Sean Parker picks Washington

by John Berkowitz on Feb 3, 2010 7:15 AM PST Comment 23 comments

The day got off to a good start for Steve Sarkisian and the Washington Huskies when four star safety Sean parker from Narbonne HS in Harbor City, California chose the UW over Michigan and USC.

Parker is a huge get for Sarkisian and his staff. It marks a big win over new USC head coach Lane Kiffin who wanted to use Parker to help rebuild his depleted secondary. Parker also considered Michigan and as of last night it was down to the Huskies and the Wolverines.

In the end Parker felt that Washington was the best athletic and academic fit for him. Academics are important for Parker. He sports a 3.8 GPA. In the end the stability of a young coaching staff at Washington, the ability to compete for a starting job right away, and the right mix of academic programs are what convinced Parker to become a Husky.

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Huge pickup

I think because of his status (as a top 100 player) that he’ll have to play this year. Too bad because he could start 4 years next year. Welcome Sean!

by B Money on Feb 3, 2010 7:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Huge pickup

I think this will be a good day. Now we need to follow up with a good season and the recruiting will get even better.

by Lotar on Feb 3, 2010 7:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

outstanding

Glad to hear academics were important to him. That said, Mich is no run of the mill university. Kudos to sark and the staff for putting together the right pitch and showing Mr.Parker all that the program has to offer.

Damn, my eyeball tastes good.

by Gekko Mojo on Feb 3, 2010 7:26 AM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

I think he wants to be a doctor so UW or Michigan would have worked fine….comes down to having more faith in Sark than Rich Rod and wanting to play in the Pac 10.

by John Berkowitz on Feb 3, 2010 7:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I suspect that Jim Harbaugh will be coaching Michigan in a year or two.

by Scott Frost on Feb 3, 2010 7:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rich Rod

I think he is on the hot seat this year. And if he doesn’t win they make a run at harbough. Excuse me if I butchered the spelling.

by Lotar on Feb 3, 2010 7:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I should have read the next comment before replying above. :)

by Scott Frost on Feb 3, 2010 7:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Parker

this is a huge get. Great recruiting day, looking forward to banquet tonight and what staff has to say. I didn’t think this staff could surprise me any more, oh me of little faith

by prrbrr on Feb 3, 2010 7:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs