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Mitch Sherman: Visit to NU wows three
BY MITCH SHERMAN
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU
LINCOLN - Good campus visits bring no guarantees in recruiting. But for a football program like Nebraska, they matter more than at many schools.
The first recruiting weekend of the regular season produced only modest results, with tight end Mike McNeill of Kirkwood, Mo., immediately jumping on board with the Huskers.
Wait a couple months, and it could prove to be a giant success.
Why? Because Californians Allen Bradford, Shareece Wright and Devin Ross enjoyed their official visits so much, they hadn't stopped talking about the trip Tuesday.
"They had a great experience, and I'm not just saying that," said Harold Strauss, coach of Bradford and Wright at Colton High School. "They were very impressed, not only with the football but with the whole community and the experience out there."
Bradford, the nation's top-rated outside linebacker by rivals.com, and the two touted defensive backs, traveled together - as they did to several Pac-10 schools over the summer.
"I don't know if they knew what to expect (at Nebraska)," Strauss said, "but it really surprised them."
Therein lies for NU the added benefit of a memorable visit. Blue-chippers like Bradford and Lemoore, Calif., wide receiver David Ausberry, scheduled to visit Nebraska this weekend, are mulling offers from Southern California, UCLA, Washington and Arizona State.
They understand Pac-10 football. But how many 17-year-olds from California know anything about Lincoln? Bradford, Wright and Ross do now.
According to Strauss, Bradford's father, Keith, returned home just as impressed with Nebraska. And yes, Strauss said, Bradford heard the NU students chanting his name before kickoff.
Hey, it worked with Marlon Lucky last year.
"I don't know if Nebraska could have done any better," the coach said.
The Colton players have put their visits on temporary hold to concentrate on their senior season, which begins Friday at home against Rancho Buena Vista. Strauss said they remain in close contact with NU assistant coach Bill Busch, who has led the charge in impressing the whole group.
"He keeps our best interest at hand," Strauss said. "What I like about him is that he's not a high-pressure guy on the kids. He truly cares about our season."
Mitch Sherman: Visit to NU wows three
BY MITCH SHERMAN
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU
LINCOLN - Good campus visits bring no guarantees in recruiting. But for a football program like Nebraska, they matter more than at many schools.
The first recruiting weekend of the regular season produced only modest results, with tight end Mike McNeill of Kirkwood, Mo., immediately jumping on board with the Huskers.
Wait a couple months, and it could prove to be a giant success.
Why? Because Californians Allen Bradford, Shareece Wright and Devin Ross enjoyed their official visits so much, they hadn't stopped talking about the trip Tuesday.
"They had a great experience, and I'm not just saying that," said Harold Strauss, coach of Bradford and Wright at Colton High School. "They were very impressed, not only with the football but with the whole community and the experience out there."
Bradford, the nation's top-rated outside linebacker by rivals.com, and the two touted defensive backs, traveled together - as they did to several Pac-10 schools over the summer.
"I don't know if they knew what to expect (at Nebraska)," Strauss said, "but it really surprised them."
Therein lies for NU the added benefit of a memorable visit. Blue-chippers like Bradford and Lemoore, Calif., wide receiver David Ausberry, scheduled to visit Nebraska this weekend, are mulling offers from Southern California, UCLA, Washington and Arizona State.
They understand Pac-10 football. But how many 17-year-olds from California know anything about Lincoln? Bradford, Wright and Ross do now.
According to Strauss, Bradford's father, Keith, returned home just as impressed with Nebraska. And yes, Strauss said, Bradford heard the NU students chanting his name before kickoff.
Hey, it worked with Marlon Lucky last year.
"I don't know if Nebraska could have done any better," the coach said.
The Colton players have put their visits on temporary hold to concentrate on their senior season, which begins Friday at home against Rancho Buena Vista. Strauss said they remain in close contact with NU assistant coach Bill Busch, who has led the charge in impressing the whole group.
"He keeps our best interest at hand," Strauss said. "What I like about him is that he's not a high-pressure guy on the kids. He truly cares about our season."