Rivals' SoCal MVP Awards

[FootballDad]

Here is an interesting bit I saw today. Rivals gave out awards for the best performers at it's Rivals-Under Armour camps, and at QB and RB the winners were white. While QB isn't a surprise, in spite of the extreme push going on for black quarterbacks, I was surprised that a white kid wouldn't be overlooked because he isn't the right color.

I'm not surprised that he was the best, I often see white kids dominating HS camps at "forbidden" positions, but it's not a problem for the recruiting services. They just become ignored when the time comes for colleges to come looking. It's a position that should be at LEAST half-white at both college and pro if recruiting and ranking was color-blind.

The QB, Josh Rosen, is a five-star recruit and can pretty much pick where he wants to go. Sean McGrew, the RB, is a "no star" recruit, but has been offered by UCLA. Hopefully we'll get to see this kid on the Bruins.

 

[TwentyTwo]

Thanks for the update FD! Contrary to what some may say that the Manning's & Brady's are going the way of the dinosaur...even the recruiting services disagree...there continues to be a plethora of quality Pro-Style QB's coming thru the pipe-line year in & year out from coast-to-coast!

Actually RB-Sean McGrew(also w/ offers from Colorado & Wash St) is in the Class of 16'...so even more impressive that he is currently on the radar screen! The camps are where it's at! And only 5'-7" 166 even more impressive getting noticed...He could grow to 5'-9" 190 out of HS...Perfect size for Scat-back w/ 4.4 speed! Guys like Steve Manfro(UCLA) could be helping pave the way...like a domino effect..

Seeing Danny Woodhead's success could hopefully open up a few more doors for the Scat-backs! UNC freshman phenom Ryan Switzer also helped the cause(playing a lot of slot)...after tying the NCAA Record for Punt Return TD's last season!

I'd be curious to see how players like Julian Edelman(lined up at Tail Back on rare occasion) & Wes Welker(earlier in his career) might do as Scat-backs if given the opportunity?? Hopefully we will be able to see Sam McGuffie (currently on Patriots Practice Squad) get an opportunity!

 

[dwid]

Here is an interesting bit I saw today. Rivals gave out awards for the best performers at it's Rivals-Under Armour camps, and at QB and RB the winners were white. While QB isn't a surprise, in spite of the extreme push going on for black quarterbacks, I was surprised that a white kid wouldn't be overlooked because he isn't the right color.

I'm not surprised that he was the best, I often see white kids dominating HS camps at "forbidden" positions, but it's not a problem for the recruiting services. They just become ignored when the time comes for colleges to come looking. It's a position that should be at LEAST half-white at both college and pro if recruiting and ranking was color-blind.

The QB, Josh Rosen, is a five-star recruit and can pretty much pick where he wants to go. Sean McGrew, the RB, is a "no star" recruit, but has been offered by UCLA. Hopefully we'll get to see this kid on the Bruins.

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its hard to tell much about him except that he has great top end speed and burst, for a few plays you can see him with quickness . I think UCLA is thinking "we got our gunner", what have they done with Steve Manfro. The kid has 30 career carries s far. It will be nice to see how this kid turns out, he is only a sophomore in the video

 

[Hawkeye2]

Rosen is getting a lot of hype because he is jewish. Much like Jake Heaps, I have not been impressed with him. I expect him to have trouble throwing on the run, and reading defenses. Ricky Towne is a much better pocket passer.