Free of USC; now FSU?
len Stanley’s recruiting odyssey seems to be coming to an end.
Finally.
The Vanguard High graduate signed with the University of Southern California back in February, but after the Trojans were hit with major NCAA sanctions the former junior college All-American filed his paperwork to be released from his scholarship. Wednesday afternoon Stanley’s transfer was cleared by USC officials, and the 6-foot-2, 245-pound linebacker/defensive end is now planning to visit Florida State and USF over the next two days before making his college choice.
“My attorney called me about 2:30 (Wednesday afternoon) and told me they signed my release papers,” said Stanley, who is back in Ocala working out at Vanguard High School. “I’m leaving (Thursday) morning to go up to Tallahassee and meet with Coach Jimbo Fisher, and then I’m trying to get something set up with South Florida for Friday.
“By Monday I should be moving into school at either South Florida or Florida State. I want to finalize my decision by this weekend.”
Stanely said he’s leaning toward FSU right now, but wants to find out more about USF and new head coach Skip Holtz before making his decision final. Former Vanguard teammate Jeff Hawkins is slated to be the Bulls’ starting tight end this fall and could possibly help USF land the versatile Stanley, who runs a 4.42 40-yard dash.
