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California running back Malcolm Jones favors Stanford, UCLA and Oklahoma, but denies a leader amongst those. He says the Cardinal and the Bruins are recruiting him the hardest. “I really liked the campus at UCLA,” Jones said. “It’s not too big and I like how it’s easy to get around." The Cardinal were Jones’ first offer last September. “I like how they are on the rise. They said they want..."


If Stanford could land a player like Jones, that could be the final boost to get Stanford back on the map.

How is it that all of these studs can now get into Stanford? Academics used to be the biggest hurdle keeping big time talent out. Now they can seemingly land anyone that they want.

karlhungis wrote:How is it that all of these studs can now get into Stanford? Academics used to be the biggest hurdle keeping big time talent out. Now they can seemingly land anyone that they want.

They don't always, they had 3-4 guys who verballed to them last year switch up when they realized they weren't gonna get in.

Stanford has been a fave of his for a while now. Momma wants him to go there. Too bad, but great school so it's tough to argue with that. HIs mom may not want him leaving California which I've heard to be the case.

karlhungis wrote:How is it that all of these studs can now get into Stanford? Academics used to be the biggest hurdle keeping big time talent out. Now they can seemingly land anyone that they want.

Jones does have a 3.9 GPA.

Maybe kids are getting smarter?

I definitely can understand the interest in Stanford. It's the nicest campus I've ever been on. Add to that the ridiculous academics, the young gifted coach, and the weather, and it's not hard for me to imagine them pulling in great classes.

stanford may be God's gift to colleges, but their student section sucks ass as well as their atmosphere at games. If I'm a op prospect, I want to play in front of fans who give a s*** and pack the stadium.

DmoneyDuck wrote:stanford may be God's gift to colleges, but their student section sucks ass as well as their atmosphere at games. If I'm a op prospect, I want to play in front of fans who give a s*** and pack the stadium.

Maybe more people will give a s*** if they're good again. That's what usually happens.

even during their rose bowl year of 99, their place was still weak. I just don't think college football is that big down there.

DmoneyDuck wrote:stanford may be God's gift to colleges, but their student section sucks ass as well as their atmosphere at games. If I'm a op prospect, I want to play in front of fans who give a s*** and pack the stadium.

Don't look now, but they just landed their 12th commit..
http://stanford.scout.com/a.z?s=18&p=9&c=8&yr=2010

UOducksTK1 wrote:

DmoneyDuck wrote:stanford may be God's gift to colleges, but their student section sucks ass as well as their atmosphere at games. If I'm a op prospect, I want to play in front of fans who give a s*** and pack the stadium.

Don't look now, but they just landed their 12th commit..
http://stanford.scout.com/a.z?s=18&p=9&c=8&yr=2010

What is interesting is that the list contains 12 recruits from 11 different states AND only one Cali kid. That is what world class academia, coupled with a young/hip coach, can do for recruiting.

Harbaugh sure seems to love TEs... He signed what, 4 last season, and has commits from 2 more already?

woundedknees wrote:Harbaugh sure seems to love TEs... He signed what, 4 last season, and has commits from 2 more already?

The TEs he signs don't always end up there. Some have become DEs and LBs.