Scroggins to USC, What Now?

by CT4UT on Jul 23, 2009 11:40 AM EDT

Per KNS: HERE

Quarterback Jesse Scroggins (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) has committed to Southern California, according to a source close to his recruitment.

Distance from home was said to be the primary factor according to the source.

It will be interesting to see how this effects the recruitment of Bernettii all though i personally believe he does not fit Kiffin's system. I would expect an official announcement of Lamaison. What do you guys think? Who will be Kiffin and Co. primary target now? Should we settle for a JUCO QB or bank on bringing in a 2011 true freshman who will start?

Perhaps the bigger question is how does this effect our recruitment of other big name WRs?

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by rustytanton on Jul 23, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions

Kiffin should wish Scroggins well,

ignore Brunetti, and pick up Lamaison. No sense worrying about which 18 year-old is available at this point. Recruiting cannot take another hit when we miss out on yet another QB so let’s hang it up for awhile. Keep reminding those that did receive offers that we’re still here if something happens. Hopefully, Crompton will go show his 5-star potential under Jim Chaney’s offense and be the best recruiter in the end.

by ChattVol on Jul 23, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions

Fully agreed.

by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

It's pretty easy to see

that his mother’s family in Memphis meant very little to him in terms of where he was going to play. His immediate family is in CA. It makes sense. I respect his decision to take on the competition at USC in lieu of rock star status in Knoxville. Hopefully, it will make him stronger in the end. All the best.

My only query is whether he was going to USC regardless and was just trying to help his cousin get a ride somewhere. If so, well played sir….but not quite.

by ChattVol on Jul 23, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions

If Kiffin were to make such an offer to the 'cuz,

I’m sure it would have been contingent on Scroggins actually signing the LOI on NSD.

by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Holding out hope

That it’s all just a head game, I won’t believe it until I see him “pick the hat”, or at least until somebody other than GVX reports it….

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by VolBrian on Jul 23, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

i agree

i mean we all expect him to pick USC, but the way this stuff goes, hearsay isn’t anything to swear by

by golfballs03 on Jul 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Are either of you watching this live when it happens?

by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

(if so, please comment here as soon as it’s revealed)

by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

any idea where we can view? I'll gladly report, but dont know where to see it

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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

ESPN

but not online anywhere

by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Welp, count me out, stuck to internet sources, at work 'til 5:30/4:30 C-time

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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

ESPN @ 3:30

According to KNS…I think

by ChattVol on Jul 23, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Or whenever

College Football Live airs

by ChattVol on Jul 23, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

FWIW

Scroggins has been super hot this spring. He’s worked the camps brilliantly. As a result, Rivals has moved him 4 spots since June to the #3 rated Pro-style QB.

by ChattVol on Jul 23, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

well, that and USC offered him

by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

True

Just making the point that he did well and was worth the effort to get him regardless of our QB issues. The offer certainly helped.

by ChattVol on Jul 23, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

very true

didn’t mean to take away from that

by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

So is this going down 330 EST or CST?

This is the problem with tennessee, being 2 time zones and all.

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by Pride of the Southland on Jul 23, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions

EST

by David Hooper on Jul 23, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Nothing yet

But, the more I look for news on him, the more QB’s I see out there. I’m not worried whatsoever that missing out on Scroggins is “make-or-break” for Kiffin. Remember, Erik Ainge was the 21st overall QB in his class and he turned out alright. They’ll find somebody and coach him up. All we really need is someone to hand it to Bryce Brown and Oku for the next three season anyway.

Tennessee WILL beat Georgia on the way to 9+ wins in '09!!!
Eric Berry For Heisman!!!

by VolBrian on Jul 23, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions