January 11, 2009

Rivals.com recruiting staff

The biggest news for Oregon didn't come from the long list of visitors in Eugene this weekend. Bryce Brown, the nation's top-ranked running back, is committed to Miami and took an unofficial visit to Kansas State this weekend, but stated in an interview that Oregon sits at the top of his list.

UCLA got a big commitment back from Notre Dame and picked up a couple more pledges while Clemson, N.C. State and Pitt all added names to their commit lists.

Read on for the inside scoop on those storylines and more from the big weekends across the country.

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Official Visit Weekend: The results

ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE: BamaOnLine.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

The nation's second-ranked running back made his way to Tuscaloosa this weekend for an official visit, but Tide commit Trent Richardson did get a late start on his visit to the Alabama. BamaOnLine.com has the scoop on Richardson and much more from the big weekend in Tuscaloosa. ? Richardson takes official to Tuscaloosa ? UA official impresses Kelly ? Tide makes move for Myles ? Bowman raves about Alabama official ? Patrick has high marks for Alabama visit ? Marrow wraps up Tide official Big visit weekend at Alabama

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS: HawgSports.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

Four-star athlete Ronnie Wingo is nearing the end of his official visits and has an idea of when he would like to make an announcement. HawgSports.com has the scoop on what Wingo thought of his official visit to Arkansas. ? Wingo talks Arkansas visit ? Hamilton changing schedule? ? Kaufusi impressed with Arkansas visit ? Taumoelau high on Hogs after visit ? Crim close to commitment? ? Bruce loves UA unity

AUBURN TIGERS: AuburnSports.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

Marietta (Ga.) Lassiter four-star TE Philip Lutzenkirchen took an unofficial visit to Auburn Saturday and left without any doubts on which school he'll sign with Feb. 4. Is that school Auburn? AuburnSports.com has the latest. ? Four-star TE done with recruiting after visit ? Four-star DT sets visit to Auburn ? Auburn commit talks Michigan visit ? UT commit impressed with Auburn visit

CLEMSON TIGERS: TigerIllustrated.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

As first reported by TigerIllustrated.com, Charlotte (N.C.) South Mecklenburg defensive end/ linebacker Spencer Shuey has made a verbal commitment to the Clemson Tigers. The 6-foot-4, 240-pounder took an official visit to Clemson this weekend, and pledged to the Tigers on Sunday. ? Shuey commits to Clemson ? UT commit spends weekend in Clemson ? Fla. safety gives Clemson trip high marks ? Return trip in the works for Simon? Clemson official visitor gallery

FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES: Warchant.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

One of the hottest recruits in the country right now is Valdosta (Ga.) Lowndes defensive back Greg Reid. After decommitting from Florida and earning MVP honors in the Under Armour all-star game, the speedy athlete has become a hot recruiting target. His first visit to Florida State this past weekend made a huge impression. ? Reid's visit to FSU exceeds expectations ? Orson Charles rates FSU visit a '10'

MICHIGAN WOLVERINES: TheWolverine.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville offensive tackle Marcus Hall has been very high on Ohio State throughout his recruitment, but he is also considering Michigan and took an official visit to Ann Arbor this past weekend where he experienced Michigan's side of the rivalry with the Buckeyes. ? Hall sees Michigan's side of 'The Rivalry'

NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK: TheWolfpacker.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

Defensive tackle Deion Roberson from Tucker (Ga.) High told TheWolfpacker Thursday night that he had no favorites among his college choices, but Roberson reached a decision while on an official visit to NC State. ? Roberson makes his choice

OREGON DUCKS: DuckSportsAuthority.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

The biggest news for the Ducks didn't come from the long list of visitors in Eugene this weekend. Bryce Brown, the nation's top-ranked running back, is committed to Miami and took an unofficial visit to Kansas State this weekend, but stated in an interview that Oregon sits at the top of his list. ? Q&A with Bryce Brown

PITTSBURGH PANTHERS: PantherLair.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

Pitt's official visit weekend paid its first dividends Sunday morning when Houston Cypress Falls quarterback Kolby Gray committed to the Panthers. ? Texas QB picks Pitt ? Pitt adds Jersey product

STANFORD CARDINAL: CardinalReport.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

The Cardinal played host to more than 25 high school prospects - including many of the 18 2009 commits and uncommitted five-star LB Manti Te'o - while rumors circulated that coach Jim Harbaugh had secretly interviewed with the New York Jets about their head coaching position. ? Click here for a complete preview from CardinalReport.com

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS: VolQuest.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

Lake Charles (La.) Barbe five-star defensive back Janzen Jackson remains an LSU commitment, but the country's second ranked cornerback said that after visiting Tennessee this weekend, the Vols remain a factor in his final decision. ? Jackson talks about the Vols

UCLA BRUINS: BruinBlitz.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

One-time UCLA commit Marlon Pollard switched his commitment back from Notre Dame to the Bruins. The four-star DB was one of at least three commits for Rick Neuheisel's Bruins this weekend. ? Bruins land four-star CB ? UCLA lands another in big weekend ? Calif. OT commits to UCLA

USF BULLS: USFBullsEYE.com | Visit Dates | Commit List

Ryne Giddins, a four-star defensive end prospect from Seffner (Fla.) Armwood High School, made his college decision on Saturday. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Giddins will stay close to home after choosing the Bulls over the Gators. ? Giddins decides to stay home ? Fla. QB commits to USF