USC Leads for Richard Ash, Defensive Tackle Out of Pahokee, FL

From SoFlaFootball.com:

“Coach Franklin said Coach Carroll wanted to talk to me,” said Ash. “So I called Coach Carroll the next day, he was just saying I worked on my grades and they got better so he was going to go ahead and offer me.”

The offer from the Trojans has been on the mind of Ash for several months, as he and Coach Franklin have built up a strong relationship since the two first started talking.

“I’m happy, I’ve been waiting a long time for this,” said Ash. “Coach Franklin said ‘I told you I would get you.’”

After the Florida Gators, Ash’s top school for several months, where does USC rank with the new offer?

“I put them at my top. They’re a big time program, a lot of people getting drafted from their school the past couple years.”

...“Some of my teammates are talking about committing before the Northwestern game (August 28). I think I will too.”

When's the last time SC led for a Pahokee player?  This is great news.  If we can get Richard at DT and George Uko at NT, I think we are set for the class.  Those are two excellent interior D-Linemen.

Another thing to consider is the potential package deal with Richard's teammate Chris Dunkley who has an offer from SC.  I've been a fan of Dunkley since late last season and he would be very nice get with his gamebreaking talent.