As the #1 recruit in the nation, it’s sure been a ride for Henderson. Lots of attention, lots to think through. And while I am bummed he won’t be Irish, I wish nothing but the best for the kid. BUT, you have to admit, some of the things said about his choice of USC are fairly interesting/revealing.

Per this NYT article…

Reason #1) Because of LA and all that goes with it. Essentially, Henderson wants the big lights and big city after growing up in small town midwest. I get it, but I hope he understands that living in LA doesn’t mean fame and all that just because American Idol says it does.

“I felt like it was the greatest spot for me with L.A. and everything.”

Reason #2) He may actually qualify there. He hasn’t yet, but Lord knows he has a better shot at USC than most places. It’s a legit move, really. Why go where you won’t be able to go?

Reason #3) Lane Kiffin, stand up guy that he his, said that the NCAA won’t be coming down hard on USC at all. Because, you know, Lane Kiffin is an honest guy.

But while visiting the Hendersons last week in Minneapolis, Lane Kiffin told them not to be worried, Sean Henderson said.

“As far as he’s been informed — he was very, very choosy with his words — there shouldn’t be anything going wrong because there was no knowledge of anything going on by the staff,” Sean Henderson said.

The Hendersons asked Kiffin to be clear about what impact the N.C.A.A. might have on the Trojans’ football program, Sean Henderson said. Just before Seantreal chose U.S.C. on Wednesday, Kiffin reiterated not to listen to others who said the Trojans might face sanctions. “We don’t want it to have any negative effect on Seantrel’s future,” Sean Henderson said.

Even Kiffin’s words, and the Dad’s quote ABOUT Kiffin’s words, make it seem like Kiffin wasn’t too sure about this. Run, Sean, Run!!!!

Reason #4) Kiffin didn’t interrupt his hair appointment

The day after U.S.C.’s visit, Miami Coach Randy Shannon made his home visit, but it was delayed by an hour and a half while Seantrel was having his hair done.

Reason #5) He wants to check out the LA Club Scene. The article had tons of space dedicated to his clubbing. How that goes down when he’s in HS is beyond me – Miami clubs are NOT under 21 – but yeah, ND couldn’t compete here. LA vs Miami vs South Bend? ummm….

Reason #6) Tressel pretending to like rap, when he’s so boring he puts recruits to sleep in meet and greets, pushed him from Ohio State. Man, that’s painful to even think about. (And the Columbus Club Scene is just plain weak)

Reason #7) BY FAR THE BEST REASON EVER FOR A RECRUIT TO CHOOSE A SCHOOL EVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRR!!!!

Henderson thinks it’s fate. Well, you know, because….

Henderson also thought it was interesting that U.S.C. would appear before the N.C.A.A.’s committee on infractions between Feb. 19 and 21 because Seantrel’s two sisters have birthdays on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21.

“It’s just a lot,” he said. “It kind of seems like fate to a certain extent.”

OH YEAH! It’s like fate. When the school I want to go to is getting the beatdown by the NCAA for consistently cheating, and for hiring a cheater, I’ll be eating cake with my baby sisters. It’s a sign!!!!!!!

WTF??????? That’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever heard/seen/read/whatever. Awesome.

ND was out forever ago with this kid. We HAD to be. My guess is that he kept us in the running for the uniqueness of having ND on the board. There’s a reason why we didn’t send a LOI to the family today – bc we were never really in it.

But really, he isn’t qualified yet, most of the things he likes about USC are focused around the size of the city and the club scene, and his logic around the ‘fate’ thing is just nuts.

I’m not gonna go with the ‘dodged bullet’ thing, because at ND this kid could’ve thrived. And man, we could’ve used him. Big time. Much like Shaq Evans, who was a bit of a head case in HS, he could come to a place where the coaches wouldnt let him run his own shite to grow and develop. He could’ve come to a place that would teach him discipline, values, and the importance of learning. Shaq took that path, and in the long run will be a much better man for it. Henderson, apparently, didn’t want that path. He was drawn to a program that cheats repeatedly, and even after a coaching change where a big-time cheater came in to replace another cheater, he remained on board. But, it’s obviously his choice, and I hope it ends up working out for him. But man, it’s just all kinda weird, isn’t it?

NOTE: Henderson is now having second thoughts, and hasn’t yet signed with USC. Story here. More time in the spotlight, just the way he likes it, but at least he’s thinking about it and seeing what goes down with the NCAA. C’mon kid, make a smart move here. Bail on Kiffin. But maybe don’t take extra extra long just for the attention? Ah, nevermind, go for it…YOU DA MAN!

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