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Correct me if I'm wrong, but after next year, don't we miss out on playing Stanford for 2 years?

Are you serious with this bullshit? marginal players? You sound like such a douche right now... or perhaps you are marginal fan?

I thought we played the California schools every year.

Also named a player that had not even committed yet. But we are going in circles. We can just agree to disagree on the severity of kids not committing to USC.

And as expected Aziz to Stanford.

So if you expected him not to come, why would you be disappointed?

Looks like a lot of the babies from TOS are on here today. No wonder there is a sour vibe on the board right now. lol

Interesting OP. PhilaTrojan, do you know any of these players beyond their star ratings and perhaps their highlight footage? Did we really miss out on Murphy, or could there be things going on behind the scenes that are hushed?

In home visits, official visits, etc are so much more than USC offering a ride to a high school star. They are also measuring tools that the coaches use in final evaluations of these players, along with other sources not generally available to you and me. Last year Orgeron and Kiffin determined a player persona they were seeking and one they were going to avoid. Meanwhile, Kiffin JR and SR developed a desired team make up (as evidenced in the quick style defense that ultimately defeated Oregon, and will need to do again).

The release of Dillon Baxter is somewhat evidence of it all.

If you have 10 5 star players with "issues", they will not perform up to the level as well coached 3-4 star players without such issues. Mix in a 5 star here and there that fits the USC mold and there will be a very compelling team developed.

From what I know, USC got almost exactly who and what they were hoping for. It is a great day to be a Trojan!

Naw, as long as ajismedicated doesn't start posting, we're good.

I swear, living in the South, the bullshit i hear about some SC fans is so true...We have an outstanding class...#1 in the Pac12 even with the sanctions but some of you spoiled girls will not be happy unless we sign 25 5stars in one class, geez...its always "we could have done more..". Jesus Christ...im ecstatic....well done Lane and company...well done......

You are right, but many people will not admit. Missing out on 2 elite tackles, to the same school, when we have a vacancy at LT, is a blow. No way around it.

I legitimately thought we had a shot until last night or the night before. Bottom line, we have a very good class, but not great considering our needs and tradition.

Exactly. We have some great players but missed in ways we wouldn't typically expect to miss. I'm disappointed but won't lose any sleep over it. However, it's funny how many people seem to be going apoplectic over my observation.