by Recruiting Guru » Fri May 30, 2003 12:14 pm
I'm not sure if Ousley is planning to attend camp at SMU or not, but I have heard that the SMU coaches are trying to get several BTW players to come to camp at SMU. If that's true, you can be sure that Ousley, Tate and Chaney are on the coaches' wish list, and that they will receive offers, and I assume the coaches will try to sell them as a package deal, so they can continue to play together.
Yes, Chaney wants to play basketball in college, and there are several basketball coaches who are recruiting him. However, all indications are that while he's a very gifted basketball player, he knows his future lies in football. He's not like former Nebraska WR Wilson Thomas - a 6-6 athlete whose football and basketball skills don't equal his physical gifts. Chaney is a terrific football player who should have an offer from almost any school he wants before recruiting is all said and done. (As good as Ousley is, I have Chaney rated higher, and think he has a brighter future - although both should fare well in college.) Chaney will not be hurting for options, and I assume he'll end up somewhere that he's allowed to play both sports. (Although if he signs a football scholarship, he likely wouldn't be allowed to work out or play with the basketball team until the football season is over.) He's also strong enough that playing two sports back to back shouldn't break him down physically.
I'll try to confirm whether they are planning to attend camp at SMU and will post what I learn.