Five-Star History: California checks in at No. 3
Only two other states have produced more five-star players, and those states will be revealed Thursday and Friday.
Looking back at the top-ranked running backs from California
Najee Harris, the nation's No. 2 overall prospect, is the latest in a long line of highly-ranked California RBs.
The Unlucky 13: Top classes that fizzled
Lane Kiffin and many of the players in his 2009 recruiting class are long gone from Tennessee. That's just one of our Unlucky 13 highly ranked classes
Five-Star Tracker: A look at the last five years
Which Class of 2012 five-star recruits will have the biggest impact next season? History tells us it will be the skill-position players like Clemson's
VCs Bernard looking to run wild on Los Al
Valley Center running back Travis Bernard (pictured) has run for over 200 yards in each of his team's first three victories. But he'll have a little m
Coronados Sanchez talks about position switch
While he doesn't have the same size as big-name players like Christian Heyward or Mustafa Jalil, you'd be hard-pressed to find a defensive tackle in S
Valley Centers Reilly braces for senior season, LDS mission
Colleges looking to get their hands on Valley Center quarterback Beau Reilly are going to have to wait a few years to make it happen. Read on to find
Top recruiters by conference
It's easy to say head coaches are the reason why a team has a successful recruiting class. Yet any college football connoisseur knows the backbone is
2010 Recruiting Round Table
Welcome to the InsidetheGators.net Round Table. From time-to-time, we gather up the InsidetheGators.net staff along with special guests to talk about
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Pac-10
USC was once again the big story on National Signing Day in the Pac-10 and nationally, but the Trojans weren't the only Pac-10 program that had a big
Late additions give Trojans recruiting title
If there's one lesson to be learned about this year's recruiting process, it has to be you can't count out Lane Kiffin. Late developments Wednesday le
Signing Day 2010: The top 25 teams
The USC class is loaded with talented stars like five-star WR Kyle Prater and had an exciting late run at Florida for the top spot in the rankings on
Five-star tackle Henderson picks USC
Lane Kiffin capped off his first National Signing Day as USC's coach by reeling in offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson, the nation's No. 2 prospect an
Big moves in final California ranking
Ronald Powell went wire-to-wire as the No. 1 player in the Golden State, but there were plenty of other significant moves throughout the Rivals.com Po
The Peristyle Now: Baxter is back
San Diego (Calif.) five-star running back Dillon Baxter was the only Rivals100 selection committed to USC that had second thoughts about his pledge af
Recruiting Special: Trojans Transition
In three weeks, USC head coach Lane Kiffin will introduce the Trojans class of 2010, but before the fax machines can begin printing, the new coaching
Baxter leaves for Oregon, delays enrollment plans
Dillon Baxter finished his classwork today to graduate at the semester, but his high school coach says he's taking recruiting trips instead of enrolli
Army All-American Bowl awards
Was Robert Woods the fastest player at the Army All-American Bowl or was it Lache Seastrunk? Which QB showed the best arm? Who demonstrated the best c
Army Bowl: West stars of the week
From start to finish, Moreno Valley (Calif.) Rancho Verde DE Ronald Powell put on a show last week at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Rivals.com recr
SDSU can follow up Baxters unofficial in May
Whatever chance SDSU might have to deliver a recruiting pitch to Dillon Baxter, it's important to note the Aztecs won't be starting from scratch. Read
USC commits change plans
Kyle Prater, Dillon Baxter and the rest of USC's 2010 class suddenly is in limbo. With Trojans head coach Pete Carroll rumored to be seriously conside
Special teams carry West over East, 30-14
The West - buoyed by a blocked field goal return for a touchdown and a rare two-point conversion return on a blocked PAT - rolled to a 30-14 victory o
Army All-American Bowl game balls
After every big game, coaches will reward players with game balls to symbolize their effort and excellence. Rivals.com's Barton Simmons dishes out his
Baxter back in play
With reports of USC head coach Pete Carroll destined for a move to the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, several members of the Trojans' 2010 recruiting class a
Baxter honored and disappointed
San Diego (Calif.) five-star athlete and USC commit Dillon Baxter is ready for the roller coaster to stop. Friday morning, Baxter began hearing the re
Baxter wins Player of Year Award
After a remarkable senior season that saw him shatter records in San Diego County, Mission Bay running Dillon Baxter was awarded the Ken Hall Trophy f
Star recruits respond to Carroll rumors
