waldiejr Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 https://www.pe.com/2017/12/21/wolf-mater-dei-quarterback-jt-daniels-expected-to-enroll-early-at-usc/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Quarterback JT Daniels of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana has notified USC he will attempt to reclassify up to the Class of 2018 and enroll at the university next month, according to a source within the football program with knowledge of the situation. The source could not confirm when Daniels, Mater Dei or USC would acknowledge such a move, which would require NCAA approval because Daniels is currently a high school junior. Daniels, the Gatorade national player of the year, was asked last weekend if he would return to Mater Dei next season and said, “I will.” He has repeatedly denied he would leave high school early. However, sources at USC said Daniels has been working for months to reclassify from a junior to a senior. What remains to be seen is whether Daniels gets NCAA approval. But it’s hardly a unique obstacle because Sierra Canyon star basketball player Marvin Bagley was reclassified last summer and enrolled at Duke. The move is not contingent on Sam Darnold going pro but is considered a win-win for Daniels. If Darnold stays, Daniels gets a year in the system. If Darnold leaves, Daniels will immediately compete for the starting job against Matt Fink and Jack Sears. One source inside the program considers Daniels the frontrunner in such a competition. Remember, former Mater Dei quarterback Matt Barkley won the job as a true freshman. Darnold was the most impressive quarterback at USC as a true freshman but would never get a chance to play ahead of entrenched starter Cody Kessler. USC coach Clay Helton didn’t even have the courage to start Darnold ahead of Max Browne at the start of the 2016 season despite Darnold’s better training camp performances. But Helton will not be able to deny Daniels if he is the best quarterback, simply because he has more pressure on him from Athletic Director Lynn Swann after this year’s season that often failed to pass the eye test. Fink came to USC projected as a backup. Sears was considered the likely replacement to Darnold next season but that was before Daniels committed last summer. Whoever wins the job next spring or fall would likely get replaced if they struggle because Helton cannot afford to lose four or five games. Helton started Darnold in the fourth game of the 2016 season and the Trojans were already 1-3. >>Does anyone think USC guard De’Anthony Melton will play another game for the Trojans? The prospects seem worse than ever after USC prevented him from going to Hawaii with rest of the team and is investigating new information. Inside the program, the concern is not really over whether Melton will be allowed to play but whether the FBI will release more information that could involve other players or coaches. Whatever happens, it sure looks like USC (6-4) is affected by the on-going investigation. >>Former USC All-American Chris Claiborne is the new coach at Calabasas High School. Among the assistant coaches he hired are former USC wide receiver Curtis Conway and former NFL player Michael Pittman Sr., the father of USC wide receiver Michael Pittman, Jr. >>USC leaves Saturday for the Cotton Bowl, but how much will the Trojans actually see of Dallas? The game is no longer played in the actual Cotton Bowl but in Arlington, Texas. The team will stay in the suburbs away from the city. There might an excursion or two to Dallas, but it won’t be like in 1995 when the Trojans spent the week in the Big D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyswordsman Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 47 minutes ago, GardenStateBaller said: I had heard he was transferring to IMG. I'm 100% serious. Why would he transfer down? The East coast obsession with IMG is kinda scary in a creepy way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Vegas_JC Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 I heard that JT was held back one year and additionally that he was home schooled for another year. So how old is this “Junior”? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddyr2 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Las Vegas_JC said: I heard that JT was held back one year and additionally that he was home schooled for another year. So how old is this “Junior”? He is 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSFBfan Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Idk if thats the greatest of moves. But good luck to him at USC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddyr2 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 It’s official, he has reclassified. Good luck to him and thank you for the MNC. something tells me MD will be okay...santa May have some gifts under MD’s Christmas 🎄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjd33 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 40 minutes ago, Eddyr2 said: He is 17 I’ve been told by few people he’s too old to play next year. If he was still 17 wouldn’t he be able to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 56 minutes ago, Sammyswordsman said: Why would he transfer down? The East coast obsession with IMG is kinda scary in a creepy way The Irony... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyswordsman Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 1 minute ago, TheMaximumHornetSting said: The Irony... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Just now, Sammyswordsman said: Idk who Ike is but You know damn well what I mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddyr2 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 8 minutes ago, Mjd33 said: I’ve been told by few people he’s too old to play next year. If he was still 17 wouldn’t he be able to play? Not true could have played next year but would have been an older sr but not too old to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien12x Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, Mjd33 said: I’ve been told by few people he’s too old to play next year. If he was still 17 wouldn’t he be able to play? He could play but he’d be old as hell. Same reason James Cook (Miami RB) reclassified and committed to UGA this year. He’s already 18 as a junior and you can’t be 19 and play in Florida so Cook has no choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien12x Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 PS I didn’t see this thread when I started that one but Bryce Young the Cathedral DT QB w/ offers from Oklahoma, Alabama, and USC as a sophomore is transferring to Mater Dei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddyr2 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, ATLien12x said: PS I didn’t see this thread when I started that one but Bryce Young the Cathedral DT QB w/ offers from Oklahoma, Alabama, and USC as a sophomore is transferring to Mater Dei I am shocked! I didn’t see all this coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjd33 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 How good is this Bryce kid .... who’s seen him play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyswordsman Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, Mjd33 said: How good is this Bryce kid .... who’s seen him play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLien12x Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, Mjd33 said: How good is this Bryce kid .... who’s seen him play? Oklahoma USC and Alabama lmao to offer him as a sophomore is pretty impressive . And for Mater Dei to already have him lined up and announced as the transfer. I’m guessing he’s really really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ararar Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 14 minutes ago, Mjd33 said: How good is this Bryce kid .... who’s seen him play? Great mobility and a strong arm with touch.Started as Freshman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nptb17 Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 This is all a ploy to get St. Brown to USC. USC thinks that they are slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gridiron Godfather Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 The true age rumor has been around for awhile. I started hearing the rumors (multiple sources, including MD parents) he'd be coming to BG his Sr. year for over a year. If you believe he is 17, well I have some ocean front property I'd like to sell you. Holding kids back has become very popular & this "re-classifying" now happening in football like it has been happening in hoops, may just lead to a whole new level of positioning your child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSFBfan Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 https://247sports.com/Article/USC-Trojans-football-recruiting-JT-Daniels-reclassifies-to-2018-112646140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammyswordsman Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 3 hours ago, ATLien12x said: PS I didn’t see this thread when I started that one but Bryce Young the Cathedral DT QB w/ offers from Oklahoma, Alabama, and USC as a sophomore is transferring to Mater Dei In order to keep getting the high profile transfers the Stache must continue to schedule high profile OOS TV games @Consuela @GardenStateBaller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueliner Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Sammyswordsman said: What is that, Holliday,...12 hands in a row? Nobody's that damn lucky.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueliner Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Sammyswordsman said: What is that, Daniels... 17 years old with that thick ass mustache? No high school kid is that damn hairy.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORabidOne Posted December 23, 2017 Report Share Posted December 23, 2017 6 hours ago, Las Vegas_JC said: I heard that JT was held back one year and additionally that he was home schooled for another year. So how old is this “Junior”? Doesn't Cali have AGE restrictions, like every OTHER state in the universe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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