise (Id.) Timberline defensive end<br>Malik Dorton, Bellflower (Ca.) St. John Bosco defensive end<br><br><b>Linebacker</b><br>Olajuwon Tucker, Gardena (Ca.) Junipero Serra linebacker<br><br><b>Cornerback</b><br>Jonathan Lockett, Santa Ana (Ca.) Mater Dei cornerback<br>John Plattenburg Jr., Houston (Tx.) Lamar cornerback<br><br><b>Safety</b><br>Uchenna Nwosu, Harbor City (Ca.) Narbonne safety</p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/2014/2/5/5381112/usc-trojans-toa-lobendahn-viane-talamaivao-bryce-dixon-jonathan-lockett-rahshead-johnsonAvinash Kunnath2014-02-05T03:30:02-08:002014-02-05T03:30:02-08:00Who's committing to UCLA today?
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<p><a href="http://www.bruinsnation.com" target="new">Go to Bruins Nation</a> for more UCLA football coverage. </p> <p>The UCLA Bruins are ready to sign a host of great players this year. It won't be quite as loaded as previous classes, but it will be solid and should keep the Bruins stockpiled for awhile. Take a look at the players who are definitely on their way to Westwood and faxing in their letter of intents this morning!</p>
<p><b>Quarterback</b><br>Aaron Sharp, Humble (Tx.) Sumner Creek quarterback<br><br><b>Running back</b><br>Nathan Starks, Englewood (Co.) Cherry Creek running back<br><br><b>Wide receivers</b><br>Jordan Lasley, Gardena (Ca.) Junipero Serra wide receiver<br>Austin Roberts, Carmel (In.) wide receiver<br>Alex Van Dyke, Elk Grove (Ca.) Cosumnes Oaks wide receiver<br><br><b>Offensive lineman</b><br>Kolton Miller, Roseville (Ca.) offensive lineman<br>NaJee Toran, Galena Park (Tx.) North Shore offensive lineman<br><b><br>Defensive end</b><br>Matt Dickerson, San Mateo (Ca.) Junipero Serra defensive end<br>Jacob Tuioti-Mariner, Bellflower (Ca.) St. John Bosco defensive end<br><br><b>Defensive tackle</b><br>Ainuu Taua, Lompoc (Ca.) defensive tackle</p>
<p><b>Linebackers</b><br>Dwight Williams, Gardena (Ca.) Junipero Serra linebacker<br>Cameron Griffin, Los Angeles (Ca.) View Park Cont Sr linebacker<br>Zach Whitley, Galena Park (Tx.) North Shore linebacker<br><br><b>Defensive backs</b><br>Jaleel Wadood, Bellflower (Ca.) St. John Bosco defensive back<br>Adarius Pickett, El Cerrito (Ca.) defensive back<br>Denzel Fisher, Compton (Ca.) Centennial defensive back<br>Ron Robinson, Corona (Ca.) Santiago defensive back</p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/2014/2/5/5380942/ucla-bruins-jaleel-wadood-zach-whitley-adarius-pickett-nathan-starks-ainuu-tauaAvinash Kunnath2014-02-05T02:00:59-08:002014-02-05T02:00:59-08:00Five Pac-12 teams with top 25 recruiting classes?
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2014/2/4/5371452/national-signing-day-2014-top-25-classes-recruiting-rankings" target="new">Rankings courtesy of SB Nation</a>.</p> <p>The<b> Stanford Cardinal </b>are projected currently in 14th place, but could rise depending on whether they secure the commitment of Solomon Thomas today. David Shaw is winning both on the field and off it to try and keep the Cardinal in control of the Pac-12.</p>
<p>The <b>UCLA Bruins</b> are currently in 17th place and could definitely move up higher if they get guys like Adoree’ Jackson, Solmon Thomas, Malachi Dupre and "JuJu" Smith. Jim Mora has recruited well each year with the Bruins, and UCLA is on the verge of another great class.</p>
<p>The <b>Oregon Ducks</b> are in 19th place and have two big prospects on the board in Mattrell McGraw and John "JuJu" Smith. McGraw is expected to be a Duck. Mark Helfrich hasn't missed a beat since taking over at Oregon.<b><br></b></p>
<p>The<b> Arizona St. Sun Devils </b>are in 22nd place at the moment with some top targets remaining in Kenyon Frison and Dalvon Stuckey. Todd Graham is on the verge of landing his best recruiting class since arriving in Tempe.</p>
<p>The <b>USC Trojans</b> are placed in 28th place, but a few commitments on Wednesday will send them sky-high and definitely into the top 25. JuJu Smith, Damien Mama, and Adoree' Jackson are all set to go and could very well be Trojans by the end of the day.</p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/2014/2/5/5381034/usc-trojans-arizona-state-sun-devils-ucla-bruins-oregon-ducks-stanford-football-recruiting-2014Avinash Kunnath2014-02-05T01:00:02-08:002014-02-05T01:00:02-08:00National Signing Day, Pac-12 preview
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2014/2/4/5371138/2014-national-signing-day-tv-schedule-espn-news-updates" target="new">Here is the full National Signing Day schedule</a>! Predictions from Bud Elliott are included. </p> <p><b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">5:50 am PT</span></span>, ESPNU:</b> No. 2 SDE <b>Solomon Thomas</b> to pick between Arkansas, Ohio State, Stanford, Texas. Stanford is Bud’s pick.<b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ"></span></span></b></p>
<p><b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">6:30 am PT</span></span>:</b> No. 33 DT<b> Trey Lealaimatafo </b>to pick between LSU, Oregon, and UCLA. LSU is Bud’s pick.</p>
<p><b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">7:30 am PT</span></span>, ESPNU:</b> <b>Malachi Dupre</b> to pick between Florida State, LSU and UCLA. LSU is Bud’s pick.<br><b><br><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">7:30 am PT</span></span>, ESPNU:</b> No. 7 ILB <b>Kenny Young</b> to pick between LSU, Texas A&M & UCLA. Bud has no idea.<br><br><b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">7:30 am PT</span></span>, ESPNU: </b>No. 28 S <b>Mattrell McGraw</b> to pick between Oregon & Texas A&M. Bud’s got the Ducks.<br><br><b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">7:30 am PT</span></span>, ESPNU:</b> No. 36 CB <b>Terrence Alexander</b> to pick between Ole Miss, Notre Dame, Stanford. Bud has Notre Dame.<br><b><br><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">8:15 am PT</span></span>, ESPNU</b>: No. 1 OG <b>Damien Mama</b> to pick between Alabama, BYU and USC. USC is the choice from Bud.<br><br><b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">10 am PT</span></span>:</b> No. 6 DE <b>Nifae Lealao</b> to pick between Cal & Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt seems to be favored.<br><br><b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">11:10 am PT: </span></span></b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">No</span></span>. 1 CB <b>Adoree’ Jackson</b> to pick between Florida, UCLA, USC. USC is the choice from Bud.<br><br><b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">1 pm PT</span></span>, ESPNU:</b> No. 3 ATH <b>John "JuJu" Smith</b> to choose between USC, Notre Dame, Oregon, UCLA. USC or Oregon are the favorites.<br><br><b><span class="aBn"><span class="aQJ">2 pm PT</span></span>: </b>No. 7 ATH <b>Michiah Quick</b> to choose between Oklahoma, Notre Dame, UCLA. Oklahoma is the favorite.</p>
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https://www.pacifictakes.com/pac-12-football-recruiting/2014/2/5/5381004/solomon-thomas-kenny-young-mattrell-mcgraw-damien-mama-adoree-jackson-juju-smithAvinash Kunnath