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Ranking Big Ten recruiting efforts over the last decade

Ranking Big Ten recruiting efforts over the last decade

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes reign supreme when it comes to recruiting in the Big Ten.

9/23/19
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rewind: Michigan State RB L.J. Scott

Rivals Rewind: Michigan State RB L.J. Scott

We look back at former Rivals100 prospect L.J. Scott.  Why was he ranked highly?  What were his strengths?

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11/6/18
 • Josh Helmholdt
Ranking with the Stars: Who was rated higher than Saquon Barkley?

Ranking with the Stars: Who was rated higher than Saquon Barkley?

Barkley is a shoo-in as the top RB in this month's NFL Draft. Here are 10 players who were once rated higher than him.

4/18/18
 • Mike Farrell
Raiding the state: Ohio

Raiding the state: Ohio

We begin a five-part series today looking at which programs are best crossing borders to recruit talent-heavy states.

4/17/17
 • Mike Farrell
Ten college football players that could emerge as stars in 2016

Ten college football players that could emerge as stars in 2016

Several college football players, such as Michigan State's LJ Scott, could emerge as breakout stars this season.

9/3/16
 • Mike Farrell
Conference Breakdown: Big Ten

Conference Breakdown: Big Ten

Headlined by Mike Weber, Ohio State put together the Big Ten's top class. Josh Helmholdt looks at the league from top to bottom.

2/6/15
 • Josh Helmholdt
Dantonio expects LJ Scott to play immediately

Dantonio expects LJ Scott to play immediately

EAST LANSING - There just happens to be a job opening at the position played by Michigan State's top-rated recruit for 2015 - Larry Scott.

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2/5/15
 • Jim Comparoni
NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown

NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown

Five-star Derwin James helped Florida St. to a No. 3 overall ranking. Jason Howell breaks down the Rivals Top 25 classes of '15.

2/4/15
 • Jason Howell
Dantonio on NSD: we are selling results

Dantonio on NSD: we are selling results

EAST LANSING - Michigan State's on-field success has fueled the program's recruiting efforts according to Mark Dantonio

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2/4/15
 • Paul Konyndyk
MSU 2015 Recruiting, A to Z

MSU 2015 Recruiting, A to Z

EAST LANSING - Don't try to tell Mark Dantonio that MSU relies on signing undervalued recruits. Comparoni writes, A to Z.

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2/4/15
 • Jim Comparoni
MSU on NSD: Midwest foundation, national expansion

MSU on NSD: Midwest foundation, national expansion

Class of 2015 features top targets from Midwest, and key acquisitions from developing secondary recruiting territories.

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2/4/15
 • Paul Konyndyk
Spartans host: The Future

Spartans host: The Future

Michigan State had a large group of committed prospects on campus this weekend for official visits. The staff had a total of 8 prospects on campus, 7

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1/18/15
 • Matt Dorsey
Recruiting Rap: Podcasting The Latest

Recruiting Rap: Podcasting The Latest

EAST LANSING - SpartanMag's Jim Comparoni and Matt Dorsey discuss the latest in Michigan State football recruiting, with updates on Anthony McKee, L.J

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1/16/15
 • Jim Comparoni and Matt Dorsey
Semper Fi: Ten who could hang at UA or Army

Semper Fi: Ten who could hang at UA or Army

Malik Lovette was among the Semper Fidelis All-Americans who would have fit right in at the Under Armour or Army Bowl games.

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1/13/15
 • Rob Cassidy and Blair Angulo
SF: Instant impact players

SF: Instant impact players

Which Semper Fi players have a chance to have a big freshman year? Holton Hill for one, says Rob Cassidy, who names his top 10.

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1/8/15
 • Rob Cassidy
Semper Fidelis Analysis: Bright Future

Semper Fidelis Analysis: Bright Future

On Sunday three future Spartans participated in the Semper Fidelis All-American Game in California. If the performance of the trio is any indication,

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1/5/15
 • Matt Dorsey
Semper Fi Bowl: Top performers - offense

Semper Fi Bowl: Top performers - offense

Tristan Payton had two TD's in the East's Semper Fi Bowl victory, and he topped our list of offensive standouts from the game.

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1/5/15
 • Rob Cassidy
Semper Fi Bowl: Top 10 storylines

Semper Fi Bowl: Top 10 storylines

Darian Rosboro is expected to be a top dog at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Rob Cassidy has 10 storylines to follow.

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12/19/14
 • Rob Cassidy
Video: Scott continues to roll

Video: Scott continues to roll

Michigan State running back commitment Larry Scott of Hubbard High School in Ohio is having a strong senior season. Rivals.com Analyst Greg Ladky cau

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9/23/14
 • Staff and Wire Reports
Around the Midwest: New QB emerges

Around the Midwest: New QB emerges

Class of 2016 QB Brandon Peters impressed Josh Helmholdt in his season-opener. Go Around the Midwest for more news and notes.

