9/26/2005 football Edit

Rose looks back at USC visit, and ahead

Bill Kurelic

Recruiting Analyst

Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville defensive end Robert Rose made an official visit to USC the weekend of Sept. 16, and says he will eventually may make an official visit to his other top choice, Ohio State.

While on the West Coast Rose saw the Trojans dismantle Arkansas.

"It was OK," Rose said of his trip to Southern Cal. "I liked it. I enjoyed my stay there.

"How can you not like California? I liked the city. I liked the school. The football team is No. 1 in the nation. How could you not like it?

"USC, Ohio State, LSU, North Carolina, Florida, it's down to those five. They all offered. I'll make official visits to all five.

"My top two are Ohio State and USC."

Rose said he has not yet scheduled any other official visits.

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