Sean Parker picks Washington
by John Berkowitz on Feb 3, 2010 7:15 AM PST
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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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
I hope Parker will be the player when we play in SoCal, the LA fans are muttering
wow, how did we ever let this guy get away; much like we were saying the past 4 years about Taylor Mays. Turnabout is fair play for once.
Channeling my inner Holt.....AWESOME!!!!
Come on Josh Shirley!!!
I was thinking about Holt.
I bet nobody is happier than he is.
Talents that I covet:
Ndamukong Suh, Gerald McCoy, Sam Bradford, Mike Iupati, Golden Tate, Earl Thomas, and Freddie Barnes
by Carl Shinyama on Feb 3, 2010 7:45 AM PST up reply actions
Parker is probably pretty happy.
by beansandbears on Feb 3, 2010 7:49 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Still waiting for his fax to reach Montlake.
What’s the latest on Shirley. Is he scheduled to announce at a certain time?
Welcome Sean!
Awesome!!!!!!!! Woof! Woof! Woof!!!
Imagine the smile on Sark's face
when Parker picked up the Husky hat.
Now let’s reel in Shirley!!!
One of the Best Days in Husky History
I’ll be at the signing day Celebration…tonight. In Nick Holt terms, it is going to be AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME
The Tunnel is Hallowed and Sacred Ground
One of the best in 10-15 years
Not close to the best in history…but probably the biggest since the 85 rule.
by John Berkowitz on Feb 3, 2010 9:26 AM PST up reply actions
Immediate Impact!
Parker is exactly what we need. Go Huskies!
by 206 on Feb 3, 2010 9:25 AM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm glad we got him,
but USC, UW, and UMich are all about the same academically. I’m guessing he just liked the fact that our coaching staff is superior and presumably more stable.
If he really wants to be a doctor,
and I have no reason to doubt him, then UW has the best Med School of the bunch. We’re top 10. Michigan’s just outside the top 10.
Playing time and a coach that will be around for at least the next four years.
by John Berkowitz on Feb 3, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
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