Alston lays out busy month
Lavan Alston considered a commitment prior to his senior season but decided to hold off and now a busy month awaits leading up to National Signing Day.
Nebraska is the latest offer for the three-star wide receiver from Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure and he's seriously considering a trip to Lincoln in the coming weeks.
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"I haven't heard from coach (Mike) Riley yet but after they offered I need to go out there and just see the system and just like see the place," Alston said. "I want to take an official just to get to know the staff and see where it goes from there."
Alston, who has already taken trips to California and Oregon State, is unsure of a date for his Nebraska trip but he does have a visit set for Washington State on Jan 16. He could also take an official visit to Arizona State but Alston is not sure yet.
Oregon State was considered a frontrunner and still might be but Alston said he wants to take his trips and then figure things out over the next month or so.
Keeeping wide receivers coach Brent Brennan on staff in Corvallis could be a big deal for Alston as he considers all his favorites.
"I like their staff," Alston said. "Coach (Gary) Andersen, their new OC and coach Brennan stand out. I know coach Brennan really well from when coach Riley was there so I grew close to him. They're coming for a home visit after the dead period.
"I like coach Brennan a lot but I'm going to the school for the school and not a specific coach. I grew a relationship with coach Brennan so it's easier for me to listen to what he's saying.
"January will be key. I wanted to make a decision before the season started but things started happening so I'm going to see how it goes."