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Recruiting Trail: Wildcats still waiting on Ross
The standout cornerback has yet to decide between Arizona and Oregon.
JOHN MOREDICH
January 9, 2006
Tucson Citizen
The University of Arizona football team finds itself in a holding pattern, waiting to see what five-star cornerback Devin Ross will decide, and who will fill the final five available recruiting spots.
Ross did not make his collegiate announcement at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday as originally planned, opting to wait a few more days.
"He wanted to make sure he was going exactly where he wanted to go," said Devin's father, C.J., last night. "He just said to me, 'Dad, give me through the end of this week.' "
Ross, Scout.com's No. 2-rated cornerback nationally, still has Arizona and Oregon as his final two choices.
The shut-down corner was a success in the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, rated by Scout.com as the West team's No. 2 overall player.
"Despite a big advantage in talent, the East receivers were held to no touchdowns for the game, and Ross was one of the main reasons why," Scout.com said.
"He played well, didn't get beat and had a couple of deflections. He also supported well on the run, finishing the day with four tackles."
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound corner from Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) High School is not the only player the Wildcats are still trying to lock up before the Feb. 1 signing day.
Arizona could get up to 25 players, including three junior college prospects who have already signed.
The Wildcats are competing against Oregon for Scout.com four-star offensive lineman Jovon Hayes as well. The 6-2, 320-pound guard from Dorsey High in Los Angeles has already taken an official visit to Arizona, and is taking a trip to Oregon this weekend. Hayes is also considering Oklahoma and Mississippi State.
Arizona is slated to get a visit from defensive lineman Conan Amituanai this weekend. It will be a family reunion of sorts. His uncle is Wildcat defensive line coach Mike Tuiasosopo.
Conan is a 6-4, 280-pound prospect from Poly High in Los Angeles, who was visiting Washington over the weekend. A player that California is recruiting as a tight end, Conan has the Ducks and the Golden Bears among his favorites.
The Wildcats may also get a fourth receiver in this recruiting class with Jamere Holland coming next week. Again, the Ducks are involved in the recruiting process for the 6-1, 180-pound four-star wideout from Woodland Hills (Calif.) Taft High.
USC, Mississippi State, UCLA and Washington have offered him scholarships.
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The standout cornerback has yet to decide between Arizona and Oregon.
JOHN MOREDICH
January 9, 2006
Tucson Citizen
The University of Arizona football team finds itself in a holding pattern, waiting to see what five-star cornerback Devin Ross will decide, and who will fill the final five available recruiting spots.
Ross did not make his collegiate announcement at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday as originally planned, opting to wait a few more days.
"He wanted to make sure he was going exactly where he wanted to go," said Devin's father, C.J., last night. "He just said to me, 'Dad, give me through the end of this week.' "
Ross, Scout.com's No. 2-rated cornerback nationally, still has Arizona and Oregon as his final two choices.
The shut-down corner was a success in the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, rated by Scout.com as the West team's No. 2 overall player.
"Despite a big advantage in talent, the East receivers were held to no touchdowns for the game, and Ross was one of the main reasons why," Scout.com said.
"He played well, didn't get beat and had a couple of deflections. He also supported well on the run, finishing the day with four tackles."
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound corner from Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) High School is not the only player the Wildcats are still trying to lock up before the Feb. 1 signing day.
Arizona could get up to 25 players, including three junior college prospects who have already signed.
The Wildcats are competing against Oregon for Scout.com four-star offensive lineman Jovon Hayes as well. The 6-2, 320-pound guard from Dorsey High in Los Angeles has already taken an official visit to Arizona, and is taking a trip to Oregon this weekend. Hayes is also considering Oklahoma and Mississippi State.
Arizona is slated to get a visit from defensive lineman Conan Amituanai this weekend. It will be a family reunion of sorts. His uncle is Wildcat defensive line coach Mike Tuiasosopo.
Conan is a 6-4, 280-pound prospect from Poly High in Los Angeles, who was visiting Washington over the weekend. A player that California is recruiting as a tight end, Conan has the Ducks and the Golden Bears among his favorites.
The Wildcats may also get a fourth receiver in this recruiting class with Jamere Holland coming next week. Again, the Ducks are involved in the recruiting process for the 6-1, 180-pound four-star wideout from Woodland Hills (Calif.) Taft High.
USC, Mississippi State, UCLA and Washington have offered him scholarships.
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/sports/...c3_ua_football