Emmanual Moody - No UT likes USC better

[Eagle Hombre]

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State's top RB scratches UT, leans to USC

02:09 PM CST on Friday, November 18, 2005

By TODD WILLS / The Dallas Morning News

Coppell running back Emmanuel Moody, the top-ranked running back in the state, said Friday that he is no longer considering Texas and is leaning strongly toward committing to No. 1 Southern Cal.

Moody said he made the decision to back out of his commitment to the Longhorns after an official visit to Texas last weekend for the Kansas game.

“I felt more comfortable with USC,” Moody said. “I imagine myself playing there for four more years.”

Oral commitments are nonbinding. The first day a recruit can sign a national letter of intent is Feb. 1.

Moody, No. 4 on Rivals.com’s State Top 100 list, said he would make a decision between USC and Miami (Fla.) after a visit to Miami on Dec. 16.

Moody created a buzz in late September when he visited USC for the Arkansas game, something Texas coaches urged him not to do. Moody returned and said “I’m a soft verbal commitment to Texas right now,” prompting Longhorns coach Mack Brown to say he doesn’t consider a “soft” commitment to be a commitment.

On Friday, Moody said that had nothing to with his decision to back out of his oral commitment to Texas.

“USC feels more like home,” Moody said. “I like the players. I like the weather.”

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[KT2000]

I hope he does well there. He is a very talented player, and if the best programs in the country all wanted me to attend their college I'd struggle with the decision too. Got to go with your instincts. Best of luck to Moody at USC. I hope those California folks realize they just got a Texas-sized talent.

[dragonfootballfan]

I am unhappy with his decision, but I hope that he succeeds at USC.

[Chris_Burke_owns_Atlanta]

Guess Texas will have to take Goodson, Mon, Antwan Cobb, or some other rediculous talent.

[dragonfootballfan]

Guess Texas will have to take Goodson, Mon, Antwan Cobb, or some other rediculous talent.
or maybe wait for next year and take stephens or reese

[dragons08]

cc57 will hate to hear this news!

[mtbray]

Oh no, what is Texas gonna do after this season w/out all of their running backs?

Oh wait...

[Texasfrog]

Oh boy,, I hope Moody does well wherever he ends up (unless their playing Texas) of coarse.

Somehow the running back pantry at Texas is still filling up with tons of talent. :D

[jtk1519]

Best of luck to Moody.

I don't think Texas will really pursue another RB. Remember, they still have Vondrell McGee in this recruiting class. I would wait until next year and go after a Bradley Stephens or Joseph Reese.

[jtk1519]

This is who I hope Texas goes after next year...

http://imageevent.com/mcallentxrb/bradleystephensmcallenmemorialrb

[Texasfrog]

This is who I hope Texas goes after next year...

http://imageevent.com/mcallentxrb/bradleystephensmcallenmemorialrb

I would say that his got "IT." He would look really good with some "HORNS" on the side of his helmet.

[dragonfootballfan]

I would say that his got "IT." He would look really good with some "HORNS" on the side of his helmet.
I hear that Joseph Reese is even better. I am not sure, but Texas will definitely have some good runningbacks for Texas to go after next year

[Texasfrog]

I hear that Joseph Reese is even better. I am not sure, but Texas will definitely have some good runningbacks for Texas to go after next year

Ya, I've heard some good things about the Reese kid. Somehow I dont think the cup is going to run out at Texas when it comes to the RB spot.

I think Texas is always going to have a couple of NFL caliber backs on the team. Heck, its starting to look like Texas is going to have NFL caliber players at every position from here on out. "At least I hope so." :D

[jtk1519]

Texas has become RB U... and O-lineman U... and D-linemen U... and DB U. After Harris and Kill join DJ in a few years, Texas can add LB U to the ever growing list.

[BigWhiteJake]

well yeah i assume more comfortable means in his language... i felt like when white and bush bounce ill actually get to play at USC instead of sharing snaps all 4 years, o well, THEY GOT JEVAN SNEAD!!! now i know blonde isnt some of our favorite hari colors for UT QBs but the kids awesome!