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DE Chris O'Connor 'pretty excited' about UI offer

The 6-foot-5, 240-pound Tinley Park (Ill.) Andrew defensive lineman, a standout on the gridiron and in the classroom, has interest from several Big Ten programs.

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Branden Dawson on the rise

By Jeremy Werner
Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:29 AM CDT

Ever weekday, HQ recruiting blogger Jeremy Werner checks in with a blue-chipper. For all of Thursday's story, click here.

Branden Dawson is now a consensus top-25 player in his class (No. 16 on Rivals.com and No. 21 on Scout.com). He averaged 16.7 points and 15.5 rebounds as a sophomore.

Dawson's blend of size and what Brumm calls "extreme" athleticism has high-majors constantly dialing his number. Indiana, Purdue, Minnesota, Georgetown and UCLA have extended scholarship offers, while Illinois, Butler, Ohio State, USC, Xavier and Butler have also shown high interest.

Brumm doesn't deal directly with college programs but offered his insight on Dawson's recruitment.

"He's just sitting and taking it all in," Brumm said. "He's taking his time. ...Everybody in the country wants him.

 

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