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8/27/14
 • Josh Helmholdt
Recruiting Rap: Podcasting the Latest

Recruiting Rap: Podcasting the Latest

Comparoni and Dorsey discuss the latest in Michigan State football recruiting.

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7/14/14
 • Jim Comparoni
Spartans get dynamic player in Scott

Spartans get dynamic player in Scott

Michigan State received a big commitment for the class of 2015 on Thursday when Rivals 100 running back Larry Scott of Hubbard High School in Ohio gav

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7/11/14
 • Matt Dorsey
Whos Next

Whos Next

Wednesday was a big day for Ohio State recruiting, landing two Rivals100 commitments but there are several other targets still out there and decisions

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7/3/14
 • Marc Givler
Huge weekend at Ohio State

Huge weekend at Ohio State

The next three days will see plenty of action at Ohio State, starting with a big group of visitors on Saturday. We preview the top story lines to watc

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5/30/14
 • Marc Givler
New rankings from a UK slant

New rankings from a UK slant

We take a look at Kentucky commits and targets -- including running back Damien Harris -- in the latest Rivals250 ranking.

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5/23/14
 • Justin Rowland
MSUs family matter appeals to Cass Techs Weber

MSUs family matter appeals to Cass Techs Weber

SALINE, Mich. - Mike Weber said his most recent visit to Michigan State was a bit different than others. Find out why.

5/1/14
 • Jim Comparoni
Top uncommitted prospects: Midwest

Top uncommitted prospects: Midwest

Ten schools are still in the mix for top back Damien Harris. Get the latest on the Midwest's top five uncommitted prospects.

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4/7/14
 • Josh Helmholdt
Scott brothers plan to visit UK

Scott brothers plan to visit UK

Larry Scott and brother Isiah plan to play their college football together. How key is Kentucky's offer to Isiah?

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4/1/14
 • Justin Rowland
Alabama offers Rivals100 RB

Alabama offers Rivals100 RB

Alabama only began talking to Hubbard, Ohio running back Larry Scott a few days ago, but the Crimson Tide offered him Wednesday.

2/19/14
 • Josh Helmholdt
Midwest storylines: Big Ten must protect turf

Midwest storylines: Big Ten must protect turf

Can the Big Ten protect its turf? Will Jerome Baker earn a fifth star? Josh Helmholdt examines the Midwest storylines for 2015.

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2/12/14
 • Josh Helmholdt
An early look at 2015 offensive targets

An early look at 2015 offensive targets

Will running back Damien Harris look at UK? We examine that and more in a glance at offensive targets in the Class of 2015.

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2/10/14
 • Justin Rowland
Scott: WVU still at the top

Scott: WVU still at the top

Hubbard (Oh.) Rivals100 running back Larry Scott couldn't help from imagining the possibilities as he took pictures wearing West Virginia's uniform at

2/2/14
 • Keenan Cummings
Rivals100 RB visiting Morgantown this weekend

Rivals100 RB visiting Morgantown this weekend

Hubbard (Oh.) Rivals 100 running back Larry Scott has visited West Virginia on several occasions already and the coaching staff has already made it cl

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1/28/14
 • Keenan Cummings
Recruiting Breakdown - Nebraska

Recruiting Breakdown - Nebraska

Tomorrow's game against Nebraska could see as many as 100 prospects make their way to State College. Learn who the top prospects in attendance will be

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11/22/13
 • Ryan Snyder
Five-Star Saturday

Five-Star Saturday

The weekend visitor list for Ohio State is loaded with elite talent from all over the country. A trio of five-star prospects headline things as we pre

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10/25/13
 • Marc Givler
Looking at Kentucky targets in 2015 Rivals250

Looking at Kentucky targets in 2015 Rivals250

The 2015 Rivals250 to Watch is out, and some of Kentucky's top targets made the cut, including quarterback Jarrett Stidham.

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8/30/13
 • Justin Rowland
Inside the early Ohio 2015 rankings

Inside the early Ohio 2015 rankings

Yesterday we released our early top 25 prospects in the state of Ohio for the 2015 class. Today, we're taking a deeper look inside those rankings and

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8/12/13
 • Marc Givler
Early top three for RB Scott

Early top three for RB Scott

The running back position is the deepest in the state of Ohio for the 2015 class, and arguably the state's best at the position is 6-foot-1, 215-pound

8/12/13
 • Josh Helmholdt
Around the Midwest: Traveling to SEC country

Around the Midwest: Traveling to SEC country

Erick Smith and four other Ohioans made a four-stop Southern tour last week. Find out what it means as we go Around the Midwest.

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7/22/13
 • Josh Helmholdt