USC picked up 2015 football commitment number eight on Wednesday afternoon in the form of four-star inside linebacker Cameron Smith, out of Granite Bay.
Cameron, following the news of the commitment, released the following statement on his personal Twitter account:
"I am blessed to say that I am committing to The University of Southern California. I’m thankful for all the relationships that have been built and appreciative for the coaches that have recruited me. Thanks to all the fans that have showed me love. You guys are the best in the game can’t wait to play in front of you guys on Saturday. It’s been a fun process and I’m glad that i [sic] can focus the rest of my senior year on winning a championship with teammates. USC is back. And I’m looking forward to being apart [sic] of their quest to a national championship. FIGHT ON."
As for the rest of Twitter? There were plenty of tweets to be had. Here’s what the analysts had to say:
FIGHT ON!!!! #turnupSC
— Steve Sarkisian (@CoachSark) May 21, 2014
The Cameron Smith commitment will place USC above UCLA in the 2015 commitment class on ESPN. Already were ahead on rivals.
— Ry (@JustRyCole) May 21, 2014
Ironically, lead NIKE LB coach Michael Fletcher said Sunday Smith reminded him of his former Oregon teammate Peter Sirmon, his new pos coach
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) May 22, 2014
I still see #USC having right at double digit commitments going into September. Smith is commit No. 8.
— Gerard Martinez (@gmartlive) May 21, 2014
Smith told us Sunday he wanted to wait things out and take his visits but decided this morning he was ready to end the process
— Greg Biggins (@GregBiggins) May 21, 2014
Smith had talked about taking official visits before committing, but off record wanted to have a decision done before September.
— Gerard Martinez (@gmartlive) May 21, 2014
New #USC commit Cameron Smith is from Granite Bay, Calif. Last Trojan from there was also a LB . . . Dallas Sartz
— InsideUSC (@InsideUSC) May 21, 2014
Seems like Sark & Enfield are trying to one-up each other for recruits RT @GregBiggins Granite Bay (Calif.) LB Cameron Smith commits to #USC
— Max Meyer (@TheMaxMeyer) May 21, 2014
He's a good! Played w/ my son @bigsmitty_OL / RT @SBNRecruiting Scouting on #USC linebacker commitment Cameron Smith http://t.co/DoP0Y3IwUJ
— Scott Smith (@KLOVEscott) May 22, 2014
And here’s what the fans had to say:
@ReignofTroy Very important get. Inside LB is a big need with possibly only Hutchings returning next year (if Sarao leaves early).
— Samuel (@SCTrojan_Sam) May 22, 2014
@SCTrojan_Sam @ReignofTroy Once John Houston commits, #USC will be set at ILB for the next three years.
— No Use for A Name (@mikeufc) May 22, 2014
@mikeufc @ReignofTroy You're definitely right about that. Think some outside guys might have to be moved inside to add some depth tho.
— Samuel (@SCTrojan_Sam) May 22, 2014