Please sign in to complete your action
 
DONE!
Cheer and debate with
6,000,000+ fans!
My Team:
Charlotte
My Team:
Michael
My Team:
Britney

9/26/08
Jacquizz Rodgers Leads Oregon State Upset Over USC
Here's Why You Shouldn't Get So Worked Up About Recruiting Rankings


Pop Quiz: Who's the Oregon State three-star freshman recruit who ran around, between, and through a bunch of four and five star blue-chips recruits from USC?

Answer: Jacquizz Rodgers.

Quizz Rodgers got lost in a sea of blue-chip recruits in Texas -- because they were headed to the "bigger schools" -- and he may not have even had a Beavers offer if not for his brother already enrolled at Oregon State.

Last night, the 5'6 180 pound freshman carried the football 37 times for 186 yards and two touchdowns. His supposed 4.6 speed didn't seem to affect his ability to leave All-American Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing dizzy.

When it really comes down to it, football is a very simple game. The team that is more motivated and more physical wins just about every time. Southern California was inexplicably not mentally prepared for the trip to Corvallis and just assumed it's natural talents would overwhelm the Beavers.

Not so, thanks to my new favorite player: Quizz.

I'm as guilty of this as anyone, but far too much attention is given to a high school prospects' "stars." Last week it was the diminutive Rodney Steward of Colorado who ran through and around a ranked team on Thursday night. Stewart was a two-star prospect, completely overlooked by everyone in the Midwest.

If the little guy wants it more, he'll get it. Thanks for the show, Quizz.
Vote!
Comment!
Your votes determine top comment

 
Notify me by email about comments that follow mine.
Preview


BEST OF THE WEB
SHOP
NCAAF GEAR
Reebok NFL Equipment New E..
$79.95
New Era New York Yankees N..
$33.95
adidas Los Angeles Lakers ..
$24.95
MEET OUR FANS
Kimberly
Myka
 more
12,798,192+
ANSWER TODAY'S POLL
 more
PLAY NEVER-ENDING TRIVIA
New York v. LA
Utah v. Houston
Detroit v. Chicago
Seattle v. Portland
 more

TAKE A QUIZ
 more

PREDICT THE SCORE
NFL
NBA
NHL
NCAABB
Soccer
 more
2,555,658+
ranjunvs1 joined the Soccer league 2006 World Cup.
Just now!
ranjunvs1 joined the Soccer league Fans of Spain (Soccer).
Just now!
ranjunvs1 joined the Soccer league 2006 World Cup.
Just now!
ranjunvs1 joined the Soccer league Fans of Argentina (Soccer).
Just now!
ranjunvs1 joined the Soccer league 2006 World Cup.
Just now!
ranjunvs1 joined the Soccer league Fans of Portugal (Soccer).
Just now!
ranjunvs1 joined the Soccer league 2006 World Cup.
Just now!
ranjunvs1 joined the Soccer league Fans of Brazil (Soccer).
Just now!
coolman5393 joined the Cricket league Fans of Pakistan.
Just now!
coolman5393 joined the Cricket league CricketFans.
Just now!
 

Join Today
About FanIQ
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
DMCA Policy
Contact Us
Report A Bug
Help