SB Nation Seattle - National Signing Day 2012: Shaq Thompson & Cyler Miles Choose Washington, Jordan Payton Bolts for UCLAhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48997/seattle-fave.png2012-02-07T15:59:33-08:00http://seattle.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24759452012-02-07T15:59:33-08:002012-02-07T15:59:33-08:00Washington Football Recruiting: Tosh Lupoi Makes A Huge Difference
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<p>Everyone knew once Tosh Lupoi left Cal for Washignton, some seismic shifts would result in the recruiting landscape. Indeed, UW would benefit when several recruits switched from other schools and became Huskies instead, following the former Golden Bear turncoat on their way up to Seattle.</p>
<p><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/ben_glicksman/02/07/new-coach-recruiting-grades/index.html?sct=cf_t11_a0" target="_blank">Ben Glicksman of Sports Illustrated</a> filed this report on how Tosh's efforts deserve top standing as it caused Pac-12 chaos within a mere two weeks.</p>
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<p><b>Washington assistant Tosh Lupoi:</b> <b>A.</b> Not only did Washington experience a recruiting boon after acquiring Lupoi in late January, but rival Cal suffered a colossal drop-off. The Huskies added five-star safety Shaq Thompson, four-star athlete Jaydon Mickens and four-star defensive end Pio Vatuvei, among others, while the Golden Bears lost Thompson, defensive end McCarthy and wide receiver Payton. It all but solidifies Lupoi's reputation as one of the nation's most influential assistant coaches.</p>
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<p>Lupoi helped turn California into a national recruiting power in a mere matter of years despite his team not performing too well on the football field. Can he do the same thing with UW? It only seems like a matter of time before the master recruiter gets going on the field.</p>
<p>Read the entire SI article about more of the new coaches and their recruiting efforts <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/ben_glicksman/02/07/new-coach-recruiting-grades/index.html?sct=cf_t11_a0" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.</p>
<p><i><b>To discuss Lupoi and the state of Washington football recruiting in general, <a href="http://www.uwdawgpound.com" target="_blank">check out UW Dawg Pound</a>. </b></i></p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2012/2/7/2783377/tosh-lupoi-uw-huskiesAvinash Kunnath2012-02-01T15:26:43-08:002012-02-01T15:26:43-08:00Brandon Beaver Commits To Washington Over Cal, Utah
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<p><b>More: <a href="http://www.uwdawgpound.com/2012/2/2/2765902/rating-the-class?utm_source=article&utm_medium=position1&utm_campaign=relatedlinks"><i>How did the Huskies do?</i></a></b></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/washington-huskies" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington Huskies</a> could really afford to upgrade their defensive depth after the way they've been bludgeoned the past few years. And it looks like they're doing just that with some key commits the last few weeks. First Shaq Thompson switched from Cal to UW, then Cleveland Wallace switched from Oregon State to Washington, and now Dominguez cornerback Brandon Beaver adds even more depth into the secondary.</p>
<p>Beaver committed moments ago to the Washington Huskies over the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/california-golden-bears" class="sbn-auto-link">California Golden Bears</a> and the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/utah-utes" class="sbn-auto-link">Utah Utes</a>. Beaver has been recruited by UW for a long time, and Steve Sarkisian seemed to get the go-ahead from Beaver to make the announcement before Beaver went on Fox Sports West and picked the UW hat.</p>
<p><i><b>To discuss Washington football recruiting, <a href="http://www.uwdawgpound.com" target="_blank">head on over to UW Dawg Pound</a>. To talk about Cal football recruiting, <a href="http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com" target="_blank">check out the California Golden Blogs</a>. To learn more about Utah football recruiting, <a href="http://www.blocku.com" target="_blank">best to head over to Block U</a>. </b></i></p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2012/2/1/2764973/brandon-beaver-uw-football-national-signing-day-2012Avinash Kunnath2012-02-01T13:30:04-08:002012-02-01T13:30:04-08:00Cyler Miles Sticks With Washington Over USC
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<p>Cyler Miles has been conflicted for awhile but where he wants to go to college. The Mullen quarterback might be saying that he's sticking with his original commitment, but does he really mean it?</p>
<p>Miles has been committed to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a> for awhile, but the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a> have been doing their best to try and woo him away from Seattle. I wouldn't imagine their pitch, but it'd probably have something to do with the great offensive traditions of SC and general success of the program, plus the possibility of throwing to all those great wide receivers that the Trojans now boast. </p>
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<p>QB Cyler Miles just spoke again with USC as he nears his 1 p.m. announcement</p>
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/InsideUSC/status/164808584830529537" data-datetime="2012-02-01T20:33:23+00:00">February 1, 2012</a>
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<p>Word is Cyler Miles hasn't yet made up his mind. Still deciding between <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523USC">#USC</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Washington">#Washington</a>. Teammates say he might not sign 2day <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523copreps">#copreps</a></p>