As news about Pete Carroll's possible departure from USC to the Seattle Seahawks surfaced, five-star USC commit Dillon Baxter's phone started to chirp
Recruits Respond to Carroll News
When news broke Thursday that Pete Carroll had interest in taking the vacated Seattle Seahawks job, recruits at the Army All-American Bowl reacted qui
Baxter responds to Carroll situation
Five-star running back Dillon Baxter has been a USC commitment since June 2008, but his future as a Trojan may be up in the air with the situation sur
Army Bowl: Breaking down the matchups
After a week of practice leading up to Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, each roster has shown strengths certain
West notebook: Baxter in the wildcat
Running back Dillon Baxter proved his versatility with a solid showing in Wednesday's passing accuracy skills challenge competition, and on Thursday h
Army: West Team Wednesday stars
Sammamish (Wash.) Skyline quarterback Jake Heaps has been the most consistent passer on the West team all week at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He
Army West notes: Woods shows deep ball skills
After two days of practice for the West squad at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Gardena (Calif.) Serra receiver Robert Woods has proven himself more
Army: West Team Tuesday stars
After a solid first day of practice on Monday, defensive tackle Cassius Marsh cranked up the intensity on Tuesday and was the top performer on the Wes
Baxter continues dominant season at Army AA Bowl
Even when a young man scores 78 touchdowns in 13 games, people still find a way to put a negative spin on it. Dillon Baxter's performance over the fi
Army West notebook: Back to basics
Monday was a learning day for Jake Heaps and the rest of the West quarterbacks at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. They weren't learning how to read c
Looking ahead, Looking Above
Moreno Valley (Calif.) Rancho Verde defensive end Ronald Powell calls his selection to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl a blessing, and through months
Prospects chime in on early signing period
For a prospect like Dillon Baxter, an early signing period would make perfect sense. Committed to USC for more than a year, Baxter is the poster boy f
Sizing up the Army Bowl rosters
The 10th annual U.S. Army All American Bowl, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 9, will once again be a glimpse into the future of college foot
Keels worked on other SDSU recruits during visit
San Diego Mission Bay cornerback Mahbu Keels, who committed to San Diego State a month ago, went to work on other Aztecs recruits while enjoying his o
Seale impressed with Hoke on his visit to SDSU
There is one four-star recruit remaining among San Diego County high school football's bumper crop in the Class of 2010, and Escondido (Calif.) runnin
Baxter better than billed with 387 rushing
There's just not a whole lot you can do to prepare for a talent like Mission Bay senior quarterback Dillon Baxter, who broke the San Diego Section sin
Baxter earns fifth star in updated Rivals100
Running back Dillon Baxter of San Diego Mission Bay High School is the lone five-star addition in Tuesday's newly released Rivals100 rankings. The fut
Briggs back from USC
Van Nuys (Calif.) running back Trajuan Briggs is ready to be a Trojan - sooner rather than later. With his graduation from Birmingham High School set
Finalists for U.S. Army POY Award announced
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee has narrowed down their nominees to seven finalists for the prestigious 2010 U.S. Army Player of t
Baxter ties record, visits USC
Dillon Baxter had an extraordinary weekend. It began with a record-tying performance Friday night and ended with a conversation with Pete Carroll to
Jefferson home from UMich, away to USC
Chula Vista (Calif.) four-star safety Tony Jefferson is taking the recruiting trail marked by his own footprints. While it would be inaccurate to say
Nominees for U.S. Army POY Award announced
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee has nominated 16 student-athletes for the prestigious 2010 U.S. Army Player of the Year Award, con
Baxter nears record, visit to UM
What began as an experiment last year has turned into one of California's most successful offenses…ever. Dillon Baxter is on the verge of being Calif
Stanford Recruiting Visit Update
This weekend the Trojans coaching staff opted to host a large group of unofficial visitors instead of the small group of official visitors originally
Keels commits to SDSU now rather than waiting
San Diego State picked up its 12th early verbal commitment when San Diego Mission Bay wide receiver/cornerback Mahbu Keels said he wants to play for t
Video: Baxter Does It All
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San Diego Running Back Report
SectionSports.com ranks the Top-10 running backs in the San Diego Section, identifying the cream of the crop, rising, falling, most to prove and more.
