USC vs UCLA football recruiting: the battle for LA
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I like how USC has 'spanked' UCLA in recruiting the last 3 years but lost on the field all 3 times.
I also like how USC is losing recruiting battles in LA now that Sark has arrived 'proving' to the writer 'both' programs are on the rise. -
Until one of those two schools hires a coach that can develop the talent and manage games, they will both continue to underachieve.
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FTFY.TierbsHsotBoobs said:Until one of those two schools hires a coach that can develop the talent and manage games, they will both
continue toalways underachieve.
UCLA will forever be the school that does less with more. Outside of Carroll, when was the last time USC was dominant? -
the last time they cheated?
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UCLA has developed individual player talent very well under Mora. The weakness of the program is largely schematic and game management. I know the jealously is real with other P12 fans of the LA schools, but I think there is still upside for Mora at UCLA. More talent more depth and the program has the OL pipeline finally rolling after three years of predominantly first and second year starters on the OL.TierbsHsotBoobs said:Until one of those two schools hires a coach that can develop the talent and manage games, they will both continue to underachieve.
SC is a just an average coach away from a juggernaut.
If Peterson manages a 10-3 year in either of the next two years, we know 81% of this board will be lining up to give him HJs, and won't call it underacheiving. Bias much?
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This is a big year for Mora, now his 4th. UCLA will pretty much know what they have with him at the end of the season.
UCLA has a very good OL (all 5 starters return and it's pretty deep now too), a very good RB in Paul Perkins (could be Pac-12 offensive player player of the year in 2015), good WRs but no Hundley. Can Skippy Neuheisel's son, Rosen, or Ashanti Woodward lead them to decently on O? That's the big question.
On D, their DL is the biggest trouble spot due to the graduation of the guy with the African name and Ellis McCarthy leaving early for the NFL. They are pretty thin there though Kenny Clark and Eddie Vanderdoes are good front line starters.
The game this year is @USC and if USC can largely get through the year without injuries depleting their still shaky depth due to sanctions, I think they'll win. -
Someone in this thread sounds defensive and butt hurt...everyone knows UCLA is a great school and location but will always be the stepchild in LA. I hope Sark and Mora stay put for at least 4 more years, doubtful I know but neither Mora or Sark have not won shit.
Ucla is where all-America's go to become soft. -
Starter is 99.81% likely Rosen at QB. Skippy jr is a walk-on caliber talent. He has moxy, but an Ivy League arm and athleticism. Can't start him. Woulard is our Troy Williams.
The offense should really be able to run the ball well and keep pressure off Rosen. I expect our OL to be a strength, talented, experienced and deep. Paul Perkins led the league in total yards and YPC last year. Nate Starks showed glimpses of promise as a true freshmen and they also add the #1 HS running back in the country, Soso Jamabo.
DL is a touch thin. McCarthy was always a non-factor for us, always injured and out of shape. Excited about Tak McKinley Replacing Owa. Excited about Tom Bradley taking over as DC. Replacing Kendricks will be the biggest challenge, but I like Kenny Young.
If Rosen and Kenny Young provide just decent replacements I think UCLA will win the south. I expect somewhere between 10-2 and 8-4 regular season.
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Citation needed.BallSacked said:
UCLA has developed individual player talent very well under Mora. The weakness of the program is largely schematic and game management. I know the jealously is real with other P12 fans of the LA schools, but I think there is still upside for Mora at UCLA. More talent more depth and the program has the OL pipeline finally rolling after three years of predominantly first and second year starters on the OL.TierbsHsotBoobs said:Until one of those two schools hires a coach that can develop the talent and manage games, they will both continue to underachieve.
SC is a just an average coach away from a juggernaut.
If Peterson manages a 10-3 year in either of the next two years, we know 81% of this board will be lining up to give him HJs, and won't call it underacheiving. Bias much?
I see a lot of guys who are good coming in but not getting better the longer they stay (exception: Zumwalt) -
Beat Texas on the road then pop off.BallSacked said:Starter is 99.81% likely Rosen at QB. Skippy jr is a walk-on caliber talent. He has moxy, but an Ivy League arm and athleticism. Can't start him. Woulard is our Troy Williams.
The offense should really be able to run the ball well and keep pressure off Rosen. I expect our OL to be a strength, talented, experienced and deep. Paul Perkins led the league in total yards and YPC last year. Nate Starks showed glimpses of promise as a true freshmen and they also add the #1 HS running back in the country, Soso Jamabo.
DL is a touch thin. McCarthy was always a non-factor for us, always injured and out of shape. Excited about Tak McKinley Replacing Owa. Excited about Tom Bradley taking over as DC. Replacing Kendricks will be the biggest challenge, but I like Kenny Young.
If Rosen and Kenny Young provide just decent replacements I think UCLA will win the south. I expect somewhere between 10-2 and 8-4 regular season.
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