...how quickly recruits can forget about programs past successes. Regardless of my affiliation w/
OSU, I don't see why Gwaltney would choose USC over
OSU. Let's see, he has a legitimate shot at starting from day one.
OSU will be playing 2 consensus top 10 teams at home in September, in which he will be able to show the entire country that he is a great back as a freshman(I would be shocked if we weren't getting serious #1 ranking consideration throughout the land if we get through the September portion of our 2005 schedule undefeated). And finally, as much as other programs will not want to admit it, at
OSU, running back is king and being the starting running back at
OSU gets you a ton of press if you are any good (probably more press then you deserve).
Having said all that, he probably will choose USC b/c he seems to favor them, but he has to be kidding himself if he thinks he will have the same opportunity to prove himself right out of the gate. I don't think he is shy of competition in any way, but to say he will start over White, Bush and Dennis would be quite a stretch(I'm talking to you Petey boy).