— Ryan Casey (@jryancasey) <a href="https://twitter.com/jryancasey/status/164736170524286976" data-datetime="2012-02-01T15:45:38+00:00">February 1, 2012</a>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.denverpost.com/preps/ci_19867989#ixzz1lAR8u5zQ%20">Casey of the Denver Post further elaborates</a>.</p>
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<p>Miles told The Denver Post that he has letters of intent from USC and Washington, and will choose which school to sign with at Mullen around 2 p.m. today.</p>
<p>Miles, the No. 1-rated recruit in The Denver Post's class of 2012 rankings, committed to Washington last summer. But commitments are non-binding; today — national signing day — is the first day recruits can sign binding letters of intent with colleges.</p>
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<p>Miles apparently brought two LOIs from both USC and Washington to his announcement. There, <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/jryancasey/statuses/164821924478853122">he finally eventually announced for the Huskies</a>. The quarterback appeared to be very conflicted but has held true to his original commitment, keeping Washington's class at 24.</p>
<p><i><b>To discuss USC football recruiting, <a target="_blank" href="http://conquestchronicles.com">head on over to Conquest Chronicles</a>. To talk about Washington football recruiting, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uwdawgpound.com">go to UW Dawg Pound</a>.</b></i></p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2012/2/1/2764622/cyler-miles-washington-huskies-usc-trojans-recruitingAvinash Kunnath2012-02-01T10:11:01-08:002012-02-01T10:11:01-08:00Washington Football Recruiting 2012: Jordan Payton Reportedly Chooses UCLA
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<p>Jordan Payton, a consensus four-star recruit, has reportedly changed his mind once again, choosing to commit to the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/ucla-bruins">UCLA Bruins</a> here on National Signing Day, per multiple sources</p>
<p>The wide receiver out of Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village, CA had previously committed to three different Pac-12 Conference schools in USC, Cal, and Washington.</p>
<p>The school has not yet announced the signing of Payton, a 6'3", 205-pound receiver. But the news was first tweeted by <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/seanceglinsky/statuses/164757259098927104" target="_blank">Sean Ceglinsky of ESPN</a>. Brandon Huffman of Scout.com <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonHuffman/status/164759369853050880" target="_blank">confirmed the news</a>, as <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/TheCoolSub/status/164771300697583616" target="_blank">The Cool Sub on Twitter:</a> </p>
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<p>Oaks Christian is officially announcing that Jordan Payton will sign with <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523UCLA">#UCLA</a>.</p>
— Jonathan Gold (@TheCoolSub) <a data-datetime="2012-02-01T18:05:14+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/TheCoolSub/status/164771300697583616">February 1, 2012</a>
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<p>Jordan Payton Junior Year Highlights (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=5rp_-YY_2B0">ALLSTARAPPROACH</a>)</p>
<p>Payton is the 15th highest ranked wide receiver by both Rivals and Scout.com. So far on National Signing Day, UCLA head coach Jim Mora has only officially announced four signings: defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy, linebacker Jeremy Castro, quarterback Devin Fuller, and linebacker Nate Lese.</p>
<p><i><b>For wall-to-wall recruiting coverage, head to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/">SB Nation's National Signing Day 2012 hub</a>.</b></i></p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2012/2/1/2764150/washington-football-recruiting-2012-jordan-payton-national-signing-day-uclaErnie Pomin2012-02-01T07:00:59-08:002012-02-01T07:00:59-08:00National Signing Day 2012: Brandon Beaver Recruiting Announcement Time, TV Schedule And More
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<p>Brandon Beaver is one of the last remaining top recruits remaining that might or might not commit this afternoon. The Dominguez cornerback has narrowed his list down to a final three. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a> are considered to be the favorites in this race, even if they've lost Beaver's main recruiter Demetrice Martin to UCLA, they've still been on Beaver the longest. However, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/california-golden-bears">California Golden Bears</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/utah-utes">Utah Utes</a> could also find their way into this contest.</p>
<p>Beaver will make his announcement <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/#!/B_2times/status/164533931918639105">this afternoon on Fox Sports West</a> sometime around 3-4 PM (<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/#!/B_2times/status/164533931918639105">originally reported as 3:45 PM</a>, it was moved <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/#!/B_2times/status/164574771529523200">to 3:15 PM</a>). You'll be able to watch the announcement <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/#!/BrandonHuffman/status/163143185525252096">live on FoxSportsWest.com</a>.</p>