Keels picks up first offer from SDSU
San Diego Mission Bay's Mahbu Keels said Wednesday that he has picked up his first scholarship offer when San Diego State contacted him at school afte
Jefferson on his three official visits and SDSU
ASR caught up with Chula Vista (Calif.) Eastlake linebacker Tony Jefferson, a four-star prospect, to ask about his decision to schedule three official
Mission Bays Baxter evaluates Keels, his teammate
SDSU is one of the first schools to recruit San Diego Mission Bay WR/DB Mahbu Keels, who is a late bloomer. So ASR asked four-star teammate Dillon Bax
Photos: Mission Bay vs. Point Loma
Friday night, Mission Bay and its standout quarterback continued its dominance. Now 6-0, the Buccaneers have racked up ridiculous offensive numbers on
Baxter realizes All-American dream
People were literally jumping out of planes to witness Dillon Baxter speak on Wednesday. Wednesday's Army All-American Team announcement was a warm-u
Photos: Dillon Baxter an Army All-American
Mission Bay (Calif.) four-star running back Dillon Baxter was honored as an Army-All American Wednesday. The four-year All-CIF performer was official
Baxter is an All-American
Another stop, another elite prospect from California joins the roster. That was the news Wednesday as four-star running back Dillon Baxter was officia
Docked at the Bay
Leading his team to over 600 yards of offense in their 43-28 win Friday night, Dillon Baxter made four trips into the endzone. But it was the trip he
SDSU would be homecoming for three-star safety
San Diego State is more than a possible college destination for three-star safety Deone Bucannon of Fairfield (Calif.) Vanden. Playing for the Aztecs
Following the Future: Season Openers
It's about to be a great time in every football fan's life. Football, at some competitive level, five out of seven days of the week! High school footb
Holder takes early role trying to recruit Stills
Oceanside (Calif.) High's King Holder arrives at San Diego State with the Class of 2010, but long before his college playing days he's taking advantag
Farrell: Impressions from the road
Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell has been to the ESPN Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 Tournament, Friday Night Lights and the FBU To
Calif. state ranking loaded with talent
The battle for the top spot in the California rankings was originally expected to be a three-man race between Ronald Powell, Robert Woods and Chris Ma
Kenny Stills father says Aztecs still have shot at him
Carlsbad (Calif.) La Costa Canyon wide receiver / defensive back Kenny Stills has a high-profile list of schools recruiting him, but his NFL-veteran f
Anthony The Athlete Jefferson
With a little more than a week until fall camp kicks off for college football programs around the country, recruits will have the opportunity to see e
Baxter rips up Gridiron
Wild swings in the recruiting world grasp people's attention and drive them crazy at the same time. The opposite often goes overlooked, such as Missi
The best of the Gridiron Kings
The ESPN Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 Tournament took place this past Saturday with the Southeast team winning the title over the West in dramatic f
McCartney provides big finish at Gridiron Kings
Lined up in the slot for the final play of the championship at the ESPN Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 Tournament was Ivan McCartney, the four-star wi
Gridiron Kings Day 1 Hot 11
The first day of the ESPN Champion Gridiron Kings 7-on-7 Tournament got underway at the Wide World of Sports Complex in central Florida on Friday morn
USC Rising Star Camp Hot 11 - offense
USC's Rising Star Camp has established itself as the premiere high school camp for top prospects throughout the country. The 2009 edition kicked off W
Previewing Rising Stars: Offense
This week, the stars will rise as the competition among some of the nation's best players weeds out the highly rated from the overrated. The USC Risin
Clay said SDSU was among his final seven schools
San Diego Scripps Ranch running back Brennan Clay, (photo) a four-star recruit, praised San Diego State coach Brady Hoke for his effort to recruit him
San Diego State takes notice of Mira Mesas Williams
San Diego (Calif.) Mira Mesa running back Damian Williams wasn't listed as one of San Diego's Super Sophs two years ago. But San Diego State is among
