Anyone who thinks Calif does not produce top FB players, who think they are Soft are Stupid and should not be in FB at any capacity (C. LR, Cowherd, C. Deion Sanders, etc). I will say, Calif does not produced the good numbers vs in the past due to the high cost in HS ( players/families, school booster clubs struggle meeting the high cost). There are so many very good athletes in HS that are not playing FB or sports in general due to the high cost. Anyway, look at this graphics and you decide. Focking A...
Calif produces not only top FB, but basketball, baseball, tennis, swimmers, soccer, volleyball, track, gymnastics, wrestlers, softball, etc. This state & the CIF is a Giant when it comes to HS sports.
Make me an AC-head of recruiting; I would field a team of 85% Calif best players and qualify for the CFP every year... Cheers.
Is USC probably going to have to look elsewhere for OL and DL talent? yes. But that doesn't excuse turning up their nose or getting beat out for the local talent. Bama, OK, Oregon and the others are not passing on these recruits.
you can't generalize. OL/DL, probably correct. QB,WR,DBs, doubtful.
Anyone who thinks Calif does not produce top FB players, who think they are Soft are Stupid and should not be in FB at any capacity (C. LR, Cowherd, C. Deion Sanders, etc). I will say, Calif does not produced the good numbers vs in the past due to the high cost in HS ( players/families, school booster clubs struggle meeting the high cost). There are so many very good athletes in HS that are not playing FB or sports in general due to the high cost. Anyway, look at this graphics and you decide. Focking A...
Calif produces not only top FB, but basketball, baseball, tennis, swimmers, soccer, volleyball, track, gymnastics, wrestlers, softball, etc. This state & the CIF is a Giant when it comes to HS sports.
Make me an AC-head of recruiting; I would field a team of 85% Calif best players and qualify for the CFP every year... Cheers.
https://highschoolfootballamerica.com/texas-florida-produce-most-nfl-players-on-kickoff-weekend-rosters/
Is USC probably going to have to look elsewhere for OL and DL talent? yes. But that doesn't excuse turning up their nose or getting beat out for the local talent. Bama, OK, Oregon and the others are not passing on these recruits.