Devon Kennard SI Article

by Atownatx on Jan 8, 2009 12:10 PM CST

I apologize if this was already posted. I tried to post it in the Fan Shots section but it failed to post.

Article in CNN's Truth and Rumors Section.

"Southern California coach Pete Carroll's home visit with Phoenix Desert Vista defensive end Devon Kennard on Monday went "awesome" and softened the blow of USC losing defensive coordinator Nick Holt to Washington. Kennard, 6-foot-3, 257 pounds, said that he has a very good relationship with USC defensive line coach David Watson. Kennard said that Carroll told him that Watson will stay and have a prominent role on the staff. That means Watson could possibly move into the role of defensive coordinator. Carroll has yet to name a replacement for Holt. Kennard, rated before his season-ending knee injury in September as No.2 overall recruit in the nation by Rivals.com, said that it is unlikely he will take an official trip with Arizona State, but may visit with ASU academic people this weekend. He had ASU among his top five during the summer, but in recent weeks narrowed it to USC, Texas and California."

This is starting to not look good for the horns receiving a commitment letter from Kennard.

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because he used the word “awesome”? both schools are awesome, it just comes down to what happens in the end.

nick holt was also a DLine coach.

by Displaced Longhorn on Jan 8, 2009 12:21 PM CST reply actions

Kennard

The Kennard recruitment, while likely to end unsuccessfully, has been quite refreshing. A recruit owes nothing to the fans to be forthright or open about the process, but Kennard has been very reasonable in all of his interviews and it’s clear that he simply prefers USC.

I have no bad feelings about the Kennard recruitment. Unlike many comments made after recruits make their decisions (see: McFarland, Peterson), I do wish this guy the best of luck and hope to see him perform well in the future.

by whoopspat on Jan 8, 2009 12:25 PM CST reply actions

Yeah USC looks like the destination

And I have no beef with that decision.

by owenh on Jan 8, 2009 12:38 PM CST up reply actions

Anyone know of our shot at Jarvis Jones?

It also seems like we’re quite the longshot for Kirkpatrick as he’ll likely stay and play at Alabama.

"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite

by Sunkist on Jan 8, 2009 12:54 PM CST reply actions

Sounds like Jarvis is a strong Florida lean.

by whoopspat on Jan 8, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions

both would be nice pickups, and i’ve heard that muschamp met with both of them today? but that’s coming from some alabama fan asking why muschamp was visiting gadsen, AL and columbus, GA today.

don’t hold your breath on them.

by Displaced Longhorn on Jan 8, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions

Meh

I’m more upset we didn’t do more to get Jelani Jenkins

-rBr-

by run Bevo run on Jan 8, 2009 3:16 PM CST reply actions

Honestly I don’t see us getting anymore top recruits for the 09 class. Having Muschamp is not going to sway anyones mind at this point. Everyone just needst to get over the fact that our ship is full right now we won’t be getting anymore hot prospects for this class and Hookem Horns and go Gators

by kcmorse on Jan 8, 2009 5:43 PM CST reply actions