<p><i><b>To discuss Beaver and Washington football recruiting, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uwdawgpound.com">check out UW Dawg Pound</a>. To talk about Beaver and Utah football recruiting, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blocku.com">go to Block U</a>. To follow Beaver and Cal football recruiting, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com">go to the California Golden Blogs</a>. </b></i></p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2012/2/1/2763196/brandon-beaver-cal-utah-washington-recruiting-national-signing-day-2012Avinash Kunnath2012-01-31T20:02:11-08:002012-01-31T20:02:11-08:00Jaydon Mickens Commits To The Huskies
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<p>Jaydon Mickens, a wide receiver recruit out of Los Angeles, CA made a verbal commitment to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a> on Tuesday night. </p>
<p>According to his <a href="http://rivals.yahoo.com/usc/football/recruiting/player-Jaydon-Mickens-118978" target="_blank">Rivals.com profile</a>, Mickens is a four-star recruit and the No. 11 best wide receiver in the class of 2012.</p>
<p>Mickens chose the Huskies over Oklahoma State. Though he is only 5'8", his athleticism and speed garnered him scholarship offers from several Pac-12 schools including California and USC. Mickens will join former Dorsey High school teammates and current Huskies Matthew Lyons (Linebacker) and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/136462/marvin-hall">Marvin Hall</a> (Wide Receiver). </p>
<p>This latest commitment for Huskies Head Coach Steve Sarkisian caps off a successful recruiting day. The Huskies also gained commitments from OL Shane Brostek (Kamuela, HI) and Jordan Payton (Westlake Village, CA),.</p>
<p>Here are highlights from his junior season at Dorsey High School:</p>
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<p>Jaydon Mickens Dorsey High Class of 2012 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=nG5lWLSluBk">utrhighlightvideos</a>)</p>
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https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2012/1/31/2762786/jaydon-mickens-commitment-washington-huskiesKevin Cacabelos2012-01-31T13:37:21-08:002012-01-31T13:37:21-08:00Jordan Payton Switches To Washington Huskies
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<p>Jordan Payton has had a whirlwind recruitment. First he committed to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a>, but when it was clear that the program didn't have him seriously on his radar, he decommitted and started looking elsewhere.</p>
<p>First it seemed as if the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/california-golden-bears">California Golden Bears</a> would be the favorites to get Payton, but then he started taking a look toward the Midwest and giving serious consideration to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/michigan-wolverines">Michigan Wolverines</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a>. After awhile, Payton seemed to turn back and give a look to plenty of Pac-12 programs, but then he finally ended up back at Cal.</p>
<p>However, once his main recruiter Tosh Lupoi and receivers coach Eric Kiesau bolted for Washington, it didn't become a hard decision for Payton to decommit and start over again, and after a visit up north, he ended up with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/washington-huskies">Washington Huskies</a> during his Signing Day announcement on ESPNU on Tuesday morning.</p>
<p>It looks like it's over. I think.. <i><b><br></b></i></p>
<p><i><b>To discuss Payton and UW football recruiting, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uwdawgpound.com">head on over to UW Dawg Pound</a>. To talk about Cal football recruiting, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com">check out the California Golden Blogs</a>.</b></i></p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2012/1/31/2761911/jordan-payton-washington-huskiesAvinash Kunnath2012-01-31T06:01:29-08:002012-01-31T06:01:29-08:00Jordan Payton Announces Today At 1:10 PM On ESPNU Between Cal, UW, UCLA
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<p>Jordan Payton is one of the top remaining targets of the 2012 recruiting class on the West Coast, and is probably one of the few wide receivers left who can make an immediate impact. Although he remains a soft verbal to Cal, he's still very much up for grabs and is set to make his decision on TV today.</p>
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— Jordan Payton (@JordanPayton) <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanPayton/status/164090102186917888" data-datetime="2012-01-30T20:58:23+00:00">January 30, 2012</a>
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<p>Update: Payton is announcing at 1:10.</p>
<p>It's widely considered to be a three-team race between Cal, UCLA and Washington.</p>
<p>If Payton were to decommit, the Huskies are considered the favorite, as Tosh Lupoi was Payton's main recruiter at Cal and is probably prominently involved in his recruitment to Washington. UCLA is also a possibility as the hometown team as another lynchpin in Jim Mora's surging class. And there's still the possibility that Payton sticks with Cal, the school he committed to at the Army All-American Game.</p>
<p><i><b>To discuss Cal football recruiting, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com">check out the California Golden Blogs</a>. To talk about Washington football recruiting, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.uwdawgpound.com">go to UW Dawg Pound</a>. Head on over <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bruinsnation.com">to Bruins Nation</a> to check out UCLA football recruiting.</b></i></p>
https://seattle.sbnation.com/washington-huskies/2012/1/31/2760796/jordan-payton-california-golden-bears-washington-huskies-ucla-bruins-recruitingAvinash Kunnath