I am a heavily recruited high school runningback and have been offered many scholarships...where would you go?

Question

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=54392

here is my site...

I've cut the list to those below...

Arkansas
Florida
Texas
Florida State
Oklahoma
Miami-FL
Michigan
Nebraska
Oklahoma State
Penn State
Southern Cal
Texas A&M

these are who i like alot campus wise and all....but i can go to pretty much any college i want....

what do you think

Answer 1

Well texas beacause they have a very big football team and you'll be the most noticed their... well their or florida

Answer 2

All the programs are in major conferences, so that shouldn't be a concern. It also depends on what you want, whether it be championships, playing time, a big name coach who puts players in the NFL, campus tradition, so on and so forth. I would think the best combination of these factors would be USC, Texas, Florida State, Oklahoma, Michigan and Penn State. The school I cheer for is in this list I said, but I will not say which one. I don't want you to think I am trying to recruit you for any particular place. Just go to the one that you feel has the best combination of the things you want.

Answer 3

1.Florida
2.Michigan
3.Texas
4.Southern Cal
5.Flordia State
6.Penn State
7.Miami
8.Nebraska
9.Oklahoma
10.Arkansas
11.Texas A&M
12.Oklahoma State

Congrats on these scholarships. You must be real good. I would recomend going to a bad team and make them good and be reconized. Also go some where you would not be a starter the first year but be a starter the next year so you can learn before you start. Another good idea is go where will be good not where is good right now. Dont go to Flordia or Ohio State. Go to somewhere like Nebraska, Miami, Flordia Statem or Notre Dame where they are projected to be good next year. USC is good because with there coaching they might not be the best but they will never be bad. Remember to look at the teams schudule. An easy scheadule means a winning season. The sechudules are picked years in advance so you can look them up on the internet. Good luck.

Answer 4

Penn State has always been a great college for running backs. I would suggest either Texas, Michigan, Penn State, or USC. Having a great coach is a very important thing, and those schools all have great coaches. You may not want to go to USC cause there are a lot of running backs currently there that you would have to compete against to start. If it were me I would go to Penn State, but I see on your website you are from Texas, so going to play for Mack Brown might be the best place for you to go.

Answer 5

I think a lot, if not all, of the people whove all answered your question are forgetting one major aspect of going to college: Your education. While your future scholarship will mainly be an athletic one, try to look at possible career options aside from football because (and this is not to damage possible dreams of being pro) the chance of you being injured or not making pro heavily out weigh your shot of making it. Personally, this what I would do: Since this is your senior year, make sure to stay healthy, and also, talk to your college councelor about what courses your interested in and what colleges suit your interests best. After that, then you look into the different colleges, what the RB situation is, the style of offense etc.. Here should be your checklist:

1. Have a great senior year to solidify your ranking
2. During the season, keep your grades up, consult with your teachers and councelors about what careers and classes interest you so you can find out which colleges offer the classes you need.
3. Look at the different situations with RBs and offenses at the colleges your now considering and see which one gives you the best chance to play and maximize your potential.
4. Find out the financial situation with the various scholarships and see which one will give you the most aid.
5. Make your commitment and your now on your way to college.

I know i didn't choose a college for you, because that's your decision, no one elses. Its your education and your athletic future you hold and random thoughts on different colleges from strangers shouldn't be your voice of reasoning. Consult your parents, coaches, teachers, and councelors so that you can make the right choice.

Answer 6

First of all, congrats on being the #1 RB recruit in the country! That is just cool!

Second, I would suggest either staying closer to home with Texas, Texas A+M, or OK St. If none of those, come over to my neck of the woods to Penn State. Obviously, you should avoid Notre Dame then as well ;-) .

Third, my one friend who is also an amazing running back (though apparently not as great as you) is going to be a sophmore along with me (I'm a marching band geek, not an athlete). Apparently, from what I've heard, people from Florida were scouting him this last year, where he has been running all over our league as a freshman. He also finished among the top ten boys in our league in the 100M Dash in track this year. I'm not bragging or anything, but this kid is one of my best friends and he is scary good.

Answer 7

Well first no one wants to be an Aggie. I would look at the team. Where is your best chance to play. I am here to tell you it is a big let-down when you go to a big name school and realize you are no longer the best player like you were at high school.

I would strongly encourage you check the graduation rate of the schools athletes. Of the list above Penn State is you best bet education wise. Then probably Michigan.

You can use your athletic talent for say 20 years. Your education will help you the rest of your life.

I've been there done that.

Answer 8

Texas A&M because you will get playing time if you are as good as you say. Plus they need someone else who besides Jorvorskie Lane can run for more then 3-4 yards a carry. Plus you are almost a hometown boy, so they would be really interested in having you join the team. Going to a school like Michigan or USC you would just be another face to them.

Answer 9

You should consider the depth charts at the different programs before determining which one to go to. Arkansas is loaded at RB and Southern Cal just recruited this guy that they think is going to be the next Reggie Bush and they've got another guy who also ranks among the 10 top incoming freshmen.

Consider the depth charts at the colleges. You'd probably want to pick one where you could play immediately.

As a Penn State fan, I'd like to see you go there, but its your decision. The top 2 RBs on their depth chart are seniors, which means that the job would be wide open next year. However, Paterno's probably going to retire after the season and it is uncertain who their next coach will be.

Just make sure you'll be happy with wherever you go and that you aren't stuck in an extremely crowded backfield. You don't want to go anywhere where you risk not playing enough or not playing in the right system, as that could impact your NFL Draft stock a few years down the road (which should be your biggest concern, since that's when you're going to finally get paid money for playing, instead of having it all go to the team you play for).

Answer 10

Think about this before you make your decision. AUBURN
They have consistently produced more and better running backs than any other sec school. Rudi Johnson, Carnell Williams, Ronnie Brown, Brandon Jacobs, Kenny Irons, Fred Beasley, Steven Davis, Brad Lester (currently playing). Not to mention all the greats from the past. We have one of the best o-line coaches in college and this is a huge help also we have al borges calling the plays. If you want to be noticed, think!

Answer 11

Gotta go University of Michigan, those who stay will be champions.
You'll be lining up with Ryan Mallett, Mario Manningham, Daryl Stonum sporting the #1 jersey...
Plus with hart graduating there will be a good shot for you to step into the program immediately, the only other running back right now is Brandon Minor and he'll be a junior by the time you get there.
Michigan is a great school, you'll get great national exposure and a straight shot to the NFL. And with the current recruiting class of 2008, you could build up quite a dynasty for Mallett's tenure there.
I'll scream my guts off for you too if that counts for anything...