USC/UCLA FOOTBALL UPDATE: TOP JC LINEMEN CHOOSE USC OVER OKLAHOMA, LSU.Byline: Scott Wolf Scott Richard Wolf (born June 4, 1968) is an American actor. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Steven Wolf and Susan Enowitch, Wolf was raised in West Orange, New Jersey. He graduated in 1986 from West Orange High School. Staff Writer USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. beat out Oklahoma and LSU LSU Louisiana State University LSU Large Subunit LSU La Salle University (Philadelphia, PA) LSU La Sierra University LSU Link State Update (OSPF) LSU Learning Support Unit for two of the nation's top junior college commitments as defensive tackle Gabe Long and offensive tackle Kevin Myers For the character in American Pie, see . Kevin Myers (born 30 March 1947) is an English born journalist and commentator based in Ireland. He writes for the Irish Independent, and is a former contributor to The Irish Times selected the Trojans. Long, from Fullerton College Fullerton College, in Fullerton, California, is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California, having been established in 1913. Fullerton College’s roots can be traced back to a time when the city of Fullerton was primarily an agricultural community , chose USC over Oklahoma, and Myers, who played for Compton College, initially committed to LSU before changing his mind after the Trojans offered him a scholarship. Myers (6-foot-3, 380 pounds) was on stage last weekend with USC players during the Trojans' national championship celebration. Long (6-3, 285 pounds) committed to Fresno State out of high school but did not meet NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association requirements. He was one of the nation's top JC recruits, with Oklahoma and USC offering him scholarships. ``He's as good a player as I've coached here,'' Fullerton College coach Gene Murphy Gene Murphy is an American football coach, currently the head coach at Fullerton College. Murphy was the head coach of the University of North Dakota from 1978 to 1979, and California State University, Fullerton, from 1980 to 1992, when the college dropped football. said. ``He's as good as maybe anybody I've coached. He can even play defensive end, tight end or fullback. He can play a lot of positions because he can run.'' Exactly when Long arrives at USC is still to be determined. He's talking with counselors at Fullerton this week to see if he can qualify for the fall semester or will need to wait until spring 2006. Myers is expected to be admitted in the fall, if he gets his associate of arts Associate of arts and Associate of science are two-year undergraduate degrees offered by many community colleges or junior colleges in the United States. Such degrees transfer to four-year institutions which offer full bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. degree. Long is rated the nation's seventh-best prospect by JCfootball.com. Myers is 17th. ``(Long) has the ability. If he gets in the right program, he might be on a pro roster in 2007,'' Murphy said. ``He has no idea how good he can be.'' In other recruiting news, Long Beach Poly's DeSean Jackson recently was approved by USC's admission committee, which clears one potential obstacle in signing the highly regarded receiver. A player is not allowed to sign with USC unless cleared by the committee. Jackson is considering California and USC, although he might spurn both for a pro baseball career. USC currently has 15 commitments: Long, Myers, tight end Charles Brown (Diamond Ranch of Pomona), safety/receiver Michael Coleman (Arroyo Valley of San Bernardino), safety Kevin Ellison (Redondo), defensive back Will Harris (Charter Oak of Covina), offensive lineman Nick Howell (Bullard of Fresno), linebacker Kaluka Maiava (Baldwin of Wailuku, Hawaii), linebacker Rey Maualaga (Eureka), quarterback Mark Sanchez (Mission Viejo), defensive end Averill Spicer (Rancho Cucamonga), defensive back Kevin Thomas (Rio Mesa of Oxnard), receiver Patrick Turner (Goodpasture of Nashville, Tenn.), and kicker Troy Van Blarcom (Orange Lutheran). --Reality TV: USC's national championship is raising the profile of its players. Defensive tackle Shaun Cody has agreed to be the subject of a reality TV show that will follow him as he attempts to select a sports agent. Cody is in Mobile, Ala., this week for the Senior Bowl, along with defensive tackle Mike Patterson and tight end Alex Holmes. UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX UCLA thought it added a sleeper when receiver/quarterback George Lewis of Redeemer Seton High of New Orleans officially committed last week, but it was lost Monday when it was learned Lewis would not qualify academically. Without Lewis, UCLA has 21 nonbinding oral commitments. The Bruins could look to fill a few more scholarships before national-signing day on the Feb. 2. - Brian Dohn |
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