'10 CA S Dietrich Riley

[Taosman]

I gotta think we get one of these guys(Shaw,Riley). And that would still be very, very good!

[tonystarx]

Originally Posted by Taosman

I gotta think we get one of these guys(Shaw,Riley). And that would still be very, very good!

[wadc45]

Rivals $

8/25

From the UCLA site...talks about how much he enjoyed the UCLA scrimmage he watched...blown away by all the attractive females and talks about touring Westwood...talks about how tempted he was to commit...talks about some other schools he is looking at and his new nickname for Josh Shaw...the pair would still like to play together in college.

Unless OSU joins the fray soon for Riley, I think he is going to come down to Tennessee and UCLA...the question will be whether or not he lures Shaw with him, as most every recent article about either one has insinuated...

[westbuck04]

It doesn't sound like Riley will get an offer until the staff reviews some senior film, if at all, and by that point it will probably be too late. Hopefully Shaw isn't as serious about the package deal as his friend is...

[Buckskin86]

Riley hasn't heard from Big 10 school

When September 1 rolled around and players in the senior class could receive phone calls from college coaches, Dietrich Riley (La Canada, Calif./St. Francis) was hoping to hear from Big 10 power Ohio State. The waiting game continues for the talented safety.

Riley has developed a strong friendship with Palmdale (Calif.) defensive back Joshua Shaw and the two talk regularly about playing together in college. Shaw has Ohio State leading at the moment and Riley is hoping for a Buckeye offer.

"We would love to play together but I haven't heard anything from Ohio State," Riley said. "Josh said they were interested so I'm a little surprised they haven't called. I was kind of waiting on them before I set my official visits but I'm going to go ahead and start setting them now.

"I have three schools for sure I'm going to set trips to. Notre Dame, Florida State and Tennessee are locked in for sure. I'm still trying to decide what other two schools to visit but I know I want to take all five and I'll be doing unofficial visits to USC and UCLA later in the year as well."

Jefferson has two official visits set - ESPN

[reagdog]

Article came out today on ASU's website about Riley and he says he's going to make 4 officials to USC, Florida St., Tennessee and Notre Dame. The remaining official visit will probably go to Alabama, Baylor, Cal, Oklahoma or Oregon.

Unofficially visiting ASU on Nov. 7th.

http://arizonastate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=985715

[ScarletVader]

I don't get it at all. Why not keep in contact with him?

[matcar]

Originally Posted by ScarletVader

I don't get it at all. Why not keep in contact with him?

If you don't plan on offering him, why lead him on? Just so you have a better chance to land Shaw? Come on...we're better than that.

[ScarletVader]

Originally Posted by matcar

If you don't plan on offering him, why lead him on? Just so you have a better chance to land Shaw? Come on...we're better than that.

I agree, but we never know how the year will play out. He could blow up and it's too late.

[scudm17]

Originally Posted by ScarletVader

I agree, but we never know how the year will play out. He could blow up and it's too late.

He already has offers from USC, UCLA, Tennessee, Notre Dame and Michigan. Not sure how much more he could blow up. I am not saying we shouldn't be in contact, just saying he already has plenty of great offers . . .

[matcar]

Originally Posted by ScarletVader

I agree, but we never know how the year will play out. He could blow up and it's too late.

That's true of hundreds of kids out there. I don't believe we should dangle something out there just to land Shaw. If Riley is someone the staff wants, then they'll offer, otherwise don't string the kid along.

[SayNoToMichigan]

We haven't offered because we want to see senior flim. Also we look good with the guy's we have offered....If I had to guess I would think he's a Vol right now...

[korchiki]

And as many others have stated...his likely destination is the vols but in the meantime he is probably just looking for offers...

[BigJim]

Originally Posted by SayNoToMichigan

We haven't offered because we want to see senior flim. Also we look good with the guy's we have offered....If I had to guess I would think he's a Vol right now...

I think that's the key.

[Buckskin86]

Payoff for St. Francis senior Riley: Playoff success
By Gerry Gittelson Special to the Daily News
Updated: 09/17/2009


Dietrich Riley has played running back, receiver, linebacker, safety and on special teams in his three seasons at St. Francis. (Photo by Ernesto Elizarraraz)

PREP FOOTBALL: St. Francis senior all-purpose star hopes to see postseason success, something that's eluded his teams past three seasons.

A impact player on offense, defense and special teams, Dietrich Riley must be accounted for at all times.

While the senior from St. Francis High in LaCanada Flintridge has more than proved himself as a running back, receiver, linebacker, safety, kick returner, special-teams gunner, etc., Riley has enough good players around him this season to make a serious playoff run, and that would be something new for the four-year starter.

Riley has earned All-Mission League recognition since his freshman season, but St. Francis, once among the Southland's most feared programs, has gone just 16-16in his first three seasons and has never won a playoff game - aletdown considering the Golden Knights had advanced to the section semifinals three times over the previous six years.

At 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds with 4.5 speed and a 37-inch vertical jump, Riley is among California's premier college prospects as a safety, with offers from USC, UCLA, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Michigan, among others. As a junior, he rushed for more than 1,000 yards and totaled 13receptions, eight touchdowns, 39 tackles and an interception but could not do it alone.

Payoff for St. Francis senior Riley: Playoff success - LA Daily News