San Diego State remains on Clays list of schools
The list of scholarship offers for San Diego Scripps Ranch running back Brennan Clay continues to grow, but the four-star recruit confirmed with ASR t
Stills and other San Diegans talking about SDSU
San Diego State's new coaching staff doesn't have a commitment yet from a member of a strong Class of 2010 San Diego high school players, but Kenny St
SDSU isnt giving up on Baxter as a high-profile recruit
New San Diego State head coach Brady Hoke and his staff have let San Diego Mission Bay running back/receiver Dillon Baxter know they haven't given up
Radley enjoys campus visit to SDSUs spring game
Agoura Hills (Calif.) Agoura running back Lucky Radley says he liked what he saw of San Diego State when he made an unofficial visit to the campus M
Five-star prospects commit to Army AA Bowl
Once again, the nation's best will play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Saint Paul (Minn.) Cretin-Derham Hall OT Seantrel Henderson is one of 10 p
Recruiting Special: Receiving Offers
Balance has been a winning adjective for the Trojans offensive since Pete Carroll's arrival in 2001. Balance is something that currently escapes USC's
Baxter Eager to Meet Bates
The Greater Los Angeles area is not the only region of California with gifted skill players for 2010, San Diego has its own argument for having the to
Army Daily Rewind: Gameday headlines
The East won the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl 30-17 in front of 32,732 fans in the Alamodome. Rivals.com looks at the top five news items from the
Top juniors selected as first 2010 Army All-Americans
Ten of the nation's top-rated juniors were announced Saturday as the first selections to play in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, taking place ne
Recruiting Visit Update: Cal
This weekend, USC welcomed several of the state's top junior prospects to the Coliseum. Rivals250 Watch List selections, Dillon Baxter of San Diego (C
USCs Next: Patrick Hall
Versatility is a tricky thing, especially in today's college football. The days of Charles Woodson or Champ Bailey playing 100 snaps on offense, defe
USC gets No. 2 for 2010
Woodland Hills (Calif.) Taft running back D.J. Morgan dreamed about being a Trojan long before he became one. Attending the Ohio State, USC match up S
Top talent to compete at Top Gun Showcase
Tom Cruise won't be there, but there will be plenty of aces on hand at the first-ever FBU Top Gun Showcase Camp this Saturday. The event will mark the
Future Impact: Baxter
After day two of the Rising Stars Camp, USC extended a scholarship offer to one of the nations top sophomore players in 5-foot-11, 195-pound running b
USC Rising Stars Camp Hot 11
USC's Rising Star Camp featured 12 Rivals250 prospects and numerous other four-star players. One of the standouts was Class of 2010 running back Dillo
AMP: RSC Day Two
Day two of USC's Rising Stars Camp was about finishing. While plenty of players opened the camp strong, fewer were able to close strong. While the big
USCs 1st Commit for 2010
A week after handing out their first official scholarship offers for 2010, the University of Southern California received their first commitment to th
Barkley, Kennard power Rising Star Camp
The T-shirts said it all. The players at Wednesday's Rising Stars Camp at USC were decked out in black T-shirts that said "Win Forever," and with th
Rising Stars Preview
With rising stars on the horizon, USC will begin to put the finishing touches on class of 2009. But rising stars are no longer just rising seniors. Se
Photos: L.A. NIKE Camp
The 2007 USC NIKE Camp produced a deep group of linemen on both sides of the ball. Sunday's camp on Howard Jones Field had a significantly different f
SoCal camp brings together some top talent
Quarterback Matt Barkley - 2009's top prospect - leads a strong field of high school stars at this weekend's NIKE tour stop in Los Angeles. The star s
Trojans Huddle and Camp
This weekend, USC will become the epicenter of college football recruiting. Saturday, USC will hold their annual spring scrimmage - the Trojan Huddle
Ten to watch in 2010 class
Rivals.com released 100 players to watch for the class of 2009 earlier this week, a list that we've done earlier and earlier each year. With more and