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Texas has 18 in-state commits in its 2009 recruiting class.

When it comes to recruiting, for Mack Brown, it's all about location. For Nick Saban, it's about the competition. Bill Conley breaks down the different methods coaches employ during home visits. Story

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Francisco: 2009 recruits bolt at the wrong time for Arizona (7 days ago)
Class of 2009 superlatives: Safeties (9 days ago)
Luginbill: 2009 recruiting classes taking shape (9 days ago)
Class of 2009 superlatives: Running backs (10 days ago)
Pep Rally: Smith's commitment a big one for West Virginia (13 days ago)
Pep Rally: Fulmer's dismissal leaves UT scrambling to keep recruits (13 days ago)
Boyd overcomes adversity on road to stardom (13 days ago)
Class of 2009 superlatives: Offensive linemen (13 days ago)
Lawlor: Injured superstars Kennard, Murray to miss culmination of prep careers (14 days ago)

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On the Trail

ESPNU 150 prospect Steve Williams to Cal Bears

Bruins snare top junior WR Paul Richardson

Port Arthur corner set for the Aggies

Top defensive end Dyron Dye names two finalists

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WEST RECRUITING
UCLA gets a 2010 commit
Updated: 11/20/08

MIDWEST RECRUITING
Ohio State preps for big recruiting weekend
Updated: 11/20/08

SOUTHEAST RECRUITING
Jay remains committed to Clemson
Updated: 11/19/08

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Super Photo Gallery: USC second half

Deonte Thompson finally catching on

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Nike Football Training Camps

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Recruiting Rankings

ESPNU 150 -- Class of 2009
Player	Pos	State	Grade
1. Russell Shepard	ATH	TX	93
2. Matt Barkley	QB	CA	93
3. Dre Kirkpatrick	CB	AL	91
4. Manti Te'o	OLB	HI	90
5. Trent Richardson	RB	FL	89
6. Garrett Gilbert	QB	TX	88
7. Jacobbi McDaniel	DT	FL	87
8. Craig Loston	S	TX	87
9. Jelani Jenkins	OLB	MD	86
10. Bryce Brown	RB	KS	86
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• Scouts Inc. grading scale

2008 FAB 50 Rankings

Rank	Team	'08 Record
1	Trinity (Euless, Texas)	11-0
2	St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)	10-0
3	Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.)	11-0
4	Gateway (Monroeville, Pa.)	12-0
5.	Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)	10-0
6.	Armwood (Seffner, Fla.)	10-0
7.	Oscar Smith (Chesapeake, Va.)	12-0
8	Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)	11-0
9	St. Xavier (Louisville, Ky.)	10-0
10	Camden County (Kingsland, Ga.)	10-0

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